I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second

Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Not Close, Not Close—Do as You Please

Ariel has formidable strength and is a noble goddess of the Formless Realm.

The path she pursues ranks only below the supreme Celestial Human Dao.

Yet, not being at the pinnacle, she lacks the right to break the rules.

She cannot inform the humans of Blue Star of their tragic fate.

Without breaking the framework, Ariel supported Atlantis with her own hands.

A thousand years ago, she transformed the Power of Law that governs Blue Star into three Law objects and entrusted them to the people of Atlantis, hoping they could use this power to recognize the world’s cruelty and fight against it.

Ultimately, the ugliness of human nature shattered Ariel’s hopes.

The nation she single-handedly uplifted fought itself into oblivion over pathetic rights.

Since then, Ariel lost her qualifications to aid humanity.

Finally, after her bitter pleas, Ariel joined the struggle, gambling her freedom and sealing Atlantis for a thousand years to procure a sliver of hope for humanity.

Ariel’s greatness deeply moved Lin Yi.

But suddenly, he sensed something amiss.

”No, Princess, you...”

The moment Lin Yi finished speaking, a strange phenomenon appeared above Atlantis.

The previously calm seawater suddenly became tumultuous, with massive amounts of seawater gathering in the sky, forming an imposing human figure.

It was a middle-aged man with graying whiskers.

Once he appeared, every creature in the vast sea, regardless of size, floated to the surface in reverence.

The man’s identity is not difficult to guess, even if he wasn’t present himself. Lin Yi knew rescuing Ariel from him would be a daunting task.

Before Lin Yi could formulate a strategy, the figure suspended in the sky spoke first.

”Daughter, congratulations. I never thought you’d actually win.”

The man looked at Ariel with deep regret, speaking earnestly.

”Even though I hesitate to acknowledge the good in humanity, I have to admit my error.”

Ariel smiled gently, appearing obedient.

”Father, we are family; there’s no winning or losing. I’ve proven my vision correct, and you’re happy for me, aren’t you?”

The water-formed figure displayed a helpless smile before waving gently at Ariel with the seawater-transformed trident.

Several towering water columns instantly trapped Ariel within.

Witnessing this, Lin Yi chose not to intervene.

He understood.

He was no match for that man.

Intervening now would only lead to his own demise.

”Ah, daughter, I’m indeed happy for you, but you mustn’t break the rules.”

”Since you’ve chosen to entrust everything to this child, I have to respect your choice.”

As the words fell, a blue light flashed.

Ariel’s enormous form vanished into thin air.

Along with the soaring water disappeared in the blink of an eye.

In the next moment, Lin Yi’s figure appeared before the water-formed giant, their eyes meeting.

”Human, why my daughter trusts you so much, I do not know.”

”Indeed, you are distinguished among humans, but to me, you’re still far from enough.”

Then, the giant’s gaze turned to the Poseidon’s Trident embedded in the vast ocean.

The dreadful divine artifact, seeming to have received an order, trembled before flying into the giant’s hand.

”This is my trident, a symbol of Atlantis’s power. Since my daughter has chosen you, this will be yours to command from now on.”

Under the giant’s control, the trident, spanning several miles, suddenly shrank to just over a meter and flew toward Lin Yi.

Lin Yi remained calm, his gaze resolute.

He spoke few words, clutching the trident tightly.

”Senior, may I ask if I can release the princess?”

At these words, a trace of surprise flashed in the giant’s eyes.

Could it be that this young human has the chance to break humanity’s tragic destiny?

”Ha, you kid, truly ignorant of the world.”

”Resolve Blue Star’s issues first, then we’ll talk; by then, you’ll be qualified to negotiate with me.”

Poseidon didn’t give Lin Yi the chance to waste words. With a wave of his hand, all the War Gods entranced by the Mermaid’s voice regained consciousness.

When the three from Black Tomb saw Lin Yi appear in his true form and having obtained the trident, they shouted excitedly.

”My God, Lin Yi, you really accomplished this unbelievable feat!”

”Oh God, he really did it! Just now, I felt like my soul was leaving and I lost complete consciousness. I thought we would be annihilated in this hidden quest, but unexpectedly, hahaha!”

Lin Yi expressionlessly raised the golden divine artifact and tossed it to Black Tomb.

”I’ve fulfilled my promise, I am quite intrigued by that Chen Dongtian fellow. While he was unconscious, I killed him and made him my puppet, is there any objection from you all?”

Black Tomb, feeling the immense power within the trident, couldn’t hide his delight.

Yet the Cold Domain War God and Shadow Demon War God frowned slightly, showing some displeasure.

”Lin Yi, regardless, Chen Dongtian was someone who assisted us. Without him, how could we have accessed the hidden quest, and how could you have completed the task assigned from above?”

”Killing him just like that seems to break the rules a bit.”

This fellow from the Cold Domain War God completely forgot about his earlier predicament. You dare provoke a ruthless person who survived the Mermaid Princess and obtained the Sea Cucumber Trident?

”Heh, Cold Domain, you really think you’re something.”

”You dare speak to me like this?”

Lin Yi’s eyes hardened as he glanced at Cold Domain, who instantly wilted.

The overwhelming killing intent enveloped him.

Cold Domain knew very well, possessing regular laws as he did, he was no match for Lin Yi with his Supreme Law.

If a fight broke out, Lin Yi could take his life without effort.

”Baka!”

Thinking Cold Domain War God had wilted, Lin Yi had nowhere to vent his anger.

But unexpectedly, at that moment someone brought a pillow while he was drowsy.

”Lin Yi, how dare you speak like this to the War Gods of the Beautiful Country! You’re asking for death!”

”Cold Domain War God, if you disdain taking action, I will assist you!”

Cold Domain War God: Not close, not close.

Mitsui Yasushi drew the fine snow katana from his waist, assuming a posture to confront Lin Yi.

Unexpectedly, before he could move, a giant mechanical hand tightly grasped him.

”Cold Domain, dealing with me isn’t about what you have, but what I want, understand?”

”Seeing Mitsui Yasushi so eager, seems he’s quite close to you. If I kill him, do you have anything to say?”

Lin Yi transformed into a flash of lightning, holding the Heavenly Following Cloud to Mitsui Yasushi’s neck in the next instant.

”Mr. Lin Yi, such a joke shouldn’t be made casually, not close, not close, you go on.”