Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Rain told the magic people that they were going with him to pay a visit to Seadrei and his people. Until now, Seadir didn't reveal many more details about the situation of that issue, but it should be escalating daily.

"A lot of people should be quite suspicious of all of you, but they should be of me as well, so it won't be a problem unless you do anything suspicious," Rain said when they began to fly in the ice platform. "Your mission is to support me any way you can, and yours is to control a sea dragon in case I can knock them out without killing them."

"Understood," Artisia said.

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As expected, Rain felt his skin crawling whenever he heard her voice… he couldn't pinpoint tell why aside from his suspicions of her, but everything about her made him feel uneasy.

While they were flying, Rain wondered how five golem masters, six water snipers, and nine heat sorcerers would be useful to him in that mission… he had to think hard to come up with a clear plan on how to use them.

Along the way, Rain couldn't help but wonder if the sea dragons would be as strong as the giant pets that Seadrei had under control thanks to his spear… maybe using them for anything aside from defending the honor of their people would be too much.

In any case, when Rain found the ocean in the distance, he began to decrease the altitude. He didn't have time to say hi to Orcis and Lorene, even though they were helping them controlling the rumors about the dungeons… speaking of the said dungeons, just like he had expected, that morning, Rain received the resorts that all of them increased in size, exactly one hundred meters.

However, the area of influence didn't increase… but the ants and giant bats kept appearing every Day… they were probably being lured and transformed overnight.

In any case, when the ice platform landed on the water, it didn't take long for Rain to see some of the sea folk suddenly appearing and looking at him for a moment before disappearing.

"The others at least nod at me… I guess Seadrei only sends those to help who have the minimal amount of respect toward me," Rain thought.

After crossing dozens of kilometers in the water, Rain and the others eventually were stopped by a large group of sea people that formed two lines. It looked like they were close to the castle of the sea emperor.

"His Imperial Majesty asked us to guide you toward his castle."

"Sure, lead the way," Rain said and then began to focus.

Before leading the group underwater, Rain employed his wind magic to craft protective barriers around each individual. At first, he considered creating simple wind helmets to provide them with a pocket of air, but as he delved deeper into the logistics of underwater movement, he quickly realized that such a basic approach wouldn't be enough.

Underwater journeys necessitated more comprehensive protection, which led to the creation of these wind barriers. These barriers enveloped each person entirely, safeguarding them from the unforgiving aquatic environment and granting them access to the precious oxygen they needed to survive the expedition.

Diving into deep waters can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience, but it also comes with several challenges and potential risks. The deeper you dive, the greater the water pressure becomes. This can have significant physiological effects on the body. Divers need to be aware of how pressure impacts their ears, sinuses, and lungs, as well as the potential for decompression sickness.

Managing air supply is crucial. The deeper you go, the faster you consume air due to increased pressure. It's essential to monitor your air gauge and ascend with sufficient air to safely complete your dive.

Achieving neutral buoyancy is essential for a safe and comfortable dive. Too much weight can cause you to sink rapidly, while too little can make you ascend uncontrollably. Fine-tuning your buoyancy is crucial at greater depths.

Deeper waters are typically colder. One has to be prepared for lower temperatures and dress accordingly. Wetsuits or drysuits may be necessary to maintain a comfortable body temperature. There were many other things as well, like Visibility, Training, and Nitrogen Narcosis

With all that in mind, it would be better to just create wind barriers where Rain would constantly feed them with air to breathe and control their movements as well. At the same time, they won't feel the pressure as deep as they go.

When everyone began to dive with the wind Spheres, they hesitated a bit, but soon they realized that they had nothing to worry about or even do, Rain controlled their movements underwater and they just had to enjoy the surroundings.

In the distance, the sea folk's capital and the sea emperor's castle came into view. As Rain had imagined , it was a remarkable sight under the deep blue sea. The city was a lively metropolis built from living corals, presenting a rich tapestry of colors. The corals formed intricate structures, giving the city a vibrant and elegant appearance.

The buildings resembled coral skyscrapers, arches, and grand gates, and the whole city sparkled with shades of red, pink, purple, and orange. The filtered sunlight from the surface played enchantingly on the corals, creating a captivating underwater spectacle.

At the heart of the city stood the sea emperor's castle, a true architectural wonder. Rising from the seabed, the castle featured intricate patterns and was adorned with precious gems and pearls. It was both a symbol of authority and an artistic masterpiece, reflecting the sea folk's deep bond with the ocean.

The castle's gates and entrances were ornate, guarded by sea warriors holding tridents. The sea emperor's residence was a grand and imposing structure, a testament to their ruler's power and significance.

The group felt that they were probably the first few people in thousands of years that had seen such a scenario and not being attacked on the spot while approaching…