Chapter 515: Underwater Cavern, a Giant Ancient Creature's Skeleton Appears!

Ning Fei's title as the "World's Greatest Adventurer" was now being recognized by more and more people.

No matter where he went, he always unearthed treasures. Who could compete with that!

Many countries considered him a beacon of great fortune.

Several nations even offered exorbitant sums just to invite him over for a tour.

His discovery of the Atlantis ruins had already shaken the Western world.

Now that he had arrived on Africa's Madagascar Island, he drew the intense scrutiny of the Madagascar Government.

Meanwhile, within the Huaxia Special Department, Lin Tao silently tracked Ning Fei's every move.

He was starting to suspect something about him.

"Up until now, how many ruins has he discovered in total?"

Lin Tao asked one of his researchers.

"Kunlun Mountains, Lop Nur, Qinshan Mountain range, Peach Blossom Spring, Atlantis... a total of seven sites," the subordinate answered.

"Seven sites." Lin Tao's gaze shifted slightly. "How long did it take him?"

"Captain, it only took one year."

"Seven ruins in a single year. Atlantis went undiscovered for thousands of years, yet he found it with ease. Why?"

His subordinates couldn't provide an answer.

"Why?" Lin Tao murmured to himself.

A man like him, obsessed with archaeology and exploration, had spent half his life to uncover only three major ruins. Yet Ning Fei had found seven in a single year.

There had to be more to this than met the eye.

Lin Tao continued to watch Ning Fei's livestream.

By now, Ning Fei was already planning to dive into the Water Pool beneath Mount Maro.

They had arrived in a massive Mountain Cave. The cavern was incredibly damp, and a short walk downward revealed a large Water Pool at the bottom.

Mount Maro's subterranean network held many such pools, connected by a highly complex, crisscrossing web of underground rivers.

Of course, compared to the deepest reaches of Krubera Cave, this was child's play for Ning Fei.

"You guys wait for me up here, I'll go down and take a look."

Ning Fei's only diving gear was a pair of swim trunks. When he stepped aside to change and stepped back into the camera's view, a wave of cheers erupted from the female viewers.

'Ah! Hubby! What an amazing body!'

'I so would!'

'I didn't expect another fan-service moment!'

'Taking screenshots now so I can admire them later.'

Before long, the chat was densely packed with the word "Hubby."

'Even as a guy, I'm jealous of that physique.'

Bai Yi, Little Fox, and Liu Teng waited for him on the sidelines. The drone kept its lens on them as well, ensuring Ning Fei would know immediately if they ran into any danger.

"Ding! Detected host discovering an unknown ancient ruin. Reward obtained: Livestream Submarine Type C."

"Livestream Submarine Type C: A broadcasting submarine modeled after a bionic flying fish. Capable of livestreaming both underwater and in the air."

Right then, a notification chime rang out in Ning Fei's mind.

"Submarine Type C?"

Ning Fei mused to himself. The System was certainly thorough.

While changing, he had extracted the Submarine Type C from the System and slipped it into the Water Pool.

It would make this livestream much more convenient.

Then, he waded into the large Water Pool deep within the Mountain Cave and slowly dove under.

"Ning Guan master is too bold. Hardly anyone ever comes here, let alone dives in,"

Liu Teng remarked after Ning Fei swam off.

Bai Yi hugged Little Fox and nodded, her expression filled with concern.

The viewers watched Ning Fei's livestream with bated breath.

Wearing nothing but swimming goggles and carrying a glow stick, Ning Fei continuously swam forward.

The Bionic Flying Fish followed him closely.

From time to time, he navigated through hidden underwater tunnels, as if threading a maze beneath the surface.

The light grew increasingly dim.

The viewers could only watch him swim through the pitch-black waters.

'Ning Guan master has been underwater for five minutes already.'

'I feel like I can hardly breathe just watching this!'

'I've seen him dive before. He's incredible at it, so there's nothing to worry about.'

'I never worry when Ning Guan master is on the job.'

'Truly impressive!'

Ning Fei swam forward a bit longer.

He constantly gauged the flow of the underground currents.

Just then, he thrust himself forward, and the viewers suddenly heard the rushing sound of water.

Splash!

Ning Fei's body abruptly shot forward as if swept away by a current, followed by a loud splash.

It was a waterfall!

A waterfall in an underwater cavern!

The viewers cried out in shock.

Just where had he ended up now?!

The presence of a waterfall meant the terrain underwent a drastic shift here.

The base of a waterfall was the most dangerous place to swim. The massive impact force created a powerful undertow.

In such an area, swimming in any direction was incredibly difficult, as the current would constantly drag a person back beneath the falls.

However, Ning Fei's physical constitution was exceptional. With a bit of effort, he pulled himself ashore at the edge of the waterfall.

"Finally out of there!"

"The geological makeup of Mount Maro is highly unusual. The constant erosion from the underground water causes the rock to continuously sink and shift, creating a highly complex terrain."

"But it's perfect for me. I can do some exploring here."

Ning Fei murmured as he stepped ashore and cracked his glow stick.

The Bionic Flying Fish soared out of the Water Pool. Hovering in the air, it switched on its floodlights.

The Bionic Flying Fish was far more advanced; its light was scattered to illuminate the path ahead to the greatest possible extent.

When the lights flared to life, the viewers staring at their screens were left in absolute shock.

"What is that?!"

The crowd cried out.

In the livestream's feed, a colossal, terrifying skull loomed right behind Ning Fei!

The skull was larger than Ning Fei's entire body, and its gaping maw looked wide enough to swallow a heavy-duty truck whole!

Only half of the skull was exposed; the rest was deeply embedded in the rock wall.

Ning Fei glanced up.

Above him lay the very foundation of Mount Maro. Beside him, a massive fissure allowed the subterranean water to cascade down into a waterfall, smashing into the hidden river below before seeping further into the earth.

The space Ning Fei stood in was a narrow canyon, barely two meters wide.

And this colossal skull rested just a short distance ahead of him.

'Holy shit! That's a massive bone!'

'My god! What kind of creature is that? A T-Rex?'

'Looking at that skull, it's definitely a dinosaur!'

'Good lord, did Ning Guan master just discover a fossilized dinosaur skull?!'

'How does he even do this?! He's too freaking awesome!'

Under the glare of the floodlights, viewers all over the world were left reeling in shock at the sight of the skull.

A skull of that magnitude completely shattered their everyday understanding of the world.

Even the experts at various archaeological institutions were dumbfounded by the sight on Ning Fei's stream.

It was the first time any of them had seen a skull of such proportions.

'Is this place Spirazzi the Death Dragon's lair?'

'Good lord, you're making me want to return to the Arland Continent, grab my lightsaber, and start grinding dungeons!'

'Hahaha, I don't have the money to protect Seria anymore, but that skull really does look like Spirazzi.'

A few viewers who played DNF joked in the chat.

"This is a Mosasaur fossil, but it doesn't look like a standard species."

Ning Fei's amazed voice suddenly rang out.

"The Mosasaur was the largest apex predator of the Mesozoic oceans. It had the head of a dinosaur, but the limbs and body of a crocodile."

"These creatures were absolutely terrifying. Within five million years, they drove every single one of their competitors to extinction."

"In other words, in the Mosasaur's world, it didn't just prey on small fish; it actively hunted other massive marine creatures. Giant marine reptiles like the Pliosaur, the Tylosaur, and the Plesiosaur could only flee for their lives when faced with a Mosasaur."

Hearing Ning Fei's explanation, the viewers stared at the massive skull again, nervously swallowing dryly.

During the Late Jurassic period, no creature beneath the ocean could rival them.

It was clear just how powerful this creature had been.

"Its skeleton is perfectly intact."

"The skull has been entirely exposed from the rock thanks to the constant erosion of the underground water."

"The rest of its body is still firmly embedded within the mountain."

"It's a pity. Excavating it from the bottom of a mountain this deep would be a monumental undertaking. I doubt current human technology could even manage it."

Ning Fei stepped closer to the Mosasaur's skeleton.

He raised his glow stick, shining the light ahead.

Then, something completely unexpected happened.

Beyond the Mosasaur's gaping jaws lay not solid rock, but a hidden subterranean tunnel.

He could actually enter it.

Looking closer, Ning Fei realized that the rock surrounding the Mosasaur fossil was slightly different from the ordinary stone of the cavern.

He possessed the Geology Mastery skill, allowing him to roughly estimate the age of the rock based on its composition.

He brushed his hand against the stone encasing the Mosasaur fossil. Then, in an unhurried voice, he said:

"Though countless tens of thousands of years have passed, it's incredibly obvious that this intact Mosasaur skeleton was used by someone as the framework for a structure."

"Which means, there are very likely traces of human existence within the Mosasaur's body."

The moment his words dropped, every viewer in the livestream room went wide-eyed, their mouths dropping open in perfect O's.