Chapter 527: Passing Through the Toxic Water Layer! Rescuing the Hujiao!

Ning Fei looked up at the toxic hydrogen sulfide water layer that spanned nearly a hundred meters. There was no way the Hujiao could swim up through that.

Many newly emerging species had been discovered and recorded in the ocean.

These Hujiao counted among them.

"These Hujiao are trapped here. They can only survive by hunting the small fish that swim inside."

"I don't know how long it's been. It might only be a few years, or it could be decades."

"It's like they're in prison."

Ning Fei said, a hint of pity in his voice.

Hearing this, the viewers immediately felt sorry for the pod of Hujiao.

"They can't get out? That's so pitiful."

"They are a rare marine species discovered in Huaxia's waters. It's highly likely they only exist in Huaxia."

"Being stuck in such a small space for decades must be agonizing!"

"They're probably used to it by now!"

"No wonder these Hujiao seem a bit depressed. So this is why."

"They look just like Dragon Kings who made a mistake and were punished by the Heavenly Court."

Ning Fei looked at them and decided to help the Hujiao escape this underwater purgatory.

Ning Fei had the Encyclopedia, so he checked the information on the Hujiao.

The Hujiao lived in the South China Sea of Huaxia and would not swim to open ocean waters. Moreover, the Hujiao's survival and reproduction rates were extremely slow. They were an endangered species and would not cause any disruption to the marine ecosystem.

Ning Fei began swimming along the walls of the Yongle Dragon Hole.

A thick layer of coral reef had piled up on the walls. It looked like the water here hadn't flowed for many years.

He was looking for the undercurrent that allowed the small fish to swim inside.

Before long, Ning Fei found the location of the undercurrent.

It was an exceptionally narrow opening, only about two fingers wide. The Hujiao's bodies were relatively large, so it was absolutely impossible for them to swim out through this spot.

At the opening, Ning Fei also noticed a lot of bodily debris left behind by the Hujiao.

It seemed the Hujiao had also tried to leave through here, but failed.

Next, Ning Fei checked the width of the Yongle Dragon Hole's wall.

"The width is nearly ten centimeters. Without specialized tools, it's almost impossible to manually carve out a large exit."

Ning Fei muttered to himself, abandoning the idea of widening the hole.

Looking at it this way, the only option was to leave from above.

Countless viewers were watching this scene closely.

Everyone understood the current predicament.

A pod of precious marine animals, the Hujiao, was trapped at the very bottom of the Yongle Dragon Hole.

And Ning Fei wanted to rescue them.

"Can Temple Master Ning succeed?"

"It's going to be really difficult."

"He'd have to lower a containment device and bring the Hujiao up in that."

"The buoyancy in the dragon hole is different from the ocean surface, and ships can't anchor above it, so that's impossible to pull off."

"Then what do we do?"

Everyone was discussing it animatedly.

People were all brainstorming how to save the Hujiao.

At this moment, however, Ning Fei made a bold decision.

"The depth of the hydrogen sulfide water layer is about a hundred meters."

"Given the speed of the thruster and the water resistance, if I go at full throttle, it should take about thirty seconds to break through."

"Hydrogen sulfide is highly toxic, but if the fish don't breathe underwater, it won't be a problem."

"This pod of Hujiao is a rare marine species unique to Huaxia. I have to find a way to get them out."

"Even with modern technological equipment, saving them would be very troublesome."

Ning Fei said.

Ning Fei's words caught everyone by surprise.

"Can he really do it?"

"Just think about how Temple Master Ning is going to pull this off!"

The viewers chattered endlessly, sending the entire internet into an uproar.

At this moment, Ning Fei used Thought Transmission to communicate with the pod of Hujiao. Following that, these several Hujiao swam upward along with him.

The Bionic Tuna live-streamed this scene from a distance.

The viewers saw a human diver swimming upward, trailed by seven or eight long jiao dragons.

This scene conveyed an ancient sense of history and mystery. Anyone who saw it couldn't help but feel a surge of reverence.

Overhead, the black toxic water acted like a heavenly chasm, separating the world above from the world below.

If Ning Fei wanted to return this pod of Hujiao to the mortal realm, he had to lead them through this layer of purgatory.

"I don't care if it was the Heavenly Court that imprisoned you here!"

"I will definitely get you out!"

Ning Fei looked at the Hujiao and said softly.

To fish, a body of hydrogen sulfide water was the equivalent of a human being inside a room filled with poison gas.

In other words, as long as the Hujiao did not breathe, they could pass through the hydrogen sulfide water unharmed.

Of course, a fish's gills moved constantly, so fish didn't know how to hold their breath.

However, Ning Fei had another method.

Next, he made a baffling move.

He sealed the connection between his oxygen tank and his diving suit, then unstrapped the oxygen tank from his back.

This action sent a flash of confusion across the viewers' faces.

"What is he doing?!"

"Taking off his oxygen tank in such a terrifying, oppressive deep-sea dragon hole—isn't he courting death?"

"The remaining oxygen probably won't even last a few minutes."

Afterward, Ning Fei communicated with a Hujiao and mounted its back from behind.

At the same time, Ning Fei scooped up all the small Hujiao, tucking them firmly under his arms.

Using Thought Transmission, Ning Fei told the Hujiao not to resist and not to swim forcefully, lowering their breathing rates as much as possible.

The next second, Ning Fei popped open the seal on the oxygen tank's valve.

Instantly, a massive cloud of white bubbles burst forth, drifting upward.

This was the purest oxygen.

This scene truly left the viewers dumbfounded.

Simultaneously, Ning Fei swiftly activated the underwater thruster.

Holding the pod of Hujiao, he blended into the flurry of oxygen bubbles and rocketed straight up.

The white oxygen bubbles continuously rose, and amidst them, a human carrying long jiao dragons charged upward right alongside them.

At this speed, it would only take thirty seconds for Ning Fei to carry the Hujiao pod out of this terrifying water of death.

These thirty seconds were also the most critical thirty seconds.

After communicating with Ning Fei, the adult Hujiao trusted him completely.

It didn't know how long it had been imprisoned at the bottom of this pitch-black sea.

It did not want its children to be imprisoned here for their entire lives as well.

Therefore, it had to risk it all!

Watching this scene, the viewers were utterly amazed.

The spectacle was truly miraculous.

The thirty seconds passed, with every single second feeling incredibly slow.

The slowly rising oxygen bubbles could only slightly isolate the hydrogen sulfide water.

The Hujiao would still be poisoned.

But as long as they reached the true ocean above, the seawater would quickly neutralize the residual hydrogen sulfide, and the Hujiao would make a full recovery.

The thruster shot straight up. Finally, Ning Fei and the Hujiao exited the hydrogen sulfide water layer together.

In an instant, light shined down from above. The pale blue seawater looked just like the hope of a new life.

Ning Fei looked at the pod of small Hujiao in his arms.

Fortunately, these Hujiao possessed strong physiques, so they hadn't been affected too much by the hydrogen sulfide water.

Ning Fei released them.

Looking at the outside world, the pod of Hujiao seemed somewhat in disbelief. Then, they began darting excitedly through the seawater.

They stretched themselves out for a brief moment. Once the hydrogen sulfide in their bodies was completely expelled, they swam straight toward the entrance of the Yongle Dragon Hole.

With this, their cage was broken; the sky was high for birds to fly, the sea was wide for fish to leap.

Watching their departing silhouettes, Ning Fei felt a deep sense of joy in his heart.

"Good thing there were no issues. I was actually quite worried."

"Since they are a species recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, they must have survived from ancient times to the present day."

"It would be such a pity for creatures like this to be trapped inside a dragon hole."

"The open ocean is their true home."

Watching the scene unfold before them, the viewers were also moved by Ning Fei's big heart.

For a time, all kinds of praise came pouring in.

Across the internet, a fiery wave of excitement was set off.