The High Priest's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. It hadn't expected humans to make concessions so quickly, especially on such a crucial matter as land.

It knew that for humans, territory wasn't just a piece of land.

Territory symbolized sovereignty, resources, and the blood, sweat, and memories of countless generations.

Especially resources!

The High Priest remained silent for a moment, its gaze becoming complex, as if reevaluating the value and intentions of these humans before it.

The Deep Divers had always been known for their wisdom, and their understanding of humans was far deeper than humans imagined.

The High Priest knew that human history was filled with conflicts and transformations, and each loss of territory was accompanied by pain and resistance.

However, now these humans were willing to cede part of their land; did this mean they had truly learned something from this crisis?

The doubts in the High Priest's heart were like whirlpools in the deep sea, unfathomable.

It slowly raised its head, its deep eyes staring straight at the Supreme Commander, as if trying to peer into the depths of his soul.

"You humans, are you really willing to make such a sacrifice?"

The High Priest's voice was low and powerful, each word echoing as if from the abyss of the seabed.

The Supreme Commander hesitated not at all, his gaze firm.

"We are willing. We are willing to prove our sincerity and determination this way, and we hope this mistake can become an opportunity for our mutual progress."

The High Priest was silent.

Its gaze turned to the other members within the submarine, each of their faces filled with determination and hope.

Concerning their homeland and the survival of all their compatriots.

At this moment, what filled everyone's hearts on the scene were the purest and most genuine emotions.

Finally, the High Priest slowly nodded, indicating its acceptance of the human proposal.

"We, the Deep Divers, are willing to accept your sincerity."

There was an almost imperceptible relaxation in the High Priest's voice; perhaps it feared that humans might risk everything.

"But we also have our principles. We will sign an agreement to ensure that the land will not be used for purposes against us. Furthermore, we are willing to share some of our knowledge and technology with you, allowing this mistake to become a starting point for our mutual growth."

Great!

Unexpectedly, the other party was even willing to share some of their knowledge!

The atmosphere within the submarine eased significantly, and relieved smiles appeared on the faces of the team members.

They knew this was not just the resolution of a crisis, but also a new beginning between humans and the Deep Divers.

The Supreme Commander bowed deeply, expressing gratitude to the High Priest.

"We will keep our promise, not only for ourselves but also for the future of this world."

The High Priest nodded again, its gaze piercing through the steel barriers of the submarine.

It seemed to have already seen that future world, a world where humans and Deep Divers harmoniously coexist.

The air within the nuclear submarine became increasingly thin, with each breath seeming to exhaust all their strength.

The remaining team members were pale, the light in their eyes nearly extinguished. They knew their fate was no longer in their hands.

The Supreme Commander's face was lined with furrows, and his eyes flickered with determination yet helplessness.

He had long known that for them, there was no turning back on this path.

Their physiological limits had almost reached the breaking point, making it impossible to return to the land again.

Now they could only fix the nuclear submarine in its current position, otherwise, even the slightest change in pressure would pose a fatal blow to them.

He turned to the remaining team members, his voice weak yet striving for firmness.

"We have no way out, but our sacrifice will build a bridge of peace between humans and the Deep Divers. Our names will be carved on the stone tablets of history, becoming the cornerstone of the future world."

Although the team members were exhausted, they found a shred of comfort in the Supreme Commander's words.

The living team members supported each other, using their last ounce of strength to nod in understanding and acceptance.

The High Priest watched this scene, and an unfamiliar emotion arose in its heart.

These fragile life forms, with hair and eyes of various colors, clearly not from the same country.

Yet even at the final moments of life, they still held on to their beliefs and promises. This was a scene it had never witnessed in its long existence.

Perhaps this is why humans have been able to survive until now!

Even with constant infighting, when these people faced a unified threat, they could unleash unprecedented collaborative strength.

It slowly walked up to the Supreme Commander, speaking with its voice full of power.

"You are not necessarily doomed, though your bodies have reached a limit and cannot endure any pressure changes."

The High Priest's voice echoed in the enclosed space of the nuclear submarine, with a hint of mysterious resonance.

"But we, the Deep Divers, have a way to bring the living back to land."

The High Priest continued, its eyes gleaming with the shimmer of the deep sea, a profound and mysterious power.

What?

They still had hope of returning alive?!

A surge of excitement filled the Supreme Commander's heart, his throat choked with emotion, but he reined it in, asking steadily.

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