Name: Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Swallowing the Sea
Author: Huai Shang

Synopsis

Those prying tendrils lurk in the waves of the internet, everywhere and ever-growing, gradually flooding every corner of modern society to the very top.

“Hidden in the abyss is a vast, complex, deeply entrenched criminal network. The ‘Mariana Trench’ is far deeper than the police know, yet it’s right behind you and me…”

Wu Yu, the newest arrival at the Jin Hai Public Security Bureau, is mild-mannered, timid, and taciturn. He doesn’t care about the hassles imposed by his strict superior. He just wants to be a background character who shows up on time to collect his paycheck and get by.

No one knows that this young man has a head worth a fortune to drug lords, or the courage of the boy who once slayed dragons in the abyss.

The character inspiration for this novel can be found in the author’s note at the end of Chapter 125 of the original. Both Bu Zhonghua and Wu Yu have a tendency to twist and erupt after being pushed to their limits by the circumstances of their lives. Their characterizations are clear and complete, and the protagonists are not based on any real-life figures. They should not be treated as substitutes for real people.

Modern urban criminal investigation. A cool, strict, forceful academic elite who cares about health and loves wellness × a laid-back man who doesn’t want to work, hates academics more than anything, and can’t stand being ordered around by his boss

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Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Devouring the SeasEnglish name
Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Swallowing the SeasEnglish name
Hunt for the Leviathan (Official English Title)English name
Po Yun 2 swallowing the seasEnglish name
Poyun 2: TunhaiEnglish name
Swallowing the SeasEnglish name
Tun HaiEnglish name

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