Shui Wuhen’s gaze swept across everyone. “The array on Bibo Island protects the sky and land, but what about under the sea? Shen Tianhai has managed it for tens of thousands of years, but its foundation is on the island, not in the sea.”
Aquatic creatures have lived in the Void Sea for tens of thousands of years, and no one is more familiar with water flows, undersea currents, and underwater rock structures than us.
As long as the underground passage leading to the center of the island could be found, the protection array could be bypassed.
Moreover, to ensure Lan Xi’s safety, they will definitely drown her in seawater, so we can definitely find a way to rescue her from the sea.
An elder in charge of exploring the surrounding waters thought for a moment before speaking: “There is indeed an abandoned underground passage near Bibo Island that leads to the central area of the island.”
They were cracks left by geological movements in ancient times, which were then mostly covered by mud and sand.
However Shen Tianhai probably didn’t know this part, because he wasn’t an aquatic creature and couldn’t possibly know the underwater terrain as well as we do.
“Is it worth it?” Shui Wuhen asked.
“It needs to be cleaned up, but it’s possible.” The elder nodded. “However, the entrance is in the coral reef area on the outer edge of the island, and we need to pass through a narrow underwater gap.”
“Then how many people should we send? Too many people will only make us more susceptible to infection,” asked another elder.
Shui Wuhen was silent for a moment, then raised his head: “Send three people. First-level peak-level Great Luo Golden Immortals, skilled in disguise and close combat. Infiltrate through the undercurrent passageway, bypass the island protection formation, rescue Lan Xi, then return along the same path.”
“Where are my men?” A deep voice sounded from the direction of the palace gate.
Everyone looked over at the same time. The palace door had been pushed open a crack, and a young man who had the appearance of an aquatic creature was standing in the doorway.
Her skin was light blue, shimmering faintly under the radiant light of the pearl.
Her face was very similar to the girl on the stone pillar—same deep blue eyes, same bridge of nose, only her facial features were more angular, showing a sharpness honed through years of silent combat.
Lan Tide’s older brother, Lan Yuan.
A peak level one Grand Luo Golden Immortal, the youngest elite warrior in Deep Blue City.
Shui Wuhen looked at him without feeling surprised.
He had long expected Lan Yuan to appear.
Since the moment Lan Tide was arrested, it was impossible for Lan Yuan to just sit at home waiting for news.
“You’d better wait outside,” said Shui Wuhen.
“I can’t wait.” Lan Yuan walked into the main hall, his blue robe fluttering behind him. “My sister is suffering on the beach, and I’m just sitting here waiting? I can’t wait.”
“Let me go. I know underwater currents best; I honed my sneaking skills in those rocky areas since childhood.”
“Do you guys know how dangerous this mission is?” Shui Wuhen’s voice was deep. “Shen Tianhai is at the peak of the second rank of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. Once exposed, none of the three of you will return.”
“I know,” said Lan Yuan, “that’s why I have to go. If even the big brother doesn’t dare save the little brother, what right does the Water Tribe have to say that they won’t abandon their people?”
Silence enveloped the hall again.
Shui Wuhen stared at Lan Yuan for a long time, his deep, ocean-like eyes filled with complex emotions.
Finally, he nodded slowly.
“Alright. Lan Yuan will lead the team. You can choose the other two people yourself.”
Lan Yuan turned around, his gaze sweeping across the hall before falling on the two young water cultivators.
They were his childhood friends—Shallow Ocean and Deep Current, both of them peak first-rank Great Luo Golden Immortals. The three have worked together for years and are close like brothers.
“Shallow sea, deep current, follow me.”
The two youths stood up and walked behind Lan Yuan without hesitation.
There was no fear on their faces, only calm and unwavering determination as they prepared to step onto the battlefield.
Shui Wuhen stood up, walked to Lan Yuan, and patted him on the shoulder: “Come back alive.”
Lan Yuan nodded: “Of course.”
He turned around and led Shallow Sea and Deep Current out of the main hall.
The palace doors slowly closed behind them, blocking the three figures from the sparkling light of the pearl.
Shui Wuhen stood in front of the stone table, staring at the tightly closed door, and remained silent for a long time.
The white-haired old man’s voice echoed in the empty hall: “Can they succeed?”
Shui Wuhen did not reply. He just stared at the palace gates, his deep, ocean-like eyes emitting light that rose and fell like the tides.
“I don’t know.”
Finally he spoke, “But I know one thing—if we don’t let them go, the Lan tide will never return. And the Water Tribe’s dignity will be completely destroyed in these repeated compromises.”
He shifted his gaze, his voice heavy yet firm, like a deep undercurrent: “The dignity of the aquatic race does not need to be exchanged for Sea Spirit Pearls.”
Outside the palace, Lan Yuan and his two friends had crossed the city and swam towards an abandoned underground passage.
The deep blue sea flowed around them, swallowing their young and determined figures into boundless darkness.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is Shen Tianhai demanding?
A: Shen Tianhai is demanding the sacred Sea Soul Pearl.
Q: Why is the Sea Soul Pearl important to the water race?
A: The Sea Soul Pearl is a sacred item that forms only once every ten thousand years for the water race.
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