Chapter 631: The Honored Guest, Bai XiuXiu
"Alright." Scorpion-Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng nodded in agreement. She knew that if they didn't bring back some wraiths for the Supreme Elder, it would be difficult to explain when questioned later.
The three of them then continued their flight towards the depths of the Frozen Sea.
At that very moment, deep within the Frozen Sea,
A cluster of palaces, built from coral reefs and precious metals, stood majestically on the ocean floor.
These palaces radiated a deep blue glow, dispelling the surrounding darkness and creating a brilliantly illuminated area in the abyss.
Surrounding the palace were countless giant clams. Some remained tightly shut, while others were wide open, with mermaids swimming in and out.
Schools of merfolk guards patrolled the area, their movements stirring white waves in the water. Their expressions were grave, and their vigilant gazes swept across the surroundings, prepared to eliminate any potential threats before they could arise.
The reason for such heightened security was simple
Today, the merfolk clan was welcoming an honored guest: Bai XiuXiu, the young princess of the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan.
Her safety was of utmost importance.
If anything were to happen to Bai XiuXiu, the merfolk clan would undoubtedly face severe consequences perhaps even be held accountable by the current Sea God Douluo.
After all, the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan shared a deep bond with both generations of Sea Gods and maintained a strong relationship with the Sea God Clan.
If Bai XiuXiu were to encounter misfortune, even if the Sea God himself did not personally issue a divine decree, the current Sea God Douluo would undoubtedly hold them responsible.
Even though the strongest being in the merfolk clan, the Sea Princess, was a 600,000-year-old soul beast, she had no desire to be reprimanded by the Sea God Douluo.
After all, the Sea God Douluo was the Sea God's chosen representative in the mortal world, with the title traditionally passed down through generations of the Sea God Clan.
It was rumored that within the Sea God Clan, a divine artifact personally crafted by the Sea God himself had been passed down through the ages further proof of the Sea God's trust and favor toward the Sea God Douluo.
For centuries, the merfolk clan had worshiped the Sea God.
Though their ancestors were once subjugated by the First Sea God, now that a new Sea God had emerged, they naturally shifted their faith to the successor.
After all, defying a god always led to disastrous consequences.
At the heart of the palace complex stood the largest and most majestic structure a towering palace that soared 30 meters high and stretched 100 meters wide.
This was the grandest palace of the Sea Princess clan and the most eye-catching structure among them all.
Inside the palace
Bai XiuXiu's eyes darted around curiously.
This was her first time seeing the merfolk clan's palace, and she found it incredibly fascinating.
"Sea Princess, is your palace the same as the ones in the human world?" Bai XiuXiu asked.
As the young princess of the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan, she had never needed to live in a palace due to her physical form and cultivation path.
And while the Sea God Clan were humans, they were special, different from those in the human world.
Though they had a sacred temple dedicated to the Sea God, they did not have palaces like those in the human kingdoms.
To her, a temple was likely very different from a palace.
The Sea Princess smiled warmly.
"XiuXiu, our palace is quite different from those in the human world.
I've heard that human palaces aren't built from coral and precious metals.
In terms of durability, human palaces are likely weaker than ours.
As for their design, there are also some differences."
She wore a golden crown, and her brilliant golden scales shimmered under the palace's light.
A powerful aura radiated from her, carrying an undeniable authority.
As a 600,000-year-old sea soul beast, she was the strongest being in the merfolk clan and had personally welcomed Bai XiuXiu.
Though Bai XiuXiu wasn't particularly powerful, her background was extraordinary
After all, her mother had once been the mount of the First Sea God!
Bai XiuXiu's eyes widened in amazement.
"Sea Princess, you know so much! Have you ever been to the human world?"
The Sea Princess shook her head.
"I've never been to the human world.
But some human powerhouses have come here, and I've spoken with them.
That's how I learned about these things."
"Then… when you talked to them, did you ever ask if the human world is fun?" Bai XiuXiu asked, still brimming with curiosity.
Of course, the "human world" she referred to was the Douluo Continent.
The Sea Princess's smile faded slightly.
She could tell exactly what Bai XiuXiu was thinking.
She warned her,
"XiuXiu, I've never asked them that question.
But I can tell you with certainty the human world isn't fun.
As a soul beast, you must never entertain the idea of going to the human world.
Humans hunt soul beasts for soul rings and soul bones.
If you enter their world, your life will be in grave danger!"
"Some of the human powerhouses I spoke with were friendly, but others were evil.
Some of those evil ones even killed my people!"
Bai XiuXiu flinched, instinctively tucking her shark-like head closer to her body.
She quickly changed the subject.
"Those humans who killed your people… what happened to them?"
"They perished in the Frozen Sea by my hands.
Their bodies were completely destroyed!" the Sea Princess replied calmly.
As a 600,000-year-old sea soul beast with mental attributes and home-field advantage, her strength in the ocean was comparable to an Ultimate Douluo.
Any human powerhouse who angered her had no chance of survival.
Bai XiuXiu's eyes flickered, and she suddenly asked:
"Oh, right! Sea Princess, I have another question for you."
The Sea Princess tilted her head slightly.
"A question?"
She nodded.
"Go ahead and ask."
Bai XiuXiu leaned forward slightly.
"Do the sea soul beasts in the Frozen Sea truly have unwavering faith in the Sea God?"
This was the main reason she had come to the Frozen Sea.
After all, the senior who had once saved her life had tasked her with investigating which sea soul beasts held a firm belief in the Sea God.
The Sea Princess hesitated for a moment before answering firmly.
"All the sea soul beasts in the Frozen Sea have an unshakable faith in the Sea God!
I can guarantee that every one of us is extremely loyal.
As long as the Sea God issues a command, we will immediately fight for him!"
"Really?" Bai XiuXiu's gaze held doubt.
"Of course!" the Sea Princess declared without hesitation.
In truth, faith in the Sea God brought no tangible benefits.
So, for most sea soul beasts, their devotion was purely lip service.
The Sea God Douluo's efforts to strengthen faith had little impact on the Frozen Sea, as the Sea God Clan was too far away to enforce it properly.
Bai XiuXiu smiled.
"That's good to hear."
Then she added
"Oh, right, Sea Princess, would you mind if I stayed here for a while?
This is my first time in the Frozen Sea, and I'd love to explore for a bit!"
She wasn't about to blindly trust the Sea Princess's words.
She would stay and observe for herself whether the Frozen Sea's sea soul beasts truly had unshakable faith in the Sea God.
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