Serpent Ancestor

Let’s get back to the main topic.

Xu Hei quickly asked, ”What is the Guanghan Palace, and is what Zhao Nanqi said true?”

At this, Night Owl’s expression turned serious. Qin Xuanji, who was nearby, also opened his eyes and listened intently, clearly interested in the topic.

”The Guanghan Palace is rumored to be a relic left by a True Immortal, built on the Moon Star, blessed with many opportunities. However, whether there are clues to ascension within it, I do not know.”

”There are ancient secrets that say the five great Superior Immortals from 350,000 years ago all visited the Moon Star, and some ascended there.”

Xu Hei naturally knew which five Superior Immortals Night Owl was referring to.

Ascending on the Moon Star matched what Zhao Nanqi had mentioned.

”For countless years, the Guanghan Palace has been explored many times by predecessors, including the Divine Puppet Sect, but its location has yet to be discovered.”

”Those five Superior Immortals might have had clues, but after that visit, they disappeared, either ascending or vanishing, leaving no trace.”

”Later generations speculate that one must possess a corresponding token or key to find the Guanghan Palace, but this is merely speculation,” Night Owl said slowly.Hearing this, Xu Hei took out a crescent-shaped jade stone.

If that’s the case, Zhao Nanqi’s words might be true, which would be significant.

”On his way to the Sea Star, Zhao Nanqi stayed on the Moon Star for a while; he might have gained something,” Night Owl added.

At this moment, all clues pointed to Zhao Nanqi.

But Zhao Nanqi was in a comatose state, his primordial spirit half-burned, and it was uncertain when he would awaken.

To hasten his recovery, it would be simple—give him elixirs or even transfer primordial spirit power.

But Xu Hei would never do such a thing.

He would rather see this person dead than heal him. Dream on!

But letting him remain comatose wasn’t a solution either.

Night Owl could also see Xu Hei’s thoughts and said, ”The war isn’t over yet. Even if the Guanghan Palace emerges, we can’t focus on exploring it. Let’s deal with the current situation first.”

”After Shi Lan left, he sent a challenge letter. Take a look.”

He tossed over a letter.

Xu Hei took it and saw a message.

”You have one week to get your people out of the Northern Continent. In a week, I will lead my army to reclaim this land!”

The one who issued the challenge was none other than the clan leader of the Merman Clan, the enemy leader, Gong Jiang!

Such a powerful figure personally issuing a challenge, and to Xu Hei.

”Gong Jiang, isn’t he on the Divine Continent Star?” Xu Hei asked, puzzled.

”He’s already rolled back, haha. The Sect Master will also be there in a week to play with them.”

Night Owl laughed coldly, ”I have a feeling this battle will determine the final outcome.”

The war had dragged on, not only exhausting resources but also being a torment for the high-level cultivators on both sides.

Initially, the Sea Star thought it would be a one-sided crush, but as the war progressed, things didn’t go as planned.

The resistance from the Divine Continent Star was tenacious, and their home was even raided.

After three years, not only did they gain nothing, but they also lost four Divine Transformation stage cultivators, and countless Elemental Infants.

Zhao Nanqi’s recruitment failed, and the bizarre Insect Emperor fell into Xu Hei’s hands. Repeated failures made the Sea Star see no hope of victory.

By now, Night Owl could see the direction of the war clearly; the Sea Star was heading towards its end.

And Gong Jiang’s retreat further proved this point!

Of course, winning for the Divine Continent Star was equally difficult. The divine thunder of the Dao of Heaven had caused the fall of three Divine Transformation cultivators, with one more dead in battle, and another severely injured. Now Zhao Nanqi was gone too.

With the Sea Star’s foundation, unless their paper strength was twice that of the opponents, completely defeating them was nothing but a pipe dream.

A Divine Transformation stage cultivator burning their primordial spirit could drag someone down with them before dying, which was the most troublesome.

”What do I need to do?” Xu Hei asked.

”Just go back and wait,” Night Owl smiled, ”Oh, and pick a few promising Elemental Infant stage candidates. They might use the old tactic of letting the lower levels decide the outcome.”

Divine Transformation stage cultivators rarely took action, leaving the Elemental Infant stage to fight to the death, a common tactic during the war.

Xu Hei nodded, ”I understand.”

Qin Xuanji’s eyes flashed, ”If it’s the Elemental Infant stage, I have a few candidates to recommend.”

Xu Hei wasn’t very concerned about this, ”We’ll talk about it when we get back.”

The three of them flickered and teleported away.

…………

Sea Star, core area, Tongtian Sea.

In the territory of the Merman Clan, numerous massive figures approached from afar, each aura stronger than the last, all above the mid-stage Elemental Infant.

Most of them maintained human forms, half-human, half-fish, retaining the characteristics of Sea Beasts. The three great royal clans and eight major demon clans were all present.

These were the high-level members of various clans on the Sea Star.

Now, summoned by Gong Jiang, they gathered for a meeting.

In front of the grand palace square, high-level Divine Transformation cultivators sat cross-legged at the forefront. Peak Elemental Infant demonic beasts sat in the next seats, arranged in strict order.

Looking around, it was densely packed.

The last time so many participated was the mobilization meeting before the war began.

In no time, everyone had arrived, and Gong Jiang’s figure appeared. He looked the same as before, with blue skin, gills on his face, a robust figure retaining the characteristics of the Merman Clan, and a Water God mark between his brows, like a king.

However, his eyes showed a hint of fatigue.

”Everyone! As the war has progressed, you must have seen the trend.”

Compared to last time, Gong Jiang’s voice was noticeably lacking in energy, but still full of authority.

”After three years of battle with the Divine Continent Star, we’ve lost five Divine Transformation stage cultivators, over three thousand Elemental Infant stage, and tens of thousands of Core Formation great demons.”

”But our achievements are pitifully small. Not only did we fail to hold the ocean strongholds of the Divine Continent Star, but even our own territory was invaded. The Northern Continent fell into enemy hands and continues to expand, already deep into the ocean!”

”This battle, I temporarily see no chance of winning.”

Gong Jiang’s voice spread, plunging the entire venue into silence.

Gong Jiang would not exaggerate the battle results to create a false sense of prosperity to encourage everyone.

He would only state the facts.

”For these three years, both sides have been cautiously waiting for the other to make a mistake! Originally, Zhao Nanqi was an opportunity, a breakthrough, but unfortunately, we failed to seize it!”

Gong Jiang looked at Hai Teng, his gaze turning serious, his voice extremely stern, ”Hai Teng, can you provide an explanation?”

At this moment, the pressure belonging to the clan leader descended, causing ripples in the seawater.

Everyone exchanged glances, looking at Hai Teng. Was this to hold Hai Teng accountable?

Hai Teng stood up and said truthfully, ”Such a despicable person, I see no reason to recruit him.”

”So, you defied orders for your own understanding and personal desires?” Gong Jiang said coldly.

Hai Teng paused, lowered his head, and said, ”Yes!”