"Then I must return to Liuka Island Kingdom. If that is indeed the case, then there will be no problem with our cooperation," Mestor said, glancing at Posidul.
"Of course. If you require any assistance, feel free to ask me," Posidul replied with a gentle smile, radiating an alluring charm.
Xiao Xun quickly closed his eyes to shield himself from her overwhelming allure. Despite Posidul's kind and enthusiastic demeanor, he found it difficult to fully trust her.
As for Mestor, Xiao Xun believed his experience was far more seasoned than his own, and he would not be easily deceived.
"I hope we can cooperate happily… Your Majesty," Mestor said with a slight smile.
However, he truly seemed concerned about the safety of Liuka Island Kingdom and immediately requested to leave.
"The original island is being guarded by the King of Greed's subordinates, so it's inconvenient for you to return the way you came. I can send you to another island that is closer to the Shattered Isles."
"Very well."
Mestor agreed immediately, and Xiao Xun naturally had no objections. He could now teleport anywhere, even from this underwater palace, but he preferred not to reveal this ability to Posidul.
As the teleportation array activated, the two reappeared on a small island.
Xiao Xun couldn't help but marvel at the immense magical power of Posidul, to be able to effortlessly teleport them from thousands of meters underwater. This strength far surpassed that of any Archmage.
"It will take a considerable amount of time to return to Liuka Island Kingdom from here. If you have the leisure, please also inform Meipesel not to worry about me."
"..."
Xiao Xun's lips twitched slightly. So, these two were treating me as a messenger.
When he returned to the coastal defense line, Delvana had already assembled everyone on Phoenix Avenue. Tiesaihou and Baiyang stood behind Xiao Xun, exchanging a glance without speaking.
Of the remaining eleven Star Envoys, all were present except for Libra, who was in the capital assisting Lorgaard.
Xiao Xun turned to Baiyang and asked, "Did you handle what I asked you to do?"
Baiyang nodded. "Everything has been taken care of."
Xiao Xun knew that even though he no longer feared the Demon God Nero, if the Demon God were truly summoned back, the ensuing battle would inevitably have a significant impact on the entire world.
Therefore, he chose to set aside personal matters and immediately began making arrangements. "Our next move is towards the teleportation gate on Shattered Rift Island. All submarines will provide escort, and the bombers' flight altitude must not be below five hundred meters."
"Sveinn, shall I accompany you? It's time we taught those merfolk a lesson," Per said, looking at Xiao Xun with a languid expression.
"No need. Our current strength is sufficient," Xiao Xun quickly waved his hand.
The Dragon race, at the peak of their power, were far more open than humans, even unrestrained. This was true in terms of strength and equally so in terms of emotions.
On a certain island in the Guardian Sea, a figure clad in yellow robes, with a covered head, and immense octopus tentacles protruding from under his sleeves and hem, arrived.
Standing there, he extended his right hand, and purple light emanated from his palm.
"Return," he murmured.
In an instant, dark clouds rolled in, winds and waves surged, and the sea roared with deafening thunder!
Unmoved, the figure continued his incantation. Lightning and thunder flashed in the sky, and the ocean began to form a vortex.
When Xiao Xun returned to the island alone, the merfolk were nowhere to be seen.
"Has the magic array here been completed?" Xiao Xun wondered, slightly surprised. The merfolk's construction speed was quite astonishing.
The vast and intricate magic array covered almost the entire island. The complex magic runes flickered with an unusual glow under the sunlight, and it was hard to tell how many rare magical materials had been used.
"Not even a single guard. Posidul is too cooperative. This is clearly an invitation for sabotage..."
Xiao Xun drew the King's Star, preparing to sabotage a crucial part of the magic array.
Just then, guards roared out from the island's caves. However, they were not the merfolk Xiao Xun was familiar with, but a group of deep-sea octopuses.
Earlier, Xiao Xun had seen many octopus tentacles guarding the final teleportation magic array deep within this cave.
"These octopuses are guarding this magic array? Has the King of Greed discovered Posidul's betrayal of his plan?"
The strength of the merfolk race should not be underestimated; they were undoubtedly one of the most powerful forces under the King of Greed. If they were to truly betray him, it would be a devastating blow to the King of Greed.
"Who dares to sabotage the Master's magic array?"
The burly deep-sea octopus directly transmitted information via brainwaves, unrestricted by language.
"Who are you?" Xiao Xun also used a mental shock.
"I am Kazk, the Legion Commander of the Deep Sea. All who obstruct the Master's plan shall die. Your head will adorn the King of Greed's throne!"
"Legion Commander Kazk... That name sounds somewhat familiar." Xiao Xun was slightly taken aback. This Legion Commander Kazk possessed extremely powerful mental energy.
However, Xiao Xun feared mental attacks the least, as Chaos Mages were the bane of such assaults.
Legion Commander Kazk seemed to realize this as well and ceased the mental attack, charging forward directly. The smaller deep-sea octopuses behind him quickly surrounded Xiao Xun, with countless tentacles lunging at him.
"These fellows were likely about to activate this magic array, and I stumbled upon them..." Xiao Xun immediately drew his sword and began his attack.
Although the deep-sea octopuses were formidable, they were far inferior to Xiao Xun. Soon, severed tentacles flew in all directions.
Simultaneously, Xiao Xun took the opportunity to easily destroy the magic array on the ground.
This enraged Legion Commander Kazk, who summoned a large number of deep-sea octopuses from underground to bind Xiao Xun. However, this further damaged the island's surface, ultimately leading to the magic array being quickly disfigured and utterly destroyed in the ensuing battle.
This drove Legion Commander Kazk into a frenzy. His massive tentacles easily crushed the giant rocks on the island, and he unleashed an extremely powerful mental shockwave.
However, to Xiao Xun's surprise, this mental shockwave was not directed at him but towards the ground.
"What is this... preparing to destroy the entire island, or calling for help?" Xiao Xun wondered in surprise.
The entire island began to collapse.
Or rather, the entire island was undergoing a transformation—the mouth of the large cave on the island actually began to move!
"That cave is alive?!" Xiao Xun was startled.
At this moment, the cave entrance rapidly expanded like a celestial black hole, with the surrounding rocks rapidly falling into its maw.
Xiao Xun and Kazk's location were soon caught in the mouth of the 'cave'.