The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 1037: Zhaozhao, Fight for Your Four Seas Aqua Clan!
Even Ao Zhaozhao only knew that they wanted to obtain the Demonizing Dragon Lantern. She never asked them what they intended to use it for.
A thousand years had passed, and the situation in the seabed had changed to some extent.
Siheng used a spell to change their forms. Nanli infused spiritual energy into an Aqua Talisman to protect them, and Ao Zhaozhao kept the Breath-Hiding Pearl, effectively masking the Dragon Clan’s aura. There was no way anyone would suspect their true identities.
Nanli reminded Ao Zhaozhao, "The situation at the seabed is unclear, and there are only two of us. If you notice anything unusual, don’t react immediately to avoid alarming anyone."
Ao Zhaozhao nodded quickly and promised, "Don’t worry, Aunt. My only skill right now is that I’m super good at enduring!"
Siheng gave her a deep look, "I’ll just listen for now."
The three of them descended into the sea, transforming into three small fish of varying sizes.
Siheng was a large fish, Ao Zhaozhao a small one, and Nanli was a medium-sized fish, her belly noticeably swollen. It was clear she was carrying a lot of fish eggs.
After adapting to the water, they began swimming, but soon discovered that they were swimming at an incredibly slow pace.
Using their spiritual energy, they were able to communicate underwater.
"Bad calculation!" Siheng cursed for the first time, "At this speed, it will take us days to reach our destination."
As a member of the Dragon Clan, Ao Zhaozhao didn’t need spiritual energy; she opened her mouth and said, "At this speed, it would take us one or two months to reach the Mermaid Clan."
"..." Siheng looked at Nanli. How had she made the journey before?
But Nanli paid no attention to them. She simply said, "Just follow me."
She swam ahead, memorizing the path.
After about half an hour of swimming, they were all exhausted. Nanli suddenly shouted with joy, "We’re here!"
Ahead of them was a dark seabed cliff, with very few fish around. It looked quite ominous.
Siheng, who had never descended so deep into the sea before, felt a little uneasy. He sensed something strange.
At that moment, the bottom of the cliff suddenly lit up with orange-yellow light, and a massive rock, hidden with something unknown, began to move! It surged toward them!
Siheng was startled and reacted quickly, transforming back into his human form with the Sky-Tearing Sword in hand. However, since he hadn’t fought underwater in so long, his spiritual energy attack went astray, and the giant creature easily dodged his strike.
Ao Zhaozhao, frightened, was about to reveal her dragon form to fight.
Nanli also transformed into her human form, quickly pressing Ao Zhaozhao down and shouting at the large creature, "Little one! Don’t you recognize me?!"
Siheng and Ao Zhaozhao were both stunned.
The creature, which had been aggressive and murderous, suddenly stopped in its tracks upon hearing "little one" and moved more gently.
It slowly approached them.
It turned out to be a giant octopus, but unlike ordinary octopuses, its eyes were scattered across its tentacles, and the orange-yellow light was coming from them.
One of its tentacles reached out, seemingly trying to get a better look at Nanli.
Siheng furrowed his brows.
Ao Zhaozhao couldn’t help but shout, "Ugh, it’s so ugly and disgusting!"
The octopus paused, retracting its tentacle.
But Nanli reached out and grabbed it, saying, "Wow, you’ve grown so much since I last saw you!"
The octopus had already confirmed that this was the Divine Sovereign it had met many times before!
It was overjoyed, and all eight of its tentacles stretched out, shaking excitedly.
Nanli stroked all eight tentacles.
The octopus seemed satisfied and brought its large body closer, wanting more attention.
Just when they thought the tentacles were bad enough, they discovered that the octopus’s body was also covered with eyes!
Siheng felt his scalp tingle, and with great effort, he suppressed his urge to stop Nanli from touching it.
Ao Zhaozhao, who had seen many members of the Aqua Clan, had never encountered such a creature.
"Aunt, it’s not poisonous, is it?" she asked anxiously.
Nanli turned to her and said, "It’s just a little mutated, but it’s harmless. I met it many years ago when it was being bullied by other Aqua Clan members. I saved it and asked it to guide me to the Mermaid Clan."
Ao Zhaozhao understood and, though she felt sorry for it, she still couldn’t stand the numerous eyes on its body.
Nanli continued stroking the octopus, asking if it would lead them again.
Siheng’s spell allowed him to change forms and communicate with the Aqua Clan.
The octopus wiggled its tentacles, clearly refusing. "I can’t. There are watchtowers all over the Four Seas now. I can’t approach freely."
It was so large and ugly that it would be too conspicuous and become an easy target.
Ao Zhaozhao immediately sensed something was wrong and asked, "Watchtowers? The Four Seas are so vast, and each tribe has its own territory. They wouldn’t restrict the movement of other Aqua Clan members. Why can’t you approach?"
The octopus, unable to discern her true form, turned away and refused to answer.
Nanli repeated her question.
The octopus finally answered, "There’s been a great change in the Four Seas over the past thousand years. Except for the North Sea, where the sea monsters gather, the other three seas have undergone significant transformations. The Merman Clan crowned a queen, and at first, the Mermaid Clan was subordinate to them, but later, something happened, and the Mermaid Clan rebelled. Now, watchtowers have been set up because the Mermaid Queen is on the run, and the Merman Clan wants to capture her."
"What!?" Ao Zhaozhao exclaimed in shock.
Before they even arrived, they had already learned of the turmoil in the Four Seas, and she was momentarily lost in thought.
Nanli stroked her chin and said, "No wonder we saw so many fish in the water when we swam here. They must have been ordered to keep watch."
Fortunately, they had been cautious, transforming into fish as soon as they entered the water. Otherwise, the Merman Clan would have already discovered their movements.
Ao Zhaozhao hastily asked, "What about the other tribes?"
The octopus, remembering that Ao Zhaozhao had called it disgusting earlier, turned its head away and refused to answer.
Nanli repeated the question.
The octopus sighed and replied obediently, "There have been battles. The Merman Clan is extremely strong, and no other Aqua Clan can withstand them. Anyway, none of the major tribes in the Four Seas are in a good state."
Ao Zhaozhao was utterly stunned. The peaceful Four Seas she had imagined were nowhere to be found.
Siheng glanced at her and said, "Now, you should come to your senses. It’s time to make a decision."
Ao Zhaozhao asked, "What decision?"
Siheng, helpless, said, "You taught me so well earlier. How come now, when it’s your turn, you’re trying to avoid responsibility? You are a member of the Dragon Clan, and you should understand your abilities and your responsibilities."
The octopus was shocked, staring at Ao Zhaozhao.
Dragon Clan?
Wasn’t she just a little fish?
Ao Zhaozhao hesitated, still reluctant. "I only advised you because you’re powerful! But I... my spiritual energy is too weak. I don’t have the ability to become the Dragon Lord and lead the Four Seas! I... I can’t do it."
Nanli looked at her and said, "You are the only daughter of your father and mother. If you can’t do it, then who else can? Zhaozhao, you are the last Azure Dragon. You must believe in yourself!"
"You don’t lack spiritual energy. You lack courage."
Siheng’s gaze was intense as he extended his hand.
"A’Li and I are your support."
"Zhaozhao, fight for your Four Seas Aqua Clan!"
