Mingxi looked at Saliya, who was gazing into the distance.

"There will be a chance."

Mingxi was not comforting her. Although this was a secret realm, there were thousands of items in the world, and she still held the book of rules. With some effort, some materials, and with the help of Scarlet Jade, she could definitely create an item that could bring wild Transcendent creatures out of the secret realm.

The real problem was actually the world wound.

However, this was a problem she had to solve.

So, it wasn't a problem.

Saliya didn't respond.

The group had already approached the altar.

"Guangguang," Mingxi ordered, "scan this altar. Consume reward time."

"Understood."

Consuming reward time for a scan meant a deep scan.

【Consuming 1000 minutes of reward time.】

Oh, the consumption is a bit high.

That proves this altar is not ordinary.

【Starting deep scan and detection.】

Before long, Guangguang had figured out the altar inside and out.

"Master, this altar is not just an altar; it is also the cornerstone of a sealing array.

And what is suppressed beneath it is the source that bred this 'Abyssal Silent Sea'—the Abyssal Silent Will born from that world wound."

Guangguang's voice suddenly rose: "Master, you don't know!

This altar was built and condensed from the core energy voluntarily extracted by nine hundred and ninety-nine Emperor-level Merman, and it can continuously absorb the energy and bloodline of the Merman to maintain the great array within the altar."

The core energy of 999 Emperor-level Merman.

Mingxi was somewhat shocked by this.

For wild Transcendent creatures, evolving to the Emperor-level is not easy; some evolutionary paths are only known to human society.

Not to mention that the later the stage, the harder it is to collect evolutionary materials.

Some wild Transcendent creatures might stay in one area their entire lives and not even know what the evolutionary materials they need look like.

Therefore, for this altar, the Abyssal Mermaid sacrificed 999 Emperor-level Transcendent creatures. The extent of the loss and the tragic scene are evident.

Moreover, no single race can cultivate so many Emperor-level Transcendent creatures at once.

So, the process of building this altar would only be more difficult and tragic than imagined.

For this world wound, and to prevent the Abyssal Silent Will from expanding the wound and devouring the entire world.

The Abyssal Mermaid's sacrifices were far more than just being eternally trapped in the deep sea.

Foundation.

Years.

Freedom.

Bloodline.

Too much, too much.

How does that saying go? There is no such thing As peace and quiet; it's just that someone is carrying the burden for you.

"As?"

Black Pearl naturally also heard Guangguang's words. For this unfamiliar race, yet one that had given her complete trust and loyalty, she felt more heartache and respect.

Anticipation shone in her deep eyes.

Mingxi knew what she wanted to express and reached out to ruffle her hair, "They are indeed worth our combined effort, aren't they?"

"As."

Black Pearl nodded solemnly.

"Guangguang, is there any other information about this altar?"

It couldn't be that spending 1000 minutes of her reward time only yielded this much, could it?

Guangguang immediately said, "Of course there is."

... "Based on environmental energy readings and reverse engineering of the sealing structure, if you summon the Celestial Mystery Nine Radiance Python on this altar and complete the contract.

And at the same time, you also need to find a way to completely destroy the altar, using all its energy to severely wound the Abyssal Silent Will.

Then, by utilizing the power of fate inherent in the Celestial Mystery Nine Radiance Python and the energy bridge created by the contract between you, you might be able to construct a temporary purification channel, which would have a high chance of completely purifying the Abyssal Silent Will and allowing the world wound to be 'healed'."

After saying a bunch of confusing words and sentences, Guangguang then offered an extremely bold plan.

The quality of the plan could not be determined.

But the operational difficulty was absolutely very high.

First, it's uncertain whether the Celestial Mystery Nine Radiance Python can be summoned;

Second, it's also uncertain whether the Celestial Mystery Nine Radiance Python would be willing to contract with her;

Finally, and most difficult, to destroy the altar that the Abyssal Mermaid had guarded for thousands of years, right under their noses—would they agree?

Even if Black Pearl personally took action, Mingxi could imagine them regicide.

However, since Guangguang offered such a suggestion, it meant that this suggestion was the most likely to succeed for them at present.

So, no matter how difficult, they had to try.

Then let's start by convincing Saliya and the other Merman!

"As!"

"Aman!"

In the Deep Sea Ghost Capital, Mingxi and her group spent a rather pleasant night.

Eating the best and most nutritious seafood.

Sleeping in a 270-degree sea view room.

And beautiful and elegant Merman sisters providing full service.

Even heaven on earth wouldn't be this extravagant.

Isn't this more blissful and nourishing than visiting an aquarium?

But the next day, when Mingxi proposed destroying the altar in front of all the Abyssal Mermaid elders, it was no surprise that all the Merman bristled.

A group of Merman were slapping their tails, smashing houses, and spitting water.

The elegant, noble Merman instantly transformed into street toughs from a gang.

It was even more terrifying than the Merman who had been transformed into monsters by the Devouring Mortal Transformation Array!

It was As if Mingxi had said something incredibly rebellious.

Of course, to them, it was indeed shockingly outrageous.

"Miss Ming."

Saliya's expression at this moment was also very gloomy and unpleasant, and even clear killing intent had appeared in her pale, hollow eyes.

"Do you know what you are saying?"

This tone and aura were full of oppressive power.

As the oldest and strongest existence among this Abyssal Mermaid tribe, Saliya naturally couldn't be a naive and innocent.

And she was already a Venerable-level Anieman.

When she exerted her full pressure, the immense might almost silenced the entire stronghold.

But Mingxi was not affected by the other party's aura.

She looked directly into Saliya's pale eyes, "I am very clear-headed."

"When I arrived yesterday, I told you that I wanted to solve the chronic problem of this ocean."

Mingxi looked at the Merman, who were gritting their teeth, without changing her expression, As calm As ever.

Her voice echoed clearly in the mind of every Abyssal Mermaid: "...Breaking the altar, using its accumulated sealing energy of a thousand years As a spear, can deliver the most devastating blow to the Abyssal Silent Will the moment it awakens."

She paused, "You know very well that Black Pearl absolutely cannot remain in your tribe.

So, if you don't want to continue being eternally sealed in this deep sea, and never be able to produce bloodline emperors, then you can continue to guard it.

But you should know very well that this method is merely drinking poison to quench thirst.

You are just gambling your entire tribe's freedom, life, and bloodline for a future that might be utterly hopeless."

"The way you went all out yesterday with the Thousand Clan Loyal Soul Ritual, besides truly being happy about the appearance of the Emperor's bloodline, you were also hoping its appearance could solve the Abyssal Silent Will in the future, weren't you?"

Saliya met Mingxi's gaze, which was clear and pure, yet exceptionally resolute and calm.

At this moment, she had to admit that everything the young girl said not only hit her weak spot but also spoke to her expectations for Black Pearl.

But by what right did she think she could succeed?

"As!"

Saliya was still hesitating when a particularly burly male Merman warrior with a ferocious scar on his face stepped out from the crowd.

His bone spear pointed directly at Mingxi, and his mental fluctuations were filled with anger, repeatedly shouting 'As'.

His spit sprayed like a flashbang, splattering everywhere... It was clear he was cursing very [N O V E L I G H T] foully.

Mingxi picked at her ear.

Golden Yuanbao didn't translate for her this time, but Little Silver Flower crawled out of her hood, her pink eyes sparkling, a mischievous smile on her face.

She perched on Mingxi's shoulder.

And translated for the spitting warrior.

The content was As follows:

"What are you, a two-legged beast, to think that just because you cultivated our tribe's Emperor, you can meddle in our tribal affairs?

Damn you!

You even want to destroy our tribe's altar, are you worthy?

How dare a mere child like you destroy our tribe's honor with a single word?"

What a hearty translation.

Mingxi sighed.

She understood the Merman's doubts and resistance.

They held absolute loyalty and respect for Black Pearl, but for Mingxi, a land-dweller who proposed destroying something they had guarded for generations, their trust was far from enough.

Mingxi looked at the agitated Merman, then at the silent but complex-eyed Saliya, knowing that any explanation or promise would seem pale at this moment.

What she needed was not to persuade, but to convince them!

She suddenly smiled, a smile that was exceptionally bright in the dim seabed, and carried a trace of undeniable arrogance.

Mingxi took a step forward, her gaze like lightning, sweeping over the Merman who had spoken ill, and then over the entire scene, "You have guarded this place for thousands of years. Has the Abyssal Silent Will ever perished? Has this sea area ever been peaceful?"

"Enough!"

She paused, her voice suddenly rising, carrying a soaring battle intent: "Since words cannot make you understand, then I will prove with the method most familiar to you Transcendent creatures that every word I say here today is serious!"

"My pet beasts and I will use our strength to tell you that we have the ability to solve the Abyssal Silent Will! To break the shackles that have bound you for over a thousand years!"

She looked at all the Merman present, saying each word clearly:

"I, Mingxi, and my eight companions!"

Behind her, Golden Yuanbao, Little Silver Flower, Lan Yue, Emerald Green, Black Pearl, Scarlet Jade, Bright Crystal, and Xueqing Ting all stepped forward simultaneously.

At the same time, a vast pressure erupted, stirring the seawater inside and outside the stronghold into a turbulent frenzy!

"Here, we accept the challenge of your entire Abyssal Mermaid tribe!"

She raised her hand, pointing to the vast battlefield formed by the giant glowing coral trees, her voice resolute and filled with absolute confidence:

"If we win, the matter of the altar will be entirely up to me!

If we lose, we will immediately turn and leave, never to mention it again!

Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Whoosh—!

The entire Merman tribe completely erupted!

One human, eight Transcendent creatures, actually challenging their entire tribe?!

What arrogance!

But undeniably, the aura displayed by the young girl and her pet beasts at this moment made their blood boil.

Combat was, after all, the most revered and direct rule among deep-sea tribes!

Battle intent ignited in the eyes of the scarred Merman warrior. He looked at Saliya.

"As."

Without translation, Mingxi knew what he was saying.

Most likely, he was telling Saliya to agree.

Saliya's pale eyes deeply gazed at Mingxi, then at Black Pearl, whose gaze was firm and clearly supported Mingxi.

"Aman, Aman..."

This time, she did not use her skill, Mind Link (secret sound transmission), to communicate with Mingxi.

The translator, Little Silver Flower, immediately translated.

Miss Ming, my tribe can accept your challenge, but my tribe has another condition.

Mingxi didn't even twitch an eyebrow, "If we lose, I must sever the contract with Black Pearl and let her return to the ocean, right?"

Even by guessing from Black Pearl's shed scales, one could imagine what condition Saliya would propose.

"Aman."

Yes.

Before Mingxi could shake her head, Black Pearl's scales bristled.

"As?"

What do you mean, 'yes'?

Although Black Pearl was very grateful to these tribesmen, she would absolutely not leave her master.

"As, As..."

She felt it necessary to make them understand with facts.

So, she meticulously explained her situation.

Mingxi did not stop her. This matter had to be revealed sooner or later; hiding it would seem like cheating for food, drink, and affection.

After hearing Black Pearl's explanation, Saliya and the others were stunned.

Their Emperor had actually been nurtured in a dead mother for hundreds of years, and was sealed in amber, only barely surviving because of the contract with Mingxi, a human.

But because of this, their lives were intertwined, sharing weal and woe, and there was simply no possibility of forcibly dissolving the contract.

"..."

The Merman were all dumbfounded.

At this point, it was no longer about a goddess washing the feet of a stinky man.

It was about a goddess dying directly if she wasn't with the stinky man.

This feeling of their entire tribe's loyalty being misplaced was truly heartbreaking.

Mingxi even felt sorry for them just by looking.

They had poured everything into a futile effort, only for a stinky man to benefit.

Who wouldn't feel bad about that?

However, Saliya had not lived in vain after all. Although her mood was equally indescribable, she still forced herself to calm down.

The Emperor had no need to deceive them on this matter.

So, there was no room for maneuver on this issue.

She took a deep breath, and slowly, heavily, nodded.

"Aman."

As you wish, land-walker.

"Aman."

The challenge method will be determined by our tribe.

Mingxi made a 'please' gesture to her.

Saliya was not at all polite. Her challenge rules were simple.

Mingxi, with her one human and eight pets, would simultaneously fight their entire tribe.

That is to say, this was a 9 VS 1208 team battle.

Before the battle began, Saliya's Mind Link came through again, "Human, our tribe will not hold back a single bit for you, even for the Emperor!"

Mingxi smiled.

Is that necessary?

It was never necessary.

"Aman!"

With a soft cry from Saliya, all the Merman spread their scales, ready for battle.

The next moment, the scarred Merman warrior let out a roar, and countless Abyssal Mermaid moved instantly!

They were no longer scattered individuals, but like a well-trained army, they quickly formed an ancient battle array.

The front row consisted of strong warriors wielding bone spears and bone shields.

The middle row were 'mages' controlling water currents.

The back row were 'supports' chanting ancient songs, releasing waves of buffing ripples and mental interference skills.