Chapter 38 Whale Mount
Mu Xuan shook off the debris from his body. The remnants of the iron chains and the rubble from the cave ceiling fell off, but quietly dissipated under the majestic aura emanating from him.
He turned to look at Luo Qing and Hai Ru, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, as if he were no longer the prisoner defeated by fate, but a rising ocean overlord.
Luo Qing and Hai Ru stared at him in disbelief, their shock beyond words.
They knew that the man before them had regained his power and authority, and he was ready to face the dark forces once again.
Mu Xuan strode forward toward the cave's exit.
His every step was firm and powerful, as if the whole earth trembled beneath his feet.
They quickly followed Mu Xuan's pace, passing through the winding cave. The pebbles under their feet made a crisp sound, which contrasted sharply with Mu Xuan's steady steps.
Luo Qing thought to herself, "Indeed, the power of being betrayed by love makes people great."
Emerging from the deep abyss, the world before me once again became vast and expansive.
Sunlight streamed through the sea, bathing Mu Xuan in a golden glow.
He stood at the edge of the cave entrance, looking down at the unfathomable sea, his eyes gleaming with determination.
Suddenly, the sea surged, and a giant whale burst forth from the waves, soaring straight into the sky.
Its skin is as smooth as jade, shimmering with a faint light, like a work of art.
The whales leaped and thrashed on the surface of the sea, causing the surrounding waters to boil.
Mu Xuan stretched out his hand and waved it gently. The whale swooped down and stopped in front of him.
He flipped over and leaped onto the whale's back, settling down steadily. "Come on up, this is my mount, Whale Island."
As the three of them settled in, the whale let out a deafening roar, then plunged into the deep sea and disappeared into the waves.
Beneath the deep sea, the light gradually dimmed, but Mu Xuan seemed to be able to see through everything.
The whale sped through the darkness, its body blending seamlessly with the surrounding seawater, leaving only a faint jade-colored glow that traced a unique path in the darkness.
Suddenly, a light appeared ahead.
As the whale slowly approached, the light grew clearer and clearer, revealing a colossal underwater palace.
The palace walls were inlaid with countless pearls, which emitted a soft glow in the darkness, illuminating the entire palace.
Mu Xuan's eyes sharpened; this was the Sea God Palace he had been searching for.
The palace's grandeur reminded him of past glories, while also igniting a deep-seated anger and determination within him.
Whale Island slowly approached the palace, its enormous form appearing even more mysterious under the glow of pearls.
Luo Qing and Hai Ru nervously clung to Mu Xuan's clothes, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.
Mu Xuan leaped lightly and landed steadily on the palace steps. Whale Island followed closely behind, its huge body instantly shrinking to the size of a coin and hiding in Mu Xuan's clothes.
He looked up and saw that the palace gates were open, as if inviting him to step inside.
Mu Xuan took a deep breath and stepped into the mysterious Sea God Palace. His steps were light, yet they echoed long and deep within the empty palace.
Luo Qing and Qi Ru followed closely behind, their heartbeats echoing in the silent palace.
Mu Xuan waved his sleeve, and a flash of light appeared. He instantly transformed into an ordinary-looking man, with the same player name as Luo Qing and Hai Ru appearing above his head—Yang Wu.
His eyes revealed determination and resolve, as if no matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, he would move forward without hesitation.
The palace's interior was lavishly decorated, with lifelike murals depicting sea gods, seemingly telling ancient legends. Mu Xuan looked around, his gaze finally settling on a...
Mu Xuan's fingertips gently traced the family portrait. In the painting, he and a beautiful woman were nestled together, their smiles radiant and happy.
Behind them, an elderly couple watched them with kind eyes, their gazes filled with anticipation and blessings for the future.
The woman in the picture has long, flowing hair and clear eyes. Her smile is gentle and sweet, as if it can melt away all sorrow.
Mu Xuan's gaze was deep, fixed on her, as if he wanted to etch her deep into his heart.
He gently stroked the image, as if he could feel the warm embrace and the deep happiness within it.
A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, a longing for the beautiful past, and a firm belief in and expectation for the future.
Mu Xuan's eyes were red, and his voice trembled slightly: "This is a family portrait that I drew myself." His fingers gently traced each figure in the painting, as if recalling every moment he had spent with them.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his emotions. Then, he slowly opened his eyes, a resolute light shining in them: "I will make them pay."
His voice was full of power and determination, as if he were no longer a prisoner crushed by fate, but a resurgent overlord of the sea. His eyes revealed endless rage and hatred, as if he wanted to completely destroy those dark forces.
Other players have gradually arrived.
The three waited for a while, then mingled with the crowd and headed to the lobby.
The hall was bustling with noise as players discussed the towering throne.
On the throne sat a woman whose face was identical to the woman Luo Qing had seen in the painting, breathtakingly beautiful. She was Mu Xuan's wife, the new Sea Goddess Wu Na.
She wore a magnificent blue gown, like the most dazzling pearl in the ocean. Her eyes were as deep as the sea, seemingly capable of swallowing all darkness.
Wu Na's gaze slowly swept across the hall. "Many players may not arrive for another two days. Please go and rest."
As soon as Wu Na finished speaking, the hall fell silent. The players bowed their heads and respectfully followed the attendants out of the hall.
Mu Xuan, Luo Qing, and Qi Ru also mingled in the crowd, intending to quietly leave the main hall.
Just then, a man in black rushed into the hall in a panic, his hurried steps leaving heavy imprints on the floor.
He approached Wuna's throne and bowed respectfully to report something.
Wu Na nodded with a complicated expression. "I understand. You may leave now."
Seeing the man in black's increasingly anxious expression, Luo Qing hesitated, wanting to say something more, but Wu Na glanced at him, and he reluctantly withdrew.
After the man in black left, Wu Na's gaze deepened. She gently stroked the exquisite carvings on the armrest of the throne, as if she were pondering some important question.
Suddenly, she looked up at the entrance to the hall, her gaze sharp as if she could see through all pretense.
Luo Qing and Qi Ru felt a chill run down their spines as she looked at them, as if her disguise had been seen through.
They forced themselves not to lower their heads, their hands clasped tightly together, their palms sweating.
Wu Na's gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment before slowly shifting away. Her eyes held a profound wisdom, as if she could see right through people's hearts.
Luo Qing and Qi Ru dared not move; the sound of their heartbeats echoed in their ears, as if they were about to leap out of their chests.
They prayed silently that Wu Na hadn't noticed anything unusual about them.
Just when the two thought they were about to be discovered, Wu Na suddenly stood up, her skirt swaying gently like waves.
She walked to the other side of the hall and disappeared into it, leaving the two of them to breathe a sigh of relief.
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