Qin Zhu called out urgently, "Miss Ruan possesses the power of purification; she is the nemesis of these plagues."
Ah Jiao said she came to investigate, but it turns out she had this kind of idea in mind.
“Yes, Mother, come out quickly.” A-Li stepped forward.
The plague here is so intense that you can feel the burning and stinging sensation just by standing still.
Ah Li's inner core was still damaged, making it more vulnerable than other sea beasts. If it weren't for Ruan Xiyan giving it a wisp of Glazed Demon Flame, it would have been a disaster.
Given its current physical condition, it would probably have difficulty even getting close to this place.
As Ruan Xiyan's hand produced the Glazed Demon Flame, the plague in front of her seemed to dissipate somewhat the moment the Glazed Demon Flame appeared.
She raised her hand and waved, and the Glazed Demon Flame surrounded the Mermaid Queen, dispelling the surrounding plague.
"Queen Mermaid, everything can be discussed. If something happens to you, how heartbroken Ah Li will be."
The Mermaid Queen looked at the flames surrounding her with astonishment in her eyes.
It's true! There really is fire that can purify the plague.
With that thought in mind, she withdrew her power and walked towards Ali.
If she had a choice, she wouldn't want to sacrifice her beloved daughter for the sake of the greater good.
"We've already come this far, why the rush to leave!" Suddenly, a voice rang out, and several forces attacked.
Qin Zhu hurriedly led the sea beasts to defend themselves. The attacking forces were all tainted with plague, so they dared not be careless and tried their best to dodge.
Jun Yu embraced Ruan Xiyan's slender waist, took a step back, and blocked the swift attack.
Qin Zhu looked at Geng Zuo, who had appeared with the Abyss Eel Clan, and said, "You've finally shown yourself."
Geng Zuo is the leader of the Abyss Eel Clan, and he is determined to overthrow the rule of the Koi Royal Clan and seize the throne for himself.
He instigated the turmoil in the deep sea, but he has rarely shown his face since the two sides began fighting.
"Having completed the task assigned to me by the Holy Envoy and received the supreme power bestowed upon me by the Holy Envoy, I will naturally show myself and wipe you all out in one fell swoop."
"Now that the Heart of the Ocean within the Coral Reef Tree has been destroyed and the Coral Reef Tree has withered, the Holy Envoy is about to emerge."
"Once it emerges, it will help our Abyssal Eel clan ascend the throne and rule the entire deep sea."
"You utterly foolish idiot!" Qin Zhu couldn't help but curse. "It was you who secretly destroyed the Heart of the Ocean. Without the Heart of the Ocean, this deep sea area will be in chaos."
“When the ferocious beasts emerge from the seal, all the sea creatures will die, including you.”
"Qin Zhu, are you insulting me?" Geng Zuo stared at him.
"I'm talking about you. You simple-minded, muscle-bound bastard, you've probably been fooled by the beast's sweet talk."
“Old man! Don’t think we’re all fools just because you’re a little clever. The power bestowed upon us by the Holy Envoy makes us unafraid of the plague.”
"And it will also allow us to wield great power. You know nothing, yet you dare to insult me."
Hearing Geng Zuo's words, Qin Zhu rolled her eyes speechlessly.
Over the years, the two sides have been at war. If it weren't for the rapid reproduction and large numbers of the abyssal sea eels, which are impossible to kill, Geng Zuo, with his stupid mind, would have already brought about his own destruction.
"Once the ferocious beasts emerge, an overwhelming plague will sweep across the deep sea, and all sea beasts except your Abyss Eel clan will perish."
"So what if you sit on the throne? You'll still only be guarding the Abyss Eel Clan. What's the difference between that and when you're leading the Abyss Eel Clan now?"
Geng Zuo fell silent, a rare occurrence for him. What the old man said seemed to make some sense.
Although he wanted to find flaws in his words, upon careful consideration, it was indeed a valid point, and he couldn't refute it.
"As expected of the Koi King, who is known for his strategic thinking, he swayed my followers with just a few words. No wonder he can stabilize such a vast deep sea area."
An ancient voice, seemingly from the depths of the ocean, rang out.
"Your Excellency the Holy Envoy." Upon hearing this familiar voice, Geng Zuo looked at the coral reef tree in front of him. The voice clearly came from under the coral reef tree.
The sea creatures present instantly gripped their weapons, their eyes warily fixed on the coral reef tree.
The expressions on Qin Zhu's and the Mermaid Queen's faces were more solemn than ever before.
The ferocious beast trapped by the coral reef tree could still speak, indicating that the situation was worse than they had imagined.
"There's no time to lose, Miss Ruan, I'm entrusting everything to you."
"What do I need to do?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
"Miss Ruan infused the power of the flames into the coral reef tree, using its purifying power to completely annihilate the ferocious beast," Qin Zhu said, enunciating each word clearly.
“No.” The Mermaid Queen frowned. “Now that the Heart of the Ocean within the Coral Reef Tree has been destroyed, the Coral Reef Tree is extremely fragile and cannot withstand the power of this flame.”
"At that time, the coral reef trees will also be destroyed. The coral reef trees are the anchor of our deep sea, stabilizing the marine environment."
"If we lose it, all sorts of undercurrents and whirlpools will follow, and the sea will never be peaceful again."
"We can't worry about that now. Compared to that, the danger posed by the ferocious beast is much greater. Once we deal with the beast, we can think of ways to stabilize the sea area."
"Please, Miss Ruan, make your move." Qin Zhu looked at Ruan Xiyan.
"Master, be careful," Ah Li warned.
Ruan Xiyan nodded, and the Glazed Demon Flame in her hand poured out, attacking the Coral Reef Tree.
Several figures suddenly appeared in front of the Coral Reef Tree, using their bodies to block the Glazed Demon Flame.
"Ah!!" A series of screams came from the mouths of the Abyss Eel Clan.
Seeing the sudden turn of events, Qin Zhu looked sharply at Geng Zuo, "You are so stubborn and haven't figured it out yet, using the lives of your own people to shield the ferocious beast from attack."
Geng Zuo looked completely bewildered. "It wasn't me."
Qin Zhu's previous words did indeed enlighten him, so he decided to observe the situation from the sidelines first before making any plans, perhaps even reaping the benefits of the situation.
He hadn't given any orders, so why would his own people risk their lives to block that fiery force?
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhu looked at the Abyss Eel Clan members standing there, their eyes dull and lifeless. "They're... being controlled."
Geng Zuo suddenly looked in the direction of the coral reef tree, "What did you do to them!"
"I have bestowed upon you unparalleled power, making you immune to the plague. This is not free; you must pay a price to repay me. Now is the time for you to repay me." The hoarse, deep voice rang out again.
The controlled abyssal eels stood blankly in front of the coral reef tree, tightly protecting it with their bodies.
Meanwhile, their strength and vitality were draining away into the coral reef trees.
Geng Zuo clenched his fists, his anger blazing. He'd fallen for their trap!
Their previously prized power—the ability to resist the plague—has now become something that the ferocious beasts use to control them.
That old codger Qin Zhu was right after all. It was all a scam from beginning to end. The ferocious beast used the throne and its immense power to bewitch him, all in order to use him to escape from the seal of the Coral Reef Tree.
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