Chapter 318 - 316: No Way Out

Chapter 318: Chapter 316: No Way Out

The Mermaid King and Queen saw this and were a bit confused. Why leave a rabbit to keep the children company? What was the use? However, their palace was already safe. The Mermaid King said, "Don’t worry. This is the palace; the children are very safe here."

Shen Yue didn’t delay. She directly had the Sea Witch lead the way to the Wizard Hall. But just as she took a step, she suddenly paused and said faintly, "Si Muye, come with me."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ziyue, Bai Chaosi, and Yun Lie Ting all paused in surprise. They subconsciously took a step forward, their eyes filled with confusion and a trace of imperceptible tension.

Bai Chaosi asked softly, "Shen Yue, you’re only taking him? What about us..."

Mu Silin also nodded, his eyes gentle yet firm. "I can help you too."

Ye Lüqi frowned directly. "Who knows what mysteries are hidden in those ancient texts. Having more people look through them should be faster."

Shen Yue looked at them. "You don’t need to follow." Her tone was steady, carrying unquestionable finality. "You have other things to do."

Huang Ziyue met her gaze and didn’t ask further. "Alright." That single word represented his absolute obedience to her.

After Shen Yue gave them their instructions, the group separated.

The Sea Witch led the way, with Shen Yue and Si Muye following closely behind as they passed through the layered coral corridors deep within the Sea Clan palace. The deeper they went, the heavier the water pressure became, and an ancient, oppressive aura permeated the surroundings. The Wizard Hall was hidden at the deepest part of the ocean floor. Its doors were forged from ten-thousand-year-old deep-sea rock, engraved with long-lost Sea Clan runes.

The Sea Witch chanted a Spell, and the doors slowly opened, releasing a blast of stale air that had been sealed away for a millennium. Inside the hall, rows of bookshelves towered high, filled with yellowed Beast Skin Scrolls, Jade Stones, and Shell Books. Each item carried the secret histories of the Sea Clan’s long years.

"All records concerning Sea Cliff Nu, the Black Sea, and the Divine Prophecy are here," the Sea Witch said respectfully.

Shen Yue didn’t waste words, walking straight toward the central row of specially sealed ancient texts. Si Muye automatically moved to the other side. His fingertips brushed lightly over the bamboo slips, his gaze sharp as a blade as he quickly filtered for key information. Their contrasting movements complemented each other with perfect synergy.

Time trickled by. Outside the hall, the seawater flowed silently; inside, there was only the soft rustle of ancient pages turning.

The more Shen Yue read, the tighter her brows furrowed. The origin of the Black Sea, the genesis of Sea Cliff Nu, the destiny of the Princess, the cases related to Sea Cliff Nu that had occurred over the centuries... She read on until she opened the most ancient Beast Skin Scroll, its cover long decayed.

Ancient Sea Clan divine script was written across it in blood-red pigment. Every stroke exuded a piercing chill. Coincidentally, Si Muye had also flipped to a crucial page. He suddenly took a sharp breath and muttered in shock, "This is..." After just two words, he abruptly stopped.

The hall was left with only the soft sound of turning pages. Meanwhile, Shen Yue stared intently at the ancient Beast Skin Scroll in her hands, deciphering it word by word.

When she saw the line, "When the Princess descends, the Black Sea comes alive; exchange the soul of the Princess for your prosperity and peace," her gaze fixed on the second half. That second half was the most crucial part. And also the root of the problem.

These divine scripts might be unrecognizable to the Mermaid Clan and the Sea Clan, but she could understand all of it. And in the book Si Muye held, he had stumbled upon the exact same information.

He rejoiced that he could actually understand these characters, but when he comprehended the subsequent content, he forcefully suppressed the urge to call out to Shen Yue. Then, he repeatedly read through the second half. Once he confirmed he hadn’t misread it, he shut the book tightly and stood up, quietly hiding the book away.

On the other side, Shen Yue’s gaze was also dead set on those lines of prophecy. Her heart felt as if it were being ruthlessly squeezed by a cold hand, and even the aura around her grew frigid. She glanced back in Si Muye’s direction, then abruptly closed the Beast Skin Scroll and hid it in the shadows.

She quickly concealed the surging turbulence and coldness in her eyes, restoring her usual calm and detached expression. Turning to look at Si Muye, her tone betrayed not a hint of abnormality. "You gasped just now. Did you find a key clue?"

The rough texture of the ancient pages still lingered on Si Muye’s fingertips. His hands, hidden in his sleeves, tightened slightly. Yet on his face, he maintained a natural demeanor. He shook his head gently, his voice smooth and untroubled.

"No, I just saw a passage of obscure and incomprehensible runes, which surprised me for a moment. After looking through it, I didn’t find any useful information."