Chapter 327 - 321: No One Compares to Her

Chapter 327: Chapter 321: No One Compares to Her

The Mermaid King and Queen’s azure eyes suddenly widened, the two of them freezing in the middle of the corridor.

The deep-sea fluorescence cascaded onto Shen Yue, illuminating a countenance stunning enough to overturn the four seas and making it look even more dazzling. Her serene and magnificent features were so exquisitely beautiful that they made the entire Undersea Palace pale in comparison. Was this the rumored ugly female? The two found it hard to believe.

The Mermaid King’s Adam’s apple bobbed. Earlier, he had been secretly wondering why his son was so stubborn over a woman with such an unbearable reputation. Now, his cheeks burned hotly, his heart filled with the guilt of being blind to her true worth.

The Mermaid Queen clutched her gauze robe sleeves even tighter, her gaze toward Shen Yue filled with awe and tender affection. Thinking about how the young woman was about to step alone into the immensely perilous Black Sea, her nose tingled with a sour sting.

A heavy sigh rolled from the Mermaid King’s throat, his azure eyes brimming with worry and respect. He took a step forward and bowed slightly to Shen Yue, offering the highest courtesy the Sea Clan royalty bestowed upon a hero. "Ms. Shen Yue, the entire sea realm is grateful for your kindness. The Black Sea is fraught with surging undercurrents and rampant evil forces. Please... you must take good care of yourself."

The Mermaid Queen no longer held any reservations; her heart genuinely ached for Shen Yue. She stepped forward and gently grasped Shen Yue’s hand. The temperature from her fingertips was slightly cool, yet it carried a reassuring strength. Her voice choked up as she asked, "Are you leaving right now?"

Shen Yue nodded. "Yes, I’m leaving now."

She didn’t add any more sentimental words. Her gaze lightly swept over the solemn faces of Huang Ziyue, Mu Silin, Bai Chaosi, and the other three men beside her. Every face was etched with worry, their bloodshot eyes speaking of a sleepless night spent in anxious concern.

"Remember what I entrusted to you. Protect the Sea Clan, and protect the children." Shen Yue’s voice was gentle, yet it carried the weight of a mountain. "If I am long delayed in returning, don’t wait for me. Take everyone and leave the sea realm immediately. Go as far away as possible."

"Don’t say such things!" Huang Ziyue stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. His knuckles turned white from the force, and his deep voice carried an unprecedented panic. "Shen Yue, nothing can happen to you."

Mu Silin, Bai Chaosi, and the others chimed in in unison, their voices firm and resolute, "That’s right. We will wait for you. We’ll wait no matter how long it takes."

Shen Yue gently pulled her hand free from Huang Ziyue’s grasp. She took one last look in the direction of the Undersea Palace. There lay her sleeping children; there lay everything she cared about. Taking advantage of the pre-dawn darkness while the children were still deep in slumber, she turned and strode away without looking back. Her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor as she headed toward the Black Sea.

Huang Ziyue and the other five men silently followed to see her off. The journey was wordless; only their heavy footsteps echoed through the undersea passage. With every step, the heaviness in their hearts multiplied. They knew full well the dangers of the Black Sea. They feared that the Devouring God Flowers had likely already spread everywhere within. And what exactly was the so-called Golden Divine Oracle? What secrets were hidden inside it? Yet they could only watch helplessly as she went alone, unable to even accompany her.

It took a full half-day before Shen Yue arrived at the entrance of the Black Sea, which was shrouded in a rotting black mist. Huang Ziyue and the others had insisted on escorting her to the vicinity of this sea realm.

She stopped, turned around, and waved at the six men. Her tone lightened a bit as she tried to dispel the heavy atmosphere. "Go back. Don’t stand guard here, it will only add to your worry."

The six men stood frozen in place, their gazes locked unwaveringly onto her. Shen Yue said no more. A faint smile touched the corners of her lips before she turned and stepped directly into the black mist of the Black Sea.

In an instant, the impenetrable black seawater surged forward, pouncing on her like a pack of starving wolves. A bone-piercing chill instantly devoured the warmth around her, violently clashing with the gentle Vitality Power inside her body. The black mist churned and roared, emitting ear-splitting shrieks that sounded as though the wails of countless lingering souls were mixed within. The faint, sweet fragrance of the Devouring God Flowers permeated the mist. The deeper she went, the stronger the scent became.

Shen Yue knitted her brows slightly. She had guessed right; this place truly exuded the power of the Devouring God Flowers. A pale golden shield of Vitality Power immediately enveloped her, completely isolating the rampant forces of the Black Sea.

She lifted her gaze. The Black Sea was engulfed in a gloom with no end in sight, and beneath her feet rolled a murky black current. Floating all around her were skeletons that had long been corroded beyond recognition by the black water. The air was thick with the stench of death and decay, so suffocating that it was hard to breathe. A cold light flashed in her eyes. Pushing her Vitality Power to its limits, she continued her journey deep into the Black Sea.