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King Level... represents the ultimate limit for the creatures of this world, and even beyond the heavens, it is still the limit. This is a boundary that no species can break through. The so-called ’King’ refers to the ruler of a race—the King’s power is the pinnacle of that race!

In the world of the Spirit Sea, the lady with the surname Shen seemed particularly keen on winning over Wei Gongcheng, hence she showed exceptional patience and explained in great detail.

"Because the innate talents differ from race to race, the combat power among Kings varies tremendously, even to the extent of the difference between mortals and the Transcendent. No matter how great this difference is, one cannot be considered a Venerable One without assimilating a Dao Fruit.

"Dao Fruit...." Wei Gongcheng savored this term; it was his first time hearing it, yet for some reason, his body stirred in agitation upon hearing this word...

"Are you saying that, whether it’s the Human Race or demons, only those with Dao Fruits can be considered Venerable Ones? Then where do those monsters from Outer Space get their Dao Fruits?"

Wei Gongcheng had never heard of the term Venerable One, but he was well aware of the terror of the Outer Space monsters.

Since his lord had encountered the Otherworldly Demon Statues several times, Ziyue had long established courses to study this matter, and he would often attend these lectures when he had free time.

"They steal them...." said the lady surnamed Shen with a cold sneer.

"Steal them?" Wei Gongcheng’s pupils shrank.

"Do you think that just because the heavens and earth are vast, there is only your land?

" The lady surnamed Shen looked out the window and spoke somberly, "This world is much larger than you imagine; every world has its unique Dao Fruits.

Thus, every thriving world actually has to worry about outsiders coming to pillage. "

So that’s how it is...

Upon hearing this, Wei Gongcheng suddenly understood some of his past doubts.

He had always been puzzled why the Demon Statues, unlike the demons that relish human flesh, were intent on bringing suffering to the Mortal World, on destroying this world?

Could it be... they wanted to snatch away something?

"You... you’re outsiders too, aren’t you?" Wei Gongcheng said with a sneer.

"Quick on the uptake..." The woman with the surname Shen smiled slightly: "But our foundation is here. We are not from your world, yet we’ve flourished in it.

Our methods are not as aggressive as those of the Otherworldly Demon Statues.

On the contrary, if we gain power, we could plunder other worlds and continuously strengthen this place! "

"Is that so?" Wei Gongcheng laughed: "Then why is the will of the world giving you trouble, as you say?"

"Because it doesn’t trust us.....," said the lady surnamed Shen seriously, looking at Wei Gongcheng: "That’s why... we have a basis for cooperation!"

"What do you mean?"

"You are the people born of this world; your ties to it are manifold. After many years of observation, the world’s will may choose to allocate destiny, assisting you in growth.

Once you’ve grown to a certain point, it will try to let you merge with a Dao Fruit as a defense against alien Venerable Ones.

This is the normal process of a world’s operation. "

"Destiny...." Wei Gongcheng narrowed his eyes; he had heard this term before. He used not to believe in such ethereal concepts, but could they actually be real?

"So you needn’t feel like you owe Chen Qing anything. The reason he valued and made use of you was no coincidence; he appreciated your destiny. By doing so, he shaped your future, and you contributed to his success. It’s mutual benefit, nothing more."

"Is that so?" Wei Gongcheng watched her with a cold smile, "And you’re not afraid I’ll treat you with the same attitude?"

"What’s there to fear?" The other party laughed, "Survival of the fittest is the ultimate truth of the world. If following me brings benefits, naturally you won’t betray me. If someone else offers greater advantages and I lose your loyalty, it’s my inadequacy, and there’s nothing to resent."

"You’re quite open-minded....," Wei Gongcheng smiled, "I’m very curious, what do you want my help with?"

"First and foremost, ensure my safety!"

"Aren’t you a Venerable One? Why do you need me to ensure your safety?"

"I have yet to recover....," The woman with the surname Shen shook her head, "Back then my memory wasn’t restored, so I recklessly ventured deep into the Dragon Palace and attained the Dragon Palace inheritance, founded the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley.

Although I gained destiny feedback from nature and some acknowledgment, I also exposed myself.

The Western Sea Dragon King has an old pedigree and has survived successfully from the previous Era; he has seen me in the past."

"This time with the surge of the world’s spiritual energy, should it recover, I will likely be the first it seeks."

Wei Gongcheng looked at her upon hearing this, remaining silent for a long time.

"Staring at me like that, do you have something to say?"

"Back then... when your memory hadn’t recovered, why did you risk infiltrating the Dragon Palace?" Wei Gongcheng suddenly asked.

The woman was startled, then she chuckled and said: "Would you believe me if I said that I did it because I pitied The Masses, not wanting them to suffer through a catastrophe?"

"I believe you!"

Woman: "......"

"Because it makes logical sense." Wei Gongcheng nodded: "All your actions were to protect The Masses. Whether your motivations were self-serving or part of some plan, what you did then was save the Human Race single-handedly."

He had experienced the power of the Ancient Worm, and if that thing had emerged prematurely without Chen Qing, who knows how many more would have perished!

"You believe me?" The woman was taken aback for a moment, then smiled somewhat strangely.

"Believe in your....." Wei Gongcheng said earnestly: "Thanks to you, Jiangnan didn’t suffer this disaster tens of thousands of years ago. On behalf of the myriad creatures of Jiangnan, I extend my thanks..."

As he spoke, Wei Gongcheng solemnly bowed!

Immediately, the woman’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, only to see him continue: "I’m very curious, without your memory, you once dared to risk it all for the world; why do you now want to shatter the current peace of Jiangnan?"

"This peace is but a fleeting illusion!" the woman said coldly: "You don’t understand, beauty without strength is nothing but transient. When it’s destroyed by violence, none of this means anything. Without strength, you can only watch helplessly; only when you are strong can you do as you wish. Whether you want to create beauty or unleash brutality, it’s up to you.

But if you are weak... then you’re not worthy of anything! "

"It seems... many things have changed you."

Woman: "....."

"In this cruel world, who can remain unchanged if they survive?" The woman closed her eyes gently, her mind emptying, as if she really didn’t wish to recall certain things from the past.....

Back then, when everyone was together, they too had passion in their hearts.

They also harbored the ambition to change the world.

But the human heart... is ten thousand times more terrifying than one can imagine....

They say a decade of drinking ice water cannot cool ardor, but what they’ve endured is far more than a decade, isn’t it?

Chen Qing.... everything you did back then... was wrong!!

"The Western Sea Dragon King is of King Level, and with the current vulnerable state of Jiangnan’s interior, even if you control my Shadow Soldiers, you won’t be able to hold it off for too long."

"Not for too long!" the woman said indifferently: "My path is the easiest to recover, and it’s also what the Aquatic Race fears the most. You only need to hold off for ten days!"

"Can you recover the Venerable One’s strength in ten days?"

"I can’t do that..." the woman shook her head: "But it’s more than enough to deal with a mere low-level King Level."

A low-level King Level?

Wei Gongcheng looked at her; the Western Sea Dragon King, seen just as a low-level King Level in her eyes. If such a fallen Venerable One could be so arrogant, how powerful were those victorious Venerable Ones back then?

"One last question."

"Speak!"

"Where exactly did my lord, Chen Qing, go?"