Deep beneath the sea, in a dark and gloomy palace, a drenched and pale member of the Flood Dragon Clan stumbled into the main hall. His eyes were filled with terror and lingering resentment—he was none other than Ao Lie, the man in the black robe who had previously led the attack on Lanhai County. Inside the hall, flickering candlelight cast shadows across faces that were alternately solemn and grim. These were the high-ranking figures of the Sea Wyrm clan, who wielded immense power over this vast expanse of ocean.
Ao Lie collapsed to his knees, his voice trembling as he reported what had just transpired: "Clan Chief, we... we failed our mission. The Thunderstorm Black Flood Dragon was not recovered, and... and we suffered heavy losses."
Upon the throne, a flood dragon clad in gleaming golden scales and radiating overwhelming majesty slowly opened his eyes. It was Ao Guang, the chief of the Sea Wyrm clan. His gaze was piercing, as though capable of seeing straight into people's hearts, and he demanded in a deep voice: "Ao Lie, give me a detailed account. Exactly what kind of adversaries could utterly wipe out your entire force?"
Chapter 89