"What’s wrong? I have Xiao Tun, a physical body at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Earth Realm, the heaven-defying Heaven Concealment Art, and I’ve just recruited Wuying, who has freakish speed. Why would I be afraid of a mere Merman King?" Lin Fei asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Master, as the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. You lack a deep understanding of the Merman race. According to what I know, there are several bloodline branches of the Merman race. The ones here are huge in stature; they must be the 'Holy Race,' the most powerful among them. Mermen are inherently cruel, possess great combat strength, and have exceptionally tough physical defenses. Their most terrifying attributes are their illusionary arts and their soul-attacking chants. Furthermore, the essential blood of the Merman Holy Race contains a bizarre ability to trap enemies. Once contaminated by their blood, even a super-powerful cultivator will be instantly petrified and frozen. In my experience, this rare Merman race is likely one of the most mysterious and dangerous of all Monster Beast species. If I am not mistaken, this Merman group was not placed here by the ruins' owner, Zhen Xuanyuan, but was already here to begin with; that is why Zhen Xuanyuan utilized them to build the heritage ruins. The reason is simple: even the strongest individuals in a Tier 10 cultivation world could not possibly control these Merman Holy Race creatures," Old Hu said in a serious tone.
"Damn! You're kidding! The Merma…
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