A Terrifying Speculation

"Let's talk this out. How did we end up arguing?"

Seeing that neither of them was willing to yield, Coral King could not help shaking his head.

"Enough, enough, stop arguing! Since Beast God has given the order and we can't get in touch with Demon Abyss King, we'll make the trip ourselves."

"Once we get there, we'll naturally find out what happened!"

"Go, go, go. We're setting off right now. I believe my judgment is correct." Octopus King immediately began urging them on.

"Your judgment is definitely wrong! How could Demon Abyss King have died so easily?" Demon Shark King sneered and shook his head.

"You, you, you damned shark, what kind of nonsense are you spouting? My instincts tell me Demon Abyss King is very likely dead!"

Octopus King's eyes were practically bulging out as his eight tentacles flailed nonstop. He dearly wanted to tie Demon Shark King up hand and foot.

"Instincts can be wrong sometimes! Without seeing it with your own eyes, without direct evidence, your opinion simply doesn't hold water."

"Fine, fine, fine. Then let's make a bet. If Demon Abyss King really is dead, you'll give me the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl from your treasury."

"I knew it—you're after my Soul-Stabilizing Pearl. Not a chance. But I'm bound to win this bet. If you lose, give me your Sea-Containing Pearl."

"Fine! A deal is a deal! Coral King, you be the witness!"

"Fine, fine! You two..." Coral King shook his head, somewhat disappointed.

With the wager settled, Octopus King stopped arguing with Demon Shark King.

At that moment, Coral King looked at Octopus King.

"Octopus King, I have a question for you! If Demon Abyss King really is dead, how are we supposed to answer to Beast God?"

"Before Beast God's order has even been carried