The several Sea Clan forces opposite them were equally devoid of coordination, and the offensive divine arts of each clan varied wildly.
From this perspective, the human cultivators actually held a slight advantage.
The warships continued deeper into the sea, encountering more and more Sea Clan forces along the way.
Sometimes there were three or four groups; sometimes more than a dozen.
The nine Aristocratic Clans continued using their previous method, dispatching corresponding teams to engage them. The warships did not slow, pressing all the way toward the Dragon Emperor Palace.
Within the Dragon Emperor Palace, a turtle clan scout delivered the latest intelligence.
"Third Princess, the human army has entered the sea and is steadily closing in on the Dragon Emperor Palace. At this pace, they will likely reach the palace's surroundings within ten days at most."
The Third Princess lounged lazily against her throne. Upon hearing this, her half-lidded eyes opened, and a trace of surprise flashed through them.
"Oh? They moved that quickly? A few days ago, I heard they were nearing the borders of the Dragon Emperor Palace. I thought it would take them at least a month. Are those Sea Clan forces along the way all useless?"
"Reporting to Third Princess, wherever the humans pass through, they split off part of their forces to resist the Sea Clan. Thus, they have not been delayed."
"I see. It seems these people cannot wait to rush to the Dragon Emperor Palace and deliver themselves to death."
The Third Princess remained as nonchalant as ever, a faint smile appearing on her face.
"Three Immortal Island has suffered the backlash of the Heavenly Dao and can barely protect itself. Though these so-called Aristocratic Clans have some standing, my mother has Deity Transformation late-stage cultivation. She is the undisputed number