This Chosen One called Sha Lin was probably an Awakener of the Sea Race... perhaps even some kind of Sea Prince.
Bai Pu had already understood. He immediately guessed that Kossasis was under my control and that the goal was to steal the book "Dark Moon Era," so he proposed destroying the book on the spot.
That way, Kossasis, who was unwilling to destroy the book, would be backed into a corner. And Sha Lin would gain the support of the two Rotten Scale Naga captains!
With Phantom Step activated at full power and boosted by the speed enhancement of a small-scale Prism Domain, Bai Pu charged into the Rotten Scale Naga nest like a gale.
Kossasis had been backed into a corner.
He held "Dark Moon Era" tightly behind him.
The two Rotten Scale Nagas took turns questioning Kossasis's actions.
"Captain Kossasis, why are you unwilling to destroy the book? Could it be that you really were controlled by a human thief and came here to help him steal it?"
"Destroy this book and prove your innocence!"
Kossasis steeled himself and raised his spear. "You would rather believe an outsider from the Tide Hunter Tribe than your own kin... I am deeply disappointed in you!"
However, such muddling words failed to win the approval of the two Rotten Scale Captains.
"Destroying this book is Shadow Baron's order. You said so yourself."
"You are protecting this book and opposing the Great Sovereign's chosen one. That is proof enough!"
At that moment, the Chosen One Sha Lin stepped forward.
"Stand aside. I will personally execute this traitor. None of you may interfere."
"Yes." The two Rotten Scale Captains moved aside.
Yet in the next instant, black mist suddenly surged forth, obscuring everyone's vision.
"Not good! An enemy!"
"This mist not