"Since that's the case, we should be able to talk."
Huo Yuhao said, "If you have been sensing our movements all along, then you should know that ever since entering the Ice Sea Sea Area, I have never harmed a single Soul Beast."
"I came here today for two reasons. First, I was entrusted by one of your kin to bring it back for one last look. Second, I hope to establish a friendly treaty with the Mermaid Clan as well, exchanging what we have and benefiting each other. While I'm here, I would also like to visit your clan's elders and hopefully learn some secrets."
"Human, do not think you can tempt us with your filthy words."
The Crown Mermaid flew into a rage the moment she heard Huo Yuhao speak. "Do not think that, with this Sea Beast King protecting you, you can do whatever you please. Our Sea Princess Clan will never welcome humans."
Just then, a brilliant blue light suddenly lit up within the seawater. It was a pillar of light rising from the seafloor.
The other mermaid looked rather unusual. Her figure was roughly the same size as the Crown Mermaid's, but the crown on her forehead was golden. Even the scales on her lower fish tail were golden.
A formidable pressure belonging to a Beast—one even more terrifying and oppressive than Xiao Bai's—emanated from this mermaid, who looked like a beautiful middle-aged woman.
In this stretch of sea, there was likely only one being with such immense strength: the true Sea Princess.
"Human, why have you come to our home? Do you intend to continue polluting this place?"
"You have already persecuted so many of our people. Is that still not enough?"
The Sea Princess's voice was cold and sharp, brimming with killing intent,