By the Rules, No-But You're Holding the Rules!

When Jiang Lin and the others, all clad in black robes, walked out of the Merfolk Divine Hall, the first thing they saw was the incomparably prosperous Deep Sea City, along with the striking Azure Sun hanging in the sky.

Within this three-dimensional underwater world, Jiang Lin and the others saw nearly every kind of Sea Clan imaginable—turtles, all manner of fish, and even some land-dwelling magical beasts. What stood out, however, was that these Sea Clan members almost all existed in humanoid forms.

Xiao Yan and the others also understood why these Sea Clan members possessed humanoid forms. It was because a relatively widespread bloodline Dou Technique had been passed down among them, allowing them to enter a "half-human" state.

Not only could they retain their powerful physiques, but they could also gain the various advantages of the human body, such as using other Dou Techniques and manifesting Dou Qi Wings for flight.

"These Sea Clan creatures really are... bizarre in every conceivable way." Gu Xun'er, who rarely ventured outside, looked at the waters beyond Deep Sea City. Countless humanoid Sea Clan creatures with all kinds of strange organs filled the sea, making her sigh.

This trip had truly broadened her horizons.

"But why do they seem a little afraid of us?" Xiao Yi Xian, who was following amid the black-clad group, soon noticed that whenever the surrounding Sea Clan spotted them, they would retreat fearfully and make room for them.

"Because they know that the more human-looking something is, the less it should be provoked," Zi Yan answered. She had explored quite a few places in Deep Sea City and thus knew a fair amount about it.

However, Zi Yan then said with a puzzled expression, "But if it's actually human, they'll offend it instead."

Xiao Yan felt