Not only Su Xiao, but Wood and Zayas, who were far away from him, also found their thoughts becoming exceptionally clear after learning the function of the Sea God Statue and how to "renew" it.
Meanwhile, inside an underwater palace, the grand structure had unfortunately been abandoned, though the light membrane protecting it remained.
Whoosh!
A blurred figure shot rapidly through the water, bursting out of the light membrane like a slicing line of water. Water Brother suddenly appeared, stepping onto the stone tiles on the floor. Water was still dripping from the tips of his hair, and the blind staff in his hand tapped the ground.
Inside the front hall of the magnificent palace, a figure rose from the altar farther inside after Water Brother appeared. It was the Sanctuary Paradise charlatan. He adjusted his collar and asked in confusion:
"Enzo, are you here to form an alliance with me? I don't have a very good impression of Death Paradise's contractors, but if it's you, I can consider joining forces."
A man's reputation was like a tree's shadow. Water Brother had once been ranked third among the best teammates, and he had not earned that title through empty boasts. Strength, credibility, character—he lacked none of them.
"I'm sorry, but no."
Water Brother lowered his head slightly to express his apology.
"What are you doing?" The Sanctuary charlatan laughed awkwardly and continued, "There's no need to apologize for not joining forces with me."
"You misunderstand. I'm apologizing to you for being someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong."
Water Brother sat cross-legged on the floor, gripping his blind staff with one hand. He continued:
"I entered too late in the rankings, so I can only make preparations for both possibilities. If the competitors this time weren't outrageous, I