City Ruins

But facts proved that legends were not born from nothing.

As they continued onward, Xiao Tianyang and Ru Hai encountered no obstacles, though there were indeed many Soul Beasts here.

But as long as they could not detect them, there would basically be no trouble.

Of course, that had been their experience three hours ago.

What now stood before them was a dilapidated ancient city beneath the sea, carrying a faint air of decay!

That was right—this was the Black Dragon King's royal capital from years past, now reduced to ruins: Deep Sea City!

And precisely because of that, they now had two choices before them.

One was to go inside and explore. Perhaps the treasures from those days would become theirs.

The other was to stop here and return the way they had come. That was also the safest and most prudent option.

"The choice is in your hands now."

Xiao Tianyang smiled faintly. "But before that, let me give you a piece of advice."

"Whenever you make a decision, act within your capabilities. Don't become blindly arrogant."

"And don't use a momentary impulse as an excuse to do something dangerous."

"I would basically see that kind of thinking as irresponsibility toward yourself and your family."

"And when making this choice, you cannot take me into account either."

"For example, if you were the only one here right now, would you advance or retreat?"

With things said to this point, Xiao Tianyang's meaning could not have been clearer.

Of course, someone who was clever in a superficial way would definitely mistake these words as Xiao Tianyang trying to discourage him.

But in truth, he was letting Ru Hai make his own choice.

The prerequisite, however, was that he could protect himself.

If he could not even do that, then