Another Unstable Factor

Land of the North Pole.

The deep pool Xiao Longshang spoke of was, in truth, a vast and boundless sea.

Its location was simply rather unusual: a deep pool within the sea.

Put simply, the seawater in an undersea basin had a higher density than the surrounding seawater.

As a result, the seawater within the basin was distinctly separate from the rest, resembling a deep pool.

Xiao Tianyang was currently recuperating in seclusion at the bottom of that deep pool.

Not only was it the place with the densest Soul Power in these waters, but it also allowed him to remain under the protection of Xiao Longyu and the others at all times.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that others generally built their bases according to the terrain or geographical environment.

Yet this fortress built above the deep pool had basically been constructed for Xiao Tianyang alone, existing entirely to protect him.

At the same time, although Xiao Tianyang's place of seclusion looked like nothing more than a crude cave,

its internal structure was far more comfortable and complex than the fortress above.

From this alone, it could be seen just how much effort Xiao Longyu had put into it.

However, a series of scoldings now echoed from within that place of seclusion.

The guards at the entrance wanted to laugh when they heard the contents, yet did not dare to. Combined with their appearances, they looked truly strange.

Inside the cave, the lighting remained dim.

Xiao Tianyang sat cross-legged within a giant egg, holding a ruler in hand, his expression extremely stern.

Kneeling before him was a brawny, muscular man.

His long black hair hung loose, his face was ferocious, and beneath his black clothes, his body alone was even sturdier than Xiao Longshang's.

Yet at