As the newly appointed Deputy General Commander, Gu Mingxun, scrutinized the changes the Flower Nacre Clan had brought to the war zone with an overly critical eye—
The instigator behind it all, Cheng Han, was quietly standing inside a large air bubble, swiftly drifting toward the nest built by the Flower Nacre Clan.
His purpose in coming this time was to attend the Flower Nacre Clan's ceremony and, incidentally, tour their new nest.
Beside the air bubble,
The Flower Nacre Leader, Water Lotus, along with several important members of the clan, stood on either side, carefully guiding the bubble forward.
"Whoosh!"
Each time Cheng Han breathed, the large air bubble trembled.
"Glub~"
Numerous small bubbles seeped out, carrying the waste gases produced by breathing as they rapidly floated upward in clusters.
At the microscopic level,
Every time the large bubble shook, a great deal of gas was separated from the seawater and drawn into the bubble, constantly keeping the air inside fresh.
The greatest advantage of this method was that it directly made use of the natural function of breathing, making it exceptionally energy-efficient.
Including Water Lotus, the Flower Nacre women keenly noticed the mystery behind it, obvious surprise showing on their pretty faces.
There was no other reason.
This was precisely a technique of the Flower Nacre Clan, called—Nacre Breath.
The ocean was filled with all manner of dangers, and regions severely lacking in air frequently appeared.
This secret technique could rapidly extract air dissolved in water, preventing the danger of suffocation.
The Flower Nacre women had never imagined that a secret technique their clan excelled at would be used by a Myriad Radiance person—and that he seemed more proficient at it than the overwhelming majority of Flower Nacre women.
When Cheng Han had entered the water earlier, Water