A Spectacle Emerges from the Sea

The seawater seemed to boil, and fish thrashed wildly across its surface.

A huge shadow flickered in and out of view beneath the seawater, gradually becoming clearer.

The next moment, a colossal waterfall of seawater surged into the sky. White waves rolled like a thousand dragons, raising a small tsunami.

Nearby vessels—whether those belonging to the Jieko Group or the Beautiful Country—swayed and rocked as the huge waves crashed down.

But the people aboard them did not care about that at all. Every one of them stared wide-eyed at the black-and-white stone stele emerging from beneath the sea.

Like a needle that calmed the seas, the moment the black-and-white stone stele rose above the water, the wild, raging sea abruptly fell still, sinking into an eerie calm.

The black-and-white stone stele continued rising, revealing more buildings, forests, and land beneath the sea.

Under the gaze of the world, the Yin-Yang Sea Suppressing Palace resembled a Giant Turtle from the deep sea, rising from the ocean floor to the surface.

On the island, the Immortal Ganoderma Spirit Root exuded the fragrance of medicine. Towering trees that blotted out the sky took root in the earth, their crowns like umbrellas and their aerial roots like dragons.

Buildings were scattered across the island like stars across a chessboard. There were Jade Palaces and Towers, clusters of palace halls, and enormous dark mansions—architectural complexes that made one's hair stand on end.

The entire island was clearly divided into two parts. One was brimming with life, while the other was utterly lifeless.

"Oh my God! It's this one! This is the island! We've finally found it!"

Aboard the Beautiful Country's research vessel, Ovila's expression was feverish with excitement. He waved his fists and shouted wildly, his heart surging with incomparable exhilaration.

The other experts aboard