For a time!
The depths of the dark seafloor seemed to have been churned by some invisible force.
Across a sea region spanning a hundred thousand li, anxious shouts spread in layer upon layer like tangible ripples, throwing the currents into disarray and stirring up surging undercurrents.
Some weaker sea demons were startled by the sudden waves of sound and fled in every direction. The coral reefs trembled faintly, and even the seabed sand that had lain deposited for ten thousand years seemed to churn in the soundwaves.
At that moment, Sha Minghong, who had just staggered out of the deep trench on the seafloor, halted.
The filthy water still swirling around him abruptly froze.
His face darkened, and an extremely faint yet frigid flash of viciousness flickered through his eyes.
Those funeral-like cries came one after another, wave upon wave. Anyone unaware of the truth who heard them—
might truly think that the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan was holding a funeral for him!
Then, the corner of Sha Minghong's lips moved almost imperceptibly.
A detached yet piercing voice sliced through the layers of water like a sharp sword, ringing clearly through every corner of the sea for ten thousand li:
"I am here!
There is no need for you to worry."
The voice was not raised, yet it carried an authority that brooked no doubt, clearly audible throughout ten thousand li!
It was as though it whispered beside every living creature's ear, reaching straight into the depths of their souls.
Upon hearing those words...
The Half-Venerables of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, who had been scattered in search like headless flies, immediately steadied their minds.
Without another moment's hesitation, demonic power erupted from their bodies. They transformed into brilliant rainbow streaks of every hue, tearing through the