Not long after Jian Xinhen left, the blazing mass of light in the distance exploded. A phantom of a blue venomous sea serpent flickered into view. The phenomenon was tremendously spectacular and accompanied by a massive roar—impossible to ignore.
The shockwave from the exploding mass of light swept across the central region of the entire Second Realm.
No matter who it was, everyone realized something was wrong and turned their attention toward the site of the phenomenon.
Everyone looked in that direction as well, astonishment on their faces.
Among them, Mu Qing and An Shaomu caught sight of the fleeting phantom of the venomous sea serpent and immediately understood. It seemed Mist City had opened!
Sea Consort had previously said that Mist City was closed, but that it would be opened later.
"While opening Mist City, she revealed herself as a pureblood and made such a commotion to draw away all the final-stage Supremes?"
Mu Qing mused inwardly.
It seemed Sea Consort had planned everything out. Mist City might carry some risks, but it was also a land of opportunity. Yet compared to that, the final-stage Supremes who desperately wanted to enter the Third Realm and seize the Flame Cup would certainly choose to capture the pureblood first.
And all of this was paving the way for Mu Qing. As long as Sea Consort lured away the final-stage Supremes, none of the remaining second-stage Supremes would be his match!
"Now that Mist City has opened, I should find an opportunity to leave and head there as well."
Mu Qing glanced at the people beside him, thinking to himself.
Other than An Shaomu, Lu Tianyu and Shi Yan were surprised, but they did not seem to have any intention of leaving this merfolk kingdom for Mist City.
As for Tian Zang,