The Four Divine Beasts Strike
"Once things have settled down and everyone has returned from Lincoln's place, someone else might step in on Valeria's behalf. Then we'll have even less of a chance. Besides, Valeria might not lose control again!" Bowen quickly reached a decision.
"Fortunately, Big Brother, you have a son and a daughter. Even if one of them dies, the other can still refine the Water Element High Sovereign Spark!" Nimo had also calmed down somewhat and assessed the situation.
Leiding's anger gradually subsided. He drew a ragged breath and said, "This opportunity really can't be missed. We'll kill Valeria first, then take care of Palhouse!"
Meanwhile, in the Heavenly One Palace at the Illusion Wave Pool on Giant Whale Island, mist filled the air. Valeria, dressed in scaled robes, stared blankly at the enormous fish floating motionless in the water. It was the head of the Valeria Clan, and the only child she had had with her late husband. Now, his soul had long since been scattered.
At last, Valeria could no longer hold back or maintain the dignity of a Chief Sovereign. Bracing both hands against the water's surface, she sobbed. Large tears rolled down her cheeks, turning into dazzling white pearls the moment they touched the water.
A voice sounded from somewhere unknown. "Valeria, it's time! Running away won't solve anything."
Her grief only deepened her anguish. Weeping, she cried, "Why do you all have to push me like this? I've already been patient enough, already compromised enough! But the Four Divine Beasts—and you, my lord—do you really want the Water Chief Sovereign Spark inside me that badly? My lord, you're already a Paragon Sovereign, and I've already lost the person most precious to me. Please, let me go!"
"I don't even have the resolve