A Devastating Strike Missed Completely!!

Blue Whale gave a slight nod of his massive head, his voice still calm. "I have every confidence in young Long Hao's strength.

"I merely wished to remind you not to grow arrogant because your opponents seem weak.

"The Human Clan has held its own against us on land for years. They have their strengths. Do not underestimate them."

He paused, then added, "If you three defeat the human prodigies decisively and win this contract battle for our clan, I will reward you handsomely.

"Each of you may choose a suitable treasure from the Deep Sea Treasury."

At the promise of treasures they could choose for themselves from the Deep Sea Treasury, even the proud Long Hao and his companions showed a flicker of eagerness.

"Thank you, Chief Blue Whale! We won't let you down!"

Long Hao, Long Zhan, and Long Ming answered in unison.

Blue Whale said no more and slowly raised his massive head.

He turned to another Dragon Whale grandmaster beside him and began discussing other military matters in a low voice.

Only once Blue Whale had moved away did the atmosphere between the three Dragon Whale prodigies ease a little.

Long Ming stood to Long Hao's left, his features somewhat delicate but his gaze exceptionally sharp.

Lowering his voice, he asked, "Long Hao, do you really think causing such a stir on the human front line

"and staging a contract duel of this scale will draw the attention of that Mystic Envoy?"

Long Hao's confident expression faded slightly. He considered the question for a moment before replying,

"That... I can't say. The Mystic Envoy comes and goes unpredictably, and no one knows what he's thinking.

"All we can do is show enough 'value' and 'potential' when the time comes.

"This duel has caused quite a stir.