Many ancient books in the Present World described how the human form was the manifestation of the Dao, and how the Human Race was the one truly favored by Heaven and Earth. The Aquatic Race and Sea Race both had forms resembling humans, which was likely further proof. The Human Race's exclusive dominion over the Present World and its vast resources seemed to support this as well.
Though in reality, the Aquatic Race and Sea Race seemed to be innately stronger than the Human Race, this claim had been passed down all the same.
Many firmly believed that from the moment the Human Race came into being, it had been the most perfect form, the embodiment of Heaven and Earth's will, and the spirit of all creation. That was why it had become the master of the Present World.
But according to the Sea Race, the Human Race was merely their servant, and the Sea Race were the true masters of the Present World.
Back then, the Human Emperor had seized authority over the Present World by despicable means. The Dragon Emperor had led the Aquatic Race out to sea, braving the winds and waves to restore their former glory.
The Cang Sea would inevitably merge with the Near-Sea, and the rivers and lakes of the Present World would all return to the Sea Race's control.
As for the mountains, rivers, and lands, they would be cleansed of those vile servants, restored to their natural state, and ushered back into an age of boundless spiritual energy.
The Human Race and Sea Race each had their own version of events. That was only natural; neither side would believe the other.
If one day the Sea Race were utterly destroyed, then the Human Race's history would be the truth. And vice versa.