Escorting Eight Beauties into the Sea of Mass Graves, with Giant Bear Waiting to Welcome Them

Morning on Sea God Island carried a chill that seemed to wash away every trace of warmth.

Dawn had barely broken.

On the distant horizon, only a thin line of pale white had appeared.

Eight tall, graceful figures walked along the dew-covered stone path toward the heart of Sea God Island—the Sacred Pillar Plaza.

At the front, Xiao Wu rubbed her sleepy eyes and muttered, "It's not even properly light yet. What is Lin Qing up to, making us gather at the Sacred Pillar Plaza?"

Ning Rongrong yawned, her pretty face still drowsy. "Who knows what he's hiding up his sleeve?"

"But if it means we don't have to get chased through the sea by those Demon Soul Great White Sharks, I'd rather stand here in the cold wind."

Zhu Zhuqing walked beside them, her black, close-fitting leather outfit tracing striking curves.

Her gaze was cool, and she did not join in the complaints.

Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Meng Yiran walked shoulder to shoulder.

Liu Erlong brought up the rear in a loose crimson coat, a grave look on her mature, beautiful face.

"Stay sharp," she said.

They kept walking as they spoke and soon passed the long flight of stairs to reach the foot of the Sacred Pillar.

The vast plaza was empty and still.

The towering Sea God Sacred Pillar rose like a sword thrust into the sky, ancient dark-blue markings flowing across its surface.

As soon as the girls reached the top of the steps, their smiles faded.

On the white marble platform before the Sacred Pillar stood not only Lin Qing, but someone else they held in awe.

The Great Enshrined, Bo Saixi.

Liu Erlong's brows drew together, and wariness flashed through her eyes.

She had seen more of the world than the younger girls.