"A little stronger than your father, but not by much."
The world-ending waves swept past, yet a wisp of smoke rose as usual. The black-and-gold coat fluttered in the wind, its hem still dry.
With a cigar between his lips, Bai Ye offered his fair assessment.
The Sea King's eyes nearly split at the corners. He stared in disbelief at the unscathed Pioneer, his entire body trembling.
The most despairing thing imaginable had happened. The childhood nightmare that had haunted him for decades had resurfaced. He had thought he was strong enough to face that old nightmare now, but...
He was still just as helpless as he had been back then.
The Night Owl members stopped their charge, standing rooted to the spot with their jaws hanging open. They had no idea who Bai Ye was, but judging by his Starshine Time Series, he should be on their side.
It was just that this ally was terrifyingly strong. Shi Lan, the head of the Central Court, had fully unleashed her domain and pushed her blood qi past a million, yet she still couldn't withstand the Sea King's attack. This man hadn't suffered a scratch-even his cigar was still lit?!
Shi Lan swallowed in shock. She was starting to believe this really was the man Black Phoenix had been waiting for.
"Now you see why there's no rush?" Xiao Yi smiled faintly.
Shi Lan nodded numbly. "Y-yes... I see."
Why the hell bother destroying the Domain Amplification Device? Even with its amplification, the Sea King couldn't hurt him.
Xiao Yi felt a little wistful. If Brother Ye hadn't come, he would have been drawing up a meticulous plan with Shi Lan right now, sending a suicide squad to create a diversion while they launched a sneak attack, trying to get close