The basin ahead had complex terrain, with many areas hidden from view.
Fang Yun took in every unobstructed stretch within several hundred li.
To the south ahead lay the ruins of a few buildings, most barely protruding from the seabed. No large structures remained, a testament to how fierce the battle had been.
To the west stretched a dense expanse of aquatic plants.
To the north stood small, rolling hills.
All three areas held battlefields, where transparent members of the Water Race could clearly be seen fighting transparent Ancient Demons.
Overwhelming power surged through the water.
The bodies of these Water Race members and Ancient Demons had perished, and their souls had dissipated, yet their fighting wills remained between heaven and earth, battling on.
Never admitting defeat.
Fang Yun sighed softly and continued swimming forward, arriving at the eastern side of the battlefield.
There was no fighting here, and the buildings were relatively intact. Some walls even rose several dozen zhang high, their lingering patterns and scars offering a faint glimpse of the Dragon Race's former splendor.
Fang Yun did not examine these buildings closely. He found a broad road and proceeded along it.
The map Shanzhong Sheng had given him surfaced in Fang Yun's mind. He planned to cross the area along this avenue and fly toward a black, round-topped mountain.
Suddenly, Fang Yun sensed an unusual presence nearby. He stopped at once and looked toward it.
Ahead to his right lay a cluster of ruined buildings, with faint fluctuations of power concealed behind a wall.
Fang Yun sensed no killing intent, but no goodwill either.
"Come out. I'll give you five breaths. If you don't, don't blame me for showing no mercy!" As Fang Yun finished speaking, the Starfire Armillary Mirror appeared behind him.
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