"To prevent foreign enemies and outsiders from trespassing, we deliberately created currents and bubbles outside the palace like a natural protective barrier. They must be activated from the inside to connect with the outside world," Tiger explained.
"As expected of Ryugu Palace," Ye Qiong praised. One could already see the deep foundation of Fish-Man Island from this alone.
For thousands of years, if Fish-Man Island, which could not remain isolated from the world, possessed no foundation or capital at all, it would have been utterly impossible.
Approaching closely, the Phoenix-tail Ship serving as the royal carriage naturally passed all checkpoints, pierced through the bubbles, and arrived directly at Ryugu Palace following the current.
Looking at a glance, everywhere there were magnificent, spacious, and bright buildings. Large red wooden pillars and carved structures unfolded in layers, reminding Ye Qiong of the Forbidden City from his past life—grand yet exquisite.
Tiger had clearly entered the palace countless times and was very familiar with the environment here. He walked straight toward Dragon Palace Hall with Ye Qiong, leaving the three fish-man princes behind.
The doors of Dragon Palace Hall stood wide open.
Stepping into the hall, a brilliant red carpet paved the way all along. At the end of the carpet on a noble seat sat the burly Fish-Man King, along with a queen whose appearance was obscured.
On both sides of the red carpet stood strict and ready fish-man soldiers, holding cold weapons such as spears or longswords, creating a solemn and oppressive atmosphere.
This made Ye Qiong, who had just stepped into the hall doors, feel uncomfortable from the bottom of his heart, and even Tiger beside him frowned slightly.
"This doesn't seem like the way to treat guests..." Ye Qiong smiled softly and glanced at Tiger.
"This..." Tiger's expression looked