The ferocity of the Merfolk Magical Beast was terrifying, but what seemed to drive these creatures mad was only instinct rather than intelligence. Sun Fei reached out and grabbed a slightly smaller mermaid outside the light barrier, pulling it inside. Now he could see it more clearly.
This creature was incredibly ugly. Its lower body was covered in wet scales and a layer of sticky black liquid. Sharp fins were distributed on its body like six curved knives, and its tail was covered with sharp bony Bone Spike. Its upper body resembled a human, with a navel and breasts vaguely visible. Its face was about 70-80% similar to a human's, except that there was a thin white keratin membrane between its eyes that would occasionally flash. Its blood-red mouth was filled with sharp, white teeth like nails, making it exceptionally ferocious.
The captured fish-beast struggled desperately, but how could it withstand Sun Fei's astonishing power? The silver handprint firmly held it within, and the beast opened its mouth, unleashing a sonic wave powerful enough to turn a six- Star-Rank Warrior into bloody foam.
Sun Fei observed for a moment, then felt a pang of disappointment.
Because these fish-beasts, like the hundreds of millions of [ Berserk Gold-Devouring Ant ] in the Blood-Red Quicksand River outside [ Death Castle ], are creatures driven only by the instinct to kill insanely and cannot be tamed for one's own use.
Sun Fei carefully observed his surroundings and discovered some details he hadn't noticed before.
The Merfolk Magical Beast race dwells in a water layer about two hundred meters above the palace complex at the bottom of the aquatic zone. They seem to be imprisoned in this water layer, unable to go up or down. No one knows what food these extremely ferocious and numerous people have relied on to survive over the long years, nor what their purpose in living here is. Anyone who enters this water layer will be subjected to their frenzied and merciless attacks.
"Ah... no! Help!" A Nine-Star Class Peak powerhouse was besieged by Merfolk Magical Beast, who eventually tore through his defenses and instantly ripped him to shreds by the endless underwater assassins, killing him on the spot.
Such Bloody scenes are happening all the time.
Some strong men who were not very strong and entered the Gate of Gods and Demons with a lucky mentality obviously underestimated the danger here. In less than ten minutes, thirty or forty nine-star masters were torn into pieces by endless mermaid monsters and buried in the belly of the fish. The seawater was filled with stinky blood and the organs and limbs of mermaids and strong men, which further stimulated the madness of the mermaid monsters.
Seeing the powerful Human Clan around him being slaughtered, Sun Fei felt a pang of pity.
With a thought, His Majesty the King caused the silver light shield to rapidly expand, inflating like a bubble. Any Human Clan powerhouse caught in a fierce battle would be enveloped within it, protected. Several Nine-Star Class powerhouses, whose protective Dou Qi defenses had been breached by the frenzied Merfolk Magical Beast and were on the verge of being torn to shreds, could only close their eyes and await death. However, a second later, they were surprised to find that the expected excruciating pain did not come. When they opened their eyes again, they saw a layer of pale silver light shielding them within. The terrifying Merfolk Magical Beast were frantically ramming against the light shield, yet they could not even create a ripple.
"It's King of Chambord! King of Chambord saved us!"
The survivors quickly realized their predicament. Looking at Sun Fei, who maintained a light silver shield with a relaxed expression, they felt a wave of fear, yet also an unprecedented sense of security. They finally realized that the legendary, incredibly ruthless new elite of the Zenit Empire was not as cold-blooded and ruthless as he appeared. Their faces were filled with deep gratitude, and their eyes were full of respect as they looked at Sun Fei.
Soon, the pale silver light shield expanded to more than twenty meters, Sun Fei still looked incredibly relaxed, with plenty of energy left to spare.
He simply patrolled back and forth in this dangerous water layer several times, rescuing some Human Clan powerhouses who encountered danger. Ten minutes later, when the group appeared at the bottom of the Merfolk Magical Beast water layer, more than thirty experts were already protected inside the light shield.
Below the Merfolk Magical Beast water layer, there is another invisible force field shield, similar to the one above, indestructible, protecting the palace complex below. Within it are also twenty [ Gate of Gods and Demons ], shimmering with silver flames and runic patterns.
Sun Fei had an epiphany.
It turns out that this group of Merfolk Magical Beast was sandwiched between two layers of mysterious force field shields, so they could neither escape upwards nor enter the palace complex below, and could only enjoy a living space less than 100 meters high between the two force field shields.
Like fish kept in a fish tank. Fortunately, although this level is less than a hundred meters high, the surrounding area is vast and boundless, which is enough for these terrifying creatures to survive.
Entering the [ Gate of Gods and Demons ] ahead felt like a brief journey through a time tunnel. Then the scenery changed, and the water pressure and endless fish and beasts disappeared. You could breathe in fresh air as soon as you opened your mouth, giving you the illusion of returning to land.
Looking out, one sees a continuous, ancient, and Dashi buildings. The pale yellow Rock have been weathered by time, and their surfaces appear extremely rough. The place where the group appeared seems to be a small square, with huge temples, some fifty or sixty meters high, on either side.
The icy water was blocked by a second force field shield, which was like an enormous air shield. There was no water in this boundless palace complex. Instead, it was built in the air, surrounded by a faint silver light that illuminated everything within a ten-meter radius.
Such methods are truly ingenious.
How powerful must it be to separate this boundless expanse of water? It's practically a miracle.
At the edge of the plaza, massive stone pillars supported the temple's dome. The temple entrance was deep and dark, as unsettling as the open barbs of a lurking beast. In the distance, towering statues dotted the landscape, depicting various creatures: a six-winged beast, a Sea Clan with a snake's body, a human head, six arms, and six curved swords, and Human Clan with horns on his forehead... These statues were so lifelike, radiating a powerful aura as if they were alive. If one stared at them intently, one would be drawn into a terrifying illusion.
This is a mysterious place.
This is the God and Demon Palace, a place brimming with both danger and opportunity!
"Thank you, Your King of Chambord, for saving my life!" Finally regaining his senses, a young, Nine-Star Class Initial Stage expert bowed to Sun Fei in gratitude. His defenses had just been breached by the fish-beast, and he was on the verge of being devoured. Sun Fei had saved him at the last moment, and his heart was filled with gratitude. He shouted, "My name is Louis, one of the Holy Star Knight of the Knights' Hall of the Saint-Germain Empire. I will forever remember Your Majesty's life-saving grace today. If His Alexander ever visits Saint-Germain again, please inform Louis. I am willing to provide Your Majesty with all necessary assistance."
This young man had a handsome face, long golden hair, and exuded a strong sense of righteousness. He was dashing and had a noble air about him. He looked to be no more than twenty-five or twenty-six years old, but he possessed the strength of Nine-Star Class Initial Stage cultivator. He was probably a rising star in the Saint-Germain Empire, and possibly even a member of the royal family. His status should be extremely noble, but it was unknown why he had come to the [ God and Demon Palace ] alone without any expert guards. He almost perished at the Kiss of the Fish Beast.
" Louis, you're too kind." Sun Fei smiled slightly, not taking credit for anything, and this attitude immediately earned him even greater respect from everyone present.
"I am Mango of the Marseille Empire. I will forever remember Your Majesty's life-saving grace today. In the future, whenever His Alexander commands me, I only need to send someone with this badge as a token to deliver a letter to the Provence City Lord's Mansion in Marseille, Mango will be willing to fight for Your Majesty!" Another tall and burly man handed Sun Fei a palm-sized, light blue, round family badge, thanked him solemnly, and then turned and left to begin his own adventure.
"I am but a nameless, wandering warrior. Your Majesty saved my life. From this day forward, whenever Your Majesty Summon, Dika is willing to Charge for you!"
"We three brothers will never forget Your Majesty's life-saving grace..."
"Your Majesty is magnanimous and benevolent. If we two can return to the surface alive from this adventure in the God and Demon Palace, we are willing to do everything in our power to accomplish three things for Your Majesty..."
More than thirty people were rescued by Sun Fei from the siege of the fish-beasts. Although they were in a very sorry state after entering the first Gate of Gods and Demons, they would all be important figures in the outside world. They expressed their gratitude to His Majesty the King, remembered Sun Fei's favor, and said that as long as they could get out of here alive, they would be willing to do something for His King in the future.
Sun Fei was not arrogant; he smiled and thanked them one by one.
His King had this intention in saving people before. Although not everyone may be grateful, it has still created some good karma, and they may really be of use to him in the future.
The Necromancer Hasselbaink greatly approved of Sun Fei's actions. Although he possessed extraordinary strength, he had also experienced periods of extreme hardship, so he was not as arrogant as those high-ranking powerhouses. He understood the importance of friends and clearly strongly supported His Majesty the King's decision.
Of course, not everyone who was rescued was extremely grateful.
Second update.
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