Demigod

"What!? This is impossible!" The Naga Royal Guard Captain turned around and felt a wave of despair wash over him. The once glorious light of the temple atop Hydra City had dimmed, which meant that the gods had abandoned them.

Valak Razor (Naga Royal Guard Captain): "Damn it, let's retreat!"

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Trying to leave? Hmph, dream on! Stay here."

In the blink of an eye, the Ice Fairy Agnes, the corrupted Water Elemental Big Water Cunt, the Siren High Priestess Sairen, and a group of reinforcing Water Elemental BOSSes had surrounded the Naga Royal Guard Captain.

The battle was a foregone conclusion; surrounded by a group of BOSS-level elemental creatures, Valak Thunderscale was quickly beaten to death.

System notification: In the year 1375 of the Azure Era, you killed Valak Raelin (Captain of the Naga Royal Guard) outside Hydra City and gained 129 reputation points.

There were too many bosses distributing reputation this time, so the result wasn't as good as last time. However, he did get some reputation from killing the Naga Royal Guards and some other casual kills. After all, there were quite a few bosses in the Naga army this time, so he could get some reputation from them. Therefore, so far today, he has still gotten four or five hundred reputation points.

With their leader dead, the Naga completely lost their will to resist. They were already on the verge of collapse, and now they dared not hold on any longer, scattering and fleeing without even a last organized resistance.

Watching the retreating Naga, Xiao Yu breathed a long sigh of relief. They had finally won. This battle was finally over. In fact, he had to thank those guys a lot. He looked behind him.

At this moment, the Boundless Sea had already gathered together.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "What brings you all here? We really owe you a lot this time."

Poseidon (Elder of the Sea Element): "Boss Azathoth, we wish to join you."

"Beautifully Freezing (Frost Soul): Yeah, yeah, the Immortals' sounds so imposing, way more imposing than 'Boundless Sea' or anything like that."

"Water Water Makes You Healthier (Water Fairy High Priest): 'Following them is no fun at all. They're afraid of death and it's so awkward playing games. I'd rather follow Boss Azathoth.'"

The Water Elemental players started talking all at once, and Xiao Yu felt a surge of excitement. It seemed that these guys weren't members of a studio, but rather independent players recruited by the Boundless Sea. This was a good opportunity to improve his strength.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Since you are all willing to join the Immortals Guild, I am naturally very happy to accept you. Our goal as the Immortals is to unify the Elemental Plane, then attack the Prime Material World with our elemental army, and become the strongest boss in the next expansion. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, but before that, let's go into the city first."

"Boss, come quick! We've found a Skeleton-level BOSS here!" Before they could even settle the new recruits, another problem arose. A group of Water Elemental were gathered at the entrance to the huge cave, seemingly having discovered something. The one shouting was Big Water Cunt, who was incredibly energetic, running around everywhere right after the battle, seemingly having found something.

What? Xiao Yu was shocked. How could there be a skeleton-level BOSS? He hurriedly led a group of his underlings to swim over. The Big Water Cunt noise came from the cave where a group of hydras had run out earlier. When he arrived at the entrance of that cave, he finally saw it. It really was a skeleton-level BOSS.

It was an enormous Nine-Headed Sea Serpent, with a body over a hundred meters long, imprisoned in a cell in that cave, with only its head peeking out through the gaps in the cells.

These heads are of different colors and are generally the size of a train engine, with the one in the center being five or six meters in diameter, making it look exceptionally spectacular.

Moreover, this Nine-Headed Sea Serpent really does have nine heads, which is quite strange. Although it is called Nine-Headed Sea Serpent, this kind of creature usually only has three heads. Xiao Yu thought that the name Nine-Headed Sea Serpent was just an adjective, like a layered cake. He didn't expect that there really was a nine-headed serpent.

Sgelari (Hydra Demigod) -- Level 60 -- Three-Skull Level BOSS, 12.45 million HP.

Wow, what a huge BOSS! Xiao Yu was also taken aback when he saw it. This thing was the largest creature Xiao Yu had ever seen, much larger than Neptulon tens of meters tall.

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "I am Sgelari, a demigod of the Hydra race. And who are you—an elemental being?"

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "I am Azathoth, Water Elemental Prince, commander of the Water Elemental Legion. How did you end up locked up here? Aren't you one of the Naga?"

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "No, I am an ancient demigod who once ruled over vast seas. I was once free, but the Naga and their masters captured me, imprisoned me here, and forced my descendants to fight for them. If you release me and help me take revenge on the Naga, I am willing to join you and fight alongside you."

System notification: Sgelari (a Hydra demigod) has extended an alliance invitation to you. Do you accept? Yes/No.

Xiao Yu almost chose yes, but fortunately he liked to think things through before acting. After thinking for a moment, he immediately realized, "Alliance my ass! You're already like this and you're still trying to bargain with me? Making allies is nothing compared to recruiting followers. Recruiting a demigod as a follower sounds pretty cool."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "I don't need any allies, but I do lack a capable subordinate. If you are willing to become my subordinate and pledge your loyalty, I might consider releasing you."

The enormous Nine-Headed Sea Serpent fell silent, its several massive heads staring at each other, seemingly hesitant.

"I think it's a good idea," one of the black-haired men suddenly said.

"No, the dignity of Sgelari cannot be desecrated. I have never submitted to the Naga, nor will I submit to an elemental being," the red-headed figure roared.

"At this point, let's not insist so much. We can agree for now, and as for the rest—we can talk about it later when we're free," the blond-haired man said.

"Shut up, all of you. Let me speak." The largest head in the middle spoke up, and all the other heads immediately shut their mouths.

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "If you insist on this, I am willing to swear allegiance to you, but do you really want to do it? To subdue a creature as powerful as myself as your subordinate, perhaps you should carefully consider the consequences. Of course, if you are so confident in your strength that you can control an ancient and powerful being like me, then disregard what I said."

Xiao Yu wondered what this meant. Did this guy dare to rebel against his superior? But it wasn't entirely impossible. In the Sky World, if a subordinate was stronger than the boss, it would indeed be a bit dangerous.

Seemingly sensing Xiao Yu's hesitation, Sgelari suddenly said, "Perhaps I can exchange my freedom for something else, such as intelligence."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Intelligence? What intelligence could you possibly have while you're locked up here?"

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "Don't speak lightly of things you don't understand, young elemental prince. I am Sgelari. I have lived in the ocean for tens of thousands of years. My descendants are scattered everywhere, bringing me food and all sorts of information. Much of what I know is beyond your imagination."

Xiao Yu thought to himself, "Keep bragging. You're so good at bragging, yet you still get trapped here all the time. But since you're so amazing, I might as well test you."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Then do you know about the Seed of Elements?"

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "Of course I know. So, we've made a deal? I'll tell you the whereabouts of the Seed of Elements, and you'll give me your freedom?"

Xiao Yu was almost about to agree, but wait a minute, why did he say that? If he really had that kind of power, why didn't he wait until I finished taking him in and released him before turning against me?

The only answer is that for some reason he can't do it, or it's very difficult for him to do it!

So--

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "I am Azathoth, destined to unify the Elemental Plane and reign Prime Material World. A mere demigod is nothing to me. Perhaps you are powerful, but if the Naga can tame you, so can I. I accept your allegiance to Sgelari, and I expect you to keep your oath, because if you choose to betray—believe me, this time you will lose far more than just freedom."

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "As you wish, Water Elemental Prince, I, the demigod Sgelari, hereby swear allegiance to you!"

System notification: You have gained the allegiance of Sgelari (a Hydra demigod). Due to the target's overwhelming power, the binding force of the oath of allegiance has been weakened.

Xiao Yu didn't know if his choice was right or wrong, but it was too late to regret it now.

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Now, as my subordinate, tell me the whereabouts of the Seed of Elements."

Sgelari (Hydra demigod): "The Seed of Elements in the hands of the Naga is located in the Naga Temple on the Lost Island."

Azathoth (Water Elemental Prince): "Very well, then the Lost Island will be our next target. Now, let us release you."

One by one, the shackles of the cage were opened, and the sealing runes were powerfully destroyed. Hundreds of Water Elemental spent a long time clanging and banging around the prison before finally dismantling the cave. When the last shackle was also destroyed, with a violent tremor, the seal was completely destroyed.

A colossal beast slowly crawled out of its cage.

That's right, it crawled out. Sgelari was so huge that it could no longer swim, and its body was obviously severely damaged. It had just crawled out of the cave when it stopped moving and kept panting. Several small hydras swam around it, licking its wounds.