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He had been on the brink of death, saved only by the timely intervention of the Sea Sky Black Water Banner, Pinghai Monarch, and Ling Bo True Monarch. Without their assistance, even a desperate escape using his Nascent Soul would have severely damaged his Spiritual Body, leaving him far from his current state.
"This individual wields a supreme treasure, though its activation seems to demand considerable preparation time," he mused. The potency of the Sun Divine Light they had witnessed, directed at him, was undeniable proof for Fu Hai True Monarch. Based on his assessment of Lu Changsheng's formation mastery, he concluded that the attack was undeniably powered by an ultimate artifact. If he could seek refuge within the Fu Hai Sect's domain, his assailant would be rendered powerless.
"Daoist Pinghai, Daoist Fu Hai, what are your next steps?" Ling Bo True Monarch's Nascent Soul Spirit Body pulsed with an icy aura, his voice laced with frustration and a deep sense of loss. This encounter, yielding no gains and inflicting grievous losses, naturally fueled a burning desire for retribution and the recovery of his Magic Body. After all, any materialized body, barring the exceptionally rare Spiritual Embryo of Heaven and Earth, could never truly compare to one's own unique Magic Body.
"That person managed to secure the Kunpeng Egg right under our noses, undetected. Their capabilities are profound; they are not to be trifled with," Fu Hai True Monarch stated. Despite his typically assertive demeanor, he possessed keen insight, recognizing the futility of immediate revenge. The opponent's identity and background remained shrouded in mystery, making any direct confrontation with their formidable weapon of destruction a suicidal endeavor. A single blast of divine light could mean instant annihilation. As for seeking external aid... having just endured their own catastrophic defeat, with shattered Magic Bodies, who would readily offer assistance? And without revealing the full, dire truth, attempting to garner support through covert means risked offending other powerful factions.
Following these pronouncements, both Pinghai Monarch and Ling Bo True Monarch lapsed into silence. Had Fu Hai True Monarch and Ling Bo True Monarch merely sustained injuries, with their Magic Bodies intact, they might have collaborated with the Seven Sects to pursue the Dragon Whale and exact vengeance. But now, faced with one's shattered Magic Body and the other's forced abandonment of their Physical Body, escaping solely as a Nascent Soul Spirit Body, any hope of resolution seemed impossibly distant.
"Daoist Fu Hai, are you truly prepared to let this deep-seated grievance go unanswered? At the very least, let us broadcast this injustice far and wide!" Ling Bo True Monarch exclaimed, his voice thick with indignation, unable to stomach this humiliation.
"What good can mere unwillingness achieve? We possess no knowledge of their origins or affiliations," Fu Hai True Monarch responded gravely. He was certain of one thing: within the Starry Sky Sea, no entity possessed such a devastating weapon. Beyond the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, their understanding of Lu Changsheng and his companions was virtually nonexistent.
"That Dragon Whale has been observed frequenting the Mist Sea Zone. It's highly probable they hail from the region beyond the Mist Sea!" Ling Bo True Monarch elaborated. A pause, then his Nascent Soul Spirit Body, now wreathed in frost and snow, spoke with chilling finality, "The divine light that struck you also originated from across the Mist Sea!"
"According to the records of my Sect, the lands beyond this Mist Sea are known as Great Dream Marsh, home to a nation named Jiang. Their cultivation records indicate solely one Nascent Soul Cultivator; it is utterly inconceivable they could wield such power!" Fu Hai True Monarch countered immediately. The Mist Sea Zone bordering the Starry Sky Sea was near his Fu Hai Sect's territory, granting him familiarity with Great Dream Marsh and the Jiang nation.
"Their aggressive assault upon meeting indicates lethal intent. While we might wish to let this matter rest, they may not extend the same courtesy." Pinghai Monarch observed Fu Hai True Monarch's profound fear, evident in his inclination to retreat, contrasting sharply with Ling Bo True Monarch's burning desire for vengeance and the recovery of his Magic Body. "Given their potential origin across the Mist Sea, let us dispatch individuals to gather intelligence. Should any leads emerge, we shall determine our course of action thereafter."
"Very well." Fu Hai True Monarch and Ling Bo True Monarch deliberated briefly before nodding in agreement. As Pinghai Monarch had astutely pointed out, it was often wiser to resolve enmities than to perpetuate them. Their pursuit of the Dragon Whale had been a proactive measure; the assailant's unprovoked, lethal attack suggested a ruthlessly domineering nature, potentially posing a recurring threat.
"Brother Pinghai, I must request your assistance in visiting the Star Moon Palace." Fu Hai True Monarch addressed Pinghai Monarch. Although their respective sects—Fu Hai Sect, Pinghai Sect, and Lingbo Sect—each boasted Third Rank Top-Tier Divination Masters, their capabilities in information gathering varied.
Perhaps the Third Rank Masters could still ferret out some details regarding this situation.
Furthermore, the Star Moon Palace, a preeminent power within the Starry Sky Sea, possesses profound skill in the Divination Art, potentially enabling them to foresee the adversary's movements!
"Understood."
Despite the considerable cost associated with divination at the Star Moon Palace, the intertwined destinies of his two old companions were too significant for Pinghai Monarch to refuse.
Subsequently, he escorted Ling Bo True Monarch back to the Linghai Sect, striving to maintain the utmost secrecy concerning the depletion of their Magic Bodies.
After all, should the revelation of Fu Hai True Monarch and Ling Hai True Monarch being reduced to mere Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies become public, it would cast a shadow not only over their respective sects but also over the entirety of the Seven Sects of the Ocean.