We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 51 The Queen's Majesty is Absolutely Majestic
"The Queen of the Sea Clan..."

Xia En was slightly surprised.

Do the sea creatures of this coral city share a common queen?

The sea creature in front of him explained, "Because Coral City is vast and sparsely populated, we usually live together in groups according to different clans."

"The most powerful clan among them is the royal family to which Her Majesty the Queen belongs."

"If we encounter a danger that we cannot resolve, we can seek help from the royal family. In return, we must obey the orders and rule of the royal family."

Upon hearing this, Xia En immediately understood.

This is somewhat like an alternative form of feudalism.

The royal family's control over the various clans was limited, but not entirely nonexistent; the two sides helped each other, which was well-suited to the complex environment of this underwater city.

However, what Shane was more concerned about was why the queen wanted to see him.
His mind was racing, but he remained outwardly calm, speaking in that deep and authoritative tone.

"Then, please lead the way for me."

"Yes."

Then, Xia En and his companion followed the sea creatures and headed deeper into the Coral City.

The salvage crew of the Giant were stunned once again upon seeing this.

In their memory, the sea creatures of Coral City were exceptionally aloof, and sometimes even showed hostility towards them, the outsiders.

but now……

What's with that respectful gesture of yours?!

What's with that fawning smile?

This is different from usual!

Even if Xia En possesses extraordinary strength, he is still an outsider to the sea tribe. It would be normal for them to be wary and cautious, right?
……

……

the other side.

Xia En and his companion traveled through the city with the sea creatures.

It was obvious that they chose routes with fewer corals, as if the area had been cleaned up.

This is probably a "safe passage" opened up by the sea creatures.

Xia En was somewhat disappointed that he couldn't kill a few monsters along the way.

My big iron hook has been itching for a long time!

As the group ventured deeper, the density of coral in the vicinity decreased significantly, and many building surfaces were no longer covered by coral, revealing their original appearance.

The walls are either deep red or brown, the streets are flat with bluestone, and there are also spacious and empty red brick squares.

If it weren't for the ubiquitous seawater around him, Xia En might have thought he was walking in an abandoned, deserted ancient city on land.

Before long, the group arrived at a towering gate.

Ancient murals are carved on the marble pillars on both sides, highlighting the weight of history.

"This is... the academy in the Upper City?"

Shane vaguely remembered this iconic building on the map.

Because of its enormous size, second only to the royal castle and palace, it is considered one of the most important core areas in the entire capital.

Shane had also considered this place as a pre-arranged monster-hunting dungeon.

I never expected to arrive here in this way today.

But on second thought, Xia En became curious.

As a member of the royal family, why don't you live in the former royal palace in the capital?
It seems the reason is mostly not "not wanting," but "not being able to!"

Does this mean that the royal palace still faces immense danger?
As Xia En pondered, he swam forward.

As soon as I swam into the academy gate, a mysterious and gentle force brushed against my face, like a clear stream cleansing my body and mind.

The sea creature man explained in a timely manner: "This is a large-scale spell set up by the royal family. It can prevent polluters from entering and can also purify and inhibit the pollution of corals to a certain extent."

Looking inside the academy, Xia En indeed saw very few corals, making it appear unusually "clean".

Instead, there were sea warriors waiting nearby.

Most of them possessed remarkable auras, and the auras of a few of them even made Xia En feel somewhat threatened.

Upon seeing the group arrive, the sea creature warriors rushed forward to greet them. "Divine Envoy!"

The soldiers spoke with great respect.

They had all heard of Shane's exploits, and some had even witnessed the storm that had just swept up at the bottom of the sea.

Whether or not this person is a true "messenger of God," his actions in eradicating the polluters are certainly not fabricated.

Every polluter who dies makes the city where they live one step safer.

The hatred towards the polluters was thus washed away.

With this in mind, the sea creatures naturally treated each other with great respect.

"Her Majesty the Queen is already waiting for you."

The leading warrior nodded to the sea creature man from before: "From now on, I will lead the way."

After the handover was completed, Shane was quickly taken to the tallest building.

This place appears to be a college teaching building, but it has been transformed into the Queen's palace.

After walking through a long corridor.

A spacious and ancient hall came into Xiaen's view.

Above, the light from two rows of luminous pearls illuminated the main hall and the walls engraved with mysterious patterns.

That is a precious legacy left behind by the secret guides of the previous era—

Knowledge!

At the highest point, on the enormous seashell throne, the sea queen sat regally, casting a majestic and serene gaze downwards.

But the moment he saw her, Xia En's expression turned somewhat strange.

There is no other reason.

This sea queen seems a bit...too young!

She has two small horns like ram's horns, and her skin is covered with bright silver scales.

Her deep purple hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her eyes were an elegant dark green. Her cheeks had small gills.

In fact, not only her cheeks, but her whole body was small.

This queen looks to be only eight or nine years old, even younger than Hela.

However, despite his young age, Shane did not show any contempt for him.

The respectful attitude of the other sea creatures is the best evidence.

Before long, Shane and An swam to the throne, while the sea warriors waited nearby.

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Divine Envoy and Your Excellency the Knight."

The sea queen spoke in a childlike voice, a stark contrast to her majestic tone.

"Thank you for accepting my invitation. I, Luticia Erser Shudon, would like to express my gratitude to you both."

Xia En looked at the "majestic" queen and respectfully returned her greeting.

Upon getting closer, he could clearly sense the faint sense of oppression emanating from the other person.

That's a difference in the level of life.

This means that Luticia is definitely a Mystic, and her rank is even higher than Shane's.

Second-order, third-order?
Or even higher?

Meanwhile, several powerful auras were observing him from the shadows.

Xia En's heart stirred slightly: "Although the sea creatures of Coral City are far from being as powerful as the Kingdom of Shudon at its peak, their foundation should not be underestimated."

Xia En is quite self-aware.

Don't be fooled by how easily he clears out the monsters in Coral City, as if slicing melons and chopping vegetables.

That was before he encountered a truly powerful coral monster transformed from a secret cultivator—given the population density of the capital city of Shudon, such powerful beings were by no means few.

Ultimately, Xia En had only just been promoted to a first-tier Mystic Path practitioner and was still a novice on the path of transcendence.

In terms of strength, they are definitely not as strong as the true powerhouses among the sea creatures.

This makes the sea queen's summons seem somewhat intriguing.

I'd like to set a fixed update schedule. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be updating one chapter at 5:30 PM and another at 10:30 PM. I'll be updating more frequently after the book is released!
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