Chapter 1316: Chapter 1305: Great Elder of the Sea Clan
This guard had been following Hai Boding for many years, and he shivered at the anger he heard in Hai Boding’s tone.
He knew that whenever Hai Boding spoke in this manner, something significant was bound to happen!
Last time, Hai Boding wiped out an opposing force of the Sea Clan directly, leaving no survivors! This time, it surely wouldn’t be less dramatic than the last.
“Yes! Clan Leader, I will go find the Great Elder immediately!” The guard did not dare to slack off and responded loudly in haste.
He also dared not linger around Hai Boding for fear of bringing trouble upon himself. He turned and hurried out of the hall to find the Sea Clan’s Great Elder.
In the vast hall, only Hai Boding remained. His face was gloomy, and his gaze was cold as he stared blankly at the fragments of sea-blue stones on the ground.
After a dozen minutes, an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a serpent-headed staff, walked in. His skin was extremely shriveled, looking almost like a corpse.
However, this elder exuded a faint superior aura. Though his expression was calm, he commanded respect without anger and was not to be underestimated.
This elder was the Sea Clan’s Great Elder, Hai Qingcang!
“Clan Leader, why have you called me here?” Hai Qingcang asked from behind Hai Boding.
Hai Qingcang’s voice was somewhat aged, but extremely commanding.
“Take a look at this.” Hai Boding spoke coldly, pointing to the sea-blue fragments on the ground.
Hai Qingcang followed Hai Boding’s finger and immediately saw the sea-blue stone fragments.
His expression slightly changed as he exclaimed, “The Sea Soul Stone is shattered?!”
The Sea Soul Stone was bound to a person’s soul. If that person died, the bound Sea Soul Stone would likewise shatter.
Hai Boding nodded, his expression darkened, “All our clansmen who went to the Celestial Clan have died…including my son.”
“Wasn’t the old man said to have passed away? How could the Celestial Clan still have such strength?” Hai Qingcang said, somewhat disbelievingly.
“Perhaps they have hidden power.” Hai Boding squinted his eyes slightly and said coldly, “Great Elder, take people immediately and annihilate the Celestial Clan for me! Bring back all our clansmen’s bodies to Sea Emperor Island for burial!”
“Clan Leader, aren’t you planning to subdue the Celestial Clan?” Hai Qingcang asked.
“Subdue? Hell no!” Hai Boding angrily shouted, “These bastards even killed my son! I should subdue them? I will bloodbath them!”
“Understood,” Hai Qingcang nodded.
“Take all Sea Emperor Guards and make sure to bathe the Celestial Clan in blood! I want to avenge my son!” Hai Boding said, clenching his fist tightly.
“Yes, Clan Leader, I guarantee the Celestial Clan will face annihilation!” Hai Qingcang nodded.
“Hmm, you may go now.” Hai Boding nodded and waved his hand.
“Yes.” Hai Qingcang nodded and then turned to leave.
…
Since Ning Fan repelled the Sea Clan, the Celestial Clan returned to peace once more. Upon hearing that Ning Fan intended to sail to Sea Emperor Island to destroy the Sea Clan, all members of the Celestial Clan exerted maximum effort to assist Ning Fan in building ships.
The shipbuilding speed was incredibly fast, far exceeding Tian Xuan’s expectations. According to Tian Xuan’s estimate, at this rate, it would only take three days to complete!
Ning Fan, gazing at the gradually forming large ship, mumbled softly, “Once the Sea Clan is dealt with, I can take Xiaoqing back!”
Beside him, Tian Xuan said to Ning Fan, “Mr. Ning, let me guide you and the young lady around our Celestial Clan’s territory.”
Ning Fan nodded, saying, “I’ll trouble the Great Elder then.”
“Hehe, you are a guest; I should naturally treat you well,” Tian Xuan replied with a smile.
With Tian Xuan leading, Ning Fan and Xu Xiaoqing toured the Celestial Clan’s territory. Although the territory wasn’t small, it consisted mostly of forest, with nothing particularly noteworthy.
However, due to the Celestial Clan’s long-term isolation, the environment was exceptionally clean and pleasant.
A day quickly passed, and after Ning Fan and Xu Xiaoqing had dinner, they returned to their rooms, as Xu Xiaoqing was still shy to sleep with Ning Fan.
However, Ning Fan’s room was just below Xu Xiaoqing’s; no matter what happened, Ning Fan could arrive immediately.
Ning Fan lay quietly on his bed, staring at the bright moon outside the window, recollecting past events in his heart.
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoqing sat on her bed, gazing at the moon outside the window.
“Dad, Sis, I’ll be back soon—just wait a few more days…” Xu Xiaoqing murmured softly; her eyes slightly reddened, but she held it back.
…
The bright moonlight shone on the calm sea, reflecting a gleaming light, resembling a starry sky.
The calm sea suddenly parted as a large group emerged from underwater, making their way to the beach.
Leading them was a white-haired elder leaning on a serpent-headed staff. Behind him were over a hundred warriors in armor, each exuding a chilling, murderous aura, clearly a seasoned, battle-hardened group of warriors.
Hai Qingcang looked up at the bright moon, calculated the time, and said, “It’s noon! Everyone, follow me! Launch an assault on the Celestial Clan! Remember, be swift; eliminate their outposts as fast as possible—we must not let the Celestial Clan discover us.”
“Yes, Great Elder!” Upon hearing Hai Qingcang’s words, everyone responded loudly, their expressions full of excitement, showing no fear of war.
Hai Qingcang nodded with satisfaction and said, “Indeed worthy as Sea Emperor Island’s elite warriors! Let’s go!”
With that, Hai Qingcang led the way towards the Celestial Clan’s territory, the warriors closely following behind him.
Though they were many, they concealed themselves excellently, and the dark night further obscured their presence.
Soon, Hai Qingcang and his troops reached the barrier of the Celestial Clan’s territory.
“Split up! Eliminate the Celestial Clan’s sentries swiftly!” Hai Qingcang commanded.
“Yes!” The Sea Emperor Guards scattered and stealthily made their way to the barrier.
They made almost no noise, nor did they reveal themselves. Being skilled in assassination, they naturally avoided detection.
Soon, they reached the barrier of the Celestial Clan.