Master of Strange Dao

Old Yang glanced at the massive form of the Cloud Whale, its eyes, small to the point of being negligible compared to its body, rolled upward, seemingly listening to what the people above were saying.

Old Yang sighed and bowed slightly to the Cloud Whale.

"You might as well descend into the sea. This is the Southern Sea; no outsiders dare to cause trouble here. It's quite safe."

The Cloud Whale complied readily and descended into the sea. The High Priest was almost in tears. They were the Black Ship Saints, but it had been years since the Black Ships touched seawater. The peculiar barnacles attached to the ship's bottom had all dried and died.

"Why have you come here?"

"I was on the verge of death, but due to the changes here, I have revived my ancestral bloodline. I came to see why and wanted to meet the person responsible for these changes...

Then..."

The Cloud Whale began to recount its experiences bit by bit.

After hearing it all, Old Yang turned to look at the pillar of spiritual energy on the Big Island and suddenly understood.

The effect of the Spirit Transformation Array they had created was far greater than they had anticipated. Even though it had just appeared and had not yet accumulated any substantial quantity, it had already brought about some qualitative changes.

The Cloud Whale was previously just an ordinary giant whale beast, yet its spiritual wisdom now was unlike any beast.

It had already begun its ancestral transformation, awakening the bloodline of the Great Demon of the past.

"The Spirit Transformation Array we researched was meant to replenish the consumed spiritual energy.

Though many of us worked on the research together, I guess you want to find the person who initiated this project, the one who came up with the idea, correct?"

"Yes, I really want to meet him, and I have many things to discuss with him."

"His name is Qing Ziyu, he's from our Jinlan Mountain. The High Priest should be quite familiar with him. He's currently out, not on the Big Island. You might consider staying here for the time being."

The Cloud Whale was very agreeable and calm, residing in the sea near the Big Island.

The Black Ship Saints had fled the deep sea and naturally settled down temporarily. With nothing much to do, they acted as guards for the Big Island, patrolling the sea.

On the other side, Yu Ziqing was still on the road, yet to leave the Southern Sea, when he received Old Yang's message.

He was told that suddenly, the Black Ship Saints were patrolling the surrounding sea of the Big Island, and beneath the sea, a Cloud Whale had revived its ancestral bloodline and was now roaming through the clouds.

Yu Ziqing was bewildered.

"What's going on?"

After Old Yang explained, Yu Ziqing frowned.

"You mean, when the Spirit Transformation Array appeared, it triggered changes, then a giant whale on the brink of death, revived its ancestral bloodline, and ended up on the Big Island after wandering for years because it got lost? And it mentioned a whirlpool in the sea?"

"That's correct." Old Yang also found the situation a bit strange.

"Then settle down for now. I'll see it when I return next time."

"Hmm? You haven't left the Southern Sea yet, right? Can't you come back for a bit?"

"I hate traveling! Besides, it's not urgent, if I go back now, I'd have to reroute and travel double!

I'll deal with it the next time I go to the Big Island!

First, figure things out, then properly question the Black Ship Saints. Anyway, even if they harbor ill intentions, there's no point in destroying the Big Island now; the Spirit Transformation Array has already been successfully researched.

Anyway, I don't think such an unreliable Great Demon would have any malicious intent."

Old Yang was speechless. Getting lost for so long even with guidance did indeed seem unlikely for sabotage.

"Alright then, if there's anything you need from me, just let me know directly."

"Understood."

After going offline, Yu Ziqing gazed at the faintly visible coastline and resolved not to travel back to the Big Island again, having already traveled far too much.

If there was any news, Old Yang could just contact him directly.

The message brought by the giant whale was indeed quite significant, mentioning a whirlpool deep in the ocean.

Yu Ziqing had once observed it during a panoramic view.

It was the first time he heard of a living being actually witnessing such a whirlpool.

This matter should be noted; the appearance of the Spirit Transformation Array had affected the whirlpool, and even influenced a giant beast destined to fall into it, causing a resurgence of its bloodline.

It can now be ascertained that the Spirit Transformation Array does indeed have a beneficial effect on the enhancement of the entire world, and just its presence will bring about some qualitative changes in unseen areas.

And that whirlpool is indeed connected to the rank of the entire world, most likely negatively linked.

As for exploration, there's no rush; it can wait until later.

Settling his mind, Yu Ziqing gazed at the increasingly clear coastline. This area was already considered the territorial waters of Daqian.

The number of cultivators he could sense in the surrounding area also began to increase.

The competition for the nearby islands had yet to completely die down.

Yu Ziqing pulled out a Jade Scroll, sending a message to New Five, asking him to come to Daqian.

Communications with the new Emperor Qian still needed New Five to facilitate the initial introductions.

First, he would test the waters before considering whether to meet the new Emperor Qian face to face.

Yu Ziqing sensed the pervasive power of the Divine Dynasty in the area, growing increasingly dense. He had long sealed Dadui's Jade Seal and other Seals, yet could still sense it.

He thought for a moment and stopped at the southern coastline of Daqian, deciding to wait right there.

First, he would probe to see if the new Emperor Qian was willing to leave the Capital City and come there for discussions.

Their response would also indirectly reveal certain issues.

New Five received Yu Ziqing's message, pulled out an ordinary travel journal, and decrypted the content according to the sequence of the shattered Jade Scroll.

Then, following the information, he arrived at the southern part of Daqian and met with Yu Ziqing.

"There's a matter I need you to take care of..."

Half a day later, New Five set out, arrived at the Capital City of Daqian, and delivered a message to the new Emperor Qian.

Upon seeing the message in the secret chamber, the face of the new Emperor Qian changed slightly.

His typically calm and authoritative expression cracked.

Madness flickered in his eyes, his expression twisted, and his aura became chaotic, the Devil Thought rapidly growing.

His eyes reddened, as if possessed, and the shadow behind him continuously twisted, like an evil entity waving tentacles.

He grinned, letting out a strange laugh.

"Ha... ha ha ha...

So that's how it is, huh? So many things, so many people are just pawns.

My dear father, it seems you've offended countless people."