It bypassed known death zones, avoided ancient sea soul beast territories, and cut through regions no human navigator had ever dared to map.
Captain John stared at the chart in silence.
"…This route," he finally whispered, "it doesn't exist in any known records."
Outside the cabin, the waves gradually calmed, as if the sea itself had chosen to forget what had just occurred.
As several huge shadows barely perceptible due to human perception swam below the ship as if a guardian had arranged some guards for the ship.
Unbeknownst to anyone aboard the ship—
A soft whispers echoed far beyond their perception, carried through unseen folds of the world.
"I should watch how the characters on the stage of the continent perform now."
Followed by a faint, amused chuckle.
"I bet the late arrivals are going to be very confused."
The wind passed and the ship sailed on— toward a new continent.
(from Chapter 319 timepoint continued.....)
"Even more powerful than the former ruler of the God Realm…"
"The Dragon God."
For the first time—
True caution appeared in the eyes of Higher Dimensional Tang San.
But the instinctive alertness of an existence standing at the apex of countless worlds—
the kind that arose only when something outside expected fate brushed against his perception.
The surrounding laws of space and time trembled faintly as his divine sense expanded outward, layer by layer, piercing through planes, dimensions, and overlapping realities.
Yet—he did not find anything.
Only an indescribable aftertaste, like a ripple left behind after a finger had briefly touched the surface.
Tang San's brows furrowed.
"…Interesting."
He narrowed his eyes, withdrawing his perception.
"After I complete the restructuring and development of enough parallel worlds according to my design," he murmured softly,
"perhaps I will finally be able to break through to the next level."
But just as his thoughts settled—
His expression changed.
A violent energy fluctuation surged upward from the depths of the ocean far below.
Tang San's gaze snapped toward it.
At the same moment— On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi abruptly opened her eyes.
The sea breeze halted. The waves stilled unnaturally.
Her pupils constricted as she sensed the same overwhelming disturbance.
"That direction…" she whispered.
"Isn't that the territory of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?"
Her heart sank.
Elsewhere, hidden within the folds of space, Tang San's eyes darkened.
'Why…'
'Why do my premonitions feel so chaotic?'
For an existence like him—one who had orchestrated countless destinies—
This was abnormal.
Without hesitation, he concealed his divine aura completely, reducing himself to an unremarkable observer, and silently followed Bo Saixi as she rushed toward the source of the disturbance.
When they arrived—The sea greeted them with death.
Blood-red waters stretched as far as the eye could see. Lifeless bodies drifting aimlessly upon the surface.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan—was slaughtered.
Bo Saixi froze.
Her gaze locked onto a familiar figure floating among the corpses.
"…Xiao Bai…"
Her voice trembled.
She descended slowly, cradling the massive, motionless body of the Great White Shark Queen.
Tears welled in her eyes and fell silently into the sea.
"Why are you here…" she whispered.
"When I sensed that you and your clan had left the waters around Sea God Island… I thought you were merely roaming the ocean."
Her fingers clenched.
The surrounding sea trembled in response to her grief and rage.
From the lingering residue of power in the water—from the faint shadow she glimpsed retreating into the depths—
Bo Saixi immediately understood.
"…Deep Sea Demon Whale King."
Her killing intent surged.
Soul power gathered around her as she prepared to descend into the deep sea, prepared to avenge the slaughter.
But—
A vast, ancient blue divine energy descended suddenly, wrapping around her and forcibly halting her movement.
Bo Saixi stiffened.
She looked around sharply.
"Sea God…" she said slowly, disbelief and anger intertwined.
"Do you not want me to take revenge?"
A long sigh echoed directly within her consciousness.
"Sigh… it is not time yet."
Bo Saixi clenched her teeth, as she remembered.
Long ago, when she had confronted the Deep Sea Demon Whale King—
She had only survived because Sea God himself had intervened.
"…Xiao Bai was your mount," Bo Saixi said bitterly.
"She was your companion."
The divine voice responded calmly:
"The laws of the God Realm do not permit me to interfere directly in the mortal world."
"But do not worry."
"The one who will take revenge… will arrive soon."
Hidden within the void, Tang San watched quietly.
His expression remained composed.
Bo Saixi did not know—
That the "Sea God" she had just conversed with was none other than him.
Tang San had deliberately placated her.
He needed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King alive. So that, in this world—
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King was destined to become the Ninth Soul Ring of his counterpart.
If Bo Saixi attacked now, the real Sea God might sense it.
If the Sea God acted in rage—
That perfect, million-year soul ring would vanish forever.
That was unacceptable.
Tang San's gaze shifted to Xiao Bai's hollow, lifeless eyes.
His expression softened—just slightly.
'Rest easy,' he thought calmly.
'My counterpart in this world… will take revenge for you.'
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Heaven Dou City
After Qin Ming's invitation, the entire group from Shrek Academy set out for Heaven Dou City, officially preparing to join the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy as transfer students of Shrek Academy.
For most of the Shrek Seven Monsters, this was their first time entering the imperial capital.
Towering walls, wide marble roads, and disciplined patrols of imperial soldiers gave the city an air of authority and prosperity that Soutuo City could never compare to.
When they finally entered the grounds of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, what greeted them was not solemnity—but noise.
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(Author notes : Now you will get an idea of script written by Qian Renxue for the various characters in the story, enemies and allies alike. Her involvement will be less until she has the 7th divine ring)