"What," Fire Cloud Heir stood up in shock from his seat.

"Why is the City Lord so panicked?" someone asked in confusion.

"If he wants to strike, let him strike.

Our city walls have been reinforced through four or five layers.

Back then, even the Water Beast army couldn't advance an inch, why fear his strike?"

"That's right, as long as he leaves, we're safe."

Seeing these people relieved as if a burden was lifted, Fire Cloud Heir sighed deeply.

He felt they were just useless teammates.

"You know nothing! That man's terror is far stronger than any Water Beast," Fire Cloud Heir replied.

He turned his gaze to the guard and asked, "He struck once, what then?"

"Then he just left," the guard replied.

"He just struck once and left?" Fire Cloud Heir asked, puzzled.

That's not like Xu Zimei's style.

His vengeful nature shouldn't be this way.

"Correct, but... but with that single strike," the guard stammered.

"Our Stone Rock City's walls collapsed entirely.

All the buildings are at least halfway down.

At this point, Stone Rock City is utterly defenseless, I fear it can't hold out any longer."

"What," Fire Cloud Heir swallowed hard.

He collapsed into his seat, lost in soul.

His earlier composure was completely gone.

The reason Stone Rock City could withstand Water Beasts and serve as the barrier of the Chaos Fire Domain,

First, was the city's formidable armed forces.

They were truly mighty soldiers.

But now, one battle formation, thousands of soldiers all severely wounded, their vitality severely damaged.

As for the second reason, it was the walls of Stone Rock City.

Like copper walls and iron bastions, reinforced over generations.

Finally achieving its current scale.

No matter how many Water Beasts, they couldn't break through these walls.

Yet now, Xu Zimei struck the entire wall with one sword, leaving the sprawling city walls like a river dam, completely destroyed.

If Water Beasts invade again, a bare Stone Rock City is like an unarmed commander, what defenses are there?

No soldiers, no walls.

This is driving the entire Stone Rock City toward death.

......

Fire Cloud Heir remained silent for a long time.

Then he asked, "How long would it take to rebuild the walls?"

"Well... I don't know," the guard shook his head in response.

Fire Cloud Heir sighed deeply. subtex./subtex

This matter was beyond his handling, he had to leave it to the Chaos Palace.

That ancestor indeed had a temper.

Just a single utilization, and the entire foundation of Stone Rock City was destroyed.

No matter what, he was going to bear the brunt of responsibility.

......

Meanwhile, Xu Zimei and Shangguan Xian had already left.

They headed north.

According to the map given by the previous shopkeeper, their target was naturally Shenghai City.

Across from Stone Rock City, facing directly the daunting city of the Water Beasts.

"What if you actually offend the Chaos Palace with this?" Shangguan Xian asked on the road.

"You should ask, isn't the Chaos Palace afraid of offending me?" Xu Zimei laughed.

After they walked for a while, finally at the edge of their vision, they saw a city standing tall between heaven and earth.

From a distance, this city truly looked like a monster beast.

Sadly, Xu Zimei didn't recognize any monsters.

Only it was surrounded by vast oceans, by the majestic seas encompassing the city.

No wonder it was called Shenghai City.

With the ocean as a center, don't mention Water Beasts, if one can't tread the air, surely no one can cross.

Xu Zimei understood why this Shenghai City could stand firm against the Water Beast armies.

The main reason was the surrounding sea regions.

Those Water Beasts actually had fire encased in the water.

Just like when Xu Zimei killed those Blue People.

They were afraid of water.

Water is their ultimate nemesis.

With such extensive sea areas for support, one wonders how many Water Beasts it would take to conquer this place.

Even Xu Zimei admired.

The city lord who established Shenghai City, drawing the ocean currents here.

This kind of wisdom is not something everyone could comprehend.

Even Xu Zimei himself only realized these pseudo Water Beasts' weaknesses on the Divine Continent, hinted by those Blue People.

......

"Let's go, I'm increasingly curious about Shenghai City," Xu Zimei said.

"I wonder if outsiders are allowed inside," Shangguan Xian said.

"Let's find out," Xu Zimei smiled.

They reached the edge of the sea in front of the city gate.

Guards were stationed along the coast.

Upon seeing Xu Zimei and Shangguan Xian approach, they didn't seem surprised.

People often looked to rely on Shenghai City in this vicinity.

It's known that Shenghai City was established as the smallest city around here.

Its current scale is owed entirely to the city lord's wisdom.

"Are you two also seeking refuge in Shenghai City?" the guard on the left asked Xu Zimei.

"Just heard of its reputation, come to observe," Xu Zimei smiled.

"You can enter the city, but the city has regulations.

You must swim across this sea area," the guard on the right explained.

"As prevention against the Water Beast's infiltration.

This is the entrance examination.

If you two are willing, you can enter.

If not, we don't force anyone, you may turn back.

Xu Zimei knew Water Beasts feared water.

The exam held this significance.

"Great opportunity for a swim, once known as White Dragon in the Waves," Xu Zimei laughed.

"Please," the guard said.

Xu Zimei and Shangguan Xian exchanged a glance, he immediately jumped into the sea, letting the water immerse him.

Surrounded by the water principle, as if merging with the entire ocean.

While Shangguan Xian was more restrained.

Her body was enveloped by a faint fire, wrapping herself within.

This way her clothes wouldn't get wet.

The two quickly traversed through the ocean.

The seawater surged, waves rolled fiercely, seemingly roared by a constant sea storm.

Finally, after ten minutes.

The two swam to the other side of the coast.

Which was the true city gate of Shenghai City.

Standing under its walls, there was a sense of insignificance, this wall was even grander and thicker compared to Stone Rock City.

The city gate was made of obsidian.

Guards dressed in black armor conscientiously stood guard on both sides.

As Xu Zimei walked inside, these two guards didn't stop him.

...…

Upon entering Shenghai City, they felt a completely different atmosphere compared to Stone Rock City.

Stone Rock City was lonely, a desert.

But here, like a paradise, the air slightly humid, spring all year round, perfect for living.

Warm winter, cool summer, bustling prosperity of the city.

The two stood in this bustling scene, temporarily lost in their minds.

"Who could imagine, the Chaos Fire Domain invaded by Water Beasts.

Yet still has such a piece of paradise," Shangguan Xian laughed.

Xu Zimei raised his head, looking into the distance.

Said, "It seems lively over there, I wonder what's happening, let's go check it out."