Chapter 419: Bring Mom Along Too

With Xia Yi's strength, it was still very difficult for him to dive deep into the ocean. The terrifying water pressure consumed his soul power at an alarming rate.

He might not even reach the ocean floor before his soul power was completely depleted.

When Xia Yi had sparred with the Demon Emperor before, the Demon Emperor didn't dive into the ocean either. She used the water pressure to drain Xia Yi's energy, and they only sparred in the upper layers of the sea.

If the Demon Emperor had kept diving into the deep ocean, Xia Yi definitely would not have been able to defeat her.

However, with Lan Fozi by his side, the situation was entirely different.

Even if they dove to the deepest parts of the ocean, Xia Yi wouldn't need to worry about the pressure.

Ripples, almost imperceptible, emanated from Lan Fozi's body. All the water pressure disappeared completely within a three-meter radius around her and Xia Yi.

"This is the ocean floor? It's even more beautiful than I imagined," Xia Yi said, standing on a coral reef. Looking at the scene in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh.

Rays of light shot out, with the colors of the sky's rays appearing in a magnificent, dazzling display. There were flowers, stones, plants, shells, and corals, all emitting their own light. Xia Yi even saw pearls the size of fists, shining with a silver-white glow, like something out of a fairy tale world.

"The ocean soul beasts have mostly migrated by now. Otherwise, the ocean world here used to be even more vibrant," Lan Fozi said, her face still slightly flushed. But she was extremely excited, leaning into Xia Yi's embrace as she spoke. "In the past, in the Ice Sea, the giant sea oysters there were bigger than a house. The pearls inside could be the size of washbasins. Not only were they beautiful, but they were also rare cultivation materials. Eating one could increase one's cultivation by thousands of years. The people of the Sea Princess tribe used these sea oysters to make their homes."

"The Sea Princess tribe." Xia Yi nodded. He had heard of this race before. It was the mermaid tribe. When it came to affinity with the ocean, no race could match them.

Because of their unparalleled connection with the ocean, and with their matriarchal society, the tribe earned the title of "Sea Princess."

ten thousand years ago, Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao had a soul spirit that belonged to the daughter of the current Sea Princess tribe leader.

This was the first tribe in the ocean.

Although the Sea Princess was not as strong as the Demon Emperor, the tribe had far more soul beasts over 100,000 years old than the Deep Sea Demon Whale tribe.

Along with the allied races, the Sea Princess tribe truly deserved its title as the most powerful tribe in the ocean.

"By the way, how's the migration of the ocean species going? Do you know?" Xia Yi asked.

"As of now, most of the species have already migrated. Even the regular ocean flora and fauna, my mother has taken most of them to the embryonic form of the Soul Beast God Realm's ocean. Only a small number of species are hiding in the east, unwilling to migrate. The ocean is so vast, and they've been evading for so long that my mother hasn't been able to find them yet," Lan Foci said with a serious tone.

"Those species must be followers of the Sea God, right?" Xia Yi asked solemnly.

"Yes, those species are loyal followers of the Sea God, led by the Demon Soul Great White Shark," Lan Fozi snorted coldly. She had no affection for these races at all.

"Forget it. Let's not talk about this. Your mother can take care of it. Let's move on," Xia Yi sighed and turned to look at Lan Fozi. He had no intention of helping the Demon Emperor with this problem.

These matters were trivial for the Demon Emperor but were critical to her establishing authority over the ocean, and Xia Yi had no need to overshadow her efforts.

If it weren't for Gu Yue insisting on him stepping in to save the soul beasts and the soul spirits created by the soul beasts from the Spirit Pagoda, Xia Yi would have let Gu Yue lead the effort.

Xia Yi had never considered building his own reputation among the soul beasts. Compared to himself, he would rather help Gu Yue and the Demon Emperor establish that reputation.

As long as he could help the soul beasts, even if it meant staying behind the scenes, being a silent and inconspicuous presence, he wouldn't have any complaints.

Unfortunately, his idea aligned with Gu Yue's. Even now, Gu Yue still wanted to pass the position of Soul Beast Leader to Xia Yi and step into the background.

She had been doing everything she could to put Xia Yi in the spotlight, allowing more soul beasts to recognize him.

But Xia Yi truly wasn't interested in the position of Soul Beast Leader.

"Move on? No way, let me rest for a bit." Lan Fozi's long jade-like legs trembled slightly, and a trace of fear flashed across her deep blue ocean-like eyes. Continuing on like this would have been life-threatening for her.

Seeing Lan Fozi like this, Xia Yi couldn't help but recall what had just happened. He had to admit that diving in the ocean had been quite an experience.

Unfortunately, Lan Fozi's endurance was too weak, and she simply couldn't handle his intensity.

"What are you thinking? I meant, let's continue our journey," Xia Yi chuckled and stepped forward, squatting down in front of Lan Fozi. "You need to rest. Come on, let me carry you."

"Okay!" Lan Fozi nodded and gently leaned against Xia Yi's shoulder. She really didn't have the strength to walk at all now.

Xia Yi gently supported Lan Fzci's soft legs, giving them a light squeeze, before lifting her and leaping out of the water, continuing their journey toward Douluo Continent.

Lan Fozi wrapped her arms around Xia Yi's neck, looking down at his handsome face, then up at the endless ocean. Her eyes were filled with anticipation, but also with an undeniable sense of guilt.

What had just happened was not all for fun. Xia Yi had known that her combat ability was too weak, so he had taken her into the ocean to help her enhance her strength using the ocean's power.

But even so, she was still far from being Xia Yi's match.

The Demon Emperor had tried to give Xia Yi and Lan Fozi time to develop their relationship in private, but she had completely ignored Lan Fozi's endurance.

For Xia Yi, this had turned into a form of torment.

"How about we go find Mom directly?" Lan Fozi clung closely to Xia Yi, and though she wanted to be alone with him, she didn't want to see him in distress.

The only way she could think of helping him now was through her mother, the Demon Emperor.

"Let's head back to Douluo Continent first. When we get the chance, I'll take you to see Yue'er and fulfill your evil wish." Xia Yi patted Lan Fozi's toned ass with a laugh.

He knew this had become a mental block for Lan Fozi.

If he didn't fulfill this wish for her, she might never stop thinking about it.

"Do you think Gu Yue will agree?" Lan Fozi's deep blue eyes suddenly lit up, her expression clearly full of anticipation. Since Xia Yi had agreed, what else was there to worry about?

"It's fine. Even if she doesn't agree, she won't have a choice," Xia Yi said wickedly. In fact, he was curious to see what would happen when Lan Fozi met Gu Yue.

Just thinking about that scene made him feel a surge of heat.

"Alright, then bring your mom along." Lan Foci almost instinctively blurted out, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted them. Her face flushed bright red.

Her original intention was to have the Demon Emperor keep Xia Yi busy and prevent him from interfering with her and Gu Yue, but what she said came out entirely differently.

"Okay, then you go convince your mother, and I'll go handle Gu Yue," Xia Yi laughed heartily. He found himself liking Lan Foci more and more.

She was usually shy, but when it mattered, she was bolder than anyone else.

She always gave him pleasant surprises.

Such a girlfriend—who wouldn't like her?

"I... I'll try my best," Lan Foci bit her lip, her face burning with embarrassment. She curled up tightly against Xia Yi's back, not daring to look at his expression.

(End of Chapter)