"Do elves possess a greater innate affinity for the extraordinary than humans…"
Wang Hui pondered thoughtfully as he withdrew his gaze. This was his first encounter with such a fantastical creature as an elf, and it was difficult to form an accurate assessment based solely on Liliya's singular example.
Turning to Justin, Wang Hui instructed, "Ensure Liliya is well cared for, when we next meet, I do not wish for her to be missing a single hair, understood?"
"Understood!"
Justin replied solemnly, though internally, he speculated. The wizard—no, the master—seemed to regard this elven girl not with possessiveness typical of men towards women, but rather akin to a collector admiring a rare artifact?
Justin found himself perplexed and dared not inquire further. Noticing that Liliya would not awaken from her reverie for the time being, Wang Hui decided to return his consciousness to his true form.
"This…"
Justin stared, dumbfounded, as Wang Hui transformed into a beam of light soaring skyward, his mouth agape, nearly capable of accommodating a duck egg! While wizards could achieve temporary flight through the Levitation Spell, he had never heard of anyone capable of transforming directly into light and ascending!
"What manner of being is my master?"
...
In the outside world, Wang Hui opened his eyes. With the glass dome of the Bay World remaining unsealed, he had descended in a state of temporal synchronization, it was now late into the night upon his return.
"Compared to the relatively primitive clan world, the conditions of the four kingdoms in the Bay World are considerably more intricate, and their civilization is far more advanced…"
Once again surveying the Bay World, Wang Hui integrated the intelligence provided by Justin, gaining a fresh perspective. The Kingdom of Storms, where Reverse Wind Port was situated, lay in the northernmost region, boasting a formidable navy and the largest population among the four kingdoms.
Adjacent to it was the Thunder Kingdom, occupying the northeastern expanse, with the most extensive territory, although predominantly inhospitable desert unsuitable for biological proliferation. Notably, a significant portion of this kingdom's populace exhibited beast-like traits, embodying a savage ethos and demonstrating remarkable prowess in land combat!
"It is unfortunate that Justin's descriptions lack detail, I wonder to what extent these beastly characteristics manifest—could there be beast-eared maidens among them…"
Wang Hui chuckled softly, directing his gaze toward the southeastern part of the Bay World. Here lay the Dark Kingdom, which Justin characterized as "a black market disguised as a nation," where illicit behaviors prohibited by other countries were commonplace. The scale of trade was immense, yet it was steeped in chaos!
As for the southwestern region…
Wang Hui's expression grew solemn. The Silvermoon Kingdom, the smallest in area and population among the four, remained the most enigmatic. Justin had mentioned that this nation harbored the greatest number of extraordinary beings, and even a few items blessed by the church would command exorbitant prices!
Upon observing the enigmatic eye pattern symbolizing the relics of inheritance, Wang Hui surmised that this artifact likely resided within the Silvermoon Kingdom. Without such a relic, he would be unable to directly harness the source energy of the Bay World, forced to merely watch as the dense source energy coalesced in the clouds above.
"Relying solely on Justin for the gathering of intelligence is feasible, but to have him investigate the relics of inheritance in the Silvermoon Kingdom is beyond his capabilities…"
Wang Hui paced thoughtfully around the Bay World, contemplating. To achieve his objectives without jeopardizing the ecological balance through brute force would require utilizing the miniature beings. Yet, initiating his own faction from scratch would consume an inordinate amount of time.
While Wang Hui could potentially expand his influence through frequent miracles, thereby rapidly amassing followers, such an approach would exponentially increase the consumption of source energy, rendering it an unworthy endeavor!
"If only Nalan and the others could assist…"
As he muttered this, Wang Hui's steps came to an abrupt halt. His gaze shifted between the two miniature worlds, gradually brightening with realization!
Both were products of "Le Gao," sharing identical structures and elevations, differing only in area, weight, and internal civilizations. What might occur if the two miniature worlds were merged? Would the spaces connect with one another?
With this thought igniting his determination, Wang Hui hastened toward the clan world, carefully sliding it closer and opening the glass panel. To prevent direct conflict between the two civilizations, he intentionally avoided populous areas, aligning the eastern plains of the clan world with the vast western sea of the Bay World.
Swish—
As the two miniature worlds fused, a faint sound of shifting air broke the stillness!
Wang Hui observed intently and watched as the previously confined waters began to extend westward, gradually washing over the eastern plains of the clan world, connecting seamlessly with the Shinagawa River!
"It worked!"
A smile spread across Wang Hui's face.
With this union, his efforts in the clan world had not been in vain. The hundred thousand miniature beings from the three clans could undoubtedly serve as a considerable boon to Wang Hui as he sought to dominate the Bay World!
Simultaneously, in the eastern plains of the clan world.
As Wang Hui descended into the Bay World, this region had remained in a state of accelerated closure, nearly three hours had elapsed outside, while approximately six months had passed within the clan world.
In the ninth year of divine descent, on the twelfth of October.
With the continual implementation of systems for education, trade, and law, the three clans had fully adapted to the lifestyle centered around the Divine Gift City.
During these peaceful times devoid of war, coupled with ample provisions of food, clothing, and necessities, the birth rates among the three clans had significantly increased!
Even in the previously sparsely populated eastern plains, it was now common to see women taking their toddling children out for play.
"Water, water…"
A toddler suddenly pointed toward the east, calling out excitedly, while a nearby mother washing clothes by the river paid little heed to his exclamation.
They were beside the Shinagawa River, after all, what need was there for concern over water?
However, soon the woman from the Hu Yan clan sensed something amiss.
"Why does the river water carry a strange scent? It's salty…"
Turning to the east, her expression froze in astonishment.
Before her, a white-edged wave was steadily advancing, as several children joyfully observed the waterline receding and surging.
Yet, the women washing clothes were filled with dread!
The eastern frontier, which should have been the world's boundary, had inexplicably transformed into an endless expanse of water…
Far broader than the Shinagawa River, it represented a concept they had never encountered before—a vast sea!
...
Under the influence of Wang Hui's first fusion beast, the "Moth Rat," the three clans had learned their lesson. They maintained a comprehensive patrol system to ensure that similar crises would not arise again. Thus, the anomalies in the east were swiftly detected by multiple patrol teams, who raced to deliver the news to the Divine Gift City!
"An endless expanse of water, unfamiliar species of fish, and an unusually salty breeze…"
Within the central palace, the leaders and core members of the three clans convened an urgent meeting.
Huyan Longzhuo, upon hearing the report from the patrolmen, instinctively glanced toward the blue-haired girl seated diagonally across from him.
"Don't look at me!"
Gulu Mi, the ruler of the underworld, protested indignantly, slamming her hand on the table. "What are you implying? You could justify your previous suspicion regarding the subterranean monsters, but this is water! There's no way I could have caused it!"