Book 8: Chapter 31: Underestimation (4)
There was good news though, he had a sufficient number of high-level experts. 6 Dao experts, 7 if he included Elder Nova, was more than enough to contend with quadrants ranked 31st and below. This wasn’t because they had that number of dao experts, but because Dyon’s 7 would need to fight against their handful of dao experts along with an uncountable number of pseudo-dao experts.‘I think it’s time.’ Dyon thought to himself.Dyon decided that since the first territory he would overtake would be the Dark Ocean, he would bolster his Sea Faction. However, he was clearly lacking in experts.That said, Dyon did have a reserve lying in wait…Dyon’s home, Earth, had expanded to millions of times its original size. That made its surface larger than even all 4 celestial floor tiers combined into one. But, it also did something else… Its ocean depths were far deeper than what Dyon could imagine!Even when Earth was its normal 25 000-mile circumference, mortals found it impossible to scour the oceans completely. Now, this problem was so exaggerated that even cultivators couldn’t hope to explore it all. In truth, Dyon wasn’t even certain that he could survive the depths of Earth’s current oceans.This might sound exaggerated, but think for a moment the level of water pressure that could be found in the depths of an ocean so large?Ri survived in the Dark Ocean in part thanks to her water will, but also because the depths of Dark Ocean didn’t match its size. Dark Ocean might span 20-30 universes, but its depth was shallow in comparison. In fact, according to Dyon’s divine sense, it had less than 1% the depth of Earth’s Oceans!Now consider that Dyon didn’t comprehend any form of water will and could only rely on his body… Then consider the fact there might be creatures that could withstand that pressure with ease hidden below.Dyon realized that this was definitely an expedition he had to take seriously. Earth’s energy density was incredibly low, but Dyon suspected there was a good chance that the creatures hidden beneath the ocean depths didn’t cultivate qi at all, but rather refined their bodies. For them to survive this way, one could imagine how powerful they were.However, Dyon needed to go. For one, because he had been neglecting his own training recently, and secondly because he needed an army of beasts capable of truly defending Dark Ocean. There was still more than half a year before the Jafari Clan treasure completed its task, so Dyon wanted to use this opportunity to hide the existence of the Rainbow Peng.Dyon smiled. “Come with me.”“Okay.” Ri smiled sweetly, not asking anymore questions. After finally recovering, she was eager to do something productive as well.It wasn’t long before Dyon and Ri were back on Earth. Soon, the stood on the coastline, looking off toward the raging waters.Earth’s Oceans had always been a complete mystery. Even when the Elvin Island sank, it hadn’t done so by far thanks to the foundation the island’s bed left. So, back then, the Elvin Clans hadn’t needed to go very far to retrieve their holy lands.“Someone is asking questions?” Ri asked with a light frown.“Most likely. Clara and I have known since the beginning that the Sapientia would abuse the towers to monitor the universes that used them. It was just unfortunate that Jasmine cultivated evil qi. That was definitely the energy fluctuation that caught the Sapientia’s attention. However, they wouldn’t dare to use this information for their benefit, or else their secret would be exposed.”“So what’s your plan?”“We’ll toy with the Sapientia.” Dyon grinned. “We know their weaknesses, but they don’t know ours. Judging by the information they have, they’ve likely concluded that remnants of the Elvin Kingdom are hidden within the Dark Ocean. And, they’ve likely guessed that we’re using the Jafari Clan treasure.“As such, there are two approaches they could take. In fact, they might take both. One, they’ll instigate the Mist Clan. And secondly, they’ll instigate BPA.”“Instigate BPA?” Ri’s eyes narrowed.“Mm. It’s common history that the Rainbow Kun Peng were the beast companions of Elves. Those Peng are transcendent grade creatures and thus have high status to those of the beast protection association. It’ll be easy for the Sapientia to provoke them into action.”“That’s a bit worrisome.” Ri said solemnly.“It all depends on the kind of person Aritzia is.” Dyon said lightly. “If she’s conceited and wants to hold the world in her palm, she’ll only instigate the Mist Clan. However, if she’s someone capable of reining in herself and understanding her own limits without being blinded by arrogance, she’ll involve BPA.“If she’s the former, we don’t have to do anything. She’s severely underestimating Palace Master Jasmine and my support. There are only a few months left, that women will be able to hold them back alone and earn her pay.“However…” Dyon smiled lightly. “… Jaws is too good at provoking women.”Dyon laughed, sweeping Ri into his arms and kissing her. He was too happy right now.Aritzia had already fallen into a cycle of wanting to have a match with Dyon. Jaws had provoked her competitive spirit. Dyon was willing to stake his life that Aritzia would never involve BPA because then the glory would no longer be her own.If she stuck to this path, her only result would be a loss.