Chapter 1076: Loss of Control

"Boss, fundamentally, the Black Pearl possesses a certain ability to block information. Therefore, while we are on board, no matter how strong our aura is, it shouldn't extend beyond a hundred meters from the ship. Attracting dozens or even a hundred marine creatures would be understandable.

However, for such a wide range of marine creatures to all sense our aura is highly abnormal. In my judgment, this isn't solely due to the presence of that spirit stone. More importantly, that rock hasn't undergone any special processing; it's simply been on the Black Pearl. Even if there was an aura guidance, we should have been surrounded by these creatures much earlier, not just when we were approaching Dragon Devil Island."

After listening to Mr. and Mrs. Pranci's crucial analysis, Xu Yang instinctively frowned. "So, according to you, there must be some other undiscovered special reason that has caused some of the Black Pearl's system functions to malfunction."

Everyone nodded gravely. "Yes, Boss, that must be it. It seems we need to first establish a relatively balanced relationship with these marine creatures before we can find out why our aura is leaking."

As Xue'er finished speaking, Xu Yang nodded slightly. Then, with a sudden sweep of his hand, he threw the spirit stone into the Endless Sea. Xu Yang's power was immense; with a mere flick of his wrist, the massive spirit stone skimmed across the surface of the water, flying tens of thousands of meters away. This immediately resolved the Black Pearl's predicament of being surrounded by tens of thousands of top-tier marine creatures. Over eighty percent of the surrounding marine life swiftly departed, following the aura of the large spirit stone.

After resolving the immediate issue, Xu Yang instinctively thought of the spirit stone's former owner, the Sea Whale Clan, who had previously claimed it. Without hesitation, Xu Yang used the Boundless Ocean artifact in his hand to summon the leader of the Sea Whale Clan, inviting him directly onto the deck of the Black Pearl as a guest.

The leader of the Whale Clan was an elder who appeared to be in his fifties or sixties, holding a staff. He calmly approached Xu Yang, respectfully bowing to him.

"May I ask why you summoned me?" Xu Yang first exchanged a few polite pleasantries. Upon learning that the Shark Clan had not recently pressured the Whale Clan, Xu Yang nodded with relief. "I called you here because I have something I'd like to ask you. Have there been any unusual occurrences recently near Dragon Devil Island's inner island?"

The old whale gently shook his head. "After our lineage lost the spirit stone and was attacked by the Shark Clan, our influence has sharply declined. We are no longer qualified to roam the inner regions of the Endless Sea. However, speaking of unusual occurrences, I do recall something.

Just about three nights ago, a very powerful formation aura suddenly appeared. It was like a soul thorn, pressing down deep into the sea, covering an area over three thousand meters in depth. Its horizontal extent is unknown. I estimate that most of the Endless Sea must have felt this strange formation power. Based on my hundreds of thousands of years of survival experience in the Endless Sea, this power must be a sealing formation set by human cultivators, often used as a specific method to capture extremely powerful marine creatures.

The intensity of the formation's power fluctuations surpassed my own. This is all I could sense. Originally, I thought it might have been your team's doing. But now it seems, if my judgment is correct, there must be another group of sufficiently powerful, top-tier human cultivators who have entered the Endless Sea. And their purpose is likely also targeting Dragon Devil Island. After all, a new cycle of the Millennial Tribulation is about to unfold, and after each Millennial Tribulation, a large number of spirit stones appear on Dragon Devil Island. Perhaps they are also after the spirit stones."

Xu Yang, however, smiled and gently shook his head. "I think I already know the crux of the problem. Thank you for sharing; this clue you've provided might truly help us immensely. If we gain something significant from this trip to Dragon Devil Island, I won't forget your Whale Clan's contribution. At that time, let alone one spirit stone, I'll help you become the most powerful marine creature clan in the entire Endless Sea. Additionally, I suggest you take your clan members to live near Skeleton King Island. There, I will instruct my subordinates to look after your clan. If you are ever invaded in the nearby waters, you can seek refuge on Skeleton King Island at any time."

Upon hearing Xu Yang's words, the elder couldn't help but shiver, backing away a few steps and frantically waving his hands. "Your Excellency is truly overestimating our Whale Clan! With our strength, how could we dare to provoke the strongest overlord of the Endless Sea, King Kong the Behemoth? That's their trump card! We are mere pawns; we would never dare to provoke them. There are also top-tier ancient species like the Ancient Oddities on that island."

The core members of the Glory Team exchanged glances, shaking their heads with suppressed smiles. Xu Yang gently raised a hand to interrupt the elder, then cast a glance at the solemn-faced middle-aged man beside him. The Whale Clan leader looked over, understanding. He stared deeply into the middle-aged man's eyes and at his chiseled features, suddenly so terrified that he almost collapsed to the ground.

"Are you… King Kong the Behemoth, the strongest overlord of the Endless Sea?" King Kong, seemingly pleased by the other's worship and fear of his power, deliberately crossed his arms and let out a cold snort with a haughty expression. "Otherwise? My boss tells you to go to the waters near Skeleton King Island, and you go. No one dares defy my orders. Just take your clan members there."

As King Kong the Behemoth finished speaking, he suddenly released a burst of primordial energy towards the old whale, sending it into his mind. The elder instantly felt a surge of clarity, and the light in his eyes seemed to shine even brighter than before.

"Thank you for your grace, King Kong, and thank you, Your Excellency Xu Yang, for creating this immense fortune for our Whale Clan! It seems from now on, our Whale Clan will no longer have to live a nomadic life."

It was clear the old man was overjoyed. He couldn't help but celebrate with excited gestures in front of Xu Yang and the others. Then, without even saying goodbye, he excitedly leaped back into the sea, eager to return to his clan and lead them in an immediate relocation.