After diving into the water, Lin Qian closely followed Zhang Nianxin, descending into the depths.
However, unlike the sacred city of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan, the venue for this clan eting was not deep underwater, but just a few tens of feet below the surface.
Just entering the water, Lin Qian could already clearly see the massive Coral Island in the distance, bustling with various buildings and moving figures.
Since it was not ant for living, the buildings on Coral Island were not constructed from Sea Blue Crystal. Instead, they were made from azure gold paired with Sea Light Stones.
Azure gold was an extrely sturdy type of seabed tal. Platforms built with it, enhanced by arrays, were not easily damaged.
Sea Light Stones emitted a brightness far stronger than Sea Blue Crystals. Combined with the intense sunlight beaming down underwater, the entirety of Coral Island was even brighter than on land.
While swimming towards the large Coral Island, Lin Qian had already surveyed its layout.
Around the periter of Coral Island, there was a circular street lined with small mansions made of azure gold and Sea Light Stones, presumably for temporary residence.
And in the center of this circular arrangent, there was a vast platform, covering a vast area, almost the size of the small city of Bashan City in Coastal State.
On reflection, such a size for the platform seed appropriate.
After all, the Eight-Ard Sea Clan mbers participating in the clan eting, as well as their human allies, all had cultivation levels no less than the Sky Breaking Realm, with exceptional combat strength.
If the platform were too small, it would restrict their performance and prevent a proper contest.
Such a spacious platform allowed for unrestricted performance.
Upon arriving on Coral Island, dedicated clan mbers were there to guide them to their temporary residences.
"Eastern Division Clan Leader, I assu you’re quite familiar with the rules of the clan eting. The only difference this year is that it allows the assistance of a human ally," soone said.
"Eastern Division Clan itself has five places. The clan eting officially starts at noon, and match-ups will be drawn. Please submit your confird places to ," they continued.
After leading Lin Qian and others to their destination, this mber of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan speaking to Zhang Nianxin.
Zhang Nianxin, as the leader of the Eastern Division Clan, was already very familiar with the procedure and took out a token, handing it over.
The mber of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan took the token, infused it with Soul Power, and imdiately, six nas appeared.
Among these, five nas were of the Eastern Division Clan mbers participating, and the other was Lin Qian.
After confirming there were no errors, the clan mber of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan bid farewell to Zhang Nianxin and left the mansion.
With the other party gone, Lin Qian and the others casually chatted in the front courtyard, quietly waiting for the clan eting to start.
"Is the clan eting of your Eight-Ard Sea Clan conducted by one-on-one challenges on the platform?" Lin Qian asked Zhang Nianxin curiously while standing next to her.
During the journey, Lin Qian had been focused on his cultivation and had rarely spoken with Zhang Nianxin, even not fully understanding the details of this clan eting.
Zhang Nianxin nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, the key of the clan eting is in the one-on-one confrontations on the platform. However, there are other specific tasks as well, along with a special task."
"Oh? The major tasks and a special task?" Lin Qian expressed, continuing to inquire curiously.
"Yes, after the places are reported, pairs will be drawn at noon to begin the challenges. The one-on-one challenges have always been a highlight of the clan etings, followed by the three major tasks."
"The three major tasks consist of Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Array competitions."
"The final special task involves team competitions between two mbers of the participating clans, including human allies, in a two-on-two format," she explained.
"After all, following the clan eting, we face ancient human relics, where both the Sea Clan and Human Clan will enter together, definitely requiring mutual cooperation. Before that, it might be good to test this aspect," Zhang Nianxin explained further.
Having finished her explanation, Lin Qian nodded as if he understood.
Then suddenly, Zhang Nianxin exclaid with excitent, "Your Majesty Lin, I have an unconventional request. I wonder..."
Seeing Zhang Nianxin hesitant to continue, Lin Qian smiled and said, "If there’s anything, Clan Leader Zhang, please speak directly. If I can be of help, I will surely lend a hand."
"Hahaha, Your Majesty Lin is indeed generous," Zhang Nianxin laughed and asked, "Could Your Majesty perhaps take a bit more effort and also represent our Eight-Ard Sea Clan in the major tasks of Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Array competitions?"
Upon hearing Zhang Nianxin’s words, Lin Qian’s smile froze: "Ah?"
However, Zhang Nianxin didn’t notice Lin Qian’s expression and continued to praise him.
"Your Majesty Lin, with your overwhelming talent and formidable strength, it is presud that you can effortlessly handle Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Arrays," he praised.
"I am not flattering Your Majesty unduly, but your talent is truly frightening. With your assistance, perhaps our Eastern Division Clan could also erge on top in these three tasks," Zhang Nianxin said.
These words attracted the attention of Zhang Qi and other mbers of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan, who all moved closer and nodded in agreent.
"Wait!" Amidst the complints, Lin Qian felt overwheld and suddenly shouted, making everyone quiet down.
When everyone had stopped talking and looked his way, he said helplessly, "I... don’t know Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and I am utterly clueless about Arrays."
"Impossible?" Upon hearing Lin Qian’s response, everyone exclaid in disbelief, unable to believe their ears.
"To be honest, I have disheartened many in this aspect because whenever I attempt Alchemy, the Pill Furnace explodes; when refining artifacts, the furnace explodes; when setting up an Array, it causes chain explosions..."
"Therefore, my companions have forbidden from trying Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Arrays," he concluded.
After finishing, Lin Qian spread his hands with an innocent look on his face: "I’m afraid I really can’t assist in those three tasks. I fear I’d end up killing the other contestants right on the spot."
"..."
Zhang Nianxin and others were stunned as they stared at Lin Qian, who they had thought to be invincible. They hadn’t expected this...
After a mont, the group couldn’t help but laugh, each imagining the hilarious scenario of sequential explosions during Array setups.
"If that’s the case, let’s drop it then. It seems even Your Majesty Lin has his weak points, hahaha," Zhang Nianxin finally conceded, gesturing dismissively.
And as the laughter filled the air, noon drew closer, and the clan eting of the Eight-Ard Sea Clan approached gradually.
Lin Qian was about to showcase his might just outside Coastal State!
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