It was morning on the first day of the fifth month that Su Hongli received a secret intelligence report.

The Sea-Swallowing King, Ge Changling, had left Skyblue Mountain, and he was headed toward the Jade Capital.

After reading this report, Su Hongli sank into a lengthy silence. Finally, he snorted coldly and muttered, “You’ve stayed dormant for so many years, quietly enduring. It seems you finally can no longer resist getting involved.”

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Pinewind Villa.

The sound of knocking emanated from the gate. Shortly after, Fang Yuan dashed into the room where Su Yi was eating breakfast and reported, “Your Excellency, the Sea-Swallowing King, Ge Changling, requests an audience.”

Su Yi paused, surprised. “Invite him in.”

Before long, Fang Yuan led over an elder in worn-out cloth robes. He was thin-faced, with graying temples, and his eyes were as clear as limpid pools. He carried a snow-white feather fan, and he emanated the leisurely air of one who lived a simple life.

This was none other than the Sea-Swallowing King, Ge Changling! He was a legendary figure, someone whose name first spread throughout the Great Zhou thirty years ago!

“This old man is called Ge Changling. Greetings,...