162: Therefore, there is only one answer!

Bai Ye watched the Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons grinding her teeth, looking like she wanted to swallow him whole, but instead of backing down, he added another inflammatory remark.

"Your Charming Sound Sea Demon Race only has a dozen or so of you left, and you're all female. There isn't a single male among you."

"What if one day you accidentally encounter some natural or man-made disaster, or some ignorant Lord-level Magical Beast passes by and wipes you out? Then you truly will be extinct."

"You!"

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons was trembling with rage, her bird-like claws scraping against the reef with a grating sound.

She desperately wanted to refute him, but having never been educated, she felt Bai Ye's sophistry sounded like the truth.

As time went on, the originally powerful Bloodline Power of the Sea Demons continued to decline.

Now, even giving birth to a Lord-level entity had become a luxury.

Their branch was the last remaining Bloodline of the entire Sea Demon Race.

If anything truly happened to them, the Sea Demon race would likely vanish completely from this world.

Of course, this was also because their clan had stayed for years at the border between the Silent Windless Zone and the Storm Sea Eye.

They had no idea that Sea Demons existed in other sea regions as well.

If they truly were the only Sea Demons left, humanity would try its best to protect them rather than allowing ships to approach this area.

"What 'I'? Isn't what I said the truth?"

Bai Ye spread his hands, wearing an expression that suggested it was only natural.

"Your Sacred Object has been here for hundreds of years, and you couldn't take it out yourselves. Isn't that just because your strength is insufficient?"

"If your clan had a Monarch-level expert right now, let alone one Seal, wouldn't ten or eight be opened as easily as child's play?"

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons fell silent.

The reason they had guarded the Sacred Object for so many years was precisely because they lacked the strength to break the Seal left by their ancestors.

"What exactly do you want?"

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

Although this human had a venomous tongue, his strength was undeniable, and he could even perform Body Integration with other Demonic Beasts to grow stronger.

"It's simple. Be my daughter... *cough*... follow me."

Bai Ye finally stated his objective, extending his hand towards the Charming Sound Sea Demon who was still pinned under the Tetris Blocks.

"As long as you are willing to follow me, I guarantee that it won't be long before your Sea Demon Race can once again produce Lord-level powerhouses, and Monarch-level won't be impossible."

"Monarch-level?"

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons let out a scoff, as if she had heard a joke.

"Human, you are far too arrogant. You have no idea what the Monarch-level truly signifies."

"Forget your human race; even the Dragon Clan, with its ancient Legacy and terrifying Aptitude, requires a significant amount of time to produce a Monarch-level expert."

"Of course I know."

Bai Ye nodded and held up a single finger.

"But what you might not know is how long it took me to Cultivate from a common person incapable of trussing a chicken to my current level."

"How long?"

"Less than a month."

"???"

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons tilted her head. Bai Ye felt as if he could see scenes ranging from the Big Bang to various mathematical equations displayed on her face.

Going from a common person to a powerhouse capable of easily defeating their entire clan in less than a month?

What kind of joke is that?

Even King-level Aptitude shouldn't be this outrageous.

"You don't believe me?"

Or rather, it would be strange if she did believe him. Forget King-level, even Demonic Beasts with higher Aptitude wouldn't be this terrifying.

"I don't believe you."

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons stated decisively.

"Unless you provide proof."

"That's easy."

Bai Ye smiled, placed his hand on the Charming Sound Sea Demon's head, and a special Domain spread out centered on him.

Within the range covered by the Domain, the energy in the air became incredibly active.

"What is this?"

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons sensed the changes around her, and the expression on her face shifted from suspicion to shock, finally turning into ecstasy.

The energy within her body was circulating at a speed she had never experienced before.

The Bottleneck that had stalled her for decades actually showed subtle signs of loosening.

What terrifying speed of Cultivation?!

"Do you believe me now?"

Before the Charming Sound Sea Demon could enjoy it for long, Bai Ye withdrew the Nurturing Domain.

He watched her with a smile.

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons felt the active energy slowly dissipate, and an expression of extreme reluctance appeared on her face.

Why did this human stop right when she was enjoying her Cultivation?

"I believe, believe, believe! I believe you!"

She was so excited she was incoherent. The way she looked at Bai Ye was like seeing the Sea Demon Savior.

She had no doubt that as long as she could live in this Domain long-term, she dared to even aspire to the Lord-level.

"Do you still think that vague and ethereal Sacred Object of yours offers a better future than following me?"

Bai Ye continued to guide her patiently.

A pie you can only look at but not eat is completely different from meat you can actually consume.

"No."

The Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons shook her head without hesitation.

No matter how precious the Sacred Object was, it couldn't compare to tangible strength improvement.

Compared to the opportunity to Break through to the Lord-level, what did a Sacred Object—whose use was unknown and couldn't even be retrieved—matter?

"Then, there is only one answer. I am willing to follow you."

The Tetris Blocks on the Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons slowly disappeared.

She struggled to climb off the rock and bowed her head towards Bai Ye.

"As long as you allow me to Cultivate within your Domain until I Break through to the Lord-level, I can represent the clan and offer the Sacred Object to you."

In the face of the temptation of racial survival and personal strength, everything else was worthless.

This Yao has drifted half her life, only regretting that she had not met her Wise Lord sooner!

The other awakened Sea Demons followed suit, kneeling down before Bai Ye.

Although they didn't know what had happened, the leader's decision was their decision.

Bai Ye nodded in satisfaction.

He realized another function of the Nurturing Domain: it could tempt Demonic Beasts who craved strength to join his command.

"From now on, we are family."

He reached out and helped the Leader of the Melodious Sea Demons stand up.

Bai Ye comforted the newly subjugated Sea Demon clan, told them to rest on the reef for now, and then turned back to the whale breaker.

Song San was still crouching in the corner, constantly muttering nonsense like "It's over" and "I can't face anyone."

His entire being radiated an aura of despair.

"Stop sulking. It's not a big deal."

Bai Ye walked over and kicked his butt.

"Brother Bai, you're back?"

Seeing Bai Ye, Song San rushed over, sobbing uncontrollably.

"My life is completely ruined! From now on, I'll be the laughingstock of the entire Nine Dragons Domain!"

Bai Ye pushed him away disdainfully.

"You just confessed your feelings to the air a few times; you didn't lose any flesh. Besides, haven't you always wanted your Goddess to know your feelings? Now the whole world knows. How great is that?"

Song San froze upon hearing this.

It seems... that makes sense?

What Brother Bai said seems perfectly reasonable!

Maybe when she sees how devoted I am, Mermaid Miss will soften her heart and agree to me?