From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword
Chapter 574 - 362: Wugu Blue Cave

After discussing, everyone agreed with Lu Heng's plan to use the remaining time to raid the Black Scale Demon's habitat.

However, preparations need to be made before the action begins.

The most important thing is to gather intelligence on the Black Scale Demon's habitat, which can be obtained by asking the Sea Demon Clan.

As everyone dispersed to make preparations, Su Muyu whispered to Lu Heng: "Let me accompany you to chat with Sona. I think the raid on the Black Scale Demons will be more difficult than we anticipated.

"After all, the Black Scale Demons also reside in the Tidal Sea, which conflicts with the Sea Demon Clan's living environment.

"If the Black Scale Demons were easy to deal with, the Sea Demon Clan would have acted long ago."

Lu Heng nodded in agreement: "I've thought about this already. That's why we're going to talk to Sona; I wonder if she is available."

The Sea Demon Clan has just experienced a turmoil, with the Vasqi Temple being attacked, Onatu rebelling and being killed by Flame Demon Gross, and the Tide Elder Sarian being seriously injured.

The Sea Demon Clan has too much to do now, and Sona, as the High Priestess, must be very busy.

The two left their residence, picked a few pieces of Fish Gills Grass at the door to chew on, then stepped through the water curtain to swim and find High Priestess Sona.

In fact, Lu Heng doesn't like being immersed in seawater; it's okay to play occasionally, but prolonged immersion in seawater makes most people feel uncomfortable.

After all, clothes get wet. After drying, they leave a layer of sea salt that feels uncomfortable without fresh water to wash it off.

Only someone like Liu Haiyang, who grew up loving water and spent lots of time soaking in it, can get used to it.

Outside the residence, Lu Heng asked two Sea Demon guards and learned that Sona had gone to Sarian's residence.

Sarian was previously grievously injured while guarding the [Heart of the Tides] by Gilbert Ocam's team, nearly dying before escaping into an underwater cave to survive by luck.

Lu Heng and Su Muyu arrived in front of a conch-shaped house, greeted as they entered, and saw Sona treating Sarian's wounds.

Sarian was indeed seriously injured; her tail was almost severed, though the wound was now bandaged.

Sona was using the [Heart of the Tides] to help her heal.

Although the Sea Demon Clan is a deep-sea dwelling species, their appearance and organs suggest they were initially land creatures, which later entered the Ocean and gradually evolved into what they are now.

They still retain many features of land creatures.

Their manner of healing wounds closely resembles that of land creatures.

Therefore, when sea demons are injured, they usually stay in air environments to heal faster.

Now Sarian's residence is an air environment, with the seawater drained away.

After entering, Lu Heng first asked: "Are you okay?"

Sarian, lying down, wiggled her long tail a little and smiled, saying: "I'm alright, won't die, but my tail's disfigured."

There is a very unique aesthetic regarding appearance in the Sea Demon Clan.

The tail is a very important organ among the Sea Demon Clan, and evaluating the appearance of a sea demon involves both facial features and the attractiveness of the tail.

A strong tail symbolizes stronger marine survival abilities and greater beauty.

Moreover, the fin on the back of the tail is crucial.

Indeed, there is a "fin" on top of a Sea Demon's tail, extending from the back to the tail.

This is why the Sea Demon Clan's tails resemble a fish tail more closely.

The completeness of the raised fin, its height when raised, is also a measure of a tail's attractiveness.

Sarian originally had a very beautiful tail, as exquisite as an artwork, attracting many sea demons in the tribe.

However, she was severely injured this time; her tail was almost cut off, and even if it heals, it will leave a fierce scar.

The fin on the tail was also severed, leaving a broken section when the fin rises, which is considered tail disfigurement for the Sea Demon Clan.

Understanding the Sea Demon Clan's unique aesthetics comes better now, Lu Heng comforted:

"This scar will be a symbol of honor, don't be so upset."

Sarian laughed and said: "I'm not upset. Although I'm injured, I protected the Sea God Gem for the tribe. It's worth the cost."

They chatted a few more words, then Sona asked proactively: "Is there anything else you came here for?"

Lu Heng got straight to the point: "Remember I asked you for a map of the Tidal Sea before?"

"Yes, that map is the latest edition, with detailed place names. However, some reef islands might slowly move, causing slight positional shifts," Sona remarked.

"I noticed the map marks the Black Scale Demon's habitat. I have three days left before returning. I plan to use this time to visit the Black Scale Demon's habitat. I wanted to ask for your opinion," Lu Heng shared his thoughts.

Sona and Sarian both showed surprised expressions, blurting out: "You're planning to raid Wugu Blue Cave?"

The Black Scale Demon's residence is located in the Wugu Blue Cave of the Tidal Sea.

Lu Heng's target indeed is there, so he nodded in acknowledgment: "Yes, we're planning to go there and check out the situation."

Sona pondered for a moment, then advised: "That place is very dangerous, make sure you consider it thoroughly ​​before deciding."

Lu Heng pursued further: "Tell me about the situation in Wugu Blue Cave."

Sona turned to Sarian and asked: "Do you have the energy to explain to them?"

Sarian nodded and said: "Sit down. I should be the only one in the tribe who has visited Wugu Blue Cave. Since you're interested in going, I'll share what I saw."