Man on the ark, forced to become king

If the surviving deep-sea hunters return to the sea, to Agor, they will not be met with praise and commendation, but with the guards' swords!

They were lucky to escape the conspiracy; having already died once, they shouldn't be killed by their own people again!

She was going to search, to find those people, and tell them the truth!

And also, Isamara...

“Isamara’s will has been separated from your body by me. From now on, all your actions will no longer be influenced by Him, and you will be in control of them all.”

"Then, what about Hai Si?"

Thinking of Lin Lu's ability to defeat the gods, Skadi couldn't help but feel a small glimmer of hope.

He's so strong, the Golden Tree is so strong, even the Sea God is no match for him, is there any way to solve her problem?

Regardless, she always considered herself a person, and nothing else, and she certainly didn't want to become Hai Si.

"Hai Si? I haven't fully thought about the Hai Si issue yet—you mean the Hai Si transformation in you?"

Lin Lu was about to answer when she suddenly realized that Skadi seemed to have no reason to care about the relationship; she was probably concerned about something else.

Based on Isamara's statement, it could be the bloodline of the Sea King within her?

This is understandable. After all, having been a human for so many years, it is indeed hard to accept being suddenly told by someone that "you are not human".

Moreover, most of the sea creatures are strangely shaped, and no psychologically normal person would want to become like that.

"Yes, it is."

Skadi nervously clutched the hem of her clothes, her expression as if to say: Doctor, is there any hope for me?

"Well, let me think about it..."

Lin Lu pondered for a moment, then held up two fingers. This problem was actually not difficult for the Golden Tree to solve. As for how to solve it, that depended on Skadi's choice.

The benefits that Isamara, brought by this girl, brings to the Golden Tree are immeasurable. Therefore, Lin Lu does not mind fulfilling some of her reasonable requests, and even slightly excessive ones are not out of the question.

Big spenders always have certain privileges, even though she doesn't seem to realize it.

"I have two solutions for you to choose from, both of which can solve the problem."

"First, abandon your current body and use the power of the Golden Tree to rebuild a pure human body, ensuring that you are exactly the same as before you underwent Agor's experiment. In doing so, you will still be human and there will be no residual power of the Sea Heir. The price is that you will lose your current power and become an ordinary Agor, just like before you became a Deepsea Hunter. Of course, the Golden Tree can help you become stronger quickly, but it will take some time."

"Secondly, the reason you are at risk of becoming a sea monster is essentially because Agor's methods were too crude. It was a violent transplant without any consideration for your lifespan and safety. Fortunately, Isamara intervened to suppress it, so your problem is not yet serious and has not reached the point of no return."

“If you choose the second option, I will arrange for a doctor to perform a more in-depth and perfect transformation on you, with the Golden Tree as the main force, so that Hai Si’s bloodline can be completely integrated into your body. There will be no more risk of losing control, and your power may even become stronger. With the blessing of the Golden Tree, you don’t have to worry about being affected by any large group’s will. The price is that you will no longer be a pure human, but a half-human, half-Hai Si.”

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, but the core issue is how much Skadi cares about her human identity.

"I, I choose the second one!"

Skadi also struggled and hesitated, but finally clenched her fists and made her choice.

She didn't really have a choice, because she still needed that power.

If she chooses the first option, she will certainly gain a purely human identity, but what then? Having lost her powers, how will she find her surviving comrades? How will she stop them from returning to the sea?

Not to mention stopping other deep-sea hunters like her, even walking on this perilous land is a difficult task after becoming an ordinary person.

"Then let's go with the second one. Single-celled organisms are really great."

Nodding slightly, Lin Lu couldn't help but sigh softly.

It's true that single-threaded systems sometimes have advantages. If someone like Lao Wei, who is full of calculations and has a complex mind, were to encounter this situation, it wouldn't be easy to recover in a short time.

But this person seemed much better after I gave her an acceptable reason; it's as if only one thing can exist in her mind at a time. This is truly...

Tsk, after thinking about it, Lin Lu felt that it wouldn't be appropriate to comment too deeply, as that would be somewhat impolite.

"You should get some rest. We'll arrange the second option for you soon. I'll come to see you tomorrow morning and take you for treatment. Until then, get a good night's sleep and keep yourself in good spirits."

Having done what needed to be done and made her choice, Lin Lu patted Skadi on the shoulder and walked out of the room.

Unbeknownst to him, behind him, the girl clutching the hem of her clothes quietly looked up, watching his departing figure, her eyes seemingly sparkling with light.

There was gratitude, confusion, and awe.

That extra touch of color is longing.

Chapter 202 A False Alarm at Yumen Pass

"My mind is uneasy; a storm is brewing..."

Standing atop the Jade Gate City Wall, Zuo Xuanliao gazed into the distance. The golden light of the trees radiated from within the city, illuminating hundreds of meters beyond, where only deep darkness remained.

In the vast desert, the wind and sand never ceased, and one could not see very far. If it weren't for this light emanating from it, even this distance of a few hundred meters would have been swallowed up by the night.

Several days ago, the evil creatures lurked in the darkness, spying on the Jade Gate.

Now that the evil spirits have departed, the people of the city gather together to celebrate the New Year.

Logically speaking, the crisis at this border has been largely resolved, and even if evil forces invade again in the future, the imperial court should be able to spare the time to send elite troops to provide support.

Even the Old Celestial Master, the pillar of stability, has returned to the city; there should be no reason to feel at ease.

However, Zuo Xuanliao's worries did not lessen in the slightest.

It's New Year's Eve, and the city is bustling with activity. He had planned to have a drink, but he couldn't calm down while sitting in his room, so he came up to the city wall alone to see the scenery outside.

Once outside, the restlessness in my heart intensified, as if something was about to happen.

He hadn't felt this uneasy feeling in many years; the last time was just a few days ago when evil spirits were pressing in.

Could it be that the vanquished evil spirits are about to return tonight?

The more he pondered, the more anxious he became, to the point that even this border general could hardly control the fluctuations in his own aura.

"But what's the matter?"

The wind was still blowing when an old man, fanning himself with a palm leaf fan, appeared silently beside Zuo Xuanliao, smiling as he asked softly.

He glanced at the sky, then at Zuo Xuanliao, raised the old palm-leaf fan in his hand, and casually waved it, saying, "Let's disperse."

In an instant, the wind stopped, the sandstorm subsided, revealing the shimmering starry sky that had been obscured, and even the light from the golden tree seemed to shine further.

With a flick of the fan, the sandstorm receded.

"Old Master."

Zuo Xuanliao was slightly startled and quickly clasped his hands in a salute.

He held this old man, who had guarded the border for three hundred years, in the highest esteem. It should be said that few people in the Yan Kingdom would dare to disrespect the Old Celestial Master, for he was a true ancestor.

Without this person in charge, countless more battles would have been fought on the border, and countless brave young men would have died.

"No need for formalities, no need for formalities. You always can't let go of these worldly formalities, and you always keep your thoughts to yourself. Even your old friends don't want to talk to you anymore. Why bother?"

The old master shook his head and sighed, then asked again, "Is something the matter?"

"I have been feeling uneasy, as if something big has happened, so I thought I would come to the city to take a look."

Zuo Xuanliao hesitated slightly before revealing the things that had been bothering him that day.

He dared not hide anything from the old Celestial Master.

There's always a reason behind a sudden impulse.

Upon hearing this, the old Celestial Master stopped waving his palm-leaf fan, his slightly cloudy eyes gazing out of the Jade Gate Pass as if trying to pierce through the darkness and reach the bottom of the abyss.

Others might not believe in things that happen on a whim, but he certainly does.

Having guarded the border for decades, Zuo Xuanliao, as the general guarding the pass, was very familiar with every blade of grass and every tree in Yumen. It could be said that he had established a mysterious connection with this land and this city, which could not be explained but could only be understood intuitively.

Something must have happened to make him so anxious, and it must be something big.

"Nothing is happening outside the city."

After a moment, the old man shook his head slightly, and Zuo Xuanliao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

The Celestial Master possesses unparalleled strength and transcends worldly affairs, so he must be able to see further than him. If there is any commotion outside the city, or if evil spirits take advantage of the night to knock on the gate, it is impossible to hide it from the Celestial Master's eyes.

If the Celestial Master says there's nothing to worry about, then there's nothing to worry about.

"Nothing's happening outside the city, but inside the city..."

The Jade Gate Pass is right here. If there is nothing happening outside the city, then there must be something happening inside the city.

The Celestial Master turned around and looked around. The city of Yumen was brightly lit and bustling with people. Even from a distance, one could feel the liveliness of the place.

With so many pedestrians and such a noisy environment, even he couldn't see clearly. How could he possibly find any hidden dangers...?

"Ok?"

The old man's eyes narrowed, and he looked at a certain spot, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Well, has the Celestial Master noticed anything?"

Seeing the old master suddenly stop what he was doing, Zuo Xuanliao's unease grew stronger, and he quickly asked what was wrong.

"Yumen, there is a god!"

The four words, spoken with resounding force, landed in Zuo Xuanliao's heart like the echoes of a great bell.

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Inside the Grandmaster's residence, in a small courtyard, Chongyue downed the wine in one gulp, his fingers twirling the cup as he pondered.