Chapter 844: The Pact, Boundless Sea

In the divine realm where the Firedawn clan once resided, their Fire God was the supreme being. So who exactly was this Sea God? Huo Quan had no idea, but without a doubt, the stronger Tang San was and the more impressive his background, the more beneficial this pact would be for the Firedawn clan in the future. A god's promise and the potential restoration of their Fire God were both of utmost importance to the Firedawn clan.

“I, Huo Quan, leader of the Firedawn clan, with the Fire God's Scepter as my witness, hereby pledge this oath. The Firedawn clan shall form an eternal alliance with humanity, to remain in good relations, support one another, and live in mutual benefit. In the future, when humanity’s savior arrives, the clan will spare no effort to assist them in reaching the summit and help the plane become a divine realm. Should we break this oath, may the divine flames burn our hearts!”

A point of rainbow flame shot out from the Fire God's Scepter, branding itself on Huo Quan's forehead. At the same time, the rainbow glow merged with the golden symbol released by Tang San, and a brilliant beam of light shot skyward, escaping the cavern.

This was a sacred pact between not two individuals but two entire races, and neither side could easily break it. Any breach would lead to a severe backlash, which neither could bear.

Tang San nodded slightly to Huo Quan, a pleased smile decorating his face. To gain such a strong ally in the Firedawn clan while also thwarting the Scorching Sunflower clan’s attempt to acquire a new Emperor, this mission was undoubtedly a resounding success.

“Thank you for your trust, Clan Leader. Humanity is still too weak now, so there’s no need for the Firedawn clan to do anything for us just yet. Once humanity has a solid foundation in the future, I’ll ask for your help then.”

Huo Quan asked, “Who, in the future, should we support when they come seeking our aid?”

Tang San thought for a moment, then raised his hand, drawing two golden words in the air, which slowly floated in front of Huo Quan.

“When someone bearing these two words comes to the Firedawn clan for help, I ask that you provide your full support.”

Sensing the energy contained in those words, Huo Quan nodded solemnly.

The two golden words were: Boundless Sea!

Tang San extended his hand, and Huo Quan shook it, sealing the pact between them.

At that moment, Tang San’s expression suddenly changed. Huo Quan was taken aback. “Your Majesty, what’s wrong?”

Tang San said in a deep voice, “Something came up and I must leave for a while, but I will return soon, so rest assured. I’ll leave some Rainbow Skyfire Liquid for the Fire God's Scepter to absorb in the meantime. When I return, I’ll infuse it with more divine energy.”

As he spoke, he waved his right hand, releasing an even larger ball of Rainbow Skyfire Liquid than before, which floated directly toward the Fire God's Scepter. At the same time, silver patterns swirled beneath his feet, and a silver-white tower emerged from his chest—the Spacetime Lighthouse.

There might not be water, wind, or earth energy here, but space and time were omnipresent. Thus, Tang San could still wield the power of space in this place.

“I’ll teleport away and return later. Clan Leader, my apologies, but I must go for now.” As he spoke, the silver-white Spacetime Lighthouse in front of him burst into light. Silver light patterns appeared under his feet, turning into a spatial array that would act as a beacon for this location.

Then, enveloped by silver light, Tang San teleported away.

“What just happened? Could this guy be a fraud?” Ling’er couldn't help but ask, wide-eyed in disbelief.

“Watch your words,” Huo Quan scolded her in an irritated tone. He had already walked to the front of the Fire God's Scepter and was observing it.

The large orb of Rainbow Skyfire Liquid floated toward the Fire God's Scepter, which immediately radiated an aura of excitement and began absorbing it. Huo Quan could clearly feel the divinity within the Fire God's Scepter growing.

He was not bluffing—He really can do it!

Although Tang San had left, the silver light patterns on the ground continued to glow brightly. Those strange patterns gave Huo Quan a surreal feeling, as if he couldn’t quite figure out where they were although they were right in front of him.

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

What powerful space energy! The artifact he used earlier must be a space-attribute one. The fact that he could move freely within Fire God City means he also has some fire-type abilities, and then there’s the sea... This human god is truly strong and mysterious!

Huo Quan trusted Tang San’s words. Tang San had divine power, and so did the Fire God's Scepter. If the Fire God's Scepter had sensed any malice or threat from Tang San, it would have immediately given feedback to Huo Quan. But since there was no complaint, it meant the scepter fully approved of Tang San.

Nothing validated someone better than a divine weapon’s recognition. Although Huo Quan didn’t know why Tang San had left so abruptly, he wasn’t worried about being deceived.

“Alright, you’ll stay here and wait for His Majesty to return. Once he’s back, just follow his lead. For now, keep the pact between us and the humans a secret; only you and I will know. We’ll reveal it to the clan when humanity grows stronger. But the pact has already been sealed, and the Fire God's Scepter will guide our people to uphold it.”

“Got it, Grandpa. But do you think if I had a child with him, that child might be the person he mentioned?” Ling’er asked in a whimsical manner.

Huo Quan was momentarily stunned. “Huh... If that’s possible, it would be the best outcome. But who knows...”

A child destined to help the plane ascend to a divine realm? For the Firedawn clan, that would be monumental. Given Tang San’s immense strength and status as a god, his child would undoubtedly carry divine power.

The Firedawn clan did not forbid intermarriage with outsiders. If the bloodline leaned more toward the Firedawn side, their offspring would stay here. If it leaned more toward the other parent’s lineage, they would leave, only returning during the Fire God Festival to reunite. However, this rarely happened within the Firedawn clan; they seldom met outsiders, and as for developing feelings for them, that was even more uncommon.

When the Scorching King proposed marriage, it was with the intent to lure the Firedawn clan with great benefits, using marriage as a way to secure their alliance while leveraging the Fire God's Scepter to break through in cultivation. He had given little thought to offspring; there were no expectations in that respect.

***

Silver light flickered and Tang San appeared, feeling a bit weary. The distance was quite significant, the farthest he had ever teleported, but he had returned nonetheless.

As soon as he appeared on the beach of Crescent Island, Tang San was stunned by the scene before him. On the calm sea, a bridge, tens of meters wide, was bustling with tens of thousands of workers busy with their tasks.

He couldn’t see what was happening under the water, but on the bridge, thick stone slabs were being laid, extending far into the distance. Stone railings were being erected on both sides of the bridge. It was a scene full of energy and excitement.

“The first phase of the foundation is complete and phase two is underway.. The bridges are fully connected; with the joint efforts of the Sea Giants and the Seasky Trees, it took less than half a month to set the foundation. Now, our people are finishing things up. It’s going even more smoothly than expected. The sea clans also provided some valuable materials. The Seasky Trees have been very cooperative. In a few more months, the entire surface will be completed. Once that’s done, we’ll be able to accommodate more of our people.”

A voice came from behind, and when Tang San turned to look at the speaker, a figure had already thrown itself into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest. A soft and fragrant body was pressed tightly against his.

Tang San immediately wrapped his arms around Mei Gongzi, and all the fatigue vanished from his face, replaced by nothing but tenderness.

Xiao He turned his head away and coughed, pretending not to notice.

Mei Gongzi had just activated the Asura Sword seed, using her divine sense to summon Tang San through the sword intent. The moment she laid eyes on him, the well of longing in her heart erupted like a geyser, and she could no longer contain her emotions. She flung herself into Tang San’s arms.

His embrace was still as warm and steady as ever. The time he had been away had been pure restlessness for Mei Gongzi. Now he had returned, responding to her call almost instantly, filling her heart with contentment.

But suddenly, Mei Gongzi let go of him and stepped back with a hint of uncertainty in her eyes. She started sniffing the air, as if she was a puppy sensing something unusual. “Hey... What’s this smell on you?”