The Sword of Somplak
Ocean Palace

Once in the outer courtyard of the palace, Xanti transformed herself into a human form, making Ucup who was behind her a little stunned to see such an amazing change. A shark beast turned into a beautiful girl who was so graceful.

“So like this if the monster beast is in the highest realm. Not only can you talk, it can even change to a human form,” thought Ucup while continuing to pay attention to it.

Instantly, Xanti turned her body to face Ucup who was silent and stared at her form who became a girl who was so beautiful.

“Your Majesty, we have arrived at the Ocean Palace,” said Xanti while staring at the astonished Ucup who was stunned to see him.

Ucup blinked then smiled lightly staring at the beautiful face of Xanti in front of him. He then followed Xanti's steps into the inner palace. However, before the two entered the inner room of the palace, Ucup held onto the girl's shoulder, then said, “You're too forced to endure the pain in your body. Drink these pills!”

Ucup opened his right palm that was grasping a pill. Xanti who saw it seemed a little hesitant to take it, but she was sure what Ucup was giving was a kindness she could not resist. He took it and swallowed it straight away.

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” he said after swallowing the pills.

In the inner room of the palace, some people were seen talking about light matters of ocean conditions. Xanti with her steady steps approached an old man crowned then clenched both hands, jutting.

“Honor, Your Majesty King Orx Xian. Servant comes with the Universal Ruler to face,” Xanti said respectfully.

The Orx King Xian and everyone within the palace instantly glanced towards the young man who stood in a calm demeanor and his face was always adorned with smiles.

“Soft young man,” said King Orx Xian, “but is he really a ruler of the universe?”

“Betul, Your Majesty. He's the guy. The only person who can break through the seal and enter the illusion dimension as predicted,” Xanti explained.

The Orx King Xian looked so cold as to hear it. He stood up to welcome her. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in the young man. One of them was a prince who immediately stepped closer to Ucup and scanned it.

“Dad, this young man is just an ordinary human being. In fact, he is not a cultivator. How could a ruler look so weak?” the prince questioned.

The prince immediately turned his gaze towards Xanti and asked, “You are a general who has high credibility and is highly respected by everyone in the ocean. What makes you say he's a master of the universe?”

Xanti was so nervous to hear it, but she could not speak to refute a prince. He looked at Ucup.

“Ha-ha! Why are you guys fussing over something so trivial? Ucup chuckled looking at everyone's gazes leading to him.

“I am indeed an ordinary human being and there is nothing special about me. I came with Xanti just to inquire about the formation seal and the illusionary dimension that were in the depths of the sea. Can you explain it! Since my ship can't get through it,” Ucup said expressing intent.

“Why do you want to know? On what basis should we explain it?” ask the prince back.

“Rendria, enough!” reprimand King Orx Xian asked for it and walked over to Ucup.

“Young people, not that we don't trust you, but we need proof if it's true that you are the ruler of the universe.  Can you prove it?” said the king.

Ucup grinned coldly then said, “I told you, I'm just an ordinary human being. What else should I explain to you?”

“Ha-ha! As expected, you're just a weak creature. However, I wonder how a weak human like you can escape the hunt of the demon race? And also how can you break through our formation array?” prince Rendria said with a mocking mimic.

Ucup snorted cynically then said, “It is not the demon race that hunts me, but I myself who hunt the demons.”

“Fish stupid!” reply Ucup, “I'll make sure you become a rica-rica grilled fish.”

Ucup then strangled Prince Rendria's neck, gripped him firmly and held him high, leaving the prince unflappable. The prince's eyeballs turned red, his face turned pale and his breathing was so tight that he could no longer make a sound.

It made King Orx Xian and his family so panicked to see his crown son in the clutches of Ucup. 

“To .. please forgive my son!” shrieked the Orx King Xian while kneeling in front of Ucup.

Everyone knelt down to follow him. Moments later, Ucup releases Prince Rendria from his clutches.

“Stand, King of the Ocean!” pinta Ucup was uncomfortable seeing everyone kneeling to him.

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” said the king and stood together with the others.

Ucup was a little surprised to hear a king calling him that. He laughed lightly while shaking his head.

“Call me Lord Ucup,” Ucup said as he continued to chuckle.

“Good, Lord Ucup,” sahut King Orx Xian, “please, Lord Ucup sits in the seat of honor!”

“Thank you, King .. it's an honor for me to sit in this chair.” Ucup rubbed the handle of the chair that looked shiny.

 "Thank you, Lord Ucup. However, before I explain the matter to Lord Ucup, let me introduce the family and the palace officials."

“Please, King.”

“On my right side is Queen Sandria Luang, wife of servant.” Orx King Xian turned his head towards the middle-aged woman, introducing her.

“Greetings from me, Lord Ucup,” said Queen Sandria Luang with a slight bow.

“Then, beside my left is my daughter, Sophiana Xian and my son Rendria Xian,” added the king who immediately smiled when he saw the look of Ucup's eyes focused on his daughter.

"The escort of Lord Ucup was Xanti, the general of war and guardian of the sea," continued King Orx Xian and continued to introduce one by one officials in the Ocean Palace. 

After introducing them all, King Orx Xian then recounted the reason for installing an array of illusory formations and dimensions aimed at protecting the life of the oceans from the effects of war.

"We also managed to save thousands of lives from the human race and hundreds of mortal realm monster beasts. They we put in a vacuum, the Ocean Palace. In that place they can live normally like the surface world," King Orx Xian explained.

Hearing what the king said made Ucup's heart happy.

“I guess the only human who survived the war was allied with the devil. But this is very good to maintain the balance of nature in the future, the human race and monster beasts can start a new life better" said Ucup.

"King Orx Xian, tell me everything you know from the third race's battle just yet" Ucup said, wanting to know from the king's point of view.