The jellyfish-like creatures began to vibrate violently, their blue light flickering erratically as their tentacles detached from the structure of the Underwater Concert Hall. The protective shield surrounding Shen Gongbao also started to destabilize, developing cracks.
Seizing the opportunity, Nezha concentrated all his Demon Sphere Power into a single point, forming a Golden Beam that shot directly towards Shen Gongbao's shield. The shield shattered under the impact of the beam, and Shen Gongbao was thrown back by the shockwave, crashing heavily onto the stage.
The jellyfish-like creatures lost control and began to scatter, with some even starting to self-destruct. Shen Gongbao struggled to rise, the blue light in his eyes gradually fading as he returned to his ordinary human form.
"No... it can't be..." Shen Gongbao murmured, his expression dazed. "I was so close... just a little more..."
Nezha and Ao Bing quickly swam to his side, watching him warily.
"It's over, Shen Gongbao," Nezha said solemnly. "You have failed once again."
Shen Gongbao forced a bitter smile. "Do you think this is the end? How naive. I am merely a messenger, a forerunner. The true power, the real master, will soon arrive."
Ao Bing fixed his gaze on Shen Gongbao. "Who is this 'Ancient Existence' you keep mentioning?"
A flicker of fear crossed Shen Gongbao's eyes as he shook his head. "I cannot say... it is everywhere, at all times... once its name is mentioned, it will sense it..."
At that moment, a strange phenomenon occurred—Shen Gongbao's body began to turn transparent, as if he were disappearing.
"It's coming..." Shen Gongbao said in terror, his voice growing weaker. "Run... while you still have the chance..."
With those words, Shen Gongbao's body completely vanished, leaving behind only a wisp of blue smoke that quickly dissipated in the water.
Nezha and Ao Bing exchanged glances, seeing confusion and unease reflected in each other's eyes.
"Was he... devoured?" Nezha asked uncertainly.
Ao Bing shook his head. "I don't know. But whatever happened is not good. We need to report back to Father immediately."
The two quickly left the Underwater Concert Hall and regrouped with the Dragon Tribe Guard. The Dragon Clan Soldiers had already begun clearing away the remaining jellyfish-like creatures and collecting samples for research.
Upon returning to the Dragon Palace, Nezha and Ao Bing detailed their encounter with Shen Gongbao to Ao Long Wang, including what he mentioned about the 'Ancient Existence' and 'Yuan Energy.'
After listening intently, Ao Long Wang's expression grew grave. "'Yuan Energy'... I have only seen this term in the oldest Dragon Clan Classics. It is said that in ancient times, there existed a powerful energy in the ocean known as Yuan Energy. It is both the source of life and the root of destruction. According to legend, it was the rampage of Yuan Energy that led to the downfall of Ancient Civilization."
"Ancient Civilization?" Nezha asked curiously.
Ao Long Wang explained, "Before the Dragon Tribe and human civilizations, there was said to be an even more powerful civilization that mastered the use of Yuan Energy and achieved remarkable feats. However, in the end, their ambition grew too great; they overexploited Yuan Energy, causing it to spiral out of control and leading to their civilization's destruction. The ancestors of the Dragon Tribe witnessed all of this and vowed to protect the ocean to prevent such tragedies from happening again."
Ao Bing pondered thoughtfully. "So, could it be that what Shen Gongbao referred to as 'Ancient Existence' is some kind of entity from that Ancient Civilization?"
Ao Long Wang nodded, "It's very possible. But this is just a legend, with no solid evidence. However, everything that has happened today seems to validate the truth of these legends."
Nezha furrowed his brow in thought, "But why choose now? Why the Underwater Concert Hall?"
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