Kanis tilted his head slightly, observing the Verdant Elder's enormous shell as it endured the relentless storm of needle-like Sword Essence.
"You were counting on this creature to buy you enough time to figure out a way out of here, weren't you? I suppose this is your last trump card."
He chuckled softly before continuing.
"You really do seem to have some connection to the Eternal Sea. Or perhaps you've stumbled upon an inheritance left behind by one of its powerhouses. Hehehe. Good. It's a good thing I didn't kill you outright."
His smile widened ever so slightly.
"You might not have realized it yet, but revealing this divergent cultivation path of yours has only made you a much bigger target. Under the circumstances, I don't think I'll be handing you over to my friend Rumaal anymore."
Kanis chuckled again, seemingly amused by the thought.
He wasn't entirely correct about Aksai's intentions, but his assessment wasn't far from the truth.
