Meanwhile, thousands of meters down in the dark depths of the sea, clusters of giant rocks formed a grand and majestic undersea palace.
Staggered stone pillars crisscrossed the palace's interior, exuding an invisible, oppressive aura, like towering giants that had witnessed countless eras yet remained unchanged since time immemorial.
Countless schools of fish meandered around the palace, while Mermaids of various colors swam in and out.
The palace was inhabited by the Blue Sharks of the purest bloodline.
Within the palace, a massive cage hung from high above. Chains suspended it from its four corners, and locked inside was a young Blue Shark.
Each time the current swept by, the hanging chains would sway and emit a dull clang.
Trapped in the cage was a blue-tailed Merfolk, head bowed as he hugged his right knee, listlessly gnawing on a piece of dried meat.
