The whale, completely bloodied, returned to the base with brisk steps, leaving everyone perplexed. The air hung in suspense, a mix of shock at the whale's lamentable state and the realization that they had faced and defeated a sea creature even more powerful than the previous one practically alone.
Without wasting time, the whale gathered everyone, and within minutes, they urgently headed towards the desert. The Three Extremes Sect would undoubtedly be alerted to the death of an elder responsible for something crucial. Upon arriving and finding everything stolen and destroyed, they would initiate a ruthless search in the region. Resting there was not an option.
