299 The Deal

"I know," The Skep replied. Its body continued to move as its tentacles paddled, occasionally shaping into a hexa-helix that rotated like a fan. Soon, it arrived in its previous spot, emitting faint radiation accompanied by soundwaves that rippled the waters.

Seeing its arrival, the other Skeps decreased their intensity of attacks, making way for it. This clearly expressed their hierarchy; the largest Skep was their leader. Soon, they engaged in a flurry of discussions, conversing back and forth, with the Skeps unwilling to part with the Tier 6 Skep.

As they were engaged in conversation, the leader Skep said a word to Rhachis Ancestor Strongest; in response to it, he made his presence known, unleashing a tinge of his aura. At the next moment, the conversation died down.