Yesel had never ventured to a place as far away as this. The vastness of the sea before him left him in awe, as he had never seen anything quite like it before. The expanse seemed to stretch out endlessly before him, and he could not help but marvel at its beauty.
The concept of a motherland, or a place of origin for the Sanye race, was nothing more than a myth. Perhaps it was a place that no mortal could ever hope to reach, a realm that only belonged to the gods themselves.
As they sailed on, they encountered a fierce storm vortex that threatened to tear apart the very island they had left behind. The swirling mass of water and wind seemed to connect the sky and the sea, and the thunderous booms of lightning echoed from the clouds all the way down to the depths of the ocean.
The screams of terror echoed through the air as Yesel and his companions desperately fought to hold themselves with powerful grip around the tentacles that dragged them relentlessly forward. Meanwhile, the fusion monster Nini let out a triumphant "woo-hoo" as it reveled in the chaos.
Panic-stricken, they fled as fast as they could, but the destruction wrought by the thunder and storm seemed to follow them relentlessly, like a pair of eyes fixated on their every move. It was only when exhaustion finally set in that they were able to escape the clutches of the storm's whirlpool.
Despite the fear and danger they had faced, Yesel and his companions couldn't help but laugh with joy. The exhilaration of surviving such a fierce battle against the storm left them feeling elated and alive.
Their moment of levity was short-lived, however, as they soon realized they had lost their way in the midst of the chaos. After wandering in circles for what felt like an eternity, they finally managed to find their bearings and set out in the direction of the king of wisdom has instructed.
As they sailed on, Yesel and his companions encountered a strange sea that seemed to boil all life into the next. Bubbles erupted from the water's surface, accompanied by the floating corpses of countless sea creatures. Had it not been for the protection of Nini's strange fusion abilities, they would surely have perished in this deadly environment.
Despite the danger, their harrowing experience served to awaken a newfound sense of strength and determination within them. They were now acutely aware of the vastness and unpredictability of the world around them, and were determined to forge ahead with unwavering resolve.
As they took a brief rest, one of Yesel's followers addressed him with a question: "Your Highness Yesel, when will we reach the place of origin?"
"Soon," replied Yesel confidently.
"But how soon?" pressed the follower.
"Soon enough," said Yesel with a hint of impatience. "I cannot predict exactly how long it will take us to arrive, but I can feel the divine guiding us forward."
As they sailed through the dark, moonless night, the Sanye people who had joined Yesel and as his companions looked upon him in awe, their eyes reflecting their astonishment. "You said divine?" one of them asked.
With a hearty laugh, Yesel replied, "Although I cannot say when we will arrive, I am certain that we will get there soon. We are following in the footsteps of the King of Wisdom, who was guided by the divine to discover the land we call the Divine City. As long as we keep to this path, we cannot fail."
His words were met with nods of agreement and murmurs of approval. Yesel's unwavering confidence had a calming effect on everyone, and their spirits lifted as they laughed together.
Suddenly, a young man stood up and asked, "Your Highness Yesel, will our story be recorded in the epic?"
"Yes, of course it will," Yesel replied without hesitation.
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"How can you be so sure?" someone else asked.
"I just know," Yesel replied mysteriously, a sly smile playing on his lips.
"Did the supreme god tell you?" another person asked.
"No, it was not a prophecy," Yesel replied. "But when we return, I will find someone to engrave our story. It will be a testament to our bravery and determination, and it will inspire future generations to follow in our footsteps."
As they continued their journey, they encountered various challenges and obstacles. There were strong currents, dangerous whirlpools, and treacherous storms, but they never gave up. They persevered through the hardships and kept moving forward towards their goal.
On this particular day, the sky was a clear blue and the sun shone down on the sea, making the water sparkle like diamonds. The Sanye people were in good spirits, and they chatted and laughed as they swam alongside the Fusion Monster Nini.
Suddenly, Nini began to swim faster, sensing something in the distance. As they got closer, they heard a constant roar and realized that it was the breath of Sally, the mother of life, that was left from the past.
Excitement and anticipation filled the group as they saw a line in the distance that separated the sea and the sky. The line extended all the way down to the water, marking the end of the boundless world of water.
"It's land!" someone shouted in amazement.
"We finally found it!" exclaimed another.
"Yesel, have you seen it?" asked one of the Sanye people.
"Yes, I see it," replied Yesel with a broad smile. He was overjoyed at the sight of the land, and he finally understood the meaning of his father's reluctance.
The sea and the land were two completely different worlds, each with their own unique qualities. The ocean had a silent vastness, while the land had a weight and a boundlessness of its own.
As they drew closer to the horizon, Yesel and his group stepped on the land, feeling the solid ground beneath their feet. They looked around in wonder, taking in the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the new world that awaited them.
"Prince Yesel, what exactly is this land of God?" asked one of the Sanye people.
"It's said to be the birthplace of the king of wisdom, the ancestor of the Sanye people," Yesel replied, still kneeling on the sand.
The group looked at each other in amazement. They had heard stories of the land of God as a child, but they never thought they would actually find it.
After a moment of silence, Yesel lifted his head and looked out towards the horizon. "We have come a long way to find this place," he said, "but our journey doesn't end here."
He stood up and brushed the sand off his clothes. "We will not only build a city here," he continued, "we will build ten or a hundred cities. We will make the footprints of the Kingdom of Hiinsa all over this land."
The Sanye people nodded in agreement, inspired by Yesel's vision.
"Your Highness, what are you looking at?" asked one of them.
"I see prosperity," Yesel replied with a smile.
There was no way for Yesel to hide his joy as he looked out at the coastline. He was practically dancing with excitement. "Look at this coastline," he exclaimed, "there are so many fishes here, it's the perfect place to breed them."
"Yes," replied his companions, "this will make for a suitable home for us to live in."
The group decided to camp here for a while, and Yesel even asked his partners to dig out some buildings embedded in the stone wall from the cliff, to provide them with shelter during their stay. They also prepared for the Sanye people who would continue to come to this area.
As they were laying the foundation for their new settlement, Yesel suddenly heard his father's voice in his mind. The voice sounded different from the excited and cheerful Yesel, and he could sense the sadness in it.
"Yesel!" his father's voice called out, "Have you found the motherland? If you have, come back at once!"
Yesel immediately turned around to look out at the sea. Although his father hadn't said anything else, he could feel that something bad had happened.
Yesel instructed his followers to stay and establish a new city while he rushed back to the Divine city on his fusion monster, Nini, as quickly as possible. However, upon his arrival, he sensed that something was amiss.
"Your Highness Yesel," the people of the city saluted him as he passed by. Yet, their eyes were filled with sorrow, and the entire city appeared to be shrouded in a cloud of grief.
He hurried to the Palace of Wisdom, only to find that it had already collapsed into ruins. Only a few structures, such as the stone castle and the left-wing bedroom, remained standing.
As he approached the entrance, one of the bodyguards knelt before him and said, "Your Highness Yesel, my condolences."
Yesel raced through the corridor, his heart pounding with fear, and discovered a sarcophagus in the side hall. There, his mother, the queen of the kingdom, lay quietly in eternal rest.
He knelt down beside the sarcophagus, gazing at his mother in disbelief. "Mother!" he cried out in anguish.
Then, Ledley appeared from the shadows.
"Yesel, my son," he said, "I've been waiting for you."
Yesel collapsed to his knees, staring at his father in disbelief. He couldn't comprehend why his mother had left the world so soon and why his father appeared so different. "Father!" he exclaimed, "What on earth happened?"