Sunset Forest, on one side of the valley of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
A huge, light blue sphere of light stood silently, its surface as smooth as a mirror, yet it seemed to be composed of countless flowing liquid energies, refracting the light from the outside world, appearing mysterious and magnificent.
This is one of the soul skills of the Water Dragon King's head bone in Jiang Zhen—the Primordial Sea Realm.
From the outside, it appears completely silent.
But within this thin film of light, a completely different and earth-shattering scene unfolds.
The interior of the Primordial Sea Realm is not a simple spherical space, but a simulated Vast Sea environment.
The light distorted in the water, forming a mesmerizing band of light. The surroundings were so quiet that only the low hum of energy flow and... the roar of battle could be heard!
"boom--!!!"
A deafening roar, deep and muffled, exploded within the sea realm. The immense energy surge transformed into visible circular ripples, spreading wildly in all directions, impacting the barriers of the domain, and causing the entire Primordial Sea Realm to tremble slightly.
At the center of the ripples, Jiang Zhen's figure flew backward, the deep water-colored light surrounding him swaying violently before he barely managed to deflect the terrifying force.
He steadied himself, hovering in the heavy water, his breathing slightly rapid, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, fixed on the demon-like figure in front of him.
The Deep Sea Whale King hovered in place, unmoved. He didn't even use any soul skills; with just a casual punch, carrying the purest power and dark, water-attribute soul energy, he easily shattered the several layers of water shield defense that Jiang Zhen had carefully constructed.
"The power is acceptable, but it's too scattered!"
The deep voice of the Deep Sea Whale King echoed through this heavy water realm, carrying an undeniable majesty: "Your water should not merely be a sturdy shield. Gather it, transform it into an invincible spear, or perhaps... an abyss that devours everything!"
These kinds of sparring sessions have become the norm these days.
Jiang Zhen knew that fighting against this peerless ferocious beast, whose physical body was 99% divine and who stood at the pinnacle of soul beasts worth nearly a million, was the fastest way to hone himself and become familiar with his surging power.
Each time he was repelled, each time his defenses were torn apart, he gained a clearer understanding of his own shortcomings and a new understanding of how to use his power.
"Again!"
Jiang Zhen let out a low shout, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
With a thought, his eighth spirit ring—a deep, blood-red, 600,000-year spirit ring—suddenly lit up.
Eighth Soul Skill: Eternal Blue Cage!
It's not meant to imprison the opponent, but rather to act on the area around oneself!
In an instant, several huge, extremely tough, azure-blue bubbles appeared, layer upon layer, enveloping Jiang Zhen.
These bubbles not only provided super strong defense, but also completely isolated him from the violent fluctuations of external energy, giving him a moment of absolute tranquility and time to gather his power.
At the same time, a flash of light appeared on his left leg.
Left Leg Soul Bone Skill: Evil Spirit Orca Fang-Shattering Slash!
Countless tiny yet incredibly sharp dark red light blades erupted instantly, not attacking the Deep Sea Whale King, but indiscriminately slicing and bursting forth in all directions!
The purpose of this move is not to harm the enemy, but to disrupt! It disrupts the stable water environment around it, creating a large area of chaotic energy turbulence, attempting to interfere with the Deep Sea Whale King's perception and the rhythm of his next move.
"Oh? You clever little thing."
A barely perceptible hint of approval flashed in the Deep Sea Whale King's single eye, but his movements didn't stop at all. He didn't even bother with the shattered blades of light that were annihilated by the invisible protective energy as they cut towards him; he simply took a step forward.
With one step, the entire Primordial Sea Realm seemed to submit to him and roar!
The endless, ultimate water elements within the domain converged madly towards him, not to be absorbed by him, but to be forcibly controlled by his terrifying will!
Demon Whale Domain!
Although he hadn't fully unleashed that terrifying domain with a radius of a hundred miles, the mere presence of the domain's rudimentary power had already elevated his might to a breathtaking level.
The energy turbulence created by Jiang Zhen's Shattering Fang Slash was instantly calmed and suppressed by absolute power!
"Fancy techniques are meaningless in the face of absolute power."
The voice of the Deep Sea Whale King echoed like the abyss, "Let me show you what... the true nature of power is!"
He didn't use any complicated soul skills; he simply raised his arm again, his fingers slightly spread.
In an instant, the endless heavy water around them seemed to come alive and have a will, transforming into a gigantic hand made entirely of extreme water that blotted out the sky and the sun. With the supreme majesty of annihilating everything and ruling the ocean, it slowly pressed down on the azure cage where Jiang Zhen was located!
The speed wasn't fast, but the overwhelming pressure caused the layers of the eternal blue cage to creak under the strain, its surface undulating violently as if it were about to shatter at any moment.
Inside the cage, Jiang Zhen took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the surging blood and qi within his body.
He knew that ordinary soul skills weren't even worthy of the Deep Sea Whale King's serious attention.
His eyes sharpened, and he clenched his right hand in the air.
Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul True Form!
Fifth Soul Skill: Raging Tide Judgment Halberd!
A deep, dark black stream surged forth, instantly condensing in his hand into a halberd with an ancient and domineering design.
The halberd was cold and heavy, with its crescent blade and tip gleaming with an icy blue light, perfectly blending the ferocious power of the Evil Spirit Orca king with the coldness of the water.
With the halberd in hand, Jiang Zhen's aura suddenly changed, transforming from a calm and defensive stance to one of sharp edge and aggressive ruthlessness!
His soul power was circulating wildly in an unprecedented way, and the first soul core in his dantian was spinning at an unprecedented speed. The surging soul power rushed to his limbs and bones like a flood breaking through a dam.
He gripped the Raging Orca Halberd tightly and slowly raised it above his head.
As if summoned by an emperor, the water elements throughout the entire Primordial Sea converged madly towards the tip of the halberd, forming a constantly expanding and compressing azure energy core that emitted a terrifying wave of destruction.
Mysterious Water Dragon Soars!
But this time, it wasn't a simple dragon-shaped attack.
A colossal water dragon, composed entirely of pure water with clearly defined scales and incredibly lifelike features, shot into the sky from behind Jiang Zhen, unleashing a silent yet soul-stirring roar!
The water dragon did not rush out directly, but as if it had a life of its own, its body coiled and circled, and finally it swooped down, its head and body merging and wrapping around the Raging Tortoise Halberd!
On the halberd blade, the icy blue sharp light surged tenfold, transforming into an indestructible dragon tooth!
The jet-black halberd was coiled around the dragon's body, and its power surged!
At this moment, the Raging Tide Judgment Halberd was no longer just a weapon; it seemed to transform into a bound dragon whale, yearning for destruction and conquest!
It encapsulates Jiang Zhen's current understanding of the power of water: the heaviness and coldness of water, the ferocity and tearing power of the Evil Spirit Orca ...
"break!"
Jiang Zhen exhaled and spoke, his entire body's power erupting at that moment!
His arms were bulging with muscles, and his feet seemed to be rooted to the void of water as he suddenly pushed off!
"boom!"
His body shot out like a cannonball, actively meeting the enormous, sky-covering hand!
He gripped the Raging Tortoise Halberd, which was wrapped in a dragon-shaped phantom, tightly in his right hand, and raised it high above his head. His whole being, the halberd, and the roaring Xuan Shui dragon behind him seemed to become one, transforming into a blue light that tore through the deep sea and charged forward without hesitation!
"Whoosh—BOOM!!!"
Its speed was so great that it left behind a deafening sonic boom cloud, and wherever it passed, the heavy water of the Primordial Sea Realm was forcibly pushed aside, forming a brief vacuum channel!
The dragon shadow wrapped around the halberd and the huge water dragon following closely behind simultaneously let out a passionate and unyielding dragon roar. The dragon's eyes flashed with a cold blue light, pushing its will to tear everything apart to the extreme!
In the next instant, this strike, which embodied Jiang Zhen's strongest power at this stage, collided squarely and solidly with the giant hand formed by the Deep Sea Whale King with its supreme will and domain power at the center of the domain!
"Buzz—!!!"
Two terrifying forces, powerful enough to shake mountains and overturn oceans, collided violently!
At the moment of impact, time seemed to stand still for a brief instant.
The point where the halberd tip, the dragon's head, and the whale's claws touched suddenly burst forth with an extremely dazzling white-blue light, as if a miniature sun had exploded in the deep sea!
It was silent, yet more unsettling than any loud noise.
Pure power and energy were frantically annihilating, squeezing, and roaring at each other there!
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