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On the sky screen, the golden light of the Soul Beast Ranking, fourth place, had yet to fade when the words "one million years" and "divine-level combat power" struck every faction on the Douluo Continent like a heavy hammer.
The additional reward of 200,000 years of cultivation instantly pushed the deterrent power of this deep-sea overlord to a new height. The reactions of all factions differed sharply, and the balance between the deep sea and the continent was thrown into turbulent undercurrents.
In the depths of the ocean, at the bottom of a pitch-black trench, a gigantic whale with a body comparable to a mountain lay silently dormant.
Its entire body was covered in thick, dark-blue scales that reflected a cold, rigid sheen under the faint light of the deep sea. A ferocious scar at its left eye socket was especially striking.
That was the mark left from its battle with the Sea God years ago.
When the golden light of the Soul Beast Ranking pierced through more than ten thousand meters of seawater and enveloped its body, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's long-silent eyes snapped open. Terrifying pressure erupted from its deep-blue pupils.
A vast surge of energy poured into its body along the golden light. Its cultivation, already at the million-year level, began to climb madly. The surrounding seawater was violently stirred, forming enormous whirlpools.
Countless deep-sea fish and shrimp fled in panic. Farther away, the sea soul beasts dove into the deepest parts of the ocean, not daring to even breathe loudly.
It sensed the ever-growing power within its body, strength enough to crush its former self. Its damaged divine soul was also rapidly repairing itself under the nourishment of this energy.
"Sea God…"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King let out a low whale cry that traveled thousands of miles through the deep sea, carrying bone-deep hatred and unwillingness. "Back then, you destroyed one of my eyes. Now I have gained another two hundred thousand years of cultivation. It is time for the position of Sea God to change hands!"
It violently swung its tail fin. Its colossal body churned the ocean, stirring up monstrous waves. Even above the sea surface, walls of water thousands of meters high rose into view, as if announcing its return to the entire continent.
The hatred accumulated over the years from the successive deaths of its kin now intertwined with its surging power, making the killing intent of this deep-sea overlord grow ever more intense.
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By the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Forest, Di Tian had just stabilized the aura of the million-year Black Dragon King when he sensed the terrifying pressure coming from the deep sea. His golden pupils tightened slightly.
The ripples at Gu Yuena's fingertips suddenly stilled. A trace of vigilance flashed through her cold eyes. "The Deep Sea Demon Whale King… divine-level combat power with another two hundred thousand years of cultivation added. The deep sea will no longer be peaceful."
She spoke softly.
Di Tian responded in a deep voice. "This beast bears deep hatred toward the Sea God. With its strength skyrocketing, it will not be content to remain dormant in the deep sea. If it comes ashore, it will be another catastrophe for the continent."
Gu Yuena gave a slight nod. "Deal with the Evil Emperor first. As for the deep sea, we will observe for now. This beast has a grudge against the Sea God and may become our ally."
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Outside the Ice Palace in the Extreme North, the Snow Empress gazed in the direction of the deep sea. The icy aura around her grew even more severe.
"Another million-year soul beast with divine-level combat power,"
she said softly, her tone carrying a hint of gravity.
The Ice Empress, already tense because of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, felt her heart sink even further. "The Deep Sea Demon Whale King has always hated humans. If it makes a move, human forces will likely suffer first, but we may also be affected."
The Snow Empress shook her head. "Its true enemy is the Sea God. In the short term, it will most likely target ocean-related human forces. Our top priority remains preparing to rescue Heavenly Dream."
After saying this, she turned and issued orders, having the soul beasts of the Extreme North accelerate their cultivation.
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Inside the Pope's Hall of Spirit City, Bibi Dong had just picked up her fallen scepter when she felt the pressure coming from the deep sea. The last trace of hope in her crimson eyes was completely extinguished.
"First Di Tian, then the Deep Sea Demon Whale King… divine-level soul beasts appearing one after another. Where are there so many terrifying existences coming from on this continent?"
Her voice carried a touch of hysteria. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood nearby with deathly pale faces, not daring to even breathe loudly. Bibi Dong suddenly clenched her scepter, her nails digging into her palm.
In the Hall of Offerings, Qian Daoliu looked toward the deep sea and let out a long sigh. His aged face was filled with helplessness.
"With the addition of two hundred thousand years of cultivation, the power of this Deep Sea Demon Whale King is probably even stronger than me at my peak."
An elder spoke with a trembling voice. "Big brother, we…"
Qian Daoliu slowly closed his eyes.
"Guard the Angel God Shrine well and wait for Xue'er to become a god. At this point, there is nothing else we can do."
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At Shrek Academy, the Grandmaster slumped on a stone bench, muttering nonstop.
"One million years, again one million years, and another two hundred thousand years of cultivation… divine-level combat power…"
Tang San frowned deeply, his hand unconsciously tightening around the hidden weapons at his waist.
He could clearly sense the power of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, filled with destructive aura. A strong sense of urgency surged in his heart.
"Teacher, it seems our cultivation speed must increase even more," Tang San said in a deep voice.
The Grandmaster opened his eyes and looked at Tang San. A trace of light reignited in them. "That's right. Only by growing as quickly as possible will we have the ability to face these terrifying existences."
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In a pavilion at Heavenly Path Academy, Li Tianyi's eyes flashed with excitement. He raised his hand and refilled his teacup. (TL/N: Bro loves his tea so much)
"Bing'er, did you see that? This is the true chaos of the continent. The appearance of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King makes the situation even more complex, but it also means more opportunities."
Shui Bing'er's gaze was firm. "Teacher, I understand. The more chaotic it is, the more we must calm our minds and cultivate. Only by being strong ourselves can we control our own destiny."
Li Tianyi nodded in satisfaction, his gaze turning toward the deep sea. A smile of anticipation curved at the corner of his mouth.
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Meanwhile, in the Evil Demon Forest, the Evil Emperor sensed the power fluctuations of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Instead of feeling wary, it became even more frenzied.
"Another divine-level one? Perfect!"
Its gigantic eye rotated, murderous intent boiling in its purple-black pupil.
"Once I deal with Di Tian, I will go to the deep sea and take your life. After absorbing your power, I will become the true ruler of the continent!"
The power of time and space around it erupted once more. Black fog surged violently as it made its final preparations for the great battle with Di Tian three days later.
The golden light on the sky screen gradually faded, but the shock brought by the Deep Sea Demon Whale King made the already tense situation on the continent even more volatile.
The violent energy of one million years of cultivation stacked with an additional two hundred thousand years surged through the deep sea for three days. Finally, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King moved.
Boom!
From the ten-thousand-meter-deep trench came a deafening roar that shook the heavens and the earth. The colossal body of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King burst through the sea surface. Its dark-blue scales gleamed with a cold, rigid sheen under the blazing sun, and the scar at its left eye socket throbbed violently with extreme fury.
The infusion of two hundred thousand years of cultivation pushed its aura to the level of a pseudo-god. Each swing of its tail fin raised tsunamis thousands of meters high. Within the raging waves were the roars of countless deep-sea soul beasts, forming a black torrent that crushed straight toward Sea God Island.
"Bo Saixi is not here?"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's spiritual power swept across the entire divine island. Sensing that the familiar divine pressure was gone, a bloodthirsty smile curled across its ferocious mouth.
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