"I will make you pay in blood!"
"This is the fifth one!"
At this moment, the Demon Empress, in her Deep Sea Devil Whale form, lay hidden in the deep sea. She could acutely sense that right above her, there was another sea soul master with the cultivation of a Titled Douluo.
Without a doubt, this was another person from the Sea God's Family. That nauseating Sea God aura was simply too clear! As someone who utterly despised the Sea God, Tang San, the Demon Empress naturally wouldn't let this Titled Douluo sea soul master slip by if she wanted to vent her hatred.
On the surface of the sea stood a bare-chested man. He was over two meters tall, with an inverted-triangle physique, broad shoulders, and back muscles like granite. His dark blue, semi-long hair just reached his shoulders, naturally curly. Tattooed on his solid back muscles was the image of a blue dragon. This man was the current generation's Sea Dragon Douluo.
As the strongest expert beneath the Sea God Douluo, Chen Juntao, possessing a ninety-eighth level of cultivation, Sea Dragon Douluo's strength was naturally unquestionable. It was precisely because of this that he was acting alone, and even on his return to the Sea God Family's homeland, he was the last one.
However, right at this moment...
"Mm!?"
Sea Dragon Douluo suddenly sensed an inexplicable crisis. As a top-tier Titled Douluo expert, his intuition was far more reliable than what his eyes or ears could perceive.
Roar—
Almost in an instant, the blue dragon tattoo on Sea Dragon Douluo's back erupted with dazzling light. Intense blue light instantly enveloped his body, and violent energy fluctuations surged forth. In a split second, the surrounding seawater centered on him, churning outward into a massive wave.
His bare upper body was rapidly covered by blue scales. The scales were round, each with raised edges. At the same time, his sharp dragon claws looked as if they were forged from five short spears.
In mere moments, all his exposed skin was covered by scales. Sea Dragon Douluo's already muscular frame expanded slightly, and a dark blue crystal resembling an eye emerged on his chest. Faintly, a massive blue dragon phantom appeared behind him.
Ripples of deep blue spread out from Sea Dragon Douluo. Nine soul rings rose from beneath his feet, circling him.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, one red. Not a weak soul ring configuration.
However, the moment he unleashed his martial soul, the waves he had stirred up actually flowed backward, crashing down on him instead.
Yet, Sea Dragon Douluo ignored it.
Intense blue light erupted from every single scale on Sea Dragon Douluo's body. This wasn't a soul skill, but rather his incomparably overbearing soul power, which he had attained after reaching level ninety-eight.
The eruption of his soul power caused the dragon phantom behind him to abruptly become distinct, as if it had come alive. Accompanied by his bodily movements, a low dragon roar slowly echoed across the sea surface.
Roar—
Sea Dragon Douluo violently threw his head back and roared. The resounding dragon cry intertwined with the low murmurs of the sea. In an instant, it was as if all the water elements in heaven and earth had gathered within his body. His dragon claws clenched into a fist, entirely wrapped in intense deep blue soul power, and he smashed it down viciously toward the sea surface beneath him, akin to a meteor.
Boom—
Like a depth charge, it exploded with a deafening bang! The flowing seawater instantly shattered, turning into sea spray. However, Sea Dragon Douluo's overbearing soul power seemed to enter the sea like a clay ox plunging into the ocean, becoming completely silent the moment it blasted into the water.
Suddenly, Sea Dragon Douluo felt a powerful aura surging up from the deep sea, causing his heartbeat to abruptly accelerate. He swiftly shot up into the sky, distancing himself five hundred meters from the sea surface.
"Finally showing yourself?" Sea Dragon Douluo stared intently at the sea below, circulating his soul power throughout his body, on high alert.
At this moment, the sea surface below had turned as black as ink. The immense pressure made the air seem to freeze. What was even more terrifying was that directly above this sea area, massive dark clouds gathered. Above and below, sky and sea, simultaneously turned pitch black.
Boom—
A dark blue light pillar, five meters in diameter and incomparably massive, erupted without any warning amidst a thunderous boom, violently tearing through the sea. In less than a single breath, this pillar of light bridged the five-hundred-meter distance, arriving right beneath Sea Dragon Douluo.
Such power made Sea Dragon Douluo's heart clench. His cultivation had already reached level ninety-eight, but it was precisely because of this that he could more profoundly comprehend just how vast the energy contained within this attack was. It wasn't a pure energy attack, but rather the roar of the sea itself. Just like their Patriarch, while the energy truly belonging to the attacker within this dark blue pillar was terrifying—bringing Sea Dragon Douluo an unprecedented sense of palpitation—it was ultimately limited. The majority of it was the power of the sea, much like the fury of nature itself.
In other words...
"It's the remnant of the Deep Sea Devil Whale King!"
Sea Dragon Douluo didn't hesitate in the slightest. The scales across his body radiated intense blue light. At this moment, his entire physique was wrapped in blue radiance. The giant dragon phantom behind him rapidly expanded, swallowing him within it.
The next second, Roar— As the dragon cry fell, Sea Dragon Douluo, seemingly having transformed into a Sea Dragon himself, fiercely charged toward the incoming dark blue light pillar!
This move was the self-created soul skill devised by his ancestor ten thousand years ago—the Desperation Strike. In a state of zero defense, it could boost his attack power by two hundred percent.
You have to know, he was a ninety-eighth level Titled Douluo! Instantly boosting his attack power by two hundred percent pushed his offensive capabilities absolutely into the Limit Douluo tier!
Just like that, the two attacks clashed brazenly.
The dark blue light pillar was shattered, but Sea Dragon Douluo, having used the Desperation Strike, didn't fare well either. The scales on his arms flew in all directions, blood splattered, and as he was knocked backward, a mouthful of blood was forcefully ejected.
Even so, Sea Dragon Douluo rapidly stabilized his figure. Just as the dragon tail behind him was about to sweep down in a horizontal strike...
Splash—
A terrifying wave was kicked up. A massive whale tail struck from behind, arriving first, and heavily smashed into Sea Dragon Douluo's body. This terrifying force was like a mountain crashing down, accompanied by tens of thousands of pounds of seawater pouring down. It directly smashed Sea Dragon Douluo until he was dizzy and disoriented, his entire person slapped straight into the seawater, sinking toward the deep sea.
And right below, a massive abyssal maw had long been waiting for him.
Just as Sea Dragon Douluo was about to be swallowed in one bite, his seventh soul ring lit up with a profound black glow. Seventh soul skill—
Sea Dragon True Body!
Roar—
The dragon's roar exploded over the sea, becoming tangible. The dragon swam through the vast ocean, before suddenly soaring into the sky. And the moment he temporarily escaped danger, a colossal figure slowly rose from the deep sea, resembling a floating island. A pair of gigantic eyes flickered with a blood-red light, revealing endless ferocity.
At this moment, Sea Dragon Douluo felt as if he were facing a great enemy.
...
Meanwhile, in the sea area near the abyss.
As Chen Juntao got closer and closer to the location where the Demon Empress had undergone her tribulation, the seawater in the vicinity seemed to be permeated with a bizarre aura. The originally azure seawater had turned dark and gloomy, as if shrouded by a layer of haze. Black whirlpools occasionally surged on the sea surface, as if hiding endless dangers.
He swept his gaze around, then released his spiritual power, spreading it outward like a dense spider web. Every wisp of his spiritual power keenly perceived all movements in the surroundings; not even the slightest change could escape his detection.
Finally, he arrived at the location where his two juniors had fallen. The seawater here took on a bizarre purplish-red hue, as if it had been soaked in blood mixed with something else.
Besides this, the ocean currents in the surroundings were incredibly chaotic. There were only traces of a heavenly tribulation here, but no signs of a battle. Obviously, his two fallen juniors hadn't even exchanged a single blow with the remnant of the Deep Sea Devil Whale King before they were swiftly killed.
Just as he was about to investigate further, the surrounding seawater suddenly violently churned. Countless black shadows surged from all directions, surrounding Chen Juntao above. These shadows gradually became clear; they were actually a swarm of highly unwelcome Evil Demon Tiger Sharks.
The existence of Evil Demon Tiger Sharks in the ocean was very similar to the Human-faced Demon Spiders among land soul beasts; they could almost be classified alongside Evil Soul Masters.
Obviously, after the Demon Empress, having finished her tribulation, left, the flesh and blood that had been ripped open by the heavenly tribulation had fallen into this sea area. This swarm of Evil Demon Tiger Sharks was bold enough to be the first to return here, devouring what was considered a heavenly treasure to them. Now, Chen Juntao had completely retracted his aura, making these Evil Demon Tiger Sharks fail to recognize this "hard rock." Thinking he was some blind fool coming to snatch their food, they "kicked up a fuss immediately."
Unfortunately, they were wrong. Dead wrong.
Hmph—
Chen Juntao let out a cold snort, and his aura abruptly exploded. The dignity of the Sea God Douluo instantly permeated the air, causing the surrounding seawater to boil. The Evil Demon Tiger Shark swarm, which had just been acting so aggressive, instantly froze in place, not even daring to tremble.
Chen Juntao's gaze was cold, but he had no intention of making a move. Instead, he floated in mid-air and respectfully summoned the divine artifact left behind by Lord Sea God ten thousand years ago when he ascended to the Divine Realm.
Chen Juntao slowly raised his hands, making a cradling motion, as if he was holding something heavy. The next moment, an azure helmet gradually condensed into form above his palms.
The instant this helmet appeared, the ocean beneath his feet suddenly calmed down, spreading outward at an astonishing speed. Wherever it passed, the sea became tranquil. Even the purplish-red hue in the ocean caused by the Demon Empress receded at this moment, restoring its clear, azure blue.
As for the Evil Demon Tiger Sharks... They appeared even more humble and submissive.
The Sea God Helmet radiated its brilliance. The Sea God's divine power contained within simply swept out once, locking onto the Demon Empress's aura. Then, it fed the information back to Chen Juntao.
"In that direction, wait..."
Receiving the information, Chen Juntao suddenly froze. Because, aside from the remnant of the Deep Sea Devil Whale King, the information fed back by the Sea God Helmet actually contained the aura of someone from his Sea God's Family!
And it was Sea Dragon!
"Not good!"
Chen Juntao's expression drastically changed, his calm completely gone. Although Sea Dragon Douluo was the number one person in the Sea God Family beneath him, effectively the Second Elder of Lord Sea God, his ninety-eighth level cultivation was simply not enough to look at in front of that remnant!
If they encountered each other, Sea Dragon would be in mortal danger!
With this thought, Chen Juntao immediately changed direction, speeding toward the location of the Demon Empress and Sea Dragon Douluo. The Sea God's Family couldn't afford such losses!
...
Boom—
On the battlefield where Sea Dragon Douluo and the Demon Empress clashed, the fighting grew increasingly intense. The Demon Empress's massive body was like a moving fortress; every swipe of her pectoral fins could stir up towering waves, bringing crushing currents and majestic soul power bearing down on Sea Dragon Douluo.
Sea Dragon Douluo's face was incredibly grave. Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down the forehead of his Sea Dragon True Body, mixing into the salty seawater. Facing the overwhelmingly powerful Demon Empress, he felt beyond his depth. Her attacks came like a violent storm, leaving him exhausted just trying to parry them.
At this moment, a bloody light lit up around him.
"Ninth Soul Skill—Sea Dragon's Heaven-Shaking Strike!"
The giant dragon that Sea Dragon Douluo had transformed into let out an earth-shattering roar from its maw. A massive Sea Dragon phantom, condensed from vigorous soul power, detached from his True Body and shot out, rushing toward the Demon Empress with an overwhelming, world-toppling momentum. The Sea Dragon bared its fangs and brandished its claws; wherever it passed, the seawater was forcibly plowed open into a wide trench, stirring up waves that were dozens of metres high.
Seeing this, the Demon Empress remained completely unfazed, her massive eyes filled with disdain. As the Sea Dragon phantom approached, she violently swept her pectoral fin, and a black soul power barrier instantly formed before her. The Sea Dragon phantom smashed heavily into the barrier, letting out a dull, massive boom before shattering into countless soul power fragments that dissipated in the sea breeze.
"Is that all you've got?" The Demon Empress let out a piercing, mocking laugh that echoed across the sea surface, carrying endless contempt. At the same time, she opened her cavernous maw, and a thick black energy pillar, like a surging dark current, shot fiercely toward Sea Dragon Douluo. Wherever the pillar passed, the seawater was pierced straight through, intertwined with streaks of dark purple lightning.
Sea Dragon Douluo's expression drastically changed. He knew full well that the power of this strike was absolutely not something he could take head-on. His figure flickered, leaving a series of afterimages on the sea surface as he tried to dodge this fatal attack.
However, this pillar of light followed him like a shadow, tightly locking onto his aura. With no other choice, Sea Dragon Douluo could only circulate his soul power with all his might, condensing a thick blue shield before him.
Boom—
The light pillar heavily smashed into the blue shield, erupting with a deafening bang. The powerful impact caused the shield to violently tremble, its light flickering unsteadily.
Sea Dragon Douluo was blown backward by this massive force, violently vomiting blood. The spilled blood was instantly swallowed by the surging seawater.
The Demon Empress pressed her advantage, her whale tail bringing a gust of fierce wind as it smashed viciously down toward Sea Dragon Douluo.
Sea Dragon Douluo mustered the last ounce of his strength, raising both arms to block. But the whale tail smashed onto his arms, emitting a sound of snapping bones. Sea Dragon Douluo suffered another heavy blow, his body falling into the sea like a kite with a broken string. Even his Martial Soul True Body was dispersed at this moment, subjecting him to the backlash.
Boom—
With a massive bang, the seawater was blown high into the air, forming a giant water mushroom cloud. Sea Dragon Douluo was smashed onto the sea surface by this powerful shockwave, splashing up large amounts of water.
The Demon Empress's colossal body rushed toward Sea Dragon Douluo like black lightning. She opened her blood-soaked maw, revealing sharp fangs, and bit down viciously at Sea Dragon Douluo, intending to swallow him whole.
A ninety-eighth level Super Douluo, one who had also experienced a divine trial and possessed the bloodline of a True Dragon, was undoubtedly a massive tonic to her, perhaps even superior to some heavenly treasures.
Sea Dragon Douluo closed his eyes in despair, sighing inwardly: 'Am I really going to lose my life at the hands of this remnant today?'
At this critical juncture, an azure light streaked across the horizon like a meteor, instantly appearing before Sea Dragon Douluo.
The next second, the sea surged, and a solid soul power barrier appeared before him, blocking the Demon Empress's fatal bite.
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