Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 308 Arriving at Poseidon Island

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Xuanming slowly withdrew his domain.

Colors and sounds returned to the pirate ship, but the terrifying sense of oppression still lingered.

Purple Pearl and her crew, like dying fish regaining water, collapsed on the deck, panting heavily, their backs soaked with cold sweat, their faces a mixture of shock and bewilderment at surviving a disaster.

Xuanming was fairly satisfied with her understanding and nodded: "Your people will be in charge of driving for now. The ship will be returned to you after we reach our destination."

Upon hearing this, Purple Pearl breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for sparing my life, senior!"

She immediately turned around and shouted at the crew, "Did you all hear that? Move everything to the small boat right now! Make room for the senior! Hurry up! If anyone messes up, I'll feed them to the fish!"

The pirates were overjoyed and sprang into action with great efficiency.

The handover between the two ships was completed quickly.

"Senior, where are you... going?" Purple Pearl asked cautiously.

“Seagod Island,” Xuanming said.

Purple Pearl's expression froze.

Poseidon Island?!

That's the holy land of sea spirit masters, what are these landlubbers doing there?
She opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to ask more questions, but when she met Xuanming's unfathomable, emotionless, icy blue eyes, all her questions were instantly suppressed by a chilling sense of fear.

"Just focus on sailing and don't ask any more questions," Xuanming said calmly.

"Yes! Yes! I was too talkative!" Purple Pearl quickly lowered her head, cold sweat beading on her forehead, no longer daring to have any more curiosity.

She turned and gave full command, her voice sharp with tension: "What are you all standing there for?! Weigh anchor! Raise the sails! Full speed ahead! Destination: Poseidon Island! Everyone, get your attention! Anyone who makes a mistake, I'll skin them alive!"

The pirates fell silent, maneuvering their ships with incredible efficiency to adjust their course. The giant vessel cut through the waves, heading towards that forbidden sea that terrified countless sailors.

"You actually... didn't make a move?" Hu Liena walked to Xuan Ming's side and asked in a low voice, somewhat surprised.

A trace of uncontained crimson killing intent lingered in her eerie eyes, clearly indicating that the pirate's arrogant provocation had nearly caused her to lose control.

If Gu Yuena hadn't used her mental power to suppress her in time, she probably would have already taken action and eliminated these reckless pirates along with some other people on the ship who were getting in her way.

“There’s no need,” Xuanming said.

"Killing is merely a means, not an end; distinguish between primary and secondary objectives."

He is not a bloodthirsty person, and he has long since passed the stage where he needs to prove or vent something through killing.

The Purple Pearl Pirates' offense was insignificant in his eyes.

Their ships are more useful, and their navigation skills are more valuable now, and that is enough.

It makes more sense to spare them than to kill them.

Blood Spear is already full and there's no need for him to engage in meaningless killing. It would do him no good and would only increase the risk of Blood Spear going out of control.

What he needs now is control, absolute control over power, rather than being driven by the desire to kill.

The ship sailed in an eerie and oppressive silence.

Purple Pearl and her experienced pirate crew, though trembling with fear, displayed superb seafaring skills.

The boat sailed fast and steadily, avoiding several dangerous areas with turbulent undercurrents.

After a day and a night, the scenery of the surrounding sea gradually changed.

The seawater was crystal clear and azure like a pure gemstone, the sky was exceptionally clear, and the air was filled with a special energy aura that was refreshing and invigorating, making one's soul power more active with every breath.

“Senior…” Purple Pearl’s voice was filled with barely concealed nervousness. She quickly walked to Xuan Ming’s side and reported in a low voice, her finger trembling slightly as she pointed into the distance, “We…we have entered the outer waters of Seagod Island. Look over there…”

Looking in the direction she pointed, a hazy outline appeared on the distant horizon, resembling a giant island shrouded in a faint golden halo, sacred and peaceful, contrasting sharply with the surrounding azure sea and sky.

Just by looking at it from afar, one can feel a vast, gentle yet inviolable majestic will permeating the space between heaven and earth.

"If we go any further, we'll... we'll definitely encounter the guardian spirit beasts of Seagod Island..." Purple Pearl's voice was filled with apprehension, even a hint of fear.

The Demon Soul Great White Shark! The most united predator group in the ocean!
The waters near Poseidon Island are teeming with these powerful and loyal soul beasts. They have guarded the sacred land for generations, and anyone who approaches without permission, whether human or other sea soul beast, will be mercilessly attacked and driven away.

Even a powerful expert at the Title Douluo level would likely perish if surrounded by a swarm of Demon Soul Great White Sharks!
Purple Pearl gripped the helm tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, clearly reaching her mental limit. Sending her to pilot the pirate ship into the territory of the Demon Soul Great White Shark was tantamount to sending her to her death.

Xuanming glanced at her but did not force her.

He took a step forward, his figure appearing outside the ship's side, standing in mid-air, looking down at the clear blue sea below.

He slowly raised his hands, palms down, and an indescribable, extreme chill suddenly erupted!

Snap, snap——!
Centered on him, the vast sea below instantly froze with a teeth-grinding sound!
The azure seawater condensed and rose rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye. It was not a simple freezing, but rather, under the control of some powerful will, the water in the seawater was forcibly stripped and shaped, condensing into a huge, sleek, crystal-clear ice ship!

This ice ship was larger and more robust than the pirate ship beneath their feet. Its hull shimmered with a diamond-like brilliance, sparkling in the sunlight and exuding a cold and powerful aura.

"Get on the ship," Xuanming said.

Gu Yuena was the first to act; her silver-purple figure flashed and landed on the ice ship.

Hu Liena and the others also reacted quickly, each using their own methods to nimbly leap onto the magical ice ship.

Xuanming landed last, standing on the bow of the ice ship.

He glanced at Purple Pearl and her pirate ship, and said indifferently, "Consider that ship as travel expenses."

After saying that, he ignored it and his mind stirred slightly.

The ice ship needed neither sails nor oars. Under Xuanming's control, it broke through the waves on its own and sailed at a steady and swift speed toward the outline of Poseidon Island, which was shrouded in a golden halo in the distance.

Purple Pearl and her crew stood there, stunned, watching the ice ship, shimmering dreamlike in the sunlight, gradually disappear into the distance, and the black-robed figure at its prow, unable to recover for a long time. "If you have this ability, why did you rob us?" Fire Dance asked, somewhat puzzled.

“This is an ice ship. We’re at sea, and it takes a lot of effort to control an ice ship on the sea,” Xuanming said without turning his head.

"Short-distance movement or emergency situations are fine, but crossing the sea like this..."

“He’ll get lost,” Little Silver said strangely.

"..."

The goddesses looked at Xuanming, who had suddenly fallen silent, with rather strange expressions.

Especially Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu, this man with overwhelming killing intent and unfathomable strength... could he get lost?!
The contrast is just too much...

"I just don't know the way." Xuanming's face darkened.

"Besides, I don't know anything about sea navigation..."

“I do get lost,” Little Silver added.

"He'll do that in the forest too! His sense of direction is terrible!"

"..."

Under Xuanming's control, the ice ship smoothly and swiftly cut through the azure waves, heading towards the distant outline of Poseidon Island shrouded in golden light.

The ship's hull is crystal clear, reflecting a dazzling light under the sun, like a work of art, forming a unique picture with the surrounding magnificent seascape.

The ice ship sailed into the core area of ​​the waters surrounding Poseidon Island.

Almost instantly—

Wow! Wow! Wow!

The once calm sea suddenly began to boil!
One after another, huge and agile white figures burst out of the water, like silver lightning, and surrounded the ice ship from all directions at an astonishing speed!
It is the Demon Soul Great White Shark!
They are enormous, with sleek lines, smooth skin like satin, dorsal fins like sharp blades, and gaping jaws revealing chilling, interlocking teeth. Each one exudes a ferocious aura of at least a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast!
There were so many that there were over a hundred of them!
Their cold eyes were fixed on the ice ship that had intruded into the forbidden area, and they emitted a low, threatening hiss, causing the seawater to surge and churn with their power.

Any intruder, faced with such a display, would probably have been terrified out of their wits.

However, the people on the ice ship remained relatively calm. With Xuanming present, they had ample confidence.

Just then, an even larger and more majestic aura rapidly rose from the deep sea.

Wow——! ! !
A pure white figure, several times larger than the other great white sharks, suddenly leaped out of the water, creating a spray of water. Sunlight shone on its flawless white skin, reflecting a holy glow.

It is over 25 meters long, making it an undisputed behemoth with a vast and powerful aura, reaching the level of 100,000 years!

It is none other than the Demon Soul Great White Shark King, the guardian beast of Seagod Island—Little White!
Its huge, intelligent eyes swept coldly across the ice ship, especially when it sensed the unfathomable aura of Xuanming on board and the faint pressure of bloodline emanating from Gu Yuena, a hint of surprise and solemnity flashed across its eyes.

But when its gaze swept over Arou and Xiaowu, its cold eyes suddenly froze, and its huge body even paused slightly.

It could clearly sense the unique aura emanating from the mother and daughter, both belonging to the transformed forms of 100,000-year-old soul beasts.

Little White is highly intelligent and instantly judged that the situation was not a simple invasion. Instead of immediately issuing the command to attack, it let out a low and long cry, silencing the restless group around it.

Its massive body slowly approached the ice ship, maintaining a wary distance. Its enormous eyes, filled with scrutiny and questions, swept over Xuanming, Gu Yuena, Arou, and Xiaowu in turn.

It is waiting for an explanation.

Xuanming looked calmly at Xiaobai, slowly raised his right hand, palm facing upward.

Om-!
A soft yet undeniable azure light quietly bloomed from his palm.

The light was not dazzling, but it carried an indescribable vastness and majesty, as if it contained the will of the entire ocean.

At the center of the radiance was an exquisite triangular structure made entirely of sapphire-like material—the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

It floated quietly above Xuanming's palm, its surface shimmering with a warm luster, radiating an aura that was both refreshing and awe-inspiring.

Xiao Bai's enormous body trembled violently, its pupils suddenly contracting to their maximum size as it stared incredulously at the small triangular object in Xuan Ming's palm!

That light... that aura... that familiar feeling, a resonance that seemed to originate from the depths of one's blood!
It can't be wrong!

This is the Heart of the Sea God! A supreme treasure personally forged by the Sea God, a divine artifact containing the primal power of the ocean, and the symbol of Sea God Island!

But this thing… wasn't it lost ten thousand years ago? How could it… how could it appear in this human's hands?!
A storm raged through Xiaobai's mind; the immense shock even temporarily overwhelmed its vigilance and majesty.

Its massive body leaned forward slightly, as if trying to see more clearly, its huge eyes filled with excitement, confusion, and a hint of unbelievable ecstasy!

It let out an extremely low, but no longer hostile, whimper, its voice filled with questioning and confirmation.

The restless, poised great white sharks around them seemed to sense the change in their king's emotions and the aura emanating from the azure light that made them instinctively feel close and submissive. They all quieted down, and the ferocity in their eyes quickly faded, replaced by a sense of bewilderment and curiosity.

Xuanming could clearly feel the faint yet real resonance between the Vast Ocean Universe Cover in his hand and Xiaobai. He tried to inject a wisp of his spiritual power into it, carefully guiding that vast yet gentle power.

The azure light on the Vast Ocean Universe Cover rippled slightly, becoming even brighter, and the majestic aura of the ocean's ruler became even clearer.

Xiao Bai sensed this clearer signal, and its huge head slowly lowered. Its posture was no longer one of vigilance and confrontation, but rather one of...respect and obedience!

It let out another long, peaceful cry, the sound carrying far and wide.

Upon hearing the call, all the demonic great white sharks around immediately retreated to the sides like soldiers receiving orders, clearing a wide waterway. They lined up neatly on both sides of the waterway, slightly lowering their heads, as if welcoming a distinguished guest.

The tense hostility vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

The giant white cat also stepped aside, and when its golden eyes looked at Xuanming again, they were filled with complex emotions, but the initial wariness and hostility had disappeared.

It swayed its tail fin slightly, signaling that Xuanming's ship could continue forward.

On the ice ship, everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched this dramatic scene unfold, while also filled with curiosity about the small triangular object in Xuanming's hand.

What exactly is that thing? How could it make a guardian beast of the island, which is a hundred thousand years old, change its attitude so instantly, becoming so respectful and obedient?
(End of this chapter)