Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 581 Bai Xiuxiu

"Mommy, Mommy! Where are you!"

Princess Great White Shark's mournful and sorrowful cries, like sharp blades, shattered the once tranquil sea.

A profound and sorrowful emotional fluctuation spread rapidly across the vast sea, like ripples, each wave reflecting the deepest fear and unease within her heart.

The scene before her filled her with utter terror. She instinctively resisted thinking, but as a highly intelligent soul beast, her reason kept warning her: something was wrong. Everything was going to turn bad.

As she swam, more and more remains of the Demon Soul Great White Shark came into her view. Those once vibrant lives were now fragmented, not a single corpse intact.

She could only recognize many of them as her companions, her friends, and even her blood relatives by the subtle features in her memory.

Finally, an incredibly familiar aura, one that haunted her dreams, appeared in her perception like a faint yet hopeful ray of light.

In an instant, a glimmer of light ignited in her eyes, and she swam swiftly towards the source of the aura, her powerful tail thrashing almost frantically. When she arrived, what came into view was a bead emitting a faint glow and displaying a deep, dark blue color.

"Mom!" Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark cried out in anguish, swimming desperately towards the bead.

Only a Demon Soul Great White Shark that has cultivated to the level of 100,000 years can condense such a shark pearl after its life ends. This shark pearl is not only the most important inheritance of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, but also a symbol of royal bloodline.

The aura emanating from this bead was as familiar to her as her own heartbeat; there was only one answer—it was her mother's shark bead.

This means that her mother has left forever, without even leaving behind a complete body.

"Mommy, Mommy, Mommy..." Her voice was already hoarse, and tears silently spread in the seawater, merging with it. She twisted her body frantically, and the powerful force caused large swathes of seawater around her to surge and churn as if boiling.

However, the cruel reality was like an insurmountable wall; no matter how hard she struggled, nothing could be changed. Neither her mother nor the clansmen who had once been her constant companions were alive anymore.

How could this happen? How could this happen? When she left, everything was still so beautiful, and her people were still living vividly in this familiar sea.

Even the most powerful demonic orca race in the ocean, in their battles with her, had seen both sides gain and lose, but never had such a tragic ending. How could it be that now, in the blink of an eye, the entire race was wiped out, and all her people had abandoned her?

What on earth happened? Mom, you must still be here, right? Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark's emotions had completely collapsed. At this moment, the sea seemed to have turned into endless tears in her eyes, cold and desperate.

She suppressed the intense pain in her heart and carefully poured her mental energy into the shark pearl, trying to explore its mysteries and feel the lingering presence of her mother.

A thought then rushed into her mind.

"It's it, it's it. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King, it's still alive, and it's probably not far from a million years ago. It's come back to take revenge on us..." This was an extremely terrifying thought, and it was the only thought that remained.

A deep-sea demon whale king nearly a million years old? Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark stood there dumbfounded, her mind a complete blank.

But in the next instant, she suddenly recalled a story her mother had told her—her mother had followed the Sea God Tang San to fight a deep-sea demon whale king with a cultivation of nearly a million years!

It's it? It's back! It killed my people. It killed my... Mother!

"Ah—" Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark cried out in anguish, her voice filled with pain and hatred, echoing for a long time in this desolate sea.

"Oh, I only sensed a treasure, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect to actually find some good treasure and prey."

Just then, a cold, eerie sound, like the wailing of ghosts in the dead of night, suddenly rang out in the sea, instantly attracting the attention of the Demon Soul Great White Shark Princess.

Immediately afterward, a huge and terrifying figure slowly came into her view. It was a monster nearly four hundred meters long, with an octopus head, a human body, and a pair of huge wings growing from its back. In the deep sea, it looked like a demon from hell.

"Ah!" Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark cried out in terror. She had lived in this sea for so many years, but she had never seen such an ugly and terrifying soul beast.

Moreover, the powerful aura emanating from the other party felt like an invisible boulder, making it difficult for her to breathe. Without a doubt, this monster's strength far surpassed hers.

"A great white shark with a demonic soul over 90,000 years old, it's truly a blessing from heaven that I've encountered you. After devouring you, I believe my cultivation will definitely be able to break through to 300,000 years." Augustus's gloomy voice rang out.

Its words struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark utterly shocked. Although she possessed over 90,000 years of cultivation, she had always grown up carefree under her mother's protection and was not skilled in combat, making her a true "weakling in battle."

Even though she carries the blood of the Demon Soul Great White Shark royal family and has undergone a benign mutation, she lacks practical combat training and has extremely limited combat experience. Her only skill is escaping when danger comes.

"Run!" That was the only thought in Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark's mind, and she acted without hesitation, swinging her tail with all her might in an attempt to escape the terrifying monster.

"what!"

The next moment, Princess Great White Shark of the Demon Soul let out a shrill scream. Fine black lightning bolts quickly climbed onto her body, like ferocious venomous snakes, tearing at her body and instantly putting her body into a state of paralysis.

Not only that, Princess Great White Shark was horrified to sense that the water elements in this area seemed to be controlled by some evil force, and began to repel her, making every movement of hers extremely difficult. Her tail seemed to be stuck in a thick swamp, unable to move freely.

At this moment, who else could be responsible for all this terrifying scene but the octopus-headed monster exuding an evil aura not far away?

Princess Great White Shark looked at Augustus as he approached in despair, a deep sense of hopelessness surfacing in her eyes.

Is it really true that I am going to die before I even begin my mission to avenge my mother and clan?

"No, no. I can't die. I still have to avenge everyone. How can I die here?" A strong sense of unwillingness suddenly erupted in the eyes of the Demon Soul Great White Shark Princess.

As she watched Augustus approach, at this critical moment of life and death, she mustered her courage and said, "Wait, I know the location of powerful sea spirit beasts in this sea area, some that are 90,000 years old. I know a lot about them."

Her voice trembled slightly with fear, but it was filled with determination.

"I know quite a few with a cultivation level of 100,000 years. If you can let me go, I can take you to find those sea spirit beasts. Having someone familiar with this sea area will surely make it easier for you to find food for your breakthrough."

Princess Great White Shark of the Demon Soul made a decision that defied her ancestors: she would betray other soul beasts in exchange for her own survival.

As the princess of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, she knew the clan's usual hunting locations perfectly well.

Because of her playful nature, she had wandered around many places in this sea area and knew the locations of those powerful sea spirit beasts very well.

"Oh~" Augustus's claws stopped a few inches from the Demon Soul Great White Shark Princess. The fact that a 90,000-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark could speak was enough to demonstrate its special nature.

Looking at the demonic great white shark, Augustus recalled a figure and asked, "Do you have a name?"

"Huh?" Princess Demon Soul Great White Shark looked at it in confusion for a moment, but after a slight hesitation, she timidly said, "Yes, my name is Dong... no, my name is Bai Xiuxiu."

This name was given to her by her mother. She had thought about changing it to a more powerful name, but now that her mother is dead, this name and Shark Pearl are the last things her mother left her, and she naturally doesn't want to give them up.

"It really is her," Augustus thought to himself, a rather interesting idea instantly forming in his mind. Although 90,000-year-old sea spirit beasts are rare in this sea area, with his abilities, finding one shouldn't be difficult.

It's rare to encounter such an interesting character; killing him so easily would just take away a lot of the fun.

Thinking this, Augustus slowly withdrew his claws, a look of interest on his face, and said, "Hand over the treasures you possess."

"Huh?" Bai Xiuxiu looked astonished, not understanding what it meant.

"Don't play dumb, I can sense it. You possess a treasure. If you don't hand it over, I'll kill you right now." Augustus's voice was undeniably forceful.

The only thing she might possess that could be considered a treasure was the shark pearl left by her mother, right? Bai Xiuxiu gritted her teeth, struggling painfully inside.

In the end, in order to survive and to one day avenge her mother and clan, she slowly took out the shark pearl.

Augustus extended his tentacles, carefully sensing the shark pearl in his hand with his powerful mental energy. Without a doubt, this was the treasure he had sensed earlier.

Inside the shark pearl, there were still some admonitions left to Bai Xiuxiu by her mother, which were roughly telling her to live well, not to think about revenge, to let go of hatred, and to find her own life.

However, the energy contained within the shark pearl was pitifully small. Perhaps it was because the Demon Emperor's strength was too great, and Bai Xiuxiu's mother was cruelly killed before she could even infuse her own cultivation into it.

"Demon Emperor, so that's how it is. Your mother was killed by that guy?" Augustus deliberately brought up this matter in front of Bai Xiuxiu, observing her reaction.

"Demon Emperor? You know that Deep Sea Demon Whale King who killed my mother!" Sure enough, upon hearing Augustus's words, Bai Xiuxiu immediately began to struggle violently, her eyes burning with hatred.

"That's right, and I'm also her collaborator. She challenged us to a fight before, and we ended up injuring her. She asked us to let her go on the condition that she become a god."

"I never expected her to come and slaughter your entire clan. And I never expected that I, her collaborator, would encounter a survivor like you. Tell me, should I kill you right now and eliminate this threat for her?"

As Augustus finished speaking, despair instantly filled Bai Xiuxiu's eyes. She never expected to encounter the Demon Emperor's collaborator here.

Becoming a god! What an enticing offer! She simply couldn't offer anything that could compare.

Damn it, I haven't gotten my revenge yet! Am I going to die here? Bai Xiuxiu thought with deep resentment.

But the next moment, she suddenly felt the black lightning wrapped around her disappear.

"Hmm, won't it kill me?"

Bai Xiuxiu looked at Augustus, who had turned around, filled with confusion. Never mind, surviving was a good thing. She vigorously swung her tail, intending to flee this terrifying place.

"Don't you want to avenge your mother?" Augustus's voice drifted over again, like an invisible hand that instantly gripped Bai Xiuxiu's heart.

Bai Xiuxiu's body suddenly stopped; revenge was the only obsession in her mind at this moment.

"If you want revenge for your mother, then follow me."

Before Augustus, a phantom spatial gate slowly took shape, radiating a mysterious and alluring light. With that, Augustus stepped directly into it, his figure vanishing instantly from Bai Xiuxiu's sight.

Bai Xiuxiu turned around and looked at the door to the unknown space in front of her, her heart in turmoil.

She knew all too well that her cultivation level was worlds apart from that of the Demon Emperor, and that seeking revenge would be far from easy.

At this moment, driven by her burning desire for revenge, even if there is only a false hope in front of her, it is like the last straw that a drowning person grasps at; she will hold on to it desperately.

Finally, Bai Xiuxiu gritted her teeth, a resolute glint in her eyes, and resolutely crashed into the spatial gate.

……

Devil's Sea!

A dull, loud bang!

Bai Xiuxiu's body crashed heavily onto the turbulent sea, splashing high into the air. The icy seawater instantly enveloped her body. She struggled to move her fishtail to steady herself, while simultaneously surveying her surroundings with a mixture of curiosity and wariness.

Everywhere you looked was an eerie purplish-black. The small island in the distance, barely visible, resembled a giant beast lurking in the darkness, exuding a chilling aura.

The island is covered with jagged rocks, their twisted shapes seemingly sculpted by some evil force. The mist swirling around the island, its purplish-black hue tinged with an eerie glow, seems to conceal countless unknown dangers.

Bai Xiuxiu's gaze was quickly drawn to Augustus ahead, and she hurriedly swung her fishtail to follow him.

"You said you can help me get revenge, what exactly do you mean by that?" Bai Xiuxiu tried to make her voice sound calm, but her slightly trembling tone still betrayed her inner tension and anticipation.

Augustus watched her catch up, then slowly turned his head, revealing a chilling, terrifying smile on his sucker-covered octopus head. "It means exactly what it says."

Bai Xiuxiu hesitated for a moment. She knew that there was a huge disparity in strength between herself and Augustus, yet he suddenly offered to help her take revenge. There must be some unknown reason behind this.

"Why do you want to help me? I can't offer the same terms as that Demon Emperor." Bai Xiuxiu mustered her courage and voiced her doubts.

She knew that if the Demon Emperor really tried to entice Augustus to cooperate with such an enticing offer as becoming a god, she, who had nothing of value, would have no leverage to sway him.

In this cruel world of soul beasts, who would lend a helping hand for no reason if there wasn't enough benefit?

Augustus ignored Bai Xiuxiu's questions and continued to wag its tentacles, heading towards an even more sinister island. Seeing this, Bai Xiuxiu could only silently follow.

Arriving before the island, Augustus stopped, a ghostly green light emanating from its body as it gathered its spiritual power. Then, it spoke loudly, its voice like rolling thunder, echoing throughout this devilish sea: "Leviathan, I have something to discuss with you!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than something strange happened.

"boom--"

In an instant, the entire Devil's Sea seemed to be violently shaken by an invisible giant hand, and the surrounding sea currents surged violently like enraged dragons.

The surging ocean currents collided and intertwined, forming huge whirlpools. The center of each whirlpool seemed to connect to an endless abyss, exuding a terrifying aura that could devour everything.

Bai Xiuxiu's body was involuntarily tossed about by the violent ocean current. As she swayed with it, she felt like a drifting leaf, so small and helpless in the face of the terrifying power of nature.

Fortunately, Bai Xiuxiu, being a Demon Soul Great White Shark, possessed unique abilities. Soon, a layer of dazzling blue light shone from her body, helping her maintain her balance in the turbulent currents.

"What happened?"

Bai Xiuxiu, still shaken, cautiously poked her head out of the sea, her eyes scanning her surroundings nervously, as if to confirm whether the sea had calmed down.

However, in the next second, her entire body stiffened instantly, her eyes widened as if she had seen the most terrifying sight in the world.

Despite possessing ice-attribute power and being accustomed to the cold, an unprecedented chill shot from her tail to the top of her head, making her blood seem to freeze.

"So big!" Bai Xiuxiu's voice trembled involuntarily as she murmured to herself.

Before her lay an enormous beast—Leviathan. Leviathan's body was like a moving island, stretching across the sea, blotting out the sky.

Its enormous head, like a towering mountain, exuded a suffocating sense of oppression. Its huge eyes, like two blood-red suns, radiated a bloodthirsty light, as if they could see through everything.

Each of its scales was as large as a house, shimmering with a cold metallic luster, like the most solid armor.

Even the Demon Emperor was terrified when he saw Leviathan's size. Let alone Bai Xiuxiu, this great white shark of the Demon Soul, whose length is at most close to 100 meters.

If Bai Xiuxiu had any doubts about Augustus's ability to help her take revenge before, all her doubts vanished the moment she witnessed Leviathan.

Such a terrifying size, such a powerful aura that inspires despair! Even if this sea spirit beast isn't a million-year-old spirit beast, it's probably extremely close to that legendary terrifying realm.

No wonder Augustus dared to say that the Demon Emperor had been injured by them and had to offer the tempting condition of becoming a god in order to cooperate with them.

At that moment, Leviathan's deep and majestic voice rang out, like the tolling of a great bell, carrying for miles across the sea: "Augustus, what is it you want?"

Augustus exchanged a glance with Leviathan, nodded slightly, gave each other a meaningful look, and then said, "That's right. However, it's not me who needs to see you, but this Great White Shark of the Demon Soul, whose entire race was slaughtered by the Demon Emperor, who needs to see you."

"Oh~" A glint flashed in Leviathan's enormous, blood-red eyes, as if it had become deeply interested in Augustus's words. It slowly turned its gaze to Bai Xiuxiu before it, its eyes seeming to see right through her soul.

"You need something from me?" Leviathan's voice rang in Bai Xiuxiu's ears, like a heavy hammer blow, making her eardrums ache.

"Yes, Your Excellency Leviathan." Bai Xiuxiu suppressed her fear, her body trembling slightly, and immediately nodded respectfully.

Despite being filled with fear, the thought of her mother's tragic death and the deep-seated hatred of her entire clan being slaughtered by the Demon Emperor gave her the courage to speak: "My mother was killed by the Demon Emperor, and my entire clan was also wiped out by her."

Bai Xiuxiu's voice choked with sobs, tears of hatred welling in her eyes. "I hope you can help me take revenge. I'm willing to give everything for it, including my life."

This was the biggest bargaining chip Bai Xiuxiu could offer. Even if her mother told her to live well, how could she easily let go of such a deep-seated hatred?

At this moment, Bai Xiuxiu had only one unwavering thought in her mind: revenge, even if it meant paying with her own life.

"Your life? What use is your life to me? Little one, you should know that the Demon Queen offered godhood as a bargaining chip to get me to cooperate with her. Do you think your life can compare to the temptation of godhood?"

Leviathan's voice carried a hint of contempt and mockery, as if he were laughing at Bai Xiuxiu's overestimation of her abilities.

Upon hearing Leviathan's words, Bai Xiuxiu's face instantly turned deathly pale. Yes, compared to the immense temptation of becoming a god, what did her life matter?

(End of this chapter)