Douro Continent

Chapter 675 Target, Deep Sea Demon Whale King

Qian Renxue's face was so solemn it seemed like it was about to drip water. She never expected that chasing Tang San would be so difficult. If she hadn't used her full strength last time in the Star Dou Great Forest, this time she had fully unleashed her god-level power, even using the skills attached to the Angel Set, yet she still couldn't kill Tang San.

However, Qian Renxue also clearly sensed that after the Trident of the Sea God blocked her, its spirituality had disappeared. The fact that the Sea God's divine sense could temporarily release the power of the Sea God was definitely not without a price. Under these circumstances, he absolutely could not withstand another attack from her.

However, looking at the vast and boundless sea before her, Qian Renxue felt a sense of powerlessness. Even the power of gods is limited. Just as Tang San once said, in the Douluo Continent, the meaning of "god" is a human who has reached a certain level of strength, or more specifically, the most powerful human soul master who has broken through level 100 and reached another realm.

Even with her god-level strength, Qian Renxue wasn't omnipotent in a realm outside her own. At the very least, her divine sense would be greatly hampered once it entered the ocean. The deeper the seawater, the greater the obstacles she encountered, far less sensitive than in the air. She knew that with Tang San's abilities, which were favored by the Sea God, finding him again would be an impossible task.

Taking a deep breath to calm her emotions, Qian Renxue recalled the battle underground and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The sea god, formed from divine thought, was right. Although she had become the Angel God, she hadn't reached godhood step by step. Many processes had been simplified thanks to her grandfather's help. She had fully grasped the spirit of the Angel God, but she hadn't yet fully mastered all of its abilities. Otherwise, why would there have been so many pauses and delays when using skills, giving Tang San an opportunity to exploit?

Gazing at the boundless sea, Qian Renxue's heart gradually calmed down. Like Tang San, she was an unparalleled genius. However, her mindset had been affected by Tang San's various escape techniques these past few days. Seeing that there was no longer a chance to catch up with and kill Tang San, her heart actually calmed down. She knew very well that if she could not erase the sense of defeat brought on by her failed attempt to kill Tang San, then her cultivation would probably be greatly affected.

As her emotions gradually calmed down, the divine sense belonging to the Angel God slowly hovered around Qian Renxue's body, and under the sunlight, the Angel God's armor shone with dazzling brilliance.

"Tang San, now that you've embarked on the path of the Sea God's inheritance, I believe that with your intelligence and talent, you will surely become the Sea God. Before, I hoped to destroy you completely before that happened. I still couldn't erase the shock you brought me in the past. But not now. I'll wait for you here. What's wrong with waiting for you to become the Sea God? After you become a god, let's have a good contest and see if your Sea God is more powerful, or if my Angel God is stronger. Tang San, I'm waiting for you."

Golden ripples, accompanied by Qian Renxue's voice, flowed into the sea. Although she could not detect Tang San, who was protected by the Vast Ocean Shield, with her divine sense, she exhaled and spoke, using her powerful divine sense to transmit her voice waves into the sea. It actually traveled a thousand miles away. As long as Tang San did not leave this range, he would definitely be able to hear her voice.

After saying this, Qian Renxue sat cross-legged on the beach. Her eyes were devoid of any excitement, anxiety, or any other expression; everything had returned to calm, just like when she first met Tang San after becoming a god, but even calmer than then. It wasn't just her heart that was calm, but her soul as well.

By actively abandoning her pursuit of Tang San and telling herself to face him directly as the Sea God, she successfully erased her inner sense of defeat. Simultaneously, fueled by her indomitable spirit, she finally elevated her long-held aspirations as a human soul master to the level of a true god. Her angelic divine power flowed freely, without the slightest hesitation. It can be said that if Tang San had encountered Qian Renxue in this state, he would have had no chance of survival. With Tang San's help, Qian Renxue truly entered the world of gods, becoming a complete and utter Angel God.

She decided to wait for Tang San here instead of returning to the battlefield on the Spirit Empire's side. Her ability to set aside the gains and losses of the battlefield fully demonstrated her profound understanding. Here, all she needed to do was calm her mind, integrate everything she had gained since becoming a god, and truly unleash the power of a god.

In the vast ocean, the Demon Soul Great White Sharks, which were moving swiftly forward, suddenly paused. Although the seawater only rippled slightly in those special waves, in that instant, all marine life within a thousand miles experienced a brief blank in their minds as a clear voice entered their brains.

The Shrek Seven Devils, who were inside the Vast Ocean Protector, naturally heard this voice as well. Apart from Tang San, the other six of them couldn't help but change color at the same time, looking at Tang San in horror, their eyes filled with disbelief.

It's important to understand that among the group, even the weakest, Xiao Wu, possessed the strength of a Soul Saint, having cultivated from a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast and possessing vast knowledge. Yet, they had never imagined that someone could transmit sound through seawater, and the shock of that moment made their souls tremble. At this moment, they finally understood why Tang San had been in such a sorry state earlier, and why he had so anxiously led them to quickly dive into the sea. Just who was the owner of that voice?

At this moment, with the Great White Sharks of the Demon Soul accelerating at full speed, although it hadn't been long, the Shrek Seven Devils had already swum dozens of miles on their backs. Protected by the Vast Ocean Shield and concealed by the seawater, Tang San was certain that even if Qian Renxue possessed extraordinary abilities, it would be impossible for her to find him. His mind finally relaxed somewhat. However, when he saw the hollow of the Trident of the Sea God, now devoid of the Heart of the Sea God, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Ma Hongjun wanted to ask a question, but Dai Mubai stopped him with a look. Ma Hongjun immediately realized that none of them had asked Tang San. After so many years of brotherhood, they knew that if Tang San wanted to tell them, he would. There was no use in rushing him.

Xiao Wu stood beside Tang San, her observation being the most meticulous. She clearly saw that Tang San's right hand, gripping the Trident of the Sea God, had turned a bluish-white color, with protruding knuckles, clearly due to excessive force. The sound emanating from it clearly gave him a strong shock.

Xiao Wu silently wrapped her small hands around Tang San's tightly clenched hand. Feeling the warmth and softness from Xiao Wu's palm, Tang San turned to look at her, sighed, and said, "These past few days, I've felt more than once that I'll never see you again. Even today, if it weren't for the miracle, you probably wouldn't even have seen my body."

Tang San finally spoke, and everyone couldn't help but ask questions. Dai Mubai frowned and said, "Is this the owner of that voice? How did she do that? Why can her voice travel through the sea? Could it be that her strength surpasses Bibi Dong's? But Bibi Dong should already be at level ninety-eight or ninety-nine. Being stronger than her would only be in terms of martial soul. It's impossible for an enemy with three martial souls to appear. Even if that were the case, with your current strength and the Sea God Trident, you shouldn't be running away in such a sorry state!"

Tang San gave a wry smile. He knew that his companions would never think that way. Although they were guessing Qian Renxue's strength, they couldn't figure out what level she was at.

"You all know that person. Last time, in the Heaven Dou Empire, she almost took control of the imperial family, and even the entire empire. Her father was the former pope who died because my father was seriously injured, and her grandfather is the current Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, the peak Douluo Qian Daoliu."

Oscar said, "You mean Qian Renxue? How could she chase you like this? Did she come with her grandfather?" If it was Qian Daoliu chasing Tang San, they could understand.

Tang San silently shook his head. "If it were Qian Daoliu, I would have at least a 30% chance of protecting myself and a 70% chance of escaping his pursuit. But against Qian Renxue, I have no chance at all. This time, I was only able to meet you again thanks to a burst of courage, the use of my skills, and a lot of luck. Because Qian Renxue is no longer human."

Ma Hongjun blurted out instinctively, "Not human? What else could she be? Could she be a 100,000-year-old soul beast?"

Ma Hongjun's reaction was slow, but that didn't mean the others couldn't react. Oscar, the smartest of them all, had his mouth agape, while Ning Rongrong covered her mouth to keep from making a sound. Xiao Wu had been gently holding Tang San's hands and tightly hugging his arm, her eyes filled with horror, as if she was afraid of losing Tang San at any moment.

Dai Mubai was the most composed of them all, but he still couldn't help but exclaim, "You, you mean..."

Tang San nodded. "Yes, she has become a god, the God of Six-Winged Angels. If I'm not mistaken, the position of the God of Angels has always been in the Elder Hall, the Offering Point, or the Douluo Hall of the Spirit Hall. Qian Renxue must have inherited the position of the God of Angels with the help of Qian Daoliu. We've been working hard all these years, but the Spirit Hall hasn't been idle either! As expected of an organization that has controlled the Spirit Master world for so many years, they have actually cultivated a god-level powerhouse."

Ma Hongjun stared wide-eyed, dumbfounded, and said, "This, this can't be, right? It's only been a few years! How could Qian Renxue..."

Oscar said with a bitter face, "Nothing is impossible. Just look at Xiao San. Xiao San was able to rise from level 60 to level 90 in just a few years. The Spirit Hall has a much deeper foundation than us, so why can't they cultivate a god-level expert? It's just that it would be better if their god-level expert appeared a few months later."

Ning Rongrong asked, "Third Brother, how did your fight with Qian Renxue go? You…"

Tang San chuckled and said, "You want to ask why I was able to escape alive from the pursuit of a god, right? To be honest, luck accounted for at least 50%, and my efforts accounted for the other 50%. The reason I say luck accounted for half is mainly because when I encountered Qian Renxue, she had just finished her inheritance and obtained the position of god, and she couldn't fully control the power of a god. In addition, she might have had a psychological trauma from the battle with me in Heaven Dou City, and I teased her with my words, so she didn't unleash her full strength right away. This allowed me to take advantage of her and escape from the Star Dou Great Forest. The other stroke of luck was the help of the Sea God; otherwise, I still wouldn't be able to see you again. The power of a god is truly beyond the imagination of humans. You know, Qian Renxue was able to borrow a large amount of solar power to attack me. Just that alone makes her power almost inexhaustible. I thought I had created a very favorable situation for myself, but I still barely survived, and even after surviving, I paid the price of having the Heart of the Sea God shattered."

Upon hearing the word "god," everyone was somewhat stunned. After all, although they had some understanding of gods because Tang San had gained the Sea God's approval and passed the Sea God's test, they had never actually seen a god, let alone imagined the extent of a god's power.

However, they were well aware of Tang San's strength. Since returning from Seagod Island, Tang San had repeatedly defeated powerful enemies with his formidable power. Whether it was gaining the Clear Sky Sect's approval, turning the tide of battle, or defeating or thwarting Empress Bibi Dong's plans several times, he perfectly demonstrated his genius. Even on the battlefield with a million soldiers, he could become a powerful force influencing the outcome of the battle. It could be said that without Tang San, the Heaven Dou Empire could never have achieved such brilliant results. However, when Tang San mentioned the god-level Qian Renxue, his expression showed more helplessness and relief, indicating the crisis he had encountered. The appearance of a god-level expert had undoubtedly disrupted everyone's plans.

Inside the vast protective barrier, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Tang San looked at the changes in his companions' expressions and understood that, just like when he had first encountered Qian Renxue, everyone's confidence had been shaken. Moreover, the appearance of a god-level expert had also made them feel uneasy.

Tang San didn't try to persuade his companions. He began his calm narration, "It all started when I arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest. I began to add spirit rings to my Clear Sky Hammer..."

Tang San recounted his entire journey in detail, going into great detail without omitting a single thing, even the battles with the spirit beasts, especially the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which he described in great detail. He even shared his experiences in cultivation, his feelings about the Great Sumeru Hammer, and the connection between spirit skills without reservation.

Starting with the hunt for his first soul beast, the story gradually unfolds, recounting how he simultaneously absorbed three Thousand-Pound Ant Kings in an almost frenzied manner.

"After I completed the entire absorption process, giving the Clear Sky Hammer eight spirit rings, I didn't even have time to glance at or sense the effects of my spirit rings before I saw Qian Renxue. In that instant, I sensed something was wrong. Even with my spirit power already at level ninety-five and my mental strength further increased, I couldn't sense her presence at all. Even the connection between my Blue Silver Emperor and Blue Silver Grass couldn't tell me how she arrived. At that time, although I didn't want to believe it, I already had a guess in my heart..."

After recounting his experience hunting spirit beasts, Tang San arrived at the crucial moment. His companions were completely captivated by his words, their eyes fixed on him. Especially after he described how he nearly fell victim to the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's scheme, they were all taken aback. And when they heard Tang San simultaneously defeat the Three-Headed Thousand-Pound Ant King, they were filled with renewed excitement. Their previous dejection and unease had gradually faded away with Tang San's story.

Tang San recounted his three battles with Qian Renxue in greater detail, not only describing the entire battle process but also sharing his psychological changes at the time, his guesses about Qian Renxue's psychological changes, and his responses.

Indeed, Tang San's three battles with Qian Renxue were all incredibly dangerous, but his wisdom played a crucial role. Through skillful use of language, Tang San's narration, while not deviating significantly from the truth, conveyed to everyone the message that absolute strength is not everything; wisdom is equally important. Facing such a god-level powerhouse, Tang San ultimately escaped and stood before them.

"...If I could also possess god-level strength, I'm 100% confident I could defeat Qian Renxue. Yes, my soul power growth rate is no slower than hers, and might even be faster. However, our situations are different. If I'm not mistaken, she must have also undergone a divine inheritance test similar to the Nine Trials of the Sea God. But, the one guiding her through that test would be her grandfather, Qian Daoliu. Qian Daoliu certainly wouldn't treat Qian Renxue the way the Sea God Douluo, Poseidon, treated me. He would undoubtedly provide her with immense help, assisting her through countless difficulties, while we, on the other hand, have always relied on our own strength to accomplish everything." Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu likely played a crucial role in Qian Renxue's rise to power. Therefore, her ascension to godhood was not solid; although she became a god, she was far from perfect. Otherwise, her mind wouldn't have shown weaknesses that I could exploit. Of course, Qian Daoliu must have considered this when nurturing her, but he also knew that our world no longer has gods. As long as he nurtured his granddaughter to godhood, even if she wasn't the strongest god, she would still be invincible. That's why he nurtured Qian Renxue as quickly as possible, and Qian Renxue didn't disappoint him, finally breaking through the final barrier.

At this point, Tang San paused, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his companions. At this moment, an unparalleled and powerful confidence suddenly burst forth from him, which even the Great White Sharks of the Demon Soul outside the Vast Ocean Protective Barrier could clearly feel.

"But we are different. Mu Bai, Xiao Ao, Fatty, Rong Rong, Zhu Qing, and Xiao Wu. The seven of us are one, having gone through the Sea God's trial together. We have reached this point today by relying on our own strength, surviving countless near-death experiences. Yes, my soul power has increased rapidly, but you must understand that my rate of improvement is closely related to my own martial soul. Perhaps either my Clear Sky Hammer or Blue Silver Emperor is slightly inferior in quality to the Six-Winged Angel martial soul, but I am a dual-wielder. In this respect, even Bibi Dong..." She can't compare to me either. Although she also possesses twin martial souls, her twin martial souls are of the same kind of creature, both based on spiders. But I'm different. My two martial souls are worlds apart; they appeared in me simultaneously due to my parents' genes. Since I've been able to elevate them both to their peak, it proves I've surpassed Bibi Dong, and my foundation is far more solid than Qian Renxue's. Therefore, as long as I achieve the Sea God status, even if Qian Renxue were to fully integrate all the abilities of the Six-Winged Angel God, I have absolute confidence in defeating her.”

Listening to Tang San's passionate voice and feeling his unprecedented personal charm and unparalleled domineering aura, everyone seemed to see a combination of the wise master and the arrogant and powerful Tang Hao. In fact, as Tang San's teachers and fathers, they had passed on everything they had to the Tang San in front of them.

"We believe you, Xiao San." Dai Mubai clenched his fist tightly. "You're right. So what if you're a god-level expert? We also have the potential to become god-level experts. As long as you become the Sea God, what does it matter if the Angel God is even more powerful? Besides, no matter how powerful she is, she's still just one person. But you're different. You still have us. We will always be by your side to fight against powerful enemies. Our plan will not change. Sea God Island remains our only goal."

Tang San nodded firmly, and at the same time handed the Trident of the Sea God to the most trusted companions, extending his right hand to his friends.

Seven hands overlapped, their intertwined feeling causing their fourteen gazes to converge at the center. The influence of the divine-level Qian Renxue vanished in an instant; the obstacles in everyone's hearts disappeared, including Tang San's own. Just as Qian Renxue had filled herself with confidence through willpower on the beach, their inner problems had been completely resolved. Of course, for both Tang San and Qian Renxue, to truly resolve their inner conflicts, they must confront and defeat their opponent.

After reassuring his companions, Tang San said, "We can't go directly to Seagod Island yet. Before we go there, we need to go to another place. My Clear Sky Hammer is still missing its last spirit ring. We decided to reserve that spot for it before we left Seagod Island."

Oscar chuckled and said, "That wretched guy almost wiped us out back then, and even became that woman Purple Pearl's prisoner. This time, we're going to settle the score with him. We're not the Shrek Seven Devils we used to be."

Everyone knows what Tang San's target is: the overlord of the sea, the most powerful sea spirit beast, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

At this moment, Xiao Wu frowned, and Tang San quickly grasped her hand. "Xiao Wu, are you feeling unwell? If you don't want me to hunt 100,000-year-old soul beasts, I can..."

Xiao Wu knew Tang San had misunderstood, so she quickly shook her head and said, "No, it's not that I don't want you to hunt it, it's just that this Deep Sea Demon Whale King makes me very uneasy. When you faced it, I fought alongside you, and it felt very different from a 100,000-year-old soul beast. You used your Invincible Golden Body to get close to it and absorb some of its energy, thus further enhancing your soul power. However, before my soul and your consciousness both fell into a coma, I sensed two incredible things."

"Oh? What is it?" Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked.

Xiao Wu said, "Firstly, it's naturally its strength. That Deep Sea Demon Whale King is incredibly powerful. I've never seen such a massive body and such immense energy. I'm certain that even the combined energy of Da Ming and Er Ming wouldn't be nearly as much as its. The energy it accumulates is as unfathomable as the ocean; I can't sense any end to it. Secondly, it's the feeling you had when you were hit by its attack while using Invincible Golden Body. You know, Invincible Golden Body was originally my skill. We always thought it provided three seconds of invincible defense, but in reality, it has its limits. At that time, you were fighting the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, giving it your all, so you naturally had no time to consider anything else. But I was restricted by you and couldn't leave your body, yet my soul could clearly sense the state of Invincible Golden Body. You know, at that time, the Invincible Golden Body you released was on the verge of collapse. And at that time, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's attack was definitely not its full strength; it was more like a casual strike."

"A mere casual strike nearly pierced the Invincible Golden Body's defenses, demonstrating its formidable power. It was definitely careless, never expecting you to possess an Invincible Golden Body, which allowed you to break through its attack, reach its body, and absorb some of its energy using the Eight Spider Lances. Even so, given the circumstances, you wouldn't have survived. Judging from your battle with Qian Renxue, your survival was likely due to the Sea God's divine sense; otherwise, you would have undoubtedly perished. Therefore, I must tell everyone: never underestimate the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. It is far more than an ordinary 100,000-year-old soul beast. Its cultivation level likely surpasses that of a 100,000-year-old soul beast. This overlord of the sea is not as easy to deal with as we imagine. Even if we were to hunt it, we must be fully prepared."

After hearing Xiao Wu's words, no one objected, because they knew that Xiao Wu, who was born as a 100,000-year-old soul beast, was undoubtedly the person who understood 100,000-year-old soul beasts the most. Even she couldn't see the strength of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, so one could imagine how powerful this terrifying demon beast was.

Tang San nodded. "Xiao Wu, your reminder was timely. Otherwise, if we went rashly, we might suffer losses. However, we must also kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Killing it is one of the tasks of my eighth trial as the Sea God. Only by eliminating it can we complete the eighth trial and have the possibility of going to Sea God Island to inherit the Sea God's legacy. I will try to fight alone. Everyone, stay far away. If any problems arise, you can provide backup. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King has the power to control the sea, but my Sea God's Light should be able to restrain it to some extent. Although Qian Renxue's ascension to godhood makes our time urgent, the more urgent it is, the less we should rush things. Otherwise, it will only have the opposite effect. Safety is the most important thing."

Hearing Tang San's words, Xiao Wu couldn't help but smile. She knew that Tang San understood her good intentions. His ability to remain calm in this situation clearly showed that he had made significant progress in all aspects of his abilities. He hadn't lost his composure despite Qian Renxue's strength.

"Brother, let's approach the Deep Sea Demon Whale King first. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King is blind in one eye, so as long as we don't get too close and enter its territory, we won't attract its attention. When we got here, we already sent Xiaobai's people to call her. We'll make our move when Xiaobai arrives. She knows more about the Deep Sea Demon Whale King than we do, and with her help, we'll be more confident in dealing with it."

Tang San was overjoyed and couldn't help but hug Xiao Wu and kiss her forehead hard. "Xiao Wu, you are truly my good wife. With Xiao Bai's help, our chances of defeating the Deep Sea Demon Whale King have greatly increased. At least we can leave ourselves a way out."

Xiao Wu blushed deeply, not daring to look at her companions' amused gazes. She nestled into Tang San's arms and whispered, "Brother, I haven't married you yet."

Tang San chuckled, scratched his head, and said, "It was bound to happen sooner or later; you can't escape it."

Ning Rongrong chuckled and said, "Third Brother, I always thought Xiao Ao was already quite unromantic, but compared to you, he's actually alright. You think you can get Xiao Wu to marry you with just one sentence? You didn't even propose. How unromantic!"

"Uh..." Tang San looked awkwardly at Xiao Wu in his arms, then at Ning Rongrong, and said with a wry smile, "It's my fault, it's my fault. Once we've done what we need to do, I'll definitely formally propose to Xiao Wu."

Oscar said smugly, "Little sister, although you are stronger than me, you can't use sweet words, can you? I'll teach you a couple of tricks later, I guarantee you'll benefit from them."

Ning Rongrong glared at him, annoyed. "So all that talk you gave me was just sweet talk. You two-faced bastard."

"Rongrong, all my sweet words to you come from the bottom of my heart! Hehe, I suddenly realized that the mistress's method is not bad, it's direct enough. Anyway, you only have me as your choice in this life, so if anyone dares to mess with you, I'll beat them so badly that their own mother won't recognize them."

"You..." Ning Rongrong looked at Oscar's helpless expression, and there was nothing she could do about it.

"Alright, stop fooling around. We're not too far from the beach yet. It would be troublesome if Qian Renxue's divine sense found us." Dai Mubai said in a deep voice, his face looking rather grim, his brows furrowed.

Tang San looked at Dai Mubai, "Boss Dai, I know what you're worried about. However, your worries shouldn't become a reality, at least not in the short term."

"Oh? Why?" Dai Mubai looked at Tang San in confusion.

Tang San said, "You must be thinking that a powerhouse like Qian Renxue would be invincible on the battlefield. Neither the Heaven Dou Empire's army nor your Star Luo Empire's army would be able to stop her, and they would be in danger of being destroyed at any time, right?"

Dai Mubai nodded. Others might not care about the battles between nations on the battlefield, but he was, after all, a prince of the Star Luo Empire. How could he not care? He absolutely did not want to see the Star Luo Empire destroyed by the Spirit Empire. Seeing Tang San's confident demeanor, his worries lessened somewhat.

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