Chapter 682: The Ownership of the Near-Million-Year Soul Ring

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Just at the critical moment when the third wave of Qin Jian and Poseixi's Martial Soul Fusion Skill was brewing, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was about to escape at the cost of half its energy.

Suddenly, two slender figures flashed rapidly from the surface of the sea, appearing directly in the direction where the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was leaping down.

"Get lost! ——"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King, already half-crippled and at low health, could no longer care about who was blocking its path; it simply lunged down, blotting out the sky and sun, intending to crush the obstacles into powder.

"It's Rongrong and Xiao Wu!"

Qin Jian's eyes went wide.

"Boom!"

The next moment, all his power surged, and nine sword curtains rapidly took shape in the sky, determined to strike before the Deep Sea Demon Whale King could land...

"Hum!"

Suddenly, a nine-colored radiance illuminated the night sky.

"Nine layers, nine colors, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Eight soul rings appeared simultaneously on Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu transformed into a pale golden light shadow flashing at extreme speed, charging straight up toward the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the sky.

"Hum, hum, hum..."

Eight consecutive rays of light shot out from Ning Rongrong's massive Nine Treasure True Body, all projecting onto Xiao Wu's slender figure.

"Fourth soul skill, Invincible Golden Body!"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's aircraft-carrier-like body collided with that single point of golden light.

"Thud!"

The golden light burst and scattered, yet the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's figure paused in mid-air.

"Sixth soul skill, Void... Eight-Stage Throw of Violent Slaughter!"

With a swish, Xiao Wu's figure teleported beneath the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

"Thud!"

A long leg containing golden light kicked fiercely upward.

With a bang, a powerful, overwhelming force penetrated from that point into the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's body, actually causing its massive frame to stiffen for an instant.

Just like a human being kicked hard in the waist, that feeling... whoever suffers it knows.

"Thud! Thud!"

Xiao Wu did not change direction; it was still from bottom to top, kicking fiercely with two high-heeled strikes.

"Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud!"

Like golden fireworks lit up beneath the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, as the eight-stage attack was unleashed, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King not only stiffened in mid-air but was even sent flying upward.

It didn't even have time to roar, didn't have time to figure out who these two Spirit Douluos were that had suddenly jumped out to block it, before its vision was filled with nine sword curtains.

"Sizzle! ——"

When those water-blue sword curtains slashed down, it was like divine punishment, instantly cutting into the surface of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's body, causing the intense fluctuations to stall for a brief moment.

"Puff, puff, puff..."

Following that, just like a kitchen knife mincing a fish on a cutting board, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was instantly sliced into countless pieces.

It couldn't even let out a final wail before its consciousness began to withdraw from its body.

"Sister, can you use its soul ring to break through to level 100?" Qin Jian asked urgently.

Poseixi immediately shook her head: "No, what is blocking me from becoming a god now is not energy or a soul ring, but the God Position. I haven't obtained the Sea God Position, nor have I been able to create one myself, which is why I am stuck at level 99."

"It looks like the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's soul ring can only go to waste... no one should be able to absorb it..."

"Understood."

Before Poseixi could finish speaking, Qin Jian suddenly flew downward, simultaneously shouting: "Rongrong, take out the Vast Sea Universe Cover and use the Vast Sea Demon Breaker skill, aiming at the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's fish head!"

The mention of "fish head" almost made Ning Rongrong lose focus, leaving her momentarily stunned.

But she still subconsciously did as Qin Jian said.

"Boom!"

A deep blue beam of light fired from her hand, piercing straight through the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's head.

A limit-breaking kill-steal; stealing the last sliver of health—that is exactly what this situation was.

"Qin Jian, how could she possibly absorb a Million-Year Soul Ring? And her soul power level, eh? Level 90?" Poseixi immediately understood Qin Jian's plan.

Xiao Wu flashed to Qin Jian's side with a swish: "With this, our fourth, fifth, and sixth assessments are all completed."

"So fast? What were the contents of your assessments?" Qin Jian asked.

"The fourth assessment was to eradicate the Evil Demon Orcas, but halfway through, the fifth and sixth assessments suddenly appeared as well..."

Ning Rongrong said with a hint of apology: "It was our dealing with the Evil Demon Orcas that led to Sea God Island being besieged, and also Brother Jian and the High Priest being surrounded by the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."

Poseixi shook her head nonchalantly: "It could be considered drawing the snake out of its hole; being able to eradicate the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is a good thing."

"So what were your fifth and sixth? Otherwise, you wouldn't be at level 90," Qin Jian said.

Ning Rongrong nodded: "The fifth assessment was to assist in lifting the siege on Sea God Island, and the sixth assessment was to assist in killing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."

"The two of us completed the fourth assessment and then went back to Sea God Island with Xiaobai to complete the fifth, which is why we were able to reach level 90, and we just completed the sixth," Xiao Wu said.

"In that case," Qin Jian said immediately: "Xiao Wu, exchange your God Trial reward for a God-Given Soul Ring for your ninth soul ring, and Rongrong, absorb the Deep Sea Demon Whale King for your ninth soul ring."

"Hum!"

And just at this moment, a dark golden soul ring emerged from the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's body on the sea surface.

A near-million-year soul ring!

"This... Brother Jian, I..."

Ning Rongrong suddenly felt her mouth go dry: "How could a Support-type Soul Master like me possibly absorb such an exaggerated Soul Ring?"

"There will be two problems: first, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's Spirit impact, and second, that massive amount of energy," Xiao Wu said.

Qin Jian nodded: "I know, but with my help, there is still hope."

"You can help with absorbing a Soul Ring?" Poseixi asked, puzzled.

Qin Jian smiled: "I couldn't do this before, but I can now. With the help of the Ocean's Tear's spiritual link, I can dissipate the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's Soul Storm on my own..."

"As for the excess Soul Ring energy, if it can't be absorbed, just disperse it. Leave it to me; no one understands a Million-Year Soul Ring better than I do, not to mention this Soul Ring hasn't even reached that level yet."

Poseixi's expression was somewhat strange: "Doesn't that mean there's no danger at all?"

"It's thanks to the existence of the Ocean's Tear," Qin Jian said, looking at her.

Ning Rongrong was also looking at Poseixi: "That's right, thanks to the Ocean's Tear, thank you, High Priest."

"Ocean's Tear? Thanking me?"

Seeing the blue light shining between the two people's brows, Poseixi looked bewildered: "You... what are you talking about? Why do I suddenly feel a bit uncomfortable?"

Qin Jian squeezed her shoulder: "It's alright, at least this time, it will definitely be happy."

Poseixi remained silent, only watching the light of the Ocean's Tear, swallowed by the sudden, inexplicable sense of sorrow.

The process of absorbing the Soul Ring was without surprise or danger; with Poseixi's protection, no accidents occurred.

It was just that Xiao Wu would turn her head from time to time to look at the group of people on the island; they had been watching this side the whole time, and many were kneeling on the ground, which left her feeling confused.

"Whew..."

Finally, Poseixi withdrew from her inexplicable emotions. Noticing the gratitude of those people, she waved her hand and said calmly: "The ocean's malignant tumor, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, has been eliminated. From now on, there will be no more threat of a Sea Beast Tide; you may live and work in peace."

"Thank you, High Priest, for saving our lives!"

Fanatical cheers came over.

Poseixi just shook her head lightly: "It wasn't me who saved you; it was them."

The cheering paused, then changed to: "Thank you, my lords, for saving our lives!"

It lasted for a long time...

(End of chapter)