Chapter 303: Deep Sea Demon Whale King

Yang Xiong carefully considered the content of the sixth-stage assessment of the Asura God and kept feeling that something was off.

From the Asura God's attitude, it seems he wants me to seek the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, yet he does not want me to annihilate it completely, leaving a hidden threat.

No matter which angle you look at, it all sounds unreasonable; after all, given the Asura God's decisive ruthlessness, not even a mere Soul Beast is spared—anyone can be killed for his purpose.

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King and Di Tian are universally recognized as the two strongest Soul Beasts in the world; theoretically both have already reached quasi‑divine level, and if not for this world's limits, they would have become gods long ago.

Yang Xiong seemed to recall something: the Asura God is one of the Divine Realm Enforcers, whose lifelong goal is to maintain order in the God Realm, yet both the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and his wife have consistently sought to break that order and attain a Divine Position.

There is a positional conflict between the two sides, so it's no wonder the Asura God wants to kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King; in the original, the Asura God even acted personally, but if he does so himself, it contradicts his own principles—any perspective reveals a contradiction.

Thus the Asura God devised this self‑contradictory test; the real difficulty is not how to defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, but how to do so without violating the Asura God's own principles.

Yang Xiong almost grasped the purpose of this stage's assessment and couldn't help but laugh; the Asura God is rather entertaining, a strangely contradictory combination.

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After the group rested for a day at the Body Sect, they sped off to Hanhai City; everyone is a Soul Douluo‑level master, so their speed was truly remarkable.

When they arrived at Hanhai City, Yang Xiong used the Sea God Island Red Extreme Permission to invite the supply team delivering goods to Sea God Island to transport his party to the Demon Whale Sea Region.

When the fleet heard they were heading to the Demon Whale Sea Region, the captain was outright stunned.

However, Yang Xiong made it clear that the others only need to deliver his party to the outskirts of the Demon Whale Sea Region; his group will act alone thereafter.

Ning Rongrong's people also began to realize that Yang Xiong's true aim is the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the strongest Soul Beast on the ocean and a legendary one, capable of contesting the Sea God for a Divine Position—truly the strongest Soul Beast.

Even Yang Wei was a bit worried: "Xiao Xiong, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is too formidable; even the Sea God back then couldn't kill him, only managed to pierce one of his eyes. Should we discuss how to confront him?"

Shui Bing'er quickly spoke: "Sect Leader, after mastering the Hanhai Huzhen Zhao, I have learned four skills, especially the Hanhai Huzhen Zhao, which can be immensely effective in the sea."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "This time you only need to stay on the outskirts; I will go alone to battle the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."

"Actually, the goal of my Ninth Soul Ring has always been the Deep Sea Demon Whale King; unfortunately his strength is overwhelming. I have waited so long, training myself to become stronger before coming to the Demon Whale Sea Region."

"Next, I want to test my true strength, to truly fight the strongest being in the world; perhaps that is the battle I look forward to most."

The others said nothing further upon hearing this; although they have some strength, they are far from true Limit Douluo‑level masters, and the Shen Hai Mo Jun Wang's power even surpasses that of Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.

After setting sail, the ship traveled at sea for over ten days and finally reached the outskirts of the Demon Whale Sea Region.

Everyone looked at Yang Xiong with a hint of worry, but since Yang Xiong had already made his decision, they could not intervene.

Oscar handed Yang Xiong a huge pile of sausages; these were made by Oscar over the past few days, each soul skill turned into a sausage, some even with many links. Seeing Oscar's completely exhausted appearance, he must have drained all his soul power.

Yang Xiong patted Oscar's shoulder: "Little Oscar, don't look like that; have you already concluded that I will lose so quickly?"

Oscar quickly said: "Brother Xiong, if anything happens, call us immediately and we will support you at once."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Don't worry, I won't have any trouble."

Under the concerned gazes of several people, Yang Xiong rode his sword straight toward the core of the Demon Whale Sea Region.

As he entered the Demon Whale Sea Region, the surrounding life force seemed to weaken considerably, and the number of Sea Soul Beasts dropped sharply.

Yang Xiong arrived at the deepest part of the Demon Whale Sea Region; there was no trace of ordinary life, only an extremely terrifying aura.

Yang Xiong brandished his sword in the air, steadied his mind, and let out a mighty roar toward the sea.

"Deep Sea Demon Whale King, please appear!"

Yang Xiong's voice echoed across the entire sea surface, even faintly resonating within the water, and the voice was imbued with overwhelming killing intent, leaving everyone stunned.

After Yang Xiong shouted three times in succession, the previously calm sea began to churn with waves.

Soon a massive whale head emerged from the sea; just the head alone measured over ten meters in length and width.

This is the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, not only looking incredibly formidable but also with one blinded eye, appearing exceedingly ferocious.

In terms of aura, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is certainly not weaker than Black Dragon Di Tian, and even surpasses Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu.

Compared to Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu, both are Level 99 Limit Douluo, giving off a sense of returning to basics.

But the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is the opposite, as if merged with the entire ocean; its size exceeds two hundred meters, its body is sapphire‑blue, its eyes alone are over three meters, and it radiates an unparalleled fierce aura unique to Fierce Beasts, seemingly not inferior to Black Dragon Di Tian.

Before Yang Xiong could react, a massive water column shot skyward and slammed straight at him, seemingly containing boundless power.

Yang Xiong narrowed his gaze, a killing aura instantly emanated from his body, cleaving the soaring water column in two—this is the Self‑Created Soul Skill: God‑Slaying Strike.

"Deep Sea Demon Whale King, I have something to discuss with you; let's talk first."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King let out an angry roar.

"Human, your demeanor clearly shows ill intent; there is nothing between the Soul Beast Clan and the Human Clan."

Yang Xiong sneered: "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, although you are powerful enough—indeed perhaps the strongest Soul Beast in the world—you ultimately cannot surpass the final limit because you belong to the Soul Beast Clan."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King replied: "Human, my affairs are none of your concern. I am now only a hair's breadth from becoming a god; no one can halt my advance."

Yang Xiong's mouth curled into a cold smile: "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, tens of thousands of years ago you were already contesting the Sea God for a Divine Position; back then your strength was probably similar to now, but after those tens of thousands of years, do you still have any hope of breaking through to Hundred Level godhood?"

He said: "You should know better—reaching Hundred Level godhood requires not only refining the body to that realm but also a Divine Position and a Divine Artifact. Aside from a strong body, you have nothing else; how can you become a god?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's single eye stared intently at Yang Xiong.

"What exactly are you after? Your soul power is Level 90; do you also covet my Soul Ring? With my strength, no Title Douluo can ever absorb my Soul Ring; no matter how strong you become, you'll only end up exploding your body and dying."

Yang Xiong laughed: "If I don't act, how could it be realized? Since childhood I have pursued the strongest, both body and spirit, and I must surpass everyone."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King let out a furious shout.

"Since you covet my Soul Ring, I will first shred your body into countless pieces; seeing your form, I would also obtain the Divine Inheritance. If I then devour you, perhaps I could truly achieve Hundred Level godhood and break the final limit."

Yang Xiong quickly said: "Hold on a moment; our battle is inevitable, but we can discuss the issues that follow."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King replied with unusual hostility: "I have nothing to discuss with humans; compared to the Sea God of old, you are even more hypocritical and detestable."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "The Sea God may have schemes, but I still wish to be frank with you. Though the world calls your Deep Sea Demon Whale clan the most evil Soul Beast in history, I understand your nature better than anyone, so I want to give each other a chance; at least I don't want to kill you for some so‑called greater cause."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's expression changed: "What do you mean? In the eyes of your human soul masters, isn't hunting Sea Soul Beasts normal?"

He continued: "Just like me, I have always been open and righteous; in this Demon Whale Sea Region, whether human or Soul Beast clan, anyone who dares to enter I will devour and kill, unlike your hypocritical humans."

Yang Xiong nodded: "I have already said that I came to find you not for any grand cause, but for my own selfish reasons; there is nothing to explain."

"Then think carefully: besides you, there are other Deep Sea Demon Whales in the world; even if you die, because your race is so powerful, your wife and children will eventually become targets of others."

"Now the pantheon of gods is emerging; the Sea God has already found an Inheritor, the Angel God is about to become a god, Luosha God is also near, and they all need the strongest Soul Rings; your Deep Sea Demon Whale clan is thus a prime target."

The Deep Sea Magic Whale King let out a roar: "The Sea God is ultimately that despicable, shameless person, relying on the so‑called merit of pacifying the sea, he stole the Divine Position that belongs to me; even if I die, I will still contend with the Sea God."

Yang Xiong laughed: "The gap between humans and gods is like a heavenly trench. Even if you don't consider yourself, don't you consider your wife and daughter? Haven't you thought about the survival of your Deep Sea Magic Whale Clan?"

(End of chapter)