Dividing the Spoils, Setting Sail

The earth-shattering battle finally came to an end, and the suffocating pressure above the Demon Whale Sea Domain dissipated.

Sunlight pierced through the lingering energy ripples, illuminating the slightly ravaged sea surface and revealing the massive, Life Force whale carcass floating above it, along with the Dark Crimson-Gold Soul Ring that emanated a chilling energy fluctuation.

The Explorer slowly approached. On the deck, everyone looked at the spoils before them. Even Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen, who were used to seeing big scenes, couldn't help but show a hint of eagerness in their eyes. It was no exaggeration to say that the deep-sea overlord, Cultivation Level for nearly a million years, was a treasure trove.

Bo Saixi, holding the Sea God's Trident, looked at his nemesis, who had been entangled with Sea God Island for tens of thousands of years, with a complex expression.

Finally, she sighed softly, and the Trident of Sea God's Trident flashed, a beam of azure divine Divine Power enveloping the enormous Soul Ring above the whale carcass, which emitted a dark reddish-gold light and whose energy fluctuations were as vast as the sea—a partial condensation of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's power over nearly a million years.

The Soul Ring trembled violently, seemingly trying to resist, but under the pull of the Sea God Divine Power, it was ultimately powerless to resist and turned into Daoliu, which Bo Saixi took into a specially made container.

This Soul Ring not only perfectly matches Bo Saixi's attributes, but it also once competed with Poseidon for the position of Sea God. It contains the Divinity of the Sea God and will be of immeasurable help to her in the future to gather faith and embark on the Path to Godhood.

"Let's deal with the spoils first." After Bo Saixi finished collecting the Soul Ring, Yu Yuanchen spoke. His breathing had mostly calmed down, but his face still had a hint of paleness from using his God Position power. He glanced at the huge Soul Ring and the whale carcass, and already had a plan in mind.

The group leaped onto the whale carcass. This enormous corpse was itself a mobile treasure trove. Yu Yuanchen scanned it with his Divine Sense, precisely locating several core areas where energy was most concentrated.

He pointed his fingers like knives, emitting Purple-Gold Lightning that easily sliced through the whale skin and flesh, which were far tougher than refined iron. A moment later, three items were taken out.

The first item was a fist-sized, perfectly round bead of deep blue color. Inside, it seemed as if a liquid ocean and lightning were slowly flowing, radiating a vast and abyss-like energy fluctuation— the Whale Pearl of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, the essence of his life's Cultivation Level.

The second item is a crystal-clear, jelly-like substance, like the finest jade, exuding a strange and rich fragrance— Whale Brain. It contains powerful Life essence and the origin of the soul, and has miraculous effects on nourishing the body and spirit.

The third item was a bone that was much thicker than the other Spirit Bone, with patterns resembling natural runes and a dark golden luster flowing throughout— Torso Soul Bone nearly a million years old! The aura emanating from this Spirit Bone already carried a faint trace of Divinity, making its value immeasurable.

Bo Saixi stood to the side, observing the three treasures with a calm expression. She stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Yu Yuanchen and the other two. "The slaying of this fiend was entirely due to your invaluable assistance. Bo Saixi is deeply grateful."

She paused, then continued, "This Soul Ring of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King contains the power of the Sea God's nemesis, which is crucial for my completion of the Divine Examination, so I took it. As for the rest... they can be distributed among the three of you, as a token of our gratitude from Sea God Island for your assistance this time and for retrieving the Sea God's Heart earlier."

She spoke frankly. Previously, during her Seventh Trial as the Sea God, she needed to find the Sea God's Heart, a long-lost treasure of Sea God Island, in order to pull out the Sea God's Trident of the Heaven Dou Empire — the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. So she went to the Heaven Dou Empire to demand the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud (Sea God's Heart). The Heaven Dou Imperial Family dared not provoke Sea God Island and could only seek help from the three major powers.

Unfortunately, the three top experts on the continent, Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen Yu Yuanchen, tacitly approved or even exerted influence, leaving the Heaven Dou Imperial Family with no choice but to swallow their pride and "reluctantly" hand over the national treasure. After all, none of the three actually had any goodwill towards the nobility.

She always remembered this favor. In addition, although she was the main force in the slaying of the Demon Whale King, without the suppression of the three and their final act of turning the tide, there would have been no chance of success. She was insightful and vaguely guessed that the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was probably a "test" or "resource" left by the Sea God for the successor, but she didn't care. Becoming a god was already her greatest ambition.

Yu Yuanchen gave Bo Saixi a deep look and nodded. "You're too kind, Holy Maiden. In that case, we'll accept your hospitality."

Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen nodded slightly, agreeing to the allocation plan.

Next came the specific division of the treasures. The Whale Pearl had too much energy and special attributes, but it also contained the resentment of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and the malevolent energy generated from devouring many living beings. Directly absorbing and refining it was too risky. However, no one could think of a suitable use for it at the moment, so it was temporarily kept by Yu Yuanchen, the strongest among them, for later discussion.

That Whale Brain was indeed a valuable item. Although the three of them were already at the peak of their power, the Life Essence of this nearly million-year-old Soul Beast was still a treasure for them to strengthen their physical bodies, and it was still of great benefit to consolidating their Cultivation Level and Body Tempering.

This time, the three did not hesitate. Yu Yuanchen took action, using his Soul Power to transform into a blade, dividing the Whale Brain into three equal parts, which they each collected. This resource was exactly what they urgently needed, as it could solidify their foundation and prepare them for their future attempt to reach the God Level.

As for the mountain of whale meat, it was a top-tier cultivation resource, containing abundant Bloodline Power. Unfortunately, the Explorer's storage space was limited, so the three of them could only select some of the most essential parts to take with them.

Yu Yuanchen looked at Bo Saixi and smiled, "Holy Maiden, we'll leave the rest to Sea God Island. This place is closest to Sea God Island, so it's making the best use of it."

Bo Saixi naturally had no objections, as this meant that Sea God Island had gained a huge amount of resources for free, which would be of great benefit to the training of disciples.

Finally, there was the most precious bone, Torso Soul Bone was infinitely close to God Level.

Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu exchanged a glance and took a half-step back in unison. Tang Chen laughed heartily and patted Yu Yuanchen on the shoulder, "Yuanchen, if it weren't for your last-minute act of heroism, we wouldn't have gotten a single thing, and we might not even have escaped unscathed. This Spirit Bone should rightfully belong to you."

Qian Daoliu also spoke gently, "Brother Tang is absolutely right. If Yuanchen hadn't used your trump card to stop its self-destruction, everything would have been over. This bone also has some compatibility with your lightning attribute, making it most suitable for you. Brother Tang and I have received much help from you, so there's no need for us to be modest this time."

Looking into the sincere eyes of his two dear friends, Yu Yuanchen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. The three of them had known each other since they were humble beginnings, supporting each other along the way, and their friendship had long surpassed that of ordinary friends. If he were to refuse this gift again, it would seem like they were becoming distant.

Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu may appear rough and imposing, but they are actually very sensitive and always remember his kindness. The Method of Soul Cores, the opportunity in the Demon Plane, the Martial Way Technique... it seems like every time it was a win-win situation or a matter of righteousness, but Yu Yuanchen really thinks of them when there are good things to be done. With all these little things added up, how could Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen not acknowledge the kindness this brother has shown them?

"Alright!" Yu Yuanchen was not one to be coy. He nodded emphatically and solemnly put away the Torso Soul Bone that contained terrifying power. "I, Yu Yuanchen, will remember this favor."

However, Yu Yuanchen did not intend to absorb this 990,000-year-old Spirit Bone just like that. He needed to process it before using it to achieve an idea concerning his future.

After distributing the treasures, Bo Saixi didn't linger. Her fourth Soul Ring lit up, and the Soul Skill Sea God Summon was activated. The Sea God Martial Soul on Bo Saixi's back sounded a long and peculiar horn.

Before long, the sea surface in the distance broke open, and nearly a hundred agile Demon Soul Great White Shark swam swiftly in. The one in the lead, with an exceptionally large body and a powerful aura, was none other than Xiao Bai, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Demon Soul Great White Shark King.

Upon seeing the corpse of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, Xiao Bai's eyes revealed a human-like shock and awe. He bowed his head to Bo Saixi, Yu Yuanchen, and the others, expressing his submission and gratitude.

Bo Saixi instructed Xiao Bai to lead the tribe to drag the remaining whale carcasses back to Sea God Island. She then bid farewell to Yu Yuanchen and the other two once more. "My friends, this journey westward is uncertain, so please take care. Sea God Island will not hesitate to help you if you ever need anything in the future."

"Holy Maiden, please take care as well." Yu Yuanchen and the other two returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Bo Saixi gave the three of them a deep look, especially lingering on Yu Yuanchen for a moment as if she wanted to say something. In the end, she let out a soft sigh, and her figure transformed into a streak of blue light, disappearing into the distant sea along with the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan.

Looking in the direction Bo Saixi had left, Tang Chen couldn't help but sigh, "After this battle, with the power of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's Soul Ring, it seems Bo Saixi will be the first to push open that door before us."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen and Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, a complex look flashing in their eyes. All three of them aspired to forge their own paths to godhood, unwilling to rely on the legacy of their predecessors or sacrifice their loved ones, thus requiring a long period of time to accumulate faith.

Bo Saixi, influenced by the three of them, would naturally not want the high priest, who had treated her like family since childhood, to sacrifice himself for her. However, now that she has obtained the Soul Ring of the King of Soul Beast, whose attributes perfectly match hers and which had even rivaled the Sea God, with her inherent strength, she only needs to make slight adjustments to use this immense power to replace the high priest's sacrifice and begin her Path to Godhood. The "experience package" that the Sea God prepared for her is indeed enviable.

"Everyone has their own destiny, and we cannot force it." Yu Yuanchen quickly composed himself and turned his gaze back to the boundless western sea. "Our journey still lies ahead."

"Haha, you're right!" Tang Chen laughed heartily, waving his fist. "Overseas mainland, I wonder if there are any worthy opponents!"

A faint look of anticipation appeared on Qian Daoliu's lips.

The Explorer set sail once more, its runes glowing, riding the wind westward as indicated by the Bo Saixi chart, towards the possible continent that Yu Yuanchen sensed.

At the bow, Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen stood side by side, their robes fluttering in the sea breeze. Behind them, the Demon Whale Sea Domain receded into the distance, now calm again, marking the end of a legend. Ahead lay the vast, boundless unknown, and the beginning of a new legend.

A fledgling eagle spreads its wings in the direction of home, and they, this ship that gathers the strongest power in the world, are sailing towards a truly vast world. On the Sun Moon Continent, the brilliance of Soul Tool will meet them in the not-too-distant future.