One Year's Harvest

Sea Domain.

Roar~

The waves were violently torn apart.

A massive shadow suddenly surfaced from the depths of the sea.

It carried seawater that reeked of blood as it rose, like a pitch-black mountain thrusting into the sky.

Luo Ye was a gigantic octopus over three hundred meters tall, its entire body covered in a strange dark purple hue.

Its body was covered in suction cups the size of water tanks. Every time one of its eight tentacles moved, it produced a piercing sonic boom in the air.

Sacred Beast, Purple Abyss Demon Octopus.

Within this sea region spanning thousands of miles.

It was the undisputed overlord, ranked third among Sacred Beasts.

If an ordinary human Saint Domain powerhouse encountered it, escaping with their life would already be a blessing from their ancestors.

Roar!

A chilling roar, carrying an oppressive spiritual shockwave, slammed fiercely toward Lei Wen.

That was the majesty of the Deep Sea overlord. It tolerated no provocation.

Yet.

Lei Wen merely stood calmly in the air.

His black hair danced wildly in the wind, and he held an ordinary long sword in his hand.

Facing the icy spikes that filled the sky and the spiritual shockwave.

Lei Wen's eyes did not even flicker.

Too weak.

The next second.

The Purple Abyss Demon Octopus moved.

Its eight tentacles, like eight purple dragons, instantly sealed off every direction Lei Wen could evade.

The frost coating its tentacles caused the surrounding air to begin freezing.

A sure-kill strike.

It intended to smash this human who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth into pulp.

At the same time.

Lei Wen moved as well.

But instead of retreating, he charged toward the tentacles twisting through the air.

The long sword in his hand let out a clear hum.

Hum~

A clear, piercing sword cry rang out above the silent sea.

The sound was not loud, yet it strangely drowned out the roar of the waves and even exploded within the depths of the Purple Abyss Demon Octopus's soul.

Water Dragon Roar!

This was a move Lei Wen had created based on the Water Affinity Law.

A deep, cold radiance suddenly lit up along the blade in Lei Wen's hand.

That cold light did not travel in a straight line. Instead, it flowed and twisted like water, instantly transforming into the phantom of an almost transparent water dragon.

Unlike the Purple Abyss Demon Octopus's violent attack.

That water dragon phantom seemed tranquil, yet it was incredibly fast.

Whoosh!

There was no obstruction whatsoever.

The water dragon phantom instantly pierced through the Purple Abyss Demon Octopus's massive body, like a hot knife slicing through butter.

Immediately after.

The enormous octopus froze in place.

Its eight tentacles, which had been swinging midway, seemed to have had their pause button pressed, stopping rigidly in midair.

One second.

Two seconds.

Crack.

A faint bloodline appeared on the Purple Abyss Demon Octopus's armor-like skin.

Then, a blast of sword qi erupted from within its body.

It was not an ordinary explosion.

It was water pressure like a high-pressure cannon, instantly crushing its massive flesh, heart, and even every bone into powder.

Boom!

The enormous corpse crashed into the sea, raising a massive wave hundreds of meters high.

The surface of the sea was instantly dyed purple.

One strike.

An absolutely crushing strike.

The Sacred Beast that had dominated the Deep Sea for hundreds of years did not even have time to scream before being completely obliterated.

"Done."

Lei Wen sheathed his sword, his expression exceptionally calm.

"Woof!"

"Master is amazing!"

The Snow White Wolf, which had been hiding nearby, excitedly barked and pounced over with shining eyes.

Annia skillfully extended her dragon claws, grabbed the falling Purple Abyss Demon Octopus corpse, and dragged it onto a barren reef nearby.

This was his dinner for the time being.

Half an hour later.

A bonfire burned atop the reef.

The sea breeze was salty, but it could not conceal the tempting aroma of meat.

Lei Wen cut off a piece of the Purple Abyss Demon Octopus's tentacle and slowly roasted it over the fire.

Sizzling oil dripped onto the flames, producing bursts of smoke.

A moment later.

Lei Wen tore off a piece of roasted octopus meat and put it into his mouth.

The meat was springy and tender, melting in his mouth.

As he chewed.

A warm current slid down his throat into his stomach.

Immediately after.

The warm current transformed into pure energy and spread throughout Lei Wen's limbs and bones.

At the same time.

The Devourer's Form on the back of Lei Wen's hand faintly glowed.

Within his mind, that familiar mysterious space opened once more.

Mysterious runes flashed past like flowing light before finally settling onto a panel.

It was beneath the Deep Sea.

Dark currents surged.

Seemingly gentle water currents could instantly slice apart solid boulders under the terrifying pressure.

Ice Edge mystery.

Lei Wen closed his eyes and carefully experienced that fleeting stillness.

"Another Ice Edge..."

After a long while.

Lei Wen slowly opened his eyes and exhaled.

Deep within his pupils, a cold gleam seemed to flash.

Over this past year.

Lei Wen had wandered this vast sea like a lonely predator.

Killing, eating meat, comprehending.

This monotonous, exhausting life would have been torture for an ordinary person.

But for Lei Wen, it was a genuine pleasure.

Because he could clearly feel himself growing stronger.

Every day, every moment, he was improving.

Very soon.

Lei Wen finished his meal.

He began recalling the Water Affinity Law within his mind.

The Water Affinity Law was divided into six major mysteries.

Low-tier mysteries: [Water Element Mystery] and [Water Flow Mystery].

Mid-tier mysteries: [Ice Edge Mystery] and [Mist Illusion Mystery].

High-tier mysteries: [Water Pressure Mystery] and [Phantom Body Mystery].

Over the past year.

Lei Wen's progress was enough to make others both jealous and resentful.

Because the Devourer's Form's devouring effect was completely heaven-defying.

From the most basic [Water Element Mystery].

To the most profound [Water Pressure Mystery].

This meant that Lei Wen had already comprehended every water affinity mystery.

Among them.

[Water Pressure Mystery] and [Phantom Body Mystery].

His current level of understanding was probably only at the beginner stage.

It was like standing outside a door and peering inside.

He roughly knew what was within and could barely use a little of it.

For example, using water currents to deflect force, or creating a blurry water clone.

[Water Element Mystery], [Water Flow Mystery], and [Mist Illusion Mystery].

Lei Wen had already comprehended these three water affinity mysteries to the minor accomplishment stage.

He could freely control the Water Elements around him for attack and defense.

His body's flexibility and recovery had also greatly increased. He could even create illusions capable of confusing enemies, trapping them within.

But that was not enough.

There was still a long way to go before perfection.

Whoosh—

Lei Wen raised a hand and slashed through the empty air with his fingertip.

Hiss!

The air did not break apart.

Yet a white mark that lingered for a long time was left behind, as though even the light had been severed.

[Ice Edge Mystery].

This was the mystery Lei Wen had mastered most deeply and was also the strongest, already at the major accomplishment stage.

Only one step remained.

[Ice Edge Mystery] would be fully perfected, reaching the perfect stage.

Once [Ice Edge Mystery] reached perfection.

Lei Wen would be able to stir the laws of heaven and earth and condense his own Lower God Godhead.

Become a god.

That was the ultimate dream of every Saint Domain powerhouse.

Moreover.

Lei Wen had a vague feeling.

As long as he could become a god.

The Devourer's Form he possessed would bring him an even greater surprise.

Perhaps its devouring efficiency would become even higher.

Or perhaps it could directly devour Godheads.