Demonic Orca group? Target: Ten-thousand-year Demonic Orca King!

"I am honored by your highness's regard..."

Zi Zhenzhu no longer hesitated. She knelt on one knee, lowered her proud head, and spoke with a hint of reverence and submission:

"Zi Zhenzhu is willing to lead my entire crew to surrender to the Great Sun Prince Mansion and swear eternal loyalty to your highness!

I am willing to be your vanguard, to go through fire and water, and never refuse any command!"

Following Zi Zhenzhu's declaration, the group of pirates behind her, who had long since been frightened out of their wits, also knelt in a wave, shouting their allegiance.

Xu Zhao nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand to signal the guards to take Zi Zhenzhu away to tidy up and arrange for her duties as a guide.

After Zi Zhenzhu left, Xu Yu, who had remained silent until now, finally could not hold back.

Xu Yu frowned slightly and looked at his son with some confusion:

"Zhao'er, this Zi Zhenzhu is merely a minor Soul Emperor. Although she has some beauty, this pirate crew is nothing but a rabble.

We are heading to the Douluo Continent; we could simply capture a few locals to ask for directions. Why treat her with such courtesy?

You even promised to let her patrol the seas?"

Kong Yan, standing to the side, did not speak, but the doubt in her eyes showed she held the same thoughts.

In her view, her son had extremely high standards. While this Zi Zhenzhu had a wild, untamed charm, she was not someone worthy of such high regard from her son.

Xu Zhao looked at his parents' puzzled expressions, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

He did not speak aloud, but his lips moved slightly, and a faint yet clear voice transmitted directly into their minds through spiritual power.

"Father, Mother, do not underestimate this Zi Zhenzhu."

"This Zi Zhenzhu was not born a pirate. Her true identity was once one of the saintess candidates for the Martial Soul Hall, the greatest power on the Douluo Continent!"

"What? A saintess candidate of the Martial Soul Hall?"

Xu Yu and Kong Yan were shocked, a flash of surprise crossing their eyes.

However, they were not at all surprised by how Xu Zhao knew about affairs on the Douluo Continent, thousands of miles away from the Sun Moon Continent.

Over the past few months.

Xu Zhao had used the excuse that "a book suddenly appeared in my mind, recording many people and events from the Douluo Continent."

He intentionally guided them toward the idea of "divine intervention."

This allowed Xu Yu and Kong Yan to accept it completely.

Xu Zhao's voice continued to ring in their minds:

"Indeed.

She ended up drifting overseas due to certain circumstances, which is how she became a pirate leader.

Although she seems down on her luck now, she must have some understanding of the internal operations, personnel structure, and even some core secrets of the Martial Soul Hall.

More importantly, she has roamed these waters for many years and is extremely familiar with the legendary holy land of sea soul masters, the Sea God Island."

"We are newcomers here and are completely in the dark regarding the situation on the Douluo Continent.

Keeping her not only provides us with a guide, but if we ever have to deal with the Martial Soul Hall or the Sea God Island in the future, she will be an excellent pawn."

Hearing their son's explanation, Xu Yu and Kong Yan suddenly realized the truth.

"So that's it!"

A sharp light flashed in Xu Yu's eyes. As he looked in the direction where Zi Zhenzhu had left, his expression changed.

"My son is truly far-sighted!

Since this woman has such an identity, she is indeed worth keeping alive."

Kong Yan also nodded in approval and said softly:

"Zhao'er is thoughtful. Since she is a person useful to the mansion's grand cause, then let us take her in."

Having explained the value of Zi Zhenzhu, Xu Zhao did not delay and immediately ordered for her to be summoned back.

A moment later, Zi Zhenzhu stood respectfully before the three of them, her attitude even more humble than before.

"Zi Zhenzhu."

Xu Zhao got straight to the point, his gaze burning as he stared at her.

"Since you know these waters like the back of your hand, I have a question for you."

"Please ask, your highness. Your subordinate will tell you everything I know," Zi Zhenzhu replied hurriedly.

"In these nearby waters, or within the range of your knowledge, where can one find a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

Xu Zhao's voice was calm, yet it exploded in Zi Zhenzhu's ears like a thunderclap.

"A... a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"

Zi Zhenzhu widened her eyes and gasped.

Were these people insane?

That was the hegemon of the ocean, a disaster that ordinary soul masters would avoid at all costs, yet they were actively seeking one out?

But when she saw the indifferent look in Xu Zhao's eyes, and the faint, not yet fully restrained fluctuation of level ninety soul power radiating from Kong Yan beside him, she understood in an instant.

This newly ascended princess consort needed a ninth soul ring!

Furthermore, their appetite was immense; they would accept nothing less than a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

Zi Zhenzhu swallowed hard, struggling to search through her memories, and said with a trembling voice:

"Re... reporting to Your Highness.

In the depths of this ocean, there indeed exist several great hegemon clans.

Among them, the most brutal and bloodthirsty is none other than the Evil Orca pod located several hundred nautical miles to the southwest!"

"Evil Orca?" Xu Zhao raised an eyebrow.

"Exactly!"

Zi Zhenzhu's face showed fear as she explained:

"That is a massive clan consisting of hundreds of Evil Orcas.

Every adult Evil Orca possesses over ten thousand years of cultivation and is extremely ferocious.

And their leader, known as the Evil Orca King, is a genuine Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

In this sea area, aside from the unfathomable Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, almost no creature dares to provoke them!"

Hearing the name "Evil Orca King," a glint of satisfaction flashed in Xu Zhao's eyes.

In the original story, this was Tang San's eighth soul ring; its quality was extremely high, and the soul bone skill it provided was also quite formidable.

As his mother's ninth soul ring, while it couldn't compare to a monster of the million-year level like the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, it was definitely considered a top-tier configuration.

Moreover, Evil Orcas were naturally cruel, making them perfect for a sacrificial offering!

"Good! That's the one!"

Xu Zhao turned to look at his parents, his eyes burning with fighting spirit:

"Father, Mother.

Since this Evil Orca King is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, it is perfectly suited for Mother's status.

Furthermore, they are pack-dwelling soul beasts; if we can wipe them all out, the soul bones and Whale Rubber produced by those ten-thousand-year-level Evil Orcas will also be rare treasures, perfect for enhancing the strength of our Prince's Mansion guards!"

Hearing this, Xu Yu laughed heroically, his terrifying level ninety-eight aura soaring into the sky:

"Hahahaha! Good!

A mere group of beasts dares to call themselves hegemons?

Today, we shall use them to test the might of our Sun Moon Empire Soul Guidance Fleet!"

Kong Yan's beautiful eyes shimmered as she looked at her husband and son, a warm current surging in her heart.

To hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with the power of the entire clan just for her ninth soul ring—this level of care moved her deeply.

"Since that is the case, let us go and meet this Evil Orca King."

Kong Yan said with a smile, her tone brimming with powerful confidence.

Xu Zhao immediately turned around and shouted to the signal officer:

"Pass the order!

The fleet is to adjust course, target southwest, full speed ahead!

All main cannons charge, level one combat readiness!

Target—hunt the Evil Orca King!"

"Yes--!!!"

The thunderous response echoed through the sky.

The massive steel fleet carved a huge arc across the sea, bearing down with unrivaled momentum toward the territory of the Evil Orca pod, baring its ferocious fangs.