The Evil Orca Pod? Target: The Hundred-Thousand-Year Evil Orca King! (Please Add to Favorites!)

"Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Heir Prince..."

Zi Zhenzhu didn't hesitate any longer. She dropped to one knee, lowering her proud head, her voice carrying a hint of reverence and submission:

"Zi Zhenzhu is willing to lead the entire group in pledging allegiance to the Great Sun Prince Mansion. I swear to serve you, Heir Prince, unto death!

I'll be at your beck and call, ready to brave any danger!"

At Zi Zhenzhu's declaration, the pirates behind her, already terrified out of their wits, all dropped to their knees and shouted their loyalty.

Xu Zhao nodded with satisfaction and gestured for the guards to take Zi Zhenzhu away to get settled. He also instructed them to arrange for a guide.

After Zi Zhenzhu left, Xu Yu, who had remained silent until then, finally couldn't hold back.

Xu Yu furrowed his brows and looked at his son in confusion:

"Zhao'er, Zi Zhenzhu is only a lowly Soul Emperor. She may be a little attractive, but her pirate band is nothing but a rabble.

We're heading to Douluo Continent. We could just capture a few people and ask for directions. Why treat her so courteously?

You even promised to let her patrol the sea?"

Though Kong Yan said nothing, the confusion in her eyes showed she felt the same way.

In her view, her son had extremely high standards. Zi Zhenzhu might be wild and untamed, with a certain appeal, but she wasn't worth this much attention from him.

Seeing his parents' puzzled expressions, Xu Zhao's lips curved slightly upward.

Instead of speaking aloud, he moved his lips, sending a faint but clear voice directly into their minds through his mental power.

"Father, Mother, don't underestimate Zi Zhenzhu."

"Zi Zhenzhu wasn't born a pirate. Her true identity was once that of a Saintess Candidate of Spirit Hall, the greatest power on Douluo Continent!"

"What? A Saintess Candidate of Spirit Hall?"

Xu Yu and Kong Yan were startled, surprise flashing in their eyes.

Yet they weren't surprised that Xu Zhao knew about events on Douluo Continent, thousands of miles away from Sun Moon Continent.

Over the past few months, Xu Zhao had claimed that "a book suddenly appeared in his mind, recording many people and events from Douluo Continent."

He had deliberately led them to believe that this was the work of a Deity.

Xu Yu and Kong Yan had accepted the explanation completely.

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

"That's right.

She drifted overseas after an incident years ago and became a pirate captain.

Though she seems down on her luck now, she must know a great deal about Spirit Hall's inner workings, its personnel, and even some of its core secrets.

More importantly, she's spent years in these waters and knows the legendary holy land of the Sea Soul Masters, Sea God Island, extremely well."

"We've just arrived, and we know next to nothing about the situation on Douluo Continent.

Keeping her around will give us a guide. And if we ever deal with Spirit Hall or Sea God Island, she'll make an excellent pawn."

After hearing their son's explanation, Xu Yu and Kong Yan finally understood.

"So that's why!"

A gleam flashed in Xu Yu's eyes as he looked toward where Zi Zhenzhu had gone. His expression shifted.

"My son truly thinks ahead!

If this woman has such a background, then she's certainly worth keeping alive."

Kong Yan nodded approvingly as well and said gently:

"Zhao'er has thought this through. If she can help the Prince Mansion's cause, then we should take her in."

Having explained Zi Zhenzhu's value, Xu Zhao didn't waste any more time. He immediately ordered someone to summon her back.

A short while later, Zi Zhenzhu stood respectfully before the three of them, even more humble than before.

"Zi Zhenzhu."

Xu Zhao got straight to the point, fixing her with a piercing gaze.

"Since you know these waters so well, I have a question for you."

"Please ask, Heir Prince. I'll tell you everything I know," Zi Zhenzhu replied at once.

"Are there any Hundred-Thousand-Year Sea Soul Beasts in these nearby waters—or anywhere within the range you know?"

Xu Zhao's calm voice struck Zi Zhenzhu's ears like a thunderclap.

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

Zi Zhenzhu's eyes widened, and she sucked in a sharp breath.

Were these people insane?

Those beasts were the overlords of the sea, a calamity ordinary Soul Masters would go to any lengths to avoid. And yet they were asking where to find one?

But when she saw Xu Zhao's impassive gaze and the faint fluctuations of Level 90 Soul Power still emanating from Kong Yan beside him, she understood in an instant.

The newly advanced Princess Consort needed her Ninth Soul Ring!

And her appetite was enormous: nothing less than a hundred-thousand-year beast would do!

Zi Zhenzhu swallowed and searched her memories, her voice trembling as she said:

"R-reporting to you, Your Highness.

There are indeed several great overlord clans in the depths of this sea.

The most savage and bloodthirsty of them all is the Evil Spirit Orca pod, hundreds of miles to the southwest!"

"Evil Spirit Orcas?" Xu Zhao raised an eyebrow.

"Exactly!"

Fear showed on Zi Zhenzhu's face as she explained:

"They're a massive group of several hundred Evil Spirit Orcas.

Every adult Evil Spirit Orca has cultivated for over ten thousand years, and they're incredibly ferocious.

Their leader is called the Evil Orca King. It's a genuine Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

In these waters, hardly any creature would dare provoke them—except the unfathomable Deep Sea Demonic Whale King!"

At the words "Evil Orca King," a satisfied gleam appeared in Xu Zhao's eyes.

In the original story, this was Tang San's Eighth Soul Ring. Its quality was exceptionally high, and the Soul Bone Skill it came with was also quite powerful.

As his mother's Ninth Soul Ring, it might not compare to a million-year monster like the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, but it was still an absolutely top-tier choice.

Besides, Evil Spirit Orcas were naturally vicious. They'd make a perfect first target!

"Good! Then that's our target!"

Xu Zhao turned to his parents, his eyes alight with fighting spirit:

"Father, Mother.

Since the Evil Orca King is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, it's worthy of Mother.

And since they're a group-living Soul Beast, if we can wipe them out in one fell swoop,

the Spirit Bones and Whale Rubber produced by those ten-thousand-year Evil Spirit Orcas will also be rare treasures. We can use them to strengthen the guards of our Prince Mansion!"

Hearing this, Xu Yu laughed heartily, his terrifying Level 98 aura soaring into the sky:

"Hahahaha! Excellent!

A mere pack of beasts dares to call itself overlords?

Today, we'll put the might of the Sun Moon Empire Soul Guidance Fleet to the test on them!"

Kong Yan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at her husband and son, warmth welling up in her heart.

They were mobilizing their entire clan to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for her Ninth Soul Ring. She was deeply moved by how much they cared for her.

"Then let's go and meet this Evil Orca King."

Kong Yan smiled, her voice brimming with confidence.

Xu Zhao immediately turned and shouted to the messenger:

"Pass down my orders!

The fleet will adjust course southwest and advance at full speed!

Charge all main cannons! Level One combat readiness!

Target—hunt down the Evil Orca King!"

"Yes!!!"

Their thunderous response rang across the sky.

The immense Steel Fleet carved a sweeping arc across the sea, bearing down with unstoppable force on the territory of the Evil Spirit Orcas, baring its savage fangs.