The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and Bo Saixi! Angel City, Level 88 Qian Yuan! (Please keep reading!)

Qian Daoliu nodded heavily, then swept a broad hand through the air and declared with bold confidence:

"If you want to become a god on your own, how could I, your teacher, not support you?

"You may consult any of the Worship Hall's classified records whenever you wish.

"As for the Worship Hall's resources and manpower, call on whatever you need."

At this, Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened. He asked solemnly:

"But ocean voyages are fraught with danger, and the vast sea is filled with countless unknown threats.

"Now that you've set yourself such an ambitious goal, what exactly do you plan to do next?

"Simply searching a few ruins will hardly be enough."

Qian Yu thought for a moment before speaking:

"Teacher, the sea may be full of danger,

"but as long as we proceed cautiously and steer clear of deadly threats in advance,

"we can still avoid danger."

"Oh? You know about the threats at sea?"

Qian Daoliu looked somewhat surprised.

Qian Yu nodded and said gravely:

"Near the shores of Douluo Continent, there are two main threats.

"The first is the Evil Spirit Orcas, which travel in large groups.

"They're bloodthirsty, savage, and highly aggressive. They're very likely to attack any ships they encounter."

"As for the second—and most dangerous—threat..."

Qian Yu paused, his voice growing heavy.

"It's a peerless Ferocious Beast known as the 'Deep Sea Demonic Whale King'!"

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King?"

Qian Daoliu furrowed his brow. The name was entirely unfamiliar to him.

"Exactly."

Qian Yu looked at Qian Daoliu and enunciated each word:

"That Ferocious Beast has cultivated for a terrifying nine hundred and ninety thousand years!

"It's only one step away from true godhood. You could say it possesses the strength of a true demigod!"

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years?!

"A demigod?!"

Qian Daoliu's eyes flew wide open, his face full of disbelief.

He knew all too well what it meant to be a demigod.

He had never imagined that such a terrifying existence could be lurking in the vast, unknown ocean!

Qian Yu wasn't surprised by Qian Daoliu's shock.

People on Douluo Continent knew far too little about the sea, apart from a handful of Soul Masters who lived along the coast.

Qian Yu grumbled inwardly.

According to the original story, the Spirit Hall had known nothing about Sea God Island's strength.

Thinking it was nothing more than a remote, barbaric island, they'd recklessly sent two Titled Douluo to lead an attack.

The outcome was only too predictable. They'd suffered a crushing defeat, and both Titled Douluo had died there.

And after that...

Qian Yu glanced at Qian Daoliu before him, feeling rather helpless.

In the original course of events, Qian Daoliu had teamed up with Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect to investigate Sea God Island and settle the score.

They'd failed to accomplish anything, and instead, both men had fallen head over heels for Bo Saixi, the High Priest of Sea God Island, and tumbled into love together.

At the thought, Qian Yu couldn't help grumbling inwardly.

What kind of Douluo Continent was this? The world's underlying logic was really just "Romance Continent," where everything revolved around falling in love!

Qian Yu put aside his grumbling and said solemnly:

"Teacher, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King is no ordinary beast.

"Two thousand years ago, before the Sea God ascended to godhood, it fought the Sea God—and survived all the way to the present."

"The Sea God?"

Qian Daoliu's eyes shifted slightly.

"I've come across that title in fragments in the Worship Hall's ancient texts.

"But it dates back too far. I know very little about this Sea God."

Qian Yu explained:

"Though the Sea God ascended, he left behind a place of inheritance in the sea called Sea God Island.

"And the current High Priest of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi, possesses the Sea God Martial Soul, a god-level Martial Soul on the same level as our Qian Family's Six-Winged Angel."

"Not only that."

Qian Yu met Qian Daoliu's gaze.

"Her cultivation is also at level ninety-nine, just like yours. She's a Limit Douluo, at the demigod level!"

"Level ninety-nine?

"A god-level Martial Soul?"

A look of astonishment flashed through Qian Daoliu's eyes, and he couldn't help exclaiming:

"I never imagined that such an unparalleled expert was hidden in the boundless sea!"

Qian Yu nodded and explained his plan:

"That's why I want to visit Sea God Island first.

"If I can get detailed intelligence about the sea and the distribution of sea beasts there,

"then our fleet can avoid most of the deadly dangers while searching for a new continent."

Qian Daoliu considered this for a moment before agreeing:

"That's a sound plan.

"Know yourself and your enemy, and you'll be safe from harm.

"However..."

Qian Daoliu sighed, his voice tinged with helplessness.

"As the Grand Pontiff of the Angel God, I'm bound by my divine duties. I can't leave Douluo Continent, much less accompany you to sea."

Qian Daoliu patted Qian Yu on the shoulder and said gravely:

"The Spirit Hall can certainly devote all its resources to providing you with the greatest possible support in manpower and supplies.

"But the sea belongs to the Sea Soul Beasts. If you encounter those terrifying beings out there, you'll have to rely on yourself."

At this, Qian Daoliu's expression turned stern, his gaze growing exceedingly severe:

"So you mustn't rush into setting sail.

"Your top priority is to give your Seraphim Martial Soul its Soul Rings!

"Only by growing stronger as quickly as possible will you be qualified to face the raging winds and towering waves of the sea!"

Qian Yu nodded earnestly:

"Don't worry, Teacher. I understand.

"Before setting sail, I'll complete the Soul Rings for my Seraphim Martial Soul. I won't treat my life like a joke."

After bidding farewell to Qian Daoliu, Qian Yu turned and left the Worship Hall.

Once outside, he focused his thoughts, and six wings wreathed in crimson flames suddenly unfurled behind him.

The Six-Winged Seraphim Martial Soul, possessed!

Qian Yu beat his wings and shot skyward in a brilliant streak of light, flying straight out of Spirit City.

His destination was a secluded valley not far outside Spirit City.

That was where the Spirit Hall's most elite force—the Angel Legion—was stationed.

It was also the site of their base, Angel City.

Angel City, the legion commander's residence.

The moment Qian Yu landed, a burly, middle-aged man who bore some resemblance to him strode out to greet him.

It was none other than Qian Yu's father, the Angel Legion's commander, Qian Yuan.

"Father."

Qian Yu put away his Martial Soul and greeted him with a smile.

Qian Yuan looked his son up and down, then burst into hearty laughter:

"Ha ha! You finally decided to come visit your old man!

"Ever since you and that girl Dong'er got married, we haven't seen much of each other."

Qian Yu smiled helplessly:

"Dong'er and I went to Heaven Dou City earlier and just got back after taking care of some business.

"I heard you'd been in seclusion before I left. Now that you've come out, judging by your aura... have you broken through?"

A proud look flashed in Qian Yuan's eyes. He gave Qian Yu's shoulder a hearty slap:

"Of course!

"All that hard work during my seclusion finally paid off. My Soul Power has successfully reached level eighty-eight!

"Give me a few more years to consolidate my strength, and becoming a Titled Douluo will be just around the corner!"

"Congratulations, Father. Looks like the Spirit Hall will have another elder in its ranks soon."

Qian Yu congratulated him sincerely, then changed the subject.

"But I really did come to see you about something important."

Qian Yuan's smile faded. He led Qian Yu toward the hall and asked solemnly:

"I knew you wouldn't come all the way to Angel City without wanting something from your old man.

"So tell me, what do you need me to do?"