The Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's Past, Sacrifice!

As soon as the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor finished speaking, Qiangu Qing's expression changed drastically. The way he looked at the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor immediately turned hostile.

What kind of existence was the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King?

It was an overlord-level existence that few races in the entire ocean dared to provoke!

Theoretically, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Deep Sea Demonic Whale King could easily suppress a human Super Douluo at sea.

Even a Fierce Beast Deep Sea Demonic Whale King that had survived one Heavenly Tribulation would require Qiangu Qing to put in considerable effort to subdue.

An eight-hundred-thousand-year Deep Sea Demonic Whale King absolutely possessed the strength of a human Limit Douluo, and among the strongest tier of Limit Douluos at that.

Moreover, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King would not leave the ocean.

And as long as it remained in the sea, even Beast God Di Tian would likely gain no advantage against it.

But before Qiangu Qing could speak, Qiangu Yunche spoke first:

"Senior, I agree to all your conditions. After I break through to Soul Saint, I will kill that Deep Sea Demonic Whale King."

"Yunche, you..." For the first time, anxiety appeared on Qiangu Qing's face.

But before he could finish, the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor interrupted him:

"What do you mean, 'you'? You've lived nearly two hundred years, yet you have less courage than a six-year-old child. No wonder you've been stuck at rank ninety-eight for decades."

"Dragon Emperor, you..." Qiangu Qing was so furious that his face reddened and the veins stood out on his neck. He wanted to refute the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor, but for a moment, he did not know what to say.

"Shut up. Get out of the way. I have some matters to discuss with the little fellow alone."

The Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor was clearly growing impatient with Qiangu Qing. A dark-blue curtain of water shot into the sky, severing the Soul Power connection between him and Qiangu Yunche, as well as cutting off all sound from this side.

Though Qiangu Qing was worried, he ultimately chose to trust the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's character.

After doing all this, the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor used seawater to support the falling Qiangu Yunche, and a trace of gentleness unexpectedly entered his voice.

"Yunche, may I call you that?"

"Of course, Senior." Qiangu Yunche responded respectfully, though he truly had not expected such a vast difference in the other party's attitude before and after.

The Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor nodded slightly, its massive body shifting before it spoke:

"My race is originally called the Cangming Dragon Clan. We are descendants of the Water Dragon King, a type of true dragon with the water attribute. After surviving my first Heavenly Tribulation, I mastered the Law of Thunder, and the Sea Soul Beasts in the surrounding waters began honoring me as the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor."

"After the ancient chaos, the Dragon Clan declined. I may be the last remaining Cangming Dragon in this world. You may be wondering why a true dragon Fierce Beast like me chose to cooperate with you humans, even willing to become the first Soul Ring of a six-year-old child..."

"The reason is actually simple. It lies with that Deep Sea Demonic Whale King."

As his words fell, the dense water-attributed energy surrounding the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor dispersed, revealing the true state of its body.

Savage wounds covered nearly its entire body. Dark-purple lightning and an unknown energy writhed through them like parasites clinging to bone. Its tail in particular looked as though it had been bitten clean through by a giant abyssal maw, a gruesome sight.

"Yunche, as you can see, I am severely injured."

The Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's voice remained calm, as though it were telling someone else's story:

"That Deep Sea Demonic Whale King arrived in these waters nearly a thousand years ago. It raised its cultivation by devouring other Sea Soul Beasts. Of all the Sea Soul Beasts I have encountered, it was the most frenzied and cruel.

"At that time, I had just broken through three hundred thousand years. I had already been injured by the great tribulation and was in poor condition, and that was when it came for me."

"That battle was brutal. I lost more than half my life because of it, but fortunately, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was also seriously wounded. Coupled with my threat to self-destruct, I ultimately frightened it away."

"However, it can rapidly recover its injuries through devouring, while my origin was severely damaged. Over the past thousand years, my life force has rapidly drained away. At most, I have only a hundred years left."

"Moreover, I can sense that it has returned, and its strength has risen another level compared to a thousand years ago. It has reached at least eight hundred thousand years."

"Faced with such an absolute gap in strength, I have nowhere to run. And if it came for me now, I would not even have the chance to self-destruct. That is why my time is urgent. I have no extra time to wait."

At this point, the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor gave a self-mocking smile before continuing:

"I once believed I would never fear death. But only when I personally experienced death's terror did I realize how blissful it was to be alive."

"So, I wish to pursue eternal and immortal life. But I know that we Soul Beasts have no such opportunity. That is why I turned my gaze toward you humans."

After hearing the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's experience, Qiangu Yunche understood!

But he still had one doubt:

"Senior, may I ask how you came to know my great-grandfather?"

The Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor snorted coldly and said:

"The first person I knew should have been your great-great-grandfather or great-great-great-grandfather. At the time, they came to the sea to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and happened to enter my territory."

"I sensed a familiar aura from them, so I revealed myself and made an agreement with them. They were to select the one among their descendants most likely to become a god and have that person merge with me, so that we could pursue godhood together."

A familiar aura?

Qiangu Yunche thought about it. Most likely, the Evil-Breaking Dragon Soul, condensed from the righteous energy of heaven and earth, had drawn the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's attention.

After all, it controlled the Law of Thunder, and lightning was also condensed from the righteous energy of heaven and earth.

After a pause, the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor added:

"I had considered your great-grandfather, your grandfather, and your father, but none of them satisfied me. Fortunately, heaven finally took pity on me and sent you before me."

Qiangu Yunche now completely understood the entire chain of events. After thinking for a moment, he made a promise to the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor:

"Since Senior chose me, I naturally will not disappoint you."

Having said that, Qiangu Yunche firmly made three vows with his soul.

Greater satisfaction appeared in the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's eyes upon hearing this, and its voice grew even gentler:

"My true body's cultivation has reached three hundred thousand years. Even among your Title Douluos, few can withstand my immense energy. Therefore, I will choose sacrifice and offer myself to you without reservation. Not long ago, I visited the Mermaid Clan and exchanged a precious treasure for a soul secret technique. It will be enough to preserve my soul consciousness during the sacrifice. Afterward, your Sea of Spirit will become my dwelling."

Just as expected.

Having decided on this path, it had already made thorough preparations.

Before Qiangu Yunche could say anything else, the aura surrounding the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor abruptly changed.

A dazzling red light suddenly erupted from the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor's brow, transforming into a ring of red radiance that instantly spread outward.

The water curtain that had isolated Qiangu Qing dissipated. Everything within Qiangu Yunche's sight turned the purest red, while the surging waves of the sea and the clouds in the sky froze at that moment.

Blood-colored flames woven from deep blue and crimson rose above the ocean. Qiangu Qing stared dumbfoundedly at the scene, never expecting the Cangming Thunder Dragon Emperor to initiate the sacrifice directly.

Though he was frantic with worry, he understood that its decisive initiation of the sacrifice was because it did not want him involved any further.

And once a sacrifice began, it meant the die was cast. Even he could only watch helplessly as it all unfolded...