Duan Changsheng pulled Bo Saixi into his arms and lightly tapped the air with his right index finger.
An even more powerful force surged forth in an instant, effortlessly wiping out the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's ultimate attack.
"It's you!"
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's pupils contracted sharply when he saw Duan Changsheng.
How had this guy shown up?
No wonder his attack had just been wiped out so easily.
It seemed that even after becoming a god, he still couldn't stand a chance against this man.
"Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, I told you!"
"If you do this again, I'll kill you!"
Duan Changsheng noticed that Bo Saixi seemed to have been slightly injured, and anger stirred in him.
Whatever else she was, Bo Saixi was his ex-girlfriend. They'd shared several years of affection.
Hurt Bo Saixi, and you were hurting someone of his.
With a casual gesture, he summoned the Sea God Trident. As if sensing the Sea God's call, it leapt out of the water and landed in his hand.
The Sea God Trident sensed the power within Duan Changsheng and realized it wasn't the Sea God's Power. It tried to wrench itself free.
"A piece of junk like you dares to resist?"
"Behave!"
The power within Duan Changsheng surged, and the Sea God Trident immediately fell still.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was stunned by Duan Changsheng's words!
He had warned him before not to make any more discriminatory remarks about humans.
But he'd never said he couldn't kill anyone!
That had nothing to do with discriminating against humans.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was speechless, his eyes full of helplessness.
He realized that humans were even more unreasonable.
"Your Excellency, I haven't discriminated against humans. I just wanted to kill someone and destroy Sea God Island, that's all."
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was deeply wary of Duan Changsheng's strength and didn't dare attack.
If Duan Changsheng intervened, he could only give up for the time being.
"Quit wasting your breath!"
"Since you hurt her, you'll pay for it!"
Duan Changsheng didn't think much of the Sea God Trident. He casually tossed it toward Sea God Island.
Then, holding Bo Saixi in one arm, Duan Changsheng rose into the air and walked toward the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
With every step, Duan Changsheng's aura grew stronger, pressing down on the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King until he could barely breathe.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King felt that overwhelming aura, and his heart trembled.
He had become a First-Level God. Why was he still no match for the human before him?
Just how strong was this man?
What should he do?
Should he fight back?
If he didn't, what if Duan Changsheng killed him?
After weighing his options, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King decided to risk everything.
If he simply waited for death, he'd be completely at his opponent's mercy.
He had worked so hard to become a god. He couldn't let himself be destroyed just like that.
"I'll fight you to the death!"
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King took a deep breath and began burning his God Core to gain even more divine power.
As long as he killed the human before him and stopped in time, his life wouldn't be in danger.
Even if his God Core was depleted, he could cultivate it back.
"Know your place!"
Duan Changsheng gave a scornful smile, ignored the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's power, and stepped on his back.
It looked like a simple kick, but it contained immense energy. It bypassed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's defenses and slammed straight into his body.
Boom!
A thunderous rumble rang out.
Duan Changsheng kicked the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King into the sea, sending up towering waves a hundred meters high.
The Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos on Sea God Island stared at the scene before them, dumbstruck.
What incredible strength.
He was making short work of a god-level Deep Sea Demonic Whale King as if it were child's play.
Roar!
A beast's roar shook heaven and earth.
Badly wounded, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King shot up from the seabed, his body brimming with immense power.
He opened his enormous jaws and spat out a deep-blue orb of light.
The orb contained not only all the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's divine power, but also Deep Sea Power.
With the two energies layered together, the orb's power had reached the peak of the First-Level God realm.
"Parlor tricks!"
"Northern Dark Divine Skill!"
Duan Changsheng wasn't the least bit afraid. With a contemptuous smile, he charged straight into the orb while holding Bo Saixi.
In an instant, a terrifying force of devouring burst from him, greedily swallowing the energy within the orb.
In the blink of an eye, Duan Changsheng had devoured the entire orb, making its energy part of himself.
"Impossible!"
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King stared in disbelief as his most powerful attack vanished without a sound.
Just how high was this man's cultivation? Why had his attack had no effect at all?
Could he have reached the legendary God King Realm?
No!
Impossible!
How could someone who hadn't become a god possess the strength of a God King?
"Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, your time is up!"
A cold glint flashed in Duan Changsheng's eyes. He raised a hand and struck out with a palm, releasing a seal imbued with immense power.
The instant the palm strike landed, time and space froze.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King couldn't dodge. He was held in place, unable to move.
All he could do was watch helplessly as the palm seal descended.
Just as the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King fell into complete despair, Di Tian suddenly appeared before him and reverted to his true form. He spat out Dark Dragon Flame, trying to catch the attack.
But the moment the dragon flame touched the palm seal, the terrifying power wiped it out.
Di Tian was dumbstruck. He hurriedly unleashed Dragon God Claw.
Boom!
Dragon God Claw struck the palm seal, triggering a violent explosion.
The immense force instantly engulfed Di Tian, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, Duan Changsheng, and Bo Saixi.
When the explosion subsided, Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King were both gravely wounded, spewing blood from their mouths.
Duan Changsheng, by contrast, hovered in the air, holding Bo Saixi and completely unharmed.
Di Tian couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Duan Changsheng was fine.
His Dragon God Claw had already reached the power of a Half-Step God King. Yet it hadn't even scratched him. What a monster.
At that moment, the Sky Screen changed, announcing the reward for second place.
But Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had no attention to spare for the Sky Screen.
They could feel the killing intent radiating from Duan Changsheng growing even stronger.
Though Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King couldn't stand each other, faced with the threat of death, they had no choice but to join forces.
[Combat Power Ranking TOP 2: Gu Yuena. All injuries and hidden ailments within her body will be healed, and she will regain her godhood, reaching the peak of the Half-Step God King realm.]
"My injuries have finally healed!"
Gu Yuena sensed her wounds vanish in an instant, and a long-missed smile spread across her face.
Then, her own power surged toward her like a rising tide, pushing her realm straight to the peak of the Half-Step God King realm.
With her injuries no longer holding her back, all she needed was time to cultivate. Sooner or later, she would step into the God King realm.
"Your Excellency, our lord is Gu Yuena."
"Could you spare his life for our lord's sake?"
Di Tian felt uneasy and didn't dare confront Duan Changsheng. He could only try invoking Gu Yuena's name, hoping Duan Changsheng would show her some consideration.
"Oh? Gu Yuena?"
"My new girlfriend?"
"But so what?"
"Anyone who dares lay a hand on my people will pay the price!"
"Leave now, and I'll pretend I didn't see you."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for killing you too!"
Duan Changsheng wouldn't show Gu Yuena any consideration unless she came in person.
Di Tian's expression changed dramatically at his words.
He knew the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King might not make it out alive.
"Di Tian, don't worry about me!"
"At worst, I'll take him down with me!"
Seeing that Duan Changsheng was determined to kill him, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King prepared to detonate his God Core.
He refused to believe that an explosion from a First-Level Main God's God Core couldn't kill Duan Changsheng.