A Million-Year Soul Beast Revealed!

The moment the name appeared.

The entire Douluo Continent fell silent.

The next instant.

Countless voices rose beneath the sky.

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation?"

"Just one step away from a million years!"

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King ranks above the Snow Empress?"

"Something like that exists in the ocean?"

"With nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation, it's only one step away from becoming a god!"

In the palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Xue Ye stood before the great hall.

He watched the massive figure in the sky, his expression growing grave.

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation."

Xue Ye said quietly:

"If it came ashore, who could stop it?"

An official stood below him.

"Your Majesty, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King has always lived in the sea."

"As long as it stays there, it won't affect the empire."

Xue Ye glanced at him.

"The Golden Ranking has revealed its strength to the entire continent."

"Whether it chooses to leave the sea is not up to us."

The official lowered his head.

He said no more.

In the Star Luo Empire.

The emperor looked up at the sky.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's body blotted out the sea.

Even through the Golden Ranking, he could feel its oppressive presence.

"Send out the order."

The Star Luo Emperor spoke.

"Strengthen the defenses of every coastal city."

"Report any unusual activity in the deep sea immediately."

A guard bowed.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

At Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong stood before the Papal Palace.

She watched the one-eyed giant in the sky and rested a finger lightly on her scepter.

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years."

Bibi Dong said:

"Only one final step separates it from a million years of cultivation."

Qian Daoliu stood beside her.

His gaze remained fixed on the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

"Its body is already close to a Divine Body."

"An ordinary Titled Douluo entering the sea wouldn't even be able to approach it."

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked grim.

"If it's so close to a million years, why hasn't it broken through?"

Qian Daoliu shook his head.

"Reaching a million years isn't simply a matter of accumulating Soul Power."

"It still lacks the catalyst for true transformation."

Bibi Dong looked toward the Golden Ranking.

"But once the Golden Ranking's reward descends, it may cross that threshold."

Qian Daoliu did not reply.

His gaze went past the image in the sky to the boundless sea.

Once such a being reached a million years, it would no longer be an ordinary Soul Beast.

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi stood in the sect square.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong stood beside him.

All three watched the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

Gu Rong frowned.

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation."

"That's considerably more than the Snow Empress."

Chen Xin studied the single eye in the image.

"But it doesn't have a God-Given Soul Skill like the Snow Empress."

"The Golden Ranking placed it sixth, which means it possesses tremendous power of its own."

Ning Fengzhi looked toward the Sect Forbidden Ground.

The Ancient Sword remained dormant.

He turned back to the sky.

"More and more powerful beings are appearing across the continent."

"If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to maintain its current standing, we must grow stronger as soon as possible."

Chen Xin rested a hand on his sword hilt.

"I'll continue studying the Ancient Sword."

"If I can obtain the power within it, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have another source of strength."

Ning Fengzhi nodded.

"Thank you for your efforts, Uncle Jian."

In the Star Dou Great Forest.

Beside the Lake of Life.

Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and the Scarlet King all looked up at the sky.

The appearance of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King changed Di Tian's expression.

Xiong Jun looked at him.

"Di Tian, do you know it?"

"I've seen it a few times."

Di Tian spoke slowly:

"It rarely leaves the deep sea."

"But every time it appears, disaster sweeps through those waters."

All three of the Scarlet King's heads rose at once.

"Does it really have nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation?"

Di Tian nodded.

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King cultivates by devouring creatures in the sea."

"Its method of cultivation is ruthless."

"If it keeps devouring them, reaching a million years is only a matter of time."

Xiong Jun looked at the one-eyed giant.

"Then which is stronger, it or the Evil Emperor?"

Di Tian fell silent for a moment.

After receiving its Golden Ranking reward, the Evil Emperor's cultivation was already approaching a million years.

The Snow Empress, meanwhile, possessed Absolute Zero and the God of the Far North Divine Position.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had yet to display its abilities, so Di Tian could not make an accurate judgment.

"On land, it's hard to say who would win."

Di Tian said:

"But in the sea, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King has the advantage."

"It can command the seawater and the Sea Domain Origin."

"Even an ordinary God Level expert entering the deep sea might not be able to defeat it."

Gu Yuena stood on the lake's surface.

She did not join Di Tian and the others' discussion.

Her violet eyes remained fixed on the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King in the sky.

After a moment, she spoke slowly:

"Its body has already begun transforming into a Divine Body."

Di Tian turned around.

"My lord, has the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King reached God Level?"

"Only touched upon it."

Gu Yuena replied:

"It has not completed its final transformation."

"But the power within it already exceeds that of an ordinary Soul Beast."

Di Tian looked toward the Golden Ranking.

"Then why is it only sixth?"

Gu Yuena lifted her gaze.

"Those above it are even more extraordinary."

Her words fell.

Silence returned to the shores of the Lake of Life.

In the Sun Moon Empire.

Deep within the imperial palace.

The Evil Emperor opened its single eye.

Purple-black light shot through the great hall and fell upon the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King in the sky.

It did not speak at once.

This time, the Evil Emperor did not question the ranking.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation.

Even after receiving its Golden Ranking reward, the Evil Emperor had only approached a million years.

The gap between them was not large.

But the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King held the advantage at sea.

If they fought in the ocean, the outcome would indeed be hard to predict.

The Evil Emperor's spiritual power spread across the Evil Demon Forest.

"Deep Sea Demonic Whale King."

It spoke slowly.

"With nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation, you do deserve to rank above me."

The gem on the Evil God Crown flashed purple.

The Evil Emperor stared at that enormous single eye.

"Still, cultivation does not determine everything."

"If you left the sea, I would not necessarily lose to you."

With that.

The Evil Emperor withdrew its spiritual power.

It continued watching the Golden Ranking.

It wanted to know just what abilities the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King possessed.

In the Far North.

The Ice Empress looked up at the sky.

Surprise showed on her face.

"Nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation."

"Sister Snow Empress, it's only one step away from becoming a Million-Year Soul Beast."

The Snow Empress studied the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

"Its body is immensely powerful."

The Ice Empress nodded.

"I can sense its physical strength."

"If it entered the Far North, it would cause terrible destruction."

The Snow Empress looked out over the ice field beyond the platform.

"He won't come here lightly."

The Ice Empress turned around.

"Why?"

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King rules the seas."

"He won't leave his territory for long."

The Snow Empress looked away.

"Besides, he's waiting for a chance to break through to a million years."

The Ice Empress looked at the Far North Divine Seal on the Snow Empress's forehead.

"You've obtained the God of the Far North Divine Position now."

"If the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King really comes to the Far North, you'll be able to defeat him."

The Snow Empress nodded gently.

"In the Far North, he cannot beat me."

Skywater Academy.

By the lake.

Shui Bing'er watched the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King in the sky.

The Ice Phoenix Martial Soul stirred softly within her.

Even through the Golden Ranking, the pressure rolling off him reached the academy.

The lake churned without cease.

The Water Element gathered from every direction.

Shui Yue'er reached out and touched the lake.

"Sister, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King is so powerful."

Shui Bing'er nodded gently.

"His body is enormous."

"If a Soul Beast like him appeared on the continent, disaster would follow."

Shui Yuerou looked toward Long Yao.

"Headmaster, is the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King really stronger than the Snow Empress?"

Long Yao watched the sky.

"In physical strength and Soul Power alone, he surpasses the Snow Empress."

Shui Bing'er asked:

"Then why is he only ranked sixth?"

"The ranking measures overall strength."

Long Yao replied:

"The Snow Empress has Absolute Zero and the God of the Far North Divine Position."

"In the Far North, she can draw upon the world's primal power."

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's advantages lie in his body and the sea."

Shui Yue'er looked up at that single eye.

"Would he grow weaker if he left the sea?"

"Yes."

Long Yao said:

"But not by much."

"He's cultivated for nearly a million years. His power has long since become part of his flesh and blood."

Shui Bing'er turned to Long Yao.

"Does he have a chance to reach a million years?"

"Yes."

Long Yao raised his gaze.

"He lacks only an opportunity."

"If he receives a reward from the Golden Ranking, he can complete his final transformation."

As his words fell, the image in the sky changed again.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King slowly opened his enormous mouth.

Seawater rushed toward him from every direction.

Countless sea-dwelling Soul Beasts were dragged into the whirlpool.

A vast vortex spanning hundreds of miles formed on the sea's surface.

At its center, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's single eye glowed deep blue.

Seawater surged into a towering column that shot toward the clouds.

Golden words appeared.

[Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.]

[Deep Sea Overlord, ruler of the Endless Sea.]

[Possesses 990,000 years of cultivation.]

[Formidable body and immense Soul Power.]

[Can devour sea creatures and convert them into his own cultivation.]

[In the deep sea, can draw upon the Sea Domain Origin in battle.]

Countless Soul Masters stared at the words in the sky, their faces grave.

"He cultivates by devouring sea creatures?"

"No wonder he's reached 990,000 years!"

"What a terrifying way to cultivate!"

"If the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King rules the seas, doesn't every Soul Beast there live under his threat?"

"If he reaches a million years, will he become the god of the ocean?"

In a coastal city of the Heaven Dou Empire, many fishermen looked up at the sky.

They had lived by the sea for years and had naturally heard tales of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

According to legend, great waves rose from the depths whenever the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King fed.

In the past, they had dismissed those stories as mere legend.

Now the Golden Ranking had laid the truth bare for everyone.

Many fishermen knelt and bowed toward the sea.

They hoped the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King would never come near their homes.

On the coast of the Sun Moon Empire, the Evil Emperor's spiritual power spread out from the Evil Demon Forest.

As the Evil Emperor watched the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King devour sea creatures, purple light gathered in the Evil Emperor's single eye.

"Cultivation through devouring."

"No wonder he reached 990,000 years."

The Evil Emperor quickly understood how the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King cultivated.

The method could increase cultivation rapidly, but the powers gained from devouring were too varied and could easily disturb one's origin.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's survival until now proved just how powerful his bloodline and body were.

"990,000 years."

The Evil Emperor murmured:

"His origin is nearly at the limit of what it can bear."

"If he can't complete his transformation, continuing to devour will only destroy him."

At Skywater Academy, Long Yao watched the scene in the sky.

"The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King truly is one step away."

Shui Yuerou asked:

"Does his method of cultivation have a hidden danger?"

"Devouring the power of different creatures makes his origin unstable."

Long Yao said:

"His body is strong enough that he's kept the danger in check until now."

"But since reaching 990,000 years, those powers have begun to turn against him."

Shui Bing'er watched the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

"So if he can't reach a million years, something will go wrong?"

"If he keeps devouring, his origin will collapse."

Long Yao looked up at the Golden Ranking.

"That's why he wants this reward more than any other Soul Beast."

In the sky, the image of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King gradually faded.

His massive body sank into the depths.

The boundless sea grew calm once more.

Golden words remained suspended in the heavens.

[Deep Sea Demonic Whale King: 990,000 years of cultivation.]

[Formidable body; ruler of the seas.]

[Only one step from a million years of cultivation.]

[Rank: sixth on the Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking.]

The factions' gazes converged on the Golden Ranking once more.

The Evil Emperor closed the Evil Emperor's single eye.

The Snow Empress looked up at the heavens.

Gu Yuena stood beside the Lake of Life.

Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin all waited for what would appear next.

Shui Bing'er asked softly:

"What will his reward be?"

Long Yao looked at the Golden Ranking.

"Probably what he needs most."

The next moment, golden light gathered across the Golden Ranking.

The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's name lit up again.

The reward for sixth place was about to appear.

Across the Golden Ranking, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's name lit up once more.

Boundless seawater surged backward through the sky.

Dark clouds blotted out the heavens, and a vast vortex slowly spun behind the golden ranking.

The Water Element stirred across the entire continent.

Ripples spread over lakes, rivers, and seas alike.

At Skywater Academy, the lake around the True Dragon Tower kept rising.

Shui Bing'er stood on the shore, watching the golden light in the sky.

"The reward is about to appear."

Shui Yue'er came to her side.

She reached out to touch the lake, but a surging force pushed her fingertips away.

"The Water Element is much stronger than before."

Shui Yuerou looked up at the True Dragon Tower.

Long Yao sat at the edge of the ninth-floor platform.

He did not rise. He merely watched the changes in the sky.

"What the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King lacks most is the power to complete his transformation."

"The Golden Ranking's reward won't leave him at 990,000 years."

Shui Bing'er looked up.

"Will he reach a million years immediately?"

"Yes."

Long Yao lifted his teacup.

"And cultivation won't be all he receives."

No sooner had the words been spoken than

golden light spread across the entire sea beneath the sky.

A pitch-black orb of light slowly descended from the ranking.

Inside the orb, a vast, fathomless sea seemed to be sealed away.

Countless currents wove through it.

A second orb followed close behind.

It held a deep-blue Divine Seal.

The seal was shaped like a whale's tail, with ancient sea patterns carved into its center.

The third orb became a dark-blue crystal.

Within the crystal, the faint shape of a giant whale could be seen swimming.

Golden words appeared.

[Heavenly Dao Golden Ranking: Sixth Place.]

[Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.]

[Reward: 400,000 years of cultivation.]

[Reward: Deep Sea God Position.]

[Reward: Deep Sea Demon Whale Bloodline Origin.]