Cold seawater enveloped them, immense pressure squeezing in from every direction. Even with the protection of a water-repelling Soul Tool and life force, they could still feel the crushing weight of the deep sea. The water was dark and lightless; only the faint glow of Emperor Grass around them illuminated a few feet ahead. The deeper they descended, the dimmer the light became. Dead silence surrounded them, broken only by the sound of flowing water.
The overwhelming pressure of the ocean's mighty overlord intensified as they descended. Every Sea Soul Beast nearby fled, and not a single Soul Beast dared approach these waters. The Life Blue Silver Emperor Grass within Lin Chen's dantian trembled wildly, its emerald radiance piercing the seawater. The aura of the third Emperor Grass Shard had become so distinct that it seemed within reach.
Before long, a vast underwater cavern appeared at the edge of their vision.
The cavern was formed from deep sea profound ice and reef rock, with thick seaweed clustered around its entrance. An immense surge of soul power swept out from within, every bit as formidable as a Titled Douluo's. It was the aura of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King!
"He's inside." Lin Chen lowered his voice and motioned for the two women to follow closely. Keeping his soul power taut and ready, he cautiously swam into the cavern.
Inside, the cavern was extraordinarily spacious, with shallow seawater pooled across its floor. An enormous creature rested silently at its center. He was dozens of yards long, his entire body deep blue, his scales gleaming like sapphires. His whale's head exuded majesty, and his fins resembled sharp blades. Nine Soul Rings slowly revolved around him-two yellow, three purple, four black, and one red. The hundred-thousand-year Deep Sea Demonic Whale King!
He lay