If sound had a shape, then in the Mermaid Tribe Temple at this very moment, the shape of this sound must be that of a dragon!
The majestic roar of the dragon resounded throughout every corner of the temple, completely shattering the siren's chorus, leaving only this one sound in the entire hall.
All the sirens felt as if they were facing a colossal dragon that stretched to the heavens and the earth, as if it were about to swallow them whole. The immense pressure almost drove them to the brink of madness!
Qi Ling's Soul Skill had evolved during his previous adventures. His First Soul Skill now possessed almost devastating power against these weaker enemies, even capable of causing them to lose their fighting spirit and become easy prey.
The Dragon Soul's suppression of these weaklings made the sirens seem to be under severe attack, but for all the Mermaid Tribe, it was as if they had received healing. Not only did they break free from the sirens' songs, but their wills also became clearer.
The mermaids, who had been suppressed by these sea monsters, were now free. However, when they tried to attack their former enemies, they found that they didn't even need to lift a finger; the sea monsters were already trembling and unable to move.
The Sea Demon Tribe was also filled with despair. He sensed an invincible power emanating from Qi Ling, a level of power he had only ever seen in that great one. The despair was suffocating.
If it were merely a difference in strength, it wouldn't have made the Sea Demon Tribe feel so desperate. What truly made Qi Ling incapable of inspiring any will to resist was his aura, that absolute majesty that seemed to be that of a born king, with all things submitting to him.
"Who... who are you?!" the Sea Demon Tribe stammered. "How could someone like you be here?!"
"Huh? Why can't someone like me be here? I can go wherever I want, it's none of your business," Qi Ling said. "Alright, all of you behave yourselves. You ugly freaks, stand aside! Don't make me take action!"
Under Qi Ling's threat, the Sea Demon Tribe felt a tremendous sense of humiliation! He was the dignified Sea Demon Tribe, the leader of all the Sea Demons, and a powerful Titled Douluo. You want me to step aside? I'll just step aside?
"Chieftain, we..." the siren behind the Sea Demon Tribe asked worriedly, but it seemed more like he was worried about whether he himself would be affected than about the Sea Demon Tribe's safety.
"Don't move!" the Sea Demon Tribe shouted, "I can walk by myself!"
Then, the Sea Demon Tribe led his people to the side, where they obediently knelt down with their hands behind their heads, because they had heard that in the human world, this was the posture to survive.
Qi Ling glanced at the sea monsters with satisfaction. They were quite sensible. Since that was the case, she wouldn't deal with them herself and would simply hand them over to the Mermaid Tribe later! However, for the two races with a long-standing feud, this might not be a better option.
Then, Hai Wei'er helped the Mermaid Tribe Haige'er to Qi Ling. He had been injured in the previous battle and was unable to move easily, but he still insisted on coming to thank Qi Ling in person.
"My lord, I am deeply grateful to you for saving my people in their time of crisis! If it weren't for you, we would have faced annihilation this time," Haige'er said to Qi Ling.
As Haige'er said, if only Hai Wei'er had returned alone, she would have been no match for the Sea Demon Tribe and would have been nothing more than easy prey. The Sea Demon Tribe had been preparing for this for a long time, but unfortunately, they encountered Qi Ling.
"Chief Haige'er, you're too kind. It's just a small favor, nothing at all," Qi Ling said with a smile.
Haige'er smiled helplessly. This seemed to be just a small favor for Qi Ling! From beginning to end, Qi Ling had only thrown two seashells and shouted once, and that resolved the entire situation.
The fact that Qi Ling could so easily resolve the crisis of annihilation that threatened her own clan is a testament to the absolute power of her strength! Even if Qi Ling did nothing but stand there, her powerful aura alone could solve many problems.
The mermaids then led the sirens down, and when they were about to take Hai Feisi with them, Qi Ling stopped them.
"Chief Haige'er, don't blame me for meddling, I have no objection to how you treat the sea monsters, that's your way of survival, but what do you plan to do with this traitor?" Qi Ling said.
"This..." Haige'er hesitated, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.
Looking at Haige'er's expression, Qi Ling already knew the answer, so she said, "If I'm not mistaken, you're probably planning to educate and reform him, then put him under supervision and imprisonment, right? Forgive my bluntness, but Chief Haige'er, this won't do."
People who are obsessed with power like this, once they have witnessed the power that can make them submit, become unimaginably stubborn and foolish, and it is impossible for them to reflect on their own actions.
"But, Lord Qi Ling, Hai Feisi, he is, after all, one of our compatriots, I..." Haige'er said sadly.
"I know none of you would do something like this. In that case, how about I handle it for you?" Qi Ling said. "Leave him to me. Don't worry, I won't take his life."
Hearing Qi Ling's words, Haige'er hesitated, but then Hai Wei'er said, "Dad, just trust Qi Ling. If he said he wouldn't kill Hai Feisi, then he definitely won't!"
Having received Hai Wei'er's assurance, Haige'er finally felt relieved and handed Hai Feisi over to Qi Ling: "In that case, I'll leave him to you, Lady Qi Ling, to do as you see fit."
After everyone in the temple had left, Haige'er led Qi Ling and Hai Wei'er to his room and inquired about their purpose for coming. After all, Haige'er did not believe that Hai Wei'er had suddenly returned to visit relatives.
Hai Wei'er made no attempt to hide her purpose and stated it directly. In fact, her purpose was the same as that of the Sea Demon Tribe: to safeguard the divine artifact, the Heart of the Ocean, for the Mermaid Tribe.
After hearing Hai Wei'er's purpose, Haige'er couldn't help but look thoughtful, his brows furrowed, seemingly very hesitant.
"What's wrong, Father? Am I not able to gain the Heart of the Heart of the Ocean's approval?" Hai Wei'er couldn't help but ask.
"No, Wei'er, it's not like that. Rather, if you could gain the artifact's approval, that would be the thing I most want to see, and it would also be a blessing for our entire clan!" Haige'er said.
"But you must know that divine artifacts possess spirits, and only those who gain their approval can become their masters! Gaining the approval of a divine artifact is fraught with danger, and could even mean death at any moment! So, are you still determined to persist?"