Half a month later, Ye Feng rode the Three-Eyed Golden Lion aboard a pirate ship, slowly approaching Poseidon Island.
The reason it took half a month was that both Ye Feng and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had a terrible sense of direction.
Moreover, Poseidon Island was far too small. Ye Feng had circled Douluo Star over a dozen times without finding it.
In the end, he had no choice but to take a ship from Vast Sea City.
After all, the ocean was vast, and Poseidon Island wasn't as large as a continent.
Even if he knew the general direction, the slightest deviation in the route could lead him hundreds or even thousands of miles off course after traveling such a distance. The result was always the same—Ye Feng couldn't find Poseidon Island.
Left with no other options, Ye Feng finally boarded a merchant ship from Vast Sea City.
However, they unexpectedly encountered a group of pirates along the way…
Not wanting to waste any more time, Ye Feng subdued the pirates and forced them to take him to Poseidon Island.
As they neared a small island, the pirate captain approached Ye Feng and bowed respectfully before speaking:
"Sir, we've reached the waters near Poseidon Island. However, the island is protected by its guardian Soul Beasts. If our ship dares to approach, we'll be attacked. So, we can only take you this far…"
"Poseidon Island's guardian Soul Beast? Could it be that hundred-thousand-year Great White Demon Shark?" Ye Feng seemed to recall something and asked curiously.
"Oh? Has the sir been here before?"
The pirate captain was surprised that Ye Feng knew the guardian Soul Beast's name.
"Hah? The Great White Demon Shark? Is it strong?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion curled her lips dismissively.
She had witnessed Ye Feng's strength firsthand.
Previously, they had encountered a two-hundred-thousand-year giant octopus in the ocean, which Ye Feng had nearly obliterated in a single move.
What kind of weakling was this so-called Great White Demon Shark? No matter how strong it was, it couldn't possibly be a match for Ye Feng.
"Sir, you may not be aware…" Though startled that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion could speak, the pirate captain didn't dare question it and instead explained earnestly:
"The guardian Soul Beast is a hundred-thousand-year Great White Demon Shark. Its species is known as the 'Ocean Hunter.'"
"Their nature is extremely ferocious. Even a thousand-year Great White Demon Shark can contend with ordinary ten-thousand-year Sea Soul Beasts."
"Ever since this hundred-thousand-year Great White Demon Shark settled here, hundreds of its kind have gathered in the surrounding waters, forming a natural barrier. Not even a Titled Douluo can break through."
Ye Feng nearly laughed out loud upon hearing this.
"Ocean Hunter? Guardian? More like a bunch of unlucky fugitives fleeing the Evil Orcas' predation," Ye Feng remarked coolly.
While the Great White Demon Shark was indeed at the top of the food chain, above it existed an even more formidable predator—the Evil Orca.
The Evil Orcas were like the Evil Spirit Masters among human Soul Masters—utterly ruthless.
Despite their strength, the Great White Demon Sharks couldn't withstand the Evil Orcas' relentless attacks and had fled here, seeking Poseidon Island's protection to prevent their species from being wiped out.
In exchange, the Great White Demon Shark now served as Poseidon Island's first line of defense, guarding its shores.
"Ahem, esteemed sir, with your formidable strength, you may not fear the danger of the Great White Demon Shark. But we're in the middle of the ocean. If our ship gets damaged, we'll surely perish."
The pirate ship's captain immediately backed down, still trying to persuade.
"Understood. Wait here. I'll be back soon."
Ye Feng waved his hand dismissively, then levitated into the air, walking leisurely across the void toward the distant sea.
His steps seemed slow, but his speed was astonishing. In just a few breaths, he had traversed several kilometers and entered that stretch of water.
"Whoosh—"
The moment Ye Feng entered the sea, a Great White Demon Shark over ten meters long burst from the water, its gaping maw lined with tens of thousands of razor-sharp teeth lunging straight for him.
Soul Beasts were naturally massive, and the shark's jaws were even larger than Ye Feng's entire body. Its ghastly white teeth alone were enough to send chills down one's spine.
Ye Feng didn't release his aura. Instead, he wanted to test the power of his newest Soul Skill.
In the next instant, the phantom of a mountain dragon materialized around him, towering like a peak as it shielded Ye Feng, forming a barrier of Soul Power.
This was his sixth Soul Skill—[Mountain God Barrier].
"Clang—"
The thousand-year-old Great White Demon Shark, caught off guard, slammed headfirst into the barrier. The terrifying recoil instantly twisted its jaws, sending teeth flying and blood splattering.
"Splash—"
Dazed, the shark plummeted back into the sea, motionless.
At Ye Feng's level, he could unleash Soul Skills without summoning his Soul Rings, though their power would be reduced by about 10%.
But Ye Feng didn't care—this was just an experiment.
Who would use a nuke to crush an ant...?
The Soul Skills granted by the Mountain Dragon King were earth-attribute, capable of exceeding 100% effectiveness on land while conserving 90% of Soul Power.
That didn't mean they were unusable at sea.
They were just slightly less effective and consumed more Soul Power.
Still, an 800,000-year Soul Skill bullying a mere thousand-year Soul Beast was a bit excessive...
"Daring to trespass on Poseidon Island and injure my subjects? Human, you will pay for your foolishness!"
At that moment, an overwhelmingly terrifying aura erupted from the depths of the distant sea.
The next instant, Ye Feng saw a blinding blue light surge from the ocean depths.
Then, a massive water sphere over three meters in diameter coalesced and shot straight toward him.
Water might seem gentle, but in sufficient volume, it could unleash unparalleled destructive force!
Even a Titled Douluo would suffer if struck by this attack.
Yet Ye Feng remained unfazed.
With a casual wave, he activated his Soul Skill—[Star Gravity].
Immediately, the water sphere veered off course as if seized by an invisible force.
"Boom—"
Infused with Soul Power, the water sphere exploded violently upon hitting the sea, sending waves soaring over thirty meters high!
Clearly, Ye Feng had underestimated the attack's power.
"Hmm?"
A surprised murmur echoed from beneath the waves.
Its owner clearly hadn't expected Ye Feng to deflect the strike so effortlessly.
Just as the Demon Soul White Shark King was about to launch another attack, Ye Feng suddenly moved.
With a casual wave of his hand,
A terrifying gravitational force instantly erupted!
The seawater in front of Ye Feng seemed to be forcibly parted by an invisible giant hand.
In an instant, a void over three hundred meters in diameter appeared!
It was as if a transparent giant bowl over three hundred meters wide had plunged into the sea, carving out a massive depression.
Slightly creative liberty taken—let's assume Bai Xiuxiu hasn't been born yet.
No matter, let's proceed.
(End of chapter)