"Buzz—!!!"
That was not a sound, but a terrifying tremor that directly affected the soul level after the extreme compression of energy and the violent collision of rules!
At the core of the Primordial Sea Realm, a white-blue star of destruction seemed to have been born.
Jiang Zhen transformed himself into a halberd, with a dragon soaring behind him, unleashing a powerful strike that combined all his strength, will, and understanding of the laws of water. This strike clashed fiercely with the seemingly casual yet powerful dark hand of the Deep Sea Whale King, which contained near-divine will and strength!
Stalemate!
A suffocating stalemate!
Time seemed to stretch out infinitely at the point of impact.
The white and blue light and the deep darkness clashed and annihilated each other in a frenzied struggle.
The shockwaves repeatedly attempted to spread, only to be forcibly suppressed back to the center of the collision by an even stronger force, causing the energy density at that point to climb to an unbelievable level.
Jiang Zhen's temples were bulging with veins, his arms were trembling violently, and his hands were cracked.
His soul power burned wildly at an unprecedented speed, pouring into this attack.
The phantom of the Xuan Shui dragon behind him let out an indomitable roar, but its body disintegrated inch by inch in the terrifying confrontation.
He could sense the immense, ancient, and almost immortal power contained within that giant hand!
That is not just soul power, but an absolute will to rule the deep sea and look down on all living beings!
A series of surprised glances flashed across the enormous single Eye of Sea Deep Sea Whale King.
Unbeknownst to him, this kid had begun to integrate and connect the characteristics of the various powers he had absorbed!
Although it is still immature and its traces are obvious, its prototype has already appeared and its potential is terrifying!
What alarmed him even more was Jiang Zhen's unwavering, even slightly insane, will!
Despite the vast difference in their cultivation levels, and despite the immense strain and even damage his body from each clash of power, his fighting spirit only intensified, and the blue flames in his eyes burned ever brighter!
"This kid... he's getting more and more difficult to deal with!"
The Deep Sea Whale King sighed inwardly.
He originally thought that using only 40% of his power to condense the whale claw would be enough to easily crush his opponent, but he had to quietly increase his power to 50%, or even close to 60%!
You must know that he is a peerless ferocious beast that has existed for 990,000 years. His physical body is 99% divine, and even 50% of his power is enough to easily injure or even kill a human titled Douluo!
Jiang Zhen, on the other hand, was merely a level 87 Soul Douluo!
The difference is beyond the comprehension of common sense.
"BOOM—!!!"
The final balance was broken.
The white and blue light could not completely resist the deep darkness that represented the ultimate power of the ocean.
The phantom of the Xuan Shui dragon let out a mournful cry and completely disintegrated.
The light on the Raging Orca Halberd dimmed rapidly, and Jiang Zhen felt an irresistible, overwhelming force collapsing down like the entire deep sea.
"puff!"
His body could no longer maintain its forward momentum. As if he had been hit head-on by a prehistoric beast, he was sent flying uncontrollably backward, crashing heavily onto the edge barrier of the Primordial Sea Realm, causing the entire domain to shake violently and flash with light.
He knelt on one knee, using his halberd to support his body so that he wouldn't fall completely.
His face was pale, and his soul power was almost completely depleted.
The enormous dark whale claw, after defeating Jiang Zhen, slowly dissipated into the water, as if it had completed its mission.
Within the area, the suffocating pressure gradually subsided, leaving only the aftershocks of the energy collision still rippling slightly, telling the story of the terror of that attack.
The Deep Sea Whale King slowly withdrew his hand and stood with his hands behind his back.
He appeared calm and collected, but was deeply shaken inside.
Dealing with a Soul Master actually took a toll on him? No one would believe it if they heard it out loud.
But that is the truth. Jiang Zhen's all-out attack, which combined multiple top-tier power qualities and contained an indomitable will, was by no means ordinary.
Silence permeated the primordial sea realm.
A moment later, Jiang Zhen raised his head. Although there was a trace of fatigue in his eyes, there was more excitement and enlightenment.
He struggled to his feet and solemnly cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the distant Deep Sea Whale King:
"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"
Although he suffered a complete defeat in this battle, he gained more from it than from any previous cultivation experience!
He truly felt what "the cohesion of power and will" meant, felt the complexity and disharmony in his own power system, and saw the path to perfectly integrate many powers and bring them into his own body in the future!
The Deep Sea Whale King snorted, his voice still deep, but less casual than before, and more subtly solemn:
"You're not bad, kid. You do have some sense."
With a thought, Jiang Zhen caused the enormous aquamarine sphere of light—the Primordial Sea Realm—to rapidly shrink, eventually transforming into a stream of light that entered his brow.
The surrounding scenery changed instantly, returning to the Sunset Forest, to the valley of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, which was full of vitality and rich energy.
The milky white and crimson spring water continued to gush forth, and the pure energy of heaven and earth rushed towards him, making Jiang Zhen, who had just experienced a high-intensity energy confrontation, feel light all over, as if parched land had encountered sweet rain.
The warm glow of the setting sun cast a stark contrast to the heavy and oppressive atmosphere within the Primordial Sea.
By the spring, the Sea Princess and the Demon Emperor's phantom spirits were chatting with the Bing Di and Xue Di, while Lan Fuzi sat to the side, resting her chin on one hand and fiddling with the Blue Silver Grass on the ground with the other, lost in thought. Sensing the change in aura, she immediately looked over.
Lan Xi , who was examining the spiritual herbs not far away, saw Jiang Zhen's pale face and unsteady breathing, exclaimed in surprise, and immediately wanted to run over.
Jiang Zhen waved to her, indicating that he was alright. He looked at the Deep Sea Whale King again and said firmly, "Senior, I'm going to recover. This trip has been incredibly fruitful..."
"I'm somewhat confident about getting the second soul core..."
He paused slightly, a confident glint in his eyes: "I'll strive to break through to level 90 within six months!"
Upon hearing this, not only did Lan Fuzi cover her mouth in surprise, but even the floating Demon Emperor Illusion Spirit trembled slightly.
Upon hearing this, the Deep Sea Whale King glanced at Jiang Zhen with its enormous single eye, waved its hand impatiently, and said in a slightly annoyed tone:
"Go away! Hurry up and go! Stop bothering me like this, it's like you're nagging me to die!"
He spoke impatiently, then turned and headed toward the direction of the Lan Fuzi statue by the spring.
However, as soon as he turned around, his massive body paused almost imperceptibly.
persistently urge?
The thought flashed through the Deep Sea Whale King's mind, bringing with it a complex and indescribable feeling.
This kid broke through to level 90 in half a year... isn't he just here to kill me?!
Level 90 means he needs his ninth spirit ring.
And isn't that what I am...?
A strange emotion welled up inside me—a mix of helplessness, frustration, and a sense of having already made a decision. Perhaps…
There was also a hint of anticipation, which he himself was unwilling to admit, of witnessing an incredible miracle about to be born.
He shook his massive head, suppressing these chaotic thoughts, and ignored Jiang Zhen. He walked heavily to Lan Fuzi, who was looking at him with some concern. He sat down with his huge body, closed his single eye, as if to shut out all the disturbances.
Looking at the Deep Sea Whale King's retreating figure, Jiang Zhen naturally understood his complex state of mind at that moment.
He said nothing more, bowed slightly again, then turned around and walked with unsteady steps toward the core of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye where the energy was most concentrated.
The battle with the Deep Sea Whale King solidified his foundation at level 87 and loosened the bottleneck in his breakthrough.
He needs to go into seclusion to digest what he has learned and transform those insights into real strength.
The condensation of the second soul core and the breakthrough to level 90 are just around the corner!
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