svetikya Chapter 400 Slaying the Demonic Orca King
Chapter 400 Slaying the Demonic Orca King
Poseidon Island, Poseidon Temple.
Poseidon stood in the hall, before whom stood five crystal pillars, each three zhang tall, and each pillar corresponded to the aura of an examiner.
At this moment, her gaze wandered among the pillars, finally settling on the central one, Tang Chuan's crystal pillar. The pillar trembled slightly, and the golden light flowing inside was even more intense than yesterday.
"The content of the third test has been determined by the Sea God Pillar itself."
A moment later, Poseidon turned around and looked at the five people who walked in one by one from outside the hall. His voice was calm and authoritative: "Unlike before, your test is no longer the same."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong blinked and asked in confusion, "It's different now?"
"The Nine Trials of Poseidon vary from person to person," Poseidon explained. "The Holy Pillars will dynamically adjust the content of subsequent trials based on each examinee's talent, strength, potential, and the qualities they demonstrate during the trials. Therefore, starting from the third trial, your paths will diverge."
Ye Lengleng and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, a hint of tension flashing in their eyes.
Xiao Ruier remained expressionless, but the fingers gripping the Golden Dragon Spear tightened slightly.
Tang Chuan remained calm, simply watching Poseidon quietly, waiting for her to continue.
Immediately afterwards, Poseidon looked at the four women: Ye Lengleng, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Ruier.
"Your third test—Tidal Body Tempering."
She raised her hand and waved it, and a scene appeared in the hall.
On the eastern side of Poseidon Island lies a rugged, rocky coastline. Towering waves relentlessly crash against dozens of massive, jet-black pillars standing on the shore. These pillars are entirely black, their surfaces smooth as mirrors, and their surfaces are covered with ancient runes, faintly radiating a cold, metallic sheen.
Poseidon pointed to the black pillar in the picture and said:
"Deep-sea sunken silver pillars. Each pillar weighs 100,000 jin and is made of deep-sea sunken silver, making it indestructible. You need to climb the sunken silver pillars, sit cross-legged at the top, and endure the pounding of the waves."
Ning Rongrong muttered to herself, "Waves... it's just getting hit by the waves a few times, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
Poseidon glanced at her, a slight smile playing on his lips:
"Ordinary waves are not difficult. But what you will have to endure is the power of the tides under the blessing of the sea god's light. Every day at noon and midnight, the eye that connects the ring sea to the outer ocean will open, and seawater will rush in, forming a tidal torrent powerful enough to tear apart steel."
"In the surging tides, every drop of seawater weighs a ton, and every wave is like a full-force strike from a Title Douluo. You must hold on to the Sunken Silver Pillar for one hour without being washed away. Twice a day for seven consecutive days, only then will you pass."
Ning Rongrong's face turned pale instantly.
One hour... twice a day... for seven consecutive days...
"Can...can this really hold up?"
"Yes," Dugu Yan said coldly, but a hint of seriousness flashed in her eyes, "but it will be very painful."
Ye said softly, "Rongrong, let's go together."
Ning Rongrong bit her lip and nodded.
Just then, Poseidon looked at Xiao Ruier again:
"Your martial soul is the Golden Dragon, which gives you an advantage: your physical strength far surpasses that of ordinary humans. Therefore, your Silver Pillar is located in a deeper part of the sea, where the tidal power is twice that of theirs."
Xiao Ruier's expression remained unchanged; she simply said, "I understand."
A hint of admiration flashed in Poseidon's eyes.
Although this girl is not talkative, she has a strong will and is a promising talent.
Finally, she looked at Tang Chuan.
"Your third test is different from theirs."
Tang Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly: "Please enlighten me, High Priest."
Poseidon raised his hand, and the scene in the hall changed, revealing an unfamiliar sea.
It was a dark, sunless deep sea, its waters inky black, with large pieces of ice floating on the surface, and a strong stench of blood permeating the air. A massive black shadow swam slowly in the sea, its body resembling a moving island, its entire body covered in jet-black scales, and a single spiral horn on its head, exuding a suffocatingly ferocious aura.
Poseidon's voice was deep as he said:
"Your third test target is it, the Demon Orca King, a soul beast on par with the Demon Soul Great White Shark."
Tang Chuan's pupils contracted slightly.
Of course he knew about the Demon Orca King.
It was a ferocious beast, even more brutal and bloodthirsty than the Demon Soul Great White Shark.
Although the Demon Soul Great White Shark is powerful, it has a relatively gentle nature and will not attack unless provoked. The Evil Orca King, however, is different; it takes pleasure in killing and leaves nothing but desolation in its wake.
"The Demon Orca King dwells in the Dead Sea, three thousand miles north of Seagod Island, and has devoured countless sea spirit beasts and passing ships for hundreds of years."
Poseidon continued, "When the Sea God was still alive, it dared not act recklessly. But after the Sea God ascended to the realm of gods, it became unrestrained and repeatedly attempted to invade the waters around Sea God Island."
"Your third test is to assist the Demon Soul Great White Shark in slaying the Demon Orca King."
The hall was completely silent.
Slaying a 100,000-year-old soul beast?
Assist the Demon Soul Great White Shark?
Ye Lengleng and the others stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with shock.
They were just nervous about the Tidal Body Refinement, but now, after hearing Tang Chuan's assessment, they suddenly felt that their Tidal Body Refinement didn't seem so scary after all.
"Assistance?" Tang Chuan grasped the key phrase and asked doubtfully, "Not killing him alone?"
"No." Poseidon shook his head, then raised his hand, and the scene in the hall changed again, revealing a giant shark with a body of silver-white color and a length of more than thirty meters—the Demon Soul Great White Shark.
"The Demon Soul Great White Shark was the Sea God's companion in the past."
Poseidon's voice carried a hint of reminiscence.
"Now, you've arrived. You are the inheritor of the Sea God's legacy, possess the Asura Demon Sword, and have absorbed the soul ring of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. The Great White Shark is willing to cooperate with you to slay the Demon Orca King."
Tang Chuan was silent for a moment, then nodded: "When do we depart?"
Poseidon's Way:
"Tomorrow morning. Get a good rest tonight and recharge. Little White will be waiting for you at the Circular Sea."
Then she looked at the four women.
"Your tidal body tempering will begin tomorrow morning. Remember, no matter how painful it is, you must not come down from the sinking silver pillar. If you do, the test will be considered a failure."
The four women nodded in unison, their expressions solemn.
That night.
Tang Chuan sat alone on the edge of the cliff of Poseidon Mountain, facing the sea, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
The moonlight spilled onto the sea, shattering into countless silver scales that rose and fell with the waves.
I heard soft footsteps behind me.
"Can't sleep?" asked Xiao Ruier.
Tang Chuan didn't open his eyes: "Aren't you the same?"
Xiao Ruier walked to his side, sat down, and placed the Golden Dragon Spear across her lap.
The sea breeze ruffled her short hair, revealing her silver eyes.
Are you confident about your performance in the assessment?
Tang Chuan opened his eyes and looked at the distant horizon. It was pitch black there, and he couldn't see anything, but he knew that in the depths of that darkness, a ferocious beast was sleeping.
"Of course there are. Just a mere 100,000-year-old soul beast."
Xiao Ruier was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I want to go with you."
Tang Chuan turned to look at her: "Your assessment is the Tidal Body Refinement."
"I can give up."
"No." Tang Chuan shook his head, his tone resolute. "The Nine Trials of the Sea God are a rare opportunity, and we cannot give it up easily. Moreover, the Tide Body Tempering will also benefit you. Your Golden Dragon Martial Soul is too fierce and lacks resilience. The erosion of the tides can help you temper your character and make you more well-rounded."
Xiao Ruier frowned, seemingly wanting to refute, but ultimately said nothing.
Tang Chuan reached out and patted her shoulder:
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I have the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the Asura Demon Sword, and a million-year soul ring. A mere Demonic Orca King can't kill me."
Xiao Ruier looked at him, her silver eyes reflecting his face.
"You said don't die."
"Won't."
The two stopped talking and sat side by side on the edge of the cliff, watching the moon slowly sink in the west.
The next morning.
A ring-shaped sea, on the shore.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark hovered on the water's surface, its massive body gleaming silvery-white in the morning light. Gone was its usual languor; instead, its eyes blazed with a fierce fighting spirit.
"Kid, are you ready?" Its deep voice echoed in the water.
Tang Chuan stood on the shore, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with the Asura Demon Sword slung across his back, and the Vast Ocean Universe shrouded his brow, glowing faintly.
"Ready."
"Let's go then." The great white shark turned around, slapped its tail against the water, and stirred up a huge wave.
"On the way, I'll tell you about that mad whale's weakness. I fought it decades ago and almost had my tail bitten off. With you here this time, I'm going to get my revenge, with interest."
Tang Chuan leaped onto the back of the great white shark and landed steadily.
He turned around and looked towards the shore.
Ye Lengleng, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Ruier stood there, their eyes filled with worry.
"Wait for me to come back." Tang Chuan smiled slightly. "Don't get swept away by the tide."
"You are!" Ning Rongrong cried out, her eyes red-rimmed. "You must come back alive!"
Tang Chuan nodded, turned around, and faced the sea.
With a long roar, the great white shark transformed into a streak of silver light and sped away through the waves.
East of Poseidon Island lies the Tidal Purgatory.
This is a sea area completely different from the Ring Sea. Dozens of pitch-black deep-sea silver pillars stand on the shore, each pillar is ten feet high, and the top of the pillar is only a small area, just enough for one person to sit cross-legged.
At this moment, four figures were already in place on the four heavy silver pillars.
Ye Lengleng sat cross-legged atop the leftmost pillar, her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul hovering above her head, its emerald green light enveloping her entire body and resisting the erosion of the seawater.
Dugu Yan was on her right, and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul released a faint poisonous mist, forming a thin barrier around her.
Ning Rongrong was in the middle, holding the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda in her arms. The pagoda shone brightly, constantly amplifying her power.
Xiao Ruier was on the far right, the closest to the open sea. Her pillar of silver was farther away than the other three, and the waves were more ferocious. She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and remained motionless.
On the shore, Poseidon stood with his hands behind his back, watching the four figures from behind, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
"start."
She raised her hand, and a beam of azure light shot into the sea.
In an instant, the sea boiled!
A colossal wave, hundreds of feet high, roared in from the direction of the open sea, carrying a world-destroying force, and slammed into the four heavy silver pillars!
"boom--!!!"
As the giant wave crashed down, all four figures jolted simultaneously!
Ye Leng Leng gritted her teeth, and the light of the Nine-Heart Begonia flickered violently, almost being dispersed. Her clothes were soaked with seawater, and her skin was red from the impact, but her body remained motionless.
Most of the poisonous fog surrounding Dugu Yan was dispersed, and seawater filled her mouth and nose, causing her to cough violently. But she clung tightly to the edge of the Silver Pillar, refusing to be swept away.
Ning Rongrong suffered the most. Her physical condition was already the weakest, and even with the amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the impact of that moment still almost sent her flying. She lay on top of the pillar, her hands digging desperately into the grooves of the pillar, her fingernails breaking and bleeding profusely.
"Rongrong! Hang in there!" Ye's cold voice came from the side.
Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth, her tears mingling with the seawater, yet she stubbornly refused to let go.
The waves were twice as powerful where Xiao Ruier was.
The moment the colossal wave crashed down, she was completely submerged. The seawater pounded on her like a hammer blow, making her bones creak. A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of her mouth, but her body remained ramrod straight, the golden dragon spear resting motionless on her knee.
As the first wave receded, the second wave followed closely behind.
Then came the third wave, the fourth wave, the fifth wave...
One wave after another, endlessly.
This is the Tide Body Refinement.
It's not about fighting against the waves, but about persevering amidst them.
It's not about conquering nature, but about conquering yourself.
In the distance, where the sea meets the sky, a silvery-white light is disappearing into the distance.
Tang Chuan stood on the back of the great white shark and glanced back in the direction of Poseidon Island.
He knew that there were four people over there who were worried about him and were holding on for him.
He knew he couldn't afford to lose.
"Xiaobai, speed up."
The great white shark grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp, white teeth.
"Hold on tight, kid."
It let out a long roar, and its speed suddenly increased several times, like a silver-white arrow, shooting towards the deadly sea in the north.
The sea breeze howled, and the waves splashed.
Meanwhile, outside the Hall of Worship in Martial Soul City.
Night fell, the sky was starless and moonless, with only the lights of Wuhun City flickering sporadically.
This once prosperous city is now shrouded in a somber atmosphere.
After Bibi Dong's death, the power center of the Spirit Empire shifted from the Papal Palace to the Hall of Worship, and the city was under even stricter security than before.
But at this moment, more than a dozen figures were lying haphazardly in the square in front of the temple.
Those were guards from the Spirit Hall.
They weren't dead, just knocked unconscious. Their limbs were twisted at bizarre angles, clearly the result of being entangled by some kind of vine-like martial spirit and then struck heavily. Shock and fear lingered on each of their faces, as if they had witnessed something utterly terrifying before losing consciousness.
In the center of the square, a figure slowly walked over.
Tang San.
He was dressed in black, his long hair flowing freely, his face as pale as paper, and a faint purplish-black mist swirling between his brows. His once clear and resolute eyes were now completely dominated by an eerie purplish-black, with a faint blood-red light flowing deep within his pupils. His aura was deep and cold, and with each step he took, a thin layer of frost would form on the stone slabs beneath his feet.
It was not ice, but a physical entity formed from the aura of death.
Behind him, dark blue silver grass vines swirled in the air as if alive, nine spirit rings encircling his body—black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, red. The last red spirit ring was particularly dazzling; it was a 100,000-year spirit ring, from a spirit beast he didn't want to mention. (End of Chapter)