Chapter 52 The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's strength greatly increased.
And the ferocious beasts were drooling with envy. "Just absorbing the aftershocks of the reward can trigger such a natural disaster..."
Shui Bing'er's pretty face paled slightly. As a control-type Soul Master, she could better understand the immense energy and uncontrolled destructiveness contained within.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, but her tightly pursed lips and slightly clenched fists revealed her inner turmoil.
Compared to such beings, her path of pursuing personal power seemed exceptionally long.
At this moment, Dugu Yan, who was relatively more lively, couldn't help but approach Li Sushang, who was instructing them on movement techniques, and asked with curiosity and awe:
"Teacher Li, that giant whale is so powerful, the commotion just now was terrifying... If... if you or any of the other teachers in the academy faced it alone, would you be confident?"
This question immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Not only Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and other students looked over, but even Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo, who were observing from a distance, did.
Hu Liena of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue of the Hall of Offerings, and her protectors all subconsciously held their breath and pricked up their ears.
Prince Xue Beng also watched nervously, and even Princess Xue Ke, who was naive and innocent beside him, looked over curiously.
Li Sushang didn't even look up when she heard this, and replied in a relaxed tone:
"You mean that giant whale in the sky? Hmm... if we were to fight it in its most comfortable deep-sea environment, I reckon only me, the Dean, Fu Hua, and Rita could take it down one-on-one. It would just take a lot of effort, since the water isn't our human territory."
"Himeko's fire attribute is somewhat countered by it. As for Principal Theresa, although she also has an offensive form, she's actually better at support, command, and domain control. She's a bit weak in this kind of head-on battle."
"If the two of them were willing to team up, they would basically win for sure. With better coordination, they might even be faster than us."
Her tone was calm, but every word was like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears!
"Wh...what?!"
"A teacher from the Honkai Academy, in a one-on-one situation, managed to defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the ocean?!"
"That's a sea spirit beast that's nearly a million years old, and it even received a Heavenly Dao reward, greatly increasing its strength!"
"No wonder the Honkai Academy monopolizes the top ten of the Martial Soul Ranking; its foundation is truly terrifying."
Such domineering remarks made the representatives of various forces around them twitch at the corners of their eyes, but they also gained a deeper understanding of the Honkai Academy's foundation and strength—they were truly fearless of such an existence!
Not only were the local students like Shui Bing'er and Ning Rongrong dumbfounded.
Even seasoned powerhouses like Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, who were listening from the sidelines, had their pupils shrink, their faces filled with disbelief!
That was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!
A terrifying existence that had absorbed a Heavenly Dao reward, whose strength had undoubtedly increased to a higher level, and which had one foot in the god-level!
In the endless deep sea, where it had cultivated for countless years and could best unleash its power!
The teachers at Honkai Academy actually had more than one who was confident of winning a one-on-one fight?!
What confidence! What terrifying strength!
Qian Renxue stared intently at Li Sushang, who looked completely at ease, then glanced at Fu Hua, Rita, and the others not far away, who remained calm, seemingly acquiescing to the statement. A storm raged in her heart.
She had thought she had already given Honkai Academy a high enough evaluation, but now it seemed she had underestimated them.
The strength of these teachers was simply unfathomable!
Hu Liena instinctively clenched her clothes, the slight arrogance she had felt due to her own talent shattered.
Compared to these monstrous teachers who could talk about fighting nearly million-year-old soul beasts one-on-one, her so-called Golden Generation talent seemed utterly laughable.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and relief in each other's eyes.
Shocked by the true strength of Honkai Academy, and relieved that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had made the right choice.
When the name of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King resounded throughout the continent on the Heavenly Golden List...
Huge waves were also stirred up in those sanctuary lands of soul beasts hidden outside the human world.
In the core area of the Starry Sky Forest, at the Lake of Life, the swirling life force was almost tangible.
A colossal dragon, its body covered in jet-black scales, lay serenely by the lake's edge—the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian.
He slowly opened his golden eyes, which seemed to hold the weight of endless stars and destruction, and his deep voice carried a hint of solemnity: "Deep Sea Demon Whale… I never imagined that this beast, residing in a remote corner, would have its potential recognized by the Heavenly Dao, ranking tenth."
Beside him, the gentle and beautiful Bi Ji, dressed in a jade-green dress, softly said:
"That Bloodline Essence Pill and the Source of Water are indeed timely rain for it; perhaps they can truly help it take that final step."
Her eyes held a pure curiosity and blessing for the evolution of life.
Deep within the lake, a silver light rippled gently.
The silver dragon queen Gu Yuena's clear and noble voice resounded directly in Di Tian and Bi Ji's minds:
"By relying on a mixed bloodline and her own will to forcibly break through the shackles of her race and reach the pinnacle of mortal beasts, her willpower and perseverance are indeed rare."
"Whether the opportunity bestowed by Heaven is a blessing or a curse remains to be seen; let's see if she can seize it."
Her tone was calm, but Di Tian and Bi Ji could sense that their master was not entirely uninterested in the reward that could refine her bloodline and replenish her essence.
In another forbidden area for humans in the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear King, with a body as large as a mountain, impatiently smashed a giant rock, its voice like muffled thunder: "Hmph! It's just a long worm hiding in the sea! If it encounters me, I'll tear it apart with one claw! The reward will be mine!"
Every soul beast is a born glutton, and it coveted all rewards that could strengthen its essence!
The three heads of the Crimson Demon Hound, Crimson King, growled in unison, sounding restless: "Such a reward for tenth place, I wonder if we'll ever have a chance to make the list..."
Not far from them, a strange soul beast—the Three-Eyed Golden Lion—covered in golden fur, with a vertical eye on its forehead, resembling a lion, a dog, and a deer, tilted its head, curiously examining the gold list.
Its third eye, the Eye of Destiny, reflected the brilliance of the rewards, revealing a primal longing.
Though young, it instinctively knew that those rewards would greatly benefit it.
In the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, at another, slightly smaller lake.
The Azure Bull Python, Daming, raised its massive bull head from the lake, gazing at the golden list, and let out a deep, awe-inspiring roar:
"That old whale hidden in the deep sea? I never expected it to be the first one on the list! It really did reach this point, and was even ranked tenth by the Heavenly Dao!"
The Titan Giant Ape, Erming, excitedly pounded its chest, its voice booming: "Big brother! Did you see that? Its reward! Can it help it become a god? If only we could be on the list too!"
Its simple mind was filled with longing for great power and the rewards of the Heavenly Dao.
Daming remained silent, but its enormous snake eyes flickered with complex light, reflecting both a thirst for greater power and a hint of unease about the future.
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