Chapter 370: The more you struggle, the more excited I get!
Sucking human blood? Fishermen turned into desiccated corpses?
Hearing this, Sea Horse Douluo Oya's expression instantly became incredibly solemn, and a deep blue light flickered intensely in his eyes. Such cruel, sinister, and nearly Demonic Path killing methods were definitely not a normal conflict between Soul Masters, let alone the work of a Sea Soul Master!
"Don't move yet, I'll take you to see the High Priestess immediately!"
Oya no longer hesitated. His vast Soul Power enveloped the small fishing boat and the dying fishermen, then transformed into a massive water-blue light pillar that soared into the sky, speeding toward the Sea God Temple at the core of Sea God Island at maximum velocity!
This news had to be reported to High Priestess Bo Saixi immediately!
Extremely dangerous land Soul Masters with cruel and bizarre methods had appeared in the waters near Sea God Island and begun slaughtering islanders! This was not just a common attack; it could mean... that some storms from the continent had begun to spread toward this otherworldly paradise!
A moment later, Sea Horse Douluo Oya arrived with the desperate little boat, like a blue meteor landing before the majestic and sacred Sea God Temple in the center of Sea God Island.
The Sea God Temple was built entirely of a strange stone that was as white as jade but contained a faint blue-gold halo. Its style was ancient and grand, its height reaching into the clouds as if merging with the azure sea and sky, carved with countless ancient Sea God totems and wave patterns.
In front of the temple gates, two giant Sea Dragon stone statues stood quietly.
The dragon eyes were deep blue, as if watching the changes of the vast ocean over the ages.
Oya didn't even have time to explain much to the Sea Soul Masters guarding the temple. He simply left a hurried "Emergency, take care of them," handed the few barely breathing fishermen to the arriving clergy, and transformed into a stream of light, charging straight into the depths of the temple.
Passing through the wide and solemn halls, where deep-sea pearls embedded in the pillars emitted a soft light, he finally reached the core main hall of the temple.
The dome of the main hall was high and wide, like an inverted starry sky, with countless tiny blue points of light flowing within it like a miniature ocean.
The interior had little decoration, save for a giant statue of the Sea God carved from deep-sea blue crystal standing in the center. He was lifelike, holding a golden trident, his gaze seemingly piercing through the endless ocean, appearing both compassionate and majestic.
And before the Sea God statue, a figure stood quietly, appearing to be one with the statue, the entire temple, and even the surrounding endless ocean.
It was a woman dressed in a simple red robe with faint golden wave patterns embroidered on the edges. Her figure was tall and graceful, and her water-blue hair fell to her waist like a waterfall, with starlight faintly flowing between the strands. Her face was beautiful, but it wasn't the glamour of a young girl; it was a peace and depth that came from the accumulation of time and seeing through the world's many states.
Her eyes, in particular, were like the purest deep sea, crystal clear yet seemingly containing the wisdom and power of the entire ocean—calm without waves, yet unfathomably deep.
She was the High Priestess of Sea God Island, the rank ninety-nine super Douluo, and the Guardian of the Great Ocean, Bo Saixi.
Standing slightly behind Bo Saixi were several other figures with equally vast and deep auras—the other Sacred Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island. Sea Dragon, Sea Illusory, Sea Star, and the others seemed to be discussing something.
Oya's intrusion broke the silence in the hall.
He stepped forward quickly and knelt on one knee, his voice carrying unprecedented gravity and urgency as he said, "High Priestess, everyone, something has happened!"
He was concise, quickly reporting the discovery of the surviving fishermen and their account of the bloody massacre at Yelin Village by two mysterious land Soul Masters who sucked human blood.
"The methods of these two Soul Masters are cruel and sinister, definitely not a normal fight, but more like... Demonic Path Soul Masters! The survivors have been settled, but the situation is critical," Oya concluded, his tone heavy.
As his voice fell, the hall instantly became silent.
Bo Saixi's deep-sea eyes contracted almost imperceptibly when she heard about sucking blood and devouring Soul Power to turn people into desiccated corpses.
The expressions of the surrounding Titled Douluo changed simultaneously, showing shock and anger!
"Such a thing actually happened?!"
Sea Dragon Douluo had the most fiery temperament. Upon hearing this, his beard and hair bristled as he roared, "What lowlifes dare to commit such inhumane acts in the waters protected by my Sea God Island! They deserve ten thousand deaths!"
"Mutated Blue Silver Grass, Evil Eyed White Tiger..." Sea Illusory Douluo frowned and muttered in a low voice, "These two Martial Souls... could the conflicts on the continent have already spread overseas?"
Bo Saixi listened quietly, her face remaining calm, but beneath that calm, there seemed to be an undercurrent surging. After a moment, she slowly raised her eyes to look at the boundless azure sea and sky outside the temple and said:
"Although Yelin Village is not directly under Sea God Island, they have been protected by our island for generations and have long enjoyed peace. Such atrocities are not only a slaughter of living beings but also a provocation to our Sea God Island and a desecration of the ocean's tranquility."
She paused here and turned her gaze to Sea Horse Douluo Oya, who was kneeling on the ground.
"Oya, this matter is of great importance. Depart immediately, leave Sea God Island, and go to Yelin Village and the nearby waters for a thorough investigation."
"First, confirm the details mentioned by the survivors, investigate the remaining traces at the scene, and determine the strength, number, and whereabouts of the perpetrators."
"Second, contact all protected islands and villages in the vicinity, issue a warning, and strengthen defenses. If there is any abnormality, report back immediately via the Sea God Beacon."
"Third," Bo Saixi's voice turned slightly cold, carrying the awe-inspiring aura of a super Douluo, "if you find traces of the perpetrators... do not hold back, but you must ascertain their identities and purpose. Remember, your primary task is to uncover the truth and ensure the safety of other islands. Unless necessary, do not engage in a fight to the death with unknown powerful enemies; send word promptly."
"Yes! I obey the High Priestess's command!"
Hearing this, Sea Horse Douluo Oya solemnly accepted the order. He knew this matter was significant and understood the High Priestess's caution. Since the opponents' methods were so cruel and bizarre, their strength was likely not weak.
"Additionally, Sea Dragon, Sea Illusory, you also need to strengthen patrols around Sea God Island, especially toward the outer islands. Activate some of the outer perimeter warnings. The winds and clouds are changing on the continent; though we are settled in a corner, we must not let our guard down," Bo Saixi added, her gaze sweeping over the other Sacred Pillar Guardians.
"Yes!" Sea Dragon, Sea Illusory, and the others responded in unison.
Bo Saixi said no more, simply waving her hand gently.
Sea Horse Douluo bowed, then turned and transformed into a beam of azure water light, shooting out of the Sea God Temple like an arrow from a bow, speeding toward the outskirts of the island and soon disappearing over the vast sea... Meanwhile, on Zi Zhenzhu Island.
This island, named after the Pirate Queen Zi Zhenzhu, was not home only to fierce pirates.
On the western side of the island were several small fishing villages. The villagers had fished for generations. Though not wealthy, they were at peace. Influenced by the Violet Pearl Pirate Group's practice of robbing the rich to help the poor, the pirates usually did not harass these poor fishermen and occasionally even provided aid.
Therefore, the islanders had complex feelings toward the Violet Pearl Pirate Group but not much hostility.
However, today, this fragile peace was bloodily shattered.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun were in one of the fishing villages, unscrupulously venting the power they had just obtained.
Countless pitch-black vines, emitting a cold and devouring aura, shuttled and performed Binding through the simple houses like living venomous snakes and giant pythons.
Wherever the vines passed, wooden walls were easily crushed, and terrified, fleeing fishermen were caught and tightened by the vines, then... withered away at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Their Soul Power, life force, and even their Soul were all crazily extracted and devoured by that bizarre Dark Blue Silver Grass, then fed back to Tang San, making his aura increasingly cold and sinister. All that remained were withered desiccated corpses wrapped in tattered clothes, their deaths tragic and horrific.
Dai Mubai no longer pursued refined combat techniques but instead pounced, killed, and bit like a true beast. His sharp tiger claws easily tore open the fishermen's thin bodies, and his jaws opened to precisely bite through the carotid arteries of his prey, as hot blood poured into his throat like spring water.
As the faint essence of life merged into Dai Mubai's body, it stimulated his Martial Soul Origin, causing him to let out a satisfied and violent beastly roar.
Wherever he went, severed limbs and broken arms littered the ground, and blood was splattered everywhere, making it look like an asura field.
Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix flames were no longer a warm red but had turned into a deep, eerie dark purple. He hovered in mid-air like a demon manipulating fire, as the dark purple evil fire transformed into snakes and nets of flame, covering the crowds fleeing in all directions.
The flames did not immediately burn people to death but instead burrowed into their bodies like maggots in bone, burning flesh and blood and refining Soul Power, causing the victims to let out inhuman screams and slowly turn into charcoal in extreme agony, while the dissipated energy was greedily absorbed by Ma Hongjun.
The village was already a sea of fire and a mountain of corpses, filled with wails, cries, and pleas for mercy.
Suddenly, Dai Mubai casually tossed aside a corpse from which he had sucked most of the blood, licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, and with a glint of urgency in his evil eyes as if completing a task, he turned to look at Tang San, who was controlling vines to devour the last few elderly and weak, and asked loudly:
"Little San! Once we slaughter this village clean, this first trial given to us by the Rakshasa God should be considered complete, right?"
Hearing this, Tang San slowly withdrew his Blue Silver Grass. The purple-black light in his eyes receded slightly as he nodded, his voice carrying a coldness and indifference tainted by evil power as he said:
"Yes, the count of a thousand is enough. The resentful Souls and blood qi are already dense enough; we can return to report. Rakshasa Divine Power indeed allows our cultivation to grow faster."
He felt the Soul Power and that cold, evil force faintly strengthening within him due to the devouring, and a sinister curve hooked at the corner of his mouth.
At this moment, Ma Hongjun also withdrew his flames and landed on the ground. His fat face carried a hint of exhaustion, but more so the excitement of growing power and a barely perceptible restlessness influenced by the evil fire.
"STOP IT—!!!!" Just then, a woman's voice filled with sky-toppling rage thundered from the direction of the village entrance!
Immediately afterward, a purple figure rushed into the flaming village like a wind!
The newcomer was Zi Zhenzhu!
She had suddenly received a distress signal sent by a fisherman at the cost of his life and rushed here at full speed, yet she was still a step too late, seeing only the devastation and the tragic sight of corpses everywhere!
Looking at the scene before her, Zi Zhenzhu's beautiful eyes instantly turned blood-red. She stared fixedly at the three young men in the field who were emitting an evil aura.
Especially seeing the undried blood on Dai Mubai's mouth and the bone ash drifting under Tang San's feet, an uncontrollable rage and killing intent rushed to her head!
"You... you god-damned beasts! What nerve! How dare you slaughter my islanders on my territory?!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her Soul Power exploded!
"Martial Soul Body Enhancement—Purple-Patterned Sea Snake!"
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black!
Six Soul Rings rose from beneath Zi Zhenzhu's feet, clearly an optimal Soul Ring configuration!
Subsequently, her body was quickly covered with a layer of fine, smooth purple scales, her fingers became sharp, and her eyes turned into cold snake pupils.
Although she was only at the Soul Emperor level, on this island surrounded by the sea, her combat power could be significantly boosted, and through years of fighting at sea, her practical combat experience was extremely rich.
"Today, I will use your blood to sacrifice to the dead villagers!"
When Tang San and Dai Mubai heard Zi Zhenzhu's rage-filled threat, they didn't show the slightest fear. Instead, they looked at each other and let out a loud laugh filled with mockery and cruelty.
"Haha! Another one coming to die!"
Dai Mubai licked the remaining blood on his tiger claws, the golden light in his evil eyes intensifying with greed as he said, "From your tone, you're the leader of this island? Soul Emperor level? Not bad, not bad. You're much more nourishing than those fishy-smelling fishermen just now!"
"After drinking your blood, my White Tiger True Body might even solidify a bit more!"
Purple-black glints flowed in Tang San's eyes, and a sinister curve hooked at the corner of his mouth. His voice was flat yet even more chilling as he said, "Lord Rakshasa God should be satisfied with a sacrificial offering that delivers itself. Her Soul is surely more resilient than those fishermen's."
Zi Zhenzhu was trembling with rage. These butchers not only showed no remorse but actually viewed her as blood food to increase their strength! Boundless anger completely shattered her rationality.
"DIE—!!!"
She shrieked, her purple snake tail whipping violently, instantly blasting a deep pit into the ground. Then, her figure shot out like a purple venomous arrow, carrying a sharp whistling sound and the characteristic cold aura of a sea snake, charging fiercely toward Tang San and Dai Mubai!
Purple light condensed at the tip of her snake tail, clearly a powerful piercing Soul skills aimed straight for Tang San's throat! Simultaneously, purple light flickered on her fingers as several purple energy spikes dipped in sea snake venom blanketed Dai Mubai like a rainstorm!
She wanted to kill the enemies in one blow to avenge the dead villagers!
However, facing Zi Zhenzhu's full-strength blow fueled by rage, Tang San didn't even move his feet. He simply raised his eyelids slightly and laughed:
"Jie jie, the more you struggle, the more excited I get!"
"Buzz—!"
In the next second, a terrifying pressure, heavy as an abyss and cold and evil to the extreme, suddenly exploded from Tang San like an invisible mountain!
At the same time, eight dazzling Soul Rings, like ghost fires rising from the Netherworld, ascended one by one from beneath his feet, hovering around him and slowly rotating!
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black!
Eight rings! Soul Douluo!
And it was a terrifying Soul Ring configuration that surpassed the optimal ratio!
Starting from the fourth Soul Ring, they were all deep ten-thousand-year black. That single purple thousand-year Soul Ring looked very eye-catching against the backdrop of the five deep black ten-thousand-year Soul Rings!
The moment these eight Soul Rings appeared, especially the majestic Soul Power fluctuations and evil pressure emitted by those five black Soul Rings, Zi Zhenzhu, who was charging forward, felt as if she had slammed into an invisible wall cast of steel and ice!
"Ugh—!"
Zi Zhenzhu's forward-dashing figure came to a sudden halt, as if her throat and entire body were being gripped by a giant invisible hand. The purple Soul Power light around her flickered violently, unstable.
Her sharp snake tail pierce and venomous spike attacks, while still several meters away from Tang San, seemed to sink into a swamp; their speed plummeted, and their power was sharply reduced.
Ultimately, they were forced to a complete standstill in mid-air, unable to advance an inch!
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