Chapter 509.
"Could it perhaps be teacher?" Yan's eyes lit up with curiosity. "But… what is that beam of light?"
Hu Liena stared intently into the distance. There weren't many individuals on the entire continent capable of emitting such a powerful aura. Could it really be their teacher?
"Just how strong is that overlord of the sea?" Xie Yue muttered, shaking his head slowly.
"Alright, let's not keep guessing," Lao Shan said with a chuckle. He pointed toward the horizon, where a small island loomed.
"That's Purple Pearl Island, our destination. There are people from Sea God Island stationed there. You can ask them directly—or better yet, have them take you to Sea God Island."
The trio gazed at the island ahead, but a heavy feeling lingered in their hearts, like a stone weighing down their chests. Something was troubling them. What exactly had happened in that mysterious sea area?
Lao Shan skillfully steered the boat into the harbor of Purple Pearl Island. A group of soul masters, dressed in pirate attire with stern expressions, guarded the port. Upon seeing Lao Shan, their demeanor shifted—they seemed to recognize him and approached swiftly.
After a brief exchange with the pirates, Lao Shan allowed Hu Liena and her companions to disembark.
The soul masters on the island weren't particularly strong—just average around level 30. Hu Liena felt no fear. Lao Shan had mentioned before that the strongest among the Purple Pearl Pirates was only a Soul Saint - level soul master. They had no reason to be intimidated.
As the trio made their way onto the island, a glint flashed in Lao Shan's eyes. Once they were out of sight, he turned the boat around and quickly sailed away, heading into open waters. There, he blew a long, piercing whistle.
The sound echoed far and wide.
Moments later, the sea began to churn violently. Massive shadows circled the boat beneath the water. Snow-white dorsal fins cut through the surface, and through the crystal-clear waves, colossal figures could just be seen.
Any other sea soul master who witnessed this scene would have been stunned.
They were Devil White Great Shark—the mighty overlords of the sea!
"Sea God Island is going to be quite interesting this year..." Lao Shan murmured with a smirk. He reached out and gently patted the head of one of the sharks. "Go. Report back. Tell them to test the strength of those newcomers. Not just anyone is allowed to set foot on Sea God Island."
The Devil White Great Shark great white shark responded with two nod-like motions, almost as if it understood him perfectly, then dove into the deep blue sea.
Lao Shan cast a thoughtful glance toward Purple Pearl Island, then turned his gaze to another distant point on the horizon. A knowing smile played on his lips.
The next day
On Purple Pearl Island, Hu Liena and her companions were granted an audience with the island's leader—the infamous pirate known as Purple Pearl. Despite being under thirty years old, she had already reached the rank of Soul Saint. Her beauty was striking, and her presence commanding.
After explaining their purpose, Hu Liena's group met no resistance. Given their strength, Purple Pearl saw no reason to oppose them. And with the generous offering of gold soul coins, she was even more inclined to assist.
To help them further, she introduced them to a young man named Jixiang. He and another person were once residents of Sea God Island but had been expelled after failing the trials. However, they were both intimately familiar with the island's location.
With this newfound guide, the path to Sea God Island began to take shape.
"Although Lao Shan is a bit strange and mysterious, he hasn't lied to us," Hu Liena said with a hint of relief in her voice. "Once teacher returns, we can head to Sea God Island."
Xie Yue and Yan both let out quiet sighs of relief. But as they waited another day, their teacher still didn't appear. Instead, someone unexpected did.
That day, the trio had planned to visit Jixiang to inquire more about the route to Sea God Island. But to their surprise, Jixiang returned not alone—but with a group of familiar men and women.
Hu Liena's expression darkened. "It's Tang San and the others…"
"How can it be them?" she muttered in disbelief.
Xie Yue frowned, concern flickering in his eyes.
"His Majesty gave clear orders, if we encounter Tang San and Wang Feng's group on Sea God Island, we must interfere with their trial. But this is already the second time we've run into them—even before reaching the island... Don't tell me…"
A cold light flashed in Xie Yue's eyes.
"But remember," Yan interjected, frowning.
"When they killed the wolf bandits last time, they didn't try to attack us. On the contrary, they even helped us eliminate the threat. I don't think I can bring myself to strike first now."
Xie Yue gave a small nod.
"True."
"Then let it go," Hu Liena said coldly but firmly.
"Last time, they didn't move against us—so we won't do anything to them this time either. Besides, teacher hasn't returned yet. We'll wait until he does before taking any action."
Xie Yue and Yan both agreed silently.
In reality, for the three of them—or for the Soul Hall—their main threat was no longer Tang San. It was Wang Feng. Five years ago, he had repeatedly disrupted Soul Hall's operations, causing them significant losses.
So while there was animosity toward Tang San's group, it wasn't as deep. Besides, during the previous encounter, Tang San's group had shown no hostility towards them. For now, the trio didn't want to exploit any unfair advantage.
Still, the unexpected arrival of Tang San's group on Purple Pearl Island left Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan on high alert.
A few days later…
Tang San and his group finally began to awaken. In truth, most of them had regained consciousness the day after Jixiang had found them on the beach. But Tang San's condition had been the most serious—he was the last to wake.
"You were found by some of my brothers and me on the beach," Jixiang explained calmly. "I don't know what kind of battle you were involved in… but your injuries were the worst. You've been unconscious for three days."
He glanced at Tang San with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "Still, your body is incredibly resilient. You suffered grave wounds, yet you're already on the mend."
Jixiang was an unremarkable-looking young man, but his gentle demeanor and composed speech made him seem trustworthy.
Tang San remained silent, his mind still a little foggy. But slowly, memories began to resurface.
He remembered leaping onto the back of the Deep Sea Demon Whale, risking everything to absorb its energy—knowing full well that survival was nearly impossible. He also recalled the others fighting fiercely… and then, the Demon Whale unleashing a devastating attack.
Everything after that was darkness.
"The other seven—are they your companions? They're all awake and waiting for you on the other side," Jixiang said with a warm smile as he looked at Tang San. "It seems my herbal medicine had some effect after all."
Tang San glanced at the young man, then at the half-empty bowl of medicinal concoction beside the bed. Slowly, he sat up and said, "Thank you… You know how to treat injuries?"
Jixiang nodded modestly.
Tang San exchanged a few words with him before Jixiang quietly took his leave. Once alone, Tang San released Xiao Wu from the treasure pouch. At the same time, his sixth soul ring lit up, and within it, a thread of soul consciousness emerged.
"Xiao Wu… do you remember what happened back then?" Tang San asked, frowning as he looked at her pink figure materializing from the soul ring.
"Given the circumstances, it should've been impossible for us to survive."
"Brother, what are you talking about?! You big dummy, why didn't you let me out earlier?" Xiao Wu's soul consciousness swiftly merged into her reconstructed body and charged toward Tang San like a child clinging to her loved one.
Though Xiao Wu couldn't be fully resurrected yet, during Tang San's visit to the four single-attribute clans, she had ingested a rare immortal herb gifted by the Bai He. This miraculous medicine had formed a real human body for her—though it remained unconscious without her soul. Her soul had been hiding inside Tang San's soul ring, unable to leave it for long.
"I… don't know either," Xiao Wu whispered tearfully.
"I just remember sensing an unbelievably powerful aura. Then you lost consciousness, and everything went dark…"
Tang San was stunned by her words. He fell silent, then sighed, taking a moment to feel the changes in his body. Though he had absorbed only a small amount of energy from the Deep Sea Demon Whale through his Eight Spider Lances, it had been an immense blessing in disguise.
He stepped out of the wooden hut and found the rest of his companions waiting. As the nine reunited, they looked at each other, feeling as though they had returned from another world.
After briefly checking on one another, the group began to discuss what had happened that day.
"I asked around…" Oscar said quietly. "The islanders said they saw a massive beam of light shooting into the sky, accompanied by terrifying fluctuations of soul power. The location was the same sea area where we fought the Deep Sea Demon Whale. Judging by the timing, it must have happened after we lost consciousness. That means someone—some incredible expert—must've fought the Deep Sea Demon Whale after we fell, and they likely saved our lives."
He chuckled bitterly. "Xiao San, when we first heard this, it sounded like a wild fantasy."
Tang San remained silent.
"To battle that kind of beast…" Ma Hongjun scratched his head. "Could it have been Senior Chen Xin? Or one of those peerless Douluo?"
"Didn't Sword Douluo say that there were three unparalleled Douluo in the world?" he continued.
"One from Soul Hall, one from –Sea God Island, and one from the Clear Sky Sect. Maybe it was the one from Sea God Island? She's supposed to be level 99, right?"
Dai Mubai shook his head.
"No, it's unlikely. Didn't the Master say that people from Sea God Island never leave the island? Unless they're expelled..."
He paused, then added, "Oh right—Jixiang said he –used to live on Sea God Island but was expelled after failing the island's test. We checked into it. And... there's more bad news."
The group went quiet as Dai Mubai's tone darkened.
"The Golden Generation, those three from Soul Hall… They're on this island too. And it seems they're heading for Sea God Island as well."
Tang San frowned slightly at the news.
"They must've noticed us too," Dai Mubai continued. "Jixiang told me that the three from the –Golden Generation came to speak with him right after he rescued us. That means they saw us—but chose not to act."
Tang San remained silent.
"Maybe it's because we didn't attack them during the fight with the wolf thieves, so they returned the favor," Ma Hongjun speculated, curling his lips. "At least those three have some sense of honor. Honestly, besides the Supreme Pontiff, not everyone in the Soul Hall is truly evil."
Everyone nodded slightly in agreement.
Tang San thought for a moment. "Let's rest here for another two days before heading to Sea God Island. I still need time to recover completely. As for the Golden Generation… ignore them. As long as they don't interfere with us, we'll treat them like they don't exist."
With that, the group shifted their attention to preparing for their eventual journey to Sea God Island and continued discussing the details about Purple Pearl Island.
At the same time, Wang Feng finally arrived at Purple Pearl Island.
It had taken him much longer due to the vast distance—after all, he had led the Deep Sea Demon Whale far away in the opposite direction before using teleportation to escape. Drained of soul power and utterly exhausted, he was forced to rest intermittently while traveling.
However, despite the fatigue, there was one silver lining—during the intense battle, his soul power had broken through another level, reaching Level 68. He could sense that once he reached Level 69, his Innate Five Fang Qi would fully manifest, and with it, his sixth soul innate ability would be unlocked.
When he arrived on Purple Pearl Island, everything went smoothly. Thanks to Hu Liena, who had already spoken with the pirates and ensured safe passage for their group, there were no obstacles.
"Teacher! You're finally back!"
The moment Hu Liena saw Wang Feng, her eyes lit up with overwhelming relief and joy. In the days since they had arrived, she had constantly worried for his safety, fearing that something had happened to him.
Without thinking, she rushed forward and embraced him tightly, unable to hold back her emotions. Xie Yue and Yan, seeing this, tactfully looked away, pretending not to notice.
Only when Wang Feng coughed softly did Hu Liena realize what she was doing. Embarrassed, she quickly stepped back, her cheeks flushed red.
Wang Feng smiled slightly and asked calmly, "How have things been on the island?"
The three quickly reported everything they had learned over the past few days—including the surprising presence of –Tang San and his companions on the island.
Wang Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he muttered, "So, they're here too…"
Then he looked toward the sea. "Alright. Since I've returned, let's not delay. It's time we set out for Sea God Island."
Hu Liena let out a soft hum, then suddenly asked, "Teacher, what exactly happened in the Sea that day?"
Hearing this, Xie Yue and Yan turned their eyes toward Wang Feng, their curiosity piqued. Even after several days had passed, all three still felt a burning desire to know what truly occurred. Now, with Wang Feng safely returned, they couldn't hold back any longer.
Wang Feng's expression grew solemn. "That day…"
His tone became low and heavy, his eyes reflecting distant memories. "I didn't expect… that there was such a peerless powerhouse hidden in this world."
The expressions of the three disciples changed slightly at his words.
Wang Feng, the proud and powerful White Pontiff of the Soul Hall, rarely admitted awe or fear. If he said this, it meant something extraordinary had happened.
In a calm but intense voice, Wang Feng began recounting the experience, as if reliving it:
"When I got close to the core of the sea, I could feel an immense pressure… the aura of the sea's overlord. Judging by what I sensed, that demonic whale must have cultivated for at least half a million years! Maybe even longer… I've never encountered a soul beast of such terrifying power before, so I can't be certain."
The trio was visibly stunned. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
A soul beast with over 500,000 years of cultivation?
The ocean truly held mysteries far beyond their comprehension. Such a beast was completely unheard of—even encountering a 100,000-year soul beast is already unique existence.
The three of them listened in silence, like children hearing a legend for the first time, their full attention locked on Wang Feng.
"This creature was enormous," Wang Feng continued, his voice low and calm. "At least two hundred meters long. Every movement could shake the sea. When it moved its tail, it stirred up waves like a tsunami. Just one sweep could send out a storm of water like a rain of a billion arrows. It had complete control over the ocean around it."
He paused briefly, then added, "Even I doubted whether I could defeat such a creature alone. Perhaps with the help of the Grand Worshipper and the Supreme Pontiff, we might would have stood a chance."
The three were left speechless, their imaginations struggling to grasp the scale of such a battle.
"But," Wang Feng said, his eyes gleaming slightly, "just when I thought I was witnessing the apex of power from this soul beast… another figure appeared."
His voice dropped even lower.
"A peerless soul master, hidden from the world. That person fought the demonic whale head-on, single-handedly"
This revelation shocked the three even further.
Another peerless expert?
The mere presence of a sea beast that defied common sense was already hard to accept—now, there was also a mysterious human who could go toe-to-toe with it?
The mystery deepened, and the awe in their hearts only grew stronger.
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