The Deep Sea Demon Whale King turned its massive head.
With its single remaining eye, which was three meters wide, it stared intently at Xiao Yu and spoke in a deep, heavy voice.
Seeing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King speak, Bo Saixi was the first to respond.
"Deep Sea Demon Whale King, you have brought harm to the safety of the ocean. Today, I, Bo Saixi, will eliminate you on behalf of the Sea God..."
"Hahaha!! Bo Saixi, stop boasting! If you could really kill me, why would you have waited until now?! And don't speak for that scheming Sea God of yours. Do you think I don't know why he left me alive? That deceitful Sea God blinded my eye to weaken me, all so I couldn't complete my transformation into a dragon before his heir arrived!!"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King immediately mocked Bo Saixi upon hearing her words.
Hearing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's taunts, the Sea God, who had been watching the scene, turned livid.
This damned creature...
He hadn't expected to be insulted while just observing the situation.
Just as Bo Saixi was about to retort, Xiao Yu stopped her.
Instead, Xiao Yu spoke seriously, "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, do you have something to say? If not, I need your soul ring as my tenth soul ring."
Hearing Xiao Yu's words, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King fell silent for a moment. As towering waves dozens of meters high began to rise, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King continued, "Human, I know your strength is immense. I am no match for you now, and I cannot stop you from hunting me. Therefore, I wish to propose a deal."
"What kind of deal?" Xiao Yu asked.
"I will willingly sacrifice myself to help you break through to level 100, but I need you to take care of my wife and child. If you agree, I will offer myself to you."
As soon as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King finished speaking, two spirit beasts of different sizes appeared beside it.
Judging by their auras, one was around 150,000 years old, while the smaller one was only about 60,000 years old.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King knew it was no match for the two before it, especially the man radiating divine power. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King was certain this man would become a god in the future.
Thus, it decided to sacrifice itself to secure some benefits for its family in the presence of this future god.
Faced with Xiao Yu's overwhelming strength, even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who had defied Poseidon, could only submit.
If Xiao Yu were only at the 99th level, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King might have tried to fight. But against a god-level opponent, it had to change its approach.
"Father!!"
"Husband..."
As soon as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King spoke, the two spirit beasts beside it looked at it with sorrowful eyes.
The smaller Deep Sea Demon Whale glared at Xiao Yu with hatred.
"Human, if you want to kill someone, kill me! Don't kill my father! I'll sacrifice myself to you!!"
"Lan! Silence! This has nothing to do with you!! Be quiet!!"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King immediately scolded its daughter harshly!
Then it signaled its wife to take the child away.
In the end, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's wife could only leave with their grieving child.
"Human, this is my only request. If you refuse, then let's fight."
After a moment of silence, Xiao Yu asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll break my promise? What if I accept your sacrifice and then kill your wife and child?"
"I am afraid, but I know my doom is near. Fear won't help me now, so I want to take a gamble. I'll bet on your character. I know humans vary greatly in their morals.
So, I'll take this gamble... If I win, my family benefits. If I lose, so be it. We'll just be a family again in the next life."
Hearing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's words, Xiao Yu chuckled lightly.
"Very well. I, the Sovereign of Spirit Beasts, accept your offer on behalf of Xiao Yu. Sacrifice everything to him—your body, soul, and even the brain in your head. I will take care of your family."
Before Xiao Yu could respond, a deep and authoritative voice echoed in the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's mind.
Hearing this voice, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's expression changed dramatically.
The voice, though ethereal, carried a pressure that made the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's bloodline tremble with submission.
This pressure wasn't about strength but a primal fear and obedience awakened from deep within its bloodline.
Hearing this voice, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King became even more convinced that its choice was correct.
"Very well, I accept your terms. Let's begin."
Xiao Yu, having received the Silver Dragon King's message, didn't say much else.
"Then I'll begin."
Seeing Xiao Yu's agreement, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had nothing more to say and began the sacrifice.
"Woo!!!"
A mournful sound, like the ocean's lament, erupted from the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
Nine sapphire-blue rings appeared around its body.
"Ding!!"
"Ding!!"
"Ding!!!"
In an instant, the nine sapphire-blue rings shattered, emitting crisp, clear sounds.
"Boom!!"
"Boom!!"
"Boom!!!"
The shattered rings transformed into pure soul power mixed with traces of divine energy.
This energy surged toward Xiao Yu at incredible speed.
Xiao Yu opened himself completely, absorbing the immense soul power from the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
"Roar!!!"
As the soul power continued to flow, Wo Long emerged with a roar, circling above Xiao Yu!
Wo Long's size began to grow as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's soul power poured into Xiao Yu.
"Boom!!"
"Boom!!"
At this moment, Xiao Yu felt as if a tsunami were raging within his body, relentlessly pounding and washing over him.
Completely absorbed in the flow of soul power, Xiao Yu couldn't see the tenth soul ring slowly forming beneath his feet.
The Sea God, watching Xiao Yu absorbing the soul power with full concentration, wore a dark expression.
Xiao Yu had truly reached level 100 and was on the verge of becoming a god.
If Xiao Yu entered the divine realm, it would undoubtedly disrupt the balance of the gods.
No, this couldn't be allowed. Xiao Yu must die on Douluo Continent!!
With this thought, the Sea God shut off his projection and hurried toward the Asura God's temple.