Chapter 370: Heaven-Cleaving Sword Draw
After countless exchanges, Yang Potian and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had fought each other to a near standstill. There was no denying the Whale King's strength as a near-million-year soul beast; his compressed power and mastery over lightning made him an extremely formidable foe.
As the fight wore on, the Demon Whale King summoned his divine power to form two massive hammers, each perfectly integrated with his purple armor, enhancing his ferocity and strength.
After stretching his muscles and cracking his neck, Yang Potian addressed him with a calm smile. "Deep Sea Demon Whale King, your strength is impressive—exactly why I set my sights on you. But compared to me, you're still a bit lacking. I advise you to accept my offer and spare us both any further hassle."
The Demon Whale King's eyes narrowed. Through their intense combat, he had come to realize Yang Potian's overwhelming power. Despite their countless clashes, Yang Potian had remained calm and unruffled, clearly not fighting at his full strength.
Meanwhile, the Demon Whale King's own attacks couldn't even penetrate Yang Potian's defenses, and their power levels weren't fully matched either. He finally roared, "I, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, will never yield—not even in death!"
With a furious cry, he spread his arms, and his purple armor shimmered. The white gem embedded in its center began to glow, radiating intense light that coalesced into a powerful beam.
Yang Potian's gaze remained fixed on the gem. "So, this is your 'whale pearl'? Quite impressive."
Wasting no time, Yang Potian activated his eighth soul ring, causing the Broken Soul Spear to shine with a golden glow and grow in size. He unleashed Golden Behemoth Strike, sending the spear hurtling forward. Even the powerful beam from the whale pearl shattered on impact, and the spear penetrated deeply into the Demon Whale King's right shoulder, piercing his armor and soaking it in blood. The beast let out a pained scream.
The Demon Whale King snarled through gritted teeth, "Human, what are you after? How is your power so overwhelming?"
Yang Potian responded calmly, "I actually sympathize with your kind. The Deep Sea Demon Whales aren't inherently evil, but your nature drives you to grow through consuming others. If you agree to a sacrificial bond, I promise to resurrect you after my ascension—and protect your family."
But the Demon Whale King let out a defiant roar. "I refuse! I am only a step away from godhood myself! If not for this, I would never have lost to you."
Yang Potian sighed. "Such is the fate of soul beasts. Blame the gods for your limitations, not me."
With a final, anguished roar, the Demon Whale King poured all his power into the surrounding ocean, melding with the waters. His massive form shot toward Yang Potian, forming a glowing sphere with a towering spectral whale looming behind him.
Yang Potian chuckled coldly. Despite the Demon Whale King's defeat, he seemed unyielding. Clearly, he needed to show the beast the full extent of his power.
Yang Potian dismissed the Broken Soul Spear and drew the Asura Divine Sword. As he unsheathed it, the sky darkened, and the air filled with Asura's terrifying aura.
With a single, blinding slash, a massive blade of energy surged forth, splitting the sky and sea in two. The Demon Whale King's glowing sphere was instantly torn apart, his spectral whale projection dissipated, and the very ocean seemed cleaved asunder. This was Yang Potian's Heaven-Cleaving Sword Draw.
With the Asura Divine Sword radiating a blood-red light, Yang Potian's sword technique had reached a pinnacle that combined his extraordinary swordsmanship, powerful divine blade, and unmatched strength, capable of cutting down even gods.
As the ocean and sky settled, the blood-red blade hovered at the Demon Whale King's throat, already leaving faint sword marks on his scales. The Demon Whale King was stunned. He had hoped that his desperate attack would at least injure Yang Potian—or create a window to escape. If he could reach the deep sea, he would be untouchable.
Yet Yang Potian's devastating slash shattered any confidence he had left. The murderous aura from the blade confirmed that any further resistance would lead to certain death.
Yang Potian shook his head, saying, "Are you still so eager to fight? There's too great a difference between us. With this blade, even gods are within my reach."
The Demon Whale King's face showed fear. "What do you want from me? If it's just my spirit ring and bone, why not just kill me?"
Yang Potian replied, his tone cold, "Your spirit ring is too valuable to waste. If you sacrifice yourself willingly, I'm confident it will push me past level one hundred."
The Demon Whale King swallowed nervously. "Impossible. Even with a divine weapon, you're still bound by the laws of this world. How could you transcend the limit without a god position?"
Yang Potian laughed. "That's not your concern. Know this: I will ascend. I'll give you a day to say your farewells and prepare. If you fulfill your part, I swear to bring you back."
"Oh, and let your family know they should go into hiding. Too many seek their spirit rings and bones, and I would hate for them to be hunted or to die seeking vengeance."
The Demon Whale King's family had suffered much in the original tale—his wife, transformed by grief, and his daughter left to wander alone. Yang Potian's words struck a chord.
With a conflicted look, the Demon Whale King finally spoke. "You're not worried I'll escape? If I slip back into the deep sea, you'll never find me."
Yang Potian scoffed. "I'm giving you an opportunity here—and it's the only chance you have of reaching godhood. The Sea God's eighth trial requires your death, so you can't avoid that fate. And remember, you have a family to protect."
With those words, Yang Potian sheathed the Asura Divine Sword, closed his eyes, and began to meditate as though everything around him was of no consequence.
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