Tang San's fourth assessment is to assist in killing the Evil Demon Tiger Whale King, so Ye Yu's must be even more difficult.
Ye Yu said, "My fourth test is to defeat the Evil Demon Tiger Whale King without anyone's help."
Upon hearing this, Tang San and others were astonished. Defeat a hundred-thousand-year soul beast? And a top-notch one at that. Even in the second test, when they had gotten used to fighting in the sea, this would be a formidable challenge as not even a level ninety-eight Titled Douluo could easily defeat the Evil Demon Tiger Whale King.
Ye Yu said, "Perhaps I'm not yet strong enough for level ninety-eight, but if it's a battle of attrition, then I can drag the Evil Demon Tiger Shark King down to defeat."
They nodded in agreement. Indeed, in terms of life energy, Ye Yu's constitution is the best now, even superior to a level ninety-nine Titled Douluo.
Ye Yu said, "Let's rest for three days first, then find Xiao Bai. After all, the assessments are mostly related to her."
Tang San nodded, "This Evil Demon Tiger Whale is Xiao Bai's nemesis, helping her is also a repayment to her."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his fists eagerly, "It's been a while since I've had a good fight. I wonder if killing more will bring any extra rewards."
Dai Mubai said, "There definitely will be, and when the time comes, we'll rely on individual skills to see who kills more. How about it, Fatty, do you want to have a contest?"
"Sure, let's compete." Ma Hongjun was unafraid and annoyed, "How many times have I told you not to call me Fatty? I'm not fat at all now; in fact, I'm quite handsome."
Ma Hongjun narcissistically shook his fiery long hair.
Although he had slimmed down, everyone was still accustomed to calling him Fatty.
After the third test, Ye Yu was now at level eighty-six, and the Seven Monsters were at the following levels:
Dai Mubai was at seventy-eight, Oscar at seventy-five, Tang San at eighty, Ma Hongjun at seventy-six, Xiao Wu at seventy-six, Ning Rongrong at seventy-six, and Zhu Zhuqing at seventy-seven.
After resting for three days, Ye Yu and the others prepared to find Xiao Bai. With no assessments being carried out at the ring-shaped sea, they headed towards the nearby sea areas of Sea God Island to search.
"Hope Xiao Bai didn't happen to go out hunting." Ma Hongjun thought.
Walking on Sea God Island's beach brought back memories of three years ago when they were apprehensive. Now, three years later, their strength had improved significantly, with each gaining more than ten levels.
The most crucial improvement wasn't in soul power but in their own combat power.
Arriving at the shore, Ma Hongjun asked, "How should we search?"
"I have a way."
Ye Yu released the Origin of Evil, black aura surging around him, soon lured Xiao Bai out of the water in front of Ye Yu.
Xiao Bai's tall stature of one meter ninety stood comparably only next to Ye Yu among the Seven Monsters and One Demon, but after all, they were only twenty years old, with still room for growth.
Xiao Bai asked, "Did you complete the third test? Why have you come to find me?"
Ye Yu said, "You should know that finding you is related to the fourth test."
Hearing about the fourth test, Xiao Bai's expression turned grave, "Are you ready?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Choosing cultivation doesn't increase one's strength quickly, so we've decided to complete this fourth test sooner."
Xiao Bai furrowed her delicate brows, "The Evil Demon Tiger Whale is tough to deal with, their thousand-year olds are equivalent to ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beasts, ten-thousand-year olds equivalent to ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul rings, and as for the hundred-thousand-year Evil Demon Tiger Whale King, it's even stronger, not even a level ninety-eight Titled Douluo is its match, level ninety-nine doesn't dare to claim they could subdue it. Just like us, they are top-tier soul beasts, yet extremely vicious, exerting fear in all but the pinnacle sea soul beasts, the Deep Sea Ink Whale King. In the sea, they act with impunity."
Dai Mubai asked, "Our task is to assist you in killing the Evil Demon Tiger Whale; your relations with them aren't good, are they?"
Xiao Bai gritted her teeth, eyes full of resentment, "No, not good at all. Those guys are extremely bloodthirsty, even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King wouldn't lightly provoke them. They live in groups, many in number, indulging in slaughter whether they need food or not, making all sea soul beasts despise them. Their strength is formidable, nobody dares challenge them. Admittedly, they are stronger than us Demon Soul Great White Sharks. Our clans are arch-enemies, waging war every century."
Zhu Zhuqing asked, "Who wins?"
Xiao Bai reluctantly said, "We're at a disadvantage because they dare not approach Sea God Island, fearful of incurring the wrath of Lord Sea God, which is why our clan hasn't been wiped out."
Tang San said, "Xiao Bai, tell us in detail about the Evil Demon Tiger Whale."
Xiao Bai nodded, "An adult Evil Demon Tiger Whale is about twenty meters long and can hold its own against two adult sharks from our clan. Their tribe numbers around five hundred, with about three hundred adults. Luckily, their reproductive ability is poor, or they would be even more terrifying."
Oscar said seriously, "If we fight, it's a group battle, facing the entire Evil Demon Tiger Whale race."
Xiao Bai nodded, "Yes, so if you're afraid, you don't have to go."
Oscar nodded, "Of course we're going."
Xiao Bai said solemnly, "No matter how fearless or courageous you are, I must be responsible for my tribe. After decades of recuperation, our clan has improved. If we fail, the price would be paid with our lives."
Ye Yu said, "We understand that, but trust us, we won't joke with our lives, and you should be aware of our strength. If you worry for your clan's safety, you can take us there, and we'll face it ourselves."
Xiao Bai intensely looked at Ye Yu, "I know how fierce you are. I haven't felt your full force firsthand, but I can imagine."
Of course, Xiao Bai was aware of Ye Yu's terrifying strength, especially after the third test had made him stronger.
Xiao Bai said seriously, "If you're going, we can't not go, it's not just your trial, but a mission given by Lord Sea God to destroy the Evil Demon Tiger Whale group, restore peace to the sea. As servants of Lord Sea God, it's our duty, now that you're prepared, let's set off."
Whoosh whoosh...
In the next moment, as Xiao Bai faced the sea, she emitted a peculiar buzzing sound, waves roiled, revealing a procession of swift Demon Soul White Sharks, neatly arrayed in a line of four hundred like an army.
With a mortal resolve, Xiao Bai said, "Before setting off, I hope you can promise me one thing."
Ye Yu nodded, "Go ahead."
Xiao Bai's eyes were filled with heroic tragedy, "If I don't make it back alive, I hope you can take care of my clan in this sea area, can you?"
Ye Yu felt this to be a last request, comforting her, "We will surely win."
At this time, Ning Rongrong asserted, "Xiao Bai, I won't allow you to die, what would I do if you die?"
Ning Rongrong's sudden words stunned Xiao Bai, who was instantly deeply moved. Seeing Rongrong's worried expression filled Xiao Bai with more emotion, eyes filled with deep affection yet regret looking at Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, I never realized that a year of fighting together deepened your feelings for me so much. I'm taken by surprise at how much you care about me, leaving me feeling ashamed."
With that, Xiao Bai gave Rongrong a hug, tears of emotion nearly falling.
"Uh…" Rongrong, being hugged, was taken aback, feeling a bit awkward.
Ma Hongjun couldn't hold back his laughter, "Xiao Bai, you've got it all wrong."
"Hmm?" Xiao Bai looked puzzled.