Chapter 47 Soul Beast Ranking, Number Fourteen: The Demon Emperor.
Just then, the rankings were updated again, with the fourteenth place appearing.
[Soul Beast Ranking, Number Fourteen: The Demon Emperor]
[Age: 390,000 years]
[Affiliation: Deep Sea]
[Her true form is a Deep Sea Demon Whale, the wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, possessing the ability to devour.]
[Reward: 80,000 years of cultivation, enhanced devouring talent, and a small probability of acquiring the soul skills of a soul beast or soul master when devouring them.]
The information about the fourteenth place on the Soul Beast Ranking was like a thunderbolt, shattering the tranquility of the Douluo Continent. The words "Demon Emperor," carrying the pressure of 390,000 years and a strange devouring talent, plunged all forces into unprecedented shock.
Star Dou Great Forest, by the Lake of Life.
Gu Yuena gazed at the information on the light screen, her usually cold eyes surging with a heavy emotion for the first time. Her fingertips hovered above the lake's surface, motionless for a long time.
"The Deep Sea Demon Whale... 390,000 years old, and it even possesses the talent of devouring."
Her voice was soft, yet carried a barely perceptible tremor. "A 280,000-year-old Ice Bear King has just appeared in the far north, and now such a ferocious beast has emerged from the deep sea. This Soul Beast Ranking reveals a terrifying foundation never before known to the continent."
"And that Deep Sea Demon Whale King is probably quite formidable. If I could use it, it would be a valuable asset."
Di Tian's dragon aura suddenly subsided, his massive body tensed slightly, and his brows furrowed into a knot.
"My lord, the deep sea has always been a forbidden zone for land-based soul beasts. We know very little about it."
"This Demon Emperor has grown to 390,000 years old and possesses the ability to devour. Its combat power is probably no weaker than the Ten Thousand Demon King, or even... superior."
He paused, his tone becoming increasingly solemn. "What's even more terrifying is that it's only ranked fourteenth. Just how many unknown and terrifying beings are hidden beneath the deep sea?"
Titan, Bi Ji, and other ferocious beasts gathered around, their eyes filled with shock and apprehension.
Inside the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong abruptly rose from her papal throne, her hands clenched so tightly her nails dug into her palms, her eyes filled with disbelief and horror.
"390,000 years! Another ferocious beast nearly 400,000 years old!" Her voice trembled slightly, but more so with a furious rage at the shattering of her understanding.
"The far north, the deep sea… just how many monsters are still hidden on this continent that I don't know about?"
The elders bowed deeply, barely daring to breathe.
Ling Yuan Douluo cautiously said, "Your Holiness, deep-sea soul beasts rarely venture onto land, but this Demon Emperor's strength is terrifying. If he leads the deep-sea soul beasts in a sudden attack, our plan to annex the two great empires…"
"Plan?" Bibi Dong sneered, a ruthless glint in her eyes, yet she couldn't conceal her deep-seated apprehension.
"How can we talk about a plan if we can't even figure out the details of a soul beast? Immediately issue the order! Activate all coastal spies and investigate the Demon Emperor's habits, weaknesses, and sphere of influence at all costs!"
In the Hall of Worship, the atmosphere around the round table where the seven Title Douluos sat was as heavy as if frozen.
When the Demon Emperor's information appeared, Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils bursting with shock, and his soul power almost went out of control.
"A 390,000-year-old deep-sea demon whale! It can even devour soul skills? This kind of ability is simply heaven-defying!"
Azure Phoenix Douluo suddenly paused, his expression changing drastically: "The deep-sea environment is special, and soul beasts of the same age are inherently stronger than land soul beasts."
"This Demon Emperor has been able to live in the deep sea for 390,000 years, so his combat power is probably far beyond that of ordinary Title Douluos. Even if I were to take action, I might not be able to win easily."
A trace of arrogance flashed in Lion Douluo's eyes, but it was suppressed by the terror of reality, and his tone was filled with resentment.
"Hmph, it's nothing but a deep-sea monster. If it dares to come ashore, I'll tear it to pieces!"
"Alright, enough with the nonsense!"
Qian Daoliu spoke slowly, his voice deep and authoritative, instantly silencing all discussion.
His eyes were filled with solemnity. "The deep sea is its home ground. Our soul power will be greatly suppressed in the water. Moreover, its devouring talent can counter most soul skills. If we act rashly, we will only suffer losses."
"However, all of this is irrelevant to us. Assisting Xue'er in becoming a god is the most important thing."
"Yes, Grand Elder!" The six Title Douluos responded in unison.
Inside the Heaven Dou Empire's palace, Emperor Xue Ye stared at the information on the light screen, his face as pale as paper. The wine cup in his hand crashed to the ground with a "clang," splashing wine everywhere.
"390,000 years... There is such a terrifying soul beast in the deep sea! If it leads its army to land, how can my Heaven Dou Empire... how can my Heaven Dou Empire resist?"
At this moment, in the deep sea, in a pitch-black area, a huge palace slowly emerged.
The palace was built of black coral and pearls, exuding a cold and powerful aura. It was the residence of the Demon Emperor, the Demon Whale Palace.
For some reason, she and her husband, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, were not in the same sea area.
The Demon Empress sat on her throne, surrounded by purplish-black energy.
Her true form was a gigantic deep-sea demon whale, over a hundred meters long, with purplish-black skin covered in ferocious patterns, and a pair of enormous eyes that gleamed with a cold light.
When the information from the Soul Beast Ranking entered the deep sea, the Demon Empress suddenly opened her eyes, a flash of wild joy in them.
"390,000 years... My Devouring Talent has increased, and there's even a chance to acquire the opponent's Soul Skill..."
She roared excitedly, the purplish-black energy surging wildly within the palace, causing the entire Demon Whale Palace to tremble violently.
"Heaven has not forsaken me!"
The Demon Empress's voice trembled slightly. "Back then, my husband was severely injured by the Sea God, forcing us to separate and leaving me to lie dormant for many years."
"Now, with the rewards from the Heavenly Ranking, I will definitely help my husband break through a million years of cultivation as soon as possible, transcend the tribulation and become a god, making the entire continent grovel at my feet!"
She felt the surging power within her body; her 390,000 years of cultivation surged within her like a burst dam, reaching a peak of 470,000 years.
The enhancement of her Devouring Talent allowed her to more easily absorb the energy of the surrounding soul beasts, and she could even vaguely sense that her own soul power had been greatly enhanced.
"Roar—" The Demon Empress roared to the sky, her voice echoing throughout the entire deep sea.
Countless deep-sea soul beasts trembled and lowered their heads upon hearing her roar, daring not to make the slightest move.
She slowly stood up, her enormous body transforming into a streak of purplish-black light, rushing out of the Demon Whale Palace and swimming towards the deeper reaches of the deep sea.
There, countless powerful deep-sea soul beasts resided, making it the perfect place for her to improve her strength.
Just as she was indulging in her slaughter, the ranking was updated again.
[Thirteenth on the Soul Beast Ranking: Ice Emperor]
[Age: 390,000 years]
[Affiliation: Far North]
[Evaluation: Its true form is an Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, wielding ultimate ice power while possessing immense physical strength. This type of soul beast is renowned for its "Ice Explosion Technique," which, once activated, is unparalleled in power, yet it has never mastered it.]
[Reward: 80,000 years of cultivation, innate talent "Ice Explosion Technique"]
The information about the thirteenth-ranked Soul Beast broke through the sky. The name "Ice Emperor," carrying the pressure of 470,000 years and the terrifying talent of "Ice Explosion Technique," instantly ignited a frenzy in the Far North.
In the Far North, on the icy plains outside the Ice Emperor's palace, countless ice and snow soul beasts roared to the sky, white ice mist rising into the air. Cheers and the rumbling of the trembling ice intertwined, echoing throughout the entire Far North wasteland.
Read 50+ Advanced Chapters At Pat Reon
[email protected]/FicToric
(End of Chapter)