Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, Commanding Storms
"Where has Brother Zhou gone?"
Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu circled around Sea God Island but couldn't find any trace of Zhou Yi, leaving them puzzled and curious.
After getting brushed off by Bo Saixi and being handed the proverbial "good person card," they decided it was time to leave Sea God Island.
After all, staying any longer would be pointless.
It wasn't like they could stick around just to endure Zhou Yi and Bo Saixi's public displays of affection.
"Brother Zhou is always so unpredictable. Perhaps he's gone to frolic in the ocean," Qian Daoliu speculated, a trace of envy flickering in his eyes. Zhou Yi's Golden Bell Shield was truly incredible. Even in the ocean, he moved as effortlessly as on land, and not even hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts could stand against him.
One might say he was invincible in sea, land, and air alike.
"Looks like all we can do is wait."
Since they had come together, leaving without saying goodbye didn't feel right.
Even if Zhou Yi was technically their romantic rival.
But fair was fair.
As men over a hundred years old, they weren't hot-blooded youths who would immediately resort to life-or-death fights over petty disagreements.
Adults prioritized interests above all else.
"Experience +1."
"Experience +1."
"Experience +1."
Qian Daoliu's guess was spot-on. At this moment, Zhou Yi was indeed swimming freely in the warm ocean, thoroughly enjoying himself.
As night fell, Zhou Yi finally stopped playing around, eager to check his latest rewards.
Like before, there were two rewards:
Soul Ring Upgrade Card (Capable of upgrading any Soul Ring to the hundred-thousand-year level).
A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone.
Zhou Yi first claimed the Soul Ring Upgrade Card and used it immediately on his fourth Soul Ring, upgrading it to hundred thousand years.
After the upgrade, his original soul skill Tiger Roar Dragon Cry evolved into Commanding Storms.
Excited to test its power, Zhou Yi glanced at the little white figure sleeping soundly in his arms.
The creature's eyes still held faint traces of tears, as though it had been overwhelmed by his might. Its cheeks were still flushed with a soft, lingering red hue, like a drunk beauty—charming and endearing.
Feeling the smooth, jade-like skin of her back against his chest, Zhou Yi enjoyed the peaceful aftermath of their earlier frenzy.
Not wanting to disturb her rest, Zhou Yi carefully suppressed his eagerness, gently retrieved the Soul Bone, and fused it into his right arm.
Like his previous Soul Bones, this one also came with two soul skills:
Qilin Arm.
Bull Demon Fist.
As the Soul Bone merged with his right arm, Zhou Yi felt a surge of overwhelming power coursing through it, as though a single punch could shatter the heavens!
After ensuring the little white one was sound asleep, Zhou Yi covered her with a blanket and quietly slipped out. His body disintegrated into countless particles, silently leaving the room.
At the summit of the clouds, in the Seven Immeasurable Realms state, Zhou Yi's form reassembled. He stood gazing down at Sea God Island.
"My power is overwhelming. A single hundred-thousand-year soul skill would cause immense destruction. And without a worthy opponent, what's the point?"
With this thought, Zhou Yi decided to seek out the Deep Sea Demon Whale King for a bit of fun.
He also intended to claim the unique, global limited-edition supercarrier that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King called home.
Although Zhou Yi wasn't entirely familiar with the ocean, given enough time, he was confident he could find the Demon Whale King's domain, the Demon Whale Sea.
But Zhou Yi didn't want to waste time.
"Better to summon my super yacht ride!"
Descending into the ocean, Zhou Yi prepared to call upon the Evil Demon Killer Whale King to ferry him to the Demon Whale Sea.
"Lord Martial God!"
Suddenly, a sleek, streamlined shark swam swiftly toward him, its snow-white body cutting effortlessly through the water.
It was a Demon Soul Great White Shark—and a female at that.
"You need something from me?"
Zhou Yi glanced at the approaching shark. It wasn't surprising that these Demon Soul Great White Sharks recognized him, given how he had previously ridden Xiao Bai to defeat the Evil Demon Killer Whales.
However, this particular shark didn't seem to be one of the two hundred that had accompanied Xiao Bai in the attack on the Evil Demon Killer Whales.
"Lord Martial God, are you headed somewhere? I can guide you—I'm very familiar with the area!"
The shark's tender voice rang out as its large eyes gazed at Zhou Yi with admiration and curiosity.
"I'm looking for the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Do you dare to go?" Zhou Yi asked, a playful gleam in his eyes.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King was a tyrant of the deep that even Xiao Bai feared and avoided at all costs.
Although this shark's talent seemed decent—likely a prodigy among the Demon Soul Great White Sharks—it was far weaker than Xiao Bai.
"Th-The Deep Sea Demon Whale King?"
Sure enough, the shark froze in fear. But after a moment of hesitation, she looked at Zhou Yi with determination in her eyes.
"I dare to go!"
"Oh? You're not afraid it'll swallow you whole?" Zhou Yi chuckled.
"With Lord Martial God here, I'm not afraid! I believe in you, Lord Martial God—you'll definitely defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!"
"You've got that much faith in me?"
Zhou Yi laughed, leaping onto her back. "Then let's go. Today, I'll broaden your horizons and take down that Deep Sea Demon Whale King!"
"Yes, sir!"
The shark beamed with excitement, ferrying Zhou Yi straight toward the Demon Whale Sea.
Though she had never been there herself, she knew its exact location.
After all, knowing where the Demon Whale Sea lay was crucial for survival—getting lost and accidentally wandering into it would be akin to delivering oneself as a buffet for the Demon Whale King.
The shark's speed was impressive, not much slower than Xiao Bai's. She seemed on the verge of breaking through to the hundred-thousand-year level herself.
"What's your name?" Zhou Yi asked idly, curious about his little admirer who was now carrying him.
"My mom calls me White Bubble, or just Bubble," she replied shyly.
"White Bubble? Bubble?"
Hearing the name, Zhou Yi immediately thought of a golden little carp and laughed.
"Can you transform? For instance, can you chant, 'My heart is as strong as iron, unbreakable'?"
Three large question marks popped up above White Bubble's head.
"My heart is as strong as iron? Unbreakable? What's that supposed to mean?"
Without overthinking it, she replied honestly, "Lord Martial God, I haven't reached the hundred-thousand-year level yet, so I can't transform."
Fish-type sea Soul Beasts that cultivated to hundred-thousand years could transform into humans when on land, though their power would be reduced by 30%. However, they had to return to the water within an hour or risk severe weakness or even death.
"Lord Martial God, what does 'my heart is as strong as iron' mean?" White Bubble asked curiously, her simple mind unable to resist probing further.
"It's a mantra," Zhou Yi began, spinning a tale. "Legend has it that in the ocean, there's a divine dragon that left behind five dragon scales.
"Anyone who gathers all five can transform into a divine dragon!
"A little carp named Bubble was lucky enough to obtain one of the golden dragon scales.
"'My heart is as strong as iron, unbreakable' is the mantra to awaken its power, allowing Bubble to transform and gain part of the divine dragon's strength, skyrocketing its abilities!"
"That's amazing!"
White Bubble's body trembled with excitement, her eyes shining with curiosity and longing.
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