LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 217: Deep Sea Demon Whale King: Qin Xiao Cannot Deceive Me
Chapter 217: Deep Sea Demon Whale King: Qin Xiao Cannot Deceive Me
"I'm not quite a god yet, so where would a tenth spirit ring come from?"
Faced with Bo Saixi's confusion, Qin Xiao smiled and answered.
However, Bo Saixi was stunned after hearing Qin Xiao's words. "You're not a god yet? What does that mean?"
She had clearly seen the Sea God's divine position, along with the powerful divine power, enter Qin Xiao's body. Now he was saying he wasn't a god?
It was an outcome far beyond Bo Saixi's expectations.
"It's not just that I haven't become a god. My cultivation level is still at ninety-five. I think you should be able to sense it, right?"
Bo Saixi responded, "I thought my perception was wrong."
Yet she still couldn't understand why all this was happening.
However.
Before Bo Saixi could ask more questions, the golden light screen above Sea God Island suddenly shattered.
Outside Sea God Island.
Tang San frowned, "Is the divine position inheritance over?"
Looking down, he saw Qin Xiao and Bo Saixi in the square in front of the Sea God Temple.
"Wait, this isn't right. Qin Xiao's spirit rings... it looks like he has only nine?"
Tang San noticed something unusual and immediately felt unsettled.
He quickly confirmed again and came to the same conclusion as before.
"No mistake!"
"Just nine spirit rings!"
At that moment, Tang San's heart could no longer remain calm.
He understood very well what nine spirit rings meant, having himself reached the hundredth level to become a god.
As someone who had been through this process, he was certain—Qin Xiao had not become a god!
"Hahaha, Qin Xiao, I'm very curious about what heinous act you committed. You were clearly beginning the divine position inheritance, yet you failed?"
"Retribution, it's truly retribution."
Tang San laughed, tears streaming down his cheeks.
He felt that Qin Xiao was being punished by the heavens, receiving his just deserts for all the evil deeds he had done.
In other words, you shouldn't be too much like Qin Xiao.
"What is Tang San babbling about?"
Qin Xiao frowned.
Laughing and crying, was he going mad?
Thinking this, a surge of killing intent erupted from him.
He wanted to see if he could kill Tang San now.
"Qin Xiao, don't be impulsive. Tang San has already become a god!"
Bo Saixi grabbed Qin Xiao's arm, signaling him to stay calm.
She wasn't sure about Qin Xiao's current strength, but Tang San's godly power was undeniable.
In other words, Qin Xiao, no matter how strong, was still human, while Tang San was beyond human.
"It's okay."
Qin Xiao gently patted Bo Saixi's hand.
Indeed, he had not inherited the divine position.
But he possessed other abilities.
The divine position was within him, and he was essentially in possession of it. Plus, using divine power didn't necessarily require inheriting the divine position.
"Qin Xiao, don't be so arrogant. In the past, before I became a god, I had to avoid you. Tang Hao and I hid in the ruins of the Clear Sky Clan like rats, not daring to show ourselves.
But that was then. Now, everything is different. I'm no longer a rat hiding in the dark corners; I'm a god! A god who stands above and rules over the fates of all beings!"
As Tang San spoke, his expression grew increasingly crazed. He fixed his gaze on Qin Xiao with a cold voice, "Now, I will judge you!"
Saying this, he pointed his Clear Sky Hammer at Qin Xiao, "Come out and face your death!"
Come out and face your death!
Face your death!
Tang San's voice echoed over Sea God Island, heard clearly for dozens of miles.
Moreover, everyone felt a powerful pressure from his voice, making it hard to breathe.
"He's so arrogant. How can I tolerate this?"
Qin Xiao lightly patted Bo Saixi's arm, "It's okay. I have a way to handle him."
Then, under Bo Saixi's incredulous gaze, golden light began to radiate from Qin Xiao's body.
"This is..."
Bo Saixi's eyes widened, "This is divine power!"
"Yes." Qin Xiao nodded.
"But you said you didn't inherit the divine position?"
"I didn't. But not inheriting the divine position doesn't mean I can't use divine power."
Qin Xiao grinned, "As long as I want to, I can unleash god-level power at any time."
With that, more divine power erupted from his body.
Soon, this divine power formed a golden spirit ring that encircled his nine spirit rings.
Boom!
In the sky, a huge golden figure appeared, imposing and majestic.
Clad in golden armor, holding a trident as tall as himself, the figure exuded an awe-inspiring aura.
"Lord Sea God!"
"The Sea God has manifested!"
"Hail Lord Sea God!"
"In my lifetime, to witness the Sea God descending upon the Douluo Continent, it is truly an honor."
On Sea God Island, countless sea spirit masters excitedly knelt down.
"It's truly the Sea God!"
Bo Saixi was also stunned.
She remembered clearly that Qin Xiao was just a Level 95 Titled Douluo moments ago.
"Are you reassured now?" Qin Xiao said to Bo Saixi with a smile, then began to ascend into the air.
"Is he really a god or not?" Tang San was also bewildered.
A moment ago, he was sure Qin Xiao hadn't become a god. Now, he wasn't so sure.
"Tang San, are you challenging me to a battle?" Qin Xiao asked in a deep voice.
"Yes!"
Tang San's heart stirred. He needed to fight!
Only through actual combat could he determine Qin Xiao's true strength.
Thinking this, he released his spirit rings without hesitation.
One gold, one red, nine black.
In comparison, Qin Xiao's spirit rings seemed more chaotic.
There were purple, black, red, and gold rings.
But Tang San knew that Qin Xiao's strength couldn't be judged by appearances alone.
"Strike first to gain the upper hand; hesitate and you'll suffer!"
With this thought, Tang San made the first move.
Haotian Nine Extremes!
Break!
He started with one of the most powerful attacks from the Haotian Nine Extremes.
Raising the Clear Sky Hammer high, a mountain-sized hammer shadow appeared behind him, crashing down on Qin Xiao.
"Let's see whose hammer is stronger?"
Qin Xiao thought, his spirit rings flashing. He reached out, and a giant hammer wrapped in golden lightning appeared in his hand.
He swung the golden hammer without any fancy moves, clashing directly with Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer.
Boom!
The collision produced a deafening sound.
The dazzling light made everyone close their eyes, unable to bear the sight.
The shadow of the Clear Sky Hammer shattered, and the golden lightning hammer also dispersed into countless sparks.
Both Tang San and Qin Xiao were pushed back hundreds of meters.
From this strike, they seemed evenly matched.
But Tang San knew better.
"I used a divine weapon, yet Qin Xiao didn't use any weapon, only a simple spirit ability!"
Tang San's mind raced.
He felt a deep sense of defeat.
Their first clash had already revealed their true strengths.
At the same time, he considered retreating. Since the outcome was clear, there was no need to continue.
However, Qin Xiao had no intention of letting him go. The next moment, Qin Xiao, surrounded by golden lightning, charged forward.
With lightning gathering between his palms, it was clear that any hit would be devastating.
"Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!"
Seeing this, Tang San executed his evasion technique.
His figure split into a dozen shadows, scattering in all directions to avoid Qin Xiao.
"Hmph, slippery!" Qin Xiao noted, using teleportation to shatter one illusion after another.
In the face of absolute power, all tricks were futile.
"Got you!"
Finally, Qin Xiao locked onto Tang San's true body, teleporting directly in front of him.
"Qin Xiao, don't push me too far!"
Even a clay figure has a temper, let alone Tang San, who had become a god?
Faced with Qin Xiao's relentless pursuit, Tang San retaliated.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two engaged in a fierce battle.
On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi watched intently, trying to observe the fight between Tang San and Qin Xiao.
However, she soon realized it was futile. Qin Xiao and Tang San moved too fast for her to follow.
...
Meanwhile, in the depths of the ocean.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King sensed a powerful disturbance on Sea God Island.
"What is that human doing now?" The Demon Whale King wondered, its enormous body stirring the waters.
"Could it be...?" The Demon Whale King's eyes flashed with realization.
"No, I mustn't be fooled by Qin Xiao. I need to ensure he keeps his promise."
With that, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King began making its way towards the disturbance, determined to verify Qin Xiao's intentions.
In the Demon Whale Sea Region.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King poked his head out of the water, looking toward Sea God Island, and couldn't help but shiver.
"He became a god so quickly? The successor chosen by the Sea God has already become a god!"
He muttered in disbelief.
Thinking back to what Qin Xiao had said, he felt a bit fortunate.
Luckily, he hadn't acted rashly; otherwise, with a godly successor and Bo Saixi on Sea God Island, he might not have gotten away unscathed.
No.
To be precise, if he had impulsively caused trouble on Sea God Island earlier, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King estimated that he would have been doomed.
"Wait a minute."
"There's another powerful aura coming from the direction of Sea God Island, even clashing with the new Sea God?"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King couldn't see what exactly was happening on Sea God Island, but he could sense it vaguely.
Who could be this powerful?
It seemed that the Douluo Continent truly was full of hidden talents.
As he pondered, a smile crept onto his face.
This was a good thing, a great thing.
"Who cares who it is, if they can eliminate the new Sea God, it would be revenge for me."
"Yes, even if they can't kill the Sea God, severely injuring him would be good enough. Then I could sneak over to Sea God Island and swallow the crippled Sea God in one gulp..."
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's mind began to run wild with these thoughts.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became.
If he could swallow the Sea God and refine his divine position, he was one hundred percent certain he would become a god.
"Wait a minute, something's not right. Why are they getting closer to me?"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King keenly sensed the two powerful auras approaching him.
"No, I can't stay out here any longer."
"A bird that sticks its neck out gets shot. Humans are not to be trifled with. If they notice me and transfer their hatred, it will be disastrous."
Understanding the stakes, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King made a quick decision to retreat.
With a powerful flick of his tail, he dove headfirst back into the depths of the sea.
Meanwhile, he couldn't help but wonder. When would the Plane's Will arrange for him to go to the Demon Plane for a feast?
Hmph.
When I return, I'll swallow all these gods.
However, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had no idea that his trusted Plane's Will representative, Qin Xiao, had already arrived in the Demon Whale Sea Region.
Even more unfathomable to him was that the Sea God successor he wanted to devour so much was Qin Xiao himself.
...
"Pah."
"Damn it, the Clear Sky Clan's secret techniques are still so powerful even after becoming a god."
Above the sea, Qin Xiao couldn't help but spit.
After Tang San used Ring Detonation, his combat power surged several times.
After forcing Qin Xiao back, Tang San used the Tang Sect's ultimate technique, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, instantly splitting into over a hundred illusions, scattering in all directions.
Yes.
He was running away...
And he didn't waste any time doing it.
"You can run for now, but you can't hide forever. Next time we meet, I will definitely kill you."
Qin Xiao coldly said to the void.
Of course, this wasn't an empty threat.
Although he hadn't inherited the Sea God's position, he didn't have the related memories. The Sea God's power was still somewhat unfamiliar to him, and using it was a bit clumsy.
But it wouldn't take long for Qin Xiao to adapt, and then his strength would surely increase significantly.
"Should I take care of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King while I'm at it?"
Looking at the sea below, Qin Xiao mused.
But after thinking about it, he decided to put it off for now.
He believed that after escaping, Tang San would become more cautious, likely causing more trouble. He might even reopen the portals between planes and the Douluo Continent, leading to widespread destruction.
Qin Xiao wasn't a saint, nor did he intend to protect the Douluo Continent.
But there were many people he cared about in this world, and he couldn't let them come to harm.
"For now, I'll let it be. After all, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is a formidable ally and has agreed to serve me. A free bodyguard is worth keeping."
"Once I handle things on Sea God Island, I'll seek more leaves from the Plane's Will to send more people to the Demon Plane."
With this thought, Qin Xiao withdrew his gaze and returned to Sea God Island.
After all, he was now considered the Sea God, able to command countless sea creatures and sea spirit masters. If Tang San truly initiated a planar war, these sea creatures and spirit masters would be valuable assets.
...
Splash.
Not long after Qin Xiao left, the sea surface churned with huge waves.
The 200-meter-long Deep Sea Demon Whale King emerged again, taking a deep breath.
"Hiss..."
"This is the taste of a god? Delicious!"
His eyes showed a look of intoxication.
He was even fantasizing about what it would be like to swallow the real Sea God.
It must be crispy and crunchy.
However, as time passed, he felt something was off. "Why does the lingering aura of the Sea God feel familiar?"
It seemed like he had encountered it somewhere before...
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King racked his brain, and after a moment, a figure appeared in his mind.
It was none other than Qin Xiao.
"Is it him?"
"No, it can't be. He is the carrier of the Plane's Will. How could he be the new Sea God? The two roles are completely contradictory!"
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King refused to accept this reality.
Or rather, he had believed Qin Xiao's story without question.
(End of the chapter)
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