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The aura of the ocean enveloped his entire being—vast and deep like the open sea, brimming with powerful life energy.

This was absolutely not something a human soul master could possess.

Moreover, that unique fluctuation was identical to that of a soul beast.

This was no ordinary person—clearly, this was a terrifying beast that had taken on a human form.

"So, has my slaughter disturbed the fierce beasts of the sea?"

"But this is perfect. Fierce beasts are far more nourishing!"

A greedy glint flashed in Ye Xishui's eyes; the life force and essence of a fierce beast must be an incredible tonic.

Staring at the distant blue figure, Ye Xishui's gaze was filled with hunger, as if she wanted to devour her whole.

"Despicable human soul master, are you seeking death?!"

There was no way the blue figure could miss the intent in Ye Xishui's eyes.

Realizing Ye Xishui dared to set her sights on her, the blue figure grew even more furious.

Without hesitation, the blue figure attacked Ye Xishui directly.

The sea surged, waves rising hundreds of meters high, threatening to annihilate Ye Xishui.

Ye Xishui remained calm; her blood energy surged and condensed into a sea of blood, churning like a hell on earth.

Boom!

Two equally powerful beings clashed, and the shockwaves shook the surrounding sea for hundreds of miles.

In a flash, the two had already exchanged thousands of blows, their soaring auras flattening the clouds for miles.

Bang!

Another collision sent both figures flying backward, stirring up monstrous waves.

"This beast is actually this strong?"

A trace of surprise flashed through Ye Xishui's eyes—she was shocked by the blue figure's strength.

She knew she was already at the very limit of what a human soul master could reach.

Not to boast, but aside from the High Priestess of the Ice Temple, she believed no one could surpass her.

Even the three priests of the Ice Temple might not be her match.

Yet now, this soul beast that had appeared out of nowhere possessed such overwhelming strength.

This was no ordinary beast, but likely a powerful soul beast that had lived over 600,000 or 700,000 years.
Even the Snow Empress or Evil Empress among the continent's top ten fierce beasts might not be her match.

Who would've thought such a powerful soul beast was hidden in the ocean?
Truly, the ocean was unfathomable, teeming with high-level soul beasts.

But the stronger this beast was, the more excited Ye Xishui became.

If she could take down this soul beast, who knew how many sea soul beasts it would be worth?

"Damn human!"

The blue figure cursed, her anger toward Ye Xishui only growing.

Ye Xishui's strength went beyond her expectations.

Ye Xishui was no ordinary Limit Douluo—even she couldn't take her down easily.

But when she thought about how Ye Xishui's power was built on the corpses of countless sea soul beasts, her killing intent only intensified.

This damn human.

"Soul beast, you're strong. But today, you're not getting away."

Ye Xishui chuckled and called out, "Xiaoyao!"

At her call, a figure in black appeared.

It was Long Xiaoyao!

A darkness blotted out the sky. Behind Long Xiaoyao, a massive black dragon emerged.

Seeing this, the blue figure's expression grew grave.

…

Ice Phoenix Hall

Thick pillars soared high, supporting this grand, magnificent palace.

Before the solemn and imposing statue of the Ice God, two figures were intertwined, inseparable.

Encased in diamond-like ice crystals, they radiated a bone-chilling cold, as if capable of freezing the soul.

Crack…

A barely audible cracking sound was especially clear in the silent hall.

A tiny crack appeared on the ice crystal, slowly spreading.

As one crack formed, more began to appear.

Crack after crack sounded as countless fissures webbed across the ice.

At last, the ice shattered, and a hand reached out.

It was flawless, like a piece of jade.

Su Yu opened his eyes. In his ice-blue pupils, an awe-inspiring majesty shone.

His gaze was like an ancient glacier—cold, yet regal.

"Mmm…"

A soft moan broke the silence, and the intense cold instantly melted away. Su Yu's lips curled in a faint smile; in that moment, he radiated the warmth of spring.

"Lingguang, how do you feel?"

Su Yu's eyes softened as he looked at the beautiful woman in his arms, his gaze full of affection.

"Young master, I'm fine."

Shui Lingguang's cheeks were flushed, still not fully used to such intimacy.

Especially in such a vulnerable state.

Seeing her shy, delicate face, Su Yu smiled gently and declared, "Lingguang, from today on, you are mine."

"Mm…"

Shui Lingguang lowered her head with a soft murmur, but joy and contentment shone clearly in her moist eyes.

At last, she had succeeded.

Basking in the warmth of Su Yu's embrace, Shui Lingguang felt an unprecedented happiness.

A joy she had never felt in her life.

She nestled closer to Su Yu, who lowered his head and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead.

In that moment, Shui Lingguang felt her whole body go soft, as if all her strength had left her.

Who knew how much time passed before she timidly looked up and asked, "Young master, did the fusion succeed?"

Su Yu smiled. "The fusion was perfect. Now, I possess a divine body."

Yes, after perfectly merging with the divine bone, Su Yu's very being had undergone a complete transformation.

Without a doubt, he had just taken a crucial step.

A divine body—one of the prerequisites for becoming a god.

With his divine body complete, nothing could now hinder Su Yu's path to godhood.

As long as his soul power kept up, Su Yu could truly reach Level 100 and become a god.

In other words, Su Yu was now a candidate god.

Hearing his confirmation, Shui Lingguang smiled and nodded.

The Ice Phoenix Clan's mission of tens of thousands of years was now finally fulfilled.

Enjoying the warmth of Su Yu's embrace, Shui Lingguang felt utterly at peace.

"Young master, what was that rune?"

Shui Lingguang recalled the miraculous rune that had appeared during the fusion.

It was a power beyond her imagination.

At first, Su Yu's fusion with the divine bone was extremely difficult—even with her help, things weren't going well.

The power of the divine bone was simply too vast, too immense.

At that time, she and Su Yu were in real danger. But at the critical moment, a rune appeared on Su Yu's body.

The ice-blue rune easily suppressed the divine bone, as effortlessly as eating or drinking.

The fusion then went smoothly.

For this mysterious rune, whose origins were unknown—yet could suppress even divine power—Shui Lingguang was full of curiosity.