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As a peak quasi-god, Long Xiaoyao's soul power naturally couldn't allow Zhang Lexuan to reach the half-step Ultimate Douluo stage with all of it.

In fact, Long Xiaoyao still had more than half of his soul power left.

But the Ultimate Douluo realm is unique—it requires a second soul core.

The strength of this second soul core determines a Ultimate Douluo's combat power.

Even among Ultimate Douluos, there's a world of difference between a dual-core of yin-yang complementarity and one of same-position resonance.

Letting Zhang Lexuan advance only to half-step Ultimate Douluo was to allow her to choose the soul core best for her.

That was truly the most cost-effective choice for Zhang Lexuan.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Having received all of Long Xiaoyao's cultivation, Zhang Lexuan now felt deep gratitude for the old man.

Long Xiaoyao smiled, and finally closed his eyes.

He had already suffered fatal wounds, and now, after channeling every last bit of his soul power into Zhang Lexuan, he'd reached the end of his life.

In an instant, Long Xiaoyao's presence faded completely.

Looking at Long Xiaoyao's passing, Su Yu sighed softly, complicated emotions in his eyes.

He hadn't revealed everything Ye Xishui had done.

Since Long Xiaoyao cared so deeply for Ye Xishui, letting him pass away with the best impression of her was perhaps for the best.

Sometimes, knowing the truth is even more cruel.

"Farewell, Senior."

Zhang Lexuan bowed deeply to Long Xiaoyao's body. Having received his life's cultivation, she had soared in strength.

It was only right to show him this respect.

"What a pity."

Su Yu shook his head with a sigh. Long Xiaoyao's life was truly tragic.

As the mighty Dark Holy Dragon, he should have been brimming with vigor, but ended up like this—truly the work of fate.

Long Xiaoyao's life was ultimately ruined by Ye Xishui.

"I'll send Ye Xishui down to join you soon. I won't let you wait long—and I mean what I say."

Su Yu spoke calmly.

If Long Xiaoyao loved Ye Xishui so much, then letting them be a couple in death seemed only fitting.

Since he was doing a good deed, he might as well see it through to the end. He couldn't let Long Xiaoyao be lonely in the underworld, right?

Hearing Su Yu's words, Xuedi and Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their eyes. What kind of talk was that?

Why did it sound so strange?

But they didn't object. Compared to Long Xiaoyao, Ye Xishui truly deserved death the most.

That woman had long brought disaster on herself.

"All right, everything's settled. Let's go check over there."

Su Yu looked into the distance. With a flicker, the group joined Lan Lan and the others.

"Brother!"

Seeing Su Yu arrive at last, Lan Lan could no longer hold back her grievances. She rushed into his arms and broke down in tears.

Big tears rolled down Lan Lan's cheeks, quickly soaking Su Yu's chest.

Lan Lan looked up, her fair and lovely face full of sadness and helplessness. "Brother, please save Aunt Lan."

Lan Fozi was about to kneel before Su Yu, but with quick reflexes, he caught her and helped her up.

"Fozi, what are you doing?"

Lan Fozi's eyes brimmed with tears. "Su Yu, please, save my mother."

He comforted her, "Don't worry. Let me take a look first."

He turned to the side, where a gigantic deep sea demon whale lay.

Its body was over a hundred meters long—the largest soul beast he'd seen aside from Gu Yuena.

Indeed, it was worthy of being called the Deep Sea Demon Whale!

After probing with his spiritual sense, Su Yu frowned. "Such serious injuries?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale's wounds had already damaged her very foundation.

She was beyond saving.

Unless she consumed the Yearning Heartbroken Red, she might—just might—come back from the brink.

But the Yearning Heartbroken Red had special conditions; it couldn't just be picked at will.

Besides, he'd already given his away.

"Su Yu, how is she?" Lan Fozi couldn't help but ask.

Su Yu's expression was heavy as he shook his head.

Seeing this, Lan Fozi's eyes reddened instantly.

"Fozi, don't grieve. There's no point wasting more time."

"I know my own injuries best. There's no hope for me—no one can save me."

"Human, your soul power has reached level ninety. You still lack a soul ring."

"I can offer myself as a sacrifice, but you must swear to protect Lan Lan and Fozi, and never let any harm come to them."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale looked at Su Yu with utmost seriousness.

"Mother!!"

Lan Fozi broke down in tears.

Su Yu frowned slightly. "I see Lan Lan and Fozi as my own sisters. You don't need to worry about me harming them."

"Besides, in a way, you should be calling me 'Master'."

"What did you say?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale was confused—had this human lost his mind?

Su Yu didn't answer. He simply extended his left hand, radiating a brilliant, nine-colored light.

A spinning seal appeared, exuding unparalleled majesty.

A phantom nine-colored giant dragon coiled around the seal, releasing an ancient, overwhelming aura.

The Deep Sea Demon Whale instantly felt her bloodline tremble—an absolute suppression.

She couldn't muster even a hint of resistance.

"What… is that?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale stared fixedly at the seal, filled with disbelief.

She had never encountered such pressure before. In the ocean, she was always the sovereign.

Yet now, from a human, she felt oppression.

This pressure made her soul tremble.

Seeing her shock, Xuedi smiled playfully. "Guess… what is this power?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale stayed silent, but her heart was in turmoil.

A nine-colored dragon—it reminded her of an unbelievable legend, but she didn't dare believe it.

Seeing this, Xuedi spoke bluntly, "Do you remember… the Dragon God?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale was silent.

The Dragon God! The supreme being of soul beasts, how could she forget?

It was because she remembered, that she found it so hard to believe.

"What's his relationship with the Dragon God?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale asked.

Xuedi didn't answer directly, only saying, "The Dragon God's power is unique. So, what do you think?"

"He… he's… the Dragon…"

"As long as you know. So, you'd best show some respect."

Xuedi said coolly.

The Deep Sea Demon Whale fell silent and looked at Su Yu, her eyes now full of awe.

"You… you're still alive?"

Su Yu replied calmly, "I'm not so easy to kill."

"In that great battle, I left behind a remnant soul, which forced me to reincarnate."

"That's why I'm human now."

Su Yu went along with the story.

Reincarnation of the Dragon God—that's what Di Tian and the others all thought, so Su Yu used it as well.