Douluo Continent: The Sky Revealed, What the Hell is Honkai Academy?

Chapter 53 The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's strength greatly increased, and the ferocious beasts were drooling with envy.
"Simply absorbing the aftershocks of the reward could trigger such a natural disaster..."

Shui Bing'er's pretty face paled slightly. As a control-type Soul Master, she could better understand the immense energy and destructive power contained within it.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, but her tightly pursed lips and slightly clenched fists revealed her inner turmoil.

Compared to such beings, her path in pursuing personal power seems exceptionally long.

At this moment, Dugu Yan, who was relatively more lively, couldn't help but approach Li Sushang, who was instructing them on movement techniques, and asked with curiosity and awe:

"Teacher Li, that giant whale was so powerful, and the noise it made just now was terrifying... If... if you or any other teacher in the academy were to face it alone, would you be confident?"

These words immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Not only did students like Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling look over, but even Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo, who were observing from a slightly distance away, also came to watch.

Hu Liena of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue of the Offering Hall and her protectors all subconsciously held their breath and pricked up their ears.

Prince Xue Beng watched intently, and even Princess Xue Ke, who was naive and innocent, looked over curiously beside him.

Li Sushang didn't even look up when she heard this, and replied in a relaxed tone:
"You mean that giant whale in the sky? Hmm... If we were to fight it in the deep sea, where it's most comfortable, I reckon only me, Dean, Fu Hua, and Rita could take it down one-on-one. It would just take more effort, since the water isn't our human territory."

"Himeko's fire attribute is somewhat countered by it. As for Principal Theresa, although she also has an offensive form, she is actually more skilled in support, command, and domain control. She is a bit weak in this kind of head-on battle."

"If the two of them are willing to join forces to fight the enemy, they are basically guaranteed to win. With better teamwork, they might even be faster than us."

Her tone was calm and unremarkable, but every word she spoke was like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears!

"Wha...what?!"

"A teacher from Honkai Impact 3rd Academy can defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in a one-on-one situation in the ocean?!"

"That's a sea spirit beast that's nearly a million years old, and it even received a reward from the Heavenly Dao, greatly increasing its strength!"

"As expected of the Honkai Academy, which monopolizes the top ten of the Martial Soul Ranking, its foundation is indeed terrifying."

Such domineering remarks made the representatives of various forces around them twitch at the corners of their eyes, but they also gained a deeper understanding of the Honkai Academy's strength and power—they were truly fearless of such an existence!

Not only were local trainees like Shui Bing'er and Ning Rongrong stunned.

Even seasoned experts like Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, who were listening from the sidelines, had their pupils shrink and their faces filled with disbelief!
That's the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!

Having absorbed the rewards from Heaven, their strength will inevitably rise to a new level, making them a terrifying being with one foot in the god-level!
In the endless deep sea, where it has operated for countless years and can best exert its power!
There are actually more than one teacher at Honkai Academy who are confident of winning a one-on-one fight?!
What confidence! What terrifying strength!

Qian Renxue stared intently at Li Sushang, who looked completely at ease, and then glanced at Fu Hua, Rita, and the others who were calm and seemingly acquiescing to her words. A storm raged in her heart.

She originally thought she had given Honkai Impact 3rd a high enough rating, but now it seems she may have underestimated it.

These teachers' abilities are simply unfathomable!
Hu Liena instinctively clenched the hem of her clothes, and the slight arrogance that had arisen from her own talent was shattered at this moment.

Compared to these monster teachers who can talk about fighting soul beasts that are nearly a million years old, her so-called golden generation talent seems so ridiculous.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and relief in each other's eyes.

I was deeply impressed by the true depth of Honkai Impact 3rd, and I was glad that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School made the right choice.

……

When the name of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King resounded throughout the continent through the Golden List of the Sky.

In the hidden sanctuaries of soul beasts beyond the human world, a tremendous upheaval has also been stirred up. In the core area of ​​the Lake of Life within the Star Dou Great Forest.

The vibrant life force here is almost tangible.

A colossal dragon, its body covered in jet-black scales, lay still by the lake; it was none other than the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian.

He slowly opened his golden eyes, which seemed to contain endless stars and destruction, and his deep voice carried a hint of solemnity: "Deep Sea Demon Whale... I never expected that this giant beast, which lives in a remote corner, would have its potential recognized by the Heavenly Dao and be ranked tenth."

Beside her, the gentle and graceful Brigitte, dressed in a long emerald green dress, softly said:

"The Bloodline Essence Pill and the Source of Water are indeed timely help for it, and may really help it take that final step."

Her eyes held a pure curiosity and blessing for the evolution of life.

Deep within the lake, a silvery radiance rippled gently.

The cool and noble voice of the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena resounded directly in the minds of Di Tian and Bi Ji:

"By relying on his mixed bloodline and his own will, he forcibly broke through the shackles of his race and reached the pinnacle of mortal beasts. His temperament and perseverance are indeed rare."

"Whether the opportunities bestowed by Heaven are blessings or curses remains to be seen; let's see if we can seize them."

Her tone was calm, but both Di Tian and Bi Ji could sense that their master was not entirely uninterested in the reward that could refine bloodlines and replenish one's essence.

……

Another forbidden area for humans in the core area of ​​the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, as large as a mountain, impatiently smashed a giant rock, its voice like muffled thunder: "Hmph! It's just a long worm hiding in the sea! If it runs into me, I'll tear it apart with one claw! I'll be the reward!"

Every soul beast is a born glutton, and it covets all rewards that can strengthen its source power!
The three heads of the Crimson Demon Hound, Crimson King, growled in unison, sounding restless: "Such a reward for tenth place, I wonder if we'll ever have a chance to make the list..."

Not far from them, a strange soul beast, covered in golden fur, with vertical eyes on its forehead, and resembling a lion, a dog, and a deer all at once, appeared.

The three-eyed golden lion was tilting its head, curiously examining the golden list.

Its third eye of destiny reflected the brilliance of the reward, revealing a hint of instinctive longing.

Although it was young, it instinctively knew that those things would be of great benefit to it.

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In the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest, there is another, slightly smaller lake.

The colossal bull-headed dragon of the Azure Sky Rat raised its head from the lake, gazing at the golden list, and let out a deep, awe-inspiring roar:
"That old whale hidden in the deep sea? I didn't expect it to be the first one on the list. It really did make it this far, and was even ranked tenth by the Heavenly Dao!"

Titan Ape Erming pounded his chest excitedly, his voice booming: "Big brother! Did you see that? Its reward! Can it help it become a god? I wish we could be on the list too!"

Its simple mind is filled with longing for great power and the rewards of Heaven.

Da Ming remained silent, but his enormous serpentine eyes gleamed with a complex light, reflecting both a desire for greater power and a hint of unease about the future.

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(End of this chapter)