MTLNOVEL Chapter 613: 613
At this point, Xiao Bai hesitantly spoke up, "Su Ming, there's something I'd like to ask your help with. It could also help you complete your third life trial."
Su Ming guessed her intention and smiled. "You want me to help you deal with the Demon Orca King?"
Xiao Bai was surprised that he'd figured it out but nodded. "Yes, Su Ming, you're very powerful, and the Demon Orca King is extremely aggressive. My younger brother was killed by him. Even if you don't fight him directly, just using your Life Domain within range would greatly reduce the casualties among my people."
Hearing about Su Ming's third trial, her first thought was to ask him to help eliminate the Demon Orca King. If the king were gone, her tribe would no longer face such a grave threat.
Considering it, Su Ming saw the merit in Xiao Bai's suggestion for completing the trial quickly. However...
"Xiao Bai," he asked, "since you're a loyal follower of the Sea God, why not ask him for help? I imagine he's watching over Sea God Island even now."
The Sea God: …
Xiao Bai's expression froze. She had asked the Sea God for help, but he had ignored her pleas.
"Brother, why not help Xiao Bai?" Xiao Wu, also a 100,000-year-old soul beast like Xiao Bai, looked at her with sympathy.
According to Xiao Bai, the Demon Orca King was the aggressor, and her Devil Spirit Great White Sharks had already suffered many losses.
Su Ming understood Xiao Wu's compassion but was also aware that the world operates on a survival-of-the-fittest basis. To Xiao Bai, the Demon Orca King was a villain, but from the orca's perspective, devouring prey and growing stronger was a natural part of survival. If the Devil Spirit Great White Sharks were weak, they were simply prey. Otherwise, the orcas wouldn't challenge the stronger Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
Thus, Su Ming didn't see the Demon Orca King as inherently evil. His reason for accepting the mission would be their conflicting interests—and, of course, the 100,000-year soul bone that he could gain.
The Demon Orca King's soul ring, however, didn't suit him, even with its high age.
Turning to his team, Su Ming's gaze landed on Shui Yue'er, but her soul power was only at level 53. He didn't have time to wait for her to level up. He then looked at Shui Bing'er, whose Ice Phoenix martial soul made her well-suited to handle the orca's soul ring.
"Alright, I'll help," he agreed, "but the Demon Orca King's soul ring and bone are mine. We'll act once Bing'er reaches level 60."
Shui Bing'er was slightly surprised. "Su Ming, do you want me to absorb the Demon Orca King's soul ring?"
Su Ming nodded. "Yes, you're the best candidate for it. Shui Yue'er's strength isn't high enough yet, but we can get her a God-given soul ring later. This 100,000-year ring shouldn't go to waste, and an Ice Phoenix soul is perfect for countering aquatic beasts."
Seeing Su Ming's resolve, Shui Bing'er agreed. By now, they considered themselves close comrades.
Overjoyed at his quick acceptance, Xiao Bai eagerly clasped his hands. "Thank you so much, Su Ming! Once she reaches level 60, we'll set off. I'll use the time to prepare properly."
Currently, Shui Bing'er was already on the cusp of level 59, so it wouldn't be long before she reached 60.
Afterward, the group returned to the Sea God's Light for training. Shui Bing'er, motivated by the upcoming challenge, was especially focused, determined to reach level 60 within a month. With the system's assistance and her dedication, it was just possible.
During this period, Su Ming decided to use a God-given soul ring to add his eighth ring. His strength was formidable, and his seven rings provided all the enhancements he needed for his Wood Shield, so his eighth ring would continue to expand his life-oriented enhancements for well-rounded support.
Absorbing a high-level soul ring was easy for him, so Xiao Wu and the others paid little attention, knowing his abilities. They focused instead on their own training. But Su Ming's energy still drew glances as they wondered how powerful his soul ring would be. Meanwhile, the Seven Sacred Pillars could hardly believe their eyes. Su Ming's feats, month after month, were beyond what they had thought possible.
Among themselves, they'd begun to speculate. Was Su Ming at odds with the Sea God? If true, it raised a question: as guardians of Sea God Island, what should they do? Opposing Su Ming seemed hopelessly unwise, almost laughably so. And, naturally, they knew that if they were sensing something unusual, then Bo Saixi, their leader, was as well—yet she had not acted.
After successfully absorbing his eighth soul ring, Su Ming started his daily journal.
In today's entry, he recounted the events between Xiao Bai's Devil Spirit Great White Sharks and the Demon Orca King from the original work, adding his perspective. The world's nature was survival of the fittest, and no one was inherently right or wrong. They intended to eliminate the Demon Orca King simply because he threatened their own interests.
As the clock struck midnight, it was time to receive his reward.
[Ding! Congratulations, host! Today's journal entry has granted you a reward: Markless Healing!]