Douluo Jueshi: I Don't Want to Be an Evil Soul Master

Chapter 449 Chen Haisheng

At this point, many things suddenly become clear.

In Lin Xiao's memory, although the original Huo Yuhao eliminated many high-ranking members of the Holy Spirit Cult, the Holy Spirit Cult was not completely destroyed as a result, and experts such as the Grand Elder still survived.

Even ten thousand years later, the Holy Spirit Cult still exists, and has gained many more masters.

Now that we know the Grand Elder has this other identity, some things immediately become clear.

It wasn't that the Holy Spirit Cult was lucky enough to find a powerful expert to support it after the Grand Elder and his group left; rather, it was because the Grand Elder was always working for the people behind him.

Last time, the Grand Elder used the blood sacrifice of the merfolk to enhance his cultivation and face his own tribulation. He was probably testing the waters for those behind him to see if this was feasible.

Now it seems there's a result.

Moreover, according to Electrox, the origin of this blood sacrifice method is probably related to necromancy.

I wonder which sea spirit beast it set its sights on after leaving this place.

Just as Lin Xiao was pondering, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked back.

Light is scarce in the deep sea, but Lin Xiao's gaze seemed to pierce through the darkness and point straight to the ocean depths.

Just now, he suddenly felt like he was being watched, and the source of the watching was in that direction.

With a flick of his finger, several souls separated from his body and drifted forward.

For some reason, the other party seemed to be completely integrated with the seawater, and even with the special vision of the soul state, the other party's existence could not be detected.

Looking back at Liya, she had slowed her movements, her face filled with unyielding sorrow, clearly having guessed the whereabouts of the Sea Princess.

"Lia, something's not right here. Let's leave."

Upon hearing this, Liya looked up at Lin Xiao, then turned back with some reluctance to look at the place where the mermaids had once lived.

Despite her deep reluctance, she knew this was not the time to stay. She swam toward Lin Xiao, turning back every few steps.

Lin Xiao glanced at her, grabbed her arm, and then headed towards the sea.

When the sunlight could be seen shining into the seawater, Lin Xiao leaped into the air, breaking through the surface of the water.

His eyes were slightly narrowed, and his gaze kept sweeping back and forth across the sea, searching for any trace of the aura he had just encountered.

Although he didn't know who the other person was, Lin Xiao had already sensed from their brief contact that the other person's adaptation to the ocean far surpassed his own.

If the opponent really is a sea spirit beast that attacked the mermaid race, even if he can breathe underwater, fighting underwater is still at a disadvantage for him.

"Master?"

Liya glanced at Lin Xiao beside her, her fishtail still tucked in, the scales shimmering in the sunlight.

"Shh." Lin Xiao frowned, signaling Liya to be quiet, and several souls were released again.

Time passed by, and the sea remained calm, with only a gentle breeze stirring up ripples from who-knows-where.

Lin Xiao's eyes widened suddenly, and nine spirit rings—six black and three red—rose around him, his aura instantly soaring. As the first spirit ring lit up, countless red streams of light shot towards the sea like raindrops.

Before the seeds of the Other Shore could fall, Lin Xiao's third soul ring flashed again, and the streams of light exploded instantly, creating waves several meters high on the sea.

Beneath the outer garment, the Styx Embrace was already glowing with a red and blue intertwined light. Just as Lin Xiao's attack was about to arrive, a voice finally rang out.

"Hold your hand!" As soon as he said this, Lin Xiao suddenly withdrew his strength, but the luster on the Styx River's embrace lingered for a long time.

Under his gaze, the seawater that had just been splashed up seemed to come alive and gathered in one place, then slowly condensed into a human shape.

Soon, the figure formed from the seawater gradually solidified, transforming into a real human being. He didn't look very old, but his face was somewhat pale, as if he had lost some color.

Lin Xiao frowned upon seeing this, her heart filled with vigilance.

The reason was simple: the person before him was the fourth Limit Douluo he had ever seen, besides Mu En, Long Xiaoyao, and Ye Xishui, and he was also quite young.

Although Lin Xiao's strength was not bad, he still dared not be too careless in front of a Limit Douluo.

"Who are you, and why are you spying on me in secret?"

"You've misunderstood." The Limit Douluo in front of him also looked displeased, seemingly not expecting that Lin Xiao, whose soul power level was lower than his, could still force him to show himself.

Moreover, based solely on Lin Xiao's spirit rings, he dared not underestimate Lin Xiao.

"I did not intend to spy on you, but I did not expect that there were still other members of the merfolk alive."

As the Limit Douluo spoke, he glanced at Liya beside Lin Xiao and said, "If I'm not mistaken, she should still be the princess of the Mermaid Clan."

Hearing the words of the person in front of him, Lin Xiao instantly understood the other meaning: "Have you seen other members of the merfolk race?"

The Limit Douluo seemed to pause slightly. "That's right."

Upon hearing this, Liya's expression changed drastically. She leaned forward slightly, about to speak, but then, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Lin Xiao.

"Where are they?"

Lin Xiao understood what Li Ya meant and asked accordingly.

"Before I answer you, may I ask what your relationship is?" The Limit Douluo didn't rush to answer. "I wonder if the mermaid beside you is your servant... or your companion..."

"Oh, don't misunderstand. Most mermaids are beautiful, and there are many people who think that way. I only asked this question because I saw that the relationship between the two of you is unusual."

Lin Xiao turned her head slightly and glanced at Liya. "You're overthinking it. She's neither my servant nor my partner. We've only met a few times, and I'm just accompanying her here to look for someone."

"I see." The Limit Douluo seemed to have "suddenly realized" and a smile appeared on his face. "You are a man of great righteousness to accompany her to this dangerous depths of the icy sea after only a few meetings."

Although it sounded like a compliment, Lin Xiao could easily detect the sarcasm in it. "What does this have to do with you?"

The Limit Douluo remained silent, glanced at Lin Xiao, and then looked at Liya carefully for a long time.

Liya sensed some unfriendly gazes and subtly moved to hide behind Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao originally wanted to ask about the whereabouts of the other mermaids, but seeing the person in front of him acting like this, he lost patience. His soul rings shone, and his soul power was already accumulating within him.

However, in the next instant, the Limit Douluo in front of him suddenly clasped his hands and bowed slightly to him.

"Forgive my bluntness, but I only made this probe because I noticed that the relationship between the two of you is unusual."

That man's action made Lin Xiao stop. "Who exactly are you?"

"Alas." The Limit Douluo sighed softly, "My name is Chen Haisheng. Please forgive my rudeness just now."

(End of this chapter)