Chapter 147: Faith Converging Towards the Sea Princess
In the vast, boundless depths of the ocean, the once vibrant and tranquil Coral City was now shrouded in an atmosphere of solemnity and tragic heroism.
The Sea Princess held a trident formed from pure water elements, a soft blue halo emanating from her entire body as she unleashed the full force of her 600,000-year cultivation of Soul Power. Behind her were countless marine creatures following her closely.
Among them were powerful members of her own clan, formidable Sea Soul Beasts like the Giant Pincer Crab King and the Deep-sea Electric Eel, and even more ordinary marine life that had escaped the clutches of the Demon Emperor, their eyes filled with both fear and hope.
Opposite them was a terrifying presence that had dyed nearly half the sea a dark purple — the Demon Emperor!
Each swing of her massive, suffocating whale-like body stirred up destructive undercurrents and whirlpools. Sky-high resentment and violent energy, almost tangible, slammed against the defensive barrier jointly erected by the Sea Princess and her allies.
"Boom—!"
Another brutal collision. The Demon Emperor's tail fin, imbued with terrifying force, smashed violently onto the light barrier. The barrier trembled violently, emitting a groan of strain. The Sea Princess's delicate frame shuddered slightly, her face paled a shade, and a trace of pale golden blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.
The gap in strength was an objective reality. By devouring countless marine creatures, the Demon Emperor's cultivation had approached the realm of a 900,000-year Soul Beast. Although her madness prevented her from perfectly controlling this power, the sheer difference in energy level still placed the Sea Princess and her hastily assembled alliance at an absolute disadvantage.
If not for the Sea Princess's formidable spiritual power, her exquisite mastery of the water attribute, and the concerted efforts of the numerous marine creatures pooling their strength together, they would likely have been picked off one by one by the Demon Emperor long ago, and this last sanctuary would have turned into a sea of blood.
"Protect! For our home!" The Sea Princess forcefully suppressed her churning qi and blood. Her clear, resonant voice carried through the seawater to the heart of every resister. Her gaze was firm yet compassionate. Looking at the people behind her who depended on and trusted her, boundless courage surged in her heart.
She could not retreat, nor was there any path of retreat.
Sensing the Sea Princess's will to protect at all costs, even unto death, and watching her stand at the forefront again and again, bearing the greatest pressure, the fear in the eyes of the sheltered marine creatures was gradually replaced by a more fervent emotion — gratitude, reverence, and unreserved trust!
Gradually, faint, almost imperceptible yet utterly pure milky-white specks of light began to drift from the brows of these marine creatures, from the depths of their souls in pious prayer. Like fireflies drawn home by an invisible force, they crossed the currents, silently surging towards the Sea Princess.
These specks of light were extremely weak, each one almost negligible on its own. But when tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands or millions of creatures simultaneously generated this emotion, the power gathered was no longer insignificant.
Within the Plane Origin Sea, Lei Chen calmly 'watched' this scene unfolding in the deep sea. In his perception, a new, albeit nascent yet vibrant, power fluctuation was beginning to converge upon the Sea Princess — the Power Of Faith!
"It has indeed begun." A satisfied curve appeared at the corner of Lei Chen's mouth. Everything was progressing according to the script he had preset.
The Demon Emperor's madness and oppression were the catalyst, forcing the marine creatures to seek hope. The Sea Princess's kindness and sense of duty were the banner, naturally becoming the light in this despair.
The deeper the oppression, the fiercer the resistance, and the more devout and concentrated the faith in the protector became.
"Although it's currently just a trickling stream, the source has been opened. As long as this 'clash between good and evil' continues, as long as this best 'villain banner' — the Demon Emperor — does not fall, converging into rivers, lakes, and seas, and ultimately elevating the Sea Princess to the sea god divine position, will be a natural progression."
In the vast, boundless depths of the ocean, the once vibrant and tranquil Coral City was now shrouded in an atmosphere of solemnity and tragic heroism.
The Sea Princess held a trident formed from pure water elements, a soft blue halo emanating from her entire body as she unleashed the full force of her 600,000-year cultivation of Soul Power. Behind her were countless marine creatures following her closely.
Among them were powerful members of her own clan, formidable Sea Soul Beasts like the Giant Pincer Crab King and the Deep-sea Electric Eel, and even more ordinary marine life that had escaped the clutches of the Demon Emperor, their eyes filled with both fear and hope.
Opposite them was a terrifying presence that had dyed nearly half the sea a dark purple — the Demon Emperor!
Each swing of her massive, suffocating whale-like body stirred up destructive undercurrents and whirlpools. Sky-high resentment and violent energy, almost tangible, slammed against the defensive barrier jointly erected by the Sea Princess and her allies.
"Boom—!"
Another brutal collision. The Demon Emperor's tail fin, imbued with terrifying force, smashed violently onto the light barrier. The barrier trembled violently, emitting a groan of strain. The Sea Princess's delicate frame shuddered slightly, her face paled a shade, and a trace of pale golden blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.
The gap in strength was an objective reality. By devouring countless marine creatures, the Demon Emperor's cultivation had approached the realm of a 900,000-year Soul Beast. Although her madness prevented her from perfectly controlling this power, the sheer difference in energy level still placed the Sea Princess and her hastily assembled alliance at an absolute disadvantage.
If not for the Sea Princess's formidable spiritual power, her exquisite mastery of the water attribute, and the concerted efforts of the numerous marine creatures pooling their strength together, they would likely have been picked off one by one by the Demon Emperor long ago, and this last sanctuary would have turned into a sea of blood.
"Protect! For our home!" The Sea Princess forcefully suppressed her churning qi and blood. Her clear, resonant voice carried through the seawater to the heart of every resister. Her gaze was firm yet compassionate. Looking at the people behind her who depended on and trusted her, boundless courage surged in her heart.
She could not retreat, nor was there any path of retreat.
Sensing the Sea Princess's will to protect at all costs, even unto death, and watching her stand at the forefront again and again, bearing the greatest pressure, the fear in the eyes of the sheltered marine creatures was gradually replaced by a more fervent emotion — gratitude, reverence, and unreserved trust!
Gradually, faint, almost imperceptible yet utterly pure milky-white specks of light began to drift from the brows of these marine creatures, from the depths of their souls in pious prayer. Like fireflies drawn home by an invisible force, they crossed the currents, silently surging towards the Sea Princess.
These specks of light were extremely weak, each one almost negligible on its own. But when tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands or millions of creatures simultaneously generated this emotion, the power gathered was no longer insignificant.
Within the Plane Origin Sea, Lei Chen calmly 'watched' this scene unfolding in the deep sea. In his perception, a new, albeit nascent yet vibrant, power fluctuation was beginning to converge upon the Sea Princess — the Power Of Faith!
"It has indeed begun." A satisfied curve appeared at the corner of Lei Chen's mouth. Everything was progressing according to the script he had preset.
The Demon Emperor's madness and oppression were the catalyst, forcing the marine creatures to seek hope. The Sea Princess's kindness and sense of duty were the banner, naturally becoming the light in this despair.
The deeper the oppression, the fiercer the resistance, and the more devout and concentrated the faith in the protector became.
"Although it's currently just a trickling stream, the source has been opened. As long as this 'clash between good and evil' continues, as long as this best 'villain banner' — the Demon Emperor — does not fall, converging into rivers, lakes, and seas, and ultimately elevating the Sea Princess to the sea god divine position, will be a natural progression."
However, Lei Chen's contemplative gaze grew even more profound.
Relying solely on the power of these ordinary marine creatures and the Sea Princess herself, the process of truly defeating the Demon Emperor, whose power had surged, would be long and fraught with variables.
Moreover, even if the Sea Princess ultimately succeeded, the'Sea God' she would become might still face some skepticism regarding its legitimacy, especially when compared to the existence who had inherited the orthodox sea god divine position, appearing somewhat 'grassroots'.
"She needs some added weight of 'orthodoxy' to make this nascent sea god divine position more convincing, more seamless in its succession, and even... to cover and replace the old order."
The name of a family with an ancient heritage surfaced in Lei Chen's mind — the Sea God Family.
This family had lived in seclusion for tens of thousands of years, taking the maintenance of the ocean's balance and order as their duty, rarely interfering in continental affairs. They bore the deepest imprint of the First Generation Sea God and were the most 'orthodox' inheritors of the Sea God faith in the mortal world.
"As long as they are also drawn into this oceanic conflict, and... they too come to recognize the Sea Princess, even developing faith in this new star of hope through fighting side by side..."
A glint of sharp light flashed in Lei Chen's eyes.
Imagine, when the Sea Princess not only gains the support of the vast marine populace but also receives the acknowledgment and allegiance of the most direct lineage of believers of the First Generation Sea God, how immense would the boost in legitimacy and significance be for the divine position she consolidates?
That would almost equate to a peaceful transfer and orthodox succession of the old and new Sea God's authority, playing a crucial role in completely severing Tang San's connection to the sea god divine position.
"Having the Sea God Family join the Sea Princess's faction to jointly resist the Demon Emperor, allowing the ancient faith to find a new vessel through the baptism of blood and fire... this script is most fitting."
His mind made up, Lei Chen hesitated no longer. He slowly raised his hand, multi-colored plane light swirling at his fingertips. He did not directly intervene with the Sea God Family, but instead, in a more subtle, more 'coincidental of fate' manner, began to quietly pluck at certain invisible 'threads'.
He mobilized the authority of the Plane Master, like a master playwright, beginning to meticulously orchestrate the script of destiny.
Perhaps an occasional ocean current anomaly would convey news of the Demon Emperor's rampage and the Sea Princess's resistance in an 'accidental' way to the ears of disciples patrolling the outskirts of the Sea God Family;
Perhaps an important member of the Sea God Family would 'happen' to pass through the sea area undergoing drastic change, witnessing firsthand the fierce struggle and the light of hope blooming in despair;
Or perhaps, he would subtly influence the sentiments of certain elders within the Sea God Family who advocated for active intervention to maintain oceanic order, making them feel a stronger sense of concern and responsibility towards the distant 'battle between good and evil'...
Countless possibilities began to converge and narrow under Lei Chen's will, subtly shifting towards a predetermined direction. It was as if he had gently plucked a few key strands on an immense, invisible web; the ripples would eventually spread to the intended targets.
"The seeds have been sown, the stage is set." Lei Chen withdrew his gaze, allowing the plane's rules to operate on their own, propelling the plot he had set into motion. "Now, we just need to wait quietly for the actors to take the stage one by one. Sea God Family... do not disappoint me."
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