Chapter 17: North Sea Kun
The golden pillar of light crossed the endless ocean, descended upon Sea God Island, and enveloped Bo Saixi.
The aura surrounding her became increasingly profound and vast at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Although her Soul Power Rank did not increase by a specific number.
The feeling of condensation and immensity far surpassed before!
A left arm Soul Bone, emitting a profound blue light and whose energy fluctuations far exceeded the Soul Bone previously obtained by Qian Renxue, appeared before her.
At the same time, a Jade Flute, entirely azure, carved with wave patterns, and emitting a gentle yet majestic aura, slowly descended into her hand.
The moment Bo Saixi grasped the Flute of the Ocean.
Information regarding this semi-Divine Artifact flooded into her mind.
It could control the power of the ocean, play the sound of solace or destruction, and contained powerful Spiritual attacks.
Simultaneously, a torrent of Divine Ability information concerning the vast and boundless ocean appeared in her mind.
Divine Ability: The Boundless Ocean.
Feeling the immense improvement she had gained and the power of the semi-Divine Artifact, Bo Saixi showed no joy; instead, her expression grew more solemn.
She raised her head to look at the sky and muttered, "If the tenth Rank receives such a reward, then those ahead..."
The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians behind her were now completely silent.
Everyone was profoundly shocked by this ranking and the reward.
At the same time, they developed an unprecedented fear and curiosity toward the unknown top nine.
"Boom!"
Above the heavenly curtain, golden light flowed.
Under the gazes of countless people—shocked, doubtful, or even fearful—new characters slowly condensed, etching themselves like an imprint into everyone's hearts:
[Martial Soul Ranking, Ninth Rank: North Sea Kun]
[Holder: Zhuang Zhou (Big Dipper Academy)]
[Rating: Soul of an Ancient Sacred Beast, Free and Unrestrained in Heaven and Earth, Formless and Invisible, capable of transforming into a Phoenix to soar through the Nine Heavens, or diving deep into the Abyss of the North Sea. Possesses the ability to Purify All Things and Traverse the Void Realm. Profound and unpredictable, nearly reaching the Dao.]
[Reward: Soul Power Rank increased by three Ranks, all Soul Ring ages increased by ten thousand years, one hundred-thousand-year God-Bestowed Torso Bone, gain Talent Domain: Dream Realm Freedom, gain Divine Ability: Kunpeng Extreme Speed.]
"North Sea Kun? What kind of Martial Soul is that? I've never heard of it!"
"Zhuang Zhou? Big Dipper Academy? It's Big Dipper Academy again!"
"Purify All Things? Traverse the Void Realm? Is this—is this truly an ability a Martial Soul can possess?"
"Nearly reaching the Dao. That evaluation is far too high!"
The entire Douluo Continent was once again thrown into an uproar.
If the previous Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Seraphim, and Sea God Martial Soul were powerful, they at least fell within the scope of everyone's understanding.
Then this "North Sea Kun" Martial Soul and the abilities described completely exceeded the boundaries of their comprehension!
Purify All Things?
This means what?
Can it even purify toxins, curses, or even the imprints left by Divinities?
Traverse the Void Realm?
Isn't that even more terrifying than the highest-grade spatial Martial Soul Abilities?
Ignoring distance, ignoring obstacles, coming and going freely!
This is simply miraculous!
And all of this actually belonged to that mysterious Big Dipper Academy!
A holder named "Zhuang Zhou"!
...Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Fengzhi suddenly stood up from his seat, his face filled with an expression of disbelief.
"North Sea Kun, Purify All Things, Traverse the Void Realm. What kind of extraordinary individuals has this Big Dipper Academy managed to gather?!"
He had originally thought his daughter Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was astonishing enough.
But now, the abilities described for this ninth-ranked Martial Soul were simply mythological.
Bone Douluo Gu Rong scratched his skull-like head and said in a booming voice, "Old Chen, Fengzhi, if this 'Purify All Things'... is real, wouldn't it be able to neutralize even the deadly poison of someone like Old Poison with ease? That's too monstrous!"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression was solemn, unprecedentedly so. He slowly stroked the Seven Kill Sword in his hand.
He said in a deep voice, "Fengzhi, it seems we need to significantly raise our assessment of Big Dipper Academy again."
"The threat level of this Zhuang Zhou is probably no less than that of a Peak Douluo, or perhaps... even more terrifying. Because his abilities are too strange and difficult to guard against."
Fengzhi nodded in agreement, the wariness and curiosity in his heart toward Big Dipper Academy having reached their peak.
He vaguely felt that.
The emergence of this Academy might completely change the structure of the entire Continent... Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
The Scepter in Bibi Dong's hand heavily struck the ground, emitting a muffled thud.
Cold light burst forth from her Phoenix eyes, and her killing intent almost solidified.
"Big Dipper Academy! Zhuang Zhou!"
She spoke these two names almost through gritted teeth.
"Purify All Things, Traverse the Void Realm... Good, very good! If such abilities cannot be used by Spirit Hall, they must be utterly destroyed!"
She instantly thought of many things.
Could Purify All Things purify the erosion of evil thoughts caused by the Rakshasa God Trial?
Did Traverse the Void Realm mean that Big Dipper Academy could launch a surprise attack on Spirit Hall's core area at any time.
Or easily escape her pursuit?
This kind of uncontrolled power made her feel extreme unease and threat.
"Give the order!"
Bibi Dong's voice was chillingly cold.
"Increase the intensity of the investigation into Big Dipper Academy, focusing specifically on this 'Zhuang Zhou'."
"This Supreme Pontiff needs to know all his information—personality, weaknesses, strength Rank! Spare no expense!"
A low response echoed from the shadows.
Bibi Dong looked at the four characters "Big Dipper Academy" on the heavenly curtain, the sense of crisis in her heart stronger than ever before.
This Academy had transformed from a potential force worth recruiting into a major hidden danger that must be prioritized for elimination!
...Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, beneath the Lake of Life.
A massive black Dragon raised its head, looking at the Golden List in the sky, and spoke human words, its voice tinged with surprise and doubt.
"North Sea Kun? Purification? Spatial Shuttle? Master, this kind of power doesn't seem to belong to the Douluo Continent..."
Ripples appeared in the space, and a cold and majestic female voice faintly sounded: "Interesting... It seems some unexpected guests have arrived on this Continent. Di Tian, tell those below to pay attention to this Big Dipper Academy and Zhuang Zhou, but do not clash with them for now."
"Yes, Master."
The black Dragon—Beast God Di Tian—respectfully lowered its head... Sea God Island.
Bo Saixi held the Flute of the Ocean, feeling the immense power of the ocean contained within it.
But when she saw the description of the "North Sea Kun," waves still rose in her heart.
"Traverse the Void Realm, Purification."
She murmured softly.
"The Seagod's Light also possesses the power of purification, but this ability to Traverse the Void Realm is beyond what the ocean can achieve."
"Big Dipper Academy... Zhuang Zhou. It seems the changes on the Continent are far more drastic than those in the ocean."
The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians behind her exchanged glances, feeling a massive impact on their worldview...
Inside Big Dipper Academy.
Enveloped by the golden pillar of light was a young man lying atop a massive Kunpeng Phantom, seemingly perpetually half-asleep and half-awake.