In the deeply ingrained thoughts of all abyssal creatures, even if they died in battle in this world, it would be no big deal, as their souls would return to the embrace of the abyss, and before long, they would be reborn in the abyss.
However.
What Qin Xiao was doing right now completely shattered their understanding.
After the Fierce Emperor's fall, his soul did not return to the abyssal plane, but was instead controlled by Qin Xiao, which was beyond their comprehension.
Keep in mind, they were all powerful beings from the abyss, who had not only conquered one plane but were now facing such a situation for the first time.
"You, just how strong are you?"
The soul of the Fierce Emperor said with a trembling voice.
The barrier he had always relied on could no longer offer any protection, leaving him greatly unsettled, his soul quivering.
"Actually, to achieve this step doesn't require much strength; just reaching the realm of a Second-level God is enough. Oh right, you also need the help of the Plane Will..."
Qin Xiao shrugged his shoulders, looking nonchalant.
However.
Both the abyssal creatures and the human powerhouses fell silent.
Isn't a Second-level God powerful enough?
What kind of strength would then be considered powerful?
More importantly, what did it say about them, the abyssal powerhouses who didn't even hold godhood?
"Second-level God... I had no idea you had reached the Cultivation Level of a Second-level God, it's not a shame to fall at your hands."
The Fierce Emperor had accepted his fate, speaking somewhat dispiritedly.
Of course, even if he didn't want to accept it, there was nothing he could do, unless the Sage King arrived—who else could save him?
But the Sage King...
He had no idea where the Sage King was, nor was he even certain the Abyssal Sage King had heard his prayers.
Qin Xiao said no more, extending his hand and clenching it, the Fierce Emperor's soul shattered like glass under an invisible hammer, breaking into countless fragments.
"The Fierce Emperor has fallen!"
"This is true death, with no possibility of rebirth!"
"We have fought in other worlds for countless years, yet this is the first time we've suffered such a great loss!"
"..."
The Spirit Emperor, Demon Emperor, Sickle Emperor, and other Abyssal Sovereigns felt a chill in their hearts that shot straight to the crown of their heads.
It wasn't that they sympathized with the Fierce Emperor, but they were worried about themselves.
After all, the Fierce Emperor was a precedent for them.
Does replacing him mean they will be spared?
The answer is no.
"Qin Xiao, you deceived me!"
Just then, an earth-shattering roar captured everyone's thoughts.
Everyone looked and saw the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King roaring at Qin Xiao.
Although the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was in his true form, everyone felt like he was a deceived maiden.
"What did I deceive you about?"
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow.
Wondering in his heart what this guy was making a fuss about.
"You are the inheritor of the Sea God's godhood, which means you are the new Sea God..."
"Right, that's correct."
"Then you also said you are a vessel for the Plane Will?"
"That's also true," Qin Xiao said with an innocent look, "So, where did I deceive you?"
"You, you, you..." The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King stammered for a long time before squeezing out, "You also never told me you were the Sea God..."
"You didn't ask, did you?"
Deep Sea Demonic Whale King: "..."
He fell silent.
But in his heart, there was great turmoil.
Who could have imagined that the person who had been helping him was the inheritor of his enemy, the imaginary foe in his mind?
The discrepancy was just too great.
No wonder he found it hard to accept.
"Stop obsessing, you haven't suffered any losses, have you?"
"But I..." The confidence of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was dwindling.
"If you still regard me as an enemy, that's fine too," Qin Xiao said nonchalantly, his arms crossed.
"To lessen your pain, I suggest you might as well kill yourself."
Qin Xiao spoke indifferently, ready to strike at any disagreement.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King shuddered at these words.
Seek revenge?
What a joke; he had witnessed exactly how the Fierce Emperor died.
Even though the Fierce Emperor's Cultivation Level was not as high as his in Soul Land, that didn't mean Qin Xiao would need to exert much effort to kill him.
"I, I, I..."
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King hesitated for a long time, finally letting out, "I didn't say I wanted to take revenge on you... My grudge with the previous Sea God has nothing to do with you. When I go to the Divine Realm someday, I'll find that old guy..."
Qin Xiao's eyebrows rose, "Then why were you shouting so loudly just now?"
"I was just curious and wanted to ask, it's fine now that it's been discussed," the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King hastened to explain.
"Sure it's been discussed?" Qin Xiao asked with a pleased smile on his face.
"Absolutely certain."
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's massive head nodded frantically.
However, whether it was humans or abyssal creatures, watching this scene, they all inwardly curled their lips.
So weak, far too weak.
You, the overlord of the great seas, a God-tier soul beast, shouldn't you have a little more backbone?
Don't let us look down on you, okay?
However.
After the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King turned back, his expression was quite different.
"Sickle Emperor, without anyone else's help, what can you fight me with?"
Sickle Emperor: "Damn it, can't beat Qin Xiao, gave in to him, feeling disgraced, and now you want to take your anger out on me?"
"Really think I'm a pushover?"
Rage filled the Sickle Emperor's heart, and he rushed towards the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King with reckless abandon.
He was determined for a do-or-die battle.
Yet with a flick of its tail, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King slapped the Sickle Emperor back with a smack.
Suddenly, the Sickle Emperor calmed down.
The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King was right; compared to him, he indeed was a pushover.