As its head was about to dip into the water, a spark of vitality suddenly appeared in its eyes…

“Splash!”

With a sound of water shaking, the Sea-Swallowing Whale King radiated white light and plunged completely underwater.

In the night sky, silver rays poured down and shone on the final arch of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King’s back…

“My fish…”

Yi Tian immediately leapt forward, ready to capture the Sea-Swallowing Whale King.

“Wait…”

Divine Yun stopped Yi Tian.

“Why…”

Yi Tian watched Divine Yun with caution; they agreed that the slain beasts would all belong to him.

Certainly not going back on the agreement!

Even though the Ice and Fire Celestial Palm needed a five-minute cooldown, he had Tai Chi Ice and Fire.

“It’s in Whale Fall. Once Whale Fall is complete, its Beast Core will become the Whale Fall Bead.”

Divine Yun spoke mildly to Yi Tian.

“What is a Whale Fall Bead?” Yi Tian calmed his mood and asked Divine Yun.

Could it be another treasure?

Yi Tian knew about Whale Fall; when a whale falls, life flourishes everywhere. Seems this saying exists on Earth.

In the harsh Celestial Dao World, Yi Tian was uncertain about what such phenomena indicated.

“SSS-level whale-like beasts have a tiny chance of Whale Fall upon death. During this time, the Sea-Swallowing Whale births amidst death. As its body sinks into the deep waters, its blood, muscles, bones, and organs gradually transform into Life Energy, spreading to every living creature within miles of water. Those creatures that absorb the Whale Fall energy will multiply their potential, enhance their strength, and might even break through the constraints of their bloodlines.”

“Throughout the Whale Fall process, the Beast Core of SSS-level whales continually rotates, grinding away the flesh, yet absorbing Whale Fall energy. Ultimately, at the very moment the flesh of the SSS-level whale entirely dissipates, the Whale Fall Bead emerges.”

“The Whale Fall Bead holds rules of luck within the heavens and also the power of merit. It can aid a cultivator in perfecting Divine Techniques, enhancing their power.”

Divine Yun saw no need to hide from Yi Tian; once Whale Fall is complete, Yi Tian can naturally investigate the Whale Fall Bead through the Celestial Dao Stone.

“What a marvel the heavens unveil!”

Yi Tian was moved too.

The enhancement of the power of Divine Techniques is truly remarkable!

“I don’t want the Sea Mirage Fruit anymore, I only want the Whale Fall Bead, how about it?” Divine Yun suggested a trade with Yi Tian.

Initially promised by her, all slain beasts would go to Yi Tian.

According to the rules, this Whale Fall Bead should also belong to Yi Tian.

She had not anticipated the appearance of a Whale Fall Bead.

Partnering with Yi Tian makes things overly unpredictable.

“Not happening! Sea Mirage Fruit is to be divided in half for each, and the Whale Fall Bead is mine.” Yi Tian firmly refused.

If he gave this treasure to Divine Yun, he would be foolish indeed.

The strength of Divine Techniques represents an increase in Yi Tian’s potential.

Seeing Yi Tian’s resolute tone, Divine Yun understood that saying more would be pointless.

Even if unwilling, there was no use; currently, she couldn’t defeat Yi Tian. Even if she could, she wouldn’t compromise her credibility for the Whale Fall Bead.

“Such a Whale Fall phenomenon, a rare sight of a millennia, worth observing,” Divine Yun whispered with slightly parted lips. She positioned herself above the Sea-Swallowing Whale King’s demise and then dove into the water.

Seeing this, Yi Tian naturally had to follow. As he submerged, he noticed Divine Yun meditating atop the immense corpse of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King, eyes slightly closed.

Amidst the water, everything seemed enchanted and hazy; her ethereal image was picture-perfect.

The gradually sinking Sea-Swallowing Whale, its skin and flesh, both became specks of fluorescence, merging with the water and disappearing.

Clearly, this was a body heavy with Death Qi yet filled with abundant life.

Whale Fall energy, Divine Yun couldn’t absorb it, and her comprehension lies within the Mysteries of Yin and Yang of life and death.

Observing Divine Yun’s state, Yi Tian also leaped over beside her.

Divine Yun opened her eyes momentarily, glanced at Yi Tian, seemingly suggesting, “Aren’t you unable with Water Mastery?”

Yi Tian took out a [Water-Resisting Pill], implying his understanding.

Not wishing to interact with Yi Tian, Divine Yun continued her meditation.

Yi Tian seated himself behind her, contemplating, wasn’t she worried of his sneak attack?

If Yi Tian were to strike Divine Yun surreptitiously, she couldn’t possibly teleport away.

Perhaps due to uncertainty, Yi Tian struggled to enter the same state as Divine Yun.

At this moment, countless fish, big and small, flaunting colorful hues approached, circling around the massive frame of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King.

Drawing nearer, they devoured the Life Energy released by Whale Fall.

Vital forces surged, transforming into thin strands that gently brushed past Yi Tian’s face.

Unlike Divine Yun, Yi Tian didn’t attempt comprehension but watching it widened his state of mind.

Oceanic life might draw another Ocean Giant Beast due to Whale Fall; Yi Tian wouldn’t dare risk it.

With the corpse of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King sinking deeper, dispersal increased.

Its ribs lay bare revealing only white bone, and within its belly a bead swirled with a small vortex.

The grey bead also began transitioning into a blue hue.

Occasionally, golden light gleamed in a brief flash.

Thirty minutes passed, leaving behind merely the skeletal framework of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King.

It was about to drag Yi Tian and Divine Yun down to the water, as even the skeletal framework began to disperse.

Yi Tian descended in advance, marveling at the phenomenon.

Another quarter hour passed, when the skeletal framework was about to vanish, a surge of energy pulsed beneath Divine Yun.

The Yin Yang interchange transformed her Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Yin Yang, ascending.

Simultaneously, the final skull of the Sea-Swallowing Whale King dissipated.

A bead of blue drifted in the seabed.

Yi Tian stepped forward, cupping the Whale Fall Bead and placing it within his Storage Ring.

Exchanging glances with Divine Yun, they shared tacit understanding, proceeding simultaneously toward the seabed’s eastern region.

Spotting an eastern glow, it was likely the Sea Mirage Tree.

Both wielding Level 10 Water Mastery, they moved with ease under the immense pressure underwater.

A few breaths later, they arrived at a hundred-meter-high Sea Mirage Tree.

This Sea Mirage Tree, within the water, appeared altogether illusory.

Three fist-sized fruits rested upon the Sea Mirage Tree, arranged in a triangle formation.

“Sea Mirage Fruit, Three-Star Divine Fruit. Consuming this fruit leads one into the Sea Mirage Secret Realm; there, the power of Mystical Techniques surges. The comprehension of Mystical Techniques is limitless, subject to the adept’s aptitude.”

Three-Star Divine Fruit merely enhances Mystical Techniques?

Nonetheless, it’s plausible.

Because before becoming Divine Spirits, the higher the power level of a Mystical Technique, the stronger the combat power of the Divine Spirit.

The Celestial Dao Stone didn’t specify the level to comprehend since the difficulty varies for different Mystical Techniques across living creatures.

The ordinary Mysteries of Water and Mysteries of Yin and Yang, Five Elements Mystical Technique, have differing speeds in comprehension, inevitably.

Yi Tian reflected inwardly, as a Three-Star Divine Fruit, ordinary Mystical Techniques should at least rise from level twenty to twenty-five.

Otherwise, it would lose face!

Without opportunities, progressing from level twenty for Mystical Techniques is nearly impossible.

Most SSS-level entities, before reaching SSS-level, maintain Mystical Techniques at level twenty. After settling at SSS-level for millennia, reaching level twenty-five isn’t assured.

In any scenario, the Sea Mirage Fruit remains a rare treasure.

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