Indeed, pursuing one's goals by any means necessary is disgraceful. However, this is less reprehensible when dealing with a soul beast like the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King rather than a human.
Nevertheless, Lin Yu felt irritation towards the Sea God. This resentment was primarily due to the Sea God's transfer of divine power to Tang San. Moreover, Poseidon's attempt to morally blackmail Lin Yu with false accusations only fueled Lin Yu's displeasure.
Lin Yu (smirking): Poseidon, I'm familiar with you. You're a priest of the Sea God. I've always wondered—if you keep claiming that the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King is an evil beast, can you explain exactly how it's evil? Go ahead, tell me!
[The live-stream audience reacted with disbelief as Lin Yu challenged Poseidon's claims. The Deep-Sea Magic Whale King, though initially surprised, began to appreciate Lin Yu's defense. Despite the deep-sea beast rarely leaving its domain and having a reputation sullied by the Sea God's propaganda, Lin Yu's stance was unexpected.]
In the Sea God Island, Poseidon's priest Poseidon was momentarily at a loss. She struggled to recall any specific instances of the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King's supposed malevolence. Although the Sea God had described the beast as a ruthless killer aiming to devour all life in the ocean, Poseidon could not provide concrete examples.
Poseidon (after some thought, gritting her teeth): It… it once attacked our Sea God Island and stole our island's cornerstone!
[The mention of Sea God Island left many in the audience confused. It was clear that there was a significant grudge between Sea God Island and the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King. Given that the Whale King was a formidable soul beast of immense power, Sea God Island must have been a major force to have survived such a confrontation.]
Sea God Island, with its name implying it's located on an island, would logically be situated in the ocean—a domain where the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King thrived. Nonetheless, some people, like those from the Wuhun Temple and Haotian Sect, were already aware of Sea God Island. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also had some records about it.
Lin Yu (sneering): That doesn't count. Sea God Island has a grudge against the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King. It's quite normal for it to seek revenge against you!
If you say it's evil, provide some examples! For instance, has it ever slaughtered all the soul beasts in a certain sea area or attacked human port cities? Tell us!
[Lin Yu's dislike for Sea God Island was further aggravated by Poseidon's attempt to morally coerce him. With the Sea God's reputation already tarnished in Lin Yu's eyes, he seized the opportunity to challenge the longstanding narrative about the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King's supposed evil nature.]
Poseidon struggled to answer. Even the Sea God's guardian, the Magic White Shark King, admitted that aside from one instance of attacking Sea God Island, the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King had remained within its domain and had not engaged in large-scale slaughter or attacks on human cities.
Seeing Lin Yu defend the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King, Poseidon felt compelled to prevent him from falling for this deceit.
Poseidon (taking a deep breath): The Sea God has declared that the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King is an immensely evil soul beast, one that delights in slaughtering other sea soul beasts. If it successfully advances to a million-year level and transforms into a dragon, it will surely devour all life in the world. The Sea God cannot be wrong. As a human, you must not defend such an evil soul beast!
[Lin Yu's irritation grew with Poseidon's moral coercion. The absurdity of Poseidon's arguments only made Lin Yu more scornful.]
Lin Yu (mockingly): Poseidon, do you ever use your brain? The idea that the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King would consume all life in the world and then starve itself to death is just ridiculous!
Aside from that, no one in the vast ocean can match the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King now. If it were truly as evil as you claim, it would have been out slaughtering soul beasts everywhere long ago. Why does it remain in its domain?
The nonsense from Sea God Island can only fool the gullible!
[At this moment, the live stream included not only mainland soul masters but also sea soul masters. Many sea soul masters began questioning the supposed malevolence of the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King. After all, if the Whale King was truly the ruthless killer described by Sea God Island, why would it remain confined to its domain instead of wreaking havoc?]
Meanwhile, within the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King's domain:
Seeing Lin Yu's steadfast defense and his efforts to clear its name from years of vilification, the Deep-Sea Magic Whale King felt a surge of appreciation and satisfaction towards Lin Yu.
Deep-Sea Magic Whale King (sneering): @Lin Yu, human kid, stop talking. Poseidon can't answer your questions. She's a priest of Poseidon, thoroughly brainwashed.
While I may appear enormous and fierce, and I admit I eat a lot, I have never engaged in the wanton slaughter of sea soul beasts. It's simple: if I were to slaughter sea soul beasts, especially those around me, it would only drive them away or cause extinction.
As you said, wouldn't that lead to me starving myself?
In reality, I primarily consume vast quantities of oceanic shrimp, which breed rapidly. I occasionally vary my diet, but I only consume lower-level sea soul beasts that venture into my territory. The more intelligent sea soul beasts avoid my domain.
As for attacking human fishing boats, it's only to protect my territory and prevent them from stealing my food. If I wanted to destroy the boats and kill people, it would be effortless, but I only destroy the boats without harming the people. If some die due to drowning, that's due to their soul power not being related to sea soul beasts. It's not my concern.
In conclusion, I have never engaged in the indiscriminate slaughter of sea soul beasts. These are lies fabricated by Poseidon to achieve his own goals!
[The Deep-Sea Magic Whale King's anger was evident as it concluded its statement.]