Sea Spirit Beast Pirate Group

In a town by the eastern sea, Di Tian and Jiang Mian stopped, their footsteps echoing as the beasts behind them also halted.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, washed over them. Jiang Mian closed his eyes, savoring the calm before the storm of battle.

Xie Yue collapsed, retching violently in a display so dramatic it made onlookers gasp and stare.

"Can he even reach the Sun Moon Continent in this state?" Bi Ji's hands glowed with a soft green light as she gently rubbed Xie Yue's back, helping to soothe his dizziness.

"Yes," Xie Yue managed, after a few more dry heaves. He wiped the residual liquid from his lips, his voice firm as he declared, "I can definitely do it."

Bi Ji looked at Bear Lord, who looked at Di Tian. Di Tian, in turn, turned to Jiang Mian. He hadn't expected that, after all the twists and turns, the final decision would fall back to Jiang Mian.

"Xie Yue, you wouldn't be content if we left you here now, would you?" Jiang Mian asked. "However, this journey ahead might be very difficult."

"I can endure," Xie Yue gritted out, clenching his jaw. "I won't be a burden."

"Good." Jiang Mian steadied Xie Yue, giving him a deep look. A thousand words were left unspoken.

"Then we'll rest for the night and set off tomorrow," Di Tian instructed. "We'll try to minimize stops along the way to avoid attacks from sea spirit beasts and any unnecessary trouble."

"Understood."

The group found an inn. Di Tian and the others did this to accommodate Jiang Mian and Xie Yue. Otherwise, the fierce beasts could have easily found a wilderness to cultivate and recover.

Night fell silently. Di Tian and the other four fierce beasts stayed in their room, recovering their Soul Power. Jiang Mian and Xie Yue hadn't expended much energy, so they naturally had nothing to do.

Thus, with nothing better to do, the two took a stroll through the seaside town under the night sky.

In the distance, the sea, with its crashing waves, continuously washed over the glittering beach. Many residents, carrying buckets and wooden tongs, were heading to the shore to play.

The stars in the sky were bright, much like one's longing.

For a moment, Jiang Mian felt a sting in his nose. Travelers far from home, when would they return?

Xie Yue gently patted Jiang Mian's shoulder. He possessed the Mind's Eye and was very perceptive of people's emotional changes. He hadn't expected that the usually carefree Jiang Mian would harbor such deep feelings of nostalgia.

On the riverbank, who first saw the moon? Of what year was the river moon when it first saw man?

"Xie Yue, let's sit by the sea and rest for a bit," Jiang Mian said, his heart full of unspoken words.

Xie Yue nodded and followed Jiang Mian onto the receding beach. They walked in silence, watching as some simply dressed children scampered past them, laughing.

The children seemed to be searching for treasure, meticulously examining the sand for any remnants left by the tide.

Perhaps Jiang Mian was tired. He lay down directly on the soft sand, gazing up at the star-filled sky. He hadn't truly appreciated the night scenery like this in a very long time.

Xie Yue sat beside him, unsure of what to say.

"Wow, pirates!"

With a scream, the peaceful and serene scene was instantly shattered.

Jiang Mian sprang to his feet like a carp, looking towards several small boats approaching from the distance. The boats flew flags, apparently lowered from larger ships.

"How can there be pirates?" Jiang Mian and Xie Yue quickly ran into the crowd to ensure the children's safety.

"These don't seem like ordinary pirates," Xie Yue said, sensing the change in the pirates on the boats. He was shocked. "They're mutated sea spirit beasts!"

"Sea spirit beasts?" Jiang Mian focused his gaze and realized that the figures on the boats were indeed not ordinary people, but rather strangely shaped sea spirit beasts with human-like bodies.

There was the massive Shark General and the Octopus Marshal, walking on eight legs. In short, they were of various types, and their age was clearly not insignificant.

"Everyone, evacuate quickly," Jiang Mian yelled, urging the surrounding residents to leave as soon as possible.

They fled in panic, rushing back to their homes, as if only home offered true safety.

Little did they know, this was like walking into a trap. With so many sea spirit beasts, how long could those houses made of mud and brick withstand their attacks?

However, with Jiang Mian and Xie Yue present, they wouldn't let these sea spirit beasts run rampant.

"Do you have confidence?" Jiang Mian asked, looking at the swarm of sea spirit beasts. "Although the numbers aren't as great as with the goblins, these all look like powerful spirit beasts with formidable strength."

"Stop trying to scare me," Xie Yue said, completely unfazed. "If you scare me away, you'll just take all the credit for yourself, won't you?"

"Tsk, you saw right through me." Jiang Mian wiggled his fingers and chuckled. "Then, let's see who can kill more?"

"Come on."

Xie Yue, disregarding all conventions, charged headfirst into the sea spirit beast army. He held a Moon Blade in each hand, acting like a relentless meat grinder.

Jiang Mian praised him, noting Xie Yue's significant progress, and decided he couldn't fall behind.

With that thought, Jiang Mian formed the Sky Rend Claw in his hands. He didn't unleash it as a projectile, but rather used it like a weapon. Wherever his claws struck, blood bloomed.

"Take them down," the Shark General roared, charging towards Jiang Mian with a massive iron hammer nearly two meters wide. Jiang Mian's mouth twitched slightly as he looked at the hammer, which was almost as big as he was.

How could Jiang Mian dare to withstand such a thing? Did he think he was Superman?

Jiang Mian dodged to the side. The hammer smashed into the beach, creating several spiderweb-like cracks. Even the soft sand showed fissures, indicating the hammer's immense weight.

Jiang Mian weaved left and right like an agile flea. Before long, the Shark General was drenched in sweat.

Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Mian delivered a kick to the Shark General's face, sending him flying backward.

"Emperor Cold Sky, Snow Dance Shining Sun!" Jiang Mian plunged into the sea spirit beast horde. He pressed his hands onto the ground, and instantly, the surrounding sea froze, turning into land, even making the beach incredibly solid.

The sea spirit beasts within hundreds of meters of Jiang Mian were the unluckiest. Those below ten thousand years were instantly turned into ice sculptures by Emperor Cold Sky. While those above ten thousand years narrowly escaped, the power of the ice still caused considerable damage within their bodies.

"Kill him," the Octopus Marshal commanded, waving his limbs and charging at Jiang Mian with bared teeth and claws. As Jiang Mian dodged, he managed to sever the Octopus Marshal's legs.

The Octopus Marshal's recovery ability was truly astonishing; severed tentacles regenerated in the blink of an eye. It was almost supernatural.

Jiang Mian had certainly met a formidable opponent this time.

Meanwhile, Xie Yue was locked in a fierce battle with an invincible Sea Turtle Commander. No matter how Xie Yue attacked, the Sea Turtle Commander only defended with its shell, which seemed impervious to all attacks. Even Xie Yue was temporarily at a loss.

The Shark General re-entered the battlefield, raising his great hammer high. He charged into the fight between the Octopus Marshal and Jiang Mian.

The two worked in perfect sync, alternating between heavy and light weaponry to attack Jiang Mian, and for a time, they held a steady advantage.

Keep in mind that Jiang Mian now could potentially stand against a Titled Douluo without losing. These two Sea Spirit Beasts weren't particularly high in cultivation, one at fifty thousand years and the other at sixty thousand, but their coordination was so flawless that even Jiang Mian couldn't find an opening.

Xie Yue's situation was even more difficult. The Sea Turtle Commander could attack or defend at will, and Xie Yue's soul skills had no effect on it. However, a single water bullet from the Sea Turtle Commander could send Xie Yue flying.

"Should we go in?" Bear Lord asked, looking at the two engaged in a grueling battle, unable to contain his urge to fight.

Ever since Jiang Mian used his and Snow Empress's soul skills earlier, all the Spirit Beasts had sensed the changes by the sea. They now appeared on the rooftops of the houses closest to the beach, closely observing Jiang Mian and Xie Yue's fight.

One had to admit, the Sea Spirit Beast pirate group's strength should not be underestimated. To send out three ten-thousand-year Sea Spirit Beasts as a vanguard... the captain had to be a hundred-thousand-year beast.

"Let's watch a bit longer," Di Tian stopped the restless Bear Lord. "This is a good opportunity for Jiang Mian and that youngster to hone their skills. It's hard to find such suitable sparring partners."

Jiang Mian summoned a long spear formed from ice and snow. Those two Spirit Beasts had weapons, and him fighting bare-handed put him at a disadvantage.

With a powerful thrust, Jiang Mian's spear struck like a dragon, cutting through the air. With the spear in hand, he was actually able to gain the upper hand against the two Sea Spirit Beasts.

Yan watched from the side and praised, "I didn't expect Jiang Mian's spear technique to be this formidable."

Di Tian narrowed his eyes. Jiang Mian's spear technique was fluid and controlled, with every move perfectly placed. Unless one was a master of spear fighting, such an impressive display would be impossible.

As Jiang Mian's situation improved, Xie Yue's battle was also coming to an end. He activated his hundred-thousand-year chest bone skill, unleashing Dark Gold Dreadclaw and shattering the shell of the thirty-thousand-year Sea Turtle Commander.

With a follow-up Moon Blade strike, Xie Yue had successfully completed his task.

Jiang Mian moved like a swimming dragon, his spear seemingly alive in his hands. He flicked the spear behind him, spun it, and severed one of the Octopus Marshal's arms.

With the momentum still carrying him, Jiang Mian swung the butt of his spear directly at the Shark General. The blow was immensely powerful, forcing the Shark General's hammer from his grasp.

Seizing the moment, Jiang Mian guided his spear tip, imbued with Sky Rend Claw, directly into the Shark General's heart. The Sky Rend Claw churned wildly within his chest, and in moments, his internal organs were reduced to pulp. He collapsed and died.

Now, only the most troublesome Octopus Marshal remained. Xie Yue approached Jiang Mian, wanting to team up to deal with the Octopus Marshal.

Moon Blade and the long spear clashed, sparks flying. What good were the Octopus Marshal's eight legs? With the brothers fighting side-by-side, how could he not be defeated?

Thwack.

Xie Yue swung his blade, decapitating the Octopus Marshal and ending his life.

Jiang Mian took a breath, his spear shining brightly, as if he could fight another eight hundred rounds.

Xie Yue and Jiang Mian shared a knowing smile. This was the second large-scale battle they had experienced together, and they had both gained considerable experience.

"Indeed, heroes emerge from the young," Di Tian suddenly appeared before them, clapping his hands. "That battle just now was truly spectacular."

"You were watching the whole time?" Jiang Mian looked at Di Tian, then at Snow Empress and the others standing neatly on the rooftop. He couldn't help but say with a wry smile, "Since you found out, why didn't you help us, Xie Yue and I, and save us the trouble?"

"This is precisely your training," Yan appeared behind Di Tian at some point and said with a smile. "Lord Di Tian has profound foresight and wants you to experience more of these situations to accumulate combat experience."

"Yes," Di Tian nodded. "Having a high level is just your foundation. In battle, some Spirit Masters can achieve unexpected victories because they possess rich combat experience."

When a person can utilize every inch of the battlefield, every flower, every small stone, they will have grasped the highest realm of combat: turning nature itself into a weapon!

"Your performance gives me peace of mind," Di Tian said, looking at Jiang Mian with a smile. "At least I feel that I made the right bet."

"Di Tian, you still don't trust me?" Jiang Mian looked at Di Tian and said with a playful anger, "How many years have we lived together? Don't you know my strength and character?"

"It's different," Di Tian shook his head. "Alright, since the matter is resolved, you two little ones should go to sleep. Tomorrow, we depart for the Sun Moon Continent."

"Okay," Jiang Mian agreed. Di Tian turned into a streak of light and vanished.

Xie Yue asked in surprise, "What kind of place is this Sun Moon Continent?"

Jiang Mian explained, "The Sun Moon Continent is a continent that places a great emphasis on the development of Soul Tools. Their Soul Tools are much more advanced than ours, but the strength of their Spirit Masters is inferior."

"Soul Tools?" Xie Yue asked, "Aren't those things just meant to assist Spirit Masters in their daily lives?"

"No," Jiang Mian shook his head. "The Soul Tools created by the Sun Moon Continent have already been integrated into combat. Furthermore, top-tier offensive Soul Tools can easily kill a Titled Douluo."

"That terrifying!" Xie Yue swallowed, shocked. "What if they invade our continent one day?"

"Fight," Jiang Mian clenched his fist and smiled. "Only by defeating them can we make them submit to us."

"That's true. Our Spirit Hall has a deep foundation, and we have many top powerhouses like Elder Elder and Uncle. Even if the Sun Moon Continent's Soul Tools are highly developed, they are merely clever tricks, easily defeated."

"Sigh," Jiang Mian patted Xie Yue's shoulder and quickly reminded him, "It's good to have confidence, but don't be overconfident."

"Yes, yes, yes," Xie Yue scratched his head sheepishly. However, in his heart, he still believed that Soul Tools were ultimately external items, mere clever tricks.

Jiang Mian chuckled. In his previous world, a hundred years ago, their country had also looked down upon such clever tricks similar to Soul Tools. The outcome was well-known; they had suffered greatly.

Although the Douluo Continent was slightly different from his previous world, in the end, it was the same. Only with flourishing technology could they have the confidence.

Moreover, with technological advancement, the mortality rate of Spirit Masters would significantly decrease. Jiang Mian strongly supported research that benefited the nation and its people.

As he was envisioning the future, the entire Sun Moon Continent began to move, unbeknownst to anyone.