A Terrifying Creature

"Old bastard, this isn't yours yet!"

The blue-robed middle-aged man at the late Nascent Soul Realm formed a hand seal, his right palm transforming into a Void Hand that grabbed at the old man.

Just as the old man was about to seize the cluster of Immortal Light, the Void Hand sent him flying into the sea, raising waves a thousand layers high.

At this moment, the other experts watching from the sidelines were not intimidated. Instead, they became even more frenzied. Seizing the gap while the blue-robed middle-aged man attacked, dozens of people lunged at the cluster of Immortal Light from every direction.

This was how one fought for opportunities: seize it first, then run.

They were all mighty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. Their combat methods might not compare to those of a late Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, but when it came to escaping and preserving their lives, they had endless tricks.

As long as they got their hands on it, they all had ways to escape.

Seeing this, the blue-robed middle-aged man's pupils contracted. Vast spiritual power erupted from him and swept toward the Immortal Light at astonishing speed, carrying an overwhelming force.

The blue-robed middle-aged man truly deserved to be an Old Monster at the late Nascent Soul Realm. In an instant, he blasted away those trying to fish in troubled waters, fully displaying the gap in cultivation.

Just as the blue-robed middle-aged man was about to succeed—

A streak of sword light descended from the sky. The blue-robed middle-aged man's pupils shrank, and he had no choice but to retreat.

Wu Zhongkui was also at the late Nascent Soul Realm. How could he possibly allow Wei Guang to snatch away the treasure right under his nose, especially within territory under his sect's jurisdiction?

After driving Wei Guang back, Wu Zhongkui reached for the Immortal Light as well. As long as he obtained the treasure first and returned to the Bone Profound Sect, he would be safe.

This place was not far from the Bone Profound Sect to begin with. Once he successfully seized it, someone from the sect would come to meet him.

After steadying himself, Wei Guang swept his hand, and a Silver Spear appeared in his grasp. His body turned into a streak of white light, carrying terrifying immortal radiance as he charged at Wu Zhongkui! The other Nascent Soul cultivators also began a chaotic melee.

For a time, the entire Ink Sea was thrown into chaos. The cultivators below the Nascent Soul Realm did not dare approach at all, because they knew that if there was only one treasure, they had no chance of joining the fight.

Even if they were lucky enough to seize it, they had no means of taking it away.

Han Xiaopao stood with his arms folded across his chest, observing the battlefield before him. He was also a great Nascent Soul cultivator, but he had no intention of joining the battle.

Because the timing was not right yet.

Since there was only one treasure, he had to be even more careful. It would be best if he could seize it, but if he could not, he would not risk his life for it. He was searching for the perfect opportunity.

He still had a Thousand Mile Teleportation Talisman on him. As long as he seized the opportunity, snatched the treasure, and activated the talisman, he could teleport a thousand miles away before finding a small village or town to hide in.

Han Xiaopao might not be able to defeat late Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, but when it came to running away, he was absolutely confident.

He waited, waiting for the perfect opportunity!

The Nascent Soul-level melee churned the entire Ink Sea without end, sending countless aquatic beasts fleeing in all directions.

Thankfully, this was over the sea. If it had been on land, who knew how many small sects would have been caught up in a melee of this level? When immortals fought, the little guys suffered. That was exactly what it meant.

Han Xiaopao and the others had already retreated several thousand meters.

Wu Zhongkui and Wei Guang had fought until their eyes were red, revealing one trump card after another. At the center of the battlefield, only the two of them remained. Everyone else had long since withdrawn.

The battle had reached its most intense stage, completely turning into a contest between two late Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.

At that moment, Wei Guang caught a tiny opening in Wu Zhongkui's defenses and thrust out his spear.

This thrust was incredibly fast! If his opponent dodged, he could seize the treasure. If his opponent did not dodge, then even if this strike did not kill him, it would leave him gravely wounded.

Just as the spear was about to pierce Wu Zhongkui's chest, Wei Guang saw no intention of evasion in his opponent's eyes. Alarm surged through him. This madman, what is he doing?!

Wu Zhongkui merely shifted his body slightly, avoiding the fatal spot as the long sword in his hand slashed toward Wei Guang's arm.

He had completely lost himself in the fight. There was no way he would watch Wei Guang take the treasure, even if it meant both of them suffered.

At that moment, Wei Guang also tilted his body to evade, but the sword qi still struck him.

At the same time, his spear pierced Wu Zhongkui's shoulder. The two were instantly blasted dozens of meters apart, both suffering severe injuries.

Their faces were deathly pale, blood spilling from the corners of their mouths.

Seeing them both badly wounded, Han Xiaopao, who had been observing in secret, brightened. He knew it was time for him to act.

He was the only Nascent Soul cultivator present still in peak condition. Who could stop him now? Just as he was about to make his move—

Boom—

A bolt of divine lightning descended from the heavens.

At some point, black clouds had filled the sky above the sea, with flickers of divine lightning leaping continuously through them.

The next second, an enormous creature resembling a Black Dragon emerged from the dark clouds, hovering in the air.

Its pitch-black, unfathomable pupils resembled an abyss. It was several thousand meters long, its black scales gleaming with a cold light. Its lengthy body coiled through the air, resembling both a dragon and a flood dragon, though no one knew what kind of creature it was.

As soon as this terrifying creature appeared, everyone froze in place, fear written across their faces.

With just one glance, several early Nascent Soul Realm cultivators began trembling uncontrollably.

Han Xiaopao stared at the terrifying creature, his pupils abruptly contracting. His entire body froze in place, and he did not dare move.

It was not just Han Xiaopao. Wu Zhongkui and Wei Guang, who were closest to the terrifying creature, felt their blood and qi churn under its overwhelming aura, their internal organs trembling.

They had no doubt that with a single glance from this terrifying creature, they would be shattered on the spot.

What... was this creature?!

Han Xiaopao screamed inwardly. He had never seen such powerful blood and qi. His Nascent Soul Realm cultivation was as insignificant as an ant before it.

He instinctively wanted to flee, but he discovered that beneath this immense pressure, his body could not move.

This creature that resembled a Black Dragon seemed not to regard them at all.

It opened its enormous mouth and swallowed the Immortal Light from within the stone gate in a single gulp. Then it soared upward and vanished into the void.

The next second, the sky returned to calm, as though that terrifying Ferocious Beast had never been there.

The treasure had been swallowed by the Ferocious Beast. Soon after, the stone gate protruding from the sea shattered into specks of dust, and the sea surface returned to normal.

Everyone remained trapped in endless shock, unable to recover for a long time.

Just what realm had that terrifying creature reached?! Meanwhile, Su Mu, who had been taking a nap, sensed it spiritually and sat up from his chair.

Little Mahi found something good so quickly??

He then slowly stood and walked to the riverbank, where he saw Little Mahi wagging its tail with something bulging in its mouth.

"Eh?"

"So fast?"

After Su Mu crouched down, Little Mahi opened its mouth and spat out what it had been holding.