A Venomous Snake Lurking Nearby

"Shuhang, we have a guest." Yu Jiaojiao, who was leaning on the windowsill, suddenly opened her eyes and called out softly to Song Shuhang.

Even though the shrunken Yu Jiaojiao has a fish body and human legs, she still looks very cute, just like a little elf.

However, if she were to reveal her true form, which is several meters in size, the scene would become quite terrifying.

Therefore, no matter what it is, small is both righteous and cute.

"I understand." Song Shuhang gently pushed open the door to the room, so as not to disturb the sleeping little monk.

In fact, at the same time that Yu Jiaojiao sensed the Sea Urchin Warrior approaching, Song Shuhang also sensed these uninvited guests.

It wasn't that his senses could compare to Yu Jiaojiao's, who Fourth-Grade Realm, but rather because of the 'Sea Urchin Slayer Mark' on his body.

When the Sea Urchin Warrior used its innate ability to lock onto his location, Song Shuhang could also faintly sense the Sea Urchin Warrior approaching.

Yu Jiaojiao blinked her little eyes. "Do you need help?"

"It would be wonderful if Miss Jiaojiao were willing to help," Song Shuhang said with a smile—he wasn't the type to suffer for the sake of saving face.

The strength of these Sea Urchin Warriors who refuse to return is unknown, but having Yu Jiaojiao with them would be a strong guarantee.

"Just call me Jiaojiao, adding 'girl' sounds really weird." Yu Jiaojiao giggled, leaped up from the windowsill, and landed lightly on Song Shuhang's head.

She quickly hid her petite body in Song Shuhang's long hair.

Song Shuhang left his room and climbed all the way to the sunbathing area of the luxury cruise ship. Avoiding the ship's surveillance, he looked down at the vast sea.

Just then, a sound came from the sea.

Then, Sixteen figures leaped out of the sea and clung tightly to the cruise ship like geckos.

"Brave Sea Urchin Warrior, fearless!" the Sea Urchin Warrior shouted softly, darting swiftly towards the top of the cruise ship. The Sea Urchin Warrior possess demonic blood, and unless they reveal themselves, ordinary humans cannot see them.

As they climbed, they sensed Song Shuhang.

"The target is at the top of the cruise ship, take him down!" shouted the leading Sea Urchin Warrior, whose body gleamed with a metallic sheen.

Song Shuhang looked down at the Sea Urchin Warrior that were climbing up rapidly.

Yu Jiaojiao's voice came from beside him. "Except for the strongest Sea Urchin Warrior, which is at the Third-Grade rank, the others are all at the Second-Grade rank."

Knowing the strength of these Sea Urchin Warriors, Song Shuhang breathed a sigh of relief—since none of the Sixteen Sea Urchin Warrior were Fourth-Grade experts, he had nothing to worry about.

Song Shuhang had just received a new set of 'Talisman Treasure' from Senior Seven Lives Talisman. Even without Yu Jiaojiao's help, he could have dealt with the Sixteen Sea Urchin Warrior using only the Talisman Treasure.

"Could you trouble Miss Jiaojiao with that Third-Grade- grade Sea Urchin Warrior? I'll handle the rest." Song Shuhang took out the Overlord Shatter Saber from his Inch-Shrinking Bag.

"No problem," Yu Jiaojiao said. "Also, just call me Jiaojiao."

Song Shuhang chuckled and, before the Sea Urchin Warrior could come up, secretly drew a 'Palm Thunder' on his left palm. At the same time, a powerful 'Sword Talisman' was also hidden between his fingers.

His right hand gripped the Overlord Shatter Saber, and he flicked his wrist slightly.

He channeled his inner energy into the treasured sword, and the Flame Blade was poised to unleash its power.

Once these Sea Urchin Warriors are within range of the Flame Blade, Song Shuhang will let them taste the flavor of roasted sea urchins.

"Whoa! The target is actually trying to resist!" The Sea Urchin Warrior roared at Song Shuhang, "Anyone stained with the blood of us Sea Urchin Warrior will be the common enemy of all Sea Urchin Warrior in the world. You can't escape. Not only you, but your family will also be punished by the Sea Urchin Warrior! Kneel down, obediently cut off your head, and I might spare your family's lives!"

Song Shuhang: "..."

Couldn't they have just changed a line?

The Overlord Shatter Saber, was slightly raised, its gaze subtly locking onto a Second-Grade Sea Urchin Warrior on the left, the second fastest running warrior.

The fastest of the Third-Grade Sea Urchin Warrior will be dealt with by Yu Jiaojiao.

"Closer, closer," Song Shuhang thought to himself, his true energy already activated, the Flame Blade ready to ignite at any moment.

Just as Song Shuhang's energy and spirit reached their peak, ready to make a move at any moment, a group of figures rushed towards him from afar.

"You monster, stop hurting people!" roared the burly man at the head of the group.

Then, the big man reached down and plucked several runes off his shoulder.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The burly man flicked these runes out.

In the blink of an eye, runes enveloped the Sea Urchin Warrior, connecting together. A moment later, the runes transformed into a golden square space visible only to 'cultivators', enveloping all the Sea Urchin Warrior within it.

This is the 'Demon-Catching Space'. Using arrays, a battlefield can be created within that square space. This was designed by Demon Catchers to prevent ordinary people from being harmed during the demon-catching process.

After engulfing the Sea Urchin Warrior into the space, the twenty Demon Catchers roared and also plunged into the golden space.

Song Shuhang: "..."

What's so special about that?

Stealing monsters midway?

"Oh dear, they're Demon Catchers. They're quite troublesome guys," Yu Jiaojiao said.

As she spoke, she shrank even smaller, completely disappearing into Song Shuhang's hair.

She wasn't afraid of these Demon Catchers; the strongest Demon Catchers them were only three Third-Grade experts. Yu Jiaojiao, on the other hand, was Fourth-Grade demon who had successfully Tribulation Transcendence.

However, Demon Catchers are troublesome, so it's best to avoid them if possible. Therefore, she concealed herself and suppressed her aura.

Looking at the golden space attached to the cruise ship, Song Shuhang said, "Why don't we go inside and take a look?"

"Whatever you want, but I'm not coming out with Demon Catchers around. Demon Catchers are such a pain; if you beat the little ones, the older ones will come out, and if you beat the old ones, the very old ones will come out. They're so clingy," Yu Jiaojiao said.

"Jiaojiao, you hide well, I'll go in and take a look," Song Shuhang.

After all, these Sea Urchin Warrior came for him.

Song Shuhang was preparing to leap into that golden space.

Just then, a black horse hoof appeared in the sky and stomped down on him.

The black horse's hooves... those are the Black Horse Spirit that Young Master Phoenix Slayer mentioned.

Previously, the Black Horse Spirit dared not make a move because it was too close to the island of the Manor Lord Seven Lives Talisman, where many experts gathered.

But now that the cruise ship has moved far from the island, the Black Horse Spirit has finally found its opportunity.

This was Black Horse Spirit that had cultivated into human form, meaning it possessed at least Fifth-Grade cultivation level. Even a casual kick from it would be too much for Song Shuhang to handle head-on.

"Fifth-Grade Great Demon?" Yu Jiaojiao in Song Shuhang's hair tensed up... Fourth-Grade and Fifth-Grade are only one realm apart.

However, Fourth-Grade Xiantian being still possesses true qi, but Fifth-Grade Spirit Emperor, after condensing Golden Core, will have all their true qi completely transformed into spiritual power.

Even if Yu Jiaojiao went all out, she couldn't stop this Black Horse Spirit.

At this moment, Song Shuhang called out, "Senior Phoenix Slayer!"

"Don't worry, I've always been here." Young Master Phoenix Slayer's voice rang out. At the same time, he appeared in front of the Black Horse Spirit, pushed up his glasses, and pointed at the black horse's legs.

At the Fifth-Grade Realm, the difference in strength can be several times greater depending on the number of Dragon Pattern patterns on the Golden Core or Demon Core.

Young Master Phoenix Slayer is a powerful demon with Seven-Dragon Patterns Demon Core.

This Black Horse Spirit clearly had very few Dragon Pattern patterns on its Demon Core, placing it at the bottom among Fifth-Grade.

With a flick of his finger, the Black Horse Spirit was sent flying backwards.

Young Master Phoenix Slayer gently pushed up his glasses, and in a flash, he appeared beside the Black Horse Spirit, striking out with his palm.

The Black Horse Spirit let out a long howl, unwilling to be outdone, and transformed into human form, engaging in a fierce battle with Young Master Phoenix Slayer.

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Song Shuhang kept his eyes fixed on the battle between the two Fifth-Grade Great Demons in the sky, while his eyes occasionally glanced at the golden Demon-Catching Space.

Did the Black Horse Spirit and the Sea Urchin Warrior plan this? They attacked him at the same time.

He kept an eye on the battle while pondering the situation.

Suddenly, Yu Jiaojiao called out a warning, "Watch out, Shuhang!"

Almost the instant Yu Jiaojiao spoke up to warn him, Song Shuhang turned around without hesitation and stabbed.

Flames erupted from the blade, and the 'Flame Blade' slashed behind them with an aura of Heaven-Burning.

[Clang!] Song Shuhang's swift strike was blocked by his opponent.

The opponent was forced to reveal himself by Song Shuhang's strike.

It was a figure dressed in night clothes, holding a small hammer... the kind of small hammer that people use in their daily lives.

"The Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique!" Song Shuhang exclaimed.

As soon as he engaged in combat with his opponent, he could sense a familiar feeling within the opponent's true energy.

If I'm not mistaken, the other party is practicing the Pig Chapter the "Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique".

The opponent's strength is around the initial Third-Grade Realm.

Song Shuhang squinted. "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; there's also a venomous snake lurking in the side. This is truly a crisis."

"..." The man in black took a slight step back, his gaze fixed on Song Shuhang. After a moment, he said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't expect you to have actually mastered the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique>."

"Hehe," Song Shuhang chuckled.

"In that case, it saves me the trouble of wasting my energy," the man in black sneered.

"Oh?" Song Shuhang's lips curled up.

"I'll take your 'Origin True Qi' without any hesitation! Then, I'll grab you and exchange you for the antidote." The man in black reached out and made a grabbing motion towards Song Shuhang.

This is the trick he played on the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique>. Through a secret method, he can devour the Origin True Qi of other cultivators who practice this modified technique!

However, despite his repeated attempts to 'grab' the energy, he failed to extract the expected 'Origin True Qi'.

Instead, Song Shuhang's body rammed into him, and from Shuhang's left hand, a ball of lightning crackled and crashed down on the man in black.

"Damn it." The man in black immediately realized that the tricks he had made to the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique> had probably been discovered by the expert behind the other party and modified.

That expert, when he was replacing his subordinate last time, secretly poisoned him... How insidious!