Golden light scattered in all directions, yet Li Xiaoya and the others remained unharmed, suspended in midair. A huge ice shield shimmering with blue light had enclosed them, protecting them from the Dragon-Devouring Wave's explosion and the enormous skeletal arm. They were both shocked and delighted!
"Hahaha! Black Brat! You really are a crafty old fox!" A hearty voice rang out across the sky, laughing loudly. Everyone hastily looked up. A handsome man dressed in white floated barefoot in the air, his glossy black hair reaching his calves. Who else could it be but Ouyang Haotian?
"Senior Ouyang!" they cried in delighted surprise.
When Black Skeleton's black spear treasure had struck Li Xiaoya, the Immortal Dao Chain around his neck seemed to have sensed that his life was in danger. It had suddenly erupted with power and blocked the blow. Although Li Xiaoya had been knocked nearly a hundred yards beneath the sea, he had actually suffered no injury from the attack. After he sank several dozen yards, the white light barrier suddenly vanished, and the water pressure did injure him somewhat. Fortunately, his body was already extremely powerful, and he endured it by sheer force. Not daring to delay, he charged toward the surface while chanting, forming hand seals, and gathering magic power to unleash the Dragon-Devouring Wave! That was how he had stopped the grasping hand in time. Unfortunately, although the Dragon-Devouring Wave was powerful, it was still far too weak to contend with a Spirit Communion Stage cultivator's divine ability. Luckily, the enormous ice shield had suddenly protected them just before they were struck. Otherwise, that blow might have killed them all.
"Hmph! Ouyang Haotian! Didn't we agree not to interfere with each other?" Black Skeleton's expression turned icy, and he snorted.
"You certainly made a fine