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Chapter 414: Sweeping Away Enemies and Taming the Apex Beast Lai Wu! (Part 2)
Chapter 414: Sweeping Away Enemies and Taming the Apex Beast Lai Wu! (Part 2)
"
"How dare they!"
The Island Lord's face turned pale.
But he quickly dodged.
"While fighting me, you dare to be distracted?"
A cultivator stood before him, towering and unyielding, their attacks forcing the Island Lord to retreat.
"Arrogant!"
Zhou Shengchen, the Lavur Island Lord, shouted, and immediately transmitted a message, "I'm currently in the midst of a fierce battle and can't spare the time to intervene. Quickly, request reinforcements from the Alliance's powerful cultivators, and ask the Ancestor to take action!"
"Request...the Ancestor's help?"
"Hiss!"
······
In a hidden chamber, two Ninth Stage powerhouses glanced at each other, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
"The Ancestor is indeed powerful, but his temper is so ferocious. If we wake him up, not only will the intruders suffer, but we might also..."
"What can we do?" the other person sighed. "Currently, neither of us is a match for that person. If we let him continue his slaughter, we will all be doomed."
"Although waking the Ancestor is risky, at least there's a glimmer of hope."
"Wait!"
Both of them had grim expressions as they quickly exchanged information.
"What did the Alliance say?"
"The Alliance responded that they have dispatched people and asked us to hold on."
"Hold on? How the hell are we supposed to hold on? That kid may be young, but his strength is already at the pinnacle. The fact that the two of us can each handle one of his incarnations is already an extraordinary feat, and you want us to hold on?"
"This is outrageous!"
"Did they mention a specific arrival time?"
"No..."
"Damn it!"
"We can't wait any longer. His advance is getting faster and faster, and I have a hunch that he's already discovered us. If we delay any further, it'll be too late!"
"That's true."
"Then..."
"Let's ask the Ancestor for help!"
"..."
Their faces darkened, and they gritted their teeth without hesitation.
They stretched out their hands, forming intricate hand seals to activate a secret technique. They then took out small knives and sliced their wrists, letting their blood drip into a uniquely colored small bowl.
Boom!
Le Wu Immortal Island shook.
Wave after wave, it seemed as if the island had come to life, breathing and living once more!
"Ancestor, save us!"
"Ancestor, save us!"
Feeling the tremors, the two Ninth Stage cultivators were overjoyed and immediately sought help.
······
"An earthquake?"
Wen Ruoyan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "What a strange coincidence."
"And this island, it's so huge."
"Even with my Eighth Stage divine sense, I can't scan the entire island, nor can I see its edges."
"It's enormous."
Lu Ming nodded, "But it's not an earthquake."
"And..."
His eyes flickered slightly, "Interesting."
He grabbed Wen Ruoyan and said, "Relax and don't resist. I'll take you to see something extraordinary."
Wen Ruoyan nodded.
The next moment, the two of them vanished from their original location and teleported.
When they reappeared, Wen Ruoyan's face paled.
"What is this?!"
At that moment, the two of them had appeared above the sea.
Before them was a large island.
The island was trembling violently!
Countless birds took to the sky in panic, fleeing in disarray.
The seawater surged! Countless fish frantically swam in all directions.
Boom!!!
Suddenly, a towering pillar rose from the sea, reaching over ten thousand feet in just an instant.
What truly shocked Wen Ruoyan was that this pillar, seemingly forged from solid rock, radiated an ancient and savage life force!
"A...Apex Beast?!"
"What kind of Apex Beast is this?!"
Boom!
Just as they were discussing, the pillar came crashing down. Wen Ruoyan quickly pulled Lin Fan to dodge.
Boom!
The pillar slammed into the sea, causing a violent 'explosion' and surging waves that took a long time to settle.
Finally, Wen Ruoyan got a clear view of the 'full' pillar.
"A snake head...?"
"No, it's more like the head of a stone tortoise!"
A turtle's head!
"Apex Beast Lai Wu."
Lu Ming whispered, "If I'm not mistaken, this is it."
"No wonder it's named Lai Wu. It's not an island at all, but the back of the Apex Beast Lai Wu!"
"And its strength, I fear, has already reached the pinnacle of the Ninth Stage."
"It's actually Lai Wu?!"
Wen Ruoyan became anxious. She had heard of the infamous Lai Wu, a species of Apex Beast.
Lai Wu was a type of tortoise-like Apex Beast rumored to possess the bloodline of the Divine Beast Black Tortoise, resulting in its massive size and preference for 'slumber'.
This Apex Beast Lai Wu was unique, requiring no cultivation as its strength grew continuously until it reached its natural limit.
Lai Wu enjoyed its slumber, but each time it awoke, it would feast voraciously. If disturbed, it would exhibit a severe case of 'morning grumpiness,' devouring everything in its path before falling back into slumber.
The reason for its name, Lai Wu, was simple—when it howled, it sounded like it was saying 'Lai Wu, Lai Wu.'
"Not good!"
She was startled and quickly grabbed Lu Ming, "Let's retreat?"
"You said it's an Apex-level Lai Wu, and from its appearance, it seems it was just disturbed and will go on a rampage, devouring everything it sees."
"If we stay here..."
Before she could finish, the massive red eyes on both sides of Lai Wu's head, resembling two suns, fixed on the pair.
"We're doomed!"
"Let's hurry..."
"Don't panic."
Lu Ming's eyes burned with battle intent, rising higher and higher.
"Gu Xinglian said that my current strength can suppress most Apex-level cultivators and even slay them!"
"Apex Beast Lai Wu, with its massive body and formidable strength, is undoubtedly a powerful being among the Apex-level cultivators."
"Then let me see how strong you truly are."
Lu Ming whispered, "Ruoyan, step aside and watch. Stay alert and protect yourself."
"Let's see what this butler is capable of."
Wen Ruyan: "???!"
This...
He's going to fight an apex beast? And not just any beast, but Lai Wu, the apex-level beast and one of the most formidable among them?
Unconsciously, she wanted to dissuade him.
But for some reason, after seeing Lu Ming's confident gaze, a thousand words condensed into one: "I believe in you."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Wen Ruyan regretted them.
What kind of talk is this?
But it was too late to take them back.
She could only sigh helplessly and step back.
At the same time, Lai Wu had already 'attacked'!
Ordinary beasts have blurry consciousness, only possessing instincts for killing and survival. But Lai Wu, with its formidable power, could remain 'awake' and possessed considerable intelligence.
After being awakened, it sensed the numerous living beings around, but the human male before it exuded the most oppressive aura.
It would start with him!
Boom!
Without any visible movement, a giant water column over a hundred meters in diameter erupted from beneath Lu Ming's feet!
The water column was ferocious, and within it, various principles were intertwined, appearing as a simple water current but in reality, extremely dangerous.
"So fast to make a move."
Lu Ming murmured, not giving it any leeway.
You want to play with size? I'll give you something even bigger!
Buzz!
"Willow Deity Technique!"
Lu Ming unleashed his power.
And this time, it wasn't a simple attack, but...
He summoned a massive willow tree phantom, blocking out the sky!
The willow tree's divine might was boundless, with three thousand roots seeming to anchor the three thousand worlds. Three thousand willow branches hung down, each branch covered in countless leaves.
But upon closer inspection, one would discover that each leaf supported a divine kingdom!
As many leaves as there were, so were the divine kingdoms!
Within these kingdoms, countless divine beings sat cross-legged, chanting scriptures day and night.
When these scriptures converged, like the sound of a mighty bell, even though it was just a 'phantom,' it possessed an awe-inspiring might. In just an instant, the powerful water column was flattened, not even dampening a single corner of Lu Ming's clothes.
Lai Wu was shocked but didn't retreat.
It stared at Lu Ming with a hint of surprise, its four limbs trembling as it charged towards Lu Ming!
Beasts, from their 'chaos,' only possess instincts for killing and survival.
Therefore, even as they grow and gain sentience, they don't learn other combat methods, at least not the spells and cultivation techniques of human cultivators.
In their battles, they rely solely on their 'lifebound spells' and 'powerful physical bodies'!
"Roar!!!"
It roared, intending to crush and shatter Lu Ming with its super-strong and massive body!
"Hmph!"
Lu Ming didn't dodge, instead forming hand seals.
Behind him, the willow tree phantom also synchronized, forming hand seals, despite having no 'hands.' Its ten willow branches converged, and as it formed the seals, not a single mistake was made.
"Heaven Mimicry!"
The next moment, Lu Ming's figure blurred, and the giant willow tree phantom solidified.
In that instant, it was as if a true deity had descended, and the peak stage Willow Deity reappeared!
However...
It was only a superficial display, and even with Lu Ming's full power, the might he could unleash was still far less than a millionth of the true peak stage Willow Deity.
But even so, in this lower realm, it was already astonishing.
Even though Lai Wu was a beast, with an unyielding will, upon seeing the 'Willow Deity,' its entire body trembled, and its head-on charge abruptly halted.
Instinctively, it realized that it was no match for the terrifying willow tree before it.
If it insisted on fighting, the only outcome was death!
However, even if it stopped suddenly, it was futile.
Under Lu Ming's control, a willow branch descended, carrying numerous divine kingdoms where divine beings chanted scriptures, their voices reaching Lu Ming's ears. Simultaneously, this branch lashed out.
Boom!!!
It seemed like a light whip, but in reality, it was extremely vicious.
Lai Wu had extremely strong defenses, especially its back, protected by a tortoise shell, and the 'Lai Wu Island' served as its first line of defense, with arrays, numerous buildings, and many cultivators...
But none of it worked!
Under Lu Ming's powerful strike, it couldn't withstand it, not even delaying for a moment.
With a single 'whip,' the array shattered, the island split in two, and two Ninth Stage cultivators who had stayed behind to stabilize the array were directly killed by the backlash!
The ground cracked, forming a heavenly abyss!
Even the lowest part of the tortoise shell was exposed and 'shattered,' leaving a bloody mess.
"Lai Wu!!!"
Lai Wu let out a miserable cry, trembling and rolling, but at this moment, it dared not have the slightest thought of resistance.
The opponent was too strong, terrifyingly so.
This power exceeded its comprehension.
Since it gained consciousness, it had been a ruler of the sea. Even human cultivators built islands on its back because it allowed them to, not because it was weaker than them!
Moreover, every time it awoke, it would eat some islanders as a feast.
The reason it let them build islands was that it found human flesh delicious, and every time it woke up, it wanted to eat, but it was too lazy to search for them each time, so it directly 'domesticated' them!
But now, this human displayed such a terrifying secret technique, and with just one strike, he shattered its most prized defense. If he continued...
If this whip didn't strike its tortoise shell but directly hit its head...
Wouldn't it die instantly?
"Hiss!!!"
After its miserable cry, it immediately begged for mercy: "Mercy, Immortal!"
"Mercy, Immortal."
"I'm willing to be your cow or horse, I only beg for mercy for my life.
“
‘I should not have dared to challenge the Immortal. Whatever punishment the Immortal decides is fine, I only beg for my life...’
‘...’
Lai Wu was so desperate that he cried, frantically ‘kneeling’ and causing one massive tsunami after another.
But...
From a distance, Wen Ruyan watched all of this and was utterly stunned.
‘This?’
‘He?!!!’
‘Just how strong is he???’
...
‘Is this my true strength?’
Watching Lai Wu beg for mercy, not only was Wen Ruyan shocked, even Lu Ming himself was quite surprised!
In the battle with Gu Xinglian, although Gu Xinglian had many praises, he never used his full strength.
In fact... he still didn’t use it now.
However, he did use most of his techniques and methods.
Shared sect member combat power, Monkey Play...
Just no drugs, no secret arts or divine abilities that couldn’t be shown in the light.
But this level of power...
Was really quite high!
So high that even Lu Ming himself didn’t expect it.
He did indeed think he could handle this Lai Wu, but in his mind, it would still require a major battle, right?
But he didn’t expect to actually ‘instant kill’ it?!
‘...’
‘So, the invincibility experience card is still in effect?’
‘This feeling...’
‘Is truly awesome!’
After a brief moment of shock, Lu Ming felt it was all fine.
After all, it was an invincibility experience card.
And with his current strength, as long as he didn’t encounter a Marquis-level combatant, there wouldn’t be much of a problem.
And this Lai Wu clearly wasn’t.
“Will you do whatever I ask?”
“Yes, yes~!” Lai Wu responded hurriedly, trembling.
“Alright.”
“Then I’ll give you this chance.”
After some thought, Lu Ming said, “Follow me back to my sect and serve as a Guardian Beast for ten thousand years. After ten thousand years, I will grant you your freedom!”
“?!”
Lai Wu was instantly conflicted.
Beasts value freedom, and Lai Wu was a standout among them. Especially since he loved sleeping, eating, and hoped to eat humans.
Serving as a Guardian Beast for ten thousand years?
What kind of miserable life would that be?
“Not willing?” Lu Ming asked again.
His voice was soft, even gentle, but to Lai Wu, it was deadly: “Willing!”
“Immortal, this humble one is willing.”
“...”
“Offer me your Soul Origin.”
Lu Ming released the 'Heaven Mimicry' and restored his human form, extending his hand.
“...”
Lai Wu gritted his teeth.
He really wanted to swallow this damned human cultivator in one bite.
But...
He wasn’t the same naive beast he used to be!
Now, he had wisdom and intelligence, and he couldn’t act like a reckless youngling, driven only by instinct and the desire to kill.
In comparison...
Preserving his life was more important.
He forced out his Soul Origin and handed it to Lu Ming with a bitter smile.
Lu Ming took it and said, “You should understand what this means.”
“But rest assured, as long as you obey and do your job well, I won’t deliberately make things difficult for you, and after ten thousand years, I’ll grant you your freedom.”
“But if you dare to misbehave...”
“I wouldn’t dare, absolutely not, Immortal.”
Before he finished speaking, Lu Ming raised an eyebrow and looked into the distance.
Several figures were rapidly approaching, their voices shaking the seas even before they arrived.
“Where did these scoundrels come from, daring to act so recklessly within the Penglai Alliance! Bind yourselves and wait for my judgment!”
Lu Ming’s face remained unchanged.
Lai Wu, who was already feeling oppressed and had no outlet for his frustration, suddenly became excited: “Master!”
“Perhaps...”
“Go.”
Lu Ming nodded.
“Looking for death!”
With Lu Ming’s approval, Lai Wu instantly erupted.
The Lai Wu who had just been suppressed by Lu Ming now unleashed an unimaginable power. A simple strike was like a whole world colliding.
“This is...”
“Lai Wu?!”
“Damn it, what are you doing?!”
“We are from the Penglai Alliance, we came to assist you, Lai Wu?!”
But Lai Wu didn’t care who they were or what they said.
He just attacked!
The reinforcements sent to Lai Wu Island were all powerful, with cultivations ranging from the Sixth to Seventh stages of the Ninth Level...
But under the frenzied and eager-to-impress Lai Wu, they had little resistance.
In less than half an incense stick’s time, they were all swallowed by Lai Wu.
“Pft!”
In the end, Lai Wu even spat out a few storage pouches and some magical treasures.
Some of these treasures had clear seals, and a few were even chewed to pieces!
“Waste.”
Lu Ming scolded, “These are good things.”
“You mustn’t do this again.”
Lai Wu instantly changed his demeanor, grinning and saying, “Master’s lesson is well taken. I remember it and will be more careful next time.”
“That’s better.”
Lu Ming nodded in satisfaction, “Shrink a bit. Your size is too large and too noticeable.”
“Remember to leave the valuable things on the island and pack up the corpses.”
“Yes, Master.”
Lai Wu hurried to comply.
As for the cultivators on Lai Wu Immortal Island...
After that one lash, even if some survived the initial shock, they were killed by Lai Wu’s frenzied struggles. Now, there wasn’t a single survivor left.
Watching Laiwu) Wu busily working, Lu Ming was in an excellent mood.
The harvest from the Zhou Family and Lai Wu Immortal Island was already very good.
But that wasn’t the main point. The main point was subduing Lai Wu...
This was an unexpected joy!
A top-tier beast as a Guardian Beast...
Comfortable indeed!
(End of Chapter)
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