Chapter 420: Immortal Island?

Chapter 420: Immortal Island?

In the sea, Lu Ran was having a blast.

Rather than swimming, he seemed to be "suspended" in the water.

A thin, black silk veil formed a spiral pattern, encircling Lu Ran's body and creating a domain exclusively for him.

Within this domain, Lu Ran moved freely, diving into the sea and soaring into the sky with ease. The black silk provided him with perfect protection, meeting his combat requirements.

While in the sea, he didn't need to breathe, and he felt no hint of suffocation.

The Demon Art·Ink Carp Dance was indeed amazing! As Lu Ran marveled at the wonders of the demon art, he suddenly felt someone calling out to him.

Lu Ran immediately connected with the Nightmare Guardian's spirit.

【Nightmare?】

【Someone's here.】 In his mind, he heard Deng Yuxiang's solemn voice.

【I'll be right back.】

Meanwhile, on the shore.

"Hooo~"

Jing Hong blew the Resonant Horn, and the deep horn sound echoed through the forest.

Finally, behind a large tree, a figure appeared.

In truth, the Battle Horn Divine Technique·Resonant Horn couldn't precisely detect the target, but if there were too many people hiding in the forest, Jing Hong would always sense it.

Unexpectedly, there was only one person? Judging by their build, it seemed to be a man.

He wore a straw hat woven from grass leaves, his head bowed, and the brim of his hat almost covered his entire face.

He wore a wide-brimmed straw cloak and straw sandals on his feet.

Perhaps this man had been in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm for a long time, and the clothes he brought from the human realm were no longer wearable, so he had to make do with local materials.

"Forgive my intrusion, I mean no harm, and I'll be on my way."

From a distance, a middle-aged man's voice echoed, carrying a sense of weariness.

Deng Yuxiang's breath caught for a moment.

She felt an invisible pressure!

Was this a Sea Realm Powerhouse?

Deng Yuxiang observed carefully, but the dim light and heavy rain obscured her vision, and the man's hat brim was lowered, making it hard to see. The man in the forest had already turned around, but as he took a step, he hesitated.

Jing Hong tensed up, as if facing a formidable foe.

Unexpectedly, the man in the forest slightly turned his head and spoke, "Thank you for eliminating the evil for the people."

Deng Yuxiang's expression remained unchanged, but she scoffed inwardly.

Eliminate evil for the people?

Are there any virtuous people in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm?

At most, it's just eliminating one evil with another.

"Fellow Daoist, please stay a while." Suddenly, a gentle voice pierced through the layers of rain, reaching everyone's ears.

Yu Changsheng gracefully arrived and landed on the beach.

Lu Ran, holding a divine weapon, flew down beside Deng Yuxiang.

Before brandishing his slaughter blade, Lu Ran was willing to put on a pretense.

The mysterious Cloak Man in the forest frowned slightly, sensing the formidable presence of the newcomers and suspecting their strength and cultivation realm to be exceptionally high.

He hesitated for a moment and repeated, "I mean no harm, and I'll be on my way."

Yu Changsheng smiled, "We can see that you have no ill intentions. Otherwise, you would have already attacked my companions."

The Cloak Man also smiled, "How dare I act rashly when you can slay Sea Realm demons?"

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist," said Yu Changsheng, gazing at the man's back, "May I ask your surname?"

The Cloak Man's expression darkened, and he turned around, slowly raising his head.

Under the brim of his straw hat, a pair of sharp, black eyes stared back, "So, you're not letting me leave now?"

With just one sentence, this man, who exuded an air of weariness, transformed into a deadly blade.

A terrifying pressure descended upon them, a clear warning.

Yu Changsheng maintained his smile, unperturbed, "We also mean no harm. We just want to learn about the situation here."

The Cloak Man's gaze, surprisingly, landed on Lu Ran.

After a few seconds, he slowly spoke, "Nice blade."

Lu Ran carefully examined the man and nodded in agreement, "Your blade is also sharp."

The man appeared to be in his thirties or forties, with sharp eyes.

However, between his brows, there seemed to be an inescapable air of sorrow.

At such a young and vibrant age, he carried a weary aura, likely a result of the hardships he endured in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm.

Deng Yuxiang understood that they were not praising each other's weapons, especially since the Cloak Man didn't carry any.

They were complimenting each other as individuals.

The Cloak Man turned to Yu Changsheng, his eyes cold and sharp, "If I answer your question, can I go?"

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Yu Changsheng, fanning himself with a paper fan, "There's a nearby power, or so I've heard."

"There was?"

"There was," the Cloak Man nodded slightly, gesturing towards the sea, "It's said that beyond the sea, there's an immortal island brimming with Holy Spirit Qi.

To curry favor with the divine beings and return to the mortal realm sooner, two local powers vied for control, merged, and then set out to find the immortal island."

"An immortal island?" Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

The Cloak Man nodded lightly, "With your formidable strength, capable of slaying Sea Realm demons, you might consider searching for it."

Lu Ran suddenly spoke up, "Uncle, are you trying to fool us?"

The Cloak Man was clearly taken aback by the unexpected address.

Lu Ran's disbelief was evident, "You're also a Sea Realm powerhouse, yet you don't go? Don't you want to go home?"

The Cloak Man: ".

Everyone knew how dangerous the sea could be.

Even in the nearby waters, there were demons like the Fiery Sea Serpent and the Ink Fish. The farther out one ventured, the more perilous it became.

Venturing out to sea?

It was a sure path to death!

The Cloak Man turned and left, his voice carrying from a distance, "Whether you believe me or not is up to you."

The group exchanged glances.

Fish Changsheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sect Leader, the other party is definitely a Sea Realm Powerhouse. Since he has no ill intentions and insists on leaving, it wouldn’t be wise to force him into a corner.

Why don’t we find a place to rest for a bit?"

Lu Ran watched the Cloak Man’s retreating figure and nodded lightly.

His head was still buzzing, and he certainly didn’t want to provoke such a powerful opponent.

Fish Changsheng, being more cautious, suggested, "We should put some distance between us and him."

One can never truly know someone’s intentions! If this person were to gather more people and launch a surprise attack, it would be far from amusing.

Surviving in the Holy Spirit Mountain Realm required utmost caution; one misstep could mean eternal ruin.

Lu Ran picked up the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd. "I will absorb the remains of the Black Carp that are belly-up on the sea surface, and then we’ll leave."

"Yes."

"Yes!"

As the heavy rain subsided and night fell, a few dozen kilometers away, at a very steep sea cliff, a small cave was carved into the rock face near the top of the cliff.

It was so small that only one person could squeeze in sideways, making it quite hidden.

The sea waves continuously crashed against the cliff, rumbling loudly.

Lu Ran stood at the cave entrance, holding the Fiery Phoenix Patterned Gourd and gazing at the waves below, lost in thought.

"Wouldn’t you like to rest for a bit?" A gentle voice came from behind.

"Hmm?" Lu Ran turned to see Deng Yuxiang’s concerned eyes.

"Let Jing Hong keep watch," Deng Yuxiang said softly.

Lu Ran rubbed his temples and transmitted his voice weakly, "The Ink Carp Evil Sculpture is still advancing in rank, making my head buzz. I can’t sleep even if I wanted to!"

"Ha ha~" Deng Yuxiang couldn’t help but laugh softly.

She continued, "It’s a good thing. If it could buzz for three days and three nights, it might directly advance to the Sea Realm."

Lu Ran smirked, "It won’t take that long. It’s already at the Fourth Stage RiverRealm."

Deng Yuxiang’s eyes brightened, "Fourth stage?"

The advancement of evil sculptures is much faster than for humans. Previously, when Deng Yuxiang advanced to the Fourth Stage River Realm, it took her three full days. However, the Night Charm Evil Sculpture only needed a few hours to advance within the River Realm.

Of course, no matter how fast the Evil Sculpture advanced, Lu Ran’s head had been buzzing from morning to night.

Feeling on the verge of collapse, Lu Ran rubbed his temples vigorously, very distressed. "There’s a lot of Holy Spirit Qi in the Sea Realm Black Carp. Who knows, it might really push the Evil Sculpture to the Sea Realm."

Deng Yuxiang looked at Lu Ran’s pitiful expression, hesitated for a moment, and then pushed aside his hands, placing her slender fingers on both sides of his head.

She was more patient and gentle, massaging his temples with lighter touches.

Lu Ran: "."

It seemed to be helping a bit?

Was it just a placebo effect?

Beside them, Jing Hong secretly observed the two.

The usually cold and stern Guardian was being so gentle.

It was so surreal.

Before she knew it, Jing Hong was completely absorbed in the scene.

After an indeterminate time, Lu Ran softly asked, "Do you think there really are any Immortal Islands out at sea?"

Deng Yuxiang continued her gentle massaging and casually replied, "It’s probably a trick to deceive us and lead us to our deaths."

In this realm, every living creature was a competitor.

She continued, "The other party didn’t attack us directly, likely because they’re wary of our strength."

"Pop~"

Lu Ran suddenly raised his hand, and a tiny Black Carp floated in his palm.

Its mouth opened and closed, dancing with a beautiful black veil, flying toward Deng Yuxiang.

Ink Carp EvilTechnique: Rebirth Carp!

"Spurt~"

The moment the tiny Black Carp touched Deng Yuxiang’s palm, it shattered into a thick energy that rushed into her body.

Deng Yuxiang’s eyes widened slightly!

A vigorouslife force surged into her body, and the most noticeable effect was the restoration of her physical and spiritual energy.

In the realm of divine techniques and evil arts, the concept of life force was quite broad.

Lu Ran had used the Black Lantern Evil Technique: Cage Fire to heal Deng Yuxiang before, but the Black Lantern Clan’s healing methods were more gradual.

The Rebirth Carp of theInk Carp Clan truly had a “rebirth” effect.

Despite its tiny size, when Lu Ran used this technique, the total divine power consumption was astonishing!

"Reward." Lu Ran smiled.

He didn’t know if he was acknowledging her answer or thanking her for her continuous gentle and patient actions.

Deng Yuxiang looked at Lu Ran, feeling both amused and exasperated. She wanted to pat his head but remembered that others were in the cave.

She restrained herself, preserving the Sect leader’s dignity.

Lu Ran didn’t realize that he had unknowingly escaped a crisis: "I’m pretty sure that when we were absorbing the demon corpses on the beach, the other party wasn’t in the forest.

He must have been drawn by the commotion.

But I can’t be certain how much of my secrets he saw or how many evil techniques I used."

Deng YuxIANG: "Once your state stabilizes, shall we look for him?"

Lu Ran’s face showed a hint of worry, "He’s a Sea Realm powerhouse, it won’t be easy. If I go? Turn off the lights!"

He immediately stepped back, hiding with Deng Yuxiang.

"sect leader?" fish Changsheng immediately obeyed, dispersing the small golden Dragon carp.

"Shh!" Lu Ranexposedhalf his face, peeping secretly.

In the dark night, a man wearing a straw hat and a cloak was stepping on the waves, dashingquickly.

Wasn’t this the Sea realm powerhouse from before?

He was holding

A pouch of black carp?

Does a Sea realm powerhouse need to eat?

(End of Chapter)

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