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Chapter 546: Flying Cloud Seven Virtuosos, Han Zhan Takes Action
Chapter 546: Flying Cloud Seven Virtuosos, Han Zhan Takes Action
"Elder, are you really going to let that thief bird go?"
In the depths of the dark sea, three Demon Crabs gazed up, their eyes seemingly piercing through the endless seawater, observing the scene above.
These three demons had extremely hideous appearances.
Their bodies were covered in compound eyes, and white marks crisscrossed around their shells. Sharp and ferocious fuzz grew on the crab claws that crawled on the ground.
They were the typical appearance of Demon Spider Crabs.
The three demons in the sea were not large, but the powerful aura they emitted was truly intimidating.
They were clearly Rank Three Demon Kings!
And their deliberate shrinking of their bodies was not without reason.
This time, they specifically targeted the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle!
Over the past five years, in the Obsidian Sea, various Demon Crab clans had been rampant and domineering. Time and again, Rank Two Demon Crabs had gone missing.
Later, it was discovered that an outsider Draconian had been preying on Demon Crabs.
As a result, the Azure Emperor Crab Clan had taken action several times, and even the Tyrant Crab Clan, led by the Great Elder Golden Claw, had attempted to capture and kill the Draconian.
It was during that time that the Draconian was revealed to not be alone.
Strangely, it had formed an offensive and defensive alliance with the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle.
It was common knowledge that the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle was the natural enemy of the Black Scaled Draconian!
Ever since then, it had become increasingly difficult to capture and kill the Black Scaled Draconian, as they had clearly become more cunning.
At the same time, their actions had become more rampant. Not only did they target the Black Scaled Draconian, but they also joined the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle in the unrestrained hunting of Demon Crabs.
The two of them roamed freely in the Obsidian Sea, appearing and disappearing without a trace, dominating the land, sea, and air. They were truly everywhere, making it impossible for the crabs to defend against them.
Such unrestrained brutality would have been crushed by the joint efforts of the Five Great King Clans in previous years.
However, strangely, the Tyrant Crab Clan, with the strongest power, only took action once and then stopped pursuing the Black Scaled Draconian.
The Azure Emperor Crab Clan, which suffered the most losses, inexplicably closed off their clan territory and reduced the activities of their clan members.
The other three clans, the Crimson Rock Crabs, resided in undersea volcanic ravines and rarely ventured into the shallow sea.
The Nine Claw Poison King Crab didn't care about this at all because the Black Scaled Draconian had never taken any action against them.
On the contrary, the Demon Spider Crab Clan, notorious for their evil reputation, had caught the attention of the thief bird Draconian!
Not only were the Rank Two clan members targeted, but even the Rank One members were not spared!
Such brutality was an affront to the natural order, and no one could tolerate it.
Therefore, the three Demon Spider Crab Kings joined forces and set up an ambush to kill the thief bird Draconian!
However, the world is unpredictable, and plans often change faster than expected.
After luring the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle with the life of a clan member as bait, an unexpected event occurred.
Before they could take action, a group of human cultivators appeared in this area of the sea.
Upon seeing the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle, these human cultivators immediately attacked it.
In the depths of the sea, the leading Demon Spider Crab looked on with a mix of surprise and suspicion.
Watching the battle on the sea's surface, he blinked and said, "That Sea Eagle won't be able to escape."
The two demons beside him didn't understand his words.
"That's just a Golden Core First Stage cultivator. He might be able to hold off the Sea Eagle for a while, but killing it is probably beyond his abilities!"
The Seventh Elder shook his head, "No, your cultivation is too low, and you can't sense the real situation. They're not trying to kill the Sea Eagle; they want to capture it alive."
Capture it alive!
Upon hearing this, the two companions exchanged glances.
A Golden Core First Stage cultivator wanted to capture the powerful and fast-flying Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle? It was a delusional thought.
Seeing their reaction, the Seventh Elder explained in a low voice, "That large ship is covered by a powerful array, and there are even stronger beings inside. The fact that they haven't taken action yet shows that they are confident. Not only would we not gain any advantage if we fought the Sea Eagle, but even if the three of us joined forces, we might not fare any better."
The other two demons were stunned.
Although they were not particularly strong, the Seventh Elder was genuinely at the Rank Three Middle Stage.
With the three of them working together, and with the innate abilities of the Demon Spider Crab Clan, they could even challenge human cultivators known for their numerous tricks and cunning strategies, as long as they weren't at the Golden Core Late Stage.
Could it be...
The two demons exchanged a glance, and a guess formed in their minds.
The Demon Spider Crab Clan was known for its sharp senses, and the Seventh Elder had experienced a fortuitous encounter in the past, further enhancing his perception abilities.
It was highly likely that the Seventh Elder had sensed a presence on the large ship that even he feared.
"So, what should we do now?"
The Seventh Elder hesitated for a moment and then said, "Let's wait and see. If the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle truly escapes, we can chase and kill it later. But if it's captured, its fate won't be any better. It will either be killed for its materials, or it will become a mount for the cultivators. This way, we can also take advantage of the situation and avenge the lower-ranked members of our clan. Moreover, with the Sea Eagle gone, the other Draconian will lose its partner, making it easier for us to kill it."
In the vast expanse of the Demon Sea, a colossal ship stood as a giant, dominating the ocean surface. Its sails were half-furled, and silhouettes of people moved about, their auras astonishing and awe-inspiring.
Among the crowd, six figures led the way, with a man and a woman at the center, subtly commanding attention. The young female cultivator, with a delicate and beautiful face, watched the battle between a man and a bird in the sky, her expression filled with concern.
"Big Brother, can Sixth Senior Brother really capture that Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle?" she asked.
The handsome man standing beside her smiled lightly, "Sixth Senior Brother has good talent, but his cultivation years are too short. It's already a challenge for him to hold this beast, let alone capture it alive. Haha..."
The young woman's heart sank, "Since that's the case, why not let Sixth Senior Brother stop and avoid getting hurt?"
The man looked at his younger sister with affection, "Sixth Senior Brother wants to hone his newly cultivated skills in battle, and I want to give him this opportunity. Moreover..."
He rubbed her head gently, "Little sister, I haven't given you a gift for your Foundation Establishment. This Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle has a good physique and pure bloodline. Capturing it alive would be a perfect gift for your Foundation Establishment. It can serve as your travel companion or a guardian beast, either way, it's a wonderful thing."
The young woman was taken aback. So, her brother intended to capture the demon beast alive as a gift for her? Her heart warmed at the thought.
The four Foundation Establishment cultivators beside them smiled and spoke up, "Junior Sister Xiao Lian, don't worry about Sixth Senior Brother. With us here, nothing will go wrong."
"That's right! If you don't trust Sixth Senior Brother, at least trust us, and definitely trust Senior Brother!"
"In this vast Demon Sea, who doesn't know that Senior Brother Gu Shaoshang has exceptional talent and is one of the most promising Nascent Soul Stage geniuses? Even if it's a Rank Three Initial Stage Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle, Senior Brother can capture it alive, let alone a Rank Three Late Stage Demon King!"
"Senior Brother, will you take action?"
The words of praise effectively soothed Gu Xiaolian's worries. She couldn't help but turn to her brother, "Big Brother, will you take action?"
In recent years, Gu Shaoshang's cultivation had progressed rapidly. After reaching the Golden Core Seventh Layer at the age of 200, he rarely took action. Everyone was curious to see if his abilities had become even more formidable after advancing to the Golden Core Late Stage.
Facing the admiring gazes of the crowd, Gu Shaoshang's lips curled upward.
Dressed in purple robes with flowing sleeves, he slowly raised his hand.
"The strength of this Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle has already been proven."
"The purpose of this trip is to collect a large number of Ring-Topped Turtle shells for Father. That's why all seven of us Flying Cloud Virtuosos are here, and we can't afford to delay."
"In that case, let's cast the net!"
As his words fell, his hands suddenly clasped together.
At that moment, countless silk threads appeared in the sky and earth, covering an area of hundreds of li both above and below. Even as the mana dissipated, the intent lingered!
The hundreds of cultivators on the massive demon-hunting ship, adorned with the emblem of Flying Cloud Gorge, cheered upon seeing the silk threads.
These were the Celestial Silk Threads, one of the famous magical artifacts of the founder of Flying Cloud Gorge, with a rank of High Grade!
After Gu Shaoshang advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, this treasure was bestowed upon him by his father.
Gu Shaoshang had not let this treasure lose its splendor. Throughout their journey, this artifact had shone brilliantly in numerous battles.
Gu Xiaolian watched this scene, her eyes filled with admiration.
"No wonder Big Brother wasn't worried before. He had already used the Celestial Silk Threads to set up a vast net."
"This battle strategy truly aligns with Father's teachings—to plan and calculate before taking action."
"Now that I've reached Foundation Establishment, I can't rely on Father and Big Brother for everything. This time, in hunting the Ring-Topped Turtles, I must hone my combat skills and make a name for myself!"
As she silently swore to herself, Gu Shaoshang unleashed his vast mana, controlling the boundless Celestial Silk Threads, drawing them together.
As the threads passed by a middle-aged man, they parted, leaving him outside the net.
The giant bird, with a wingspan of over ten zhang, enveloped the one in the center.
"Cree!"
A sharp bird cry pierced the clouds, and countless sharp wind blades erupted from the bird's body, aiming to sever the threads of the net.
But wherever they passed, the celestial silk threads were unyieldingly resilient.
Seeing this, the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle frantically flapped its wings, creating whirlwinds beneath them, which eventually transformed into a towering tornado that reached the heavens.
Gu Shaosang coldly snorted, "A turtle in a jar, stubbornly resisting!"
In an instant, the celestial silk threads burst forth with layers of spiritual light, slicing the tornado into tatters, forming an impenetrable encirclement.
Boom!
On the massive deck.
A majestic green bird, covered in blood, lay dejectedly on the deck.
Cheers erupted instantly.
The senior brother's voice, exclaiming his prowess, echoed in everyone's ears.
Gu Xiaolian looked on with admiration.
Even as she watched the pitiful Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of pity.
"Big brother, now that you've captured her, why not loosen the net a bit? Her beautiful feathers have all been cut off."
Gu Shaosang shook his head and smiled, "My little sister is too kind-hearted; it won't be easy for her to navigate the cultivation world like this!"
As he spoke, he began to retract the celestial silk threads.
The Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle on the deck struggled, but a talisman seal floated and attached itself to its forehead, rendering it unable to move an inch of its demonic power.
After completing this, Gu Shaosang casually said, "If you want to tame this demon as a mount, forcing it won't work; it can only serve as a fighter. If you want it to understand your intentions, you must personally tame it. Little sister, I'll leave this Demon Sealing Talisman in your care for now."
Gu Xiaolian excitedly took another yellow talisman seal, identical to the one on the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle's forehead.
Just then!
Gu Shaosang's expression changed abruptly, and he struck out with a palm towards a dark cloud in the sky.
"Who dares to hide and lurk, acting so furtively?"
"Get out of here!"
The sky remained silent, with no response to his stern command.
Instead, ghostly energy swirled in the air, and the dark cloud pressed down on the sea!
Over a thousand ghost generals surged forth.
Two giants, with illusory bodies over a hundred zhang tall, stepped out of the black cloud, their massive feet crushing Gu Shaosang's palm strike.
The collision between the two unleashed a thunderous rumble.
"Ten Thousand Souls Banner!"
"It's the remnants of the Demonic Origin Sect!"
"Fellow cultivators, beware of ambushes!"
In an instant, Gu Shaosang recognized the intruders' methods and repeatedly issued warnings.
But the black cloud's tactics were too swift; from the moment it erupted, it enveloped the demon-hunting ship.
Under the thick black mist, ghostly shadows loomed.
The seven Golden Core cultivators of Flying Cloud Gorge took action, slaying one second-stage ghost general after another.
Gu Shaosang displayed his divine might, repeatedly crushing the two Ghost King-level main souls within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.
High above in the Nine Heavens, Han Zhan watched this scene, his eyes revealing approval.
"Indeed, a Golden Core cultivator who has made a name for himself in the Demon Sea possesses some skills."
"If it were a life-and-death battle, with my current abilities, it might be a fifty-fifty chance."
"But unfortunately, my purpose is not slaughter."
Muttering, he issued a command.
The next moment.
In the deep sea, a massive shadow suddenly swam over.
It opened its huge mouth towards the enormous vessel above.
A terrifying devouring force erupted.
This move was so abrupt and unexpected that it caught everyone off guard.
Large sections of the deck were sucked into the sea, and there was even a sense that the ship was about to be dragged into the deep ocean.
Obviously, the target was not the ship itself.
But the demon bird on the deck.
Thud!
The demon bird fell into the sea, enveloped by the shadow and dragged into the depths.
Just as it fled, the heavy black mist that had enveloped the demon-hunting ship of Flying Cloud Gorge also instantly dissipated.
Under the clear blue sky, the vast ocean stretched out, as if nothing had happened.
Gu Shaosang landed on the ship, his face grim, his divine sense permeating the surroundings.
"How bold!"
This time, it was truly like scooping water with a bamboo basket, an empty effort.
...
On Celestial Whirl Island.
A draconian and a sea eagle, both disheveled, landed.
A soul banner flew into the depths of the island.
Before the Black Scaled Draconian could mock Celestial Whirl, a figure appeared before them.
He looked up, his white robe fluttering, his expression indifferent.
An overwhelming aura emanated from him, as if it hadn't fully stabilized.
It was none other than his master, Luo Chen.
"Master, I..."
Before he could finish, Luo Chen raised his hand and interrupted them.
Facing the shallow sea filled with dark reefs, Luo Chen spoke coldly.
"Three fellow cultivators, you've arrived uninvited, which is not the way of a guest!"
Splash!
The seawater parted, and three figures appeared before their eyes!
Compound eyes, spider silk, crab claws, and white stripes.
It was the Demon Spider Crab!
(End of Chapter)
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