Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 549: The Demon Emperor's Remains, The Battle for the Obsidian Sea - Novel Cool

Chapter 549: The Demon Emperor's Remains, The Battle for the Obsidian Sea

Chapter 549: The Demon Emperor's Remains, The Battle for the Obsidian Sea

Celestial Whirl Sea.

Half a day after Luo Chen's departure, the initially calm and sunny weather suddenly turned turbulent, with the sea churning violently.

As the seawater surged, numerous figures emerged from the depths.

Compound eyes with white stripes, crab claws, and spider silk.

At a glance, countless Demon Spider Crabs filled the area, numbering in the thousands, and among them were few weak ones.

The five massive Demon Spider Crabs stood out the most.

At this moment, stepping out of the sea, thousands of Demon Spider Crabs spread out, directly surrounding the not-so-large Celestial Whirl Island.

The Demon Spider Crabs, exuding an almost Third Stage Perfection aura, swaggered forward, and wherever they passed, other crabs retreated, and reefs exploded.

Finally, their steps came to a halt on an ordinary-looking ground.

A hoarse and ancient voice emerged from one of them.

"Is this the place?"

Someone beside him whispered, "Yes, although it's well-hidden, we've already scouted below, and it's indeed a human cultivator's cave abode. Judging from its appearance, it seems to have been in use for at least five years."

Five years?

The leader of the Demon Spider Crab clan muttered and slowly nodded.

"It matches the changes in the Obsidian Sea in recent years."

In this sea, the former ruler was the Ring-Topped Turtle clan.

But that was when the Ring-Topped Turtles had a Transformation Stage Demon Emperor.

Back then, the so-called Seven Great Demon Crab Clans were merely the Ring-Topped Turtles' prey.

It wasn't until a thousand years ago, when the Demon Emperor's lifespan was nearing its end, that he secluded himself, and the Demon Crabs began to gradually rise.

Even so, later on, in order to seize the position of ruler of the Obsidian Sea, the Demon Crabs paid a huge price.

The Seven Great Demon Crab Clans were directly reduced to five.

Since then, numerous Demon Crabs became the rulers of this place, rarely falling prey to hunters.

Even when human cultivators occasionally came to hunt demons, they would only make a quick profit and leave, rarely causing large-scale casualties.

But five years ago, everything changed.

At first, no one noticed the disappearance of a few Demon Crabs, which was normal.

But gradually, the number increased, especially the Demon Spider Crab clan, which suffered heavy losses.

After setting up multiple traps and investigations, they finally discovered that it was the work of a Draconian and a Sea Eagle working together.

Now it seems!

"So it's those despicable human cultivators again!"

The Demon Spider Crab leader sighed, his dense gray-white fur dry and his voice hoarse.

"If it's a cultivator, then Xiao Qi, Zhu Sha, and Zhu Mo's demise is only to be expected."

He said this, but the sadness in his eyes remained intense.

Zhu Qi was his most promising junior.

Although his cultivation wasn't particularly powerful, his wisdom was no less than that of a human genius.

Especially, he was also proficient in the art of formations.

He had even made preparations to pass on the leadership position to Zhu Qi after a few hundred years, once he reached the late Third Stage.

But he never expected such an outcome.

Hearing the leader's sigh, a Third Stage Demon Spider Crab beside him spoke softly, "I've sent out hundreds of our young ones to follow the trail, but that person's concealment skills are exceptional. Even with our clan's superior sensing abilities, it will likely take a great deal of effort to find even a trace of them."

A streak of light flew from afar and landed on the island with a loud rumble.

It was another Third Stage Demon Spider Crab.

"Leader, I've negotiated with the Hidden Dust Sand clan in the Obsidian Sea. They will help search for the enemy who killed Xiao Qi and the others."

The Hidden Dust Sand was one of the most common demons in the Endless Northern Sea.

Calling them demons wasn't entirely accurate.

Strictly speaking, the Hidden Dust Sand was a being between demons and Spirit Rocks.

In ancient times, there were creatures like giant clams, oysters, and mussels that contained sand and gravel in their flesh. Over time, these creatures evolved into brilliant pearls.

These pearls were considered treasures, sought after by both the mortal and cultivation worlds.

But due to the influence of heaven's creation and the infusion of Spirit Qi, these pearls could also become spiritual.

Some special sand and gravel, while creating pearls, would absorb the life force of their hosts, like giant clams and oysters, gradually developing consciousness over time, and eventually becoming a unique existence between demons and Spirit Rocks.

Some called them Pearl Demons, while others referred to them as Sea Demonesses.

However, the most famous name was "Hidden Dust Sand."

This was because these demons couldn't reproduce, but after gaining intelligence and cultivating to a high level, the powerful members of the Hidden Dust Sand clan developed a clan consciousness.

They would combine parts of their bodies with special sand and gravel, separate them, and parasitize them into giant clams, oysters, and other creatures, allowing them to absorb life force and evolve naturally.

This innate behavior, over time, formed the Hidden Dust Sand clan.

This clan was spread throughout the Northern Sea, hidden in the dust, yet numerous like the sands of the Ganges, hence the name Hidden Dust Sand.

Due to their vast numbers and secretive survival and cultivation methods, they could be considered the most advanced intelligence-gathering clan in the sea.

If anyone seeks information, they will likely turn to the Hidden Dust Sand Clan after paying a certain price, and they will often find what they seek.

Upon hearing that his clansmen had negotiated with the Hidden Dust Sand Clan, the Demon Spider Crab Patriarch was astonished. "Did you meet that old man, Yuan Yin?"

The clansman spoke in a hushed tone, "Not exactly. Although he isn't very powerful, his concealment skills are exceptional. I couldn't see his true form, but I managed to pass on the message through a low-level Hidden Dust Sand on Slender Bone Island. They agreed to help search for the enemy."

The Hidden Dust Sand Clan's main base in the Obsidian Sea is Slender Bone Island, where a large number of shellfish provide a habitat for them to parasitize.

Hearing that Yuan Yin hadn't been seen, the Demon Spider Crab Patriarch shook his head in disappointment.

"Forget it. It's probably just an excuse."

Hearing that it was just an excuse, the clansman became anxious.

"Are we really going to let that murderer go? He didn't just kill Xiao Qi and the others. Over the years, more than a hundred of our brothers have died at his hands. This is a deep-seated blood feud!"

The Demon Spider Crab Patriarch slowly said, "Tracking down the murderer is definitely something we must do. Whether it's the Hidden Dust Sand Clan or us, we must persist. However..."

As he spoke the word 'however', his tone became solemn.

"The most important thing at the moment is not this matter!"

His gaze traveled far into the distance, as if piercing through millions of miles, and landed on the most remote corner of the Obsidian Sea.

"I received news that the Obsidian Demon Emperor actually passed away three hundred years ago and went to the Abyssal Sea's Ancient Divine Turtle Ancestral Land. The demonic aura emanating from the Obsidian Island is actually just a remnant left behind by him."

The clansmen were shocked, "Remains?"

The Demon Spider Crab Patriarch nodded, "Yes, this news came from the Nine Claw clan. Although I'm not sure why they didn't take the remains with them when they went to the Ancestral Land, the Obsidian Demon Emperor's ascension is a fact."

There was no need to elaborate on what the ascension of a Demon Emperor in a region meant!

It meant that the other party's cultivation ground, a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, was now available.

If they could obtain this place, many of the third-stage late-stage Great Demon Kings from the Five Great Demon Crab Clans might have a chance to break through the fourth stage and achieve the Transformation Stage Demon Emperor!

Furthermore, if they could obtain the remains left behind by the Obsidian Demon Emperor, they could also cultivate the inheritance he left behind.

It should be known that the Ring-Topped Turtle Clan and the Demon Crab Clan had extremely similar paths of cultivation.

To be precise, the initial cultivation methods of the Five Great Demon Crab Clans in the Obsidian Sea all originated from the Obsidian Island!

"The Tyrant Clan's Jin Hun had already taken Jin Jia to the Obsidian Island four years ago. When Jin Jia emerged from seclusion, he also rushed straight to the Obsidian Island."

"The Azure Emperor Clan closed their doors and secluded themselves, disregarding the murderer on Celestial Whirl Island. In reality, they also quietly went to the Obsidian Island to seek the remains."

"The Nine Claw clan sold me a favor, but the information is quite delayed. They, the Nine Claw Poison King Crab Clan, have most likely already made preparations in advance."

"I don't know if Chi Yan will be tempted, but I, too, am determined to compete for the Obsidian Island!"

At this point, the Demon Spider Crab Patriarch moved his eight crab legs and slowly walked towards the vast sea.

"This matter concerns the rise of the Demon Spider Crab Clan, and it's even more important than pursuing the murderer. I'll take the lead, and you all go back and make preparations, then bring people over as well!"

Among the Demon Spider Crab Clan's ten elders, there were three Great Demon Kings.

The rest were all at the mid and early stages of the third stage.

If they left some to guard the clan territory and search for the murderer on Celestial Whirl Island, they could dispatch eight third-stage Demon King-level cultivators.

With this lineup, they might not be as powerful as the Tyrant Crab Clan, but they could definitely compete with the Azure Emperor Crab Clan.

In the pursuit of opportunities, it wasn't just about strength but also luck.

The other two Great Demon Kings looked at each other and then made their decision.

This time, they would do their utmost to assist the Patriarch!

...

On the vast sea, a demon-hunting ship wandered alone.

Occasionally, streaks of light flashed in and out of the ship, showcasing its formidable power.

In an exquisite palace adorned with cloud and water patterns, seven Golden Core cultivators gathered, discussing a certain topic.

"Strange, wasn't it said that there were many Ring-Topped Turtles in the Obsidian Sea? Why have we found so little on this trip?"

"Could it be that all the Ring-Topped Turtles were slaughtered by the Demon Crabs?"

"No, no, no. Our Master said that the Obsidian Sea is actually controlled by a Demon Emperor-level Ring-Topped Turtle force. Even if there are rumors of the Obsidian Demon Emperor entering the Abyssal Sea, the remaining clan still possesses formidable power, and it's not that easy to slaughter them all."

"Regardless, we must find a way to collect a large number of Ring-Topped Turtle shells for our Master. What should we do next?"

As he listened to his senior brothers' discussion, Gu Xiaolian hesitated and said, "Why don't we buy them?"

His naive suggestion made his senior brothers laugh.

"Junior Sister, you're mistaken. The materials from the several turtle clans containing the Ancient Divine Turtle bloodline are always in high demand for crafting defensive magical artifacts. They're usually hard to come by, let alone in large quantities."

"Yes, no one dared to venture into the Obsidian Sea before. We only learned from our Master that the Obsidian Demon Emperor has entered the Abyssal Sea, so we dared to come here and take advantage of the situation. Otherwise, even the chance to hunt in this place might not have fallen to us at Flying Cloud Ravine."

Gu Xiaolian's face turned slightly red, realizing her lack of knowledge had brought embarrassment upon herself.

However, the senior brothers were merely teasing her in good fun, and she didn't take offense.

Just as the group was discussing, the young man in luxurious clothing at the forefront let out a soft exclamation.

At the same time, Gu Xiaolian's face also changed slightly, and she hurriedly took out a talisman from her storage bag.

As the talisman appeared, it ignited spontaneously without wind, turning into a pile of ashes.

Witnessing this, the others couldn't help but stare in surprise.

"This is..."

Gu Shaoshang's eyebrows rose, "My third-stage demon-suppressing talisman has been broken by someone."

With the sub-talisman broken, the main talisman naturally lost control, hence the ashes.

One of the Golden Core cultivators exclaimed in surprise, "Senior Brother, you're a powerful cultivator at the seventh layer of the Golden Core stage, and yet your demon-suppressing talisman was broken in just one day. It's hard to imagine how powerful the one who broke it must be!"

The others also contemplated based on this information.

"Could it be the owner of Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle?"

"If we've offended such a powerful expert, will they come seeking revenge?"

Listening to their discussion, Gu Shaoshang's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he too fell into deep thought.

It seemed that the Celestial Whirl Sea Eagle had a master spirit beast!

Moreover, the owner was evidently no weaker than a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like himself.

This was evident from the Ten Thousand Souls Banner they wielded.

"The Ten Thousand Souls Banner... Could it be a remnant of the Demonic Origin Sect?"

Gu Shaoshang muttered to himself, and the worry on his face gradually dissipated with this speculation.

Their Flying Cloud Ravine was, after all, a part of the Sea of Tranquility Righteous Alliance.

The Sea of Tranquility Righteous Alliance was currently the top power in the Northern Sea, and they stood in opposition to the remnants of the Demonic Origin Sect!

If the other party dared to come knocking on their door, he wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson, and he might even take their head and claim a bounty from the Alliance!

Gu Shaoshang waved his hand and spoke in a deep voice, "Let's set this matter aside for now and focus on the task of hunting the ring-topped turtles."

As he spoke, the group immediately focused their minds and listened attentively.

"Father needs a large quantity of ring-topped turtle shells; he must have his reasons!"

"We must accomplish this task perfectly!"

"Since we can't find ring-topped turtles in these ordinary seas, let's head straight to... Obsidian Island!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces changed dramatically.

The youngest, Gu Xiaolian, blurted out, "Big Brother, we can't!"

Gu Shaoshang turned to look at her, his expression gentle but his eyes cold.

"Little Sister, you can have your way in other matters, but this concerns Father's important task, and we can't be reckless."

Gu Xiaolian quickly waved her hands, "It's not that I'm being reckless. The Obsidian Island is the stronghold of the ring-topped turtles, and there must be countless powerful cultivators within. We from Flying Cloud Ravine have only seven Golden Core cultivators. If we knock on their door, we might suffer heavy losses!"

The other Golden Core cultivators swallowed nervously, also looking tensely at the youth in luxurious clothing.

But Gu Shaoshang stubbornly shook his head, "We must go!"

Seeing the paleness on everyone's faces, he softened his tone.

"Of course, I won't let you die needlessly. Let's first go to the nearby area and see how things unfold. If it's not feasible, I'll pay a price to invite some friends to join us in raiding Obsidian Island. That's also an option."

Hoo...

In the palace, there was a clear sound of someone exhaling in relief.

Indeed, Senior Brother remained level-headed and never acted impulsively.

Recalling their previous timidity, the Golden Core cultivators from Flying Cloud Ravine quickly spoke up, assuring that they would dedicate their utmost effort in the upcoming task.

Gu Shaoshang's expression was indifferent, but he scoffed inwardly.

Aside from the second and sixth junior brothers and the little sister, the other three were disciples who had joined with their skills. They usually had kind and benevolent expressions, but at this critical moment, they indeed didn't share the same heart as the Gu family.

Indeed, transforming from a cultivation family to a sect was a challenging journey.

Their Flying Cloud Ravine still lacked the foundation of Nascent Soul cultivators.

With the matter settled, the demon-hunting ship no longer wasted time in these ordinary seas. It hoisted its sails and changed course, heading straight for Obsidian Island.

In a sea area several tens of thousands of miles away.

A streak of light burst out from the deep sea, creating a dazzling display of endless ripples reflecting the sunlight. The figure within the streak of light was revealed to be a majestic horse bird.

The massive creature circled in the air and seemed to have found its target, chasing after the demon-hunting ship with its wings.

(End of Chapter)

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