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Chapter 555: Exposed and Attacked, Breakthrough Amidst the Storm
Chapter 555: Exposed and Attacked, Breakthrough Amidst the Storm
"I wonder how much we can harvest this time?"
Beside a dead Ringed-Head Turtle, Luo Chen's Demon Crab puppet lay quietly, pretending to be a part of the mutual destruction.
His mind, however, was entirely focused on the chaotic battlefield ahead.
The situation was three against one, not much different from before, with three Demon Spider Crabs still pressing down on a Third Stage Ringed-Head Turtle.
The only difference was that this Ringed-Head Turtle had exceptionally strong defenses, enduring the siege of the three demons for an entire day and night.
If not for Han Zhan's notification, Luo Chen wouldn't have considered targeting this side.
"It's already heavily injured, and even if it survives, it won't be able to advance further. Now, with the clan's survival at stake, who knows if it will self-destruct in defiance?"
Luo Chen muttered to himself.
Not all Ringed-Head Turtle Demon Kings would choose to self-destruct in such dire situations.
That required absolute determination!
In just this one day and night, Luo Chen, through the mutual injuries inflicted during the battles between the Demon Kings, had only managed to harvest five Demon Crab Kings.
Of course, this number was already quite substantial.
In the previous year, he had stealthily captured only seven Demon Kings in total.
The achievement in one day was comparable to a year's worth of effort, and the harvest was indeed significant.
With this number, Luo Chen was already considering retreating.
Twelve Third Stage Demon Crabs would be enough to refine Black King Ointment, and he would obtain a terrifying amount.
In the future, he could purchase more from the market to support his cultivation from the Ancient Third Stage Late Phase to the Fourth Stage, and it would be more than sufficient.
Of course.
With this opportunity, he wouldn't let it slip away; who wouldn't want more cultivation resources?
Looking at the increasingly oppressive and desperate battle of the Demon King, Luo Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
Opportunities like this, to take advantage of the chaos on the battlefield, were rare in a lifetime.
Unlike battles between human cultivators, where doing this a few times would easily expose him.
On the demon beast battlefield, the vast number of low-level demon beasts gave Luo Chen the chance to hide.
Additionally, the weak divine sense of the demon beasts was another factor that allowed him to take advantage of the chaos.
With his powerful concealment abilities and the assistance of Han Zhan, a True Monarch, he was like a fish in water on the demon beast battlefield.
Just as he was pondering, the battle ahead gradually came to an end.
When he sensed the Ringed-Head Turtle, which was barely clinging to life, erupting with powerful demonic energy as if it were its last breath, Luo Chen's heart tightened.
"Here it comes!"
The Demon Crab puppet dove, sinking into the ground and entering the prepared Primordial Cauldron.
Following the previous procedure, the next step was to use his life-bound treasure, the Primordial Cauldron, to withstand the first wave of the Demon King's self-destruction, and then to sneak attack a Demon Crab in the ensuing chaos.
It would be best if there was a direct and tragic death, saving him some trouble.
Just as Luo Chen entered the inner space of the cauldron, the battle outside also reached its conclusion.
The vast demonic energy, like a final burst of energy, erupted from the Ringed-Head Turtle Demon King.
It was foreseeable that the next moment would be a strike that would shake the heavens.
Luo Chen secretly anticipated this scene within the cauldron.
But after waiting for several breaths, there was only a miserable scream from the outside world, without any massive sound.
"Strange?"
In the cauldron, Luo Chen's face showed confusion.
Subconsciously, his divine sense spread out, peering towards the center of the battlefield.
As far as he could see, the Ringed-Head Turtle had its neck severed, bleeding from its seven orifices and dying.
Its massive body was wrapped in dense white spider silk, and there was no longer any movement.
The final counter-attack, which should have been devastating, had suddenly stopped, ending in failure!
Just as Luo Chen was observing, the three Demon Spider Crabs simultaneously turned their heads and looked towards Luo Chen's location.
"Not good, we've been discovered!"
As Luo Chen inwardly cursed his misfortune.
"Get out here!"
The three demons roared and attacked together.
Three balls of condensed demonic energy rushed towards him.
The three demons' coordinated attack unleashed a mighty force that slammed into the ground.
Clang!
A loud sound of metal clashing rang out abruptly.
Dirt splattered, demonic energy surged, and a massive explosion occurred.
Amidst the rumbling blast, a small cauldron suddenly flew out, releasing a burst of spiritual light, and a figure with a gloomy face appeared.
"Damn!"
As expected of the Demon Spider Crab clan, with their keenest perception, the three demons working together had sensed Luo Chen's divine sense.
Cursing under his breath, Luo Chen didn't hesitate and grabbed the Primordial Cauldron, fleeing towards the rear.
This wasn't the first time he had been discovered.
If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get wet.
However, in the past, it was usually a single Demon King who discovered him, and if he reacted quickly enough, he could eliminate them in the blink of an eye, preventing any news from spreading.
But this time, three demons were present at the same time!
So, Luo Chen fled decisively.
And when the three demons saw Luo Chen, they paused for a moment.
"A human cultivator?"
"A Golden Core cultivator?"
Before their astonishment could spread, one of the older Demon Spider Crab Kings among the three suddenly realized.
"This person must be the secret manipulator the clan leader mentioned. He's been observing our battles here, most likely intending to ambush us."
Upon hearing this, the other two demons' faces changed instantly.
"We can't let him go!"
"Chase him!"
"Inform the clan leader and notify the other four powerful clans on the battlefield to send their Third Stage members to surround and kill this person!"
In a short time, the three demons quickly reached a consensus.
Demonic energy rose into the sky, and three figures pursued Luo Chen's fleeing direction.
...
"Damn, why did the Ringed-Head Turtle Demon King's self-destruction suddenly stop?"
"Luo Chen, self-destruction isn't foolproof. There are many methods in this world that can stop it. It's evident that with the Ringed-Head Turtle clan on the verge of annihilation on this Obsidian Island, and with many Demon Kings self-destructing to take their enemies with them, resulting in heavy losses for the Five Great Demon Crab Clans, all the clans have prepared in advance. The Demon Spider Crab clan may not be exceptional in battle, but they have unique abilities in perception and sealing. With the three demons working together, sealing a demon of the same level isn't difficult."
"Alright, I've been too complacent with my recent good fortune. I underestimated these beasts."
"What do you plan to do next?"
"What else can I do but run? This Obsidian Island isn't a place I can stay."
The transmission of thoughts through divine sense took only an instant.
After a brief exchange, Luo Chen and Han Zhan quickly devised a plan. Han Zhan would search for an escape route, while Luo Chen unleashed his spiritual power, increasing his speed.
Not only that, but behind him, a pair of wings suddenly appeared, and his speed surged severalfold.
In just a few tremors, the three pursuing Demon Spider Crabs were left far behind.
On the battlefield, a red light flashed by, and the surging spiritual power stirred up a commotion, causing the winds to howl.
This unusual scene immediately attracted a lot of attention.
When the three Demon Spider Crabs saw this, they were stunned.
"So fast!"
"Damn it, he's too fast. What's the response from the Clan Leader?"
"Bad news, the message just went out, and the Clan Leader hasn't responded yet. The other clans probably won't have time to send people to deal with him, and he'll escape."
In an instant, the three demons were filled with frustration.
However, they didn't stop, still relentlessly pursuing Luo Chen.
On the battlefield, it wasn't just the low-level demons that noticed this scene.
Some of the Third Stage Demon Kings who had finished their battles had also discovered it.
Regardless, this battle was an internal conflict among the demon clans in the Obsidian Sea, and it was not the place for human cultivators to interfere.
This was a common understanding!
It was for this reason that Gu Shaoshang was driven away on the first day he arrived on the island.
At this moment, Luo Chen's appearance caught the attention of the powerful Demon Crabs from the Five Great Demon Crab Clans, who began to block his path.
...
"Get out of my way!"
Facing an approaching Azure Emperor Crab, Luo Chen didn't hesitate and slashed with his sword.
The mighty sword light suddenly descended.
With unmatched spiritual power, during the hasty clash, the Third Stage Azure Emperor Crab was only able to withstand a single blow before being sliced in half.
Without even glancing at his opponent, Luo Chen flew past, his speed increasing even more.
Behind him, the Third Stage Azure Emperor Crab, having lost half its body and severely injured, hurriedly tried to retrieve and repair its body.
As it watched Luo Chen's departing figure, its eyes revealed a look of horror.
The power of a single sword strike was so overwhelming?
What realm was this person in?
"There's another Third Stage Demon Crab blocking the way ahead, in the middle stage."
Han Zhan's divine sense entered Luo Chen's mind, and he maintained his calm expression.
Mobilizing his spiritual power, Luo Chen formed a hand seal with his right hand, preparing to unleash a spell.
Soon, in his line of sight, a massive Demon Crab emerged from the battlefield and rushed towards him. Its body was red all over, resembling a well-cooked Crimson Rock Crab.
Before the Demon Beast could get close, Luo Chen forcefully pushed out a palm strike.
A huge green palm print descended with a loud boom.
Boom!
The deafening sound reverberated through the heavens and earth, and the Demon King, even before getting close, was terrified by the might of this palm strike, causing his soul to tremble.
He quickly deployed defensive measures, attempting to resist the palm strike.
However, the overwhelming might pushed him back several hundred zhang, leaving him in a continuous retreat.
Without even checking the result of his attack, Luo Chen's wings trembled, and his speed soared to the limit of his human form.
"The Demon King of the Three-Headed Demon Spider Crab Clan is only in the early stage, but his position is somewhat mysterious. Be careful."
Upon hearing Han Zhan's message, Luo Chen's calm expression showed a hint of disturbance.
In his line of sight, three Demon Spider Crabs with white patterns all over their bodies were guarding the path directly ahead of him.
This was the shortest and best route for Luo Chen to leave the island.
He couldn't afford to take a detour!
As Luo Chen approached, the three Demon Spider Crabs didn't hesitate and spat out large amounts of spider silk from their mouths.
With their eight legs firmly gripping the ground, they formed a tripod stance.
In an instant, a huge celestial net appeared, covering an area of several li around them.
Such a blockade would undoubtedly trap any Golden Core Cultivator, and even if they could break through, their movements would be hindered.
However, Luo Chen had no intention of slowing down.
With a thought, a layer of blue flames enveloped his long sword.
The flames blazed, completely covering the Mystic Fire Sword.
Then!
His divine light burst forth, and with a focused gaze, he located the weakest point in the celestial net.
"Go!"
With a light shout, the Mystic Fire Sword pierced through the air, aiming directly at the center of the celestial net.
Whoosh!
The sword light raced forward, instantly touching the vast spider web.
Demonic energy and spiritual power collided in an instant, and what was about to become a stalemate was easily pierced like paper under the influence of the Growth and Decline True Flame.
The Mystic Fire Sword broke through the celestial net, creating a hole.
Seizing this opportunity, Luo Chen also broke through the encirclement.
On the ground, the three Demon Spider Crab Demon Kings stared at each other, somewhat incredulous.
The Demon Spider Crab Clan preferred to form small teams of three, compensating for the individual's lack of combat power.
Moreover, when the three demons worked together, they could rely on each other, and the sealing and suppression techniques they employed were always effective.
Even the threat of the Ringed Turtle Clan's self-destruction didn't faze them.
But just now, their carefully prepared celestial net was broken so easily?
"That flame..."
Murmuring, a hint of horror appeared in their eyes.
Having escaped the blockade, Luo Chen didn't care what they were thinking.
On this battlefield, there were too many cultivators of the same level.
He couldn't afford to stop!
Otherwise, even with the Ringed Turtle Clan as a distraction, he might still be engulfed by the vast sea of demons.
At that point, no matter how confident he was, survival would be impossible.
Only at this moment, with a single breath, he could escape a thousand miles and leave the Obsidian Island!
"Luo Chen, you're about to leave the surveillance range of the Water Mirror Technique. With my remaining divine sense, I can only help you observe a hundred li ahead."
"There are several Demon Kings chasing after you nearby. Once they form a blockade, you won't be able to escape even with wings."
"But they're not as fast as you, and they can't form a blockade. The only thing you need to consider is breaking through a single Demon King, and you can't stop for more than ten breaths."
Han Zhan's divine sense quietly entered Luo Chen's mind.
Luo Chen's mental state was stretched to the limit.
There was another one blocking his path!
And it wasn't an ordinary being, but a Third Stage Late Stage Demon King.
"Which clan is it from?" he asked gravely.
"The Nine Claw Poison King Crab!"
Luo Chen's expression changed slightly; this was the clan he least wanted to provoke.
Even in recent years, the Black King and Heavenly Whirl had never captured a Nine Claw Poison King Crab.
Because of this crab's potent poison, which could erode cultivation power, Golden Core Cultivators would easily be contaminated if they came into contact with it.
Even some Nascent Soul Cultivators were reluctant to touch this demon.
Upon learning that a Toxic Claw King Crab Clan's Demonic Overlord was blocking his path ahead, Luo Chen's heart sank.
Should he take a detour?
No!
There was a Demonic Overlord nearby, gathering forces to confront him, making a detour impossible.
The only option was to charge!
Gritting his teeth, he flapped his Moon-Cracking Feather Wings with all his might.
The fierce wind swept across, and Luo Chen's speed soared.
Soon, a black-as-pitch demon crab figure, sitting atop a small mountain, looked up at him.
There was no one else but him.
When Luo Chen took a closer look, he realized that the small mountain beneath the demon was actually a pile of Ring-Topped Turtle corpses!
As Luo Chen's figure approached, the demon let out a sinister laugh, opening its mouth to spit out.
A mouthful of black water was spat out, falling into the air with a stench that made one want to retch.
After coming into contact with the air, the black water began to transform, and a thick black mist enveloped the area, completely shrouding the heavens and earth.
The most classic attack method of the Toxic Claw King Crab Clan was to transform their lifetime of condensed poison into an attack.
Evidently, considering Luo Chen's speed, a large-scale poison mist was formed to cover the maximum area.
As long as Luo Chen came into contact with even a tiny bit of it, he would be in deep trouble.
Not only that, but after releasing the poison mist, this Demonic Overlord soared into the air, opening its hideous mouth. Its flesh rolled, and a black, curved hook floated out.
He had actually refined his ninth claw into a Lifebound Treasure, similar to the Golden Core Cultivators of the human race!
A black hook? A poison hook!
With this setup, the demon spoke in the human tongue.
"Human, you should just stay here!"
In response, Luo Chen remained silent, his speed not slowing down in the slightest.
His wings trembled, and he charged straight into the thick poison mist.
Seeing this, the Demonic Overlord let out a mocking laugh.
But the next moment, his mocking laughter abruptly stopped.
Within the dense poison mist, bursts of hissing sounds erupted.
The feeling was as if boiling oil was sizzling in a large pot.
Focusing his gaze, Luo Chen saw a red cloud expanding within the poison mist, pushing away the surrounding layers of mist.
The cloud seemed like miasma, or perhaps malevolent qi.
This peculiar cloud, upon contact with the poison mist, began to continuously consume it.
Seeing his Lifebound poison, condensed over hundreds of years, gradually diminishing, the Demonic Overlord of the Toxic Claw King Crab Clan's eyes revealed a pained expression.
No longer able to stand by, he directly unleashed his black poison hook.
A piercing scream echoed as he attempted to penetrate the poison mist.
Just then, Luo Chen burst out of the mist, carrying with him the Fiery Poison Mist.
Facing the oncoming black poison hook, Luo Chen flicked his fingers, and three streaks of black light shot out one after the other, leaving no room for reaction.
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
In the blink of an eye, the three streaks of black light and the black poison hook engaged in a close-quarters battle.
The first time, the poison hook's momentum was unstoppable, scattering the spiritual light of one streak of black light.
The second time, the poison hook paused, and after a moment of stalemate with the black light, it continued to advance. However, most of its dense demonic energy had dissipated.
And the third time, the poison hook suddenly froze in place.
Not only that, but the Demonic Overlord controlling his Lifebound Treasure also had a sudden change in expression, his body stiffening for a moment.
Seizing this opportunity, Luo Chen flew past his figure, heading towards the distance.
Glancing back at the hideous demon crab, Luo Chen heard Han Zhan's voice in his mind.
"For the rest of the journey, I can't help you; you'll have to make your own judgments. Don't worry about the swamp; I'll take Black King and secretly infiltrate the deep sea to retreat."
Luo Chen acknowledged with a hum, reaching out his hand to beckon behind him.
Immediately, one of the three streaks of black light followed closely.
The remaining two streaks, one went silent, and the other wobbled as if about to fall, trying to follow.
But the Demonic Overlord, having already reacted, controlled the poison hook to strike down, knocking that streak of black light into the dust.
Upon closer inspection, it was a black nail.
Watching Luo Chen's departing figure, the Demonic Overlord's expression turned somewhat gloomy.
What a formidable move!
Three nails, one attacking the poison hook's body, one dispersing the surrounding demonic energy, and one temporarily breaking his connection with his Lifebound Treasure in an instant.
And earlier, there was that cloud resembling miasma.
His carefully prepared two killing moves had been broken one by one in an instant.
This person's combat acumen was so high that he made such perfect judgments during the heat of battle, which was simply unbelievable.
Was this a human cultivator?
It was said that Gu Shaoshang had briefly fought with several Third Stage demon crabs, also displaying remarkable abilities, earning the recognition of the Five Clans.
This generation's existence truly had countless tricks up their sleeves, far beyond the single-minded Third Stage demons of their clan.
Perhaps, only by advancing to the Fourth Stage, changing their constitution, and transforming into a human form could they match them!
Human Transformation Period!
The Demonic Overlord's gaze fell upon the Obsidian Island beneath his feet. If he could conquer it, this place would become his future opportunity to advance to the Human Transformation Period.
As his thoughts flashed, nearby figures began gathering towards him.
Among them were members of the Toxic Claw King Crab Clan, but even more were from the remaining four clans.
They watched Luo Chen's departing figure, unable to hold back their curiosity, and asked,
"Nine-Clawed Poison King Crab, why did you let that Golden Core Cultivator escape?"
"This person is very likely the mastermind behind Tianxuan Island, causing our clan heavy losses in recent years. He must die."
"Could it be that your clan hasn't suffered any losses, so you just sit and watch, allowing him to escape?"
Facing the questioning voices.
Nine-Clawed Poison King Crab remained unmoved, looking down at the gathered demon kings.
With just a glance, his cold and ruthless gaze made the demons present shudder, and they subconsciously lowered their heads.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Nine-Clawed Poison King Crab said, "It's not that I let him go; it's just that he has many tricks up his sleeve. With a secret treasure, he temporarily broke the connection between me and my Lifebound Treasure. In a moment of carelessness, he gained a chance to break through."
"Then why didn't you pursue him?"
Nine-Clawed Poison King Crab smacked his lips, a cruel smile appearing on his face.
"Rest assured, Golden Claw Comrade was chasing the enemy out of the island, and they engaged in a grand battle. Judging by the time, that battle should have ended by now. If he returns, he will surely encounter this thief."
"Hehe, it won't be long before you can see that person's corpse."
(End of Chapter)
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