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Chapter 598: One Fishing Island, One Palm to Break the Array
Chapter 598: One Fishing Island, One Palm to Break the Array
On a vast and desolate island, groups of Qi Condensation cultivators came and went, patrolling the area.
Suddenly, a surge of spiritual light shot up from the center of the island.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators among the patrol team looked up.
"Which senior has come to the Qu Yang Defense Line this time?"
"The beast tide has been calm for over half a year, and there haven't been any battles recently. What's the point of coming to this bitter and cold place?"
At the same time, a streak of escaping light flew into the giant ancient white stone house in the center of the island.
Before entering, he instructed the nearby guarding cultivators, "Guard the entrance and don't let any irrelevant people enter."
After the Foundation Establishment True Cultivator below acknowledged, he went straight in and saw that the large array map inside the stone house was gradually dimming, eventually returning to calm.
Four figures appeared in his eyes, and he immediately looked towards the old man in the center.
With just a glance, he turned his attention to the old man in the middle.
"It turns out to be Fishing Old Man, Xiao Buhan greets you."
The old man on the high platform in the center of the array stumbled for a moment and then quickly stabilized his body.
Before he could respond, he heard a 'hua' sound in his ear.
A foul odor wafted towards him.
Fishing Old Man frowned and waved his sleeve, brushing away the strange smell. His gaze fell on the man who had stumbled and was vomiting.
"Even for a short-distance teleportation, how could a Golden Core cultivator like me end up like this?"
Hao Ye had just opened his mouth when he vomited again, spitting out a mouthful of murky water.
When cultivators advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, they undergo a transformation of the entire body, known as the 'I Ching Bone Marrow Cleansing'.
This process involves the transformation of the dantian into a sea, allowing spiritual energy to sweep through the entire body.
As cultivation progresses, the constant immersion in spiritual energy also passively continues the I Ching Bone Marrow Cleansing.
As a result, the body of a cultivator naturally becomes purer, with less impurities and filth.
Therefore, even if a cultivator vomits, it shouldn't produce such a foul odor.
Fishing Old Man looked on with displeasure, his eyebrows furrowing instantly.
Among the filth on the ground, apart from the murky water, there was also a trace of blood, indicating a genuine injury to the internal organs.
Moreover, a faint demonic aura was rising.
Fishing Old Man's eyebrows lifted, "A false core cultivator?"
Exposed, Hao Ye's face turned unnatural, or perhaps his current state was already somewhat unnatural.
He wiped his mouth and forced a smile, "Please forgive me, senior. I did indeed advance to the Golden Core stage through the false core method."
"No wonder!"
Fishing Old Man coldly snorted, implying that it was unusual for a normal Golden Core cultivator to be so disheveled after using a teleportation array.
Even if they felt unwell, they should have been able to endure it.
The other two didn't seem to...
His gaze swept over the other two.
Duan Li seemed to have anticipated this situation and, upon teleporting, immediately sat down and adjusted his state.
As for Qingyangzi Luo Hai...
"Eh?"
The crimson-robed cultivator's face remained unchanged, his body as steady as a pine tree, standing tall on the high platform without a hint of disorder.
Moreover, his bright eyes held a puzzled look as he glanced at the others.
Fishing Old Man looked at Luo Chen in surprise and exclaimed, "Qing Yangzi, your physical condition is excellent!"
What did he mean by 'excellent physical condition'?
Luo Chen was taken aback.
But soon, he realized that the other party was referring to his achievement in body refinement.
Luo Chen's eyebrows furrow.3. He recalled the unpleasant experience during the teleportation and the different reactions of the other three after teleporting.
The worst was Hao Ye, who had damaged his internal organs and had chaotic spiritual power, causing him to vomit murky water.
The best was Fishing Old Man, who had also momentarily lost control of his body and stumbled.
Luo Chen hesitated, "Didn't the Dragon Abyss teleportation array have a transmission artifact?"
Fishing Old Man smiled awkwardly, "Teleportation arrays with transmission artifacts are only found in long-distance or even super teleportation arrays. The Dragon Abyss teleportation array is only for short-distance use, and a single directed teleportation can only cover a distance of ten million li."
Is that so...
Luo Chen suddenly understood.
He had thought that Fishing Old Man had a transmission artifact on him, which could block the immense spatial pressure during the teleportation process.
Now he realized that arrays like the super teleportation array on Cangwu Mountain were rare in the world.
With this thought, he secretly felt relieved.
Fortunately, he had a Qing Luan Feather on him, protecting him and Han Zhan's puppet, allowing them to cross a hundred million li to reach the distant Northern Sea.
Otherwise, even if his body refinement had reached the third level of the ancient times, he might not have been able to withstand it.
Fishing Old Man took another look at Luo Chen and then said, "I'll give you an hour to adjust your state. Once you're ready, we'll set off."
Hao Ye looked at Fishing Old Man with reluctance, "Senior Fishing Old Man, I..."
Fishing Old Man glanced at him with displeasure, "Two hours, no more."
Although Hao Ye was somewhat unwilling, he had no choice but to accept this outcome.
However, it would be difficult to recover from the injuries in just two hours!
Fishing Old Man muttered to himself, thinking that the new regulations of the Monster Hunter Bureau were still not perfect! They only cared about separating Golden Core cultivators from Foundation Establishment cultivators.
But they overlooked the existence of false core cultivators within the Golden Core cultivator group.
Although they seemed to possess the initial Golden Core stage, their actual abilities were much weaker.
Such people, when unfamiliar with the environment, were at most qualified for the treatment of a three-star monster hunter, not directly promoted to a four-star monster hunter.
After muttering to himself, Fishing Old Man's face revealed a warm smile.
"Qing Yangzi, let me introduce you. This is Xiao Buhan, a five-star monster hunter, currently stationed on the Qu Yang Defense Line. You two should get to know each other; perhaps you can help each other in the future."
Along with the man's hand, Luo Chen turned to look at the green-robed man standing at the entrance.
"Wanderer Qing Yangzi, I'm here for the assessment task and have disturbed Fellow Daoist Xiao."
Xiao Buhan carefully examined Luo Chen while introducing himself.
From this, it was evident that the Fishing Old Man held Luo Chen in high regard.
During the teleportation process, Luo Chen had slightly lagged behind, but he quickly caught up and surpassed the other two in the Fishing Old Man's estimation.
Among wanderers, although they didn't adhere to the strict seniority system of sect families, the reality of their status was even more stark! All status was solely based on strength!
After an hour, Duan Li had rested and recovered. He took the initiative to befriend Xiao Buhan and inquired about the so-called defense mission of the monster hunters, its duration, and other specific matters.
Two hours later, even though Hao Ye's injuries had not fully healed, he still left the stone house where the teleportation array was located under the Fishing Old Man's order.
After leaving the stone house, the Fishing Old Man had no intention of sightseeing on the island. He glanced at a map and then ordered them to set off.
...
In the sky, four streaks of light swiftly passed by, reflecting on the sea surface, creating fleeting glimpses of light.
The Fishing Old Man's aged eyes scanned the surroundings, and his divine perception spread out, seemingly searching for traces.
However, his peripheral vision often landed on the three of them.
"Hao Ye is indeed a false core cultivator. Even when I kept my flying speed at a normal level, he struggled to keep up."
"Although Duan Li claims to be a wanderer, he is likely related to the Duan family of Huanrui Island, which was sunk ten years ago. His mana is balanced and harmonious, and his flying technique is not weak, indicating a solid foundation. It's clear that he is a family cultivator who has received orthodox guidance in his cultivation."
"This Luo Chen... his aura is neither hurried nor slow, and his gaze wanders aimlessly. Clearly, he can not only keep up with my speed but also has ample strength to spare, allowing him to split his attention and observe the surroundings along the way. Moreover, he occasionally leaves traces of mana to mark the path. Such caution and vigilance are not the style of a sect disciple who thinks they are above everyone else; it is indeed the style of a wanderer."
During the journey, the Fishing Old Man observed their words and actions, and before they knew it, he had formed a more accurate understanding of the three of them.
The assessment had actually begun the moment they left Dragon Abyss City!
On Luo Chen's side, he, who prided himself on his keen observation skills, could naturally sense others' scrutiny.
Upon realizing that it was the Fishing Old Man, Luo Chen remained calm and composed.
His attention was mostly focused on the surroundings.
The Qu Yang Defense Line is one of the three major defense lines of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, located in the middle as the second line of defense.
Behind it lies the third defense line—the Huanyang Defense Line.
In front is the first defense line—the Liuyang Defense Line.
These three seas form the buffer zone between the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly and the Primordial Demon Sect's ruins.
It is said that the Primordial Demon Sect's mountain gate is located in the North Pole Night Realm.
It is one of the few extremely dangerous places in the Mountain and Sea Realm!
Not only does it have a fifth-rank spirit vein within, but it also backs onto the Thousand-Year Descending Sinking Sea. On both sides, it is enveloped by the Primordial Magnetic Aurora, which restrains the five elements' power, making it incredibly perilous.
Even the three seas serving as the buffer zone are complex and intricate, making them ideal as the base for the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly's defense lines.
Countless powerful demon clan members were trapped within the North Pole Night Realm after the Primordial Demon Sect's destruction.
If they were to escape and enter the human-ruled lands, they would first have to pass through these three seas.
These three seas are the Liuyang, Qu Yang, and Huanyang regions.
As Luo Chen observed, the second defense line in the Qu Yang Sea region, although patrolled by low-level cultivators on warships, showed no signs of demon beasts.
This indicated that the current situation was relatively peaceful.
"I wonder what the situation is like in the first defense line, the Liuyang Sea region?"
"If I truly become a monster hunter, this Qu Yang Defense Line would be a good choice for future defense missions."
"In a short time, I've already discovered several third-rank spirit veins."
Although these third-rank spirit veins had been damaged in several major battles, their spiritual energy concentration was not impressive. However, if used during leisure time while on defense duty, they would still be quite good.
As Luo Chen's thoughts wandered, the direction of their flight gradually shifted.
Finally, they stopped in a remote area with sparse human activity.
"Where are we?"
Luo Chen looked around; the sky was vast, and the sea was wide, with seabirds chirping lightly.
The Fishing Old Man surveyed the surrounding terrain and nodded.
"This should be the place."
Hearing Luo Chen's question, he explained, "This place is located at the border between the Liuyang and Qu Yang Seas. Normally, to prevent demon beasts from sneaking in, the cultivators from both defense lines clearly demarcate the boundary. This is not just here; similar arrangements are also in place on the second and third defense lines."
Luo Chen realized, "So that's the case. It seems that the remnants of the Primordial Demon Sect are taking advantage of this loophole to hide here."
"Fellow Daoist is indeed perceptive." The Fishing Old Man smiled.
Duan Li, standing nearby, adjusted his breathing and looked around with a puzzled expression.
"But there's no land here, only endless seawater. How can there be remnants of the Primordial Demon Sect?"
The Fishing Old Man chuckled, "The methods of a holy land are not something you can understand. Wait for me to cast a spell and reveal their traces, then you can take action!"
He flicked his wide sleeves.
Luo Chen and the other two immediately flew off in three different directions.
Then, under their watchful eyes, the Fishing Old Man shook his sleeves.
A black-golden fishing pole suddenly appeared.
At the tip of the pole hung a small bell.
The Fishing Old Man's expression turned solemn, and his demeanor became reverent. In front of Luo Chen and the others, he took a sip of wine.
"Go!"
In the next moment, a thin silken thread shot out from the black-golden fishing pole with a whoosh.
The thread was short, with its front end charred as if burned by flames, leaving only a small length of line.
But under the old man's mana manipulation, the thread went wild, extending to an unknown length.
Finally, under the sunlight, it sank into the sea.
"Wait a moment."
The old man, facing the three curious individuals, whispered an instruction, and then his mana began to circulate.
With the surging mana, his robe billowed without any wind, and in a short while, he puffed up like a fat man.
He focused his mind and stared at the front of the fishing pole.
Suddenly—
"Ding, ding, ding..."
The bell rang.
"Got one!"
A flash of joy appeared in the old fisherman's eyes as he quickly lifted the fishing pole.
"Pull!"
The next moment, within an area of eight hundred li in the Ten Thousand Seas, a deafening sound echoed throughout the sky.
The seawater overturned, and the land surged.
An ordinary, dilapidated small island was actually 'fished' out from the deep sea by the seemingly fragile thread, which was hard to believe.
Luo Chen couldn't help but glance at the fishing pole, swallowing his saliva.
"What kind of magical treasure is this? I've never heard of it, nor seen it before."
Earlier, he had observed carefully that the fishing pole resembled a long stick, a medium-grade item.
The bell seemed like a warning bell, also of medium-grade.
The most peculiar thing was the silken thread, which initially had only half its length, with its front end charred as if burned, leaving only a small portion.
The strangest thing was that this item seemed to have no discernible grade!
"Could this be the rumored combination magical treasure?"
When studying casting techniques, Han Zhan had mentioned some common knowledge.
Aside from common magical treasures and exotic magical treasures, there was another type called combination magical treasures.
These treasures were divided into several parts, crafted simultaneously, and could be combined to achieve extraordinary effects.
High-level puppets also belonged to a type of combination magical treasure, with immense potential.
The old fisherman's set of treasures seemed to be a combination magical treasure.
Luo Chen's attention was on the old fisherman's extraordinary skills, but Hao Ye and Duan Li were captivated by the island that had been pulled up.
As soon as the island appeared, it was ordinary, but soon, thick black smoke began to rise, intending to cover the entire island.
Whoosh! The old fisherman's fishing pole moved, and he tucked his hands into his sleeves, his eyes lowered.
"The mission target is on the island. From now on, it's up to you."
"For this mission, I'll only observe and won't intervene."
"However, as a fellow traveler, I can offer some advice. Act quickly, for when this black smoke completely covers the island, the Ten Directions Shadow Array will be fully activated, and such a formation, once fully opened, is not something you can quickly decipher."
Upon hearing this, the three individuals' faces tensed.
Luo Chen stepped forward and shouted loudly.
"Since it's like this, I'll take the lead in breaking the formation!"
Duan Li and Hao Ye were taken aback.
Duan Li couldn't help but say, "Why not work together? Qing Yangzi, don't be reckless."
But Hao Ye said, "Let's see your skills!"
Luo Chen's eyes shone with spiritual light as he stared at the place shrouded in endless black smoke.
At the same time, he began to continuously form intricate hand seals.
Mana frantically circulated and eventually merged into his palm.
As he raised his right palm, a giant palm print appeared in the sky, faintly visible.
With mana infused, the palm print became more realistic, even showing the palm lines and finger joints clearly.
The terrifying mana fluctuations spread like water waves, continuously expanding.
The old fisherman watched this scene, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably.
"What kind of magic is this? Its coverage area is so vast!"
"No, the power of this magic is still accumulating, and I even feel a hint of threat."
Luo Chen's gaze shifted, searching for a weak point within the layers of black smoke.
With years of cultivation and countless nurturing, these spiritual eyes had become part of his foundation.
They usually didn't show their power.
But whether in cultivation, learning, or intense battles, they brought him tremendous benefits.
Especially when facing formations several times, he achieved remarkable feats.
As he became more familiar with formations, his eyes saw farther and more clearly.
Suddenly, Luo Chen's heart was set.
"I've found the weak point of the formation!"
He abruptly channeled his mana, and the giant palm print in the sky trembled.
"Go!"
The next moment, as Luo Chen pressed his palm down, the Qingyang Giant Palm Seal descended with a boom.
The black smoke swirling on the dilapidated small island seemed to sense impending doom and began to accelerate, gathering to resist this shocking palm strike.
However, the hastily activated formation, not yet at its peak, could only unleash limited power.
The next moment—
Boom! A deafening roar echoed, causing countless waves.
With just one strike, the formation crumbled in front of Hao Ye and Duan Li's stunned eyes.
Countless black lights shot out from the island, flying in all directions.
Luo Chen's face turned red, and he retreated.
"Fellow cultivators, my mana is temporarily depleted and needs a few breaths to recover. It's up to you now."
Hao Ye and Duan Li exchanged glances.
They admitted that the palm strike was indeed terrifying, and even with their full strength, it would be difficult to resist.
But how did you exhaust yourself so quickly?
Seeing the black lights surging, it was clear that the person hiding on the island was taking advantage of the situation to escape. The two couldn't bother questioning Luo Chen and could only use their skills to intercept this threat.
(End of Chapter)
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