EBE #422 - Nine Lives Sea Restriction
#422 - Nine Lives Sea Restriction
Li Chengfeng carefully searched with his divine sense, but found no stray soul fragments.
His eyes shone brightly as he reached out, using the "Cauldron Bottom Source Extraction" technique, instantly grasping a special substance in his palm.
He smiled and said, "Indeed, this is somewhat interesting."
Immediately, he shouted loudly, "Kang Wei, you died a truly miserable death!"
With a wave of his hand, he cleaned everything up, leaving no trace.
Looking at the thousand Gold Devouring Insects sealed in his hand, she chuckled softly and directly sent them into the Living World space, placing them before Green Kay.
Seeing the Gold Devouring Insects within the seal, Green Kay's eyes flashed green again as he excitedly rubbed his hands and muttered, "Rest assured, Master, I will definitely merge and cultivate these Gold Devouring Insects and Sky Devouring Insects into a new species."
His laughter echoed, but Li Chengfeng no longer paid attention to it, simply reaching out and taking a storage bag into his hand.
Fortunately, the power of the lightning ball did not affect the bag, otherwise, everything would have been lost.
Inside the bag were hundreds of Gold Devouring Insect eggs of varying sizes, mixed with insect-type spiritual herbs, notes, hundreds of thousands of middle-grade spirit stones, beast souls, and valuable medicinal materials from the Sea Chain Islands, all of which Li Chengfeng took for himself.
He swept the area with his divine sense, searching meticulously, and after confirming there was nothing else suspicious, he stepped back onto his sword and returned to Yu Chun, smiling, "Fellow Daoist, I was only gone for an hour, and I have already killed him."
Saying this, he tossed the empty storage bag of the Insect Demon in front of Yu Chun and asked, "Do you recognize this object?"
Yu Chun was shocked and asked in disbelief, "Really? You killed him? That's the Insect Demon who possessed a thousand Gold Devouring Insects capable of devouring magical treasures!"
Li Chengfeng smiled calmly, "No need to be surprised. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
His insects may be deadly to others, but to me, they are just a piece of cake.
After all, I am also an Insect Demon; we are colleagues, competing in skill."
Upon hearing this, Yu Chun was like a frostbitten eggplant, repeatedly saying, "Fellow Daoist's strength is indeed extraordinary. Now that the task is complete, please lift the restriction on me."
Li Chengfeng did not hesitate at all, and with a flick of his finger, he removed the restriction on Yu Chun.
Yu Chun immediately felt relaxed and respectfully thanked him, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, you are truly a man of your word. I wonder if there is anything you require of this old man?
How about I recruit some rogue cultivators to feed your insects? You only need to grant me a few spirit stones.
At my age, advancement is hopeless; I only wish to accumulate some capital for my later years and spend my remaining life peacefully in Sea Mausoleum City."
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly and said, "Why would you think I'm as despicable and shameless as him?
You are mistaken. Although I am also a cultivator, I act with integrity, and I disdain such things.
As for partnering with you, forget it. You should leave quickly, lest I change my mind and use your life to feed my insects."
Yu Chun revealed a look of regret, but then changed the subject, "Fellow Daoist, you are upright and trustworthy, and I have a matter I wish to collaborate with you on.
If Fellow Daoist is willing, this will be a great opportunity."
Li Chengfeng asked with a smile, "What opportunity? Fellow Daoist, please speak freely. If it is feasible, I will certainly provide appropriate compensation and will not let you work for nothing."
Yu Chun's spirits lifted, and he said, "It's like this: I have discovered a mysterious place, possibly a cave or a secret realm. Currently, only I and a friend know about it.
Adding you, Fellow Daoist, the three of us can explore it together and perhaps gain something.
But if this secret is revealed, I fear it will bring disaster upon us. The two of us have limited strength, and if we have your assistance, we might be able to break the restrictions there.
Your restriction techniques are so superb that you may be able to enter easily without triggering any mechanisms."
Li Chengfeng smiled and said, "So that's how it is; you value my restriction techniques.
Very well, I'll accompany you to try your luck. Where is this place located?"
Yu Chun said, "Follow me; it is located on the shores of Nine Lives Sea, where the waves are turbulent and the sea surges. Even Golden Core cultivators must avoid its sharp edge. Recently, the winds and waves have been even more intense, so perhaps we should rest for half a month before proceeding."
Li Chengfeng shook his head, "The stronger the wind and waves, the more precious the fish. I find this quite interesting.
This trip is not only for treasure hunting but also to measure this ocean and explore its mysteries. The ocean's depth has touched me, and I need to experience it firsthand."
Seeing that Li Chengfeng was determined to go, Yu Chun felt helpless.
The other party's strength was so great, and his arrogance made Yu Chun's head ache even more.
The wind and waves are the sea's sharpest blades, and legend has it that even Nascent Soul experts who step into the most intense storms may not return.
The other party dared to challenge it.
Yu Chun could only smile bitterly.
Li Chengfeng said calmly, "Fellow Daoist, please lead the way and let us investigate.
If it is truly impossible to contend with, there is no need to force our way."
Helpless, Yu Chun had no choice but to lead Li Chengfeng forward, traversing thirty thousand miles to reach the Nine Lives Sea.
This place was indeed characterized by high winds and raging waves, with giant waves rolling that were powerful enough to shatter stones and crack islands. The islands were scarred all over, and there were also sea eyes forming whirlpools, devouring everything, making it extremely dangerous.
Yu Chun looked panicked and said incoherently, "Fellow Daoist, seeing this situation, perhaps we should come back in half a month. At that time, the wind and waves will subside, and we might find an opportunity."
Li Chengfeng responded with a smile, "Mere sea waves, why should I care?"
With that, he waved his hand, pulling Yu Chun along, and stepped onto his flying sword, heading straight into the waves.
Yu Chun was terrified but unable to break free, and he was dragged into the depths of the waves.
Within the waves, a drop of water weighed a thousand pounds, and the density was abnormal, similar to heavy water. The deeper one went, the heavier the water became.
The impact force of the waves was enough to destroy magical artifacts.
However, Li Chengfeng remained calm and went forward bravely, dragging Yu Chun and using his own strength to clear a path.
Under the impact of the water flow, the blood in his body surged, and the toughness of the Ancient Demon bloodline and the power of the Dragon blood resonated together. He saw this as a godsend opportunity to temper himself, strengthen his body, and lay the foundation for advancing to the Golden Core stage.
Yu Chun did not understand what Li Chengfeng was thinking and was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder trembled. In the end, he closed his eyes and concentrated, letting things develop as they would, his mood rising and falling with Li Chengfeng like a straw, drifting with the waves.
Li Chengfeng passed through the waves, went straight into the whirlpool, broke out of the water, and his understanding of water became more profound.
The Kunpeng phantom appeared behind him, devouring water and formed by electricity. At this moment, it appeared even more solid, moving freely under the power of the water.
The Bloodthirsty Sword shuttled through the water, sensing the water quality and power.
Half a month passed quickly, and Li Chengfeng worked tirelessly, constantly tempering himself, his strength increasing day by day, the talismans in his body becoming more refined, and his understanding of water becoming richer.
Finally, they passed through the wind and waves and arrived at an island.
The island was desolate and dilapidated, with no grass growing due to the ravages of the wind and waves, leaving only weathered rocks everywhere. Within a hole, strange creatures survived.
With a wave of Li Chengfeng's hand, the Sky Devouring Pet came out, eliminating all the poisonous creatures.
This caused Yu Chun to sigh in admiration, repeatedly praising, "Fellow Daoist's insect pet is truly unparalleled in the world, worthy of being a leader of the Demonic Path."
Yu Chun invited Li Chengfeng to go with him, and the two flew for thousands of miles to reach a huge canyon.
Within the canyon, a huge restriction was shrouded, suspected to be the location of the entrance. The patterns on the restriction were complex, strange, and difficult to understand.
Yu Chun pointed to the restriction and said, "Fellow Daoist, perhaps you can break this restriction."
Li Chengfeng replied with a smile, "The formations share a common origin, so I will naturally study it. Please do not disturb me, Fellow Daoist."
Yu Chun smiled and said, "It's fine, Fellow Daoist, please do as you wish. My friend may come to visit in half a month, and the three of us will explore it together then."
Li Chengfeng nodded, and Yu Chun left while Li Chengfeng set up a restriction formation to seal this place, so as not to be disturbed.
Delving into the restriction, Li Chengfeng was increasingly alarmed. The sophistication of this restriction was not inferior to that set by Old Ancestor Nine Profound, each with its own merits, and it was clearly the work of a master of formations.