Mortals cultivate immortality, and their IQ is playing with their heartbeats

#394 - Shark Bandit Chen Liang

The enormous sea beast opened its terrifying maw and lunged towards a young rogue cultivator like a shooting star.

This cultivator was battle-hardened and, despite being severely injured, did not panic in this critical moment. Instead, he released a peculiar puff of smoke.

This smoke was extremely pungent. After inhaling it, the sea beast roared and abandoned him, attacking another rogue cultivator instead.

This cultivator, who appeared to be in his thirties, was very quick-witted. He rolled on the ground and burrowed into the earth, escaping with an earth遁 technique.

Thus, the sea beast escaped, but it didn't harm them in the slightest.

However, the sea beast was unwilling to linger. It was injured and preparing to flee.

But how could the old man let it get away so easily? The formation he had painstakingly set up had cost him a fortune in spirit stones. If he couldn't kill the sea beast, he would suffer a great loss. Therefore, he roared...

He immediately took out a lightning orb, crackling with strands of electricity. He hurled it with force, and with a deafening boom, the sea beast's head was instantly smashed, its bones shattered.

Following this, their flying swords pierced deep into its wounds, ending the sea beast's life.

The reason they dared to challenge this Tier 2 sea beast was not only because it had recently broken through but also because they possessed this lightning orb—the Yin Lightning Pearl.

This pearl was refined using a special secret method, and its power was astonishing. It was similar to talismans and magical treasures and was a unique treasure of the Sea Union Islands.

Although they lost a precious Yin Lightning Pearl, they still gained something.

After deducting costs, each person could still receive several hundred low-grade spirit stones, which was already a considerable fortune.

However, just as they were about to celebrate their victory, a lewd-looking middle-aged man led a group to surround them, their faces twisted and filled with murderous intent.

Upon seeing this, the old man's heart sank. He knew that his magical power was currently depleted, his injuries were severe, and it would be difficult to contend with this group of pirates.

"Black Iron, you pirate leader! What do you want?" the old man shouted angrily.

Black Iron laughed heartily, "With Black Iron here, it's your end! Either leave your wealth behind, or commit suicide. Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

"Black Iron, you're going too far! How dare you rob so close to shore? If the Sea Heaven Sect's enforcement team finds out, you won't escape death either!" the old man retorted.

Black Iron sneered, "Those enforcement teams? They've accepted my bribes and will turn a blind eye.

The deep sea isn't safe right now. Tier 3 sea beasts are appearing frequently. Do you think we want to die early?

I heard that a Foundation Establishment Late Stage peak expert is going to refine pills, causing a sea beast riot. We can only operate near the coast for a few days."

The old man gnashed his teeth, "What bad luck! Listen to me, everyone. These pirates won't leave anyone alive. Even if we abandon our treasures, we'll still die.

We might as well fight to the death!"

With that, he took out a black Yin Lightning Pearl and threw it at Black Iron. At the same time, everyone unleashed their skills and launched a fierce attack on the pirates.

Black Iron was shocked and quickly retreated, summoning a tortoise shell shield to protect himself. He also took out a gourd and attached it to his body, golden light tightly enveloping him.

He knew the power of the Yin Lightning Pearl and dared not be careless in the slightest.

But this Yin Lightning Pearl didn't explode as expected. Instead, it turned into a wisp of green smoke, spreading poisonous gas, which enraged them.

After throwing out the fake Yin Lightning Pearl, the lewd old man quickly summoned a cone-shaped magical treasure, leaped into the air, poured in magical power, and with a whoosh, pierced through the sky, its speed as fast as a shooting star, making it unbelievable.

Seeing this, the remaining seven or eight rogue cultivators immediately scattered and fled, but their speed was far inferior to the old man's. They were quickly surrounded by Black Iron and his group.

After a fierce battle, the rogue cultivators retreated steadily. Two of the severely injured were directly killed by the pirates, their blood staining the ground red, their heads rolling.

Black Iron laughed, mocking, "You've been tricked by that old bastard. He only cared about his own escape, not your lives.

The escape treasure he used, if I'm not mistaken, should be the top-grade spiritual artifact 'Wind Piercing Cone,' worth several hundred mid-grade spirit stones. It's also his trump card for survival.

Of course, you can't outrun him. You can only be buried with him. This old thing has tricked countless people, hahaha!"

Black Iron was triumphant, seemingly unconcerned about the old man's life or death, only thinking about killing these people and seizing the Tier 2 sea beast.

However, just as the old man was about to fly out of sight, a scream suddenly rang out. He was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, dazed and confused, spitting blood, his head spinning, his bones broken, unable to move, his breath fading.

This scene shocked everyone.

Suddenly, the space in front fluctuated strangely. A black-robed cultivator appeared out of nowhere, with long hair draped over his shoulders, cold eyes, and a half-mask covering his face, exuding a terrifyingly evil aura.

He stood there like a demon god, causing everyone to feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their hair standing on end, even their breathing becoming difficult.

That powerful pressure was earth-shattering, crushing their will, making them not even have the courage to look up, only able to kneel on the ground, trembling.

They mistakenly thought the newcomer was a Core Formation Stage expert, and were shocked. Unexpectedly, they encountered a true Core Formation Stage old monster, and determined that this person must be a demonic cultivator.

Speaking of Li Chengfeng's pressure, it was comparable to the Core Formation Stage. He was not inferior, because he had crossed two realms in the Foundation Establishment Stage, and his cultivation path far exceeded ordinary people. Every step was full of hardship.

He pursued the unity of all laws, drawing on the strengths of all schools, and the amount of resources consumed was staggering. In addition, there were nine blood shadows, each with the power of the original body. These experiences and insights converged into his power.

Over the years, he had traveled among the major sects, interacting with Nascent Soul Late Stage and even Half-Step Divine Transformation great cultivators. This experience forged his extraordinary temperament.

He stood there, and with his pressure alone, he could make the Foundation Establishment Stage disciples fearful, even the Qi Refining Tenth Level cultivators trembled and broke out in cold sweats.

"Greetings, Senior! Greetings, Ancestor!" Black Iron and the others knelt in fear, begging for mercy.

"We're just passing by, hunting some sea beasts for a living. If we've offended you, please forgive us, Senior."

Among the rogue cultivators who were being robbed, there was a handsome, scholarly-looking cultivator who gritted his teeth and said, "Senior, these people are pirates and use despicable methods. If we can hand them over to the Sea Heaven Sect, we can definitely exchange them for benefits."

Black Iron's heart was burning with anger, but he dared not act rashly.

Li Chengfeng smiled, "You don't need to accuse each other. None of you are good people.

What I see in you is a pile of white bones and monstrous resentment. Your hands are stained with the blood of innocent people.

On this dog-eat-dog island, there are no innocent people. Strength determines everything.

You don't need to play these boring tricks anymore. I have my own judgment."

"Senior is wise, Senior is mighty!" Black Iron changed his tune, "I am willing to follow Senior and serve him. Why should Ancestor personally deal with these juniors?

We will offer enough tribute every month, and we will help you solve problems. It will be much easier than running around and hunting."

Li Chengfeng said, "You are indeed clever and quick-witted, but your hands are stained with the most blood. You have killed countless people.

However, this Insect Demon is not indecisive either. Tell me, what will you use to buy your dog's life?

Don't mention your magical treasures and storage bags. These are useless to me."

Black Iron racked his brains, knowing that such a great figure would not care about their wealth.

He thought of those Core Formation Stage old monsters on the Sea Union Islands, who had all accumulated huge wealth through robbery.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he said, "Senior, I know a secret that is enough to buy my life.

My boss, Chen Liang, the head of the Whale Shark pirates, is now at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage and is attacking the Core Formation Stage.

He has prepared many precious materials and wants to refine the Soul 引魂 Pill. Recently, he has been forcing us to plunder everywhere.

If Senior can wipe him out, his wealth and pill-refining materials will be yours to sell. It will definitely be a large sum of spirit stones."