Chapter 1572: Panluo (Part 2)

“The Water-Stepping Beast can’t hold on much longer. I know everyone is injured, but we can’t just sit here waiting for death. If it comes to it, we might have to self-detonate to make sure these bastards don’t succeed!”

“What this fellow Daoist says makes sense. At least if we self-detonate, we can take one down with us. Even in death, we should drag someone down.”

“If we really go all out, there are over a hundred of them, but we’re greater in number. Surely some of us will survive through sheer luck…”

…

The chaotic and noisy discussions quieted down as many unfamiliar demon cultivators exchanged glances, eventually falling silent. To be fair, everyone wants to be among the fortunate ones who survive.

Even ants cling to life, let alone a group of cultivators who have trained for years and seen countless worldly wonders?

Moreover, those sea demons have elusive tactics. Even when outnumbered, they can still manage. The demon cultivators who’ve clashed with them and been injured are somewhat apprehensive.

“The Water-Stepping Beast can’t hold on. If we unite, there might be a way out; but if everyone thinks only of themselves, they might fall prey to slaughter.” An elderly woman sighed, looking at her caravan colleagues. “You are still young and can unleash more potential to survive. When the barrier breaks, I will rush forth to self-detonate, giving you time.”

If you manage to return, please inform the owner that since I joined the merchant guild and took charge of sea routes, I believe myself to have worked diligently, without achievement but with hard work. This time, attacked without managing to successfully deliver the goods, sacrificing myself should fulfill the owner’s trust.”

“Boo hoo… Granny Sun!” The youngest demon cultivator in the caravan couldn’t help but cry. This was his first sea voyage, and the merchant guild arranged for him to take the safest route, yet they faced an ambush and narrowly escaped death.

Listening to these heroic words, he couldn’t help but shed tears.

Granny Sun handed him a Memory Stone, “Don’t cry, tears are the least useful thing. You’re the youngest, and according to sea voyage rules, when chaos erupts, everyone will protect you to escape first. Keep this Memory Stone safe; I’ve captured the ugly scenes of these bandits, take it back to Moon Snail Mountain, so everyone knows what happened here.

For robbing so many merchant caravans and innocent demon cultivators, they must pay the price!”

The Little Demon Cultivator kept the Memory Stone safe, watching as a Water-Stepping Beast struggled to survive, instinctively swimming to the surface for fresh air, only to be overwhelmed and slain by the sea demons, his tears falling even harder.

“Did you see that? The beast you raised betrayed its master in times of need, hahaha! We slaughtered it, avenging you. Aren’t you going to say thank you?” Jia Xin, the leading sea demon, laughed with eyes lacking warmth, waved his hand and said, “Continue attacking, this motley crew is about to fall.”

He, as a Panluo Demon, was not particularly strong, nearly touching the edge of a Middle Level Monster in the Bone Refining Realm’s First Layer.

But Panluo specializes in sensing auras, and coupled with Jia Xin’s inherent talent skills, his shell is an excellent refining material, able to forge treasures that prevent teleportation and confuse locations. Previously while living in the undersea world, he didn’t find it particularly useful, but after being expelled by the Sea God, he discovered he’s tailor-made for robbery!

By detaching a small piece from the main shell, aside from disabling teleportation treasures wherever he goes, robbing can swiftly escape, unable to be tracked or targeted;

And sensing and marking auras can enhance his robbery endeavors.

Using exceptional talents, Jia Xin formed a small team, insisting that those joining must have sufficiently high combat power, quickly screening out and targeting the weakest isolated demon cultivators for robbery, letting them taste the thrill.

As a result, more high-tier sea demons joined in, targeting merchant caravans.

In just a few days, they amassed massive wealth through slaughtering and looting.

Enjoying the unrestrained pleasures never experienced in undersea cities before, Jia Xin and the sea demons grew increasingly greedy, even divided territories in secret. Anyone entering his sensing range, whether residing demons or passing caravans, would be locked on and targeted.

One hundred sixty-seven sea demons, divided into over ten squads for separate attacks.

Some responsible for surprise frontal assaults; some for aftermath; cooperating seamlessly and wearing Panluo Shells, making those suddenly ambushed have no escape route.

“Bang!”

“Bang, bang, bang!”

“Holy cow, these beasts are really resilient, the barrier still won’t break!” The full-force attacking sea demons were angry.

Jia Xin, hearing this, smirked and said, “Just look at their flags, and you know it’s from Moon Snail Mountain’s major merchant guilds, all super wealthy. The beasts transporting goods must be top-notch.

However, no matter how good, there’s a limit.

The barrier is teetering, be wary of those demon cultivators rushing out to self-detonate, causing chaos. Unable to teleport, unable to send messages, if we silence them all, today’s earnings will let us lounge carefree for a long time.”

The adversary, hearing this, grinned and said, “I haven’t seen what it’s like on the Wilderness yet. With a fistful of money, we can go to bustling places and indulge and enjoy!”

Another sea demon flattered and said, “As long as the boss is here, even if Celestial King comes, they’d have to give up a layer of skin!”

Just as Jia Xin was about to reply with a smile, his brows furrowed slightly, waving his hand: “A group approaches from the northwest, riding a large fish, should be another merchant caravan. Old Liu, take some men and capture them as well, since they’re in our territory, let them stay.” ℯ𝕝.

“Alrighty!” Old Liu responded immediately, signaling and leading seven sea demons skillfully in the direction indicated by the boss.

Wu Meng sat cross-legged on the fish, furrowing his brows, “Someone is coming fast from the opposite side!”

The group grew cautious.

“Sent by the robbing sea demons, they likely want to stop us.” Jiang Yuan pointed to the distant dense cluster of light dots on the map, the eight light dots split off from there, moving closer to their group.

Eight is a bit few, but like Huluwa rescuing Grandfather one by one, more fun.

He stood up, taking the Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda from his storage bag.

Those who’d witnessed the power of this item immediately felt at ease. A moment ago, this small tower faced the sea demons briefly and captured them all; they expected it would be equally easy this time.

Surely, as Old Liu led his men towards the orange fish, preparing to form an attack formation.

But the orange fish moved incredibly fast, the distance closed within breath, putting them within Jiang Yuan’s attack range. Select all, and click “Collect” into the Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda!

In less than two seconds, Old Liu hadn’t even seen whether the newcomers were male or female, before a sudden golden light made him dizzy, and in the next second, he found himself falling inside a lavish “palace.”

No spiritual energy, even his own spiritual power was imprisoned, he hesitated, “What’s this place?”

“Sixth Brother? You came too?” The sea demons who’d been captured earlier appeared distressed, “This wretched place can’t use any tricks, where’s the boss? We must have the main troops rescue us!”

Jiang Yuan held the small Seven-Layered Exquisite Pagoda with one hand, leisurely watching the chat content of the detained sea demons inside the tower.

Ever since upgrading this divine artifact to Level Eight, the internal capacity enlarged, and its functionality more comprehensive, it could finally unleash a divine artifact’s mighty power.

Now, if he wishes, a mere thought can have the Golden Divine Statue inside grind every sea demon to death.

However, Jiang Yuan is reluctant.

Despite the chance to extract lifespan one by one, a quick glance at the details moments ago revealed several sea demons designated as “premium ingredients” in their analysis.

Qing Niao loves fish, imagining dishes crafted with Fish Demon’s bones and flesh, she’ll absolutely adore them!

The armies hadn’t engaged but merely showed down, and the opposition vanished.

Ruan Yanluo watched in astonishment, thinking to himself, no wonder Mr. Jiang can effortlessly rescue everyone, he probably uses a divine artifact.

“Hmm? What’s going on?” Jia Xin, watching the barrier persistently not breaking, growing anxious, suddenly realized the aura of an eight-member group subordinate disappeared!

Moreover, the aggressive big fish approached even faster!

Crap, did the scattered individuals managed to relay a message, bringing reinforcements?

Logically, it shouldn’t happen. They had never failed before, even if they did, they couldn’t possibly reach the base so quickly.

“Old Jiu, bring more men and head over, give Old Liu a hand and ensure those demon cultivators are captured.” Jia Xin felt something was amiss, considering to flee.

But with tempting boxes of goods stacked on that mountain, besides urging subordinates to attack harder, he couldn’t think of another plan. If they were to flee, wouldn’t that mean efforts wasted?

Previously looted goods were mostly distributed to win hearts, his own share insufficient to indulge.

While fretting, the aura of Old Jiu’s squad disappeared suddenly too!