Chapter 371 - 293: Lying in Wait (Part 2)

Chapter 371: Chapter 293: Lying in Wait (Part 2)

"That’ll save us some trouble later. For now, we wait. When the time is right, we’ll strike and snatch it."

The Profound Turtle spoke faintly. As it finished, its limbs retracted into its shell, and its aura vanished in an instant, merging completely with the surroundings.

’Turtle Breathing Skill...’

Yu Changsheng murmured to himself. Under the cover of the Turtle Breathing Skill, it was as if all traces of him had vanished from the world. No one could find him unless their cultivation far surpassed his own.

’The Young Master the Purple-robed Cultivator mentioned...’

Yu Changsheng glanced quietly at Yan Ta, whose mind was completely absorbed in breaking down the seals around the Celestial One Divine Water. Then, he closed his eyes, honing his spirit and energy to their peak, lying in wait.

Things have already come to this. There’s no backing down now.

’Besides, I’ve already sensed Yan Ta’s aura,’ Yu Changsheng thought. ’He’s an Early-stage Golden Core, but his foundation is much stronger than average. Still, down here in the deep water, the advantage is mine. With the element of surprise, a fight is not out of the question.’

’A supreme treasure from heaven and earth belongs to the fated one,’ he mused. ’I’ll wait. The moment the Celestial One Divine Water fully emerges is the moment I strike... Besides, we already have a score to settle...’

SSSSS...

Time trickled by. The water was as deep as an abyss. In the darkness, the seven-colored light was gradually eroded by a bloody glow, revealing the dreamlike, ethereal radiance of the Celestial One Divine Water within.

’Almost... Almost there...’

As the seven-colored light faded, Yan Ta’s calm expression gave way to unconcealed excitement. His breath quickened, and the fiery intensity in his eyes burned hotter.

Yan Ta’s entire focus was on the Celestial One Divine Water before him, leaving him completely oblivious to Yu Changsheng’s lurking presence.

But Yan Ta wasn’t the only one whose heart was pounding with excitement. Watching from the shadows, so was Yu Changsheng.

As the seven-colored light faded away, he could more clearly sense the aura of the Celestial One Divine Water. It carried an air of boundless immensity and emitted a fantastical, seven-colored glow. Just feeling its fluctuations sent ripples through his heart.

Anyone could tell at a glance that this was a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, its value immeasurable.

Yu Changsheng had a strong feeling that with this treasure, his Profound Turtle could evolve further. Even his own cultivation and Spirit Platform might leap to the next level.

’Now!’

Just as the last layer of seven-colored light vanished, a hum from the Profound Turtle exploded in Yu Changsheng’s mind.

At that same moment, the fervor in Yan Ta’s expression peaked. He stared, utterly mesmerized, at the fully revealed Celestial One Divine Water, slowly extending a hand toward it.

’Celestial One Divine Water... it’s mine. My six months of standing guard have not been in vain.’

Yan Ta’s heart surged. He stared at the Celestial One Divine Water with a rapturous gaze, his body trembling slightly. But just as his hand was about to touch it, his expression flickered. His face fell as he whipped his head around, throwing an arm up to defend himself.

The water churned. Within the abyss, a massive force hurtled toward Yan Ta. Yu Changsheng’s figure shot out from the current, fiercely hurling the Golden Spear in his hand!

RUMBLE!

The spear shot forth like a dragon, roiling the waters in all directions. A dark undercurrent surged through the abyss. Yan Ta’s expression changed drastically, a look of shock and disbelief on his face. Caught completely off guard, he barely managed to get his arm up to block the Golden Spear. He was sent flying backward through the water with a muffled grunt.

"Who are you?"

But Yan Ta was a Golden Core Expert, after all. Though he had been caught in an indefensible sneak attack, his terrifying strength was plain to see. The blow hadn’t caused him much damage.

What truly shocked and surprised Yan Ta was simply encountering another person in this godforsaken place. After all, the intense water pressure could instantly crush a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even a Golden Core Cultivator wouldn’t be able to last long here, finding it difficult to move at all.

If he himself hadn’t possessed a specific treasure to counteract the pressure, he never would have been able to remain here for so long.

Seeing his first strike fail, Yu Changsheng was not surprised. He ignored Yan Ta’s astonished expression. With a wave of his sleeve, he clenched his right fist. A dazzling golden light flashed, slowly condensing into a Golden Spear of razor-sharp brilliance. Emitting a boundless glow, it whistled through the water as he threw it once more.

"Yu Changsheng!"

Yan Ta’s eyes narrowed. With a wave of his hands, he performed a finger technique, unleashing an endless, bloody light. The light churned, looking exceptionally sinister in the dark depths. It condensed into one flower after another, each a symbol of disaster and misfortune, as they slowly began to bloom.

"Other Shore Blood Flowers!"

HUMMM...

The water roiled as blood-red flowers bloomed one after another, filling the area with a desolate aura. A heaven-reaching Blood Evil Qi erupted from them, shattering Yu Changsheng’s desperate spear attack without any resistance.

But Yu Changsheng’s expression remained calm as he watched Yan Ta with cold eyes. He had never expected to actually harm him with a sneak attack; it was all just a ploy to buy time for his real killing blow.

"Spiritual Beast Four Extremes Formation!"

RUMBLE! The moment he spoke, four astonishing auras erupted from the four cardinal directions, roiling the watery void. To the east, the Colorful Star Deer materialized. Its spiraling antlers radiated an endless green light, and wherever the light touched, colossal trees sprang from nothing, creating a domain of their own.

Opposite the deer, to the west, Red Purgatory coiled, roaring at the sky. The Dragon’s Roar vibrated ceaselessly as balls of scorching flame burst into existence, illuminating the oppressive darkness. Responding to the Colorful Star Deer, the flames latched onto the colossal trees and began to burn furiously.

To the south, the Golden-Winged Eagle beat its wings, its sharp eyes flashing. It whipped up massive gales that churned the water into giant waves. Under the force of the wind, the Colorful Star Deer’s great trees bent, and the flames from Red Purgatory raged even more fiercely.

And in the northernmost position, the Profound Turtle stood anchor. A faint red light flickered in its indifferent, beastly eyes. With a gentle sway of its powerful limbs, the turbulent water beneath it condensed into whirlpools, lifting its body and making it seem even more massive.

An endless blue light enveloped the entire area. Within this light, the water currents froze, and an astonishingly terrifying aura began to build.

This was the complete Spiritual Beast Four Extremes Formation!

"Wind, Fire, Water, Wood! Four Extremes of the Spirit Beasts, rise!"

Yu Changsheng’s face paled. He fought back a wave of dizziness, gasping slightly as he felt his Magical Power, Power of Divine Soul, and Physical Strength drain away at a frantic pace.

This was the first time Yu Changsheng had summoned all four of his Spirit Beasts with their full power. The combat strength he gained in that instant was terrifying, reaching the Golden Core Stage. But the cost was equally staggering. After only a few moments, he felt his energy failing.

’This is bad. I can only keep this up for a minute, tops. I have to end this fast!’

Yu Changsheng shook his head, his gaze hardening as he looked at the stunned Yan Ta. He thrust both arms downward!

RUMBLE!!

The water exploded, creating a massive vacuum. A great wave surged, instantly shattering the blood flowers that had been blooming in the abyss!

"PFFT..."

Yan Ta’s face went white. With his divine technique broken and his cultivation in disarray, he coughed up a mouthful of blood that sprayed into the empty void. He stared at Yu Changsheng with a look of shocked uncertainty. He tried to move, only to find that the surrounding space had already been sealed off by the blue light emanating from the Profound Turtle.

Yan Ta took a deep breath, suppressing the horror in his heart. His brow furrowed as he stared at Yu Changsheng, the killing intent in his eyes finally erupting without restraint. A crimson Evil Qi rose behind him, instantly condensing into the shadow of a blood-red giant that loomed over the void.

CRACK... CRACKLE...

Dark cracks appeared in the space around him, from which a violent, bloody wind began to blow. A storm was brewing. Yan Ta’s figure suddenly swelled in size. He let out a low roar, a savage glint in his crimson eyes, his tyrannical intent laid bare.

"I didn’t even have to go looking for you; you delivered yourself right to my door! In that case, you’ve saved me the trouble!"