Chapter 861 - 116: Blood Mist Crisis (2)

After slaying the Octopus Demon, Zhang Sheng pocketed the Fish Monster’s Demon Core and swiftly headed downward without any pause.

"Indeed, everyone has their own trump card."

A glimmer flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes as he observed the others carefully. Zhang Sheng’s Divine Soul seemed the weakest to him, yet at this moment, underwater, Zhang Sheng could kill an Innate Second Realm Sea Demon with a single palm strike, which spoke volumes about his exceptional nature.

Even on the sea surface, killing a Sea Demon of the same Realm was no easy feat, let alone underwater.

"I must not be careless or underestimate anyone."

Lin Chen reminded himself, even though his Divine Soul surpasses the Innate Second Realm, he should not adopt the mindset of stalking prey only to be watched by a predator. Those who have reached the Innate Second Realm and dared to come knowing the dangers of seeking Quenching Crystal Sand have their own trump cards and reliance.

A quarter-hour later, Lin Chen’s figure suddenly paused, his eyes showing a hint of surprise.

Within his Divine Thought’s Perception, Zhu Ru leisurely descended about a hundred yards to the right, strangely surrounded by several Sea Demons. Although these Sea Demons were not as strong as the Octopus Demon Zhang Sheng defeated earlier, they were still Innate Realm creatures.

Innate Realm Sea Demons were like guards, protecting Zhu Ru as she descended.

"Is it the unique Cultivation Technique of the Pingxiang Sect, or does Zhu Ru have the skill to enslave Sea Demons?"

Lin Chen blinked but did not move closer to Zhu Ru, maintaining the distance and continuing downwards.

One two-hour later.

A sudden violent energy fluctuation came from behind, causing Lin Chen to instantly accelerate downward.

Not only did he speed up, but Lin Chen noticed Zhu Ru doing the same, neither intending to stop nor look back at what was happening.

All were aware that the journey from the sea surface to the seabed canyon was the most dangerous. Encountering Sea Demons was just bad luck.

There was no requirement to help comrades deal with Sea Demons.

With his strong Divine Thought, Lin Chen’s descent was rapid, with no need to worry about encountering Sea Demons.

A quarter-hour later.

Landing on the ground, Lin Chen’s Divine Thought captured a cave at the bottom of the canyon, his form flickered, heading toward the cave.

Entering the cave, without the obstruction of seawater, though the light was dim, at least some visibility was restored. Just as Lin Chen prepared to use his Divine Thought to explore the cave, a light of fire ignited behind him.

"I didn’t expect Brother Fang to be the first to arrive."

It was Lu Feng’s voice from behind, now holding a torch, evidently taken from a box.

Lu Feng handed Lin Chen a torch, and Lin Chen ignited it as well, responding, "Just lucky, didn’t encounter much obstruction from Sea Demons."

"Lucky..."

Just as Lu Feng spoke, another figure dashed into the cave, Shao Chaozong entered and showed a hint of surprise upon seeing Lin Chen, notably looking at Lin Chen with astonishment.

Mere moments after Shao Chaozong entered, Zhu Ru also walked in.

"I just sensed an energy fluctuation, someone is tussling with Sea Demons."

Zhu Ru furrowed her brow, displaying concern, "Seems like it’s Brother Zhang and Young Master Xu."

As Zhu Ru spoke, Zhang Sheng appeared at the cave entrance, covered in blood.

"Xu Siyuan has attracted a multitude of Sea Demons, coming this way!"

Upon hearing Zhang Sheng’s words, everyone’s expression changed simultaneously. Lin Chen’s Divine Thought immediately extended outside the cave, adjusting his position to stand at the rear.

Outside the cave, merely a hundred yards away, Xu Siyuan was approaching, pale-faced and slow-moving, trailed by numerous Innate Level Sea Demons.

"Everyone, we came together, shouldn’t leave him to die!"

Lu Feng’s expression turned grim, heading first to the cave entrance. Seeing Lu Feng attempting a rescue, Zhu Ru immediately followed, "If we are cooperating, we must help each other."

Shao Chaozong sneered but decided to add, "Whatever happens, only Lu Feng knows the situation in the cave."

Shao Chaozong implied that Xu Siyuan’s misfortune was acceptable, but Lu Feng must remain unharmed. Entering the cave didn’t equate to safety.

Lin Chen nodded; the trio moved outside, while Lu Feng faced the Sea Demons with a spear, slashing through water waves towards the Sea Demons chasing Xu Siyuan.

Lu Feng aimed not to kill these Sea Demons but to create opportunities for Xu Siyuan to escape.

However, the Sea Demons were too many. Observing this, Lin Chen didn’t stand idly by and unleashed the Myriad Phenomena Palm, swirling water waves to fend off two Sea Demons approaching from the left towards Xu Siyuan.

With everyone’s simultaneous actions, Xu Siyuan managed to distance himself from the Sea Demons and flew swiftly towards them.

"Move!"

Seeing Xu Siyuan nearing, Lu Feng shouted softly, turning back into the cave. The truth was, he didn’t need to speak; Lin Chen and the others had already retreated into the cave the moment Xu Siyuan was freed.

Rumble!

Mere moments after Lin Chen and the group entered the cave, tremors and Sea Demon roars echoed from behind.

"This cave might collapse due to these Sea Demons."

Zhang Sheng showed concern, not fearing burial, as Innate Powerhouses wouldn’t be trapped by any collapse. His worry was that the cave’s collapse might bury the Quenching Crystal Sand deep below the seabed.

Facing Sea Demon siege while searching for Quenching Crystal Sand posed a significant challenge.

"The cave won’t collapse, but Sea Demons can enter,"

Shao Chaozong grimly remarked as louder rumbling from behind indicated Sea Demons recklessly smashing rocks in the cave.

Xu Siyuan’s face turned cold, aware Shao Chaozong was blaming him for attracting so many Sea Demons.

"Since Sea Demons are chasing, let’s keep moving. This underground cave system is narrow; these Sea Demons are slow, we can shake them off."

Lu Feng glanced at Shao Chaozong and Xu Siyuan, gathered everyone’s attention, and led them deeper into the cave system.

A quarter-hour, half twо-hour, one twо-hour...

As Lu Feng predicted, the Sea Demons struggled with speed in the cave system, and soon their commotion ceased.

Just as everyone relaxed and prepared to halt, Lin Chen unexpectedly punched the left rock wall.

This sudden action from Lin Chen alarmed the others, making them glance warily toward him, only to soon fix their gaze on the left wall.

Lin Chen’s punch shattered the rock wall, exposing a burst of red mist and amidst it a two-horned, antennae-bearing insect-like Demon Beast.

"Blood Mist Beast, not good, run!"

Shao Chaozong’s face turned pale, as did the others.

The Blood Mist Beast is unique to the East Sea Territory and exhibits just enough strength to reach the Innate Realm, any Innate Powerhouse can kill it. However, Blood Mist Insects travel in swarms; encountering one Blood Mist Beast means thousands nearby.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

As the group started to move, nearby rock walls sprayed clouds of red mist, blocking all paths.

"Young Master Lu, why didn’t you mention the presence of Blood Mist Insects here?"

Upon Zhang Sheng’s inquiry, Lu Feng bitterly smiled, "The one who acquired Quenching Crystal Sand didn’t encounter Blood Mist Insects here."

Amidst the red mist, sharp screeches from the Blood Mist Beast echoed continuously.

Shao Chaozong killed a Blood Mist Beast with one palm, shouting, "We must break free from the Blood Mist Beast’s range, otherwise we’ll perish here."

Even the Innate Second Realm couldn’t endlessly cycle Innate Power. Once their Innate Power is depleted, death is imminent.