Even Yun Wange and Ren Tianlong, who were usually calm and composed, couldn't help but feel a sense of insignificance as they faced the vast, boundless sea, filled with ever-changing weather.
"The East Sea is vast, its territory far surpassing that of the land," Ren Tianlong remarked with admiration. "It's said that this sea hides countless secrets, and there's an ancient saying: 'The East Sea hides dragons, and secret realms reach the heavens.'"
"Let's first find an island to settle on, get familiar with the environment, and then make our plans," Yun Wange suggested.
Soon, they discovered an uninhabited island, dozens of miles in circumference, lush with vegetation and abundant in spiritual energy. The flying boat slowly descended onto a flat beach in the center of the island.
As soon as they stepped onto the soft sand, they felt a distinct atmosphere different from the mainland. The air was filled with rich water spiritual energy, mixed with a faint scent of the sea, which was refreshing in its own way.
"The spiritual energy on this island is quite sufficient; it can serve as our temporary base," Yun Wange said.
The group split up to explore the island.
Mu Xiaochuan eagerly ran to the seaside, stepping barefoot into the icy water, fully enjoying the waves gently caressing his ankles.
Ye Lingxuan, like a wild horse set free, joyfully ran along the beach, collecting shells, her bell-like laughter echoing over the island.
Even Leng Yunjian allowed herself to relax, standing quietly by the sea, gazing at the distant horizon, a hint of softness appearing in her usually cold eyes.
After a simple rest and preparation, the group boarded the flying boat again, beginning their formal exploration of this mysterious sea.
Unlike the Demonic Beast Wilds, the dangers of the East Sea often lurked beneath the calm surface.
In the first few days, the weather was calm. They encountered some relatively gentle sea demonic beasts, such as the colorful "Coral Fish" (mid-Qi Refining stage) or the massive, lazy "Giant Shell Sea Turtle" (early Foundation Establishment stage). These beasts were mostly gentle and colorful, like treasures of the sea, leaving Ye Lingxuan dazzled and amazed.
Mu Xiaochuan also enjoyed the leisure, occasionally taking down a few sea beasts. In his spare time, he even crafted a few pairs of shorts and bikinis from beast hides, though only he and Ren Tianlong wore the shorts, while the other four blushed and kept their distance, causing the two to laugh heartily.
Thus, they spent their days sunbathing on the beach, occasionally fishing with rods, experiencing a cultivation version of "sea fishing." Of course, the nightly ice and fire baptism never ceased, steadily increasing his thrill points.
However, as they ventured deeper into the East Sea, the tranquility was soon shattered.
One afternoon, the flying boat was cruising at low altitude over a deep blue sea.
Suddenly!
"Boom—!"
A thunderous explosion erupted from beneath the flying boat without warning! The entire vessel shook violently as if struck by an invisible giant hand, the protective shield flaring up instantly, emitting a piercing alarm!
"What happened?" Everyone inside the cabin turned pale.
"There's something below," Yun Wange said gravely, immediately maneuvering the flying boat to ascend rapidly!
But it was too late!
The once-calm sea surface below suddenly exploded! A massive tentacle covered in blue-black scales, exuding a terrifying pressure, surged up like an enraged dragon, swiftly wrapping around the flying boat!
The tentacle was enormous, several meters in diameter! Its surface was covered with suckers that glinted coldly, each movement causing a shiver down the spine!
"It's... a deep-sea demonic beast," Ren Tianlong said with a serious expression.
"Crack! Crack!"
Under the giant tentacle, the flying boat's protective shield shattered like an eggshell, on the verge of collapse!
"This is bad!" Yun Wange made a quick decision, retracting the flying boat! Together with Mu Xiaochuan, they released spiritual power to support Ye Lingxuan and the others.
"Beast! Courting death!" Ren Tianlong roared, a flash of light in his hand revealing a red spear radiating intense heat. The spear shot out like a dragon, carrying the power to burn mountains and boil seas, fiercely stabbing into the giant tentacle!
"Hiss—!"
The red spear pierced the tough scales like a hot iron into butter, deeply embedding into the tentacle's flesh!
"Roar—!"
A howl filled with pain and fury, as if from the abyss, echoed from the depths of the sea. The sea surface churned violently, like boiling water.
Splash!
An unimaginably massive shadow slowly emerged from the depths.
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It was a... terrifying giant beast beyond words.
It had a squid-like body as large as a mountain, yet bore a ferocious head resembling a flood dragon. On its head, a prominent horn stood, its eyes blood-red, gleaming with a cruel and violent light! Besides the tentacle injured by Ren Tianlong, it had dozens of equally massive, writhing tentacles! Each tentacle exuded a suffocating pressure.
"Foundation Establishment Ninth Level, Mirage Dragon Squid," Yun Wange identified the terrifying beast.
The Mirage Dragon Squid, a legendary overlord demonic beast of the East Sea. Its physical body was incredibly strong, its power terrifying. It was said that an adult Mirage Dragon Squid's strength could rival that of an early Golden Elixir stage cultivator.
Though this one wasn't fully mature, its peak Foundation Establishment Ninth Level pressure was enough to make any Foundation Establishment stage cultivator despair!
"Quick, form a formation!" Ren Tianlong's face was extremely solemn, knowing that facing such a terrifying beast alone was suicide!
Yun Wange, Mu Xiaochuan, Ye Lingxuan, Leng Yunjian, and Wei Zhangang didn't dare delay, immediately flying out to form a simple Six Harmony Formation in the air (Foundation Establishment-Qi Refining-Foundation Establishment-Qi Refining-Foundation Establishment-Qi Refining, ensuring Qi Refining disciples wouldn't fall into the sea), surrounding the terrifying Mirage Dragon Squid!
"Roar—!"
The Mirage Dragon Squid seemed completely enraged! Its ferocious dragon head lifted abruptly, opening its bloody maw, unleashing a deafening roar! An invisible sound wave, carrying a powerful mental impact, spread instantly!
"Ugh!"
The weakest in cultivation, Ye Lingxuan, Leng Yunjian, and Wei Zhangang, felt as if their heads were struck by a heavy hammer, their vision darkening, blood and energy surging, nearly falling from the sky!
Even Mu Xiaochuan felt a sharp pain in his soul, barely resisting thanks to his late Foundation Establishment stage soul!
Ren Tianlong and Yun Wange, despite their higher cultivation, were also dizzy, their spiritual power momentarily stagnating!
Yun Wange quickly warned, "Be careful! It's its innate divine ability—Soul Capturing Demon Sound!"