Chapter 1823: Chapter 958: Heaven’s Secrets
Li Yuanba, Phoenix Palace Master, and Master Ren Mu flew forward according to the map.
Li Yuanba found that the predecessor of the Phoenix Palace Master, whether due to good luck or research on ancient restrictions, followed the energy line perfectly along this route.
The Xingyi Sword flickered, and then, within a hundred meters of the trio, a mid-level fourth-grade spirit beast was slain.
Seeing the mid-level fourth-grade spirit beast killed, both Master Ren Mu and Phoenix Palace Master felt a sinking in their hearts.
Normally, a mid-level fourth-grade spirit beast would instinctively flee upon seeing three Peak Great Cultivators.
Rather than attacking them, it implies that the spirit beasts here are either manipulated or have lost their sanity.
"Enter the sea from here!" Phoenix Palace Master pointed downward.
She disliked the environment here, especially the heavy limitations the sea posed on combat for her.
The Red Gold Phoenix was not adept at fighting in the sea, significantly reducing its strength in such an environment.
Many Luanyang Palace cultivation techniques require coordination with spiritual pets. Without the effective assistance of the Red Gold Phoenix, the Phoenix Palace Master’s combat strength would also diminish considerably.
This is why she sought external aid; she truly couldn’t face the situation alone.
Master Ren Mu, however, was nonchalant. Being a Water Element Great Cultivator, his power increased rather than decreased in water, so he followed Phoenix Palace Master into the sea.
Li Yuanba entered last, activating the ’Eye of the Storm’ upon entering the sea.
The ’Eye of the Storm’ appeared between his eyes, as if he had gained an additional eye.
The Vortex Shield emitted by the ’Eye of the Storm’ repelled the seawater, forming a barrier.
Entering the sea, he observed a faint white glow emitted by the Phoenix Palace Master’s palace garment, forming a shield to isolate the seawater.
Master Ren Mu didn’t raise any shield at all; he seemed to merge with the sea, becoming part of it.
Yet both the Phoenix Palace Master and Master Ren Mu looked at the ’Eye of the Storm’ between Li Yuanba’s eyes with envy, as they recognized it.
Previously, Li Yuanba had used the ’Thunder Sound Bell,’ and now they saw the ’Eye of the Storm.’
Without needing much insight, they speculated that the ’Eye of the Storm’ was acquired along with the ’Thunder Sound Bell.’
Li Yuanba’s feat of killing thirty-one Great Cultivators from five major superpowers, including four Peak Great Cultivators, spread like wildfire in the Cultivation World.
No one expected at least two treasures to be involved: both the ’Thunder Sound Bell’ and the ’Eye of the Storm’ are treasures only possessed by those of great power.
Even core Great Cultivators from Da Leiyin Temple and Feiyu Sect would only borrow such treasures from those with great power in very special circumstances.
Seeing Li Yuanba casually use the ’Thunder Sound Bell’ and the ’Eye of the Storm’, it was evident both treasures belonged to him, causing envy in the two.
However, neither held any other thoughts in their hearts. On one hand, both had excellent temperaments and were friends with Li Yuanba, thus wouldn’t covet a friend’s treasure.
On the other hand, Li Yuanba’s strength was too terrifying—in the realm of Great Cultivators, few dare to target him, perhaps none at all.
Li Yuanba sensed the underwater environment, inevitably frowning slightly.
His combat strength in seawater was also affected; whether the Wind Blade emitted by the ’Eye of the Storm’ or the speed of Xingyi Sword, their power decreased by a level underwater.
The main impact was only on speed, with other influences being minimal.
"I’ll lead the way!" Master Ren Mu proposed proactively.
During the previous battle with Marching Demon Ants, he hadn’t played much of a role, and the ensuing spirit beasts were dealt with casually by Li Yuanba.
At this rate, he wouldn’t be able to contribute sufficiently during this operation.
Having accepted the Phoenix Palace Master’s payment, he wouldn’t laze around; he needed to demonstrate his capabilities.
In the seawater, besides free movement, his Water attribute capabilities allowed him to detect dangers further away, making him perfectly suited to lead the way.
"Thank you, Mr. Ren!" Phoenix Palace Master nodded in agreement.
Li Yuanba also wouldn’t compete with Master Ren Mu. With Master Ren Mu leading, he and Phoenix Palace Master followed behind, flanking him on the left and right.
The trio descended deeper and deeper, reaching nearly a thousand meters before arriving at the seabed.
While the water pressure at this depth was immense for ordinary beings, it was insignificant for three Peak Great Cultivators.
This pressure couldn’t harm them due to their peak status; aside from affecting speed, it didn’t impact their actions.
The seabed seemed barren, yet Li Yuanba sensed restrictive energy emanating from it. But the surface was covered with mud and aquatic plants, concealing the actual state of the seabed.
Master Ren Mu took out the map, checked the orientation, and headed in a determined direction.
Whether due to the depth or other reasons, after advancing for thirty minutes, they hadn’t encountered any spirit beasts.
However, the trio remained vigilant, sensing the surrounding water temperature steadily decreasing.
This was abnormal, and they considered the previously mentioned ’Golden Ice Crystal Beast’; six ’Golden Ice Crystal Beasts’ might be nearby.
Even Li Yuanba dared not allow six ’Golden Ice Crystal Beasts’ to attack them at the seabed.
