King of Ten Thousand Years

Chapter 318: Chapter 316: Two Earth Spirit Fruits

Luo Tian stared at Jiang Daoyun and the Black Armored Alligator Turtle rapidly approaching from behind him.

The terrifying aura of the Earth Element Realm sent monstrous waves churning across the entire lake. All the nearby Demon Beasts shrieked and fled in terror.

Even Jiang Daoyun had no choice but to retreat. In front of the Black Armored Alligator Turtle, Luo Tian’s cultivation at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm was no different from that of a weak ant.

SWISH!

Jiang Daoyun successfully escaped to the shore. As he passed by Luo Tian, he feigned a reminder, "What are you standing there for? Aren’t you going to run?"

But Luo Tian ignored the reminder. He transformed into an afterimage and dashed forward, as if rushing to deliver a sheep into a tiger’s jaws.

’The person I wanted to get rid of is killing himself for me. How considerate,’ Jiang Daoyun gloated inwardly.

POW!

Luo Tian suddenly struck out with his palm, hitting the massive corpse of the Red-Horned Demon Bull on the side.

This was the very same Red-Horned Demon Bull that Jiang Daoyun had failed to kill, a creature at the Half-step Earth Element Realm.

As for how it had died, Jiang Daoyun and Ji Qingrong hadn’t noticed at all and were somewhat puzzled.

Just as the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s enormous maw descended, looking as if it would devour everything...

...the huge corpse of the Red-Horned Demon Bull was perfectly shoved into its mouth, blocking its attack.

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle certainly wouldn’t refuse food that delivered itself right into its mouth.

SWISH! SWISH!

Luo Tian’s figure moved like a gale. His form was invisible, and only a series of ripples could be seen spreading across the lake’s surface.

He rapidly approached the Black Armored Alligator Turtle and took out a Leather Whip Hook.

"Go!"

Luo Tian’s Divine Vein Power and Spiritual Power flowed into the Leather Whip Hook.

WHOOSH!

The whip suddenly glowed with faint black patterns. In the blink of an eye, it thickened and extended over twenty meters.

Under Luo Tian’s control, the hook at the end of the black whip reached the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree on the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s head.

Luo Tian’s target was the Earth Spirit Fruit!

In fact, when the Creation Technique had sent him a premonition of danger earlier, Luo Tian had been constantly vigilant. That was why he had noticed the island’s abnormality even before Ji Qingrong did.

When the "island" began to move closer, Luo Tian realized it was an Earth Level Demon Beast.

At that moment, he had already been devising a plan on how to seize the Spirit Fruit.

ROAR!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle sensed Luo Tian’s attempt to take the Earth Spirit Fruit, and a vicious light erupted from its eyes!

’This Earth Spirit Fruit Tree is a vital lure I use to attract prey. How dare this audacious human touch the treasure on my back!’

ROAR! BOOM!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle roared. Its four limbs thrashed, sending waves surging into the sky and spreading out in all directions.

Watching this scene, Jiang Daoyun and Ji Qingrong were both stunned by Luo Tian’s audacity. He actually dared to approach the Black Armored Alligator Turtle alone to snatch an Earth Spirit Fruit.

"Too clever for his own good. He’s simply asking for death!"

Jiang Daoyun snorted coldly.

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle was an Earth Element Realm Demon Beast with terrifying strength. A single casual strike could instantly kill Luo Tian.

’Luo Tian is doomed to fail and die without a burial place.’

RUMBLE!

The waves crashed with heaven-shaking force and continuous explosions. A black streak of light flashed and returned to Luo Tian’s hand.

And in his hand was an extra red-and-white fruit—it was the Earth Spirit Fruit.

With the fruit secured, Luo Tian saw the terrifying waves rushing toward him and retreated frantically.

"He actually succeeded!"

Jiang Daoyun was shocked and felt a sense of imbalance.

’I tried to take the Earth Spirit Fruit and was scared into a frantic retreat by the Black Armored Alligator Turtle.’

But Luo Tian, at the mere Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm, had actually risked it all and obtained an Earth Spirit Fruit. It was simply unbelievable!

In terms of performance, he had been completely outshone by Luo Tian.

BOOM!

A huge wave crashed down, slamming into Luo Tian and shattering his True Qi Body Protection.

The immense force sent Luo Tian flying onto the shore.

’That kid must be dead! The Earth Spirit Fruit is mine!’

Jiang Daoyun shot forward, closing in on Luo Tian, about to snatch the Earth Spirit Fruit from his hand.

But Luo Tian’s arm suddenly shot up as he said, "Jiang Daoyun, are you thinking of breaking your promise and stealing my spoils of war?"

Jiang Daoyun’s eyes widened.

’Luo Tian isn’t dead!’

’He took a wave attack from the Black Armored Alligator Turtle with his cultivation at the Eighth Layer of Spirit Sea Realm and didn’t even die!’

He didn’t know that Luo Tian was a Body Cultivator with powerful defense.

Furthermore, the Celestial Furnace Treasure Body was exceptionally effective at defending against Water Element and Fire Element attacks.

The previous attack had only given Luo Tian a minor injury. Compared to his gains, it was completely worth it!

"Brother Luo, you misunderstand. I was just coming to check on your injuries. It’s good that you’re alright."

Jiang Daoyun forced a smile.

With Ji Qingrong here, he naturally couldn’t go back on their prior agreement and forcibly snatch Luo Tian’s Earth Spirit Fruit.

But Jiang Daoyun felt extremely unbalanced inside.

’Luo Tian, the one with the lowest cultivation, was actually the first to get an Earth Spirit Fruit!’

ROAR! THUMP THUMP THUMP!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle roared. An ant had stolen one of its Earth Spirit Fruits, and it was furious. It climbed onto the shore, its mountain-like body exuding a heavy and terrifying aura!

Cracks spiderwebbed across the ground under its feet, unable to bear its weight.

’The Earth Spirit Fruit... I must get one!’

Jiang Daoyun was determined to obtain the fruit, and he was even more determined not to lose to Luo Tian.

Ji Qingrong didn’t retreat either, her gaze fixed warily on the Black Armored Alligator Turtle.

Once the Black Armored Alligator Turtle was on land, its speed would be reduced, slightly lessening the pressure on them.

In addition, both Jiang Daoyun and Ji Qingrong were elites among those at the Half-step Earth Element Realm, capable of holding their own against an Earth Element foe.

"Luo Tian, you’ve already gotten one Earth Spirit Fruit. Hurry up and help us pin down the Black Armored Alligator Turtle!"

Jiang Daoyun shouted.

As a member of the team, it was reasonable for him to provide some help.

"No problem!"

Luo Tian stood up.

Then, the three of them surrounded and attacked the Three-star Demon Beast, the Black Armored Alligator Turtle, on land!

The turtle’s main strengths were its massive size and extremely high defense; its threat level was only average.

Neither Jiang Daoyun nor Ji Qingrong planned to kill the Black Armored Alligator Turtle; they just wanted to find an opportunity to snatch an Earth Spirit Fruit.

There were still two fruits left on the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree on the turtle’s back. If they could get both, the three of them could be considered to have returned with a full haul.

However, having been burned once, how could the Black Armored Alligator Turtle let the two of them succeed so easily?

WHOOM!

A layer of black light flared up around the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s body, shimmering with sinister water ripples that churned continuously.

Its limbs were thick and its strength was terrifying. If anyone present were hit head-on, they would be severely injured, if not killed.

At the same time, the Black Armored Alligator Turtle would occasionally launch ferocious attacks with its mouth, causing the riverbank to collapse and leaving a scene of devastation.

Relying on their Body Techniques, Jiang Daoyun and Ji Qingrong attacked from a distance. After exchanging twenty or thirty moves, they still hadn’t found an opportunity to take an Earth Spirit Fruit.

The two of them couldn’t help but look at Luo Tian.

’Luo Tian’s mysterious whip that he used to get the Earth Spirit Fruit is extraordinary. He might be able to find another chance to snatch one.’

But the three had agreed beforehand: it was every person for themselves. Whoever got something, it was theirs.

"Luo Tian, your firepower is too weak! Stop holding back and show us what you’ve really got!"

Jiang Daoyun, annoyed with Luo Tian, berated him.

"My cultivation is too low, and I got injured grabbing the Earth Spirit Fruit just now. There’s nothing I can do."

Luo Tian couldn’t be bothered with him and just put on an act.

There was nothing Jiang Daoyun could do about Luo Tian, and he seethed with frustration.

But at a certain moment, he suddenly spotted an opportunity.

"Cloud-Swaying Technique!"

Jiang Daoyun swept out his leg. A violent white light, its aura sweeping in all directions, struck the corner of the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s open mouth—a weak point in its defense!

POW!

The white wave of Qi exploded, and the Black Armored Alligator Turtle howled.

Coincidentally, it had just attacked with its legs, and its body was slightly unstable.

SWOOSH!

Jiang Daoyun seized the opening, approaching the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s back from the side and getting close to the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree.

"Hey, you stupid turtle, come and kill me!"

Just then, Luo Tian suddenly cursed and swung his Ice Trace Sword, unleashing a bone-chilling Sword Qi that struck the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s face.

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle understood Luo Tian’s provocation. Combined with its existing hatred for him, it flew into a rage and immediately launched an attack.

"I’ll dodge!"

Luo Tian executed the Wind Manipulation Technique and swiftly evaded, guiding the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s attack toward Jiang Daoyun’s position.

"Luo Tian, what are you doing?"

Jiang Daoyun immediately cursed.

He had been just about to get the Earth Spirit Fruit, but at that exact moment, the Black Armored Alligator Turtle attacked crazily and began closing in on his position.

He was confident he could get the Earth Spirit Fruit, but doing so would mean facing the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s attack, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

ROAR!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle saw Jiang Daoyun, and its fury erupted.

’Another human trying to steal the treasure on my back.’

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle rammed forward with its head. If Jiang Daoyun were hit, even if he didn’t die, he would suffer dozens of broken bones at the very least.

Having no choice, Jiang Daoyun quickly kicked out, using the force to drift backward in retreat.

But Luo Tian seized this opportunity. As his figure soared into the air, he once again activated the Leather Whip Hook.

SWOOSH!

A dark shadow shot toward the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s back and hooked the second Earth Spirit Fruit.

"What?"

When Jiang Daoyun saw this, he flew into a thunderous rage.

Luo Tian had not only caused his attempt to fail, but had also used him as bait to attract the turtle’s attention, taking the opportunity to use that special whip treasure to snatch the Earth Spirit Fruit himself.

"Don’t even think about it!"

Jiang Daoyun quickly changed direction and closed in on Luo Tian.

Relatively speaking, the Black Armored Alligator Turtle hated Luo Tian more. Seeing that he was about to succeed in taking another Earth Spirit Fruit, it became utterly enraged.

RUMBLE!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle scrambled up on its feet and charged toward Luo Tian, intending to crush him.

If Luo Tian insisted on taking the Earth Spirit Fruit, he would find it hard to dodge and would be crushed into a pulp by the Black Armored Alligator Turtle!

At this moment, Luo Tian also had thoughts of retreating. After all, he had already obtained one Earth Spirit Fruit and didn’t need to take any more risks.

But just then...

Ji Qingrong suddenly attacked. Her jade-like hands, shimmering with a silver-moon glow, came together and chopped out a silver-moon palm blade nearly ten meters long. It resembled a moon wheel in the night sky, exuding a sacred and chilling aura.

This woman had actually comprehended True Palm Skill Intent! She revealed it at this moment, causing the power of her palm blade to surge.

SQUELCH!

The silver light bloomed, tearing through the air as it chopped toward the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s head and struck its eye.

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle could only shut its eye.

But Ji Qingrong’s attack was extremely powerful, incomparably sharp, and had a strong defense-piercing ability. For the first time, it broke through the Black Armored Alligator Turtle’s defense, slicing open its eyelid and injuring the eyeball!

The Black Armored Alligator Turtle immediately cried out in pain, its speed slowing for an instant.

And in that brief moment, the Leather Whip Hook snatched an Earth Spirit Fruit and returned to Luo Tian’s hand.

"Thank you, Brother Jiang and Miss Ji, for your help!"

Luo Tian laughed heartily.

Beside them, Jiang Daoyun saw Luo Tian get yet another Earth Spirit Fruit. He was so angry his face turned beet red and his malice flared.

’And to think, I really did play a major part in Luo Tian’s success this time.’