Chapter 790: 789
"Brother Niu knows Qiu Mingyue very well. Since he advocated for me to take the pill, why should I pretend to be coy?"
For Shi Xiaole, defeating a few Elders was a simple matter. However, for Qiu Mingyue and her daughter Qiu Rou, it meant the preservation of their foundation and lives.
Accepting help appropriately could actually ease the psychological burden on them.
Without hesitation, Shi Xiaole swallowed the God-breaking Pill. As soon as it entered his mouth, the pill was transformed into a warm, sweet liquid that surged into his meridians.
Shi Xiaole felt so comfortable that he wanted to moan. He hastily circulated the Dragon Gate Divine Skill, attacking the invisible barrier.
Several 2-hour periods later.
A strong wind emerged from nowhere, about to explode, but quickly dispersed.
"Finally, I’ve reached the early stages of the fourth level of the Divine Barrier Realm."
Shi Xiaole slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with sharp light.
Although the God-breaking Pill could increase his power, it was not possible to increase too much. Based on the density of Shi Xiaole’s Vigorous Air, being able to support him to the early stages of the fourth level of the Divine Barrier Realm already proved its exceptional effectiveness.
He had made a breakthrough, but Shi Xiaole’s intuition was that his actual strength had not increased much.
There were many factors that determined the strength of an Earth Immortal in the Divine Barrier Realm, but compared to martial arts, martial studies, the quality of Vigorous Air, and even mental power, cultivation was the least important.
Especially Shi Xiaole, whose level of martial arts and martial studies significantly surpassed his cultivation. This greatly weakened the influence of cultivation.
But anyway, a breakthrough is always better than no breakthrough.
After the enhancement of the Wind Sword Way, Shi Xiaole was able to autonomously launch the second humanoid light shadow of the Tortoise Shell. Now that his internal power had improved, the humanoid light shadow became clearer, and its efficiency had also increased slightly.
After two days of enlightenment, coupled with the exploration of the past three months, the power of Shi Xiaole’s Heart Sword smoothly increased from the original twenty-five to twenty-nine strands. His strength was steadily increasing, and it seemed that he was infinitely close to the intermediate Seventh Tier level.
However, at this point, he could not stay in the Sea Leaf Gang any longer.
The system only gave him three years, and the task involved the extraordinary character, Thousand Dark Poison Emperor. Wasting too much time was the same as increasing the difficulty for himself.
Unfortunately, this reason could not be voiced.
Fortunately, good news came from the Sea Leaf Gang on the evening of the fifth day. Qiu Mingyue had been found. Although she was seriously injured, she was expected to recover after some time.
Shi Xiaole was naturally the first to see Qiu Mingyue. She looked 70% like her daughter Qiu Rou, but was more style. Upon learning about the previous events, she immediately wanted to bow to Shi Xiaole and call him her benefactor.
When she heard that her daughter had given Shi Xiaole the God-breaking Pill, not only did she show no displeasure, but she reproached her daughter for the gift being too lightweight. Her expression was so sincere that even Shi Xiaole could not find any fault with it.
A very sociable woman.
This was Shi Xiaole’s first impression of her.
Just as many people thought things were looking up, an unexpected surprise occurred.
"Everyone, be careful. We are being attacked!"
At dusk, the sound of drums echoed throughout the island. All members of the Sea Leaf Gang, from the strongest to the disciples, gathered together and turned towards the east of the island.
There were hundreds of large black ships anchored there, their banners fluttering in the wind. A mixture of numerous imposing auras combined as one, like a shark with bared teeth ready to swallow the Sea Leaf Gang.
It was the Sea Leaf Gang’s greatest enemy, the Water Shark Gang!
"Qiu Mingyue, you sure have nine lives. But the outcome will be the same. I’ll give you two choices. You can submit and join us, or you can die!"
From the largest ship in the center, a man with leopard-like eyes spoke, his voice carrying an unmistakable authority and coldness.
"Surrender, die!"
Immediately, countless voices echoed his words. The overwhelming malicious and murderous intentions covered the entire Sea Leaf Gang, striking deep into the hearts of the people present.
The faces of many turned ashen.
Before Qiu Mingyue was injured, the Sea Leaf Gang and the Water Shark Gang were evenly matched. However, now that they had lost Wen Bieqing and the four Grand Elders, how many Earth Immortals could the Sea Leaf Gang bring to the fight?
Some thought of Niu Dali and Shi Xiaole, but upon closer comparison, they realized that Niu Dali was at most equal to Wen Bieqing. Shi Xiaole might be slightly stronger, but compared to the Water Shark Gang leader who had greatly improved his strength and even injured Qiu Mingyue?
Not to mention, the Water Shark Gang still had several experts on the level of the four Grand Elders. Their power was completely incomparable!
"Kuang Jinxiong, you purposely chose to attack when Dali was yet to leave. Are you trying to kill by borrowing a knife, and remove the different factions within the Gang? Such good tactics indeed."
Supported by Qiu Rou, Qiu Mingyue used her internal power to transmit her voice. Her lips had not yet regained their color.
"Qiu Mingyue, don’t you think your divide-and-conquer scheme is too stupid and too late?"
Kuang Jinxiong sneered coldly.
He also wanted to take over the Sea Leaf Gang at the least cost, but considering Niu Dali and Qiu Mingyue’s relationship, until the latter’s injuries were healed, problems would inevitably arise.
And he must admit that Qiu Mingyue was right. But so what? The general trend was set. Nobody could desert their post or hide their strength.
"Rou, when the time comes, you, Uncle Niu, and Mr. Shi will leave through the secret waterway. In the future, take revenge for your mother!"
Qiu Mingyue spoke softly to her daughter, her face filled with the resolve of death.
"No, mother, you come with us."
Qiu Rou called out softly, gripping her mother’s arm tightly and refusing to let go.
"Silly child, it’s impossible for Kuang Jinxiong to let me go." Qiu Mingyue turned to look at Niu Dali, smiling sweetly. "Dali, promise me to fulfill my last request, okay?"
Niu Dali nodded and agreed.
"Thank you, then you should go."
After speaking, she turned around. Her figure was desolate and lonely.
Niu Dali sighed helplessly, "You stubborn woman, still testing Niu’s sincerity at this moment. What’s the point? Let’s go together."
Qiu Mingyue turned around and said with a smile, "I knew you have a conscience."
This quick change of attitude left Qiu Rou stunned.
Shi Xiaole witnessed the whole process, he found these two quite interesting, especially Qiu Mingyue. Facing such a crisis, she still had the leisure to test others. He wondered how her mind worked.
"Don’t worry. Many years ago, a remarkable person passed by this place and set up a powerful Array System around where we stand. The Water Shark Gang couldn’t break through it within several 2-hour periods. We have enough time to evacuate completely."
Qiu Mingyue had full confidence, at this moment, she showed her ruthless side. She had planed her escape route in the middle of the hall, and those around her were all her confidants.
Those gangsters who had defected to Wen Bieqing had all been dispatched by her to the periphery, turning into cannon fodder to attract fire.
Shi Xiaole suddenly found it strange, how could someone like this not realize Wen Bieqing’s wild ambitions, and nearly let his plans succeed?
Bang!
At this moment, Qiu Mingyue had already secretly activated the Array System, but her face suddenly changed, "What’s going on? The array has failed?" This time she was not pretending.
"Hahaha, Qiu Mingyue, Qiu Mingyue, did you really think that Kuang could not prepare for this? Your escape route has been cut off!"
On the ship, Kuang Jinxiong’s eyes were electric, his murderous intent was soaring.
Next to him, a middle-aged scholar with a square-brimmed hat stood, smiling kindly. "Just a common Array System from my Vast Air Mysterious Gate, and she dares to be so confident? Gang Leader Kuang, feel free to kill."
Kuang Jinxiong seemed to have great faith in this man. He waved his hand and roared, "Brothers, kill! Let the blood flow into a river! From now on, the Sea Leaf Gang will be no more!"
"Kill!"
The earth shook, and figures rushed like locusts from the ships towards the island. The overwhelming killing intent made the sky darken and caused the entire Sea Leaf Gang to shudder in fear.
