King of Ten Thousand Years

Chapter 586: Chapter 584: I Heard Crows Bring Bad Luck

The Sea Demon Palace’s Void Ship was severely damaged, which would make it far more difficult to pursue Luo Tian.

“Seize that brat!”

The green-robed old woman snapped.

She flew over, a shimmering green Treasure Sword appearing in her hand as she unleashed a majestic pressure!

“Get him!”

The other experts from the Sea Demon Palace all charged forward as well.

Their Void Ship was destroyed. If they let Luo Tian slip away, this mission would likely end in utter failure!

“Luo Tian, we meet again.”

A cold sneer crept onto the corner of Teng Yuanxing’s mouth.

If he could capture Luo Tian alive, he would get a considerable share of the two-million-Spiritual-Essence-Coin bounty. He might even attract the attention of the Demon Wave Martial King!

‘I have one goal: to become the Demon Wave Martial King’s disciple!’

A total of six Celestial Level Martial Artists charged at Luo Tian in unison!

It seemed like it was all over. The bounty was within their grasp!

RUMBLE!

A grayish-white figure as massive as a mountain came crashing toward them.

The physiques of the green-robed old woman and the others were no match for a Giant Lu Beast, and they all retreated.

But one Martial Artist at the Peak of Celestial Pool Realm First Layer was struck by the massive grayish-white shadow. He was instantly sent flying several hundred meters, his body shattering into pieces. He died a gruesome death on the spot!

The green-robed old woman, Teng Yuanxing, and the others couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath!

The physical power of the Giant Lu Beast was truly terrifying!

And at this moment, this Giant Lu Beast was blocking their path.

“Damn it! This Giant Lu Beast not only damaged our Void Ship but also killed one of our men. Is it protecting Luo Tian?”

Teng Yuanxing’s expression darkened!

‘Most Void Creatures are savage and cold. Luo Tian just arrived in the Pale Ring, so how did he manage this?’

But that wasn’t Luo Tian’s impression.

He noticed the eyes of these Giant Lu Beasts were all fixed on him, glinting with a sharp, cold light!

Luo Tian had a bad feeling.

“Let’s go.”

Luo Tian immediately spurred his small boat onward, escaping the Giant Lu Beasts’ encirclement.

However, the Giant Lu Beasts followed closely behind!

This time, Luo Tian was certain. These Giant Lu Beasts were after him.

As for the reason, the Giant Lu Beast he had killed earlier was probably a kinsman or friend to these ones.

Luo Tian had taken the Essence Blood of that Giant Lu Beast. These other beasts could likely sense it, and had used it to pinpoint his location.

“Not good! The Giant Lu Beasts are covering Luo Tian’s escape!”

Teng Yuanxing shouted.

He was furious and indignant that his prize had been snatched away right from under his nose.

“Attack! If these beasts get in our way, kill them!”

The green-robed old woman’s face was grim as she gave the order!

The six Celestial Level Martial Artists launched a ferocious assault!

Giant Lu Beasts possessed immense physical strength, giving them a certain advantage in the Outer Void.

But the Sea Hunter Race was no pushover. At the very least, their physical constitution was several times that of the Human Race, and they possessed some unique innate talents.

ROAR!

The Giant Lu Beasts roared, utterly enraged!

Void Creatures were all extremely savage and cold. Faced with the Sea Hunter Race’s blatant provocation, how could they just ignore it?

And so, four Giant Lu Beasts stayed behind, while the other two went after Luo Tian.

Luo Tian, fleeing up ahead, was a bit baffled.

‘What in the world is going on? Are the Giant Lu Beasts here to fight me or to help me?’

He couldn’t be bothered to think too much about it. At least his current situation was far better than before.

Of the two Giant Lu Beasts chasing him, one’s aura was stronger than the one Luo Tian had killed, while the other seemed to only be at the Celestial Pool Realm Second Layer.

This mysterious little boat was very fast; it wouldn’t be easy for the Giant Lu Beasts to catch up.

“That was too dangerous.”

Mu Qingqing said, her heart still pounding with fear.

When she was with her grandfather, she never encountered any difficulties. But as soon as he left, she was suddenly in so much trouble.

“I heard that crows bring bad luck.”

Mu Qingqing glanced at the Crow. ‘A crow this black is bound to attract misfortune!’

The Crow felt Mu Qingqing’s gaze and flew into a rage. “Little girl, don’t talk nonsense! Cease your slander against this god!”

‘What the hell does this have to do with me? This is all that jinx Luo Tian’s fault, isn’t it?’

…

“Luo Tian got away!”

“Why did those damned Giant Lu Beasts help that stinking brat Luo Tian?”

Several of the Sea Demon Palace’s Celestial Level Martial Artists, resentful and furious, vented their anger on the Giant Lu Beasts.

It was six against four, giving the Sea Demon Palace the advantage.

After they killed one Giant Lu Beast, their advantage grew even larger.

“The materials from a Giant Lu Beast are extremely valuable. A few years ago, some Giant Lu Beast Essence Blood appeared in the Broken-star Realm. A single bottle auctioned for one hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins,” an old man said.

“I’ll go get the Giant Lu Beast’s Essence Blood.”

Teng Yuanxing’s face lit up with excitement.

Although the Pale Ring was chaotic and dangerous, it was also filled with opportunities and wealth.

“Forget about that for now. Hurry up and kill these Giant Lu Beasts so we can go after Luo Tian,” the green-robed old woman snapped coldly.

She had no intention of letting Teng Yuanxing take it all for himself.

It would be better to wait until all the Giant Lu Beasts were dead, then they could divide the spoils based on each person’s contribution.

ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!

Suddenly, several more deep, astonishing roars echoed from the distance.

Teng Yuanxing was stunned. ‘More Void Demon Beasts?’

But soon, the faces of the group went slack with shock.

One after another, mountain-sized figures emerged, bringing with them a majestic aura and a suffocating pressure.

They were all Giant Lu Beasts. As for how many, they no longer had time to count.

“Run!”

The green-robed old woman shrieked, immediately bursting forth at her top speed to flee for her life.

Teng Yuanxing and the other five remaining Celestial Level Martial Artists also fled for their lives at the first possible moment!

This was too dangerous!

‘So this is the Pale Ring? A place where species of living creatures are born in the Outer Void, and they’re all savage, violent, and love ganging up on people.’

Not only that, the Pale Ring was filled with mist and even stronger void currents, which affected a Martial Artist’s vision and other senses. The Void Creatures, however, did not have this problem.

In terms of environmental danger, the Broken Ring couldn’t even compare to the Pale Ring.

WHOOSH!

An absolutely enormous Giant Lu Beast opened its mouth and took a sharp breath, creating a violent storm that devoured everything around it!

A Martial Artist at the Celestial Pool Realm Second Layer was caught in the whirlwind. He struggled with all his might, but was continuously dragged backward.

“Help me! Save me!”

His face was deathly pale, his eyes filled with terror.

Not a single person looked back. After struggling for a few breaths, the Sea Hunter Race member fell into the Giant Lu Beast’s abyss-like maw.

「A few days later.」

A cold-faced man with disheveled hair came to a stop in the vast white void.

This person was none other than the former number one on the Earth List, the top genius of the Sea Demon Palace, Teng Yuanxing.

“Finally shook them off!”

Teng Yuanxing let out a sigh of relief!

But now, where was he supposed to go?

He had no map, and he’d been separated from all his companions.

Alone in the perilous Pale Ring, the ever-proud Teng Yuanxing felt a hint of panic and helplessness.

‘Should I return in this wretched state? Or should I continue hunting Luo Tian?’

…

Luo Tian had long since shaken off the two Giant Lu Beasts.

“Qingqing, we’re heading to the Wuji Saint Institute next!”

Luo Tian told Mu Qingqing their destination.

“I know! The Five Ancient Clans, the Ten Great Super Families, and the Three Great Saint Institutes!”

Mu Qingqing’s bright, clear eyes sparkled.

‘Mu Qingqing probably knows more about this than I do,’ Luo Tian thought.

“However, according to the map that old man gave me, getting from here to the Wuji Saint Institute… will take over three years.”

Luo Tian immediately shook his head.

Such a long journey with just him and Mu Qingqing, who was only at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer, was simply too unreliable.

Just reaching the Wuji Saint Institute would be a challenge in itself.

“The Pale Ring should have a Martial City Spirit Hall, right?” Luo Tian murmured.

“It does. Grandpa said so,” Mu Qingqing said.

Luo Tian nodded slightly, then frowned again.

The map Mu Qingqing’s grandfather had given him was rather crude; it didn’t mark the location of any Martial City Spirit Hall.

“There’s no other way. We’ll have to take it one step at a time. First, we find a Martial City Spirit Hall, then we use a Super Long Distance Teleportation Array to go directly to the vicinity of the Wuji Saint Institute!”

Luo Tian laid out his plan.

At the same time, a sense of anticipation for the Wuji Saint Institute began to grow within him!

The white-haired old man had mentioned it briefly before.

The Three Great Saint Institutes!

Their status was above that of many Sect Influences! It was the gathering place for all the genius Martial Artists in the entire Pale Ring!

There, you could find quite a few Celestial Level Martial Artists around Luo Tian’s age.

This surprised Luo Tian.

He had made it this far because of his overwhelming advantages, including his Incomplete Divine Vein and the Supreme Treasure Celestial Book.

Luo Tian knew he had to adjust his mindset. This wasn’t the Broken-star Realm; this was the Pale Ring!

Ten thousand years ago, the Void Thief King had wanted to establish a super-faction and intended to expand into the Pale Ring, but he was met with obstruction and attacks.

「The journey continued.」

Luo Tian focused on his Cultivation, letting Mu Qingqing pilot the small boat. He told her to wake him if she came across a realm interface or a Martial City Spirit Hall.

「Inside his room.」

Luo Tian took out the Giant Lu Beast Essence Blood, smeared it on his body, and began to absorb it.

Luo Tian felt a cold, tyrannical power gradually seep into his body, penetrating deep into his flesh and bones.

His entire body slowly began to transform.

「Two days later.」

Luo Tian had completely absorbed the essence within the Giant Lu Beast Essence Blood.

TING!

Luo Tian took out the Ice Nether Sword and lightly grazed his skin with it, leaving a very shallow mark.

His Defense had indeed increased slightly.

Luo Tian also felt that his bones were harder and heavier, and his body was brimming with power. His strength must have also improved.

After that, Luo Tian would smear the Giant Lu Beast Essence Blood all over his body every few days.

「One month later.」

Luo Tian’s Life Essence had improved significantly.

In terms of Defense, an Attack from a Celestial Pool Realm Second Layer expert would now have a hard time injuring him.

His strength had also seen a major boost. Based on physical attacks alone, even a Celestial Pool Realm Second Layer expert would likely have to back down.

In terms of Cultivation, Luo Tian had never slacked off.

This past month especially, his progress had been immense, bringing him very close to the Peak of Celestial Pool Realm First Layer.

「Three months later.」

The aura around Luo Tian suddenly surged, and the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi trembled!

“Peak of the First Layer!”

Luo Tian opened his bright eyes.

He was eager to improve his Cultivation and strength, so he hadn’t been stingy with his resources. His progress was astounding.

Just then, Luo Tian checked his Storage Space.

“From what I gained in the Thief King’s Treasure Land, I only have a little over nine hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins left…”

Luo Tian couldn’t help but sigh.

Before, he had never worried about resources or wealth.

But gradually, his Storage Items were becoming emptier. The massive fortune he had reaped from the Thief King’s Treasure Land was finally dwindling.

“Brother Luo, there’s a city up ahead! A really big one.”

Suddenly, Mu Qingqing’s voice called out from outside.