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As Lu Changsheng's wife undergoes tribulation, three Fourth Rank Demon Kings arrive, intrigued by the scent of the Nascent Soul stage. Qian Zhuyan confronts them, offering a portion of a slain Demon King's corpse as appeasement. However, the Demon Kings, emboldened by their numbers, demand more and threaten to disrupt the tribulation. Lu Changsheng intervenes, vowing to defeat them if they persist, revealing his own formidable strength.
By severely injuring it, the accompanying Fourth Rank Demon Kings would have no choice but to retreat, and any other Demon Kings nearing this location would cease their interference upon witnessing the outcome.
"Foolish mortal cultivator!" The Snake King let out a sky-shattering roar upon seeing Lu Changsheng charging directly towards it. The pustules dotting its blue-black scaled armor burst open simultaneously, spewing corrosive slime that hurtled towards Lu Changsheng. Beside it, the coral horn atop the sea ox’s head pulsed intensely, unleashing a golden radiance that manifested as a colossal sonic wave. This wave caused the surrounding seawater to boil and churn, even making the Split Wind Island ahead tremble faintly. The third Demon King, an ancient turtle, conjured layer upon layer of massive tsunamis, creating an immensely heavy domain that enveloped Lu Changsheng.
Confronted by such a multi-pronged assault, Lu Changsheng promptly summoned his life-bound magical treasure, the Yin Yang Chart, to revolve protectively around him.
"Roar!!!" The Soul-calling Beast, exhibiting no fear and resembling a black mist composed of countless wraiths, elevated its massive form. The blood-red eye situated on its forehead swirled, emitting a scarlet divine light that pierced the sonic tsunami before it, charging directly at the Snake King.
Observing this, Lu Changsheng unleashed a strike with the Great Luo Sword Embryo, projecting a resplendent sword light. Qian Zhuyan, comprehending Lu Changsheng’s intent to first gravely wound the Snake King and thereby repel the three Demon Kings, fused closely with the eleven puppets flanking her, initiating the formation of a Puppet Power Array. With her Puppet Spirit having ascended to Fourth Rank, the full deployment of the Puppet Power Array possessed the capability to exceed the might of many newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivators. The sole deficiency was the current lack of sufficient supreme Spirit Stones to sustain its complete power output for an extended duration.
"Boom boom boom!!!!" Pillars of colorful Puppet Power Crystals, akin to celestial columns, bombarded the Snake King with astonishing ferocity. Facing the layered offensive from the three, the Snake King retreated repeatedly, shrouded in a noxious mist, and signaled the nearby sea ox and ancient turtle Demon Kings to intensify their attacks. However, Lu Changsheng and the Soul-calling Beast appeared unfazed by the poisonous miasma surrounding the Snake King. They disregarded the assaults from its two flanking Demon Kings, leaving the Snake King utterly bewildered.
What is occurring here!?
"Do not push the demons too far!!!" The Snake King bellowed in fury, its tail lashing the sea. The terrifying slime it generated caused the surrounding seawater to release corrosive poison gas, leading to the demise of numerous Spiritual Whale species demon beasts.
"Today, my wife is undergoing her tribulation, and your interference here signifies a fight to the death with me!" Lu Changsheng’s body radiated a nine-colored light as he wielded the Great Luo Sword Embryo, encircled by the Yin Yang Chart, projecting an overwhelming aura. He was fully aware that without resorting to the ‘Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror,’ subduing any of these Demon Kings would prove exceedingly difficult under the present circumstances. Yet, his primary objective remained forcing the Demon Kings into a retreat. Despite the three Demon Kings’ disbelief that Lu Changsheng would genuinely engage them in a fight to the death, they remained hesitant to confront him under his intimidating posture. After all, the Demon Kings of the Forbidden Sea never emphasized unity; sustaining severe injuries could easily invite further attacks.
"If the three Demon Kings are amenable to witnessing this event, my previous offer still stands." Observing the gradual inclination of the three Demon Kings towards withdrawal, Lu Changsheng immediately modulated his tone and spoke. The sea ox Demon King considered accepting, interpreting it as merely a protective role of witnessing the tribulation, but the Snake King and the old turtle remained entirely unconvinced of his sincerity, insisting that benefits be provided immediately. While they did not particularly covet such benefits, the act of coming here and then departing without demanding compensation would be a significant loss of face.
However, just as the standoff persisted, the Snake King appeared to sense something, abruptly retreating alongside the old turtle and the sea ox. Concurrently, the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror within Lu Changsheng’s embrace began to tremble erratically, indicating an approaching danger.
Lu Changsheng’s heart constricted, and he vigilantly directed his gaze towards the direction indicated by the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror. Emerging from the abyssal depths of the Endless Sea Domain was a towering figure, bearing flood dragon horns upon its head, its cheeks and arms adorned with verdant scales, and trailing a lengthy flood dragon tail as it sliced through the waves.
"Human cultivator, you possess considerable audacity, venturing into our Forbidden Sea to attempt a Nascent Soul breakthrough. Do you presume our Forbidden Sea is easily subjugated?" This half-human, half-flood dragon individual addressed Lu Changsheng with a voice that was both resonant and piercing.
Danger!
Despite the man not projecting an imposing aura or obvious Qi presence, Lu Changsheng sensed a profound danger emanating from him.
This was undoubtedly no mere Early Stage Fourth Rank Demon King, but one in the Middle Stage of the Fourth Rank!
"Greetings, Demon King. My wife has suddenly sensed an opportunity for a Nascent Soul breakthrough; it is a matter of great urgency, hence our choice of this location for her trial. We had no intention of causing provocation," Lu Changsheng stated, his hands clasped respectfully.
His expression remained steady as he spoke, preferring to avoid conflict with the formidable Demon King before him if at all possible.
"Such deep affection between you..."
The half-flood dragon man let out a grin, his scale-covered face contorting into a sinister and terrifying visage.
He continued, "Forty years ago, a couple, much like yourselves, underwent their tribulation here. Several Sea Kings were present at that time."
"They predicted that in the future, another couple might come to this spot to undergo their tribulation. Could it be you two?" the flood dragon man inquired.
"Hmm!?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng's brow furrowed in puzzlement.
Who could possibly foresee events decades into the future? Even with his own Fourth Rank Divination skills, he would not dare to make such a calculation.
"They told me that if I encountered and assisted them, the favor earned would greatly benefit me in the future," the flood dragon man's grin widened sinisterly, revealing sharp, white teeth.
"I cannot definitively say if the individuals you speak of are us, honored Demon King. However, if you are willing to stand as a witness and deter any potential enemies, I, Lu Changsheng, would be deeply indebted to you," Lu Changsheng replied calmly, his demeanor unwavering.
The flood dragon man possessed extraordinary power. In the current circumstances, avoiding a fight was the wisest course of action. Engaging him would undoubtedly come at too great a cost, even if he were to prevail.
