596: Black Robe escapes, Luo Xiu strikes back

Outside the East Sea Dragon Palace, it was completely silent, but at this moment, space seemed to be gently plucked by an invisible large hand, just like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples.

Along with the fluctuation of space, two agile figures shot out like arrows from a bow.

These two figures were none other than Galan and Sea King.

Galan had a graceful figure, her light armor gently fluttering in the seawater, like a snow lotus blooming in the deep sea, cold and noble.

Sea King, on the other hand, was burly and exuded a strange majesty, his scales glimmering like stars.

But at this moment, both of their faces carried a look of lingering fear, and they turned their heads in unison, their eyes revealing deep apprehension, staring closely at the pitch-black Life Forbidden Zone behind them.

That forbidden zone was like a giant black hole, emanating a chilling aura, as if hiding countless unknown terrifying secrets.

"That person, he..."

Sea King's voice trembled slightly, and Luo Xiu's figure involuntarily appeared in his mind.

Luo Xiu's resolute face, deep eyes, and the powerful strength he displayed in the forbidden zone were all fresh in Sea King's memory.

But at the critical moment of their escape, Luo Xiu seemed not to have come out of that terrifying forbidden zone yet.

Just as Sea King was about to voice his worries, Galan's cold gaze shot over like two icy beams.

The chill revealed in that gaze seemed capable of instantly tearing apart everything around, including him.

The words that were about to come out of Sea King's mouth were instantly choked back, as if an invisible hand had grabbed his throat, unable to make any sound.

Galan didn't say much; she just furrowed her brows slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

But the next moment, she lightly tapped the water surface with her lotus-like feet, took a step, and the entire person vanished from the spot like a wisp of smoke.

She had come this time only to complete the task her Master had given her—to rescue Sea King.

Now that the task was completed, there was no need for her to stay any longer.

Moreover, although her own injuries were stable, they had not fully healed, and she still needed to meet her Master.

A moment later, Sea King stood in place, his eyes deep, then he slowly closed his eyes, concentrating, his consciousness spreading out rapidly like an invisible large net.

Suddenly, a light flashed in his eyes, as if he had sensed something.

Following that, from that pitch-black Life Forbidden Zone, a low roar faintly echoed.

As the sound got closer, a Sea Beast horde, composed of tens of thousands of different Sea Beasts, swam out of the forbidden zone like a giant black dragon.

These Sea Beasts varied in form; some were huge, like small mountains; others were small and nimble, like lively fish.

They were neatly arranged and swam quickly towards Sea King.

"Your Majesty!"

The voices of the Sea Beasts were uniform and loud, as if paying homage to their King.

It turned out that the three bell tolls that had previously echoed in the forbidden zone were their charge to rescue Sea King.

Sea King looked at the Sea Beast horde before him, a warm current surging in his heart.

Just as he was about to say something, suddenly, his eyes were instantly covered by a black light, and his entire expression became abnormally strange.

At the same time, hundreds of thick tentacles, like black pythons, suddenly shot out from the void, carrying a powerful suction force, reaching directly towards those Sea Beasts.

Before the Sea Beasts could react, they were tightly entangled by the tentacles.

"Your Majesty, no, we are your..."

"Why, why..."

They struggled in terror, letting out tragic cries.

However, all of this was in vain.

The tentacles, like greedy demons, frantically drained their life essence.

As the life essence continuously flowed away, the bodies of the Sea Beasts gradually withered, eventually turning into lifeless dried corpses.

And the life essence that was extracted, like streaks of brilliant flowing light, slowly gathered together, finally transforming into a black-robed figure in mid-air.

This black-robed figure was tall and mysterious, exuding an evil and powerful aura all over his body.

His face was shrouded in a thick shadow, making it impossible to see his features clearly.

When this figure was completely condensed, a black light suddenly flew out from between Sea King's eyebrows, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, disappearing into the body of the black-robed person.

As this black light surged in, the black-robed figure seemed to be infused with a Soul, and he suddenly raised his head.

"Hahahaha, I'm out, truly out!"

The black-robed person let out a wild laugh, his voice echoing around like thunder.

He looked at the still pitch-black sea area behind him, his eyes filled with relief and hatred.

"It's a pity I only have the strength of initial third-tier, but never mind, I should find my main body first!"

The black-robed person muttered to himself, a hint of unwillingness in his eyes.

He knew that with his current strength, it was far from enough to realize the ambition in his heart.

Immediately, the black-robed person glanced at Sea King again.

At this moment, Sea King's eyes were full of confusion, as if he had lost consciousness.

The black-robed person hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he did not attack Sea King.

He knew that now was not the time.

So, his figure flickered, and he disappeared into the void, vanishing without a trace like a ghost.

A moment later, Sea King suddenly woke up.

He looked at the blood mist that had not yet dispersed in front of him, and the scattered dried corpses, his heart filled with confusion and apprehension.

His mind was in chaos; he could not recall what had just happened.

"Did that guy make a move?"

Sea King muttered to himself, a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

He knew that this sea area had become extremely dangerous, and he could no longer stay here.

Thinking this, Sea King turned into a streak of light and rapidly flew away into the distance at an extremely fast speed.

Behind him, that Life Forbidden Zone, filled with mystery and terror, still quietly slumbered in the darkness, as if waiting for the arrival of its next prey.

Inside the Demon Domain hall, Luo Xiu slowly opened his eyes, a hint of crimson flowing from the corner of his mouth.

"Was it still too forced?"

Since breaking through to the Emperor Realm, he could feel that all aspects of himself had been sublimated, but with the destruction of that divine fire clone, he still suffered a backlash.

However, he quickly suppressed the backlash of the divine fire clone; he would recover after resting for a few days.

Suddenly, nine streaks of rainbow light cut across the sky, finally landing outside the hall.

"Sword Demon, requesting an audience with Your Majesty!"

Luo Xiu felt the aura outside the hall, wiped away the crimson from the corner of his mouth, and revealed a smile. His figure flickered, and he sat upon the throne.

"Enter!"