278: Chapter 278 Black Carp Demon

Three months later, in Ying Province.

Ever since Master Zijiao fled, the entire Zilong Sect had disintegrated. One part chose to join the three countries of Wei, Shu, and Han, while another part became Loose Cultivators, with no one daring to remain in the Zilong Sect, nor anyone daring to establish a Sect or faction.

Most of the Cultivators of the Zilong Sect back then were Cultivators who had harmed Yan Country, and even to this day, the Cultivators of Yan Country still remembered it in their hearts.

If not for Master Zijiao holding down the fort ahead and those three countries acting as backers, they would have died long ago.

Besides, because Master Zijiao was a demonic Cultivator, the three countries like Wei did not dare to help directly either. As for the original territory of the Zilong Sect, they had no choice but to return it to Yan Country.

Yan Country re-collected half of Ying Province, and its Origin Qi also recovered somewhat with this.

In these past few days, many Cultivators in Guangye City had left. Now that the Zilong Sect had perished, the territory they controlled was a piece of fat meat, and the nearest forces all rushed over to fight for it. Those forces that chose to defect to the Zilong Sect also ushered in a bloodbath.

Quite a few Sects and Families completely perished overnight.

Among them, the Huang and Mu Families simultaneously issued bounties for the Cultivators of the Zilong Sect. However, for those Cultivators who had already joined the three countries of Wei, Shu, and Han, they could only choose to give up, as now was not the time to deal with them.

Those Zilong Sect Cultivators who became Loose Cultivators fled to the sea islands after receiving the news. As for the remaining Qi Refining Cultivators who wanted to leave Yan Country, Yan Country had long since sealed off their retreat routes, and a large group of Cultivators took action to surround and kill them, ultimately forcing them to follow those Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Purple Palace Cultivators to head to the sea area.

Outside Chen Lingyang's shop, several Qi Refining Cultivators walked past, and the content of their conversation entered his ears.

"Let's hurry over to exchange. This time, we staked out for more than half a month before slaying this batch of Zilong Sect Cultivators," one of them said happily.

"I didn't expect the Huang and Mu Families to be so formidable. The head of a Late Qi Refining Stage Zilong Sect Cultivator can even be exchanged for five hundred Spirit Stones. If we slay a few more, wouldn't Foundation Establishment be within reach?"

"Hahaha."

"Second Brother, do you plan to make a move?" Chen Linghao walked up at this moment and asked.

"Forget it."

Chen Lingyang shook his head. He was currently not short of Spirit Stones, and there was even less need to take the risk to ambush and kill them. In case they failed to kill them and caused the other party to harbor a grudge against them,

and then followed the vine to track down the Chen Family behind them—even if they couldn't destroy the Chen Family, they could still manage to kill some Qi Refining Cultivators.

Previously, there was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who took action to annihilate a Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Zilong Sect, but the opponent ended up escaping. Later, this Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Zilong Sect made a move against their Family's caravan, killing an entire team of Qi Refining Cultivators and snatching away the supplies they were transporting.

Chen Linghao nodded. He actually wanted to make a move, but his strength was okay for killing some Qi Refining Cultivators; however, annihilating a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was too difficult. After all, he was only at the second layer of Foundation Establishment. If he had the cultivation of the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, he could give it a try.

"Right, Second Brother, the sea islands are also in chaos now. Those Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Purple Mansion Masters escaped to the sea islands to become Loose Cultivators, not only looting and burning, but even destroying several islands occupied by Purple Mansion forces." Chen Linghao paused and said.

"Causing the Huang and Mu Families to directly dispatch a large number of Cultivators to pursue and kill them. Previously, they even pursued them into the sea area of Han Country. Fortunately, Han Country was unaware of it, otherwise, a new conflict would break out again."

Pursued into the sea area of Han Country?

Chen Lingyang didn't think much of it at first, but upon hearing this, he became somewhat worried.

"What's wrong, Second Brother?" Chen Linghao asked in puzzlement.

"It's nothing. It's just that the Chen Family established by the Fifth Uncle is at Chenwu Mountain, which happens to be close to the sea area. I'm worried that the Fifth Uncle and the others might have encountered this batch of Zilong Sect Cultivators." Chen Lingyang expressed his guess and worry.

"Then should I make a trip there?" Chen Linghao also figured out this crucial point and asked.

"Your strength is not enough. If you encounter several whose cultivation is about the same as yours, you won't even be able to escape. I will make this trip; you just focus on cultivating properly for now." Chen Lingyang instructed. After speaking, he began packing his things and was about to go out.

Ning Qingluo, who was at the side, stopped him and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, if you want to go, take me along as well."

Chen Lingyang's face showed hesitation. The cultivation of the Ning Qingluo before him was inferior to Chen Linghao's, let alone her strength. If he kept her by his side, he could not guarantee her life or death.

Ning Qingluo could see the rejection in his eyes and hurriedly spoke, "Fellow Daoist Chen, I know my strength is not enough, but I am skilled in Alchemy, perhaps I can also do something for you."

"..., Fine." Chen Lingyang hesitated for a moment and nodded.

The two immediately set off.

As for Chen Linghao, he took charge of the two's shop.

...

About a hundred li away from Sihai Island.

Chen Licheng led several Qi Refining Cultivators to pursue a sea demon on the sea.

That sea demon looked like a carp, pitch-black all over with a trace of brightness, and its two dragon whiskers were about a zhang long.

Chen Licheng did not know what kind of sea demon this was, but someone from the Yu Family knew, so he immediately explained it to the crowd.

"This is a Black Carp Demon. Its strength is not considered strong among the same rank, but it is skilled in Water-Evasion. We have all prepared Water-Avoiding Beads. As long as it dares to appear again, we must slay it in a single move. The meat of this Black Carp Demon is tender and delicious, and one jin can be sold for one Spirit Stone. Judging by the size of this one, it should be around six to seven hundred jin." Yu Hongqi said.

"Mhm." Everyone nodded.

Speaking of familiarity with sea demons in the sea area, truly no one here could compare with the Yu Family.

After all, several hundred years ago, the Yu Family was a Foundation Establishment Family that possessed five Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Furthermore, the Yu Family was best at raising spirit fish. Although they didn't dabble much in sea demons, they definitely knew much more than everyone present.

Suddenly, ripples of water came from beneath the surface of the sea. Knowing that the Black Carp Demon was about to run to the surface, everyone immediately held their breath and quietly waited for it to show its head.

Bang!

The Black Carp Demon leaped up from the water surface, looked around, and after finding no abnormalities, swam in one direction.

Chen Licheng and the others immediately made a move.

As soon as the Black Carp Demon sensed movement, it immediately dived down. Chen Licheng and the others were well prepared, driving the Water-Avoiding Beads and diving down at the same time.

With the help of the Water-Avoiding Beads, they were just like on land underwater, unaffected by the restrictions of these seawater.

Several people took each side, blocking the escape route of the Black Carp Demon.

Seeing this, the Black Carp Demon turned its head and swam elsewhere.

Yu Hongqi patted his Storage Pouch, and a light blue Flying Sword was conjured, fiercely thrusting towards the Black Carp Demon.

The Black Carp Demon felt pain, and its speed was hindered. The Qi Refining Cultivator on the other side seized the opportunity and slapped the body of the Black Carp Demon flying with a single palm strike. Chen Licheng followed closely behind, slashing at the Black Carp Demon with a sword.

In a little while, the Black Carp Demon was slain by several people. In the seawater, the blood of the Black Carp Demon continuously drifted away, and a thick, bloody stench assailed their nostrils.

Chen Licheng put away the corpse of the Black Carp Demon, left the sea together with everyone, and swam towards the water surface.

"This time the harvest is huge, an entire Black Carp Demon! The flesh and blood alone can be sold for hundreds of Spirit Stones. If we count the demon core, it's likely to sell for over a thousand." Yu Hongqi laughed.

Hearing this, the other few people also showed joy; this trip was not in vain for all their painstaking efforts.