339: Chapter 339 Unleashing a Bloodbath!

Four Eighth-Grade Great Demons approached Biling Island from different directions like four meteors.

Their massive bodies cast huge shadows over the sea. Wherever they passed, waves churned, schools of fish scattered, and the air was filled with a murderous aura.

A golden lion-like Yao Beast trod upon the waves, each step causing the sea to tremble and raising layers of billows.

A black giant shark Yao Beast arrived, breaking through the water, its dorsal fin cutting through the surface like a sharp blade, leaving a trail of white water behind.

A verdant mantis Yao Beast flew in from the sky, the vibration of its wings making a buzzing sound, like a green cloud.

A giant octopus Yao Beast swam from the deep sea, its eight tentacles swaying slowly in the water, silent and noiseless, like a phantom of the seabed.

Their goal was clear.

The island where the Nascent Soul Formation phenomenon was occurring, and the human Cultivator on the island who was attempting to reach the Nascent Soul Stage.

For these Yao Beasts that had been stuck at the eighth level for many years, the temptation of a human Nascent Soul was simply too great.

Just as they were about to step into the outer waters of Biling Island—

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

Two figures shot out from Biling Island like lightning, blocking the path of the four Eighth-Grade Great Demons!

It was Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python!

Lu Jiaoer, dressed in red, had a fiery figure and a cold, stern face. Her eyes swept coldly across the four Eighth-Grade Great Demons, and her voice, frigid as ice and filled with unquestionable majesty, shouted sharply: "This is the territory of my Master! Those who trespass shall die! You lot better retreat immediately! Otherwise, do not blame me for disregarding our shared origins and letting you taste my might!"

The Black Water Poison Python stood silently beside Lu Jiaoer. His cold, triangular eyes, like those of a venomous snake, were locked tightly onto the four Eighth-Grade Great Demons opposite them. A cold and dangerous aura radiated from his body, as if he were a viper ready to deliver a fatal strike at any moment.

His lips were slightly pursed, and he said nothing, but that invisible pressure caused the four Yao Beasts opposite them to feel a trace of apprehension, forcing them to stop in their tracks involuntarily.

The four Eighth-Grade Great Demons were stunned upon seeing the sudden appearance of Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python. Then, the golden lion-shaped Yao Beast let out a disdainful sneer, its voice like a booming bell, causing ripples on the sea surface: "Hmph! Your Master's territory? What a joke! This Outer Star Sea has been the territory of the Yao Race since ancient times! When was it the turn of a human Cultivator to rule here? There is clearly a human Cultivator on that island attempting the Nascent Soul Formation; the heaven and earth phenomenon can be seen from hundreds of miles away, yet you want to hide it? Do you really take us for blind? You two traitors of the Yao Race, acting as running dogs for humans, and you still have the face to speak here?"

Another Eighth-level Demonic Beast, shaped like a giant shark, also bared its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and said in a hoarse voice, its eyes staring fixedly at the phenomenon on the island, drool almost flowing out: "That's right! A human Cultivator daring to run into our Yao Race's territory to attempt Nascent Soul Formation is a provocation to our Yao Race! It is a disgrace to all of us Yao Beasts! We must enter the island, slay that human Cultivator, and uphold the dignity of our Yao Race! As Transformed Great Yao, you act as watchdogs for humans; you have completely disgraced our Yao Race! Once we finish that human, we will come back to deal with you two traitors!"

The verdant mantis Yao Beast also let out a sharp sound, like metal grinding, piercingly harsh: "Why waste words with them! Just kill our way in! There are only two of them, and four of us, what is there to fear? Leave those two traitors to me; my scythes haven't tasted blood in a long time!"

Although the giant octopus Yao Beast did not speak, its eight tentacles had already slowly spread out, each several zhang long, swaying slowly in the air, clearly ready to strike at any moment.

Its eyes flickered with a ghostly, cold light in the darkness, like two will-o'-the-wisps.

Lu Jiaoer's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, and she continued to speak coldly, her voice devoid of any wavering, as if stating a fact: "I said, that is my Master cultivating a heaven-defying secret technique, not some human Cultivator attempting Nascent Soul Formation! If you don't believe me, you are welcome to leave, but if you insist on forcing your way in, don't blame us for being impolite! My Master's methods are beyond your imagination! You will regret it when the time comes!"

She spoke with righteous indignation, as if it were truly the case.

But in reality, she knew clearly in her heart that these Eighth-Grade Great Demons were not fools and certainly would not believe her words.

Saying this was merely to delay, to buy more time for Xin Ruyin, and at the same time to occupy the "moral high ground," making the other side's actions appear unjustified.

Yet, she maintained her composure on her face, not daring to show the slightest flaw.

Sure enough, the golden lion-shaped Yao Beast was furious upon hearing this, its mane standing on end like steel needles: "Bullshit! What kind of heaven-defying secret technique can cause such a huge commotion? The Spiritual Qi for hundreds of miles around has been drained; do you think I haven't seen the world? I have cultivated for thousands of years and have never heard of any secret technique that could trigger such a terrifying heaven and earth phenomenon! Brothers, stop wasting words with her! Let's all attack together, take down these two watchdogs first, then enter the island to slaughter that human Cultivator, and we can split the benefits! That human's Nascent Soul is a great tonic! It might even allow us all to Breakthrough our Bottlenecks!"

Before it finished speaking, it took the lead and transformed into a golden stream of light, opening its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and with a foul wind and powerful pressure, pounced fiercely towards Lu Jiaoer!

Its speed was extreme, leaving a golden afterimage in the air, and wherever it passed, the air exploded with sonic booms!

The other three Eighth-level Demonic Beasts also roared, unleashing their respective Divine Abilities, and surrounded Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python!

The giant shark Yao Beast spat out a thick water column, which shot towards the Black Water Poison Python like a sharp arrow, carrying a piercing whistling sound; the mantis Yao Beast waved its forelimbs, and two sharp blade lights slashed out, cutting through the air and making a hissing sound; the octopus Yao Beast extended two tentacles, whipping towards Lu Jiaoer like whips, with a roaring wind.

For a moment, Demonic Qi soared to the sky, and the sea waves roared! The sea surface for several miles around boiled, raising monstrous waves!

Colorful Demonic light intertwined, dyeing the sky into strange colors.

Although Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python were both Eighth-Grade Great Demons with formidable strength, facing the siege of four peers at the same time, they immediately fell into a disadvantage.

Especially the golden lion-shaped Yao Beast and the giant shark Yao Beast, whose strength slightly suppressed them. The golden lion-shaped Yao Beast's sharp claws carried golden light, tearing the air with every swipe and leaving deep claw marks on the ground; the giant shark Yao Beast's bone fork was even more powerful, each thrust carrying a sharp whistling sound, as if it could pierce through everything.

After only a dozen exchanges, Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python were already in danger, having added several wounds to their bodies.

Lu Jiaoer's red clothes were torn open, revealing the fair skin underneath and a shallow bloodstain, fresh blood flowing down her arm; the Black Water Poison Python's shoulder was also scratched by the bone fork, dark red blood flowing out, and his movements became somewhat sluggish.

Lu Jiaoer feinted, a red light flying out from her hand like a red ribbon, forcing back her opponent, and then gave a look to the Black Water Poison Python.

The two of them shifted their bodies simultaneously, turning into two streams of light, and retreated into Biling Island, while leaving behind a provocative remark: "If you have the guts, come and break the Formation! See if you have the courage! Don't end up scared out of your wits!"

The four Eighth-Grade Great Demons, seeing Lu Jiaoer and the Black Water Poison Python fleeing in a sorry state, were instantly boosted in morale!

"Haha! Want to run? Not that easy! Even if I have to chase to the ends of the earth today, I will drag you out!"

The golden lion-shaped Yao Beast laughed, its laughter filled with triumph and greed, and was the first to rush towards Biling Island, "A few broken Formations want to stop us? Watch me break them! Let you know my might! Once the Formation is broken, I will skin you alive!"

The other three Yao Beasts also followed without hesitation, rushing into the first layer of the Formation on the outskirts of Biling Island.

Their hearts were filled with greed and confidence, believing the opponent was merely bluffing and completely vulnerable.

The Giant Shark Yao Beast was even calculating how it would enjoy that human Nascent Soul later.

The first layer of the Formation was merely a simple maze Formation, set up with a few Formation Flags and Spirit Stones; it had no lethality and was mainly used to confuse the vision and detect incoming enemies.

Those four Eighth-Grade Great Demons broke through it with ease, expending almost no effort at all.

The Formation Flags were torn to shreds and the Spirit Stones crushed; the first line of defense collapsed instantly, dissolving into specks of spiritual light that dissipated into the air.

"Hahaha! Is this the Formation you set up? It's simply pathetic! It's not even enough to scratch an itch! It seems your master is a piece of trash too!" The Giant Shark Yao Beast laughed triumphantly, its eyes filled with contempt. It hoisted its bone fork onto its shoulder and swaggered forward, its vigilance completely relaxed.

The other Yao Beasts also revealed smiles of disdain.

They had originally thought that some formidable Formation had been set up on this island, but now it appeared to be nothing more than a bluff.

That so-called master likely possessed no real skill and was merely bluffing.

However, they failed to notice that deep within Biling Island, atop a hidden stone peak, a cold smile played on the corner of Lu Qiu's mouth.

His gaze, sharp as a hawk's, locked onto the four Yao Beasts that had intruded into the Formation, as if he were looking at four corpses.

"The first Formation was merely a feint to make you lower your guard. If I didn't give you a taste of victory, how would you willingly walk into the trap? These idiots really fell for it."

He muttered to himself, his voice laced with mockery and coldness, "Now, the real show begins. Let me show you what a true Formation is. This second Formation is one I have carefully prepared."

With a movement of his Divine Thought, like invisible threads, he connected with the Beast Owl lurking in the shadows and issued a clear command: "Beast Owl, you may begin. Start by taking out the weakest one—that mantis-like creature. It is the fastest and poses the greatest threat; eliminate it first."

Having easily broken the first Formation, the four Eighth-Grade Great Demons felt their confidence surge and their vigilance drop significantly, and they charged into the second Formation without hesitation.

They did not even bother to carefully inspect the environment ahead before diving straight in, as if afraid that if they lagged behind even a step, the spoils would be snatched up by the others.

However, the moment they entered the second Formation, they felt the environment before them change abruptly!

The once-clear scene of the island—

the gray-white rocks, the towering stone peaks, the winding coastline, and the azure seawater—

instantly blurred, as if shrouded by a layer of dense fog, and then completely vanished.

In their place was a boundless, gray Void Realm!

In this Void Realm, there was no up or down, left or right, no front or back, near or far; there was only endless Chaos, as if it were the state of the world before the heavens and earth were formed.

Countless sharp killing intents lurked in the darkness, like venomous snakes, ready to strike at any moment! The air was filled with a heart-palpitating aura that made one's blood run cold.

"Oh no! It's an Illusion Killing Formation! And a high-ranking one at that! We've been trapped!" The golden lion-shaped Yao Beast's expression changed, and it finally realized the danger!

It hurriedly stopped in its tracks, wanting to retreat from the area, only to discover that the path it had come from had also disappeared!

Everywhere it looked was the same gray Void Realm; it was impossible to distinguish any direction!

It felt as though it were trapped within a massive labyrinth.

The other three Yao Beasts also fell into a state of panic.

They charged wildly through the gray Void Realm, yet they could find no way out. Instead, they felt themselves sinking deeper and deeper, while the killing intent surrounding them grew increasingly dense.

"Don't panic! Everyone, don't panic! Calm down! Let's join forces and attack a single point to forcibly break this Formation! I refuse to believe this wretched Formation can stop the four of us!" The golden lion-shaped Yao Beast, being the leader, was the first to regain its composure and roared loudly, attempting to steady their morale.

It knew that if they lost their footing now, they would truly be finished.

However, just as they had stabilized their position and were preparing to join forces to break the Formation—

"Swish!"

A black shadow, moving at extreme speed, flashed through the Void Realm like a phantom!

It moved so fast that it exceeded their ability to track it visually, leaving behind only a faint afterimage, as if it had never existed!

"Puchi!"

A soft sound rang out! It was the sound of a sharp blade slicing into flesh—crisp and lethal—and in the silent Void Realm, it sounded piercingly loud!

The mantis-like, winged Eighth-level Demonic Beast didn't even have time to let out a scream before its head went flying high into the air!

Terror and disbelief still lingered in its eyes, as if it had died without ever understanding what had happened.

Its mouth hung open, as if it wanted to scream, but it could no longer make a sound.

A gush of fresh blood erupted from its neck like a fountain, staining the surrounding gray Void Realm crimson!

Its body swayed in place for a moment before crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Seeing this, the other three Eighth-level Demonic Beasts were so terrified that their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and their pupils constricted sharply!

Only then did they realize that this was nothing but a trap! A death trap specifically designed for them!

The opponent had never intended to engage them in a direct confrontation from the start, but instead planned to use the Formation to defeat them one by one!

They had all become turtles in a jar!

"Quick! Quickly join forces to break the Formation! Otherwise, we'll all die here!" The golden lion-shaped Yao Beast roared, its voice carrying a trace of fear and urgency for the first time. The arrogance and confidence it previously held were gone, replaced by profound terror.

It was the first to unleash its own life-bound Divine Ability!

Its entire body erupted with brilliant golden light, like a golden sun, and a terrifying pressure exploded from within it!

Opening its maw, a brilliant golden Yao core flew out. The Yao core, the size of a fist, radiated scorching light and, carrying a destructive aura, slammed fiercely into the gray Void Realm!

Wherever it passed, the Void Realm seemed to be torn asunder, emitting sizzling sounds!

The Giant Shark Yao Beast also did not hesitate to bring out an ancient treasure it had treasured for many years: a pitch-black bone fork that radiated a thick, malevolent Evil Qi!

The bone fork was covered in bizarre runes and emitted a heart-palpitating aura!

Holding the bone fork, it poured all of its mana into it and thrust it forward with all its might!

A black beam of light shot from the tip of the bone fork, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound as it tore through the air, slamming fiercely into the Void Realm!

Another octopus-shaped Yao Beast waved its eight massive tentacles, each covered in suckers and barbs, whipping frantically at the surrounding Void Realm!

Every strike of its tentacles carried the force of ten thousand jun, causing the Void Realm to tremble slightly and emit dull, thunderous booms!

It let out an angry roar, its eight tentacles attacking the same point like a torrential storm.

Under the frenzied attacks of the three Eighth-Grade Great Demons, the Illusion Killing Formation began to shake violently, as if it might shatter at any moment!

The light of the Formation flickered uncertainly, emitting groans of strain as if it were about to collapse! The impact of the golden Yao core, the piercing of the black bone fork, and the whipping of the massive tentacles left the entire Formation teetering on the brink of destruction.

However, seeing this scene, Lu Qiu merely smiled coldly, his eyes devoid of the slightest hint of panic.

He slowly stood up and stretched his limbs, his bones popping and cracking like frying beans.

"Have you exhausted your trump cards? Yao cores, ancient treasure, life-bound Divine Abilities... is that all you're capable of? That's fine; it saves me the trouble of testing you one by one."

He slowly stood up, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes that was almost tangible, causing the surrounding air to drop by several degrees. "Now, it is time for me to take action personally. Let me show you what true despair is. Lu Jiaoer, Black Water, Beast Owl, follow me and let the slaughter begin!"