Chapter 873
You Lianyue
Before the incident, Song Changsheng never expected that Ye Shinu would be capable of such a thing.
His previous decision not to intervene in Ye Fuke's rescue can be understood as a prudent approach to maintain peak condition, since forcibly leaving seclusion would damage his foundation and definitely affect his own strength.
Song Changsheng's previous remarks were merely a deliberate attempt to sow discord among them; it was just a waste of breath.
But he really didn't expect that Ye Shi Nu would sell out his teammates so decisively.
In the battle just now, although he had the upper hand in all aspects, as long as Ye Shi Nu was willing to pay a price, it would have been no problem for him to take Ye Fu Ke away under the divine fire of the [Night-Shining Divine Bird]. However, he ignored this point and chose to preserve himself.
Such indifference towards their own people is truly unexpected.
Not only did he not offer any assistance to Ye Fuke, but he also used him to delay Song Changsheng's progress and buy himself the best chance to escape. If he had hesitated even slightly, he would not have achieved such an effect.
Such opponents are often the most terrifying because they have no external weaknesses, or so-called "Achilles' heel," and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
As the saying goes, "Every man for himself," and Night Slut truly embodies this saying to the extreme.
Such an enemy must not be let go. Now that his left and right arms have been severed, it is the best opportunity to capture him alive.
Fortunately, Song Changsheng's [Spatial Law] had already reached the Great Perfection level, and his speed was no less than Ye Shi Nu's, and even slightly faster. This was the fundamental difference in speed between the [Spatial Law] and the [Thunder Law]. Therefore, although he started behind, he quickly closed the gap and waited for an opportunity to strike.
The two sped across the azure sea, leaving towering waves in their wake; one was like a ghost, the other as fast as lightning.
As the distance between them drew closer, Ye Shinu felt a growing sense of unease, his gaze frequently drifting into the distance as if waiting for something.
"Great Divine Power [Mountain-Turning Seal]"
Song Changsheng formed hand seals, and a pitch-black seal instantly condensed in his palms. He slammed it down, blotting out the sky and the sun.
"Innate Divine Ability [Thunderous Might]"
The power of thunder condensed into a spear in his hand, its majestic might unstoppable, piercing directly through the great seal in the air.
Little did he know that this was merely a tactic by Song Changsheng to slow him down. With a flash, he appeared on Ye Shi Nu's head like a ghost.
"Great Supernatural Power: Drawing a Circle on the Ground as a Prison"
"boom……"
The power of space evolved into layers of barriers in the air, encompassing an area of hundreds of miles. All of this happened in the blink of an eye, leaving Night Slave no time to react.
"Roar--"
Ye Shi Nu let out a furious roar, the unhealed bloodstain on his forehead appearing particularly ferocious and terrifying. He summoned the Thunder Hammer once more, his blood surging within him, and smashed it with all his might against the spatial barrier in front of him that was imprisoned by supernatural powers.
Crimson lightning surged forth like a torrent, creating violent ripples on the empty void barrier, shaking the universe like a giant meteorite crashing into a calm sea, stirring up towering waves.
A strike made in anger represents the hope of survival.
This attack did indeed have an effect, leaving a fine crack on the spatial cage constructed by Song Changsheng, like a shattered glass window.
"Boom"
The hammer fell again, smashing a hole in the cage in front of him.
Just as he was about to escape, Song Changsheng, who had been preparing for a long time, also made his move.
With fingers extended like a sword, it moves at will.
The sun and the moon, which had been obscured by sunlight, suddenly shone brightly.
The power of Yin and Yang laws cascaded down from the heavens like a black and white waterfall. With a casual flick of his fingers, he swept across the void in front of him, unleashing the power of the laws in the air to strike at Ye Shi Nu.
"Yin and Yang are boundless, one sword cleaves the heavens!"
This sword strike incorporated his "Heaven-Opening Sword Intent." After this period of refinement, the power of this sword strike had increased significantly compared to the Five Academies Grand Competition. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this was the strongest sword strike he had ever unleashed, even though he did not have a sword in his hand at the moment.
If you have a sword in your heart, you will have a sword in your hand. The "sword" in his heart is no longer just a simple form.
Ye Shi Nu was instantly enveloped by sword intent. He saw a chaotic world unfold before him, and pure sword light flashed across the horizon, directly slashing towards his sea of consciousness.
"scoff"
"what--"
A tearing pain shot through his soul, which even his demon king body could hardly bear. The suffocating feeling of death surged like a tidal wave, and his blood rushed to his head.
At the critical moment, a hazy light shone from his chest, and golden runes swarmed around him, fighting against Song Changsheng's sword intent until they were completely worn away.
It's no exaggeration to say that this sword strike nearly took away half of his life.
Song Changsheng frowned slightly as he watched the golden runes slowly dissipate in the air. The "Bone Fusion" technique of the Sea Yaksha clan was truly miraculous, having saved them from danger several times.
He just didn't know what conditions were needed to cultivate it. After all, so far, he had only seen it used on Ye Shi Nu and Ye Fu Ke. Although both were fourth-tier high-grade demon kings, Ye Mi Sha had never used it.
"I'd like to see how many times this spiritual bone can save you!" Song Changsheng raised his hand, and blue lightning surged in his palm, while large dark clouds gathered in the sky.
"Rumble..."
Just as he was about to deliver the final blow, a dark, blood-red light appeared out of nowhere and shattered the dark clouds that had just gathered in the sky.
Then another chain of laws appeared out of thin air, binding Ye Shi Nu, whose soul had been severely injured, tightly. It then rapidly contracted, intending to take him away right in front of Song Changsheng.
"Leave the people behind!"
Having expended so much effort, Song Changsheng naturally couldn't just sit idly by and watch all this happen. With a flash, he slashed his sword and severed the chains of law. Just as he was about to capture Ye Shinu alive, a slender hand with five fingers suddenly reached out from the void and struck his chest with a palm.
This palm strike looked weak and unremarkable, but it contained a terrifying power. The moment Song Changsheng sensed it, a sense of alarm arose in his heart, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
Almost subconsciously, he activated the [Law of Power] and unleashed a flat punch.
As their fists met, Song Changsheng felt as if he had crashed into an impenetrable wall. All the force he had unleashed was returned, leaving his arm numb and sending him flying hundreds of feet before he could finally regain his footing. Looking at the clear lines on his palm between his knuckles, Song Changsheng was utterly shocked. His understanding of the [Law of Power] had reached its pinnacle; since he began cultivating, very few had been able to suppress him in terms of strength.
Even Zhao Yin had to circulate the magical purple energy within his body to strengthen himself in order to do it, but the opponent only used an ordinary palm strike, and didn't even reveal his figure after that.
This is a master, a master far surpassing Night Slave.
"People from the Blood Soul Demon Sect?" Song Changsheng stared ahead and asked in a deep voice.
This was the only answer he could think of. There were only two forces that could help Ye Shi Nu: one was the sea tribe led by Kong Sang Li Feng, but this place was located in the far sea and was not within Kong Sang Li Feng's sphere of influence.
The conclusion is obvious: unless the Sea Yaksha clan has made other allies, the only possibility left is the Blood Soul Demon Sect, but he did not sense any demonic energy on them.
A figure whose face was obscured appeared out of thin air, and with a flick of its finger, a chain of laws was released, bringing the nearly unconscious Ye Shi Nu to its side.
Song Changsheng frowned, but did not choose to act rashly. He could not quite see the strength of the other party. He was a very strong person, and his aura was even stronger than Su Ding's. However, he should not have reached the Nascent Soul stage yet, otherwise he would not be standing here.
If it really came down to a fight, he would most likely be no match for his opponent. If it weren't for the original killing intent of the [Third Killing Formation in the World] that True Monarch Yingyue had sealed in his dantian, he would have run away long ago if he encountered such an opponent.
"The name 'Demon Sect' is rather unpleasant. I am You Lianyue, the chief protector of the Blood Soul Holy Sect." The newcomer's voice was slightly androgynous, and his tone was calm and indifferent, which contrasted sharply with his identity as a member of the Demon Sect. Although his face was not clearly visible, it was certain that he was a man.
"You care a lot about how people address you?" Song Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
“I am not a saint, I also have emotions and desires, why can’t I care about them?”
"But you, you must be no ordinary person in this remote border region. Perhaps you come from some hidden sect? How did the Sea Yaksha clan offend you to the point that things have come to this?" You Lian Yue looked at Song Chang Sheng with scrutinizing eyes.
“Of course there are deep-seated grudges. If you hand over Ye Shi Nu to me for disposal, I might consider telling you.”
With his own backing, Song Changsheng was fearless. He only hoped to extract more information from the other party, as their understanding of the Blood Soul Demon Sect was far too limited.
"I'm taking this person with me."
"You think you can just take someone away without even fighting?" Song Changsheng's tone was icy as he secretly circulated his magical power.
As far as he knew, the Blood Soul Demon Sect should not have a Nascent Soul True Monarch in charge.
Given You Lianyue's strength and status, her position within the Blood Soul Demon Sect is probably second only to the sect leader. If she could kill him, she could not only eliminate a major threat for the future, but also bring Ye Shi Nu back. Using the killing intent of the [Third Killing Formation in the World] would be worthwhile.
"You are indeed very strong, but you have already used up too much of your magic power. If I want to leave, you can't stop me. There's no need to fight and ruin our relationship."
The Sea Yaksha clan is nearly wiped out, why go to such lengths to exterminate them? How about we let this matter rest and consider it making friends? I'll surely reward you handsomely in the future." You Lianyue offered Song Changsheng a rosy promise.
"Since that's the case, then leave them all behind!" Song Changsheng's body trembled, and he was about to break the seal of Yingyue Zhenjun when he saw You Lianyue directly take Ye Shinu and disappear into the void.
He was prepared.
"Their aura has been cut off." Song Changsheng was slightly shocked. In the blink of an eye, the auras of the two people had disappeared without a trace.
He had only ever experienced this feeling with a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
"It must be some kind of magical artifact that can conceal one's aura. These remnants have managed to survive until now despite the righteous path's encirclement and suppression. They are truly cautious in their actions." Song Changsheng slowly calmed his internal energy and sighed softly as he looked at the boundless blue sea.
He truly hadn't expected things to take such a turn. According to the intelligence sent back by Yin Chou, he had initially thought that the Blood Soul Demon Sect was too busy to intervene, but they still did.
It seems they value the Night Slave very much, willing to risk exposure to rescue her.
"Could it be for the ruins of the Treasure Bottle Sect?"
The ruins of the Treasure Bottle Sect might not be of much use to the sea creatures, but they are a different story to the Blood Soul Demon Sect.
If they also knew this news, they certainly wouldn't give up on Ye Shi Nu so easily.
Things have become somewhat complicated. If the Blood Soul Demon Sect gets there first, not only will all our previous efforts be wasted, but it will also be extremely detrimental to the future development of the East Sea Alliance.
Although he did not reveal his identity today, the other party will find out sooner or later, given his supernatural abilities.
The only good news is that the Sea Yaksha clan has been eradicated, eliminating this close enemy and clearing the way for the East Sea Alliance's future development, allowing them to accelerate their expansion.
Returning to the trench where the Sea Yaksha clan resided, even after several hours, the spatial vortex and cracks caused by the [Void Crystal] explosion had not yet healed, and continued to devour the surrounding matter.
Apart from that fourth-order spiritual vein, there's nothing left of the Sea Yaksha's territory.
Fortunately, the main hall where Ye Shi Nu was in seclusion was well preserved due to the protection of the array. He easily found the location of the treasure vault and looted all the resources and treasures inside.
After the last raid, they were clearly still recovering their strength. He was very dissatisfied with the resources this time. If it weren't for obtaining the inner cores of Ye Fuke and Ye Misha, he would have made a losing deal today.
Just as Song Changsheng was using the [Insightful Eye] to search for survivors of the Sea Yaksha clan, he suddenly discovered something very interesting.
He arrived at the lowest level of the main hall, where there was a blood pool about ten feet square. Fresh blood was bubbling in it, and in the center, he could clearly see an inner core that was emitting a fluorescent glow. Around it, a blurry human figure had already formed.
The essence within the blood pool is all converging in this direction.
"This is... Yamaro!"
Upon seeing the inner core, Song Changsheng suddenly realized why the aura seemed so familiar. It turned out that Yemolu's inner core was reshaping his physical body.
Although a considerable amount of time has passed, it has only just begun to take shape and is far from being fully formed. Moreover, he will never see that day.
Song Changsheng waved his hand, breaking open the blood pool and taking out the inner core. He could clearly feel the fear emanating from the inner core.
"You should go down with them in death."
As soon as he finished speaking, his magical power enveloped the inner core, crushing Yemoluo's true spirit.
The three demon king inner cores were obtained, enough to refine three batches of [Breakthrough Pills], which barely made up for the losses of this trip.
After checking around and confirming that no one had escaped, Song Changsheng set off back to the Twin Islands, where Song Qingxing and the others had already emerged from seclusion and were waiting for him...
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