Chapter 119: Boundless Horizons (Please Subscribe)

“Damn it!”

Boom!

The Bone Shadow Spirit spat out a burst of eerie flames.

These flames radiated scorching energy aimed directly at Lu Qian.

A spiteful strike from the late Spirit Cultivation stage, combined with the innate Bone Fiend’s fierce energy within the ghostly flames, was almost instantly fatal to those of lower levels.

“Can he withstand it?” The Divine Abomination’s gaze sharpened.

Even he would have to evade the edge of this flame for the moment.

If mishandled, this person might perish right here.

Boom!

The sky darkened abruptly.

Black clouds swiftly spread across the heavens.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless jet-black raindrops fell, carrying a chill of sinister cold.

When the Yin Gui True Water met the ghostly flames, white smoke billowed forth.

Though slightly weaker, the True Water imbued with the frost-like Yin Sha energy naturally counteracted the ghostly flames.

Under the influence of Yin Gui True Water, the flames’ descent slowed just a little.

Bang!

The flames struck the deck, dispersing eerie green fire in all directions.

Many of the surrounding bone ash urns were shattered; the formation was now unusable.

“Yin Gui True Water! He’s Lu Qian! Capture him!” Daoist Lu Tai shouted in alarm.

Snap!

A jet-black chain condensed from the void, locking the space around Lu Tai.

At the same time, the Profound Gold Sword Pouch released a burst of golden energy.

The golden aura circled Lu Qian’s body, repelling two Spirit Cultivation novices who advanced.

Then it flew toward Lu Tai.

The sharp golden energy stabbed into Lu Tai’s forehead, causing a painful sting. Cold sweat broke out on his back.

“You forced me!” Lu Tai roared with venomous hatred.

A bony crest rapidly grew atop his head, sunlight converging upon it.

Feathers began sprouting from his body, which was engulfed in blazing crimson flames, giving him a feral, almost demonic appearance.

The concentration of Mau Day Essence was intense, forming the flames.

The fire emitted a dazzling light that made one’s eyes water.

“Die!”

The Mau Day Essence surged outward, sweeping across a ten-mile radius.

Even from a hundred miles away, this dazzling light spot was visible.

Lu Tai had unleashed his full power this time; his hatred for Lu Qian had reached its peak.

With Lu Qian taking on Lu Yang’s form, Lu Yang was likely doomed, and Lu Yin had just been killed at their first encounter.

On top of that, Lu Tai was gravely injured, and his two disciples were dead—how could he not burn with hatred?

Crack!

The Yin Du Black Prison Chains shattered bit by bit, as the scorching Mau Day Essence swept through.

Lu Tai’s transformed body’s fur burst into flames instantly, releasing a strong burnt stench.

Seeing his opponent unleash a finishing move, Lu Qian naturally chose not to withstand it head-on.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Seven Kill Yin Talisman Swords exploded in succession, the rolling ghostly flames partially stalling the sweeping essence.

The Yin Du Black Prison Chains formed an iron cage around him, enclosing Yin Gui True Water within.

The speed of the Mau Day Essence’s sweep was too fast; the cage continuously broke and reformed, rapidly consuming the Yin Gui True Water.

Even the golden aura protecting his body couldn’t hold out much longer.

After all, Lu Tai was a realm higher than him.

Although Lu Qian had advanced his Condensed Sha progress to three-tenths, closing the gap between them, the opponent’s desperate strike was formidable.

Soon, the essence broke through the protective True Water and struck the transformed body.

A sharp pain surged, as if immersed in boiling oil.

Even with a bronze flesh realm transformed body, after three seconds, half of it was burned away.

However, in the end, the body was still intact and not destroyed.

The essence dissipated, and Lu Tai’s figure, now gaunt and weak, collapsed onto the water outside the ship.

Lu Qian instantly flashed before him, his jet-black, deep eyes carrying a trace of a smile: “It’s over, Lu Tai!”

Hearing the familiar voice, Lu Tai’s eyes widened, veins bulging as he shouted with all his might, “He…ugh!”

The ghostly wind blew past, countless needle-thin bone calamity needles pierced through his body, drawing out all his essence and vitality, leaving only a desiccated corpse behind.

At death’s door, Lu Tai finally understood what had happened.

But it was too late.

Lu Qian repeated the method; each gust of the ghostly wind would claim a life.

The bone calamity needles, having absorbed ample essence, became increasingly solid, and the ghostly wind extended to three zhang in length.

Such a poisonous technique—the death scenes of those struck were horrifying. Whether bandits or people from the Lingbo Pavilion, all were chilled by the sight.

“In just a few days, he’s cultivated the Bone Calamity Needles to this extent?” The stall owner clicked his tongue.

A few days ago, he had even obtained the cultivation method from this person.

He recalled the name Lu Tai had just shouted.

Lu Qian… was the Tong You sect’s discarded disciple who had caused a great uproar some time ago.

Such a talent was a once-in-a-century rarity even in Tong You.

Those still in Tong You probably regretted it now.

“Damn! Retreat!” After the formation was broken, Ji Yan could no longer withstand the onslaught.

The Shadow Spirits, along with the remaining surviving subordinates, vanished.

They could have held on a while longer, but to do so would have risked their lives.

It was not worth dying for.

“Grab everything!”

The crowd scrambled in chaos.

Breaking through the deck, the inside was piled high with boxes that dazzled everyone’s eyes.

Because Lu Qian was close by, he was the first to loot.

He did not take the valuables first; instead, with a wave of his hand, he gathered all the bone ash urns into his sword pouch.

Only then did he gather the goods.

Magic coins, Earth Fiend beasts, strange flowers and herbs, rare minerals.

He filled every spare inch of space in the sword pouch, plus five or six extra-dimensional bags.

The total worth was at least two hundred thousand magic coins.

After finishing, Lu Qian dared not be greedy.

He guessed Fu Bo would arrive soon; at this point, there could be no delay.

With this thought, Lu Qian did not flee but turned to fly toward the shore’s warehouse.

“Move quickly!” The Divine Abomination shouted at Lu Qian, seemingly sensing something.

Lu Qian seemed not to hear, proceeding straight to the warehouse.

The Seven Kill Yin Talisman Swords exploded again.

At this moment, a figure stepped out from the ghostly mist—a person with purple hair and golden eyes, blood at the corner of his mouth: the 'Fish Dragon'.

“Huh? Didn’t I just kill you?” Lu Qian said in surprise.

Whoosh!

The ghostly wind blew, and countless white calamity needles attacked from all directions.

Boom!

Simultaneously, a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky.

Lu Qian had no choice but to dodge; the Bone Calamity Needles only scraped the right half of his body’s essence.

“Who dares to steal!” A furious roar came from the horizon.

A colossal He Luo Fish, towering a hundred zhang tall with ten limbs, flew swiftly toward them.

The crowd scattered. The Divine Abomination shot out a soul-piercing blood arrow to slightly delay the creature before retreating.

Lu Qian abandoned the warehouse and dove into the earth.

Circling underground, a faint, almost imperceptible light entered the Fish Dragon’s body.

The He Luo Fish was extremely fast, catching several slower cultivators and swallowing them whole.

Ji Yan also led his group in retreat.

They killed more than a dozen cultivators in succession, recovering some losses.

The rest had long fled.

Fu Bo transformed back into his true form and landed on the ground, his fish-scale face dark and grim.

Most of the people on the sea ship were dead, and those on shore were nearly wiped out.

Lu Qian’s earlier attack on the warehouse had affected some people, but the warehouse side suffered fewer casualties.

“My lord, the total loss amounted to cargo worth eight hundred fifty thousand magic coins; we recovered one hundred fifty thousand,” Ji Yan said shamefully.

“Who leaked the information?” Fu Bo’s expression darkened.

He approached the vermilion main gate.

Seeing the intact warehouse door, his expression lightened somewhat.

Fortunately, the warehouse was unharmed; otherwise, the losses would have been even greater.

“This gate was guarded to the death by the Fish Dragon’s steward,” Ji Yan explained.

Ji Yan had witnessed when Lu Qian suddenly attacked, affecting many nearby, including the Fish Dragon.

When Lu Qian turned his attention to the warehouse, it was the Fish Dragon’s tenacious resistance that kept the warehouse safe.

At this moment, a man stood up.

Half of his body was a dried corpse, the other half intact, pale as paper. He bowed in shame: “Master, I am incompetent.”

Lu Qian explained that he had been caught off guard at the start and had not fully exerted his cultivation.

Fu Bo said nothing but suddenly grasped Lu Qian’s shoulder with a lightning-fast strike, his eyes deep and commanding: “Shadow Spirit, out of the body, now!”

Whoosh!

A Shadow Spirit flew out from Lu Qian’s body.

Its surface burned with pure white, ghostly flames.

A lotus-shaped blaze emitted, burning the adjacent stone to ashes.

“Did you notice this type of true energy earlier?” Fu Bo looked at Ji Yan.

“No,” Ji Yan shook his head. “The Fish Dragon steward specializes in alchemy, relying on pills to cultivate spirit, so their combat ability is naturally weak.”

Hearing this, Fu Bo released Lu Qian and said, “Your merits and faults balance out; I will not hold you responsible.”

Fu Bo was suspicious by nature, but this did not mean he trusted Lu Qian. He proceeded to question him further.

When Fu Bo saw the list in Lu Qian’s hand, Ji Yan blurted out, “This list is fake; most of its contents are false.”

“Hm?” Fu Bo’s eyes fixed on Lu Qian.

“I don’t know either; Lu Yang gave it to me,” Lu Qian replied.

Fu Bo then questioned several others, including Lu Tai’s surviving subordinates.

Gradually, the situation became clearer: the list was excellent evidence.

They preliminarily concluded that Lu Tai had plotted to seize the cargo, possibly colluding with outsiders, which led to the leak and his subsequent ambush and death.

Of course, a thorough investigation was still needed.

As the first to clear suspicion, Lu Qian was appointed Alchemy Steward.

“Thank you, Master!” Lu Qian bowed, heart filled with joy.

Returning to the warehouse, he gazed at the countless storerooms and the respectful eyes of the people.

Lu Qian knew the secrets of wealth, companions, law, and land; on this Myriad Phenomena Island, he was truly complete.

No longer drifting like he had in Tong You Sect.