Chapter 550

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

The next day, on the plaza at the center of the island, a considerable number of pirates gathered to watch the spectacle.

Li Lie stood with arms crossed, eyes closed, motionless in the crowd.

Many people pointed and whispered, all with the look of spectators enjoying a show.

The news that Lu Sandao had issued a challenge to Li Lie had already spread last night. Therefore, early this morning, as the appointed duel time approached, many people arrived early to watch.

"That Lu Sandao truly doesn't know death from life."

"He actually dares to fight Li Lie; looks like he's tired of living."

"Could it be Lu Sandao had some fortuitous encounter recently and his strength surged?"

Suddenly, a commotion came from the rear of the crowd, followed by a path being cleared.

Yu Zhangsheng and Lu Sandao walked side by side into the arena.

Seeing Lu Sandao, Li Lie instantly felt fury surge to the heavens. "Lu Sandao, what nerve! Daring to challenge me to a solo duel — today I'll make sure you die without a burial ground!"

Lu Sandao grinned. "Who said I'm the one dueling you?"

"The one dueling you is him!"

Lu Sandao stepped aside, and everyone's gazes snapped in unison onto Yu Zhangsheng.

"I was wondering where Lu Sandao got the guts to challenge Li Lie. Turns out the one fighting isn't him."

"This person has never been seen before. Could he be a new crew member Lu Sandao recruited?"

"Daring to fight Li Lie — this person's strength shouldn't be ordinary."

Li Lie's cheeks tightened. No wonder Lu Sandao dared issue a challenge to him; the one actually making a move was someone else.

At this moment Li Lie also realized he had been tricked by Lu Sandao; his gaze could nearly kill.

"Lu Sandao, you two-faced villain. I thought you'd found some courage to challenge me. Turns out you don't dare fight yourself, so you send someone else to die."

Lu Sandao coldly snorted. "Die? Who dies is still uncertain!"

"I'll tell you the truth: this person is the one I invited to deal with your trouble. Do you dare accept the fight?"

"Afraid? Not a chance!"

Li Lie immediately shot into the air, arriving at the island's outer perimeter.

Lu Sandao and Yu Zhangsheng followed close behind, and the other spectating pirates naturally trailed after, surging into the island's outskirts to watch.

Soon the sea surface was packed black with people, though they kept a sufficient distance from Yu Zhangsheng and the others.

Lu Sandao coldly laughed. "Li Lie, today the grudge between us two ends."

Li Lie's gaze was fierce. "Less nonsense, kill!"

In an instant, the surrounding air stagnated, and a Sub-Talisman Gate manifested behind Li Lie.

A massive aura unfurled from behind him; the terrifying cultivation of Sub-Talisman Late Stage was displayed without reserve.

This Li Lie truly is a Sub-Talisman Late Stage Daoneng cultivator, making Lu Sandao involuntarily tense up as well.

Yu Zhangsheng showed no weakness; a Sub-Talisman likewise condensed behind him, continuously gathering qi and blood into his fleshly body.

His cultivation aura was likewise not weak, reaching Sub-Talisman Mid Stage, slightly inferior to Li Lie.

Many people sensing this aura all froze in surprise.

"This person is only Sub-Talisman Mid Stage, yet dares to challenge Li Lie?"

"I'd say he's the one tired of living, right?"

"Lu Sandao is truly an idiot. He doesn't even know to find a formidable helper; he actually only invited a Sub-Talisman Mid Stage."

Seeing this scene, Li Lie grew even more enraged. A mere Sub-Talisman Mid Stage dares act so arrogantly before him — he moved to kill Yu Zhangsheng.

However, in the very next second.

Streams of flowing light emerged from behind Yu Zhangsheng; a terrifying aura instantly filled the entire sea surface.

The Chi Lian Purgatory Dragon, Cai Xing Deer, and Golden-Winged Great Peng — three spirit beasts — manifested simultaneously, coiling around Yu Zhangsheng.

Currently all three spirit beasts have reached Fourth-Rank Late-Stage level, sufficient to match the strength of Sub-Talisman Late Stage experts! At this moment, the crowd finally understood what Yu Zhangsheng's true confidence was.

Lu Sandao was also startled. Although he knew Yu Zhangsheng's strength was extraordinary, far surpassing a normal Sub-Talisman Mid Stage.

After all, he had personally experienced it last time, but seeing it today, that day's Yu Zhangsheng still wasn't his full strength! This Yu Zhangsheng's true strength lies in these spirit beasts! Moreover, every spirit beast's aura is at Fourth-Rank Late-Stage level, which is even more terrifying.

Though it's a solo duel, Yu Zhangsheng releasing spirit beasts to fight — no one says anything.

After all, spirit beasts are themselves a manifestation of one's own strength; there are even sects specializing in beast taming, and how many spirit beasts one can command is one's own ability.

Li Lie's originally unbridled expression now turned grave.

If he only faced Yu Zhangsheng alone, he had confidence to easily win, but now facing four Sub-Talisman-tier experts joining forces to attack him, even his Sub-Talisman Late Stage strength would struggle.

And Yu Zhangsheng was unwilling to wait any longer, immediately launching an offensive.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng flapped its massive wings; thunder instantly crackled around, countless lightning bolts gathering and coiling toward Li Lie.

The Chi Lian Purgatory Dragon's domain also activated; streams of soul-shaking aura continuously released, suppressing Li Lie's movements while it simultaneously charged forward.

Strange colors bloomed on the Cai Xing Deer's body; ripples constantly emerged on its antlers, countless green vines intertwining to form a sky-covering net, descending upon Li Lie.

Under the three spirit beasts' coordinated assault, nearly all of Li Lie's paths were blocked, leaving no room for escape.

Li Lie gritted his teeth, crossing his fists before his chest; the power condensed in the Sub-Talisman Gate behind him also began to supply.

Lightning flickered, reflecting the sea surface into a purple sea domain; a tremendously powerful thunderstorm erupted, blasting a vacuum zone into the entire sea surface.

Seawater surged back; amid the raging torrents, Li Lie rushed toward Yu Zhangsheng at extreme speed.

He intended to attack Yu Changsheng's true body; only then would he have a chance to win.

But the other spirit beasts would not give him that chance — Cai Xing's Heaven-and-Earth Net had long since covered him, and now it continued to tighten.

Under the giant net woven from countless vines, the space kept shrinking, giving Li Lie absolutely no chance to escape.

Seeing the surrounding space grow smaller and smaller, Li Lie shouted explosively, condensed a terrifying crescent moon blade, and slashed it toward a section of vines.

The aura emitted by that crescent moon blade was extremely sharp, almost capable of severing everything.

Even Cai Xing's vines were instantly cut through, but countless vines quickly filled the gap again, nearly endless.

Although that crescent moon blade possessed enormous power, it was ultimately limited, and was finally worn away completely.

Chi Lian opened its huge maw, seized the opening, and unleashed a Dragon Might that pierced through countless vines before striking Li Lie directly.

Towering waves surged; Li Lie's figure plummeted rapidly, and Cai Xing, the Golden-Winged Great Peng, and Chi Lian — three spirit beasts — joined forces once more to attack, suppressing Li Lie.

A dignified Sub-Talisman Late Stage True Lord Daoneng was actually suppressed to the point of barely being able to counter.

Many surrounding pirates watching turned pale one by one; one could imagine how desperate Li Lie must be at this moment.

Under layers of encircling attacks, no matter how strong his personal strength, it was difficult to deploy.

And what made people most wary was that Yu Changsheng had not moved a fraction from start to finish, simply standing proudly in midair, looking down on everything, controlling everything.

Only Lu Sandao knew that Yu Changsheng's true strength would only be stronger than these three spirit beasts. If Yu Changsheng acted, Li Lie would have even less room to resist.

He became even more wary and fearful of Yu Changsheng, silently warning himself that he must absolutely not provoke this heaven-defying fellow.

On the sea surface, Li Lie appeared in a sorry state, his body already tattered.

However, with a Sub-Talisman True Lord's robust fleshly body, this level of attack was not yet enough to claim his life.

Just as Li Lie was about to continue attacking, a voice suddenly rang out and halted his movement.

A figure suddenly drifted over from afar, face indistinct.

"Stop, Li Lie."

Seeing that person, Li Lie was furious yet dared not offer any resistance, and could only desist.

That person continued: "According to the pirate stronghold's rules, the loser must pay a treasure to redeem his life."

"Li Lie, take out one of your items and compensate this brother."

Li Lie naturally refused to accept it; this was only the beginning, he had not even used his full strength. But that black shadow suddenly erupted with a burst of aura, instantly suppressing Li Lie's thoughts.

"Hurry up, don't disgrace our Leilei Pirate Group's reputation."

Li Lie gritted his teeth, about to fumble in his bosom, but suddenly pointed at Yu Changsheng and roared: "I understand the pirate stronghold's rules, but there's one thing, Boss you don't know—"

"This person is not a pirate at all! Even the people on Lu Sandao's ship are not pirates!"

"What?"

The moment these words fell, an uproar instantly erupted — outsiders had actually come to this sea island! Many people immediately became vigilant toward Yu Changsheng and the others, some even drawing weapons.

Many Sub-Talisman True Lords stepped forward one after another, no fewer than several dozen; this force was enough to annihilate Yu Changsheng and the others.

Lu Sandao's spine turned cold with fright; how did Li Lie know? Yu Changsheng frowned, lips pressed tight, also somewhat worried in his heart — he believed he had the strength to protect himself, but the other disciples would be in danger.

But now was not the time to throw his own formation into chaos.

Before Yu Changsheng could speak, Lu Sandao could no longer hold back.

"Li Lie, what dog fart are you releasing? What do you mean my people aren't pirates? If you want to welch on the debt just say so. Why use these words to frame me."

Everyone immediately eased considerably; Lu Sandao's words indeed made sense — it was quite possible Li Lie was deliberately slandering.

Li Lie coldly laughed, directly called over a subordinate, and had him recount his discovery.

"Lu Sandao's subordinates have all been replaced! They're not his own subordinates at all, and the behavior of the crew on the ship is not that of pirates at all!"

"Also, Lu Sandao, why have your people been hiding inside the ship and not coming out — isn't that a guilty conscience!"

"Yesterday when I saw you moving cargo I already noticed something wrong! These crew members have absolutely no pirate aura! They must be impostors in disguise!"

Lu Sandao swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and for a moment didn't know how to quibble.

Yu Changsheng sighed inwardly; this matter was exposed after all, but this affair always had an element of luck.

Using Lu Sandao's own subordinates carried the same risk of the plan leaking.

The difference is, the current exposure still leaves room to maneuver, whereas a plan leak with no knowledge of it is even more terrifying than exposure.

That was why Yu Changsheng chose to use Wanxiang Sect disciples in disguise.

But now that it's already exposed, dwelling on these things is meaningless.

Because many pirates once again eyed Yu Changsheng and the others like tigers, and the atmosphere began to grow tense.

Li Lie coldly laughed repeatedly; no matter how strong Yu Changsheng's strength, he could not possibly be a match for so many pirates here.

This time, it was still he who won! "Lu Sandao, how do you explain?"

"Could it be you've secretly colluded with other forces?"

"Simply a treacherous villain who eats from our bowl and betrays us!"

"Lu Sandao, your continued existence is an affront to heaven!"

Lu Sandao hated Li Lie to the bone at this moment, yet still did not give up.

"Since the matter is already exposed, I have nothing left to hide! That's right, I precisely cooperated with the people of Hai Shou Tian Dao."

Li Lie said coldly: "Lu Sandao, you actually betrayed us pirates and colluded with outsiders — courting death!"

Lu Sandao, however, remained unperturbed: "Collude with outsiders? Among those present, how many don't have contact with external forces?"

"Even those several major pirate groups have the shadows of various great sects behind them — why don't you go find them?"

Li Lie shouted: "Even so, bringing outsiders to this stronghold — what are your intentions?"

Lu Sandao was momentarily at a loss for words, unable to think of a response.

At this time, Yu Changsheng finally spoke.

"In truth, the one I represent is not Hai Shou Tian Dao, but myself."

"I came here to cooperate with all of you, to discuss a big deal!"

Everyone at the scene whispered among themselves, and Lu Sandao was even more nervous to the extreme, unable to understand what Yu Zhangsheng wanted to do, worried he would misspeak, and then everyone would have to die here.

But right now he also had no way out, he could only watch Yu Zhangsheng's performance.

Li Lie let out a cold hum, "Discuss business? Why would we need to discuss business with you? A joke, what kind of thing are you!"

Yu Zhangsheng's face was gloomy and cold, killing intent stirring in his heart, but now was not the time to make a move, otherwise he would fight even if it meant offending others and kill this guy.

"As long as the profit is big enough, any business can be negotiated successfully, what do all of you think? Are you willing to listen to a word from me?"

Li Lie naturally disdained to pay it any heed, but the other pirates seemed somewhat moved.

"Li Lie, although this guy is not trustworthy, listening a bit doesn't hurt anything, right?"

A fat man with a smiling face persuaded.

The surrounding people also chimed in one after another, anyway listen to the content first then speak.

Li Lie still did not want to abandon putting Yu Zhangsheng and Lu Sandao to death

"If you listen to their ghost talk, that is being fooled! Before, they were here for a day, didn't see those two people discuss business."

"Now, just after I exposed their identities, suddenly some business comes? Do you take everyone else for three-year-old children?"

Li Lie's words also aroused others' suspicion, Lu Sandao immediately retorted: "I see you are the fool! We want to discuss business, we certainly must find suitable partners, otherwise cooperating with your kind of person is just asking for trouble."

"If not for you this guy getting in the way, how would we discuss business in front of so many people!"

Li Lie opened his mouth, for a moment also rendered speechless.

Yu Zhangsheng couldn't help but take another look at Lu Sandao, looks like this guy's reaction is also not bad, finally played some role.

The two sang in harmony, looking quite like the real thing.

At this time, that black shadow suddenly approached, voice hoarse said: "Enough, Li Lie, don't argue over words anymore."

"Lu Sandao, what business do you want to discuss exactly? If it cannot satisfy the heroes and good men present, I'll start with you first! Then bury that person behind you on this island." (Chapter End)