Chapter 448

Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder?!

But we need to keep punctuation and tone.

Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder?!

Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder?!

We'll follow: translate the words, keep punctuation as similar as possible: "Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder?!" (makes sense).

Here?

Here?

Everyone present couldn't help but be startled.

Translate: "Everyone present couldn't help but be startled." Keep period.

A Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan elder is comparable to a Human Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator; although there are many Nascent Soul cultivators present, even the 'Binding Tiger Daoist' Zhang Dingtian can only defend himself.

Translate: "A Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan is comparable to a Human Late Yuan Ying cultivator; although there are many Yuan Ying Cultivators present, even the Tiger-Binding Daoist Zhang Ding Tian has only the power to protect himself." Need to keep punctuation. We'll produce a single sentence.

Let's craft: "A Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan is comparable to a Human Late Yuan Ying cultivator; although there are many Yuan Ying Cultivators present, even the Tiger-Binding Daoist Zhang Ding Tian has only the power to protect himself."

Moreover, how could a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan elder possibly come alone?

Translate: "Moreover, how could a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder possibly come alone?" Keep punctuation.

Speaking of which, it is accompanied by the Sea Clan's 'Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation'.

Translate: "Then again, it is accompanied by the Sea Clan's 'Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation'." Keep quotes.

Back then, the Wuxiang Sword Monarch and many Nascent Soul cultivators suffered heavy losses under this formation; now there isn't even a Late Stage Nascent Soul master here, so how can we oppose it?

Translate: "Back then, the Formless Sword Lord and so many Yuan Ying Cultivators suffered heavy losses under this formation; now there isn't even a Late Yuan Ying cultivator here—how can we oppose it?" Keep punctuation.

In a moment, a single sentence from the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle caused all the Nascent Soul cultivators within the Ice Immortal Pavilion to feel immense pressure.

Translate: "In an instant, a word from the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle made all the Yuan Ying Cultivators inside the Ice Immortal Pavilion feel immense pressure." Keep period.

Noticing the change in everyone's expressions, the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle secretly breathed a sigh of relief, yet its face showed a smile with a hint of meaning.

Noticing the change in everyone's expressions, the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle secretly breathed a sigh of relief, yet its face showed a smile with a hint of meaning.

"If you all withdraw from Wu State now, perhaps there is still a sliver of hope; after we retrieve the Wuxiang Sword Monarch, we would not lack the means to stalemate with the Sea Clan again."

Translate: "\"If you all withdraw from the Wu Kingdom now, perhaps there is still a sliver of hope; after we retrieve the Formless Sword Lord, we might still have the capital to stalemate with the Sea Clan again. \"" Keep quotes and punctuation.

Moreover, having heard again that a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan elder and Sea Clan cultivators are about to appear in the Ice Immortal Pavilion, the thought of fleeing inevitably arises in their hearts.

Translate: "Furthermore, upon hearing again that a Sea Clan Fourth Level Late Stage Elder and Sea Clan Cultivators are about to appear at the Ice Immortal Pavilion, the thought of fleeing inevitably arises in their hearts." Keep period.

Let's not talk about anything else.

Translate: "That's all." Keep period.

So, does the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle want to use the Sea Clan's name to intimidate him?

Translate: "So, does the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle intend to intimidate him using the Sea Clan's name?" Keep question mark.

Zhang Dingtian's words took effect.

Translate: "Zhang Ding Tian's words had an effect." Keep period.

Immediately after, it let out a flustered roar: "Old Devil Yun, even you cannot break the 'Dragon Fish Abyss Water Shield'!"

Translate: "Immediately after, it bellowed in disarray, \"Cloud Old Devil, even you cannot break the 'Dragon Fish Deep Water Cover'! \"" Keep quotes and exclamation.

Furthermore, after the previous losses, how many years will the Nine Dragon Sect need to recover to its former prosperity?

Translate: "Moreover, after the previous losses, how many years will the Nine Dragon Sect need to recover to its former prosperity?" Keep question mark.

If the unfortunate fall of the Crouching Dragon Mountain person occurs midway, or if resource problems cause the Nine Dragon Sect to lack successors, such a large sect could completely lose its lineage in a hundred or more years.

Translate: "If a Crouching Dragon Mountain Person were to fall midway, or if resource problems cause the Nine Dragon Sect to lack successors, such a great sect could completely lose its lineage in a hundred or more years." Keep period.

Ice Cassia Immortal and Cold Sword True Lord are unwilling, but some of the other Nascent Soul cultivators present are restless.

Translate: "Ice Cassia Immortal and Cold Sword True Lord are unwilling, but the other Yuan Ying Cultivators present are somewhat eager to move." Keep period.

After Yunhe said that lightly, the three Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Swords hovering beside him made a 'bang' and turned into countless sword threads, as numerous as cow hairs and as dense as fine rain.

Translate: "Yunhe said lightly, and the three Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Swords hovering at his hand made a 'bang' sound, turning into countless sword threads, as numerous as cow hairs and as dense as fine rain." Keep period.

More importantly, after the mountain gate was destroyed, the Nine Dragon Sect, the Crouching Dragon Senior, and the disciples of the Nine Dragon Sect—how they fare—he also saw with his own eyes.

Translate: "More importantly, they also see how the Nine Dragon Sect, the Crouching Dragon Superior Person, and the disciples of the Nine Dragon Sect fare after their mountain gate is destroyed." Keep period.

This treasure actually contains half the mana of a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan elder, and the method to control it has been left behind.

Translate: "This treasure contains half the mana of a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Elder, and the method to control it has been left behind." Keep period.

Moreover, the Sea Clan's 'Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation'—with some precautions taken, he is confident he can escape before the formation fully forms, which is the confidence of a 'Fleeting Old Devil'.

Translate: "Moreover, with some preparation against the Sea Clan's 'Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation,' he is confident he can escape before the formation fully completes—this is the confidence of the 'Running Old Devil'." Keep period.

All the Nascent Soul cultivators present are old and crafty old monsters; in fact, they could quickly understand things after the fact, but for the moment they were led by the nose by the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle due to its pressure.

Translate: "The Yuan Ying Cultivators present are all old and crafty old monsters; in fact, they could quickly figure things out afterward, but for now they are being led by the nose by the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle due to the Sea Clan's pressure." Keep period.

This is the most suitable place for Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples to cultivate.

Translate: "This is the most suitable place for Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples to cultivate." Keep period.

If they can stand guard here together, perhaps they still have a chance to wait for reinforcements.

Translate: "If they can jointly garrison this place, perhaps there is still a chance to await reinforcements." Keep period.

But there are still those who can see the situation clearly.

Translate: "But there are still those who can see the situation clearly." Keep period.

Even a Late Stage Nascent Soul master would need to expend some time and energy to break this treasure's mere protection.

Translate: "Even a Late Yuan Ying cultivator would likely need to spend some time and energy to break through this merely protective treasure." Keep period.

When the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle assumed the posture of a victor, he had already moved.

Translate: "When the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle assumed a 'victor' posture, he had already acted." Keep period.

He furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice: "If what it says is true, then once we leave the Ice Immortal Pavilion's mountain-protecting formation, we will be picked off one by one by the Sea Clan cultivators!"

Translate: "He frowned and said in a deep voice, \"If it truly is as it says, then once we leave the protective grand formation of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, we will be picked off one by one by the Sea Clan Cultivators! \"" Keep quotes and exclamation.

It is also its last hope, relying on the Sea Clan's arrival to save it.

Translate: "This is also its last hope, pinning its hopes on the Sea Clan arriving to rescue it." Keep period.

As for Yunhe.

As for Yunhe.

He is actually the one here who is relatively under the least pressure.

Translate: "He is actually the person here under the least relative pressure." Keep period.

This is its greatest confidence.

Translate: "This is its greatest confidence." Keep period.

Originally, I thought that with the abilities of Nascent Soul cultivators, even if we couldn't achieve great results, self-preservation would always be assured.

Translate: "I originally thought that, with the abilities of a Yuan Ying Cultivator, even if we couldn't achieve great results, self-preservation would surely be safe." Keep period.

And this is what the Ice Cassia Immortal and the Cold Sword True Lord least want to see.

Translate: "And this is what Ice Cassia Immortal and Cold Sword True Lord least want to see." Keep period.

Even when facing a Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan cultivator, he still has confidence in his self-preservation.

Translate: "Even when facing Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Cultivators, he still has confidence in self-preservation." Keep period.

A sect's mountain gate is the important foundation it relies on; the Ice Immortal Pavilion chose to settle here not only because the mountain's spiritual veins and aura are abundant, but also because of the existence of that cold pond within the mountain.

Translate: "The mountain gate of a sect is an important foundation on which the force relies; just as the Ice Immortal Pavilion chose to settle here not only because the mountain's spirit veins and aura are abundant, but also because there exists a cold pool within this mountain." Keep period.

With Yunhe's care, the Ice Immortal Pavilion is developing rapidly; its disciples have recently produced many talents, and I believe that in a few decades or a century, the Pavilion's strength will surely rise to another level.

Translate: "With Yunhe's patronage, the Ice Immortal Pavilion develops extremely quickly; its disciples have produced many talents in recent years, and it is believed that in a few decades or a century, its strength will surely advance to the next level." Keep period.

They were originally cultivators outside the Wu Kingdom, and due to the Human Alliance's current mission, or to exchange some treasures, they have come to the Sea Clan battlefield.

Withdraw from the Wu Kingdom?

Upon hearing this, the Ice Osmanthus Immortal and the Cold Sword True Lord were naturally unwilling in their hearts.

Having been nurtured by their sect since childhood, they now possess some abilities, and thus naturally must bear the responsibility of inheriting the sect's legacy.

This is also one of the conditions agreed upon between the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle and the Sea Clan.

But if they only look out for themselves and flee, then whether they live or die in the end, aside from a few individuals, will not be up to them to decide; it will depend on whom the Sea Clan finally sets its sights on.

And the Snow Sword Sect, where the Cold Sword True Lord belongs, is actually quite similar to the Ice Immortal Pavilion.

It does not exist.

However.

Listening to Yunhe's words and seeing his action, the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's expression suddenly stiffened.

"Whether the Sea Clan comes or not, it no longer has much to do with you."

In the future, if the Nine Dragon Sect wishes to rebuild and rise again, just the location of its mountain gate will be a major trouble.

Who would have thought, the Sea Clan gave them a blow to the head.

For example, Zhang Ding Tian.

It can be said that the one now driving this Dharma treasure is that Sea Clan elder of late Fourth Level.

Although there are some differences compared to that late Fourth Level Sea Clan elder personally driving it, for a Mid Nascent Soul or Early Nascent Soul cultivator, the difference is not significant.

Only in this way can it protect itself when its identity is exposed.

Yet facing its loud shout, Yunhe remained unmoved.

Can it not be broken?

If it were thirty or forty years ago, when he had not yet condensed a Five Elements Spirit Body nor broken through to Mid Nascent Soul, he might have had to expend considerable mana and means, but now.

Only saw him give a light chuckle, turn his palm, and immediately a secret talisman flew out from his palm.

Spirit Body Talisman, Earth, Earth Kirin!

Hum—

The talisman hovered in midair, exuding a misty earthen hue.

The sword threads filling the sky, affected by this talisman, instantly converged.

Roar——!!

Transforming into a vivid earthen qilin.

Treading on auspicious four hooves, it fiercely charged toward the 'Dragon Fish Mystic Water Shield'!

The Five Elements mutually restrain!

Boom!

Boom!

In an instant.

Water light intertwined with earthen hue, bursting forth a terrifying rumbling sound; the azure glow on the 'Dragon Fish Mystic Water Shield' rapidly swirled, and the mana stored within was instantly unleashed.

Sensing the change in the 'Dragon Fish Mystic Water Shield,' the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's expression shifted dramatically, and it exclaimed:

How is this possible?!

It could feel the mana stored within this treasure rapidly dissipating.

Crack!

A sharp cracking sound entered the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's ears, freezing its expression in place.

Just a moment ago it had been boasting that no one could break this shield, yet now it witnessed firsthand the shield's protection shattering like glass under the earthen qilin's tearing bite.

'Dragon Fish Mystic Water Shield' shattered!

Yunhe watched this scene expressionlessly.

At the moment the protection shattered, his hand seal subtly changed.

Five Elements Sword Formation!

In an instant.

The earthen qilin, which had emanated a heavy aura, dissipated, reforming into countless sword threads that released a terrifying sharp intent.

Immediately, a large amount of sword threads condensed into a formation, enveloping the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle.

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft——

On the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's body, whether its carapace or limbs, numerous blood marks instantly appeared.

After a moment, it was drenched in fresh blood.

Wait, wait a moment.

The Vast Sea Spirit Turtle shouted in terror.

Bang!!

However, before it could finish speaking, its entire body exploded from within outward into gruesome blossoms of blood.

Those countless sword threads had, unbeknownst when, already pierced into its body.

If someone at this moment carefully inspected the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's interior with divine sense, they would find that its demon core was already densely laced with sword qi threads, devoid of vitality!

Fourth Level early-stage demon beast Vast Sea Spirit Turtle, perished!

As Yunhe raised his hand and drew it in, the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's massive body was sucked into his storage bag.

A Fourth Level early-stage demon beast is entirely treasure.

All the cultivators present who witnessed the entire process gasped in unison.

Although the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle is a Fourth Level early-stage demon beast known for its defense, and also possesses the 'Dragon Fish Mystic Water Shield' protection, even someone like Zhang Ding Tian, who is also a mid Nascent Soul cultivator, might not necessarily be able to break its shell plus 'shell'?

Yet without Zhang Ding Tian restraining Yunhe, dealing with the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle turned out to be so easy?

This inevitably gives rise to the thought: if I were to face Old Devil Yun, could I survive?

The answer seems not hard to obtain.

Although Yunhe's aim was not to show off, one must admit that after the previous battle, he not only suppressed Zhang Ding Tian and the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle single-handedly with ease, but also effortlessly shattered the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle's reliance and slew it.

Such strength makes it hard not to believe the title 'Number One Below Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivators,' and indeed it lives up to its name.

For Yunhe, those who already felt some apprehension now feel even more awe; their gaze toward him holds not only wariness and fear, but also added respect.

In their eyes, Yunhe at this moment is hardly different from those late Nascent Soul great cultivators.

Even Zhang Ding Tian, who is also a mid Nascent Soul cultivator, now feels convinced of Yunhe's strength.

He first clasped his hands toward Yunhe and said:

Yun Daoist, I am ashamed; I had my eyes deceived, nearly coming to blows with you and causing a great mistake. Fortunately, your Dao is profound and your insight piercing, you saw through this scoundrel's identity.

And facing Zhang Ding Tian's words, which carried a hint of flattery, Yunhe likewise did not rely on his strength to look down on him, but equally respectfully clasped his hands.

Zhang Daoist, you're too polite.

Toward Zhang Ding Tian, Yunhe harbors little hostility.

This let Zhang Ding Tian relax a bit.

Having witnessed Yunhe's strength, he also does not wish to become enemies with him.

Other early Nascent Soul cultivators cannot see this, but as a mid Nascent Soul cultivator who has crossed hands with Yunhe, he naturally perceives it more clearly than others.

To others, he may seem strong, yet still falls short of late Nascent Soul great cultivators.

But in Zhang Ding Tian's view, Yunhe previously only displayed part of his strength; if he truly exerted his full power, perhaps even late Nascent Soul great cultivators might not be able to subdue him.

More importantly, Yunhe is still only a mid Nascent Soul cultivator.

It's hard to imagine how strong his strength could become if he breaks through to late Nascent Soul.

'Perhaps the Eastern Border cultivation world will truly give birth to a number one below Divine Transformation.'

In the absence of Divine Transformation emergence, such strength will definitely bring tremendous changes to the entire Eastern Border's pattern and situation.

Moreover, even if someone now wanted to kill Yunhe, they probably couldn't do it.

Since one is destined to become a top figure in the Eastern Border cultivation world, when else to befriend if not now?

Zhang Ding Tian, as the Worship Elder of the Four Great Merchant Alliances, also has some insight in this regard.

However.

But now is not the time to deliberately befriend Yunhe, because

After Zhang Ding Tian pondered slightly, he asked in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Yunhe, what do you think we should do now?"

Originally, Zhang Ding Tian came here to, on one hand, obey orders to eliminate rebels, and on the other, to take command of the Yuan Ying Cultivators inside the Ice Immortal Pavilion.

But with Yunhe's sudden arrival, coupled with the strength he displayed, Zhang Ding Tian voluntarily handed over the initiative to Yunhe.

Whether it's the strength he showed or his ability to see through the identities of the Vast Sea Spirit Turtle and Wang Hai Lin, he is worthy of this position.

Zhang Ding Tian's question is also the question of the several other Yuan Ying Cultivators.

Yunhe gave him a meaningful glance, did not shirk, merely lifted his gaze to look outside the Ice Immortal Pavilion, narrowing his eyes.

"I'm afraid there's no time to leave."

Hearing that, Zhang Ding Tian froze.

Immediately, his expression changed, and his spiritual sense swept outward.

The area covered by his spiritual sense revealed no clues.

But after roughly ten breaths, a trace of Sea Clan Cultivators was found in Zhang Ding Tian's spiritual sense!

He looked at Yunhe with some astonishment.

Yunhe had sensed it long ago?

Ten breaths.

Although it's a very short time.

With the escape speed of a Yuan Ying Cultivator, the distance one can fly is not short.

This not only shows that Yunhe's spiritual sense is stronger than his, but far stronger!

Yet Yunhe ignored Zhang Ding Tian's astonishment, gave a faint smile, flew up, and arrived at the highest sky above the Snow Mountain where the Ice Immortal Pavilion stands.

He slowly raised his hands from below upward.

"Rise!"

Hum—

The Mountain Guarding Grand Formation rose up out of nowhere.

At the same time, he moved his lips; although his voice was not loud, it seemed to spread across heaven and earth: "I don't know which Sea Clan Grand Elder has graced us with their presence—please come out and meet."

Sea Clan Grand Elder!

But a genuine late-stage Fourth Level existence!

The Dragon-subduing Venerable and the other Yuan Ying Cultivators were suddenly startled.

Did they really come this fast?

Rush—

Suddenly.

Above the sky, vast dark clouds actually gathered, and then a heavy downpour began.

In the misty rain, a figure swiftly approached from afar, enveloped in a azure halo.

Bang!

That halo burst like a water ball, revealing the tall figure beneath.

A middle-aged person with hands behind their back.

But the aura they displayed was unmistakably that of a late-stage Fourth Level existence.

It really is a Sea Clan Grand Elder!

The middle-aged person's eyes were sharp, looking past the Mountain Guarding Grand Formation at Yunhe, and said lightly:

"Human, your spiritual sense is not bad."

(End of Chapter)