Chapter 346: Blood-Stained Eastern Sea

In its panic, the giant whale actually used a Spiritual Soul Attack.

But Lei Ming, who often lies on the Soul‑Condensing Jade Bed playing and bathes in Illusion Spirit Liquid, doesn't know any attacks, yet her defense is fine, and the giant whale couldn't affect her.

Immediately, Lei Ming threw a Soul‑Stabilizing Tower, anchoring the whale's Soul; the giant claw, taking advantage of the restrained Soul, forcefully pierced the whale's body, extracting its Beast Core, and then the tower extinguished the whale's Soul.

Lei Ming gathered the whale's corpse, roared toward the sea beasts gathering in the distance, and showed them her defiance.

Some low‑realm sea beasts stopped immediately, but the higher‑realm ones kept charging, raising wave after wave toward Ye Liuyun and his group.

"Kill!" Ye Liuyun led everyone, charging forward to strike.

He thought it was just a hunt by ordinary sea beasts and didn't think further. After all, they were all Yuan Dan Realm sea beasts; they weren't afraid.

Facing them, a long‑tusked sea elephant of Yuan Dan Seventh Layer roared, "We are members of the Star Sea Alliance; how dare you resist?"

"Fool, you're all about to kill me, and I still keep you?" Ye Liuyun said, Yi Dao slashing down, giving it no chance to speak.

After wiping out the sea beasts before them, more sea beasts surrounded them; Ye Liuyun and his party couldn't finish killing them all.

The sea beasts were countless; Ye Liuyun's group couldn't gather all the corpses, only selecting some large, meaty ones to keep. For sea beasts above Yuan Dan Third Layer, they extracted the Beast Core, while the bodies were casually tossed onto the sea surface, quickly devoured by the surrounding beasts.

Encircled by sea beasts, they moved slowly, carving a bloody path. This sea area had already been stained red with blood.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil already sighted the distant coastline. This spot is near the Human Race, so there are no Heavenly Gang Realm sea beasts nearby; it will likely take some time for the sea‑beast experts to arrive as reinforcements.

Thus he wasn't in a hurry. With so many sea beasts delivering Beast Cores, he took the chance to kill more, giving those around him extra practice.

At this moment, a group of Mermaids surrounded them. Though few—only a dozen or so—all were of Yuan Dan Eighth and Ninth Layers.

One mermaid woman, from afar, said to Ye Liuyun, "Ye Liuyun, we are from the Sea God Hall; we only wish to take you back to ask about certain matters. Why endure this? We will guarantee your safety. Just come with us and explain the situation!"

Her voice was highly seductive; she must have employed charm techniques, which also count as a Spiritual Soul Attack.

"What do you want to ask? Ask now!"

Ye Liuyun wasn't fooled by her charm. Yet he realized the sea beasts' siege likely had another cause. He also wanted to see the sea beasts' purpose.

"How about you come with us, and we sit down to talk?" The mermaid, thinking her charm had worked, continued in a seductive tone.

"Enough chatter; if I go with you, will I still get out? Either ask now, or act directly."

Ye Liuyun replied coldly.

The woman's face darkened; she hadn't expected her vocal charm to have no effect on Ye Liuyun.

Another male mermaid threatened, "Ye Liuyun, don't be so shameless! You're just a lone cultivator, yet you dare challenge the Sea God Hall? Do you think we wouldn't dare kill you?"

"Show your true colors!"

Ye Liuyun's mouth twitched slightly, and the next moment his figure vanished.

"Watch out!" several mermaids shouted, warning the threatening man.

But Ye Liuyun had already appeared behind him, a hand thrust into his back and emerged from his chest, clutching a still‑beating heart.

"I hate being threatened! Since you won't speak, I'll find the answer myself!"

Speaking so, he immediately began a Soul Search.

He pinched the heart, crushing it, then flicked his hand, casually extracting the mermaid's Beast Core.

"Dragon King Hall? Didn't expect it, Long Ximu, I saved you, and you betray me?"

After Ye Liuyun retrieved the mermaid's memory, his heart burned with anger. He instantly sent a Transmission Voice to the others: "Kill all these sea beasts!"

He then brandished his sword, slashing at the other mermaids while wielding the Nine Dragons Mountain-flipping Seal, repeatedly smashing down.

After exterminating those mermaids, the remaining sea beasts dared not approach. Realizing Ye Liuyun's group's strength, and lacking a Heavenly Gang strongman stationed, they only hid at a distance, watching.

Ye Liuyun's party calmly reached the coastline. The nearby sea had turned a deep blood‑red.

But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a group of human warriors blocked them.

"Are you Ye Liuyun?" a Yuan Dan Eighth Layer disciple asked.

Ye Liuyun glanced at their attire and asked, "People of the Qi Family?"

"You're perceptive, kid, knowing we're from the Qi Family! Come with us; an Elder inside the clan has something to ask you!"

The disciple finished speaking, turned, and walked away. After a few steps, seeing Ye Liuyun unmoving, he halted and shouted, "Are you deaf? Keep up!"

"Sigh! I originally wanted to keep a low profile in the east, but now that seems impossible!"

Ye Liuyun sighed, drew his Demon Slaying Sword again. "Since that's the case, I'll kill until you're terrified! Kill!"

Immediately, Ye Liuyun and his companions charged at the Qi Family disciples.

While slashing, Ye Liuyun continued Soul Searching to gather information.

"These greedy things... Long Ximu, you caused my death this time!"

After learning the truth, Ye Liuyun harbored deep hatred for Long Ximu.

Later, over the few dozen miles from the coastline to Qichen County City, Ye Liuyun's group faced five successive attacks. Fortunately, no Heavenly Gang Realm strongmen appeared, and they were all wiped out.

Upon entering the city, they rushed straight to Wanbaoge.

The proprietor Li had already arranged the private room Ye needed, giving him an entry ticket and the remaining Crystal Stones. He also cautiously said to Ye Liuyun, "Young Master Ye, the trouble you caused in the Eastern Sea is no small matter! If you intend to stay at the Water Moon Pavilion, I'm afraid the pavilion won't be able to protect you!"

Ye Liuyun immediately understood his meaning. He asked Li about some clan matters, then reassured him, "Don't worry, I won't involve you. I won't stay at the Water Moon Pavilion this time. Do me another favor: gather more Corpse Demon's Crystal Cores and sea beasts' Beast Cores, especially those of Yuan Dan Realm and above. Keep these Crystal Stones as a deposit. After the auction ends, I'll come to collect them."

He left the remaining Crystal Stones behind as the deposit.

After leaving Wanbaoge, Lei Ming asked Ye Liuyun, "Little brother, where shall we stay? The auction starts in ten days!"

Ye Liuyun smiled faintly, "Aren't there many clans inviting us? How about we visit each house in turn?"

As he spoke, he also summoned Qiong Qi, briefed him on the situation. Qiong Qi immediately decided to join them for a round of looting, then attend the auction to see if there was anything worthwhile before leaving.

Thus, they didn't hide; they went straight to a restaurant, ordered a lot of dishes, feasting and drinking while waiting for others to come find them.