Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 575 - 365 Capturing a Creature in the Mystic Nether Realm_2
Chapter 575 -365 Capturing a Creature in the Mystic Nether Realm_2
Zhao Sheng hummed in acknowledgment and followed the three toward the cave, casually asking,
“Isn’t it said that the Sea Eye is swarming with demon ghosts causing disasters? Why haven’t we seen any? Also, in what area is the Qiu Ling Plate likely hidden?”
“The demon ghosts that can survive in the middle Mystic Nether region are each not to be trifled with. Of course, Sea Demons and ghostly creatures below third-tier can be completely ignored, but there are also quite a few Golden Core Realm demon beasts and ghosts here. If we encounter them, we need to be cautious in dealing with them.”
“As for the Qiu Ling Plate, the Ancestor Master did say that it was placed inside the body of a Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm. Only by killing or capturing such a powerful Sea Demon is there a chance to find the Spiritual Tablet. The number of Spiritual Tablets is unknown, but there shouldn’t be many.”
After hearing this, Zhao Sheng’s expression turned contemplative.
Sea Demons like the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm prefer to burrow and like to operate in the deep sea under tremendous pressure.
The Sea Eye Vortex, with its extremely strong pressure and rich Spiritual Energy, is indeed very suitable for the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm to breed and survive.
But for cultivators, the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm is a natural enemy.
This group of formidable Sea Demons enjoys breaking into Wanhua Cave Mansions and brazenly occupying them as their own nests.
The most infuriating thing is that when the Human Clan Golden Core exterminates their groups, the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm would often choose to flee into deeper layers of the Spiritual Energy rich sea.
Due to their unique body structure, Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms can withstand unimaginably high pressures and are not afraid of the extreme and harsh environment of the Sea Abyss.
Human Clan Golden Core can withstand it for a short time, but not for long!
If a Nascent Soul Ancestor is dispatched to encircle and suppress them, it would be an overkill, like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
Even if they are killed at the time, new Ghost Octopus groups from the Outer Sea would soon move into the Sea Eye Vortex. It’s like they can never be completely eradicated.
Golden Core Main Priests are all cunning and crafty, and without benefits, who would actively encircle and suppress the exceptionally bothersome Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm.
Yet, the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm poses a huge threat to cultivators who are quietly cultivating in Wanhua Caves, so they must be killed.
Therefore, it’s no wonder the gatekeeper placed the Qiu Ling Plate inside the Ghost Worm’s body.
Thinking of this, Zhao Sheng asked again, “Mr. Hong, when… shall we set out to kill the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm? Should we go separately or in a group?”
Just then, Tu Xinjing suddenly teased, “The Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm is not so easy to kill. I think you’d better stay close to Senior Zhai Kong, get used to the environment first, then talk about other things.”
Zhao Sheng was not annoyed by this; there was nothing to be reckoned with when following a newly acquainted Golden Core slickster, instead, he just asked with a smile,
“Then, does Mr. Tu have a good method to kill the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm?”
Tu Xinjing was completely untricked, saying only one sentence, “With Junior Brother Hong here, why would I need to come up with any plans? He’s quite sharp-witted… uh, the Earth Veins here have grown denser than before. What are we to do about this?”
Upon hearing this, a flicker appeared in Zhao Sheng’s eyes.
The continual increase in the density of the Earth Veins is not a good sign. It means that not only are the Earth Veins not recovering, they are becoming more and more unstable with each passing day.
If this were to continue for a long time, it might lead to even more severe consequences.
Hong Qingqiu mocked, “Brother Tu is worrying over nothing. If the day really comes when the sky falls and the earth collapses, our bones could even be used to beat drums. Why think so much about it?”
“Mr. Hong is right. Right now, eliminating the Ghost Octopus is the priority, let the matters of the future be handled by the generations to come.”
No sooner had Zhai Kong finished speaking than the four had passed through the corridor, and the view before them suddenly opened up.
In front of them was a spacious stone cave of three to four hundred squares, surrounded by Cultivation Rooms, quiet rooms, storage, Alchemy and Artifact Refining Rooms; all facilities were readily available.
Hong Qingqiu walked to the center, stood firm, and turned back to look at the three, saying with a smile, “This is the place, it can be used as a trap. In a moment, everyone shall see.”
Having said that, he took a bunch of colorful Array Flags out of his bosom, scattered them with a wave of his hand, and the flags rustled as they dispersed in all directions, landing at the corners and deeply piercing into the rocks.
After busying himself for a while, a simple Second Order Trap Array was already in place.
“Brother Tu, it’s up to you now.”
“Alrighty!”
Tu Xinjing’s eyebrows raised, and after responding, with a single flip of his hand, there appeared a huge, half-human-high, sticky gray-white “jelly” on the ground, emitting a faint fragrance.
Hong Qingqiu swept over Zhao Sheng and the other, explaining, “This is a part of the Sea Whistling Whale’s brain marrow; it’s the favorite food of the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms.”
“Taoist Zhao, Elder Zhai Kong, it’s all good here in the Mystic Nether Realm, but remember one thing, you must never venture into the lower Sea Abyss. It is extremely dangerous down there—it’s almost the same as the ‘Void’ Outer Domain—only Nascent Souls can stay for a long time. If you accidentally blunder into it, you’ll first face the constant attacks of the Earth Magnetic Divine Light and the Spirit Scream Wind Disaster, then there are powerful demons comparable to a Nascent Soul, occupying the territory and delighting in hunting living beings. If we, as Golden Core cultivators, go down there carelessly, we will end up as a meal in their belly… You are not planning to seek your own death, are you?”
Zhai Kong shook his head, but Zhao Sheng said, “Are we just going to wait here for the Thousand Clawed Ghost to walk into our trap?”
Hong Qingqiu nodded and then shook his head.
What does that mean?
Tu Xinjing continued the conversation, “The Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms have become the tyrants of the Mystic Nether Realm for a reason. They are originally powerful demon beasts and have even acquired simple spiritual wisdom. These demons are very cautious and extremely difficult to deal with. We can’t just wait here; we have to go outside and set an ambush. Otherwise, if we’re carelessly trapped and can’t get out, that would be terrible!”
Hong Qingqiu added, “Our sect makes great efforts to clear out the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms and other demon ghosts here every year, to prevent an overabundance of outcasts. But the results are not very good. The Sea Eye here is replete with Spiritual Energy, which attracts countless strong ghostly creatures to migrate here. We clear them out, and within a few years, many more appear. It’s an endless bother… uh!”
His words suddenly ceased, and his gaze abruptly turned towards the corridor.
At that moment, a series of dull thuds came from the corridor.
“The Ghost Octopuses are already sniffing out the scent! Too many, no wonder…”
Without a doubt, among the four, Hong Qingqiu had spent the longest time here and was the quickest to react.
“Let’s go!”
As soon as he spoke, he darted into the corridor. The other three followed closely behind.
Boom!
The door of the cave mansion was suddenly flung open, revealing an enormous pile of thick, dark-green tentacles pouring into the cave mansion along with the surging seawater.
Slice!
A sound of “swish” echoed through the Void, as Zhao Sheng swung his sword, creating a rainbow that extended two miles straight ahead.
Splat!
Blood diffused into the surroundings and tentacles fell to the ground; a huge spherical head was immediately pierced with a giant hole.
The Thousand Clawed Ghost Worm had a strong Life Force; even with half of its head penetrated, it still retained most of its combat power.
Burst!
Zhao Sheng uttered a low shout, and in an instant, a dazzling burst of starlight shot out from inside the Ghost Worm’s head, instantly transforming into countless sword lights that riddled it with holes, turning it into a pile of mush.
Under the glow of the sword light, a faint dark shadow appeared out of thin air, struggling to escape, but as the sword light converged and twisted, it turned the demon soul into flying ash.
“Leave one for me too!” Hong Qingqiu urgently shouted. With a fierce chop of his right hand, a stern sword light swiftly slashed forward, reaching a hundred yards away, not only killing a Ghost Octopus but also cutting any life and ghostly creatures in its path in two.
However, the Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms had an exceptionally tenacious life force, and even if they were cut in two, they could still manage to escape.
Just then, two large Water Mines shot out silently and instantly hit the escaping parts of the Ghost Worm. An explosion of Electric Light reduced them to ashes in an instant.
Hong Qingqiu flew out, covering the battlefield with his Divine Sense and revealing a disappointed look on his face.
He sent a message with his Divine Sense to the other three, “Five Thousand Clawed Ghost Worms, but unfortunately none has a Qiu Ling Plate.”
“It’s still early; we just need to wait patiently,” said Tu Xinjing. After speaking, he waved his hand and a transparent water barrier rose, and his figure immediately disappeared from view.
Seeing this, Zhao Sheng also flew to a nearby stone wall and concealed his form.
Hong Qingqiu and Zhai Kong also hid one after another.
