I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 480 (2)

He had expected this reaction from Xiao Li.

Although the little creature was not afraid of water, its deep-seated dislike for it was ingrained in its very being.

As soon as it heard that they were heading to the deep sea, it naturally refused.

The reason Lu Qing brought Wuxing along was because the Five Elements Winged Serpent, like him, possessed all five elements.

Not only was it capable of flight, but it was also exceptionally skilled in water.

Back when Lu Qing first encountered it in the secret realm, it had hidden beneath the water, waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

Now, as they ventured into the depths of the Eastern Sea, bringing it along could prove to be an invaluable asset.

Although Lu Qing was now hailed by cultivators across the land as the number one cultivator in the world, he did not allow this title to make him complacent.

The vast ocean was a forbidden zone for human cultivators, shrouded in mystery and unpredictability. Who knew what terrifying entities lurked beneath the waves?

Thus, he saw no harm in making every possible preparation.

"Then, Xiao Li, you stay home and keep Xiao Yan company. Let her know that we’ll be back soon."

After instructing Xiao Li, Lu Qing took the Five Elements Winged Serpent with him, summoned his golden flying boat, and swiftly flew eastward.

With Lu Qing’s current cultivation level, urging the golden boat forward resulted in an astonishing speed.

One vast province after another rapidly passed beneath his feet.

Before long, the vast and boundless Eastern Sea came into view on the horizon.

Lu Qing did not pause. Following the summoning sensation within his heart, he flew directly into the depths of the ocean.

Before long, he had ventured several thousand miles into the maritime territory.

The land behind him had long since vanished from sight.

Only the occasional island breaking the surface of the sea provided possible resting spots.

Finally, after traveling ten thousand miles into the ocean’s domain, Lu Qing stopped.

He could sense that the Water Spirit Pearl lay directly beneath him, deep within the sea. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

However, Lu Qing did not immediately dive in.

Although his Perfect Golden Core encompassed all five elements, ensuring that even underwater he would remain unrestricted in strength, the depths of the ocean were not his domain.

Without knowing what awaited below, he was unwilling to recklessly descend.

Moreover, from his vantage point in the sky, he could vaguely sense the presence of several colossal beings lurking beneath the sea.

One among them exuded an aura so immense that it even made his heart tremble.

Standing on his golden flying boat, Lu Qing hovered in midair, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state.

Now that he had arrived at this location, the distance between him and the Water Spirit Pearl was incredibly close.

The summoning sensation within his mind grew stronger once more.

Thus, he decided to activate the summoning power.

Even if he couldn't directly summon the Water Spirit Pearl to the surface, he might at least force the hidden presence to reveal itself.

That way, he could save himself some effort.

With a focused mind, Lu Qing followed the summoning sensation and began calling forth the Water Spirit Pearl.

In an instant, a vision appeared before his eyes once more.

Within the depths of the abyss, he perceived the Water Spirit Pearl in its secluded darkness.

This time, being so close, his connection to the Water Spirit Pearl intensified significantly.

As his four other Spirit Pearls within his brow acupoint resonated together, a mysterious energy fluctuation surged forth.

The Water Spirit Pearl, as if receiving an immense boost, suddenly shattered the restraints placed upon it and rapidly ascended from the seabed, rushing toward Lu Qing’s position.

"ROAR!"

Almost at the same time, an enraged bellow erupted from the depths of the ocean.

A moment later, a tremendous force surged upward, rising from the seafloor like an awakening primordial behemoth, chasing after the Water Spirit Pearl as it shot toward the surface.

"Hmm?"

Sensing this, Lu Qing immediately exerted his summoning force even further.

Under his urging, the Water Spirit Pearl's ascent accelerated once more.

However, despite this, Lu Qing could tell that the mysterious presence below was closing the distance.

At this rate, the Water Spirit Pearl would be recaptured before it could escape to the surface.

Without hesitation, Lu Qing commanded, "Wuxing, dive down and seize that black pearl! Bring it to me!"

Hearing the order, the Five Elements Winged Serpent did not hesitate.

It immediately plunged from the sky and dived into the ocean.

As soon as it entered the water, the wings on its back hardened like steel and began vibrating at extreme speeds.

Simultaneously, the currents around it swirled violently, as if imbued with life.

With the combination of its rapid wing movements and the current’s aid, the serpent's speed skyrocketed.

Incredibly, its speed in water even surpassed its flight in the sky!

Hovering in midair, Lu Qing observed this scene and felt a surge of joy.

As expected, bringing Wuxing along had been the right decision.

The speed it demonstrated in water far exceeded his own.

The Five Elements Winged Serpent dared not delay Lu Qing’s command.

Activating its innate talent to the fullest, it reached an extreme speed, swiftly reaching the ocean depths.

In an instant, it spotted the black Spirit Pearl Lu Qing had described.

At the same time, it also sensed the terrifying presence pursuing the pearl.

The aura of the entity behind it was so overwhelming that even it felt a deep sense of dread.

Without hesitation, the Five Elements Winged Serpent rushed forward and snatched the black Spirit Pearl in its mouth.

Then, in a swift maneuver, it flipped its body, wings flaring, and raced toward the surface at full speed.

"You dare, wretched serpent!"

The entity beneath them bellowed in fury.

Realizing that the Five Elements Winged Serpent was actually faster than itself in water, its anger intensified.

In its rage, it abandoned all restraint.

Its massive body abruptly contracted, its aura soaring to new heights as it burst forth with an explosive speed in pursuit.

This surge of power pushed its speed beyond that of the Five Elements Winged Serpent.

The distance between them rapidly shrank.

Sensing this, the serpent became even more alarmed.

It had always prided itself on its unparalleled speed in water.

Yet, the very first time it showcased this ability before its master, it was outpaced by an unknown entity.

The crushing pressure from behind sent a chill down its spine.

It dared not split its focus—its sole instinct now was to flee at full speed toward the surface.

As the gap between them closed, the entity’s gaze sharpened with ruthless intent.

Just as it prepared to strike with its claws and crush the serpent—

Suddenly, its body felt a strange lightness, and a brilliant radiance filled its vision.

The serpent, which had been so close, suddenly gained distance again.

"What? The serpent became even faster? No… I've slowed down!"

The entity’s thoughts raced.

Unbeknownst to it, in the heat of the chase, they had already breached the ocean surface.

Above, the Five Elements Winged Serpent unfurled its wings and soared skyward.

The entity’s fury deepened at the sight.

But before it could react, it suddenly sensed a terrifying pressure descending upon it.

Looking up, it saw a massive ancient cauldron, wreathed in flames, plummeting down toward it with overwhelming might!