Chapter 2383: Treasure Displays Its Power

The sea churned violently, raising thousands of colossal waves over ten thousand feet high. Simultaneously, a massive vortex appeared, generating a powerful suction.

Jin Shuo and Jiao Mingzhu were uncontrollably drawn towards the huge vortex. They regained their spiritual power just before being pulled into it.

A dazzling golden light burst from Jin Shuo's back, and a pair of shimmering golden wings materialized out of thin air. Jiao Mingzhu, meanwhile, transformed into a massive blue mermaid.

As they were about to cast spells to evade, a man's thunderous roar echoed through the heavens and earth. Both let out a simultaneous shriek, and at the same time, countless blue lights abruptly appeared above them, rapidly forming a colossal blue hand that slammed down.

Struck by the blue hand, both were sent hurtling towards the immense vortex.

Jin Shuo's body glowed with golden light as he prepared to use a wind escape technique to flee.

A horn blast, echoing through the heavens and earth, sounded. Jin Shuo felt his entire body go weak, unable to use any spiritual power.

He and Jiao Mingzhu were sucked into the massive vortex. The rapidly swirling water, like countless blue blades, slashed at Jin Shuo and the blue mermaid. Both cried out in agony, bleeding profusely.

Inside the huge vortex, the seawater abruptly solidified, taking on Wang Changsheng's form. Wang Changsheng stood before Jin Shuo, his body radiating blue light, his face pale.

The Golden Roc clan had established Tianpeng Island as their center, selecting nine other islands as sub-islands and stationing heavy troops there. At the time of the incident, Yang Xuemei and others were attacking seven of these sub-islands, so Jin Shuo's escape was naturally intercepted by them.

If the teleportation arrays had been functional, Jin Shuo would have escaped long ago.

Jin Shuo and his companions were incredibly fast. If not for other human cultivators pursuing and intercepting them, thereby interfering with Jin Shuo's escape, Wang Changsheng would not have been able to catch up.

Only by combining Wang Changsheng's and Wang Ruyan's spiritual power, elevating it to the late Void Refinement stage, and fully propelling the Azure Luan Boat, were they barely able to catch up.

Indeed, without the interference from other human cultivators, Wang Changsheng would not have been able to catch Jin Shuo at all.

"True Lord Taihao! You..."

Before Jin Shuo could finish speaking, Wang Changsheng's right fist flared with dazzling blue light and slammed towards him.

Jin Shuo was terrified out of his wits. If they were fighting in the air, he wouldn't fear Wang Changsheng, but in the seawater, Wang Changsheng had a natural advantage, and Jin Shuo's powerful abilities were greatly diminished.

He felt his body weigh billions of pounds, unable to move.

Just as he was about to conjure a treasure to attack Wang Changsheng, Wang Changsheng let out a mighty roar—it was the Soul-Suppressing Roar.

With his and Wang Ruyan's spiritual power and divine sense combined, and then employing this divine ability, Jin Shuo could not withstand it at all.

Jin Shuo screamed in agony, clutching his head. He felt his sea of consciousness being torn apart, and the blue mermaid immediately passed out.

Wang Changsheng's fist landed on Jin Shuo's head with a dull thud. Jin Shuo's head shattered into pieces, exploding.

A miniature roc flew out, but a colossal blue hand instantly grabbed it.

The miniature roc let out a cry of pain before losing consciousness.

Wang Changsheng performed a soul-search on it, obtaining a wealth of confidential information and some cultivation techniques and secret arts.

The Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada flew out from Wang Changsheng's sleeve, sprayed a golden mist that enveloped the miniature roc, and then drew it into its mouth, making it disappear.

Thus, the young patriarch of the Golden Roc clan met his demise.

Jin Shuo's strength was not negligible, and he possessed many treasures. However, Wang Changsheng wielded the Soul-Suppressing Roar and the Soul-Suppressing Horn, leaving Jin Shuo no opportunity to use his formidable abilities.

Wang Changsheng's gaze shifted to the mermaid. He struck the mermaid's abdomen with a punch. The mermaid cried out in agony, spitting a large mouthful of blood, as a misty blue sound wave swept over her body.

The blue mermaid's body twitched, and Wang Changsheng swung the Glazed Soul-Severing Axe, severing one of her arms.

At this point, the blue mermaid also regained consciousness, her eyes filled with terror.

Wang Changsheng's strength exceeded Jiao Mingzhu's expectations. No wonder he was able to kill four Void Refinement cultivators; it turned out he possessed a treasure that could temporarily incapacitate others' spiritual power.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, don't..."

The blue mermaid spoke human words, but before she could finish, Wang Changsheng delivered another punch. The mermaid's prominent chest caved in, causing her to vomit blood incessantly and her aura to weaken.

A massive water-spout tornado shot skyward, sending her flying.

Before the blue mermaid could react, a huge blue lightning orb descended from the sky, striking her.

A woman's agonizing shriek echoed as a dazzling blue lightning light engulfed the blue mermaid.

After a moment, the blue lightning dissipated, revealing the blue mermaid, her aura weak and her body badly mangled.

A shimmering spiritual talisman flew in and entered the blue mermaid's body. It was the Seven-Star Spirit Control Talisman. If Wang Changsheng had intended to kill her, he would have done so already.

He needed Jiao Mingzhu alive for a task; he temporarily required her survival.

The blue mermaid struggled violently, her features contorted. The surrounding seawater churned fiercely, forming a massive blue water curtain that enveloped her.

Inside the golden giant tower, the old man in green robes stood in a spacious and brightly lit hall, his body bound by thick iron chains.

He attempted to use his Dharma Idol to attack the hall, but it was futile.

"Have you caused enough trouble?"

A majestic male voice suddenly rang out.

The old man in green robes was greatly alarmed. He looked towards the source of the voice and saw Wang Changsheng standing not far away, his expression cold.

Upon seeing Wang Changsheng, a fierce glint flashed in the old man's eyes. He formed a hand seal, and the roc Dharma Idol above his head gently flapped its wings, emitting ten thousand rays of green light that enveloped the entire hall.

The green light also covered Wang Changsheng, seemingly immobilizing him.

The old man in green robes was overjoyed, but at that moment, countless blue water vapors emerged from the nearby void, taking on Wang Changsheng's appearance.

As soon as Wang Changsheng appeared, his body radiated brilliant blue light. A gigantic humanoid illusion appeared high in the air. The humanoid illusion moved its arms, striking towards the roc illusion, while Wang Changsheng also swung his right fist towards the old man in green robes.

The old man in green robes showed no fear, transforming his hands into claws and meeting the attack.

With a cracking sound of bones, the old man in green robes let out a painful shriek. His two bird-like claws shattered, bleeding profusely.

At the same time, the humanoid illusion's fists shattered the roc illusion and, with a whooshing sound, slammed into the old man in green robes.

Knowing he couldn't escape death, the old man in green robes intended to self-destruct, but before he could cast a spell, a loud horn blast sounded, rendering him unable to use any spiritual power.

With a loud bang, the old man's body exploded, turning into a bloody mess, and a miniature roc flew out.

Wang Changsheng grabbed the miniature roc and performed a soul-search, learning many secrets and secret arts before allowing the Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada to consume it.

The Soul-Devouring Golden Cicada emitted joyful chirps, its wings fluttering incessantly.

Wang Ruyan walked in, her face pale.

"I've dealt with that Void Refinement cultivator. What should we do next?" Wang Ruyan asked. She had teamed up with the Qilin Turtle to eliminate another Void Refinement cultivator.

"Let's get out first, then have Jiao Mingzhu go back to report."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan flew out of the golden giant tower. Jiao Mingzhu remained in the seawater, her aura weak.

She was already controlled by the Seven-Star Spirit Control Talisman. In her current state, it would be effortless for Wang Changsheng to kill her.

Wang Changsheng conjured the Sea-Escaping Clam. He and Wang Ruyan flew inside, the clam's shell closed, and it dove into the seabed.

Jiao Mingzhu followed, diving into the seabed and disappearing.