Chapter 480: Invitation to an Old Friend

On an island shaped like a crab, in a quiet courtyard, Chen Yilong and Sun Hongyu were enjoying tea and conversation.

Suddenly, Chen Yue entered with quick steps.

"Father, Senior Wang is here. He's just outside the island now."

Chen Yilong didn't react immediately. He asked, "Fellow Daoist Wang? Which Fellow Daoist Wang?"

"The Senior Wang who helped you hunt the Tiger-Head Shark. He's out there now, and he's alone."

Chen Yilong and Sun Hongyu exchanged glances, then transformed into two streaks of light and flew out.

Wang Changsheng floated in the void with a calm expression.

Ye Lang had discovered that the Fire-Scaled Porpoise was a mid-grade third-tier demonic beast. Without a formation, Wang Changsheng alone could not defeat it.

Wang Changsheng, after repeated consideration, decided to invite Chen Yilong and his wife to hunt this beast together. Chen Yilong possessed a formation, and while Wang Changsheng's own divine abilities were not overwhelming, he now had two magical treasures and had mastered spiritual arts. Even if they couldn't defeat it, he was confident he could retreat safely.

Chen Yilong knew that Wang Changsheng was acquainted with members of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, so he wouldn't resort to murder and theft for a mere mid-grade third-tier demonic beast.

Wang Changsheng came alone to Wood Dragon Pavilion, leaving Wang Ruyan and the other four in the market.

Soon after, Chen Yilong and Sun Hongyu flew out.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Chen, Madam Chen," Wang Changsheng greeted with a slight smile.

Chen Yilong invited Wang Changsheng onto the island, where Uncle Mingren served tea.

After exchanging simple pleasantries, Wang Changsheng got straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Chen, to be frank, I've discovered the lair of a mid-grade third-tier Fire-Scaled Porpoise. I specifically came to invite you to hunt this demonic beast. What are your thoughts?"

"A mid-grade third-tier Fire-Scaled Porpoise? Where is it?"

"It's in the Coral Sea Domain, some distance from your Wood Dragon Pavilion."

Chen Yilong showed hesitation. In the past, he would have agreed immediately, but now there were rogue cultivators causing trouble outside, reportedly harming many people, and Yellow Dragon Island was making every effort to apprehend them.

One must always be wary of others. He was concerned that Wang Changsheng might be setting a trap for them, as such occurrences were common in the South Sea. Last time, he wouldn't have invited Wang Changsheng to hunt the demonic beast if he hadn't been desperate.

Wang Changsheng's expression showed a hint of disappointment. He frowned and asked, "What? Is Fellow Daoist Chen inconvenienced? If that's the case, then never mind."

Wang Changsheng made as if to leave, but Sun Hongyu stopped him.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, things are a bit tense lately. It's widely rumored that a Core Formation rogue cultivator is on a killing spree, and we must be on guard. How about this: you stay here at our Wood Dragon Pavilion for now, and we'll give you an answer tomorrow? What do you say?"

"Alright! I'll gladly impose then."

Wang Changsheng agreed. Had he been in their position, he wouldn't have agreed immediately either.

Chen Yilong personally arranged accommodations for Wang Changsheng, who settled in without complaint.

"Wife, are you planning to go hunt demonic beasts with him?" Chen Yilong asked Sun Hongyu upon returning to their residence.

"I believe we can go with Fellow Daoist Wang to hunt the demonic beast. There are five reasons. First, over a decade ago, he and you hunted a demonic beast together, making him an old acquaintance. The year before last, when you encountered him, he gained an advantage but didn't hog it all, which speaks to his character. Second, he's only at the first level of Core Formation. Third, he knows people from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, so he shouldn't be a major villain. Fourth, a third-tier demonic beast is valuable in its entirety. With the three of us working together and relying on the power of a formation, killing this beast shouldn't be a problem. The Golden Dragon Island auction is approaching, and if we acquire this wealth, we can purchase more items. Yue'er is already at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, and we need to prepare her for breaking through to the Core Formation stage. Fifth, my natal magical treasure was destroyed, and I'm just missing a fire-attribute third-tier beast hide. The hide of a mid-grade third-tier Fire-Scaled Porpoise can be used to refine a natal magical treasure."

Sun Hongyu analyzed, detailing each point clearly.

Chen Yilong pondered for a long time before agreeing.

The next day, Chen Yilong and Sun Hongyu came to Wang Changsheng's residence and agreed to proceed with the hunt.

Wang Changsheng's face lit up with joy. He said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, Madam Chen, there's no time to lose. Let's depart immediately! The sooner we go, the sooner we return."

The three transformed into three streaks of light, flying off the island and heading northwest.

Half a month later, over a stretch of clear blue sea.

Three streaks of light approached from the distant horizon. Soon after, they stopped above an island approximately ten *li* in size.

The island lacked even a single spiritual vein, its spiritual energy was sparse, and vegetation was scarce.

The three streaks of light belonged to Wang Changsheng, Chen Yilong, and Sun Hongyu.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, is the Fire-Scaled Porpoise's nest located here?"

Wang Changsheng nodded. "Precisely. It's nestled within a large patch of coral algae, two thousand three hundred *zhang* beneath the seabed. That coral algae patch is quite extensive, so it won't be leaving this spot anytime soon."

Sun Hongyu took out a Water-Repelling Pearl. With a gentle shake, a blue water curtain appeared from thin air, enveloping her as she rapidly descended towards the seabed.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Sun Hongyu returned to the surface and nodded to Chen Yilong.

Chen Yilong took out over a hundred blue formation flags, giving thirty flags each to Wang Changsheng and Sun Hongyu. The three then activated their Water-Repelling Pearls and descended towards the seabed in a triangular formation.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Wang Changsheng appeared at a depth of over two thousand *zhang* on the seabed.

Several hundred *zhang* away, there was a large patch of colorful sea algae, specifically coral algae.

Behind the coral algae was a steep stone wall, in which a cave roughly ten *zhang* in size was visible.

Chen Yilong's voice echoed in Wang Changsheng's ear: "Fellow Daoist Wang, set up the formation."

Wang Changsheng tossed the thirty formation flags around him; they transformed into over thirty blue light points that shot out in all directions.

"Roar!"

A strange roar echoed as a dark shadow burst from the cave. It was a massive red dolphin with reddish scales on its body and an unusually long tail.

The Fire-Scaled Porpoise seemed to sense danger and quickly rushed towards Wang Changsheng, attempting to flee the area.

Wang Changsheng raised a hand, and countless blue electric arcs crackled across his body. He rubbed his hands together, then pulled them apart, forming a massive blue lightning ball that he hurled towards the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

"Boom!"

A vast expanse of blue lightning engulfed the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

Seizing this opportunity, Chen Yilong activated the formation. Blue lights illuminated the surroundings, and the seawater rapidly receded, revealing a vast open space. A translucent blue barrier then trapped the Fire-Scaled Porpoise within.

Wang Changsheng and the other two passed through the translucent blue barrier, completely encircling the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

"Roar!"

Realizing its predicament, the Fire-Scaled Porpoise opened its mouth and unleashed a thick crimson flame towards Wang Changsheng.

Thunder boomed from Wang Changsheng's body, accompanied by loud "chish-chish" sounds of tearing air. A large expanse of blue lightning flew from him, striking the crimson flame.

A rumbling roar ensued as the crimson flame was overwhelmed by the vast blue lightning, causing red and blue lights to intermingle fiercely.

Seizing this opportunity, Chen Yilong and Sun Hongyu quickly cast spells to attack the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

Chen Yilong flipped his hand, and a green flying sword appeared. With a flick of his wrist, the sword shot forth, transforming into a green rainbow two to three *zhang* long that slashed towards the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

Sun Hongyu produced a red short blade and slashed at the Fire-Scaled Porpoise through the air. A piercing tearing sound erupted as a vast expanse of red blade shadows shot out, forming a massive net of blades that descended upon the Fire-Scaled Porpoise.

The Fire-Scaled Porpoise emitted a vast, reddish sound wave from its mouth. Simultaneously, its body radiated a dazzling red light, and a thick red barrier of light formed tightly around it, shielding its entire form.

As the green rainbow neared the reddish sound wave, it flickered violently before flying back. The blade net, upon contact with the sound wave, erupted in a tremendous roar, dissolving into specks of firelight and vanishing, while the reddish sound wave itself was shattered.