Chapter 602 - 304: What a Grand Scheme! Searching the Skies, Scouring the Seas
"Ten thousand miles of pursuit, how could my whereabouts be leaked? Is there a traitor?"
Even suspecting there could be spies from other forces within the Flood Dragon Demon Court, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch did not suspect Zheng Yi.
In his view, although Zheng Yi held the status of a Top-Grade Golden Core Cultivator, it had only been ten years since his Tribulation Crossing and Core Formation. Being chased like a dog all the way by him, there was no time to convey any information.
Even if he did convey information, it couldn’t surpass the powerful exploration of his Demon Soul, so he didn’t consider whether Zheng Yi might be secretly plotting something.
Unfortunately, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch was unaware of the mysterious nature of the Celestial Demon Skill. As the Celestial Demon Lord, wherever he went, those Celestial Demon Slaves under his control would immediately receive his instructions within a certain range.
It was precisely because of this unknown Celestial Demon Secret Skill that Zheng Yi quickly spread the news that the Flood Dragon Demon Court had deployed a Nascent Soul being into the outside world.
With the spread of the news, a true Nascent Soul presence from the Archipelago Cultivation Realm appeared on the outskirts of the Flood Dragon Demon Court’s forces, starting to raid amidst the chaos, harassing the Flood Dragon Demon Court’s defenses.
The Flood Dragon Demon Court naturally placed great importance on the Nascent Soul presence from the Archipelago Cultivation Realm, and equally matched Flood Dragons took action to drive them away.
However, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch’s absence from his post could not be concealed. That Nascent Soul powerhouse did not retreat but circled back to test again.
This probing did not end but triggered a new round of advancement.
Representing a counterattack from the Archipelago Cultivation Realm.
In the ensuing time, top beings from other resistance forces began to appear one after another for testing.
This included the foundation of the Sea God Alliance.
After all, the Sea God Alliance, able to maintain their counterattack strength under the millennia-long pursuit of the Flood Dragon Imperial Court, certainly had extraordinary backing and foundation.
They adhered to a strategy of retreating when the enemy advances and pursuing when the enemy flees.
If the old monsters of the Flood Dragon Demon Court did not appear to stop them, they would begin destruction without hesitation. If the old monsters did appear, they would lure them out.
With these actions, a new round of confrontation began.
Although the Flood Dragon Demon Court was strong, the multi-line battle caused a significant lack of defensive strength as soon as there was one less Nascent Soul presence, leaving top-end vulnerabilities and giving others opportunities to exploit.
A new round of clashes erupted directly.
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In truth, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch himself knew that since his information had spread, he no longer had the opportunity to continue pursuing Zheng Yi.
Next, he had to sit and guard the defense line and return to the core of the Flood Dragon Demon Court.
Killing an enemy with tremendous potential was important, but the grand plan of the Flood Dragon Demon Court could not be compromised. He clearly understood which was more important.
"This situation can’t be intercepted, what a missed opportunity..."
"Pass the message to Jiao Changqing and let him complete the task!"
Although Zheng Yi unexpectedly escaped from his hands, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch believed that the opponent was just lucky and sly, yet surely heavily injured.
The ensuing matters could completely be handled by Jiao Changqing and the Nine-headed Flood Dragon under his command. With Jiao Changqing’s strength beyond the Core Formation Stage, coupled with the assistance of the other eight equally strong Flood Dragons, chasing down an injured human cultivator should not be difficult.
On this matter, Jiao Changqing quickly expressed agreement.
He swore on the spot that he would definitely bring Zheng Yi’s head back to the Demon Court.
"Ding ding!"
At this moment, the Golden Bell jingled again, its crisp sound ringing in the ears of the Sea-covering Demon Monarch.
Immediately, it transformed into words, fewer in count but more intense in aura, appearing before him one by one.
"What? So fast? Human cultivators really are cunning..."
This time, the Sea-covering Demon Monarch’s face changed, and he said no more, only looking silently at Jiao Changqing.
Then, he clutched the void with both hands, tearing open this piece of sky. Instantly, a door emanating a dark space appeared before him. With a flash, he directly stepped inside, disappearing without a trace.
"Respectfully sending off Lord Sea-covering Demon Monarch!"
They immediately led the clan members to salute the departing figure.
After slowly raising his head, Jiao Changqing appeared excited, his eyes radiating brilliant light.
Originally, he thought that in this operation, he was just a runner, and most of the benefits should be received by the Sea-covering Demon Monarch, with them at most earning a service fee.
After all, with the Sea-covering Demon Monarch in control, he was just an attendant quite far from the Nascent Soul Realm, unable to be of much help, thus naturally earning fewer rewards.
Now, due to unexpected circumstances, the core defense line seems to have been attacked, forcing the Sea-covering Demon Monarch to return directly, leaving the rest to him.
Even though the enemy in this siege was extremely formidable, and five of his clan members had died at their hands, Jiao Changqing had no fear but was more excited instead.
This human powerhouse with a certain kill mark had extraordinary potential and a notable name, being recognized by the Flood Dragon Imperial Court.
Moreover, he was marked with a clear bounty, of immense value, almost equal to a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s bounty, even more valuable than the Island Lords of the Human Islands, a highly coveted prize.
