King of Ten Thousand Years

At the edge of the lake.

"Brother He, a team has arrived!"

the long-flute wielder from the Celestial Song Thief Gang said.

"You don’t have to tell me. I sensed them long ago,"

He Yuan of the Tai Yuan Sect said.

Judging by their Void Ship, they didn’t seem to be pirates. It was probably a team from the Sea Demon Palace.

"They don’t dare to get close, just watching the battle from a distance. This proves they aren’t very strong."

He Yuan continued, "As long as we remain on the same side, we can completely ignore them."

"No problem!"

The long-flute wielder nodded.

Despite their words, being watched by a third party put some pressure on them, making them act more cautiously.

This caused the battle to drag on.

A short while later, they noticed the Void Ship gradually drawing closer until it was directly above the lake.

But this mysterious team only continued to watch, not making a move.

"Damn it! These bastards should either make a move or scram! What do they mean by watching so brazenly?"

He Yuan cursed under his breath.

The invisible pressure from the third team was affecting their state of mind, making them agitated and irritable.

He Yuan even considered a temporary retreat to deal with the third team before coming back for the Purifying Moon Lotus.

ROAR!

The Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python suddenly launched a ferocious attack, trying to drive out these outsiders.

Distracted by the third party’s actions, the Martial Artists from the Celestial Song Thief Gang and the Tai Yuan Sect were caught off guard and driven back repeatedly.

"Captain, now’s the perfect time to strike!"

Hu Yuefeng’s eyes lit up as he shouted.

Something had happened with the Celestial Song Thief Gang and the Tai Yuan Sect; they were being pushed back.

If they intervened now, they could have a greater impact on the situation and claim a larger share of the spoils later!

"You’re right!"

Luo Tian took a few steps forward.

"Get ready to move," the golden-haired man called to the others.

"Don’t be in a hurry to act. I’ll go alone!"

But just then, Luo Tian turned and said to the group.

"What?"

The group was dumbfounded, wondering if they had misheard.

’How arrogant!’

After his initial shock, the golden-haired man sneered inwardly.

It was normal to be proud and complacent after becoming a leader, but Luo Tian had reached the point of sheer arrogance.

’A mere Peak of Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer wants to compete for treasure against the teams from the Tai Yuan Sect and the Celestial Song Thief Gang?’

’Luo Tian would probably be annihilated by the enemy before he could even touch a single petal of the Purifying Moon Lotus.’

The golden-haired man didn’t try to stop him; he even felt like applauding.

’It would be for the best if Luo Tian died. Then I could become the leader.’

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian leaped off the deck, flying down.

Down in the lake, the members of the Celestial Song Thief Gang and the Tai Yuan Sect immediately noticed the movement from above.

Had the third party that had been watching all this time finally made a move?

Who on earth were they?

Soon, everyone got a clear look at the newcomer’s face. It was Luo Tian!

"A Tai Yuan Sect Auditor Disciple?"

He Yuan’s expression froze for a moment.

"Luo Tian?"

He Yunkong, however, recognized him instantly!

"Junior Luo must be under the control of the Legendary Thief Gang! Senior Brothers and Sisters, don’t attack him,"

Yue Linfei shouted.

Such situations were common here.

Several powerful pirates had integrated parts from the old Pirate King Ship into their Void Ships, giving them a huge advantage in this place. When they were short-handed, they would forcibly take control of others to expand their crews.

Currently, several Tai Yuan Sect disciples had been forced to work for the enemy.

"Junior Sister Linfei, I’ve heard that Luo Tian has associated with Lü Hongyi and Lü Hanye. Perhaps he was already colluding with the pirates and joined them,"

He Yunkong said.

He had once sent Yue Linfei away to hunt down Luo Tian, only to be scared off by Lü Hongyi and Lü Hanye. He had never mentioned this to anyone.

"That must be nonsense spread by others."

Yue Linfei felt it was impossible.

’He’s actually a disciple of our Sect... But what is he trying to do?’

He Yuan, at the Half-step Celestial Pool Realm, looked up and watched Luo Tian’s rapid descent.

’How did a mere Auditor Disciple at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer get a spot?’

’And what kind of pirate would want such a weak subordinate?’

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian shot straight toward the Purifying Moon Lotus in the center of the lake, while the foreign Martial Artists and the Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python were all locked in a fierce battle at the lake’s edge.

This scene stunned everyone present.

"What a kid! Thinking he can just snatch the Purifying Moon Lotus is far too naive!"

The long-flute wielder immediately saw through Luo Tian’s plan.

If it were that easy, they would have succeeded long ago.

In the lake, the Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python held a huge advantage. Anyone who ventured deep inside and got surrounded by them would surely never return!

"Hahaha! That kid must be on a suicide mission."

Hu Yuefeng laughed wantonly, waiting to see how Luo Tian would meet his end!

ROAR! ROAR!

The Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Pythons noticed Luo Tian’s approach. Two of them moved toward the center of the lake, preparing to kill the intruder from above!

But suddenly, the two Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Pythons felt a ghostly chill.

Looking up, they saw dark blue, scale-like patterns flickering on Luo Tian’s back, outlining the shape of a Dragon Vein. It was releasing a vast mist of dark, cold currents!

"Divine Vein! Activate!"

BOOM!

Luo Tian fully activated his Nether Dragon Divine Vein. A vast Cold Current Vortex swept out in a hundred-meter radius, its bone-chilling cold freezing everything.

Moreover, the faint sound of a dragon’s cry could be heard from within the Cold Current Vortex.

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, the Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Pythons felt as if they saw a terrifying, ferocious Dark Cold Dragon swimming out from the vortex. They were completely stunned.

"A dragon?"

Luo Tian saw it too.

He could clearly tell that it wasn’t a real dragon.

All of this was a change that occurred after he consumed half a stalk of the Thousand-leaf Wandering Dragon Grass, which had greatly nourished his Divine Vein!

His Divine Vein had been significantly restored, its power was greater than before, and it had even undergone a new transformation!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The Dark Cold Dragon swam within the Cold Current Vortex, and wherever it passed, the Cold Power doubled!

The immense Cold Current Vortex descended!

The lake’s surface froze rapidly, plunging into an icy winter!

The two Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Pythons closer to Luo Tian were eroded by an even stronger Cold Power and were frozen solid in the lake.

By the time they came to their senses and struggled to shatter the surrounding ice,

Luo Tian had already landed on the Ice Lake and reached out to pick the Purifying Moon Lotus beside him.

After placing it in his Storage Space, he unhurriedly picked another one.

CRACK! CRUNCH!

The Dark-Scaled Two-headed Pythons farther from Luo Tian quickly shattered the ice around them, leaped onto the Ice Lake, and charged murderously toward him.

The Celestial Level Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python was especially terrifying. An immense, dark, and invisible pressure surged over him, blanketing everything.

SWOOSH!

After picking two Purifying Moon Lotuses, Luo Tian immediately made his exit, heading straight for He Yunkong.

"Senior Brother He, save me,"

Luo Tian shouted.

Seeing Luo Tian running straight for him, He Yunkong almost cursed out loud!

This Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python was far more terrifying than the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile he had encountered before!

He Yunkong had only been able to fight the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile because the creature was slow, giving him an advantage in that regard.

SWOOSH!

He Yunkong turned and fled.

Luo Tian followed right behind him.

There wasn’t much difference in their speeds.

"Damn it, you’re trying to get me killed!"

He Yunkong cursed.

Luo Tian would soon be eaten by the Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python, but he would be next.

"Senior Brother He, how can you just watch me die? You’ve fought a Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile before,"

Luo Tian continued, his tone showing no sign of panic.

He Yunkong didn’t reply.

He could manage a brief exchange of two or three moves, but He Yunkong had no intention of saving Luo Tian!

Just then, roars echoed from the sky. "Kill!"

Hu Yuefeng and his men all charged in!

Golden True Essence surged around Hu Yuefeng’s body as he tore through the air, unleashing five sharp, gleaming golden streaks of light!

The others also attacked one after another.

BAM! POW!

Facing the group attack, the Celestial Level Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python slowed down, several wounds appearing on its body.

Luo Tian successfully escaped and temporarily retreated from the lake.

"The Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang, Hu Yuefeng!"

The long-flute wielder, He Yuan, and the others recognized him at a glance.

They hadn’t expected the third party that had been watching to be his team!

Hu Yuefeng’s strength was comparable to the two of them.

Faced with such a powerful enemy, even if He Yuan’s and the long-flute wielder’s teams joined forces, it would be difficult to annihilate Hu Yuefeng’s team.

The teams of the long-flute wielder and He Yuan temporarily withdrew.

"Hu Yuefeng, since when did you become so cautious? Watching from a distance all this time and only striking now,"

the long-flute wielder said with dissatisfaction.

He was from the Celestial Song Thief Gang and had heard of Hu Yuefeng from the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang, but the rumors seemed completely different from reality.

Hu Yuefeng didn’t reply.

He had indeed suggested attacking from the start; it was Luo Tian who had wanted to keep watching.

"Hu Yuefeng, release the disciple of my Sect at once!"

He Yuan snapped.

Besides Luo Tian, there was another Tai Yuan Sect disciple on Hu Yuefeng’s team.

If he could rescue Luo Tian from Hu Yuefeng’s demon claws, he would surely get a share of the Purifying Moon Lotus.

Hu Yuefeng’s face darkened. Annoyed, he didn’t know how to respond.

’What do you mean, *I* should release the Tai Yuan Sect disciple?’

’Right now, all I want is for Luo Tian, this Tai Yuan Sect disciple, to release *me*.’

The probing from the long-flute wielder and He Yuan received no reply.

’It seems this Hu Yuefeng is full of confidence!’

In their minds, their assessment of Hu Yuefeng rose.

"I told you, Luo Tian must be under the pirates’ control. How could he possibly be colluding with them?"

Yue Linfei said to He Yunkong.

He Yunkong stared at Luo Tian with a dark expression, also failing to understand the current situation.

"Senior Brother He, you had the ability to block the Dark-Scaled Two-Headed Python just now. Why didn’t you act?"

Yue Linfei asked with a hint of reproach.

She could tell that He Yunkong didn’t want to save Luo Tian.

It was a good thing Hu Yuefeng acted in time, or Luo Tian might have already ended up in the python’s belly.

Meanwhile, He Yuan continued, "Hu Yuefeng, is there something wrong with your throat? Why aren’t you speaking?"

"Release my Sect’s disciple, or the Tai Yuan Sect won’t be finished with the Hundred Beasts Pirate Gang!"

Luo Tian had two Purifying Moon Lotuses. He had to get at least one, so he absolutely had to rescue Luo Tian.

"Bastard! If you want a fight, you’ll get one! I’m not finished with your Tai Yuan Sect either!"

Unable to contain his fury, Hu Yuefeng roared, and a wave of golden energy erupted around him!

He Yuan was shocked.

He hadn’t expected Hu Yuefeng to be so domineering and fierce, leaving no room for negotiation.

’What ace does this Hu Yuefeng have up his sleeve? To not give me any face at all!’

He Yuan’s heart grew heavy, and for a moment, he was uncertain what to do.

Just then, Luo Tian slowly walked over.

"Brother Jinmao, be a little more polite when speaking to my fellow sect brother,"

Luo Tian said faintly.

"Got it!"

Hu Yuefeng replied expressionlessly.

The exchange between the two of them sent a shock through the onlookers, whose faces filled with stunned disbelief.