Chapter 509 - 484: The Indestructible War Soul

"Senior, what do you want then?"

Lin Chen adopted a very humble attitude.

It couldn’t be helped; the gap was too big, and he could only act subservient, prioritizing his survival above all else.

"Compensation, here’s what: my two juniors are in need of Magic Elixirs for cultivation, so compensate us with about a hundred thousand or eighty thousand of them, both of the gold attribute and of the thunder and fire attributes."

Mr. World said.

Lin Chen and Zhao Hu grew even more convinced that the person before them was the Formation Ancestor, precisely because the Formation Ancestor was known for being so petty and greedy.

"Of course, of course, but as for Magic Elixirs of the gold attribute and thunder and fire attributes, we don’t have so many on us; combined, we have but a few thousand. However, once the army of our Three Emperors Alliance arrives, we can gather some."

Lin Chen said.

"No need for that; a few thousand will do. Hand them over."

Mr. World said.

Lin Chen and Zhao Hu obediently took out the Magic Elixirs and placed them into a Sumi Mustard Seed Bag, handing it over to Mr. World.

"Lu Yan, take it."

Mr. World instructed.

He actually wanted to take it himself, but his hands trembling behind his back were so severe that reaching out would give him away.

"Yes."

Lu Yan performed a respectful salute and stepped forward, receiving the Sumi Mustard Seed Bag.

"Today this seat is in a good mood and can’t be bothered to argue with a few juniors. Mere Tao Realm cultivators, killing you would dirty this seat’s hands. Scram."

Mr. World said indifferently.

"Thank you, senior."

Like a burden lifted, Lin Yan and Zhao Hu let out a long breath, bowed, and then, with Zhang Shi, swiftly departed as if afraid Mr. World would change his mind.

Mr. World stood proudly, watching Lin Chen and his companions disappear into the distance.

Only when he was sure that Lin Chen and his group were far away did feverish perspiration appear on Mr. World’s forehead. He hurriedly said, "Quick, let’s go, go, go! Once they realize what happened, it’ll be too late. We must hurry into the Wild Ocean."

The three of them accelerated to the utmost, rushing towards the Wild Ocean.

Lin Chen, Zhao Hu, and Zhang Shi flew for a long distance before they finally stopped.

"Who would’ve thought we’d run into that old turtle here..." Lin Chen muttered unhappily.

Zhang Shi opened his mouth to speak but hesitated, holding back his words.

"What do you want to say?" Lin Chen looked at Zhang Shi.

"Seniors, who exactly is that robed youth, and why did we... why did we..." Zhang Shi began, wanting to question why they were so afraid but, fearing to offend Lin Chen and Zhao Hu, dared not continue.

"What do you know? That robed youth, self-proclaimed as the Formation Ancestor, is a peak existence of the second step in the Creator Realm and the master of the Dragon Alliance’s Array Dragon Hall. Killing us would’ve been all too easy for him," Lin Chen scolded.

"A peak of the second step in the Creator Realm? How is that possible? His cultivation level was clearly only at the Immortal Third Layer, and earlier he was chased and attacked by Senior Brother Liu Chang..." Zhang Shi expressed his confusion.

"What did you say? Chased by Liu Chang?" Lin Chen and Zhao Hu glared in shock.

"Yes, although he’s proficient in formations, his strength isn’t that great. If it weren’t for the ingenious formations, he wouldn’t stand a chance against Senior Brother Liu Chang, almost being driven into a corner," Zhang Shi said, explaining the previous battle in detail.

The expressions on Lin Chen and Zhao Hu’s faces darkened, their eyes revealing intense doubt.

Something was amiss.

How could the Formation Ancestor possibly be chased around by Liu Chang?

Even if it was an act, it would be out of the question.

The Formation Ancestor was notoriously petty, vain, and self-absorbed.

Even if it was an act, he would never pretend to be chased by a junior; that would be more unbearable to him than death.

Moreover, they were just scolded by him and he was satisfied with just a few thousand Magic Elixirs to let them go.

Based on his past actions, they would’ve been lucky to escape with their lives, let alone without losing a layer of skin.

Could it be that the person just now was a fake?

But he was too similar, not just in appearance but also in aura.

After all, they had seen the Formation Ancestor from afar in the past.

The two of them replayed the whole process of chasing after Lu Yan and his group in their minds.

Finally, they spotted something off.

When they first caught up, Mr. World exhibited a moment of shock and panic.

They initially thought they had encountered the Formation Ancestor and were nearly scared to death, somewhat out of sorts and intent on preserving their lives, so they overlooked this detail.

But thinking back on it now, it seemed increasingly dubious.

If it had been the true body of the Formation Ancestor, he would never have behaved like that.

"We’ve been tricked, damn it!" Lin Chen roared furiously.

"Chase! They can’t have gone far." Zhao Hu said coldly, his eyes flashing with a murderous intent.

They took Zhang Shi and promptly resumed their pursuit of Lu Yan and his group.

Meanwhile, Lu Yan and his companions accelerated to their limit. Lu Yan even fully activated the Thunder Sword, wielding its power to carry them as they finally plunged into the Wild Ocean.

They didn’t stop upon entering the Wild Ocean but continued moving forward at full speed.

Boom!

Suddenly, a terrifying presence descended upon them, weighing heavily against them.

Their faces paled.

They’ve been found out; their pursuers had caught up.

"You two go on ahead. I’ll stay and hold them off," Mr. World said.

"If we leave, we leave together." Lu Yan shook his head.

Since the pursuers dared to chase after them again, they must have realized Mr. World was not the Formation Ancestor. Therefore, Mr. World staying behind would be futile and would not stop the pursuers.

Even if they fled first, it would be useless; they might as well stay and fight to the death.

Lu Yan, wielding the Thunder Sword, hummed with power as thunder covered his whole body.

Shen Yinuo also unleashed the Great Sun Melting Furnace, covering herself in a blood-red glow.

At the horizon of the Wild Ocean, Lin Chen, Zhao Hu, and their companion reappeared, their gazes were extremely cold as they stared at Mr. World.

"You again, you dare to come back? Seeking death?"

Mr. World coldly snapped.

"Still trying to bluff us?" Lin Chen sneered and said, "If you’re capable, make a move and see."

Mr. World was at a loss for words.

"Kill."

Zhao Hu was decisive and made his move directly. He threw a punch towards the trio.

As soon as the punch was released, Lu Yan and his two companions felt the space around them solidify, sealing them in. They couldn’t move at all, and even their ability to adjust the rules was completely restricted.

The gap was simply too wide. They had no power to resist.

Whoosh!

A black spear surged forward, shattering Zhao Hu’s punch with its force.

"Who is it?"

Zhao Hu bellowed, his gaze sharp as lightning as he looked behind Lu Yan and his companions.

A figure on horseback was approaching from across the sea.

A pitch-black warhorse, a pitch-black knight, and a pitch-black lance.

But neither the man nor the horse had a head.

The Headless Knight.

Lu Yan and his companions were astonished; it was the Headless Knight they had encountered in the Wild Ocean.

The Headless Knight’s lance silently pointed at Lin Chen and Zhao Hu. Even without eyes, the two could clearly feel the Knight watching them, his icy killing intent locking onto them.

"A fierce creature of the Wild Ocean? Hmph, nothing but a corpse of a fallen soldier, still wanting to strike at me. I’ll obliterate you completely, body and soul."

Zhao Hu sneered.

Boom!

A monstrous aura burst forth from Zhao Hu, pushing the sea waters for tens of thousands of miles around him apart. The heaven and earth trembled, and the doctrines resonated together.

"What a terrifying aura."

Lu Yan and the others were shocked.

Before, their opponent had not unleashed his true strength.

Only now did he fully release the power of the Tao Realm, beyond imagination.

Boom boom boom!

Zhao Hu’s fists pounded out repeatedly, breaking the space before them, turning it into a pitch-black storm, propelled by his punch as it crushed towards the Headless Knight.

Lu Yan and his two companions were right in the middle between Zhao Hu and the Headless Knight, bearing the brunt of the attack.

At the critical moment, the Headless Knight tugged at the reins, the warhorse stepped forward, instantly appearing in front of Lu Yan and his companions, and the black spear swept out, its light exploding.

Boom boom boom...

A series of terrifying booms erupted, completely shattering Zhao Hu’s punch.

Whinny...

It was as if the sound of the warhorse’s neighing could be heard, as the Headless Knight spurred it forward, charging at Zhao Hu with a thrust of his spear.

This thrust was simple and unadorned, yet reached incredible speeds.

"Be careful..."

Lin Chen cried out loudly.

But it was still a step too late.

Thump!

Zhao Hu was pierced through by the black spear, and the Headless Knight raised his lance, lifting Zhao Hu into the air.

Zhao Hu howled in agony, struggling violently, his Taoist rules erupting and pounding against the Headless Knight, but he couldn’t harm the knight in the slightest.

Lu Yan, Shen Yinuo, and Mr. World’s eyes widened in shock.

With one thrust, the Knight had skewered a powerful being of the Tao Realm. Having fallen in battle, one could only wonder at the Headless Knight’s Cultivation Level when he was alive.

"Stop."

Lin Chen shouted, his terrifying power fully unleashed; his Cultivation Level was even higher than Zhao Hu’s. He flew forward with his sword, slashing at the Headless Knight.

The Headless Knight vibrated his lance, Zhao Hu’s body split into pieces, and his Primordial Spirit exploded in an instant.

A powerful being of the Tao Realm was slain just like that.

Swish!

The lance whipped through the air like a dragon, striking sideways at Lin Chen.

With a clang, Lin Chen was sent flying backward.

"Kill!"

The Headless Knight, clearly headless, let out a deafening battle cry, full of fighting spirit and murderous intent. The warhorse bolted, charging towards Lin Chen.

Lin Chen’s pupils shrank. He was considerably stronger than Zhao Hu and unleashed his full power, making his Sword Light incredibly splendid.

But under the Headless Knight’s black lance, it seemed futile.

As the black lance thrust down, the Sword Light scattered, and Lin Chen retreated again.

The Headless Knight took advantage of the moment to go for the kill, determined to finish Lin Chen.

Boom!

The sky shook violently as a golden mountain radiated blinding light, slamming down onto the Headless Knight.

The space crumbled like paper under the mountain, the destructive force running rampant.

The Wild Ocean within tens of thousands of miles surged, with countless vapors rising into the high skies.

Lu Yan, Shen Yinuo, and Mr. World were like candlelights in the ocean, where any wave could extinguish them.

However, around the Headless Knight, a protective force enveloped them, letting them drift with the waves but never extinguished.

The Headless Knight lifted his lance, the beam piercing the heavens, stabbing at the golden mountain, and repelled the great war that flew out.

An elegant man appeared out of nowhere, his robe fluttering in the wind, his hand supporting the mountain.

Around him, more than a dozen figures in armor materialized out of thin air.

These were people from the Three Emperors Alliance, all of them powerful beings.

"A dead corpse, an undying war soul."

The elegant man stood in the air, looking down at the Headless Knight.

And those dozen figures had already surrounded the Headless Knight, as well as Lu Yan and companions, completely.

"It’s fortunate that Elder Zhuo was uneasy and sent us to check. We didn’t expect to find such a fierce creature in the Wild Ocean."

"This corpse must have had the Cultivation Level of the Creator Realm before its death."

"No matter how strong, it is still a corpse. We, the living, should not fear a dead man. Let’s join forces and exterminate him."

The dozen figures spoke, their auras fully unleashed, instantly attacking with terrifying moves. A barrage of attacks poured down on the Headless Knight from every direction.