Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 996

Liu Shui’er also suggested moving, her eyes gleaming. This time, Shi Kun didn’t object and nodded in agreement. However, Han Li shook his head.

“Other places won’t be better than here.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“What do you two think about our travel speed?”

Shi Kun asked, looking puzzled. Han Li didn’t answer directly but asked this instead.

“We moved at a decent speed. Although we weren’t going all out.”

“Isn’t it strange that we only found one island after flying around for a whole day at that speed, while also spreading our consciousness?”

“To be honest, I don’t understand what you’re saying. I’m not very smart, so I don’t like it when people beat around the bush. Please explain it clearly.”

Shi Kun urged, showing signs of frustration. Han Li’s lips curled slightly. He couldn’t believe that someone who had reached the late-stage of the Void Refinement Realm [a high cultivation stage] would say they weren’t smart.

“Are you trying to say that the Guanghan Realm sea area itself is special, making it difficult to find other islands, and even if we do, they are likely occupied by sea demons?”

Liu Shui’er spoke up before him.

“That’s exactly what I meant. The sea demon inhabiting that island doesn’t seem to be an ancient ferocious beast. It’s at a level that we can deal with if we spend a little time. It would be better than wasting time looking for another island.”

“That makes sense. Let’s do as Brother Han says. If the three of us join forces, taking down a demon of the same level will be a piece of cake.”

“Yes, I also think it’s appropriate to do as Cultivator Shi says.”

This time, both Shi Kun and Liu Shui’er agreed.

“To prepare for any eventuality and to be wary of the surrounding sea demons, I will first set up a temporary formation. It will conceal the commotion caused by dealing with the demon.”

Han Li took out a set of formation flags, tossed them high into the air, and formed hand seals while chanting an incantation. The dozen or so flags then changed into different colors, flashed, and disappeared.

The next moment, a dozen thick pillars of light shot up around the small island, enveloping the area in a white protective barrier.

“I will also lend my strength to be cautious.”

Liu Shui’er launched a yellow disc-shaped magic tool.

The yellow disc flew much higher than the white barrier and spread a protective layer over it. It was another large barrier on top of the one created by Han Li’s formation flags.

“At this level, even if the ground collapses inside, the surrounding demons won’t notice.”

Liu Shui’er muttered calmly.

“Haha! Thanks to you, I can fight without worry.”

Shi Kun laughed loudly and summoned a dark yellow armor. The old-looking armor covered almost his entire large body. Turning yellow, he dashed into the milky white barrier and landed on the island.

Thud!

A yellow shockwave spread out from the forest where he landed, and a loud roar echoed. The rocky mountains and giant trees all crumbled into dust when they touched the yellow shockwave.

After a while, the entire island turned into a flat plain. And in the center of it, Shi Kun stood with an arrogant expression. Liu Shui’er was slightly surprised by his tremendous strike, and Han Li narrowed his eyes.

The reason Shi Kun didn’t want to learn any combined techniques was because he was confident in his own abilities. And looking at his strength, it didn’t seem like an unreasonable arrogance.

“Although the Shi Stone race is originally famous for their sturdy bodies, I didn’t expect them to be able to exert such power at the Upper Clan level. It seems that Cultivator Shi’s cultivation method is quite extraordinary.”

At Liu Shui’er’s words, Shi Kun raised his head with a triumphant look. But at that moment, the small island shook violently, and black waves began to surge in the surrounding sea.

Swish, swish, swish, swish!

Eight thick black objects rose from the sea. The long objects, which looked like giant pillars, had suction cups on their surfaces and wriggled, looking like tentacles.

The giant tentacles with dark green patterns had huge suction cups attached to them. Shi Kun immediately kicked off the ground and swung his arm at one of them. A yellow blade shot out and cut the tentacle.

Slice!

The yellow blade cleanly sliced through the tentacle, and green blood gushed out. Shi Kun smiled contentedly at the sight and was about to fly towards another tentacle when a strange cry echoed from under the island.

Shi Kun hesitated and stopped moving. This was because the blood from the cut surface of the tentacle had stopped, and a green aura was rising. With his rich combat experience, he immediately retreated. He was wary that the green aura might contain a strange poison.

However, the green aura simply regenerated the cut part of the tentacle and disappeared.

Shi Kun frowned and swung his arm again, sending out a yellow blade, but this time, the suction cups on the surface of the tentacle contracted and expanded, emitting a black aura.

The yellow blade and the black aura collided, creating a sharp, metallic friction sound. The yellow blade struggled to penetrate the black aura, but it scattered before reaching the tentacle.

The strange cry from under the island grew louder, and the regenerated tentacle fell on Shi Kun’s head. Even before it touched him, the wind pressure rushed in. Shi Kun roared and punched the tentacle. This time, both Han Li and Liu Shui’er clearly saw what was happening.

Shi Kun’s fist swelled up to about six times its size in an instant, and yellow magic characters flowed along his skin and exploded. The energy turned into a shockwave and spread out.

The giant tentacle, touched by the yellow shockwave, was enveloped in an intangible energy and collapsed. Green blood burst out from the gaps in the torn skin, but even that turned into dust and scattered in the yellow shockwave.

This strike was even more powerful than when he struck the small island.

The sea demon, hiding in the sea, seemed greatly enraged and swung all the remaining tentacles at Shi Kun. In an instant, Shi Kun’s figure was hidden in a black storm and could not be seen.

“It seems that Cultivator Shi alone is enough to subdue the demon without our help.”

Liu Shui’er, who was watching the situation, said calmly.

“Indeed, with Brother Shi’s abilities, he won’t be defeated by that sea demon. But it seems the demon has an immortal body, so let’s go into the sea and eliminate its main body directly. It’s not good to waste time.”

“I have mastered water-attribute techniques, so please leave the task of dealing with the main body to me.”

“If you wish to do so, I won’t stop you.”

She turned into a streak of blue light and disappeared below the surface of the sea. At the same time, the wind pressure and black tentacles covered the small island, and explosions rang out one after another. A blinding yellow light pierced through the black storm, and a hot heat rose, causing the surface of the barrier to vibrate slightly.

In the midst of the roar, Shi Kun’s cheerful laughter could be faintly heard.

“…Is he what they call a battle maniac?”

Han Li smiled wryly and sent his energy to be absorbed by the milky white barrier. The barrier, which had been slightly shaking, regained its stability.

Thanks to Shi Kun’s excited rampage, all the tentacles above the island had turned to dust, but a green aura rose and constantly regenerated the tentacles. It seemed that the confrontation would continue for a while.

At that moment, a terrible scream from the sea demon echoed from under the island, and the sea surface shook. As a result, huge waves rose and crashed towards the island. If such powerful waves were to hit the small island, parts of it could be submerged.

Han Li then spread his hand and released five streaks of five-colored cold flames. As the five-colored cold flames flowed in, the milky white barrier surrounding the island turned five-colored.

Then, a strange thing happened. A huge blue ice wall appeared around the island, and the fierce waves crashed against the ice wall but were helplessly repelled. Seeing that the island was safe, Han Li nodded in satisfaction and withdrew his hand.

At that moment, a roar echoed from the island, and someone flew up.

“Why did the sea demon stop attacking? Could it be that Cultivator Liu has stepped in?”

It was undoubtedly Shi Kun.

Just as Han Li was about to answer, black bubbles rose to the surface of the sea, and the corpse of a pitch-black demon floated up. It was a giant octopus with black skin.

Surprisingly, the head of the giant octopus was the upper body of a man, and his thick hands were holding a long spear.

Whoosh!

A streak of blue light flew up next to it and approached Han Li and Shi Kun.

“It was indeed Cultivator Liu who stepped in. To deal with the demon so quickly, you are very skilled.”

Shi Kun’s eyes gleamed.

“Not at all. It was because Brother Shi provoked the demon that I could easily exploit its weakness. By the way, I was amazed by Cultivator Han’s divine power! The ice wall that condensed the seawater was almost like a fortress.”

The woman carefully looked down at the huge ice wall around the small island.

“Haha, now that the demon has been destroyed, let’s quickly remove the barrier and make a place on the island.”

Han Li laughed and wrapped up the situation, and the others began to act. Shi Kun went down to the island, and Han Li and Liu Shui’er also removed the barriers they had set up.

“Brother Han, the ice wall is too conspicuous, so we can’t leave it as it is.”

The woman said, pointing downwards.

“Of course not.”

Han Li spat out silver flames from his mouth. The silver flames rolled and turned into a small firebird, which rushed towards the ice wall. Surprisingly, the huge ice wall, which had been frozen solid, melted like snow and returned to the surging seawater when it touched the firebird.

In a short while, the ice wall surrounding the island was completely removed.

“To possess both ice and fire divine powers is truly amazing.”

Liu Shui’er, who was watching as the silver firebird entered Han Li’s sleeve, was amazed.

“It’s nothing special.”

Han Li replied casually and descended to the island. Liu Shui’er narrowed her eyes and turned into a streak of blue light, following him. Shi Kun, who had already descended to the island, had also seen the ice wall melting, but his expression was extremely calm.

It was a stark contrast to his excited and rampaging appearance during the battle.

“We don’t have much time, so let’s start practicing the combined technique right away.”

Shi Kun urged as soon as they landed.

“Alright! However, the combined technique only assists in power, and the most important thing is each person’s Origin Divine Light [a type of spiritual energy]. The person with the strongest Origin Divine Light must lead the secret technique to maximize the combined technique. Let’s first look at each other’s Origin Divine Light and decide who will lead the secret technique.”

“That’s what I wanted. Cultivator Liu is said to have a natural Origin Body, and I want to compare it with my achievements that I have attained through cultivation.”

“There will be advantages and disadvantages. A natural Origin Body allows for detailed control but makes it difficult to increase power, while a cultivated Origin Body often produces powerful force with external help.”

Liu Shui’er said calmly.

“But can’t a natural Origin Body also improve through cultivation? I suffered so much to become an Origin Body. Come to think of it, I heard that Cultivator Han’s case is different. Is it true that you can use an Origin Treasure to unleash your Origin Divine Light?”

Shi Kun turned his head towards Han Li.

“That’s right. My Origin Divine Light is no match for you two, so there’s no need to compete.”

“If that’s the case, I won’t force you. Cultivator Liu, let’s compete!”

As soon as Han Li finished speaking, Shi Kun rushed to compete, and Liu Shui’er also silently floated into the air first.

Although she didn’t show it, she was also curious about the cultivated Origin Body.

Shi Kun also emitted a yellow light and soared into the air, far away from the woman.

Han Li, who had decided not to participate in the competition, moved far back, leaving behind an afterimage, and looked up at the sky. He was not interested in who would lead the combined technique, but he needed to know how strong their Origin Divine Light was.