Chapter 597: Even Trade (I)
Something in the water moved. Except, it was as if the whole ocean moved with it. It seemed like a whole mountain had risen from the sea floor. The demon and human Spirit Kings looked like tiny pebbles in front of this thing this behemoth that defied common sense.
Grrrr There was another deep growl followed by great waves of spiritual energy.
The underwater world trembled. The five trapped and pitiful figures trembled.
It all eventually came to a stop. The water became calm. The ocean was still dark but the glow of spiritual energy illuminated a wall of rocks that covered their field of view.
Then, the wall stirred and rose up, revealing a smooth, glassy surface of pure black. It was a huge eyeball; it was the size of a small hill. The layer of rock, which was its eyelid dropped down as it blinked once. Every movement it made was slow but filled with unfathomable power. Even a blink was enough to cause a tsunami.
What do we do? Gong Liyun asked in a whisper to Huang Wuji and Hai Dan.
I dont know, what is this thing? Huang Wuji asked.
Hai Dan shushed them both quickly, Dont say anything unless you want to die. It hasnt killed us yet so dont anger it any further.
The two demons seemed to have come to the same conclusion and did not move a step, staying still but close together.
After a while, the great eye blinked again and the whole mountain before them rumbled.
Humans demons The voice was deep as the sea, Why have you invaded my ocean?
There was an awkward silence as the human and demon sides looked at each other.
Qin Shuier nudged Senior Brother Ancient Black and sent a quick sound transmission. The ancient shade rose up and then spoke.
Senior, we mean you and the tortoises of this ocean no harm. We were being chased by the humans and didnt realize where we were going.
We chased you? We chased you? Huang Wuji blurted out angrily, You two killed so many human Spirit Lords, do you think you dont deserve death?
Grrr why are you so tense? Im not going to kill you. You three can leave but do me a favor. Dont follow the little water sprite.
The three of them quickly bowed.
Thank you, Senior Ancient Blue!
Thank you.
By the time, they had finished bowing, the gigantic beast before them had disappeared. Its swimming speed was incomprehensible despite its size. The power of Spirit Emperor Realm beast was truly something to behold.
Well that was interesting. Gong Liyun said, I thought you said there were no giant tortoises?
Hai Dan had a blank expression as if still in shock, This Ancient Blue must be the cause of the folk tales. It was actually a deepworld tortoise amazing! It must have lived for over a hundred thousand years.
Huang Wuji let out a breath and chuckled, Who knows, these turtles are known to have the strongest defense in the world and are the toughest to kill. Some might have been around since the beginning of the world. Thank the heavens it had such a personality, otherwise, we would have all died. Letting the demons go in exchange for living a few more years seems like an even trade.
With that, the three of them swam upward. Along the way, they discussed the matter of the demons and how to deal with the aftermath, especially the sects that had lost their sect masters.
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