195: Chapter 195 The Power of the Formation! Enslaving the Infant Carp Beast!

Chapter 195: The Might of the Formation! Enslaving the Infant Carp Beast!

"Ruyin, as soon as the Infant Carp Beast enters the Formation, activate it immediately."

Lu Qiu sent a voice transmission to Xin Ruyin, who was hidden in the shadows; his voice was calm but carried an unquestionable decisiveness.

Xin Ruyin nodded slightly, her hands pressing onto the Formation Plate. Her eyes were partially closed as her Divine Sense locked tightly onto the movements on the sea surface.

"Roar—!!!"

The earth-shaking dragon roar of the Bloodline Flood Dragon drew closer. Its hundred-zhang-long, dark-red body was like a bloody giant dragon, kicking up towering waves on the sea as it swam rapidly toward Xiaoyuan Island!

And behind it, a blue figure was in hot pursuit!

The Infant Carp Beast!

Its infant-like face was filled with hideous fury. Its four pale, lotus-root-like human hands tightly gripped four treasures, and its fin-like wings flapped frantically, its speed astonishingly fast!

One fleeing and one chasing, the two figures rapidly approached Xiaoyuan Island!

Ten zhang!

Five zhang!

Three zhang!

"Now!"

A sharp light flashed in Lu Qiu's eyes as he raised his right hand!

A primitive, dark-bronze small mirror soared into the sky, hovering in mid-air, suddenly erupting with a dazzling light!

space locking mirror!

The light seemed substantial, instantly enveloping the space for several miles around!

The Infant Carp Beast felt the surrounding space freeze as if it had turned into bronze walls and iron barriers, and its figure suddenly jerked to a halt!

"Waaah!!!"

The Infant Carp Beast let out an angry scream; it realized it had been tricked!

In that instant, the Bloodline Flood Dragon made a sharp turn, its massive body flexibly escaping the area covered by the space locking mirror.

The Infant Carp Beast, however, was firmly trapped within the space locking mirror's sky-sealing Domain!

But the Infant Carp Beast was, after all, a standout among Level Six Yao Beasts; how could it just sit and wait for death?

A hideous expression appeared on its infant-like face, and its four human hands released the treasures they were holding.

The next moment—

"Rumble—!"

Countless fist-sized blue light orbs shot out densely from its body!

Those light orbs were deep blue all over, with electrical arcs jumping on their surfaces, emitting terrifying dual-attribute fluctuations of water and lightning! They were like cannonballs, blanketing the sky as they bombarded the sky-sealing barrier formed by the space locking mirror!

Water Barrier Divine Thunder!

The Infant Carp Beast's innate Divine Ability!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Violent explosions rang out one after another!

The blue lightning and the light of the space locking mirror collided violently, erupting in blinding light and berserk spiritual power fluctuations!

The light of the space locking mirror trembled violently, and cracks began to appear!

Three breaths later—

Crack!

The sky-sealing barrier of the space locking mirror shattered loudly!

The Infant Carp Beast broke free!

However, at the very moment it broke free—

"Hum—!"

An even larger, even tougher invisible barrier suddenly rose from the seabed!

The barrier was deep blue, with dense water-attribute runes flowing across it, emitting heart-palpitating fluctuations!

It was like an inverted giant bowl, firmly enveloping the Infant Carp Beast within it!

Canglan Flood Dragon Locking Formation—Activated!

The Infant Carp Beast had just broken through the space locking mirror and hadn't even had time to catch its breath before falling into a new predicament!

It roared angrily, once again unleashing the Water Barrier Divine Thunder, wanting to blast through this barrier!

Countless blue lightning balls struck the Formation barrier, erupting in deafening booms!

However—

The barrier didn't budge!

Not only that, the Formation began to exert its power!

The surrounding seawater seemed to come alive, turning into countless fine chains that wrapped around the Infant Carp Beast layer by layer!

With every struggle, those chains tightened further; the more it struggled, the tighter they became, and the tighter they became, the more it struggled, forming a terrifying vicious cycle!

The Infant Carp Beast discovered to its horror that the strength it was so proud of was like a clay ox entering the sea before this Formation, with nowhere to apply its power!

This was a trapping Formation specifically designed to counter sea Yao Beasts!

Using seawater as the medium, the more one struggled, the tighter they were bound, with no way to escape!

The Infant Carp Beast was, after all, a Level Six Yao Beast, and its intelligence had already opened.

It quickly understood its situation.

A trace of despair flashed across its infant-like face, but it immediately turned into even more frenzied struggling!

"Waaah—!!!"

A shrill, piercing cry of an infant echoed through the heavens and earth!

The next moment, a dazzling milky-white light erupted from all around the Infant Carp Beast!

The light grew thicker and denser, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a milky-white mist shroud several zhang thick, firmly wrapping its entire body within!

This was another innate ability of the Infant Carp Beast—Mist Concealment Body Protection!

This mist shroud was both a defense and a medium for a counterattack!

Within the mist, the sound of thunder suddenly intensified, like ten thousand horses galloping, gradually merging into one!

Then, countless blue lightning balls shot out densely from the white mist, bombarding the barrier of the Canglan Flood Dragon Locking Formation like a violent storm!

Water Barrier Divine Thunder!

And this time, it was a full-power eruption!

"Rumble—!!!"

The violent explosions were deafening!

The blue lightning illuminated the entire Formation space as bright as day!

The berserk spiritual power fluctuations swept out, causing even the distant Xiaoyuan Island to tremble slightly!

Lu Qiu frowned slightly and looked at Xin Ruyin with some concern.

Xin Ruyin, however, looked indifferent, her hands steady on the Formation Plate, and there was even a faint smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Husband Lu, don't worry."

She said softly, "No matter how strong this Infant Carp Beast is, it is only a Level Six Yao Beast. My Canglan Flood Dragon Locking Formation can even trap a Level Seven Yao Beast; it can forget about breaking through."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Formation suddenly exerted its power!

On the deep blue barrier, countless water-attribute runes lit up simultaneously!

The entire surrounding sea area seemed to become an extension of the Formation, and endless seawater power was drawn over, turning into even thicker and tougher water-pattern chains, wrapping around the Infant Carp Beast layer upon layer!

Under the binding of these chains, cracks began to appear on the Infant Carp Beast's mist shroud!

It discovered to its horror that although its Water Barrier Divine Thunder was immensely powerful, every time it struck the Formation barrier, that power was absorbed and converted by the Formation, instead becoming nourishment to reinforce the Formation!

The lightning light gradually faded.

The Infant Carp Beast's Water Barrier Divine Thunder could not be sustained indefinitely.

Fifteen minutes later, the sky full of blue lightning balls finally dissipated completely.

The Infant Carp Beast's mist shroud was also teetering, liable to shatter at any moment.

Its infant-like face was full of exhaustion and despair.

It had exhausted most of its demonic power, yet that damned Formation still hadn't budged!

A satisfied smile appeared on Lu Qiu's face.

Now that the Infant Carp Beast was deeply trapped in the Formation, it was like a lamb to the slaughter, left entirely at his mercy.

With a thought, the ancient treasure yinming sword appeared in his hand, and he prepared to finish off this beast.

The sword light flickered, filled with cold killing intent.

However, at the very moment the sword light was about to strike—

Lu Qiu suddenly stopped.

He looked at the dying Infant Carp Beast in the Formation, a trace of thought flashing in his eyes.

The Infant Carp Beast was a standout among Yao Beasts of the same level.

Not only was its combat power formidable, but it also possessed the ability to find treasures.

This beast naturally enjoyed collecting deep-sea spiritual Materials and rare artifacts, making it a mobile treasury.

Killing it just like that would be a bit of a waste.

In terms of value—

The Infant Carp Beast's inner core contained extremely pure and rare dual-attribute essence of water and lightning, with a value close to eighty thousand Spirit Stones, and it was often unavailable even if one had the money!

Medicinal Pills refined with this inner core as the main ingredient were great tonics for Late Core Formation Stage Cultivators, and even had a slight nourishing effect on Seniors at the Early Nascent Soul Stage.

Not only that, the Infant Carp Beast was full of treasures.

Its bones could refine Magic Treasures, its scales and skin could make armor, its tendons could refine bowstrings, and its four human hands were excellent Materials for refining Puppets...

This was also why Liulian Hall didn't hesitate to offer a dust settling pill to recruit False Core Cultivators to hunt the Infant Carp Beast.

But...

A living Infant Carp Beast was worth more!

If he could subdue it, not only could he obtain all the treasures it collected in the future, but he would also have a Level Six Yao Beast with great potential as a spirit pet!

Moreover, the Infant Carp Beast was skilled at finding treasures; in the future, when exploring deep-sea ruins or searching for rare spiritual Materials, this beast would be an excellent assistant!

Thinking of this, Lu Qiu withdrew the yinming sword.

With a thought, the Bloodline Flood Dragon and the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis pounced on the Infant Carp Beast simultaneously!

Then, the two Level Six Yao Beasts took turns attacking the Infant Carp Beast within the Formation!

The Bloodline Flood Dragon exhaled scorching dragon breath, burning the Infant Carp Beast's mist shroud; the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis waved its sharp forelimbs, slashing again and again at that teetering barrier!

The Infant Carp Beast resisted desperately, maintaining its mist shroud while trying to counterattack.

But its demonic power was already nearly exhausted, and every resistance made it even weaker.

Time passed minute by minute.

One hour later.

The Infant Carp Beast was covered in wounds; although they weren't fatal, its aura had already withered to the extreme.

Its mist shroud had long since shattered, and now it could only rely on its Physical Body to endure the attacks of the two Level Six Yao Beasts.

It curled up in a corner of the Formation, its infant-like face full of terror and despair, emitting shrill "wu-wu wa-wa" cries from its mouth, the sound becoming weaker and weaker.

"That's about enough."

A sharp light flashed in Lu Qiu's eyes.

He no longer hesitated and directly unleashed—

Spirit Shocking Thorn!

Five Divine Sense spikes, condensed to the extreme, invisible and intangible yet incomparably sharp, pierced into the Infant Carp Beast's Sea of Consciousness simultaneously!

With Lu Qiu's current terrifying Divine Sense, which was comparable to the Early Nascent Soul Stage, how startling was the power of the Spirit Shocking Thorn he unleashed?

The Infant Carp Beast didn't even have time to let out a scream, feeling a heart-wrenching pain from deep within its Primordial Spirit!

Its already weak Primordial Spirit instantly neared collapse under this terrifying attack!

Pain and terror intertwined on its infant-like face, its body twitched violently, and its four human hands waved about randomly, having already lost all semblance of order.

Five Spirit Shocking Thorns had already severely damaged its Primordial Spirit!

Lu Qiu no longer hesitated, his hands forming hand seals as he unleashed—

Dragon Imprisonment Seal!

A profound rune flew out from his palm, turning into a golden light that sank into the Infant Carp Beast's forehead!

The Infant Carp Beast's whole body shook, instinctively wanting to resist!

Although its Primordial Spirit was heavily injured, it was after all a Level Six Yao Beast, and its remaining instincts were still struggling desperately!

However, before the overbearing power of the Dragon Imprisonment Seal, its resistance was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!

Time passed minute by minute.

The Infant Carp Beast's struggle became weaker and weaker, more and more powerless.

Half an hour later—

It finally stopped struggling completely.

In those cold eyes, the violence and hostility gradually dissipated, replaced by a tamed submissiveness and surrender.

It slowly raised its head, looking toward Lu Qiu in mid-air, and let out a low whimper from its mouth.

That sound was no longer an angry roar, but a cry like an infant acting spoiled.

Enslavement successful!

Fine beads of sweat broke out on Lu Qiu's forehead, but a hearty smile appeared on his face.

With a thought, the Infant Carp Beast immediately turned into a blue light and was taken into his gray spatial bead.

At this moment, the Infant Carp Beast was extremely weak and needed to recuperate properly.

Once it recovered, it would be another sharp blade in his hand!

...

Just then, Lu Qiu's brow furrowed slightly.

His Divine Sense sensed that on the sea surface about a dozen miles away, several auras were rapidly heading this way!

They were Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

And more than one!

Clearly, the world-shaking commotion from the pursuit between the Bloodline Flood Dragon and the Infant Carp Beast just now, as well as the activation of the Formation, had attracted passing Cultivators to investigate!

A cold light flashed in Lu Qiu's eyes.

He glanced at Hei Sha.

Hei Sha understood, and with a flash of his figure, he had already disappeared from the spot.

...

A dozen miles away, above the sea surface.

Three streaks of light were flying rapidly just above the sea.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a sinister face, his cultivation at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

Behind him followed two people, a burly man and a woman with pleasant features, both in the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment.

"Could that fluctuation just now be Cultivators fighting?" the woman said softly, her eyes carrying a trace of curiosity and caution.

The middle-aged man shook his head, his expression solemn: "Doesn't seem like it. That fluctuation contained extremely violent Demonic Qi; it's more like two powerful Yao Beasts fighting each other."

The burly man licked his lips, a trace of greed flashing in his eyes: "Yao Beasts that can make such a big commotion must be at least Fifth-level, right? If we can pick up a bargain..."

The middle-aged man gave him a cold look: "Are you tired of living? You dare to eye a Fifth-level Demonic Beast? We're just going to take a look; if there's a chance, we'll pick up a bargain, if not, we'll retreat. Don't be greedy."

The three were communicating via voice transmission when suddenly—

A black shadow appeared silently in front of them!

The black shadow was enveloped in dense blood-shattering Qi, its face unclear, with only a pair of crimson eyes visible, emitting a heart-palpitating cold light!

"Who is it?!"

The middle-aged man was greatly alarmed and instinctively went to sacrifice a Magical Artifact!

However, his action was only halfway through—

The black shadow raised a hand and pointed!

A blood-red light shot out from his fingertip!

The light was astonishingly fast, carrying a pungent smell of blood, and instantly pierced through the middle-aged man's chest!

Blood Spirit Drill!

One of Hei Sha's killing moves!

The middle-aged man's eyes widened, and he looked down at the fist-sized bloody hole in his chest, his eyes full of unbelievable terror!

He didn't even have time to let out a scream before his aura dissipated, and his corpse fell from mid-air!

"Big brother!" The burly man and the woman were terrified out of their wits!

They wanted to flee!

But Hei Sha had already moved!

He turned into a blood shadow, instantly appearing before the burly man, and struck down with a palm!

"Bang!"

The burly man's head exploded like a watermelon!

The woman was scared half to death, Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, as she frantically pushed her flying light, wanting to escape!

However, Hei Sha just raised a hand and grabbed!

A blood-colored giant hand condensed out of thin air, grabbing the woman in its grip and giving a gentle squeeze!

"Ah—!"

A scream was cut short.

Within three breaths, the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators were all dead!

Hei Sha shot out a few clusters of blood flames, burning the three corpses to nothing, not even leaving behind a Storage Pouch.

He turned, about to leave—

Suddenly, in the distance over the sea, several more streaks of light appeared.

They were Cultivators who had sensed the fluctuations just now and were coming from other directions.

Hei Sha's brow furrowed slightly.

After a brief moment of deliberation, his figure flashed as he took the initiative to meet them.

Seeing a black shadow coming toward them, the streaks of light all stopped, warily sizing up Hei Sha.

Hei Sha hovered in mid-air, blood-shattering Qi churning around him, as he swept a cold glance over them, his voice hoarse and icy:

"Jiyin Island is conducting business. Leave immediately, or else—die!"

Jiyin Island!

As soon as these three words came out, the expressions of those Cultivators changed instantly!

Jiyin Island, that was the territory of the Extreme Yin Ancestor!

With a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse presiding, who would dare provoke them?

They looked at each other and, without a word, immediately turned their lights around and fled at an even faster speed than they had come!

Hei Sha coldly watched them disappear from sight before turning to return.

...

Above Xiaoyuan Island, Lu Qiu stood with his hands behind his back, watching Hei Sha's returning figure, a satisfied smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Jiyin Island is conducting business."

This name was indeed very useful.

With a thought, he took the Bloodline Flood Dragon and the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis into the spatial bead and called Xin Ruyin out from the shadows.

"Let's go."

The three turned into three streaks of light and quietly disappeared into the horizon.

Behind them, the sea area around Xiaoyuan Island returned to tranquility, as if nothing had ever happened.