The world was dim, with neither stars nor moonlight, only the endless sound of the waves.

From the depths of the sea came a chilling whooshing sound, as if countless schools of fish were surging, and a violent aura approached, overshadowing the entire near sea.

However, when they saw the port before them shrouded in an eerie mist, the sounds ceased.

Above the sky filled with black fog, two blood-red eyes the size of rooms slowly opened, gazing down with a terrifying murderous intent.

Amid the astonishment, there was a hint of doubt...

Zhang Kui had just finished setting up the array, his whole body enveloped in evil qi, and he slowly emerged from the misty fog.

He looked up at the blood-red giant eyes in the black clouds in the sky, and instantly, the sun and moon in his pupils shone brightly.

Under the Tongyou Skill, the layers of yin qi black mist dispersed, revealing the true form of this Sea Demon Race ancestor.

Like other Sea Demon Race members, it also had black scales, blood-red eyes, and sharp teeth, but it was over twenty meters tall, wearing ancient bronze armor, with tentacles writhing beneath its jaw.

Stranger still, the upper half was a fishman, while the lower half resembled a giant mantis shrimp, with a large belly, black armor, and limbs tipped with green demon fire.

Seemingly noticing Zhang Kui's array setup, the Sea Demon Race ancestor Heichi Lie raised a hand, and the densely packed Sea Demon Race behind him immediately halted like a tide.

A flicker of disappointment flashed in Zhang Kui's eyes, realizing this Old Demon hadn't grown his tribe so large by being foolish.

If they attacked directly, Zhang Kui might have to add more fuel to the fire.

The Sea Demon Race Old Demon did not speak first but looked toward the deep sea on the left, where a blue light flickered faintly beneath the black clouds.

Zhang Kui naturally knew what he was looking at.

At this moment, the East Sea Water Mansion was watching nearby, and the Mahayana Realm Mansion Master You was also present. Additionally, from the dock behind him came a terrifying aura, though without malice.

If he guessed correctly, that would be another person from the Immortal Path Alliance contract.

The situation was quite delicate now, as the East Sea Water Mansion was clearly there to watch the spectacle, and the person behind could not be trusted either.

But as Zhang Kui said, he never intended to rely on anyone; today's battle would decide if he could establish himself.

The Sea Demon Race ancestor Heichi Lie came to assert dominance, but what he didn't realize was, so did the insignificant human before him.

As if sensing Heichi Lie's gaze, the Mansion Master You no longer hid, and an illusionary Dharma statue erupted skyward, wide-robed and high-crowned, as if watching a spectacle.

Heichi Lie's expression immediately soured, and he turned sharply to glare at Zhang Kui, the blood-red eyes brimming with hostility.

"Little thing, seeking death!"

As he spoke, a massive claw covered in black scales suddenly broke through the dark clouds, accompanied by green demon fire, descending as if to crush an ant.

Heichi Lie was in a foul mood, wanting to kill Zhang Kui quickly so his army could wash the human race in blood, with many other matters awaiting him.

Clang!

A giant golden sword shadow suddenly appeared, accompanied by a crisp dragon's roar, and soared skyward, instantly shredding the giant hand.

"Senseless!"

Zhang Kui snorted coldly, wondering if the Sea Demon Race Old Demon thought he could handle it with just one hand.

"Hehe..."

From the dock came a lazy, tempting voice.

A woman?

Zhang Kui was somewhat surprised but had no time to concern himself.

"Hahaha..."

From the East Sea Water Mansion came a clear, unrestrained laugh:

"Black-toothed Old Fish Demon, you really think much of yourself. The array set casually by this fellow Taoist cannot be seen through even by me. With such means, tonight you'll surely accomplish nothing..."

"Return what?"

Zhang Kui suddenly spoke, interrupting Mansion Master You, slowly rolling up his sleeves.

"Since you're here, why leave!"

Uh...

The East Sea Water Mansion's Mahayana figure was slightly choked, feeling a bit irritated. This human really doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.

For a Divine Travel Realm cultivator to be able to withstand a Mahayana attack is already unusual, yet he claims to keep someone, does he have a screw loose?

On the shell ship's deck, the Sea Race youth Xing Xunzi held back his laughter.

This human cultivator was full of fearless spirit, his skills impressive, yet his manner of speaking left much to be desired. He had given Xing Xunzi a hard time, and it seemed the Mansion Master was not spared either.

"Hahaha..."

Sea Demon Race ancestor Heichi Lie also laughed in anger, "An ant, ignorant of death."

With that, he raised his right claw towards Zhang Kui, his fanged mouth emitting a hissing noise.

Buzz!

Zhang Kui's Protective Golden Light suddenly flared up, and the shallow sea surface turned into a green pus, small black fish darting within.

"Watch out, young human..."

Mansion Master You snorted a reminder: "That's the Old Demon's Sea Corrosion Spirit-breaking Curse, quite malicious, many fellows have..."

"Crisis Resolution Skill!"

With a calm expression, Zhang Kui waved his hand, a clear light dispelling the vision before him.

The Sea Demon Race ancestor let out a muffled groan, and the skyborne illusionary Dharma statue wavered slightly.

If a curse-type skill is broken, it inevitably causes backlash, leaving the Old Demon at a loss.

"Hehehe..."

The woman on the shore laughed contentedly.

Mansion Master You closed his mouth and stopped speaking...

The Sea Demon Race's old demon, whose spells were easily broken, immediately became furious. A bone spike tens of meters long shot up from his back, blazing with green demon fire, suddenly soaring towards them.

This bone spike had an astonishing aura, cutting a crack into the sea below and stirring up towering waves.

The old demon had clearly lost his temper.

"Here it comes!"

Zhang Kui shouted loudly, summoning the Geng Metal Giant Sword again, which shot out to collide with the bone spike.

Boom!

The airwaves scattered, and sword light splattered.

The Geng Metal Giant Sword was shattered, and although the demon fire on the bone spike dimmed, it still flew towards him.

Zhang Kui, without hesitation, launched two more sword shadows, finally shattering the bone spike.

His expression turned somber. As the enemy grew stronger, the shortcomings of the Geng Metal Evil Light gradually became evident, clearly dragging him down.

He had inquired everywhere, but in the vast Central State, none of the areas where evil qi gathered could match the quality of the Geng Metal Evil Qi.

"Hahaha..."

The Sea Demon Race's old demon laughed sinisterly, revealing one bone spike after another from his back.

"Little thing, although your spells are somewhat skilled, your bloodline is ultimately lowly..."

Boom!

Zhang Kui disappeared from his spot with a roar and appeared instantly in front of the old demon's true form, with golden evil light burning in his eyes and muscles swelling as he pulled back his right fist.

This old demon was over twenty meters tall, with a head larger than Zhang Kui's entire body, and the gleaming black scales were as impenetrable as a steel fortress.

However...

Boom!

An airwave scattered, and the right face of the Sea Demon Race's old demon sank instantly. Blood mixed with fangs flew out as his massive body skipped twice on the sea surface, splashing towering waves before sinking into the water.

The sea surface fell into silence.

Zhang Kui rubbed his aching fist, "His skin is thicker than a city wall..."

Roar!

The pitch-black water surface exploded with a roar as the Black Fish Old Demon surged into the sky, surrounded by black clouds and Yin fire, with fangs, bone spikes, and sharp claws attacking Zhang Kui like a forest of steel.

Zhang Kui chuckled, and his figure was instantly torn apart. The Black Fish Old Demon was momentarily stunned, then received another heavy blow on his forehead, blacking out before sinking into the water again.

Clone, Invisibility, Great Strength...

The evil qi in Zhang Kui's eyes was terrifying. Although he often used spells for long-range attacks, his true strength lay in close combat.

Before anyone could react, Zhang Kui broke into the water with a boom, and the sea surface erupted with massive waves.

Soon, the Sea Demon Race's old demon emerged from the water, several of Zhang Kui hanging from him, each one ferocious and with eyes that had been shattered...

For a moment, the old demon spat demon fire, barely destroying the surrounding clones, when Zhang Kui's true body flashed out of the void, jabbing down with the golden giant sword, shattering scales and splattering flesh...

The old demon, caught off guard, fell into a disadvantage, and with Zhang Kui's incredible strength, was quickly battered with cracked bones and spewing green blood.

On the East Sea Water Mansion's side.

The Sea Race youth Xing Xunzi stared blankly,

"So... fierce..."

Mansion Master You had already withdrawn his Illusionary Dharma Statue, remaining silent. What lay before him was something beyond ordinary comprehension.

On the shore, a shadow muttered: "Human boy, fellow Daoist, that guy..."

"I said Yuan Huang's titles change every three days, truly a monster..."

Roar!

In a short time, although the Fish Demon Heichi Lie had a powerful physical body, he was beaten to pieces, his energy severely depleted.

"Die!"

The old demon went completely mad, suddenly pulling out an object that grew with the wind, sucking Zhang Kui in before he had a chance to dodge.

As the overcast wind dispersed, it revealed a massive shell, its texture like ink jade and inlaid with bronze patterns, with a buzzing black light circulating, suspended over the sea, floating up and down.

"It's the old demon's Ancient Artifact 'Danbei'!"

At the East Sea Water Mansion, Xing Xunzi's eyes were wide with rage, "Xin Kunkun was turned into a Human Pill by this very item, swallowed alive by the old demon, Mansion Master You..."

"Don't worry,"

Mansion Master You said calmly, "Someone over there will intervene."

By the shore, an illusion shot into the sky, murmuring simultaneously, "Indeed, the training period is short, lacking experience..."

The Sea Demon Race's old demon Heichi Lie, with scales split and flesh torn, a pus-filled eye oozing blood, gasped and ranted madly, "Today, whoever dares to stop me will die endlessly!"

"Sea Demon Race, attack with full force, slaughter all humans along the coast!"

Boom!

The Ink Jade Shell suddenly shook, appearing with a crack...

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