Divine King of Honour

Chapter 1340: Azure-water River Hunt

Ten days later, Xu Nian and Luo Bing arrived at the gate of Immortal Peak City.

At this point, there were already four people at the city gate.

Besides Li Yuanxian, there were two fiercely-eyed young men.

An overwhelming scent of blood emanated from them, clearly indicating they were the type to lick blood off the blade.

Their eyes were full of disdain as they looked at Xu Nian and Luo Bing.

In addition, there was a middle-aged man wearing battle armor.

The man’s face was resolute, his gaze firm.

He stood silently behind Li Yuanxian, his eyes cold as if devoid of emotion.

"Brother Xu Nian, you are here. Let me introduce you, these two are the famous Immortal Hunters Zhao An and Zhao Yun, the Zhao brothers. Both of them are masters at the early stage of Profound Immortal. This time, they will be the main force in hunting the Snake Immortal." Li Yuanxian chuckled.

Xu Nian cupped his hands in greeting.

"Hmph, City Lord Li, these are the helpers you’ve mentioned, one at the peak of Heavenly Immortal and another at the middle stage. We are dealing with the Demon Beast at the middle stage of Profound Immortal level, and you’ve brought two burdens. Aren’t you just adding to the trouble?" the elder Zhao An said.

"Exactly, City Lord Li. This time, we’re hunting a Snake Demon at the middle stage of Profound Immortal. Not to mention us at the early stage, even cultivators at the middle stage will find it hard to survive. If not for relying on that Guiyuan Sword Formation, we wouldn’t have taken this task. What can they do?" Zhao Yun chimed in.

Xu Nian instinctively frowned.

These two at the early stage of Profound Immortal were truly arrogant.

However, it made sense; generally, in such activities, bringing two Heavenly Immortals indeed provides little help.

"Please, calm down, you two. This time, we’re mainly relying on the Guiyuan Sword Formation. As long as we can hold that Snake Demon steady, my Guiyuan Sword Formation can immediately slay the beast. Every person adds a bit of strength, moreover, Brother Xu Nian’s skills are not weak." Li Yuanxian said.

"Hmph, let’s hope he doesn’t become a drag. Not to mention there’s a just a flower vase." Zhao An snorted coldly, rolling his eyes at Luo Bing.

"Rest assured, even if there is danger, we will handle it ourselves without needing any assistance from you two." Xu Nian retorted sarcastically.

"Hmph, I’m afraid you’ll disrupt our plan, who would save you? Wishful thinking." Zhao Yun immediately sneered.

Luo Bing on the side was also filled with anger.

Li Yuanxian acted as a mediator, trying to smooth things over.

Even though Xu Nian found the two slightly arrogant, he didn’t harbor much anger.

Just as he said, if he faces danger, he won’t need their rescue.

If they face danger, he wouldn’t save them either.

"By the way, who is this?" Xu Nian pointed at the cold man behind Li Yuanxian and asked.

"He is my bodyguard, also at the peak level of Heavenly Immortal. Furthermore, he has cultivated the Body Refining Technique, which makes his body quite strong, mainly to protect me and ensure the Guiyuan Sword Formation is completed." Li Yuanxian replied.

Xu Nian nodded, casually glancing at the man who stood like an Iron Tower.

This man’s physical body was indeed powerful.

Much stronger than ordinary peak-level Heavenly Immortals.

But compared to his Divine Demon Avatar, the difference was not just a little bit.

Even his Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar was far superior.

Now, both his Divine Demon Avatar and the Undying Devouring Sky Beast had reached the late stage of Heavenly Immortal.

In terms of physical body or strength, they had greatly enhanced.

"It seems that in the Immortal Realm, Divine Demon Refining Body is still rare." Xu Nian murmured to himself.

"By the way, City Lord Li, what kind of formation is this Guiyuan Sword Formation?"

On the way, Xu Nian asked Li Yuanxian.

"This Guiyuan Sword Formation is a mid-grade Immortal Array, albeit incomplete, but its power is extremely formidable. Given enough time, even cultivators at the middle stage of Profound Immortal level cannot withstand my strike. It’s precisely because of this Guiyuan Sword Formation that I have the confidence to hunt this Snake Demon." Li Yuanxian laughed.

Xu Nian understood.

Apparently, Li Yuanxian’s real reliance was on this Guiyuan Sword Formation.

In an Immortal’s hand, a Low Grade Immortal Array is also quite powerful.

At least a Low Grade Immortal Array is enough to kill cultivators at Heavenly Immortal level.

Mid-grade ones can threaten experts at Profound Immortal level.

Therefore, Li Yuanxian dared to boldly target a Demon Beast at middle stage of Profound Immortal level.

The group of six headed deep into the wilderness.

In the wilderness, it’s generally impossible to absorb Immortal Qi from heaven and earth.

They can only rely on Immortal Essence Stones.

Of course, generally only for travel purposes, consuming little Immortal Essence.

Just one Low Grade Immortal Yuan Stone is enough for them to travel for ten days.

Soon, the six of them arrived at the shores of the Azure-water River, a thousand miles away from Immortal Peak City.

This Azure-water River was extremely vast.

It was ten miles wide, and its length extended up to a hundred miles.

Moreover, it was bottomless.

The entire lakeside was lush green, hence the name Azure-water River.

"This Snake Demon resides at the lake bottom. This snake is extremely vicious; its true form is an Azure Blood Phoenix Crown Snake with potent venom. Just a touch is deadly even for late-stage Profound Immortal, so everyone, be cautious," Li Yuanxian cautioned.

Xu Nian didn’t speak; instead, he exercised his Immortal Soul to probe towards the lake bottom.

To his surprise, after just ten meters below the surface, his Immortal Consciousness vanished.

"This lake is peculiar; it can devour Immortal Consciousness," Xu Nian remarked.

Upon hearing this, the Zhao brothers looked at Xu Nian as if he were an idiot.

"Apparently Brother Xu has ascended from the Lower Realm. The lakes of the Immortal Realm are not ordinary; they have highly corrosive Ruishui River, ordinary fresh-water lakes are extremely rare. Therefore, when Immortal Consciousness enters the water, it will be corroded by it." Li Yuanxian explained.

"What if someone falls into it?" Xu Nian inquired.

"If someone falls into it, they can use Immortal Essence to envelop themselves temporarily to survive, but the consumption of Immortal Essence would be rapid, so generally no one fights in the lake, which is why it’s challenging to hunt beasts there," Li Yuanxian elaborated.

Xu Nian comprehended.

This highly corrosive Ruishui River makes battling in the lake akin to courting death.

Unless there is a large disparity in strength.

Otherwise, when beasts dive into the lake, they cannot be easily dealt with.

"So, we must lure the Snake Demon out of the lake surface?" Xu Nian speculated.

"Yes, once it emerges, we’ll use talismans to seal the lake temporarily, blocking its retreat. At that point, Brother Xu Nian can collaborate with the Zhao brothers to drag it over and stall it for a moment," Li Yuanxian responded.

"All right!" Xu Nian agreed.

Then he motioned for Luo Bing to retreat to a distance.

This battle was too perilous for her.

She deemed it unnecessary to participate.

"Brother Xu Nian, be careful."

Luo Bing nodded, not hesitating, and flew to a distant spot, watching quietly.

She knew that if she joined in, it would only burden Xu Nian.

As a beast at the middle stage of Profound Immortal could easily wipe her out with a mere spark of Immortal Essence.

The Zhao brothers sneered at Xu Nian, then disregarded him.

They evidently considered Xu Nian’s presence unnecessary.

"Action!"

Zhao An declared directly.

Zhao Yun nodded promptly, a long spear appearing in his grip.

Instantly, a formidable aura of thunder surged around him.

The thunder erupted into a magnificent blue brilliance, entwined on the long spear, immensely powerful.

"Blast!"

Zhao Yun thrust his spear towards the lake surface.

The terrifying thunder instantly transformed into countless Electric Snakes, striking the water.

In a flash, the entire Azure-water River erupted in dazzling light.

"Roar!"

A deep roar echoed from the depths, resonating with hearts and inciting fear.

"Here it comes!" Zhao An hastily warned.

Gripping his long knife tightly.

Zhao Yun similarly clutched his long spear.

Braced for a formidable foe.

Xu Nian sensed a vast surge of power rushing from beneath the lake towards their direction rapidly.