I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 263 195: Return of the Demon Sect (Part 2)

Underwater, the speed and power of one's moves inevitably weaken, but fortunately, Qin Yuesheng's formidable physical attributes significantly mitigate the environmental impact.

The black anomaly, cut in two, writhed and rolled in the seawater, releasing a torrent of black and white particles from within. Concerned that these might be harmful, Qin Yuesheng swiftly spun the Celestial Demon's Evil Blade, whirling it like a propeller to shred the particles into dust instantly.

With the black foreign matter no longer causing havoc inside, the cyclops's condition stabilized.

However, he had already wasted all the air in his body, and without air, failing to surface meant he was very nearly at the Ghost Gate.

Holding one's breath merely allows one to recycle a single breath within the body for a longer duration, extending the time between breaths needed.

But if even that single breath is depleted, breath-holding is impossible.

Seeing the cyclops's face turn the color of a pig's liver, Qin Yuesheng quickly cut away the street beneath his feet to release a sphere of water from the depths, which floated toward the surface.

With a Star-Picking Hand grab, Qin Yuesheng precisely inserted it back into the cyclops's body to enable him to resume holding his breath.

With this fresh oxygen supply, the cyclops's condition stabilized, and his complexion began to normalize.

Looking at Qin Yuesheng, he hurriedly expressed his gratitude with a cupped-fist salute and a bow.

Qin Yuesheng pointed to the depths of the Bronze Sword City, signaling him to move forward.

Having him behind made it hard for Qin Yuesheng to monitor his condition, which allowed the black foreign matter to succeed. If the cyclops had been constantly under surveillance, such an incident could not have occurred.

Despite reluctance, having nearly walked to the Ghost Gate, the cyclops had no choice but to comply with Qin Yuesheng's commands in the submerged world, where he had no capacity for resistance.

After the earlier incident, Qin Yuesheng became more vigilant, scrutinizing every corner, despite this, unexpected situations still arose.

As they delved deeper into the Bronze Sword City, black foreign bodies began to wriggle out from the street gaps.

Initially, there were only a few, but the longer they stayed, the more frequent they appeared, growing in number.

The cyclops was terrified, knowing he would have perished countless times without Qin Yuesheng.

These black anomalies, though peculiar and strong, were no match for the Celestial Demon's Evil Blade, splitting in two with a single slash.

As their numbers grew, Qin Yuesheng suspected he had stumbled into their nest, facing hundreds of black anomalies, he unleashed the Divine Skill 'Seven Great Limits of Heaven and Earth' in a wild slash.

Instantly, shadowy mountains appeared, and under the force of the blade, all the black anomalies were crushed into sludge.

"I must capture one for investigation," Qin Yuesheng said, targeting a half-surviving black anomaly. Touching it, he activated the decomposition feature immediately.

[Yes/No—Decompose 'Parasitic Evil Insect']

"Yes."

[Decomposition successful, obtained 'Insect Eggs x100']

Disgusted by the floating black and white particles in the seawater, Qin Yuesheng stirred them to mush with his sword.

"Parasitic Evil Insects, how could there be such things," Qin Yuesheng mused, puzzled.

From a nearby corner.

"So he's found his way here too," muttered the Wind Demon, recognizing Qin Yuesheng from a prior encounter.

"Hasn't Big Head returned to you yet?" The tall man in a sable cloak next to Wind Demon asked.

His skin was pale like someone from the Snowfield Clan, having lived in icy realms.

His hair had a faint golden hue, suggesting he was a foreigner.

"Still not. I thought he was delayed, but with this person alive, sadly, it means Big Head likely met his end," sighed Wind Demon.

Aside from these two, stood the Mountain Demon, Forest Demon, and a petite girl, appearing seven or eight, with a large black jar on her back.

"Eagle Hall Master, I've seen him duel with Fire Demon and Night Demon; he's formidable, and our forces have all been vanquished by him," Forest Demon commented, "He saw the map that night, and now at the Bronze Sword City ruins, he will obstruct us from finding the Sword Tomb's hidden treasures. I believe we should join and eliminate him to prevent future trouble."

"Sounds good, I love a brawl," laughed the Mountain Demon, hauling a Cranium Crushing Hammer.

"Not wise. He hasn't discovered the secret realm. If we proactively engage, especially underwater, it would be troublesome. Let him explore; if he finds it, we can kill him then," the pale man said, shaking his head, then instructing, "Chen Lan, you handle him; the rest will seek the Sword Tomb's riches."

The girl silently nodded, showing no inclination to speak.

Seemingly accustomed to such tasks, they left Chen Lan there and departed.

Watching Qin Yuesheng navigate the ruins, Chen Lan lowered the black jar from her back, muttering, "After killing so many of my Evil Insects, let me show you the power of their ancestor."

...

As a longtime pirate, the cyclops never felt his heart race like this.

With so many parasitic Evil Insects crowding around, Qin Yuesheng's intervention saved him from perishing below the sea.

Walking ahead, under Qin Yuesheng's watchful eye, he dared not attempt escape, for Qin Yuesheng's sword would cleave from behind before the Evil Insects could.

Buzz!

Suddenly, the ground trembled slightly, the street cracked open before the cyclops reacted, upheaving sand and silt that obscured visibility.

Rumble!

Soundless in the water, yet waves roared mightily.

Qin Yuesheng quickly plunged the Celestial Demon's Evil Blade into the soil to anchor himself against being swept away.

A massive black shadow emerged, disturbing the turbid waters.

Qin Yuesheng saw, with difficulty, a black long worm with horns on its head; its six milky eyes shone eerily while its scaly body stretched several yards.

Buzz!

As the water surged, the cyclops, unable to evade, was pierced through by one of the worm's appendages, turning the water crimson with blood.

A black shadow silently lunged at Qin Yuesheng, felt only through the wave's force; he was a split-second behind, but met the touch with his Dragon-Slaying Sword.

"Damn it, let's see what you really are," Qin Yuesheng grabbed the appendage, commencing decomposition.

[Yes/No—Decompose 'Infected Evil Insect King']

[Decomposition success rate, 0.39%]

"Infected Evil Insect King?" It was Qin Yuesheng's first encounter with such a creature, recognizing its potential menace to people if it were a water monster.

Grabbing, the Celestial Demon's Evil Blade flew back to his hand; despite the aquatic challenge, Qin Yuesheng unleashed remarkable speed.

Riding a spiraling water current, he charged the Evil Insect King head-on.

Slash!!!

The Celestial Demon's Evil Blade cleaved open the Evil Insect King's skull, leaving a gaping fissure.