novelraw Chapter 734 231: Dongfang Mu, Who Would Have Thought You'd Have Such a Day?
Chapter 734 231: Dongfang Mu, Who Would Have Thought You'd Have Such a Day?
"The aura of the Demon Body should be nearby..."
Outside the reservoir, Shuo Wuji's long robe rustled as he stood with his hands clasped behind him, sensing his surroundings.
By his side, Piao Miaoxu melded into the darkness, observing the vicinity like a wisp of faint mist, making her difficult to perceive.
"He is heading to the Dan King Sect. In Qianzhou, only disciples of the Dan King Sect from the Heavenly Control Workshop are permitted entry..."
"However, Mo Xilan might have provided him with an alternative method of entry..."
Shuo Wuji mused aloud, "Holy Master, he came to Qianzhou but didn't proceed directly to the Dan King Sect. Instead, he came here. Could this be some sort of conspiracy? Do you think he suspects us? The weakening of his Demon Body... was it a deliberate display of weakness to lure you out, Holy Master?"
"Indeed..." Piao Miaoxu responded indifferently. "A thousand years have passed. You have indeed become somewhat more astute than in the past. That is a possibility... However, it is of no consequence."
"The fact remains that his Demon Body has weakened. Even if he truly intends to lure me out, the moment I appear and unleash the Ten Thousand Demons Return to the Ancestor Divine Ability from the Wuji Treasure Book, he will be forced to kneel on the spot, regardless of any schemes he might have or how desperately he struggles."
"This Divine Skill is the core of the Wuji Treasure Book. I did not impart to him the cultivation method for this Divine Skill, so he most certainly is unaware of it."
"If it is as you surmise..." Piao Miaoxu gazed ahead, "then unless he possesses foresight akin to a prophet—which is clearly impossible."
"Ahead lies the East Travel Reservoir..." Shuo Wuji stated. "The aura of the Demon Body vanished within it... This reservoir is the venue for an event organized by the three major Righteous Sects of Qianzhou. Should we make a move, we will undoubtedly attract the Crossing Tribulation experts from these three major Righteous Sects."
"Upon sighting him, we must strive for a swift and decisive battle."
"It matters not." Piao Miaoxu gazed at the distant barriers of the reservoir.
It resembled a colossal dome of water.
"I have recently studied the formations and restrictions of this realm and have acquired some understanding," the Piaomiao Saint stated with calm composure. "My soul specializes in the No Dark Sky Scripture, treading the path of soul annihilation, which resonates with the aberrant creatures of the Dark Border. Even if Crossing Tribulation experts arrive, I can effortlessly exploit loopholes in the restrictions to escape to a great distance."
"As for Dongfang Mu, with your strength and your Infinite Demon Body, dealing with him should be exceptionally easy."
"It is even possible that my intervention will not be required."
Shuo Wuji pondered for a moment and then nodded lightly. If the latter were not accompanied by those Ascending Immortal Couples, dealing with him would indeed be simple. The Holy Master's intervention wouldn't even be necessary.
"Let's go in..."
I'll do my best to ensure you get your fill within a day."
Wang Mu patted the Immortal Cloud Kun's back.
Come to think of it, he hadn't had a proper fishing session in a long time.
Although the two elders had mentioned the presence of Immortal Spiritual Fish in the reservoir, catching them was no easy feat for most cultivators.
Wang Mu surveyed the reservoir, allowing the Immortal Cloud Kun to glide along the water's surface. After observing the currents for a while, he stopped at a spot slightly to the right of the center, where many sea-green Water Corals grew.
Fewer cultivators frequented this spot, likely because the water surface was densely covered with these unique Water Corals, obscuring even the view across the water. Since Divine Sense was ineffective for detecting Spirit Fish underwater, and the surface view was now also blocked, the difficulty of hooking one naturally increased significantly.
He chose this location because the Travel event had specifically indicated it.
Extracting his fishing rod, Wang Mu sat down on the Immortal Cloud Kun's back and began to contemplate.
The Immortal Cloud Kun let out a howl, seemingly unable to wait any longer.
"Don't rush."
Wang Mu said leisurely, "First, we need to bait the spot. The quantity and variety of Spirit Fish here are unknown, and with so many people already fishing, randomly casting your line won't entice those fish to bite."
"Bait the spot?" The Immortal Cloud Kun was taken aback.
Wang Mu remained silent. He retrieved some of the Mixed Blood and fragments of flesh that had been shed during the great battle between the Ancient Black Dragon and Mu Hongyuan.
As for its origin, it undoubtedly belonged to the Mo Lin Heavenly Ancestor Dragon.
Later, while ensnared by the Demon Binding Rope, the Mo Lin Heavenly Ancestor Dragon had struggled and shed some Dragon's Scales and flesh. Although the energy within them quickly dissipated after being shed, they were still considered exceptionally unique materials.
Those Dragon's Scales were perfectly suitable for crafting defensive Magic Treasures.
As for the fragmented flesh, it had lost its vitality and was no longer edible. Furthermore, it was mixed with the flesh and blood of other sea beasts, making separation difficult.
The battle had been exceedingly fierce. Afterwards, when Ao Qing and the other members of the Dragon Clan departed from the island, they had even purified the surrounding sea region.
Otherwise, if the commingled Dragon Blood had contaminated the waters and been consumed by sea beasts, who could tell what sort of trouble might have arisen later?
Wang Mu directly refined these remnants into bait.
The bait, made from a mixture including Dragon Meat, consisted of tiny pellets, each concealing an explosive amount of energy.
Wang Mu scattered handfuls of it in all directions.
At a new fishing spot, particularly one as vast and unique as this, Wang Mu wouldn't have resorted to such methods if time permitted; he could have simply cast his hook and waited patiently.
However, time was short, so he had to employ a few techniques.
After about thirty minutes, the water surface, concealed by the Water Corals, began to show faint signs of activity. Wang Mu knew the Spirit Fish must have arrived.
Of course, these were merely preliminary steps.
The crucial part was whether he could actually hook them.
Ordinary top-grade Spirit Fish, once they took the bait, were prone to easily slipping the hook. Catching them required superior skill, greater strength, and a thorough understanding of Spirit Fish.
They were not easily caught.
Yet, Wang Mu still did not cast his hook. Instead, he continued to observe.
The movements of the Spirit Fish, though subtle, could still reveal the general situation to a careful observer.
At this moment, one of the elders stationed at the entrance, who was patrolling the reservoir, also noticed Wang Mu.