Section 30: Snake Kelp Sea Uprising, Blackmailing Gu Poyou
By Gu Zhenren
February 9, 2013
“This can’t go on like this. Why don’t we cooperate first and seal this one-eyed stone bull? We can enter the passage first, then discuss other matters,” Ning Fanchen suggested after fighting for a while, jumping out of the fray.
“Alright. This fight is too stifling. We can’t even use our full strength, for fear of damaging this tomb,” Gu Poyou said, carrying his Gale Thunder Mace and immediately retreating from the battlefield.
“Hmph,” the young master of the Yan family snorted and also stopped fighting. The fierce battle had significantly depleted both sides’ combat power.
The one-eyed stone bull’s good days were over. Ning Fanchen sealed it. Afterward, both sides turned the earth altar upside down but found no passage.
“How can this be?” the Yan family’s young master widened his eyes, somewhat frantic. He had lost many skilled men from the Yan family, only to end up with this result.
“The tomb-guarding Demonic Beasts should be guarding the real entrance,” Gu Poyou said, his face ashen. He turned to look at Ning Fanchen. In his impression, Ning Fanchen had low combat power but a sharp mind.
“Something’s not right. The architectural layout of this Four Insect Devouring Dragon is not quite right. Could there be another mechanism?” Ning Fanchen’s eyes darted around rapidly after his initial shock. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind, and a guess emerged.
“Could it be that…” He suddenly turned back and looked at the original four passages.
“Search,” he narrowed his eyes, concealing the sharp glint that exploded outward. He took the lead and chose a passage, charging into it.
“Could there be a new discovery?” Gu Poyou mumbled, following closely behind.
“What kind of trick is this?” the Yan family’s young master sneered. After some thought, he eventually followed.
Their luck wasn’t great. They only entered the first passage on their third try. When they joyfully discovered a small entrance, Chu Yun and Jin Bihan had already left the tomb in a replica submersible.
“Hmm? Didn’t you plan to eliminate those people from the Ning family?” Jin Bihan asked Chu Yun, a little confused about his actions.
“The tomb is located deep within the Snake Kelp Sea, not a good place for a confrontation. We’ll wait here. Once they’ve weakened each other, the Ning family will surely appear,” Chu Yun said, his eyes flashing with a strategic brilliance.
Void Secret Chamber.
“Could this umbrella be the renowned Sky Net Umbrella?” someone exclaimed with delight, reaching for the Netherworld Umbrella.
“Don’t touch it! That’s the Netherworld Umbrella!” Ning Fanchen cried out in alarm, his face draining of color.
“Hmph. You say not to touch it, and I shouldn’t? Everything in this tomb belongs to my Yan family. Fetch it for me, young master!” the Yan family’s young master ordered with a cold snort.
“Yes, young master.” The person glanced dismissively at Ning Fanchen and was about to act.
“Try it?” Gu Poyou lunged forward, wielding his Gale Thunder Mace. Seeing the treasure so close, his impatient nature finally could not be contained.
“Don’t start fighting here, it’s dangerous!” Ning Fanchen shouted, but it was too late.
Gu Poyou and the Yan family’s young master clashed. The resulting gust of wind swept the Netherworld Umbrella away.
“This is bad,” Ning Fanchen felt a hollow emptiness in his heart at that moment.
*Crack… crunch…*
The entire tomb suddenly emitted a series of heart-stopping explosions. The Netherworld Umbrella was indeed connected to the tomb’s mechanisms.
Both sides immediately stopped fighting. The Yan family’s young master’s face filled with panic. Looking around, he couldn’t help but shout, “What’s going on?”
*Poof—*
The ceiling suddenly split open, and a stream of emerald seawater poured in like a surging water column.
Everyone’s expressions changed. Yan Jisi cried out, “The tomb is disintegrating!”
“Let’s go! If the tomb disintegrates, the Snake Kelp Demonic Plants outside will be awakened. The Snake Kelp Sea will erupt, and no one will be able to get out!” At this critical juncture, Gu Poyou no longer cared about treasures and immediately turned to flee the way they came.
“Damn it!” The Yan family’s young master wanted to search the dry corpses but was stopped by Yan Jisi, “Young master, run!”
The Yan family’s young master glared, gritted his teeth, and finally turned to flee. In the face of survival, every second was crucial.
Only Ning Fanchen remained. He panted heavily and risked his life to run to the dry corpses. He violently tore open the clothes of the dry corpses and searched them in a few breaths.
“Why is there nothing?” he exclaimed in disbelief. He had taken such a great risk but gained nothing.
*Clang*
A giant rock fell, and the water column expanded with a roar. The water level in the Void Secret Chamber instantly rose by half a foot.
“Hmph, a bunch of idiots. Their thinking is rigid. With the tomb disintegrating, returning the way we came is the most time-consuming. The best way is to dig out a passage yourself. Golden Sand Clam, come out!”
Ning Fanchen glanced at the dry corpses floating on the water with reluctance. He summoned the Demonic Beast, the Golden Sand Clam. The disc-shaped shell opened, revealing the golden sand within. Ning Fanchen hid inside, and the shell closed. It then spun rapidly, and with a bang, it pierced through the tomb and shot out.
It was like a spark thrown into dry tinder. First, the Great Demon-level Snake Kelp Demonic Plant, cloaking the tomb, was awakened. Then, the influence spread, and the nearby sea kelp Demonic Plants also became agitated.
Chu Yun watched from afar inside the submersible and saw the emerald green seawater churn with monstrous waves. Countless snake kelp wriggled within, intertwined like giant pythons. Occasionally, the tips of the kelp, like snake heads, shot out of the sea, creating spray that rose several feet high.
“Truly terrifying. The sea is angry,” Jin Bihan said, her voice trembling uncontrollably as she felt the immense power.
“Look, someone is walking on the waves!” she exclaimed, pointing forward with her sharp gaze.
“At this time, who would have such leisure to play on the sea?” Chu Yun’s face turned pale. “Retreat! This is a Spirit Monster-level Snake Kelp Demonic Plant.”
When Demonic Plants reached the Spirit Monster level, they could temporarily leave water and soil and move freely. Due to the disparity in rank, Chu Yun and Jin Bihan together were no match for a Spirit Monster.
At this life-or-death moment, Chu Yun immediately retreated 10 nautical miles.
“There’s another figure, also walking on the waves!” As the commotion spread, a second figure appeared on the surface of the sea. Jin Bihan, looking from a distance, could vaguely discern a graceful figure.
Chu Yun broke out in a sweat. At this point, he couldn’t care about King Ning anymore. He retreated another 20 nautical miles.
The disturbance eventually affected the entire Snake Kelp Sea. Chu Yun had already retreated from this sea area and anchored his submersible on a deserted island, observing from afar.
The Snake Kelp Sea before them seemed like a prehistoric behemoth, opening its emerald green maw and devouring all life. One Spirit Monster-level Snake Kelp after another emerged from the sea. At the peak of the commotion, five figures even appeared on the water. They had slender waists like water snakes, and their every movement seemed like a dance on the sea.
However, this beauty made Chu Yun and Jin Bihan, who were watching, turn pale and feel a chill creep into their hearts.
“Do you think there are Tribulation Demon-level Snake Kelp Demonic Plants in this sea area?” Jin Bihan asked.
“It’s hard to say. Maybe…” Chu Yun paused. “I wonder how many people from the Yan and Ning families escaped?” he said, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
He decided to remain on the small island and observe the situation.
Half a day later, Chu Yun saw a person emerge from the sea.
“Grandmother’s! Fortunately, I have experience and burrowed into the sea mud temporarily, digging a tunnel to escape. Otherwise, I would have lost my life!” Gu Poyou’s face was pale, and he was seriously injured. His left arm hung limply. Riding a spiky sea leopard beneath him, he cursed incessantly, looking relieved.
Chu Yun smiled and, riding a Sky Fox, appeared before Gu Poyou.
Gu Poyou’s expression shifted slightly. “Where did this little brat come from? You want to rob me too? I’m in a good mood today and don’t want to fight. Scram.”
Chu Yun sneered and drew his Drunken Snow Saber.
Gu Poyou didn’t recognize Chu Yun but was very familiar with the Drunken Snow Saber, the standard weapon of past Shu Family Island Masters.
“You, you’re the ‘Little Overlord’ Chu Yun?” His face changed drastically, his expression filled with disbelief. His previously dismissive gaze immediately turned solemn and wary.
“What do you want? The war is over. The Ning and Shu families have already made peace,” Gu Poyou said nervously, looking up at Chu Yun in the sky.
“I heard you discovered Marquis Tian Luo’s tomb. Hand over the treasure, and I’ll spare your life,” Chu Yun said, reaching out to stroke the Sky Fox’s soft, silken, snow-white fur, a smile on his lips.
Jin Bihan, who was hidden to the side, almost burst out laughing. Chu Yun was too devious, having obtained the treasure himself and now blackmailing the victims.
Gu Poyou’s face darkened. “The news travels fast. I’ll tell you the truth, I didn’t get a single treasure from the tomb. Besides, even if there were, I wouldn’t give it to you.”
He was a person of status, ranked on the Geniuses List, and higher than Chu Yun. If he were to back down now and hand over non-existent treasures, where would that leave his pride? Would he be able to hold his head up in the future?
Chu Yun’s face also darkened. “Since you refuse to hand it over, then I’ll take it myself!”
Gu Poyou, with his fiery temperament, immediately roared, “Are you afraid? If you want to fight, let’s fight!” The spiky sea leopard beneath him rose with a wave, and he raised his right hand, his Gale Thunder Mace bringing with it a whistling sound as he smashed it towards Chu Yun.
Chu Yun immediately activated the Snow Fang Cultivation Method. The Drunken Snow Saber grew three times its size and, with a boom, clashed with the Gale Thunder Mace.
The collision of saber and mace erupted in a large burst of sparks. Both sides retreated.
“Such great strength!” Chu Yun was inwardly shocked. Gu Poyou, in this state, could still fight him to a draw. If he were at his peak, Chu Yun would surely not be able to withstand his immense power.
“Brat, do you know my power now? Get lost. I disdain to kill you,” Gu Poyou snorted coldly, remembering that Shu Tianhao possessed the Spirit Monster-level Azure Sea Dragon, making him wary.
How could Chu Yun let go of this opportunity to kick a man when he’s down?
That was just a probe. He immediately activated the Amplifying Cultivation Method to enhance Snow Fang.
The Drunken Snow Saber grew to a terrifying extent and chopped down towards Gu Poyou.
“Presumptuous brat!” Gu Poyou roared, raising his Gale Thunder Mace and unleashing his cultivation method in counterattack.
The two clashed head-on for fifty rounds. The sound of thunder echoed throughout the battlefield.
After the confrontation, Chu Yun panted heavily, sitting atop the Sky Fox and looking down at Gu Poyou on the sea.
Gu Poyou’s face was grim, he was panting, his injuries worsened, and he felt dizzy. He stared at Chu Yun fiercely for a long time, then suddenly said, “Fine, fine. I admit defeat. The treasures from the tomb are yours.”
