The Venerable Monster Tamer – Chapter 173

Section 80: He who obstructs me, I shall kill them, no matter if they are Gods or Buddhas!

By Gu Zhenren, February 9, 2013

Chu Yun was pursuing Shui Ruolan, but to his surprise, she used a Supreme grade Dao technique, the Water Virtue True Body, to escape into the sea.

The Water Virtue True Body was as famous as the Fire Virtue True Body, a Supreme grade Dao technique left behind by the Water Virtue King for his descendants. In the ocean, she was like a fish in water. Similar to the Fire Virtue True Body, which could absorb Vital Energy from the sea of fire for recovery, the Water Virtue True Body could absorb abundant Water Vital Energy from the ocean, possessing excellent recovery capabilities.

Chu Yun relentlessly pursued her, wielding the Drunken Snow Saber and riding the Sky Fox, unleashing relentless attacks. At times, he even had to use the Fire Virtue True Body, transforming into a fire giant and diving into the sea to grapple with the Water Virtue True Body.

Shui Ruolan was not Tie Ao, after all. She was skilled in schemes and tricks but not in intense combat. Moreover, her fighting spirit had waned, and she kept fleeing, focusing solely on survival. Chu Yun only fought her a few times when he caught up. As soon as she found an opening, she would protect herself with the Water Virtue True Body, transform into a water giant, and flee back into the sea.

Chu Yun was greatly vexed. The Water Virtue True Body had a powerful home-field advantage in the ocean. It was obvious that Shui Ruolan also had a mysterious Spirit Monster by her side. Although he had two Spirit Monsters, Shui Ruolan was determined to escape, and he couldn’t do much to her in a short period.

“The opponent has the home-field advantage, much like the Sky Fox against the Fire God Tribulation. However, the most crucial thing is that I lack a Demonic Beast skilled in遁法 (escape techniques) that can boost my speed.”

His Destiny Demonic Treasures were not included. For close combat, he had the Drunken Snow Saber; for long-range attacks, he had the Sky Fox; for Pill Refining, he had the Revolving Pill Yuan Tree; and when necessary, the Lishan Dragon Eye Flower Branch could serve as a distant auxiliary attack. However, he didn’t have a powerful Demonic Beast that could provide him with a speed boost.

Shui Ruolan, on the other hand, was clearly protected by the Water Virtue True Body and possessed excellent water escape techniques. Her speed was incredible, and in a speed battle, Chu Yun was at a disadvantage.

“It’s time to acquire a speed-oriented Demonic Beast,” Chu Yun silently resolved, continuing his pursuit of Shui Ruolan.

Soon, they exited the Shu Family’s sea territory. After chasing for another half-hour, they entered the Xiao Family’s sea territory, and this pursuit immediately attracted the attention of Xiao Xinghan, the Island Master of Xiao Family Island.

“Halt! This is the Xiao Family’s sea territory, and martial combat is forbidden!” The tall and burly man, riding a Great Demonic Beast, the Camel Dragon, and holding a Spirit Monster artifact, the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner, blocked their path.

Upon seeing him, Shui Ruolan was overjoyed and immediately cried out, “Uncle Xiao, save me!”

“It’s Niece Ruolan.” Xiao Xinghan was taken aback. He couldn’t believe his eyes. What was going on with Chu Yun? Was he too ruthless? Showing no mercy to a fair maiden, chasing after the heavenly maiden, the Saintess of Rain Island!

He already had a good impression of Rain Island, and more importantly, the Xiao Family had many dealings with Rain Island, sharing common interests.

“Little Overlord, you’re too reckless! You even dare to pursue the Saintess of Rain Island. Let this old man deal with you, this rising star!” Xiao Xinghan was not afraid of Chu Yun.

He had been famous for a long time and was one of the few prominent figures at the peak of strength in the Archipelago. He had always considered Chu Yun a rising junior who was not yet qualified to contend with his generation.

Chu Yun narrowed his eyes, immediately seeing the other party’s determination to stop him. He chose not to reply and directly rode the Sky Fox, brandishing the Drunken Snow Saber and attacking.

“Insolent junior, let this old man teach you a lesson on behalf of Shu Tianhao… Huh! A Spirit Monster Sky Fox?!” Xiao Xinghan, who had been sneering, suddenly froze as Chu Yun approached. He was shocked to see the Sky Fox beneath Chu Yun and exclaimed in disbelief.

How could this be!

Chu Yun had not only passed the Spirit Monster Tribulation but could also control a second Spirit Monster?

“Uncle Xiao, be careful!” Shui Ruolan behind him cried out in alarm. Xiao Xinghan was actually stunned in front of Chu Yun. This was undoubtedly a critical mistake in battle!

How could Chu Yun miss such a huge opening?

Snow Fang!

The blade of the Drunken Snow Saber expanded greatly, resembling a small gate.

“Add glory and marvel, combined with the three arrays of the Gate of Wonders!”

Chu Yun let out a clear whistle, urging his Dao techniques. In an instant, he struck six times consecutively. The great dragon patterns of wild Qi emanated, and the Snow Fang Sky-Piercing Saber light shot into the sky. The bright saber light, like an avalanche, instantly submerged Xiao Xinghan.

“Mistake! How could there be such swift saber techniques?” Xiao Xinghan had not expected Chu Yun to attack so ferociously and without hesitation. His momentary lapse in concentration in front of such a formidable enemy immediately brought him bitter consequences, resulting in a fatal blow.

The sharp and domineering saber light instantly engulfed his Great Demonic Beast, the Camel Dragon, obliterating it into a Demonic Crystal. Simultaneously, he himself, like a kite with a broken string, vomited blood in mid-air and flew in a long parabola before crashing into the sea with a splash, raising a plume of high waves.

“Uncle Xiao!” Shui Ruolan watched in a daze. She had thought she was safe. But the turn of events was completely beyond her expectations.

Xiao Xinghan had actually lost!

He was a renowned figure, the patriarch of the Xiao family!

Not only did he lose, but he lost so quickly and so thoroughly. A minor mistake had led to eternal damnation. The most regrettable part was that his famous Spirit Monster artifact, the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner, hadn’t even been used once.

He died due to his carelessness, his unpreparedness, and his stifled frustration. Logically speaking, his strength was slightly superior to Shu Tianhao’s. But now, he hadn’t even unleashed any combat power and had died like this!

“Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner?” Chu Yun, after killing the unfortunate Xiao Xinghan, was also stunned by this significant victory. But soon, his heart trembled as he saw the renowned Spirit Monster artifact of Xiao Xinghan, the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner.

However, just as he was about to take a liking to this Demon Soldier, the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Artifact transformed into a figure in black robes, gave Chu Yun a deep look, and fled.

Regardless of what kind of Demonic creature it was, once it reached the Spirit Monster realm, its intelligence would open up, it could speak human language, and it would possess a certain degree of autonomous combat ability. More importantly, they would also choose their own masters.

Since Chu Yun had just killed Xiao Xinghan, the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner naturally wouldn’t have any goodwill towards him, so it had to leave. Of course, Chu Yun could have forcibly subdued it.

However, he did not do so. Instead, he resolutely gave up on this Spirit Monster artifact and chose to continue pursuing Shui Ruolan.

Shui Ruolan had not expected the patriarch of the Xiao family to be killed by Chu Yun due to his carelessness. She had originally planned to join forces with Xiao Xinghan to counter Chu Yun. Now, she could only flee in panic.

Chu Yun’s abandonment of the Dream-Returning Soul-Disturbing Banner and his continued pursuit of her made her heart sink further, truly realizing Chu Yun’s intense and fervent killing intent.

“This lunatic! That’s a Spirit Monster artifact, and he doesn’t want it…” Shui Ruolan cursed fiercely in her heart, a deep sense of regret rising within her. If she had known this would happen, she would never have been so reckless and abrupt in sending the Night Rain assassins to assassinate Chu Yun.

But the crucial point was, how did Chu Yun predict beforehand that she, the Shui Family, was connected to the Night Rain assassin organization?

This question left Shui Ruolan extremely puzzled.

“How much of our Shui Family’s secrets does Chu Yun know? And how did he find out?” Involuntarily, her fear and apprehension towards Chu Yun deepened.

Chu Yun’s determination to pursue Shui Ruolan was as firm as rock. Both sides exerted their full speed, and Jin Bihan had long been left far behind. They crossed multiple sea territories, one after another, attracting the attention of many people.

“Chu Yun, you mighty man, dare to bully a weak woman. Fairy Ruolan, do not fear, with Li Danchen here, I can protect you… Ah!”

A young island master, handsome and elegant, flew out, followed by hundreds of soldiers, intending to intercept Chu Yun. However, before he could finish speaking, Chu Yun activated the Flying Profound Imperial Heaven Saber and decapitated him with a single strike, leaving him with eyes wide open in death.

“Ah?! Chu Yun killed the Young Island Master!”

“The Young Island Master is dead! Heavens, the Young Island Master is dead!”

“Chu Yun, you are so heartless! Everyone, avenge the Young Island Master!”

His followers, filled with indignation and panic, each wielding their Demonic creatures, charged towards Chu Yun like a dark cloud.

“Dragon Soars Back to the Sea!”

Chu Yun recalled the Drunken Snow Saber, let out a cold laugh, and commanded his Sky Fox. The Sky Fox shook its six tails, unleashing the Dao techniques of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind simultaneously. In an instant, flames blazed, Wood Qi was dense, Water waves and Gold light shone, and Earth and Stone, along with fierce winds, added to the power.

The Sky Fox erupted with powerful Dao technique offensive power. The sky instantly became vibrant with colorful hues. The brilliant and dazzling light engulfed the majority of people. Various Demon Soldiers shattered, Demonic Beasts died tragically, and Demonic Plants perished, forming countless Demonic Crystals that fell towards the sea surface, each emitting a faint glow.

The Sky Fox’s wind-element tail swept up a vortex, drawing these Demonic Crystals into its gaping maw. After digesting them, its cultivation level surged.

“This is the 17th one already!” Shui Ruolan was inwardly startled, glancing back from afar, but did not slow down, fleeing with her head down.

Along the way, Chu Yun encountered numerous interceptions. Chu Yun dealt with any obstacle with a “god block god kill, buddha block buddha kill” mentality. Anyone who dared to obstruct him was ruthlessly annihilated.

“Chu Yun, you killed my beloved son. This is forcing my Li Family Island to become enemies with the Shu Family!” The Island Master of Li Family Island emerged, his face filled with righteous indignation, glaring at Chu Yun.

Chu Yun completely ignored him. His eagle-like determined gaze was fixed firmly on Shui Ruolan, not loosening its grip. At the same time, he shouted, “Since you dare to prevent me from killing my enemy, you are an enemy of my Shu Family Island! As for Li Danchen, his death was well deserved. If the Island Master of Li Family Island wishes to wage war, I, Chu Yun, will accept. Today, anyone who obstructs me from killing Shui Ruolan will be treated as an enemy!”

Chu Yun’s roar caused the Li family patriarch, who was preparing to demand an explanation, to falter. In truth, the Li family was in the wrong. Chu Yun’s pursuit of Shui Ruolan was none of their business. Li Danchen stepping forward was purely driven by lust, blinding his reason and meddling in affairs that did not concern him.

“Hmph! I will write a letter today to the Island Master of Shu Family Island to demand an explanation.” The Island Master of Li Family Island uttered a perfunctory statement and retreated.

His own strength was insufficient, and Chu Yun’s rampage had been too overbearing and fierce. Moreover, he was also very wary of the current Shu Family Island.

“Not good! Chu Yun is publicizing this wherever he goes. He’s using this opportunity to erode the prestige our Rain Island has painstakingly accumulated over the years!” Shui Ruolan’s heart grew cold at the Island Master of Li Family Island’s response.

Even though Chu Yun had killed the Young Island Master of the Li family, the Island Master of Li Family Island, as a father, did not dare to directly confront Chu Yun. Instead, he had to write a letter to the Island Master of Shu Family Island to demand an explanation. This behavior was very timid and had been completely intimidated by Chu Yun’s might.

The subsequent escape further confirmed Shui Ruolan’s suspicions.

Chu Yun continued his pursuit, killing over twenty people in succession. In the beginning, some people still obstructed him, but gradually, no one dared to get involved in this dangerous situation. Even the patriarch of the Xiao family had been killed by his indiscriminate saber strikes; who would dare to intervene now?

Chu Yun, having newly acquired the Spirit Monster Sky Fox, possessed overwhelming might. He cut through obstacles like slicing vegetables, striking fear into the surrounding powers, leaving them silent and terrified.

Finally, they approached the Shui Family’s sea territory.