Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship

Chapter 300: Chapter 299: The Stirring of Guicang, the Wind Disaster Strikes

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"It’s been a long time, Chengying."

Jueying stepped forward and cupped his hands in a salute, a rare look of gravity on his face.

Unlike Phantom Zhenren, who was purely there to make up the numbers.

This Chengying, guardian of Dingfeng Port, was his equal in both combat power and seniority.

In fact, he was the former leader of the ’Four Shadows’!

If he hadn’t stepped down voluntarily due to his advanced age and dwindling lifespan, the leadership of the ’Four Shadows’ would never have fallen to Jueying!

Therefore, even someone like him had to show Chengying sufficient respect.

"Jueying..."

"It has been a long while."

The old man in gray robes, who resembled a withered tree, replied in a hoarse voice.

He slowly opened his eyes, and a soul-stirring glint of light flashed through his murky pupils!

"Ugh..."

Phantom Zhenren’s heart leaped. Those eyes seemed as if they could see right through her soul!

"The Four Shadows of today..." Chengying glanced at her, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Phantom Zhenren’s face flushed crimson.

She spoke in a muffled voice with her head bowed, "My apologies... Senior, I lost my composure."

It couldn’t be helped.

It was no wonder she was so easily startled.

Even those at the Crystal stage had different levels of power!

The man before her, Chengying, had, like Jueying, also cultivated to the stage of Crystal Perfection!

Compared to these two seniors, Phantom Zhenren was truly just there to make up the numbers.

"Never mind..."

Chengying shook his head and sighed softly.

"This isn’t entirely the fault of your younger generation..."

"The sect has not produced a new Golden Core cultivator for a long time. The resources we can acquire are far fewer than when Ancestor Qiuya was still with us..."

A look of nostalgic remembrance flashed across his face.

Jueying listened in silence.

Golden Core!

Similar to the situation faced by the Cyan Profound Sect.

After being exiled to the Outer Sea.

It was incredibly difficult for these sects to cultivate a Golden Core cultivator!

To break through to the Golden Core stage.

The tribulations of the Celestial Dao descend upon you.

Heart Demons come to claim your life!

Thunder Tribulations seek to annihilate you!

If you fail to overcome the tribulation, death is almost certain!

Before this, one of the Spirit Control Sect’s Four Shadows had perished during his Golden Core Tribulation... they could only fill his spot with someone to make up the numbers.

This was also why, after their original Golden Core cultivators passed away from old age, these Outer Sea sects retained the title of a Golden Core sect but struggled to produce new ones. They could only rely on things like Tier Four Spiritual Treasures and Tier Four Grand Arrays to maintain the facade...

Speaking of which, the Spirit Control Sect was slightly better off than the Cyan Profound Sect.

’They still have the Sun-Eating Demon Spider Emperor. That’s a decent consolation prize, at least.’

"Chengying, don’t be so pessimistic..."

"The Supreme Elder has already reached the Tier Four Mid Stage. Once she stabilizes her cultivation, it will be easier for our sect to obtain Golden Core Spiritual Objects..."

Jueying offered a few words of comfort.

He ended the depressing topic.

Then, he cleared his throat and got to the point.

"You want to move the Gui Cang Wind Stone to eliminate the enemy with a wind disaster?"

After hearing their purpose, Chengying’s brow furrowed.

As the guardian of Dingfeng Port, he was instinctively wary of this matter.

"A wind disaster is not some docile creature."

"Attempting to control a wind disaster often invites backlash... Even Ancestor Qiuya only suppressed the eye of the storm back then, rather than trying to use it..."

Chengying advised.

However, Jueying did not agree.

"It’s only a temporary move. The Gui Cang Wind Stone will be returned to its place shortly."

"Besides, our fleet will be stationed in this safe harbor. There is no danger to speak of."

"Moreover, compared to the wind disaster, whose dangers are known and well-documented, I am far more wary of the Cyan Profound Sect fleet’s unknown trump cards..."

Jueying said.

A wind disaster was terrifying, but the unknown was even more daunting!

"After all, with Wuying’s strength, and the spider statue he held... to be captured so silently..."

"Considering the Cyan Profound Sect’s current state, I find it... highly unusual."

"Using an external force like the wind disaster to probe them is better than risking our sect’s main fleet and Crystal-stage combatants."

Jueying explained.

Hearing this, Chengying fell into deep thought, contemplating for a long while.

Jueying’s reasoning was not without merit.

Moreover...

"Wuying’s capture..."

Chengying was also very concerned about this point.

"Very well, I agree."

"Thank you, Chengying!"

A hint of joy appeared on Jueying’s sallow, sickly face.

Without Chengying’s permission, moving the Gui Cang Wind Stone would have been very troublesome for him.

After all, Chengying was still one of the Four Shadows.

He had not, as was customary, stepped down from his position after being assigned to Dingfeng Port.

’As for why... well, having no worthy successors was a truly sad state of affairs.’

’After all, they couldn’t just let a Foundation Establishment or Fake Core cultivator take a spot among the Four Shadows, could they?’

’So, the old veteran had to bear the burden.’

’Phew...’

’Now, I just need to get the United Fleet to enter the Qingwei Sea Region!’

Jueying narrowed his eyes.

As for how to achieve that... it wasn’t difficult.

’Aren’t they trying to implement reciprocal measures?’

’Then I’ll just throw out more bait!’

Jueying thought viciously.

...

「A few days later.」

Foam-like waves churned on the surface of the azure sea.

Flocks of seagulls spread their white wings, flying low and skimming the surface to prey on fish.

And at the same time, another hunt was unfolding!

WHOOSH!

The Blue-White Moon Blade Banner fluttered in the wind.

The United Fleet patrolled the sea like an ancient mosasaur, hunting the Spirit Control Sect’s spirit ships!

BOOM!

The roar of cannons thundered!

On the sea not far away, a massive fireball erupted from a Spirit Control Sect spirit ship!

Then, the spirit ship, now a burning wooden wreck, slowly sank to the bottom of the sea.

"Another sunken ship, another tragedy..."

Su Ye stood at the prow of the Ghostly Flood Dragon, his black robes fluttering, and sighed with emotion.

He glanced at his panel.

[Enemy ship sunk. +200 EXP for [Pastor of the Sea].]

’Not bad...’ Su Ye smiled.

Suddenly, Su Ye frowned slightly. He sensed that he was being watched!

A silver light flickered in his eyes as the power of his Divine Sense surged!

At the same time, a hundred li away.

A piece of driftwood on the sea flickered with chaotic spiritual sparks before exploding with a BANG!

"Such a sharp Divine Sense..."

"This observation buoy was only active for two breaths before it was discovered!"

Inside Dingfeng Port, the three Zhenren stared at the image that had appeared on the rock wall only to be swiftly extinguished, their faces filled with astonishment.

The Spirit Control Sect had deployed many observation buoys in the sea region, partially achieving an effect similar to satellite surveillance.

These buoys were camouflaged and inscribed with a Concealment Array.

’But... it was still discovered so quickly?’

"The Cyan Profound Sect’s United Fleet is truly something else!"

"However..." A savage grin spread across Jueying’s face.

The United Fleet had already entered the ambush zone!

"Let’s begin."

"Remove one of the Gui Cang Wind Stones!"

CLICK.

Within the Orbit, a Gui Cang Wind Stone was carefully removed by Chengying.

Immediately after, an inexplicable ripple flashed through the sea region!