Chapter 63: Battle with the Unity Realm Water Ape
An overwhelming, god-like and demonic aura radiated uncontrollably from Li Changsheng's body.
It seemed to trigger a chain reaction.
From all directions in the Devil's Sea, an aura of at least the Nascent Soul level erupted. Especially not far from Li Changsheng's ship, a presence far surpassing the Nascent Soul level surged up, rapidly approaching the vessel. Every second brought it dozens of miles closer, clearly indicating that something was rushing toward the ship at an alarming speed.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
A deafening roar echoed as a thousand-meter-tall ape with blood-red eyes and a body covered in green fur charged across the waves, occasionally roaring at Li Changsheng as if declaring itself the ruler of this sea.
When it was still a few thousand meters away from the ship, the green-furred water ape leaped into the air, its hundred-meter-long arm smashing down toward Li Changsheng, who stood with his eyes closed.
"Perfect timing!"
Li Changsheng's eyes snapped open, and he soared into the air, meeting the giant ape head-on without flinching.
Boom!
Despite Li Changsheng's hundred-meter-tall Divine Demon form, compared to the water ape, he looked like a mere infant. Yet, when their fists collided, the ape was sent flying, crashing into the water. Li Changsheng's body was also hurled back, smashing into the sea.
Boom!
The two figures shot out of the water again, colliding with tremendous force.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Li Changsheng and the water ape exchanged dozens of blows. Li Changsheng's Divine Demon form, like an ancient god reborn, forced the water ape into retreat, leaving deep wounds on its body.
Blood dyed the sea red.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
The giant water ape, now frenzied and seemingly impervious to pain, unleashed thirteen punches in an instant, each carrying millions of pounds of force, shaking the void itself.
Boom!
Finally, one of the thirteen punches landed on Li Changsheng.
The unstoppable force struck Li Changsheng's chest.
"Pfft!"
A spray of pale golden blood erupted from Li Changsheng's mouth. His hundred-meter-tall Divine Demon body now bore a gaping wound, pale golden blood flowing from it, revealing the faint golden bones beneath his chest.
"Kill!"
As if unharmed, Li Changsheng kicked off the void, transforming into a golden streak that shot toward the water ape's chest.
"Roar!"
The water ape, sensing imminent danger, instinctively crossed its arms in front of its chest, attempting to block the golden streak.
Boom!
A crisp sound echoed.
A hole, tens of meters wide, appeared in the water ape's arms, revealing the scene behind its massive body.
The golden streak, which was Li Changsheng, not only pierced through the ape's arms but also blasted straight through its heart, extinguishing its life force completely.
Boom!
The water ape's lifeless body fell into the sea, sending a massive wave crashing across the surface.
"The corpse of a Unity Realm beast is excellent material for alchemy."
Li Changsheng's body returned to its normal size as he stored the water ape's corpse.
"Finally, the fifth transformation! Now, even against Unity Realm cultivators, I can put up a fight!"
"However, I should avoid using the Divine Demon form in future battles if possible. I'm aiming to become a graceful sword immortal, not earn the title of 'Barbaric Vajra'!"
Li Changsheng landed on the ship, took out a set of clothes from his storage pouch, and muttered to himself as he dressed.
Feeling the tenfold increase in his strength, Li Changsheng smiled and stretched out his hand, giving a light squeeze.
Rumble!
The void trembled as if unable to withstand the immense power, distorting slightly.
"It took thirty simulations to reach the fifth transformation. I wonder if I can now stand against that mysterious youth?" Li Changsheng's gaze turned cold, thinking of the youth who, a century later, would use a secret treasure to kill Ximen Xue at the sixth transformation. What level was the mysterious youth at now?
Looking at the nearly destroyed ship and the unconscious crew sprawled across the deck, Li Changsheng couldn't help but frown.
He took out a bottle of pills from his storage pouch and fed one to each person on the ship.
Xie Zhicheng, having the highest cultivation level, was the first to wake up. Seeing the wreckage of his ship, he couldn't believe his eyes.
He rubbed his eyes vigorously, confirming it wasn't a hallucination.
His heart sank.
This ship had cost him a fortune, and it was inscribed with several third-tier formations capable of withstanding a Golden Core cultivator's attack for a few moments.
Now, everything was ruined!
And he didn't even know what had happened.
Li Changsheng glanced at Xie Zhicheng, threw him a jade bottle, and said indifferently, "Just now, a Nascent Soul sea beast attacked. You were all knocked unconscious, and the ship was damaged. Consider this bottle of pills as my compensation."
"Thank you, Senior."
Xie Zhicheng quickly bowed and accepted the bottle.
Though he didn't know what kind of pills they were, he dared not ask for further compensation from Li Changsheng. He could only hope that the senior was generous and that the pills would fetch enough to cover his losses.
"Aren't you going to check them?"
Li Changsheng, well aware of Xie Zhicheng's thoughts, spoke lightly.
"Whatever Senior gives must be valuable."
Xie Zhicheng's heart skipped a beat, but he obediently opened the jade bottle and saw a jade-green pill the size of a longan. Startled, he quickly stored the bottle in his storage pouch and prostrated himself before Li Changsheng.
"Senior's great kindness, Xie Zhicheng will never forget."
Thud! Thud! Thud!
After speaking, Xie Zhicheng, suppressing his excitement, kowtowed three times on the deck.
The senior had bestowed a Breakthrough Pill, which increased the chances of breaking through to the Golden Core realm by 40%!
With his three-element spiritual roots, forming a Golden Core was nearly impossible. He had been stuck at the peak of Foundation Establishment for over twenty years, and at 160 years old, his lifespan was running out.
Now, with this Breakthrough Pill, achieving Golden Core was within reach!
Once he broke through, he would gain an additional 300 years of life. Moreover, as a Golden Core cultivator, he would be considered a formidable figure in the Starry Sea. What did a ship worth tens of thousands of spirit stones matter?
"Mn."
Li Changsheng nodded slightly and said, "Go and use your true energy to wake the others. It's time to head back."
"Yes!"
Xie Zhicheng nodded repeatedly and rushed to check on the unconscious crew.
Soon, everyone on the ship woke up.
"Sister, you can stand!"
Ximen Xiong looked at Ximen Xue, who was now standing on her own, and exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes… Big brother… I'm healed!"
Tears streamed down Ximen Xue's face. Though she had always appeared calm and composed, she was still an eight-year-old girl. Born with a disability, she could finally stand today.
"Thank you, Master."
Ximen Xue walked over to Li Changsheng and knelt down.
"Rise."
Li Changsheng raised his hand slightly, and Ximen Xue's body was lifted to its feet.
Li Changsheng looked at her and said softly, "Your talent far surpasses mine. Do not slack off in your cultivation. Work hard, and your future achievements will be limitless."