Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 481 - 223: Ten Thousand Serpent Lair, Arrival of the Demon Hunter Inspection Envoy, Trade Fair (Double Length)

Chapter 481: Chapter 223: Ten Thousand Serpent Lair, Arrival of the Demon Hunter Inspection Envoy, Trade Fair (Double Length)

"I’ve heard that recently near the sea, countless Demon Kings have been slain. Be cautious when navigating these waters during this period, or you might get caught in a battle, and not even gods can save you. The Liu family’s merchant ship carrying whale incense was caught in a great battle between Lord Gongsun from the Ten Thousand Laws Sect and the Crimson Moon Demon King a few days ago; if Lord Gongsun hadn’t intervened in time, everyone on the ship would have perished."

"But about what’s happening on Crimson Moon Island, I’ve heard numerous powerful beings have gathered there, seemingly having discovered an ancient cave abode of a powerful predecessor."

"Yes, it’s Crimson Moon Island. It’s said to be the cave left behind by a powerful figure known as the Masked King, who was allegedly above First Grade in life."

"These powerful beings are competing to slay demons, as if vying for something."

"With the demons gone, our sea voyages will be much safer. Even Sect Master Zhuge from the Dianyin Sect has taken action; it’s truly a grand scene. Lately, our Hai Province has been bustling with activity, with experts from the Ten Thousand Laws Sect, descendants from the Shangguan Family in Shangjing, the ancestors of the Ten Thousand Laws Sect, and even the famous Dragon Gate Sect Leader Xu Guang."

"Xu Guang? Shouldn’t he be considered one of the younger generation? Is he competing with those long-established experts?"

"You don’t know, do you? Not to boast, but we recently encountered Sect Leader Xu on Snow King Island. He slew two Third Grade Demon Kings in one go; his prowess is unfathomable."

On Qixia Island, in a teahouse.

While sipping tea, Xu Guang listened to the tea drinkers around him chatting about various trivial matters.

Qixia Island is the most bustling island in the coastal region, becoming even more prosperous with the presence of many experts.

Xu Guang hadn’t expected so many experts from Li Taizhou.

He learned about these obscure names and factions from the chitchats of these merchant caravans.

There are so many people above Third Grade in the world.

The Demon Hunters are attracting experts under a hundred years old; who knows how many of these people are below that age.

In the private room, Xu Guang studied the map in his hand, marked with the locations of various Demon Kings.

’Next target, the Furious Sea Serpent King.’

Xu Guang set his target and stood up to leave.

...

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

On the sea, a peculiar serpent shadow sped by, seeming to fly or swim across the surface, churning up endless waves.

The serpent shadow was multicolored, over a hundred meters long, with three pairs of very small wings on its back, skimming across the sea as if it was flying.

Several merchant ships in the distance hurriedly docked aside, striving to keep their vessels still, fearing to attract the Demon King’s attention.

After the Demon King rushed out, the sea split from the middle. A gigantic form broke through the waves, seemingly wanting to split the entire sea in half, chasing relentlessly after the previously fleeing Demon King.

"Look, there’s someone on the back of that Demon Beast."

A crew member exclaimed in terror.

An older sailor nearby said, "No need to be alarmed, that’s Sect Leader Xu’s Great Beast."

"Four months ago, Sect Leader Xu slew the Furious Sea Serpent King. Who would’ve thought that the Demon King was part of a demon force called the Thousand Snake Den, rumored to have countless Demon Kings, all snake demons."

"How many Serpent Kings has Sect Leader Xu hunted down by now?"

The older sailor asked.

The surrounding people shook their heads, "No idea, but I heard Sect Leader Xu is in the top five on the Merit List now."

"Impressive! I heard the top ten on that mysterious Merit List are all Second-Grade Spiritual Light experts, right?"

"That’s right. Among the top ten, only Mr. Gongsun Wang of the Ten Thousand Laws Sect and Sect Leader Xu of the Dragon Gate are Third Grade, but Gongsun Wang has long been a Third Grade expert, while Sect Leader Xu’s strength is admirable."

"But I heard people say Sect Leader Xu has such high merit because of the Great Beast under his command..."

"So what? If you’re unsatisfied, go find Sect Leader Xu. I’ve heard quite a few people want to challenge him."

In the distance.

Xu Guang relentlessly pursued.

"Xu Guang!! My Thousand Snake Den has no grievance with you. Why do you keep killing our four Third Grade Demon Kings? What do you want?"

Xu Guang said nothing, merely pursuing closely. This particular Demon King was definitely peculiar, its speed far beyond expectations. This was the only Third Grade Demon King to escape from Xu Guang’s clutches, making him very interested in such an opponent.

"I’ll tell you a secret if you let me go."

The multicolored Skylark Serpent King suddenly spoke again.

It truly felt on the verge of collapse, having escaped from Xu Guang’s grasp multiple times, yet that damned Great Beast seemed able to lock onto its position. After several futile escapes, it was now almost paranoid.

Seeing Xu Guang still silent, it was helpless.

"Our Thousand Snake Den is part of Hongze’s domain. If you kill me today, even if you reach Hongze, you’ll be hunted endlessly!"

Finally, Xu Guang spoke.

"Tell me more."

He was intrigued at last.

The Skylark Serpent King breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to delay, and began to speak.

"Four thousand miles east from here is an ever-restless sea known as the Wind Sha Sea, with perennial fierce winds above and an endless suction below, a bottomless terrifying trench. That trench, unassailable by anyone from Li Taizhou, leads away from Li Taizhou."

"My father left through the Wind Sha Sea a century ago and sent the demon technique of the Thousand Snake Den to me."

Xu Guang narrowed his eyes.

Wind Sha Sea...

"What was your father’s cultivation back then to cross the Wind Sha Sea?"

"Comparable to your human’s Second-Grade realm, but we Skylark Serpents have a speed divine technique, swift even through fierce winds."

The Skylark Serpent King became forthcoming.