Chapter 495 493: You Still Have the Nerve to Talk?

Yue Linfei felt a small pang of joy at Luo Tian's unsolicited concern.

"You're the one who needs to be careful."

Yue Linfei said to Luo Tian.

With Luo Tian's cultivation at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer, holding off two High Tier Earth Element Realm Black Rock Giant Crocodiles was an undeniably dangerous task.

"Junior Brother, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Lure one more."

He Yunkong suddenly let out a cold sneer and flicked his finger, sending a streak of white Sword Light to strike one of the Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

ROAR!

A third Black Rock Giant Crocodile awoke. Its cultivation was at the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer, making it one of the strongest among the six.

The three awakened Black Rock Giant Crocodiles, like three moving black hills, all stared at Luo Tian. Saliva dripped from their massive, blood-red maws.

Black Rock Giant Crocodiles usually spent their days in deep slumber, sleeping for one or two months, or even a year or two at a time. Every time they awoke, their stomachs were empty, and they were desperate for food.

The three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles charged madly toward Luo Tian.

"Kid, let's go!"

the Crow shrieked, flapping its wings and quickly flying away.

Unflustered, Luo Tian led the three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles away.

"Senior Brother He, why did you provoke another Black Rock Giant Crocodile just now?"

Yue Linfei's delicate brows furrowed, her eyes filled with worry.

If it were her, leading away those three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles at once would be a life-threatening risk, let alone for Luo Tian, who was only at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer.

"Don't worry, Junior Sister. Since Luo Tian agreed to Plan A, he must be confident to some degree. We have to trust him."

He Yunkong said with a smile.

'What I'm hoping for most is that Luo Tian never comes back!'

"Alright, let's move. We just need to grab the treasures, and then we can quickly go support Luo Tian."

He Yunkong's eyes gleamed as he stared at some of the Spiritual Ores on the shore.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

He Yunkong and Yue Linfei executed their Body Techniques, soaring through the air and landing softly.

Not a single one of the surrounding Giant Crocodiles was disturbed.

The two of them moved stealthily, collecting the Spiritual Ores one by one into their Storage Spaces.

"A Deep Sea Moon Crystal!"

He Yunkong's gaze was feverish as he reached out and grabbed it.

"Hm?"

He Yunkong pulled, but the Deep Sea Moon Crystal seemed to be embedded in the rock, refusing to budge.

He channeled a bit of his True Essence and pulled hard again!

RUMBLE!

The ground shook, the rock began to rise, and a terrifying aura erupted from beneath the earth, surging toward the heavens!

"Senior Brother He, what's happening?"

Yue Linfei was panicked.

'I was just pulling out a Deep Sea Moon Crystal, how did I pull up the entire ground?' He Yunkong was also stunned.

ROAR!

The roar shook the heavens, completely drowning out the sound of the crashing waves!

Beneath He Yunkong, a behemoth rose to its feet!

"A Black Rock Giant Crocodile! It's huge!"

Shock filled Yue Linfei's eyes as she rapidly retreated!

He Yunkong also let go at once and flew back.

He never imagined there would be such a colossal Black Rock Giant Crocodile hidden underground, its power shockingly at the Celestial Level!

That Deep Sea Moon Crystal was embedded right on the back of the Black Rock Giant Crocodile. He Yunkong's actions had awakened this Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile!

WHOOSH!

The Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile opened its massive, blood-red maw, and a chaotic, dark tornado shot out!

The sky darkened, and the ocean waves churned violently.

"Ah!"

Yue Linfei tried to escape, but she was caught by the tornado's suction.

She struggled with all her might but was pulled closer and closer to the Black Rock Giant Crocodile's gaping mouth, on the verge of being devoured!

Despite her cultivation at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Eighth Layer, she had run into a life-or-death crisis just after entering the Thief King's Treasure Land!

'This place is too dangerous!'

POW!

He Yunkong hastily struck out with his palm, pushing Yue Linfei dozens of meters away and out of danger.

Wearing Top Grade Inner Armor, Yue Linfei was unharmed.

"Senior Brother He, we have to retreat."

Yue Linfei yelled.

"Retreat? I haven't gotten the Deep Sea Moon Crystal yet, I can't just leave! Junior Sister, you hold off the other Black Rock Giant Crocodiles for a bit!"

He Yunkong refused to leave.

The awakening of the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile had also roused the other three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

An anxious look crossed Yue Linfei's face, but she still stayed to help He Yunkong.

"You beast! How dare you ambush me!"

He Yunkong's Body Technique was superior. He dodged the black tornado and appeared above the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile's head.

SHING! SHING! SHING!

A torrent of ethereal Sword Qi, like thousands of brilliant white feathers, drifted down to strike the Black Rock Giant Crocodile!

The Black Rock Giant Crocodile's eyes were vicious and cold. Its ten-meter-long tail swept out, striking the continuous stream of Illusory Feather Sword Qi and setting off a chain of explosions!

"As expected of an Ancient Demon Beast, the Black Rock Giant Crocodile. This Scale Armor is harder than a turtle shell!" He Yunkong muttered.

The Black Rock Giant Crocodile seemed to understand his words. A red glint flashed in its eyes, and its attacks grew even more ferocious!

It opened its mouth, unleashing another black tornado.

Its tail slammed onto the ground, causing the ocean waves behind it to rise up and form a dark, watery giant crocodile that lunged toward He Yunkong!

Facing the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile's assault, He Yunkong didn't dare to meet it head-on and flew backward in retreat.

But he was constantly looking for an opportunity.

CLANG! BANG!

At a certain moment, He Yunkong suddenly slashed with his sword. The attack carried an illusory, ethereal quality as a massive, brilliant white Sword Light struck the Deep Sea Moon Crystal on the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile's back.

The sword strike was incredibly powerful, slicing the Deep Sea Moon Crystal clean off.

"Yes!"

A look of delight crossed He Yunkong's face as he used his Body Technique to close in on the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile.

'Trying to hit me? Not so easy!'

He Yunkong's Body Technique was as ethereal as a feather, leaving behind a trail of graceful afterimages as he dodged the Black Rock Giant Crocodile's attacks.

The Black Rock Giant Crocodile's advantages were its defense and power; its weaknesses were a lack of agility and slow speed.

It was precisely because of his own advantage in speed and agility that He Yunkong dared to fight it!

"Got it!"

He Yunkong had obtained the Deep Sea Moon Crystal.

But just then, the Black Rock Giant Crocodile's charged-up attack descended upon him.

Its enormous, thick black tail crashed down like a great mountain, its momentum terrifying!

"Not good!"

He Yunkong pushed his speed to the limit and hastily retreated!

BAM!

A nearly ten-meter-deep trench was smashed into the ground. He Yunkong was sent flying twenty or thirty meters, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"Junior Sister, let's go!"

He Yunkong shouted.

He was already injured. If he continued to tangle with the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile, he might even be killed.

Besides, he already had the Deep Sea Moon Crystal.

Yue Linfei immediately retreated.

While holding off the three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles, she had also been repeatedly injured. She was in poor condition, and her life would be in danger if she continued.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The two of them fled with all their might, heedless of anything else.

Behind them, the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile gave chase, leading three High Tier Earth Level Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

「A short while later.」

Luo Tian and the Crow arrived at the shore.

Working together, Luo Tian and the Crow had easily shaken off the three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

In truth, Luo Tian had detected the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile earlier, which was why he had chosen Plan A. He had also wanted to use the opportunity to set a trap for He Yunkong.

'He Yunkong's strength is far greater than the Green-robed Man we met before!'

Luo Tian sighed to himself.

To be able to snatch the Deep Sea Moon Crystal from the back of a Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile—He Yunkong's Cultivation Technique, Martial Skills, and Body Technique were all exceptionally refined.

Furthermore, Luo Tian had also discovered that He Yunkong had comprehended a Sword Intent Prototype.

He was truly a stunningly brilliant genius.

No wonder Yan Yufeng had been so confident at the beginning, paying little mind to his five-year agreement with Mu Yunshi, right up until Luo Tian appeared before him.

"There are still quite a few treasures here!"

A smile appeared on Luo Tian's face.

The battle between the Black Rock Giant Crocodile and He Yunkong had left the area in a complete mess, exposing some Spiritual Ores that had been buried deep underground.

Spiritual Ores could also be used to replenish the Celestial Book's energy.

Besides that, some of the strange and rare Spiritual Ores he had never seen before might satisfy Elder Lu.

"These are all rocks. How am I supposed to eat them?"

the Crow cried out, looking miserable.

Luo Tian ignored the Ugly Bird and began collecting the Spiritual Ores.

"Huh?"

Luo Tian walked into the giant pit where the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile had awakened.

Inside, there were actually four or five "Abyss Moon Crystals."

He Yunkong had risked his life just to snatch a single Deep Sea Moon Crystal from the back of the Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile.

Luo Tian, on the other hand, just strolled around and picked up five Abyss Moon Crystals.

"Let's go!"

After looting some Spiritual Ores, Luo Tian and the Crow left quickly.

...

He Yunkong and Yue Linfei were still being chased by the Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

"Senior Brother He, I don't think we're going to escape!"

Yue Linfei was pale and panting heavily.

"Junior Sister, we'll be fine. There are more treasures in this place, just waiting for us to find them."

He Yunkong said in a low voice.

In the previous battle, both he and Yue Linfei had been seriously injured. Yue Linfei's injuries were heavier, and her speed was only at sixty percent of her peak.

That was why they still hadn't shaken off the Black Rock Giant Crocodiles.

If this dragged on, the situation would only get worse.

BOOM!

The Celestial Level Black Rock Giant Crocodile's tail suddenly swept into a small nearby mountain, smashing it to pieces that rained down on He Yunkong and Yue Linfei like a meteor shower.

He Yunkong dodged precariously.

Yue Linfei, in a moment of carelessness, was struck by a piece of debris and knocked to the ground. Just then, an even larger boulder came crashing down from above!

"Junior Sister!"

He Yunkong was too busy saving himself to rescue her.

Suddenly, a powerful current of wind stirred between heaven and earth.

SHHNK!

A bitterly cold whirlwind appeared out of nowhere from hundreds of meters away, instantly splitting the boulder in two and causing it to crumble into fragments.

Yue Linfei stared, dumbfounded at the scene before her, her mind reeling in shock.

'Who saved me?'

"Let's go!"

Luo Tian's voice suddenly rang out as a graceful, wind-like figure appeared at her side.

Luo Tian grabbed Yue Linfei's hand, pulled her into the sky, and caught up to He Yunkong.

"You… a man and a woman should not touch so freely! Let go of Junior Sister Linfei at once!"

He Yunkong's face darkened when he saw Luo Tian holding Yue Linfei's hand.

Luo Tian was speechless. He had just saved Yue Linfei's life.

"You have the nerve to talk? You said you'd support me after you got the Spiritual Ores, but now I'm the one supporting you!"

Luo Tian said bluntly.

He Yunkong's face darkened further.

This time, he had truly lost face in front of his junior sister, and had even put Yue Linfei in grave danger, giving Luo Tian a chance to be the hero saving the damsel in distress.

"Junior Luo, how did you get here so quickly?"

Yue Linfei gazed at Luo Tian, overjoyed.

She too had been holding off three Black Rock Giant Crocodiles and had been heavily injured, nearly dying just moments ago.

She had originally thought that since she and He Yunkong couldn't support him in time, Luo Tian would probably die as well.

She never expected that Luo Tian would be the one to come to their aid and save her life.

She had never been so repeatedly surprised by any man before.

The Luo Tian before her was like a figure shrouded in layers of mist, his true self impossible to discern.