Chapter 53: Golden-Winged Roc Slash

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting a dappled glow upon the grass.

The mottled light and shadow reflected off Bai Suzhen’s blushing cheeks.

Han Yang gently kissed her forehead and spoke in a soft voice:

"Xiao Bai, you are truly beautiful."

Bai Suzhen cast a coquettish, reproachful glance at him, yet could not resist leaning into his embrace.

After a bout of intimacy, Han Yang circulated his inner energy, greedily absorbing the power of the demonic core.

Strands of pure energy surged through his body, violently impacting his meridians.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking through to Level 9!]

[New talent unlocked—Golden Roc Wing Slash!]

The system prompt rang in Han Yang’s mind, and a smile curved the corner of his lips.

This Golden Roc Wing Slash was none other than the ultimate offensive technique of the Golden-Winged Great Roc lineage, possessing boundless might!

At that moment, Zhu Ganglie was discussing the upcoming journey with the Horned Dragon.

"Old Dragon, our boss’s strength is advancing by leaps and bounds. Where should we go wild next?"

Zhu Ganglie scratched his head with a foolish grin.

The Horned Dragon pondered for a moment before speaking:

"I heard that there is a Penglai Immortal Island in the South China Sea, filled with countless heavenly treasures. Perhaps it can help our Boss thoroughly refine the demonic core."

"Penglai Immortal Island? That’s a legendary place! I heard there are fairy maidens there too!"

Zhu Ganglie’s eyes glowed, and saliva was practically dripping from his mouth.

"Ahem, Old Zhu, watch your image!"

The Horned Dragon shook his head helplessly.

After dressing properly, Han Yang and Bai Suzhen reunited with Zhu Ganglie and the Horned Dragon.

"Boss, we’ve discussed it—we’re going to Penglai Immortal Island in the South China Sea!"

Zhu Ganglie shouted excitedly.

Han Yang nodded and said, "It matches my thoughts precisely.

However, before that, there is still one more thing I need to do."

He recalled the tiger demon he had encountered earlier in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, and a vague sense of unease lingered in his heart.

To cut the grass without eradicating the roots meant the spring breeze would cause it to grow back; this hidden trouble had to be resolved!

The group of four arrived at the tiger demon's cave, only to find it sitting cross-legged in cultivation, entirely unaware of the impending danger.

"Golden Roc Wing Slash!"

Han Yang gave a low shout, spreading his wings as a streak of golden light flashed past.

Before the tiger demon could even manage a miserable shriek, it was cleaved cleanly in two.

Han Yang searched the tiger demon's cave, unearthing some spiritual herbs and magical treasures, which he casually tossed to Zhu Ganglie and the Horned Dragon.

"Take them, don't stand on ceremony."

Zhu Ganglie caught the spiritual herbs, grinning from ear to ear:

"Our Boss is truly generous! Following Boss means eating the finest food and drinking the strongest spirits!"

The Horned Dragon also cupped his fists in gratitude: "Many thanks, Boss."

The four of them set off for the South China Sea.

Along the way, Han Yang continued to cultivate, consolidating his cultivation base while guiding Zhu Ganglie and the Horned Dragon in theirs.

Bai Suzhen tenderly cared for Han Yang, preparing food and water for him.

"Young Master, have some water."

Bai Suzhen handed over a water skin, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Han Yang took the water skin and smiled, "You are always the most considerate, Xiao Bai."

Along the journey, they encountered harassment from a few minor demons, but Han Yang easily dispatched them all.

"Just this? And you dare come out to block the road?"

Han Yang sneered with disdain, casually waving a hand to send several minor demons flying away.

"Boss is mighty!"

Zhu Ganglie clapped and cheered from the side.

"Trifling tricks, not worth mentioning."

Han Yang said indifferently.

He opened the system panel, preparing to check his current attributes.

[Level: Level 9]

[Beast Power Value: 40,000,000/60,000,000]

[Current Cultivation: 11,000 years]

[Cultivation Growth Rate: 0.02 years/second]

[Talents: Piercing Nether Golden Pupils, Golden-Winged Roc Wings, Demonic Lord's Physique, Taotie's Soul, Miraculous Shadow Doppelganger, Dragon Breath, Golden Roc Wing Slash]

After flying for several days, they arrived above a boundless expanse of ocean.

"The South China Sea has arrived!"

The Horned Dragon pointed ahead and spoke.

"Penglai Immortal Island is located within these waters, though its exact location is difficult to pinpoint."

Han Yang released his divine sense, carefully inspecting the surrounding conditions.

Suddenly, his expression shifted, and he said in a deep voice:

"Not good! A powerful demonic aura is approaching!"

Scarcely had his voice faded when monstrous waves churned across the sea surface, and a massive figure slowly rose from the depths.

The figure blotted out the sky and sun, emanating an intense wave of pressure.

After a moment, the figure finally revealed itself fully before everyone's eyes. Just as Han Yang had anticipated, it was a colossal octopus sea monster.

Its body was gigantic, with tentacles as thick as giant pythons, churning and twisting in the seawater and kicking up spray that reeked foully.

Atop its unimaginably massive head grew a horrifying human face, its features twisted and its eyeballs bulging.

Viscous liquid dripped from the corners of its mouth, threatening to plummet anyone's sanity.

"Which insignificant ants dare trespass into this lord's territory!"

The sea monster spoke with a human voice, its roar exploding across the sea like rolling thunder and causing everyone's eardrums to hum.

Han Yang and the others did not dare to be careless; the pressure emanating from this sea monster far surpassed any opponent they had previously encountered.

Han Yang activated his Piercing Nether Golden Pupils, and his heart instantly sank—Tribulation Passage Stage!

"Crap, a bigshot at the Tribulation Passage Stage! Boss, let's run for it!"

Zhu Ganglie trembled so violently that all his layers of fat shook, and he hid behind Han Yang, shivering.

The Horned Dragon also wore a solemn expression, though he forced himself to remain calm:

"Boss, this fellow is not easy to deal with. We need to think of a plan."

Outwardly, Han Yang remained calm, while his mind raced to calculate countermeasures.

Meeting force with force was definitely out of the question; they could only outwit it.

"Your Excellency must be the overlord of these waters, right?"

Han Yang said in a clear voice, his tone laced with hypocritical reverence.

"We harbor no intention of offending you; we are merely passing through, wishing to head toward Penglai Immortal Island."

Upon hearing this, the sea monster burst into laughter, the sound filled with utter disdain:

"Penglai Immortal Island? That is a blessed sanctuary of the immortals—how could mere minor demons like you presume to covet it?

If you know what's good for you, get lost immediately, or else don't blame this lord for showing no mercy!"

"Boss, this bastard is too arrogant! Let's beat the crap out of him!"

Zhu Ganglie roared, brandishing the rake in his hands and looking eager to charge forward.

Han Yang glared at him:

"Shut up! You pig-brained fool, are you trying to go up and throw your life away?"

"But..."

Zhu Ganglie wanted to say more, but Han Yang cut him off.

"Our trip is to seek fortune and destiny; there's no need to clash head-on with a fellow like this."

Han Yang said in a lowered voice.

"We'll stall for time first and see if an opportunity arises to slip away."

"Want to stall for time? Hmph, wishful thinking!"

As if seeing through Han Yang's intentions, the sea monster lashed its massive tentacles fiercely.

It whipped up towering waves that swept toward Han Yang and the others.

"Golden Roc Wing Slash!"

Han Yang let out a low cry, spreading his wings and transforming into a streak of golden light.

Instantly, he dodged the sea monster's attack and countered by unleashing a fierce, golden sword qi.

"Screech!"

The golden light tore through the void, slashing viciously into one of the sea monster's tentacles. Blood instantly splattered everywhere, staining a large expanse of the ocean red.

"Awooo!"

Afflicted with pain, the sea monster let out a deafening roar, attacking Han Yang with even greater frenzy.

"Old Zhu, Old Dragon, go tangle with it! Xiao Bai, you're in charge of healing!"

Han Yang commanded while dodging the sea monster's assaults.

"You got it!"

Zhu Ganglie and the Horned Dragon responded excitedly, each summoning their magical treasures as they charged toward the sea monster.