MTLNOVEL Chapter 297: Crossing the Line
Chapter 297: Crossing the Line
“Wait, don’t leave in such a hurry.”
Xu Lian waved his hand, and the Great Desolate Dragon Grasp shot out, forcibly pulling the Origin Tracing Realm 8th Stage Sea Dragon back.
“You have some dragon blood in you, and your body is full of treasures. Let me take some.”
He didn’t have any intention of killing it.
With a crack, he broke off one of the Sea Dragon’s horns and casually tossed it into an empty storage bag.
Another snap, and the second horn was also broken off and thrown into the bag.
Then he ripped off a long strip of scales, flesh and all, from the Sea Dragon’s body and stored it in the bag as well.
The Sea Dragon was on the verge of tears, its spirit completely broken.
The elder at the Origin Tracing Realm was also utterly dumbfounded. The Origin Tracing Real 8th Stage Sea Dragon was like a mudfish in the hands of this old man, completely powerless and at his mercy.
Both he and this old man were at the seventh stage of Origin Tracing Realm, so why was the gap between them so vast?
Who was this old man?
“Alright, you can go now.”
Xu Lian had taken enough and released the Sea Dragon.
The Sea Dragon’s eyes were bloodshot as it glared at him with hatred before turning to flee into the sea.
“Huh? What’s with that look? I spared your life, and instead of being grateful, you hold a grudge? Do you not want to live?”
Xu Lian’s Great Desolate Dragon Grasp shot out again, pulling back the Sea Dragon. It had to be said that the Great Desolate Dragon Grasp was truly formidable, especially against “long-shaped” demonic creatures. It was practically a nemesis-level technique.
The Sea Dragon’s eyes filled with fear, and its body trembled. “Elder Brother, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have harbored hatred for you. Thank you for sparing my life.”
A female? Xu Lian was stunned for a moment. No wonder he had noticed something earlier.
“That’s more like it. I only took a few things from you. I didn’t take your life, right?”
He released the Sea Dragon and waved his hand, signaling that it could leave.
The Sea Dragon hurriedly bowed its head in gratitude before cautiously leaving, afraid of being pulled back again.
The Origin Tracing Realm elder sighed in admiration, “Fellow Daoist, your divine might is unparalleled. Among all the top Origin Tracing Realm experts I’ve seen, you undoubtedly rank first. I dare say that you’re invincible below the ninth stage of Origin Tracing Realm.”
Too small, too narrow-minded… Xu Lian felt that if he went all out, he could even contend with a peak ninth-stage Origin Tracing Realm expert.
Xu Lian extended his hand, “Where’s the Origin Tracing Light?”
The elder of the Origin Tracing Realm quickly took out two strands of Origin Tracing Light and placed them in Xu Lian’s hand. Although it pained him, he didn’t dare go back on his word, lest he end up like the Sea Dragon.
Xu Lian stored the two strands of Origin Tracing Light and then harvested the Lingzhi-shaped Spirit Herb.
The Origin Tracing Realm elder glanced at the spirit herb longingly, but didn’t dare to look too long. He withdrew his gaze and asked, “Might I ask which sect Fellow Daoist belongs to?”
Xu Lian didn’t feel like answering, “That’s none of your business.”
The elder didn’t push any further. Instead, he cupped his hands and bowed, “Thank you for your assistance earlier, fellow Daoist. I am Elder Chen Han of the Blazing Flame Sect. If you ever have some free time in the future, please visit the Blazing Flame Sect. If I’m still alive, I’ll certainly welcome you with open arms.”
Blazing Flame Sect? Xu Lian’s heart stirred. The Blazing Flame Sect was a major force closely allied with the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. Blazing Flame Supreme had supported the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands on multiple occasions.
After some thought, Xu Lian broke off a piece of the Lingzhi-shaped spirit herb and handed it to Elder Chen Han, “Here, take this. I hope it helps you break through and extend your life span,”
Elder Chen Han was overjoyed and accepted it with both hands, “Thank you, fellow Daoist, for your generosity. I will remember this kindness!”
Xu Lian didn’t say anything. With a stomp of his foot, he activated his Water Technique and slipped away.
With a splash, he broke through the water’s surface, intending to leave the Ten Thousand Peaks Stone Sea. This trip had been highly rewarding, and he had no regrets.
He traversed space, preparing to return to the ancestral lands of the Divine Clan.
Boom!
Suddenly, the space shattered, and a black dragon claw forcefully cut off his path!
Xu Lian fell back from the ruptured space onto the sea’s surface. His expression changed slightly. Judging from the energy fluctuations, this was a Sage Realm expert.
Standing on the sea surface in front of him were four figures.
There was an Origin Tracing 6th Stage octopus, an Origin Tracing 8th Stage Sea Dragon, an Origin Tracing 9th Stage ancient sea demon, and a black dragon that resembled a gemstone. The black dragon was particularly striking, exuding a terrifying pressure that seemed to instantly take control of the entire Ten Thousand Peaks Stone Sea. Clearly, this was an expert of the Sea Tribe who had awakened from slumber.
The many herb gatherers who witnessed this scene were terrified and fled in panic.
The black dragon didn’t go on a killing spree. Instead, its cold eyes focused on the old man, Xu Lian.
“Princess, it’s him! He’s the one who threw me away!”
The octopus demon raised one of its tentacles and pointed at Xu Lian.
The old sea demon also accused, “He stole all the king grade black lotus seeds.”
The Sea Dragon gnashed its teeth, “He took the treasure herb I was guarding and even stole my two horns and a large strip of scales!”
“…” Xu Lian was speechless. Since they couldn’t win, they decided to wake up the Sea Tribe Princess? How unsportsmanlike.
“Will you end yourself, or shall I do it?”
The Sea Tribe Princess’ voice was icy, maintaining the tone of a young woman. Clearly, she had reached the Sage Realm at a young age, preserving her youthful appearance.
“Look over there, my clan’s top expert has arrived.”
Xu Lian suddenly pointed in the distance.
The Sea Tribe Princess instinctively turned to look.
Boom!
Xu Lian raised his left hand, activating the divine bone within, and unleashed a powerful palm strike.
Without even looking, he turned and fled, pushing his spatial escape technique to its limits. In an instant, he was close to the ancestral lands of the Divine Clan!
He knew full well that even with the Divine Bone in his left hand, he stood no chance against a Sage Realm expert. After all, he couldn’t unleash the full power of the bone yet.
The Sea Tribe Princess reacted quickly. Her dragon claw rose to block the palm strike, and she was forced back a few steps. She let out a soft “Huh?” in surprise before her dragon claw pierced through space, aiming to drag the old man back.
The octopus, the Sea Dragon, and the old sea demon were also shocked. They hadn’t expected this Origin Tracing 7th Stage old man to briefly unleash a power comparable to that of a quasi-sage being. It was unbelievable!
This old man was obviously carrying an extraordinary treasure, which explained why they had been so thoroughly dominated earlier!
Xu Lian’s hair stood on end when he felt the dragon claw closing in from behind. He was trapped and couldn’t escape.
However, although he was surprised, he wasn’t panicked. He was already close to the ancestral lands of the Divine Clan, and he had a powerful ally to rely on. “O, save me…”
He almost said, “Save your husband,” which would have been disastrous. The Goddess of Time might have slapped him away.
“Ao Mei’er, you have crossed the line.”
From deep within the ancestral lands of the Divine Clan, the voice of the Goddess of Time rang out, clear and melodious like a flowing spring.
As if her words were law, the black dragon claw slowed down and began to wither, retracting as if it had been electrocuted.
“Goddess of Time, O!”
The Sea Tribe Princess immediately understood and angrily exclaimed, “This old man is the Nine Heavenly Sacred Son, Xu Lian, in disguise, isn’t he?”
Xu Lian couldn’t help but feel a bit smug. The secret techniques of the Sacred Spirit Record were truly effective. Even the Sea Tribe Princess at the Sage Realm hadn’t seen through his disguise until now.
The sea tribe princess angrily demanded, “You allowed Xu Lian to come into our sea tribe’s territory and loot our treasure herbs and kind grade medicine. What is the meaning of this? Do you think the Sea Tribe has no powerful experts? Are you trying to provoke a war between the Sea Tribe and the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands?”
What a heavy accusation… Xu Lian didn’t linger. He returned to the Divine Clan’s ancestral lands, finally feeling at ease.