Thunder Continent Lingyun Prefecture is largely occupied by a vast, continuous ocean. This ocean is unlike any ordinary sea; its waters are a strange purple-black color, and countless monsters frequently appear within it. For this reason, this area is referred to as the Evil Demon Sea, symbolizing fierce and malevolent demons.
The surface of the Evil Demon Sea is shrouded in a layer of eternal black Demonic Energy, and to this day, no one has been able to venture into its depths. Anyone who has entered has never returned, leading people to regard this sea as a forbidden zone. Even highly skilled Cultivators dare not enter without cause.
However, today the Evil Demon Sea has unexpected visitors.
In the sky above the sea, a strange ripple suddenly spread through the space, shattering the calm environment. Several powerful Divine Consciousness immediately took notice. Under the lock of these Divine Consciousness, the entire space seemed to freeze. With a cold snort, a middle-aged man in blue clothing and a young man with a stern expression stepped forward simultaneously.
This middle-aged man in blue is Seven Swords True Monarch Zhuang Yuanhang, while the young man behind him is Sun Zhe. After hearing the words of the Golden Thunder Elder, Sun Zhe chose not to flee but followed Zhuang Yuanhang here, knowing that he had no other options given the current situation.
"I didn't expect the Seven Swords True Monarch to come here as well. Golden Thunder Path friend, didn't we agree not to invite helpers?" A sharp voice suddenly rang out from the void. As soon as the words were spoken, the entire space seemed to tremble, and the sharp sound waves spread out like ocean waves.
Standing behind Seven Swords True Monarch Zhuang Yuanhang, Sun Zhe looked up and immediately noticed that the speaker was a somewhat effeminate young man casually standing in mid-air. However, he appeared emaciated and gaunt, his pale face seeming as if it had been drained by indulgence in wine and pleasure. His loose green robe only accentuated his thinness, yet the aura he exuded was extremely terrifying, clearly indicating that he was also an old monster who had reached an extraordinary level of cultivation but maintained a youthful appearance through skillful means.
"I keep my word; how could I violate our previous agreement? The True Monarch is not a helper I invited." The Golden Thunder Elder explained with a slight glimmer in his eyes.
"Do you have an issue with my arrival?"
Coldly gazing at the effeminate man standing ahead, Zhuang Yuanhang's expression remained calm, but his words naturally carried a hint of proud dominance. It is precisely because of this demeanor that Zhuang Yuanhang has reached such heights in swordsmanship; swordsmanship and humanity are essentially one and the same path.
"You..."
Hearing such an impolite retort from Zhuang Yuanhang, the effeminate man's expression changed instantly, and his gaze towards Zhuang Yuanhang couldn't help but show a hint of anger.
Although Seven Swords True Monarch Zhuang Yuanhang is a well-known powerhouse on the mainland, he is not an unknown figure.
"Hehe, there's no need for the two of you to argue. In my opinion, as long as the True Monarch does not compete with us for those things, why should we have one more person entering? Moreover, with the True Monarch's assistance, it will be easier for us to open the great door of the Evil Demon Sea." Apart from Sun Zhe and the other two, there were a total of three people here. They had already allocated the treasures inside before Zhuang Yuanhang arrived. As for Sun Zhe, he naturally had no right to any allocation; if it weren't for Zhuang Yuanhang, he wouldn't even have had the opportunity to come here.
Hearing this voice, Sun Zhe looked in surprise at the speaker, only to find that the words came from a six-foot-tall boy. He was sitting cross-legged on the back of a massive Black Tortoise, smiling at everyone with a kind expression in his eyes.
The Black Tortoise was originally a non-flying beast, but there is one exception: when it advances to a Fifth-Stage Monster. Just like the human Cultivator known as Thunder Lord, a Fifth-Stage Monster naturally possesses the ability to fly using Yukong. The Black Tortoise that this boy sat upon was clearly an advanced beast that had reached the fifth stage.
Among human Cultivators, those at the level of Thunder Lord are already considered top experts and are quite rare on the mainland. A Fifth-Stage Monster is even rarer. Thus, it is easy to imagine the identity and strength of this six-foot boy who possesses such a powerful beast as his companion.
"The Turtle Spirit Boy of the Yuling Sect. It has been years since we last met, and it seems your Yuling Jue has improved even further." Upon seeing the boy who spoke, Zhuang Yuanhang did not show any signs of carelessness; instead, he revealed a rare look of seriousness, clearly indicating that this so-called Turtle Spirit Boy was not an insignificant character.
"Hehe, True Monarch is too kind. How could this old man dare to show off my meager skills in front of you? I have heard that your Seven Swords True Formula has already reached the seventh layer; that is indeed commendable." The Turtle Spirit Boy smiled nonchalantly and spoke.
"Since everyone is already here, let us not delay any further. Opening the great door of the Evil Demon Sea is our priority. We have four people here: the Turtle Spirit Friend from the Yuling Sect, the Seven Swords friend from the Sword Pavilion, the Yin Yu Dao You from Lingyun Prefecture, and myself."
"Seven Swords friend, since you have come here, I will explain the situation to you. After several investigations into the Evil Demon Sea, we have finally confirmed that there exists a significant sealing restriction within. Although we do not know whether this sealing restriction is what caused the formation of the Evil Demon Sea, such a large and complex restriction is rarely seen; even I am seeing it for the first time in my life. The key to breaking this restriction is those four Thunder Giant Swords."
"Thunder Giant Sword?" Zhuang Yuanhang frowned and asked with some confusion.
"Indeed, it is that famous Thunder Giant Sword from years ago. However, there are four such swords, and they are indeed the only way to open this restriction. Once we open this restriction, all three of us already have our own goals. But as far as I know, there are many hidden treasures inside. If you wish to enter, we will naturally not obstruct you; however, the only condition is that you do not compete with us for those predetermined items."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's gaze turned to focus on Zhuang Yuanhang. They had spent over a hundred years searching for the secrets of the Evil Demon Sea. If it weren't for Zhuang Yuanhang's formidable strength and his possession of one of the Thunder Giant Swords, they would have regarded the sword in Sun Zhe's hands as belonging solely to him. Without these two reasons, they would never have engaged in such earnest discussion with him.
But the premise of a good discussion is not to compete with them for their goals. They place great importance on what is inside; being able to set such secret and complex restrictions means that the treasures hidden within are certainly not ordinary items, but divine objects of great use to them.
Seeing the serious expressions of the three, Zhuang Yuanhang naturally understood their meaning. However, he had no intention of obtaining any treasures; he was only there to protect Sun Zhe and fulfill his agreement with the Golden Thunder Elder.
"I have no objections," Zhuang Yuanhang said with a calm smile.
Upon hearing Zhuang Yuanhang's words, the expressions of the others immediately relaxed. They knew that Zhuang Yuanhang was a man of his word, and since he agreed, he would certainly be able to follow through. To be honest, even though the three of them were peak experts, no one wanted to engage in a fight with Zhuang Yuanhang, who wielded the Seven Divine Swords.
Although Zhuang Yuanhang had already reached the peak of his power, he was quite low-key. The situation where all seven swords were unleashed had only happened once, during which he single-handedly held off four powerful sect masters and nearly a hundred top experts. After that battle, he was gravely injured and fell unconscious, while ninety percent of those top experts perished on the spot. It was during that battle that he earned the title of Seven Swords True Monarch.
It was precisely because of his invincible combat power when unleashing all seven swords that the Golden Thunder Elder was willing to compromise with him. If it had been someone else, with the Golden Thunder Elder's pride, he would never have made such a decision.
"Child, hand over your Thunder Giant Sword," Yin Yu Zhen Ren said coldly and arrogantly to Sun Zhe.
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