BXBX NOVEL Chapter 359: 174
Chapter 359: 174
However, it seemed as if the Demon Beast had set its sights on them, relentlessly attacking even though Cloud upon the Sea and the three Thrones had already shown signs of retreat.
Facing such a creature, the three Throne Strong Individuals were quite helpless. Though they had combined to wield some powerful laws, they could only temporarily hinder the Demon Beast’s onslaught and could not drive it back at once.
Certainly, if the trio joined forces to go all out, it might take half a day to a day to slay the Demon Beast. However, the price paid for doing so would be too high, and it would involve unnecessary cause and effect.
Cloud upon the Sea grew increasingly angry; he had brought three Thrones, yet now they were trapped by a Demon Beast under the control of a single Throne. If the news spread, his reputation would be greatly tarnished.
Upon further thought, Cloud upon the Sea came up with a plan to break the enemy: send one person to deal with Logan, while the other two dealt with the Demon Beast. This way, Logan’s scheme would fail.
In order to be cautious, Cloud upon the Sea considered himself as well. After all, given Logan’s previous experience in killing a Throne, he did not have much confidence in sending someone else to kill Logan. Losing another Throne would have terrible consequences.
With two Thrones holding off the Demon Beast, Cloud upon the Sea and another Throne took the opportunity to leave and head towards Logan’s location. Due to the short gap in the battle, Logan had already harvested the herbal medicine.
“As expected from a Heavenly Treasure, this herb must be at least a thousand years old. If I can reach the Mythical Peak, I am confident that I can break through the Transcending Realm with just this one herb.”
Logan marveled at his newfound treasure, but as he was admiring it, he suddenly sensed a murderous intent. He turned around to find Cloud upon the Sea and a Throne Strong Individual staring at him with murderous eyes.
While in the Ancient Road Illusion, Logan did not want to engage in conflict and damage his strength. After all, he still had to obtain more opportunities and blessings. Injured, his cultivation would be greatly hindered.
However, Logan did not retreat. Instead, he stood his ground with the intention of continuing to entrap Cloud upon the Sea. At about seven or eight meters from Logan, Cloud upon the Sea became cautious and did not dare take a step forward. Logan was known for his sly tactics, possibly setting up traps and the like.
Logan smirked and shook the herb in his hand, “Thank you. Without your help, it would have been difficult for me to deal with that Demon Beast on my own and claim this herbal medicine for myself.”
“You’re absolutely despicable! Today, I swear I will personally kill you, Logan! In my entire life, I have seen many Heavenly Prides, yet this is the first time I’ve met someone as arrogant as you.”
Cloud upon the Sea was infuriated to the point of feeling like vomiting blood. Throwing caution to the wind and setting aside whether or not he could defeat Logan, he lashed out in a powerful fit of anger which did considerable damage indeed.
However, Logan casually deflected the attack and took the opportunity to strike the surrounding ground. The ground cracked, and trees began to collapse all around. Everyone swayed unsteadily, as Cloud upon the Sea struggled to maintain his balance.
Cloud upon the Sea was completely baffled, unsure of Logan’s intentions for attacking the ground. However, it did not seem to have hurt him in the slightest. Perhaps Logan was merely trying to create a disturbance or play some sort of trick.
Cloud upon the Sea waved his hand, and a Throne Strong Individual stepped forward, preparing to unleash a terrifying Rule Divine Power. However, Logan just waved his hand and darted away, vanishing before their very eyes.
Unable to tolerate Logan escaping right under their noses, Cloud upon the Sea and his ally suddently sensed a murderous intent. They found that the Demon Beast was charging towards them, now filled with even more bloodlust due to its fury.
“Not good! Logan was purposely making noise to alert the Demon Beast that something had gone wrong with the herbal medicine. When the Demon Beast saw us here, it naturally assumed we were the ones who collected it.”
The Throne Strong Individual next to him frowned, seeing through Logan’s trick. However, it was too late at this point. How could they explain to the Demon Beast that this was all a ploy? The creature would care nothing for the truth, only regarding them as thieves.
Cloud upon the Sea’s hatred boiled over until he felt like vomiting blood again. How could Logan be so cunning? Time and time again, he played Cloud upon the Sea like a fool, seemingly acting as a natural counter to him whenever they met.
At this point, they could no longer afford to linger. To prevent Cloud upon the Sea from getting hurt, the three Throne Strong Individuals fought back, preparing to use some effort to try and slay the Demon Beast.
Unlike before, when the Demon Beast had been simply annoyed, now its blood had reversed, and it appeared to be going berserk. Escaping now was harder than climbing to the heavens.
“Young Master, we have no choice but to retreat from the Illusionary Realm for now. Logan will eventually have to leave this Ancient Road Illusion. If we just wait at the entrance, we can catch him when he emerges.”
One of the Thrones suggested, but Cloud upon the Sea quickly vetoed the idea, worrying that they might not be a match for Logan if he gained more opportunities within the Illusionary Realm. Moreover, news of this incident had likely reached the Lord, who may send several Thrones to support Logan. If they encountered them later, Cloud upon the Sea and his group might genuinely be no match for them.
On the other side, Logan continued his journey through the Ancient Road Illusion, coming across various exotic herbs along the way. However, none caught his eye, and he felt like he was wasting his time instead.
After another 15 minutes, Logan came to a broken bridge and discovered a group of over a dozen cultivators gathered there, all with troubled expressions and not daring to move forward. Some of them were even shouting about turning back.
Logan approached, puzzled, and listened carefully to the conversations. He eventually learned that ever since the bridge had been broken, crossing the river had become almost impossible.
The water of the river was Netherworld Water; ordinary cultivators would be seeking death if they tried to cross. Only those at the Dominator tier could hope to cross, while the rest of the cultivators – who were all at Transcending Realm – would most likely be swallowed directly by the waters.
It was possible to fly across, but there was a strong Rule suppressing their Divine Powers. If they tried to fly, they would likely be crushed by the Rule halfway across.
Logan considered whether they could simply find a piece of wood and repair the broken bridge, but this suggestion was soon dismissed by someone else as ordinary wood would not be able to withstand the horrible Rule’s pressure.