That being did not seem to be merely speaking words.
As soon as its words fell, a suffocating pressure descended from the heavens.
Moreover, the teleportation formation that had brought them here was now sealed.
The current situation was perilous in the extreme.
"My Lord, I know your cultivation is immensely powerful, far above our generation."
"Moreover, our intrusion here was indeed a grave offense."
"But I believe a figure of your stature must surely be a reasonable person. You cannot truly intend to kill us simply for trespassing uninvited."
"Furthermore, we are members of the
"If it is at all possible, I would ask that you extend some courtesy to the Immortal Sea Fish Clan."
"We truly come here with no ill intentions; we merely wish to ask a few questions."
Elder Gusu spoke solemnly.
Though her exterior remained composed, her heart was in utter turmoil.
She knew the other party possessed the power to kill them with effortless ease.
They were currently deep within a tiger's den.
Therefore, she had no choice but to invoke the name of the Immortal Sea Fish Clan to protect themselves.
Yet, she did not dare to be arrogant. Instead, she had to reason with them.
All signs pointed to this being an ancient, demonic entity.
Such beings were capable of anything.
Faced with such an existence, one could only plead softly; defiance was futile.
"Hehehe..."
However, Elder Gusu's words were met only with a burst of derisive laughter from the entity.
"Martial cultivators of this era are all nothing but ants. I care not if you are Fish Clan or Shrimp Clan."
"If I had summoned you, you could overturn rivers and seas, and I would not fault you."
"But entering my domain without my permission—there is only one path: death."
As these words concluded, the wind surged and clouds churned. Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed. A vast, murderous intent, like a sky full of dark clouds, blanketed the entire void.
That pressure made even
And Xianhai Xiner was so terrified she closed her eyes.
Faced with such an existence, she knew flight was useless. If the being's killing intent was truly set, only death awaited them.
"
But just at this critical moment, Xianhai Shaoyu spoke calmly.
Not only did he speak, but as he did so, he actually stepped forward to stand before Xianhai Xiner and Elder Gusu, shielding them behind him.
"Any last words?" the terrifying existence asked.
"No last words. Entering this place was my decision."
"It has nothing to do with the two of them. Would you please let them leave?" Xianhai Shaoyu said.
"You are quite loyal."
"A pity, though. I stated you would all die, so all of you must die."
The terrifying existence declared.
"Senior, you have been hidden here for many years."
"You do not understand the current era."
"Do not underestimate the martial cultivators of today."
"If you insist on killing us over such a minor matter..."
"I fear you may come to regret it."
As he spoke, Xianhai Shaoyu suddenly undid his outer garment. As the fabric fell away, a radiant light emerged.
Upon his chest, there was a red gemstone. It looked as if forged from blood, and within it, something surged, like a living entity.
At first glance, it seemed like a supreme treasure, but a closer look revealed an eerie, unsettling quality.
That red gemstone was embedded directly into Xianhai Shaoyu's heart, pulsing in rhythm with his heartbeat, as if it had fused entirely with his organ.
Surrounding the bizarre gemstone were complex and mysterious patterns, and it was from these patterns that the radiant light was emanating.