Immortal Road.

Chapter 188 At the last moment, an old friend appears
Between heaven and earth, there was mist and roaring.

The rumbling sound of the tsunami became the only main melody. Lin Shan, the Black Skull Demon Lord and Luan Chun leaned together and put up defenses together to resist the power of this natural disaster.

There was a vast expanse of white before my eyes, and I couldn't see my hand in front of me. I couldn't see the sea or the flying boat, let alone the battle situation between Protector Yan and the mermaid elders in the center of the battlefield. I could only hear faint shouts amid the sound of the tsunami.

Three breaths later, a shocking explosion came from the front.

"boom!"

The first thing that came was a violent air wave, which hit the three people directly at the speed of sound. There was no warning and they had no time to react!

"boom!"

"Crack, click, click."

The three were knocked dozens of meters away by the air wave. The high-level magic shield thrown by the Black Skull Demon Lord was unable to withstand the attack and shattered into pieces.

"This is the magical weapon produced by the weapon refining master?"

Lin Shan looked at the Black Skull Demon Lord with confusion. Your technical level is not good enough. You can't even block the aftermath of a spell. Did you buy the title of weapon refining master?

The Black Skull Demon Lord was furious. Don't you see what the aftermath is? The aftermath of a Jindan-stage cultivator using a bloodline magic spell can be blocked by a high-level magic weapon. Isn't that enough?

But there was no time to explain, as a huge tide rolled in right behind them, and the overwhelming pressure like an overwhelming sea gathered in their hearts. They instantly saw the white mist around them lose its color.

It turned out that a tsunami blocked the sunlight and swept down from above their heads.

The all-consuming terror made it hard to breathe. The surging tide was like a mighty army, and the roaring thunder was like an explosion.

The Black Skeleton Demon Lord held up defensive magic weapons one by one, Luanchun took out defensive talismans, and a blue light array appeared on Lin Shan's body.

Compared to the huge waves, the three small dots were like fireflies and the bright moon. They disappeared in the blink of an eye. Only the faint scolding of Protector Yan could be heard in the front, as if she had also used some trump card at the critical moment.

……

At some point, the world became quiet.

The sky was clear, the clouds and fog had dispersed, and the boundless sea had regained its former tranquility.

"Wow~"

Three figures broke out of the water below the sea, flew back into the sky, breathing the air freely and happily, as if they were reborn after a calamity.

"master!"

Luanchun spotted a small boat floating on the sea at first sight. Yan Yuanchun was sitting at the bow to recuperate. Lin Shan and the Black Skull Demon Lord hurried to follow.

When they returned to the flying boat, they found that this flying magic weapon was already in tatters and hundreds of demon monks were mostly injured. They didn't know whether it was due to the fight with the mermaids or they were affected by that magical power.

Yan Yuanchun's face was pale, and her aura had plummeted. She was showing signs of falling from the Jindan stage. No one knew how she managed to hold on at the last moment and save the lives of everyone on the ship.

The surviving demonic monks on the ship all looked dejected, with no fighting spirit or confidence in their eyes, and they lamented endlessly. They hadn't even seen the shadow of the righteous monks yet, and it was just a group of foreign people that had messed them up like this. Only Old Man Zhong still remembered to care about the condition of Protector Yan.

A quarter of an hour later, Yan Yuanchun temporarily recovered from her injuries.

"The elder of the mermaid tribe is no less seriously injured than I am. He has already taken his people away during the chaos. We can't stay here for too long to prevent him from returning to the tribe to mobilize reinforcements and then attacking us with a surprise attack."

As she spoke, she paused and looked at Luanchun beside her. After realizing that the little girl was not injured, a hint of doting flashed in her eyes.

"Next, leave here immediately and cross the stormy sea as soon as possible."

Everyone had no objection, and of course they couldn't have any objection, after all, they had to rely on the Jindan-stage combat power of the guardian Yan to escort them along the way. Of course, Lin Shan's powerful killing of four mermaids by himself just now also made everyone in awe of him.

Lin Shan didn't feel anything. The strength of the merman race was ordinary and there was no way they could be his opponents. As for the merman girl who was taken away by the Jindan stage elder, he had no intention of chasing her back.

The summoning contract has been signed, and we will become a family from now on. It doesn’t matter where she is.

Next, at Lin Shan's invitation, the Black Skull Demon Lord reluctantly worked as a repairman. He re-refined the magic flying boat and re-engraved the inscriptions and formations on it. This means of transportation was like being reforged and given a new life.

Lin Shan's subordinates were not surprised by this, but Protector Yan, Luanchun and others were extremely surprised. They did not expect that this skeleton monster had such a high level of weapon refining skills. He repaired a high-level magic weapon in just a short time, and it was a relatively expensive flying magic weapon. Could he be a master weapon refining master?

The skeleton monster kept laughing strangely, and seemed to enjoy the surprised looks of these female cultivators very much. Since following Lin Shan, it had never been taken seriously, but now it finally showed its face in front of people.

Yan Yuanchun didn't pay much attention to this matter. She turned around and controlled the flying boat, carrying everyone towards the horizon.

……

Two days later, a hurricane arose in the stormy seas.

The entire sky and earth were filled with gloomy darkness. The waves were rolling below, and heavy rain was swept by strong winds. A flying boat was flying steadily in the sky.

Everyone on the ship gathered on the deck, gazing at the lightning that was looming in the distance. It seemed as if a catastrophe was approaching in the wind and rain.

"After a few hundred miles of sea, we will completely leave the Song Dynasty and step into the sea of ​​Yan State."

"Then the sea will be wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky will be high enough for birds to fly."

"Yes, then we won't have to worry anymore."

"I am leaving my hometown and I am afraid I will never come back in my lifetime"

……

Listening to the discussions of the people behind them, Protector Yan and Lin Shan felt heavy-hearted, because they knew that things were not that simple at all.

More than ten days ago, the Zixiao Sect's army had already infiltrated into the major northern waters. The closer they were to the border, the greater the chance of being blocked by the righteous coalition forces.

After all, the mermaids had already defected. With their spies and channels, it would be no problem for them to know the whereabouts of the people on this boat. At that time, they would most likely report to the righteous monks to intercept them. The rear of the East China Sea was probably already captured by the righteous. They had no choice but to rush forward and flee to the Yan State. Even if there were dangers ahead, they had no choice but to go ahead.

As for the outer sea, that is the world of alien races and monsters. It is even more unpredictable for human beings to live or die there, so it is better to give it a try.

After a few hours, the wind and rain ahead gradually subsided. Everyone calculated the distance in their minds. They knew that they would soon leave the East China Sea.

However, a group of people had been blocking the road ahead and had been waiting for a long time.

"stop."

Yan Yuanchun raised his arms, and the flying boat slowly stopped in mid-air, standing like a reef in the storm.

Her eyes penetrated the mist and saw figures hundreds of meters away.

There were waves roaring on the sea below, thunder rumbling in the distant sky, and rain hitting the flying boat's shield making a "pa pa pa" sound.

A solemn atmosphere hung over everyone's head. They knew that this moment would come sooner or later, it was just a matter of sooner or later. The slightest bit of luck they had previously had was finally completely extinguished.

As expected, the righteous monks blocked their retreat in advance and were determined to lock them in the East China Sea, intercepting them precisely in front of them. With the mermaids as allies to pass on information, the evil monks' every move in the stormy sea was known to the other side.

"Fairy Yan, we haven't seen each other for several years since we parted ways in Zixiao Sect. I didn't expect that our next meeting would be like this."

A middle-aged man's voice came from the cultivator on the opposite side. It was deep and clear, and his tone was calm. From the words he said, it seemed that he was an old rival of Yan Yuanchun and had met him once in the battle of Zixiao Sect.

The eyesight of the people on the flying boat was not that good, and they could only vaguely see the opposite side through the heavy rain, but they did not know how many people there were, or what their cultivation levels were, except for Lin Shan of course.

For him, seeing through ordinary illusions was no problem, not to mention the scenery in the distance.

He could clearly see the five people in the front. Judging from their status, they were five righteous Jindan-stage cultivators. One of them was an old acquaintance of his: Lei Yuzi from Zixiao Sect.

Among the dozens of people in the Foundation Establishment Stage behind him, Lei Zhenzi, Lei Yunzi, and even Lin Fan were all among them.

Among these people, there are many who are well versed in Taoism. For example, Lei Yuzi and Lin Fan can see this side clearly from a distance. When they saw Lin Shan, they were slightly surprised and there was a complicated look in their eyes.

They had no idea about Lin Shan joining the demonic camp. After all, everyone has their own aspirations. But now that they met under such circumstances, it would be difficult to resolve the situation.

Lin Shan also lamented that fate was playing tricks on him. He met one of the few good friends in the cultivation world on his way to escape. However, the Zixiao Sect was responsible for attacking the northern sea area, including blocking the retreat of the Black Lotus Sect camp, and these people were originally brothers from the same lineage, so the probability of meeting them was not low.

As for Lei Yuzi's advancement to the Golden Core Stage and Lin Fan's breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he was not at all surprised.

A Nascent Soul seed, a son of destiny, it is impossible for him to stand still for so many years.

At this time, Yan Yuanchun had already stood up. She stepped on the light of escape and stepped into the air step by step, like a lone brave man walking forward alone. She faced the hundreds of pairs of eyes on the opposite side without fear, and carried the hope of all the people in the demon sect on her shoulders.

"Long time no see, fellow Taoists from Zixiao Sect, is this your farewell?"

A middle-aged man also walked out from the righteous Zixiao Sect, who seemed to be the leader among them. He looked at Yan Yuanchun from a distance, ignoring the two groups and began to reminisce about the past.

In his view, these people from the Demonic Path were trapped in a jar, with no way to retreat or advance. From the moment of their defeat, the fate of all of them was already sealed, and they were nothing more than waves under the surging trend.

Yan Yuanchun remained calm and composed. Although she was weak and had not yet recovered from the battle with the mermaid elder, she had no choice but to move forward bravely. She was the soul of this team and she could not fall down.

The two talked for a long time, without mentioning the current war, but only discussed the previous battles, their respective magical powers, and cultivation experiences. It was as if they were Taoist friends who had known each other for many years, sitting and discussing the Tao in search of immortality.

Even the Purple Sky Sect's cultivators couldn't help but secretly admire the strong character and courage of this female guardian of the Magic Path Jindan Stage. Especially Lei Yuzi, who claimed that women were as good as men, felt a little bit of sympathy for her.

Time eventually ran out, and the two finally ended their discussion.

"Fairy Yan, it's not too late to mend the fold after the sheep have been lost. As long as you are willing to turn back from your mistakes, I think the elders of the righteous path will give you a chance."

"Master, there is no need to persuade us any further. In this war, we must kill all the enemies. I appreciate your kindness. Please go ahead!"

Yan Yuanchun felt hazy and dreamy all over. She took out her magic handkerchief and was obviously planning to lead everyone to break in by force.

The middle-aged man opposite shook his head and sighed, and the four Jindan stage masters behind him stood in front of him, obviously intending to attack together to ensure that there would be no mistakes and not give these demonic monks any chance to escape.

Everyone on the flying boat, including Lin Shan, was tense because they knew that whether they could get through this time depended on their luck.

Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals, no matter they are building the golden elixir foundation or practicing Qi, all the generals will be outnumbered by several times, so they can only fight to the death to fight for a chance of survival.

If you succeed in breaking through, you will have a bright future ahead of you. If you fail, you will die!
Everyone stared at the frail figure in the sky who was trying to fight five people alone. She was carrying the hopes of an entire ship's crew. Although she had no chance of winning, she did not retreat a single step.

With her strength at the Jindan stage, if she had abandoned her men early and was determined to run away, she might still have a chance to escape.

But at this moment, she seemed not to be a charming female devil, but a female hero who stood tall and proud. The heavy responsibility was placed on her thin shoulders, and she carried the dignity of the Black Lotus Sect as a major demonic sect.

Everyone was infected by this tragic and heroic feeling. It seemed as if there was a fire burning in their chest and they couldn't help but express it.

In a trance, Lin Shan recalled the first time in Yichuan, his embarrassment when he asked her "Miss Yuanchun", the joke of redeeming the brothel owner, and her rage when she received the letter.
Luanchun looked at her master's back with tears in her eyes as she walked away. She met the loving look she gave her when she looked back at her, and watched her rushing towards the other camp alone with determination, as if she were a meteorite with the generosity of dying.

Endless light shone in the sky. Five bolts of lightning spanning the sky focused down, illuminating the faces of the monks present. There were rumbling thunders, but when they reached their ears it was as if they were deaf.

It seems like a cycle of centuries, or maybe just a moment.

My ears regained hearing, but the sound of the wind was still howling.

Everyone was immersed in the final curtain of the rain, staring blankly at the falling figure. In her hand was a tattered brocade handkerchief, on which was embroidered a pair of mandarin ducks living together and flying together, which seemed to represent the innocent yearning of a young girl.
"Ugh"

An ancient sigh, full of vicissitudes of life, slowly echoed between heaven and earth, as if seeing through the prosperity and splendor of the world and experiencing the separation and reunion, sorrow and joy of the mortal world, a majestic breath like a giant dragon reviving suddenly descended!
The surging waves on the vast ocean returned to calm, the whistling and fierce wind stopped in an instant, the pouring rain dissipated in an instant, the earth spirit energy within a radius of thirty miles was rioting wildly, and a golden vortex was flowing in the sky, as beautiful as the star rings in the Milky Way in the sky.

An inconspicuous old man walked out from the magic flying boat.

(End of this chapter)