Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 188 The Trident of the Sea God Pierces Through the Clouds, the Name of the Great Love Immortal Venerable
"The underground parking lot has been cleared."

"But to be honest, we don't really need these mutated creatures, do we?"

"Wouldn't it be better to just let me and that guy Li Shuyang go out into the wild to hunt mutated creatures?"

Zhou Ming said, somewhat bored.

His current strength is firmly at the third rank, and his immortality is comparable to that of the fifth rank.

Under the second spiritual energy tide, a beast tide was inevitable. Instead of sending him and the guy who inherited Yoriichi Tsugikuni's legacy out to deal with the beast tide, they were instead sent to hunt mutated creatures within the city.

I really don't understand.

"I'm sorry, this is the director's decision."

"Moreover, there are specialized troops in charge of the wilderness area, mainly armed with firearms. Before you and Li Shuyang reach the fourth tier, unless the mutated creatures break through the defenses and enter the city, the director will not agree to let you deal with the beast tide alone."

The commander's voice came through the headset. Zhou Ming pursed his lips, then his ears twitched slightly. He turned around abruptly, and his right arm instantly expanded into a huge flesh shield.

"boom!"

A mutated pangolin, appearing out of nowhere, crashed into the meat shield, its scales sparking blindingly.

"You managed to burrow all the way here?"

"You certainly know how to pick a place."

"Remember this, don't come to every place in your next life."

Zhou Ming chuckled, and the shield formed from flesh and blood suddenly exploded with countless blood spikes, riddling the pangolin with holes. Just as he wiped the blood off his hands, the commander's somewhat hurried voice suddenly came through his earpiece.

"Li Shuyang encountered two Tier 3 mutants at the intersection near the Times Building. He needs..."

"Got it. I'll be right there."

Zhou Ming interrupted, "They're just two third-tier cultivators, what's there to worry about?"

Li Shuyang has activated his markings; if he unleashes his full power, he's not invincible. At most, he'll just be too weak to kill.

"No, no need!"

The commander's voice sounded somewhat surprised, yet also excited.

"An unknown third-tier ability user has appeared and is assisting in the operation."

"Huh? What did he say his name was? Fang Yuan?"

"Fang Yuan?!?"

Zhou Ming's movements suddenly froze, his blood-red pupils contracted sharply, the name surged through his spine like an electric current, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curved into a smile.

Is it the Fang Yuan he's thinking of? It has to be the Fang Yuan he's thinking of!
Although at this point in time, theoretically, the existence of that world could not possibly descend into reality. What would descend would either be an underdeveloped Fang Yuan or merely a template holder.

Even so, it's still interesting enough.

After all, that's Fang Yuan!
In an instant, Zhou Ming transformed into a blood-red shadow and rushed towards the Times Building. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Fang Yuan was his teammate and Li Shuyang was a stranger.

"Wait for me, Fang Yuan, I'll be there soon!"

Don't run away!
Five minutes ago, near the Times Square.

Intense flames emanated from Li Shuyang's blade as he brought it down, instantly slaying the second-tier mutated domestic boar that had appeared out of nowhere.

He sheathed his sword, pressed his earpiece, and was about to report when suddenly his brow furrowed, and his gaze shot like lightning to the end of the street.

There, two enormous creatures were slowly approaching.

One was a mutated giant crocodile, nearly ten meters long, with thick scales that gleamed like metal, and its thick tail swept across the ground, cracking the concrete pavement inch by inch.

On the other side was a mutated fox, its three-meter-tall body covered in fiery red fur, with six bushy tails waving behind it.

Two-headed, third-order mutants!
Li Shuyang frowned slightly, and the wrinkles on his forehead spread quietly as he slowly drew out his long sword.

There is a crocodile breeding base in Chaoyang City, so he is not surprised to see a mutated crocodile. He just doesn't know how it broke through to the third level and even came here. But is that mutated fox a mutated creature that bypassed the defense line and broke into the city?

Li Shuyang's breathing rhythm suddenly changed, and incandescent mist gushed out from his mouth and nose. He gripped the long knife tightly with his right hand, his knuckles exerting force, and the blade gradually changed from crimson to a dazzling ochre color, the high temperature distorting the surrounding air.

"Breath of the Sun, First Form, Waltz, Modified!"

The blade flashed, drawing a perfect ring of fire. The mutated crocodile's thick scales sizzled as they touched the flames. The mutated behemoth retreated in pain, its thick tail sweeping across the roadside stone pillars before hurtling towards Li Shuyang like a cannonball.

Li Shuyang spun around to avoid it, the blade lightly touching the stone block.

"boom!"

The high temperature ignited the stone pier, and six crimson fox tails suddenly emerged from the scattering of stones. Li Shuyang felt as if his mind had been touched by something, and he was somewhat dazed.

"Mental abilities?"

"The prejudice against foxes throughout history is indeed not without reason."

Li Shuyang snorted coldly, bit his tongue to stay awake, and slashed horizontally with his long sword.

"Breath of the Sun - Fourth Form - Phantom Sun Rainbow!"

Seven afterimages pierced through the smoke screen at the same time, three of them striking the base of the fox's tail. Before the smell of burnt fur could dissipate, a whooshing sound suddenly came from behind, and the crocodile's bony tail slammed down like a warhammer!

"Qiang!"

The longsword clashed with the bone spikes, sparks flying. Li Shuyang used the impact to flip backward, and as he landed, the blade suddenly plunged into the ground.
"Breath of the Sun, Fifth Form: Train!"

With the tip of his blade as the center, he slashed forward, unleashing a wave of fire. In the instant the mutated crocodile was forced to retreat, Li Shuyang had already taken to the air.

"Sun Breathing - Ninth Form - Sunset Turn!"

Flames as intense as the sun swirled around the blade. This strike was meant to decapitate the mutated crocodile, but the mutated fox's mental interference suddenly intensified, causing the crocodile to shift slightly.

"Boom——!"

The blade slashed down heavily, and blazing flames erupted from the ground like a volcanic eruption, sending debris and flames soaring into the sky. The billowing dust instantly obscured the entire street. The mutated crocodile was overturned by the shockwave, its heavy body rolling several times on the ground, charred blood seeping from the gaps in its scales.

However, the strike ultimately missed. Li Shuyang's eyes narrowed, and he quickly retreated, but the mental interference from the mutated fox continued, its sharp hiss echoing in his ears as if countless needles were piercing his brain.

He stomped on the ground and shot out like an arrow, his crimson blade blazing with intense flames once more.

"Sun Breathing - Third Form - Blazing Red Mirror!"

The blade slashed horizontally, and a ring of fire spread like the blazing sun, heading straight for the mutated fox. However, just as the flames were about to engulf it...

"Roar--!"

The mutated crocodile suddenly lunged forward, its massive body smashing through the ring of fire. Its giant tail swept across, and Li Shuyang's pupils constricted as he hastily parried with his sword.

"boom!"

The terrifying impact sent him flying backward, crashing into an abandoned shop on the street. The wall collapsed with a deafening roar, sending dust billowing everywhere.

"cough"

Li Shuyang stood up from the ruins, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He looked up, his gaze piercing through the smoke and dust, locking onto the two mutants.

The mutated crocodile crouched low, a deep growl rumbling in its throat; while the mutated fox stood beside it, its tail swaying slowly, its crimson eyes flashing with cunning.

These two beasts actually know how to cooperate?
Li Shuyang slowly exhaled a scorching breath, and the markings on his face suddenly burst into dazzling flames. His black hair stood on end without wind, as if pulled by an invisible force, dancing wildly in the scorching air waves.

"In that case."

He gripped the longsword tightly in his right hand, unleashing the Crimson Blade once more. The surrounding air distorted violently due to the intense heat, and his expression turned icy.

"Then kill them all together!"

"Sun Breathing - Eleventh Form - Dragon with a Solar Halo"

Just as Li Shuyang was about to make his move:

"Whoosh!"

A golden streak of light pierced through the air, and the trident, with its sharp edge, instantly pierced through the mutated fox's chest, pinning it firmly to the ground.

Li Shuyang's pupils contracted, and the flames on the blade paused. He abruptly turned his head to look around, trying to find the person who had made the move.

Then someone sang loudly:
"Her black hair has not yet turned white, but snow has already fallen; her trident cuts through the waves, slaying demons and monsters!"

"The road to victory is forged from the bones of countless battles, and as the tide rises again, I will ascend to the top!"

"His body traversed three thousand miles in battle, his divine might as a prison that subdued the nine abysses!"

"All the heavenly treasures will eventually turn to ashes, but my Daoist heart will never waver!"

The sound was like waves, coming from afar and growing closer. A white figure could be seen walking through the air, his moon-white robe fluttering in the wind.

He gracefully landed in front of Li Shuyang and smiled slightly at him:
"I just saw you fighting the two villains alone, so I came to lend a hand."

"Fellow?"

Li Shuyang was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked the other person up and down.

Is this person a Taoist priest? He doesn't look like one.

However, it's truly the first time I've seen someone recite poetry on stage.

Although he had doubts, it was always a good thing to have someone help him, so he immediately replied in the other person's tone:
"Thank you, fellow Daoist. May I ask your name?"

"My name is Fang Yuan."

"Fang Yuan?!"

In an instant, Li Shuyang thought of that Great Love Immortal Venerable, and his body instinctively turned towards Fang Yuan, the flames on his blade rising unconsciously.

"It's the 'Yuan' of 'vital energy,' not the 'Yuan' of 'source.'

Fang Yuan smiled helplessly, then gave a reminder.

"And also, fellow Daoist, your sword."

He had anticipated this reaction, after all, Zhou Ming did nothing after obtaining Muzan's power, yet Li Shuyang found him that very night based on his instincts and was ready to kill him without saying a word.

It's perfectly normal to react when you hear his name.

Rather, it was within his expectations; otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to expose himself.

But before his mind had even cleared, his body had already instinctively prepared to attack him, something he hadn't expected.

"Oh, sorry, it was just my body's instinct."

Li Shuyang then realized that his knife was already pointed at Fang Yuan, and quickly put it away.

It's no wonder he acted this way; the Great Love Immortal Venerable was simply too famous, and Fang Yuan even recited poetry when he made his appearance.

Although the Great Love Immortal Venerable doesn't seem to recite poetry upon his appearance, Fang Yuan's flowing white robes, his arrival through the air, and his recitation of poems certainly evoke such associations.

"Understandable."

"However, our main opponents right now are still these two mutated creatures."

Fang Yuan smiled gently and turned his gaze to the battlefield.

His gaze fell on the mutated fox that was pinned to the ground by the trident of Poseidon.

Logically speaking, with his current strength, he is not capable of controlling this divine artifact, and his compatibility with Tang San's template is far from meeting the standard.

However, the identities of the Sea God and the Asura God were still imprinted on his body under the template, allowing him to use part of the power of the Sea God's Trident, regardless of its weight.

As for why they chose this particular time to reveal their identity...
Fang Yuan had already made up his mind; he couldn't hide himself forever.

In the original novel, Tang San knew that Xiao Wu was a soul beast, yet he still dared to take her to participate in the Soul Master Competition. Just because he inherited Tang San's template, should he be timid and hesitant for the rest of his life?
Tang San had his reasons, and so did he.

(End of this chapter)