A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

At some point, Wushuang had come to regard Dao Sect, or more precisely, Dao Sect's Xiaoyao Peak, as his home. The spiritual energy here was rich, and many things possessed immense spiritual power, yet they seemed to be subject to certain limitations, lacking any cultivation. The animals were enormous, possessing immense spiritual power, but they lacked significant offensive power and could not use any spells beyond their own bodies. Of course, their bodies alone were too powerful for Wushuang to easily provoke. In their eyes, Wushuang was perhaps no more than a small ant, a mere ant on the street.

Thus, this seabed became Wushuang's treasure garden, both beautiful and rich in treasures. Wushuang gathered all the storage equipment she had, discarding the unused items and putting together the ones she wasn't sure if they were useful or unfamiliar with. She strung the dozens of storage rings she had found with a silk cord and tied them around her waist, then slipped all the storage bracelets onto her wrists. Most of the storage equipment could fit into her bracelets and rings, with only a few that couldn't. She had already worn them before, and now, with these new additions, she instantly took on the aura of a wealthy individual, adorned with jewels and precious stones!

As she journeyed, she took possession of everything she saw that caught her eye, no matter what it was. With such a vast space, there was no need to worry about running out of space for all these treasures. Whether it was precious and rare gems, minerals, spiritual herbs, spiritual fruits, seaweed, demonic beasts, or even just a piece of broken stone, as long as it contained energy or rich spiritual power, and caught her eye, it would immediately become hers. She accepted everything that came her way!

During the period, they also harvested a huge clam. Not only was its shell hard, but it could also block the detection of spiritual consciousness. However, it was too huge. A storage ring of thousands of square meters could only hold one, and any more would have to be stacked on top of each other.

She yearned for the delicious, fragrant grilled squid, searching relentlessly for it. However, fate seemed to play tricks on her. She searched for a long time but couldn't find any squid. Just as she was feeling hopeless, convinced she'd miss out on this delicacy, her eyes suddenly lit up—an enormous octopus appeared before her! While it wasn't a squid, Wushuang thought it tasted just as good.

This octopus was enormous beyond imagination, its thick tentacles waving and twisting in the air like a giant python, each covered in densely packed suction cups, gleaming with a chilling light. Its body was as massive as a small hill, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura.

Wushuang secretly plotted how to find the perfect moment to approach the octopus. He wanted to be as clever as a clam, waiting for the perfect moment. Once he had direct contact with his target, he would drag it into his spatial aquaculture without hesitation. Whenever he wanted to eat, he could just detach a claw. He'd probably have enough to eat for a long time.

The demonic beasts here had never cultivated, possessing no cultivation to speak of. Naturally, their spiritual powers were far inferior to Wushuang's. Logically, with Wushuang's strength and skills, dealing with these ordinary demonic beasts should have been easy. However, the octopus before him proved quite a challenge, as it was incredibly difficult to approach.

The octopus was massive and agile, its eight powerful tentacles dancing constantly, as if warning any approaching creature to stay away. Furthermore, it possessed a keen sense of perception, reacting instantly to the slightest sign of trouble. Wushuang attempted to approach stealthily several times, but the octopus quickly detected him and shooed him away with a swipe of its tentacles. If he wasn't careful, he'd be swatted away, sending his harness flying far away or even injuring himself. Fortunately, Wushuang was physically strong, so he didn't suffer any serious injuries, only minor ones.

After being slapped away once again, Wusheng sighed and got up, ready to give up. He couldn't eat anything, and he didn't want to be bullied here! However, Wushuang turned to leave, but was slapped back by the squid's tentacles.

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This is simply endless bullying! Wushuang stared wide-eyed, fixed on the countless pairs of eyes densely packed on the constantly wriggling tentacles. Those eyes spun around like strange gemstones, a terrifying sight. They seemed to be racking their brains to figure out how to completely trap Wushuang.

No wonder this guy easily found Wushuang no matter where he hid. With so many eyes covering the entire tentacle, it was practically omnipresent! Wushuang felt a chill in his heart. He had originally thought the squid claws looked quite delicious, but now he had completely lost his appetite.

Wushuang swung her sword fiercely, and with a flash of light, she instantly cut off several claws blocking her way. She stepped forward and shot back like an arrow, intending to take the opportunity to escape this terrifying place.

However, the giant octopus clearly wasn't about to let Wushuang off easily. It let out a deep roar, and its remaining claws swept towards Wushuang like a violent storm. For a moment, the wind howled, dark shadows thickened, and the situation became extremely critical.

Wushuang, as light as a swallow, twirled through the air with agility, nimbly dodging the ferocious octopus's fierce attacks. Her sword wielded with brilliance, its light dazzling, each swift strike creating a trail of vibrant, dazzling blood. However, shockingly, the octopus's claws seemed immortal, regrowing at an astonishing rate no matter how many times they were severed. As time passed, Wushuang began to feel increasingly exhausted, her strength and energy rapidly depleting.

At this critical moment, Wushuang caught a glimpse of an enormous rock not far away. A sudden thought struck her, and she quickened her pace, darting towards the boulder like an arrow from a bow. In the blink of an eye, she reached it. Taking a deep breath, she pushed with all her might, leveraging the rock's powerful rebound force and dashing towards the octopus like a swift bird.

This time, Wushuang's speed was lightning fast, leaving the octopus's numerous tentacles no time to react. In a split second, Wushuang raised his sword and stabbed it straight into the octopus's massive body. The sharp blade instantly sank into the wound, striking a vital spot. The severely injured octopus howled in agony, its entire body twisting violently as a thick, inky black liquid gushed out from the wound like a bursting dam.

Seeing this, Wushuang unhesitatingly drew her sword and soared once more. She hovered lightly in mid-air, gracefully adjusting her posture, her gaze fixed on the struggling octopus below, ready to deliver the final, fatal blow. However, as she descended, she was startled by what she saw: the injured octopus's body suddenly began to glow with a strange and mysterious light, sometimes bright and dazzling, sometimes dim, as if imbued with some unknown power. Wushuang felt a sense of danger in her heart, sensing danger within this light. But she had no time for further thought; she decided to make a quick decision.

Wushuang concentrated all her remaining spiritual energy into the sword in her hand. She shouted loudly and stabbed downward with all her strength.

The tip of the sword touched the octopus's body, and golden light instantly erupted. The octopus's body exploded in the light, turning into countless fragments that scattered to the ground.

The fierce battle finally ended, and Wushuang fell to the ground panting. She looked at the debris on the ground, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

However, her joy did not last long, because she found that the strange light did not disappear, but condensed into a fist-sized bead, floating quietly in the air.

Wushuang approached the bead cautiously, feeling an inexplicable attraction emanating from it. She hesitated for a moment, then finally reached out and grasped the bead.

At that moment, as if time had frozen, an extremely powerful and surging force suddenly surged into Wushuang's body like a tide! This force came so suddenly and so violently that Wushuang's body was completely unable to withstand the huge impact it brought, and he couldn't help but tremble violently.

Wushuang squeezed her eyes shut, her brow furrowed, her face contorted in agony. She strained with all her might to resist the overwhelming force, only to find herself like a small boat in a raging storm, threatened to be swallowed up at any moment. Yet, Wushuang didn't give up. She gritted her teeth, using her spiritual energy to soothe the pain of the energy onslaught.

The meridians were torn and repaired time and time again, the tendons and bones creaked under the heavy burden, and grew again after being broken and shattered, and the muscles were also destroyed and regenerated.

After an unknown amount of time, the energy gradually dissipated, and every part of his body underwent a process of destruction and regeneration. His new body was even stronger, and Wushuang could feel the powerful force within him. He felt completely different. His current physique was probably much stronger than that of a cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage.

When she opened her eyes again, she discovered that her body forging realm had actually advanced significantly. Feeling her strengthened body and the increase in strength, she was filled with ecstasy.

This battle not only allowed her to defeat a powerful enemy, but also allowed her to obtain such a precious treasure, which was a double blessing.

After this surprising discovery, Wushuang vowed to herself that she would never again avoid powerful monsters. Instead, she bravely faced these potential threats and engaged in thrilling battles, training herself while also gaining something new.

Wushuang ambitiously plans to explore the vast underwater world. Whether it's a seemingly easy or incredibly difficult monster, she'll challenge it without hesitation, regardless of the texture or freshness of its meat. For Wushuang, every encounter with a monster is a golden opportunity to improve her strength and skills.

And, if luck is on the side, maybe even find a suitable monster to use as a means of transportation! After all, this vast ocean is simply too vast, and navigating it on one's own is time-consuming and laborious. Having a capable "partner" by your side not only greatly improves your efficiency, but also provides Wushuang with an extra layer of security in this perilous deep sea. Thinking of this, Wushuang couldn't help but quicken his pace, eagerly anticipating the adventure ahead...