Chapter 1151: Chapter 1151

The Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan was evidently not willing to see Li Yi dead just yet, at least not until they found the Water-Avoiding Beast.

It’s not that he was worried about offending the Hua Qing Emperor, but rather that finding someone who knew the whereabouts of the Water-Avoiding Beast in this vast Sea of Ruins was quite difficult.

So even if that Rakshasa woman hadn’t intervened, he would have stepped in to stop it.

"Hua Qing Emperor? Never heard of him. There are numerous cultivators at the Heavenly Emperor Realm in the Heavenly Realm. Who knows which backwater place this Hua Qing Emperor came from? Compared to our Rakshasa Clan, he is nothing.

At this moment, the Rakshasa woman laughed and continued to scrutinize Li Yi, "I’m very interested in the bloodline you possess. Why not leave the Hua Qing Emperor and follow me from today on? I will show you what heavenly bliss is and what Rakshasa love means in the Heavenly Realm."

"I’m not interested in Rakshasa women. You’d better find someone else." Li Yi rejected her firmly.

"In the Heavenly Realm, a Heavenly Soldier like you has no right to refuse. If you don’t accept my offer, others in my clan won’t mind devouring you alive," said the Rakshasa woman, then glanced to the side.

Several strong figures of the Rakshasa Clan were eyeing Li Yi, ready to pounce. If it weren’t for the Heavenly King’s orders, Li Yi would likely be dead by now.

"Think carefully, and preferably before we find the Water-Avoiding Beast," the Rakshasa woman said with a subtle smile.

Hearing this, Li Yi’s expression darkened.

Clearly, once the Water-Avoiding Beast was found, his value would be gone, and his fate would surely be grim. With the speed of this ship, he had at most a month.

If he couldn’t find a way out during this time, he’d most likely die here.

Must he really sell his charms to please this Rakshasa woman?

"Fellow Daoist, do not take it to heart. Manluo was just joking with you. Once we acquire the Water-Repelling Pearl on this trip, this Heavenly King will personally escort you to the Hua Qing Emperor, ensuring your safe return," said the Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan with a smile.

"Then I am grateful," Li Yi clasped his fists and bowed.

He knew well that these were mere perfunctory words. What Manluo said was true; as a Heavenly Soldier level cultivator, he had no right to refuse in such a situation.

Any random member of the Rakshasa Clan could easily be at the Heavenly General Level. The disparity in realms was such that killing him might be easier than killing a dog.

"Then the trouble of leading the way will be on you, fellow Daoist," the Heavenly King of the Rakshasa Clan gestured, saying, "Guang Sha, accompany this fellow Daoist to operate the Dragon Boat. The navigation ahead is in your hands; do not disappoint this Heavenly King."

"Rest assured, my lord." A Rakshasa Clan strongman, clad in battle armor and with a face like an evil ghost, accepted the order and then strode over, motioning for Li Yi to follow him.

Li Yi took a deep breath, as he had no choice but to temporarily comply, following this Heavenly General level strongman into the ship’s interior.

"Don’t try any tricks. If the route is wrong or you intentionally lead us to a dangerous sea area, I’ll twist your head off immediately," the strongman named Guang Sha said coldly, fixing his gaze on Li Yi.

"And don’t think that just because you have a handsome face, you can set your sights on Manluo. Do it even once, and I’ll twist your head off."

Evidently, this Rakshasa Clan strongman had quite a penchant for head-twisting.

"The Sea of Ruins is full of dangers. My route already includes several hazardous sites. If you’re worried, I can give you a rough location, and you can operate this Dragon Boat. Whatever we encounter along the way, just don’t blame me," Li Yi said. "Also, I’m not interested in your Rakshasa Clan women. Instead of warning me, why don’t you restrain that Rakshasa woman from bothering me?"

Despite the fact that the enemy was strong, and he was weak, Li Yi’s attitude remained poor.

Because he knew that before they found the Water-Avoiding Beast, they wouldn’t do anything to him, and after finding it, a friendly attitude wouldn’t save him either.

"Hmph." Guang Sha snorted heavily, clearly dissatisfied with Li Yi.

But constrained by the Heavenly King’s order, he suppressed his murderous intent and didn’t twist his head off.

"Tell me the location of the Water-Avoiding Beast, and I will navigate the Dragon Boat," he said coldly again.

Li Yi’s eyes flickered, then he flicked his finger, and a map materialized into a huge sea chart before them, on which he made several marks.

"Here is where I encountered the Jingwei Bird, and here the Jiao Dragons once danced... Along this path, around here in this sea area is the location of the Water-Avoiding Beast."

He deliberately mentioned a few dangerous spots on the map but left out the most perilous areas, laying traps on the path. Whether this Dragon Boat ventured into those regions or whether terrifying creatures there would attack was left to fate.

"Alright, for the time being, you will stay here and can’t go anywhere. If you dare step out of here even a step..." Guang Sha said.

But before he could finish, Li Yi interjected, "Yes, yes, yes, I know. If I dare step out a step, you’ll twist my head off." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novᴇlfire.net

"As long as you know." Guang Sha replied, then turned away with cold eyes. "Go away, don’t disturb me."

He did not take Li Yi seriously.

Just a Heavenly Soldier, even if he stood here and let the other party attack, the opponent couldn’t break through his defense.

In the Heavenly Realm, the gap of a large realm is like a chasm, incredibly vast.

Li Yi didn’t speak at the moment either. He just distanced himself from this Guang Sha, then settled down in a corner of the cabin, formed a spell with his fingers, closed his eyes, and entered into a state of cultivation.

As for his last-minute sharpening of the sword, Guang Sha didn’t even glance at him.

What’s the use of cultivation at this moment?

Even if he broke through to a Heavenly General, he’d still be useless, unable to stir up any waves.

"Hua Qing, it seems your name as Great Emperor isn’t much use, even a Heavenly King isn’t fooled." Li Yi said as he cultivated, secretly communicating with Hua Qing.

"I’m just a loose cultivator with no significant background. Try being a Great Emperor under a Heavenly Venerate and see? That Rakshasa Clan’s Heavenly King would have to be very respectful to you and send a Rakshasa girl to warm your bed at night." Hua Qing said.

"Indeed, no matter which world it is, you need status and background to mix around." Li Yi sighed and said, "By the way, what’s the Thunder Department that Rakshasa girl named Manluo mentioned?"

"Thunder God Heavenly Venerate’s forces, under his banner are thirty-six Thunder Emperors, countless large and small forces. What do you think the Thunder Department is? That Rakshasa girl was right, your bloodline contains Thunder Power, you’re most suited to join the Thunder Department. If you work hard, you might get to be a Thunder General and can also learn exquisite Thunder Skills." Hua Qing said.

"As a man born between heaven and earth, how can I sulk and stay under others for long? He is Thunder God Heavenly Venerate, and I am also Taiyi Heavenly Venerate, how can I join someone else?" Li Yi said.

"Because others are real Heavenly Venerates, and you’re just self-proclaimed. Until you’ve seen the might of a Heavenly Venerate, you’ll always be a frog in the well, not knowing how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is." Hua Qing said.

Li Yi said, "Let’s not talk about this for now, let’s consider how to escape. If I die here, you, Hua Qing Great Emperor, will definitely not survive either. You don’t want to finally revive, only to vanish, right? I suggest using the Sword Coin to tear open the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane and escape across realms."

"No, exposing the Sword Coin in such a situation is courting death. On this Dragon Boat, there’s a Heavenly King-level expert. If there’s even a slight spatial fluctuation, he’ll detect it immediately, and a Sword Coin that can split the Heaven and Earth Embryonic Membrane is a true Supreme Treasure. If discovered, what do you think your end will be?" Hua Qing said.

"Moreover, right now, you don’t even need that Heavenly King to make a move, the Heavenly General beside him could twist your head off in an instant."

"So you’re saying there’s no hope?" Li Yi said.

Hua Qing said, "If worse comes to worst, sell a bit of your charms and seek that Rakshasa girl’s protection. Aren’t you proficient in the Big and Small Ruyi Skill? Surely you can serve that Rakshasa girl well. When she’s happy, she’ll take you back to her mansion, away from this danger, and you can plot later on."

"Dealing with one Rakshasa girl is better than dealing with so many Rakshasa Clan experts, right?"

"Thank you, your suggestion is very good, don’t suggest again next time." Li Yi said, "I’ll take my chances and see if this Dragon Boat will capsize."

"There are many dangerous areas along the Gui Xu Sea, I don’t believe they won’t step into a single trap."

"Good luck to you, then." Hua Qing said.

He couldn’t help Li Yi now, after all, he’s just a residual soul nurturing, his strength is low, even with countless stratagems, he couldn’t implement them.

"Sir, that human cultivator’s words can’t be fully trusted, this is the Gui Xu Sea, full of dangers. He’s just a Heavenly Soldier, roaming alone on the sea for sure something’s fishy. Even if he’s truly under Hua Qing Great Emperor, he should be eliminated early to avoid future trouble."

At this moment, a Rakshasa Clan Heavenly General said softly.

Standing at the bow of the ship, Powerful Heavenly King Chi Li laughed and said, "That person indeed has the scent of a Water Avoiding Beast. He was probably struck by the Water Avoiding Divine Light from the Water Avoiding Beast earlier and survived by luck. This Heavenly King needs him to find the Water Avoiding Beast. Once the matter is successful, it will be handled properly. It’s good that you are bold enough to speak up, but just follow this Heavenly King’s arrangements."

"Just a Heavenly Soldier, having boarded our Rakshasa Clan’s Dragon Boat, what waves can he stir? Guang Sha should have acquired the route by now. Next, all of you must be cautious with this Heavenly King, this is the Gui Xu Sea, any dangerous possibilities could arise."

"Yes." The Rakshasas received their orders and immediately assumed their duties, vigilant of the dangers on this sea.

Even Powerful Heavenly King Chi Li himself dared not be careless, staying at the bow without leaving for a moment.

Because he knew even with his Heavenly King power, he’s nothing on this sea, there are plenty of dangers that could take his life.

The reason he was willing to spend some time on Li Yi was that if a Heavenly Soldier could traverse the Gui Xu Sea, then the other party must have discovered a relatively safe route.

Rather than wandering aimlessly taking risks, it’s better to utilize the other party to find the Water Avoiding Beast.

If the other party dares to play tricks, Guang Sha knows what to do, so Powerful Heavenly King Chi Li wasn’t too worried.