ãThis Sea Controlling Trident is a low-grade spiritual weapon.ã
ãIt can control the sea, transform into a flood dragon, and part the waters.ã
ãIts power underwater is comparable to that of a mid-grade spiritual weapon, making it a rare treasure.ã
ãOriginally, after obtaining this trident, Ye Yu had considered. After using it for a while, he might give it to Su Yao as an investment to see if it would trigger the talent.ã
ãHowever, it turned out that this method did not work.ã
ãYe Yu was quite disappointed.ã
ãBut this did not dampen his enthusiasm.ã
ãIn the time that followed, Ye Yu and Su Yao, under the witness of Master Geng, married and became Dao companions.ã
ãBut they didnât idle away their time.ã
ãYe Yu took Su Yao with him as they traveled through the cultivation world, continuously searching for various treasures as investments.ã
ãIn just a few decades, Ye Yu successfully reached the peak of the Integration Realm.ã
ãNearing the Ascension Realm, he became increasingly excited.ã
ãHe secretly vowed that this time, he would thoroughly explore what the Heavenly Realm was all about.ã
ãBut on a rainy night, Su Yao received a distress call from Jiang Yue.ã
ãIt was reported that a sea dragon had invaded and was causing widespread slaughter, and they were unable to resist.ã
ãSu Yao was extremely anxious.ã
ãAlthough she had stepped down as clan leader, she was still a member of the water nymph clan. When the clan was in danger, Su Yao could not remain indifferent.ã
ãOriginally, Su Yao planned to go alone, but Ye Yu stopped her. He insisted on going with her.ã
ãAs Su Yao was about to say something else, Ye Yu spoke slowly: Husband and wife are one, naturally sharing both fortune and adversity.ã
ãSu Yao was deeply moved.ã
ãThe two quickly arrived at the water nymphâs territory.ã
ãThey found the area littered with corpses.ã
ãOnly a dozen or so water nymphs were seriously injured but still alive, though they had lost their ability to resist.ã
ãNot far from them stood a middle-aged man in a gray robe.ã
ãThis man had a cold and ruthless gaze, a stern face, and gave off an aura of authority without anger.ã
ãHe slowly spoke, I thought you might not dare to come; I didnât expect you to arrive so quickly.ã
ãHearing this mocking remark, Su Yao coldly asked: Who are you, and why are you killing my kin?ã
ãThe middle-aged man replied: My name is Yang Xiao. I have an unworthy child named Yang Qi. You killed him, which is of no concern, but you absolutely should not have taken that trident.ã
ãThat thing does not belong to you. Taking it will cost you your lives!ã
ãUpon hearing this, Ye Yu and Su Yao frowned slightly.ã
ãSo it turns out the father of the Nine-Headed Flood Dragon has arrived.ã
ãYe Yu narrowed his eyes.ã
ãHe used his spiritual sense to examine Yang Xiao but found he could not discern his depth.ã
ãClearly, this person was more powerful than him.ã
ãHowever, Ye Yu did not retreat.ã
ãInstead, he altered his hand gestures.ã
ãIn an instant, stars flickered, and light pierced through the sea surface, reaching the seabed.ã
ãA radius of one hundred meters around Yang Xiao was completely shrouded.ã
ãSoon, the space around him, including himself, began to distort.ã
ãYang Xiao remained calm and even revealed a smile.ã
ãHe said softly: A very impressive technique. I never imagined that the path of formations could be wielded with such lethality. But, that is all there is to it.ã
ãYang Xiao swung his hand, and a massive gray dragon phantom, over a thousand feet long, appeared behind him.ã
ãThe surrounding seawater immediately began to boil and churn.ã
ãThe light that had enveloped Yang Xiao suddenly dissipated, and a terrifying wave of spiritual energy emanated from him.ã
ãYe Yu, based on his past experience, could judge that this person was at least in the mid-stage of the Ascension Realm.ã
ãYang Xiao pointed at Ye Yu and mocked: Youâre quite impressive. Let me deal with this female water nymph first, and then Iâll handle you.ã
ãOf course, if you are wise and choose to submit to me, I might spare your life.ã
ãUpon hearing this, Su Yaoâs face turned ashen. She knew very well that even with Ye Yuâs help, they would not be able to match Yang Xiao.ã
ãSo Su Yao shook her head slightly at Ye Yu, hoping he would let her go.ã
ãYe Yuâs brows were tightly furrowed.ã
ãDamn it, nearly two entire realms of differenceâno matter how strong his techniques were, Ye Yu could not bridge this enormous gap.ã
ãHowever, no matter what, Su Yao could not die. She was Ye Yuâs beloved and also the key to his breakthrough.ã
ãIf Su Yao really died, Ye Yu might never have a chance to ascend in this lifetime.ã
ãThus, Ye Yu stepped forward abruptly.ã
ãHe took out the Sea Controlling Trident from his storage ring, and shouted loudly: Let her go, or Iâll destroy it right now!ã
ãYang Xiao stopped in his tracks and sneered.ã
ãHe initially wanted to mock Ye Yu, thinking he didnât have the power to destroy a spiritual weapon.ã
ãBut recalling the power of Ye Yuâs earlier formation, which could certainly annihilate a Tribulation Crossing cultivator, Yang Xiao said in a deep voice: You donât have the qualifications to negotiate with me.ã
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ãYe Yu repeated firmly: Let her go, or the trident will be shattered.ã
ãAs soon as the words left his mouth, four divine beast phantoms appeared in the four directions around Ye Yu.ã
ãThe Four Divine Beastsâ Killing Formation.ã
ãSeeing this, Yang Xiao immediately called for a halt.ã
ãHe could feel the immense power contained within the formation. It could definitely destroy a low-grade spiritual weapon.ã
ãYang Xiao could not bear the consequences of the Sea Controlling Trident being destroyed, as it was of great use to him, otherwise he wouldnât have gone to such lengths to recover it.ã
ãYe Yu said to Su Yao: Take your people and leave.ã
ãSu Yao rejected the suggestion, saying she wanted to stay with him.ã
ãYe Yu communicated with his spiritual sense: I have a way to escape. You leave first.ã
ãHearing this, Su Yao no longer hesitated and immediately took the injured water nymphs away.ã
ãAfter Ye Yu watched them leave, he immediately fulfilled his promise and threw the Sea Controlling Trident to Yang Xiao.ã
ãYang Xiao carefully inspected the trident and confirmed it was genuine.ã
ãHis expression turned cold as he said: No one has ever dared to negotiate with me before. So Iâve changed my mind. You must die, and so must that female water nymph.ã
ãYe Yu revealed a hint of a smile. He said softly: I knew you would do that, so Iâve decided to try and kill you!ã
ãYang Xiao seemed to hear the greatest joke in the world.ã
ãAn Integration Realm killing an Ascension Realm? Anyone who said that must be out of their mind.ã
ãBut the next moment, Yang Xiaoâs smile abruptly vanished.ã
ãThe Sea Controlling Trident in his hand erupted with a tremendous light.ã
ãThen, the Four Divine Beastsâ Killing Formation shifted to Yang Xiaoâs side.ã
ãThe phantoms of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise appeared as if they were real.ã
ãEach emitted a roar, and the destructive aura swept across the scene.ã