Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 554: Smuggling Across the Emerald Wave Pool
The once tranquil surface of the Emerald Wave Pool was now stirred up into tumultuous waves.
A colossal creature suddenly emerged from the depths, its body only partially exposed, measuring around seven to eight zhang in length.
If it were to fully surface, it would likely approach twenty zhang in length, a true primeval colossal beast in the eyes of ordinary beings!
The Ice Flood Dragon had a pale blue body, adorned with scales of varying sizes—some as large as a human head, while others were as big as grinding discs.
These densely packed scales gleamed with a metallic shine, indicating a formidable defensive capability.
Under the sunlight, they reflected dazzling colors that could rival the most beautiful jewels!
Its massive head was more three-dimensional than that of Little Qing, and instead of exuding a serpentine malice, it presented a sense of might and grace.
The sight of the Ice Flood Dragon breaking the water's surface did not evoke the usual ugliness associated with typical demonic beasts; instead, it radiated a beauty born of power.
When compared to ordinary cultivators and demonic beasts, there was an unparalleled perfection in its form.
From some cultivators' perspectives, it seemed closer to the "Dao."
Even though the species differed, when Liu Yu saw it, he did not find it ugly at all.
"Roar~!"
Upon surfacing, the Ice Flood Dragon lifted its head and let out a roar.
Accompanied by the roar, the spiritual pressure of a third-stage pinnacle spread in all directions, enveloping all living beings with an inexplicable majesty.
Instantly, the Emerald Wave Pool and its surroundings fell silent, all creatures froze, halting their previous actions.
But after a breath, some lower-tier demonic beasts, overwhelmed by fear from the pressure, fell into a frenzy.
They either turned and fled away from the Emerald Wave Pool or dashed about aimlessly, their behavior devoid of logic.
Liu Yu took in the scene, quickly averting his gaze, not daring to look directly.
With the spiritual perception of a third-stage pinnacle Flood Dragon, he would likely be discovered if he gazed too long.
"Flood Dragon has appeared, hurry here."
After sending a divine sense sound transmission to notify a few teammates, Liu Yu expanded his divine sense across an eighty-mile radius.
First, following the method outlined in the art of spirit preservation, he compressed and arranged it in a special way, forming an "invisible wall" around him to prevent detection by spiritual consciousness.
As long as one’s divine sense wasn’t powerful enough, it would only perceive a "void," rendering Liu Yu nonexistent in the divine sense scan.
After securing his own secrecy, Liu Yu then extended his divine sense toward the Emerald Wave Pool.
"Roar~"
Perhaps due to the vast difference in life levels, the first-stage demonic beasts were mere ants in the eyes of the Ice Flood Dragon, not even worth its attention.
Even if some were rude, there was no intent to pursue.
The first Ice Flood Dragon that surged out of the water flew over the lake's surface, emanating strands of cold air, before letting out a call directed at the lake's bottom, as if urging something.
"Splash"
"Roar~"
Soon, there was another disturbance on the water's surface, accompanied by the sound of massive splashes, as another Ice Flood Dragon broke through.
Compared to the first, this one appeared "smaller," measuring only about eighteen zhang, suggesting it was a male and female pair.
However, it also possessed the third-stage pinnacle realm, and its aura was deep and stable.
Clearly, neither was a fresh breakthrough; both were seasoned Flood Dragons.
Once they were both in the air, the two Ice Flood Dragons did not linger and swiftly flew westward, quickly vanishing from sight.
Throughout this entire time, they paid no heed to the first-stage demonic beasts living in the Emerald Wave Pool.
Given the appetite of a third-stage Flood Dragon, even as food, these first-stage demonic beasts were not worthy; consuming them would simply be a waste of time.