Within the Penglai Immortal Realm, everyone who witnessed with their own eyes the Abyssal rift tearing open in the sky and the manifestation of Monsters was struck with horror.
The disciples of the Taixu Sect were one thing; they had already received word within the sect that the Abyss Seal was vibrating with unprecedented intensity. The location of the rift, deduced by the Tribulation Transcendence masters against the heavens, was indeed in the direction of the East Sea.
As for the rest, whether they were disciples of other sects or rogue cultivators, they were all aware of the Abyssal Monsters. Some might even have had the fortune to battle and slay them before. Although the one before them had never been seen, its hideous appearance—so distinct from humans and the pitch-black rift in the sky, emitting an aura of desolation and bloodlust, made it easy for them to immediately associate it with the Abyssal Demon Realm.
The pupils of all the cultivators shrank abruptly.
However, it was not over yet.
After the first Monster stepped out of the Abyssal rift, a second and a third appeared in quick succession… exactly three Monsters with similar appearances. Following them was a swarming mass of familiar Low-grade Monsters, numbering at least several hundred.
Furthermore, standing behind those three never-before-seen Monsters were ten familiar High-grade Monsters, and further back, dozens of Mid-grade Monsters were mixed in.
Such a luxurious lineup was unheard of and never before seen!
On the Immortal Domain Spirit Boat, the Taixu Sect Elder nearly plucked out his trembling beard entirely, yet he was completely oblivious to it, his eyes bulging out.
After a good while, he finally regained his senses. His fingers trembled violently before he could accurately pull out a sound-transmission jade talisman. With a flash of light, the talisman streaked across the sky, fleeing toward the distant Taixu Sect.
The Abyssal rift has opened near the Penglai Immortal Realm! Three Monarch-level Monsters of a higher grade have appeared!
In the past, when the Abyss Seal loosened, the rifts would only pass one or two Monsters; Low-grade Monsters might be more numerous, but they never exceeded a hundred. Let alone several types of Monsters appearing simultaneously!
And this time, there were as many as three never-before-seen Monsters whose grade was clearly stronger than High-grade Monsters. The violent bloodlust blowing against them could be clearly perceived without words.
The Taixu Sect Elder, whose cultivation was only at the God Transformation stage, stood atop the Spirit Boat. The wind billowed his robes as his expression became solemn and resolute. He roared toward the Penglai Immortal Realm:
“All Taixu Sect disciples, face the enemy!!!”
The sound waves, containing the power of a God Transformation stage cultivator, spread through the entire Penglai Immortal Realm like a tide. In an instant, the trees rustled and birds took flight in alarm.
Yan Lin naturally heard it as well. At this moment, he tilted his head slightly, gazing at the swarming army of Monsters outside the Penglai Immortal Realm, his eyes flickering slightly.
Immediately, he cast a glance at a certain Abyssal King. Although they hadn’t had the chance to plot, Yan Lin believed the other would understand his meaning; after all, he had told him from the very beginning.
Receiving the hint, Bai Si raised an eyebrow slightly and returned an understanding look.
Thus, Yan Lin was at ease.
He failed to notice the dark gaze of the protagonist beside him. Yan Li looked up slightly at the army of Monsters, his expression narrowing.
The situation followed as expected. The roar of the Taixu Sect Elder served as a reminder to the cultivators currently in the Penglai Immortal Realm, but it also attracted the group of Monsters that had emerged from the rift.
Or rather, those Monsters had long noticed the humans on this floating island. A battle between the two sides was inevitable; it was only a matter of time.
To the naked eye, the three leading Monarch-level Monsters looked toward the Penglai Immortal Realm. One of them raised a sharp finger covered in scales and gave a light downward wave.
In an instant, another Monarch-level Monster beside him led a third of the Monsters—from Low-grade to High-grade and flew toward the Penglai Immortal Realm.
Naturally, those Monsters unable to fly fell into the sea below. Waves surged, forming white crests as they advanced toward the island.
Yan Lin was also shuttling through the lush forest. At this moment, he had not gone deep into the island. His goal was not the opportunities within the Penglai Immortal Realm, so he didn’t need to charge inside as soon as he got off the boat like the other cultivators.
Thus, he encountered none of the hidden dangers of the Immortal Realm itself along the way, successfully approaching the group of Monsters.
A certain Abyssal King and the protagonist naturally followed him the entire way, without Yan Lin even needing to explain.
However, besides Yan Lin’s trio, other cultivators were also rushing over—excluding, of course, those cowards who shook with fear at the sight of Monsters and thought only of how to save their lives.
Fifteen minutes later, Yan Lin reached the edge of the island. Simultaneously, the group of Monsters landed on the Penglai Immortal Realm.
Yan Lin didn’t charge out immediately. Instead, he watched the other cultivators battling those Monsters. Looking further, the Monarch-level Monster remained suspended in the air, not making a move, as were several High-grade Monsters.
Of course, the cultivators on this trip to the Penglai Immortal Realm were mostly of the younger generation sent by their sects for experience or to seek advancement; only the leading Masters and Elders had higher cultivation.
At this moment, the Monarch-level Monster and the High-grade Monsters looked at these humans with expressions of disdain and contempt. Their intelligence was naturally very high—one could say it was no different from a human’s. Only the Low and Mid-grade Monsters were still unable to control their desire for flesh, their red eyes greedy and brutal.
More and more cultivators and monsters became entangled in battle. Swords flashed and shadows danced; Low-grade Monsters were slain, while cultivators were wounded and bled. The scene was exceptionally fierce.
Finally, when the Taixu Sect Elder from the Spirit Boat arrived, that Monarch-level Monster raised his eyes with a bit of interest. With a wave of his hand, several High-grade Monsters beside him immediately went out to meet the elder.
Even a God Transformation stage cultivator like the Taixu Sect Elder was not held in high regard by this Monarch-level Monster.
Suddenly, his gaze flickered as if he had noticed a focused look. Those cruel and evil eyes instantly pierced through layers of trees, seeking to see the human who dared to look straight at him.
However, in the next moment, this Monarch-level Monster suddenly paused, appearing dazed for a second. Then, maintaining a calm exterior while panicking intensely on the inside, he shifted his gaze away.
That’s the Prince?
That’s the Prince!!!
This was likely the inner monologue of this Monarch-level Monster at this moment.
Never did he expect that the Abyssal King, who had mysteriously gone missing within the Abyss for a period of time, would actually appear in the human cultivation world!!
Setting aside for the moment how the Prince had achieved this, this Monarch-level Monster was now panicking—very much so. He even wanted to turn around and fly away. But then the Abyssal King standing beside Yan Lin suddenly narrowed his eyes, and the Monarch-level Monster immediately dared not move an inch.
Speaking of the Abyssal King, it was widely known that he was the strongest Monster in the Abyss and, correspondingly, the one with the highest status. Abyssal Monsters fanatically worshipped powerful strength, yet they also feared the Abyssal King who possessed the greatest power.
But the Abyssal King, who had countless Monsters adoring and following him, ignored affairs and had no heart for politics; his whole mind was set only on playing.
Yes, that’s right he was just that willful.
Furthermore, to pass the time, he had beaten every High-grade or Monarch-level Monster in the Abyss that was worth mentioning, over and over again, beautifully calling it “training their ability to resist being struck.”
Listen to that, is that how a human speaks?
Oh, he’s not a human, so that’s fine then.
But this didn’t stop the other Monsters from being traumatized. Their first reaction upon seeing the Abyssal King was to take a detour.
So, when they learned the Prince had gone missing within the Abyss, words couldn’t describe how happy they were; they were just short of raising their hands and cheering.
Of course, these were small matters and not enough to shake the Abyssal King’s unquestionable status among all Monsters.
Now, suddenly seeing the missing Prince, the Monarch-level Monster was frantic for a while before gradually calming down. He even had the mind to observe other things for instance, the two humans standing beside the Prince.
His eyes narrowed slightly, as if about to leak a flash of cold light. Then, he abruptly shuddered a sudden warning from his Prince.
A higher-level Monster possesses a bloodline suppression over all Monsters beneath them.
The Monarch-level Monster lowered his head slightly, but his heart was filled with confusion, truly unable to understand what game his Prince was playing.
Then, he received a command from the Abyssal King, telling him to… go deal with a human?
It was the other human standing with the Prince. He looked truly weak to the extreme. Didn’t the Prince think this was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
This Monarch-level Monster felt some disdain, but a command from the Abyssal King had to be obeyed.
On the other side, Yan Lin, who was planning to find an opportunity to use these Monsters to harm the protagonist and fulfill his duty as a villain for the first time in a long while, suddenly felt a palm land on his shoulder.
Turning his head, it was a certain Abyssal King giving him a slight smile.
Yan Lin’s heart stirred, and as if a sudden inspiration struck, he mouthed silently: Settled?
The Abyssal King nodded.
His brows, which had been unconsciously furrowed, instantly smoothed out, and a bright smile surfaced. Yan Lin was just about to not be stingy with a “well done” when his waist was suddenly gripped by an abrupt force.
Before he had any time to react, the scenery before his eyes shifted rapidly. He was snatched up by the waist by a certain protagonist and leaped away from the spot in an instant.
There, the ground was completely cracked and trees had collapsed in a tragic state reminiscent of a hurricane passing through. In the center stood an incredibly familiar Monarch-level Monster.
Clearly, it was this Monarch-level Monster who had launched a sudden attack just now.
Yan Lin: “…” I was almost caught in the crossfire?
No, wait being beside the protagonist is the only reason he’d be in the crossfire. After all, Yan Lin hadn’t forgotten that he just reached a plot with the Abyssal King to harm the protagonist.
However, before Yan Lin could find a chance to slip away, Yan Li automatically released him. Before the Monarch-level Monster could attack again, he leaped in another direction, seemingly intending to lead the creature away.
Only before departing, he suddenly turned his head and gave a deep look to a certain Abyssal King. That dark gaze seemed as if it had seen through everything.