Chapter 349: The Great Sweep
The moment Sun Zhe entered the Reincarnation Sea, he felt a darkness envelop him, and countless whirlpools suddenly appeared around him. Even he could not extend his Divine Consciousness, let alone probe the situation here clearly. However, these whirlpools not only prevented his Divine Consciousness from extending but also protected him as he descended toward the seabed.
It did not take long to reach the seabed from the surface of the sea; after about a cup of tea's time, they arrived within the Reincarnation Sea. According to Sun Zhe's estimation, they had likely descended several thousand fathoms deep during this time, meaning they would have to ascend several thousand fathoms more to exit.
"Demon Emperor, this is the Reincarnation Sea. Although there are many treasures within the Reincarnation Sea, it is also fraught with dangers. The greatest danger comes from the countless Sea Beasts at the seabed. These Sea Beasts are quite powerful, with many comparable to Divine Realm Demon Emperors. Moreover, their numbers are vast, making it difficult for ordinary people to deal with them."
A man dressed in a Purple Robe stood behind Sun Zhe, respectfully addressing him.
"Oh? It seems that Purple Sword is quite familiar with this place. It looks like I've found a good guide," Sun Zhe replied with a smile upon hearing the Purple-Robed Man's words. This person was one of his subordinates, one of the three Pinnacle of Divine Realm powerhouses known as the Purple Sword Demon Emperor, who had recently pledged allegiance to him and was considered the strongest among them.
"Hehe, Demon Emperor flatters me. I have only participated a few times; I can't say I'm familiar with it. I heard that many brothers from the Black Shaman Domain have not participated in this Reincarnation Sea Rare Treasure contest, which is why Purple Sword spoke up."
The Purple Sword Demon Emperor was indeed the man who had rejected the invitation of the White Snake Demon Empress and instead joined Sun Zhe's side. His strength had already reached Pinnacle of Divine Realm; although he was not on par with the Seven Great Demon Emperors, he was still among the top tier of Pinnacle of Divine Realm Demon Emperors, which was why he had caught the attention of the White Serpent Demon Emperor.
"The Reincarnation Sea Rare Treasure contest is just for competing over Ancient Treasures, right? Why are there so many treasures?" Sun Zhe furrowed his brow and asked in confusion.
Upon hearing this, many other powerhouses turned their gaze toward the Purple Sword Demon Emperor. Due to the decline of the Western Region, many strong individuals within it had gradually withdrawn from the grand stage of the demon world and settled in secluded areas. Participation in this Reincarnation Sea contest for Rare Treasures was also quite rare; among these hundreds of people, those who had participated were definitely no more than one-tenth or one-twelfth.
"The Ancient Treasure contest refers specifically to competing for the most powerful treasures in this Reincarnation Sea. In addition to that, there are countless Spiritual Artifacts and Rare Treasures within this Reincarnation Sea. Although these items are not as valuable as Ancient Treasures, they are still extremely rare. Most of those idle powerhouses aim for these items since they know they have no hope for Ancient Treasures."
"Moreover, Ancient Treasures generally only appear three months after the Reincarnation Sea opens. Therefore, during this period before then, everyone's target is basically those Spiritual Artifacts and Rare Treasures. Of course, these items are also guarded by large numbers of Sea Beasts." The Purple Sword Demon Emperor did not hold back and revealed everything he knew.
Sun Zhe nodded slightly; after listening to the Purple Sword Demon Emperor's words, he had a general understanding of this Reincarnation Sea.
Not to mention those Spiritual Artifacts, even treasures have levels of classification. For example, his Ancient Bell Blade and Thunder God Sword both belong to the Ancient Treasure level. It is precisely for this reason that although there are many Rare Treasures in the Black Shaman Domain's treasury, Sun Zhe looks down on them. The only one that is somewhat acceptable is the Fierce Malevolent Monolith he refined; its power has barely reached the Ancient Treasure level, but it is still fundamentally a Rare Treasure.
It is precisely because Ancient Treasures are so rare that the discovery of Ancient Treasures in the Reincarnation Sea has attracted so many powerful individuals to compete for them. An Ancient Treasure can elevate a strong person's power by several levels. For instance, when Sun Zhe initially used the Ancient Bell Blade, he was able to challenge opponents beyond his level. Of course, he cannot challenge an Ancient God Strongman now; the gap between them is no longer something that treasures can bridge.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's go search for some Rare Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts in other places, aiming for each of you to gain something!"
With a wave of his right hand, the Black Fiend Monolith instantly grew to a hundred feet tall. He flashed onto the Black Fiend Monolith and smiled as he addressed everyone.
"Thank you, Demon Emperor."
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's promise, hundreds of powerful individuals revealed expressions of ecstasy. The treasures within the Reincarnation Sea are not ordinary items; they are extremely precious to them. Now that Sun Zhe has made such a statement, it means that each of them will have a share, which naturally excites them.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone’s figures flickered, and in an instant, hundreds of people stood atop the Black Fiend Monolith.
The Black Fiend Monolith was taken by Sun Zhe from Shayuan and was forged with the combined strength of a thousand Supreme Combat Bodies. The materials added were countless; otherwise, its power would not have risen to the level of Ancient Treasure. With another wave of his right hand, a black light curtain immediately enveloped everyone, and an extremely dense Killing Intent emanated from the monolith, causing some restless Sea Beasts nearby to immediately cower in fear on the ground.
"Haha..."
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but laugh heartily. Although these Sea Beasts were only equivalent to Saint-Level Experts at most, their numbers were astonishing. No one expected that with the release of the Black Fiend Monolith's Killing Intent, so many Sea Beasts would all drop to the ground at once; it saved them from having to exert more effort.
"Let's go!"
Sun Zhe smiled slightly and shouted before leading everyone forward toward the distance.
Under the threat of the Black Fiend Monolith, the low-level Sea Beasts did not dare to approach Sun Zhe and his group. Instead, they allowed Sun Zhe's team to rampage through the area. Even the scattered strong individuals who saw Sun Zhe's group coming were frightened and fled in all directions, not daring to stay near this team of ruthless beings.
Seeing the overwhelming Killing Intent, anyone with them knew that they wouldn't even get a drop of soup, let alone meat. This was clear to all the idle strong individuals, who naturally did not want to remain with Sun Zhe. For this reason, the hundreds of people from the Black Shaman Domain, under Sun Zhe's leadership, acted like cleaners, clearing everything in their path. Not only did the Sea Beasts avoid them, but even many powerful beings from the demon realm kept their distance.
“Demon Emperor, look over there; it seems to be a Rare Treasure. Judging by its aura, it must be quite extraordinary!” The Purple Sword Demon Emperor pointed towards the east and said to Sun Zhe.
Following the direction indicated by the Purple Sword Demon Emperor, Sun Zhe's gaze turned eastward and immediately noticed that the sea area was enveloped in a brilliant blue light, covering even hundreds of feet with this dazzling glow. Within this blue light emanated a terrifying power.
“Let’s go!”
Since there was a treasure, Sun Zhe naturally would not let it slip away. As soon as he finished speaking, the Black Fiend Monolith soared towards that direction. The faces of everyone from the Black Shaman Domain were filled with excitement; their previous gains had already given them a taste of sweetness.
“Lord Black Fiend Demon Emperor, we discovered this Nine-Tier Sea Lotus first. I believe that as a Demon Emperor, you wouldn’t fight us for it, right? Otherwise, wouldn’t that tarnish your reputation…”
When Sun Zhe's group arrived, another team had just reached there slightly ahead of them. This team was different from ordinary Loose Cultivators; it consisted of more than fifty members. Leading them was a young man in a brown robe at the late stage of Divine Realm, who looked exceptionally handsome.
Seeing Sun Zhe's arrival, the Brown-Clad Man immediately stepped in front of Sun Zhe's group and spoke with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, the members of Black Shaman Domain turned grim. Although his words were polite, there was no hint of respect in his expression. He clearly believed that Sun Zhe, as a Demon Emperor, would be too embarrassed to fight him over a treasure.
“Gray Mist, keep an eye on them for me. If anyone dares to make a move, show no mercy!”
However, Sun Zhe did not even glance at him and coldly addressed an old man in a black robe behind him. This old man was one of his three Pinnacle of Divine Realm strong subordinates: Gray Mist Demon Emperor!
"Yes!" A hoarse voice echoed as the old man in gray waved his right hand, surrounding the loose cultivators with over a hundred strong members of the Black Shaman Domain. Each of them had fierce glints in their eyes. It was no joke; most of these individuals had survived the battles in the Western Regions, and each one was a battle-hardened warrior. The loose cultivators posed no challenge to them.
"Purple Sword, you take your people to stop those Sea Beasts. Charming Serpent, this treasure is yours!" Sun Zhe continued speaking as if the Nine-Tier Sea Lotus was still in his hands.
"How can you, a Demon Emperor, act like this? Do you still have any shame?"
The Brown-Clad Man's expression changed immediately, and he shouted out. As soon as his words left his mouth, Sun Zhe frowned. The Gray Mist Demon Emperor understood instantly, and with a flash, he appeared before the Brown-Clad Man, unceremoniously slapping him on the chest.
"Yes!" The Purple Sword Demon Emperor in a purple robe and the enchanting Charming Serpent Demon Emperor immediately complied. Especially the Charming Serpent, whose captivating eyes were filled with excitement; refining the Nine-Tier Sea Lotus into a treasure would greatly enhance her power.
Moments later, after taking the treasure, Sun Zhe and his group vanished, leaving behind a stunned crowd and the corpse of the Brown-Clad Man.
In the following days, Sun Zhe led many strong members of the Black Shaman Domain on a sweeping journey. No matter whether it was major treasures or minor ones, they did not let anything slip by. Even when encountering the Savage Lion Demon Emperor, they could not be stopped. After one battle, the Savage Lion Demon Emperor retreated while Sun Zhe took the treasure and left.
From that point on, even other major Demon Emperor teams were reluctant to fight over trivial matters with these crazed members of the Black Shaman Domain. After all, their goal was the ultimate Ancient Treasure; they did not lack Rare Treasures. However, this inadvertently boosted the momentum of the Black Shaman Domain's forces. In the end, those loose cultivators retreated upon seeing the massive Fierce Malevolent Monolith, and dealing with Sea Beasts was no problem at all.
In three months' time, they had swept through half of the Reincarnation Sea and collected hundreds of Rare Treasures! This fulfilled Sun Zhe's promise!
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