I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2038 Settlement
It was a coincidence that the location where Liu Jun and his companions came out to sea was not far from the island where Young Master Xiaoyao and his companions were trapped.

Just as they were about to return to At City, a strong wave of spiritual power suddenly came from afar, breaking the tranquility of the sea.

"Why is there such a strong spiritual power fluctuation? Is there a fight nearby?" Liu Jun asked with a frown, his eyes penetrating the vast ocean, trying to find the source of the fluctuation.

"This shouldn't be the case. This place is not far from At City. It's the territory of our sea beast tribe. Who dares to come here to provoke us?" The eldest prince also frowned, looking puzzled.

"Let's go and take a look." Senior Sabella's voice was steady and powerful. There was a sharp flash in his eyes, and he was obviously curious about this abnormal fluctuation of spiritual power.

The eldest prince nodded and summoned three large streamlined fish.

The three of them sat on the big fish, quickly adjusted their direction, and rushed towards the direction where the spiritual power fluctuations came from.

At the same time, on the small island where Xiaoyao Gongzi and his companions were trapped, countless sea beasts surrounded a person. This person was Gaoqiao Yijie, who stayed behind to cover their retreat and attract all the firepower.

His figure looked particularly lonely in the sunlight, but there was not a trace of fear on his face. Instead, there was a hint of provocation and disdain in his eyes.

"There are only a bunch of you shrimp soldiers and crab generals. What's there to be afraid of if another group comes?" Takahashi Ichisuke's voice was cold. He held the long sword tightly in his hand, and the tip of the sword pointed at the surrounding sea beasts.

The sea beasts were intimidated by his aura, and for a moment no one dared to step forward.

At this time, the big fish that Liu Jun and his companions were riding on also quietly approached the island. The fish body gently slid across the water, stirring up a faint ripple, but it did not attract the attention of the sea beasts on the island who were besieging Gao Qiao. Liu Jun stood on the back of the fish, looking far away at the center of the island with a sharp gaze, where a fierce confrontation was taking place.

"This person looks familiar." Liu Jun narrowed his eyes and frowned slightly, as if he was trying hard to recall something.

If he remembered correctly, this man was called Gao Qiao Yijie, and he was one of the masters who besieged Danzong. Although Liu Jun had never fought with this guy in that battle, he had heard a lot of details. Gao Qiao Yijie fought side by side with Xiaoyao Gongzi at that time, and his hands were stained with the blood of Danzong disciples.

If Duan Wuwei, known as the "No. 1 Killer", had not suddenly appeared and rescued Master Xiaoyao and Takahashi Ichisuke with lightning speed, this guy's head would have been used to sacrifice to the disciples who died in that battle.

"I know him too." The eldest prince stood beside Liu Jun, his eyes stern and sharp. His voice was low and cold, as if carrying a hint of imperceptible murderous intent. "Some time ago, when Master Xiaoyao met me, this person was next to him."

Liu Jun heard this and raised his lips slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. "Master Xiaoyao is probably no longer here. This guy is most likely an abandoned pawn who was left behind to cover the retreat."

Liu Jun was not surprised at all that Takahashi Ichisuke was treated as a discarded pawn, because this was something that Young Master Xiaoyao would do.

"He is a bit of an arrogant abandoned child." The eldest prince said coldly, his eyes still fixed on Gao Qiao Yijie on the island. His fingers gently stroked the hilt of the sword at his waist, as if he was thinking about something.

Liu Jun nodded, a trace of thought flashing in his eyes. "However, this abandoned pawn also has its value. Perhaps we can get some useful information from him."

The eldest prince tilted his head slightly and glanced at Liu Jun, with a hint of approval in his eyes. "What do you mean?"

Liu Jun smiled, his eyes full of meaning. "Since Master Xiaoyao has left him here, let's make good use of him. Perhaps, we can pry some secrets about Master Xiaoyao out of him."

The eldest prince nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. "Then do it, don't let him get away."

Liu Jun patted the fish's back gently, and the big fish immediately sped up and rushed towards the island. A long ripple appeared on the water surface, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.

On the island, Gao Qiao Yijie seemed to have noticed something, and suddenly raised his head and looked at the sea. A flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he became solemn. Obviously, he had recognized Liu Jun and the eldest prince.

"It seems that today is going to be really lively." Takahashi Ikke sneered, not afraid at all. The sword in his hand was slightly raised, as if he was ready to fight.

Liu Jun stood on the fish's back, his eyes stern, with a faint smile on his lips. "Takahashi Ichisuke, long time no see. I didn't expect you to be abandoned."

Gao Qiao Yijie snorted coldly, with a trace of disdain in his eyes. "Only when you are caught can you be abandoned. Do you think you can catch me? You are too naive."

The eldest prince smiled coldly, the long sword in his hand had already been unsheathed, and the blade flashed coldly in the sun. "Whether it is naive or not, you will know after trying it."

Before he finished speaking, the eldest prince had already leaped up and rushed towards Gaoqiao Yijie. Liu Jun followed closely behind him, and the two figures were like two lightning bolts, instantly approaching Gaoqiao Yijie.

A trace of solemnity flashed across Takahashi Ichisuke's eyes, and he swung the long sword in his hand suddenly, with the sword light like a rainbow, directly at the throat of the eldest prince. However, the eldest prince's swordsmanship was also superb, and he turned the sword and easily blocked Takahashi Ichisuke's attack.

Liu Jun was waiting for an opportunity to make a move, his eyes were fixed on Gao Qiao Yijie's every move, looking for flaws. He knew that although Gao Qiao Yijie was surrounded, he was still a peak powerhouse in the early stage of the Half-step Divine King Realm, and his strength should not be underestimated. If he was not careful, he might be counterattacked.

The battle broke out in an instant, with swords flashing and energy overflowing. The general of the sea beast tribe on the island found that it was His Royal Highness the Son of God and the eldest prince who attacked, and immediately ordered his men not to get close, staring at the three people in the field. Although Takahashi Ikkisuke was fighting one against two, he did not show any panic. His swordsmanship was sharp and fierce, and each sword was aimed directly at the vital points, forcing the eldest prince and Liu Jun to deal with it carefully.

However, as time went by, Takahashi Ikki's physical strength gradually depleted, his movements began to slow down, and his wounds increased. The eldest prince and Liu Jun seized the opportunity and launched more and more fierce attacks. Finally, in one confrontation, the eldest prince's sword cut through Takahashi Ikki's shoulder, and blood gushed out immediately.

Gao Qiao Yijie groaned, and retreated violently, with a trace of unwillingness in his eyes. He knew that he was no longer able to fight.

"Takahashi Ikkisuke, surrender." The eldest prince said coldly, pointing the sword in his hand at Takahashi Ikkisuke's throat.

"Surrender? I, Takahashi Ichisuke, will never bow to anyone!" Takahashi Ichisuke sneered, with a flash of determination in his eyes.

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly leaped up and rushed towards the sea. Obviously, he was going to fight to the death and would rather die than surrender.

The eldest prince and Liu Jun looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes, and then immediately chased after him. However, Gao Qiao Yijie was extremely fast and jumped into the sea in the blink of an eye.

The sea was calm, as if nothing had happened. The eldest prince and Liu Jun stood on the shore, staring at the sea, as if waiting for something.

"He escaped." The eldest prince frowned and clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, and he was obviously very dissatisfied with this failure.

Liu Jun stood aside, shook his head slightly, and a meaningful smile flashed in his eyes. "Escaped, but not completely."

His voice was calm, as if everything was under his control.

In fact, Liu Jun was 100% sure that he could stop Takahashi Ikki. With his skills and strength, he could have captured Takahashi Ikki before he jumped into the sea. However, he did not do so. Instead, he deliberately let Takahashi Ikki go. This was not due to negligence, but a move he had already made.

Liu Jun knew that Gao Qiao Yijie was not an ordinary person. He was Xiaoyao Gongzi's right-hand man. Xiaoyao Gongzi was his real target. He needed to know Xiaoyao Gongzi's whereabouts, and Gao Qiao Yijie was the key to his obtaining this clue.

After Takahashi Yisuke jumped into the sea, he quickly took out a light blue pill from his arms and swallowed it without hesitation. The pill melted in his mouth, and in an instant, his body began to undergo strange changes. His skin gradually became smooth, his limbs shortened, and his body lengthened. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a nearly two-meter-long fish, with a nimble body, swimming forward quickly.

The seawater was freezing cold, but Gao Qiao Yijie did not dare to stop. He knew that although he had temporarily escaped the pursuit, the strength of Liu Jun and others should not be underestimated. He had to leave this sea area as soon as possible to be truly safe.

After swimming for half an hour, Gao Qiao Yijie finally dared to stop and rest. He hid behind a coral reef and looked around vigilantly. Although there were only a few fish swimming leisurely around, he still felt a little uneasy. Why didn't Liu Jun and others catch up? This made him feel something was wrong.

"Could it be that they have other plans?" Takahashi Ichisuke thought to himself, frowning.

At the same time, Liu Jun and others stood on the back of a big fish, looking into the distance with deep eyes.

The little divine whale had been following Gaoqiao Yijie, so his every move was under his surveillance. He let Gaoqiao Yijie go so that he could lead the way to find the hiding place of Xiaoyao Gongzi.

Takahashi rested for a while behind the coral reef, and his anxiety became stronger. He decided not to delay and continued to swim forward. However, just as he was about to leave, he suddenly felt a strong current coming from behind. He turned around suddenly and saw a huge fish approaching him quickly.

"Not good!" Gao Qiaoyi's heart tightened, and he quickly adjusted his body shape and prepared to fight. However, just as he was about to fight back, the big fish suddenly stopped and swam away.

"What's going on?" Takahashi Ichisuke was shocked and realized that his current situation was still dangerous and he could not stay any longer. He quickly turned around and swam in a certain direction.

And Liu Jun also knew the direction of Takahashi Ikki's escape through the little divine whale, and then pointed with his finger.

After seeing this, the eldest prince waved his hand, and the big fish they were riding on and the sea beasts behind them all moved towards the direction of Liu Jun's finger.

At this time, on an isolated island in the vast ocean, Master Xiaoyao and Che Daoyi were busy repairing an ancient teleportation array. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing a salty and humid breath. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, but they had no time to care. This array was their only hope to escape from danger, but at this moment, it had lost its effectiveness due to disrepair.

Young Master Xiaoyao frowned, and repeatedly rubbed the spirit stone in his hand, but he still couldn't find a suitable place to put it. He looked up at Che Daoyi, his eyes full of anxiety: "We have to speed up, I'm afraid Gao Qiao Yijie can't hold on for too long."

Dao Qiayi did not respond immediately, but carefully placed a spiritual stone on a certain position of the teleportation array. He pondered for a moment, shook his head, and moved the spiritual stone to another position. His movements seemed a bit clumsy, and it was obvious that he was not proficient in the formation. He sighed and said helplessly: "I also want to be fast, but this kind of long-distance small teleportation array, people who have not learned it specially, have no way to start."

Upon hearing this, Master Xiaoyao felt even more regretful. He had only one thought in his mind, that is, if he had known earlier, he would have let the old fellow Cha Daoyi stay behind to cover their retreat.

Takahashi Kazusuke is the most skilled in formations among the three of them. Although he is not a formation master, he has no problem repairing the formation.

Young Master Xiaoyao had thought well before, thinking that Takahashi Ichisuke should be left behind to cover their retreat. However, who could have thought that the teleportation formation would suddenly become ineffective, leaving the two of them helpless in what they could do.

Time passed by, the sea breeze gradually became harsher, and the sky began to darken. More sweat oozed from the foreheads of Xiaoyao Gongzi and Dao Daoyi, and their hearts became heavier. The repair of the teleportation array was progressing slowly, and the placement of each spiritual stone seemed extremely difficult.