Star Martial Soaring Cloud

But soon, Wang Xiao noticed something amiss.

Although these two strange beasts were powerful, they fought each other in the shallow water and were never seen to take off.

It should be noted that cultivators and beasts in the Dragon Gate Divine Realm are already capable of flying through the air, but these two beasts seem to be bound to the water's surface by some force, unable to leave the water's surface even half a step.

"So that's how it is; their cultivation levels have also been suppressed." Wang Xiao understood, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He realized that the suppression of the Demon Island was not only aimed at cultivators, but also at the strange beasts of this world.

These two strange beasts from the Dragon Gate Divine Realm, although they retained their powerful strength and supernatural abilities, were stripped of their ability to fly and could only fight in the water. Even their supernatural powers were suppressed by more than half.

He thought of the Rhinoceros Qu of Lishan, which was also a strange beast from the Dragon Gate Divine Realm, but it could fly freely. This showed that the suppressive power of the Demon Island was truly extraordinary.

The battle between the two strange beasts intensified, with the Xuan Turtle's water column colliding with the Water Ape's water blades, producing deafening roars.

The surrounding reefs shattered into dust with each collision, turning the seawater into a murky, blood-red color.

Wang Xiao's expression hardened, and his figure floated away like a willow catkin, landing steadily behind a huge reef not far away. At the same time, he activated his cultivation technique to completely conceal his aura, as if he had become part of the reef.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the core of the battle between the two strange beasts was actually a blue pearl floating in the water.

The pearl was only the size of a fist, its entire body a lustrous blue, radiating a gentle and pure water-attribute spiritual energy.

Even from a great distance, Wang Xiao could sense the immense energy contained within the pearl. The pearl spun continuously in the water, sometimes approaching the Xuan Turtle, sometimes being snatched away by the water ape. The two strange beasts surrounded it, fighting fiercely, their eyes filled with a greedy determination to possess it.

"Such pure water-attribute energy... This pearl must be an extraordinary treasure." Wang Xiao's heart stirred.

He is currently trying to refine his body with the Five Elements, having already completed the Karmic Fire tempering of his heart, and is now worried about not having any other attribute treasures to refine his body.

The energy contained in this water-attribute pearl is so pure that if one could obtain it, it would greatly help in one's body refinement, and might even allow one to directly complete water-based body refinement, thus elevating one's physical body and cultivation to a higher level.

At first, Wang Xiao was thinking of leaving this dangerous area as soon as possible.

After all, both were exotic beasts at the Dragon Gate Divine Realm. Even though they were suppressed, their power was far beyond what a cultivator who had only achieved the Lesser Completion stage could contend with.

But then he thought again, these two strange beasts couldn't fly, and he had the wonderful Seven Star Rain Steps technique, so he might have a chance to profit from them.

"Fortune favors the bold." A resolute glint flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes.

This water-attribute treasure is far too important to him. If he misses it, he doesn't know when he will encounter such a perfect natural treasure again.

Moreover, these two strange beasts have been fighting for a long time and must have exhausted a lot of energy. This is the time when they are at their weakest, and it is also the best opportunity for me.

With that thought in mind, Wang Xiao no longer hesitated. He completely concealed his aura, slowly crouched down, and used the rocks on the beach as cover. He approached the shallow water step by step, his eyes fixed on the two strange beasts and the blue pearl, patiently waiting for the best opportunity to strike.

The seawater kept churning, and huge waves crashed against the shore, splashing water that soaked his clothes, but Wang Xiao was completely unaware.

He was highly focused, bringing his intuition to its peak, carefully observing every movement of the two strange beasts, and analyzing their weaknesses and flaws.

The Xuan Turtle's advantage lies in its strong defense and heavy attack; while the Water Ape excels in its speed and agile attacks.

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and it is difficult to determine a winner for a while. However, the long battle has made their movements somewhat sluggish and their breathing gradually disordered.

Wang Xiao knew that his opportunity was coming soon.

He tightened his grip on the Seven Star Sword, its blade gleaming faintly in the sunlight.

As soon as either of the beasts shows obvious signs of fatigue, or one of them reveals a weakness, he will immediately use the Seven Star Rain Steps to rush over like a bolt of lightning.

The battle in the shallow waters continued, with the Xuan Turtle once again spewing out a thick jet of water, slamming it hard into the water ape.

The water ape roared and conjured a huge water shield with both hands, blocking the attack of the water column.

The immense impact forced the water ape back several steps, a trickle of black blood spilling from the corner of its mouth. The black tortoise was also badly injured; taking advantage of a gap in its attack, the water ape punched its shell. Although it failed to break through the tortoise's defenses, it still caused the tortoise to let out a painful roar and sway slightly.

Wang Xiao's eyes grew sharper. He could sense that the two beasts were expending their strength faster and faster, and their breathing was becoming increasingly disordered.

He slowly gathered his inner energy, ready to strike at any moment. His heart pounded violently in his chest, filled with both tension and excitement.

He did not act rashly, but continued to conceal his presence, patiently observing the two beasts' every move, searching for the best opportunity to strike.

He knew perfectly well that even when the Xuan Turtle and the Water Ape were at their last gasp, they were by no means easy to deal with, and if he was not careful, he would be doomed.

At this moment, the black tortoise seemed to be completely enraged by the water ape's attack. It suddenly retracted its head into its shell and all four limbs, its entire body spinning like a giant black millstone as it crashed into the water ape.

As the tortoise shell rotated, it created a powerful current of water, forming a huge waterspout that swept in the surrounding seawater, creating a terrifying sight.

Seeing this, the water ape roared and hurled the rock in its hand. At the same time, it leaped away to avoid the impact of the black tortoise, quickly forming hand seals in front of its chest and letting out a low roar.

The next moment, the seawater in the shallow area suddenly boiled, and countless water arrows shot out from the water, shooting towards the Xuan Turtle like a torrential rain.

The black tortoise paused in its spinning motion as water arrows struck its shell, producing a series of clanging sounds. Although the arrows failed to penetrate the shell, they did slow its spinning speed.

Seizing the opportunity, the water ape moved like a ghost, clenching its fists and slamming them hard into the spot where the black tortoise's head had retracted.

With a loud "Bang!", the black tortoise was thrown backward and rolled away, crashing into a huge reef with a dull thud.

The Xuan Turtle's shell trembled slightly, clearly having suffered a considerable impact. The Water Ape was also forced back a few steps by the recoil from the attack, panting heavily, its chest wound reopening and blood gushing out.

Both beasts were exhausted and collapsed in the shallow water, panting heavily, but their eyes were still filled with greed for the treasure and murderous intent towards each other.

The blue orb was propelled upwards by the energy shockwave, breaking free from the control of the two beasts and hovering in mid-air.

"Now!" A glint flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes, and without the slightest hesitation, his vital energy exploded instantly. He activated the Seven Star Rain Step to its limit, and his figure, like a ghostly shadow, charged towards the blue pearl.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, rushed towards him. Wang Xiao's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he immediately activated the Seven Star Rain Steps. His figure instantly transformed into a blur, speeding past the edge of the turbulent shallow water.

He knew that although the two beasts were exhausted, their power in their final counterattack was still not to be underestimated. Therefore, he acted without hesitation. He condensed his powerful energy into a fist with his left hand and the Seven Star Sword in his right hand hummed, turning into a golden light that went straight for the blue pearl floating on the water.

"Awooo—" The water ape was already restless due to the severe pain in its chest. When it sensed the third person attacking from behind, its scarlet eyes suddenly widened. Ignoring its injuries, it turned around and swung its sharp claws. The sharp claws tore through the air and went straight for Wang Xiao's back.

Although it was exhausted, its claws were still sharp. If it caught Wang Xiao, even with his strong physique, he would probably be either killed or maimed.

However, Wang Xiao had anticipated this and had taken the water ape's reaction into account before making his move.

Just as the claws were about to reach him, he twisted his waist sharply, his body shifting several feet to the side like a willow catkin in the wind. At the same time, his left foot kicked backward, the toe striking the deep, bone-revealing claw mark on the water ape's chest with perfect accuracy.

With a sharp "crack," accompanied by the water ape's mournful cry, its massive body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the rocks in the shallow water, splashing water everywhere. The wound on its chest reopened, and black blood gushed out, staining a large area of ​​seawater.

On the other side, the Xuan Turtle had just recovered from the heavy blow from the Water Ape. Seeing someone coveting the treasure, it was immediately enraged. It suddenly stretched out its head, which had been retracted into its shell, and opened its mouth to spew out a jet of water to block the attack.

But Wang Xiao's movements were as fast as lightning. The Seven Star Sword's momentum had already locked onto it. The golden sword energy enveloped the Xuan Turtle's body as if it were a tangible substance. If it rashly spewed out a water column, the sharp sword energy would surely sever its neck.

Sensing the deadly threat within the sword energy, the Xuan Turtle abruptly stopped, forced to watch helplessly as Wang Xiao's figure swept across the water.

In the blink of an eye, Wang Xiao arrived beneath the blue orb, reached out with his left hand, and steadily took the fist-sized treasure into his grasp.

The moment he touched it, a refreshingly cool sensation came over him, and pure water-attribute spiritual energy flowed into his body through his palm, instantly relieving the slight heat in his meridians caused by activating the Seven Star Rain Step.

Without time to think or examine it closely, Wang Xiao quickly put the blue pearl back into his pocket, and at the same time, he activated the Seven Star Rain Steps again, speeding along the coastline towards the forest.

Seeing this, the black tortoise let out an angry growl and tried to give chase, but it had exhausted its strength from the previous fierce battle and collapsed in the water after only two steps. The water ape was in an even worse state; the wound on its chest prevented it from even getting up. It could only lie on the reef and let out a resentful roar, watching helplessly as Wang Xiao's figure disappeared at the end of the coastline.

Wang Xiao sped along, not daring to stop for a moment. He unleashed the Seven Star Rain Steps to their fullest extent, his figure becoming a blurry afterimage at the boundary between the mountains and the beach, leaving only the golden sand he had crushed and the whistling wind behind him.

He knew that the Demon Island was fraught with danger, and the roars of the two strange beasts could very well attract other powerful beings. He had to find a safe hiding place as soon as possible before he could savor the joy of snatching something from the jaws of death.