Chapter 534 532: Stupid Subordinate

Luo Tian descended like a god of slaughter, his rampage making the hearts of the Pang Hu Thief Gang pound in terror!

None of them had ever expected this young man to be so powerful.

But his Cultivation was clearly at the Peak of the Seventh Layer of the Earth Element Realm!

Even those at the Earth Element Realm Eighth Layer couldn't last a single move against him. It was simply terrifying.

"You damn brat, you're courting death!"

The one-eyed, middle-aged Pang Hu roared, his face savage!

He leaped forward in an instant, his claw-like hand glowing with a crimson light. It pulsed with a terrifying pressure as he struck out!

WHOOSH!

A crimson, metallic-looking light claw tore through the air toward Luo Tian.

'A Half-step Celestial Pool Realm?'

A strange look appeared on Luo Tian's face.

He had only accepted this mission because it was on his way; he hadn't intended to take on a difficult one.

The description in the Sect Affairs Hall had stated that three or four disciples at around the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer could complete it.

But the leader of the mission's target was actually a Half-step Celestial Pool Realm expert.

"Scared now? It's too late!"

Pang Hu sneered viciously.

"Brat, you're a dead man!"

"If you provoke our Pang Hu Thief Gang, you'll pay with your life!"

The other pirates chimed in.

However, Luo Tian's expression remained unchanged as he slashed his sword.

SWOOSH! BOOM!

An ethereal, whirlwind-like Sword Light shot out, colliding with the crimson light claw and causing a violent explosion.

A crater blasted open on the deck of the Void Ship.

Pang Hu's Attack had been neutralized by a single strike from Luo Tian's sword!

The other pirates, who had been gloating arrogantly just moments before, froze with looks of utter horror!

"He can actually fight on par with our boss, a Half-step Celestial Pool Realm expert!"

"Who is this kid?"

Everyone exclaimed in astonishment.

A figure of this caliber couldn't possibly be a nobody.

"I remember now... The genius disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect... Luo Tian!"

one of the pirates cried out in shock!

"Luo Tian?"

For a time, that name had been a hot topic in the area and had drawn widespread attention even within pirate circles.

The first reason was that Luo Tian had made a name for himself in the wager between the Three Sects.

The second was that news had spread of Luo Tian obtaining thirty percent of the Treasure of the Thief King, making countless people, especially pirate factions, green with envy.

"He's *that* Luo Tian? The Tai Yuan Sect genius who defeated a Celestial Pool Realm expert?"

"My god! A Tai Yuan Sect disciple!"

"So what if he's from the Tai Yuan Sect? We just caught one."

"Shut up, you idiot! You let it slip!"

The pirates babbled amongst themselves, stunned by Luo Tian's identity!

"So it's you!"

Pang Hu's expression tightened slightly.

Luo Tian had a record of defeating a Celestial Pool Realm cultivator, which made Pang Hu wary. His earlier arrogance subsided a little.

But he had heard that He Yunkong had forced his breakthrough at the time, making his strength rock bottom among those in the Celestial Pool Realm.

"Luo Tian, hand over a portion of the Thief King's treasure, and I'll let you go,"

Pang Hu ordered coldly.

Having just crossed blades with Luo Tian, he confirmed that his strength wasn't as exaggerated as the rumors claimed!

It was mainly because Luo Tian had been feigning weakness, catching them completely off guard.

"I just heard that you also captured a disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect. Release them,"

Luo Tian said with a detached expression.

He was a member of the Tai Yuan Sect, too. Since he had come across a fellow disciple in trouble, he would naturally rescue them.

"We can release her, but you have to hand over a portion of the Treasure of the Thief King,"

Pang Hu chuckled.

They had planned to sell the Tai Yuan Sect disciple they'd captured anyway.

Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect fetched a high price with the Barbarian King Hall and the Sea Demon Palace, not to mention this particular woman was stunningly beautiful.

"Forget it. I'm done wasting my breath!"

Luo Tian's expression turned cold. He abruptly slashed with the Ice Nether Sword, and a Cold Wind Sword Light shot up dozens of meters high!

Pang Hu didn't back down.

'Geniuses from the Tai Yuan Sect are all so arrogant and conceited. But as long as I can suppress Luo Tian, he'll be forced to face reality.'

"Gold-Splitting Claw!"

Pang Hu tore out with his claw. A massive, crimson metal light claw, radiating a thick, baleful aura, shot toward Luo Tian's Sword Technique!

CLANG CLANG! BOOM BOOM!

The two exchanged continuous blows, leaving the Void Ship in a state of utter ruin.

'This man's strength isn't half bad!'

But Luo Tian had no intention of dragging this out.

SHIING!

A sharp Sword Intent that pierced the heavens stirred up a bitter gale. It followed a brilliant, jade-white sword-gleam as it chopped down!

By using his Sword Intent, the power of Luo Tian's Swordsmanship increased dramatically!

Pang Hu, on the other hand, was strong, but he was lacking when it came to True Intent.

"The boss is at a disadvantage!"

"Get him together!"

The remaining pirates surrounded Luo Tian and attacked as one!

A vicious smile spread across Pang Hu's face. "I have backup!"

Luo Tian truly deserved his reputation as a peerless genius of the Tai Yuan Sect to be able to suppress him, but unfortunately for him, this was not a fair duel.

'Backup?'

Luo Tian glanced around.

Aside from the boss, who was somewhat decent, the rest of the Pang Hu Thief Gang were around the Earth Element Realm Eighth Layer, with only two at the Ninth Layer.

"Cloud Dispersing!"

A continuous whirlwind surged around Luo Tian, filled with a ghastly, bone-chilling cold. It swept out in all directions with furious speed!

The pirates surrounding Luo Tian instantly sensed the danger, a chill running through their bodies.

"AHH!"

Screams of pain erupted from all sides.

The pirates at the Earth Element Realm Eighth and Ninth Layer had almost no power to resist the second form of the Sky Wind Divine Sword.

One pirate had an arm and a leg sliced clean off.

Others were covered in dozens of bloody gashes and sent flying more than ten meters away.

With a single Sword Technique, he had swept away the small fry!

His only remaining opponent was Pang Hu.

Pang Hu's face was dark with anger. Feeling the pressure, he roared, "Don't you underestimate me, brat!"

He then took out a black Bell. It was engraved with patterns of demons and Fierce Beasts, and a single glance at it was enough to give one an inexplicable sense of unease.

JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE!

Pang Hu shook the Bell, and a black ripple pulsed outward, spreading in every direction!

"Ah! Retreat!"

"The boss brought out his ultimate weapon!"

The seriously injured pirates retreated one after another.

When Luo Tian heard the ringing, his spiritual consciousness suffered an invisible impact. His mind trembled slightly, and even his senses became distorted.

"Lie down and die! All the treasures on you will be mine!"

Pang Hu cackled. While shaking the Bell, he charged at Luo Tian, his right hand unleashing a massive crimson claw of light.

"Are you kidding me?"

Luo Tian snorted coldly and unleashed the third form of the Sky Wind Divine Sword, Wind Fang!

Pang Hu, thinking victory was assured, had let his guard down.

Luo Tian easily dodged his Attack and thrust his sword forward.

SCHLICK!

A long, narrow, grayish-white crescent of light, wreathed in layers of whirlwind, slashed across Pang Hu's abdomen, instantly sending blood spurting out.

Pang Hu was sent flying more than ten meters, crashing onto the deck of the Void Ship.

"How is that possible? You're unaffected by the Soul-Swaying Bell?"

Pang Hu's face was a mask of terrified disbelief.

In truth, Luo Tian had been affected, but his Spiritual Power was immense and his resistance was strong, so the effect was minimal.

SWOOSH!

Pang Hu suddenly shot off the Void Ship, turning into a dark afterimage and fleeing for his life.

Luo Tian was just about to give chase.

Just then, a tall, skinny man walked out of the ship's cabin and yelled, "What's going on?"

He had been inside the cabin just moments ago, about to get handsy with the bound woman, but he came out to check after hearing the continuous, violent noises from outside.

The moment the words left his mouth, the tall, skinny man was utterly dumbfounded.

His companions were either dead or grievously wounded, their faces filled with terror.

As for their boss, Pang Hu, he had already fled!

And the enemy... seemed to be just the young man before him.

'What in the world happened? I was only inside for a short while, how did it turn into this?'

Luo Tian was about to pursue Pang Hu but suddenly remembered they had apparently captured a Tai Yuan Sect disciple, who should still be on the ship.

SHING!

Luo Tian killed the tall, skinny man with a single sword strike and rushed into the cabin.

BANG!

The door was suddenly thrown open.

The woman bound in metal chains panicked and scrambled backward.

After all, a moment ago, a tall, skinny man had tried to make a move on her.

But when she saw who it was, tears welled up in her clear, flawless eyes.

"Junior Sister Yue?"

Luo Tian hadn't expected the person captured by the Pang Hu Thief Gang to be Yue Linfei.

He immediately released Yue Linfei from her bonds.

"Junior Luo..."

With tears streaming down her beautiful face, Yue Linfei threw herself into Luo Tian's arms.

The soft, fragrant woman in his arms left Luo Tian at a bit of a loss. He could only try to comfort her.

After a while.

Yue Linfei's emotions stabilized, and she recounted what had happened to her.

It turned out that Yue Linfei had accepted a Sect mission to act as a bodyguard for a merchant caravan.

The caravan was attacked by the Pang Hu Thief Gang, and she was captured. They said they planned to sell her to a faction from the Sea Demon Palace.

Just moments ago, the tall, skinny man had tried to assault her.

What Yue Linfei never expected was that Luo Tian would appear, and her nightmare would end.

"Junior Sister Yue, you're free now. My mission isn't finished yet; I have to hunt down Pang Hu,"

Luo Tian said calmly.

"I'll go with you!"

Yue Linfei's delicate brows furrowed as she glared and gritted her teeth.

She wanted revenge, and she also wanted to help Luo Tian.

"Alright."

Luo Tian agreed.

Before leaving, Luo Tian annihilated all the remaining members of the Pang Hu Thief Gang!

This was a requirement of the Sect mission. These pirates had burned, killed, and pillaged, and had even kidnapped a Tai Yuan Sect disciple to sell to the Sea Race. Luo Tian felt not an ounce of sympathy for them.

Pang Hu had already fled some distance.

But Luo Tian knew divination and had no trouble determining Pang Hu's general escape route.

...

「Five days later.」

In the Outer Void, Luo Tian and Yue Linfei were in hot pursuit of the heavily injured Pang Hu.

"Scoundrel, die!"

Yue Linfei shouted.

"You bitch, I should've just had my way with you and then killed you!"

Pang Hu's face was vicious.

JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE!

He shook the Bell in his hand, releasing a wave of dark light that assaulted Luo Tian's and Yue Linfei's minds.

If not for this treasure, he would have been dead long ago.

A moment later.

Pang Hu suddenly stopped and yelled, "Senior, save me!"

Hearing this, Yue Linfei faltered for a second, her expression growing solemn.

'Does Pang Hu have a powerful backer? Or is he just bluffing?'

The surrounding void was silent and empty.

"Senior, the one hunting me is a beneficiary of the Treasure of the Thief King!"

Pang Hu shouted again.

He refused to believe that the mysterious senior wouldn't be interested in the Treasure of the Thief King!

HUMMM!

Somewhere in the pitch-black void, a blackish-purple ripple spread out, and a Light Cave appeared at its center.

A mysterious figure in a tattered Blood Robe floated out. A Celestial Level pressure permeated the area, carrying with it a thick aura of death!

The moment she saw this person, Yue Linfei's heart began to tremble violently!

Pang Hu actually had a Celestial Level expert backing him!

"Heh heh, the two of you can just wait for death!"

Pang Hu cackled.

But when Luo Tian saw the mysterious person in the Blood Robe, there was not a trace of panic on his face. Instead, he asked, "Why did you find such a stupid underling?"