Chapter 951: Krune’s Cultivator Mind (2/2)

”Even if you reach the boundary, your mortal self wouldn't be able to even scratch the Sub-Realm's barrier,” Krune replied, sensing the Checkpoint Turtle flinch once, causing some waves while making the people on its surface groan in response.

Upon seeing the expression of the people in the queue, Krune felt confused as he asked, ”What's happening?”

”The items in the Checkpoint Turtle are limited. This reaction would happen the moment at least one item on the list is sold out. From what that damn octopus had said, it would leave the moment this happens.” Strinker scowled. Though, it wasn't because the Checkpoint Turtle was leaving, but rather at the fact that the place he assumed as a Danger Zone ended up being a Sub-Realm.

As for the Checkpoint Turtle's items, he had already bought his fair share. He didn't have many Godly Points to begin with, so all he managed to buy was a Bone Arsenal and a Water Essence for emergencies.

Upon noticing that the Checkpoint Turtle was about to disappear, Strinker spoke in a hurry, ”Boss, if you don't mind, can we follow you on our boats?”

”Sure, I don't mind.” Krune waved his hand casually, rather pleased at the company. With some people around him, he wouldn't become insane.

”Then...” Strinker looked at his group and nodded, speaking to Krune, ”It's for the best if we leave right now. The moment the Checkpoint Turtle vanishes, this place would become rowdy as everyone would try to steal the treasures of others.”

”Hmm, that seems lively.” Krune's eyes lit up at the sound of that. Having been along for a year as a mortal, he had only fought against Monster Geckos. Now, it would be a nice change to see a fight between people.

Then again, he had no intentions of taking part in it. His morality wouldn't allow him to harm another person for no reason. Only if they tried to kill him would he retaliate. As for the rest, he would rather pull his punches or just be content being a spectator.

It was odd since the moment he began to converse with Strinker and the others, his values as a cultivator began to return as if the mental state he had exhibited for the past year was a lie. Since he didn't wish to become a bloodthirsty individual, Krune welcomed the change, turning more and more into his usual self as time passed.

Like an island that was sinking, the Checkpoint Turtle retreated deep into the waters, disappearing from view the moment it sunk to a depth beyond 10 meters from the surface. As the light couldn't reach beyond that, its figure had vanished in the darkness.

In the meantime, all the people on its top scrambled to their respective boats or whatever that floated, alarmed at the chaos that would result. Unsurprisingly, there were quite a few people that didn't have anything to rely on to float on the ocean waters.

As for such people, they sprinted towards any vacant boats they saw to row with it first. After all, they couldn't fight in the presence of the Checkpoint Turtle. If they did, the Checkpoint Turtle would punish them.

Just the sheer presence it exuded was enough to suffocate them, not to mention when it attacked them. So, that was the reason no one tried anything while it was there. But, the moment it vanished, it was a free for all battle.

Krune noticed a group of people jump into a boat and begin fighting with each other as they tried to push others out into the water. Some of them flailed whatever piece of bone they used as a weapon to injure their opponents.

Among them, quite a few had been eyeing Krune's massive boat. Considering its size, more than ten people could seat themselves on one side. On top of that, there were two sides to take a seat, so it was sizeable property.

Upon seeing a group of people swim towards his boat, Krune glanced at Stinker and the group, noticing that they had three boats. Two people sat on each while the three boats were connected to the carcass of a rather large fish. Seated on the fish were the remaining four people.

They had used the tough nerves of the fish to create a rope and harnessed its carcass to the three boats. Due to the healing properties in the water, the rope wouldn't even snap from wear and tear as its damage would be healed constantly. Krune noticed that Strinker's group was observing his actions. If he failed to show any strength worthy of his large property, it seemed they also planned to take control of his boat.

Krune then looked back at the group swimming towards his boat, facing his palm towards them as he unleashed his Neon Radiance, causing them to flinch as they shouted.

”Ack!”

”My eyes!”

”It burns!”

They hurriedly opened their eyes while underwater, surfacing after a couple of seconds as they had completely recovered. Though, when they tried to swim towards Krune, the Neon Radiance struck their eyes once again.

Even though Krune didn't use the Ocean Heart, with the improvement in his physique, the intensity of his Neon Radiance was harmful to the eyes, especially since the surroundings were dimming as the night approached.

So, the potency of his ability was great. Every time they tried to approach his boat, Krune caused them to flinch and cover their eyes in pain. Even though they weren't injured, they were unable to close in on Krune.

Seeing the scene, and especially the ability Krune displayed, Strinker and his group shuddered. There was slight fear in his eyes as Strinker gazed at Krune, stuttering, ”N-Neon Radiance?”