Chapter 50 (1/2)
Jiang Xiaofan’s heart chilled. This kraken was definitely thick-skinned and had tough flesh. Even after getting punched, it was unscathed. How frightening! He surmised that an ordinary weapon could not even slice through its body.
Ye Yuanxue remained on the boat with her eyes widened in shock. She glanced at the little bird in her arms before looking up at the giant kraken. A long while after, Ye Yuanxue made a comment that caused Jiang Xiaofan to want to vomit blood in frustration. She said, “Where did this little thing come from? It’s so ugly! It’s not even half as cute as Little One.”
Jiang Xiaofan was exasperated to the point of nearly fainting. Sister, you’re right in saying that it’s ugly. But how is it little?! Also, can you focus on the main issue?! I’m about to be swallowed!
He cocked his head to look around. Many people had already been ensnared by the cephalopod’s tentacles, and most of them had cultivation at the fifth or sixth heaven of Micro Realm. The strongest one was a ninth heaven Micro Realm cultivator. Despite it all, they were powerless against this giant kraken. None of their weapons could even put a dent on the monster. It seemed invincible.
The remaining cultivators had already escaped on their flying swords and now stood on the shoreline, witnessing the chaotic scene from a safe distance. Some of them were agitated as they watched on while others breathed a sigh of relief. Most of them, however, were distressed.
After seeing Jiang Xiaofan in the clutches of the kraken, they just realized that the man who couldn’t even maneuver a flying sword was right all along. He wasn’t speaking nonsense! That area really was dangerous!
*Fwoosh*
A black long sword materialized in Jiang Xiaofan’s hand. With a swing, he *pff* slashed the tentacle that encircled him. The sharpness of this sword is indeed unrivaled. Whatever it cuts, it breaks.
He grasped onto his Celestial Demon Sword and used the flying sword technique. Whatever. If I get nauseous, so be it. If I look unsightly, so be it. It’s better than getting eaten by the squid. Besides, those people’s attention is now on that giant monster. Who will have the time to admire my stance on the sword anyway?
In all honesty, Jiang Xiaofan’s approach to dealing with the current situation was unusually optimistic. He even took the time to think about whether other people would notice how ugly his maneuver of the flying sword was, which was evidence of his mental resilience.
On the other hand, there was an ancient saying that went, “A good attitude is the start of a beautiful beginning.” This was the reason why Jiang Xiaofan got upset. What a load of crap! I had a good attitude so why did another tentacle attack me as soon as I cut one off from that blasted kraken?!
Jiang Xiaofan was now incensed. Those ancient people! With nothing better to do, they decided to create these dumb word games and pass it down to us! And what’s the result?! Falsehood! With a flick of his wrist, he nicked another hideous tentacle that was coming for him. Without the support of his flying sword, he fell into the sea with a *plunk*.
Those who were still fleeing the scene on their swords looked back at Jiang Xiaofan with their eyes widened and mouth agape. This guy’s not that average after all! Not only did he know how to use the flying sword technique and learned to swim, but he was also able to single-handedly cut off that monster’s tentacles! How phenomenal!
A while ago, many cultivators had tried to land strikes on the kraken, but their weapons soon cracked from its tough body. As a result, the kraken’s exterior was unmarred. In spite of the precedent, that person was nonetheless able to cut off not just one but two of its tentacles.
“Perverted Wolf!”
Ye Yuanxue loudly called for him. Everyone then watched Ye Yuanxue with astonishment in their eyes as she hovered into the air and sped towards Jiang Xiaofan. Her body emitted a dim, purple divine glow. On her shoulder was Little One who anxiously chirped.
“Oh my Heaven! She…. She’s a Realm of Dust cultivator!”
Those on the shore held their breaths as they gazed in awe. As if they were looking at the arrival of a saint, those who were entangled by the kraken’s tentacles screamed for help. Their faces were full of surprising joy.
The surface of the deep zone was already completely covered in blood. Numerous cultivators lay dead in the beak of the monster. However, at this instant, the kraken seemed to be provoked by something and forcefully threw out all the cultivators from its grasp.
The once-trapped-but-were-now-free cultivators thought that this miraculous turn of events was because Ye Yuanxue had done something to help them out, so they thanked her and quickly fled on their flying swords. Ye Yuanxue was, however, befuddled. She didn’t know what had just happened. It’s a good thing that the cultivators are now able to escape, but why did that squid suddenly throw them all out?
In the next moment, she knew why. Jiang Xiaofan had become the sole target of the kraken. After cutting off two of its tentacles, the monster was now enraged. It splayed all its tentacles above the water and wildly shook them around, causing the entire sea to become tempestuous. Violent winds howled, and stormy waves crashed into one another. The surviving cultivators were horror-struck as they looked at this terrible development.
Right after Jiang Xiaofan had surfaced above the water and witnessed this rampage, his eyes nearly bulged out of its sockets. All of the kraken’s tentacles were aimed at him, and its pair of giant, blood-red eyes were locked on him.
“Good gods! A jackpot!”
Jiang Xiaofan’s body chilled, and he inwardly cursed. This stupid squid is too stingy. It’s only two of your tentacles. Did you have to scare me like that?! Fuck this. I won’t bother settling this matter with you. Escaping alive is more important.
He forcefully slapped the water surface with his left hand. With a flash of green light, he hovered in the air. At the same time, the Celestial Demon Sword in his right hand vibrated. Thirteen Swords of the Clear Moon appeared, merged as one, and targeted the squid in the distance.
His plan wasn’t to defend himself from the squid with the Thirteen Swords of the Clear Moon. Instead, he wanted to use the technique’s recoil to thrust himself backward and away from the squid’s attack range.
*Roar*
The kraken released a deafening roar for the first time. Due to the loud vibration of the sound, Jiang Xiaofan’s sword qi instantly dissolved into bits of green light before completely disappearing. At the same time, another tentacle lunged at Jiang Xiaofan with lightning speed.
*Bang*
Standing from afar, Ye Yuanxue managed to shoot her purple spiritual energy at the kraken and shift the angle of its tentacle attack by a small degree. Thus, Jiang Xiaofan was able to barely dodge the incoming strike. He was scared witless, but nevertheless raised his sword and cut down its limb.
*Pff*