Chapter 454: The 18 Dragon-bone Regions (2/2)

He was a Four-tribulation True Immortal who had attained the standard of the eighteen region's region master. To seek refuge at the 18 Dragon-bone Regions, being a region master there was not a problem. However, the 18 Dragon-bone Regions had enough region masters already. Hence, he could only be received as an assistant, such as Ming Haijun's assistant that would advise on the diplomacy between themselves and the 18 Dragon-bone Regions.

No matter how displeased he was in his heart, he had to obey the orders in someone else's home.

The chaos in the Five-dragon Regions, especially that in the Rolling Dragon King's Sea Area, was already a source of trouble. However, the 18 Dragon-bone regions did not interfere and did not have any intentions to interfere. They had focused all their energies on Yu Nantian. The fairy weapons on Yu Nantian were their true targets. Yu Nantian wanted to seize the opportunity to escape while the Sea Area was in chaos while the 18 Dragon-bone Regions also wanted to seize this opportunity to catch their target amidst the chaos. This was not a secret in the 18 Dragon-bone regions and the newly deployed Master Jin Hua was this pursuit's direct manager.

”What a difficult situation! Enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road.”

Zhou Bao curled up and hid amid some corals. A vividly colored fish that swam past only treated him like an odd looking rock.

The 18 Dragon-bone Regions never interfered with the Five-dragon Regions' matters. Its subordinates power also did not exceed the boundaries of the 18 Dragon-bone Regions. However, just this time for Yu Nantian's fairy weapons, Ming Haijun activated all hands on deck. It was not only Ming Haijun; even Region Master Lan Shui'er supported the mission fully.

This was Winding Bay, the boundary between the 18 Dragon-bone Regions and the Rolling Dragon King's Sea Area. With no one guarding it now, it was in an extreme mess. The fellas from the 18 Dragon-bone Region entered the scene, split into a few teams and started searching this piece of Sea Area.

Winding Bay, as its name suggested, had a complicated terrain. The middle of Winding Bay was cut across by a stretch of oceanic trench that was not too long. Occasionally there were one or two hills undulating in the underwater mountain range. The terrain was complex. Finding a hidden Water Mansion here would have been difficult and even more so for a hidden person.

Just like now, Zhou Bao used his Snake-like Breath Holding Skill to hide in the corals. Although those demons were searching very thoroughly, they had not been able to trace his tracks.

The leader of the team was Master Jin Hua. His glum face no longer had that trace of light-heartedness that was evident when they first met. Compared to his blithe appearance the previous time, Master Jin Hua's face now had traces of years and age etched onto them. Zhou Bao could even see that Master Jin Hua had lost weight. His gaze, though, was much sharper. His Four-tribulation True Immortal's strength and spiritual mind seemed to scan the surroundings, sharp as lightning. Land extending a radius of a thousand feet away were all seen in his eyes and under the control of his spiritual mind.

”Assistant Region Master, Your Excellency, we have searched the area with a radius of three hundred miles from here. We could not find any traces of Yu Nantian. Take a look, do you think...!”

”Continue searching, he is definitely here. He can't run away!” Master Jin Hua abruptly cut into a Shrimp-headed Demon's report. His expression appeared grim and his gaze was almost like a razor, sharp with murderous intent that gave one the chills.

”Since he has run to Winding Bay, then he can't run away. There is only one exit at Winding Bay. We have already sealed off the exit very tightly. We did not see him run out. That means he must be at Winding Bay!”

”But—!”

”Order your people to search carefully. Search inch by inch and do not leave out even a bit of territory. Yes, call the second team into the oceanic trench. Since there isn't much up here, then, he must be hiding in the oceanic trench. That celestial device of his has an evasive spirit. However, to activate it would not be easy. Plus he is injured. I have a feeling; as long as we put in a bit more effort, we can find him. Do you understand?!”

”Yes, I understand!” the Shrimp-headed Demon did not dare to say more. He once again ran out, ordering his subordinates to search all corners meticulously. This time was more thorough than before.

”Interesting. Since Master Jin Hua is so sure that Yu Nantian is at Winding Bay, then it must be eighty percent true that he is here!” Zhou Bao thought briefly and observed Master Jin Hua's subordinates carefully. The subordinates he had brought obviously weren't of a very high level. Besides Master Jin Hua who is of a Four-tribulation True Immortal status, the strongest one there was only a Genuine Immortal. There wasn't even a Venerable. The numbers weren't big too. There were only about fifty to sixty people and most of the demons were of Level Eight or Nine Cultivation. Those that have surpassed the Mysterious Realm had only about ten people. With this kind of strength, they could defeat a dynasty at the Seven-deity Regions; but placed in the Sea Area, especially with someone like Master Jin Hua, the assistant region master at 18 Dragon-bone Regions, it did seem a bit inadequate.

”Master Jin Hua doesn't seem to be too pleased with his place at 18 Dragon-bone Regions. He only brought these many people to kill Yu Nantian. Seems like I have a chance! However...!”