White Feather darted out at lightning speed, creating a tangible shockwave that blocked the opponent’s attack. Opal was thrown back a hundred meters by the impact.
“Opal!” Amber and Casey rushed over simultaneously to help Opal up. Meanwhile, White Feather charged toward the elderly fifth-rank Otherworldly Realm opponent.
A muffled sound came from not far away as a figure was sent flying, crashing heavily into the barrier and spitting out a mouthful of blood. It was Billy, struck by the elder with the cane. Despite his formidable defensive abilities, he stood no chance against such a powerful foe. The elder had only used sixty to seventy percent of his strength, not considering Billy a significant threat. Otherwise, Billy would have been in much worse condition.
“A mere late-stage Holy Realm cultivator managed to withstand seventy percent of my power. I’m genuinely surprised,” the elder said, narrowing his eyes at Billy. He had expected his attack to obliterate even mid-stage Otherworldly Realm cultivators, yet Billy only sustained some injuries.
“Is that all you’ve got?” Billy spat out more blood and stood up, taking a Chi Condensing Pill from his pocket and swallowing it.
“Interesting,” the elder sneered. “I’ve never met someone truly unafraid of death. You’re the first.” Without waiting for a response, he continued, “In that case, let me send you off!”
As he spoke, the elder’s cane traced an arc in the air, unleashing a massive force toward Billy. The surrounding space distorted under its pressure.
“Billy Boy, watch out!” “Boss, be careful!” Amber and the others shouted in alarm.
Billy’s face grew solemn as he prepared to counter with Arhat Palm Strike. However, he suddenly felt an overwhelming energy explode within him. The immense force made him feel like he was about to burst apart; his organs seemed to shift, his eyes turned blood-red, and his veins bulged.
He sensed something being drawn out of his body. The elder’s attack vanished just meters away from him, as if absorbed by something unseen. A mist erupted above Billy’s head, churning violently but obscuring whatever lay within.
The elder’s pupils contracted in shock, feeling a sense of unease as his right eyelid twitched uncontrollably. Though he couldn’t see through the mist, he had a strong premonition that it was no ordinary phenomenon.
He extended his spiritual power to investigate but quickly recoiled with a scream as his spiritual power was attacked. “Retreat!” he shouted, but found himself unable to move. The same force immobilized the other two elders, pulling them toward the mist.
“Who are you?!” the elder with the cane shouted in terror, exerting all his strength to resist but to no avail. The other two elders also screamed in fear.
In the blink of an eye, all three were swallowed by the mist. “Where is this place…” the cane elder’s voice echoed from within before being cut off by a scream. The other two elders also cried out in agony before falling silent.
The entire ship fell into a deathly quiet. Opal and Casey knew Billy’s inner treasure was powerful, having seen it kill Robert Hatfield, a late-stage Otherworldly Realm expert, in an instant. But witnessing it firsthand left them in disbelief. Lance Wooler and the ship’s crew were stunned speechless.
White Feather chirped at the mist several times, seemingly trying to communicate. The mist paused before transforming into a white light that re-entered Billy’s body. As before, Billy’s eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.
Just before losing consciousness, he heard a voice in his mind: “No skills but plenty of schemes, deliberately putting yourself in danger and waiting for rescue. Pathetic!”
“Billy Boy!” “Boss!” “Billy!” Voices called out to him as he slowly regained consciousness.
“Billy, you’re awake?” Felicia exclaimed as he opened his eyes.
“Yes,” Billy nodded after adjusting to the light. He looked around and saw he was in a room surrounded by concerned faces.
“Boss, are you okay?” Night Orchid asked.
“I’m fine, don’t worry,” Billy reassured them before asking, “Where are we?”
“This is a hotel in Canyon View City,” Night Orchid replied.
“We’re already in Canyon View City?” Billy was surprised. “How long was I unconscious?”
“Two days and nights,” Frostblade answered.
“Boss, this time you were unconscious for one day less than before. Progress!” Stout remarked.
Everyone else: “…”
“Billy Boy, did you deliberately put yourself in danger on that ship two days ago?” Amber asked. “Were you trying to force out that treasure?”