From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 198 - 193: Wind and Thunder Horned Python

The Canghai Whale flapped its fins, hanging silently above, its massive body casting enormous shadows under the sunlight like a mountain.

Li Quanqing’s gaze fell, only to see that all those standing behind Li Quanmo were young clanspeople, around the age of twenty or thirty, belonging to the ’Quan’ generation.

Even some of the ’Jin’ generation were present, mere teenagers of eighteen or nineteen with a cultivation at the Qi Refining Fourth Level, which was the minimum standard for hunting Demon Beasts.

"Let’s go, set off."

He issued the order, signaling the Canghai Whale to flap its fins and swim out of the Qingyu Cave Heaven.

The whale’s mournful and ethereal song echoed as the Canghai Whale leaped from the grotto, revealing a vista of the azure sea and sky, vast and boundless.

Two large Spirit Boats were stationed in the sea region, making it clear that the Li Family took this campaign against the Demon Beasts seriously.

"The family’s large Spirit Boats are still too few, and we lack a Third Rank battle ship, the real foundation of a Golden Core. It’s a pity only a Nascent Soul Sect could produce one..."

Li Quanqing watched the clanspeople boarding the Tower Ship, his mind drifting to the two Third Rank Spirit Boats owned by the Situ Family.

Those had already vanished without a trace along with the remnants of the Situ Family that managed to escape death.

Wuu wuu!

The large Spirit Boat emitted a roaring sound as they headed off in different directions, and every member of the Li Clan was eager to try their hand.

Li Quanmo stood at the prow, taking out the family’s map of the sea area and directing the ship toward a certain direction, the map marked with numerous Demon Beast groups.

The Canghai Whale followed leisurely behind, meandering through the clouds leisurely.

With Li Quanqing’s status and strength, he was meant to preside over matters, without the need to be overly concerned about trifles.

Li Quanmo had a clear target, first choosing an easily conquered Spirit Island.

Ironwood Island.

This was just a High Grade First Rank Spirit Island, inhabited by a large number of Ironbone Crabs as well as other crab Demon Beast groups. Their strength was not very formidable, mostly at the Qi Refining Early Stage.

However, their numbers were tremendously vast, making them quite troublesome.

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged in the void, observing the clanspeople dividing their work clearly, having previously practiced various arrays, so they were not too flustered.

With a cultivation at the Qi Refining Great Perfection Realm, someone like Li Quanmo was already a high-level expert of the previous generation, all taking part in the battle formations without having to lift a finger.

Groups of young clanspeople at the Qi Refining Fourth and Fifth Level were brimming with excitement, most on their first experience out in the field, all very thrilled.

They howled as they deployed battle formations, eagerly rushing into the midst of Demon Beasts, provoking them actively and maneuvering their Magic Artifacts with ease.

They were combining their experiences learned from books with actual combat, evidently reaping substantial benefits.

"Mo~"

The Canghai Whale chased the mist, lazily observing the grand battle between humans and beasts below, indolent by nature.

To it, this seemed no different from children fighting.

Even so, Li Quanqing still expanded his Divine Sense, keeping a vigilant watch over the battlefield, fearing any mishaps.

After several dozen islands were fought over, the novelty for the youths quickly faded, replaced by fatigue and ennui.

Li Quanqing gave a slight smile and decided to incentivize the clanspeople.

He took out the Hanhai Bowl, summoning seven Thunder Horn Pythons, a Golden Flame Tiger, and a Cloud Stepping Snow Leopard, as well as Silver Armored Crabs, these were Spiritual Beasts at the Qi Refining Late Stage.

Any clansperson who performed excellently in the Demon Hunting process could exchange for a Spiritual Beast to combat alongside them.

Of course, this was only temporary, just a loan.

After all, it’s not good for the Spiritual Beasts to idle away on the island, eating and drinking without doing anything.

Though the Li Family intends to transition into a Beast Taming Family, there are hardly any young clanspeople who possess Qi Refining Late Stage Spiritual Beasts.

Thus, everyone became excited, rubbing their hands in anticipation, even the Family Stewards were eager to feel what it was like to command a Spiritual Beast in battle.

Days passed like this, and in two months, they had swept over a third of the entire Purple Blood Sea Domain.

An 8,000-li sea region, not even a regular circular shape, showcased the vast majesty of the sea.

After this excursion, everyone bore the ferocity of iron and blood, their eyes sharp, exuding a formidable and intense temperament.

A true transformation was accomplished.

Li Quanqing didn’t break his word; all the Qi Refining Late Stage Spiritual Beasts were exchanged and also experienced the trials of combat.

Even the Golden Flame Tiger cub, previously plump and fluffy, had shed some belly fat, its fur fiery and its muscle contours visible, looking exceptionally robust.

Another battle ensued, this time eradicating Demon Beasts that lived in the sea—the Water Patterned Swordfish, with snouts as sharp as Flying Swords.

The battle taking place underwater left the Li Family’s youths somewhat chaotic. Ultimately, it was the Stewards who stepped in and exterminated the foe.

"Looks like a good haul."

Li Quanqing smiled, gazing at the blood-red sea, as one after another Spirit Fish corpse was moved onto the ship’s storeroom, encased in ice for preservation.

"With so many Demon Beasts slain, our ship’s storeroom is running out of space; perhaps it’s time to head back once."

Li Quanmo also nodded in satisfaction, but then showed a hint of regret: "Unfortunately, the potential of the young Demon Beasts we’ve caught is quite ordinary, without any precious Spiritual Beasts."

"That’s normal. After all, if just any Demon Beast could break through to Foundation Establishment, how would our Human Clan manage?"

Hearing this remark, Li Quanmo’s eyes became a little strange.

You yourself have raised three Foundation Establishment Spiritual Beasts, do you really mean what you say?

"Quanqing, Quanmo, it seems like our people have found something new."

At this moment, Li Quanshu approached, though already in her thirties, she was still as bright and charming as a young girl.

Her eyes flickered with light, and with every movement, she exuded the mature charm of a grown woman. Dressed in a water-blue, form-fitting lotus battle armor, her beautiful curves were perfectly outlined.

Her Spirit Root Talent was not strong; currently, she was only at the Qi Refining Eighth Level in Cultivation, and her Artifact Refining skills were not very high, barely serving as a real-power Elder in the Li Family.

"What discovery?"

Li Quanqing asked with a curious look.

"That group of Thunder Horn Pythons has undergone an anomaly. It seems that through the sea breeze, they have scented the presence of their own kind."

Li Quanshu spoke gravely, her tone incredibly stable, but her eyes clearly showed extra delight.

"Their own kind? That must be the rest of the Thunder Horn Python clans..."

Li Quanqing nodded, not surprised by the joy of her clanspeople.

After all, Thunder Horn Pythons are higher rank Demon Beasts and are gregarious, making them most suitable for Cultivators to rear as Spiritual Beasts.

Hearing this news, even Li Quanmo couldn’t help but get excited, eager to capture them all in one fell swoop.

If they could bring back a batch of Thunder Horn Pythons for the family, it would doubtlessly be a tremendous achievement.

It’s a pity that the Thunder Horn Python Queen raised by Li Quanqing showed no sign of mating or pregnancy. Now encountering a brand-new group of Thunder Horn Pythons must be a great opportunity.

"Lead the way, let’s have a look."

Li Quanqing said, and the entire Spirit Boat slowly set out, its huge hull breaking through the sea surface, braving the winds and the waves.

"Hiss hiss!"

Li Quanqing looked down and immediately saw those Thunder Horn Pythons all raising their bodies, hissing and flicking their tongues, sensing the scent in the wind, and making sibilant noises.

Even the Thunder Horn Python Queen, at this moment, seemed spirited, her body scales flaring open, her eyes brighter than ever, and a unique pungent odor emanated from her body.

That look, it kind of seemed like... she’s in heat?

Seeing this, Li Quanqing’s expression instantly turned odd.

Wondering what kind of Demon Beast it could be that could make lady royalty of the arrogant Snake Clan submit.

After slowly sailing out for more than seventy miles, an emerald Spirit Island appeared before them, the island covered with ancient towering trees and coiling vines, looking extremely wild and primitive.

The entire island was covered in lush, verdant greenery, as if they had arrived in an ancient forest from a primeval world, with no end in sight.

Whooosh!

The sea breeze swept through, rustling the leaves that covered the island, and amongst the mountains and forests faint white miasma rose, obscuring the view of the deepest areas.

"Interesting, a natural Illusion Array..."

Li Quanqing noted with a peculiar look, being a Second Rank Array Master, she recognized the principles at a glance.

All the giant trees on the island formed an Array, possessing the power to confuse creatures, making it difficult even for Foundation Establishment Divine Sense to fathom.

Such a place might conceal a Great Demon!

"Is the Thunder Horn Python clan truly entrenched here?"

Li Quanmo was somewhat incredulous.

Knowing that Thunder Horn Pythons are innately close to the power of thunder, inhaling and exhaling electricity, they can summon the thunder of heaven and earth on stormy nights even before they come of age.

Therefore, their habitats would inevitably be nearly bereft of grass, with the majesty of thunder annihilating all, leaving only charred rocks and yellow soil.

The island in front of them was too peaceful, full of vitality, not fitting for the usual lair of Thunder Horn Pythons.

"Attack and probe, and we shall know."

Li Quanqing summoned the Dragon Flame Eagle, ordering it to test the waters.

"Screeee!"

The Dragon Flame Eagle flapped its wings, hovering on the edge of the island, exhaling a jet of golden-red flames, melting iron and flashing gold.

It was Second Rank Dragon Flame after all, igniting and rapidly spreading, and an endless forest was in flames, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.

No choice, these ancient trees formed a natural Array, which could only be broken by such blunt means.

The sea of flames spread, the mountain woods burned fiercely, crackling loudly, and heat waves rolled, striking from all directions.

Such a commotion naturally startled the Demon Beasts living on the island, who rushed to put out the fires and protect their homeland.

Li Quanqing raised an eyebrow, her Divine Sense detecting several powerful life forces approaching rapidly, all at the Qi Refining Late Stage.

"Indeed, it’s a Thunder Horn Python clan, but they seem a bit different..."

As the foliage of the mountain forest rustled, several massive creatures hastily arrived, swiftly weaving through the ancient woods.

Their appearance resembled the Thunder Horn Pythons, with purple scales predominating, a single horn on their heads, and their bodies releasing threads of electrical light.

But on their bodies as thick as barrels, there grew vast patches of green patterns, looking like green clouds, with crisp winds swirling around their bodies.

The most important part was that on both sides of these Thunder Horn Pythons’ bodies, there were thin, wing-like appendages, as wide as sails, which could allow them to glide momentarily in the void with the power of the wind.

"Mutated Thunder Horn Pythons!"

Li Quanmo’s eyes suddenly lit up; such changes in the bloodline made these Demon Beasts undoubtedly more valuable to rear.

"To be precise, they should be called Wind and Thunder Horned Pythons."

Li Quanqing’s thoughts stirred, and immediately the Dragon Flame Eagle cried out, like a crimson Heavenly Fire tearing through the sky, reaching out to grab the Python Demons.

"Hiss!!"

Just then, from the depths of the forest, suddenly there was a hiss like the crack of thunder.

Following that, a powerful breath slowly awakened; whirlwinds howled like tornadoes, thunder and lightning surrounded the area, and Demon Energy rose like signal fires into the sky.

Foundation Establishment Great Demon!