The Shadow of Immortality-Chapter 116: The Phantom Formation

Three figures stood high in the sky, just a step away from the clouds.

One wore black robes like thunderclouds, with long black hair and a handsome face.

Clark!!!

Another wore robes of pure white, with long brown hair and a face even more handsome than Clark’s, yet carrying a severe, stern expression.

The third had a short beard, a light mustache, and wore blue robes: Gu Chang.

The three were calm.

Until someone appeared, approaching them.

He was bald-headed, dressed in Daoist robes, with gentle features.

But upon seeing Clark standing confidently before them, he felt deep anger, which he hid in his heart.

• "I greet Master Shark’s Den, Gu Chang. I came quickly, leaving my training as soon as you requested."

Gu Chang laughed.

• "Calm down, Huang Bo. Today, I introduce you to my special guest beside our friend Jin. He is called Zo Long."

• "He possesses astonishing attainment in the Star Path—King-level attainment."

Huang Bo was shocked. After all, he was only sixth rank and didn’t possess King-level attainment.

Although it might be a lie, it affected him.

Clark clasped his hands.

• "Greetings, Master Huang Bo. Your reputation is good throughout the five regions. Honored to meet you."

Huang Bo looked at Clark with concealed disgust. He didn’t return Clark’s greeting.

Instead, he greeted Jin.

• "Greetings, Master Jin. It’s an honor to work with you today."

Jin looked at him and merely smiled.

Today, what most interested him—and also interested Gu Chang—was the fruits of Clark’s training.

They all flew at terrifying speed, parting the clouds on their way until they reached an area completely covered in fog.

Clark analyzed.

• "It seems this fog is created by a special illusion formation."

• "Meaning, once you enter and delve deep into this fog, you feel lost."

• "If we destroy it, the formation’s real defenses will activate and attack us."

Gu Chang laughed.

• "Master Long, your analytical and deductive abilities are astonishing. It seems your training bore fruit."

Huang Bo looked at Clark with a cold face.

• "Just empty talk. We all know this. Even a fool would know at a glance."

Clark smiled. His face was calm, exuding an aura of righteousness and solemnity.

• "I apologize if Master Huang Bo felt insulted by my words. But this is my first time seeing the place, so if my words displease you, I apologize."

Huang Bo’s tongue was completely tied. He couldn’t reply.

He was utterly crushed in this verbal battle.

Meanwhile, the other entered the fog.

From outside the fog, they couldn’t see Clark inside.

• "This fog is deep, layered with an illusion formation. But after all, it’s mortal-level."

Clark used the immortal-level Extreme Combo: "Sword Stars."

Thoughts collided at imaginary speeds, were shattered by swords, and new ones emerged.

Until Clark’s mind reached a complete and logical deduction.

• "This illusion formation contains the profundity of the Fire Path, the Illusion Path, and also the Star Path."

• "Therefore, it’s clear this formation is external and not inside the real island."

• "So, we must destroy it from inside the water’s surface."

• "But who would be foolish enough to place it inside the sea without dropping celestial beasts into the sea itself?"

• "Hahahahaha! I’ve understood everything. I’ll exit now."

Clark entered and exited easily.

He entered smiling and exited smiling, his arms behind his back.

He looked at Gu Chang.

• "Master Gu, fine, I’ll tell you. This isn’t just an Illusion Path formation. It contains the profundity of the Fire Path, the Water Path, and the Illusion Path."

• "Also, it’s mortal-level. Its power was increased by condensing mortal-level Extreme Moves."

Gu Chang laughed.

• "How magnificent, Master Long! You’ve amazed me. It seems my investment in you wasn’t disappointing."

• "Alright, since you’ve proven your quality, the two immortal-level Extreme Moves are now yours. After all, they are an immortal heritage of the Star Path."

Huang Bo’s heart sank into jealousy.

• "How can this bastard son of a whore obtain the Star Path heritage that was supposed to be mine? How?!"

Jin turned to see Huang Bo.

He thought to himself:

• "A side character and a fool. You’ll never understand. You’re just pitifully predictable."

Jin quickly asked:

• "Zo Long, from where do we attack and destroy the formation?"

Clark laughed and pointed downward.

• "We’ll attack from the water. And beware, celestial beasts definitely exist in the deep waters."

Before descending into the water, Gu Chang was singing praises of Clark and complimenting Jin for bringing Clark.

Meanwhile, Huang Bo was still in darkness.

They all plunged into the deep water.

Each used Extreme Moves—some used immortal-level, others mortal—to stay underwater as long as possible.

Starlight shone brilliantly with Clark’s attacks.

He easily deduced the locations of the planted mortal-level Extreme Moves on the seabed and destroyed them.

While some could sense their aura and some attacked.

But so far, Clark and Huang Bo were the best in this aspect.

The fog began to dissipate bit by bit, shrinking.

Everyone felt powerful vibrations in the water.

Soon, a full tide of celestial beasts surged forth.

Some resembled a tiger with fish fins and also scales, breathing freely.

While there were sharks the size of five elephants.

Everyone began fighting.

Clark fought intensely, but it was annoying for him. He didn’t want to use his true strength. After all, he lied about only cultivating the Star Path.

But an ancient celestial beast of seventh rank appeared before Clark.

It was a strange ape, but it breathed underwater easily and strangely.

It was as huge as mountains and swam like a fish.

Its punches alone could demolish mountains.

Clark looked with awe.

He didn’t understand, but felt that if he didn’t use his methods, he would lose.

• "Within limits, I’ll only use the Judgment Path."

Giant fists appeared, along with numerous clones of Clark.

Bam! Bam! Bam!!!

Clark attacked the giant ape’s face with his massive fists, which had astonishing power against the huge ape.

But...

Boom!

Clark received a strong, swift punch to the face, sending him crashing into several rocks inside the sea.

He spat a lot of blood but began healing himself and regaining his mental clarity.

He merged techniques from the Star Path and Judgment Path.

Thoughts formed externally in a white, radiant light around Clark’s body, covering him.

Clark laughed.

• "It seems Mao Hua’s methods are bearing fruit."

A torrent of thoughts, resembling stars, formed into a starry serpent with a hollow body, coiling around Clark.

Huang Bo, who was in a bad situation, was terrified but couldn’t help seeing Clark against his difficult opponent.

• "A dual-path cultivator of Judgment and Stars! Also, his Star Path techniques are advanced and frighteningly amazing. Even his Judgment Path power is excellent." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

• "How is that?!"

Clark and the ape collided.

Every time Clark’s body was hit, explosions occurred.

His defense and offense were simultaneous.

Whenever the starry thoughts exploded, they caused distraction in the ape’s thoughts, making it dumber and dumber.

While the ape was distracted, Clark’s attacks intensified.

One of the giant hands split and took human form, resembling Clark.

It clung to the ape, which began punching all over its own body, trying to kill the phantom clones.

But it excessively harmed its own body.

Clark laughed.

• "Now!"

Boom!!!

Water currents in the vast sea...

A giant, blue fist struck and killed the giant ape.

• "The immortal-level Extreme Combo ’Serpent of Stars’ is very good. Its effect is very strong against beasts. After all, beasts don’t think like humans."

The massive battle ended.

They helped Huang Bo, who was in a pitiful state.

Huang Bo’s bald head and face were covered in blood.

Everyone had a difficult fight, unlike Gu Chang, who wasn’t injured or tired. It was a hard fight; even the strongest beasts were at seventh-rank immortal cultivator level, while he was at the eighth.

Gu Chang sang praises of Clark.

• "If not for Zo Long’s analysis, everyone would have fallen into a bad situation and we would have stopped working. You’ve shown deductive brilliance and also combat prowess. I commend your diligent work."

Clark smiled.

• "I did nothing, Master. In truth, Master Huang Bo excelled. Compared to me, the one who emerges covered in blood clearly killed many beasts, while I was busy fighting a huge ancient ape."

Huang Bo angrily said:

• "Are you mocking me?!"

He was furious.

Meanwhile, Clark replied smiling:

• "Master Huang Bo misunderstood me. I apologize."

Gu Chang and Jin looked at Huang Bo with cold, reproachful glances.

Huang Bo screamed in his mind:

• "What’s wrong with you all?! Isn’t he mocking me in front of you, and you didn’t say anything to him? Why am I being reproached?"

• "Bloody hell, are you mocking me? Are you mocking me for getting injured in battle, you son of a whore?!"

But he couldn’t voice his words.

Instead, he apologized with his head lowered.

• "I apologize to Master Zo Long. I dare not shout in your face. You displayed excellent combat against a beast from the Time Path."

To be continued.....