Chapter 1246: Pierced by a Single Strike

"They're here!"

A flash of sword light appeared in Ling Feng's hand. The Eradicator of Realms surged before him, instinctively shielding Tuoba Yan behind him.

Lou Qianzhong and Lin Mu immediately assumed defensive stances, positioning themselves at angles to guard against a sudden strike.

A chilling, ghostly laughter tore through the air. Moments later, a green-faced, fanged monster appeared, beating its massive wings as it scanned Ling Feng and his companions.

"Xuan Sha, what luck! So many humans, and several are Human Emperors! Ha! Even the island master has never had such a feast!" Hei Sha cackled.

Xuan Sha's crimson eyes were already brimming with excitement.

Among the crowd were several Human Emperors. Their bodies alone were far beyond what ordinary mortals could ever hope to match!

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes. Both creatures ignored Lou Qianzhong's aura entirely, a sign that their strength far surpassed ordinary monsters.

"

Heh heh heh,

" Hei Sha grinned, flapping its wings as its sharp claws flexed. "Who dares intrude on Heavenly Pool Island? Surrender your weapons and submit to inspection!"

Ling Feng and the others all let out cold smiles. Did those two monsters really take them for fools?

Hei Sha's gaze swept over the group, finally landing on Tuoba Yan. A lecherous smile split its face. "What a tempting aroma. So this is the legendary Profound Yin body. You will make a perfect appetizer!"

"Do not waste time on them!"

Ling Feng let out a soft snort. This island was their territory. Ling Feng knew engaging the monsters would drain strength and elemental energy. If more monsters were drawn over, escaping would become even harder.

He was certain the Heaven-Patrolling Angels must be hiding somewhere on Heavenly Pool Island, orchestrating these attacks from the shadows.

Lou Qianzhong let out a roar and slammed his palm toward the monster in front of him, hoping to push it back. Everyone seized the chance, bypassing the two monsters and climbing over the towering walls of Heavenly Pool Island.

However, Hei Sha blocked the strike effortlessly. In the blink of an eye, it flapped its wings, claws extended, and lunged at Tuoba Yan behind Ling Feng.

"You ugly beast! Do you take me for a fool?" Lou Qianzhong snapped, swinging a jet-black iron rod at Hei Sha's wings with all his might.

The force tore through the air, generating a piercing roar as sparks flared from the rod, stirring a wave of blistering heat.

"How dare you resist, you puny ant!"

Hei Sha bared its sharp fangs and flapped its wings. In an instant, it spun around and raised its demonic claws, directly seizing Lou Qianzhong's iron rod.

Lin Mu's eyes widened. Even a mid-tier Human Emperor could not withstand a strike like that. Yet the monster remained unscathed!

Hei Sha's grin widened. "Ignorant mortals. We have long transcended humans, evolved into the strongest beings between heaven and earth. Since you came to us, accept your fate!

Heh heh heh!

"

With a flick of its fingers, Lou Qianzhong's rod was sent flying, dragging him backward several steps. Hei Sha's blood-red pupils scanned him with disdain. "Old man, you look withered. I'll save you for later. No need to hurry.

Heh heh heh!

"

Lou Qianzhong's face burned crimson. He was a dominant figure in the Inner Sea, and yet at Heavenly Pool Island, he hadn't even entered before being held up by just two gatekeeping monsters.

In reality, Hei Sha and Xuan Sha were no ordinary gatekeepers. Aside from the island master, the Twelve Shas of Heavenly Pool were the apex predators here, the most deadly, having devoured humans until fully mutated. Their strength ranked at the top of the island.

Xuan Sha, third among the Twelve Shas, trailed only behind Tian Sha and Di Sha. Hei Sha, while ranked in the middle, possessed power equivalent to a sixth-level Human Emperor. Combined with its impenetrable scales, even high-tier Human Emperors would struggle against him.

"

Hehe...

Let me start with this little girl.

Mmm,

the scent is irresistible," Hei Sha murmured, claws reaching for Tuoba Yan, ignoring Ling Feng and the others entirely.

To him, even the strongest among the humans posed no threat.

At that moment, a streak of crimson sword light shot into the sky, piercing straight for Xuan Sha's palm.

"Overestimating yourself!" Hei Sha scoffed, catching the sword with ease.

But its expression froze as pain shot through its claws. Purple flames burned across the wound, devouring the flesh.

"

Ah!

"

Hei Sha screamed in pain. Ignoring the black blood coating its palm, it thrashed wildly at the flames, but no matter how hard it tried, the fire refused to die out.

A sharp cracking echoed as Xuan Sha tore Hei Sha's hand and flung it into the sea.

"

Ah!

"

Hei Sha trembled violently. "Xuan Sha, what have you done?"

"Saved your life," Xuan Sha replied coldly. "Those flames are not ordinary. Hesitate and your entire arm would be ruined!"

Cold sweat poured down Hei Sha's forehead. It glared at the humans, furious. "Who dares attack me? I don't even know who struck!"

Ling Feng's eyes burned with killing intent. He hadn't planned to waste time on these two monsters, but the moment they moved against Tuoba Yan, all restraint vanished!

Following the sound, Hei Sha and Xuan Sha finally became aware of Ling Feng's presence. After all, Ling Feng's cultivation was pitifully low compared to everyone else. They could hardly believe that such a terrifying slash had come from a boy who wasn't even king-tier.

Ling Feng snorted. "Big Brother Lou, Brother Lin, hold one of them. I'll take care of the injured one myself!"