Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

There are such beings in the divine realm, but they are more discreet in their actions, while this one doesn't need to hide anything at all.

If he had that kind of power, he would have already made the mainland his backyard.

Little did he know that Shangguan Yun did not cultivate by devouring life forms; doing so would easily lead to demonic possession and impure energy.

Anyone killed by Shangguan Yun has their essence absorbed by him like experience points, without any impurities, and transformed into energy of the same origin as himself.

But none of that mattered to Soan; all he needed to do was cling tightly to the other's leg.

This was a golden opportunity to prove himself again! He quickly gathered all the information he knew and blurted it out like beans spilling from a well:

"Your Excellency! The easternmost point closest to the Sea of ​​Curses is vast and boundless, with unfathomable depths. It is indeed inhabited by countless ancient and powerful sea beasts! Most of them are of low intelligence and act only on instinct, but they have strong bodies and extremely long lifespans, which perfectly suits Your Excellency's needs!"

He counted on his fingers, as if reciting a familiar story.

"Among them, the most famous is the legendary 'Abyss Demon Whale'! It is said to be as large as an island, lurking in the depths of the ocean trenches, capable of creating a tsunami with a single breath, and its life force is as unfathomable as the ocean!"

"And then there's the 'Nine-Headed Hydra'! It has nine heads, each wielding a different elemental power. It can regenerate even after being decapitated, making it extremely difficult to kill. Its vitality and chaotic origin are quite remarkable!"

"And 'Leviathan'! That's an existence even older than the Demon Whale, known as the 'Ocean Calamity,' with a body like a mountain and scales strong enough to withstand divine artifacts."

"Besides these, there are the 'Thunderstorm Giant Squid' that control storms, the 'Siren Swarm' that bewitches ships with their songs and devours souls, and countless powerful deep-sea monsters, dragon turtles, and sea kings..."

Chapter 277 Crushing the Pirates!

Soan became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see the scene of those giant beasts that dominated the ocean howling and being annihilated under Your Majesty's thunder.

"These sea beasts mostly dwell in the depths of the Cursed Sea, each occupying a vast area of ​​the sea, and they often fight with each other. Because they are of low intelligence and live in the harsh environment of the deep sea, even the divine realm rarely takes the initiative to exterminate them. Instead, they regard them as part of the natural marine ecosystem, or... a potential, uncontrollable resource."

"The deepest part of the legendary Sea of ​​Curses..."

At this point, a flicker of fear flashed deep in Soan's eyes.

"The Naga Queen Cecilia's people live there. She is rumored to be the oldest world-class powerhouse, but she never participates in the continent's conflicts. Even His Majesty the God-King is unwilling to provoke her easily."

"However... with your power, even the Naga Queen would definitely be no match for you!"

At this point, a hint of excitement flashed in Suo An's eyes, as if he himself had basked in the glory of Shangguan Yun's invincibility.

After listening, Shangguan Yun nodded in satisfaction.

Low intelligence means that killing them will not incur much karmic burden; abundant vitality means that they can provide a massive amount of life energy; their large number and dispersed distribution mean that they can be continuously "harvested"!

This Sea of ​​Curses is practically the perfect training ground tailor-made for him!

"very good."

A hint of hunting excitement flashed in Shangguan Yun's eyes. "Then you will come with me to the East Sea. Our first target will be... Leviathan."

He remembered Thor mentioning the name, and he thought it was a great "experience pack".

"Your humble servant obeys!"

Soan excitedly agreed, already planning in his mind the nautical charts of the East China Sea and how to better guide the esteemed guest.

Following this big shot would not only allow him to get revenge, but also witness a hunting extravaganza sweeping across the ocean. This was undoubtedly the most exciting and wisest investment of his life!

Having collected the Primal Spirit Crystal, Shangguan Yun did not choose to directly tear through space to travel to the Eastern Sea.

Now that we have plenty of time, we might as well fly along and take a good look at the customs and culture of this other world, which would be a good way to relax.

Suo An naturally followed Shangguan Yun's lead without question. Even if he had to crawl all the way, let alone fly, he wouldn't dare utter a single complaint.

The two transformed into inconspicuous streaks of light, leaving the desolate area where the Eris Labyrinth was located, and sped eastward.

a few days later.

A stretch of azure coastline appeared at the edge of the horizon.

A salty and moist sea breeze swept over us, carrying a vitality and energy completely different from that of the inland areas.

A large port city near the coast gradually came into view, with sails lining the docks, bustling with activity, and all kinds of ships coming and going, carrying goods and adventurers.

With a slight thought, Shangguan Yun concealed most of his aura and, like an ordinary traveler, landed with Suo An in a crowded square on the edge of the city.

This is clearly a place where adventurers and mercenaries gather.

The rugged stone buildings were adorned with the symbols of various guilds, and the taverns were filled with noisy chatter. The air was thick with the smells of beer, sweat, and sea breeze.

"Recruiting resilient shield warriors! The 'Sea Serpent' is preparing to explore the outer coral reefs. Requirements include at least the strength of a Sky Knight, with preference given to those with underwater combat experience!"

"We urgently need a healing mage! Our team has discovered a clue to a shipwreck. The reward is substantial, but you assume all risks!"

"We buy all kinds of deep-sea pearls and rare minerals at fair prices, and we treat everyone honestly!"

"Assemble a team of top-tier experts to explore the middle seas!"

All sorts of shouts and cries rose and fell.

The soldiers, clad in worn leather armor and gripping tattered weapons, scanned the crowd with sharp eyes.

The mages, clad in their robes, mostly maintained a certain reserve, carefully assessing the reliability of the group.

There were also shifty-eyed intelligence brokers scurrying among them, quietly peddling nautical charts and information of dubious authenticity.

The people here are clearly much stronger than those in Ironforge.

There are quite a few people comparable to the city lord and the Sky Knight, and there are even third-tier titled knights looking for partners.

Shangguan Yun and Suo An were dressed smartly and had outstanding temperaments, which made them somewhat out of place with the adventurers around them who were struggling for a living and opportunities.

A burly man with a scarred face and carrying a huge two-handed sword saw them, his eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, shouting gruffly, "Hey! You two, looking so delicate, are you mages or priests? Our 'Storm Squad' is in dire need of spellcasters, want to go for a heist? If we find treasure, we'll split the spoils according to our contribution!"

Suo An frowned, about to lash out and swat this ignorant ant to death, but was stopped by a look from Shangguan Yun.

Shangguan Yun merely glanced at the burly man indifferently, said nothing, and continued walking forward.

That calm, unwavering gaze sent a shiver down the burly man's spine, as if he had been glanced at by some prehistoric behemoth. He swallowed the second sentence that was on the tip of his tongue and reluctantly stepped aside.

"Hmph, if you don't want to come, then don't come," the burly man muttered under his breath, but dared not linger any longer.

Shangguan Yun observed all of this with great interest.

These lowly adventurers, for a few resources or a slim chance, are willing to risk their lives to fight the sea and monsters.

Their lives were filled with struggles, calculations, and fleeting revelry, a stark contrast to his pursuit of eternal transcendence, yet also the most authentic essence of this world.

"For a few magic crystals and a few herbs, they would disregard life and death... That's quite pure of heart."

Shangguan Yun sighed inwardly, but there was not much turmoil in his heart.

The two did not linger there for long. After passing through the bustling square, they transformed into streaks of light once more and silently left the port city, continuing to fly eastward at a normal speed.

Leaving the coastline, below lies the boundless blue sea.

Initially, some merchant ships and fishing boats could be seen sailing in the near sea. As they went deeper, the number of ships gradually decreased, and the color of the seawater became deeper, even turning into an ominous dark blue.

Half a day later, the two people flying in the air were interrupted by a loud whistle.

"call out--"

"You two in front! Stop right there!"

Three menacing-looking fast ships, flying black skull and crossbones flags, emerged from behind the island below. The pirates on board brandished scimitars and harpoons, their eyes gleaming with greed.

They clearly saw Shangguan Yun and Suo An flying in the air as easy prey—those who could fly were at least Sky Knights or higher, and they must have something good on them!

They have been running rampant in this sea area for so long. Their captain is a powerful figure who has almost stepped into the Saint Realm. Basically, no one in this sea area dares to mess with them!

A one-eyed pirate captain stood at the bow of the ship, licking his lips and grinning maliciously, "Haha, I didn't expect to run into a lone fat sheep in the open sea! Hand over your valuables, and I might consider leaving you a whole corpse!"

Soan's face instantly darkened.

He was, after all, a true god. Although he was obsequious before Shangguan Yun, when did it become the turn of these insignificant pirates who weren't even legendary-level to provoke him?

Previously, when the adventurers disturbed him, Your Excellency forbade him to retaliate. Now that these pirates are courting death, he can't be blamed!

Shangguan Yun remained expressionless, as if he hadn't heard anything, and continued to fly forward at a leisurely pace.

Seeing that he was being ignored, the pirate captain flew into a rage: "Damn it! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Fire arrows! Use the magic-piercing crossbows!"

Whoosh whoosh!

A dozen or so crossbow bolts, engraved with demon-slaying patterns, shot towards the two with a shrill whistle.

Suo An finally couldn't hold back any longer. He stepped forward and stood in front of Shangguan Yun. He didn't even need to do anything; he just snorted coldly.

"Hmph! How dare you ants make such a racket!"

A vast and abyss-like divine power pressed down as if it were a tangible force!

boom!

The dozen or so demon-slaying crossbow bolts shattered into dust instantly, as if they had hit an invisible wall, when they were still dozens of meters away from Soan.

The three pirate ships below seemed to be crushed by an invisible mountain. The hulls groaned under the immense pressure, and the pirates on the decks didn't even have time to scream before they all exploded into clouds of blood mist under that terrifying divine power!

Even the pirate captain who had dominated the seas only had time to show an expression of extreme fear before he and his ship were crushed into floating pieces of wood and crimson stains on the sea surface.

With just a cold snort, three pirate ships and hundreds of fierce pirates were instantly reduced to ashes.

Soan clapped his hands, as if brushing off some dust, then turned around and resumed his obsequious demeanor, bowing to Shangguan Yun and saying, "Your Excellency, the few annoying flies have been cleared away."

Shangguan Yun nodded slightly, not paying any attention.

For those who try to offend and attack you, just crush them; it's not worth the trouble.

After this little incident, the two continued on their way.

The seawater below became increasingly eerie, turning a deep, almost black color, while the sky was perpetually shrouded in leaden-gray clouds, with eerie purple lightning occasionally flashing through the clouds.

Huge whirlpools began to appear on the sea surface, emanating a suction force. Occasionally, strange and enormous sea monsters would appear and disappear in the deep sea, exuding a dangerous aura.

This is the dangerous sea known to the world as the "Sea of ​​Curses".

Ordinary ships wouldn't dare set foot in this place, and even Saint-level experts wouldn't venture deep unless absolutely necessary.

Shangguan Yun could sense that the energy of heaven and earth here had become violent and chaotic. At the same time, powerful and ancient life auras, like lighthouses in the darkness, were slumbering or wandering in various parts of the deep sea.

A faint smile finally appeared at the corners of his mouth.

His training ground had finally arrived.

Chapter 278 Crushing Leviathan! The Hunt!

Deep within the vast and boundless Sea of ​​Curses, light is barely visible, and all around lies eternal darkness and deathly silence.

The seawater is not pure blue, but rather a deep, light-devouring black. Occasionally, strange planktonic organisms emitting a pale white or eerie green glow drift by, reflecting the floating flocculent matter and the jagged coral reefs, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

The pressure here is enough to flatten even the finest steel, making it impossible for ordinary creatures to survive.

However, for Shangguan Yun and Suo An, the terrifying environment of the deep sea was not much different from their own backyard.

An invisible force field naturally displaces seawater and pressure, allowing them to move as if on flat ground in the deep sea, even faster than in the air.

"Your Excellency, based on the sea chart in my memory and the life magnetic field emitted by those ancient sea beasts, we should have already entered the traditional activity area of ​​'Leviathan'."

Soan cautiously transmitted his thoughts, his divine sense spreading outwards like tentacles, searching for the target.

Shangguan Yun stood with his hands behind his back, his divine sense like an invisible giant net, spreading out from him into the deeper and farther darkness.

In his perception, this desolate deep sea was not empty; on the contrary, it harbored countless vibrant flames of life, like torches.

These flames of life either lie dormant in the depths of ocean trenches or slowly roam in icy currents. Most of them are of chaotic intelligence, possessing only the most primal instincts of devouring, growing, and killing.

But what he needs are powerful beings that can help him grow stronger; he simply ignores weaker ones.

"found it."

Shangguan Yun's lips curled slightly as he looked down at a bottomless, massive trench that resembled a scar on the earth.

In his divine perception, a colossal, unimaginable entity dwelled deep within the trench.

Its life energy is as vast as a dormant volcano, containing a world-destroying power. The mere unconscious aura it emits is enough to keep other sea beasts within a hundred miles away from approaching.

"It seems to be the one, Leviathan."

Shangguan Yun moved swiftly, heading towards the depths of the trench.

Seeing this, Soan quickly followed, feeling both nervous and expectant.

The deeper you dive, the darker and colder the surrounding environment becomes, and the water pressure increases exponentially.

Finally, within the "vision" of divine sense, the outline of that enormous creature gradually became clear.