The sharp-faced sea creature opened its five fingers, faint bloody mist undulating above them.

This was likely its method of scanning the space.

It maintained this posture, moving ceaselessly, its efficiency remarkable.

Jiang Wang, placing himself in its perspective, could imagine it. As the search area continued to shrink, the sea creature would undoubtedly be on high alert. The principle of a cornered beast fighting desperately wasn’t unique to humans.

Therefore, the timing of his attack had to be precise.

Through the Rouge Mirror, Jiang Wang intently watched the sea creatures.

The closest to the giant rock he was hiding behind was a female sea creature with a single horn on her forehead, about three miles to his left.

The sharp-faced sea creature, its hand shrouded in bloody mist, was about five miles diagonally ahead, its steps steady, its eyes scanning vigilantly from side to side.

The Realm of Delusions offered almost no obstructions, providing an extremely wide field of vision.

Combined with the perceptive abilities of a commanding-level sea creature, the sharp-faced creature could clearly see the giant rock even from five miles away.

The instant its eyes, in their sweeping motion, inadvertently glanced over the rock,

Now was the time!

Frostlight flickered in his Second Inner Mansion, the Divine Ability, Misdirection!

Yu Wangu was meticulously searching every inch of the area, convinced that the human cultivator possessed some form of invisibility, which was how he had previously escaped. Perhaps this was also how he had managed to easily assassinate sea creature elites.

This time, he had mobilized most of his combat team to ensure the human had no escape. No matter how well hidden, he would dig him out!

Seeing the distant giant rock was merely a fleeting glance as he vigilantly observed the surrounding environment.

It could easily be dismissed.

But at this very moment, a thought flickered in his mind – could this rock be problematic?

What Jiang Wang simply called a giant rock had a specific name among the sea creatures: Shattered Stone.

He knew more about the origins of Shattered Stones than Jiang Wang did, and he also knew that under the influence of the Realm of Delusions’ rules, they drifted slowly.

Perhaps the human cultivator was trying to drift away with this Shattered Stone. He mused.

This rather large Shattered Stone could be investigated by Yu Runqiu, who was closer, or he could inspect it himself.

Driven by this suspicion, he decided to personally inspect it later. After all, he was stronger and could conduct a more thorough search.

However, he wouldn’t rush over immediately. He simply gave a few instructions through his sea conch, adjusting his and Yu Runqiu’s routes.

He would thoroughly inspect the way, leaving no space for escape, leaving no gaps.

The Misdirection Divine Ability could influence choices to some extent, but it couldn’t conjure something from nothing, nor could it easily control the specific actions taken after a choice was made.

Jiang Wang had created a possibility for himself, and now he had to wait.

He remained patient.

The sea creatures clearly had a considerable level of coordination. They rarely spoke to each other, each doing their own task, yet forming an impenetrable net, constantly shrinking the area.

Closer, closer.

At this moment, all nine sea creatures, plus Jiang Wang himself, were within the fifty-mile radius covered by the Rouge Mirror.

What did fifty miles mean?

If they were to continue inspecting every inch of space as they had been doing, it would take at least two hours to complete the search.

But for transcendent powerhouses of their caliber, once they unleashed their full power, they could arrive in an instant.

In other words, although the sea creatures were scattered in different directions, seemingly far apart, if Jiang Wang was even a beat too slow, the other sea creatures could instantly react and surround him.

One wrong move, and he would perish on the spot.

The opportunity was singular. Jiang Wang held his breath.

He constantly observed his opponents through the Rouge Mirror, rather than with his own eyes.

He wouldn’t repeat the mistake he had made in Wenxi County, Yong Country. Although not everyone could feel the weight of gazes, someone had done it.

The sharp-faced sea creature slowly approached.

This fellow was truly patient. Despite harboring subtle suspicions about the giant rock, he wasn’t rushing to search it. Instead, he steadfastly followed his plan, methodically searching every inch.

This was a seasoned warrior, not to be underestimated.

Jiang Wang, cloaked in the Hidden Garment, held the Rouge Mirror, his eyes slightly closed, using the mirror to track the constantly shifting positions of the nine sea creatures.

Closer, closer…

He made a swift decision in his mind.

This might be the best moment – because six of the nine sea creatures’ gazes weren’t focused in this direction. This meant that, at least for now, those six sea creatures would be a beat slower in reacting to an attack. They needed to process information, they needed reaction time.

It would of course be best if he could wait until all eight remaining sea creatures looked away, but that was almost impossible.

Jiang Wang didn’t rely on luck. So, he acted decisively and opened his eyes!

A Rouge Mirror illusion appeared before the farthest sea creature, the terrifying power of the Mirage King Pearl attached to it manifesting the most dreadful, most powerful, almost world-destroying sword strike.

A world-shattering sword!

While nearly all nine sea creatures had their attention drawn away,

The Secret Treasure of Swift Pursuit activated!

Jiang Wang charged directly towards the sharp-faced sea creature, tearing open ten talismans in one breath!

Gales, raging flames, thorny vines…

All talismans that could amplify the power of fire-attribute techniques when cast simultaneously.

Then, with a sweep of his hand, the Starfire Secret Treasure activated – Fiery Sparrow’s Cry, Eight Sounds to Burn the Sea!

A sea of flames and a tidal wave of sound instantly engulfed the sharp-faced sea creature and the nearest female sea creature.

With a flick of his left hand, the Emerald Cloud Sunset Urn released the Five-Colored Fish, which, controlled by the Walking Dragon Head Staff, shot out at lightning speed.

The sudden, violent magical turbulence caught the sharp-faced sea creature off guard. The greatly enhanced Eight Sounds to Burn the Sea erupted, simultaneously enveloping him with the power of fire and the might of sound.

Amidst this terrifying chaos, the tiny Five-Colored Fish shot through the magical turbulence and, as the sharp-faced sea creature frantically resisted the Daoist arts, instantly pierced through his chest!

Poison released!

The fish had five colors: red, black, yellow, green, and blue. One kiss from this fish guaranteed death.

Almost as soon as the poison entered his body, the sharp-faced sea creature’s life force was extinguished in an instant, without even a single reaction!

Intermediate Commander-level sea creature, Yu Wangu, dead!

While commanding the Five-Colored Fish to attack, Jiang Wang himself, in a feigned moment of exhausted old age, turned and slammed into the female sea creature before him.

He was certain that the sharp-faced sea creature was doomed, so he didn’t waste a single moment.

The sea of flames and the tidal wave of sound had previously engulfed the female sea creature as well.

But because Jiang Wang hadn’t attacked her immediately, she had managed to react, using a water barrier to temporarily create a safe zone for herself.

She was about to support Yu Wangu, but unexpectedly, Jiang Wang didn’t follow up with further damage to Yu Wangu, but instead appeared before her, his long sword already upon her!

Piercing through the water barrier directly, landing before her.

As their eyes met, Jiang Wang opened his mouth!

Samadhi True Fire erupted, burning away half her head!

From the moment he attacked until now, no more than two breaths had passed!

In two breaths, he had killed two Commander-level sea creatures.

The other seven sea creatures were immediately drawn to the Rouge Mirror illusion. The terrifying power of the Mirage King Pearl attached to it made them wary.

Then, fighting broke out at Yu Wangu’s location.

They were well-trained, immediately splitting into two groups, each supporting a different location. One group supported Yu Wangu, and the other supported the sea creature facing the terrifying power of the illusion.

But as the four sea creatures rushed over, Yu Wangu and Yu Runqiu were already dead!

The four sea creatures attacked almost simultaneously, while the three sea creatures on the other side had discovered the illusion in the shortest possible time, shattered it, and were desperately rushing over.

Jiang Wang spewed out Samadhi True Fire, burning away the female sea creature’s head, and then turned and slashed forward, charging onward.

He didn’t choose to run directly, but instead… continued to kill!

Because facing seven Commander-level sea creatures, each with different hidden abilities, he might not be able to escape. They might have means to restrict his movements. If those seven Commander-level sea creatures worked together, each using their own techniques, he would have little chance of survival.

On the contrary, if he could capitalize on the momentum of instantly killing two sea creatures and break their courage, he would have a better chance.

When enemies meet on a narrow path, the brave will win!