A massive illusionary purple sword materialized in the air, descending upon the black-clad cultivator with a deafening roar. The sword radiated an immense, oppressive energy that made even the black-clad cultivator's heart race in alarm. His instincts screamed that this strike was no mere illusion—it carried a formidable energy that could cut through the very fabric of space itself.

The illusionary sword emitted strong energy fluctuations that made the black clothed cultivator's heart palpitate.

'This... A sword art? And one comprehended to such a level! If he was at a stronger level of cultivation, this sword slash would be a very fatal and lethal strike. But if it's not so powerful, why is he using such an attack now?' The black clothed cultivator thought inwardly in the few moments before the illusionary purple sword came down.

Although he was surprised that a cultivator at such a low realm could master and comprehend such art, he still reacted accordingly.

His expression was cold as he reached out with his hand and grabbed the sword slash that was coming for him.

'Clang!'

There was the loud sound of metal striking metal, and Grey's illusionary sword slash was caught by the black clothed cultivator, who's expression had not changed even once since this battle began.

Grey shuddered when he saw this scene. The purple sword coated by a dark-golden aura in his hand would not move any further down than it already was.

Grey tried to put in more force, but it just wouldn't budge. It was like the sword was stopped by something it couldn't slash through.

Seeing his attack fail, a strange light appeared in Grey's eyes as he coldly let the purple sword in his hand dissipate as he pulled out another soul weapon from his storage bag.

The black clothed cultivator at this moment had thrown the dissipating purple sword over ten meters in length away. The sword clashed against the water and a great wave arose near the young girl with pig tails.

She had a stunned expression on her face as she watched the black clothed cultivator single handedly defend against the captain's and Grey's duo attack while launching attacks on his own.

His expression was both cool and calm. His bearing ever-changingly nonchalant and arrogant as his raven black hair fluttered wildly behind him, and his mood couldn't be guessed, but deep within his eyes, she could see a hint of disdain.

"Wow... Senior brother is so cool!"

Despite the large wave that threatened to drown her pitiful looking magic ship, she didn't look threatened, instead she looked elated.

Barely after the black clothed cultivator had attacked, Grey had long since dispersed his poison and stealthily sent his shadow towards him.

The gesture of him throwing the bottle containing the magic ship into the sea was fake. He just needed something to use to take the black clothed cultivator's attention away from his other hand which was busy lightly flicking poison.

He had also controlled the shadow to slide up his clothes and attack itself to the bottle. So when it landed on the sea and magnified into the huge magic ship, the shadow had long slipped into the Dead sea and started making it's way towards the black clothed cultivator'.

The plan was then to keep him occupied as he blocked the purple sword and entered a state of awe.

Right now, the captain was unleashing balls upon balls of spirit energy attacks towards the black clothed cultivator. She had released her full cultivation base to make sure each of her attacks carried enough force and power.

And as Grey attacked alongside her, he couldn't help but admire the captain. Her cultivation was extremely close to being able to summon the first Ball of Spirit fire. Grey was sure that it she had her first Ball of spirit fire right now, she could force the black clothed cultivator to unleash his full power as well.

'Ah, the captain is really impressive! She's already close to unlocking her first Ball of Spirit fire. I'm still in the Qi Accumulation realm. I need to get stronger!' Grey said inwardly and conjured another purple sword in his hands. He also stomped his feet and the cold yin energy within him ran Beserk!

The temperature suddenly plummeted as frost started to cover his magic ship. His eyes turned cold and radiated a cold purple radiance that couldn't be hidden behind the mysterious cloak.

He also flicked his finger and brought out another soul weapon which flew out on it's own towards the black clothed cultivator.

The then brought the purple sword in his hands down. The frosty chill also extended and started to freeze the movements of the black clothed cultivator.

Inwardly, the black clothed cultivator gasped as he was forced to protect his sea of consciousness from the sudden incoming chill that arose from Grey. While also stopping the flying soul weapon and the blocking the large purple sword that feel from the heavens above wanting to cut him in two.

Damn it, he thought inwardly, his heart pounding in frustration. This brat—he's not as weak as I thought!

The black-clad cultivator's eyes narrowed as the icy pressure bore down on him. He had been prepared for an assault, but Grey's sudden and unrelenting cold aura caught him off guard. The black-clad cultivator gritted his teeth, forcing himself to focus as he braced against the encroaching frost. The temperature around him plummeted, threatening to freeze his very soul.

Watching from the side, the captain couldn't help but give Grey some praise. Because she recognized the frost that came from Grey to be the Forbidden Monarch art she had advised him to learn a couple of months ago. To have mastered it to such an extent that he could muster the sudden frost while also attacking multiple times. The captain couldn't help but smile inwardly.

'Since Grey is giving his all, not wanting to be left out, why should be hold back especially against such an opponent?' The captain said internally and suddenly, bright flames burst forth from her body. Her entire body seemed to be hiding an entire volcano within it as the temperature suddenly rke by several degrees. Making her magic ship a stark contrast to Grey's magic ship that was covered by frost.

She let out a low shout as she planted her feet until the surface of her magic ship and leapt towards the black clothed cultivator. Although Foundation Establishment cultivators coul fly, the captain did not choose to fly, and instead chose to jump at a rapid speed.

From her flaming body, a small ball of fire started to appear. Although it was very small, just the existence of that small ball made the captain's strength to rise by leaps and bounds.

The black clothed cultivator suddenly grew alarmed as he watched the flaming captain appear before him. Her fists folded and in a position ready to punch out.

'She's close to forming her first Ball of Spirit fire. And although it's just a pseudo ball of spirit fire, the sheer aura coming from her is making me feel on edge. If I don't activate my Special Brilliance form right now, she'll defeat me on her own!' the black clothed cultivator said inwardly. Just as he was about to set his balls of spirit energy on fire, he was suddenly stopped by Grey who had unknowingly stepped on his magic ship.

His expression radiated a feeling of coldness as he also clenched his fist ready to punch out.

'The two of them... Working in tandem...' Inwardly, the black clothed cultivator couldn't help but muse.

A flicker of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

'How troublesome.'

Suddenly, Grey had a feeling of foreboding. He suddenly had a premonition that made cold sweat run down his back. He couldn't help but take a look at the captain from the side of his eyes.

Although the captain was moving forward, in his eyes, she was very slow. He also saw her pupils dilate as If she was struck by overwhelming fear. The look on the captain's eyes also made Grey's heart beat even faster.

'Don't tell me...'

'BOOOM!'

There was a sudden boom. Grey felt his heart palpitate in tension as the black clothed cultivator' aura suddenly rose by twenty fold.

Flames even hotter and brighter than the captain's arose from deep within his body. Three balls of fire suddenly appeared and began to circle around him. From several meters away, Grey felt as if a super volcano was erupting. The heat radiating from the black clothed cultivator at this time was enough to burn the enchanted wood at which they stood right now.

Grey felt a sudden heat that he could only use his frost to defend against. But the feeling that even if he was in the Perfected Level of Qi Accumulation, he wouldn't be able to fight against the black clothed cultivator as he was in the Foundation Establishment realm.

'So this is what realm suppression is all about. I have even lost all hopes of ever winning this battle.' Grey said internally. It was taking everything in him for his legs to not buckle and for him to keep retreating.

Cold sweat ran down from the side of his face as he looked at the black clothed youth who had a cold and nonchalant expression.

Within his eyes was a cruel and arrogant mockery. He did not even bother to glance a Grey. As if he was nothing more than an insect. An ant.

Instead he turned his attention to Captain, who at this moment was frozen stiff.

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