Chapter 731: Chapter 299: Unlucky Stica (6k)_2
Heh, this time when I use it again, I can definitely last 25% longer than last time!
So, shall we set off now?"
The unexpected event Ju mentioned was precisely because of that Scarlet Arrival attempted by Vlad yesterday. This was the first time since the establishment of this system that anyone had tried using this ability across such a distance and in combat.
After the usage, a lot of parameters were compiled together, with many details needing Ju’s personal analysis, especially pertaining to the cross-world teleportation.
Although this task wasn’t completed before Bai Yi’s main body sent a message and immediately teleported Ju, the current research results on the degraded version of the Scarlet Arrival have improved enough to optimize the original version as well.
"Very well, let’s begin then."
Bai Yi immediately shared the coordinates monitored by the Sea Son within the network. After a wave of spatial fluctuation, the two of them disappeared without a trace.
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West of the Elf Forest Ocean, Thousand Sails Route
After the tension and excitement of yesterday, Stica finally relaxed today, finding a spot on the deck along the ship’s edge, wearing human clothes, basking in the sunshine, and enjoying the servitude of the humans onboard.
After finishing the fruit in hand, he tossed it overboard, feeling utterly content.
This life, so much more comfortable than being a great Demon; had he known earlier, he wouldn’t have meddled in occupying a new homeland, but rather integrated into human society. Isn’t it far more comfortable?
As for danger?
Ridiculous, what danger could possibly exist on this vast ocean?
On the endless expanse of the sea, apart from his convoy, there was no other life; let alone enemies, not even a single living soul could be seen, with no concerns for his safety at all.
Before setting sail, he also specifically consulted with the ship’s Captain, learning that finding a ship in this ocean was even less likely than a successful demon counterattack, nearly a void!
Under such circumstances, what danger could there be!
After taking two bites and gnawing clean the special fruit of the Elf Forest in his hand, he flung the seed casually overboard, motioned for the humans serving him to leave, and prepared to recline on this lounge chair to thoroughly enjoy the sunshine at sea, exuding the demeanor of a local Emperor.
The past couple of days were too stressful, even for a 9th tier like him, it was quite exhausting.
Closing his eyes, feeling the warmth of the sunshine on his body, Stica uttered a heartfelt sigh again:
"Indeed, humans’ millet truly is nurturing..."
But soon, Stica suddenly felt the warmth on his body dissipate, and a slight chill ran through as the sea breeze blew, prompting him to curse out without opening his eyes:
"Who the hell put up the umbrella? I just want to sunbathe, move it away, did you hear me!"
In that imperious manner, and his cursing in human language, it was as if he was a native human.
If it weren’t for the evident demonic traits in the details and the continual release of 9th tier aura by ability, Bai Yi sometimes wouldn’t dare recognize that this was actually the great Demon who twice escaped death just yesterday.
Looking at the seemingly unsuspecting great Demon before her, almost a gift, Bai Yi began to doubt life...
So what exactly had I been striving for just now?
Originally, she had plans before setting out that she might need to trap him and play cat and mouse for a while in the shadows, worrying if Ju could maintain the Scarlet Arrival for that long.
After all, last time the Scarlet Arrival lasted just over ten seconds, Ju almost collapsed, and even with the updated spell details increasing the duration by 25%, with Ju directly straining himself it would last only half a minute at most.
Trying to find an invisible unit within the fleet within that time frame was not easy, and she was planning how to force him out with the highest efficiency.
She considered weaving a massive Insect Swarm immediately after teleporting, for extensive insect reconnaissance.
But as soon as she teleported here and used the Scarlet Arrival to unfold the shadows, Bai Yi saw Stica lying there, showing no resistance, and instantly froze, plunged deep in thought.
Was I just strategizing against the air?
While she was doubting life, Stica still seemed unaware of her arrival, yelling for the nonexistent umbrella to be moved by the crew.
But the crew he was summoning had already experienced Bai Yi’s teleportation and the unfolding shadows, fully displaying their inherent cautious nature, not daring to make a move, let alone respond.
But for Bai Yi, despite the absurdity, work still needed doing.
After all, Ju’s ability had limited duration, necessitating quick action.
Having some understanding of this great Demon’s abilities, Bai Yi knew that the most challenging part of dealing with him was not the damage but his slipperiness, the possibility of the cooked duck flying away if given a chance.
Rather than inflicting damage, control was paramount.
After all, yesterday, when she took action, there were other great Demons diverting her attention, and in Magga’s case, two 9th tiers acted together.
Even with a 2-on-1, he managed to escape; this kind of ability she couldn’t afford to overlook.
Therefore, Bai Yi did not choose to use Decay to attack at the first opportunity but instead lifted her hand to unleash a creation spell.
Decay only adhered abilities to the surface, possibly allowing a successful flee, but once creation manifested, establishing a soul construct of hers within him, forging a link, he couldn’t escape!
Moreover, this creation was executed under the Scarlet Arrival condition, with support from the Mother Hive, this creation skill targeted directly at the abnormal object itself of Stica’s abilities!