Chapter 444 - 250: Entering the Formation Alone, the Might of the Magical Treasure

This was Zhou Kai, his direct descendant!

In all their previous meetings, Zhou Kai had always addressed him affectionately as "Great-Grandfather," never showing the slightest disrespect.

But this time.

It was as if he had become a completely different person. His eyes were cold and detached, showing no emotion whatsoever.

"Kai, what on earth has happened?"

Zhou Yi’an asked, his voice still filled with concern.

"Did Zhou Dingrong force you to do this?"

"You old fool, you talk too much!"

Zhou Kai’s expression turned harsh, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Looks like I’ll have to slaughter you and find the Spirit Contract in your Storage Pouch!"

"What?"

Zhou Yi’an’s face paled, unable to believe what he was hearing.

"Kai, I’m your great-grandfather! How could you..."

Before he could finish.

Zhou Kai and the others attacked in unison!

Magical Power surged around their bodies. Every one of their opening moves was a killing blow, showing no intention of letting Zhou Yi’an live.

Although Zhou Yi’an was stronger, he couldn’t withstand the combined assault of more than ten junior Foundation Establishment Cultivators and was instantly forced onto the defensive.

’Why is this happening?’

He couldn’t understand. A look of grief flashed across his aged face.

"Kai, tell me, did Zhou Dingrong force you to sign a Spirit Contract? Is he forcing you to obey him?"

"Zhou Dingrong?"

Zhou Kai sneered.

"He is nothing but one of this King’s Human Servants! He must do whatever this King commands!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yi’an was utterly shaken to his core.

In the entire Zhou Family, the only one who referred to himself as "this King" was that Old Demon King, the Abyssal Water Turtle!

At that moment.

He finally understood.

Everything Zhou Sheng and the others had said before was true.

All the clan members in the Zhou Clan Territory, including the new Patriarch Zhou Dingrong, had suffered a backlash from the Demon Beast and become its slaves!

Zhou Kai’s condition before him was even more tragic than that of a slave; he seemed to have become a complete Puppet under the Old Demon King’s control.

Filled with grief and indignation, Zhou Yi’an angrily demanded, "Water Abyss Turtle King, how are you able to control my Zhou Clan Members?"

"This is this King’s Talent Technique. I have never revealed it for the past thousand years, enduring until this very day, all to completely break free from the Zhou Family’s control!"

The Water Abyss Turtle King sneered endlessly.

"From now on, this King is the master of the Zhou Family, and you are all my servants!"

"In your dreams!"

Zhou Yi’an gritted his teeth and held on, desperately looking for an opportunity to break out.

But he soon discovered.

All escape routes were sealed off, leaving him with no way out.

’Am I truly going to fall here today?’

A bleak feeling washed over Zhou Yi’an, and a hint of regret surfaced in his heart.

At his age, he wasn’t afraid of death, but he couldn’t bear to see the Zhou Family fall into the hands of a Demon Beast.

His only hope now was to see the Zhou Clan Members retake control of the Zhou Family before he died.

But that hope seemed destined to be in vain.

’Sigh, if only I had listened to that young man, Li Chang’an, I might not have ended up in this situation. But it’s too late now.’

"Daoist Zhou, it’s not too late for regrets."

Li Chang’an appeared nearby, a faint smile on his face.

Upon hearing this.

Zhou Yi’an’s heart leaped with joy, and he hurriedly pleaded for help.

"Daoist Li, please save me!"

"Alright!"

With a flicker, Li Chang’an’s figure joined the battle.

Seeing this, the Water Abyss Turtle King was not concerned.

"Li Chang’an, with your meager Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation, you think you can save someone from under my nose? Without the Tier Three Array on Changqing Mountain, you’re nothing but..."

Before he could finish speaking, his expression changed drastically.

Because Li Chang’an’s phantom-like figure had already appeared right in front of him.

SMACK!

Li Chang’an casually struck out with his palm.

Zhou Kai, under the Water Abyss Turtle King’s control, was instantly sent flying, spitting blood as his entire face was beaten out of shape.

Next.

Before Zhou Yi’an’s shocked eyes.

Li Chang’an dissolved into a series of afterimages, as if he had split into more than ten clones. Without using any Magic or Treasures, relying solely on the raw power of his physical body, he instantly defeated the dozen or so Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family!

All of them were sent flying, coughing up blood. Gravely injured, they crashed heavily to the ground.

’Such astonishing strength...’

Zhou Yi’an was utterly shaken and sucked in a sharp breath.

He knew Li Chang’an’s strength was impressive.

But he had never imagined he would be *this* strong!

Then.

With a thought from Li Chang’an, over a dozen Spiritual Artifact chains flew out of his Storage Pouch, tightly binding the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family, including Zhou Kai.

The Water Abyss Turtle King, too, found this difficult to accept.

He couldn’t understand. ’How could there be such a powerful Foundation Establishment Cultivator?’

This level of strength.

It far exceeded his expectations.

Fortunately, Li Chang’an still hadn’t reached Tier Three, so he was no match for the Turtle King’s true body.

At this thought, the Water Abyss Turtle King once again bellowed through Zhou Kai’s body.

"Li Chang’an, if you have any guts, come to the Zhou Clan Territory and face this King in a final battle! Do you dare, you cowardly Turtle?"

Hearing this.

Zhou Yi’an hastily tried to dissuade him.

"Daoist Li, you mustn’t fall for the Abyssal Water Turtle’s provocation."

"Don’t worry, Daoist Zhou."

Li Chang’an smiled; such a simple goad wasn’t enough to anger him.

He raised his hand and, with a wave, collected the dozen or so Zhou Clan Members into a separate Spirit Beast Bag, cutting off their senses from the outside world.

He then casually tossed the Spirit Beast Bag to Zhou Yi’an.

Zhou Yi’an caught it and gave Li Chang’an a deep bow.

"Thank you for saving my life, Daoist Li!"

"It was a small effort."

Li Chang’an waved his hand dismissively, thinking nothing of it.

Zhou Yi’an said solemnly, "Daoist Li, your strength is extraordinary. That half of the Spirit Contract truly should be under your control."

"Daoist Zhou, to what extent can this half of the Spirit Contract suppress the Water Abyss Turtle King?"

"Let me think..."

Zhou Yi’an pondered for a moment.

"If the Spirit Contract were complete, it could take the Water Abyss Turtle King’s life directly. But with only half, its effectiveness is greatly diminished. It can only suppress a fraction of its power."