Chapter 1677: Chapter 1675: Escape
"Thank you for saving my life, Senior!" Ling Feng said with a hint of vigilance, "I wonder, is there something you need from me, Senior?"
The fierce tiger sea monster looked at Ling Feng with great interest, "Kid, Iāve taken a liking to you. How about becoming my contract partner?"
Ling Feng initially felt joy in his heart, but then it sank. If itās true, this fierce tiger sea monster is a Later Stage Great Sea Demon in the Azure Sky Realm, recognizing him would be extremely lucky.
But Ling Feng quickly realized that was impossible! The fierce tiger sea monster felt mocking with an intent to kill, clearly not approaching him with goodwill. In fact... its target was very clear from the beginning: himself!
But why? Ling Feng couldnāt quite understand. After all, this was his first time at the Sea Monster Cave. If someone was targeting him... there was really only one person!
Thinking of this, Ling Feng couldnāt help but gasp, couldnāt it be that Shi Li has already reached a contract relationship with this fierce tiger sea monster?
"Are you sent by Shi Li?" Ling Feng fixed his gaze on the fierce tiger sea monster, seemingly hoping for a denial from its mouth.
But the fierce tiger sea monster paused for a moment, then said admiringly, "No wonder Shi Li insists I kill you, youāre indeed a terrifying guy. How did you deduce that Iām sent by Shi Li?"
"So itās true!" Ling Fengās heart sank, he took a deep breath, already prepared for battle.
"Where is Shi Li now?" Ling Feng asked calmly, "I think at this time, Shi Li wouldnāt just hide aside, right? Iām sure heād love to see me in this desperate situation!"
"Thatās right, youāre correct!" Indeed, a familiar voice came from inside the fierce tiger sea monster, and then, to Ling Fengās surprise, Shi Li emerged from within.
"Ling Feng, you never thought this day would come, did you?" Shi Li said, looking at Ling Feng with arrogant eyes, "If Iām not mistaken, you havenāt tamed any sea monsters yet. But I already have a Later Stage Great Sea Demon in the Azure Sky Realm. Even if you go out, you wonāt win!"
"So, you still want to kill me?" Ling Feng raised an eyebrow.
Shi Li chuckled, "Of course, I have to eliminate all unforeseen variables. What if His Majesty Gulin doesnāt keep his word? I still believe killing you in the Sea Monster Cave is the wisest choice, Ling Feng, you can blame yourself for not knowing when to pull back and stepping into this mess!"
"Is that so?" Ling Feng sighed and said, "Turns out great minds think alike!"
Shi Li paused, "Huh?"
Ling Fengās Mo Yu Sword flashed, and he charged at Shi Li, "Coincidentally, I also want to kill you!"
Since the other side had clearly indicated they wanted to kill him, and had a Later Stage Great Sea Demon as their weapon, Ling Fengās only chance was to strike first. Whether he could kill Shi Li or carve a bloody path out depended entirely on Ling Fengās skills!
Shi Li was startled, not expecting Ling Feng to act so decisively. He hadnāt even reacted before Ling Feng was at his front.
"You..." Shi Li quickly retreated a step as a sense of impending death loomed over him.
However, Ling Fengās strike still failed, given that Shi Li had a Later Stage Great Sea Demon Tiger-Fierce Sea Demon backing him.
The fierce tiger sea monster had already sensed Ling Fengās move, so the moment Ling Feng charged at Shi Li, it blocked Ling Fengās attack.
With a loud boom, Ling Fengās attack was intercepted, and he was jolted back dozens of steps by the fierce tiger sea monsterās counterattack.
"What a hard nut to crack!" Ling Feng cursed silently; even in brief contact, heād realized he wasnāt a match for the fierce tiger sea monster due to its Later Stage status, making it something he couldnāt compare to in actual combat strength.
Thus, feeling regretful, he didnāt hesitate and charged directly towards the depths of the Sea Monster Cave. Though dangerous inside, it was still better than facing the fierce tiger sea monster!
"Impressive, really impressive! Much better than this boastful fellow!" The fierce tiger sea monster glanced at Shi Li, who had just recovered, with contempt flashing in its eyes. Without resorting to shady means, this fierce tiger sea monster would never have submitted to Shi Li.
And Shi Liās performance didnāt match his previous boasting, a source of great disappointment for the fierce tiger sea monster. Even under duress, it hoped to submit to a true strongman, but Shi Li clearly wasnāt that...
"Since thatās the case, I wonāt be polite!" The fierce tiger sea monster conceived a thought in its mind.
Shi Li felt humiliation and anger; how could a mere Ling Feng dare to attack him? What was the courage he had to do so?
"Why didnāt you kill him just now?" Shi Li shouted at the fierce tiger sea monster in a fit of agitation, "You let Ling Feng go, youāre utterly stupid!"
The fierce tiger sea monster replied calmly, "After signing a contract with a human, we can only execute passive defense, unable to initiate attacks! Only a contractor with great power can fuse and unleash stronger powers through us!"
"You mean to say Iām too weak?" Shi Li raged.
The fierce tiger sea monster said nothing, but that was precisely its implication!
Shi Li felt sad; despite successfully contracting with the fierce tiger sea monster, unable to defy his orders, he realized it hadnāt truly submitted to him, and now he couldnāt punish it as before either.
"Whereās Ling Feng?" Shi Li calmed himself down and asked.
"Fled towards the depths of the Sea Monster Cave!" The fierce tiger sea monster chuckled, "But I donāt recommend chasing him, because... inside hides stronger sea monsters, Ling Feng is doomed!"
"No way!" Shi Li flatly rejected, "Unless I see with my own eyes Ling Fengās death, I wonāt feel at ease. Follow him, this time I wonāt give him any chance to resist!"
Saying that, Shi Li again vanished into the fierce tiger sea monsterās body, and the fierce tiger sea monster rolled its eyes before dashing toward where Ling Feng had disappeared.
Ling Feng dared not linger at all, ramping up his speed to the maximum while constantly pondering escape methods.
However, in the end, he felt a bit troubled; if the opponent really pursued relentlessly, he seemed to have no other option but to fight back desperately.
"Damn Shi Li, one day Iām going to take your head off!" Ling Feng thought angrily.