I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 312: Crisis of the Demonic Beasts and the Cave Mansion

Upon hearing these words, Lin Qing looked in the direction pointed out. He had noticed earlier that there was a Purple Mansion Demonic Beast there, but he didn't expect it to be the Phosphorescent Fire Beast that this person was pursuing.

Realizing something, Lin Qing flew over the Phosphorescent Fire Beast and used his spiritual energy to lift it out of the water.

"Alright, you can catch it yourself. It might take quite a bit of effort, so I'll lend you a hand. Take this beast and leave on your own," Lin Qing said. The Phosphorescent Fire Beast had no use for him other than its strange appearance, so he decided to give it to this person. As for why he helped, he simply didn't want to waste any more time and considered it a good deed.

"Thank you, senior, thank you, senior," the fellow daoist named Ling expressed his gratitude.

However, at this moment, Lin Qing didn't immediately give the Phosphorescent Fire Beast to him. Suddenly, he looked at the water surface below him and seemed to have discovered something that even someone at the Gold Core stage like him found shocking.

"Senior?"

Seeing that Lin Qing didn't move, Ling, the fellow daoist, asked curiously.

"Let's go!"

Suddenly, Lin Qing shouted, about to leave. Ling also noticed what shocked Lin Qing. There was a Gold Core Demonic Beast beneath the water surface, although they couldn't see its specific appearance, its aura was undeniable.

Seeing this, Ling also hurried to leave, but they were already a bit late. This Demonic Beast had already emerged from the water, with long tentacles, and was a ten-zhang-sized octopus-like Demonic Beast.

"How could such a Demonic Beast appear here?" Lin Qing couldn't believe it. The information he obtained from the First-Rank Pavilion only mentioned the existence of some Purple Mansion Demonic Beasts, and even encountering them was extremely rare, mostly in the water. How could a Gold Core stage octopus Demonic Beast suddenly appear?

Suddenly, he thought of something and looked at the Phosphorescent Fire Beast in his hand. Could it be that this octopus Demonic Beast wanted to eat this Phosphorescent Fire Beast, and he unintentionally snatched its food, which caused this situation?

But before Lin Qing could throw the Phosphorescent Fire Beast down, the emerged octopus Demonic Beast extended countless tentacles, densely blocking their way.

Although Lin Qing was at the Gold Core stage, he didn't have any magic treasures, and he was in the octopus Demonic Beast's territory. At this moment, he could only dodge.

As for Ling, although he was only at the Purple Mansion stage, the octopus Demonic Beast didn't pay attention to him. It only released a few tentacles, which posed no threat to him for the time being.

After dodging these tentacles, Lin Qing was about to escape immediately.

But when he glanced at the sky, he dared not fly there anymore. What he had previously thought was some kind of glowing algae now seemed to have a strange connection with the octopus on the water surface, and the light was even brighter than before.

Thinking that this might be another method of the octopus Demonic Beast, Lin Qing didn't dare to approach.

Looking at the octopus Demonic Beast, Lin Qing was determined. He reached out his hand to use the Water Condensation Divine Ability, relying on this method to at least make the octopus Demonic Beast suffer a bit, if not defeat it.

However, to Lin Qing's surprise, even though he was above the Coldwater Abyss, the water he condensed was only a small amount. He could only gather less than a zhang-sized amount of water, and he seemed unable to condense any more water. This small amount of water was too weak.

Looking at this peculiar water, Lin Qing showed a helpless expression. He didn't expect that he came here to collect water, but ended up stumbling upon this situation.

At this moment, the octopus Demonic Beast on the water surface had already released countless tentacles, covering the area above Lin Qing's head. Ling, the fellow daoist, was now hiding behind Lin Qing, his face pale. He didn't expect to encounter such a dangerous situation right after escaping from those two people earlier. Now, it seemed that even Lin Qing, who had helped him just now, was in a bit of a predicament.

"Poof!"

While they were still thinking about it, tentacles covered their heads and began spraying blue dots of light, splashing all around.

"Leave this place!"

Although Lin Qing didn't know what these dots of light were, he didn't want to be contaminated. Looking around, he saw dense tentacles everywhere, with no way out. Lin Qing made up his mind and directly pulled Ling Fellow Daoist towards the water's surface.

This was the only way out now.

Of course, Lin Qing didn't plan to dive deep into the water. Facing the monster at that point would truly leave them with no way out. He intended to dive into the water first and then change direction to escape. Although the cold water was freezing, he was confident he could safely pass through.

Like two fish, Lin Qing and Ling Fellow Daoist entered the water together. Ling Fellow Daoist was also cautious and activated the Ling Warm Jade to protect himself.

Seeing this, Lin Qing also felt relieved and put away the shield he had prepared for Ling Fellow Daoist.

After entering the water, the view was different from the blue surface. It became much darker underwater, and visibility was limited. It also hindered their spiritual senses.

However, relying on his powerful spiritual sense, Lin Qing still moved away from the octopus monster.

At this moment, the octopus monster, which suddenly lost its target, looked towards the cold water abyss. It didn't know where Lin Qing and Ling Fellow Daoist had gone after they entered the water. In a fit of rage, it extended countless tentacles and slapped the water's surface. The entire cold water abyss seemed to tremble with each slap, almost like an earthquake.

"Not good."

While slapping the water's surface, Lin Qing realized it was not good. Despite being close to escaping from the octopus monster, the force of the slapping water caused the flow to change, unconsciously leading him back towards the original path.

Although he didn't know what kind of method the octopus monster was using, Lin Qing wouldn't comply with its wishes.

Determined, he took Ling Fellow Daoist deeper into the water.

Indeed, the disturbance lessened after going deeper, but it became even darker around them, and Lin Qing was starting to lose his sense of direction.

"Hold on to me."

Lin Qing said calmly. The cold water abyss was at least a hundred feet deep, and even he felt uncomfortable after going halfway. So, he kindly reminded Ling Fellow Daoist.

Upon hearing this, Ling Fellow Daoist nodded in the water and grabbed the hand Lin Qing extended.

Just as Lin Qing was thinking about continuing their escape, a heavy pressure came over them. His expression changed, and he realized that the massive body of the octopus monster had arrived above him. Helpless, Lin Qing could only go deeper.

After discovering Lin Qing and Ling Fellow Daoist's trail, the octopus monster seemed to be toying with them. Every time Lin Qing went deeper, it followed suit, constantly pressing them towards the bottom of the water.

At this moment, Lin Qing kept searching for an escape route. If they truly reached the bottom of the water, they would be truly helpless.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Lin Qing's eyes lit up. When they were almost close to the bottom, he saw a cave covered in blue light. The water outside seemed unable to enter.

Thinking of something, Lin Qing tried to swim towards the cave. It wasn't very big, so it couldn't possibly belong to the octopus monster.

Upon seeing Lin Qing heading towards the cave, the octopus monster became even more agitated. It stopped playing around and quickly approached Lin Qing and Ling Fellow Daoist.

(End of this chapter)