King of Ten Thousand Years

The Necromancer Thieves didn’t give chase, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Tian sat cross-legged and began to tend to his injuries.

He had suffered some minor injuries, and his Cold Jade Armor was slightly damaged.

In comparison, Yan Lihui, who had rushed out at the end to block the attacks from the two pirates, was more seriously injured, with several wounds on his body.

”Not a bad performance. You get a share of the spoils.”

Luo Tian nodded faintly and took out all the loot from this encounter.

First, he opened the Storage Spaces of the two pirates.

The two pirates were at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer and Fifth Layer respectively. Their Storage Spaces were filled with a mess of items, including alcohol and some gambling tools.

The Necromancer Thieves weren’t as wealthy as one might imagine.

In truth, pirates enjoyed a life of indulgence—eating, drinking, and making merry—and they spent their fortunes rather quickly.

However, there were still quite a few valuable treasures. There were a total of 50,000 Spiritual Essence Coins and three Spirit Crystals.

But the greatest prize was a map found in the burly man’s Storage Space!

’This map... he must have drawn it himself!’

The Necromancer Thieves’ sailing range was extremely wide. The burly man had been with the Necromancer Thief Gang for over a decade, and he had recorded all the information he had gathered from his travels and inquiries on this map.

The map covered a large area, including thirty nearby realms, but it lacked fine detail.

”In the Broken Sea Region, there are three major Overlord Level powers: the Sea Demon Palace, the Barbarian King Hall, and the Tai Yuan Sect! The Tai Yuan Sect is a Human Race faction, and the territory it rules is called the ’Tai Yuan Domain.’”

”The eastern edge of this map seems to be the Tai Yuan Domain!”

Yan Lihui said slowly, his eyes fixed on the map.

’Human territory, the Tai Yuan Domain?’

Luo Tian had confirmed his destination!

He put away the map and continued dividing the loot.

”The Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone is mine!”

Luo Tian stored the item away.

He had already inspected this Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone. The True Essence Crystals inside weren’t numerous, but they were incredibly condensed.

Luo Tian estimated that the skeleton’s original owner wasn’t a High Tier Celestial Pool Realm expert, but someone from the even higher True Martial Realm!

The crystallized True Essence of a deceased Martial King was astonishingly useful for a Martial Artist of Luo Tian’s level, capable of greatly increasing his cultivation speed.

”Yan Lihui, one Blood Corpse Flower for you!”

There were three Blood Corpse Flowers in total. Their best use was for refining corpses, but Martial Artists could also consume them directly to heal injuries and strengthen their bodies.

If one consumed a large number of Blood Corpse Flowers, they could even cultivate a certain type of corpse-path physique.

Luo Tian had no intention of walking that path. For him, the *Celestial Furnace Treasure Body* was enough.

The quality of these Blood Corpse Flowers was quite high, offering great benefits even to Middle Tier Earth Element Realm cultivators.

Of the remaining two Blood Corpse Flowers, Luo Tian gave one to Yi Jingwen. Although she hadn’t been of any use, she was from the same sect and had been his companion on this journey.

”Thank you!”

Yi Jingwen accepted it, looking a little ashamed.

As for the last purple fruit, Luo Tian consulted the Celestial Book and identified it as a ”Yin Spirit Fruit.”

The Yin Spirit Fruit was a rather rare and precious material that had a nourishing effect on both the body and the soul.

This fruit was particularly suitable for women. Consuming it could nourish the body, improve one’s aptitude, and moisturize the soul.

”Hmm? This fruit seems like it would have a good effect on Xiaoxia’s condition.”

Luo Tian remarked lightly.

Hearing this, Yan Lihui’s mouth twitched slightly.

Luo Tian was obviously setting a trap for him, but he was willing to walk right into it. ”Luo Tian, what’s the price for this fruit? I’ll buy it for Xiaoxia!”

”Heh, I’m not short on money right now!”

Luo Tian scooped the pile of Spiritual Essence Coins at his feet into his Storage Space.

”From now on, as long as you completely obey my orders as captain, I won’t hold Xiaoxia’s medical expenses against you!”

Luo Tian said with a smile.

From the battle just now, Luo Tian could tell that Yan Lihui’s cultivation was at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer!

He was only following Luo Tian because of Yan Xiaoxia.

He had helped out earlier for his own and his sister’s safety. If Luo Tian had really died, they probably wouldn’t have made it out of the Chaotic Wind Flow alive.

In his heart, Yan Lihui wasn’t entirely convinced by Luo Tian, this newcomer to the Outer World. Sometimes, he trusted his own experience more.

”I agree!”

Yan Lihui thought for a few breaths before nodding in agreement.

Luo Tian’s demand was similar to his situation back with the Purple Scale Race, where he also had to completely obey their commands.

Only, this was a bit more relaxed.

Besides, Yan Xiaoxia’s illness was already almost completely cured.

”Here, this is for you. You can eat it directly.”

Luo Tian tossed the Yin Spirit Fruit to Yan Xiaoxia.

Under the effect of Luo Tian’s magic technique, Yan Xiaoxia’s illness had gradually improved. She was no longer tormented by pain.

After consuming this Yin Spirit Fruit, the underlying problem would be almost completely eliminated.

Everyone had gained something from snatching food from the tiger’s mouth this time with the Necromancer Thieves.

But the one who gained the most was still Luo Tian. The value of that Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone alone was immeasurable.

Luo Tian estimated that this item would even have some effect on a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert!

...

「In the core region of the Chaotic Wind Flow.」

The Winged Vengeful Ghost was finally killed under the siege of the Necromancer Thieves.

Ninth Master was also now fully aware of what Luo Tian had just done.

”A mere Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer cultivator actually dared to pick over the corpses left by the Necromancer Thieves, and even dared to steal a Bone Fragment!”

Beyond his surprise, Ninth Master was furious!

”He’s just at the Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer, and you couldn’t stop him?”

The vice-captain, the woman in red, asked.

The few pirates looked embarrassed.

Ninth Master also found it strange.

Although his subordinates had all been injured while fighting the Winged Vengeful Ghost, it shouldn’t have been to the point where they couldn’t even handle a Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer cultivator.

”After them! They dare to steal from the Necromancer Thief Gang? It seems we’ve been too inactive in recent years. A mere Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer human dares to provoke us!”

Ninth Master ordered.

But just then, two Void Ships came sailing slowly from behind.

The Necromancer Thieves couldn’t help but look over.

”Hmm? The insignia on that Void Ship looks familiar!”

One of the pirates said, his expression thoughtful.

These two Void Ships were none other than the pursuit team from the Purple Scale Race.

They had learned from a group traveling in the Outer World that Luo Tian had entered the Chaotic Wind Flow, so they had barged in as well!

”The Necromancer Thief Gang!”

”My heavens! To think we’d run into one of the Seven Great Legendary Thief Gangs here!”

Aboard the Void Ship, the many members of the Purple Scale Race were scared out of their wits!

They prepared to detour, only to find the Necromancer Thieves’ Void Ship actively sailing toward them!

”We can’t escape!”

”Everyone, don’t make any rash moves! As long as we offer them some benefits, the Necromancer Thief Gang won’t necessarily slaughter us all!”

An elder of the Purple Scale Race said.

He walked to the bow of the ship, a respectful smile on his face. ”We are from the Purple Scale Race of the Earth and Water Realm. We never expected to encounter the renowned Necromancer Thief Gang here! Here is a small gift, we hope you esteemed sirs will accept it.”

On the dark and gloomy Void Ship, Ninth Master and his group of pirates looked down on them from above.

”Ninth Master, that’s the insignia! The Dark Blue Void Ship from before had the same one!”

The fat Alien Race member said, pointing at the Purple Scale Race’s insignia.

”Kill them all!”

A cold glint flashed in Ninth Master’s eyes!

The next moment, the massive black Void Ship rammed straight into them, capsizing the two Purple Scale Race Void Ships and shattering their Defense Shields.

Then, the horde of pirates charged out, intent on wiping out the Purple Scale Race!

The members of the Purple Scale Race were panicked and terrified, completely unable to understand why the Necromancer Thieves were so vicious and cold, attacking without a single word!

In less than a moment, the Purple Scale Race members on both ships had been slaughtered to the last man!

”Set sail! Give chase!”

Ninth Master’s expression was icy!

He wouldn’t spare anyone who dared to cross him!

A few of the Necromancer Thieves’ high-ranking members returned to the ship’s cabin to divide the spoils.

Their haul was quite large this time. The most valuable item was the purple whip, which fell into Ninth Master’s hands.

Besides that, there were two other treasures second only to the purple whip, as well as many other valuables.

After the high-ranking members present finished dividing everything, only a piece of dark yellow parchment was left on the table.

The corpse had rotted away until only bones remained, yet this dark yellow parchment was perfectly preserved.

The pirates studied it for a moment.

A sharp glint flashed in the red-robed woman’s eyes. Pointing at a blurry, crown-like icon on the map, she said, ”This symbol bears some resemblance to the insignia of the ’Void Thief King’ from ten thousand years ago!”

”The Void Thief King?”

Everyone’s heart skipped a beat.

Ten thousand years ago, there was a powerful pirate who ruled over all the pirates in the Broken-star Realm, with his influence even extending to other regions. His fearsome reputation shook the four corners of the world!

The Void Thief King’s power continued to expand, arousing the apprehension of the three Overlord Level powers. They joined forces, severely wounded him, and ultimately beheaded the Void Thief King!

Today’s Seven Great Legendary Thief Gangs were all, to some extent, connected to the Void Thief King of the past.

The Void Thief King was dead, and the wealth he had plundered and accumulated over his lifetime had vanished without a trace.

This had become the goal of modern-day pirates: to find the lifelong fortune of the Void Thief King from ten thousand years ago!

”However, this map seems to be incomplete...”

The excitement in Ninth Master’s eyes slowly faded.

...

「In less than half a day.」

Luo Tian and his group passed through the Chaotic Wind Flow. The surroundings once again became cold, dark, and silent.

”Full speed ahead!”

Luo Tian ordered coldly.

They had stolen from the Necromancer Thieves. Needless to say, given the character of pirates, they certainly wouldn’t be let off easily. They had to escape as quickly as possible.

He left the task of piloting the Void Ship to Yan Lihui.

Luo Tian returned to his room and began to cultivate.

’Time to test the effects of the Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone!’

Luo Tian took it out and began his cultivation!

He activated the *Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique*, roused his Nether Dragon Divine Vein, and began to draw out the solidified, pure True Essence from within the Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone.

BUZZ!

A stream of brilliant purple light shot out from the Spiritual Essence Crystal Stone, releasing an incredibly terrifying aura that seemed to freeze the entire room!

The others on the Void Ship immediately sensed it as well, and the True Essence within their bodies became unstable.

’This True Essence is probably less than a tenth of what the skeleton’s owner possessed in life, yet it has such power!’

Luo Tian was shocked.

He cautiously absorbed the stream of brilliant purple light.

As the True Essence entered his body and coursed through his meridians, it felt to Luo Tian as if a flash flood was raging through them, making it extremely difficult to control!

If it weren’t for the fact that Luo Tian possessed a Divine Vein and had incredibly tough meridians, he would have likely been torn apart from the inside!

BUZZ!

Luo Tian guided the Cold Power from his Nether Dragon Divine Vein to permeate his body, which slightly stabilized the rampaging, majestic energy.

Then, he quickly activated the *Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique* to guide and absorb it, channeling it into his Qi Sea Primordial Pool!

Inside the Primordial Pool.

The light blue True Essence churned and swirled. The walls of the Primordial Pool expanded bit by bit, and Luo Tian drew closer and closer to the Earth Element Realm Second Layer.