Immortal and Martial Dual Cultivation
chapter-1805

Half a month after Yan Zhe arrived:

Xiao Suo suddenly pulled Xiao Chen out of the captain’s quarters, where he had been researching the Dreamlike Mundane World, without any explanation.

“What is it that you have to be so mysterious?” Xiao Chen asked, looking curiously at Xiao Suo.

Xiao Suo was not one to beat about the bush. When something out of the ordinary happened, there had to be a cause.

Xiao Suo said, “Something happened to the ship. It looks like it is about to complete its demonification.”

When Xiao Chen heard this, his expression changed slightly. He immediately understood what Xiao Suo was talking about.

The Black Cutlass had been in the process of demonification. All the components of the ship had the scarlet demonic fog seeping into them at every moment.

From the very first modification, that Senior Gui had done something to the ship.

No matter how this ship was modified in the future, it could only be improved according to Senior Gui’s plan. This was because the ship had the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation as its core.

At first, the changes were not huge.

As time went by, Xiao Suo had noticed traces of it. Eventually, Xiao Chen discovered it too.

Back then, the two discussed it. Even if it was a demonic ship, there was no problem with using it.

Now that the Black Cutlass really turned into a demonic ship, Xiao Suo still felt some fear.

He did not dare to tell anyone, only quietly coming to discuss it with Xiao Chen.

“Don’t panic. I have a question first. Does Yan Zhe know about the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation in the Black Cutlass?” Xiao Chen asked as he looked at Xiao Suo, thinking of something.

Xiao Suo shook his head and replied, “He does not know. Back then, he appeared only after the Yazi Beast Demon Soul was drained of energy. Otherwise, I would not have handed the Scarlet Blood War Banner to him so easily.”

Great! Xiao Chen thought to himself. He was still worried that he did not have enough trump cards to deal with Yan Zhe. Yan Zhe’s ignorance of the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation was good news.

“Bring me to the core control room. Let’s take a look at the situation you mentioned.”

“Yes.”

Xiao Suo nodded slightly and led Xiao Chen to the core control room.

The core control room was the pirate ship’s core. It was even more important than the external control room.

Actually, the external control room should be more accurately called a remote control room.

One could enter the core control room only if they had the Captain Token. Xiao Suo took out the Captain Token and placed it into the wall.

A secret door opened, revealing an average-sized room. There were many formations in it, looking very cluttered.

In the center of the hundreds of formations was the core formation that maintained the ship, operating many other different formations. It was like a gear connecting a set of formations that worked together.

Actually, these were not the true formations, just projections of the many formations of the ship in the core control room.

The purpose of the core control room was to connect these formations and bind them into one complete set.

The mysteries behind this involved the most fundamental secrets of the Pirate Alliance.

Even now, aside from the Pirate Alliance, no faction had managed to forge a ship like the pirate ships.

“Big Brother, take a look. That little scarlet formation is the projection of the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation. It has infiltrated the other formations and is dyeing them scarlet as well.”

Without Xiao Suo needing to say it, Xiao Chen could see it.

Originally, the formations were of different colors, looking very beautiful and vibrant.

Now, they had all turned a bloody scarlet, an exceptionally frightening sight at first glance.

Xiao Chen looked carefully and found that one-third of the core formations was still untainted by Demonic Qi.

However, it was just a matter of time. Something strange would definitely happen within these two or three days.

Xiao Suo said sullenly, “Right now, the Iron Horn Pirate Group’s ship is leading the way in front. If some mysterious phenomenon appears from the ship’s transformation into a demonic ship and the other party starts asking, it will be difficult to fob them off.”

Xiao Chen understood what Xiao Suo meant.

Right now, even a fool could tell that this Black Cutlass was extraordinary. That Senior Gui was a true expert.

The Black Cutlass would change from the inside out. Or rather, it would be taking on its true appearance.

Xiao Chen thought for a long time. Then, he suddenly looked at Xiao Suo. “There is no need for you to bother with it. Let me ask you this: do you have the courage to truly control this ship?”

“I…” Xiao Suo revealed a complicated expression, a mix of struggle and hesitation.

“I’ll do it if I have to. It is just the Demonic Dao. I am willing to take this path. It is just like Big Brother said, as long as my heart doesn’t change, I will still be me.”

After a while, Xiao Suo made up his mind and looked resolutely at Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen shook his head lightly. He still could see fear and hesitation in Xiao Suo’s eyes, as well as some ill feelings.

In the end, Xiao Suo still feared the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation.

“Never mind, I’ll do it.”

“Big Brother…” When Xiao Suo heard that, he felt like he had been relieved of a heavy burden. However, he also felt some self-reproach.

“There is no need to blame yourself. My mental state cultivation is much stronger than yours. I am the most suitable person in the first place.”

Xiao Chen smiled as he patted Xiao Suo’s shoulder. Then, he said softly, “However, this is your ship, after all, which is why I was leaving this opportunity for you. Nevertheless, it seems you still are not ready to support it. On the other hand, I’ve already reached the point where I have to face our calamity.”

Xiao Suo’s mental state had yet to mature. However, Xiao Chen already needed to face a strong enemy like Yan Zhe.

Warmth bloomed in Xiao Suo’s heart. Hence, he felt even guiltier. He lowered his head and said, “Sorry. I disappointed Big Brother. I really do not have the courage to face the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation.”

“It’s fine. I’m also afraid of the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation. Old Yama does not like it, either. You are not the only one with that problem.”

Xiao Chen smiled and consoled Xiao Suo.

After making the decision, the next thing that Xiao Chen needed to do was merge his essence blood with the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation.

Once that was done, this ship would become his bound pirate ship.

Xiao Chen would be able to bring out the might of the Black Cutlass to the greatest extent, controlling it as he pleased. It would be no exaggeration to say that he would become one with the ship.

However, he would also face the danger of falling into the Demonic Dao at any moment, irrecoverable.

“I’ll make a start on it now. Don’t tell the others and startle them.”

Xiao Chen had always been a decisive person. If he waited for the Black Cutlass to complete demonification, it would be too late to hold the ritual.

After arriving at the bottom floor of the Black Cutlass, Xiao Chen faced the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation, which was covered in blood mist again.

The formation plate floated at the center, shining with a faint light.

The Yazi Beast Demon Soul carved on the formation plate already had five and a half pearls lit up. Right now, it was already as strong as a peak late-stage Star Venerate.

Xiao Chen had once dripped a drop of essence blood into the formation.

At that time, the Yazi Beast Demon Soul had taken a bite out of Xiao Chen’s soul. He could not control it at all.

Back then, it had scared Xiao Chen for quite a while.

Now, the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation already influenced the entire ship. The Immemorial Demon Soul Formation before Xiao Chen should be the true core of the Black Cutlass.

Merging with the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation would mean merging with the Black Cutlass.

While standing at the edge of the Immemorial Demon Soul Formation, Xiao Chen stared at its depths. Then, he took out a short knife and made a small cut on his index finger.

Blood immediately flowed out and fell drop by drop.

When the first drop plopped onto the formation, the calm blood mist immediately surged up and released a bright light.

Xiao Chen distinctly felt a small bite getting gouged out from the azure-colored dragon seal that represented his will of soul in his Soul Pool.

Intense pain flared, and his expression turned incredibly pale.

However, Xiao Chen did not give up like he had the last time. He endured the pain and let the blood drip out slowly.

Time passed quickly.

The essence blood, which was dripping at an unimpressive rate, accumulated in the center of the formation, turning into a pool of pure blood.

In the next moment, this pool of pure blood expanded through the vast formation.

The scarlet light that was leaping around grew from the previous one-third of the formation to covering half.

“Whoosh!”

Just when Xiao Chen’s essence blood covered half of the formation, a roar that seemed to come from an abyss rang out in the depths of the formation. This roar sounded extremely strange.

Suddenly, the Yazi Beast Demon Soul appeared in the depths of the formation.

Its cold, scarlet eyes gazed at Xiao Chen emotionlessly, inspiring terror.

If not for Xiao Suo somewhere nearby, Xiao Chen would find it hard to remain standing stably.

There were many chains piercing through the Yazi Beast Demon Soul’s body and firmly locking it to the formation. It would never be able to leave this formation or the Black Cutlass.

Suddenly, the Yazi Beast Demon Soul pounced. It soared into the air and looked like it was about to swallow Xiao Chen up.

However, the invisible soul chains firmly dragged it back down, causing it to roar in dissatisfaction.

The Yazi Beast Demon Soul’s body entered the half of the formation covered by Xiao Chen’s essence blood.

The merger formally began.

The process inflicted such intense pain that Xiao Chen could no longer hold on. He fainted.