56: Let's work together to fight the Xuan Turtle.

The bow was drawn taut like a full moon!

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!"

Dozens more golden arrow lights, split from the main shot, flew out like golden fish with eyes, accurately striking the Spirit Awakening Stage Yao Beasts that were wreaking havoc or posing the greatest threat to the defensive line across the battlefield!

"Pfft, pfft, pfft!"

A Demonic Toad that was spitting poisonous mist had its air sac pierced, causing the poisonous mist to backfire on itself, making it writhe in pain.

A Shadow Leopard, moving at extreme speed and attempting to ambush the wounded, was nailed dead to a tree trunk.

A Bear Savage, possessing immense strength and currently smashing another section of the earthen wall, was shot blind and roared madly... Li Qingfeng was like a golden Grim Reaper controlling the battlefield; every time he drew his bow, it was accompanied by the death of several Spirit Awakening Stage Yao Beasts!

His arrows were too fast, too accurate, and too ruthless! They specifically targeted vital points, never wasting a shred of Spiritual Power!

The previously precarious defensive line saw its pressure drastically reduced as these core Yao Beasts were rapidly eliminated.

The Villagers' morale soared. Led by Zhao Tianbao and a few Spirit Awakening Stage Junior Brothers, they roared and launched a counterattack, routing the leaderless beast horde!

"Roar—!!!"

At the river bend, a deafening roar filled with fury finally erupted! The Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle was completely enraged! Its massive body burst out of the water with a crash!

Its body, nearly five Zhang long, resembled a moving hill, covered in thick, rock-like greenish-black scales. Its four sturdy claws were deeply embedded in the riverbank mud, and its dark green vertical pupils locked onto Li Qingfeng in the air!

It felt a massive threat! This newly arrived human Cultivator had not only killed all of its capable subordinates but also ignored its intimidation! Unforgivable!

A terrifying wave of Demonic Qi, several times stronger than before and mixed with dense water vapor, pressed toward Li Qingfeng like a roaring tsunami! The cold killing intent was almost palpable!

Zhao Tianbao shuddered, his expression changing. He immediately shot up, pointing his Blazing Red Sword at the Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle. Spiritual Fire Power blazed around him as he loudly warned:

"Senior Brother Li, be careful! This beast is a Qi Refining Second Layer Water-type Yao Beast! It has tough skin and flesh, and its Demonic Power is immense! I'll help you!"

He knew the true victory lay in this moment; as long as they worked together to eliminate this fellow, this minor Beast Tide would naturally disperse!

"Roar—!!!"

The Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle's roar shattered the water surface!

Its dark green vertical pupils locked onto Li Qingfeng in the air, filled with brutality and killing intent.

This insignificant human dared to slaughter its subordinates like this; it must use his flesh and blood to quell its fury!

"Boom!"

A deep blue Water Cannon, the diameter of a water bucket and condensed almost into substance, shot out from the Crocodile Turtle's hideous maw, carrying a shrieking speed and terrifying impact force!

Where the Water Cannon passed, the air was forcibly pushed aside, leaving a vacuum trace, heading straight for Li Qingfeng in the air! Its power far exceeded the previous Water Arrows!

Li Qingfeng had a premonition and was already prepared.

The Runes on the cloud-splitting bow embryo lit up again, and a highly condensed, dazzling Golden Spiritual Power Arrow instantly formed!

"Cloud Piercing Strike!"

"Whoosh—!"

The golden arrow, like a meteor tearing through the darkness, bravely met the deep blue Water Cannon!

"Rumble!!!"

The gold and blue collided violently in mid-air! The deafening sound echoed across the fields!

The violent Spiritual Power Shockwave spread out like a physical entity, uprooting the reeds along the riverbank below and churning up mud and water!

The golden arrow was incredibly sharp, forcefully splitting the thick Water Cannon in half!

However, the immense Demonic Power contained within the Water Cannon instantly erupted, shattering the golden arrow. The residual impact force shook Li Qingfeng, sending him flying back several Zhang, his Qi and Blood churning.

"Such fierce Brute Strength!"

Li Qingfeng was secretly startled; the sheer depth of the Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle's Demonic Power far surpassed his own Qi Refining First Layer.

"Die, you beast!"

Zhao Tianbao seized the moment when the Crocodile Turtle was attacking Li Qingfeng and leaped closer!

Spiritual Fire Power blazed around him, and the Blazing Red Sword in his hand erupted with burning red light, as if he held a miniature sun, as he fiercely slashed toward the Crocodile Turtle's vulnerable throat/neck!

"Blazing Slash!"

"Hiss—!"

The flaming longsword struck the Crocodile Turtle's greenish-black scales, emitting a grating friction sound, sending sparks flying!

The tough scales were cleaved open, leaving a charred crack. Skin and flesh curled back, emitting a burnt smell.

But the wound was not deep. The Crocodile Turtle roared in pain, violently swinging its massive head and smashing it toward Zhao Tianbao in the air! The resulting foul wind was nauseating!

Zhao Tianbao's expression slightly changed, and he hurriedly retracted his sword to block.

"Bang!"

A massive force struck him; he felt as if he had been hit by a charging savage bull, letting out a muffled groan. His body flew uncontrollably backward, and the flames on the Blazing Red Sword dimmed slightly.

This Xuan Turtle's strength and defense were truly astonishing!

"Senior Brother Li! Restrain its vital points from a distance!"

Zhao Tianbao stabilized himself in the air and shouted loudly. He knew that since he primarily cultivated Fire Arts, he was countered by water, and he certainly couldn't match its Brute Strength. He had to rely on Li Qingfeng's sharp archery skills!

"Understood!"

Li Qingfeng replied, his figure flickering agilely in the air, evading yet another High-Pressure Water Arrow sprayed by the Crocodile Turtle.

The cloud-splitting bow embryo was drawn again. This time, the golden light condensed at the arrowhead was more tangible, carrying the will to pierce through everything, aimed at the neck wound that Zhao Tianbao had previously slashed, which was still smoking black!

"Strike it while it's weak; take its life!"

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Three Stars in a Row, three golden streams of light, shot straight for the wound! The angle was tricky, and the speed was astonishingly fast!

The Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle sensed a fatal threat. It circulated its Demonic Power, and a massive deep blue Water Shield appeared before it, attempting to protect the wound. Simultaneously, its thick tail swept toward Li Qingfeng in the air with immense force!

"Puch! Puch!"

Two golden arrows hit the Water Shield one after another, causing intense ripples on the shield surface.

The deep blue Water Shield was pierced through at the same point, creating a small hole.

The third golden arrow followed closely, striking the charred wound with perfect precision!

The sharp Golden Spiritual Power instantly penetrated!

"Roarrr—!"

The Crocodile Turtle let out a painful shriek. The neck wound was ripped open and enlarged, spraying dark red blood mixed with charred flesh!

Zhao Tianbao seized the opportunity and rushed forward again. The Blazing Red Sword transformed into a continuous Net of Fire, constantly hacking at the Crocodile Turtle's relatively weaker limb joints and head. His goal wasn't severe injury, but rather to continuously consume its Demonic Power, disrupt its movements, and create more attack opportunities for Li Qingfeng.

For a moment, golden light and fierce flames intertwined, continuously bombarding the massive Turtle Body.

The Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle roared repeatedly, unleashing Water Cannon, Ice Arrow, Water Shield, and brute force charges in succession. Demonic Power surged, and water vapor filled the air.

Every collision of attacks erupted in astonishing shockwaves, devastating the riverbank's soil and trees, leaving a mess.

Although Li Qingfeng and Zhao Tianbao were cooperating for the first time, they displayed astonishing synergy.

The two understood each other perfectly, fighting while retreating, continuously luring the ferocious Xuan Shui Crocodile Turtle away from Qingshui Town.

The aftermath of every attack deliberately avoided the village, and the battlefield gradually shifted to a desolate, rarely visited River Flat further downstream.