407: Chapter 47 Sword Intent Hangs High! Whale Blood Sprinkles!

Qin Yan was not surprised by this.

The energy fluctuations and celestial phenomena caused by three human Great Grandmasters going all out to besiege and kill a Dragon Whale Great Grandmaster of the same rank were impossible to conceal.

It was only natural for the frontline soldiers to notice and speculate.

After he and Xiao Wangshu quietly returned to the vicinity of the reef they were originally stationed at behind the lines, they did not disturb the soldiers' discussions.

They simply turned their gazes toward the distant battlefield as well.

The battle there seemed to have reached a fever pitch.

Various colored lights grew increasingly brilliant and dazzling, while the frequency and intensity of the collisions continued to rise.

Even from a distance, one could feel the world-destroying power contained within.

About fifteen minutes later.

At the core of the battlefield, a terrifying explosion far exceeding anything before it suddenly erupted!

Following that, a shrill, pained whale cry filled with resentment and despair shook the heavens.

It tore through the sky, clearly spreading across the entire coastal defense line!

“Ang—!!!”

The sound was so massive and sorrowful that it stirred wild waves on the sea and shook the souls of countless people.

After the whale cry, the heart-palpitating energy fluctuations and piercing lights that had lasted for so long suddenly weakened and subsided, like a receding tide.

The world seemed to suddenly become much quieter, with only the sea breeze still wailing.

Another half hour or so passed.

“Qiang—!”

A clear sword ring suddenly resounded through every inch of the sky above the Zhenhai Battlefield!

Amidst the sword ring, a vigorous, grand voice containing supreme majesty and heart-stirring power followed, rolling out across the area.

“Soldiers of the human race, hear my command—!”

“The beast that invaded our territory and slaughtered our compatriots, the new Dragon Whale Great Grandmaster, Black Whale—”

“Has been executed by the swords of our human race today!!!”

The moment the voice fell!

In the distant horizon, a dazzling and incredibly massive silver sword light suddenly shot into the sky!

The sword light was exceptionally solid, hundreds of feet long, with sword intent piercing the firmament and light shining for a hundred miles, completely dispelling the darkness!

And on the tip of that giant silver sword—

Was the impaled corpse of an incredibly massive... Dragon Whale!

It was indeed Black Whale's true form!

The Dragon Whale's massive body was pierced through and hung from the sword's tip, with countless streams of thick blood.

Falling from the high sky, it plunged into the surging sea below, staining it a shocking dark color.

This sight was incredibly shocking and crystal clear!

Every soldier on the defense line only had to look up to see it vividly!

A brief, dead silence followed.

It was as if the entire battlefield was digesting this earth-shattering declaration of victory and this visually impactful scene.

The next moment—

“Boom—!!!”

Deafening cheers, shouts, and roars erupted from the walls of Zhenhai City, from every position on the coastal defense line, from every outpost, and from every warship!

“We won! We won!”

“Black Whale is dead! That newly-ascended Dragon Whale Great Grandmaster has been slaughtered!”

“Lord Xiao Shan is mighty! Director Liu Mu is mighty! Lord Lin Shui is mighty!”

“Victory to the human race! Victory to the Zhenhai Army!”

“Hahaha! You son-of-a-bitch Sea Race bastards, do you see that? This is the consequence of invading our human race!”

A tide of wild joy instantly flooded the entire defense line.

Many veterans who had fought bloodily and long ago set aside life and death could not help but have their eyes fill with tears at this moment.

They pounded each other's shoulders and shouted hoarsely, as if wanting to release all the heaviness, grief, and oppression that had accumulated in their hearts due to the tightening front lines and the continuous sacrifice of their comrades!

Black Whale's breakthrough had brought immense pressure to the Zhenhai Defense Line, and countless familiar faces had fallen in the intensified battles caused by it.

Now, one of the main culprits, the source of nightmares and sacrifices for so many, had been personally slain by their own Great Grandmasters and hung high for all to see!

This was not just as simple as killing an enemy Great Grandmaster.

It was the strongest possible morale boost, the highest reward for all the steadfast soldiers, and the most powerful declaration—the human race is not to be bullied!

The Zhenhai Defense Line cannot be broken!

Standing on Gray Stone Beach, Qin Yan looked at the distant sky-propping giant sword and the Dragon Whale corpse hanging upon it, heard the mountain-like cheers of victory, and felt the excitement and joy permeating the air.

He was not a sentimental person, but at this moment, an indescribable hot current was surging in his chest.

It was admiration for the strong defending their home, resonance with his kin fighting bloodily, and a surging pride to be a part of it all.

Xiao Wangshu stood quietly beside him, her cold profile appearing particularly ethereal under the light of the distant giant sword.

She also looked up at the sky, her eyes like cold pools reflecting the sword light and blood; beneath the calm surface, there seemed to be ripples as well.

The sea breeze blew strongly, fluttering their robes.

In the time that followed, Qin Yan and Xiao Wangshu continued to guard the beachhead position.

Having experienced the thrilling incident that evening and the subsequent heartening victory.

The morale of the soldiers on the position was unprecedentedly high, and even their steps while patrolling seemed more forceful.

However, the expected frantic retaliation or large-scale offensive from the Sea Race due to Black Whale's death did not arrive.

Throughout the night, except for a few low, ambiguous cries and energy disturbances from the depths of the distant sea, this coastline, which had frequently encountered small-scale infiltrations, was unexpectedly calm.

Only the waves continued to tirelessly beat against the reefs in an eternal rhythm.

The night passed without incident.

When the first pale light of dawn appeared on the horizon and the daybreak quietly dispelled the last trace of darkness from the night.

Qin Yan slowly exhaled a long breath, a brilliant light in his eyes.

He was now a fourth-grade True Qi realm martial artist.

Not to mention staying up for one night, he could maintain a good state even after several days of high-intensity combat and vigilance.

“It seems the fall of Black Whale had a greater impact on the Dragon Whale Clan than expected.”

“They might even be experiencing internal turmoil and power shifts due to the loss of a newly-ascended Great Grandmaster.”

Qin Yan thought to himself.

Victory or defeat in war often depends not only on the fighting of frontline soldiers but is also closely related to the maneuvers of the high-level leadership, morale, logistics, and even internal stability.

Just then, a soldier wearing standard light armor with an aura around the third grade late stage quickly approached the reef where Qin Yan and Xiao Wangshu were.

He looked up and saluted, his voice loud and clear: “Lord Qin Yan, Lady Xiao Wangshu.”

“By order of the higher-ups, please both of you return to Zhenhai City immediately.”

Another message? And returning to Zhenhai City?

Qin Yan's brow twitched imperceptibly.

Having experienced that thrilling 'messaging incident' last night, he was now a bit sensitive to the word, and a hint of vigilance instinctively rose in his heart.

Who knew if there was some other trap waiting for him this time?

(Starting tomorrow, I won't drag the story out. If I do... well, forget it~)