66: Archery skills are impressive

The spear tip collided with that incredibly tough eyelid, producing a dull clang like metal striking metal, with sparks flashing and vanishing in the water vapor!

Chen Linsheng only felt a massive recoil force travel down the spear shaft; his palm went numb, and the Solid Iron Long Spear nearly flew from his hand!

\"What?!\" He was horrified in his heart; the defense of this Jade Water Toad was actually so terrifying!

Even the most fragile eyes had such tough eyelids for protection!

Failing to land a successful blow, Chen Linsheng did not linger. He used Eight Steps Catching Cicada to kick off forcefully underwater, using the water's counter-thrust to retreat rapidly like a fish.

Almost the instant he left his original spot, a giant, fan-like claw covered in viscous venom slammed down, churning the water where he had just been into a muddy mess.

Without looking back, the Qi and blood surged within his body. The \"Water Manipulation Power\" of his Mastery of Water Nature finely controlled the currents, propelling him toward the water's surface like an arrow from a bowstring.

\"Splash!\"

He burst out of the water, his body performing a nimble flip in the air. Naturally executing the light-footed movement of Spirit Monkey Hundred Changes, his toes lightly tapped a protruding black reef in the torrent, and he landed steadily upon it, escaping the center of the most dangerous combat zone.

Standing on the reef, he finally had the leisure to observe the overall situation.

This sight immediately made his heart tremble; he had truly witnessed the terrifying power of Jiaojin Realm experts going all out!

He saw his Master Zhao Zheng and Senior Martial Uncle Chen Chuan had now completely let loose.

The two men's Qi and blood erupted like two burning furnaces, and the air around them slightly distorted due to the high temperature.

Zhao Zheng was performing the Hunyuan Palm at the Perfection level. His palm force was majestic and vast, sometimes like a mountain-toppling wave, the palm wind pressing the water surface into depressions and forcibly dispersing the poison mist exhaled by the Jade Water Toad.

At other times, it condensed like a drill, the palm force penetrating the water from a distance to accurately strike the toad's massive body, producing a dull thud like a drum, splitting its skin and causing purple toxic blood to splatter.

Meanwhile, Senior Martial Uncle Chen Chuan's martial arts were even more fierce and sharp. He clearly did not major in Python Dragon Strength, but the explosive power in his every Move was even greater.

He used his fingers like blades, or used fists and palms; every attack carried a whistle that tore through the air. His Moves were simple and ruthless, aiming directly for the toad's vitals.

His palm wind swept across the water, actually managing to briefly slice the river open and reveal the silt below, truly possessing a bit of the \"Cutting Water and Diverting the Flow\" essence!

Although the Jade Water Toad was restricted by the Dragon-Trapping Formation and its movements were hindered, as a Essence Spirit of the Jiaojin Realm Late Stage, its vitality and strength were incredibly formidable.

It roared repeatedly, and every twist and roll of its massive body kicked up monstrous waves. Its thick hind legs kicked with enough force to split mountains and shatter rocks.

The pustules all over its body kept swelling, spraying out more and thicker poison mist and venom arrows, dyeing a large area of the water a strange purple-black and corroding the river water with a sizzling sound. Even the faint silver light membrane of the Dragon-Trapping Formation dimmed slightly under the continuous erosion of the poison mist, and the flowing runes seemed to slow down.

\"Boom!\"

The Jade Water Toad made a violent charge, slamming hard against the light wall of the Dragon-Trapping Formation. The light wall distorted and rippled violently, nearly being breached.

The terrifying shockwave, mixed with venom, spread in all directions. The small boats carrying Shi Poyue and the others could no longer hold up and were instantly overturned and shattered!

\"Abandon ship! Get onto the reefs!\"

Shi Poyue remained calm in the face of danger and shouted. He, along with Di Moyu, Liu Ruyan, Zhao Linger, and the experts of the Water Patrol Division, all displayed their Movement Techniques, gliding toward the scattered reefs like swallows.

Those who were slightly slower were touched by the venom. Their protective Qi and blood were instantly corroded, and they let out muffled groans. Fortunately, their companions rescued them in time, preventing them from falling into the poisonous river water.

For a moment, the original Lesser Five Elements Formation was declared collapsed. Everyone could only rely on the dangerous reefs to barely protect themselves, taking opportunities to harass with bows, crossbows, and hidden weapons from a distance to distract the Jade Water Toad.

The core of the battlefield had completely become a wrestling ground for the three Jiaojin Realm existences: Zhao Zheng, Martial Uncle Chen Chuan, and the Jade Water Toad.

The sounds of clashing Qi, the toad's strange cries, and the exploding waves were incessant. Within a radius of dozens of yards, the river water surged backward and reefs crumbled, as if a natural disaster had arrived!

Chen Linsheng held his breath and focused, tightly gripping the fierce wind bow in his hand. His gaze was like a torch, deathly locked onto the thrashing and roaring giant beast.

He knew that with his strength, rashly joining a close-quarters fight of this level would be no different from seeking death.

He had to wait—wait for the perfect moment to deliver a fatal blow!

The Five Senses Clarity and Minute Insight of his Tracking Perfection were pushed to the limit. Every subtle movement of the Jade Water Toad, every muscle contraction, and even the flow of Qi, blood, and demonic power within its body were outlined in clear trajectories in his mind.

Just as the Jade Water Toad was struck on the head again by Martial Uncle Chen Chuan's fierce and matchless Palm Blade, it let out an ear-splitting \"Gua\" roar filled with rage and pain—

Chen Linsheng's pupils suddenly contracted!

He clearly \"saw\" that at the moment the Jade Water Toad voiced its breath, the large and tough tympanic membranes behind its ears on both sides of its head would vibrate violently with the impact of the sound waves. The thick dark green skin covering them would show an extremely subtle, periodic relaxation and fluctuation!

At the same time, its surging demonic power and Qi and blood would also experience a momentary blockage in the tympanic area!

Right there!

This tympanic membrane behind the ear was not only key to its hearing but also a relatively weak node in its bronze-skinned and iron-boned defense, closely connected to the demonic power within its body!

The opportunity was fleeting!

Without hesitation, Chen Linsheng reached back and pulled a specially made Armor-piercing arrow from his quiver.

The arrowhead of this arrow had been specially polished with fine barbs, specifically prepared to break through tough defenses.

Simultaneously, his left hand quickly reached into a sealed small leather pouch at his waist, his fingertips touching some viscous, dark green pulp that emitted a pungent, sickly sweet smell—

This was the \"Marrow-Corroding Paste,\" a mixed poison he had meticulously prepared using his Herb Gathering knowledge, combining various toxic herbs with the poisonous powder found on the poison bandits he had hunted in the mountains. It was highly toxic, specifically designed to break Qi and blood, and would kill upon contact with blood!

His movements were as fast as lightning as he evenly applied the poison to the arrowhead. The dark green venom shimmered with a cold, eerie light in the dim environment.

He notched the arrow and drew the bow!

The power of his Minor Achievement Python Dragon Strength poured into his arms. He drew the four-dan fierce wind strong bow into a full moon, the bowstring emitting a subtle yet powerful vibration.

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Divine Effect: Double Wave Force, Arrow Aura Lock!

With his concentration at its peak, he instantly \"locked\" onto the Jade Water Toad's right tympanic membrane, which was vibrating slightly as it prepared to roar again!

Qi and blood surged within him; a burst of Ming Force was stored in the arrow, while a more insidious An Force remained hidden and unreleased.

He adjusted his breathing, calculating the subtle effects of wind speed and water flow on the arrow's trajectory, as well as the most fragile instant in the tympanic membrane's vibration cycle!

Time seemed to slow down at this moment.

In the distance, Master Zhao Zheng was using a Move called \"Hunyuan Returns to One,\" his palm force acting like a vortex to tie down most of the Jade Water Toad's attention.

Martial Uncle Chen Chuan moved like lightning, circling to its flank, his Palm Blade ready to strike!

Now!

A sharp glint flashed in Chen Linsheng's eyes, and he suddenly released the fingers gripping the string!

\"Buzz—Swoosh!\"

The arrow left the string with an unusually low sound, as if blending into the noise of the wind and waves!

The arrow turned into a nearly invisible phantom, piercing through the pervasive poison mist and water vapor. Following an exquisite arc, it bypassed the Jade Water Toad's waving giant claws and sprayed venom, accurately shooting toward the target—

\"Puff!\"

A slight sound, almost drowned out by the roar of battle!

With the enhancement of \"Double Wave Force,\" the first layer of Ming Force instantly tore through the relatively thin surface of the tympanic membrane. The second layer of insidious An Force then exploded, driving the arrowhead deep inside!

\"Gua—!!!\"

The Jade Water Toad no longer let out a roar of rage, but a shrill, tearing scream filled with extreme pain and horror!

Its massive body suddenly stiffened, and then it began an unprecedented, frantic struggle!

From the right ear area, dark green toxic blood mixed with strange pus gushed out, and the arrow was buried almost to its fletching!

The deadly poison of the Marrow-Corroding Paste followed the blood and demonic power channels, frantically corroding its brain and entire body!

Its movements instantly became sluggish and chaotic. The crimson light in its eyes flashed rapidly, filled with pain and fear.

The originally thick Demonic Qi around its body began to fluctuate violently and dissipate, like a punctured gas bag!

\"A great chance!\"

\"Kill it while it's down!\"

Zhao Zheng and Chen Chuan were formidable figures. Although they didn't know exactly what had happened, how could they miss this sudden fatal opening in the Jade Water Toad?

Their Auras surged again, and they unleashed their killing Moves together!

Zhao Zheng brought his palms together, his Hunyuan Qi and Blood condensing to the limit to form a highly concentrated, massive palm print. Like a falling star, it slammed heavily onto the Jade Water Toad's crown!

Chen Chuan moved with his palm, his body and Palm Blade merging into one, turning into a white light that tore through the sky, piercing straight into the vital throat area exposed by the Jade Water Toad's pain!

\"Boom!!!\"

\"Crack!\"

Two terrifying attacks hit almost simultaneously!

The Jade Water Toad's shrill screams came to an abrupt halt. Its head was caved in by Zhao Zheng's palm print, and its throat was completely pierced by Chen Chuan's Palm Blade!

Its house-sized body twitched violently a few times before finally losing all strength, sinking softly into the river water that was becoming increasingly murky with toxic blood, splashing up waves everywhere.

The Essence Spirit that had been terrorizing the river, the Jade Water Toad, was slain!