32: Senior brother is awesome!!
The river water shimmered as dozens of hunting boats were scattered across the open waters.
On the hunting boat where Lu Yunfei was located, besides Chen Meng, three other Inner Sect Disciples followed.
Standing at the bow was a middle-aged man, none other than Lu Yunfei's Clan Uncle, Lu Shanhe. His Peak of Condensing Essence Realm cultivation was enough to handle most dangers during this night hunt.
Moreover, the Martial Arts Hall's Deacon vessels were nearby.
“Yunfei, remember, tonight is not just about hunting; it's an opportunity to showcase your strength in front of Lord Zhou and the Hall Master.”
Lu Shanhe lowered his voice and exhorted.
“Rest assured, Clan Uncle. Your nephew will certainly not disappoint you.”
Lu Yunfei gripped the longsword in his hand, full of confidence.
Standing by the gunwale, Chen Meng watched as the other hunting boats in the distance began their operations, and a surge of heroic spirit couldn't help but rise in her heart.
This was the grandeur that Martial Artists yearned for!
“Junior Sister, do not worry. Today, I shall let you witness your Senior Brother's swordsmanship.”
Lu Yunfei walked to Chen Meng's side, his voice gentle and radiating confidence.
Just then, the sound of splashing water erupted from beneath the boat.
“There's a Vicious Beast!”
The boatman shouted loudly.
A sharp glint flashed in Lu Yunfei's eyes; this was exactly the opportunity he needed to perform.
He leaped up, his longsword unsheathed, and the sword light carved a silver-white arc through the night.
“Senior Brother, be careful!”
“Wow, Senior Brother is truly so brave!”
The Inner Sect Disciples on the boat were instantly struck with shock after shock.
They had been nervous just now upon hearing the boatman say there was a Vicious Beast.
Who would have thought that Senior Brother Lu would already have taken the first step and jumped into the river to do battle!
Beneath the water's surface, a black-scaled giant fish nearly two meters long burst out of the water, opening its mouth full of sharp teeth to pounce on the hunting boat.
It was a Late Stage Tier One Vicious Beast, an Iron-Toothed Fish, which was quite ferocious in the river.
Lu Yunfei twisted his body in mid-air, and his longsword accurately pierced the giant fish's vital seven-inch spot.
Sword Qi whistled, accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking air.
“Fierce Wind Triple Slash!”
The sword light flashed three times in succession, and the Iron-Toothed Fish's scales were instantly torn apart, its blood staining the river water red.
The giant fish let out a mournful cry, its massive body crashing heavily back into the water, and soon there was no more movement.
“Good!”
“Senior Brother is so amazing!”
“Chopping a Tier One Vicious Beast like cutting melons and vegetables!”
The Junior Brothers on the boat cheered in unison.
Lu Yunfei landed back on the boat with ease and sheathed his sword, his movements extremely elegant.
He turned to Chen Meng with a gentle smile on his face.
“What does Junior Sister think?”
The light of admiration flickered in Chen Meng's beautiful eyes, her cheeks slightly flushed.
“Senior Brother's swordsmanship is exquisite; Meng'er is impressed.”
Seeing Chen Meng's reaction, Lu Yunfei felt smug; tonight's plan was proceeding very smoothly.
Once they returned to the Martial Arts Hall, this beautiful Junior Sister would surely be waiting for him with open arms.
“This was but a small test of my skills.”
Lu Yunfei waved his hand, feigning modesty.
“Senior Brother is mighty!”
The other Junior Brothers also chimed in with timely flattery.
Lu Shanhe nodded from the side. His nephew's performance was indeed good; perhaps this night hunt really could leave an impression on the Hall Master.
The Lu family had only one son per generation, and now a Genius had finally appeared.
The Lu family had suffered long enough under the Jinling Aristocratic Families!
It was time to turn things around.
Just as everyone was immersed in this victory, a strange sound of water suddenly came from the distant river surface.
The sound was low; something big was swimming underwater!
“What's going on?”
Lu Shanhe frowned. His cultivation was the highest, and his senses were the most acute.
The water surface began to surge violently, and a powerful sense of pressure emanated from beneath the water.
This kind of aura was definitely not something a Tier One Vicious Beast could emit.
“Everyone, be careful!”
Lu Shanhe shouted loudly, his True Qi circulating as he prepared for battle.
Chen Meng's face turned pale as she tightly gripped the gunwale.
“Senior Brother.”
Her voice trembled slightly.
Lu Yunfei also sensed that something was wrong, and the smugness from killing the Iron-Toothed Fish just now vanished instantly.
He drew his longsword again, staring warily at the water surface.
The commotion underwater grew louder and louder; some giant beast was swimming rapidly toward their direction.
“Damn it, what is that thing?”
The boatman's voice had changed its tone.
Just then, the river surface under the moonlight suddenly split open, and a massive black shadow soared into the sky from the water.
It was a giant python at least ten meters long, its entire body pitch-black, with four sharp claws gleaming coldly under the moonlight.
Its body was as thick as a water bucket, covered in dense scales, each one shimmering with a metallic luster.
“A Third Tier Fierce Beast!”
Lu Shanhe cried out in shock.
“A Four-Clawed Black Python!”
How could it appear here?
Against a Vicious Beast of this level, even a Martial Artist like him at the Late Stage of the Condensing Essence Realm had no power to fight back.
Moreover, he now had to protect several Juniors on the boat.
The Black Python's blood-red eyes locked onto the hunting boat.
Its massive body flipped in the air and slammed violently into the vessel.
“Get out of the way!” Lu Shanhe roared.
But on this Great River...
The Vicious Beast in the water had a clear advantage.
They had nowhere to hide!
Boom!
The sound of a massive impact echoed across the river, and the entire hunting boat instantly shattered into pieces.
Wood splinters flew, the sails were torn, and everyone was knocked off balance by the sudden attack.
Chen Meng let out a cry as her body fell uncontrollably toward the river water.
In the nick of time, Lu Yunfei reached out and grabbed her arm.
“Hold on to me!”
The two of them fell into the icy river water, surrounded by broken boat planks and ropes.
Relying on his deep cultivation, Lu Shanhe used his momentum in the air several times and landed steadily on a large piece of boat planking.
He looked at the several Juniors struggling in the water, his heart filled with extreme anxiety.
“How is this possible? Why would a Third Tier Fierce Beast actively attack us?”
According to past experience, Vicious Beasts of this level had their own territorial awareness and would not easily leave their habitats.
This area was specifically chosen by the Martial Arts Hall.
The highest level inside should only be Tier Two Vicious Beasts.
He was completely baffled.
After shattering the hunting boat, the Four-Clawed Black Python did not leave immediately.
It cruised through the surrounding waters, its blood-red eyes staring fixedly at the people in the water.
Waiting for its master's next instruction.
Lu Yunfei dragged Chen Meng toward a boat plank, his heart filled with immense fear.
Just moments ago, he had been showing off his skills in front of everyone, and in the blink of an eye, he had become this pathetic.
“Senior Brother, are we going to die?”
Chen Meng's voice carried a sob.
“No, Clan Uncle will save us.”
“The Martial Arts Hall has received the news; they'll be here any moment!”
Lu Yunfei felt from beginning to end that someone was behind this.
He wasn't in any life-threatening danger, so this was precisely the time to build up Chen Meng's favorability.
The Black Python dove back into the water, its massive figure faintly visible beneath the surface.
In the distance, the Disciples on other hunting boats also noticed the commotion here.
But the pressure of a Third Tier Fierce Beast made them not dare to approach rashly; they could only watch from afar.
“Quick, go notify the Deacon!”
“Someone has encountered a Third Tier Fierce Beast!”
Cries of alarm rose one after another across the river.
And even further away, on that heavily guarded main ship, Lord Zhou and the Hall Master of the Fierce Wind Martial Arts Hall also sensed the abnormality.
“What's going on?” Lord Zhou set down his teacup, his brow furrowed.
“Reporting to my Lord, a Disciple has encountered a powerful Vicious Beast.” A Constable walked over quickly to report.