36: Strong, die!

"Rise!"

Hall Master Lin's voice boomed as the majestic True Qi within his body began to circulate.

He was the first to soar into the sky, his robes fluttering loudly in the strong wind.

The pressure of the Peak of the Meridian Unblocking Realm was released without reservation, causing the main ship to shudder.

"Vile beast, stay right there!"

"Fierce Wind Palm!"

He struck out a palm in mid-air, creating a solid giant palm of True Qi.

This was his signature technique.

The name of his martial arts hall was also derived from this.

In the sky, a giant palm formed from True Qi carried a majestic momentum as it blasted toward the Black Armored Turtle in the center of the river.

Seeing this, the Guards and Constables on the main ship felt a surge of confidence.

Facing this thunderous strike, Li Qing's vertical pupils showed not the slightest ripple.

He could withstand the Divine Ability of a Third Tier Fierce Beast.

There was no reason he couldn't withstand a single palm strike from a Martial Artist.

The mysterious patterns on its turtle shell suddenly lit up, and a thick water curtain appeared out of thin air, enveloping its entire body.

Boom!

Hall Master Lin's giant True Qi palm slammed heavily onto the water curtain.

The water curtain shook violently and dented inward, but it stubbornly withstood the blow and did not shatter.

"What powerful defense!"

Hall Master Lin was delighted rather than surprised, the greed in his eyes growing even stronger.

This must be the Spirit Turtle's innate Divine Ability.

The value of this Spirit Beast must be immense!

"Exhaust its Demonic Power first!"

At the moment when all the experts' attention was drawn to the Black Armored Turtle.

Beneath the river's surface, the true killing intent had already arrived.

Roar!

A violent roar came from the side of the ship.

That Third Tier Four-Clawed Black Python's massive body suddenly burst out of the water, kicking up waves several meters high as it slammed heavily onto the deck of the main ship.

"Protect Lord Zhou!"

The Guard Commander roared, leading several Meridian Opening Realm experts to immediately form a defensive line.

But the Black Python's target was not at all Lord Zhou, who was heavily protected.

Its blood-red giant eyes stared fixedly at the edge of the defensive line, at the pale-faced Gao Qiang who was clutching his saber hilt.

Gao Qiang's heart was almost jumping out of his throat.

That feeling of being locked on struck again, clearer than any time before!

He wanted to flee, to hide behind the Guards.

Even if he were to be held accountable later, it would be better than this feeling of being at risk.

But under the pressure of this towering beast, his legs felt like they were filled with lead, unable to move.

He could only watch helplessly as that snake tail, thicker than his waist, swept toward him with a whistle that tore through the air.

"No!"

The next second, the Four-Clawed Black Python's massive body slammed heavily onto the deck, making the entire main ship tremble.

Wood splinters flew, and ship planks shattered.

The Guard Commander swung his saber to meet it, True Qi exploding as he clashed with the Black Python's sharp claws.

"Beast!"

He roared, his saber light flashing repeatedly, forcing the Black Python to retreat a few steps.

But the Black Python's true target was never him.

Having received its master's command.

It was to create chaos on the main ship.

While everyone's attention was drawn to this fierce battle.

Gao Qiang, his face pale, pressed against the ship's railing, trying to quietly retreat.

That feeling of being stared at by the god of death was too real, making all the hairs on his body stand up.

"I must hide!"

Gao Qiang screamed in his heart.

He was just a small Martial Artist at the Early Stage of the Condensing Essence Realm.

He was inconspicuous among the many Guards.

For a moment, no Guard noticed the retreating Gao Qiang.

Just then, a sudden roar came from the river surface.

"Roar!"

The Clone let out a low growl, and the mysterious patterns on the turtle shell instantly brightened.

The river water began to churn violently, and a surge of energy stirred beneath the surface.

"Not good!"

Hall Master Lin's face changed drastically in mid-air; he sensed a dangerous aura condensing.

Rumble!

The river surface exploded, and a giant wave over ten meters high soared into the sky!

The wall of water blotted out the sun, carrying majestic power as it slammed heavily toward the main ship.

"Innate Divine Ability!"

Hall Master Lin cried out in surprise, the greed in his heart intensifying.

This Spirit Beast not only had amazing defense but could also manipulate water; its value was simply incalculable!

"Fierce Wind Palm!"

He struck out several palms in succession in the air, sending solid giant True Qi palms toward the wall of water.

Boom boom boom!

The explosions were continuous, and water splashed everywhere.

The giant wave was forcibly dispersed by him, turning into a sky full of water mist that enveloped the entire river surface.

"Haha! It's only so-so!"

Hall Master Lin laughed, thinking that this Spirit Beast's strength was only at this level.

Although it had many Divine Abilities, its attack power was limited.

However, what he didn't know was that this mist filling the sky was exactly the cover Li Qing wanted.

On the mist-covered deck, everyone's vision was affected.

Gao Qiang pressed tightly against the ship's railing, his heart beating like a war drum.

He blinked desperately, trying to see his surroundings clearly, but the mist was too thick; everything beyond three meters was a blur.

"Damn it!"

He gripped his saber hilt, sweat trickling down his cheeks.

Just then, a slight sound of water breaking suddenly came from his side.

Whoosh!

A Water Arrow the thickness of a finger shot silently out of the mist.

Its speed was beyond imagination, the arrowhead condensing a deadly killing intent, aimed directly at Gao Qiang's temple!

Gao Qiang's pupils suddenly contracted, and all the hairs on his body stood on end at this moment.

The aura of death instantly enveloped him.

He wanted to dodge, he wanted to scream!

But the Water Arrow was too fast, so fast that he had no time to react.

Puchi!

A soft sound.

The Water Arrow accurately entered through Gao Qiang's temple, piercing through his entire head.

The terror on his face instantly froze.

His body stood there stiffly, blood slowly flowing from the wound, quickly diluted by the accumulated water at his feet.

The mist gradually dissipated, and Hall Master Lin landed back on the deck, scanning the surroundings.

"Is everyone alright?"

he asked, his voice carrying a hint of pride.

With that strike just now, he felt he had performed quite well, demonstrating the strength of the Peak of the Meridian Unblocking Realm in front of everyone.

"Hall Master is mighty!"

"Dispersing a ten-zhang giant wave with one palm, Hall Master's Divine Might!"

The Guards complimented him one after another, making Hall Master Lin even more proud.

Lord Zhou also breathed a sigh of relief; when that giant wave came crashing down just now, he was truly worried that something might happen.

Hall Master Lin was about to leap down to capture this rare Spirit Beast.

But at the very moment he was about to strike, the Black Armored Turtle on the river had already silently sunk into the water and disappeared.

With its disappearance, the Vicious Beasts that were frantically attacking the ship also retreated completely in an instant.

The violent river surface actually calmed down in just a few breaths.

Leaving behind only a mess and the shaken crowd.

Gao Qiang's body slumped down softly.

At his temple, a thumb-sized blood hole was shocking to the eye.

Dead!

Right under the nose of a Peak of the Meridian Unblocking Realm expert and several Early and Middle Stage Meridian Opening Realm experts, he had died silently.

Li Qing curled up in a corner, his body trembling slightly, looking as if he were frightened out of his wits.

No one noticed that he was secretly feeling satisfied.

Gao Qiang was finally dead!

The innate talent Mystic Water Manipulation was extremely useful.

A great means for assassination!

Precise and deadly.

From the moment of attack to the moment of withdrawal, it was only a single breath.

Smooth and natural, without a hint of excess.

"Gao Qiang? Gao Qiang?!"

A nearby Constable noticed something was wrong and poked his companion, who hadn't moved.

Terror still remained on Gao Qiang's face, but his body slumped down softly, falling straight onto the deck.

"Gao Qiang!"

The cry of alarm suddenly rose in pitch, tearing through the brief peace after the disaster.

The surrounding Constables and Guards immediately gathered around.

They had just recovered from the attack of the River Beasts, and their minds were still trembling.

"What happened?"

Lord Zhou's face was pale as he stared fixedly at the fallen Constable.

Just a moment ago, he had felt that Hall Master Lin's strength was extraordinary.

Protecting him safely.

Yet a Guard by his side had died silently.

Witnessing this scene with his own eyes now, he only felt his scalp go numb.

Hall Master Lin was striking the river surface with a few palms as if to vent.

He didn't dare to pursue easily now.

Protecting Lord Zhou was more important now.

As long as it was in this Great River, he would have a chance to obtain it.

The river surface returned to calm, and his heart was surging with anger.

Hearing the commotion here, he turned around and walked over with large strides.

"He's dead!"

A Constable shouted with a trembling voice, pointing at Gao Qiang's temple.

There, a thumb-sized blood hole was shocking to the eye.