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Chapter 187: Battle with the Flood Dragon on the Yangchun River
Chapter 187: Battle with the Flood Dragon on the Yangchun River
Evidently, Lord Chen was unable to intimidate the flood dragons that dwelled within the Yangchun River.
The creatures had likely made this place their home longer than Linjiang County had existed.
"Form ranks!"
The officers rose to their feet and quickly ran along the riverbank, led by their captains. It was General Chen's duty to deal with the ancient flood dragon, a foe he had faced many times over the years. Since the general had made a breakthrough in his cultivation, he could now match the creature's might.
And if Lord Chen dared to give the order, he was certainly confident about countering the flood dragons' retaliation!
The officers were tasked with guarding the riverbank to prevent other aquatic demons from taking advantage of the chaos and infiltrating Linjiang County.
The next moment, a black spine slowly surfaced, revealing scales that shimmered with a metallic luster. The massive body churned the river, and a sharp, ferocious skull emerged.
"Roar!"
The flood dragon opened its gigantic mouth, revealing sharp fangs and a crimson tongue as it let out a high-pitched, sky-piercing roar.
The sound wave swept through, causing many officers to stumble and cover their ears in fright as they looked towards the river.
Supported by its formidable body, the wet flood dragon skull rose over a hundred zhang into the air, and the swiftly moving shadow obscured the sky. Even at this moment, half of its body was still submerged underwater.
After many years, the overlord of the Yangchun River finally revealed its formidable presence once more to the world.
The ancient flood dragon gazed down from the sky, its slit pupils emitting a chilling aura as it looked at the black-armored figure on the shore: "Chen Qiankun, who gave you the audacity to provoke this lord?"
It had received favors from the Demon King and planned to slaughter this old man after breaking through its own cultivation.
But before it could seek revenge, the old man's actions were even more arrogant.
"..."
Chen Qiankun exhaled slowly, his grip tightening on the heavy iron halberd in his hand.
The aura exuded by the ancient flood dragon at this moment confirmed the news brought by Shen Yi.
Even among the sixteen Demon Lords under Xiaoyue's command, with the advantage of the Yangchun River, this opponent could rank at least in the top three.
"General, what are our chances of victory?" Liu Yuquan noticed that something was amiss with the old man.
Chen Qiankun glanced at him and asked, "How much longer until Jiang Qiuluan arrives?"
Liu Yuquan calculated the time and replied, "Half a day?"
"How have I treated you?" Chen Qiankun withdrew his gaze and looked back at the flood dragon in the sky.
"Like a beloved nephew!" Liu Yuquan answered without hesitation.
"That busy kid is not someone we can rely on this time. Remember to offer incense to me every year," Chen Qiankun said.
Chen Qiankun closed his eyes, and the heavy iron halberd in his hand suddenly left his grip, emitting a strong buzz as it shot straight up into the sky! The halberd that had nearly slain Zhang Hengzhou with a single strike now seemed somewhat inadequate in the face of the ancient flood dragon.
As expected, the flood dragon sneered.
With a casual flick of its tail, the majestic Yangchun River was stirred up, and violent waves rose dozens of zhang high, as if about to engulf everything in their path! For such a terrifying behemoth, each of its movements posed an unimaginable catastrophe for the tiny Shuiyun Village.
While the officers and captains were capable of slaying demons, they couldn't stop the terrifying waves. They could only muster their qi to resist, helplessly watching as the overwhelming waves crashed towards the shore.
Just then, the giant wave suddenly "froze" in mid-air.
A hint of surprise flashed in the flood dragon's eyes: "Hm?"
Then, it watched as the river water suddenly calmed and transformed into a long bridge flowing towards the distant village.
This bizarre scene left everyone bewildered.
Even the halberd shifted direction, aiming awkwardly at the village.
After a few breaths, a young man clad in black-light armor emerged from the village and stepped onto the water bridge.
"..."
Chen Qiankun opened his eyes, instinctively clenching his palm. "What's this kid up to!"
He was a Bearing Spirit Embryo cultivator, yet he didn't even have a chance to struggle before his weapon was taken away.
"General..."
Liu Yuquan turned around slowly. Aside from the loss of their weapons, something even more bizarre was happening.
Both men were warriors, and although Shen Yi's realm was far superior, how could he... Stepping on the river waves and hovering in the air like a descending deity, which martial arts technique taught such a stance?
A hundred zhang above the sky, carried by the river waves, Shen Yi held the heavy iron halberd, his scarlet cloak billowing and transforming into a crimson haze that filled everyone's vision.
He looked down at the flood dragon below.
A sudden sense of displeasure arose within him.
Standing upon the Yangchun River felt like being in a familiar and intimate territory.
And at this moment, a beast had intruded into his domain.
"Oh? So this old man's arrogance stems from having backup..."
The ancient flood dragon stared warily at the youth in front of him, clad in mysterious black armor, recognizing him as another Demon General, but his face was unfamiliar... Wait, it suddenly sensed a strangely familiar aura from him.
Before it could pinpoint where this aura came from, a blinding metallic gleam appeared in its vertical pupils!
The heavy iron halberd shot forward!
Infused with the power of Shen Yi's Seventh Shedding of the Immortal Demon body, it slammed into the ferocious head of the flood dragon.
The massive creature roared and toppled backwards, falling towards the shore.
As the black shadow loomed over them, the officers and soldiers of the Demon Suppression Force scrambled to flee to the side!
But the ancient flood dragon ultimately failed to crash down.
The young man casually clenched his fist.
Several broad streams of water surged from the river, coiling around the dragon's body like giant pythons.
The flood dragon's forehead, hard as fine steel, was now pierced by the halberd, its blood soaking its terrifying eyes. Just from this first exchange, it realized something was very wrong!
It wasn't the only one who felt that way.
Chen Qiankun and Liu Yuquan, having had their weapons confiscated, stood on the riverbank, their faces a mix of astonishment and suspicion.
Was this a Demon General fighting a Bearing Spirit Embryo demon? Why couldn't they recognize a single move Shen Yi was using?
"Roar!"
The ancient flood dragon roared again, shaking off the water streams and transforming them into countless water arrows that shot towards the youth!
At the same time, the part of its body hidden underwater violently swung upwards!
The powerful water arrows, capable of shattering mountains, shattered and fell apart as they neared Shen Yi. He focused his gaze on the flood dragon's incredibly wide tail, covered in scales, and as it was about to slam down.
He reached out and pressed his palm against it.
Boom!
A greenish light emanated from his slender fingers, pressing against the scaly body, his fingertips sinking into the flesh, and with the support of his immense power, he slowly pierced its flesh.
In front of the flood dragon's tail, Shen Yi's figure seemed minuscule.
He should have been crushed underfoot, yet he managed to hold his ground, creating a stalemate in the air.
A flood dragon, its body blotting out the sky and sun, was locked in a struggle with a youth of normal stature!
There were no intricate martial arts or flashy moves.
Shen Yi simply and crudely pressed the ancient flood dragon back!
(End of Chapter)
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