Chapter 538: Chapter 214: The Giant-Toothed Flying Fish

The Luoyan River cuts through several major regions of the Eastern Continent, with its widest point so vast that even geese struggle to fly across.

It is said that the Luoyan River originates from an ancient sinister land, and the Demon Beasts lurking within its waters often carry traces of ancient bloodlines—vicious and bloodthirsty!

Even Awakening Vein Realm experts must tread carefully when entering the Luoyan River; a single misstep could see them dragged to the riverbed by Demon Beasts, their bodies utterly destroyed!

Just as Luo Cheng caught sight of the Luoyan River, Mu Qinglian streaked through the air on a cyan ray and once again launched her pursuit.

“Little one, you’ve run out of options. Surrender obediently, and you might suffer a bit less.”

Mu Qinglian discerned that Luo Cheng was at his limits, a spent arrow nearing collapse. A faint smile played on her lips as she pursued him unhurriedly.

“Luo Cheng, what should we do?” Jin Yuxi’s face was filled with urgency.

Luo Cheng glanced toward the Luoyan River and said, “If this continues, we’ll definitely be caught, and we don’t have time to wait for reinforcements from your Luoxia Sect. Our only option is to try entering the Luoyan River and see if we can shake her off.”

“The Luoyan River?”

Jin Yuxi hesitated as she looked at the river below. “But the Luoyan River is teeming with Demon Beasts. Isn’t that even more dangerous?”

“Don’t worry, I have a plan.” Luo Cheng offered little explanation.

The river water could obscure vision.

Furthermore, the Luoyan River, born from an ancient sinister land, harbored a mysterious aura that significantly hindered Soul Power perception!

This was perilous for others, but for Luo Cheng, it was an opportunity.

From past experiences, it was clear that his Soul Power had already surpassed the Awakening Vein Realm, reaching the Earth Level Great Power—or perhaps even higher tiers.

When it came to Soul Power perception, he held an absolute advantage!

At this moment, Mu Qinglian, seeing that Luo Cheng had no intention of giving up, thrust out another finger.

Bang!

Luo Cheng spun around and smashed the Finger Strength with a single punch. Blood spurted from his mouth as the recoil propelled him and Jin Yuxi downward.

Splash!

They crashed into the water, creating a massive wave before vanishing into the vast expanse of the river.

“Haha, do you really think diving into the river can help you escape? How naïve…”

Seeing the two disappear into the water, Mu Qinglian chuckled instead of panicking.

Water resistance was far greater than that of air, and the consumption of Essence Energy would increase dramatically.

In his current condition, Luo Cheng wouldn’t last long at all.

Whoosh!

Without hesitation, Mu Qinglian dove headfirst into the water.

“What immense pressure!”

As he ventured deeper, Luo Cheng felt his Protective Essence Energy compress tighter and tighter.

He immediately activated his Soul Power to radiate outward, only to find that the water wasn’t as clear as it appeared, interwoven with faint traces of gray mist.

These wisps of gray mist obstructed Soul Power.

In the end, Luo Cheng’s Soul Power could only extend to about a thousand meters before reaching its limit.

“My Soul Power perception range has been reduced by over ninety percent…”

Luo Cheng quickly assessed the situation.

“Luo Cheng, that woman is closing in!”

Jin Yuxi noticed a swirling cyan vortex approaching rapidly in the distance.

Mu Qinglian was at the vortex’s core.

“Little one, it’s time to surrender!”

Tired of wasting time, Mu Qinglian decided to end it quickly. Her pristine fingers extended, and a budding cyan lotus flower pierced through the water, roaring downward.

“Shatter!”

Without hesitation, Luo Cheng unleashed Star Sinking Slash. Brilliant and massive Sword Qi ripped the water apart, creating a vacuum that clashed head-on with the cyan lotus.

Rumble!

A muffled explosion reverberated underwater, releasing a powerful shockwave in all directions.

Luo Cheng staggered, while Jin Yuxi, caught in the aftermath, spat blood.

In that instant, the distance between them and Mu Qinglian shrank to under two hundred meters.

Luo Cheng dared not dally. He immediately activated the Mysterious Wind Explosion Technique, propelling himself downward at great speed.

Five hundred meters!

One thousand meters!

Fifteen hundred meters!

At a depth of around two thousand meters, the surroundings became completely dark, and the pressure increased dramatically.

The speed of all three slowed noticeably under these conditions.

“This woman is unbelievably persistent!”

Seeing Mu Qinglian closing in, Luo Cheng furrowed his brow. The pressure underwater was immense, and the rate of Essence Energy consumption was alarming. In his current state, he couldn’t hold out for much longer.

“I need to think of a solution…”

As Luo Cheng considered how to shake off Mu Qinglian—

Crack!

Out of nowhere, Luo Cheng’s Protective Essence Energy was pierced by something!

At the same time—

“Ah!”

Jin Yuxi cried out in pain as her Protective Essence Energy was shattered. Her arm was torn open, blood streaming from the wound. Panicked, she exclaimed, “Luo Cheng! There’s something around us!”

Luo Cheng saw it clearly now.

Two monstrous fish, each over four feet long with sleek, spindle-shaped bodies.

Their eyes were a cloudy gray, and their scales, shaped like inverted triangles, glinted coldly. Their mouths were filled with jagged, serrated teeth that shone menacingly, while their elongated pectoral fins flapped like bird wings, allowing them to dart through the water like lightning!

Drawn by the scent of blood, the two gray demon fish surged toward Jin Yuxi, their gaping mouths filled with sword-like teeth glowing with a chilling light.

“Slash!”

Luo Cheng swung his sword, sending a sharp burst of Sword Qi that split the water, striking the demon fish and knocking them away.

Though deeply wounded, the two monster fish—now bearing scars down to their bones—still relentlessly charged at Jin Yuxi, their gray eyes shining with bloodthirsty malice.

“Such tenacity!”

Luo Cheng was alarmed. He swung his sword twice more, bisecting the two fish into four pieces, finally putting an end to them.

Jin Yuxi, now able to see the demon fish clearly, cried out in shock, “These are Four-star Demon Beasts—Giant-Toothed Flying Fish! Their teeth can pierce through the Protective Essence Energy of even Peak Awakening Vein Realm experts! And where there’s one, there’s bound to be a swarm. Bloodthirsty and savage, even Peak Ninth Layer experts steer clear of them!”

“Luo Cheng, we need to leave this place immediately!”

Jin Yuxi’s voice trembled slightly.

The Giant-Toothed Flying Fish were infamous in the Luoyan River for striking fear into the hearts of all.

Every year, countless Awakening Vein Realm experts fell victim to these creatures, their bodies consumed without a trace.

But Luo Cheng didn’t need Jin Yuxi’s warning to realize the danger.

His Soul Power detected a massive swarm of Giant-Toothed Flying Fish two to three hundred meters below them, numbering in the hundreds!

If they were surrounded by such a swarm, their chances of survival were slim to none.

Steeling himself, Luo Cheng’s gaze turned icy. In such perilous moments, staying calm was paramount, and all negative emotions were suppressed and severed by his Sword Intent.

“We’re leaving!”

Making a decisive choice, Luo Cheng grabbed Jin Yuxi and plunged deeper.

Soon, a vast shadow came into view beneath them—an entire school of Giant-Toothed Flying Fish, their clouded gray eyes sending chills down spines.

Jin Yuxi’s expression paled, and even her heart grew shadowed with fear. If Luo Cheng weren’t by her side, she might have already screamed and fled.

“Haha, little one, just come with me! Otherwise, if you provoke the powerful beasts of this river, you’ll be left without even your bones…”

Mu Qinglian was now within a mere hundred meters of them. Oblivious to the Giant-Toothed Flying Fish ahead, she let out a gentle laugh and extended her fair hand, aiming straight for Luo Cheng.

Buzz!

A massive Essence Energy Hand tore through the water, reaching for Luo Cheng!

“Now!”

Luo Cheng’s eyes darkened as he pushed his strength to its peak. The Thunder Hidden Sword in his grasp flared with radiant Sword Qi, stirring sharp currents around him.

“Divine Wind Absolute Kill!”

Locking onto the densest area of those fearsome fish, Luo Cheng swung his sword!

Buzz!

A vortex of Sword Qi expanded rapidly, morphing into a massive water tornado tens of meters wide!

The tornado engulfed the majority of the Giant-Toothed Flying Fish before twisting back at an odd angle, racing toward the incoming Essence Energy Hand.

“Explode!”

As soon as he unleashed the slash, Luo Cheng activated the Mysterious Wind Explosion Technique. The explosive force from his feet propelled him and Jin Yuxi to safety.

“Little one, your resistance is futile… Wait, Giant-Toothed Flying Fish! This is bad!”

Mu Qinglian had paid Luo Cheng’s counterattack little heed, but the moment she spotted the swarm of Giant-Toothed Flying Fish in the tornado, her scalp tingled!

Even a Peak Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm expert could hardly escape unscathed from such a multitude of these creatures; a single error would mean a grisly end!

Boom!

The Sword Qi Tornado moved too quickly, colliding with the Essence Energy Hand in an instant.

Boom!

The muffled explosion underwater sent shockwaves rippling in all directions.

Many of the Giant-Toothed Flying Fish were instantly killed, their blood dyeing the river red.

Enraged by the scent of blood, the surviving fish went into a frenzy, surging madly toward the nearest target—Mu Qinglian!

Her expression changing drastically, Mu Qinglian hastily reinforced her Protective Essence Energy and slammed her palm downward.

A brilliant cyan light spread outward in a fan shape, brimming with countless wisps of cyan Qi Force, slicing apart the water and shredding the fish around her.

Yet, the moment she cleared one group, another horde of Giant-Toothed Flying Fish swarmed toward her!

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