"Boom!"

The Water Scale Dragon Ape fell to its knees, shattering the ice surface countless times. Unable to withstand the immense pressure above its head, its heart also sustained severe injuries, leaving it unable to hold on any longer.

Just as the Water Scale Dragon Ape was about to be completely suppressed to death, Carson Flores suddenly activated a spell, and the Ethereal Pagoda's power vanished instantly, hovering quietly in mid-air. It was as if the earth-shattering power just now was merely an illusion.

"The Heart's Blood is in hand, let it go."

Having achieved his goal, Carson Flores saw no need for more bloodshed and decided to show mercy, sparing its life.

Though its heart was pierced, for such a colossal creature with such formidable life force like the Water Scale Dragon Ape, it was not fatal.

Seeing Carson Flores say this, the Sharkman stopped freezing the lake water and withdrew the Trident.

Without the support of Spiritual Energy, the ice layer beneath the Water Scale Dragon Ape shattered instantly, and its mountain-sized body slowly sank into the water.

The Water Scale Dragon Ape struggled to lift its head, looking at Carson Flores, who was floating in mid-air, with a slightly perplexed gaze.

It clearly did not understand why the opponent, who could obviously kill it, chose to spare it instead.

The Water Scale Dragon Ape sank into the water, disappearing from sight. The Sharkman retrieved the Trident and glanced at the Ethereal Pagoda floating in the air, with undisguisable awe in his eyes.

He knew very well how strong the Water Scale Dragon Ape was, yet this pagoda had subdued it in an instant!

If not for Carson Flores deciding to withdraw, the Water Scale Dragon Ape would have been directly subdued to death.

The Sharkman cupped his hands and said, "The Water Scale Dragon Ape Blood is now in hand, and I have fulfilled my promise."

Carson Flores naturally understood the underlying meaning in the Sharkman's words, casually beckoning, and the Ethereal Pagoda flew back, hovering at Carson Flores's side.

"Don't worry, since I've promised you, I will certainly fulfill my word. If I obtain the Serpent Heart Destiny Fruit, where can I find you?"

The Sharkman replied, "My wife is severely injured and cannot travel long distances. The Sharkmen also have a great need for water, so I will hide in the depths of the abyss here, waiting for you."

Carson Flores asked with concern, "Previously you had a conflict with some people and killed members of the Hundred Demons Sect. I fear they will not let you go..."

The Sharkman sighed and said, "We Sharkmen can conceal our presence in the water so that no one discovers us. This place is of bottomless depth, unknown where it leads to, so it should suffice for my wife and me to hide."

Carson Flores nodded, just about to respond, when suddenly dozens of golden lights appeared across the horizon, shining like a rainbow streaking across the human world, instantly reaching above the lake, surrounding Carson Flores and the Sharkman together.

Carson Flores felt a heavy heart; the visitors bore no good intentions!

The Sharkman's face changed drastically, and with a swift movement, he attempted to flee into the water.

Among the crowd, an elder shouted harshly, "Trying to escape, leave him behind for me!"

A golden light flew out of the elder's hand, instantly landing in the water, expanding rapidly, turning into a golden leaf lotus.

The lotus leaf spread out in the water, like a green canopy, completely blocking the Sharkman's escape route.

The Sharkman lifted the Trident in his hand, thrusting it towards the lotus leaf.

The lotus leaf shone brightly, forcibly blocking the Sharkman's Trident. Meanwhile, several Flying Swords, and magical treasures, simultaneously rose up, striking towards the Sharkman.

The Sharkman could not escape and had no choice but to confront directly.

"Boom!"

Sprays exploded, and the Sharkman was compelled to fly out of the water, once again entrapped in the crowd's encirclement.

The Sharkman, holding the Trident, showed a fierce expression, "Do you really intend to exterminate me completely?"

The elder who intercepted him earlier snorted coldly, "Audacious monster, daring to kill a Disciple of my Hundred Demons Sect. Today, you shall have your Divine Spirit annihilated. However, if you surrender, I might spare your life."

The Sharkman replied coldly, "Spare me the dignified shameless words; you want my life, exchange it with yours. Our East Sea Merman tribe only has souls who die in battle, none who surrender!"

"Stubborn!"

The elder snorted coldly but did not rush to attack. After all, he had already blocked the Sharkman's escape route with a magical treasure. The Sharkman was now trapped in a heavenly net, with no escape possible.

The elder's gaze fell calmly and self-assuredly upon Carson Flores and Selah Ellison Immortal Lord, saying, "Immortal Palace Envoy?"

Carson Flores's gaze swept over to the middle-aged man standing behind the elder, who was the same person who had fled earlier, and he immediately understood.

So they went to fetch reinforcements, did they?

Carson Flores had some doubts. Was the headquarters of the Hundred Demons Sect just nearby that they could bring in so many reinforcements in such a short time?

Carson Flores nodded, "Indeed, and you are?"

The elder's voice was calm and reserved, with a faint arrogance, "Hundred Demons Sect's Elder Gunnar Duncan."

Carson Flores frowned. This guy was quite arrogant.

Knowing that I'm the Immortal Palace Envoy, he didn't bother to pay respects and even had that arrogant look, evidently dismissing the Immortal Palace Envoy.

Carson Flores glanced at the trapped Sharkman and smiled, "To my knowledge, this Sharkman is out with his wife for treatment, not offending the Hundred Demons Sect. Why the grand effort to besiege him?"

Gunnar Duncan said indifferently, "This is an internal affair of our Demon Race. It is irrelevant to the Human Race and the Celestial Palace. If there is nothing else, you may leave now, or else I fear a battle may arise, inadvertently injuring you..."

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