Chapter 248 - 130: Breaking the Beast Tide (3)

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi stirred, surging violently.

The Bone Spikes on the Sea-Splitting Shark’s back stood on end. Its Dark Blue Demonic Power seethed, coalescing on its surface into a layer of Sea-Splitting Demon Yuan that seemed to be compressed from countless deep-sea vortexes.

It didn’t dodge or evade, instead ramming the Lance Aura head-on with the hardest Bone Spike on its skull!

"BOOM-CRACK—!"

The purple lightning and the Dark Blue Demon Aura collided, creating a boom more terrifying than thunder.

The space itself seemed to tear apart as a violent, circular shockwave expanded, shredding the clouds high above.

Like gods, like immortals!

Zhou Xinghe’s figure swayed, and a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth. His Purple Gold Battle Robe was torn in several places.

The Sea-Splitting Shark was in even worse shape. Its thickest main Bone Spike had been snapped in half, and its dark blue blood rained down like a waterfall. But its ferocity only erupted. It whipped its massive tail, stirring up hundreds of high-pressure water blades sharp enough to cut through metal and jade, launching a covering barrage at Zhou Xinghe.

On the other side, the Deep Sea Dragon Shark watched like a tiger stalking its prey.

Just then, the Dragon Shark’s single eye turned cold. The dark blue scales all over its body lit up as it suddenly opened its mouth, emitting silent, concentric ripples.

Talent Divine Ability—

[Abyssal Tremor]

BUZZ!

Zhou Xinghe’s mind trembled.

In that split second, the Dragon Shark’s mountain-like tail seized the opening, tearing through the air and sweeping toward him with terrifying power enough to crush mountains!

Zhou Xinghe’s pupils contracted. A massive Spirit Shield appeared before him, its surface covered in layer upon layer of Runes that flared with spiritual light.

"Profound Turtle Spirit Shield, defend!"

"BOOM—!!!"

The Dragon Shark’s colossal tail slammed mercilessly into the Spirit Shield!

The spiritual light shattered. Immense force transmitted through the shield, and Zhou Xinghe felt as if he’d been struck by a meteor. His Protective Pill Core vibrated violently, his chest tightened, and he could no longer hold back a mouthful of blood, which he spat out.

His aura weakened instantly.

Before Zhou Xinghe could even catch his breath, the Sea-Splitting Shark and the Dragon Shark seized the opportunity and attacked simultaneously. The Shark blocked all his escape routes, while the Dragon Shark’s claws pierced directly through Zhou Xinghe’s now-dimmed Protective Spirit Shield, tearing a gash in his chest so deep the bone was visible!

Icy Demonic Power frantically corroded his Meridians.

"PFFFT—!"

Zhou Xinghe coughed up a huge spray of blood as he was sent flying hundreds of feet. He barely managed to stabilize himself, his gray robes almost completely soaked in blood, his face deathly pale.

"City Lord!"

Down on the city walls, countless Martial Artists sensed the state of the battle high above. Seeing their grievously wounded and dying City Lord, despair instantly flooded their hearts.

Liang Cheng had just sent a Fierce Beast flying when he abruptly looked up. His knuckles were white from gripping his saber too tightly, and he clenched his jaw.

The True Essence in his body circulated frantically, yet he felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

’A battle of this level... it’s completely beyond my reach!’

’In the end, my strength is just not enough!’

Just as everyone was about to fall into despair, suddenly—

"Vile beast! How dare you run rampant?!"

’That voice...’

Liang Cheng and Ye Zhiqiu both shuddered!

Immediately after, from the eastern sky, a gray and seemingly unremarkable Sword Qi appeared in an instant, as if it had crossed space and time!

This Sword Qi was condensed to the absolute limit. Its trajectory was profound, as if it contained the great Dao Rhyme of cleaving through Chaos and severing all things.

Wherever the Sword Qi passed, space seemed to be silently sliced open, creating a fine rift that even bent the light.

Liang Cheng was incredibly familiar with this.

[Mountain-Breaking Saber]

But the Dao Rhyme within this Sword Qi, capable of severing all things, was hundreds, even thousands of times stronger than before!

The mockery in the Deep Sea Dragon Shark’s single eye was instantly replaced by sheer terror!

From that gray Sword Qi, it sensed a threat more fatal than all of Zhou Xinghe’s previous attacks combined!

It was an absolute suppression on a fundamental level of power!

It shrieked madly, pouring all of its Demonic Power into the scales covering its body without a second thought. The dark blue light became so intense it almost resembled a blue sun.

At the same time, it desperately twisted its thick, long neck, trying to evade the strike that had locked onto it.

However, the gray Sword Qi ignored the Demonic Power barrier on its surface and slashed down.

"CHHH—!"

A soft sound, like a sharp blade slicing through tough leather.

The Sword Qi flashed past. On the hardest Reverse Scale area of the Dragon Shark’s neck, an incredibly smooth, bone-deep cut suddenly appeared!

The cut was as smooth as a mirror.

"ROAR—!!!"

A shrill, agonizing cry filled with endless terror echoed throughout the heavens. This time, the dragon’s roar held none of its previous might, only the wail of a dying creature!

What rained down from the sky was its pale golden Lifebound Essence Blood, which contained the essence of its very being!

The Deep Sea Dragon Shark had suffered an unprecedentedly grievous wound. The light in its single eye rapidly dimmed as its enormous body erupted with its last ounce of strength to survive, slamming into the sea and creating waves hundreds of feet high.

The Sea-Splitting Shark was scared out of its wits. The moment the Sword Qi appeared, it took a heavy blow from Zhou Xinghe’s lance, which shattered the Bone Spikes on half its body. But it used the force of the blow to dive into the sea like a beaten dog and flee frantically, its speed more than doubling!

With one of the two Tier Six Fierce Beasts felled and the other fleeing, the shadow of death that had enveloped the entire city suddenly dissipated.

Only then did a figure in a gray cloth robe, with a gaunt and ancient-looking face, step out of the void and stand steadily in the sky.

His hands were clasped behind his back, his long beard gently swaying. He exuded no oppressive aura, yet he naturally became the center of the world.

"Master!"

Ye Zhiqiu cried out in excitement.

Liang Cheng looked up at the familiar figure, his clenched fists slowly relaxing. An indescribable sense of relief and excitement washed over him.

’Chen Xuanfeng is here!’

Behind Chen Xuanfeng, dozens of streaks of light flashed one after another, transforming into figures with powerful auras. Lu Zheng, Leng Feng, and other True Inheritors were among them.

’The reinforcements from the Main Courtyard... the main force has arrived!’

Chen Xuanfeng’s gaze swept indifferently over the brutal battlefield below, past the heavily injured Zhou Xinghe, and finally rested for a moment on Liang Cheng, who stood drenched in blood with his saber in hand.

Sensing the nascent but already impressive Mountain-Breaking Saber intent on the Zhenxian Saber in his hand, a flicker of satisfaction passed through Chen Xuanfeng.

He then looked down at the remaining Beast Tide, which had fallen into confused disarray after their leaders were routed. He slowly opened his mouth, his calm voice carrying to every corner of the battlefield:

"Disciples of the Main Courtyard, hear my command."

He paused, then uttered four words:

"Leave no evil alive."

"As you command, Master/Elder!"

A tsunami-like roar of assent thundered in response!

Led by Lu Zheng and Leng Feng, dozens of elites from the Main Courtyard at or above the True Gang Realm plunged into the demoralized Beast Tide like dozens of red-hot blades, carrying with them a monstrous killing intent and a sharp edge!

Meanwhile, Chen Xuanfeng gave a slight nod to Zhou Xinghe before giving chase in the direction the Sea-Splitting Shark had fled.

’Leave no evil alive!’

’Any who dare to start a Sea Beast Tide must be slain!’

By now, Zhou Xinghe had already taken an Elixir. After regulating his breathing for a moment, he followed in the direction Chen Xuanfeng had gone, joining the pursuit.

"We won!"

"We survived!"

...

On the inner city walls, cheers rang out continuously, but they were soon followed by the rising sounds of weeping.

Not far away, a young, one-armed Martial Artist cradled the corpse of his comrade, his smile more painful to look at than any tears.

Countless had died or been injured in this battle. There was no small number of people whose families were shattered and homes destroyed.

Liang Cheng had already joined the elites from the Main Courtyard. He looked in the direction the Fierce Beasts were fleeing, his eyes filled with cold, murderous intent.

’Kill!’