Chapter 525 - 524: Formidable Enemy

Chapter 525: Chapter 524: Formidable Enemy

Yuanfei was enraged.

As a genius of the Water Ape Race, the dominant power in the Huai River Element, he had traversed entire river systems. He had never suffered a loss, not even when clashing with the prodigies on the Martial Arts Pride Ranking.

Yet today, he had been defeated in the very aspect he was most proud of.

Especially in front of so many Sea Race prodigies!

This shame sent Yuanfei into a burning rage.

ROAR!

A savage, earth-shattering roar erupted!

The waters of Cloud Lake erupted as though a massive bomb had been detonated within.

An immense Water Ape, over a hundred feet tall, materialized. Its aura, far surpassing that of a Martial Arts Giant, shot forth like a piercing arrow.

BOOM!

With a flash of blue light, an enormous fist materialized before Qin Feng.

Yuanfei’s expression was savage, the killing intent in his beast-like eyes so tangible it was almost solid.

He was certain of the kill this time. He had activated his true Water Ape form; the Ancient Water Apes were born with boundless strength, capable of moving mountains and shifting peaks. Even a Deep Sea Ancient Beast could not withstand such a punch.

This one punch shook the heavens and the earth.

The immense power seemed to shatter the Firmament itself. The Void froze for an instant before being blasted apart.

"Chaos Water Tribulation Great Divine Power!"

His expression remained unchanged. While still in midair, Qin Feng extended a hand. Vast Primordial Qi was drawn in from all directions, coalescing into a deep and boundless ocean.

Perhaps because he was in a place like Cloud Lake, so rich with Water Element Qi, his Chaos Water Tribulation Great Divine Power was several, even ten times more powerful than usual.

The enormous fist slammed into the sphere of water formed by the Chaos Water Tribulation. It was assimilated, neutralized, shattered, and worn away by the swirling power.

Yuanfei’s face filled with terror. He felt as if he had punched straight into a vortex; an indescribably terrifying suction force gripped his arm.

Just as he was about to blast the massive vortex apart, a blindingly brilliant sword light rose from within the watery radiance. The light was so cold it seemed to pierce his very soul, and an immense fear bloomed within him.

"Save me—"

He hadn’t even finished his plea when the sword light spun around his massive head.

SCHLICK!

A spray of blood shot into the sky!

The look of terror froze on the ape’s face.

Having slain Yuanfei in a single strike, Qin Feng stood his ground, the Beiming Divine Water Sword in hand. He looked as if he had just casually slaughtered livestock.

BOOM!

The hundred-foot-tall body of the Ancient Water Ape crashed down, sinking into Cloud Lake and kicking up a monstrous wave.

As the Water Ape’s Essence Blood flowed into Cloud Lake, Qin Feng considered taking its true form for himself. Unfortunately, there were too many prying eyes and wagging tongues, not to mention the Sea Race watching like hungry tigers. It wasn’t the right time to make a move.

’What a pity,’ he thought to himself.

Meanwhile, seeing Yuanfei’s death, an eerie silence fell over the battlefield.

Yuanfei was dead!

This insufferably arrogant Sea Race prodigy, bearer of the pure bloodline of the Ancient Water Apes, was actually dead.

Two moves!

In just two moves, Yuanfei was decapitated.

All of them—the Sea Race prodigies and the contingent of Martial Arts Strongmen on City Head Mountain alike—stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they had just seen.

This was Yuanfei, after all.

He wasn’t some nameless nobody.

The Ancient Water Apes were a warrior race by nature, and he commanded several types of exceptionally tyrannical Post-Innate True Water.

Not long ago, Zhong Wanwu, a renowned genius from the Lei Ming Sect, couldn’t even withstand a single blow from this very prodigy of the Water Ape Race.

Atop the city walls, the three Martial Arts Giants exchanged a glance, their expressions grim.

’Honestly, even if we had been the ones to face him, we might not have been able to block that punch. Yet Qin Feng not only blocked it with ease, he had enough strength left over to counter with a killing strike.’

"Such terrifying Water Element Divine Abilities... and what a fast sword!"

At the sight of Qin Feng slaying Yuanfei, the face of Hai Kun—of the host Whale Shark Race—darkened.

Though these many Sea Race prodigies had been summoned by the Sea Demon Queen, it was his Whale Shark Race that had invited them here to hunt Yunhu City.

And now one of them was dead.

How was he going to explain this to the powerhouses of the Water Ape Race?

With bone-deep killing intent in his eyes, he roared, "You little bastard! You dare kill an expert from the Water Ape Race? You deserve to die a thousand times over!"

Hearing this, Qin Feng’s gaze fell upon Hai Kun.

A cold sneer played on Qin Feng’s lips. "Ah, an expert from the Whale Shark Race. Do you want revenge? If you have the guts, come face me alone. I’ll be happy to oblige!"

Hai Kun’s expression turned icy, his eyes savage and bloodshot. "You’re courting death!"

He was about to step forward when a figure blocked his path.

The newcomer was a handsome young man of the Sea Race, with a head of flowing white hair.

His face was fair and smooth, with a cold, chiseled beauty. His deep, dark eyes held a captivating light. His thick brows, high-bridged nose, and perfectly shaped lips all bespoke a natural nobility and elegance. This... this wasn’t a man; he was Prince Charming straight out of a fairy tale!

He wore a circlet, from which a sea-blue, diamond-shaped gemstone rested on his forehead, giving him a striking presence.

Among the crowd, the gazes of many beautiful Sea Race maidens were fixed on him, their eyes filled with adoration.

Even the Great Dragon Maiden found her beautiful eyes lingering on him for a few extra moments.

Emperor Shitian, the King of the Ice Eye Royal Family.

The most handsome man in the entire Sea Race!

The members of the Ice Eye Royal Family are born with three eyes. They are a branch descended from the Ancient Ice Clan and have Innate control over Ice Power. This clan is also known as the Di Shi Race.

While the clan’s strength couldn’t compare to a first-rate power like the Huaihai Dragon Palace, they were considered at the very peak of the second-rate factions.

This was mainly due to the Ice Eye Royal Family’s small population. If their numbers were greater, they might not be any weaker than a first-rate power like the Huaihai Dragon Palace.

Since Ancient Times, this clan had remained hidden within the Ice Ocean, maintaining an extremely low profile.

They had only emerged this time because an Elder of the Ice Eye Royal Family had sensed the appearance of the Ancestor God Hall and broken their seclusion.

Emperor Shitian placed a hand on Hai Kun’s shoulder, his voice low and magnetic. "Don’t fall for his trick. This isn’t the time or place for duels. We came here to hunt, not to compete in some arena!"

Qin Feng scoffed. "Hey, pretty boy! Aren’t you all supposed to be the so-called prodigies of the Sea Race? Weren’t you just clamoring about teaching us ’two-legged sheep’ a lesson? What’s the matter? Scared now?"

’I am the proud Prince of the Whale Shark Race,’ Hai Kun thought, enraged. ’How could I possibly be afraid of a mere two-legged sheep?’

Even though he knew Qin Feng was just trying to provoke him, he still couldn’t stop himself from wanting to charge forward.

"Hai Kun, pay him no mind. There’s a time and place for dueling. Let us first breach Yunhu City. If he still wants a one-on-one fight after that, we’ll humor him until the very end!"

The speaker was the Kui Water King of the Demon Sunflower Clan.

He was a sinister-looking man dressed in robes as black as ink, and he radiated a bizarre aura.

A flicker of surprise crossed Qin Feng’s eyes upon seeing this man. He clearly hadn’t expected an expert from the Demon Sunflower Clan to show up. Immediately after, a sliver of killing intent surfaced in his gaze.

The Demon Sunflower Clan was a powerful race from the deep sea, born with Water and Wood Divine Abilities. Along with the Tenglong Race, they were known as the two great Water and Wood Royal Families of the ocean.

The Power of Demon Sunflower was most adept at corrosion.

Of everyone present, this expert from the Demon Sunflower Clan posed the greatest threat to Yunhu City.

The corrosive Magic Power of the Demon Sunflower Clan was the nemesis of seals and arrays.

At this moment, Qin Feng’s greatest advantage was the support he drew from Yunhu City’s Defense Array.

Without it, where would he find the nerve to stand against two Martial Dao Great Powers and more than a dozen Martial Arts Giants?

’I have to find a way to kill this expert from the Demon Sunflower Clan.’ His face, however, remained impassive.

As if reading Qin Feng’s mind, Emperor Shitian suddenly spoke up. "Everyone, protect the Kui Water King. That man is supported by the power of Yunhu City’s array, making him incredibly strong. He’s lying in wait, and his intentions are malicious!"

With that, he turned and bowed to one of the Martial Dao Great Powers in the sky. "To breach Yunhu City, we must have the Kui Water King break its Defense Array. I ask you, Senior, to protect him. We cannot allow our opponent to assassinate the Kui Water King!"

"Very well." The Sea Race Great Power nodded, and his figure appeared at the Kui Water King’s side.

Qin Feng’s face darkened.