Just as a mid-level Qi Transformation disciple from the Zhao family noticed something was wrong, he almost instinctively jumped into the water. However, just as he thought he had escaped the danger, something suddenly shot out from under the water. At first, he thought it was just wood or a rock, but in an instant, a massive blood-red mouth snapped open and bit him in half.
This mid-level Qi Transformation cultivator, who had been practicing for over ten years, had died silently in the jaws of the six-legged crocodile. If he had confronted the six-legged crocodile head-on, although he might not have won, escaping would have been relatively easy.
From a distance, Zhao Kun witnessed this scene and was nearly consumed with rage. His teeth clenched, and his eyes burned with fury. However, he was still about a hundred paces away from the water, too far to offer any help.
As the Zhao family disciple fell, others began to realize that something was amiss with the water. Lin Tian swiftly killed two more Zhao disciples, and his swift actions sent a chill down the spines of everyone present. At that moment, they all recognized the figure before them—it was the "wild man" from earlier that day.
A sudden suspicion flashed through Zhao Kun's mind: Lin Tian clearly knew something unusual about the water. Could he have discovered the secret that the(Zhi Shui Rou Jing) material appeared every hundred years? This thought made Zhao Kun panic. He immediately decided to change his approach.
He quickly drew out a mid-tier magic weapon sword, and with a fierce slash, a torrential wave of sword energy shot toward the Gale Wind Golden-Patterned Leopard. The powerful blade forced the leopard to dodge, but its tail was severed, and its rear body was gravely injured, rendering it nearly powerless.
While Zhao Kun's attack didn't deliver a fatal blow, it was enough to neutralize the threat of the leopard. Just as he was about to continue his pursuit, Zidian (Purple Lightning), the giant snake, demonstrated its speed once again. It quickly dealt with two more Zhao family disciples, but instead of immediately devouring them, it carefully set their bodies aside. It knew that it had already absorbed Zhao De Yi's blood essence and needed time to digest it.
Deep inside, Zidian was filled with complex calculations. Its intelligence had far surpassed that of an ordinary beast, even giving it control over its own actions. It understood that excessive consumption during the ongoing battle could slow it down, so it decided to temporarily reserve its energy.
Meanwhile, Zhao Kun had nearly reached Lin Tian's location, shouting angrily, "You bastard! You're dead today! You've allied with beasts and killed my Zhao family disciples. The Zhao family will never let you go!"
Lin Tian sneered and glanced over the remaining Zhao disciples, his gaze ultimately settling on Zhao Pingping. He coldly said, "You thought you could trap me here easily, but I've managed to team up with beasts and strike first."
Zhao Kun's face changed dramatically, filled with suspicion. How did Lin Tian hear their conversation? How much did he know about the (Zhi Shui Rou Jing)? Zhao Kun dared not hesitate any longer, his eyes burning with murderous intent.
With a loud roar, Zhao Kun swung his magic sword downward, the blade gleaming like lightning. Lin Tian's eyes lit up, instantly becoming alert. Zhao Kun's speed and attacking power far exceeded that of ordinary people, making it impossible for Lin Tian to block this attack.
Lin Tian barely managed to twist his body to avoid the fatal strike. Though the blade's energy didn't directly hit him, the shockwave caused intense pain all over his body, and blood poured from his nose and mouth.
Meanwhile, the six-legged crocodile in the water began to move, darting like a ghost toward two Zhao family disciples in the early stages of Qi Transformation, instantly snapping their necks. Another mid-level Qi Transformation disciple tried to retaliate with a sword but was struck by the crocodile's tail, knocking him into the water. In an instant, he was torn to pieces.
Zhao Kun, growing increasingly anxious, watched the battlefield with a darkening expression. At that moment, Zhao Pingping and the remaining disciples were forced to retreat. A flash of realization crossed Zhao Kun's eyes, and he suddenly made a decision.
Seizing control of the situation, he lunged at the Zhao family disciples and used a special technique to shatter the tendons of two disciples. Without hesitation, he tossed them toward Zidian and the six-legged crocodile, creating a brief distraction. He used that moment to speed toward the water, hoping to escape.
However, Zidian paid no attention to these sacrifices and swiftly crushed them, especially the weaker disciples.
Zhao Tian, realizing the situation had become critical, no longer hesitated. Channeling all his Qi and blood, he quickly increased his speed, even surpassing the Gale Wind Golden-Patterned Leopard, and broke through Zidian's encirclement.
Zidian, however, didn't pursue with full force. Instead, it shifted its focus to Lin Tian. At this moment, Lin Tian's heart skipped a beat as he realized he needed to act. In that crucial moment, he shouted, "Sheng Mie!" (Life and Death!)
In an instant, the Sheng Mie Shuttle shot out of the water, transforming into a streak of blue-black lightning, darting toward Zhao Pingping. Lin Tian had sensed Zhao Kun's special concern for her and swiftly reacted with this surprise attack.
Zhao Kun immediately sensed the danger and, relying on his experience, swiftly swung his magic sword to intercept the Sheng Mie Shuttle, easily deflecting it. But just as he turned around, a fire snake lunged at him from behind. Zhao Kun hurriedly spun around, his sword slashing again, and the fire snake briefly dissipated in the light of the sword.
However, Zhao Kun's eyes remained filled with vigilance and fury. The sudden attack from the Sheng Mie Shuttle made him realize that Lin Tian possessed a powerful secret technique, and the source of this mysterious power was undoubtedly the beasts and the(Zhi Shui Rou Jing)
Seeing Zhao Kun's momentary hesitation, Lin Tian pushed forward, ready to use this brief opening to break through Zhao Kun's defenses.