CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: A REMARKABLE DISPLAY

Among the hunting party.

"Wen Daoyou is fighting with that Iron Armor Crocodile, let’s hurry and go help!"

Zhao Chunsheng gazed at the battle ahead, a touch of anxiety appearing on his face.

The swamp is the Iron Armor Crocodile’s territory, and Wen Zijian, being a Golden Cultivator, may not be its match.

He had partnered with Wen Zijian for many years and knew him well.

Wen Zijian’s pair of Sun and Moon Dual Wheels possessed astonishing attack power, comparable to Qi Cultivation Perfection.

The weaknesses were equally obvious.

His defense was mediocre, and he didn’t have much means against aquatic demon beasts.

Based on his understanding of Wen Zijian, if he couldn’t swiftly break through the demon beast’s defense, the longer the battle dragged on, the more unfavorable it would be for him.

Now, just from the sounds of the fight, it was clear that Wen Zijian was under significant pressure.

"Xia Daoyou, think of a way to force the Iron Armor Crocodile ashore."

In the original team, Xia Muqing was a Water Cultivator.

Zhao Chunsheng instinctively suggested.

"Master Shen, when the fight starts, everyone might not have time to look after you, so please be careful," Zhao Chunsheng admonished Shen Xuan.

"Rest assured, Daoyou Zhao, I’ll take care of myself." Shen Xuan nodded.

At this moment, Xia Muqing rushed to the edge of the battle, taking out a White Long Silk Magical Artifact, swirling the water within the swamp.

The Tie brothers held a Solid Shield, protecting Xia Muqing.

Shi Xiangdong retrieved the Mantis Puppet Beast, releasing two puppet hounds to patrol and keep guard.

Zhao Chunsheng wielded his Fire Phoenix Saber, attacking the Iron Armor Crocodile that had its head above the water.

Shen Xuan summoned the Water Cloud Shield and followed forward.

In sight, Wen Zijian and the Iron Armor Crocodile were entangled with each other.

Zhao Chunsheng occasionally slashed out with the Red Flame Saber Aura, assisting from the side.

However, the situation was not optimistic.

Zhao Chunsheng’s Red Flame Saber Aura only left a shallow red mark on the Iron Armor Crocodile, not causing any damage.

Meanwhile, Wen Zijian, standing on the Moon Blade Wheel, struggled equally to penetrate the crocodile’s hide with just the Sun Blade Wheel.

"Wen Daoyou, I’m here to help you!"

Xia Muqing’s White Long Silk, like a spirit snake, coiled around the Iron Armor Crocodile, wrapping it in several layers.

However, in the next instant.

The Iron Armor Crocodile roared furiously, its demon body swelling again, the extremely rampant demon power shattering the White Long Silk.

Xia Muqing’s body involuntarily fell back, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth,

Shen Xuan extended his hand, gently supporting her with a stream of water spiritual power, relieving her force.

Simultaneously, he activated a fine-grade Rejuvenation Talisman, softly placing it on her back.

"Thank you, Master Shen!"

The damaged artifact caused Xia Muqing’s spiritual power to become chaotic; she felt a surge of pure water spiritual power entering her body, guiding the circulation of her spiritual power.

The fine-grade Rejuvenation Talisman quickly restored the damaged meridian wounds in her body.

This filled Xia Muqing with immense gratitude, and her gaze towards Shen Xuan grew increasingly puzzled.

A fellow Water Cultivator, how could Master Shen’s spiritual power at Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer be so pure?

Far surpassing her Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer.

Wen Zijian’s voice rang out.

"Don’t come over! This Iron Armor Crocodile has grown formidable, you can’t break through its defenses!"

"Then should we continue the fight?" Zhao Chunsheng shouted in question.

"Forget it. The Iron Armor Crocodile has submerged, I can’t deal with it for the time being. Retreat for now, and we’ll regroup later."

Unexpectedly,

the Iron Armor Crocodile dove underground, swiftly swimming to the edge of the swamp, its gigantic demon body suddenly leaping from the water, aiming straight for Shen Xuan.

The murderous intent within the rampant demon power was suffocating.

In sight, Xia Muqing and the Tie brothers were so overwhelmed by the demon power pressure of the Iron Armor Crocodile, they couldn’t move, standing unsteady, seemingly petrified with fear.

"This is bad!"

Zhao Chunsheng roared angrily, striking out with another Red Flame Saber Aura, only to be completely ignored by the Iron Armor Crocodile.

It was then,

Shen Xuan, from the very back, suddenly raced towards Xia Muqing at unbelievable speed, his hands now equipped with a pair of Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needles.

In his pupils, the demon body of the Iron Armor Crocodile grew larger, he could even clearly see the stinking saliva dripping from its jaw.

"Like to bite, huh? Let’s see how hard that head of yours really is!"

Swish!

The Condensed Water Blade Technique operated at full speed.

Four greenish-blue Cold Ice Divine Dragons instantly condensed at the tips of the Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needles, exuding Frosty Chill emitting an extremely rampant aura of destruction.

Water Control Technique!

Critical Strike Technique!

Endowed with two kinds of talents, the four Cold Ice Divine Dragons rapidly expanded to three zhang lengths, their intimidating presence raising the hackles of the Tie brothers and Xia Muqing behind him!

"Go!"

As Shen Xuan shouted,

in the terrified gaze of the Iron Armor Crocodile, the two greenish-blue Cold Ice Divine Dragons swiftly shot forward.

Contrary to what was expected, there was no thunderous explosion.

It was more like a seamless sound of cutting through flesh.

The demonic power on the Iron Armor Crocodile dissipated insidiously in a chaotic whirl.

Its head continued rising with inertia.

While its neck below began to fall.

A thick bloody stench permeated the air.

Up ahead.

Wen Zijian’s face was full of anger, yet in his heart, a deep regret emerged unbidden.

He hadn’t anticipated the Iron Armor Crocodile abandoning him to attack a teammate.

A demon beast that he could only draw with full effort, rushing towards his Qi Cultivation middle-stage teammates, the consequences were worrisome!

He dared not imagine!

Based on his understanding, the Tie brothers definitely couldn’t withstand the Iron Armor Crocodile.

Xia Muqing shouldn’t even dream about it!

Zhao Chunsheng, although at Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, as a Fire Cultivator, was naturally restrained against a water-attribute demon beast.

Among the teammates, there was Shen Xuan, whom they couldn’t afford to lose!

This person was a distinguished guest of the Ding Family, with deep connections in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

He had agreed to let Shen Xuan join the team, originally with the intention to leverage connections with the Ding Family and Cyan Cloud Sect disciples.

"Hopefully, it’s not too late!"

Wen Zijian cleared his mind of distractions, exerting full effort to mobilize his internal spirit power, driving the Moon Blade Wheel speedily forward.

He could save one person after another!

In the next instant.

He witnessed a surprising scene.

The Iron Armor Crocodile, which the Sun Blade Wheel had repeatedly failed to cut, suddenly had its neck sliced apart by two streaks of azure blade light, falling limply before his eyes.

The aura of its demonic power quickly weakened.

The Iron Armor Crocodile was dead?

At the swamp’s edge, a deathly silence prevailed.

Members of the Demon Hunting Team stared at Shen Xuan, scrutinizing him as if he were a mythical beast.

Yet Shen Xuan had no time to explain.

He lifted a storage pouch, gathering all the spilled Crocodile Blood into it.

Simultaneously,

he directed the remaining two greenish-blue Cold Ice Divine Dragons, each wrapping around the head and body of the Iron Armor Crocodile, dragging it to the grassy edge of the swamp.

This was a Tier One Upper Grade demon beast, every part of it was valuable!

Worth thousands of Spirit Stones!

Zhao Chunsheng slowly approached Shen Xuan, his expression complex.

He always assumed that Master Shen wasn’t proficient in combat and needed his protection, which was why they’d share accommodations.

Procuring demon beasts and selling spirit talismans for him were also for the same reason.

Only now did he realize, it wasn’t the case at all!

Wen Zijian, a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Golden Cultivator, had an Upper Grade artifact Sun Blade Wheel that had slashed the Iron Armor Crocodile multiple times.

The effect was nowhere near as powerful as Shen Xuan’s Middle Grade artifact Cold Ice Blade.

What was thought to be bronze, gaining experience, turned out to be the king!

It was at this moment that the others reacted,

an echo of sharp intakes of breath rang.

Especially Xia Muqing.

Thinking about asking Shen Xuan to stand behind her,

suddenly feeling unbearably embarrassed.

"Master Shen..."

"Are you really a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer Water Cultivator?"