Over ten kilometers southeast of Mist Rain Lake, amidst the lush forest, there lies a moderate-sized lake.

The lake district is heavily guarded.

Eighteen imposing warriors, mostly armed with battle axes, stand scattered throughout the forest, silently keeping watch.

On the lake's surface, a burly man is floating.

His short hair is disheveled, beard thick, and his body is bare, revealing bronze skin, defiantly showcasing his robust physique.

He doesn't care about others sneaking glances or admiring this perfect form.

In the icy lake water, he lies there with his eyes closed, floating on the surface.

As if he is... uh, sleeping?

"Alas..." A woman's sigh comes from the woods, "When will these days come to an end?"

"Shh! Keep it down!" A man holding a battle axe warns in a low voice.

Although the two are stationed far from the lake, in this serene environment, even the slightest noise stands out.

Moreover, the Hall Master is unpredictable and could crush anyone's skull at any moment...

Not just in Hu Xu Hall, but even in Thunder Mountain, no one dares provoke the Hu Xu Hall Master.

"If you ask me, just send a bunch of slaves to guard it. It's neither a battle nor a retreat, why make us waste time here?" The woman looks quite displeased.

As she speaks, she turns her head to glance in the direction of the lake area, and sees that repulsive exhibitionist again.

My East Thunder disciple's wise and powerful image, you've disgraced it completely!

The man beside her advises softly, "Just say less, okay? Thousand Boat Alliance is not to be trifled with, sending slaves would be throwing lives away.How would we carry out the hunt task?"

"Hunt, huh!" The woman curses under her breath, "That bunch of turtles in Thousand Boat Alliance, dare they even come out anymore?"

The man speaks to himself, "Besides, the slaves are building a palace for Sect Master Lv..."

"It's mainly for building the palace, right." The woman huffs, "Third Lady really knows how to enjoy herself, giving orders and having subordinates work day and night to build a palace."

The woman mutters softly, her eyes filled with envy.

Meanwhile, in the distant forest.

"What the heck?" Lu Ran stands behind a tree, his mouth slightly open, half his face peeking out, watching from afar.

His whole body is enshrouded in a transparent water veil.

Sea Merfolk Clan Evil Technique · Sea Merfolk Concealment!

This skill can hide the body and even the aura in the sea!

But on land, the effect is much weaker, people can see Lu Ran's silhouette with the naked eye.

However, at this moment, dawn is just breaking.

Along with the drizzle and mist, it's certainly not easy for the enemy to detect Lu Ran.

[What's going on?] Jiang Ruyi inquires.

[Heh.] Lu Ran chuckles with anger, [Those two Witch Crow Believers reported to me that someone was at the lakeside, snoring on the lake surface. I didn't believe it.]

Now, Lu Ran believes.

This man... so carefree and relaxed?

Stripped of all clothes, even the Sky-piercing Halberd tossed at the lakeshore?!

Not to mention that this place is only a little over ten kilometers from Mist Rain Lake, just you, an East Thunder disciple, a pure land creature, dare to drift and nap in the lake?

Can't fly, can't swim…

You really don't regard Thousand Boat Alliance as anything, huh!

No wonder you're one of the elites among East Thunder disciples! Arrogant to such a degree...

[Everyone!] Lu Ran leans against the tree, looking at his team hidden behind trees, [This time I'll take the first move, directly lift the enemy leader to the sky.

Be prepared, once you hear the commotion, launch the attack!]

From Dragon Guardian and Phoenix and Swallow Generals couldn't hear Lu Ran's transmission.

But with Jiang Ruyi and Deng Yuxiang's quiet recount, they all nodded.

[3...2...] Lu Ran silently counts down, making a quiet leap, a layer of wind waves waver beneath his feet, standing mid-air behind a tree.

At the moment the countdown ends, he looks from high above at the clear lake under the naked man, his figure suddenly vanishes.

In an instant, Lu Ran dives into the water, completely disappearing with the help of Evil Technique · Sea Merfolk Concealment.

"Hoo!!"

Lu Ran, already raising his right hand, suddenly releases a surge of wind and waves.

Night Charm Evil Technique · Night Wind Assault!

A fierce gale howls, along with the lake water, lifting the sprawled and slumbering man up into the sky.

"Who... gah!" Hu Xu Hall Master jolts awake, his eyes bulging like brass bells!

The question is reflexive.

His subsequent loud roar demonstrates his formidable adaptability.

That is East Thunder Sect's mighty Divine Technique · Thunder Shout!

Capable of rupturing opponents' eardrums, rendering all dizzy on the spot.

Yet Lu Ran... is immune to mental techniques!

"Who are you?"

"Huh? We're under attack! An enemy... West Desolation believers?" Suddenly, near the once quiet lake district, chaos ensues.

Phoenix and Swallow Generals rush forward simultaneously, summoning a terrifying sandstorm.

Despite the hindrance of incessant drizzle, the two West Desolation generals, in no time flat, send sand and dust flying near the lake area, making East Thunder Sect's disciples lose sight.

The Ran Sect illustrates its magical prowess here.

Phoenix and Swallow Generals move like omniscient gods within the sandstorm.

The two tread the ground firmly, unleashing a terrifying sand sea toward the enemy, utterly unfazed by all the thunder techniques of East Thunder Sect.

"Pop~"

The curious bubbling sound of fish signifies Yu Changsheng summoning small golden fish.

Thin beams of pale golden light purify and perceive everything within the domain.

Last time, when Ran Sect sieged Lingfeng Hall, only Lu Ran used the Jade-faced Snake Evil Technique · Immortal Realm, aiding purification.

This time, with Yu Changsheng present, the threat of East Thunder disciples' Battle Roar Technique drastically decreases!

Despite this, Nightmare and Evil Shadow Guardian remain cautious, not rushing into the battlefield.

"Rumble!"

Jiang Ruyi swiftly soars high, protecting herself while casting two Quicksand Talismans to the ground.

The earth churns, quicksand flows.

Deng Yuxiang employs Sound Positioning to provide long-range support, hurling 32 Night Charm Blades!

Yan Shuangzi, the furthest from the lake district, stands at the edge of the Praying Rain Carp's purification zone, adjusting the grade of Evil Technique · Evil Recognition, clutching the Divine Weapon · Evil Moon Scimitar.

To a group of extremely fast individuals, her Divine Weapon Domain is an ultimate weapon!

The Ran Sect warriors showcase their skills, and the Sect Leader doesn't lag behind!

Moreover, it seems the Sect Leader started arguing with the Hu Xu Hall Master?

"Hah!" Hu Xu Hall Master glares fiercely, voicing his anger, "How dare you!"

"Why wouldn't I dare?" A sinister voice of a youth pierces through the thick dust.

"Boom!!"

A phantom hammer projection is catapulted into the sky, smashing into Hu Xu Hall Master's overly muscular body.

"Urgh..." Hu Xu Hall Master grunts.

Though completely naked, upon the instant of the attack, Jing Ting Armor forms over his body.

Yet after the hammer's strike, the "crackling" sound is crisp and unmistakable!

The Sea Grade defensive Divine Technique · Jing Ting Armor proves itself weak, shattering after just one hit?

"You...! You little punk!" Hu Xu Hall Master hears the rather young voice and roars angrily, raising his hand sharply.

Under thick clouds and misty rain.

A torrent of Divine Power surges, quickly assembling a massive battle axe!

This battle axe, made entirely of energy, emits terrifying currents all around, sparking incessantly.

East Thunder Sect's River Realm Technique · Thundering Divine Halberd!

This shocked the entire Thousand Boat Alliance into "awakening!"

"Roar!!" From thick sandstorm, a colossal illusory python descends from the skies, piercing through Hu Xu Hall Master's body.

Previously, Hu Xu Hall Master was catapulted upwards by the hammer's impact, ascending vigorously.

Yet now, the Immortal Sky Python charges fiercely, penetrating Hu Xu Hall Master while forcibly pinning him mid-air.

"Aaaah!" Hu Xu Hall Master roars furiously.

He keeps both hands raised high, striving with all his might to cast the spell.

His intent seems to be to thrust down the Thundering Divine Halberd and demolish everything!

"Yah!!"

At that very moment, Lu Ran appears out of nowhere, positioning himself beside Hu Xu Hall Master.

Lu Ran's screech is sharp and ear-piercing.

It's the siren song from the depths of the ocean!

The sonic wave, expanding forward like a megaphone, completely engulfs the enemy's form.

Hu Xu Hall Master: !!!

His brass bell-like eyes protrude, as if about to pop out from the sockets.

"Ah! Aaaah..."

Hu Xu Hall Master's eyes burst with rage, subjected to wave after wave of spiritual assault, he screams in agony.

Everyone knows, any ultimate-type Divine Technique must be executed with undivided focus!

During the casting preamble, any mistake might render everything futile.

"You damn brat...! Aaah! Die for me... Aaah!"

Hu Xu Hall Master, worthy citizen of the vast seas!

His spiritual strength is genuinely high.

Though mentally disoriented now, even his eyes slightly rolling back, supposedly unable to cast spells, yet...

The Thundering Divine Halberd above the sky has already formed?

"Ding~ Ding~ Ding~"

At the critical juncture, a series of Night Charm Blades swiftly assaults!

Just one blade shatters Hu Xu Hall Master's extremely unstable Jing Ting Armor, followed by two more blades breaking through the equally unstable Water Flow Armor.

Subsequent Night Charm Blades, seeming like a long snake, pierce through Hu Xu Hall Master's back and pass through his heart, emerging from his chest!

"Aaah!!" Hu Xu Hall Master arches his back, his whole body resembling a bridge, soaring upward.

"The heck are you yelling at!" Lu Ran shouts in both surprise and anger.

For once, he unleashes a solid curse.

He bursts with fury from the backlash, indeed shocked and incensed.

Ran Sect Blade Technique Third Form · Shuo Star!

Lu Ran grips the Eight Desolate Blade, facing the Sea Realm Great Power without any defensive armor, his blade rises then falls!

"Swoosh!"

The massive head is severed and falls.

Hu Xu Hall Master remains eyes-rolled back, severed neck dripping fresh blood.

At the edge of the battlefield, Deng Yuxiang pinches the brim of her bamboo hat with slender fingers, mist swirling beneath as she backflips in the rain.

The wide rafter cape flutters forward, rustling loudly.

Having escaped the sandstorm, she gazes into the sky.

Only to see under the grayish sky, boundless purple currents dispersing, the magnificent Thundering Divine Halberd vanishing without a trace.

"Heh." Deng Yuxiang's eyes are cold.

Next life,

Keep your mouth cleaner.

She closes her eyes, listens to everything within the sandstorm, reaching forward with one hand.

Thirty-two Night Charm Blades once again dive into the dense sandstorm.

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