Demonic Qi surged!

What awaited Wang Junze was not a ceasefire, but an even more terrifying Sword Intent.

His heart sank. Although Wang Junze didn't know why the opponent refused so decisively, he vaguely understood that there was no way to persuade the opponent to stop.

Boom!

There was no time to think any further, Wang Junze could only wield his sword to face the attack once more.

Swords clashed with sabers, and the terrifying impact instantly caused a turbulent current to surge through the entire sea area.

Having just slain those dozens of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, Wang Junze was already quite exhausted. Now, encountering such a formidable enemy indeed made him feel somewhat fatigued.

...

Raising the teacup for a sip, a hint of satisfaction appeared in the eyes of the Dragon Turtle.

Despite the backlash from the Restriction within its body, it had still managed to hold that Wang Junze at bay. Given his current state, Wang Junze was clearly not a match for this Black Armored Demon Cultivator. Once Wang Junze was killed, everything would naturally return to peace.

Of course, besides Wang Junze, there were also Dragon Palace guards hunting down the Maiden of the Sea, but her strength was far greater, and the effect these guards could have was limited.

However, though the Maiden of the Sea's strength was greater, her talent and potential were evidently far inferior to Wang Junze's. Even if she passed the test of the Endless Sea smoothly, she had almost reached her limit and was unlikely to obtain the Dragon Palace's inheritance.

Such a person posed no threat to him at all.

Of course, even so, he might not allow the Maiden of the Sea and the two people here to leave the Dragon Palace alive.

His gaze fell on Yang Hong and Pei Haoran beside him, and a subtle killing intent flickered in the eyes of the Dragon Turtle once again.

The fewer people who knew about the Dragon Palace, the better... However, there was no need to rush.

...

"Puh!"

In the midst of the continuous and frantic exchange of blows, Wang Junze finally couldn't withstand the unbearable pressure and was forced back by a saber strike, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The only good news was that the confrontation during this time had allowed him to fully discern the opponent's strength.

Strictly speaking, this Black Armored Demon Cultivator's strength might not necessarily surpass that of the Maiden of the Sea or Yang Hong. However, the opponent's Black Armor and War Saber were evidently very powerful treasures. Additionally, since Wang Junze had not yet unleashed his strangulating Sword Techniques to their full potential, he was constantly on the defensive.

Yet, Wang Junze dared not truly go all out!

Given his current state, he could unleash a full-force strike at best, not to mention whether that strike would kill the opponent. Even if it did... afterwards, with his True Qi depleted, how could he continue to face those Innate Water Spirits?!

This seemed like an unsolvable dead-end cycle.

To break the deadlock, a breakthrough was necessary; otherwise, continuing like this would be a path to doom!

Boom!

The Black Armored Demon Cultivator cared not for what Wang Junze thought. The War Saber in hand slashed out once more, and the torrential Demonic Qi accompanying this strike descended heavily towards Wang Junze.

Wang Junze wielded his sword to fend off the attack again. As they collided, a vortex was stirred up.

Though his body was once more sent flying, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Wang Junze's mind!

Water Vortex!

In an instant, the scene from when he broke through the Water Barrier reappeared in Wang Junze's mind.

For Wang Junze, the Water Sword Intent had once again reached a bottleneck. It was difficult to achieve a breakthrough, but this Water Vortex made him aware of the breakthrough direction anew.

In fact, during the Bloody Corridor, the reason he could break through the blockade of the shark swarm and escape was relying on the power of the Water Vortex. However, back then, he mostly relied on the strength of the Innate Water Spirit, passively executing that strike rather than relying on his own power.

But now, under pressure, Wang Junze realized this once more, which instantly showed him a direction for breakthrough.

Countless thoughts flowed through his mind as True Qi inside him exploded. Following this sensation, he unleashed the Water Sword Intent once more.

In the blink of an eye, a Water Vortex suddenly formed in front of Wang Junze.

Slash!

At the brink of life and death, Wang Junze had no time to ponder; guided by sheer instinct, he struck out again. Following the sensation from memory, he unleashed that strike, simultaneously immersing himself within the Water Vortex!

As True Qi burst forth, Wang Junze's body rotated with the Water Vortex, unconsciously releasing all the strength within him along with this force.

There was no need to contemplate how to exert force. Once the Water Vortex formed, continually infusing it with power would naturally turn the vortex, drawing in the surrounding forces, unleashing even greater might.

This naturally enlightened Wang Junze on why the Water Barrier's counterattack could unleash power far beyond his own strength.

"What?!"

For Wang Junze, this transpired in a flash, but the strike delivered was completely beyond what the Black Armored Demon Cultivator could comprehend!

Clearly, moments ago, he had the upper hand over Wang Junze, yet in the blink of an eye, this strike erupted with such terrifying power!

Overwhelming!

The Water Vortex grew larger, continually devouring the surrounding seawater, forming an even more terrifying force. By the time this strike collided with the Black Armored Demon Cultivator, it had evolved into an unstoppable explosive force!

Crack!

His body was sucked into the vortex, unable to resist, with the Black Armor on the demon cultivator being torn apart by the sheer force of the vortex.

Without the protection of the Black Armor, his physical form could not withstand the force of this strike. In the next moment, Wang Junze's Sword Edge pierced directly into the opponent's body, tearing the Black Armored Demon Cultivator to shreds!

However, at this moment, instead of fear, a look of liberating relief appeared on the face of the Black Armored Demon Cultivator.

Trapped in the Dragon Palace, living was more painful than death.

Being able to die at the hands of Wang Junze was a kind of release for him, though it was a pity... that now, even his name couldn't be preserved.

Rumble!

As the Black Armored Demon Cultivator fell, the Water Vortex gradually dissipated, and Wang Junze's figure reappeared.

With a single strike, the Water Sword Intent had achieved a complete breakthrough.

Although Wang Junze's True Qi was depleted by seventy to eighty percent due to this strike, at this moment, his heart was no longer filled with worry but brimming with confidence!

Slightly clasping his fists, he bowed toward the Black Armored Demon Cultivator's body, then without any hesitation, he stepped forward forcefully, his entire being like a sharp sword, continuing to swim forward.

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