Chapter 337: Fierce Battle
Zhang Yuan suddenly swung down the Profound Soldiers.
The Taowu Saber silently sliced through the air, its blade’s fiery aura surging, slicing into the water like lightning.
The scorching Sword Qi instantly evaporated a large volume of river water, extending to a depth of dozens of feet underwater, precisely striking the barbarian hidden beneath.
This Wuqi Warrior adept in water never imagined that while hiding so deep underwater, he could still face a deadly strike from above the surface.
He had no time to dodge, and was instantly sliced open!
A large amount of blood gushed out.
With one strike, Zhang Yuan resolved the underwater enemy, and his gaze turned forward.
Two barbarian warships were angrily closing in on his position rapidly.
The Wuqi Tribe and the Jing people were very methodical in their harassment of the Golden Sand Gang. They first blocked the waterways from the outermost perimeter, attacking merchant and fishing vessels moving around the Golden Sand Island area, then gradually advanced to the core area.
Like a frog being boiled in warm water, steadily pressuring the Golden Sand Gang.
Both the Wuqi and the Jing people were very skilled in water battles.
The warships they dispatched came in groups of three or five, prowling the waters like wolves. Once they spotted prey, they pounced to tear it apart, capable of fighting independently or combined for a siege.
The tactics were flexible and varied.
And when a comrade was in danger, nearby warships would quickly rush over to assist.
Or for revenge!
Zhang Yuan faced two warships full of barbarian warriors.
On the bow of one ship stood a muscular, bald barbarian with a lion-like face and fierce features, holding a shiny black Steel Fork.
He stared fixedly at the approaching Zhang Yuan, his eyes as big as copper bells filled with bloodthirsty, vicious rage!
Whiz! Whiz! Whiz!
Feathered arrows whistled through the air, densely covering Zhang Yuan.
After entering the range of their bows, the barbarian warriors on the two warships impatiently struck first.
Some sharp-eyed barbarians saw the floating corpse on the water surface, all filled with furious rage, eager to tear Zhang Yuan apart to vent their hatred.
These past times, they had been ruthlessly slaughtering opponents.
Never had they suffered such a loss!
Facing the overwhelming rain of arrows, Zhang Yuan stood on the ship, neither dodging nor flinching, suddenly raising his palm to the sky.
The solid and pure True Essence erupted from his palm, instantly transforming into a howling gale, sweeping away, smashing, and scattering all the incoming Feathered Arrows.
Not a single arrow broke through to hit Zhang Yuan!
The unwilling barbarian warriors shot wave after wave of dense arrow rain, all resulting in vain.
The power disparity between the two sides was too great, numbers couldn’t compensate.
Witnessing this scene, the bald barbarian felt a glint of apprehension in his eyes.
He realized Zhang Yuan’s strength.
But clearly, this wasn’t enough to cause the Wuqi Warrior to fear retreat.
He shouted, suddenly hopping onto the water with his Steel Fork, sprinting like flying across the waves.
"Die!"
The next moment, the bald barbarian sprinting on the water exerted his full strength, hurling the Steel Fork towards Zhang Yuan.
This tool originally used for fishing instantly transformed into a black light, flying over a hundred steps with astonishing speed, straight for Zhang Yuan’s chest and abdomen.
Its incredible speed and fierce momentum were astonishing and terrifying!
Interesting.
Zhang Yuan was somewhat surprised.
This barbarian master should be of Tier Four level, yet his strike’s momentum nearly surpassed tier limits, powerfully fierce, akin to a dragon, already forming a strong Intentional Momentum.
An ordinary Tier Four Martial Artist facing such a fierce strike would likely break down on the spot.
Then be smashed to pieces!
Unfortunately, Zhang Yuan was no ordinary Tier Four Martial Artist.
He faced the rapidly flying Steel Fork, swinging his Taowu Saber.
If the judgment was correct, the Steel Fork thrown by the bald barbarian should also be of Profound Soldier category.
The Taowu Saber emitted a soul-stirring resonance upon swinging, exuding an almost tangible blood-colored Evil Qi, instantly merging into the explosively emerging Sword Aura.
Clang!
In a flash of sparks, the Long Blade collided head-on with the Steel Fork.
Accompanied by a deafening crash, the Steel Fork flew back like a black dragon.
The Profound Soldier twisted and distorted in the air, wailing and trembling violently, spiraling down toward the water!
The bald barbarian rushing over the waves trembled all over, spitting out bright red blood.
He looked at Zhang Yuan ahead in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock and even a hint of fear.
As a warrior of the Wuqi Tribe, the bald barbarian relied on this Profound Steel Fork to defeat countless opponents, never suffering such a defeat.
In fact, he never underestimated Zhang Yuan from the beginning, delivering his strongest strike.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuan slashed down the Steel Fork with one strike, severing his connection with the Profound Soldier’s Divine Soul.
The Profound Soldier was heavily damaged, and as the Commander, the bald barbarian suffered significant repercussions.
He grabbed the falling Weapon, letting out a growl of reluctance, casting a poisonous glance at Zhang Yuan.
Then sank into the water.
Trying to escape?
Zhang Yuan coldly laughed, diving in without hesitation.
With the support of Intermediate Water Profound Communication Ability, he easily locked onto the opponent’s position, immediately swimming toward the target, as fast as an Arrow Leaving the Bowstring.
By now, the bald barbarian had just dived into water fifty feet deep.
This Wuqi Warrior had lost the courage to continue fighting Zhang Yuan, intending to escape using Water Escape.
Despite his fierce appearance and burly build, giving the impression of a warrior with great strength but simple mind.
In reality, the bald barbarian knew the concept of "preserving oneself to fight another day," fleeing when outmatched, valuing his life greatly.
Bravery was just his cunning front!
But as the bald barbarian swam a bit further, he suddenly sensed something amiss.
The water, usually familiar and comforting, suddenly became perilous, unseen undercurrents surged from all directions, forming a net that enveloped him.
The bald barbarian instinctively sensed immense danger, hurriedly exerting strength to break through the obstruction.
As a result, he felt like a fish trapped in a net, unable to break free regardless of his struggle.
And the more he exerted force, the tighter the "net" became!
How could this be?
The bald barbarian opened his mouth, releasing a string of bubbles, trying to widen his eyes.
He was stunned to see Zhang Yuan hovering in the water ahead, coldly watching him.
Gurgle, gurgle!
Frightened, the bald barbarian swallowed several mouthfuls of river water.
He blindly swung the Steel Fork tightly in his hand, trying to scare away the formidable foe.
Unaware, this act was utterly ridiculous!