Chapter 360: New Identity
Woo～
The mighty sound of the horn resonated over the marsh, clearly audible even from miles away.
A massive fleet appeared in the Red-eyed Crow’s field of vision.
Warships like mountains, flags like forests, murderous aura soaring straight into the sky, changing the wind and clouds.
Just as the Red-eyed Crow spread its wings and prepared to approach for observation, two hawks suddenly flew from a warship, aggressively heading towards it, assuming a battle stance.
A faint blood-red gleam flashed in the Red-eyed Crow’s eyes as it suddenly opened its sharp claws.
Having advanced to Level 5, its abilities had greatly improved. Although it could not contend with the powerful Martial Artists, these two hawks were no match for it.
The Red-eyed Crow didn’t mind using its sharp claws to give them an unforgettable lesson for life!
However, just as the fighting intent arose, a strong thought instantly occupied its mind.
The Red-eyed Crow could only glance resentfully at the rapidly approaching hawks, then change its flight direction.
In a breath, it left the opponents far behind.
Ten miles away, in a dense reed marsh, Zhang Yuan standing at the ship’s bow, withdrew his focus.
Boots hit the ground, and the Wuqi Tribe, Jing people, and Great River Gang’s Three Families Alliance Army finally arrived.
An unprecedented large-scale battle was about to explode.
Zhang Yuan lowered his head, coldly looking at a Barbarian Warrior laying at his feet.
Before the arrival of the Barbarian army, some Wuqi warships reappeared patrolling the outskirts of Golden Sand Island.
These Wuqi warships apparently undertook reconnaissance and alert missions.
Playing the role of Scouts.
Their appearance also provided Zhang Yuan with a hunting opportunity.
An hour ago, he destroyed two Wuqi warships and completely seized one.
Killed dozens of elite Barbarian Warriors.
Only one captive was left alive.
This captive, young and strong, a Tier Four Martial Artist, should belong to the promising figures in his tribe.
A character with limitless potential.
Unfortunately, he encountered Zhang Yuan, who subdued him with a single move.
Due to severe injuries, this Wuqi Warrior was at death’s door, at any moment facing possible demise.
However, his life force was exceptionally tenacious, not only holding on without dying but also glaring fiercely at Zhang Yuan, hoarsely saying, "Yin, Yin Mountain Great Witch, will definitely, definitely avenge me..."
Yin Mountain Great Witch?
Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow, nodded, and said, "Hm, I’m waiting."
Then, under the shocked gaze of the Wuqi Warrior, he forcibly tore off the mask that was stuck to his face.
Chen Zian, this alias, could now be declared to have exited the stage.
For the upcoming Golden Sand Island battle, Zhang Yuan needed a new alias.
This captive was precisely his chosen target!
Zhang Yuan reverted to his original appearance, bringing out the bizarre item in his hand — the Face-Eating Sticker, towards the opponent’s face.
The young Wuqi Warrior, although not knowing what Zhang Yuan intended to do, instinctively felt immense fear.
"No～"
So he struggled desperately, unleashing a beast-like hopeless roar.
However, his resistance was doomed to be futile!
The Face-Eating Sticker silently adhered to the Wuqi Warrior’s face, immediately starting to twist and change, completely muffling his cries within his mouth, unable to make any sound.
After just ten breaths, this young Barbarian ceased to move.
The next moment, the Face-Eating Sticker automatically fell off his face.
Zhang Yuan grabbed it, rinsed it in the nearby water, then shook off the water droplets.
Then he placed it back on his face.
After another ten breaths, Zhang Yuan’s appearance had completely changed to that of the Barbarian Warrior at his feet.
Facial features, hair, skin color, aura, even the facial tattoo, perfectly replicated without any flaw.
Then, Zhang Yuan stripped off the opponent’s clothes and dressed himself with them.
Finally, sent him off.
A "brand new" Wuqi Warrior was freshly made!
Zhang Yuan checked his new alias carefully through the water’s reflection and felt quite satisfied.
He glanced at the Barbarian fleet in the distance, then steered the warship into the depths of the reed marsh.
As the saying goes, a clever rabbit has three burrows; before residing on Golden Sand Island, Zhang Yuan had already established a hidden base here for temporary shelter.
This base is merely ten miles away from Golden Sand Island, surrounded by dense high reeds, perfect for hiding.
This marshland also has land; although small in size, it’s enough for Zhang Yuan to build a shack on it.
He hid the boat well, entered the shack, and sat down.
Then took the Taowu Saber hanging on his back and laid it across his lap.
Clang!
At the moment of drawing the saber, a blood-red light instantly reflected in Zhang Yuan’s sight.
Holding the saber, he could feel something was being nurtured inside this Profound Soldier.
The Taowu Saber was the weapon of Dharma Guardian Divine Generals of Celestial King Hall.
A fierce soldier solely meant for slaughter.
After the fall of the previous guardian divine general, it remained silent in the Daoist Vault for many years.
Until it landed in Zhang Yuan’s hands, then it gleamed again!
The Taowu Saber thirsts for blood, only slaughter can awaken its spirituality, restoring its rightful power bit by bit.
Zhang Yuan’s biggest gain from coming to Great Dream Marsh to hunt White Wolf was allowing the Taowu Saber to absorb a great amount of Blood Evil Qi by hunting Barbarians, thereby significantly increasing its spirituality.
The earlier battle, with dozens of elite Barbarians’ lives, subtly changed this Profound Soldier.
It transmitted a very intense desire to Zhang Yuan, hoping for more blood to nourish it.
Help it transform and emerge!
Zhang Yuan calmly sheathed the saber.
The time was not yet ripe.
But there will be plenty of opportunities to satisfy this Profound Soldier soon.
He placed the Taowu Saber aside, lifted the nearby grass mat, taking a Jade Box from underneath.
Opening the box cover, Zhang Yuan took out a sprig of Qilin Grass.
One must say, the Golden Sand Gang’s leader Fan Tai is indeed generous. Even after Zhang Yuan clearly refused to stay and guard the island, he still gifted this five-hundred-year-old Qilin Grass.
Simply requested Zhang Yuan to kill more Barbarians!
Five hundred-year-old precious medicinal herb, in the realm of natural and earthly treasures, is of medium to high tier.
Such treasure materials are rare, even difficult to measure with gold and silver’s value.
Zhang Yuan didn’t consume it all at once after acquiring it — its potency is too strong.
He divided it into five leaves, consuming one every three days.
As the medicinal power spread within his stomach, Zhang Yuan Embraced the Essence and Guarded the One, sinking his qi into his Dantian, starting today’s training.
As for the commotion outside, it temporarily had nothing to do with him.
Zhang Yuan was in no hurry.
Though the Wuqi Tribe, Jing people, and Great River Gang’s Three Families Alliance Army are formidable, wanting to conquer Golden Sand Island in a short time is not impossible, but the probability remains very low.
Moreover, in the beginning, it won’t be convenient to fish in troubled waters.