Chapter 356 - 194: No, It’s You Who Are Surrounded

Chapter 356: Chapter 194: No, It’s You Who Are Surrounded

War cries and the clash of blades erupted as the once grim, orderly fleet descended into a chaotic melee.

Zhou Kuohai was slightly surprised that the underwater attack had been detected in advance, but his expression remained composed as he fixed his gaze on Chen Sheng:

"Where is the Female Demon? You’re not going to have her reveal herself?"

"Yuzhi, since Alliance Leader Zhou has figured it out, you can show yourself. I, for one, would like to see how an injured man like him can possibly be your match."

The moment Chen Sheng finished speaking.

From within the main ship, a formidable aura instantly surged. Sun Yuzhi appeared, wielding a crimson spear. Her phoenix eyes smoldered with a deep, murderous intent that locked directly onto Zhou Kuohai’s own aura.

"Since it has come to this, the rest of you can stop hiding. Let’s give our dear Captain Chen a surprise."

Zhou Kuohai nodded in satisfaction.

Indeed, everything was going just as he had predicted.

The next moment.

From hidden spots on the cliffs flanking Fulong Creek, two figures in blood-red robes appeared without a sound, walking through the air as they approached.

Their auras were dense and indistinct, their eyes as cold as a viper’s. The moment they appeared, they attacked in perfect unison. Blood-red shadows flashed into existence, lunging straight for Sun Yuzhi.

For the Blood River Sect, which thrived on chaos, the more turmoil in Ning’an Prefecture, the better.

The chance to severely injure or even kill a Vice Governor of the Jingwu Bureau was a delightful, unexpected bonus.

After all, the blame could be placed squarely on the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance.

Sun Yuzhi’s gaze hardened, but she showed no fear. With a flick of her crimson spear, which emitted a clear, ringing hum, she transformed into a red streak and shot forward to meet them head-on.

BOOM!

The force of the spear clashed against the bloody light. A furious shockwave sent massive ripples across the water, the explosion echoing through the ravine.

"Chen Sheng."

Zhou Kuohai’s gaze returned to Chen Sheng, filled with the condescending certainty of a man who knew he had already won:

"You’re a man of considerable value. I would rather not kill you, but that depends on whether you know what’s good for you. Surrender now, and I will let Sun Yuzhi walk away with her life."

"And what if I... choose not to be sensible?" Chen Sheng retorted, his interest piqued.

"Not sensible?"

Zhou Kuohai’s expression turned completely cold, and killing intent radiated from him:

"You are all completely surrounded. Sun Yuzhi may be strong, but how can she fight three people at once? If you insist on being foolish, then I will have no choice... but to settle the blood debt for my son, Zhou Chengzong, right here and now!"

WHOOSH—!

Just then, the sound of something tearing through the air came speeding towards them from the entrance of Fulong Creek.

All eyes turned to see a figure in the official robes of a Jingwu Bureau Vice Envoy, their face concealed by a silver half-mask. They had appeared like a phantom atop a towering reef, perfectly blocking the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance’s escape route.

Their aura was icy and sharp. The moment they appeared, it descended like invisible shackles, locking firmly onto Zhou Kuohai down on the water.

It was none other than the Jingwu Bureau’s third Vice Envoy, the Silver-faced Rakshasa, Li Jizhou!

At the sight, Zhou Kuohai’s pupils shrank.

The expression on Chen Sheng’s face grew even more serene. He gave a faint smile. Meeting Zhou Kuohai’s drastically altered gaze, he took a single step, Crossing the Void. The aura he had kept suppressed was finally unleashed, erupting with a thunderous roar.

The immense pressure of the Mystic Realm surged forth like a slumbering beast awakened, rushing to the heavens and roiling the very clouds.

The Dragon Roar Blade at his waist seemed to sense Chen Sheng’s will to fight, and it began to thrum with a clear, excited vibration.

Chen Sheng’s right hand slowly came to rest on the hilt, his aura like an invisible blade aimed straight at Zhou Kuohai.

"Alliance Leader Zhou, I believe you were mistaken just now."

Chen Sheng smiled, but his tone was cold.

"The ones surrounded today... are you."

Zhou Kuohai’s gaze snapped away from Li Jizhou to stare intently at Chen Sheng, who now stood in mid-air, his aura monstrous. The earlier composure and condescension on his face were gone, replaced by unconcealable shock and utter disbelief:

"Profound... Mastery?!"

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