The two joined forces, unleashing their attacks simultaneously towards the man with the greatsword.
The third elder of the Giant Crocodile clan, wielding a massive mace, struck out with it. A phantom of a giant crocodile appeared, lunging to bite at the swordsman.
Meanwhile, the Manta Ray elder, holding a long spear covered in barbs, thrust it forward. Instantly, a colossal manta ray phantom materialized, its terrifying venomous tail lashing towards the swordsman.
However, upon seeing this, the swordsman sneered, drew his greatsword, and unleashed a horizontal slash.
A massive sword light shot forth, stirring up a torrential wave that seemed poised to tear the very heavens and earth apart.
In the next instant, their attacks were struck by this single sword. The phantom crocodile’s head was severed on the spot, disappearing with a mournful cry.
The manta ray phantom, however, was cleaved in two by the sword, dissolving into specks of starlight, swallowed by the immense wave.
Yet, it wasn't over. The sword light appeared unstoppable, its power barely diminished by their attacks, continuing its trajectory towards the two.
"What? How can he be so powerful?" the third elder of the Giant Crocodile clan exclaimed in disbelief.
The Manta Ray elder’s eyes widened further as he murmured, "Indeed! We are both Grandmasters, but he is outrageously strong!"
Hearing this, the swordsman said calmly, "We are indeed both Grandmasters, but Grandmasters are divided into tiers! Your level, frankly, is beneath notice!"
Upon hearing this, the two were utterly shocked.
Their cultivation levels were both at the mid-stage of Grandmaster, yet he claimed they were beneath notice?
Could it be that he had reached the late-stage Grandmaster, or even the peak of Grandmaster?
However, at this moment, they had no time for further thought, as the sword light had already arrived before them.
"Transform into our true forms and resist together!" the third elder of the Giant Crocodile clan shouted.
The Manta Ray elder nodded, "Agreed!"
However, his actions contradicted his words.
He turned and fled at full speed into the distance, instantly vanishing into the water.
The third elder of the Giant Crocodile clan, who had already transformed into his true form and prepared to resist, was stunned. He couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, you're selling me out!"
But it was too late. The sword light had already reached him.
If he turned to flee now, he would surely be split in two. Thus, he could only resist with all his might.
However, his resistance proved futile. He was directly struck by the sword and sent flying.
When he finally stopped, he discovered that one of his arms had been severed.
It was then that he truly grasped the terrifying power of his opponent. His cultivation was definitely not at the late-stage Grandmaster, but likely at the peak.
Perhaps, he had even surpassed this realm, touching upon the next stage.
With this thought, he realized the Manta Ray elder's escape had been a wise decision. He immediately roared, "The enemy's strength is too terrifying! All Giant Crocodile clan powerhouses, retreat!"
With his words, he himself was the first to dive into the water and flee into the distance.
The remaining members of the Seal and Scorpion clans, witnessing this, dared not linger and immediately ordered their subordinates to retreat.
Seeing this, the swordsman spoke, "They are swift and can escape! You are slow, so you will remain here forever!"
With a swing of his sword, hundreds of meters of seawater in front of him were cleaved in two. Most of the people from the four clans perished in this attack, their spilled blood staining a vast expanse of the sea.
Only the Grandmaster-level experts managed to escape; all others perished.
At this moment, Ye Feng and the others watched this scene, utterly stunned into silence.
It was too powerful, so powerful that everyone found it hard to believe.
The ancient Canglong, lying on the sea surface and not yet dead, exclaimed in shock, "He… he is actually at the Half-step Heavenly Human realm, surpassing the Grandmaster realm…"
Hearing this, the swordsman chuckled softly, "Indeed! As expected of an ancient Canglong, you recognized it at a glance!"
As he spoke, he quickly moved to the ancient Canglong's side, helped him up, and channeled his energy to stabilize his injuries and the poison.
"Ye Feng, I have stabilized his poison and injuries. He is temporarily out of mortal danger. However, I am not skilled in detoxification, so I will leave that to you!" the swordsman said.
Ye Feng was filled with gratitude and immediately nodded, "Yes, thank you, senior!"
With that, Ye Feng stepped forward to begin detoxifying the ancient Canglong.
Soon after, everyone tidied up and entered the interior of the Misty Sea, onto the island where the Merfolk and Merman tribes resided.
On a stone platform by the sea on the island, Ye Feng spoke, "Senior, thank you for your assistance this time. Otherwise, our situation would have been dire!"
The swordsman replied, "You are welcome. It is what I should do! Also, you don't need to call me senior. My name is Meng Tianyun, and I am only about ten years older than you. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Meng!"
Hearing this, Ye Feng was surprised.
He hadn't expected the swordsman to be only ten years older than him, meaning he was only in his early thirties.
To reach the peak of Grandmaster, or even the Half-step Heavenly Human realm, in his early thirties was simply incredible talent.
"Alright, Brother Meng! Then I will respectfully accept your offer!" Ye Feng said with a smile.
Meng Tianyun nodded with a smile.
Next, Ye Feng asked again, "By the way, Brother Meng! If I remember correctly, this is the third time you've saved me!"
Meng Tianyun nodded, "That's right!"
Ye Feng became even more curious, asking, "Why do you always appear and save me when I am in danger?"
"Well, it's on behalf of someone," Meng Tianyun replied after a moment's hesitation.
This statement startled Ye Feng. Someone so powerful, who could entrust him with protecting Ye Feng?
"On whose behalf? Who exactly is protecting me from behind the scenes?" Ye Feng's curiosity was piqued.
But Meng Tianyun did not answer, instead saying, "It cannot be revealed for now. You will know in the future!"
"Why can't it be revealed?"
Ye Feng's curiosity was ignited, and he wouldn't rest until he understood.
However, Meng Tianyun still shook his head, "It's nothing. It's best if you don't inquire. When you become strong enough, you will naturally know!"
Just as Ye Feng was about to ask further, Meng Tianyun said, "That ancient Canglong seems to have something to discuss with you. I'll be leaving now!"
With that, Meng Tianyun vanished with a flash.
Not long after he left, the ancient Canglong indeed appeared behind Ye Feng.
Seeing Ye Feng alone, the ancient Canglong frowned, "Sea God, has that adult left?"
Ye Feng nodded, "That's right. Do you need something from me?"
Hearing this, the ancient Canglong hurried to say, "Oh, right, I wanted to talk to you about the undersea Sea God treasure…"