Shen Liuxing jumped onto the single-plank boat and, like Ye Lingyuan, gathered his power at his feet.
Seeing this, Xuanyuan Xun and Rong Guang also jumped on and performed the same action, so the boat did not sway.
Then, Shangguan Yulin, steeling himself, also jumped aboard.
However, with his jump, his feet landed squarely on the boat.
The boat suddenly sank. If not for Ye Lingyuan's spiritual energy supporting it, it would have capsized.
Ye Lingyuan frowned and said, "The single-plank boat is merely a landing point; it cannot bear too much weight. Therefore, everyone should try to keep their bodies light with their power."
As he spoke, he looked down at Shangguan Yulin's feet.
Shangguan Yulin looked down and finally realized that power was circulating beneath everyone's feet.
He covered his face with his Vermillion Bird Feather Fan, embarrassed, and quickly gathered his power under his feet.
"Let's go!"
Ye Lingyuan said softly and then steered the boat forward.
Because the bottom of the boat was wide enough and not carrying much weight, the danger of the swamp vortex was minimized.
However, Ye Lingyuan, who was controlling the boat, did not appear to be at ease; instead, his expression grew more solemn.
Suddenly, his expression changed, and he said to Shen Liuxing, "You control the boat!"
"Alright!"
Shen Liuxing did not hesitate and injected his spiritual energy into the boat.
As his spiritual energy entered, Ye Lingyuan's naturally withdrew.
"Something is emerging from the swamp, everyone be careful!"
As Ye Lingyuan warned everyone, the Heaven-Shattering Sword appeared in his hand.
Immediately, a sword energy ten zhang long formed on the Heaven-Shattering Sword and ruthlessly slashed towards the Death Bay behind them.
"Splash!"
The water layer above the swamp parted in the middle, sending water droplets flying everywhere.
The mud layer beneath the water was also cut into a沟壑, and the swamp vortex within the mud was split in two.
"Awoooo~~~"
A pained beast roar echoed.
Blood gushed out from the mud layer, instantly dyeing the turbid muddy water red.
"What is it!"
Except for Shen Liuxing, who was controlling the boat, the other three gripped their weapons tightly, their faces solemn as they stared at the water's surface.
Ye Lingyuan shook his head and said, "I'm not sure yet, but its strength is definitely no less than the Divine King realm!"
"Divine King realm!"
Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing all gasped.
After all, among the five of them, only Ye Lingyuan and Shangguan Yulin were in the Divine King realm; the other three were at the Half-step Divine King realm.
Ye Lingyuan nodded and said, "Boss Shen, control the boat with all your might. Ninth Prince and President Rong, protect Boss Shen. Shangguan Yulin, fight alongside me."
"Yes!"
They all responded in unison.
At this moment, no one dared to question Ye Lingyuan's orders.
Xuanyuan Xun gripped his spear, and Rong Guang took out the Primordial Poison Tree, guarding Shen Liuxing on either side.
Shangguan Yulin's Vermillion Bird Feather Fan also suddenly enlarged, and a Vermillion Bird phantom entwined with flames was ready to strike.
Ye Lingyuan said with killing intent, "It's coming! Shangguan Yulin, you take the left, I take the right. We must strike a decisive blow!"
After saying that, the Heaven-Shattering Sword in his hand once again emitted ten zhang of sword energy.
The energy contained within this sword energy was even more terrifying than the previous one.
Ye Lingyuan and Shangguan Yulin exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and simultaneously unleashed their charged ultimate moves.
"Boom!"
The Vermillion Bird phantom, the Heaven-Shattering sword energy, and the colossal creature that leaped from the Death Swamp collided, creating a massive energy wave.
Under the impact of the energy wave, the single-plank boat, carved from phoenix wood, surged forward rapidly.
Fortunately, Shen Liuxing reacted quickly, skillfully dodging left and right, constantly dissipating the impact of the energy wave, which prevented the boat from capsizing.
Ye Lingyuan and Shangguan Yulin, watching the colossal creature fall back into the swamp, exclaimed in unison, "Ancient Emperor Crocodile!" Sudan Novel Network
That's right, the colossal creature was an Ancient Emperor Crocodile, a bloodthirsty and indifferent pack-hunting demonic beast.
"Not good! Run!"
Ye Lingyuan shouted, pulling Shangguan Yulin back onto the boat.
The Ancient Emperor Crocodile, killed by the two with a single blow, had its thick armor shattered. It fell back into the swamp and, within moments, lost all signs of life.
A large amount of blood emerged, and a strong scent of blood spread outwards.
Soon, within the area dyed by the blood, more than a dozen bloodthirsty mouths appeared, and they devoured the dead Ancient Emperor Crocodile in no time.
Then, pairs of blood-red giant eyes emerged from the bloody water and pursued the single-plank boat.
"We can't let them get close to the boat!"
Ye Lingyuan said urgently, turning and unleashing another sword energy.
However, this sword energy did not strike the group of Ancient Emperor Crocodiles but instead slashed horizontally across the stern of the boat.
Instantly, a沟壑 formed again, creating a barrier between the group of Ancient Emperor Crocodiles and the boat.
Propelled by the waves, the boat surged forward again, while the group of Ancient Emperor Crocodiles behind them were momentarily blocked by the water.
This time, Shen Liuxing did not dissipate the impact but controlled the boat to advance rapidly with the push of the waves.
Soon, the waves subsided, and the group of Ancient Emperor Crocodiles quickly caught up.
The Death Swamp was their territory, so their speed was not slow at all.
"This won't do! These Ancient Emperor Crocodiles are too fast. It won't be long before we're caught!"
Shangguan Yulin said, his scalp tingling, as he looked at the ever-increasing number of Ancient Emperor Crocodiles.
Ye Lingyuan nodded and said, "Let's cooperate again!"
"Mm!"
Shangguan Yulin nodded.
The ultimate moves of the two were formed again and simultaneously struck the center of the Ancient Emperor Crocodiles.
Instantly, a smear of blood spread again.
This time, they did not kill any Ancient Emperor Crocodiles, only injured a few.
However, this was enough.
The Ancient Emperor Crocodiles, already in a bloodthirsty state, became even more frenzied under the stimulation of the blood scent and directly pounced on the injured ones.
In an instant, a strong scent of blood spread again, and the injured Ancient Emperor Crocodiles were torn to pieces.
Shangguan Yulin exclaimed in shock, "Good heavens! This is too crazy!"
Ye Lingyuan shook his head, his expression grave, and said, "When these Ancient Emperor Crocodiles are stimulated by blood, they launch even more ferocious attacks. Therefore, we must leave this place quickly! Boss Shen, accelerate!"
"Alright!"
Shen Liuxing responded, and the boat flew forward again.