C62 (1/2)

The guard was stunned and a look of panic flashed across his face. He threw his sword on the shore, moved his body, and was about to charge forward.

Suddenly, there was a strong gust of wind, followed by which, the guard felt his legs sinking, and his body submerged into the water.

”Gulp, gulp ~ ~” Caught off guard, the guard immediately swallowed a few mouthfuls of the lake water.

However, he was still a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage. Although he wasn't very good at the water, he knew how to swim. His true essence instantly erupted and he immediately broke free from the shackles on his feet.

After a moment of panic, his expression became tranquil, but his eyes burned with a raging fire.

This brat actually dared to sneak attack him!

He turned his body in the water and immediately saw Ling Yan's cold face. He waved his right fist and, along with a wave, punched towards his chest!

Humph!

The guard was infuriated. He clenched his fist, and the true essence within his body suddenly waved out. The two fists collided in the water!

”Bam!” A muffled sound rang out and as the two fists collided, a ripple spread out in all directions, turning into an impact and charging straight up into the sky. Immediately, a pillar of water shot up into the sky from the lake, turning into splashes of water and scattering everywhere.

Ling Yan gave a stuffy groan as he was forced several meters back into the water by the strong rebound force. Blood immediately flowed out of the corner of his mouth.

His fist, wrapped in true essence, seemed as if it was about to be torn apart, causing bursts of pain. One could vaguely see that the skin on his fist had already been torn open, and a few traces of scarlet blood had flowed out.

Taking advantage of the counterforce from the collisions, the guard's legs moved and his body rushed out of the water. He rolled on the shore and immediately grabbed the sword he had thrown on the ground. He quickly stood up and stared fiercely at the lake.

”Come out and die!” The guard shouted angrily at the lake's surface.

No one replied, as if the intense battle just now did not happen. The lake surface once again calmed down.