488 Security Measures Must Be Made Before The Hand-To-Hand Comba (1/2)

Three days later, over thirty Spirit Sword Sect cultivators gathered over Blessed Fountain. Before they even arrived, the awe-inspiring sword intent had already enveloped the sky.

With Ouyang Shang-led team which consisted of more than thirty elite Spirit Sword Sect cultivators, they indeed had the ability to block the sky. By relying on the fallout of the magical power of more than thirty people, they could make the birds unable to spread their wings, and beasts not daring to roar.

But all this was meaningless in front of the great beast in the depths of Blessed Fountain.

The sword intent of the more than thirty people that condensed into essence could penetrate a golden stone, but couldn't set off a ripple on the fountain. At the moment, Spirit Sword Sect team seemed to have unlimited power, but once the flood dragon showed itself, it could destroy them just by itself.

Nevertheless, they still came. Although the three-day time was not enough to digest the huge battle plan, though even at the time of departure, Ouyang Shang still did not understand how Wang Lu was going to be their last insurance, even though it seemed that they practically came here to throw their lives away.

But this was the golden generation of Spirit Sword Sect. They pursued ultimate growth under extreme conditions and dreamed for the complete rise of Spirit Sword Sect in a generation.

According to the original history, they had paid the price for their radicality. But this time, would the situation be different?

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”Flood dragon is naturally cunning and cautious. Last time, he had seen through us, and moreover, we have no reservation at this time. It should be reasonable that he clearly holds the absolute advantage, yet he still refuses to come forward.”

In mid-air, Ouyang Shang somewhat helplessly sighed.

He led the team to rally in mid-air, hoping to lock the battlefield in the air so as to avoid the opponent's advantage in the water. Although when the flood dragon stirred up trouble, the rainstorm that ran between the clouds and the ground nearly linked into a violent river… it was much better than going deep into the Blessed Fountain.

However, the flood dragon seemed to have seen through their intention and thus tenaciously cling inside his home… For a brutal flood dragon, it was impossible to tolerate a provocation—if it is so sure that those human cultivators will definitely come to its home, he would definitely eat them all. Therefore, he simply nurtured his strength and bide his time.

”Well, I guess I'll have to do it myself.”

As soon as Ouyang Shang's voice fell, his figure disappeared from mid-air. The next moment, his feet had stepped on the pebbles on the bank of Blessed Fountain. The sword in his hand was like a mirror, which mutually reflected the sunlight with the surface of Blessed Fountain, shining bright.

But at this time, the scenery on the bank suddenly changed. The bank under Ouyang Shang's feet seemed like a moisten up dry towel, it suddenly collapsed and softened, and the land around it rose high, as if a giant beast had opened up its mouth to swallow him.

When the cultivators that flew in mid-air took a look at it, their face could not help but change. Because what Ouyang Shang stood at was not the bank at all, but a camouflaged water beast! It was a giant octopus the size of a mountain!

As the octopus' thick and long and powerful tentacles rose to the sky, they formed a cage that blocked Ouyang Shang from the sky. And its huge mouth opened up right under Ouyang Shang's feet. A strong corrosive digestive fluid then surged up like boiling magma.

The octopus was overflowing with monster energy that being scrapped by its wind alone was very painful, much less the pressure inside the tentacles cage… This was a mature monster with an inner core, comparable to a Daoist Master of Jindan Stage. Moreover, this was a deliberate sneak attack that even a Daoist Master of Jindan Stage found it very easy to fall for it. But, although the cultivators of Spirit Sword Sect saw this change, they didn't move.

According to the battle plan, in such a situation, regardless of how big of a crisis Ouyang Shang encountered, they must not rush to support him.

Because it was very likely that it was just a diversion plan from the opponent, which would cause a more serious loss if it were to succeed. Moreover… The person who was in crisis was not just anyone. It was Ouyang Shang. He was not so easy to die.

Sure enough, just as the octopus cage was about to close off completely, a sword light rose to the sky, directly piercing the ceiling of the cage. The corrosive body fluid splashed around, bringing with it shares of smoke. The octopus suffered a heavy blow. It screamed and tried to gather its tentacles to trap the person inside.

However, the next moment, the scream abruptly stopped. And the octopus cage suddenly inflated and burst. Within the cage, a solid mountain stood firm with Ouyang Shang on top of it. His feet sank into the mountain peak as if he was a mountain god coming out to the surface.

In addition to sword art, Ouyang Shang was most adept at Earth Moving Technique, which was a method of moving via earth (and moving the earth). His utilization of earth element spell could already be described as reaching the pinnacle. He used a stronger power against power, that he even summoned a mountain inside the octopus, which directly pierced the Jindan Stage level octopus monster.

The flood dragon of Blessed Fountain still underestimated Ouyang Shang—his cultivation base was indeed only low-level Jindan Stage, but from among the entire Jindan Stage cultivators of Nine Regions, those that could best him was no more than a tenth.

Of course, a powerful Jindan was still a Jindan. Ouyang Shang's strike managed to pierce the enemy, but he himself was also affected by the countershock, which could be seen from the slight change on his countenance. And this change was keenly captured by an observer hidden underwater.

The death of his senior general was indeed a loss, but it also completely put down his vigilance.

He thought that the strength of the opposite side leader was only so. The opponent even got a bit of injury after instantly killing the octopus, meaning that the strength was not enough to be feared. Moreover, it seemed like the opposite side didn't have anymore cards. That being the case...

It's my turn to have a hearty meal!

In the next moment after the octopus suffered defeat and died, the Blessed Fountain was overcast with lightning and thunder. The sword intent that was condensed out by more than thirty cultivators to block the sky suddenly disintegrated. The water of Blessed Fountain rose, and in just a moment, it submerged an area of five kilometers in radius, forming an astonishing lake.

The shadow of a black dragon began to float up from within the lake.

Ouyang Shang's complexion change. At once, he dispersed the rock beneath his feet and preparde to fly with his flying sword. But at this time, a thunderbolt came down from the sky. He was forced to once again hold his sword toward the sky.

The thunderbolt struck down and pressed him down, which caused him to fall into the water. He was submerged under the water by a knee-length from the surface. However, at this time, the water of Blessed Fountain was dark as ink, and moreover, it was so viscous that Ouyang Shang was unable to break out.

At this time, the cultivators in mid-air began to move to the rescue.

According to the plan, when Ouyang Shang was besieged by the flood dragon's underlings, they could standby. If the flood dragon himself was the one that made his move, if they still didn't help, then it was tantamount to deliberate murder.

When they moved, they did so in an orderly fashion, without hurry. Headed by Yang Fei, those strong cultivators who were good at attack immediately launched their powerful strike at the several key points of the battlefield. The second level cultivators slightly paused and then respectively cast their spells to supplement the first wave of attack, or perhaps to contend against the dark clouds over their head, or try to ease the suddenly rose water. Everyone's task was actually different from each other in this fight, and they never had any prior coordination exercise. This was their first real battle, but the cooperation was seamless.

The natural tacit understanding between the golden generation disciples led them to barely grab back the initiative. Thanks to the help of his Junior Brothers and Sisters, Ouyang Shang broke free from the shackles of the viscous black water of Blessed Fountain. And the thunderbolt that pressed him down was diverted by several of his Junior Brothers and Sisters who were good at directing thunderbolt. This allowed Ouyang Shang to successfully return to the team, not trapped in the water.