Whoooom—
The murky, rushing river water was like billowing clouds of smoke, rolling endlessly across the surface and surging without rest.
The struggle between the two colossal beasts in the river was earth-shaking. Their roars shook the heavens, stirring the water into raging waves that raced like swimming dragons and galloping horses, battering the banks and striking the reefs. At once, they drew the attention of everyone by the embankment, setting off a clamor of shocked cries.
The instant Fire Qilin fell into the water, much of the fire covering its body was extinguished. Although some flames still burned beneath the surface, its strength was greatly suppressed. Just as it tried to struggle free and burst from the water, the Demon Dragon rushed in and swiftly coiled around its body, provoking it into a furious battle.
Drawing upon the force of the water, the Demon Dragon was far stronger than it had been on land, even surpassing Fire Qilin. Once it had wrapped around Fire Qilin, it forcibly dragged the beast toward the deep waters.
Fire Qilin reacted swiftly as well. Barely half a beat slower, it roared in fury and stretched out its powerful hooves and claws, its sharp black talons, demonic in appearance, viciously swiping at the Demon Dragon's face.
The Demon Dragon braced itself, lowering its head and ramming forward with the short horn that had grown atop its skull.
Bang!
The force of their collision released a dull shockwave, blasting vast sprays of water and foam from the river's surface. Some river fish nearby were even stunned to death and floated to the surface.
Countless people on the embankment cried out in alarm.
The two colossal beasts churned endlessly through the water. Every clash was like the roar of heavy artillery, their tremendous force erupting in