The wind and snow howled as icy, bone-piercing river water battered the reefs.
Chen Qing slipped soundlessly into the water without raising a single ripple.
The Turtle Breath Sleeping Dragon Technique, cultivated to the major accomplishment realm, revealed its astonishing profundity at this moment.
Powerful internal breath circulated slowly through his organs. Not only could it support prolonged complete breath-holding, it could also withstand the immense pressure of deep water, allowing him to move underwater as though walking on level ground.
At the same time, the major accomplishment realm granted him an extraordinary perception of minute changes in the currents. He could clearly detect the direction and force of the water disturbed by the ship ahead.
The Guiyuan Breath Concealment Art completely erased his sense of presence. The three distinctly different streams of true qi—Greenwood, Geng Metal, and Gui Water—did not leak the slightest trace of aura.
He kept an extremely great distance, relying only on his perception of the currents and the occasional emergence above the surface.
On the Liu Family Treasure Ship, at the prow.
Liu Han stood by the rail, gazing into the distance.
The Zheng Family had collapsed with a thunderous crash, and the Liu Family had become the greatest winner. The chamber of commerce's entire landscape had been reshuffled.
But immense profits also meant even greater risks.
He needed to accumulate sufficient foundations before launching his assault toward Gang Jin.
At that moment, the steward stepped forward and lowered his head. "This old servant was rash just now and nearly ruined the grand plan."
Liu Han lightly waved a hand, his tone steady. "In this campaign against Nine Waves Island and the Zheng Family, our Liu Family gained the most. Right now, we must put the bigger picture first, take complete control of the Yunlin