Ambush

April 17th, sunny for several days in a row.

Not a single sail could be seen on the Jiang Huai Great Marsh. Birds flew, fish leaped out of the water, and only shimmering waves rippled, creating a lifeless and desolate scene.

The giant snake was coiled up, so not only could boats not sail, but even ordinary birds and fish dared not come out.

Hundreds of soldiers stood on the river mouth, erecting a high platform that cast long shadows. A large crowd of people gathered around the central circle, discussing the figures on the platform.

"Fellow villager, fellow villager, I'm new here. Could you tell me which one is the Water Control Official?"

"Look, I heard it's the one to the left of the County Magistrate, the tallest, and the best-looking one."

"How come you're so young? You don't look as old as my eldest son. How can you handle a big snake?"

"What do you know? As scholars say, ambition knows no age! He's someone the Emperor favors. The Emperor favors him, understand?"

Upon hearing that the Emperor favored it, the person who had asked the question fell silent and instead craned their necks to join in the fun.

Unfortunately, they were too far away to see what was happening on the platform; they could only see a few people whispering to each other.

On the execution platform, Liu Shiqin of Fragrant Town, stepped forward and inquired.

"Master, what does the divination result mean?"

The old Daoist priest's face was solemn, his white beard trembling. "Treading on a tiger's tail, it bites, ominous! My lord, today is not a good day for fighting, or there will be bloodshed!"

"Ah, this..."

Everyone present looked at each other, then turned to look at Liang Qu.

Liang Qu was indignant.

Originally, I didn't want to do any divination, but Magistrate Liu Shiqin insisted on making a scene, saying that a Daoist priest who was famous far and wide had done it. In the end, he did it and made a terrible scene in front of everyone.

The Zhang Clan Li Family should also have a Liu Family.

Liang Qu rummaged through his bundle and threw out an item. "Daoist priest, why don't you burn this and try again?"

The old Daoist priest reached out and took it, and what he got was a black tortoise shell. He rubbed it with his fingertips and found that the seemingly smooth back of the tortoise had a very rough, granular texture.

"This... Mystic Tortoise Shell!? Lord Liang actually possesses such a treasure?"

"It was by chance that the Daoist priest helped me to cast a new divination."

Without wasting words, the old Daoist priest ordered the altar to be removed, firewood to be gathered, Incense Ash to be spread on the ground, and then the collected Red Sun Fire to ignite the dry firewood.

Crackle, crackle.

The flames were blazing when the old Daoist priest threw them into the Mystic Tortoise Shell.

Flames licked and licked the tortoise shell, and cracks spread out like branches from the dorsal line.

After the flames died down, the old Daoist priest used a wooden sword to pry open the tortoise shell and examine the patterns on it.

Everyone craned their necks.

Liu Shiqin asked again, "Master, what does the divination result mean?"

"If you tread on a tiger's tail, it won't bite you; you'll be fine!"

Li Xiaoheng interjected, "Hmm, so that means it's auspicious?"

"No, it means stepping on a tiger's tail. The tiger won't bite, which means that there is good fortune amidst misfortune. There will be many difficulties for the time being, but there will be no real danger."

"That's considered a good divination, right?"

"A good divination." The old Daoist priest wiped the sweat from his brow. "This old Daoist's skills are lacking, and I almost delayed something important. I am ashamed. I wonder if Lord Liang would be willing to part with this Mystic Tortoise Shell and transfer it to me? This old Daoist is willing to pay a high price!"

"Let's talk about it after we're done."

"Water Official Liang, the Zhang and Li families also have some modest resources; is there anything we can do to help..."

Zhang Wenhu and Li Xiaoheng stepped forward to inquire.

When you're trying to snatch a treasure, you're reluctant, but when it really comes down to it, facing a giant snake, you still hope to have a better chance of winning.

"No need. The giant snake is causing trouble in the water. If you people come with me, it will only increase casualties."

Having said that, Liang Qu ignored everyone, stuffed the toothbrush full of pills into his mouth and bit down, picked up his spear, went to the river mouth alone, and jumped in.

Splash!

Foam rose from the shore.

The crowd gathered around again, their gaze stretching forward from where the bubbles were floating.

The Great Marsh ripples, but there's not a soul in sight.

"Such speed!"

"My lords, what should we do now? Wait?"

"Let's go to the Kui Pavilion!" Liu Shiqin turned and pointed to a tall pavilion overlooking the Linjiang. "It's the highest point in the county, offering a panoramic view of the Great Marsh!"

The group hurriedly turned around.

Li Xiaoheng and Zhang Wenhu walked particularly fast.

If they fail to kill the giant snake and attract unwanted attention, both families should prepare to flee.

The villagers outside followed closely behind.

Kui Pavilion stands atop a low hill. Even though soldiers and officials block the way and prevent people from climbing to the top, the view is still much better.

With a whoosh, Liang Qu plunged into the water, and without saying a word, he used his Water Movement, causing the surrounding area to sway into a blue light.

Once the changing light stabilizes, countless silvery-white bubbles dissipate and rise to the surface.

The Water Beast sensed the presence and raised their heads one after another.

"Grown ups!"

Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe stepped forward, each holding Exploding Spear, while the Fat Catfish, the "Cannot Move" beast, and others approached in turn.

With braces in his mouth, Liang Qu could not speak. He put away the Exploding Spear and looked at the large net behind the two men.

The two brothers understood each other perfectly and gave up the two fishing nets behind them.

The fishing net was enormous, teeming with all sorts of small fish, which struggled desperately due to the lingering Yao Qi in the water.

Liang Qu's Golden Eye shone brightly, like pupils filled with flowing lava, releasing a surging pressure that swept across the land invisibly.

In an instant, the small fish that had been struggling haphazardly in the fishing net stopped struggling, turned around, and all faced the Liang Qu, like a thousand troops that were ready to obey orders at any time.

Long Pingjiang, Long Pinghe's pupils contracted slightly.

Only then did the two understand why Liang Qu had asked them to fish.

The Liang Qu and closes like five fingers, and the water flows to open the net.

Countless small fish, their white bellies shimmering in the sunlight, converged into a silver storm, emerged from the net, broke apart, and darted in all directions, searching for the giant snake.

According to the Zhang and Li families, the giant serpent is at least at the mid-level of the Hunting Tiger Realm, with keen senses of aura. Sending the Fat Catfish and the Dragonfolk to search for it would be too dangerous, as they are a whole realm away from it, and a slight mistake could result in their immediate death.

With complete integration, Marsh Ape's many underwater abilities have been enhanced. Even if the small fish escapes the Golden Eye's shroud, the control can last for at least half a day, obeying the ignorant commands. It is perfect for being used as cannon fodder to find the giant snake.

Before the numerous small fish that had been sent out could respond, two large black snakes were the first to notice the anomaly in the water and swam over from a distance.

The long black shadows intertwined, their figures all over twenty feet away, their aura terrifying beyond measure.

Two Great Monster Spirit! The giant snake was able to block a large portion of the waterways in Fragrant Township County, causing the people to cry out in despair. Clearly, it wasn't just one of them running back and forth! Liang Qu turned his head.

"Don't worry, sir, leave it to us!"

Without saying a word, Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe leaped forward to block them, and the beasts that Cannot Move followed suit.

As they moved about, numerous surging bubbles obscured the figures of the Dragonfolk, Water Beast, and Snake Monster fighting on three sides.

However, the Snake Monster was enormous and far less agile than Long Pingjiang. He stepped to the side and punched the Fist hard in the chin, making the Snake Monster's head spin.

Taking advantage of the moment, "Cannot Move" opened its massive jaws and bit down hard on the Snake Demon's tail, squeezing out a large amount of black blood. Then, it tore and rolled violently, ripping off half of the Snake Monster's body in a single blow! Long Pingjiang never expected the Giant Crocodile, enlightened by the Dragon Lord, to be so ferocious. In his exhilaration, he recalled the humiliation of being driven out of the Dragon Palace by the Flood Dragon, and his fighting spirit surged fiercely! Liang Qu glanced at it, but his mind was more focused on the school of fish.

The Dragonfolk Cannot Move, and with three against two, they already have the advantage in strength. With the assistance of beasts like the Round Head, it would be strange if they couldn't win.

In an instant, blood-stained black snake scales danced in the water, and a large amount of snake blood flowed from the broken snake body, staining the water with large clumps of Blood Water that floated to the surface.

The two sides were locked in fierce combat.

When a message came back from the little fish that Liang Qu had sent out, he was immediately alerted.

"They're here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Long Pinghe, who was grabbing the snake's head and punching it violently, froze. A fierce pressure and immense killing intent came from all directions. Looking up, he saw a huge black shadow, more than a hundred feet long, rapidly approaching from the murky water!

But the moment Liang Qu focused his Golden Eye and saw the dark figure clearly, a strong sense of familiarity welled up in his heart, and he couldn't help but tighten his grip on Fubo.

That giant snake looked as if it had been slain somewhere...

The Kui Pavilion bustling with people and filled with noise.

With their lives and livelihoods at stake, more and more people climbed to the top of trees to look out.

Many large trees, unable to bear the weight, broke and collapsed, but this did not stop the people from going up the mountain. They discussed the bloodstains floating on the river.

"There's blood! There's blood! Half a tail has been swung out! It's such a long tail!"

"Wow, it's so long! Is that Snake Demon? The people sent by the imperial court are indeed formidable!"

"No, it's not Snake Demon. I've seen one before, and Snake Demon were much bigger than this! At least a hundred feet long!"

"Hey, hey, hey, look south! Look south! What huge waves!"

Everyone turned to look, and were met with shock.

A thin, silvery-white line appeared at the horizon, looking as if the surface of the lake was coated with a thin layer of silver.

That was actually a huge tide Connecting to the Sky, with the crest of the tide holding up rolling white waves!

Why are there huge waves in broad daylight? A sharp-eyed person shouted, "There's something under the waves!"

As the group climbed higher, they were shocked to discover that beneath the continuous white foam lay a long, dark shadow that could not be concealed!

So big!

It's terrifyingly big!

One of the villagers felt weak in the knees and trembled, unable to hold onto the tree branch any longer, and fell from it.

"Strange, that's not a snake, it's clearly a dragon! It's a dragon!"

On the top floor of the Kui Pavilion, Li Xiaoheng and Zhang Wenhu had a clearer view from the window and clenched their fists involuntarily.

Even the Wolf Smoke Expert couldn't help but tremble with fear at the sight of that terrifying figure.

More than a hundred feet long.

That's not a snake, it's clearly a dragon!

Just as everyone was filled with fear and panic, Great Mist suddenly rose from the Great Marsh, spreading like milk, covering the entire Great Marsh and continuing to spread outwards.

Liu Shiqin was taken aback. He stuck his head out and looked up at the sky.

The weather was perfect, sunny and bright at midday.

Why are there huge waves in front and Great Mist behind? On the marsh, the huge waves collide with the thick fog, causing the fog to rise and churn, but that's all. In an instant, the huge waves are covered by the thick fog, as if they were mud oxen entering the sea.

Underwater.

The immense pressure of the giant serpent was like a mountain collapsing, surging in layers. The small fish controlled by Liang Qu Golden Eye the way were shattered into blood foam, mixing with the lake water and leaving no trace.

The Dragonfolk tensed his muscles, a profound fear welling up within him.

This was an instinct that could not be suppressed when facing a powerful creature! Only the Water Beast under Liang Qu's command did not show much abnormality. They "Cannot Move" and released the dying Spirit Monster serpent. The two horns on their heads emitted a blue light and wove together the Divine Wood Brand.

Facing the massive serpent that was charging from more than ten miles away, accompanied by huge waves, Liang Qu's Golden Eye blazed. He activated the Abysswood Longbow, opened the Vortex Aperture, and a Water Gun appeared.

Gang Wind swirled, and a coiled dragon several meters tall appeared, its scales opening and closing layer by layer, its Long Whiskers swaying, adding a touch of blue light to the Water Gun.

Then, streaks of dark blue lightning flashed, and the tip of the azure Water Gun turned waxy yellow.

Bloodstains covered the Abyssal Wood Bow, the bowstring snapped, and a white light shot out, even the Dragonfolk brothers beside them sensed great danger.

The Water Gun encountered no resistance underwater and arrived in the blink of an eye. However, the giant snake neither dodged nor avoided this extremely powerful arrow and crashed into it head-on!

Boom! The raging torrent of water lashed the seabed like a whip, and the Water Gun grazed the scales, leaving only a faint scratch in the Golden Eye! Long Pingjiang knew something was wrong; the Snake Demon was stronger than he had imagined! "My lord, let's run!"

He knew that Liang Qu had a move that allowed him to leap through water at incredible speed, which would be perfect for escaping. Even the Snake Demon couldn't catch up with him. Otherwise, he would have already offered his life in protest.

However, Liang Qu seemed not to hear, stubborn as a turtle eating a weight, determined to deal with the Snake Demon. His muscles and bones exploded like a machine gun, Water Gun appeared one after another, and arrows were fired in rapid succession.

In an instant, a series of muffled sounds filled the water, and a vast rain of arrows, like a school of fish emerging from its nest, swept across the sky.

The Snake Demon, which had already closed to within three miles, had no choice but to close its eyelids, its ferocious snake face contorted with even greater rage.

Arrows rolled like a tide, causing discomfort even without physical harm, like the biting of ants! But just as the Snake Demon closed its eyes to conceal its weakness, Liang Qu flicked his forearm, nocked an extremely short and thick arrow onto the Abyssal Wood Bow, and fired it amidst the countless Water Gun! A trace of fear flashed through the serpent's heart.

It suddenly opened its eyes, the short spear aimed at its head, and it was too late to dodge! The rushing water swept past the frantically twisting, hideous snake head and struck its waist.

The Exploding Spear cracked layer by layer, its terrifying aura blooming like flowers.

Boom! The white ball suddenly appeared, and a violent stream of water rushed towards us.

The Dragonfolk stepped forward and sank down, clinging tightly to the silt at the bottom of the river.

The river was shrouded in Great Mist, obscuring everything. A mound rose from the water, and when it reached its peak, it erupted like a volcano! Thousands of tons of water surged and dispersed.

The thick, viscous fog swelled into a giant bubble hundreds of meters in diameter, which was then briefly exposed by an unknown entity, revealing the turbulent river surface.

However, almost simultaneously, a second bubble appeared! There were two Exploding Spear, but only one chance to use them! Liang Qu decisively pressed his advantage!

This was the first time Long Pingjiang had witnessed the extraordinary power of the Exploding Spear. He never expected that the two short spears he carried with him would be so powerful, and he was speechless for a moment.

Long Pinghe couldn't help but ask a question.

Is he dead?

But what awaited him was not an answer, but a violent and raging torrent of water! The moment the giant serpent entered his perception circle, Liang Qu's thoughts flashed, and the vortex swept up the Dragonfolk Water Beast, violently pulling them apart to both sides.

A gigantic, terrifying, monstrous snake head emerged from the turbulent current, missing its target and kicking up a cloud of white foam! The Dragonfolk, who had been thrown far away by the vortex, looked back and was overjoyed.

The serpent's aura, which had previously been as powerful as a mountain range, had diminished considerably. All the scales on its right side of its waist and abdomen had disappeared, as if a large chunk of flesh had been ripped away, leaving its internal organs just a thin membrane away from being exposed! The short spear was incredibly effective!

However, this undoubtedly enraged the Snake Demon, whose dark yellow snake eyes were bloodshot as it stared intently at the culprit.

Liang Qu brandished his long spear, and without a word, struck down directly on the head!