The vast waters of the East Sea rippled in layer upon layer. Waves gently lapped against the ship. A mighty general stood at the bow, gazing into the distance. The world seemed tranquil and beautiful, the sea calm, his heart at peace.
One of the soldiers reported, "General, we've completed a patrol. Nothing unusual has happened."
Lu Bu turned his head. "It still hasn't appeared? Head for that island up ahead and take a break. We've sent out more than a thousand fleets. We're bound to find it eventually."
Just as the ship began to turn toward the island, a wave suddenly surged several yards into the air and crashed straight toward the enormous warship. It was powerful enough to send the ship flying. Black Qi burst from Lu Bu at the bow and surged toward the terrifying wave.
BOOM! The terrifying rush of water came crashing down, but its force had already vanished. Lu Bu stared coldly at the surface of the sea. A terrifying whirlpool had appeared in the once-calm water, and enormous scales emerged from within it. A gigantic dragon's head rose from the depths. Its enormous mouth opened, and a sound like a great bell rang out. Wave after wave of sound sent the air rippling, visible to the naked eye, surging toward them! At the same time, a jet of water shot up from the sea and hurtled toward Lu Bu, who stood at the ship's side!
Lu Bu swung the Fang Tian Hua Ji in his hand at the jet of water. Its blade cut through the air, sending a golden slash hurtling toward the incoming stream, straight at the dragon's head above the sea.
Huang Zhong appeared at his side and immediately drew his bow, aiming at the dragon's head. An arrow streaked