E Yan knew full well that his aquatic troops were no match for the East Sea. But he didn't dare abandon the fight outright, either. So he sent his son back to the Demon Race to seek help from Demon Saint Ji Meng, while he held out in the Water God Palace with his troops and waited for reinforcements!
The Sea Clan, however, had no time for idle talk.
The White Flood Dragon Marshal produced a blue banner called the Profound Origin Water Control Banner, a supreme treasure of the Dragon Clan.
With a gentle wave of the banner, the currents on the riverbed surged under its control, transforming into enormous pillars of water that slammed into the opposing army.
As the horns sounded, human talismans flew out from the Dragon Clan's formation. They took the shapes of all kinds of aquatic beasts in front of the army.
These giant beasts were formed from water elementals. They had no thoughts of their own and knew only how to charge and kill.
They were the latest creation of the Human Race's Talisman Academy. Thanks to the Dragon Clan's ties with the Human Race, the Dragon Clan had also received a large batch of these talismans.
Seeing the enemy launch the first attack, E Yan ordered his Demon Soldiers to charge!
He himself headed straight for the center of the enemy formation, charging at the White Flood Dragon Marshal!
After reverting to his true form, he swung his enormous crocodile tail down at the enemy formation!
Boom!
His massive tail tore a gap in the Sea Clan's vanguard formation, but it was quickly filled.
Defend!
The formation shifted, and the phantom image of a giant Mystic Turtle appeared above the army!
A dazzling golden light burst from its enormous shell, and mysterious runes appeared. In an instant, they formed a massive protective barrier around the entire army.
As the other aquatic troops swiftly eliminated the conjured sea beasts, the rest of the Sea Clan's formations closed in around the enemy.
Phantom images of enormous dragons appeared above the army and linked together overhead, completely sealing off the Water God Palace's forces!
Huge dragon claws reached down. A group of aquatic soldiers was instantly torn to pieces.
When E Yan's tail struck the Mystic Turtle shield for the third time, a sharp crack rang out. Web-like fractures appeared across the golden barrier.
He noticed the state of his troops and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. Demonic power surged in his dantian, and dark green demon mist billowed through the gaps between his scales, making his giant crocodile body look all the more terrifying. "East Sea Dragon Clan, don't push us too far!" he roared, jaws gaping wide. Demonic power from his Demon Core gathered between his sharp fangs, dark as night, ready to blast the cracks in the barrier.
But just then, the dragon phantoms in the sky all raised their heads and roared in unison, shaking the entire riverbed. The Profound Origin Water Control Banner spun rapidly in the White Flood Dragon Marshal's hand, spreading waves of blue light across the battlefield. The pillars of water abruptly changed direction, turning into countless sharp blades that poured down like a torrential rain upon the trapped aquatic troops. E Yan hurriedly swung his tail to shield his vital areas. The water blades struck his scales and sparked, not wounding him seriously, but still making his blood and energy churn.
E Yan quickly steadied himself, his heart filled with anxiety. At this rate, his troops would be wiped out before reinforcements could arrive.
"Father!" An urgent cry came from behind the aquatic formation. E Yan turned to look and saw his son, E Yan, leading a squad of elite Demon Race soldiers through the encirclement. At their head was Demon Saint Ji Meng, clad in black-scaled armor and holding a trident. Towering water mist swirled around him as his lightning-bright gaze swept across the battlefield.
Seeing the Mystic Turtle shield and the dragon phantoms, he furrowed his brow. "The East Sea Dragon Clan has some ability. They've even brought out the Profound Origin Water Control Banner and the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Turtle Formation."
Before he had finished speaking, Demon Saint Ji Meng thrust his trident into the riverbed. Demonic power spread along its shaft, and countless black water snakes, each as thick as a barrel, burst from the mud. Formed from demonic power, they hissed as they lunged at the Sea Clan's formation. At the same time, he spat out a mouthful of Natal Demon Fire. The flames did not go out in the water; instead, they became a raging blue torrent that scorched the surrounding currents and slowed the Sea Clan soldiers.
The White Flood Dragon Marshal gave a cold snort and waved the Profound Origin Water Control Banner again. This time, he controlled neither water pillars nor blades. He drew upon the undercurrents at the riverbed, creating a vast whirlpool that sucked in and crushed every black water snake.
Seeing this, Demon Saint Ji Meng pointed his trident forward. The elite Demon Race soldiers behind him joined forces and unleashed wave after wave of demonic arts at the dragon phantoms. Lightning, fire, ice blades, and poisonous mist wove into a net, forcibly breaking the connections between several of the dragon phantoms.
E Yan's spirits lifted. He unleashed the full power of his Demon Core and slammed it into the cracks in the Mystic Turtle shield. Bang! With a thunderous crash, the shield shattered. As its golden light faded, he led his troops charging toward the gap in the encirclement. The Sea Clan formation fell into disarray.
The White Flood Dragon Marshal's gaze sharpened. He waved his banner even faster, sending out countless more talismans. This time, they formed ranks of aquatic soldiers wielding spears, creating a tight spear formation to block the way.
E Yan and the White Flood Dragon Marshal clashed directly. The giant crocodile's claws collided with the flood dragon's, each exchange unleashing a violent shock wave that sent nearby soldiers flying.
Demon Saint Ji Meng's arrival had thrown the East Sea's plans into disarray. Fortunately, when Ao Jia had previously reported Jiang He's plan to the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Clan had sent two Quasi-Sages to follow in secret.
As soon as the White Flood Dragon realized Ji Meng had joined the battle, he crushed a Jade Talisman and sent a message to Ao Jia!
By then, the battle had become a brutal melee. The East Sea's forces had an overwhelming numerical advantage, and even with Demon Saint Ji Meng's reinforcements, the allied aquatic troops and Demon Race gradually fell into a disadvantage.
The Profound Origin Water Control Banner grew more and more powerful. The White Flood Dragon Marshal had almost complete control over the river's currents, making it increasingly difficult for the Demon Race soldiers to move. E Yan had already suffered several wounds, blood dripping from between his scales. His demonic power was nearly spent. As he watched his troops fall around him, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
The two sides fought a bloody battle on the riverbed. The light from the collision of demonic and spiritual power illuminated the dark depths, turning the water crimson. Broken scales and shattered magical treasures drifted through the currents.
When Demon Saint Ji Meng saw that his troops were about to be overwhelmed, a transparent pearl appeared in his hand. It blazed with light, enveloping the entire allied army. The currents controlled by the Profound Origin Water Control Banner struck the light curtain—and were forced back.
The White Flood Dragon Marshal's expression changed. "This is bad! That's Ji Meng's treasure, the Vast Sea Pearl!" He hurriedly poured all his spiritual power into the Profound Origin Water Control Banner, whose blue light surged as he tried to break through the barrier. But the light curtain was indestructible. No matter how the water blades and pillars struck it, it did not budge.
Seizing the opportunity, Demon Saint Ji Meng led the allied forces back into the Water God Palace. The gates slowly closed, keeping the Sea Clan army outside.
Ji Meng had discovered two late-stage Quasi-Sage auras beyond the great river. He knew the Dragon Clan, one of the Ancient Three Clans, had profound reserves. The Demon Emperor had sent him to test the Dragon Clan's strength, yet the Dragon Clan had deployed two Quasi-Sages to oversee even this small battlefield!
Inside the Water God Palace
Panting heavily, E Yan cupped his hands toward Demon Saint Ji Meng. "Many thanks for coming to our aid, Demon Saint. Otherwise, we might not have survived today." Demon Saint Ji Meng waved a hand and gazed solemnly at the Sea Clan's formation beyond the palace gates. "There's no need to thank me. The East Sea Dragon Clan's move is probably aimed at more than just your aquatic troops. I can sense two Quasi-Sage auras above the river. Your little Water God Palace shouldn't have drawn the attention of two Quasi-Sages. My Vast Sea Pearl is powerful, but it can only hold them off for a while. We must find a way to break out and report this to His Majesty the Demon Emperor at once!"
E Yan nodded, a flicker of shock in his eyes. "Two Quasi-Sages! The Dragon Clan's strength really is unfathomable!"
"I'll use the Vast Sea Pearl to disrupt the river's currents and hold them back for a while. Get your troops out of here as quickly as you can."
Ji Meng looked gravely toward the Dragon Clan's formation. Two figures had indeed appeared there.
He knew that the war with the East Sea Sea Clan had only just begun.
He sent out a wisp of his clone toward the Heavenly Court!
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