Wuzhiqi's water aura surged wildly, his presence climbing higher and higher. Waves beneath his feet lifted him layer upon layer, raising his momentum once more.
"Good grandson!" Wukong stood atop the clouds, his golden eyes blazing.
"Show off however you like, but if you call me Grandpa Sun, I'll let you die a little more cleanly later."
In the distance, Dayu saw the Water Vein Formation activated, throwing the Jianghuai waters into chaos as waves churned and rolled. He clasped his fists toward Moyuan.
"Teacher, could that later-arriving spirit monkey be Senior Uncle?
"Wuzhiqi has activated the formation. Should we lend him a hand?"
Although Moyuan had been away from the Changbai Mountain Range for some time, he knew everything about the sect's affairs, including matters concerning his Junior Brother.
"Let Wukong fight Wuzhiqi for now. You and I will use this chance to break the Formation and clear the Huai River."
While waiting for Wukong earlier, Moyuan had not been idle. He had already taught Dayu the method for breaking the Formation.
The key to breaking it lay in severing the connections between the waterways.
As long as the linked points were destroyed, the Water Vein Formation would be interrupted and subsequently collapse.
Then, the rivers could be dredged, the hundred streams could flow into the sea, and the great undertaking would be accomplished.
Dayu was fully prepared. His right hand gripped the Yu Wang Spear tightly, its tip flickering with cold light, while his left carried the Mountain-Splitting Axe, its Axe Blade heavy and solemn.
"Teacher, this disciple will go first!"
Leading the water-control team, Dayu charged straight down toward the Huai River. His body broke through the waves and plunged into the water with unstoppable momentum.
The Mountain-Splitting Axe came crashing down!
Axe light fell, slashing viciously