A muffled boom rang out, the blast wave swept the air clear, and the lakewater surged backward.
The surface of the lake exploded in an instant.
The monstrous fish let out a pained roar. Its upper body, which had just emerged from the water, was smashed several yards beneath the surface. Dazed and disoriented, it could not even tell which way was which.
There was even an extremely conspicuous dent in its head.
The other two monstrous fish were startled by their companion's plight and the disrupted restrictions.
As though they had witnessed their companion's miserable state, their movements involuntarily slowed.
In that flash of lightning and spark of flint, three more piercing whistles rang out.
This time, they were not silver arrows, but three terrifying streaks of blade light.
Unlike the arrows, the blade lights viciously slashed into the monstrous fish, carving three horrifying wounds into them, with glaring blood streaming from the gashes.
Blade Fanatic came striding over the waves, a great saber in hand.
"Die."
Seizing the opportunity, Iron Hammer swung his hammer down once more.
The terrifying force smashed all three monstrous fish deep into the lake.
A vast spray of water erupted.
"I'll keep watch. Go get the crystal."
"Alright."
Hearing Blade Fanatic's words, Iron Hammer nodded fiercely without hesitation.
He caught the map Blade Fanatic tossed him, casually glanced over the cultivation art recorded on it, then turned and plunged headfirst into the lake.
Blade Fanatic watched the constantly churning surface, gripping his great saber as he remained on alert.
The moment any creature drew near, he would strike at once.
The next moment, a glow lit up beneath the reef.
An Origin Crystal gleaming watery blue, with what seemed like rolling waves swirling within it, was seized by Iron Hammer. He then leaped