Chapter 1097: Chapter 1097: What Did You Say Just Now?
The battle was about to erupt.
The Water Beast didn’t concern itself with rules and immediately launched an attack.
Thud, it spat Water Arrows, empowered by Immortal-level rules and ferocious strength, making these Water Arrows alarmingly powerful. A single strike could probably pierce through a Bronze Armor Immortal.
Buzz, buzz, buzz, the heads of the three leading families, Wang, Ji, and Feng, simultaneously drew out and revitalized their Immortal Artifacts, instantly boosting their combat power.
Attack!
They took on the role of the main force, advancing to encircle and attack the Water Beast.
With Immortal Artifacts in hand, their combat power soared significantly. Originally around Seven Stars, they now leapt directly to Nine Stars.
This was the foundation of the three great families. The result of deploying an Immortal Artifact was worlds apart.
However, the Water Beast’s body was covered by thick mud, imbued with Immortal-level rules, serving as a natural defense. The attacks of the three family heads were absorbed by the mud, reducing the damage to less than ten percent, and the Water Beast’s inherent toughness further minimized their impact.
But if the three family heads could continue their assault, there would eventually be a day when they could destroy the Water Beast, though it would take a long time.
Ji Xueyi, Feng Yuanzheng, and Wang Ke were not idle either, and they too charged forward, leaving the others to watch the battle from the sidelines, as even a residual wave could be lethal for them.
Shi Hao also charged in but displayed only Five Star combat power, better than nothing.
Even so, he astonished the Wang Family.
To think Shi Hao was this fierce, what if he possessed an Immortal Artifact?
Hiss!
Despite being surrounded, the Water Beast showed no intention of retreating and became even more frenzied.
The Ferocious Beast was savage, its intelligence seemingly undeveloped, driven purely by instinct. However, one should not consider it foolish because of this.
Upon realizing the difficulty posed by the ancestors of the Feng, Wang, and Ji families, the Water Beast decisively shifted its attack towards Ji Xueyi, Wang Ke, and Feng Yuanzheng.
It aimed to eliminate these weaker opponents first, so it could focus on dealing with the three major threats.
Shi Hao?
It dared not attack him, as, despite his seemingly weak combat power, its instincts warned it that provoking this human would likely bring about its demise.
The Water Beast’s defense was too strong, allowing it to target Ji Xueyi and the others while only needing minimal defense against Feng Zhe and the other ancestors’ attacks.
Under such a fierce barrage, Ji Xueyi, Feng Yuanzheng, and Wang Ke found themselves hard-pressed.
“Hold on a little longer, we’re about to break through its defenses!” Wang Bin called.
Did anyone think their Seven Star combat power was a joke?
With Immortal Artifacts, they reached Nine Star combat power, and who at the Bronze Armor Immortal Level could ignore them?
Facing them required paying a bloody price.
Ji Xueyi and the others gritted their teeth and endured, but having only Three Star combat power, they could not withstand the Water Beast for long, even with Feng Zhe’s aggressive containment. They hovered at the edge of death every moment.
The situation grew delicate; if Feng Zhe and the others could breach the Water Beast’s defense first, they would win. But if the Water Beast killed Ji Xueyi and the others first, the three great families would suffer significant losses.
Training an Immortal is no easy task!
Even with vast resources invested, success depends on the individual’s enough perception to reach immortality.
The situation for Ji Xueyi and the others worsened as their combined forces were eventually overcome by the Water Beast. The beast unleashed countless Water Arrows towards them.
This attack was unstoppable, and even if not deadly, it would severely wound them, while Ji Tianrui and the others would be unable to provide timely aid.
At that critical moment, swish, a magnificent saber light flashed by, causing hundreds of Green Thunders to bombard the Water Beast simultaneously.
Green Thunder Dragon King Saber!
In such a dangerous moment, Ji Xueyi could no longer hide his strength. He unleashed a saber strike, instantly raising his combat power by two stars to the Five Star level.
Boom, boom, boom, the Green Thunder exploded, effectively neutralizing the Water Arrow attack. Although some slipped through, Feng Yuanyi and Wang Ke combined forces to counter and neutralize the assault.
What!
Everyone looked at Ji Xueyi in shock. That was definitely an Immortal Artifact.
But how had Ji Xueyi suddenly come to possess an Immortal Artifact?
“Kill!”
But there was no time for distraction now; Feng Zhe and the other three family heads continued their full-strength bombardment. Taking advantage of the Water Beast’s defenses lowering after its large attack, they struck hard, causing the Water Beast to let out a pained roar.
After a few more rounds of combat, the Water Beast, unable to eliminate Ji Xueyi and the others, and battered by the ancestors Feng Zhe and the others, retreated and plunged into the swamp with a splash.
None of the Immortals pursued, wary of the potentially adverse conditions beneath the swamp. After all, it was the Water Beast’s domain, where its combat power would be bolstered while theirs would be hindered.
Thus, they did not chase the cornered beast, confident it would not strike again.
“Xueyi, where did your Immortal Artifact come from?” Even Ji Tianrui couldn’t hide his curiosity as he asked Ji Xueyi.
Ji Xueyi smiled and replied, “Daoist Shi sold it to me.”
Hmm?
All eyes turned to Shi Hao, astonished. How could this young man be selling Immortal Artifacts?
You should know that Immortal Artifacts are incredibly valuable, capable of significantly boosting combat power. And yet, you offer them for sale?
Wang Bin immediately smiled, “Daoist Shi, do you have another Immortal Artifact? How about selling one to our Wang Family as well?”
“No matter how high a price the Wang Family offers, my Feng Family will add another thirty percent!” Feng Zhe quickly intervened.
If both the Wang and Ji families had two Immortal Artifacts, while the Feng Family only had one, it wouldn’t be long before the Feng Family was ousted from the three leading families.
Shi Hao gave a faint smile, “I do have another one.”
He took out the Seven Star Moon-Slicing Saber and displayed it to the crowd, “Well, let’s see your bids. Whoever offers the highest price and can satisfy me on the spot will get this Immortal Artifact.”
Upon hearing this, the crowd first rejoiced but soon frowned.
Who would carry a large amount of Immortal Stones during an expedition to the ancient relic?
Wang Bin spoke up, “Daoist Shi, you know we couldn’t bring too many Immortal Stones on an ancient relic expedition. How about we write an IOU?”
“Sorry, let’s discuss it after we get out,” Shi Hao shook his head in refusal.
Wang Bin flashed a sinister smile; he had already asked, and how could Shi Hao refuse?
“You better not toast, only to drink a forfeit!” He said with determination, aiming to secure the Immortal Artifact, considering Shi Hao just had Five Star combat power.
Swish!
Just then, two Water Beasts emerged from the water simultaneously, one being the previously driven away one, while the other was even larger, radiating an even more formidable aura.
Oh heavens, there are two Immortal-level Water Beasts, and the second one is even more terrifying!
Everyone’s expressions changed. They thought they were doomed; dealing with one Water Beast had been extremely taxing, requiring all their efforts to barely drive it away. Now, not only was there another, but it was also stronger. How could they fend them off?
Or perhaps they should just retreat quickly!
Bam! Bam!
Shi Hao casually launched two punches, sending the two Water Beasts flying. After tracing an arc, they plunged back into the water, though neither dared to utter a sound, diving into the water and fleeing.
Shi Hao retracted his fist and looked at Wang Bin, “What did you say just now?”
Wang Bin: “…”