Chapter 206 - 199: Water Barrier

Chapter 206: Chapter 199: Water Barrier

Then again...

From this far away, the cheering section didn’t really have much of an impact anyway.

Any effect was purely psychological.

When Jiayi and the other women saw this, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

To them, their husband’s safety was the most important thing.

They couldn’t care less about anything else.

And even though they already knew how strong their husband was, they were still a little surprised.

’He’s as powerful as ever!’

While all the other women on site were marveling at their husband’s power, the mature Xu Junru was lost in thought.

’He’s still this powerful? Looks like I didn’t completely drain him last night!’

’Hmm... I’ll have to try harder tonight!’

She touched a certain spot, which, come to think of it, was still a little tender...

Mengde had no idea what his women were thinking. He was busy scanning the dark waters below with his Telekinesis Perception.

However, what surprised him was that even after scanning the area more than once, he still hadn’t found any trace of the Dark Ming Snake.

’I wonder where that Ming Snake is hiding!’

Mengde had read the System Introduction before, and he didn’t recall the Dark Ming Snake having any special hiding techniques.

’It must be these dark waters!’

Although he couldn’t see the Dark Ming Snake, he did spot the giant turtle, Dabao, leisurely slacking off.

Dabao was so relaxed because it had witnessed the power of its new master.

’He’s so much stronger than me, it’s not even a competition!’

’This means my Xiangxiang can finally be saved!’

Dabao was overjoyed.

But its joy was short-lived.

A familiar sensation struck it from below.

"AHHH!!!"

"Why is it always me who gets hurt!?"

Amidst a miserable scream, Dabao felt itself being sent flying again!

"It hurts so much! Boo-hoo-hoo..."

Hearing that familiar cry, Mengde’s eyes lit up.

’Excellent. Of course it had to be you!’

Mengde hadn’t realized Dabao was such a trouble magnet.

"Good job, Dabao!"

"I’m here to avenge you!"

With that, Mengde unleashed a Palm Technique, striking down from the heavens and piercing through the clouds.

"Hand of the Thunder God!"

The point of contact between the palm and the water’s surface collapsed, creating a spherical vacuum a kilometer in diameter. One hundred thousand tons of seawater were displaced in a thousandth of a second.

Arcs of electricity bursting from between the giant palm’s fingers lanced toward the seabed.

The sea’s surface caved in, forming a massive, bowl-shaped crater over a hundred feet deep. From its edge, a wall of water wrapped in violet-blue lightning surged toward the heavens.

It stained the shattered clouds, painting them with a ferocious totem of thunder and fire.

Boiling steam condensed into roaring serpents of lightning that towered three thousand zhang high.

They tore apart the waters that were trying to converge, and the aftershocks of the impact had yet to dissipate even after thirty breaths.

Beneath the waves, all aquatic life within the range of that single palm strike—whether they had an Awakened Superpower or not—was instantly obliterated.

This was a testament to the might of the "Thunderbolt Hand"!

And as the primary target of the Thunderbolt Hand, the Dark Ming Snake naturally couldn’t escape.

It took the full force of the blow.

If the earlier Hammer of Thunder had only managed to crack open its skull,

then this palm strike had slapped its serpentine body so hard that its scales were torn away.

Even if this one strike didn’t completely extinguish the Dark Ming Snake’s will to live,

it had taken at least half of its life.

’It’s pretty damn tenacious!’

Mengde smiled faintly.

Watching the snake gush blood, Mengde immediately unleashed a Water Superpower.

"Water Barrier!"

The Water Barrier was another Superpower he had acquired from Xu Junru the previous night.

Its primary function was to create a relatively independent space, making it extremely effective for containment.

In simple terms, it was for trapping things.

It was the perfect tool for this very moment.

’Hmph. Let’s see you try to run now!’

With a grand wave of Mengde’s hand, four invisible curtains of water formed around the half-dead Dark Ming Snake.

The barrier appeared to be made of mere water.

It looked soft and fragile, as if it couldn’t withstand a single blow.

But when the half-dead Dark Ming Snake made contact with it,

it immediately realized something was terribly wrong.

Before, shrouded by the Power of Darkness and lurking in the shadows, it had been all-powerful.

At least, that was the case in these dark waters.

But now, trapped within the Water Barrier, it felt as if it had been plunged into a deep vortex.

It was bound tightly within an inescapable cage.

Like an unbreakable prison, the distorted space of the water barrier made it impossible for the Ming Snake to struggle free.

Most importantly, besides containment, the Water Barrier also possessed an offensive Superpower.

A corrosive one!

Water vapor filled the barrier, and droplets sent ripples through the empty space, creating an eerie atmosphere.

A violent current, like some kind of acid, began to viciously scour the Ming Snake.

Amidst splashing sprays and shrill hisses of water, the Dark Ming Snake writhed in agony under the corrosive force.

But it was completely unable to escape the barrier’s corrosive power!

The corrosive power was hidden within the current itself!

This miraculous display left Dabao, who was still tumbling nearby, completely stunned.

For a moment, it even forgot the pain of being sent flying.

’Serves you right for bullying me!’

’The Master is so badass!’

’With a boss like him, I’d like to see anyone try to bully me in the future!’

The giant turtle Dabao was ecstatic.

It was as if it could see itself reaching the very pinnacle of turtle existence.

And amidst its cheering, the Dark Ming Snake began its final struggle.

It roared, its body suddenly swelling as its dark aura intensified, threatening to tear the entire Water Barrier asunder.

However, the water barrier, like an invisible fortress, remained unshaken.

Mengde saw this and sneered.

He increased the corrosive power of the current within the Water Barrier.

Black smoke began to billow from the Ming Snake’s wounds, emitting a sinister aura.

Even its incredibly tough scales could not withstand the corrosive force.

The Ming Snake let out a series of mournful shrieks, struggling relentlessly within the Water Barrier.

But its struggles were destined to be in vain.

The unending water barrier seemed to have a life of its own, sealing off all the Ming Snake’s escape routes.

Mengde stood hovering in the air, his expression serene, like a being who ruled the world.

To speed things up, Mengde threw out a Flame Burst Technique.

With a violent BOOM, the Dark Ming Snake inside the barrier let out one final, wretched scream before completely exploding.

Mengde carefully scanned the area a few more times with his Telekinesis Perception.

Only after personally witnessing the Dark Ming Snake being blown to smithereens did Mengde relax and release the barrier.

He wasn’t so cautious because he was afraid of the Dark Ming Snake or anything.

It was because these waters were the perfect hiding spot for this Slippery Snake.

’Hmm... it’s just too much trouble to find it!’

’It’s much better to just trap it directly!’

The Water Barrier dissipated. Mengde looked around; the Dark Ming Snake’s corpse had completely vanished, leaving nothing behind.

’I have to admit, the Flame Burst Technique is great for taking out the trash!’

Mengde smiled, very satisfied.

Seeing its master end the battle so decisively,

the giant turtle Dabao was even more overjoyed.

Without waiting for Mengde to beckon, it immediately rushed to its master’s feet.

"Sigh. I hear other people get to ride dragon-steeds,"

Mengde grumbled, stomping lightly on the giant turtle beneath his feet.

’It might be ugly, but it’s definitely sturdy.’

"Let’s go. I’ll take you to find your Xiangxiang."

Mengde knew the creature was being so enthusiastic because it wanted to find its female turtle.

Thankfully, with his Telekinesis Perception, it wasn’t too difficult for Mengde to search...

「Half an hour later, on the beach.」

Mengde stared in astonishment at the loving pair of pink and green turtles before him.

"Master, this is my Xiangxiang,"

"Isn’t she beautiful?"

Dabao boasted proudly.

Lying beside it was a small, pink turtle.

Compared to Dabao’s enormous frame, this little turtle named "Xiangxiang" was the "petite and cute" type.

She was less than half of Dabao’s size.

Moreover, Mengde had checked.

She was also a turtle with an Awakened Superpower.

Her Superpower Level was at Tier Five Peak!

Yes, in other words, his Yulong Island would now have two "Mountain Guardian Divine Beasts" in front of its gate!

Other people had a green dragon on the left and a White Tiger on the right.

He, on the other hand, would have a green turtle on the left and a pink turtle on the right!

Xiaoyao and Yuyan, on the other hand, were quite interested.

After all, small pink turtles were a rare sight.

Unfortunately, Dabao and Xiangxiang’s Superpower Levels were limited, so they couldn’t completely overcome the restrictions of their natural habitat.

They would probably have to live in the waters of Yulong Bay most of the time.

This didn’t matter to Mengde.

But for Xiaoyao and Yuyan, it wasn’t such great news.

He could tell how fond Xiaoyao was of the two turtles.

As everyone knows, girls tend to like keeping small animals as pets.

Especially innocent ones!

And Xiaoyao and Yuyan were perhaps prime examples of this.

Finally, Mengde carefully questioned Dabao, the "native turtle."

"In these waters, you’re the highest Level and the strongest now, right?"

Dabao might be huge, but it wasn’t stupid.

It immediately bellowed in response.

"Don’t worry, Master! From now on, I’ll guard this place!"

Having just rescued his "pink confidante," Dabao was in high spirits.

It immediately made a guarantee.

Mengde nodded in satisfaction.

’This guy’s not so dumb after all!’

But all in all, with this creature around, not only was the potential threat from the water resolved for his base,

but he also had a guard!

Seen in this light, this afternoon’s hard work was well worth it.

Finally, considering that Dabao and Xiangxiang couldn’t stay out of the water for too long, he let them return.

They were in these waters anyway, so summoning them back would be easy.

He watched the figures of Dabao and Xiangxiang as they slowly made their way back into the water.

Especially their loving demeanor.

Mengde couldn’t help but joke.

"It’s a world of haves and have-nots."

"And now even the turtles are getting hitched!"

"If I didn’t have you all, I’d probably be lonely for the rest of my life!"

With the battle over, Mengde’s mood had improved considerably.

Naturally, he was in the mood to chat with his women.

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