"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Suddenly, the sound of drums thundered, resounding throughout the heavens.

Bai Cang looked up and saw Yuan Tiangang standing in the sky, holding a drumstick, slamming it heavily onto the coiled dragon drum in front of him.

Golden rays of spiritual light, accompanied by thunderous roars, attached themselves to the three five-toothed warships.

"If the cycle of sixty years is not lost, will the Heavenly Gang Thunder God Light shine?"

Bai Cang's eyelids twitched upon seeing this. "It seems that this Master Yuan might not be without hope of becoming a True Monarch in the future!"

According to the records of the Transmission Hall, Yuan Tiangang and the other two have all switched to cultivating the "Mysterious Yin Ghost-Slaying Mantra". Their magical power is extremely yin and violent, and the evil energy they use must also be of the yin attribute.

However, the corresponding Qi may not be like that. The combination of Yin and Yang is also a path. Yuan Tiangang is obviously a combination of Yang attribute Qi, and it is the most explosive thunder Qi.

This unity of Yin and Yang forges the Xun Thunder Divine Light of the Heavenly Gang Number, and with the Gang and Sha in perfect harmony, it has already grasped a trace of the Dharma nature, possessing the miraculous power of "not losing the Jiazi cycle".

From this perspective, Yuan Tiangang at least has a sliver of hope of becoming a True Monarch!

Mastering the Dharma nature is a prerequisite for sublimating the golden nature and condensing the golden elixir!

"However, I am not bad either. I have already condensed the Yin Spirit and mastered the Taiyin Dharma Nature during the Qi Refining stage. My hope of becoming a True Monarch in the future is at least ten times that of him."

Bai Cang lowered his eyes, concealing the surging ambition in his heart.

"With thunderous drums, we congratulate you all in advance on your triumphant return from your attack on the Water Palace!"

Just then, Yuan Tiangang let out a long, loud roar that echoed throughout the entire mountain gate.

"We will obey the governor's decree and will not return until the underwater palace is destroyed!"

In an instant, a long roar resounded simultaneously from the three five-toothed warships.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

The next moment.

The three large, five-toothed warships suddenly shifted their restrictions and shone brightly.

A chilling, eerie aura descended, enveloping the entire Dharma boat, before soaring proudly into the sky.

Then, amidst the excitement of the crowd, they transformed into three streaks of light and shot off into the distance.

At the same time, Yuan Tiangang, expressionless but with a slightly dark gaze, fell upon Taiyin City, as if the sunlight were shining upon it, surveying the heavens.

The various wandering spirits of the Ghost and God Bureau wove a net that swept across every corner of the Taiyin Palace City.

Nowadays, the entire Crimson Dragon Sect has come out in full force!

If anyone has any ideas about Taiyin City or even the Zongguan Mountain Gate, this is the best opportunity.

And this is precisely Yuan Tiangang's battlefield!

…………

The Lanyun River meanders through the land, stretching to the horizon.

Amidst the rippling blue waves, the ceaseless flow of the river rolls eastward.

Countless spiritual creatures are scattered throughout it, making it a rare and precious land of spiritual energy.

Numerous sacred sites are scattered throughout the area, and nine water veins stretch endlessly, together forming a mighty river that flows through nine countries and connects overseas.

In the past, ten water palaces blocked the great river, and all kinds of dragons stirred up the sea, but overall it was still peaceful and rarely showed its ferocity.

Unless someone tries to "evade taxes" and forcibly breaks through the Water Palace checkpoints, causing a direct conflict with the patrolling Yakshas under the command of the Grand Waterway Managers.

But today, the mighty Lanyun River should still be there, but the Dragon Tooth Army of the Water Palace is nowhere to be seen.

Instead, they were replaced by a great sea monster that had traveled across the ocean, along with countless shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

Various dark, ominous clouds, like black demonic clouds, swirled above the Lanyun River, exuding a menacing aura.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Suddenly.

Three streaks of light pierced the sky and arrived in an instant, manifesting as three five-toothed battle ships, which hovered above the three water palaces that spanned the great river.

It cast a shadow like a mountain, exuding a terrifying and menacing aura!

"My lads, beat the drums and start the battle!"

A roar echoed from the great river, "Let these inland brats see the prowess of us overseas spiritual cultivators!"

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

The enormous drumbeats thundered, echoing for hundreds of miles.

Countless demonic energies surged up, gathering into dark clouds that blotted out the sun.

It was as if thousands of monstrous beasts were baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, and a salty, fishy smell wafted over.

"boom!"

The next moment.

Suddenly, the rolling, swirling dark clouds transformed into a sky-covering claw, which lunged down towards the five-toothed warship.

"Clang!"

At the same time, the sound of swords rang out.

Golden spiritual light, like a sword, slashed horizontally through the air atop the five-toothed warship.

In a mere instant, it shattered the sky-covering claws, cut through the rolling demonic clouds, and revealed the bright sky.

The great ship soars through the sky, its sharp edge gleaming, clearing the heavens of dust from ten thousand miles away. Today, the cultivators roar across the heavens and earth, what fear is there of the demonic fog returning?

"roar!"

But in the next instant, demonic energy surged on the great river, connecting the continuous water veins, and the spiritual light of the array rose up. In an instant, a thousand-foot-long dragon's Dharma form condensed, circling endlessly between heaven and earth, staring menacingly at the Five-Toothed Ship.

With bared teeth and claws, scales and claws flying, dark clouds rising, and wind and thunder howling.

It subtly formed a standoff with the five-toothed warship, seemingly holding its own against it.

However, atop the ship's deck, Zhang Yuanfeng sat high above, full of vigor, pointing out the landscape below, "I thought it was some kind of powerful dragon that dared to cross the ocean, but it turns out it's just a variegated dragon, not even as good as the former Grand Waterway Manager."

"They think that by occupying the Water Palace and connecting with the water veins, they can rely on the spiritual land formation to resist our sharp edge. That's just wishful thinking."

"Senior Brother Yuan has already cast a spell to transform it into a five-toothed warship, imbued with the Heavenly Gang Thunder God Light, capable of manifesting Golden Thunder Roaring Sun Sword Light to annihilate all invading enemies."

At this point, Zhang Yuanfeng's sleeves billowed, and streaks of spiritual light outlined a map. "You need not concern yourselves with the main battle. Just wait for me to break through the Water Mansion Formation, and then pursue and kill them."

"But there is one thing: the war will continue, so you must not be greedy for merit and advance rashly. You must prioritize your own safety. Those clowns will be hunted down by the stewards and the Five Yin Ghost Riders. Not one of them will escape. We must annihilate them here to deter all sides."

Clearly, Zhang Yuanfeng did not take the ocean monsters entrenched in the Water Mansion seriously, and bluntly told everyone: You, as inner disciples, are here to hustle on the battlefield, increase your combat experience, and prepare for the great battles to come.

Of course, even if they didn't take them seriously, Yuan Tiangang and other high-ranking officials still made contingency plans at the highest level. This is what is meant by: strategically despising the enemy, but tactically taking them seriously.

Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded repeatedly and breathed a sigh of relief.

"May I ask, Master Uncle: how should this formation be broken?"

Bai Cang spoke up at the right moment, fully satisfying Zhang Yuanfeng's psychological need to "show off in front of others," giving him plenty of emotion, and his "straight man" role was just right.

"This formation is called the Earthly Fiend Water Element Formation. It was set up by the East Sea Water Palace and is quite mysterious."

Zhang Yuanfeng looked at Bai Cang with admiration before saying, "But in front of the Five Fangs warship, this formation is nothing but withered bones in a tomb, not worth mentioning."

"Once I cast a spell to determine the key points of this formation and draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, a single arrow from the Five Elements Dragon Fang Tide-Shooting Crossbow will surely shatter it!"

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