Ye Lian wanted to give chase, but the Blackwater King Serpent thrashed wildly like a carp thrown onto dry land, its massive body slamming against the ground with explosive power.
Each impact sent tremors through the earth, cracking it into a web-like pattern.
With a light tap of her foot, Ye Lian swiftly retreated, keeping her distance to avoid the brunt of the attack.
“This thing isn’t just thick-skinned and muscular—it’s strong and fast too. A tough opponent for sure.”
From their earlier exchange, she had managed to get a feel for the creature’s capabilities.
She could win—but it would take patience.
The Blackwater King Serpent bounced a few more times before plunging into the lake, its massive body sending waves crashing in all directions.
Ye Lian quickly retreated to avoid getting hit by the surging water.
Only once the serpent was fully submerged did the lake finally begin to calm.
“It’s not coming back up. Looks like it doesn’t plan to fight me on land,” she murmured, tightening her grip on her spear.
She watched the shadow moving beneath the water and narrowed her eyes.
The next moment, the ground beneath her began to shake in an eerie, unnatural way.
Ye Lian’s gaze sharpened as she darted away at high speed.
Right where she had been standing, the earth suddenly split open, a column of water blasting upward.
Immediately after, the ground was sliced apart, carving out a deep trench as water gushed in.
This was the Blackwater King Serpent’s water jet attack.
Unlike before, this one had been enhanced to cut—it could slice clean through anything.
If she had been hit, her body would’ve been cleaved in two without question.
“So you’re trying to force me into the water for a fight, huh?” Ye Lian smirked.
“Fine. As you wish.”
With that, she leapt into the lake and dove rapidly.
The serpent’s cruel, human-like expression twisted into a sneer as it saw her descend.
That earlier spear wound? It would repay her a hundredfold.
Its movements sent powerful currents swirling through the water, enough to render an average person helpless.
But Ye Lian wasn’t average—her adaptability kicked in fast, and her resistance to water-type energy spiked.
The Blackwater King Serpent didn’t rush to attack.
Instead, it circled around at high speed, churning the lake into a violent whirlpool.
“Pointless,” Ye Lian said softly, shaking her head.
Her spatial awareness was excellent.
Even if she was dragged into the vortex, it wouldn’t affect her much.
Trying to use the water to gain an advantage against her?
That was nothing more than a hopeless fantasy.
Of course, over time, she had already adapted to the terrain and environment.
The Blackwater King Serpent remained completely unaware, still swimming with all its strength.
“I’ll just sit back and watch your performance.”
Though she said that, Ye Lian was already manipulating the air in the water, using the current to propel herself, attempting high-speed movement.
The first time, she failed—her entire body slammed into the Blackwater King Serpent, causing it to cry out in pain.
The second time, she accidentally shot into a whirlpool and sank to the bottom.
The Blackwater King Serpent was overjoyed.
Without hesitation, it dove down, eager to deliver a fatal blow!
“Coordinating my body during ultra-high-speed movement is just too difficult. Looks like adjusting the propulsion energy is still the easier route.”
As the image of the Blackwater King Serpent rapidly expanded in her eyes, Ye Lian remained unfazed.
Inside her mind, she was swiftly optimizing the propulsion power.
***
At that moment, the Blackwater King Serpent opened its massive jaws, trying to swallow her whole, mud and all.
In the nick of time, Ye Lian’s body suddenly slid sideways in a strange, rapid motion, barely dodging the attack, causing the serpent to chomp down on a mouthful of mud instead.
Then, her body shot upward like a jet, and she landed upright in the water once more.
“Test complete. Time for actual combat.”
With that, she gripped her spear with both hands, eyes locking onto the Blackwater King Serpent.
Like a torpedo, she surged forward at full speed.
This new propulsion speed was several times faster than before!
Sensing danger, the Blackwater King Serpent quickly twisted its body in an attempt to evade.
But Ye Lian clearly knew its escape pattern.
With a flash of light, she swept her spear across its body, slicing open a spray of blood.
And that wasn’t the end.
She swung her spear with ferocity, carving wound after wound into its massive body.
The Blackwater King Serpent writhed in agony, its body twisting violently.
Only then did it manage to force Ye Lian back.
***
The two pulled some distance apart.
The Blackwater King Serpent, now with only one eye left, stared in horror at the tiny white figure before it.
A mere ant—yet terrifyingly powerful!
It was beginning to regret ever provoking her.
‘Wasn’t sleeping peacefully at the bottom of the lake better?’
Even now, Ye Lian didn’t feel tired in the slightest.
The Demon Emperor’s recovery ability and stamina were truly extraordinary.
The Blackwater King Serpent began to waver, its desire to fight plummeting.
If it could, it would have escaped right then and there.
“It’s about time… to put an end to this.”
On the other side, Ye Lian’s battle intent burned bright.
Her translucent amethyst eyes glinted with deadly light.
Seeing this, the Blackwater King Serpent suddenly opened its mouth and blasted a jet of water toward her.
“Too slow.”
With another strange sidestep, she shifted just slightly—like a blink—narrowly dodging the water blast.
Then came a burst of spray.
With a flash of white light, she was already upon the Blackwater King Serpent, her spear dancing wildly!
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