"It's him!" Princess Mermaid nodded. Her voice was crisp and very pleasing to the ears.

The mermaid holding a trident bellowed menacingly, "Damned human! You dare to peep at the princess! Get over here and accept your punishment!"

"Everyone, this is a misunderstanding. Let me explain..." Qin Feiyang said hurriedly.

This was a misunderstanding from the start; he had caught sight of her unintentionally. Besides, with bone-chilling seawater in front of him, how was he supposed to 'roll' over there?

The impatient mermaid scolded, "No excuses! You now have two choices: one is to gouge out your own eyes, or I'll personally do it for you."

Lu Hong whispered, "They're all enraged right now. Let's retreat first."

"Alright." Qin Feiyang nodded.

He grabbed Lu Hong's arm, turned, and executed Smoke Step, running towards the hills behind him.

Princess Mermaid pointed at the two of them and said, "Black Wing, catch them!"

An astounding scene suddenly occurred.

THUD!

A figure sprang out from the water, also a mermaid. But he had two black wings on his back!

WHOOSH!

With a flap of his wings, he shot forward like a streaking light, his speed almost inconceivable, catching up to Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong in the blink of an eye. He reached out, grabbing Qin Feiyang with one hand and Lu Hong with the other, then spun around and flew towards Princess Mermaid.

Is this the mermaid who can fly through the heavens and burrow into the earth? Qin Feiyang, slightly taken aback by the sight of the black wings, retrieved Blue Snow and swung it at Black Wing's hands.

"Huh?" Black Wing was taken aback. Seemingly recognizing the extraordinariness of Blue Snow, he quickly released his grip.

Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong landed on the beach. Then, Qin Feiyang sent Lu Hong into the ancient castle, turned to Princess Mermaid, and cupped his hands. "I truly did not mean to offend. I hope Your Highness can forgive me."

Ultimately, the fault wasn't his. Who asked this mermaid to lie naked on the reef in broad daylight?

Meanwhile, Princess Mermaid suspiciously scanned the surroundings, seemingly looking for Lu Hong. After a moment, she turned to Qin Feiyang and asked, "Where is that woman?"

Qin Feiyang smiled. "It's too dangerous outside. I let her go hide first."

"Then I'll kill you first!" Black Wing's eyes flashed with a cold light. With a spread of his wings, he rushed at Qin Feiyang like lightning.

"Can't you people be reasonable?" Qin Feiyang's temper flared as well.

"With a despicable man like you, there's no reasoning to be had!" Black Wing's eyes were filled with contempt as he mercilessly struck out with his palm.

True Qi surged in his palm! This mermaid was actually a War King!

Qin Feiyang's pupils contracted. He thrust his arm forward, meeting Black Wing's attack head-on. Black Wing was too fast; Qin Feiyang had no time to dodge. He could only meet force with force!

In a flash, their palms collided.

Counter Curse Manual!

Streaks of golden light flickered from Qin Feiyang's palm!

PUFF!

Black Wing spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly paling, and he was sent flying like a meteor.

Qin Feiyang also retreated several steps. His arm trembled, and he felt the tearing pain of muscle fibers. Although the Counter Curse Manual could reflect an attack back onto the attacker, it had a limit to what it could withstand. Black Wing's strength had clearly reached Qin Feiyang's endurance limit for the technique. If he took one more direct hit like that, his arm would undoubtedly break, or even explode.

Princess Mermaid and the ten merfolk beside her stared, their mouths agape in utter shock.

Black Wing was a Three-Star War King. Yet he was sent flying by this human with a single palm strike? Could this man also be a War King?

How can this be? Black Wing thought. My power... it rebounded back at me? He stabilized himself, hovering above the sea. Looking at his mangled, bleeding arm, his face was full of disbelief.

WHOOSH!

He suddenly looked up at Qin Feiyang. Flapping his black wings, Battle Intent surged out in all directions, stirring up monstrous waves as he shot violently towards Qin Feiyang.

"I am a dignified Three-Star War King! How could I possibly lose to a mere Nine-Star Martial Ancestor like you?!" "Die!" With a furious roar, his face contorted, he threw a punch at Qin Feiyang with all his might.

"So what if you're a Three-Star War King?!" Qin Feiyang sneered, raising his other arm to meet Black Wing's fist.

The Counter Curse Manual activated again!

Black Wing was blown away once more, blood gushing from his mouth.

He's truly no match for him! How did he do it? He's just a Nine-Star Martial Ancestor, yet his strength is absurdly overwhelming! The ten fierce merfolk stared at Qin Feiyang as if he were a monster. Princess Mermaid was no exception.

Qin Feiyang also retreated a few steps. Looking down at his hands, his eyes gleamed; he was quite excited. Last time, during his fight with Lin Huo, Lin Huo was a Two-Star Martial Ancestor. At that time, Qin Feiyang himself was only a Nine-Star Martial Master. Yet, even after taking several of Lin Huo's punches head-on, his arms had merely gone numb. Even then, he knew the power of the Counter Curse Manual was far greater than just that. And indeed, now, with his strength as a Nine-Star Martial Ancestor, he was able to contend with a Three-Star War King!

He glanced at Princess Mermaid and the others, took out a Top Grade Healing Pill, and popped it into his mouth. The pill melted instantly, transforming into a vast wave of energy that quickly repaired his two damaged arms.

"A pill with Elixir Patterns?" At that, Princess Mermaid's pupils contracted. Could this be the legendary Top Grade Pill?

"Damn human, I will slaughter you!" Black Wing raged. For a Three-Star War King to lose to a Nine-Star Martial Ancestor was an indelible disgrace, a stain on his entire life.

BOOM!

A phantom image appeared behind him. It was his Battle Soul.

Impossible! As soon as Qin Feiyang saw that Battle Soul, his body trembled, disbelief etched all over his face.

That Battle Soul was actually a human figure! It was pitch black, its features indiscernible, but from its stalwart physique, one could tell it was a middle-aged man. Moreover, there were two black, light-formed wings on the Battle Soul's back.

"Human, be turned to ashes!" Black Wing let out a piercing shriek. His Battle Soul, like an avatar of the Grim Reaper, lunged towards Qin Feiyang!

"Brother Wolf is here! Don't you dare be arrogant!"

「Just then,」 an incredibly arrogant voice rang in the minds of Qin Feiyang and the merfolk.

Qin Feiyang turned his head. He saw the Wolf King, enveloped in a golden light, streaking over like a meteor. Is this its Battle Intent? Qin Feiyang mused. That rascal certainly has good timing.

"Xiao Qinzi, I'll let you witness it now—my heaven-defyingly awesome Battle Soul!"

ARWOO!

The Wolf King, brimming with heroic spirit, howled, and a colossal golden phantom emerged behind it. The phantom, vast as a mountain range, resembled a peerless ferocious beast descending upon the world. An unparalleled, terrifyingly fierce might, like a monstrous tidal wave, enveloped the heavens and earth.

However, the phantom was extremely indistinct, lacking even a clear outline. No one could discern what it was.

But as soon as the phantom emerged, Black Wing's Battle Soul flew uncontrollably towards it.

What's happening? Black Wing was horrified. He discovered he couldn't control his Battle Soul; it was as if it no longer belonged to him.

Then, an even more astonishing scene unfolded. When Black Wing's Battle Soul flew before the colossal phantom, the phantom suddenly opened its mouth and swallowed the Battle Soul whole!

What in the world is happening? Qin Feiyang's eyes widened. Princess Mermaid and the ten male merfolk were so shocked they were speechless for a long moment.

"My Battle Soul…"

「Suddenly,」 Black Wing let out a hysterical roar.

Qin Feiyang turned his head to look at him, perplexed. His Battle Soul was just swallowed, was it? Is it necessary to be so dramatic?

Princess Mermaid frowned. "Black Wing, what's wrong?"

"Your Highness, I... I can't summon my Battle Soul anymore! It seems I've lost that ability!" Black Wing shrieked in panic.

"Impossible!" Princess Mermaid stated flatly.

Qin Feiyang nodded in agreement. Once a Battle Soul is awakened, it integrates with its master. As long as the master lives, the Battle Soul is indestructible. Even if a Battle Soul is shattered in combat, it can be re-condensed. It's absolutely impossible for a Battle Soul to just disappear.

"With Brother Wolf here, who dares contend? You little shrimps, hurry into Brother Wolf's mouth! Brother Wolf has never tasted merfolk before." The Wolf King, along with its colossal phantom, approached Qin Feiyang's side, arrogantly scanning Princess Mermaid and the others.

Fatty also ran out from behind a rock at this moment.

The furious Black Wing glared at the Wolf King, demanding, "What did you do to me?"

The Wolf King cackled. "Isn't it just depriving you of your Battle Soul? What's all the fuss about?"

"Deprived?" Qin Feiyang was stunned. Princess Mermaid and the others were also filled with confusion.

"Boss, Brother Wolf's Battle Soul is heaven-defyingly amazing! If a Battle Soul is devoured by its Battle Soul, its owner will lose their Battle Soul completely!" Fatty came running over, laughing heartily.

What?! Qin Feiyang's body and mind trembled. He looked up at the colossal golden phantom, his shock indescribable. The merfolk opposite them were also inwardly tumultuous, their hearts battered by massive waves. How could such a terrifying Battle Soul exist in this world?!

"Xiao Qinzi, Brother Wolf told you, Brother Wolf is a peerless Divine Wolf, guided by an expert. You just wouldn't believe it. You believe it now, don't you?" the Wolf King chuckled, feeling immensely pleased seeing Qin Feiyang's current expression.

Peerless Divine Wolf… Qin Feiyang murmured to himself. Could it really be true?

The Wolf King smiled smugly, glanced at Princess Mermaid and the others, and said disdainfully, "Daring to bully Xiao Qinzi and Xiao Hong while Brother Wolf was away? Are you tired of living?"

"Give me back my Battle Soul!" Black Wing glared ferociously at the Wolf King.

Every living being can only awaken their Battle Soul once in a lifetime. If it's lost, it's gone forever.

Princess Mermaid said, "I don't care who you are. Return his Battle Soul at once, or don't blame me for being discourteous."

"How so, discourteous?" The Wolf King was puzzled. "Brother Wolf finds it strange. Why would you make things difficult for Xiao Qinzi for no good reason? Are all merfolk so unreasonable?"

A merman holding a steel-pronged trident roared, "This damned human spied on the Princess while she was sunbathing and saw her body! Shouldn't he be killed for that?"

Fatty retorted disdainfully, "So he glanced? What's the big deal? Master Fatty also took a look just now. Are you going to kill Master Fatty too?"

"Ahem!" Qin Feiyang coughed drily. He looked at the man and the wolf, somewhat awkwardly. "You two don't understand the situation. Don't add to my troubles."

"What situation?" The Wolf King and Fatty looked at him curiously.

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