Chapter 264: Chapter 264

Ten puppets, each with strength comparable to a human Martial Artist at the True Martial Ninth Realm.

Yet the strength of the Fiery Flame Mantis was even stronger, surpassing many human Martial Artists at the True Martial Ninth Realm.

When they joined forces, their attack power was terrifying, so much so that even warriors in the Sect Martial Realm would dare not face it head-on.

However, such powerful attacks could only barely hold off the frenzied Ice River Xuan Turtle for the moment, unable to deal any effective damage to it.

Fortunately, the previous strike from Zhao Letian had heavily injured the Ice River Xuan Turtle; otherwise, the combined force of the Fiery Flame Mantis and ten puppets might not have been able to stop its advance.

At the same time, Zhao Letian was blasted dozens of meters away by the powerful cold energy wave.

Even though he was protected by mid-grade Feathered Wings Spiritual Artifact, the terrifying force within the energy wave made his internal organs churn and left him feeling stifled.

"This Ice River Xuan Turtle has such strong life force; my spear had already pierced through its skull and touched its Divine Soul. Unexpectedly, it didn't fall but instead could unleash such formidable strength."

Zhao Letian spread his white feathered wings surrounded by Wind and Thunder Power, hovering in the air, and frowned slightly as he watched the Ice River Xuan Turtle struggle desperately.

That burst of attack just now was him playing his best hand, unleashing all of his strength, which he thought would be enough to directly slay the Ice River Xuan Turtle. To his dismay, it only took half of the Ice River Xuan Turtle's life and failed to inflict a fatal injury.

And from the current situation, it was clear that the Fiery Flame Mantis and the ten puppets definitely couldn't hold out for too long, and the Ice River Xuan Turtle might break free at any moment.

Before that happens, Zhao Letian must find a way to kill the Ice River Xuan Turtle; otherwise, it would be troublesome.

Just at this moment, the Ice River Xuan Turtle suddenly raised its head and let out a heaven-shaking roar, releasing a terrifying True Yuan Power that surged into the ice river ahead.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

The next moment, a deafening sound of tumultuous waves arose, as dozens of massive water tornadoes suddenly erupted in the vast ice river, carrying countless chunks of ice high into the sky, and then rained down from above, bringing with them a terrifying force, sweeping down at breakneck speed over a broad area. They not only covered the entire Flame Dragon Array but also engulfed Zhao Letian and the Fiery Flame Mantis, as well as the ten puppets.

Seeing those water tornadoes spiraling down like ice dragons, Zhao Letian turned pale with alarm. With a thought, he vibrated his wings furiously, transforming into a bolt of lightning, retreating at the fastest speed.

The power of these dozens of water tornadoes was far greater than the one he had previously shattered with the Earth-level Martial Technique Sky-reaching Finger—a difference of heaven and earth, incomparable.

He could clearly sense that the power of every water tornado was enough to pose a mortal threat to him.

At the same time, receiving his order, the ten puppets and the Fiery Flame Mantis immediately retreated at top speed.

Since the water tornadoes could threaten Zhao Letian, naturally, they could also threaten them. Sourced directly from *.

However, the dozens of water tornadoes descending from the sky represented the Ice River Xuan Turtle's all-out, life-or-death strike, not only possessing terrifying power but also speed beyond imagination.

Almost the instant Zhao Letian made his move, a massive water tornado slammed into him with resounding force.

Fortunately, in the critical moment, Zhao Letian subconsciously closed his wings, shielding the vital areas of his body.

But even so, he was still smashed into the ground by the terrifying power of the water tornado, creating a pitch-black deep pit in the hard ice layer. Countless ice chunks in the water tornado, empowered by the Ice River Xuan Turtle's True Yuan Power, bombarded the pit like indestructible blades, furiously attacking Zhao Letian's Mid-grade Feathered Wings Spirit Artifact, emitting a series of clashing sounds like that of metal striking stone.

At the same time, the ten puppets were also unable to escape, all slammed into the ice by the water tornadoes.

On the contrary, the Fiery Flame Mantis, already fearful of the Ice River Xuan Turtle and lingering around the periphery, was the first to rush out of the attack range, narrowly avoiding a catastrophe.

Within the ice, Zhao Letian, protected by the Mid-grade Spirit Artifact Feather Wings, suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, his complexion deathly pale.

The sharp ice chunks, although not piercing through the mid-grade spirit artifact feather wings, still hammered into his body with their terrifying force, causing his internal organs to rupture and his meridians to be damaged.

Above the ice layer, the dozens of water tornadoes summoned by the Ice River Xuan Turtle not only easily suppressed Zhao Letian and the ten puppets, but also shattered the Flame Dragon Array's Array Formation Light Shield in an instant, freeing the Ice River Xuan Turtle on the spot.

The Ice River Xuan Turtle let out an angry roar, its eyes showing excitement, not bothering to remove the Nine-star Spiritual Weapon Spear lodged in its head, it waved its thick limbs and quickly rushed toward the ice river.

Seeing this, the Fiery Flame Mantis's eyes revealed a humanoid expression of urgency; it knew this giant turtle was the demon beast its master intended to hunt—under no circumstances could it be allowed to escape.

However, considering the vast difference in strength, the Fiery Sun Mantis only vibrated its wings, flying back and forth, not daring to charge forward.

Of course, this was also because Zhao Letian had not commanded it to fight the Ice River Xuan Turtle to the death; otherwise, as Zhao Letian's Spiritual Beast, the Fiery Flame Mantis would have recklessly thrown itself into the fray without a second thought.

Just as the Ice River Xuan Turtle was about to rush into the river, Zhao Letian suddenly vibrated his wings, bearing the continuous barrage of water tornadoes, transformed into an incredibly fast streak of lightning, and forcefully burst out from within the ice layer.

At this moment, although there were traces of blood at the corner of Zhao Letian's mouth, his clear eyes were filled with excitement, and the True Essence Power surging within him had undergone a qualitative leap.

"High-level True Martial, to think I would break through at this moment, heaven truly favors me, Dragon Roar Nine Sword, die!" Zhao Letian thought to himself. Then, wielding the Nine-star Spiritual Weapon Longsword, he vibrated his wings and turned into an arc of lightning, reaching an unbelievably terrifying speed and instantly catching up to the Ice River Xuan Turtle.

Twenty days ago, Zhao Letian had already reached the peak of the True Martial Sixth Realm, just lacking an opportunity to break through to the True Martial Seventh Realm.

Just now, he finally seized that opportune moment, thereby smoothly advancing to the True Martial Seventh Realm.

With the progression of his cultivation, the power of Zhao Letian's sword far surpassed what it was before.

With a single slash, the enormous head of the Ice River Xuan Turtle rolled off, sliding more than ten meters away atop the ice layer.