I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 59: Enemy Attack

The night was deep.

The merchant ship moored near the shore gently rocked, the hull making soft plopping sounds as it was hit by the river water.

At this moment, most of the sailors had already fallen into slumber, and the sound of snoring resounded in the lower cabins.

Only the fishing lamps on the deck were still lit.

Two crew members responsible for the night watch were patrolling back and forth along the ship’s rail.

One sailor had just reached the bow of the ship when suddenly all the hairs on his body stood on end.

Instinctively sensing something amiss!

Whoosh!

The sailor was just about to shout a warning when a feathered arrow shot swiftly towards him at lightning speed.

Thud!

Poor sailor didn’t have a chance to dodge before the arrow pierced through his throat.

The lantern he was holding fell heavily onto the deck, the kerosene inside scattering everywhere.

Flames immediately burst forth from the bow!

This scene was witnessed by another patrolling sailor, who turned pale with shock and hurriedly threw himself onto the deck.

At the same time, he shouted loudly, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two more feathered arrows flew in.

But because the warning sailor had made the correct prediction, these two arrows landed on the sails behind.

The merchant ship was instantly in an uproar!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the next moment, a dozen grappling hooks were thrown onto the deck from different directions.

The long ropes were suddenly pulled back, the sharp three-pronged hooks gripping the ship’s rail tightly.

At the same time, Zhang Yuan, who was resting in a cabin, suddenly opened his eyes!

Without a moment’s hesitation, he grabbed the Yanling Saber placed beside his pillow and leapt up from the bed.

Zhang Yuan had just rushed out of the cabin when he saw Feng Ming emerge from the next room.

This Outer Hall Disciple had an ashen face and said in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Zhang, be careful!"

His mood was extremely poor.

In recent years, the Linhai Sub-Branch’s power had been continuously expanding, already becoming the undisputed overlord of the Celestial Horse River, with no force daring to challenge the Furious Whale Gang on the water.

The waterway from Linhe County to Nanxun Prefecture City was always unimpeded by any ship bearing the Furious Whale Banner.

Previously, Feng Ming was quite at ease sailing with the ship, any occasional disturbances not worth mentioning.

Never in a million years did he expect to encounter an enemy attack tonight!

The words "enemy attack" were not shouted carelessly, only issued as a warning when the enemy’s power was overwhelming.

And on this merchant ship, there were only two Martial Artists: Feng Ming and Zhang Yuan.

Now, in the deep of night with unclear enemy situation, the level of danger was imaginable!

"Okay."

Zhang Yuan nodded and was the first to rush up the gangway to the deck.

Feng Ming, a step behind, secretly marveled at Zhang Yuan’s fearless spirit and hurriedly followed.

And Zhang Yuan, arriving first on the deck, immediately saw the bandits climbing aboard using grappling hooks.

These bandits were dressed in black, their faces covered, only revealing pairs of vicious eyes.

Each of them wielded long blades!

Without any unnecessary words, Zhang Yuan charged towards the bandit closest to him.

Black Giant Ant, double strength!

Golden Grasshopper, double agility!!

He simultaneously activated the extraordinary abilities of two host creatures, his strength and speed suddenly skyrocketing.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yuan dashed to the front of a bandit, raising his Yanling Saber to slash at the bandit’s head.

"Ah!"

The black-clad bandit hadn’t even steadied his footing on the deck and was caught off guard by Zhang Yuan’s swift momentum, instinctively raising his weapon to block.

However, his reaction was still a bit slow.

Squelch!

A large head flew into the air, the severed neck smooth as can be, a spray of crimson blood shooting three feet high.

Without pausing, Zhang Yuan continued his assault, moving to the right side.

Grasping the Hundred-Forged Goose Feather Saber, he swept up a series of saber light, enveloping two more bandits incessantly.

He was executing the Wave-Cutting Saber Technique at the level of Entering the Hall!

Those two black-clad bandits only saw blinding saber light coming at them, the chilling aura making them feel as if they had plunged into an ice cave, experiencing unprecedented terror.

They were actually intimidated by Zhang Yuan’s saber momentum!

Under such circumstances, the two bandits could at best exert only three or four tenths of their full strength.

Harsh screams abruptly sounded.

In the blink of an eye, these two black-clad bandits fell, wailing, into a pool of blood.

Slash marks that were bone-deep appeared on their heads and chests, with one even losing an arm, devoid of any ability to resist.

And they died screaming!

Such a gruesome scene didn’t cause the slightest ripple in Zhang Yuan’s heart.

His long blade pointed at the fourth bandit!

At this moment, Zhang Yuan hesitated and stopped in his tracks.

"Get away!"

Accompanied by an earth-shattering roar, a burly man with a muscular build appeared at the bow.

His bare, muscular chest glistened, hair standing erect like steel needles.

His rugged, ugly face was full of ferocity!

The ugly man fiercely pushed away the black-clad bandit in front of him and swung a massive battle axe straight at Zhang Yuan!

The heavy axe whistled through the air, carrying an unstoppable momentum, as if it could cleave a mountain.

Facing such a domineering attack, Zhang Yuan dared not meet it head-on.

He abruptly retreated, narrowly avoiding the opponent’s thunderous strike.

Thunderous Wave Palm, Wave-Slaying Saber, Ripple Step—Zhang Yuan had mastered the first two entrance martial arts of the Furious Whale Gang to an Entering the Hall level.

His Ripple Step was not quite as developed.

But with the addition of double agility, his speed and reaction far surpassed his peers.

In close combat, he was especially nimble!

"Die!"

The ugly man, missing his strike, became even more enraged.

Bellowing, he swung his large axe to chase Zhang Yuan.

But after just a few steps in pursuit, Zhang Yuan was already darting to his right side.

In the next moment, the Yanling Saber drew a dazzling arc, swiftly slicing through the vicious bandit’s left waist!

The ugly man’s reaction was not slow; realizing the danger, he twisted his waist to dodge.

At the same time, he tensed his muscles.

But Zhang Yuan’s blade was swift beyond compare, the Hundred-Forged blade mercilessly cutting his flesh, causing blood to gush forth!

"Ah!"

With searing pain, the ugly man’s eyes bulged, raising his battle axe to slash at Zhang Yuan’s waist and abdomen.

But his counterattack missed again!

This ugly-faced bandit was not weak and possessed natural brute strength, excelling in assaulting head-on.

However, Zhang Yuan simply refused to engage him directly, using Ripple Step to move like deceitful charm, frequently cutting at the formidable opponent.

Landing a hit, he immediately changed positions, never greedy for quick success!

In less than ten breaths’ time, the ugly man’s body bore five bloody wounds.

A large amount of blood splattered on the deck, a truly shocking sight!

After several unsuccessful counterattacks, repeatedly injured, the ugly man staggered back to the edge of the ship’s rail.

He was panting heavily, staring venomously at Zhang Yuan, who had put him at such a disadvantage.

The hatred in his eyes almost solidified!

Then he turned and jumped away.