I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 87: The Might of Surging Waves

"Zhang Yuan."

From a distance of nearly twenty steps, Zhang Xiong stared at Zhang Yuan and suddenly slowed his tone: "As long as you surrender, I can swear to the heavens to spare your life."

"If I break this oath, let heaven and earth strike me down!"

Initially, the speedboat on which Zhang Xiong rode and Zhang Yuan’s black awning boat were more than thirty steps apart.

Yet, in just a brief moment, the distance dramatically shortened.

At this very moment, Zhang Xiong’s entire body tightened like a fully drawn strong bow, ready at any time to launch a deadly strike at his opponent.

However, on the surface, he didn’t show the slightest hint of aggression.

Tier Three Transformation Realm, where power from the muscles, bones, and skin transforms into the blood marrow, concealing the power within without showing on the outside.

Yet, its explosive power far surpasses that of the Dark Force.

The oath that this Martial Artist just swore was entirely to cover up the surprise attack he was about to launch.

Attempting to lull Zhang Yuan into a false sense of security!

Zhang Yuan was so young, there was a great possibility he could fall for it.

However, this was merely Zhang Xiong’s assumption.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Yuan coldly smiled, stepped back hard on the bow deck with his right foot, and suddenly lunged forward, diving into the water with lightning-fast speed.

The black awning boat, propelled by Zhang Yuan’s kick, glided over ten steps on the water’s surface in a breath’s time.

It expanded the distance from Zhang Xiong and his group.

"Cast the nets!"

Zhang Xiong’s plot failed, and as he watched Zhang Yuan dive into the water, he roared in rage and shame.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Three large nets fell around the spot where Zhang Yuan entered the water.

Unlike ordinary fishing nets, each one was weighed down with dozens of gleaming hooks.

The hooks had barbs at the ends, making it difficult to free oneself once caught on the body.

They were specifically designed to deal with underwater enemies.

Zhang Xiong went to great lengths to capture Zhang Yuan alive.

He made thorough preparations!

There was no other choice.

Initially, Zhang Xiong intended to face Zhang Yuan alone.

However, Zhang Yuan’s daily activities were extremely regular, mostly traveling back and forth between Wu Manor, the dock, and Celestial Horse River.

And whether it was the heavily guarded Wu Manor or the bustling dock,

they weren’t suitable places to make a move.

Even if Zhang Xiong wanted to dig out the secrets hidden within Zhang Yuan,

he didn’t dare to openly confront a Battle Hall Disciple of the Furious Whale Gang on the territory of the Linhai Sub-Branch!

Zhang Xiong actually didn’t know that Zhang Yuan had already become the Battle Hall Incense Master.

Because he couldn’t find the right opportunity to act.

Therefore, he had no choice but to gather a group of men and surround Zhang Yuan on the water.

The people Zhang Xiong gathered weren’t very powerful,

but they were all well-versed in water combat, with quite a bit of experience fighting both on and underwater.

They were more than capable of becoming Outer Hall Disciples in the Furious Whale Gang.

The three hook nets were cast beautifully!

But they ended up catching nothing.

Yet, neither Zhang Xiong nor his subordinates were in a hurry.

A few of them gripped longbows, arrows nocked and ready.

Others held spears, their sharp gazes scanning the surrounding waters.

Just waiting for Zhang Yuan to surface.

Humans aren’t fish.

No matter how good one’s swimming skills, they can’t hold their breath indefinitely underwater.

Zhang Xiong hurriedly said, "Capture him alive!"

However, they waited for a long time, yet Zhang Yuan still didn’t surface.

Not even a single bubble rose.

And Zhang Yuan’s black awning boat was about to disappear from sight.

Zhang Xiong and his men looked at each other in dismay.

Did he escape?

Or did he drown?

Zhang Xiong couldn’t believe that a poor boy who had always lived in the mountains could possess such excellent swimming skills.

Bang!

Just as this thought arose in his mind, something violently struck the bottom of the speedboat under his feet, causing a dull sound to ring out.

The speedboat suddenly swayed violently, creating ripples across the water’s surface.

Caught off guard, Zhang Xiong nearly lost his balance.

But after all, he was a Tier Three Transformation Realm Martial Artist, and he quickly stabilized himself by sinking his power to the base, avoiding a humiliating fall.

Cry of shock erupted: "He’s still in the water!"

Zhang Xiong barely avoided embarrassment on the spot, a look of ferocity surfacing on his face: "Go down and capture him!"

"As long as we catch him, I’ll reward you with a hundred taels of silver!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiong’s words, his six subordinates quickly stripped off their garments, revealing the black fish skin water armor they wore underneath.

Immediately, they grabbed their Water-Splitting Needles and plunged into the water with a splash.

As the saying goes, big rewards bring out the brave.

With six people surrounding one, could they not capture him easily?

This silver was as good as earned!

One of them had just submerged underwater, not yet fully accustomed to the submerged environment.

When suddenly, a chill ran down his spine.

The next moment, he saw Zhang Yuan quietly suspended in the water.

No more than five feet away from him!

Zhang Yuan neither drowned nor fled, a faint smile on his face, the corners of his lips turned up in silent mocking.

This Martial Artist was not a coward.

But the present circumstances made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice pit, instinctively sensing immense danger.

Yet, a spirit of rash bravery still lingered within him.

He hesitated for just a few moments, then immediately charged toward Zhang Yuan with his Water-Splitting Needle.

After all, five of his companions stood nearby, ready to assist!

But then, just as he blinked, Zhang Yuan, the target, disappeared from his sight.

Something was definitely wrong!

The Martial Artist was deeply shocked, instinctively scanning left and right in search of his opponent.

Suddenly, a surge of undercurrent rushed towards him, hitting his unguarded back with tremendous force.

Crack!

The sound of a spine breaking abruptly rang out, sounding incredibly muffled underwater.

Yet, it was terrifying beyond belief!

The Martial Artist’s body abruptly bent backward, his chest protruding sharply upward.

His eyes widened in fury, filled with despair!

He opened his mouth and spat out blood.

His consciousness, too, began to plunge into an endless abyss.

Just before completely succumbing to the darkness,

the Martial Artist dimly saw that his teammates were suffering a similar fate!

Three steps away in the water, Zhang Yuan expressionlessly extended his palm, delivering a strike.

He was using the Thunderous Wave Palm.

Zhang Yuan’s mastery of this palm technique had reached Great Success.

But unlike other Martial Artists who practiced the Thunderous Wave Palm, Zhang Yuan often trained in the water.

He also bestowed Extraordinary Abilities of Black Giant Ant, Golden Grasshopper, and White Dragon Loach upon himself, giving the Thunderous Wave Palm a unique underwater offensive capability.

When Zhang Yuan unleashed a palm strike, it could send forth an undercurrent filled with powerful force.

Similar to the Sky Splitting Palm.

The undercurrent was silent and invisible, like a torpedo being launched, exploding as soon as it hit the target.

Although some power was lost in the process,

any Tier One Light Force Martial Artist within ten steps who took a strike would surely suffer broken bones and torn tendons!

The six people who dove underwater to capture Zhang Yuan could never have dreamed he possessed such formidable water combat capabilities.

Completely unprepared, they were struck one by one at their vital points.

The lightly injured coughed blood, the severely injured met their end.

Within just a few breaths, all six were utterly defeated!

To prevent them from turning into Water Ghosts after death,

Zhang Yuan grabbed a corpse.

And offered it salvation!