Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant-Chapter 124: Unexpected Appearance of a Commander

Lu Jun didn't delve too deeply and just treated it as a story.

No wonder that after the future invasion of the Sea Monster Empire, they failed to take control of the Yangtze River. If they had succeeded, the supercities along the riverbanks would have faced severe threats.

It turned out that the Nine Dragon Gates served as layers of obstruction, with humanity controlling a key node—the familiar Three Gorges Dam, also known as the Three Gorges Dragon Gate, which stood as the fifth valve and the final line of defense.

Upon arrival, the group donned Fourth-Level Water Defense and, under the protection of Professor Yuan's Water Domain, followed the White River dolphins into the river depths.

The breeding ground for the White River dolphins was located within a secluded cave. Through the murky water, they could see the riverbed littered with jagged rock formations, revealing an intricate and mysterious underwater world.

At the deepest point, an abundance of Water Elemental energy surged forth, carrying a faint, gentle warmth.

Sensing this, the azure-colored Water Star in Lu Jun's spiritual world became noticeably more active, making him marvel at the rich Water Elemental resources of the Yangtze River.

Blub, blub, blub!

Led by the White River dolphins, they navigated through a series of underwater reefs before arriving at a hidden underwater valley. A deep cavern loomed ahead, leading straight to a demon grave.

Using Sound Magic, Professor Yuan transmitted a message to the group: "This demon grave is relatively small. The larger ones are located further down the Yangtze River, beyond the second and third Dragon Gates."

The group remained relatively relaxed, except for Lu Jun, who instinctively cast a Mid-Tier Psychic Spell: Psychic Detection.

A faint glow appeared on his forehead as transparent ripples spread out, penetrating the surrounding rock walls and reefs. With his eyes closed, a three-dimensional map of the riverbed took shape in his mind.

When Lu Jun expanded his detection to a few hundred meters, barely encompassing part of the cave's perimeter, his heart suddenly stopped.

Within his detection range, a colossal White Sturgeon Demon lay dormant at the cave's entrance. This monstrous creature stood over ten meters tall, with an explosively muscular physique covered in densely packed, crystalline white scales. Its skeletal structure was humanoid, exuding a commanding and oppressive aura.

A Yangtze White Sturgeon Demon!

These creatures were infamous for their frail physical bodies, relying primarily on their mastery of Water Manipulation. Yet, the one before them possessed a visibly powerful physique, capable of effortlessly crushing any Commander-level mage—let alone its formidable control over water.

Without a doubt, this was a Commander-Level Great Demon!

"Retreat immediately!"

Lu Jun swiftly transmitted his warning to the twelve others. However, before he could even react, Professor Yuan's Sound Magic had already detected a massive shadow on his sonar map, and he issued the same urgent command.

Although Mu Tingying and the others were confused, they quickly followed the order, attempting to leave the area as fast as possible.

Unfortunately, before they could escape, the dormant Commander White Sturgeon Demon launched its attack.

Boom!

Sensing intruders, it revealed a sinister, cunning grin. As its Water Manipulation ability activated, an overwhelming force rippled outward. The water layers churned violently, creating a whirlpool spanning hundreds of meters in an instant.

The entire underwater region turned into a high-speed vortex, with the cave and rock formations at its center. The immense water currents sent the group tumbling helplessly.

If observed from above, one would see a massive underwater sinkhole collapsing, triggering towering waves that surged in all directions with unstoppable momentum.

Any nearby schools of demon fish were instantly obliterated by the immense water pressure, their bodies bursting into bloody mist within the vortex. The riverbed rocks shattered one by one, ground into fine powder, showcasing the devastating shredding power of the whirlpool.

Everything happened too suddenly! A single move from the Commander Demon unleashed a spell on par with a High-Tier Magic attack—Water Heavy Whirlpool!

Among mages of the same tier, demons were significantly stronger than human High-Tier mages.

Mu Tingying, Guan Yu, and Zu Jiming, being from prestigious families, immediately activated their Armor Magic Tools and layered themselves with Fourth Level Water Defense. Although they were flung around in the vortex, their defenses barely kept them from severe harm.

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However, Dongfang Ming and Bai Zhengfeng, lacking such formidable resources, were struggling desperately within the overwhelming currents. Like helpless leaves caught in a raging storm, they coughed up blood from the immense pressure.

Lu Jun remained calm. A massive Fourth-Level Water Serpent coiled around him, shielding his body. At the same time, he summoned his Mid-Tier Ultimate Shield Magic Tool—Xuanming Tortoiseshell Shield.

This unique magic tool manifested as a ball of ethereal dark water. Upon appearing, it seeped into his Water Resistance spell, forming an ancient and weathered tortoiseshell shield, firmly encasing him.

He now resembled a black tortoise retreating into its shell.

Not only did this allow him to withstand the vortex, but when combined with Water Magic, he remained as steady as a boulder, unlike the others who were violently tossed around. The mystical glow of the crystalline shell patterns shimmered across his body.

However, the White Sturgeon Demon's power continued to intensify, and within mere seconds, the defensive spells of the Mid-Tier mages would soon collapse.

Fortunately, Professor Yuan intervened at the critical moment. His purple-hued eyes radiated with brilliance, unleashing an overwhelming Fourth Realm Spiritual Force. His entire being erupted with a dazzling pale purple aura, activating his Water Domain—High Mountain and Flowing Water!

A formidable counter-force erupted within the massive whirlpool. Pale purple water currents swiftly infiltrated the vortex, forcibly neutralizing its energy.

Swoosh!

The raging vortex instantly ceased, shifting from extreme turbulence to an eerie calm. The group, still dizzy and disoriented, seized the opportunity to activate their mobility spells, desperately escaping toward the water's surface.

Although the riverbed remained turbulent, with bubbles and waves still rising, the immediate threat had been nullified.

A vast, pale purple water mist domain now replaced the previous vortex, subtly dyeing the surrounding waters with a purple sheen.

Seeing this, Lu Jun was deeply astonished.

Professor Yuan's Water Element was this powerful?!

He possessed a Water Element Soul Seed and had even merged it with Sound Magic, resulting in an incredibly unique mastery.

The melody of High Mountain and Flowing Water—sometimes as towering and steadfast as Mount Tai, sometimes as vast and boundless as a great river—allowed him to command nature itself through music.

With a single note, the river obeyed.

At this moment, Professor Yuan locked his gaze onto the colossal White Sturgeon Demon, now emerging from the reef-covered riverbed. His expression grew solemn as he transmitted a message:

"This battle is beyond your capabilities. Leave immediately."

He hadn't expected the White Sturgeon Clan to be this devious and cautious.

Even after slaughtering the entire Yangtze River Dolphin clan, they still stationed forces in every demon grave, ensuring no survivors could escape back to their breeding grounds.

Had humans not intervened, this species would have faced total extinction.

"Complete eradication—such ruthless efficiency."

Lu Jun quickly pieced together the situation and turned to look at the remaining few White River Dolphins floating belly-up at the surface, their lives hanging by a thread.

While the group had managed to protect the dolphins throughout their journey, their efforts were in vain at the very last moment.

If the White Sturgeon Demon had been given just a few more seconds, the entire pod would have perished, rendering their mission a complete failure.

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