Chapter 127: King of the East Sea!

Just as Biki was about to make a move against Sun Erniang, Lin Qiu’s voice echoed from above the Mermaid King City.

Within the Mermaid King City, many aquatic tribes turned their gaze to Lin Qiu, their eyes gleaming with greed.

Clearly, due to the matter of the Xuanturtle’s bounty, Biki had not even had time to act before several aquatic warriors shot out from the city, surrounding Lin Qiu.

They wanted to strike first! After all, Lin Qiu was alone, and if they delayed, someone else might seize the opportunity.

“Utter nonsense!”

Facing the assault of these aquatic tribes, Lin Qiu showed disdain. His body shimmered with dragon scales as the bloodline of the Torch Dragon was awakened.

Under the pure bloodline’s overwhelming pressure, even Biki felt a stirring urge to bow in submission, let alone those who had come forward recklessly to challenge him.

“Bang!”

Without holding back, Lin Qiu seized the momentary gap in his bloodline’s suppression to unleash the Water Divide Technique, crushing them. A mist of blood swirled around him, making him appear like a dragon god bursting forth with wrath. For a moment, the surrounding aquatic tribes were too frightened to move.

At fifth-tier cultivation, before the emergence of the Ocean Royal Clan, Lin Qiu was already considered a supreme force.

Biki’s eyes flickered with shock upon seeing Lin Qiu’s rapid ascent to the fifth tier—two levels gained in just one month!

“Just entering the fifth tier, you’re no match for me!”

Though shocked, Biki relied on his position within the ancient city and showed no fear, ascending to confront Lin Qiu directly.

“Release Sun Erniang, and I will overlook everything!”

Seeing the main adversary appear, Lin Qiu spoke plainly.

He was clear that his purpose was to rescue Sun Erniang. If Biki was willing to let her go, he did not want to stir trouble.

The bounty from the Xuanturtle clan had reached him; naturally, he wished to avoid further conflict.

“If you want to save Sun Erniang, you must prove you have the ability!”

However, Biki showed no intention of reconciliation, summoning a water-formed spear in hand and lunging at Lin Qiu.

Lin Qiu’s expression remained calm as he manifested a war halberd and met Biki’s attack head-on.

The two clashed fiercely above the ancient Mermaid City, while the surrounding aquatic tribes watched closely, seeking an opportunity to assist Biki in capturing Lin Qiu and exchanging him for the Xuanturtle’s bounty.

“You’ve offended the royal family. Surrender now, and I might petition the royals to spare your life!”

Amid the clash of weapons, Biki tried to shake Lin Qiu’s resolve.

“Hmph!”

Lin Qiu snorted coldly. First, he used the Water Divide Technique to force Biki back, then summoned the Claw of the Sea Dragon.

The currents in this sea seemed to obey Lin Qiu’s command, surging toward his hand and compressing under a mighty force until a colossal claw emerged.

“Claw of the Sea Dragon!”

After gathering strength, Lin Qiu unleashed it decisively.

The sea dragon claw, forged from concentrated sea energy, tore through everything in its path.

Those aquatic warriors attempting to surround Lin Qiu were smashed to pieces beneath its strike.

For the first time, panic showed on Biki’s face. He hurriedly retreated into the ancient city, activating its protective barrier to withstand Lin Qiu’s assault.

“Now you’re afraid? Too late!”

Lin Qiu sneered, watching Biki’s reaction.

The Claw of the Sea Dragon slammed heavily against the city’s shield, the overwhelming forces colliding in a tumultuous storm.

Meanwhile, on the sea’s surface, towering waves rose in succession, some soaring twenty meters high, as if heralding the apocalypse.

Steel Great Wall defenses near the shore were utterly destroyed, leaving all who witnessed the devastation engulfed in despair.

Could they truly handle this crisis?

Was the Steel Great Wall plan really effective?

A wave of hopelessness swept the human world for the first time, a crushing sense of powerlessness before nature’s might.

Beneath the sea, the energy of the Claw of the Sea Dragon dissipated, the waves subsiding.

The once vibrant Mermaid Ancient City was now shattered, strewn with broken walls and ruins.

The city’s protective barrier flickered weakly, barely one-tenth intact.

Biki, the city lord, looked pale as he approached Sun Erniang, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

“Do you believe it? I will kill Sun Erniang!”

For Biki, it was unimaginable that Lin Qiu had evolved so rapidly in just one month.

At this point, he could only hold Sun Erniang hostage, attempting to threaten Lin Qiu.

Simultaneously, Biki summoned the ancient city’s phantom and declared, “If you don’t want Sun Erniang to die, cease all actions and enter the phantom!”

Lin Qiu raised an eyebrow, fully aware of Biki’s purpose in summoning the city phantom: to alert other city lords for reinforcements.

“Do you really think you’re the only city lord?”

With these words, Lin Qiu manifested an ancient city stele in his hand, from which a domineering aura spread.

Behind him, the projection of the Beyond King City appeared.

“The Nine Great King Cities, Beyond is supreme!”

As the projection of Beyond King City emerged, Lin Qiu’s aura surged, his chant resonating with power.

At this moment, he embodied the authority of the entire Beyond King City.

“If you wish to die, then come support her.”

Holding his war halberd, backed by the projection of Beyond King City, Lin Qiu stood above the Mermaid Ancient City, his gaze sweeping over the approaching city lords who intended to aid the merfolk and the ancient city, his words laced with unabashed killing intent.

Lin Qiu’s imposing stance instilled fear among the other city lords, for they all understood the significance of the name Beyond King City.

“Surrender Sun Erniang, and I may spare your life!”

After driving off the city lords, Lin Qiu turned his focus back to Biki, speaking firmly.

Biki, seeing the situation had reached this point, understood he could no longer contend with Lin Qiu and promptly released Sun Erniang.

Lin Qiu escorted Sun Erniang safely into Beyond King City, then scanned the surroundings before activating the ancient city stele.

From the stele, profound energy radiated, spreading through the surrounding sea.

“Beyond King City is now the sovereign of the East Sea, one month’s term! Accepting all challenges, including from the Ocean Royal Clan.”

Lin Qiu issued this battle declaration to all aquatic tribes of the East Sea through the ancient city stele.

He intended to become the sole authority of the East Sea— even the Ocean Royal Clan would have to obey his command within this domain.