Daqin Zhentiansi

On the deck of Zhenhai's boat, Yu Wanjun's face was ashen.

"The 'Mountain and River Rock Formation' has withstood the impact from the bottom! Rock solid, ground firm!"

The power of blood and qi from the fifty thousand black-armored warriors surged and connected, transforming the illusory into the real.

The massive phantom of a mountain range loomed below the fleet, forcefully resisting the overwhelming force of the collapsing mountain and tsunami.

"Ministry of Works, activate the 'Earthfire City-Burning Formation'! Clear out the crab swarm!"

"Target: Within 30 feet below the fleet, full firepower coverage!"

With Yu Wanjun's command, the special launch ports on both sides and the bottom of the ferry were opened.

Instead of artillery fire, a strange, viscous, crimson liquid gushed forth, exuding the smell of sulfur and lava!

The instant the molten oil sprayed into the seawater, the array's incantation changed, and a long shout rang out: "Form the array, ignite!"

"Boom--!"

The entire sea instantly turned into a crimson inferno!

The viscous geothermal oil does not extinguish when it comes into contact with water; instead, it explodes, spreads, and adheres violently in seawater!
The seawater was like a boiling furnace of hell, and tens of thousands of gold-devouring crabs were swept into it. Their dark gold shells quickly turned red, softened, and twisted in the terrifying heat that was enough to melt gold and iron, emitting a piercing crackling sound!

The stench of burning flesh filled the sea, and countless burning crab shadows struggled wildly in the crimson flames before turning into charcoal!
"Demon Eyes, Azure Eyes!" Under Xue Dingyue's command, the team precisely recorded the points at which the crab shell's defensive power weakened under the scorching flames.

"New Army Squad Leader, Lei Bao's Unit! Take the standard heavy hammer and test the frontal impact force of the crab claw!" Yu Wanjun gave the order again.

"drink!"

Dozens of fierce soldiers, known for their physical strength, roared and leaped onto the outer deck of the ship's bow, which was shaking violently but was stabilized by the "Mountain and River Rock Formation," each wielding a large metal hammer.

Their muscles were bulging, and their left eyes either had a "golden pupil" that flashed to observe the trajectory of the impact, or a "blue pupil" that saw through the water ripples to find the landing point, as they withstood the impact of the remaining crab swarm and the swinging of their giant claws!

"clang!!"

The sound of metal clashing was deafening!
The soldiers' hands were split open, their bodies were thrown back violently, and some even had their armor dented, but not a single one retreated!

The crab claws were shattered by the immense force, and spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the dark gold shell where the heavy hammer struck!
"Report! It can withstand three direct impacts from the claws of a giant crab! Its armor remains unbroken!!"

The roar carried the arrogance forged in the crucible of war.

Yu Wanjun raised his hand and waved, and the army pressed forward, with soldiers jumping off the deck one by one.

In the sky, the swirling sword light transformed into a torrent...

The corpses of the Gold-Eating Crabs, severely damaged by the Burning City Formation and shattered by the New Army's hammers, floated like charred hills.

"Refine! Collect all the crab shells, whether intact or not!"

The voice of Li Yu, the master craftsman of the Ministry of Works, was filled with fervor: "This crab shell contains 'mysterious gold sand'! When incorporated into weapons, it can increase their sharpness and toughness by 30%!"

Large portions, all you can eat!

The small boats immediately weaved through the charred crab carcasses, their specially made scrapers rapidly peeling away the still-warm shells.

The black gold sand, like inky stardust, flows into the quenching pool along the production line, and the steaming metallic odor permeates the sea surface.

As they ventured deeper into the battlefield to clear out the enemy, the "Thunder Guardian" underwater detection array suddenly began to hum!
Zhen Xuan suddenly pressed down on the violently trembling octagonal star compass at his waist, the magnetic needle pointing directly at the dark trench: "My lord! There is a strong magnetic source three hundred feet below the seabed! These crab tides are pulled by regular magnetic waves, and are definitely not natural demonic forces!"

He traced patterns on the disc with his fingertips, and dazzling sparks flew from the star trails.

"The magnetic wave rhythm is as exquisite as the interlocking of a mechanical spring; there is actually a weapon-refining tradition interfering with this sea from beyond the Nine Provinces!"

The weapon-forging tradition beyond the Nine Provinces!
At the top of the Zhenhai boat, Zhang Yuan's black robe billowed like ink clouds.

He stared at the abyss the compass needle pointed to, a glint of ghostly light flashing in his eyes: "Take a sample of the magnetic source and seal it in the 'Suppressing Jade Box'." With a flick of his sleeve, Yin Jiuyou sent nine ghostly locks into the raging waves, instantly dragging out a dark lodestone half a person's height, covered with crystal clusters.

The natural patterns on the stone surface flow and subtly form an array.

"Make a copy of all the magnetic patterns." Zhang Yuan lightly tapped the railing with his finger, and as jade dust flakes fell, the ink seal of the replicated array pattern was imprinted into the jade plate. "Including these ten sets of strange crab shells, send them directly to the imperial city via a secret communication talisman and hand them over to the Imperial Observatory Director for personal analysis."

The sea breeze suddenly fell silent, except for his voice, which sounded like the clash of metal.

"The East China Sea Magnetic Source may be the key to breaking through the upper limit of the 'Zhou Tian Ding Hai Formation'!"

Looking ahead, Zhang Yuan's eyes gleamed.

The East China Sea is indeed full of secrets.

As soon as the fleet left the scorched battlefield of the crab swarms, the air suddenly became humid and sticky.

A faint, ethereal, and fatally alluring song began to permeate the sea fog.

"Come... come to the deep sea... carefree and without worries..." The song entered my mind, outlining countless beautiful fantasies deep in my heart.

Some of the weaker-willed soldiers in the new army began to glaze over, their bodies unconsciously moving toward the side of the boat, and a dazed smile appearing on their faces.

"Damn it! It's the Phantom Sound Merman!" Yuchi Changshan's expression changed.

Hundreds or even thousands of graceful figures emerged from the hazy sea mist.

Their upper bodies were those of stunningly beautiful women, while their lower bodies were fish tails covered in fine scales. Their skin was as white as snow, and their eyes were like the waves of a crystal sea.

They gently lapped the waves, their cherry lips parted slightly, and that mesmerizing, enchanting singing voice came from them!

Countless invisible sonic arrows shot towards the fleet!
"Demon Suppression Division! Demon Locking Tower, suppress!" Lu Tianchu's hair and beard stood on end as he held up the tower with one hand!
"Om-"

The Nine-Story Demon-Locking Tower shone with golden light!
Nine extremely refined divine chains, wrapped with demon-suppressing runes, burst forth from the sky!

It wasn't attacking any physical entity, but rather weaving together into a massive net of runes in front of the fleet!

The invisible demon-locking chains vibrated, emitting a low "humming" sound, forming a barrier that shook the soul!

"Chichichichi——!"

The deadly bewitching sonic waves struck the talisman chain net like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, only causing a few golden ripples in the soul before disappearing without a trace!

The bewitched soldiers jolted awake, instantly sobering up, their backs drenched in cold sweat!
"Sword Sect disciples, protect your spiritual platforms! Condense your sword hearts to ward off demonic sounds!" Pei Lie's voice was like the ringing of swords, guiding the sword cultivators behind him to unleash their sword energy.

"Golden Eyes and Crimson Eyes Squad, activate 'Illusion-Dispelling Golden Light'! Illuminate the merman's true form and suppress its vocal cords!"

The Poisonous Lady also issued an order.

The soldier with "golden eyes" shot out a blinding beam of light from his left eye, while the soldier with "red eyes" shot out a scorching beam of light, which intertwined into a net and swept towards the mermaid in the mist.

The mermaid, caught in the light, let out a sharp cry of pain, and her song immediately went off-key and even stopped!
"Secret Medicine Division, the time has come! 'Soul-Capturing Bottle' activated! Target: High Priest Elder-level Mermaid Tear!" The Demon Suppression Division's experts, in coordination with the light of their demonic eyes, unleashed demon-locking chains like serpents, binding several elderly mermen with noticeably powerful auras and wearing shell crowns.

The Secret Medicine Department used strange needles to stimulate its emotions, and the beautiful song instantly turned into mournful weeping.

In an instant, several large, pearl-like, dreamlike, and seemingly tear-like crystal teardrops were forced out and instantly collected into the Soul-Capturing Bottle!

Suppressed by both the Golden Eyes of Illusion and the Demon-Locking Chains, and having lost their sonic weapons, the merfolk quickly collapsed.

"Strip it of its silk! Quickly!" The members of the Secret Medicine Department were overjoyed.

Peel off the smooth, glossy skin of the mermaid, and after processing, it becomes the rare and precious 'mermaid gauze'!
Made into a water-repellent suit, it allows one to dive to the deepest depths of the ocean, ignoring water pressure!
Even in the imperial city, water-repelling clothing is a priceless treasure.

"Commander Yu, among the spoils of war... there's one that can talk." A guard brought forward an elderly merman elder, bound tightly by layers of runic chains and barely breathing. (End of Chapter)