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The two sides immediately engaged in fierce combat on the narrow deck upon meeting.

Lin Ye unleashed his perfected Shadow Spear Technique and engaged in a fierce battle with a second-rate martial artist.

His spear moved like a shadow, striking, thrusting, stabbing, and sweeping in a continuous stream, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion. In an instant, the tip of his spear left several deadly trails around the enemy.

The second-rate martial artist was burly and wielded a heavy broadsword. His steps were steady, and his swordplay was powerful, each strike accompanied by the sound of wind being cut. He was clearly very skilled at using strength to overwhelm his opponents in close combat.

Using the characteristics of the Perfect Shadow Spear Technique, Lin Ye constantly changed positions within a small area, creating a myriad of spear shadows.

He would sometimes crouch low and thrust diagonally, the tip of his spear tracing a cold arc along the deck, aimed directly at his opponent's lower body. At other times, he would leap forward, using the power of his waist to unleash a series of thrusts, forcing his opponent to retreat repeatedly.

Both were second-rate martial artists, with little difference in speed and strength.

Several times the tip of the spear almost touched the opponent's throat, but the opponent's knife was thick and his reaction was quick, and he was always able to deflect it by the slightest distance.

When Lin Ye's spear tip touched the opponent's blade, he could feel the heavy force rebounding and his tiger's mouth slightly numb. When the opponent swung his blade down on the spear shaft, he also had to use his internal strength to stabilize the spear and prevent the spear tip from being shaken off course.

However, Lin Ye's marksmanship was superior in skill and variation, creating a continuous suppression that left the second-rate martial artist only able to passively parry and struggle to cope.

However, the ship's environment became his biggest hindrance. The deck was cluttered with debris, and the edges of wooden crates and ropes could all become obstacles when he moved or took a step.

Once, he was about to use his spear technique to block the opponent's retreat, but a tilted oar blocked his way, forcing him to temporarily change his move. The tip of his spear grazed the opponent's ear, and he failed to achieve his goal.

These minor limitations prevented Lin Ye from fully utilizing his Perfect Shadow Spear Technique. On the narrow and obstacle-filled ship, although Lin Ye could suppress his opponents with his superb spear skills, he could never find an opening to deliver a fatal blow.

Although the second-rate martial artist was overwhelmed by the force of the spear, he relied on his strength and steady steps to regain his footing time and time again when Lin Ye was hindered, and the two fought endlessly on the deck.

Let's look at Chen Cheng and the others.

The enemy on the other side had obviously studied their formation and knew that the saber-winged mantises had a strong ability to kill low-level martial artists, so they immediately sent two second-rate martial artists to fight against two saber-toothed mantises.

The mantis's bladed arms swung like lightning, so fast that they almost left afterimages. The two second-rate martial artists cooperated perfectly, one feigning an attack from the front to attract attention, while the other waited on the flank to slash at the joints of the bladed arms. For a time, they fought the sword-winged mantis to a standstill, with neither able to gain an easy victory.

Chen Cheng quickly made arrangements, sending two second-rate guards forward to deal with the two Frost Wolf Guards.

He then brandished his broadsword and faced off against the three third-rate martial artists.

Chen Cheng's swordsmanship was wide and sweeping, with the wind whistling through the air, carrying an unstoppable sense of oppression.

He didn't try to do too much too quickly, but instead took a steady and methodical approach, using the broad blade and powerful arm strength to corner the three third-rate martial artists on the deck.

After several head-on clashes, a third-rate martial artist was struck in the shoulder and neck by his blade, falling to the ground along with his sword, instantly losing his fighting ability.

The remaining two were enveloped by his sword aura, their breathing became rapid, their steps became increasingly unsteady, and they were already at their limit. It seemed that they would be killed by him in a short while, and the battle situation seemed to be tilting in their favor.

However, Lin Ye and Chen Cheng both caught a glimpse of the crisis on the other side out of the corner of their eyes.

Although our sword-winged mantis has sharp blades and is incredibly fast, its advantage is greatly diminished when facing a second-rate martial artist.

The saber-toothed mantis's strength lies in its lightning-fast reaping of low-ranking martial artists, but the opponent is also a second-rate fighter who can predict its attack trajectory and use heavy blade force and skillful movement to neutralize its speed advantage.

Although the mantis will not be defeated immediately, it is caught in a tough battle, being suppressed and unable to provide support.

Even worse were the two second-rate guards.

At first, they were able to maintain a balance with the Frost Wolf Guards by relying on their martial arts skills and teamwork, but the Frost Wolf Guards' cold aura continued to erode them, and a layer of white frost gradually condensed on their bodies.

First it affected their arms, then spread to their chests, and their movements became noticeably slower. The frost not only slowed them down but also weakened their grip on the blades.

The Frost Wolf Guards seized the opportunity to strike them repeatedly with their claws, leaving several deep, bone-revealing wounds on their arms and chests. The blood seeped out and was then frozen by the cold air, causing a mix of pain and numbness.

The two were breathing heavily, their eyes revealing their exhaustion and the impending defeat. It seemed that if they dragged this out any longer, they would be crushed by the Frost Wolf Guards.

Just as Lin Ye, Chen Cheng, and the others were anxious and were speeding up their offensive, wanting to finish off their opponents as soon as possible in order to support the two guards who were being eroded by frost, a turning point finally came from another part of the battlefield.

Lin Jing and Liu Yun, along with two other third-rate martial artists, successfully escaped their previous entanglement and quickly rushed to the core area of ​​the battle.

Without the slightest hesitation, the four immediately joined the attack, assisting Chen Cheng in dealing with the remaining two third-rate bandits.

With their help, Chen Cheng's swordplay became even more ferocious. In just a few rounds, Chen Cheng used a wide, sweeping horizontal slash to cut through the defenses of a bandit, the blade piercing into his chest.

Liu Yun seized an opening in the other man's attack, and his longsword flashed like lightning, piercing straight into his heart. The bandit fell to the ground instantly.

With two third-rate bandits killed in succession, the pressure of the remaining battle was instantly relieved.

Without pausing, the five immediately replaced two second-rate guards to face the two Frost Wolf Guards.

The two guards took the opportunity to retreat to a corner of the deck, used their internal energy to dispel the cold, and waited for the frost effect to fade before returning to the battlefield.

At this moment, Lin Ye and his group had completely gained the upper hand. They were just waiting for the two guards to recover before they could launch a full-scale attack and secure victory in one fell swoop.

However, things took an unexpected turn at that moment.

The top-tier martial artist who was fighting Liu Zhenghua on another ship keenly noticed the change in the battle situation. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly exerted his strength, charging towards the ship where Lin Ye and the others were once again.

Liu Zhenghua used the same trick again, his long sword flashing like a snake emerging from its hole, aiming straight for his opponent's right arm, intending to slow him down once more.

This time, however, the top-tier martial artist did not stop to block as before. Instead, he endured the sword piercing his left arm, letting the blood seep out, and used the momentum to accelerate forward, instantly breaking free from Liu Zhenghua's blockade and rushing straight to the deck where Lin Ye was.

Almost simultaneously, Lin Ye's Frost Wolf Guards seemed to receive a command and suddenly changed their tactics.

They abandoned their original opponents, suddenly turned around, and pounced straight at Lin Ye.

Chen Cheng and Liu Yun reacted extremely quickly. Taking advantage of the moment the wolf guards turned around, Chen Cheng slashed one wolf guard's shoulder with his sword, while Liu Yun's longsword pierced the other's ribs, drawing a trail of blood.

However, the two Frost Wolf Guards remained fearless and reckless, rushing to Lin Ye's side in the blink of an eye and raising their sharp claws.