He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

Jiang Lin wasn't seriously ill; he was just holding a grudge. Li Changfeng and the others, being from sects, certainly couldn't understand his behavior.

Sects act according to rules, while in the martial world, survival comes first.

Jiang Lin's logic was simple: since it was a fight to the death anyway, would he tolerate it and be spared from being killed? Obviously not.

Since that's the case, we might as well go all out and kill a few more of them. If we ever get caught, we can laugh it off and say we've had our money's worth when we die.

That's how straightforward my thinking is, and that's how direct my actions are.

Jiang Lin turned his oars and plunged straight into the thick fog, leaving behind a trail of gasps of surprise.

Bai Jinchen, unusually quiet, was somewhat intimidated by Jiang Lin's imposing presence. This kid had killed more than ten people in less than a day, which surprised him.

……

After the "Yuanpu Ship" entered the fog, Jiang Lin could clearly feel the tension of Li Changfeng and the others.

Senior Brother Li was alright; he had at least scouted around the outskirts before and was aware of Jiang Lin's abilities.

The other two were entering this place for the first time. Surrounded by thick fog and lacking a sense of solid ground, they couldn't help but feel panicked.

Jiang Lin's boat rocked gently. This journey was different from usual; the distance was long, and he had to allocate his energy wisely.

Half a day later, the "Yuanpu Boat" entered the deep water area, and the color of the water became increasingly dark.

"Few people come to the depths of this great swamp, and all sorts of spirits and monsters emerge from the water, so one cannot linger in the deep water for long."

Su Yue nodded in agreement and asked, "I see there's a specific way to do this. How then should we navigate the boat?"

Jiang Lin found these words very pleasing. Although Su Yue was not particularly beautiful, she had a good demeanor and, despite being from a prominent sect, she was not arrogant at all.

"Large creatures in the water rarely venture into shallow waters, so we have to sail along the island chain. The islands are connected underwater, which is relatively safer and the water is much calmer."

Jiang Lin spoke slowly and deliberately, saying that the straight-line distance to the center of the Great Marsh was a thousand miles, not to mention that they would have to take a winding route by water, which would make the journey even longer and take a considerable amount of time. They needed to find something to talk about.

"A spirit or monster? You must be joking!"

Bai Jinchen had practiced martial arts on the mountain since childhood and lacked experience, so he naturally thought he was talking nonsense.

"You haven't seen it, which only shows your limited knowledge, not that it doesn't exist."

Before Jiang Lin could finish speaking, a huge object leaped out of the water not far away, creating towering waves.

"Golden Grouper".

Jiang Lin recognized it at a glance. He had caught a similar "silver dragon grouper" before and even made a name for himself at his senior sister's banquet.

However, this "Golden Dragon Grouper" is different. Although the two are similar, they are fundamentally different.

The "Golden Dragon Grouper" is an advanced species, a purebred treasure fish, and its size is enormous. The one in front of them is three or four zhang in size, and it is only about the same size as their "Yuanpu Boat".

Bai Jinchen was dumbfounded, while Jiang Lin frowned deeply; this was somewhat unusual.

There were some messy marks in the "Waterway Map" that Jiang Lin didn't notice at first.

When the "Golden Dragon Grouper" leaped up from the waves, he realized something was amiss. This fish was of a high rank, appearing as a deep purple in the "Waterway Map," and according to its habits, it rarely surfaced into shallow water.

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Lin discovered a clue: there were some orange-red trails underwater, but they were scattered and the color was unusually pale.

According to Jiang Lin's experience, this means there is the corpse of a high-level treasure fish underwater. Because it is not a living creature, its color is dull, and it is easy to miss if you do not observe carefully.

Jiang Lin couldn't help but start to doubt the luck of the group. It was only the first day, or even halfway through. Was it really that bad?

Jiang Lin was not with Long Jiu by his side at this time, so he naturally had to be careful.

"Something seems amiss in the water. To be on the safe side, how about we get to shore as soon as possible today?"

No one objected, not even Bai Jinchen. It was his first time in Yunmengze, and he had spent most of the day drifting on the water. Naturally, he was a little nervous and had long wanted to stop the boat and go ashore.

They found a deserted island nearby and landed on it. Without going far, they lit a campfire on the beach.

Jiang Lin's role became apparent at this moment. He took a harpoon and went into the water, and within half an hour, he had caught a large number of fish.

While the abundance of "treasure fish" around the deserted island was uncertain, there were still quite a few "half-treasure fish." Jiang Lin selectively caught only the fish with firm flesh and delicious flavor.

Jiang Lin was well-prepared; the boat was fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils, tableware, and seasonings.

Jiang Lin could not rely on the Taihua Sect members, so he had to take matters into his own hands to serve these elite members of the upper sects.

Serving others is never a pleasant experience. He was busy running around while the other three couldn't help, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Fortunately, Jiang Lin was mentally prepared and did not say anything harsh.

After a flurry of activity, a whole fish feast was laid out before everyone.

The grilled fish is fragrant and crispy, the fish soup is milky white and rich, and there are also crystal clear fish sashimi, which are mouthwatering.

With skills like that, you could easily be a head chef in a restaurant.

Li Changfeng and his companions immediately perked up. They had left early in the morning and hadn't eaten breakfast, only managing to nibble on a few dry biscuits at noon. Seeing such a feast, they were naturally very tempted.

The four of them sat around a campfire, and for a moment they felt a sense of leisurely enjoyment, like a spring outing or a picnic.

Jiang Lin raised an eyebrow at Bai Jinchen with a playful expression, but Bai Jinchen turned her head to the side, pretending not to see it.

Li Changfeng chuckled to himself. His junior brother was truly vindictive and could not tolerate the slightest injustice.

Just as the group was about to begin their meal, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching from afar.

Su Yue was startled. Even with her skill, she hadn't heard anyone approaching. It was only when the person deliberately made noise that she realized someone was coming.

Such skill! Su Yue's hair stood on end instantly.

In the darkness in the distance, a figure slowly emerged. This person was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a rugged face and an upright posture. Just by standing there, he exuded a wild and unrestrained aura, full of untamed spirit and boundless freedom.

Putting everything else aside, her appearance alone is enough to instantly make people like her.

"The tide rises from the sea."

Taken aback, Bai Jinchen unconsciously called out the person's name.

Jiang Lin's heart skipped a beat; he had a deep impression of that name.

What you say comes true; I just looked at the list of prodigies, and in the blink of an eye, I encountered one.

This person is ranked tenth, a true prodigy among prodigies.

Jiang Lin was deeply impressed because Chao Haisheng was the only one among the top ten who was neither from a prominent family nor a disciple of a sect.

The list of prodigies describes this person as having extraordinary talent, having created his own martial art, "The Rushing Tide Technique." His personality is also like the technique, flowing eastward like a great river, bold and unrestrained.

Chao Haisheng walked over slowly and calmly. He held up the half-eaten dry biscuit in his hand and said casually, "I could smell the aroma from afar. It seems I've arrived just in time."

Just as Su Yue was about to invite him to take a seat, Bai Jinchen, who was standing next to her, preemptively asked a question.

"You're following us?"

Li Changfeng and Su Yue both glared at him, signaling him to shut up.

Jiang Lin was even more decisive, taking two steps back to create distance and indicating that he wasn't familiar with this fool.

Brother, don't drag me into this. All of us combined wouldn't be enough to take down one of their hands.