Starting as dockworkers, they swept through Chongqing.

Xilun seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

Diano, that old fox, was calculating his scheme perfectly.

If he were to actually bring people here, he feared he would lose face as governor and risk inviting trouble, only to be severely punished.

While Dean may have been offering advice, he was actually trying to use this opportunity to embarrass the new governor, Siron, and prove that Siron was utterly incapable of protecting the core interests of the North.

Xilun swept his gaze across the water's surface; the aura emanating from that enormous, swaying shadow was indeed astonishing.

But he felt no fear; instead, he felt his blood boiling.

Xilun nodded slightly and said in an unquestionable tone:

"We shouldn't delay. The sooner we kill them, the better. Let's test the waters first. If it doesn't work, then we can talk about other things."

He turned to look at Diano and the other two, his voice low and imposing:

"Let's try it out first. I'll go into the water first, and the three of you will come down with me to assist."

"If you can kill this armored tortoise, it will be a great achievement for you."

After saying that, Xilun casually pulled out the black umbrella.

Clang!

The umbrella ribs fell off, revealing a heavy, gleaming silver alloy spear, which he held firmly in one hand.

The violent blood energy belonging to the ultimate realm expert was released without reservation, like a ferocious beast awakening, with a terrifying aura.

Hughes and Leon exchanged a glance, instinctively wanting to refuse.

Fighting for one's life underwater against an extreme species in this freezing weather is simply insane.

But when they met Xilun's cold, emotionless gaze and felt that tangible pressure, their hearts trembled, and the refusal that was on the tip of their tongues was swallowed back.

Especially Diano, who, though outwardly respectful, inwardly sneered.

"Truly a newly minted knight, with such demeanor; his words are better than his deeds."

Diano thought to himself, "But he's really just young and impetuous."

You little brat, you have no idea how tough the Extreme Iron Turtle is underwater!

No matter how good your swimming skills or how strong you are on land, how much of that strength can you utilize underwater?

Diano quickly started to make a plan in his mind.

"You, the governor, are kind-hearted, willing to be at the forefront to fight that armored turtle, while we provide support from behind."

But what you don't know is that this is precisely the perfect opportunity to get rid of you!

"If that beast holds you up underwater, I'll just paddle a little and leave you to die. You're sure to die."

If you die, Yuri will eventually have to temporarily hand over the position of Governor of the Northern District to me.

At that time, my business with that guy outside will naturally be much simpler.

Despite these wicked thoughts flashing through his mind, Diano didn't make a sound on the surface. Instead, he put on a loyal appearance as if he were ready to die for his country.

"I am willing to serve Your Excellency!"

He readily drew his weapon—a long steel sword gleaming with a ghostly blue light—and took off his fox fur coat before heading towards the water's edge.

Seeing this, Hughes and Leon cursed inwardly, but had no choice but to bite the bullet, grab their harpoons and water-splitting spikes, take off their heavy winter clothes, and follow him into the water.

The icy lake water reached their chests, and the biting cold instantly made the three of them breathe rapidly.

Meanwhile, Xilun, carrying a heavy gun in one hand, slid silently into this dark abyss filled with murderous intent, like a black iron tower.

……

Cold, dark, and deathly silent.

Upon entering the water, Xilun immediately adjusted his breathing rate.

The "Great Sea Whale Guiding Technique" slowly circulated within his body, and the originally bone-chilling cold was blocked by his powerful blood and qi the moment it touched his skin.

Under the adaptive function of the internal organs, the body is not affected, and may even be enhanced.

He opened his eyes; his vision underwater was not significantly affected.

Dianno and the other two followed a dozen meters behind Xilun, silently observing the enormous creature in the distance.

Deep in the lake, a massive, armored tortoise, about three meters in diameter, was perched on a huge rock.

Its carapace is as thick as if cast iron, and its entire body is jet black. Its skin is covered with smooth black ink patterns and many old knife and fork marks, showing that it has lived for a long time.

The turtle's head was extremely ferocious and vicious, covered with bone spurs, and its eyes gleamed with a chilling blood-red light.

A trace of blood still clung to the corner of its mouth as it devoured a thick, icy lotus root.

As it gnaws, a casual twist can shatter hard underwater rocks, sending countless murky silts flying through the water, creating a terrifying atmosphere.

With a gentle push of his legs underwater, Xilun stealthily approached, gripping the alloy spear.

He stared intently at the giant tortoise, breathing naturally and slowly, adjusting the exertion of every muscle.

Beneath the skin, a faint outline of iron armor began to emerge, a manifestation of the "Bone Forging Iron Armor Ascetic Method" pushed to its limit.

Pale blue electrical charges shimmered faintly in the water, and bulging blue veins, like those of a dragon, coiled around his arms.

boom!

Before they could get close enough to enter the attack range, the armored giant tortoise sensed the danger with remarkable acuity.

It abruptly stopped eating, its massive turtle head snapping around to glance at the four people swimming towards it.

It opened its gaping maw, covered in barbs, and let out a deep roar.

The sound transformed into a visible ripple underwater, impacting the water with a strong sense of warning.

Xilun ignored the sound waves that were enough to intimidate ordinary first-tier extraordinary beings, and continued to approach like a sharp sword cutting through the water.

His eyes were sharp as he quickly observed the giant tortoise's body structure.

This beast has extremely thick carapace protecting its head and back, so it is not wise to confront it head-on. We must find a breakthrough point in its relatively weaker areas, such as its belly or neck.

Just as he got within five meters, the seemingly clumsy turtle head suddenly launched an attack like an arrow released from a bow!

Its thick neck, a meter long, stretched out instantly and lunged straight at Xilun's face with a ferocious bite.

The speed was so fast that it completely defied the physical laws governing giant creatures underwater, creating a trail of violent bubbles.

Xilun's eyes were cold and stern. He suddenly turned to the side and took a deep breath. He pushed his breathing technique to its limit, and his body displayed incredible agility underwater, dodging the turtle's white fangs like a falling leaf.

However, while Siren managed to evade the danger, Hughes, who was following behind him, suffered a terrible fate.

The giant tortoise missed its target and then fixed its ferocious gaze on Hughes, who was wielding a steel harpoon.

Hughes's long, black hair, which was spread out underwater, now stood on end in fright.

His face was filled with extreme terror. Even though he was also a first-order baptist, in an environment with such great resistance underwater, it was simply a pipe dream to resist the attack of the extreme alien species.

Underwater is their absolute home turf!

Hughes frantically paddled backward, kicking his legs wildly.

Seeing this, Diano, instead of stepping forward to help, quickly retreated, clearly determined not to take any risks and just waiting to watch the show.

Leon, however, gritted his teeth, let out a loud shout, mustered all his strength, and hurled the heavy harpoon in his hand.

The harpoon, imbued with life force, shot out like lightning and accurately embedded itself in the giant tortoise's back.

But to everyone's dismay, with a crisp "clang," the steel spearhead only pierced the shell a little bit, causing no serious injury at all, but instead thoroughly enraging the giant tortoise.

Hughes was about to be torn to pieces by that hideous, blood-red maw.

"Retreat now!"

At the critical moment, Xilun let out a loud shout from behind, the sound shaking the water.

Immediately, he exerted force from his waist, his spine shooting out like a dragon, and his silver spear thrust out suddenly.

This shot shattered the water's flow!

The terrifying power of the heavy gun technique did not diminish at all underwater, and it pierced the soft skin below the giant turtle's neck with perfect accuracy.

"roar--"

The giant tortoise let out a piercing scream of pain, and a large amount of black blood gushed from its wound.

Then, Xilun's arms bulged with muscle, and he pulled outward with force, moving closer to the giant tortoise's body. He bent one knee and kicked off with a bang.

Berello kick!

boom!

With a dull thud, the massive turtle, weighing several tons, was shaken by the terrifying kick and moved half a meter sideways underwater.

Taking advantage of this brief opening, Hughes used his hands and feet to barely escape from under the turtle's mouth.

His face was deathly pale, his heart was pounding, and a deep sense of awe filled his gaze as he looked at Xilun.

"Act according to the situation, don't resist head-on!"

Without turning his head, Xilun gave a single instruction.

Then he pulled out his spear with a backhand, used his waist and abdomen to generate force, and flipped his body in the water, thrusting the spear mercilessly into the turtle's belly.

The blow landed squarely, the sharp alloy tip tearing through the tough outer layer and leaving a long trail of blood.

The giant tortoise roared in agony, completely enraged.

It abandoned its pursuit of the others, and its mountain-like body, carrying immense force, crashed directly into Xilun.

Xilun's eyes were cold and sharp. He moved nimbly and flipped around underwater, as agilely as if he were on land, unaffected by any resistance.

The giant tortoise crashed into nothingness, its massive body sweeping violently across the rocky cliff beside it, shattering the hard stone into pieces.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The underwater mud and dust rose up in bursts, like a sandstorm, turning the water within a radius of several meters into a murky mess.

Amidst the swirling mud and sand, the giant tortoise roared and attacked once more, opening its massive jaws to bite down from above, attempting to devour Xilun whole.

Xilun was as calm as the most precise machine. He seized the opportunity, and instead of retreating, he advanced, throwing the thick gun in his hand directly into the turtle's mouth.

The spearhead, imbued with the power of thunder, pierced a horrific, bloody hole in its palate.

The moment it pierced through, Xilun pulled it out immediately with a flick of his wrist.

The giant tortoise bled painfully, but its ferocity flared up. Ignoring its injuries, it bit down hard on the alloy gun barrel, attempting to drag Xilun and the gun together.

A flash of rage crossed Xiren's eyes. He stepped into the water and twisted his wrist sharply.

The gun, imbued with the power of the "Great Sea Whale Guiding Technique," spun violently within the turtle's mouth, like a high-speed drill, forcefully creating an even larger hole in the flesh before being forcibly pulled back by Xilun.

Meanwhile, the three people who had been following from afar finally found an opportunity to intervene.

Hughes and Leon, to repay their debt of gratitude, mustered all their strength and launched a fierce attack on the exposed side of the giant tortoise.

Diano also pretended to put in some effort, swinging his knife a few times.

But his attention was mostly focused on calculating Xilun's moves.

Diano became increasingly terrified as he watched, so shocked that he almost forgot to paddle.

Xilun's strength is terrifyingly high!

This is an armored tortoise that even those baptized in extreme environments struggle to defeat; its thick skin and immense strength have allowed it to be so easily outmaneuvered and suppressed by Xilun in a direct confrontation. And this was underwater!

"If he gets to the surface, will his strength double? How did this kid train?!" Diano roared inwardly.

However, this time Diano was wrong.

The reason why Xilun is so good underwater is entirely due to the "Great Ocean Whale Guidance Technique" and the unique talent of "Adaptive Organs" in his body. If he were on the surface of the water, without the assistance of water pressure, Xilun would not have such an abnormal endurance advantage.

Just as Diano was lost in thought, the battle situation suddenly changed.

After suffering a series of severe blows, the giant tortoise suddenly and unusually swung its head and bit down in place.

This attack was incredibly fast and extremely tricky.

At this moment, Xilun had just withdrawn his spear, having used up his old strength and not yet generated new strength.

In the blink of an eye, with a muffled hiss, the tortoise's mouth, covered in bone spurs, broke through Xilun's defenses and bit down hard on Xilun's waist!

"Be careful, sir!" Hughes shouted, his eyes wide with fury.

"I've come to rescue you!" Leon's eyes were also brimming with tears.

In his view, if an Extreme Realm alien bites his waist head-on, his internal organs will shatter instantly, and he will definitely lose his fighting ability.

Ignoring the danger, Leon rushed forward and, using the dim light, examined the turtle's belly. To his horror, he discovered that the gunshot wound inflicted by Siren was now writhing violently, with the granulation tissue on both sides of the wound intertwining, seemingly having healed considerably.

"This beast's healing ability is outrageous! It just took such a heavy shot from an adult, and its wounds have healed by more than half in such a short time!"

Lyon was secretly alarmed, but he did not back down. He forcefully plunged the long knife in his hand into the vicinity of the giant tortoise's eye, hoping that the pain would make it loosen its grip and rescue Xilun.

Meanwhile, Diano, who was not far away, was overjoyed when he saw Xiren get bitten, and almost burst out laughing.

But being shrewd and calculating, he immediately feigned panic and rushed forward, shouting, "Governor! Hold on!"

Diano moved closer, his snake-like eyes fixed on Xilen's movements, ready to enjoy the gruesome sight of the boy being bitten in two.

But the next second, Diano's expression froze completely, his eyes filled with incomprehension and horror.

At this moment, Xilun faced a life-or-death crisis of being bitten in half, yet he remained completely calm.

He decisively abandoned the big gun in his hand, freeing his hands, which, like two iron clamps, gripped the upper and lower jaws of the giant tortoise tightly!

What horrified Diano the most was that despite the terrifying bite force tearing at Xilen's body, and the fierce struggle between the two, Xilen's waist was not bitten off, and there was not even a large amount of blood gushing out!

"How is this possible?!" Diano screamed inwardly, unable to believe his eyes.

Is this the kind of physical defense that humans can possess?

At this moment, the giant tortoise's head shook wildly, and it tried desperately to close its upper and lower jaws.

Xilun's muscles were taut to the extreme.

On his skin, a layer of dark iron armor phantom jingled, which was the defense of the "Bone Forging Iron Armor Ascetic Cultivation Method" pushed to its limit.

Beneath the skin, veins throbbed wildly, and pale blue electrical charges surged violently.

At the same time, Xilun gathered all the terrifying strength in his body that surpassed the first-level extreme realm and gripped the upper and lower jaws of the giant tortoise head tightly with both hands.

"Get out of my way!"

A faint yet thunderous roar came from underwater.