Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

Mingjue and Su Wan tried hard to suppress their laughter, their faces turning red. Fakong glared at them before looking back at Black Dragon Lake.

"This humble monk only knows that Director Zhou is destined to lose today."

Lu Cang turned his head, his expression serious, and said, "Master Fakong, even you think that Director Zhou has no chance of winning?"

He already understood the gap between Zhou Zhenshan, a sixth-level cultivator, and the seventh-level Azure Lotus Lord.

But I was still unwilling to accept it.

Fakong shook his head and sighed, "It's not that there's no chance of winning, but rather that the two sides are no longer on the same level of existence."

"A sixth-tier expert can control the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, while a seventh-tier domain master can transform a region of heaven and earth into a part of himself."

Fakong's gaze swept over Black Dragon Mountain: "The mountains, streams, mist, and underground rivers here all belong to the Lord of the Azure Lotus."

"When Director Zhou makes a move here, he's not facing the Lord of the Azure Lotus, but the entire Black Dragon Mountain."

Lu Cang clenched his fists, feeling truly unwilling. Why should humans be suppressed by a group of strange beasts now that spiritual energy has recovered?

Fakong glanced at him and said, "However, knowing that defeat is inevitable, he still dared to throw a punch at a seventh-level expert. This sense of responsibility surpasses that of 99% of people in the world."

This time, the little wild boar did not immediately refute.

Although it is talkative, it is not entirely unable to understand good and bad.

The little wild boar secretly glanced at Zhou Zhenshan by the lake.

Zhou Zhenshan had obviously heard their argument, but he showed no anger on his face, nor was he swayed by the mockery of a few low-level demonic beasts.

He simply looked up at the silvery-blue lotus in the center of the lake, his expression calm.

This punch wasn't to prove he could defeat Chu Zhou, but to show the world what was happening on behalf of the Ninth Bureau and all of humanity.

How big is the difference between the sixth and seventh orders?

Zhou Zhenshan walked towards the lake, and when he passed the cliff below where the wild boar was, he suddenly stopped.

"Little guy."

The little wild boar was stunned.

It looked around, then finally raised its pig hoof and pointed at itself.

"You called me?"

Zhou Zhenshan nodded: "If I really fall from the sky, remember to stay far away."

The little wild boar was surprised that Zhou Zhenshan was not only not angry, but also took the initiative to talk to it.

It stood there stunned for several seconds before stubbornly saying, "I'm not afraid at all. Besides, the Demon Lord will definitely catch you."

"What if you really smash it down and damage the flowers and plants on Black Dragon Mountain?"

Zhou Zhenshan paused for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face, and he said with a chuckle, "Then I'll take your good wishes."

After saying that, he took a step forward, and golden blood energy rose from his feet, carrying his body into the sky above Black Dragon Lake.

The little wild boar looked up at the rising figure and muttered to itself, "This human isn't so bad after all."

Little Jinbao stood on its head, glancing at it sideways: "What? He only said a few words to you, and you're already ready to acknowledge him as your father?"

The little wild boar immediately panicked: "Lord Bird, don't talk nonsense! I only recognize the Demon Lord! I am utterly loyal to the Demon Lord, heaven and earth can bear witness!"

Little Jinbao stretched out its wings and pointed to the center of the lake: "Then shout louder so that the master can hear you."

The little wild boar immediately puffed out its belly and shouted at the top of its lungs.

"The Demon Lord's divine might is unparalleled! The Demon Lord whipped Zhou Zhenshan away with each of his whiskers!"

The sharp sound echoed continuously around Black Dragon Lake.

Zhou Zhenshan almost stumbled as he rose halfway into the air. Damn it, this little wild boar really talks a lot.

Lu Cang's face darkened, and Fa Kong's lips twitched. He simply closed his eyes and stopped looking at the chattering little wild boar.

In the center of Heilong Lake.

Chu Zhou naturally heard all of this clearly.

He glanced at the little wild boar that was still shouting loudly, and was in a good mood.

This little wild boar is of average strength.

But his flattery skills are almost on par with Little Jinbao's.

The next moment, Zhou Zhenshan arrived above Heilong Lake.

The blood and energy belonging to a sixth-tier expert were released instantly, and golden-red light rose from his body.

The relaxed atmosphere by the lake vanished completely in that instant.

Xiao Jinbao and the rest of the Black Dragon Mountain family originally wanted to say something more, but at this moment, they all fell silent.

Even the little wild boar that was just loudly flattering the mountain lord quickly hid behind the mountain lord, only showing half of its head.

All eyes were fixed on Zhou Zhenshan and the silvery-blue lotus in the center of Black Dragon Lake.

The battle that will determine the future ownership of Lingnan's waterways has finally begun.

Above Heilong Lake.

Zhou Zhenshan did not throw a punch immediately.

He hovered a thousand meters above the lake and slowly closed his eyes.

The surging blood and qi in the body gradually calmed down.

But as this calm appeared, an even heavier sense of oppression slowly spread between heaven and earth.

The next moment, a deep heartbeat sounded. The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to hit everyone's hearts directly.

The expressions of the Ninth Bureau members by the lake changed slightly, as they felt their blood and qi surge.

Immediately afterwards, the air behind Zhou Zhenshan distorted greatly, and wisps of golden-red blood energy rose from his body.

Instead of spreading outwards, this vital energy gathered behind him, gradually condensing into a hazy, large sun.

As the third heartbeat subsided, the golden-red sun solidified completely, its dazzling light instantly illuminating the entire Black Dragon Lake.

The sky, which was already nearing dusk, brightened up again.

On the surface of the lake, countless tiny water droplets, compressed by the qi and blood, slowly floated into the air.

The surrounding vegetation was low-lying, and in the distant mountains and forests, low-level beasts instinctively lay on the ground, not daring to raise their heads.

Mingjue looked up at Zhou Zhenshan, the smile on his face long gone: "Master, is this the sixth rank?"

Fa Kong said with a solemn expression, "This is Zhou Ju's sixth-order domain after his essence, energy, and spirit have been completely integrated. It is more stable than it was at Donghai Port three days ago."

As Lu Cang stared at the sky, seeing the golden-red sun behind Zhou Zhenshan, his confidence, which had been nearly shattered by Chu Zhou's oppressive aura, finally rekindled with a glimmer of hope.

So what if it's seventh rank?

Zhou Zhenshan is also the first human powerhouse in the Dragon Kingdom to reach the sixth rank.

Even if they can't defeat Chu Zhou, they might not be unable to withstand even a single blow.

In the center of Heilong Lake.

Eight silver lotus leaves swayed gently. Chu Zhou could clearly feel that Zhou Zhenshan's blood, spirit, and spiritual power were constantly being compressed into his fist. It had to be said that Zhou Zhenshan was indeed quite capable.

Having just entered the sixth rank and three days ago, he is already able to use the three powers to this extent.

If I am still stuck in the late stage of the sixth rank.

To take that punch unscathed, you really need to be serious.

But right now, it's not enough, far from enough, it's too weak.

With a slight thought, Chu Zhou caused a circle of pale blue ripples to spread across the surface of Black Dragon Lake. This circle of ripples initially covered the lake surface and gradually spread outwards. When it reached the lake shore, it did not stop. The blue ripples followed the underground water veins and spread rapidly outwards towards Black Dragon Mountain.

Mountain streams, underground rivers, nearby reservoirs, and the Linjiang River system. A tributary of the Nanjiang River.

All the waters connected to Heilong Lake by water veins shimmered with a faint bluish light at the same time.

At this moment, Chu Zhou made no attempt to conceal his intentions, since Zhou Zhenshan was determined to fight for humanity.

This is a good opportunity to let all of humanity see and feel the oppressive aura of him as the Lord of the Azure Lotus.

Feel the despair and fear completely.