With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

With his physical attributes enhanced, Yang Li narrowed his eyes slightly, then plunged his knife into the deck. He immediately exerted his strength to lift the fairly sturdy wooden deck off, launching it at the enemy like a hidden weapon.

With a stomp of his foot, he followed behind the wooden plank, and the Shadow of Slaughter instantly transformed. A cold glint appeared first, followed by a spear thrust out like a dragon.

The rapier cleaved the wooden plank in an instant, and the grappling hook followed without obstruction, piercing the rapier's owner through the chest. But it was Yang Li whose expression changed drastically...

The shot hit a vital spot, but instead of blood, a reddish-black mist escaped from the wound.

A constant warning rang in Yang Li's mind. She didn't know what that thing was, but she knew she couldn't get involved with it, or there would be serious trouble, even fatal trouble.

With both hands gripping the spear shaft and assuming a horse stance, Yang Li exerted force with both hands, sweeping the hook spear horizontally in a circle, the burst of blood energy dispersing the black and red mist.

The dazzling starlight rose, then descended like a celestial calamity—rapid, grand, beautiful, and fraught with danger!

Yang Li misjudged the strength of the duo; the one in front was just a pawn, and the strongest one was always the Starlight Ability User hiding in the back.

There was a vague feeling of being locked on; it seemed like a premeditated move by the opponent, impossible to dodge...

The burst of starlight enveloped Yang Li, and the beautiful spots of light spread around him, creating a stunning spectacle while also concealing a deadly threat. Each of these starlight points could obliterate an ordinary second-tier life form.

Dense layers of blood energy piled up in front of him, and Yang Li raised his hand to unleash the strongest sword technique he currently possessed, with a blood-red crescent moon flying out from the longsword.

The moment it collided with the starlight, it all scattered. Countless tiny arcs of blood energy and specks of starlight eroded each other. Yang Li held the long sword formed from the blood energy in his other hand, desperately using his dual-wielding style to intercept the potentially fatal starlight beam.

The dozen or so blood-red longswords shattered, and Yang Li, covered in blood, survived with only 31% of his health remaining. The opponent's ultimate move was incredibly powerful.

The amount of blood loss was considerable. The opponent's moves were powerful and penetrating, and they could explode upon contact. The unique starlight caused Yang Li a lot of trouble.

The injury to my left calf was quite severe, which has affected my normal burst speed. Blood has formed a small puddle under my feet.

After pressing down hard to assess the injury, Yang Li stared intently at his opponent, who was preparing to unleash another ability, and suddenly swung his long sword.

The long sword transformed into a spear in mid-air, its dark tip flying relentlessly towards the enemy, forcing the opponent to abandon their prepared moves.

Blood and qi gathered in the left calf, forcibly forming a temporary splint. With a bit of muscle exertion, it was at least possible to force movement for a little while longer.

The sound of footsteps echoed, and a slight contortion flashed across Yang Li's face. That really hurt!

Eighth Fang quietly grasped it in his hand, and a black shadow appeared behind Yang Li, lifting him up. The strange, alien assassin named Hunter was dispatched.

Yang Li, who was being carried forward, accurately plunged his long sword into the enemy's chest after a brief moment of airborne movement, and promptly used his blood energy to disperse the eerie black and red mist.

Using the balance gained from flight experience, the longsword moved steadily yet revealed its sharpness, successfully ending the battle with a single strike.

The heart is pierced through, and the blood vapor transforms into tiny, sharp blades, destroying the opponent's heart.

Upon seeing the 'Abyss Paradise' notification pop up, Yang Li's expression changed for a fleeting moment; the waters of this world had suddenly become much deeper...

[You have slain Smokeblade Blood Puppet and Celestial Blood Puppet!]

Blood puppet? Yang Li had never heard of this thing. It didn't seem to be a product of this world. Perhaps it was the power of some lost Imperial Arm.

A small bottle filled with red liquid appeared in Yang Li's hand. She bit the stopper off and then began to take the drug to recover.

After consuming a low-quality recovery potion, Yang Li took out the [Holy Silver Secret Medicine]. This item could be used three times in total, and now there were only two left.

This item can restore 30% of health and mana at once, and the effect is exceptionally good. Unfortunately, she only has one recovery item of this level.

She sat down against the wall to rest for a while. The battles on the other two sides were not over yet, and she couldn't be of much help if she went over now.

Leva is strong on the high seas, but Brand is not weak either. Even if she cannot defeat him, she can hold out for a long time. She needs time to recover now.

Just as the sounds of battle continued on the dragon boat, a somber voice echoed from a dark warehouse in a corner of the revolutionary army base far to the south.

The man, whose face was deathly pale and who was as thin as a rake, sat cross-legged on the ground. At least a dozen powerful figures stood quietly to the side, guarding the one in the center.

PS: 1. This is the second update today, it's a bit late.

2. I was supposed to attend a lecture in the afternoon, and all the students had to go, but my computer broke down, so I just sat there all afternoon... What a rip-off! I'm already desperate; it's no different from attending a whole day of classes.

Chapter 268, Section 274: A Fierce Battle, A Just Backstab

Chapter 268: A Fierce Battle, A Righteous Backstab

The dragon boat was divided into three battlefields, each more intense than the last, ravaging the rather luxurious cruise ship.

The battle with the least fluctuation was the one inside the cabin, where Mine, who was physically weak, was easily defeated by Vinnie's Teigu Voice, leaving only Tatsumi to fight with all his might.

The difference between Teigu users and ordinary people is obvious. Even though Tatsumi has undergone enhanced training by Brand, he is still no match for a weaker Teigu user.

Neu, whose flute is not suited for close combat, clashed with Tatsumi's one-handed sword. Neu, who had the speed advantage over Tatsumi, gradually expanded her advantage by using her considerable close combat skills.

Despite being severely outpaced in speed, Tatsumi refused to give up, his tenacious spirit driving him to relentlessly seek opportunities.

The sound of the wind made his pupils shrink. Niu's attacks always targeted vital points, and this time she was aiming for his head.

The flute that Orichalcos had just forged was incredibly sturdy; if it were to hit someone on the head, wouldn't they die instantly?

Realizing this, Tatsumi immediately raised his one-handed sword and somewhat laboriously blocked the attack.

The moment she blocked the kick, she launched a counterattack. The force of the kick on the flute sent the petite Niu flying. This girl, who was even cuter than a girl, was temporarily pushed back.

Tatsumi's animal-like vertical pupils remained unmoved. His series of defenses and counterattacks seemed decent, but in Niu's eyes, they were nothing special.

With a burst of speed, he charged forward, his flute thrusting forward like a rapier, the force of which forced Tatsumi to retreat continuously, and the battle situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

Taking a deep breath, Tatsumi unleashed a powerful sweeping attack, but missed completely...

Niu dodged the attack, rolled in mid-air, and kicked Tatsumi several times in the back, sending him crashing to the ground with tremendous force that was completely disproportionate to his size.

The unprecedented and immense shock caused Tatsumi's vision to blur, and he instinctively bit his tongue.

The pain stimulated his nerves, but he knew he couldn't hold back at this moment, or things would definitely get very troublesome. This small Imperial Arm that was fighting him was very troublesome!

The flute-type Imperial Arms [Military Music Dream - Whistling] is a powerful tool for boosting morale and manipulating emotions on the battlefield; it is an absolute war-type Imperial Arms.

Besides boosting its own allies, this Imperial Arm can also bewitch enemies. Those with weak willpower will immediately faint. Mine was knocked unconscious by this Imperial Arm.

Just as Tatsumi was about to land on his chin, he braced himself with his left hand, immediately turned around, and charged towards Neu. His one-handed sword once again clashed with Neu's flute...

—Excessive sexual activity leads to disaster; castration is the permanent cure—

The towering waterspout was awe-inspiring, and Brand, clad in armor, seemed to possess a tragic grandeur in the face of this natural disaster.

At the highest point of the waterspout, a snake's head formed, and standing on it was the pale-haired Riva, whose gaze remained fixed on Brand.

As Brand's former partner and comrade-in-arms for so many years, Leva knew Brand's character and style all too well.

In terms of strength, Brand is definitely much stronger than him. He used to be known more for his intelligence, so it's better to deal with Brand by using intelligence!

"I'll crush you with water pressure, Brand... Serpent of the Abyss!!"

Riva's right hand was clenched into a ferocious fist, with a ring engraved with a snake on his middle finger. Under the control of the Imperial Arm, a giant tornado-like water serpent fell.

Instead of dodging, Brand took a deep breath and leaped high into the air, thrusting his red spear forward.

"Woooooooooooo!!"

With a furious roar, the violent force blasted the water snake away, and Brand completely relied on his strength to break through Riva's attack.

Brand's strength is undeniable, and the powerful weapon 'Redback Shrike' is even more formidable in his hands.

Brand, who had forcefully defeated the water snake, felt a sense of foreboding, because after the surging waves, Riva was no longer in his sight...

“I knew you wouldn’t dodge, but would choose to defeat my ‘Abyss Serpent’… You would never have done that before, because there are many innocent people unconscious on the dragon ship, and you wouldn’t watch the ‘Abyss Serpent’ destroy the dragon ship.”

"Unfortunately... you're bound to lose in the air! Because the sea is my home turf now!!"

A faint glow flashed across the ring, and Riva, standing higher up on Brand, clenched his fists and slammed them down.

Of course, he didn't just smash Brand with his bare hands. As Riva moved, countless jets of water shot into the sky.

The next moment, almost instantly, the water jets completely surrounded the dragon boat, and the rapidly spinning water jets were aimed at Brand, who had nowhere to get a foothold in mid-air.

He took out a small bottle, bit it open, and swallowed its contents without hesitation, maximizing the output of his Imperial Arm...

"Take my strongest ultimate technique, Brand!!"

The eerie light on the Imperial Arms [Water Dragon Possession: Black Horse Forest] suddenly surged, and all the water columns transformed into water dragons, menacingly aimed at Brand.

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Brand's cheek beneath his armor. He sensed the water jets were becoming dangerous; it was a warrior's instinct...

"Water Dragon's Heavenly Conquest!!"

All the water dragons rushed towards Brand, and Brand only managed to break through one before being swept into the endless torrent.

The surging water dragons crashed against each other, and Brand's armor, completely unable to withstand the force, began to shatter. The immense water pressure was too much for his body to bear, and blood began to gush out.

"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh!!"

"Did you kill them?"

Leva stood on the deck with his right hand outstretched, staring intently at the spot where the water dragon was impacting. Just moments before, Brand's voice had faded away.

He gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Controlling so many water dragons at once was too much for Riva's body to handle, and he had suffered severe internal injuries.

In addition to the effects of the drugs on his body and his physical exhaustion, Riva knew he might not make it much longer on this dragon boat, but fortunately Brand had already been injured and fainted.

Brand, severely injured, fell from mid-air and, completely unconscious, landed straight on the deck.

Unlike the original story where he broke through the 'Water Dragon Heavenly Assault', this time, after being enhanced by drugs, Riva's ultimate attack is much stronger.

Riva strode toward the unconscious Brand, intending to deliver the final blow, since there was still a monster on the ship.

If he hadn't gotten two helpers from the ministers who risked their lives to hold that woman back, he would never have had a chance to deal with Brand.

Even so, we must hurry and take down Brand before that woman finishes off her opponent...

Pfft!

The sharp blade pierced through her body. Before Liva could react, he turned his head slightly and saw Yang Li looking extremely disheveled.

The Shadow of Slaughter pierced through his heart, and with the added power of several other abilities, it instantly wiped out all of Riva's remaining health, killing him in one blow!

PS: 1. This is the third update today, I'm exhausted...

2. To be honest, I've been thinking lately about switching to two updates a day, since three updates a day is really tiring (I don't even have time to play Infinite Firepower).

3. But after careful consideration, I think we still need to work three times a day, otherwise when will we ever reach the seventh level...?