The body of the Law Dao Fire Ape was small and slender, resembling more of a monkey. Its sharp beak tapped its forehead, and its tusks protruded outward. Its speed was incredibly fast, soaring in the air like a burning cloud, catching up to Hidden Twenty-Five.
With claws as sharp as knives, it struck out, forming a streak of crimson light, the air crackling as if on fire. Hidden Twenty-Five felt the entire world behind him was ablaze. Pressure filled the space around him, leaving him no way to evade or escape.
He could only muster the scant remaining aura of his ancestral realm, grit his teeth, and turn, brandishing his blade to fight back.
“Boom!”
Two forces of aura collided, followed by a violent explosion. The sandy beach area was kicked up with dust and stone as the wind howled. Withstanding this blow, Hidden Twenty-Five spat blood, his body flung backward until he dropped to one knee, struggling to support himself.
He still tightly gripped the horse-slaying sword, but his entire arm ached painfully, almost losing all sensation, trembling continuously. Martial practitioners on various ships along the shore were stirred awake, rushing to the deck, railings, and windows, many with a curious attitude.