Qinglong let out a mournful cry in an instant.
Yet, within its cry, there was a hint of madness.
It seemed to have记 down all the pain of this ordeal to Ying Chen's account.
Once this crisis passed, it would unleash its full power to seek revenge on Ying Chen!
As if sensing its thoughts, Ying Chen sneered, "You don't think you can overcome this tribulation, do you?"
"Hmph, even cultivators who have achieved great success dare not lightly pass the tribulation of lightning and fire! You, a mere bug with only two hundred years of cultivation, dare to think you can survive?"
"You're dreaming!"
With that, Ying Chen grabbed at the lightning on Qinglong's body with his five fingers!
A bizarre scene unfolded.
The lightning formed a giant net, and as Ying Chen's fingers closed, it instantly tightened around Qinglong's body!
Especially where Qinglong's scales had been blasted off, the lightning seized the opportunity, infiltrating Qinglong's flesh through the ruptured wounds!
*Zzzt!*
The crackling of arcs of electricity could be heard incessantly.
Flames of purple fire ignited fiercely on Qinglong's body, one after another.
Qinglong, which had been able to maintain a coiled posture, could no longer do so.
Its entire body, as if subjected to intense stimulation, instantly unfurled, revealing its massive head hidden beneath its body!
"Roar!"
Qinglong let out a desperate roar, its head and tail thrashing as it lunged at Ying Chen!
It intended to fight Ying Chen to the death!
But Ying Chen remained motionless, grasping again with his five fingers!
In an instant, the lightning on Qinglong transformed into chains, each one plunging deep into the seabed, firmly locking Qinglong in place!
And the purple lightning fire crackled along the chains.
It spread across every corner of Qinglong's body.
The sight stunned everyone on the cruise ship.
One person muttered, "I've seen roasted whole lamb, but never roasted whole dragon! Today is quite an eye-opener."
This metaphor, though unrefined, was remarkably vivid and immediately garnered approval from many.
Indeed, Qinglong's current appearance was like a whole dragon skewered on a barbecue rack, waiting to be roasted!
*Splash!*
Qinglong thrashed wildly, trying to break free from the restraints of the lightning chains.
But no matter how hard it struggled, the lightning chains showed no signs of loosening.
Instead, as the power of thunder gathered again from the clouds, more bolts of electricity descended, making the lightning chains even stronger!
"Split!"
Ying Chen suddenly shouted coldly.
His clenched five fingers suddenly loosened!
And all the lightning chains binding Qinglong instantly shot out.
Qinglong initially thought it was saved.
But the next second, it was filled with horror.
These chains were actually shooting out in different directions, as if to tear it into dozens of pieces, like the ancient punishment of "five horses splitting a carriage"!
"Submit!"
"Submit!"
At this critical moment, a voice suddenly echoed in Ying Chen's mind.
It was a signal transmitted from Qinglong to Ying Chen via telepathy.
It conveyed its complete surrender and willingness to submit to Ying Chen!
"You know what's good for you!"
Ying Chen cast a cold glance at Qinglong.
With a wave of his hand.
The lightning chains that had been encircling Qinglong vanished instantly.
Sensing that the danger had passed and it had regained its freedom, Qinglong wagged its tail repeatedly towards Ying Chen.
As if thanking Ying Chen for sparing its life.
Ying Chen ignored Qinglong's gratitude and said, "From now on, we shall establish a contract. You will exist in this world as my servant. When the opportune moment arrives, I will, as a master, assist you in your transformation into a dragon."
"Countless opportunities lie within a single thought. I hope you do not misjudge yourself."
Qinglong seemed to understand Ying Chen's words and nodded its massive head several times.
Then, it leaned forward, ready to form the contract with Ying Chen.
The establishment of such contracts typically involved the exchange of divine senses.
For example, Ying Chen, as the master holding the initiative, would receive a divine sense crucial to Qinglong's future path, to be kept in his possession.
Should Qinglong harbor any intention of betrayal, Ying Chen could destroy its divine sense, inflicting severe damage.
Minor consequences would be the severing of its path to enlightenment, while severe consequences could lead to complete annihilation.
Ying Chen extended his palm, signaling Qinglong to hand over its divine sense.
Qinglong seemed to cooperate readily, its body trembling slightly as if it were shedding its divine sense.
However, just as Qinglong opened its mouth to send out its divine sense.
What emerged from Qinglong's mouth was not a divine sense, but a Xuan Yin Water Lightning, condensed with intense cold and malevolent energy!
This Xuan Yin Water Lightning was more than ten times more terrifying than what Qinglong had released before!
Even before it exploded, the emitted fluctuations caused the entire sea area to tremble!
He Chongxu and the others on the cruise ship turned pale with fright, unable to utter a single word!
Only endless trembling remained!
A glint of cunning and mockery flashed in Qinglong's eyes, as if mocking Ying Chen for being too young and inexperienced.
It suddenly accelerated, spitting out the immensely powerful Xuan Yin Water Lightning!
It was sent directly towards Ying Chen's face!
It didn't believe that at such close range, it still couldn't deal with Ying Chen!
Even if Ying Chen were the foremost expert of this era, he would surely die!
This was because this Xuan Yin Water Lightning had condensed over two hundred years of its cultivation!
It had used this very move to kill a top expert of that era!
After launching the Xuan Yin Water Lightning, Qinglong immediately dived rapidly.
Although it wished to witness Ying Chen's terrified expression and the scene of him being blown to smithereens, even it could not withstand the explosive power of this Xuan Yin Water Lightning.
It could only temporarily retreat.
*BOOM!*
The instant Qinglong submerged, a deafening explosion rent the air.
Black and blue water mist billowed everywhere, and droplets of splashing black and blue liquid collided, causing secondary explosions.
The void seemed to have caved in, forming swirling vortices.
A massive pit, a hundred meters in diameter, appeared on the sea surface.
It took several minutes for the seawater to slowly flow back and fill the pit.
"Mr. Ying!"
Everyone on the cruise ship stared at the sudden turn of events, frozen in shock.
In the past, they might have rejoiced at Ying Chen's death.
After all, their goal had always been to eliminate Ying Chen.
But at this moment, all they felt was endless grief and reluctance!
Because if Ying Chen died, they would undoubtedly be unable to escape.
They would surely become Qinglong's prey!
No, judging by Qinglong's earlier behavior, it didn't intend to eat them, but to toy with them, bite them to death, and discard them into the sea!
This was even more tragic than becoming food!
"Master Ying!" He Chongxu also stared blankly at the sea surface, letting out a cry of disbelief.
Ying Chen had clearly gained the upper hand, and had clearly subdued Qinglong.
Who could have imagined that this cunning and detestable beast would resort to such treachery at the very last moment of forging the contract?
"You beast, I'll fight you to the death!"
A fierce light erupted in He Chongxu's eyes.
Since Ying Chen was dead, they were unlikely to escape Qinglong's clutches.
It was better to fight bravely and die with some dignity!
Perhaps they could even tear off a piece of Qinglong's flesh and avenge Ying Chen!
*Whoosh!*
He Chongxu transformed into a streak of light and leaped into the sea.
He continuously waved his staff, rapidly gathering large masses of wind and water energy, forming various weapons like sabers, spears, swords, and halberds.
They shot towards Qinglong!
However, Qinglong acted as if it completely disdained He Chongxu.
It didn't even bother to dodge.
It merely flicked its tail.
*Slap!*
The wind and water energy condensed by He Chongxu exploded instantly!
The powerful aftershock from Qinglong's tail even reached He Chongxu,
knocking him down and causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood!
Only after personally engaging Qinglong did He Chongxu realize how terrifying this beast's strength was!
He was no match for it!
*Splash, splash...*
Qinglong, like the victor enjoying the last laugh, swam leisurely in the water, slowly approaching He Chongxu.
Upon reaching He Chongxu, it didn't immediately devour him, but gently nudged his body with its tail.
It was akin to a cat playing with its prey, deliberately prolonging the agony.
He Chongxu felt a surge of indignation and despair.
When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
To be toyed with so by a beast!
His eyes flickered, and suddenly, he sprang up, using the last of his strength to lunge at Qinglong!
He intended to inflict some damage on Qinglong before he died.
However, Qinglong seemed to have anticipated this move. The moment he lunged, it opened its mouth.
It was waiting for He Chongxu to fall into its trap!
Even its eyes narrowed slightly, revealing an expression of anticipation and enjoyment.
Its gaze seemed to say: "Rage! The more you rage, the tastier your flesh will be! The more I like it!"
Just as He Chongxu was about to become Qinglong's meal.
Unexpectedly, a voice suddenly rang out from behind Qinglong.
"You toyed with him, but did you think I wasn't toying with you?"
"Did you really believe your little tricks could kill me?"
Upon hearing this voice, Qinglong's look of enjoyment vanished instantly.
It was replaced by intense terror!
This voice belonged to no one else but Ying Chen, whom Qinglong believed to be dead!
*Crack!*
Before Qinglong could see Ying Chen's figure, a fist print descended from the sky, striking Qinglong.
Instantly, the sound of bones cracking echoed.
This punch had directly broken Qinglong's spine!
Turning Qinglong from a dragon-serpent into a bowed shrimp!
Before Qinglong could even let out a mournful cry, a second punch arrived.
This punch landed directly on Qinglong's forehead.
Qinglong's indestructible skull cracked layer by layer under this punch, fine fissures spreading across its entire head!
Qinglong was terrified.
It had never imagined that the strength of a human could be so formidable.
To be able to shatter even its naturally tough skull!
Only then did Ying Chen's figure become visible to everyone.
Ying Chen's feet were planted on Qinglong's spine.
He stared coldly at Qinglong.
Qinglong instinctively wanted to beg for mercy.
But before it could express anything, it heard Ying Chen's words: "You only had one chance."
"You missed the first one, so there are no more."
The next moment, as Ying Chen's words fell, he grabbed Qinglong's two young horns.
And with a powerful tear!
*Riiip!*
A chilling sound followed.
Along with a mournful, tragic cry.
Qinglong was literally torn in half from head to tail by Ying Chen!