Elder Song even thought that it would be great if Elder Zhou and the others failed this mission.
However, he couldn't possibly say this out loud.
Just then, a loud crash came from outside.
"What's going on?" Elder Song frowned. Then, someone ran in and reported, "The boatman's pet beast is back but something's not right … It seems to have gone berserk."
The boatman was on Elder Zhou's side.
As he spoke, another loud crash was heard.
"Let's go out and see what's going on." Elder Song's expression turned fierce. Regardless of the reason, controlling a pet beast to behave atrociously here was unforgivable.
The Demonic Appraisal Association had its own rules and those who violated them would be severely punished.
The group exited the hall and soon reached the shore. Turtle Island was so small that they could see the other end from one end.
The lake was now dyed red with blood. A lake catfish the size of a small boat was ramming against the boats in a frenzy. The smaller boats around it were already smashed into pieces and the lake was littered with wooden debris.
"What's going on? Where's the boatman?" When Elder Song saw this, he immediately became furious. The catfish had smashed all the boats on the island. Now, they couldn't even leave Turtle Island even if they wanted to.
The others looked at each other, at a loss.
"Elder Song, we only saw the catfish return but we didn't see the boatman," someone reported.
Elder Song was decisive. "Subdue the catfish first. We'll deal with the boatman when he returns."
A demonic appraiser stepped forward but before they could do anything, the catfish flipped over on its stomach and died.
Just then, a voice came from the mist.
"A man-eating beast with a vicious aura. Using the talisman to awaken one's spiritual eye, one can easily tell that this catfish has eaten too many humans and deserved to die."
Everyone on the island was startled.
"Who is it?"
"Stop acting mysterious. Show yourself."
Someone grabbed a harpoon and hurled it in the direction of the voice. The harpoon shot forward like an arrow but vanished into the mist without a trace. Not even a sound was heard.
For a moment, the scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Elder Song looked ahead with a solemn expression and said, "May I know who has graced Turtle Island with his presence? Why don't you show yourself?"
His voice spread. It was obvious that Elder Song's cultivation level wasn't too shabby either.
In the distance, a figure appeared in the fog.
"Why don't I see any ships?" Someone on the island couldn't help but say. There was a lake in front of them, and there were thousands of piranhas reared around the island. It was impossible to get close to them without a boat that had been specially soaked in a special potion. Moreover, it seemed like the other party wasn't even on a boat.
If there was no boat, could it be that they were walking on water?
The piranhas weren't just for show. Once they discovered an intruder, they would immediately swarm over and devour the other party.
As the figure approached, Elder Song and the others on the island saw it clearly. Immediately, all of them revealed shocked expressions.
That person wasn't riding a boat, but he wasn't walking on the surface of the lake either. Instead, he was floating about a foot above the surface of the lake. With every step he took, the surrounding fog would automatically gather, forming something like a footboard. Every step he took was like an immortal walking. It was like seeing a ghost.
Although this person seemed ordinary, there was something different about him. Although he was alone, the dozen demonic appraisers on the island felt an immense pressure bearing down on them.
This person was obviously Lin Jin. He had been following the boatman's pet beast all the way until he found Turtle Island hidden in the depths of Nine Crescent Lake. Admittedly, most people wouldn't be able to get to this place. The lake was a natural barrier, the island was shrouded in fog, and there were even piranhas lurking underwater. If it weren't for Lin Jin, no one would have been able to find this place. And even if they did, they wouldn't be able to do anything to these demonic appraisers.
However, this didn't stop Lin Jin.
Having mastered Cloud Mist, Lin Jin could turn the surrounding fog into his own. Since there were piranhas underwater, he just had to stay out of the water. Moreover, even if he did go into the water, with Lin Jin's Beast Deterrence ability, no piranhas would dare approach him. Lin Jin traveled on the cloud for two reasons. Firstly, he wanted to intimidate them. Secondly, he didn't want to get wet and dirty his clothes.
He stopped about ten meters away from the shore and looked at the demonic appraisers on Turtle Island.
"Is this the demonic appraisers' headquarters?" Lin Jin asked.
It didn't seem like it. After all, Turtle Island was too small. It was probably just a branch.
Lin Jin didn't know much about the Demonic Appraisal Association. All he knew was that they were a bunch of evildoers who were despised by orthodox appraisers.
Also, judging by the foul atmosphere on this island, Lin Jin had no idea how many people they had harmed. Since he didn't run into them, Lin Jin didn't mind enforcing justice.
After all, even if these people worked together, they wouldn't be a match for him.
"This isn't headquarters but one of the eight branches of our demonic association's supervisory board. Who are you? Why are you here? "Elder Song couldn't figure out Lin Jin's background so he asked.
Based on how they usually operated, they would never resort to violence. If they did, it meant that they had no chance of winning. Although the Demonic Appraisal Association had the advantage in numbers, they were at a disadvantage. They were being suppressed by Lin Jin's aura alone.
It wasn't just Elder Song. The other demonic appraisers on the island were on high alert, ready to attack at any moment.
"Branch? It's one of the eight branches? And not headquarters? " Lin Jin was taken aback. Of course, he knew that if the Demonic Appraisal Association only had this many members, it would be child's play. But no matter what, Lin Jin planned to eradicate this place today.
Just then, two demonic appraisers on the island exchanged glances and suddenly invoked a spell. The next instant, a splash erupted from beneath Lin Jin's feet as a large freshwater crocodile opened its mouth full of sharp teeth and tried to bite Lin Jin.
Striking first had always been the demonic appraisers' style.
Elder Song was shocked. He didn't expect his subordinate to be so reckless. But it was too late for him to stop them now. He could only hope that they succeeded. No matter who this person was, they had to kill him first.
Only a dead person wouldn't be a threat.
However, the crocodile didn't manage to bite Lin Jin. Lin Jin had already sensed the commotion in the water. After all, he was a bona fide Rank 3 beast appraiser. He could sniff out a beast's aura with his nose alone.
Hence, when the crocodile opened its mouth, Lin Jin's Beast Aura crashed down like a flood. Despite its size, the crocodile was only a Rank 2 beast. Under Lin Jin's overwhelming aura, it instantly lost consciousness and fainted in the water.
To outsiders, Lin Jin didn't move and the crocodile fainted. No one had ever witnessed such a scene before.
The person controlling the crocodile was dumbfounded. No matter how many spells he cast, the crocodile wouldn't budge.
"Since you're here to pick a fight, don't blame us for being rude." Elder Song could tell. Having said that, the demonic appraisers summoned their pet beasts.
Water snakes, eels, spiders, and venomous insects. These demonic appraisers' pet beasts were each more ferocious than the last.
"White Ape!"
Lin Jin shouted. The next instant, the sound of rushing water could be heard. From afar, a large creature could be seen wading through the water. It was White Ape in his true form and he was several feet taller than he was.
White Ape was currently the size of a small hill, towering over a hundred feet tall. Even after stepping into Nine Crescent Lake, only half of his body was in the water.
At the sight of White Ape, the demonic appraisers on the island were dumbfounded. Their pet beasts couldn't compare to White Ape at all. The difference was too great.
There was no need for too many words, and a slaughter immediately began.
At the beginning, Elder Song and the others had thought that this would be an evenly matched battle. Even if they were able to win, it would be a pyrrhic victory. However, reality soon told them that their previous thoughts were merely wishful thinking.
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