Chapter 1298: How Does a Few Hundred Thousand People Matter

Xu Yang's voice, like a divine judgment descending from the heavens, deeply shook the soul of every warrior in the lake. Even Crocodile King, the strongest in the region, felt a tremor of fear deep within his heart upon hearing Xu Yang's incredibly powerful spiritual voice. What kept him standing solemnly at the center of the battlefield was only his profound sense of duty and his unwavering loyalty to the Beast Emperor clan.

"We have assembled. Since you are so confident in facing hundreds of thousands of our sea warriors alone, please make your move."

At Crocodile King's command, the surrounding sea warriors immediately moved into position, and every layer of the encirclement became wildly agitated in an instant.

"Heh, I genuinely didn't expect these beast warriors to possess their own unique formations. This has certainly been an eye-opener today. Look, the water in each clan's designated circle has begun to surge. They must be using this method to generate powerful enough waves within the lake's otherwise tranquil waters. These crisscrossing waves, operating at different frequencies and directions, intertwine to maximize the combat power unleashed by all of them! This is the combat strategy most favored by the vast numbers of sea warriors who inhabit aquatic environments."

The Black Tortoise clone calmly explained this combat method from the side, but he seemed in no hurry to intervene, instead fixating on Xu Yang's next move. Azure Dragon and the others also showed no inclination to act, standing behind with keen interest, calmly observing Xu Yang execute his plan alone. They knew perfectly well that in the water, Xu Yang was the absolute and unparalleled master. Should he desire, a mere thought could conjure waves powerful enough to wipe out all the sea warriors in Crocodile King's territory.

"Indeed, this formation you've conjured can significantly enhance your overall combat prowess. Regrettably, it is I whom you face this time. No matter what countermeasures you employ, they will be futile, for in the face of absolute power, all flashy tactics are meaningless."

As Xu Yang's words faded, he slowly raised his right hand. In an instant, colossal waves, hundreds of feet high, surged around him. No one knew what immense power controlled these formidable waves that rose from the lake's central vortex. These tumultuous waves rose with the momentum, swiftly condensing into a colossal water totem under the guidance and control of Xu Yang's spiritual power.

It was an incredibly intricate and complex circular formation totem, entirely composed of water-elemental power. Unbeknownst to them, this massive totem was a unique water-elemental formation woven by Xu Yang using his Sea God's Domain. When unleashed in an aquatic battlefield, it could generate a wide-ranging water-elemental condensation effect.

Initially, even his teammates couldn't fathom what kind of enhancement or display of power this formation's appearance would bring to Xu Yang. However, when this massive circular totem formation, etched into the void, began to activate, everyone finally grasped the terrifying potency of Xu Yang's technique. Even a true God of the Sea might not necessarily wield such terrifying power.

The colossal circular totem slowly revolved in the void. As the central light of each inscription ignited, it unleashed wave after wave of incredibly powerful spiritual energy, spreading from the totem's center to every corner of the lake battlefield. The sea warriors engulfed by this spiritual tide instinctively let out piercing screams, for the mental impact on their souls was utterly terrifying. This was, furthermore, the result of Xu Yang actively suppressing his spiritual power output.

"My heavens, can it be? Merely injecting such a minuscule amount of spiritual energy into my unique formation has unleashed such a tempest? It seems that living in the depths of the water year-round hasn't significantly enhanced your spiritual fortitude, beast warriors. You simply lack the resilience required to contend with surging waves. Recall when I was in the Endless Sea, how formidable those oceanic races were! They dwelled in the true ocean, not in calm lake domains like yours. How dare you aquatic beings call yourselves sea clan! You are still far from those truly ferocious races that inhabit the real ocean, those who grow by conquering storms and waves!"

Xu Yang's words were undeniably true, yet to the aquatic warriors led by Crocodile King, they delivered a profound insult.

"Lad, I warn you, you may feel superior, but never presume we are easily defeated. What if your power is immense? You will never conquer our souls." Crocodile King, incandescent with rage, let out a furious roar in response. Yet, his furious roar seemed incredibly feeble when enveloped by the colossal totem halo Xu Yang had conjured.

Within moments, the spiritual pressure emanating from the circular totem seemed to intensify even further. Xu Yang precisely controlled the spiritual halo's intensity, careful not to inadvertently annihilate all sea creatures within the entire aquatic domain—a scenario he did not wish to see. Xu Yang's aim was for these beings to ultimately choose surrender under the intimidation of his power, just as had occurred in the Tiger King's tribe, rather than a bloody slaughter forcing them into the "correct" choice. In Xu Yang's view, these beast races also possessed the right to inhabit the Yingzhou Continent. Therefore, he had no desire to kill these beast warriors unless absolutely necessary.

Meanwhile, the other team members, including Xiao Hua and Azure Dragon, watched as vast numbers of aquatic warriors around them screamed frantically, and they couldn't help but shake their heads in resignation.

"Honestly, why are all these warriors so stubborn? Can't they grasp the situation? The disparity in power between them and our boss is immense. There's no point in continuing to struggle like this. Why not choose to surrender early, as Tiger King did? Things would be much simpler then."

Upon hearing Azure Dragon's remark, the Black Tortoise clone, standing nearby, couldn't help but shake his head as well. "It seems these beast warriors, who inhabit the desolate far north, hold a deeper faith in the Beast Emperor clan than we had imagined."