Chapter 227: Five Fish

Having said that, Gui Feng, with an arrogant aura, launched an attack at the big fish.

His whole body was surrounded by a strong pressure; that pressure was like a surging black tide, pressing so that the surrounding space twisted and deformed.

He formed seals with both hands, and strands of purple lightning gathered in his palms, forming a huge lightning pillar that carried an aura capable of destroying heaven and earth, which he blasted toward the big fish.

That aura seemed able to crush everything, forcing the disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect to retreat repeatedly, their footsteps leaving deep imprints on the ground.

The entire Cloud City was shaken by this powerful force; buildings in the city swayed, and some fragile houses collapsed outright.

Some mighty cultivators who were calculating the heavenly secrets felt this terrifying force and turned deathly pale with fright.

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and they hastily stopped their calculations.

They exclaimed that this duel was too horrifying, beyond what they could fathom.

Facing Gui Feng's arrogance, Jiang Taomu merely gave a faint smile, as if seeing through everything about Gui Feng: "A mere junior, you do have a bit of fearless courage, but unfortunately, it's nothing but utter foolishness."

Having spoken.

Jiang Taomu waved his hand, and the purple-scaled big fish leapt high, tracing a beautiful arc in the air, opening its blood‑filled maw to reveal sharp teeth, and with the speed of thunder, swallowed Gui Feng whole.

The whole event happened so suddenly that nobody even had time to react before Gui Feng had already vanished into the fish's belly.

This sight left everyone in the audience stunned, mouths agape.

"What... did I just see? A big fish swallowed a Great Emperor realm expert?"

"Give me a slap quick, tell me this isn't real!"

One disciple, face full of disbelief, rubbed his eyes hard, as if he were dreaming.

"Pa!"

Someone nearby gave him a hard slap.

"Ow ow ow!"

That person covered his face, yet his eyes were full of shock, and he had no choice but to nod in acknowledgment.

"It's real."

"All of this is real, it's too terrifying!"

The crowd again sucked in a breath of cold air, their hearts shaken; this fish was simply stronger than imaginable—not a mere fish king, but a Fish Emperor!

Nan Gong Batian narrowed his eyes, muttering to himself: "How did Jiang Taomu suddenly become so powerful?"

"Could it really be related to the Azure Cloud Sect? Or did he receive the aid of some mysterious treasure?"

His heart was filled with doubt and unease; as a powerful one, he knew well what such a sudden rise in power signified.

Jiang Shan Hai then shouted excitedly: "Awesome! Our ancestor is too awesome!"

His face beamed with a proud smile, as if saying he himself had created this miracle.

Everyone was smiling broadly, while Gui Feng, who had been swallowed into the fish's belly, now regretted bitterly.

He never imagined that, as a mighty Great Emperor expert, he would end up in such a fate.

Likewise regretting it was the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation.

At this moment, the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation lost its link to Gui Feng, drifting aimlessly in the air like a homeless stray, with no support, emitting rumbling roars as if lamenting its unwillingness.

Seeing this, Jiang Taomu waved his hand again, and another purple‑scaled big fish leapt out of the water.

The fish surged upward like a bolt of purple lightning across the sky, its speed so fast it dazzled the eyes.

It opened its huge mouth and swallowed the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation in one gulp.

Seeing this, the crowd was so shocked they couldn't close their mouths, eyes wide round, faces full of disbelief.

"Who would have thought there exists a fish that can swallow heavenly tribulation; this fish must be a Fish Emperor!"

"That statement sounds utterly absurd."

"Yet at this moment, no one raised an objection."

"Because this fish's power is truly too terrifying."

Nan Gong Batian stood frozen like a wooden chicken, unable to believe that the world actually possessed two such mighty fish.

His body trembled slightly, and the shock in his heart reached its peak.

Jiang Shan Hai became even more excited, shouting: "Our ancestor actually has five such great fish!"

As soon as he said that, everyone turned their gaze to the lake, and indeed saw five identical big fish swimming freely; each of their sways seemed to drive the spiritual tide of heaven and earth.

The crowd instantly stared blankly, and the shock in their hearts reached its peak.

This battle, the power displayed by Jiang Taomu, completely overturned their understanding.

And such a being beyond foresight truly stood on the side of their Azure Cloud Sect.

"This matter is simply outrageous, like a dream."

"However, Jiang Taomu is indeed inclined toward them, so they can afford to be more arrogant and more domineering."

"Immediately, the Grand Elder decisively said: 'Senior Jiang, that mongrel Chu Xiong has fled.'"