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The guard was stunned and a look of panic flashed across his face. He threw his sword on the shore, moved his body, and was about to charge forward.

Suddenly, there was a strong gust of wind, followed by which, the guard felt his legs sinking, and his body submerged into the water.

"Gulp, gulp ~ ~" Caught off guard, the guard immediately swallowed a few mouthfuls of the lake water.

However, he was still a martial artist at the third level of the Mortal Stage. Although he wasn't very good at the water, he knew how to swim. His true essence instantly erupted and he immediately broke free from the shackles on his feet.

After a moment of panic, his expression became tranquil, but his eyes burned with a raging fire.

This brat actually dared to sneak attack him!

He turned his body in the water and immediately saw Ling Yan's cold face. He waved his right fist and, along with a wave, punched towards his chest!

Humph!

The guard was infuriated. He clenched his fist, and the true essence within his body suddenly waved out. The two fists collided in the water!

"Bam!" A muffled sound rang out and as the two fists collided, a ripple spread out in all directions, turning into an impact and charging straight up into the sky. Immediately, a pillar of water shot up into the sky from the lake, turning into splashes of water and scattering everywhere.

Ling Yan gave a stuffy groan as he was forced several meters back into the water by the strong rebound force. Blood immediately flowed out of the corner of his mouth.

His fist, wrapped in true essence, seemed as if it was about to be torn apart, causing bursts of pain. One could vaguely see that the skin on his fist had already been torn open, and a few traces of scarlet blood had flowed out.

Taking advantage of the counterforce from the collisions, the guard's legs moved and his body rushed out of the water. He rolled on the shore and immediately grabbed the sword he had thrown on the ground. He quickly stood up and stared fiercely at the lake.

"Come out and die!" The guard shouted angrily at the lake's surface.

No one replied, as if the intense battle just now did not happen. The lake surface once again calmed down.

However, the Imperial Bodyguards were not so casual this time. Just a moment ago, they had been slightly careless and had been ambushed by Ling Yan. If Ling Yan's strength was similar to his, he would most likely be floating on the surface of the water by now.

"Damn brat, I will tear you into a thousand pieces!"

Being toyed with by someone whose cultivation base was far inferior to his own, the guard could not help but be enraged.

Suddenly, a huge splash appeared on the surface of the lake. A cold light flashed in the guard's eyes as he picked up his sword and waved it in the direction of the splash. In an instant, a dazzling brilliance flew out from his sword.

No one?!

The guard was startled. Suddenly, his heart trembled as he abruptly retreated a few steps.

BOOM!

With a loud bang, Ling Yan's fist violently smashed into the place where the guard had been standing before. Immediately, a dozen centimeters deep fist hole appeared on the ground!

Ling Yan's attack did not hit, nor did he jump back into the lake. Instead, he stood where he was, with his waist sinking, legs stepping, and hands spread out in two directions.

Even if he jumped into the lake again, it would be impossible for the guards to make the same mistake again. Continuing to waste time would not benefit him at all. It would be better to fight for his life.

"Heh, boy, you finally dare to come out. You don't want to hide anymore?" Since Ling Yan no longer intended to run away, he was happy to talk a few more words with the man who was about to die.

"I'm just afraid that you'll be tired. How long has it been since I last saw you? You've been chasing me for a quarter of an hour now, right? Are you feeling great?"

Ling Yan indifferently looked at the guard and said with a hint of ridicule.

The guard knew what Ling Yan meant, and laughed at him for not being able to take down a first level Mortal Core warrior even after a long time. Immediately, the guard was so angry that he started fuming all over, and angrily pointed his sword at Ling Yan, "I originally wanted you to live a little longer, but now, I'm going to kill you!"

After saying that, the guard took a step forward and charged towards Ling Yan like a whirlwind. With a wave of his sword, a sharp sword light flashed out as he ruthlessly hacked towards Ling Yan's head!