Chapter 1512: Chapter 812 Confrontation_3 So at the moment, passively saving people under the hands of this Water Yama inevitably leads to being overwhelmed. And from the few encounters earlier, this Water Yama possesses profound cultivation and sinister Taoist skills and should not be underestimated. If one truly wants to take him down, it will definitely require considerable effort. Gu Changhuai wielded his longsword, his figure swift as the wind, rushing towards Water Yama. Water Yama’s eyes flickered, water system spiritual power circulated, the long whip tainted with water poison, clashing with Gu Changhuai. Gu An and Gu Quan, caught off guard, were poisoned by water. At this moment, they were not fit to join the battle rashly, only able to support from the side to prevent Water Yama from escaping. Mo Hua, on the other hand, stood by. It’s not that he doesn’t want to intervene, but some of his small tricks would be of little use even if deployed, and might even hinder. Currently, the situation is unclear. The trump cards he holds might not guarantee a decisive blow if exposed, it would be better not to use them yet. After all, once the trump cards are revealed, causing the enemy to be wary, it’s not easy to go for a backstab. As for this Water Yama... Mo Hua observed the battle from the side, estimated the fight: Firstly, not as strong as the Fire Buddha. Mainly because it lacks the oppressive aura compared to the Fire Buddha. In terms of cultivation, there’s a noticeable gap. Taoist skills lean towards sinister, using a nine-section chained whip as a spiritual artifact, the whip skill, according to Little Brother An earlier, is a technique called "Water Punishment Whip." The grade of this technique is currently unclear. But in terms of power, it’s evidently inferior to the Meteor Fire Forbidden Art of the Fire Buddha, though its sinister aspect surpasses it. Both Gu An and Gu Quan have Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, yet due to a moment’s negligence, they’ve fallen into disadvantage after being hit by Water Yama’s Water Punishment Whip, nearly meeting disaster. Cultivators in combat, one’s strength may be guarded against, but a sinister opponent is hard to preempt. Strong adversaries can be defended against, but sinister ones are tough to foresee. Yet Mo Hua doesn’t believe that Water Yama replaced the deceased Fire Buddha as the leader of the Evil God’s henchmen simply due to his sinister nature. It’s hard to gauge whether Water Yama possesses other hidden skills... So Mo Hua focused intently, watching the duel between Water Yama and Gu Changhuai, firstly as a live demonstration to gain experience in magic battles; Secondly, to dissect Water Yama’s moves for clues, seeing if he has other fearsome trump cards. Knowing both oneself and the enemy, forewarned is forearmed, is the motto of the Monster Hunter. When facing a formidable enemy, the primary task is also to assess his strength and techniques, to know oneself and the enemy, and not rush headlong. This constitutes the qualifications of a competent Monster Hunter. Otherwise, no matter how many lives one has, they won’t be enough. Mo Hua observed on the side, trying to see through Water Yama. Meanwhile, Gu Changhuai continued his intense duel with Water Yama. Gu Changhuai held a slight advantage, but not markedly so. Water Yama was at a disadvantage but showed no signs of defeat. The battle was somewhat stalemated, yet Water Yama felt increasingly unsettled, always feeling a pair of deep eyes were secretly watching and seeing through him. He glanced at Mo Hua and the other three. Did not find where those penetrating eyes were... A Golden Core, two defeated Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus a short Foundation Building Middle Stage. These four didn’t seem to be the owners of those eyes. Combining the inexplicable betrayal of the carriage, bringing this group of unknown cultivators to this deserted dock. And the formation placed on the ground unknowingly... Water Yama felt a strange sense. "Something is amiss..." "Can’t hold back anymore, need to break this stalemate, if delayed further, unexpected changes might occur..." Water Yama’s heart tightened. He intensified his attack, infused more spiritual power into his whip, causing the water poison to turn dark blue, seemingly intending rapid resolution. Gu Changhuai’s gaze was cold, his sword moves steady, watertight. Though perhaps not superb in swordsmanship, it suffices to hold Water Yama. Thus the duel continued for several more rounds. Water Yama suddenly slipped away from Gu Changhuai, turned and fled towards the riverbank. "He’s trying to escape!" Gu Changhuai and the others felt a chill in their hearts. Gu An, prepared in advance, rushed forward, clenching his teeth, resolutely blocking before Water Yama. But in the next instant, something occurred, and Gu An’s gaze suddenly became unfocused, seemingly intimidated, frozen. What’s happening? Mo Hua was startled, then his expression changed, crying out: "Watch out!" Yet moments later, Gu Quan, rushing to assist Gu An, similarly had his pupils unfocused, as if suddenly overtaken by something, losing his senses. Gu Changhuai realized something, his expression solemn. Focusing intensely, with sharp insight, he remained alert to Water Yama. Yet Mo Hua found it incredible that, in the next instant, even Golden Core stage Gu Changhuai became absent-minded. His gaze lost focus, standing rigidly. Mo Hua felt a chill welling from within. "This Water Yama, what on earth is he..." What did he do? This series of changes happened in the blink of an eye. Seeing Gu Changhuai and the others losing focus, momentarily dazed, while Water Yama raised his whip, seemingly about to strike viciously. Mo Hua was anxious, unable to think thoroughly, immediately converging Fireball Technique, preparing to attack Water Yama to delay time. But once his Fireball Technique was formed, Water Yama’s silhouette had already vanished. At the same time, a cold chill surged from behind him. Mo Hua decisively deployed Water Passing Step, his body flowing like water, darting forward. In the instant he left, a sinister whip struck the empty ground. A light "Huh?" sound was heard. Water Yama revealed himself, looking curiously at Mo Hua. "Water system movement technique?" Water Yama muttered. Moreover, it’s not a common water system movement technique... This technique is very sophisticated. And this kid evidently poured a lot of effort into mastering this technique, so he uses it with proficient skill. Against ordinary cultivators, even peak Foundation Establishment, one wouldn’t dodge this whip. What kind of movement technique is it? Water Yama’s gaze turned cold, then his figure flashed, like a monster’s shadow hidden in water, perilous and inscrutable, in rapid succession, he approached Mo Hua again. Another water whip lashed down. Yet at the critical moment, Mo Hua dodged again. At the same time, Mo Hua was equally shocked internally. What movement technique did this Water Yama use? Appearing just like a Water Ghost’s shadow, elusive and hard to guard against...