Then, water molecules and glass molecules within Zhou Chao strongly bonded. Due to the detachment of water molecules, a large amount of nuclear fission energy was generated, which continuously accumulated within the cells of Zhou Chao's entire body. Once this energy reached a certain level, Zhou Chao used his mental force to gather cosmic primal energy, guiding the flow of internal energy. Meanwhile, the continuously accumulating water molecules were mentally gathered and concentrated at the Dantian, awaiting the arrival of the mental energy beam—a process that actually lasted only less than 30 seconds, after which Zhou Chao activated his technique. Zhou Chao could automatically arrange the water molecules rich in nuclear fission energy into regular double-helix water columns (and, if external cold-energy was present, these could further crystallize into regular structures). This nuclear-fusion energy water column could be mentally controlled to be rapidly expelled through his mouth at high speed. The entire process was brief and fully under mental control, requiring no hand seals. However, Zhou Chao's water-based ability was at the seventh level, so the water column喷出 from his mouth could only maintain a height of about ten meters. Yet this height of just over ten meters proved perfectly sufficient to counter the Jin-Yin Armor and his three companions. Indeed, as the powerful water column shot toward the Jin-Yin Armor, his three companions, and the members of the Feng-Huo Hall, they initially regarded it as merely a regular water jet and thus remained relatively relaxed. When the water column, with its range of about ten meters, struck them, it felt like a thousand swords piercing their hearts simultaneously. "Ah! Oh!" the Jin-Yin Armor cried out in pain, while his three companions each spat out large amounts of blood. The members of the Feng-Huo Hall were even more overwhelmed—some collapsed to the ground and remained motionless. Zhou Chao and his three younger brothers smiled proudly, advancing step by step toward the Jin-Yin Armor and his companions, their eyes gleaming with determination. Each of them carried a large battle axe, aiming to close in and deliver a decisive strike. Chen Yuting, on the other hand, closed her eyes in despair. "Hmph! You think you can challenge me?" "You're all setting yourselves up for death!" Zhou Chao pressed the blade against Yin Jinjia's throat, shouting at them, "You have nothing in common with Gao Liang! Follow me! I promise you comfort, prosperity, and a wealthy family life!" "Pah! I, Li Xiang, am a man of unwavering loyalty and integrity. To betray my lord is an act of dishonor! I will not do it!" "I agree! We will never do anything that disrespects our leader. Zhou Chao, you're dreaming!" Li Xiang and Chen Zixue's steadfast resolve only infuriated Zhou Chao further. He forced down his anger, turning to his three friends who were now spitting blood, and demanded, "You! You! Do you still intend to follow Gao Liang? I'll ask you once more—will you join him or not?" "We will! We will always follow Gao Liang! Even if it means death, we will not waver!" The three friends spoke in unison, united in their resolve. Zhou Chao sneered at the sky, then his expression darkened as he roared, "Since you're so ungrateful! Then I shall "Having said that, he gave a subtle nod to his three younger brothers—Liu Qiang, Luo Qi, and Wang Lei—indicating they should move. As the three brothers raised their large knives to strike their three friends and the two in golden armor, they each let out a sharp cry, dropping their blades to the ground, then looked up in astonishment. It was Gao Liang! It was him! He had arrived! "Brother-in-charge! Gao! Gao! Gao Liang has come!" The three brothers instantly lost their strength just at the sight of Gao Liang's legs. Gao Liang had used a single playing card to strike with precision, achieving a triple effect—wounding each of the three brothers—such skill that no one could help but admire and respect him. "Brother-in-charge! You've finally arrived!" "With Brother-in-charge here, we're saved! We're saved!" The golden armor and the three friends erupted in cheers. Gao Liang gave a graceful nod, his gaze sweeping across the room and landing on Chen Yuting, who was bound to a chair—clearly the work of Zhou Chao. Gao Liang's eyes flared "Anyone who stands in my way dies!" Zhou Chao felt a bit intimidated. After all, he had already sensed that Gao Qiang was no ordinary person—just from Gao's slight display of confidence. Moreover, the tone Gao had used earlier carried an unmistakable sense of authority, unyielding and overwhelming. Zhou clearly perceived Gao's "presence" in speech, as well as a strong "eye presence," and the decisive gestures he had made during the confrontation. Together, these three forms of presence combined to radiate a regal, commanding aura. Yet Zhou remained resolute. He believed that, though he had diligently trained in water-based abilities for six months, Gao had not yet demonstrated any truly developed skills. Thus, he felt confident and arrogant, casting a sardonic smile at Gao: "Gao Qiang! You've got so many beautiful women—me? I've got none! You feast on meat while I drink porridge! It's not fair! I'm stronger in every way—why do you keep trying to outshine me? Hmph! Your women? No, your women—they're all mine! Zhang Yeping is! Dong Jiao is!" Chen Yu...” Before Zhou Chao could finish speaking, Gao Liang had already launched himself into action, delivering a loud, resounding slap. Zhou Chao had been completely unprepared, as he and Gao Liang were ten meters apart—Zhou Chao had assumed Gao Liang wouldn’t attack immediately. Yet Gao Liang had struck first, showing decisive strength. You’re after the old guard’s woman, and you think the old guard will just let you off with a mild reprimand? Gao Liang moved with incredible speed—leaping into the air and then plunging downward, using every ounce of his strength to strike Zhou Chao’s right cheek. How could Zhou Chao not feel the pain? His right cheek swelled up instantly, puffing out like a dumpling. “Great! Absolutely great!” Three of Zhou Chao’s friends, along with Jin Yinjia, clapped and cheered enthusiastically. Meanwhile, Zhou Chao’s three younger brothers were stunned, their tongues hanging out, their legs trembling—truly amazed. They had never imagined their own leader would be treated so severely, so unexpectedly. This clearly demonstrated Gao Liang’s power and authority, and now they felt genuinely intimidated Then veins bulged, and he shouted at Gao Liang, "Gao Liang! Let's have a one-on-one duel!" "Great! By all means!" Gao Liang was straightforward and enthusiastic. "Husband! Watch out!" Chen Yuting reminded him just before the duel began, which deeply moved Gao Liang. With a tender smile, he looked at her and confidently said, "Don't worry! For you, I won't lose!" "Indeed! I believe my husband is the best! Husband, go on!" Chen Yuting clenched her little pink fist, cheering him on. Meanwhile, Jin Yinjia and his three friends raised a banner: "Boss! We're supporting you! You're the true king!" "I wish to become a god! Anyone who stands in my way shall die! Men block me—kill them! Buddhas block me—kill them!" Gao Liang's powerful voice resonated throughout the cosmos, shaking heaven and earth. This magnificent, overwhelming presence completely overwhelmed Zhou Chao, while Zhou Chao's three younger brothers lacked even the courage to cheer for their leader—each of them was filled with fear and trembling. But Zhou Chao was a persistent opponent, always striving for any chance to turn the tide, because as soon as he did, he could displace Gao Liang's position and rise to prominence. Hmph! This time, I've employed the Energy Translocation technique to amplify the power of the Water-based abilities. Indeed, Zhou Chao desperately sought to overthrow Gao Liang, mobilizing all his mental energy to forcefully combine the glass molecules he had ingested with the water molecules he had consumed; due to the separation of the water molecules, a significant amount of nuclear fission energy was generated.