Do you really think you can get me with just a banana?

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar, with only the sound of slight gasps coming one after another.

Guan Shanyu, a nurse with little combat power, and five disciples who had just recovered from leg injuries and had accidentally waded into the water today, were in a worrying state. One of them seemed to have some hidden secrets connected to this matter and was uncertain whether he could be trusted. Another was trapped at the bottom of the valley, his life or death uncertain. With such a lineup, if they wanted to break through...

It seems that I can only rely on Yan Ruchen.

Everyone turned their eyes to Yan Ruchen at the same time. He was the only useful jungler in the whole place. If Yan Ruchen said he wanted to go out and fight, everyone would naturally understand that he would lead the way, and the others would be responsible for support and retreat.

However, Yan Ruchen's white clothes were stained with blood, and his shoulders had several large cuts from the fighting. He didn't know the extent of his injuries. Guan Shanyu felt that if Yan Ruchen wanted to cross the lake and get ashore, and then fight with the giant beast to save Guyu, it would be better to treat the injuries on his body first, otherwise it might be a burden in the battle later.

After thinking about it, he quickly stood up and said softly to Yan Ruchen, "Ruchen, how about I help you take care of your injuries first?"

Yan Ruchen looked back at him, then lowered his head to look at his bloodstained clothes, and smiled calmly: "It's okay, this is not my blood. Besides, the sun is shining brightly now, and the evil creatures in the valley can't avoid it. If we delay until night, the situation will only get worse."

Jin Yu looked at Gu Yu, whose life or death was still unknown in the distance. Although he was afraid, he was also determined. He felt that he could not just sit back and watch. So he stood up and said to Yan Ruchen, "Ruchen, do you have any plans? How can we cooperate with you? Just tell us."

"That's right, you said it. We may not be able to defeat it directly, but we can still delay time and give you a chance." Su Yi also expressed his support indignantly.

Everyone responded, except for the silent Yu Kunliang and the confused Guan Shanyu. Yan Ruchen nodded in response and then asked, "Does everyone know the origin of the giant beast?"

Everyone's eyes were focused on the giant beast. They saw that it was resting with its eyes closed, ignoring Guyu and lying motionless on the side. However, they knew that this kind of thing was extremely alert and might become furious if disturbed. Its huge claws covered with barbs could kill someone with one slap.

Qing Fan lowered his voice and recalled, "I seem to have seen it in the sect's ancient books. It seems to be called a spiritual turtle. It was once the guardian beast of Wangshui Ridge. However, the records show that it was burned to death. How could it appear here again? There are so many chains on it. Could it be... that it has been tamed again?"

Everyone turned their gazes to Yu Kunliang. Yu Kunliang sensed this inexplicable scrutiny and shouted unhappily, "Why are you looking at me? I don't know anything!"

Everyone was yelled at, looking at each other in confusion. They immediately turned around awkwardly. They really didn't know if it had anything to do with him, but when Yan Ruchen asked him that, they subconsciously turned to look at him. Although there was no malice, it was indeed a bit rude. So, everyone withdrew their gaze and refocused on Yan Ruchen.

Seeing this, Yan Ruchen chuckled and explained, "Indeed, this demonic beast is called Tyrant Sea Spirit Turtle. It's said to have been used by the demons before being subdued and suppressed here by the elders. But precisely because it was domesticated by the demons, it retains its aggressive nature. Although it's currently restrained, it will surely wreak havoc once it's freed. If we want to escape, we must pass through it, but the entire valley is its territory. We can only escape by defeating it in battle or avoiding its attack."

Guan Shanyu quietly added in his heart that this thing has consciousness and can transform into a human, not just a turtle.

After hearing this, Su Yi became a little emotional. "I think the disappearance of this sect disciple is the work of this turtle and that black-robed man. If we continue to leave it here, even if we escape the valley, as long as we are still within the Wangshui Ridge, we will be captured by them again and eventually sucked dry like the disciple we saw earlier."

Everyone thought it made sense. The black-robed man's sudden departure, while unknown, meant he might be lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. If he were caught again, he'd be doomed. Everyone's thoughts coincided, and someone quickly suggested, "Since we're going to have to leave sooner or later, why not seize this opportunity and kill this old bastard once and for all to prevent future trouble?"

Guan Shanyu turned around upon hearing this and saw that it was Jin Yu who was speaking. Before he could finish his words, someone else said, "Did you notice when you were in the lake? Those monsters were disciples from the other sects we met on the road earlier."

Upon hearing this, Yu Kunliang looked dazed and muttered to himself, "One of my companions is chasing me outside, and the other is setting an ambush at the bottom of the lake..."

"Then what are you hesitating about! We're here to get rid of the demon. Now that the murderer is right before our eyes, how can we not avenge our fallen companions? There were eight of us traveling together on Yulintai, and now there are only two left. Is there nothing we can do but run away?"

"Even if we hide, where can we hide? There are cliffs on three sides of the valley. Apart from this lake road, we have to go up the mountain. Even if we avoid that old turtle, we may be attacked by monsters on the mountain on the way up!" Su Yi said excitedly.

Yan Ruchen was worried that their loud voices would alarm the spirit turtle, so he quickly reassured everyone, "Alright, then we'll fight back. If you can't stand it, then we'll have to fight. Everyone calm down, we'll handle this together."

The disciples were all excited, but Guan Shanyu was the only one who remained relatively calm. He whispered, "We can certainly kill it, but we need to make a plan. There are monsters swarming at the bottom of the lake, and our flying swords and light skills are temporarily unavailable. After we get ashore, we have to deal with any monsters that might escape from the valley, as well as that old turtle, and ensure Guyu's safety. Not to mention the black-robed man who might be lurking around. How should we divide the work among the six of us?"

This question instantly calmed the crowd, which had been boiling with excitement. While no one was afraid of death at this point, they wouldn't go to die in vain. Guan Shanyu's question finally made them realize they hadn't made a thorough plan; their morale was simply fueled. Everyone looked at each other, pondering, but no good plan was forthcoming. So, they all turned to Yan Ruchen.

Seeing everyone casting questioning glances at him, Yan Ruchen spoke slowly, "A head-on confrontation is a dead end. As Shan Yu said, the odds of winning are slim if we try to escape, but there are still options. Everyone here has their own strengths in swordsmanship, spirit control, and qigong. If we can work together, we might be able to fight."

He squatted down, his gaze fixed on the shore, gesturing lightly with his fingers as he analyzed clearly, "First, we have to enter the water and swim to the other side. While the monsters in the water will notice us and attack, the fact that everyone else was safe except Shanyu, who swam a little slower and got entangled, suggests they're not very responsive. Furthermore, these lake monsters seem to be confined to the lakebed. Once we reach shore, they'll simply hover nearby and won't pursue us. Therefore, we must enter the water quickly, and leave two disciples behind to cover our rear."

Guan Shanyu blushed in embarrassment when his name was called. Qing Fan then asked, "What should we do if we're attacked underwater?"

Yan Ruchen said, "No need to hide. I've observed that these monsters primarily detect their targets through scent, sound, and moving objects. Movement is unavoidable, but we can try to control the sound and hold our breath while swimming. This way, the water will dilute our scent and reduce the chances of being discovered. If we are indeed discovered, the disciples at the rear will be responsible for containing them and ensuring that the others reach shore safely."

Su Yi nodded after hearing this and volunteered, "Qing Fan and I are good swimmers, so we'll protect Shan Yu later."

Guan Shanyu's name was called again, and he blushed softly as he expressed his gratitude to everyone. Yan Ruchen's gaze briefly passed over Guan Shanyu before returning to the main topic: "Speaking of coming ashore, I wonder if you noticed while you were underwater that the spirit turtle, despite its large size and seemingly inflexible appearance, was actually quite responsive. The black-robed man's whistle didn't directly summon the monsters in the valley; it was the spirit turtle that assisted in the summoning."

At that time, everyone was still soaking in the lake and had indeed not noticed this detail. Yan Ruchen said no more and continued to plan: "Therefore, once we reach the shore, the spirit turtle will definitely discover us and summon monsters to attack. This place is dark and gloomy, which will not hinder the monsters' movements. Moreover, the spirit turtle itself can move freely in the valley bottom, posing a threat to us. Therefore, Jin Yu's first task is to take Gu Yu to a safe place for concealment, while we will split up and act, one group will be responsible for fighting the monsters, and the other group will focus on dealing with the spirit turtle."

"Is there any way to restrain that monster, or can we only fight it head-on?" Guan Shanyu asked in a low voice.

Yan Ruchen stared at him and replied, "Yes. I've been battling them for the past two days, and their weaknesses are quite obvious. Although they are agile and difficult to get close to, Lingcaoxuan's silencing spell can disrupt their movements, causing them to fall into hallucinations and greatly reduce their speed. Once we get close, only decapitation can completely disable them."

Guan Shanyu heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Fortunately, after being released from the water dungeon, he had specifically learned the Silencing Spell. Although he was stumbling when he played it, it should be of some use. However, the others fell silent upon hearing this.

Although they were still monsters, there were many familiar faces among them, whether they were fellow disciples or people they had met before. It was really hesitant to end their "lives" in this way. Guan Shanyu saw their hesitation and whispered to them, "They are already dead..."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Guan Shanyu, their emotions mixed. No one spoke. Yan Ruchen took over the conversation, saying, "Yes, they've been killed by the spirit turtle and the black-robed man. What exists now is a monster encased in their shells. So everyone, you should understand what's more important."

Although everyone was a little disturbed, they also understood the situation and nodded in understanding, saying nothing more. Su Yi then asked, "What about the spirit turtle? Who will kill it? Does it have any weaknesses?"

Yan Ruchen pondered for a moment, then turned to Guan Shanyu and asked, "Shanyu, you have a deep understanding of the sect's records. Do you know the weakness of this spirit turtle?"

Of course Guan Shanyu had never heard of it. He didn't know why Yan Ruchen suddenly asked him about it. But he remembered that he had probably tricked Yan Ruchen into coming to Wangshuiling before and told him that he liked to read strange stories when he had nothing to do, so he tried to ask.

Although he hadn't read it, he was the author. Guan Shanyu quickly thought about how he described this in the original novel and replied cautiously: "It should be the eyes. Just poke the eyes."

Yan Ruchen examined Guan Shanyu for a moment, nodded in approval, and then deployed his tactics: "Since that's the case, we'll divide the work like this: Shanyu will be responsible for playing the Calming Mantra to disrupt the Spirit Turtle, and I will take the lead in attacking and killing it. The rest of you will be able to flexibly adapt to the battlefield situation, either providing cover or cooperating in the battle. You all have received rigorous training in the sect and are experienced in actual combat, so I won't elaborate on the details."

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed unanimously. Yan Ruchen looked towards the distant shore, his eyes darkened, and he said softly, "Then let's set off."