After his strike landed, Zhao Lin immediately released the iron ruler, blasted energy from his acupoints, and shot backward.
Fish have an incredibly tenacious life force. In his past life, he had seen a fish served at the dinner table that was still twitching on the platter. He dared not let his guard down.
The Thunder Catfish, its head pierced by the iron ruler, convulsed in agony and let out a deep, bellowing sound.
Its eyes rolled upward to spot Zhao Lin above. With a loud SLAP, its tail struck the water. The enormous creature leaped from the pool, its cavernous maw wide open, and lunged at him.
Despite its severe injuries, its movements were completely unhindered.
A blast of wind and water droplets hit his face. Zhao Lin quickly repositioned himself and swung a vicious punch, smashing it into the Thunder Catfish's lower jaw.
BANG!
Zhao Lin used the force of the impact to flip twice in mid-air. He then steadied himself, drew an iron axe, and hurled it with all his might.
