Chapter 112: Two Legendary Treasures, The Great Battle Begins!

Chapter 112: Two Legendary Treasures, the Great Battle Approaches!
Chapter 112: Storms Gather, the Heavenly Spear Momentum!

Within the war council hall of the Qianshan Army.

“The news has come in, and I have verified it… The Three Mountains Archipelago has indeed been breached. Among them, Iron Beast Island was slaughtered—no living creature spared, tens of thousands were massacred!” Bai Tanlang’s expression was grave as he addressed the leaders. “Two masters have surrendered, and the Mountain-Moving Army led by Luan Shan has grown even more formidable! It is said that Luan Shan has already ordered that the next target be Qianshan Island!”

Upon hearing this, the senior masters all changed their expressions.

“Hiss… so soon?”
Old Lord Wang inhaled sharply, “This is bad.”

They had heard of Luan Shan’s strength. The powerful figures over the Eastern Sea were few in number. Although the vast ocean could suddenly spawn many experts from unknown islands in times of upheaval, those who had truly risen to fame were limited. Moreover, the Six Rivers masters’ power was not something gained in youth and slowly accumulated over decades—it was simply unattainable.

At this moment, all the masters present wore worried looks, their hearts gripped by unease.

Though no one voiced it aloud, both shared the same thought.

Bai Xuan’s eyes were calm as he contemplated the momentum of heaven and earth.

Meanwhile, several families were preparing to send their young talents away, readying themselves for the coming battle!

…

He unleashed his full power—even a partial burst could damage the Azure Water Blade, potentially shattering or erasing it completely.

“However, with the Qianshan Island’s owner missing, even with this wooden token, it probably holds little practical use—merely symbolic, better than nothing,” he said with a deep breath as the surrounding cosmic momentum surged backward.

Yet he did not dwell on this matter, still pondering how to divide other rare treasures.

The perfect celestial phenomena granted him the ability to perceive shifts in the cosmic momentum. Even without observing the flow of sea qi, he could feel from the natural order itself that this blade technique connected with the heavens.

The entire courtyard trembled with a thunderous roar as the ground was sliced three feet deep, flattened by that single stroke.

Bai Tanlang nodded. “Yes.”

“Heaven and man as one?”

“Give the wooden token left by the Qianshan Island master to Bai Xuan, the disciple guarding the White-Eared Marquis’ gate,” Bai Yuannian said, looking at Bai Tanlang.

Yi Yuan was almost numb to the situation by now.

“That wooden token?”

All the powerful warriors present naturally knew of this master’s terrifying strength—he was the pillar of the Qianshan Army!

However, Bai Yuannian’s face showed signs of age and fatigue as he spoke:

“Luan Shan approaches, so prepare for what comes next… Tanlang.”

“Many warriors, though not increasing their martial cultivation before battle, experience a flash of insight. In a desperate strike, they may kill formidable enemies and return bathed in blood—all because the strike harmonizes with the momentum of heaven and earth.”

“Send the most talented young disciples of our families away, and prepare several rare treasures for them.”

Boom!

Bai Xuan’s aura stirred as his blood essence rivers connected with the cosmic momentum, continuously replenishing his vitality.

A strike’s power is strongest when concentrated along a line, but this strike was like a flood, its power spread out—it fell far short of perfect.

“Ordinary warriors lack the aptitude to feel this momentum. After a sudden burst, they never regain their former strength… No wonder immortal masters look down on ordinary warriors; compared to the momentum of heaven and earth, human effort is but a speck.”

“Blade and spear techniques alike, when wielded casually, subtly align with cosmic momentum, invisibly magnifying their power.”

“Yes, uncle!”

Bai Xuan held the Azure Water Blade, casually practicing his swordplay.

Thankfully, the Qianshan Army now had whale hunters; without them, the situation would be dire.

Whale hunters!

The name stirred excitement in those nearby.

The Demon Fish Ranch.

Yet this was already progress—beyond the mundane. Even if no blood essence was released, the cosmic might alone could effortlessly slaughter martial experts.

Bai Xuan’s gaze swept across.

At this moment, he merely swung casually, exerting little strength, but the blade’s momentum subtly enveloped the entire courtyard.

The wooden token was a token left by the master of Qianshan Island. It was said that presenting the token was like meeting the master in person; in times of crisis, it could secure the master’s aid.

Bai Tanlang said.

Boom!

Although the strike looked ordinary, the surrounding cosmic momentum bent and sank toward the blade’s point of impact.

“Is this… heaven and man as one?”

Inside the courtyard.

The name was widely known within the Qianshan Army, but no one truly understood how strong the two were.

He stayed beside Bai Xuan for a while and gradually grew numb, no longer surprised.

Bai Yuannian hesitated but recalled what the White-Eared Marquis had said, sighing deeply.

“The momentum of heaven and earth…”

“Still has many flaws.”

Yi Yuan’s eyes flashed.

Nearby.

“Perhaps soon, even if the captain breaks through his blood essence to the Sea level of Grandmaster, I wouldn’t be surprised.”

“Yes, captain. This realm of heaven and man as one is said to be a mysterious transformation. We martial artists find it difficult to manipulate cosmic momentum, but once enlightened, it’s easy to enter this state and faintly perceive the cosmic will.”

Yi Yuan spoke with difficulty, “If one can maintain this state, understanding anything becomes divinely aided, and one’s martial progress accelerates rapidly!”

He saw Bai Xuan holding the blade, and even his speech seemed twisted, subtly enveloping the small courtyard. Numb, he no longer found it strange.

“Even while speaking, the captain maintains heaven and man as one. That’s his genius. No matter how strong other prodigies are, how can they compare?”

“So this is heaven and man as one. I wonder what it’s like for those who have fully mastered the cosmic momentum.”

Bai Xuan sheathed his blade. Now, without even looking, he could sense the shifts in the cosmic energy and the rise and fall of aura within the Demon Fish Ranch.

“A remarkably powerful talisman.”

He could feel dozens of talismans anchoring the surroundings deep within the ranch, each radiating grand spiritual light, purifying all alien energies nearby.

At the core of these talismans was one that regulated the entire vast bay of the Demon Fish Ranch, coordinating the cosmic momentum!

“However, this talisman cannot be removed; otherwise, the ranch would collapse.”

Bai Xuan refrained from rash moves.

Although he wasn’t exactly clueless about these talisman techniques, he hadn’t yet mastered them. Recklessly removing it would cause too many problems.

But—

“Perceiving celestial phenomena and heaven and man as one, this flying knife can still be used.”

Bai Xuan reached out and swiftly drew a small wooden sword from the mysterious Yin pouch, which floated in his hand.

Flash!

The cosmic momentum condensed, and sparks of spiritual light burst from the talisman sword. It should have a specific method to activate it; otherwise, it couldn’t fly out and cut enemies on its own.

However, Bai Xuan didn’t need the sword to act independently. In an instant, the runes on the talisman sword lit up layer by layer. Thunder roared as the sword’s power condensed to an extreme degree!

This sword could even cut through a master!

“Surging Swan Slash!”

Bai Xuan’s blood essence surged, his three blood essence rivers converging on the talisman sword. The sword’s power merged with his vitality, transforming into a pure white arc that rang sharply, ready to fly out and slay all enemies!

He had painstakingly refined the Surging Swan Slash for many days. Having now reached complete mastery as a Grandmaster, it was natural to channel all his vitality into a single strike.

Lightning even flickered faintly around the sword, the clash between blood essence and cosmic power so intense that even a small burst could pulverize everything within a dozen meters!

“Withdraw!”

Bai Xuan’s vitality quickly retracted, and the cosmic momentum around the talisman sword faded away.

“This Surging Swan Slash could conceal a deadly strike. If unleashed suddenly, even the strongest might fall unprepared and perish.”

Bai Xuan felt great satisfaction with this talisman sword.

“What about the spear momentum?”

He focused his mind.

In an instant, the invisible spear momentum of the Great Shark surged forth with a thunderous boom. The surrounding cosmic momentum immediately merged with it, forming a massive vortex that enveloped the entire courtyard.

If unleashed, it could destroy half the courtyard!

“Indeed! Applying heaven and man as one to the spear technique is the most formidable!”

Bai Xuan’s eyes gleamed with murderous intent.

Even without drawing the Submerged Sea Spear, he could use his blood essence to manifest a long spear. This strike alone was enough to easily defeat ordinary masters—a truly divine technique!

Heaven and man as one, invisible spear momentum!

“Alas, time is short. This spear momentum holds even more potential. If I could study it deeply, I might fuse both of my conceptual blueprints into it.”

“But that process won’t be accomplished in ten or fifteen days.”

Bai Xuan felt a hint of regret.

Still, a great battle was imminent. After settling everything, there would be opportunities for further improvement!

…

Far away, on the Three Mountains Archipelago.

Thousands of soldiers boarded ships. Rows of warships gleamed with swords and blades; battle flags fluttered fiercely. Dozens of large ships lined up, nearly covering the entire bay, their presence overwhelming!

The island was strewn with corpses; the soldiers had all withdrawn, but Luan Shan had not left yet.

“Lord Luo.”

Luan Shan bowed respectfully. “Are you satisfied with this blood sacrifice?”

Before him stood a figure—not a living person, but a puppet made of locust wood, faint runes flowing across its body.

The puppet held a massive banner, blood red with swirling dark clouds. Countless terrifying human faces flickered within.

The banner’s pole was forged from black iron, incredibly sturdy. The banner fluttered wildly above the battlefield, and countless ghostly human forms rose continuously, being absorbed into the banner!

Clatter!

Those massacred on Three Mountains Island numbered over ten thousand. Countless souls were being absorbed into the banner, the dark clouds growing denser and even faintly crackling with chilling lightning!

“You’ve done well,” said the voice of Immortal Luo, emanating coldly from the puppet—a young woman’s indifferent tone.

“Tens of thousands died here. Even with the sea qi’s fatal curse, at least a thousand souls have formed, enough to forge my Thousand Soul Banner… When you return, I will speak well of you.”

“Yes, Lady Luo!”

Luan Shan’s expression brightened.

Though a Sixth River master and among the strongest in the Star-Hunting Bandits, he dared not be presumptuous before Immortal Luo.

First, her power was enigmatic. Even this puppet, wielding the Thousand Soul Banner, possessed terrifying might that struck fear into him.

Second, her identity was extraordinary.

“It is said that Immortal Luo has accompanied Master Duanhai Abyss on his travels across the Eastern Sea since his early days,” Luan Shan understood.

“Her praise will be far more effective than my conquests.”

At this moment, the Thousand Soul Banner finished absorbing souls. No more spirits came from afar. With a thunderous rumble, the swirling dark clouds brimmed with bottomless power!

“Let’s go. Return to the ship. It’s time to consecrate this banner,” the puppet’s cold voice said. “The next target is Qianshan Island—the true objective. The island’s master is a peak realm cultivator on the verge of transcending. The treasure token he left behind is far more valuable than this Thousand Soul Banner!”

“Yes! Lady Luo!”

Moments later, Luan Shan stood at the prow, flanked by the two traitor masters.

“Mountain-Moving Army, set sail!”

At his command, dozens of warships raised their sails, battle flags snapping in the wind. This mighty army departed the Three Mountains Archipelago, heading straight for Qianshan Island!

…

Back in the Qianshan Army war council.

“According to our spies, within five days at most, Luan Shan’s army will set sail. Within fifteen days after that, they will reach the waters near Qianshan Island,” Bai Tanlang announced solemnly.

Below him were commanders of various fleets—the four great families and other island leaders, including Bai Xuan Ji.

“Next, we must reorganize the forces and prepare for battle. This fight cannot allow the enemy to set foot on our island. Behind us lies our homeland! We shall end this battle at sea, leaving their masts shattered, oars broken, and their ships bloodied!”

“In ten days, form ranks at sea and prepare to strike!”

“Yes!”

The commanders roared in unison.

All were martial experts, many blood-refining masters like Bai Xuan Ji among them. Blood essence surged like a beacon, shaking the council hall with its intensity!

“Good. You all may go.”

Bai Tanlang raised his voice.

For this battle, Qianshan Island was fully prepared. Many forces were equipped with fine weapons, armor, bows, and crossbows. The Azure Water Blade alone numbered three thousand, wielded by soldiers grounded in blood essence cultivation. Ordinary half-step masters would find it impossible to breach.

Not to mention, since the Qianshan Army’s formation, hundreds of warriors who had broken through blood essence three times had joined, serving as squad leaders capable of charging and sweeping away ordinary warships.

“All is ready, yet the true upper-tier strength remains unknown. If the masters prevail, this will be a decisive victory. If they fail, no matter how strong our forces, it will be all for naught.”

Watching the commanders depart, Bai Tanlang thought silently.

He had done his utmost. As a clan head, how many could match his dedication at sea?

In recent days, he had even dispatched troops to sweep the remaining Sea God Cultists on the island. Now, only their chief priest remained, soon to be executed.

“I wonder where the whale hunter is at this moment?”

Bai Tanlang’s thoughts turned to that terrifying power of the whale hunter. At this final hour, he did not think of Bai Yuannian, but of this invincible master!

(The chapter ends.)