Chapter 113: Fierce Battle at Sea, Luan Mountain in Terror!

Chapter 113: Fierce Battle at Sea, Luan Shan’s Dread!

Chapter 113: Two Legendary Treasures, War is Imminent!

At the Demon Fish Ranch, within the courtyard.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Two figures darted about like bolts of lightning, their movements so swift that the very air inside the courtyard trembled violently. Every slash of a blade roared like thunder, as if the entire courtyard would shatter apart.

One figure suddenly transformed into a fierce tiger, attempting to seize all the fluctuating energy within the courtyard. Yet, the other figure raised a long blade. In a blink of the tiger’s fiery eyes, a resonant clang echoed, and the flowing energy surged again, completely unaffected!

Swish!

In an instant, both figures retreated, their forms materializing clearly.

“You’ve broken through!” The expression on White Forehead Marquis’s face was as if he had seen a ghost—utterly stunned.

He had just employed the Tiger Aspect Body technique but failed to seize White Xuan’s fluctuating energy. White Xuan had shattered it in a moment—this was a realm attainable only by those whose qi and blood flow like mighty rivers.

“Yes, Master,” White Xuan stood tall.

With a thunderous sound, a torrent of qi and blood emerged around him, flowing ceaselessly, majestic and potent beyond measure!

At this point, he no longer needed to conceal his true strength; on Qianshan Island, there was no one who could match him.

What followed would be a true battle to test his power!

“Your qi and blood flow like a river at sixteen years old, a consummate Grandmaster… Excellent! Excellent! White Xuan, a great battle is imminent. You must leave immediately, do not delay!”

“As long as you survive, even if we perish, the White Family will remain unscathed and can rise again on any desolate island!”

In an instant, a trace of his will was imprinted on the Iron Bone.

White Forehead Marquis said solemnly, “If necessary, use this turtle shell to escape underwater. No one will catch you. Remember, survival is paramount!”

“Master, with my current strength, I can stay and fight the Star-Hunting Pirates,” White Xuan replied calmly. “By then, I will even change my weapon. In battle, I am cautious! If things turn, I’ll escape through the water. Even Luan Shan won’t be able to catch me.”

White Forehead Marquis’s first instinct was caution.

He understood everything clearly, yet even he was partially swayed by White Xuan’s words.

White Xuan took the two treasured items.

Boom!

He could feel the hardness of the iron bones—several times tougher than bronze skin. Even if his skin membrane were broken, it would be difficult to injure the bones. Even the transformation of the dragon’s tail probably couldn’t break through!

The remaining four points were focused on the Golden Viscera. The internal organs are the root and source of the human body; if they were weak, even the blood essence wouldn’t activate, let alone fighting power.

Seeing White Xuan grow to this extent filled him with excitement and deep affection—a cautious, even doting love for his protégé.

He paced for a moment, understanding clearly in his heart...

White Xuan’s thoughts shifted. “It’s time to keep advancing.”

He faintly sensed that no matter what was said, White Xuan would eventually return to fight.

White Forehead Marquis laughed heartily, pounding his fist on the ground, shaking the courtyard, overcome with emotion and unable to contain himself.

“No! You are too talented. If the Star-Hunting Pirates discover you, that will truly be a disaster. If you live, the White Family will surely rise again. If you die, who knows how many years the White Family will languish!”

But now was a time of turmoil, with people coming and going constantly.

“Sigh… very well, but you must protect yourself carefully. Be cautious in all things!”

It had been some time since he last met a worthy opponent.

“No matter,” White Xuan said.

“White Xuan, the Taisui I entrusted to you hasn’t been refined yet. That immortal master is dragging things out; I’m sorry.”

“My elder brother Yuan Nian didn’t investigate and was overturned in half a day… Sigh, his morale is broken. The outcome of this battle is uncertain. Though an outsider said they would intervene at a critical moment, I’m not sure they can be relied upon.”

Since it couldn’t be stopped, there was no need to try. With White Xuan’s strength, there were few people in the East Sea who could surpass him.

Now that he was a consummate Grandmaster, young and vigorous, at the peak of his qi and blood!

“In this time, I have also accumulated five points of horizontal Dao will.”

“I know,” White Xuan said calmly.

He produced a wooden talisman and a faintly glowing turtle shell, etched with profound runes.

“It won’t be long before we must strike; it’s time to unleash slaughter.”

White Xuan’s heart was serene.

With this, there were few on the island who could surpass him. He could stay and show his true strength in this battle.

On his spine, the great dragon roared with bursts of fiery light. Each slight movement unleashed terrifying power, unifying his whole body and multiplying his strength!

But this was inevitable. Though the immortal master’s alchemy skills were good and the profit share fair, the speed was slow. When White Xuan Ji went to refine pills last time, who knew how long it took before he finally obtained the Taisui medicinal herbs.

“These two treasures are family heirlooms. The wooden talisman is a token left by the former master of Qianshan Island; the turtle shell is a life-protecting treasure, impervious even at depths of several thousand meters underwater,” sighed White Forehead Marquis.

Iron Bone (Mastered)!

After White Xuan Ji left.

Amidst roaring sounds, White Xuan’s iron bones were being forged. Deep within, a powerful force emerged. Crack! Crack! His bones grew, ribs closing like armor!

White Xuan’s strength had truly reached the level to step onto the battlefield; no one could stop him now.

White Xuan did not dwell on it. “After this battle, I will naturally go and reclaim what is mine.”

“I will disguise myself, change my appearance, and strike again as another person. No one will discover my identity.”

When White Xuan Ji arrived, he sighed deeply.

He had already broken through the qi and blood river realm, so he did not urgently need these pills. The matter would be dealt with later.

Suddenly, White Xuan felt the life essence surging within his kidneys, his five viscera’s metal element intensifying—but he fell just short of breaking through, and finally stabilized.

Golden Viscera (Small Success, Progress: Four-Fifths).

“These two treasures...” White Xuan gathered the turtle shell and, with the grand momentum of Heaven and Man’s unity, activated it. Thousands of runes lit up, casting a vast spiritual light that shielded him, allowing him to enter water unharmed.

The wooden talisman, when activated, trembled slightly and released a wisp of smoke pointing southeast over the sea.

This talisman was strange indeed. To White Xuan’s eyes, it radiated hidden spiritual light, faintly awakening.

It seemed that in a few months, it would erupt and undergo a transformation.

“Strange—seems like a compass, or perhaps some kind of credential,” White Xuan thought, curious but knowing this was not the time to set out to sea in search of answers.

“I should go aboard the Swallow Sea next.”

White Xuan stored the two treasures away.

After this battle, he would set sail and explore the use of the wooden talisman.

…

At the docks.

There was more than one warship moored here. Qianshan Island had three docks; from this vantage, dozens of warships were arrayed at sea, banners covering the sky!

Only a portion of the fleet remained; the rest had already departed, patrolling the surrounding waters.

Though the Swallow Sea was an ironwood warship and not particularly conspicuous, its many sailors were already at their posts, with over 150 still aboard.

They stood in formation on the deck, awaiting their captain’s arrival.

“Have you been training your martial way these days? Those who have broken through a realm, step forward.”

White Xuan stood at the front, calmly surveying the sailors.

With the demon fish meat to sustain him, he had no need to rely on the ship’s exotic fish, which were all left for the sailors to eat.

If they trained hard, many would have breakthroughs!

“Yes, Captain!”

Immediately, several stepped forward, their qi and blood surging.

Among these young men, half had already entered the first realm of the qi and blood martial path!

“Captain, we have trained relentlessly!” they said excitedly. “We have heard this battle is the life-or-death fight for Qianshan Island. We will defend it!”

“You’re not needed yet,” White Xuan replied coolly. “Even if life or death comes, you should be the seed of fire preserved, not soldiers to die on the battlefield.”

“But this battle won’t reach that extreme.”

White Xuan was calm. “It won’t be long before peace is restored... soon, you will see your captain’s true strength.”

At these words, many sailors were stunned.

“The captain’s true strength?”

White Rongxuan’s heart stirred.

Since breaking through to the second layer of qi and blood, he had trained diligently, mastering both the Azure Scale Technique and the Tiger Pounce Step.

Now, his stride covered seven meters—a respectable strength. He believed himself fit for the position of boatswain.

But White Xuan’s strength remained a mystery, shrouded in the vast sea like an enigma!

He glanced toward the side of the deck, where a figure shrouded in shadow held a great bow.

“That’s our new third mate,” White Rongxuan thought, sensing a terrifying pressure. “The captain’s subordinates are truly hidden dragons and crouching tigers.”

He felt the weight of the coming battle. This fight was to defend Qianshan Island, and he would fight bravely. Yet no one is fearless before death; his heart was both excited and anxious.

…

At sea.

More than seventy warships cut through the waves, forming a mighty armada heading toward Qianshan Island.

“At this speed, it should take fewer than ten days. In a few more days, they’ll reach Qianshan Island’s waters,” a sailor said while working, his eyes darting.

He was originally a pirate but had joined the Star-Hunting Pirates, playing both sides. The Qianshan military had bribed him to become a spy aboard the ship.

“This information will be valuable. If I report it, I can earn at least a hundred taels of silver.”

Having profited from such dealings, he was reluctant to live in misery. Taking advantage of the crew’s inattention, he sneaked into the cabin and took out a messenger pigeon.

Flap!

The pigeon soared into the air but suddenly, an almost invisible dark soul pounced out, draining the bird’s qi and blood in an instant. The pigeon fell swiftly, lifeless and withered!

“No!” The sailor sensed danger and tried to flee, but from the flagship afar, the tall banner fluttered. An invisible spirit shot through the air, leaping toward him.

Splash!

The sailor’s qi and blood were completely drained, his face pale as death, and he tumbled overboard into the sea!

On the flagship.

“Your army is filled with good and bad; too many infiltrators,” came Luo’s voice from a puppet.

“But it matters little. Once the Duanhai Abyss pacifies the East Sea, these men will be useless. Experienced warriors can be turned into battle souls for forging magic weapons.”

Luan Shan was shocked but cursed quietly in his heart.

Leading an army demanded strict rewards and punishments. Even with spies, justice must be served. Otherwise, how could the captain know who killed whom and how?

But knowing Luo’s status, he said nothing, bowing respectfully, “Yes, Lord Luo.”

“Full speed ahead! I can’t wait to obtain Qianshan Island’s treasure talisman. We’ll reach the island’s waters within three days!”

At Luo’s command, the fleet accelerated rapidly toward Qianshan Island.

…

Qianshan Island waters.

“Come, third mate of your ship, test your strength against ours!”

“Alright! Deal!”

Among dozens of warships ready to set sail, crews exchanged challenges, testing each other’s power—a common military practice. Without measuring strength, how could one know who was stronger?

Soon, two third mates fought fiercely, faces bruised and swollen. After dozens of exchanged blows, they knew their relative strength and parted ways.

“Hey, Swallow Sea! Care to try?”

The victor, unsatisfied, shouted toward the Swallow Sea.

At a corner of the deck, Yi Yuan, carrying his great bow, swiftly took aim and released an empty-string shot. The sharp clang forced the opposing third mate to stagger back seven or eight steps!

“What? Such formidable strength!”

The empty-string bow shot startled many captains watching. This power was beyond a third mate; even they might not be his match!

As Yi Yuan displayed his strength,

Whoosh!

White Xuan appeared silently on deck, gazing into the distance.

“Captain.”

Bored, Yi Yuan had casually revealed his power to intimidate, then sheathed his bow and bowed respectfully.

“The enemy is coming.”

“What?”

White Xuan’s voice spread. Captains on several ships widened their eyes.

“The Star-Hunting Pirates have arrived. Prepare to sail!”

White Xuan, with his sea-gazing and celestial insight, clearly saw the enemy fleet—only a hundred miles away!

…

At the forefront of the Qianshan fleet flagship.

“Lord White Greedy Wolf, their fleet has arrived, but…”

An immortal master sat cross-legged, twirling a talisman that served as an eye, peering into the enemy’s origin, growing fearful.

“They seem to have a powerful immortal master. I dare not confront them. Their strength on the sea is rare!”

“What?”

White Greedy Wolf was shocked.

An immortal master of this level could change the course of battle—a terrifying prospect.

But the arrow was on the string and had to be released. Now was no time for fear. Raising the battle flag, he shouted loudly,

“Qianshan Navy Fleet, advance!”

At his command, battle flags fluttered, horns blared, and one by one, the great ships set sail.

In moments,

From afar, one could see the fierce clash on the vast sea—fleets colliding, spreading blood and fire across tens of miles.

(End of chapter)