Chapter 122: Weapon-Forging Manor, Ninth-Grade Divine Weapon!

Chapter 122: The Weapon-Forging Villa, A Ninth-Grade Divine Weapon!
Chapter 122: Jade Sword Intent, Setting Sail Once More!

Clang!

In that fleeting instant, Bai Xuan raised a single finger, as fair and pristine as jade, and held it before his brow.

This was spear art. Using a finger as a spear, he parried and blocked. A phantom dragon emerged within the spear strike, cleaving through the air, turning the void into a chasm. Even the sword intent could not penetrate!

A resounding chime echoed, as if a long sword had struck tempered steel. With a sudden boom, a gale swept through the hall, causing the entire council chamber to rattle violently.

"Assassins!"
"Seize these envoys!"

In an instant, the surrounding soldiers were struck with shock. The Whale Hunter was the leader of the Qianshan Army; how could the Nine Swords Sect use a jade sword to launch a sneak attack while presenting a tribute?

This was a capital offense!

Blood energy surged from the soldiers. With a heavy thud, they surrounded the group, bows drawn and blades unsheathed. The members of the Nine Swords Sect were also visibly terrified.

"It is a misunderstanding! This jade sword is an ancestral treasure, traditionally gifted to the greatest warriors of the sea. How could we be assassins?"
"But as it stands, the Nine Swords Sect no longer even has a Grandmaster whose blood energy is like an ocean."

Having parried the sword intent, Bai Xuan understood instantly... the direction for the next realm of the Heaven and Earth Spear Momentum was to shatter this grand momentum and replace it with his own will.

Rumble!

In a heartbeat, his figure seemed to grow immensely, as if he had transformed into a giant. To Jian Liuli and the others below, his shadow loomed large, appearing to shroud the entire council chamber!

"Enough. You may leave. Discuss the alliance with Commander Bai Tanlang."

Bai Xuan rested the jade sword across his knees, sighing inwardly.

This was sword intent!

Within this jade sword lay a terrifying mental will—sharper and more condensed than "momentum," as if it had been reborn and sublimated. Once unleashed, it could sever the momentum of heaven and earth; even blood energy could not withstand it!

"Momentum requires borrowing the power of heaven and earth, whereas Blood Energy Martial Arts are entirely one's own divine power and true essence, plundering heaven and earth to perfect oneself—it is nearly a demonic path."

"Cease."

Bai Xuan stood up from his main seat.

Jian Liuli’s heavy armor was soaked in sweat. Having gained a sudden realization, she bowed and retreated in haste.

Thus, Bai Xuan had used his spear momentum to demonstrate and teach these people—a return for their gift. Perhaps one day, inspired by him, they might truly cultivate their own!

"Yes, Leader!"

"This sword is indeed a gift, and it only takes effect against the strong... Exchanging gifts through swords is truly the way of a swordsman."

"This sword intent that dictates all is the next level of formless momentum."

For these young members of the Nine Swords Sect, sword intent was already a miraculous, transcendental concept, far beyond their level, making it impossible for them to comprehend.

At the pier.

"The original owner of that jade sword must have been a peerless powerhouse of the East Sea, walking out from the depths of the Chaotic Void Sea, invincible with a single stroke."

Bai Xuan already understood that once the Fighting Shark realm was perfected, it would inevitably give birth to a corresponding spear intent!

At this moment.

Bai Xuan’s voice rang out, vibrating with a thunderous boom.

She looked up and saw the swirling vortex of spear momentum descending like a dark cloud, blocking the sun and sky, about to descend and grind everything here into ashes!

The great vortex rotated with extreme slowness, revealing every shift in blood energy and momentum. Just as it was about to drop three feet above the heads of those below, it suddenly dispersed upon contact with the air.

Jian Liuli was trembling all over.

At twenty-one, she had broken into the Blood Refining realm; her talent was naturally formidable. Under this single spear strike from Bai Xuan, she had actually gained some insight.

...

However, formless "momentum" still had traces. A genius like Wan Yongdao could potentially condense his own blade momentum given time.

"Sword momentum, sword momentum..."

"We do not wish to fight; please, Leader, investigate this matter!"

The various powerful sects below were also drenched in sweat, finally realizing how terrifying Bai Xuan’s strength was. One by one, they presented their gifts with utmost reverence!

These gifts were quite decent—for instance, many of the medicinal pills were of great value—but they could not compare to the jade sword.

Having sensed this sword intent, he had gained further insights into his martial path. Now, constantly in a state of harmony between heaven and man, his comprehension was beyond what ordinary mortals could reach.

"How is this possible? This power... one strike would have been enough to grind us all into dust!"

"One should return courtesy with courtesy. Since the Nine Swords Sect gifted me this jade sword, I shall repay them with my own martial path!"

Only the people below, friend or foe, were filled with awe, their faces deathly pale. The members of the Nine Swords Sect were shaking, and only Jian Liuli’s back trembled slightly, though her eyes held a spark of realization.

Bai Xuan sat back in his main seat and waved his hand.

"This gift is indeed excellent. I shall teach you a move in return."

"Tomorrow, we set sail!"

Liuli was deeply astonished. She had never imagined the jade sword could manifest such a change. At this moment, she gritted her teeth and knelt on one knee, ignoring the blades of the surrounding soldiers.

The soldiers stopped, releasing the envoys of the Nine Swords Sect. By now, the backs of the entire group were soaked with sweat.

Whoosh!

A gust of wind blew, and the council chamber was once again bright with sunlight, as if that spear strike had never occurred.

Bai Xuan sighed slightly.

"Time flows like a river, never to return..."

Bai Xuan reached out and grabbed. With a roar, the infinite momentum of heaven and earth surged, covering a radius of a hundred meters. A river of blood energy rose to meet it, transforming into a massive, dark, cloud-like vortex that rumbled as it descended!

"Heaven and Earth Spear Momentum: The Great Vortex!"

The Swallowing Sea stood in the bay, majestic and imposing. After two months of reconstruction using the "Spell-Form Sea Vessel Refining Map," it had undergone a complete transformation.

Now, this whale-hunting ship had its harpoon cannons and ship-mounted crossbows replaced with weapons of even greater power. The harpoon cannons shimmered with a faint metallic light, with over a dozen talismans flowing softly.

Bai Xuan stepped forward, followed by a dozen soldiers. On the pier, a rather bedraggled middle-aged Taoist hurried to greet him.

"Leader, many of the materials, spells, and talismans in this refining map are beyond our reach. We could only use existing ones to barely reinforce it. Now, it can shatter iron-wood warships upon impact; that is the limit."

Bai Xuan could see the spiritual light flowing across the Swallowing Sea. Although the ship was still rough, it had truly ascended to a higher level, comparable to Luan Shan’s flagship.

"You have done well... Are you the Immortal Master hired by the Bai family to fight aboard the ship?"

Bai Xuan’s gaze swept over him.

The bedraggled Taoist quickly replied, "Yes, I am the Immortal Master hired by the Bai family. My Taoist name is Mayfly."

"Sigh..."

He sighed. "These days, capable practitioners of the Taoist arts avoid the situation at sea like the plague. Only small cultivators like me, who cannot survive away from the islands, remain in the Qianshan Army."

Mayfly looked miserable and spoke without reserve; he was an outsider, after all, and spoke his mind.

"Then how is Immortal Master Luo of the Star-Hunting Pirates so active?"

Bai Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"Hiss... that cannot be compared."

Mayfly gasped. "Immortal Master Luo obtained some ancient inheritance from somewhere. His soul-refining spells are incredibly profound, and he has hooked up with the Sea-Severing Abyss, living like a fish in water during this great war."

"If we were that reckless, we would likely be dead within a few years."

He was clearly terrified of Immortal Master Luo’s existence.

There was no conflict of interest between Immortal Masters and martial artists; in fact, there was a demand for them. But between Immortal Masters, things were vastly different. If nothing else, soul-refining spells represented too much!

"I will not hide it from you, Leader: I have only just reached the mid-level of the meditative realm. To go any further depends entirely on the support of the Qianshan Army."

Mayfly shrugged. "On the ship, I will contribute by using talismans in battle. I am likely no match for the divine might of a single finger of yours, but repairing the ship and maintaining the talismans—that is my specialty."

The Taoist added proudly, "Before I cultivated the Tao, I was a shipwright. That was twenty years ago."

Bai Xuan understood.

A Taoist of shipwright origin, cautious by nature and of average strength, was clearly useful. That was why the Bai family had hired him and sent him to Bai Xuan’s ship.

Half a day later.

On the deck of the Swallowing Sea, over a hundred and fifty people were gathered, all waiting.

"Do you think the Captain is really..."
"Shh, watch your words."
"We weren't allowed to talk off-ship, but we're back on board now."

Young sailors whispered to each other.

In truth, many on the Swallowing Sea were filled with anticipation and excitement!

Bai Xuan’s actions that day were impossible to hide from his own ship. During his whale hunting, he had never hidden his Sea-Subduing Spear!

"Quiet!"

Bai Rongxuan shouted, his gaze stern!

But in reality, Bai Rongxuan had guessed a few things as well, and was now secretly thrilled and lost in thought.

At this moment, the other ships at the pier had cleared out, and suddenly, a figure appeared on the Swallowing Sea.

Boom!

The entire deck of the Swallowing Sea erupted.

The figure standing there was none other than the one carrying the Sea-Subduing Spear—a figure known to everyone in the Qianshan Army!

"Leader!"

Many of the sailors bowed their heads.

"Just call me Captain," Bai Xuan said calmly. "Prepare to set sail!"

At his current level of strength, there was no need to hide his identity on his own warship. Besides, according to the Qianshan Army’s intelligence, the Sea-Severing Abyss could not spare the manpower for the time being.

As for the reactions of Bai Yuannian and the others... he did not care. He had already notified Marquis Baie, and his master would handle those trifles for him.

His top priority now was to set sail, plunder resources, and enhance his strength until he was invincible!

"Yes, Captain!"

Over a hundred sailors shouted in unison!

At this moment, their hearts were surging with excitement. Many young sailors winked at those who still didn't understand, signaling frantically!

"Sigh, it's really good to be young."

The Taoist named Mayfly also boarded the ship, sighing. "Pity, this old Taoist is not young anymore. If I don't seize the time to attain the Tao, I will have no chance in this life."

The reason he followed the Swallowing Sea was his knowledge that there might be an opportunity beside the Whale Hunter; otherwise, with his talent and ability, when would he ever attain the Tao?

"Let's go."

At Bai Xuan’s command.

Amidst a roar, the Swallowing Sea raised its sails. Beneath the water, dozens of massive runes on the hull began to light up one by one.

"Water-avoidance talisman operating well, flow-water talisman operating well... the propulsion sequence is fine!"

Mayfly was busy scurrying across the deck, muttering, "If this Spell-Form Sea Vessel is fully refined, it could become a ninth-grade great vessel. For now, this will have to do!"

Just as he was busy, he saw the Whale Hunter above reach out and press down. With a boom, the momentum of heaven and earth converged, causing the talismans below to shine brilliantly. With a roar, the Swallowing Sea broke through the waves!

"There's such a thing!"

Mayfly’s eyes widened. "This is harmony between heaven and man... it’s already close to a natural Taoist body! Only one step away from entering the Tao!"

"Comparing people to people is maddening. How could he be a martial artist? Ah, right, the Leader is also an invincible powerhouse in martial arts! Damn, this old Taoist is speechless."

Mayfly shook his head, deciding not to think about it.

As the talismans were activated one by one, the entire Swallowing Sea moved steadily, rapidly leaving the bay and heading toward the vast ocean!

...

In the Captain’s quarters.

Bai Xuan took out a few letters and laid them on the table.

"Now, several targets..."

"First, my Taisui medicine was detained by an Immortal Master under Captain Bai Xuanji, and has not been refined to this day. Its location is marked on the sea chart. It is said that island has many Immortal Masters and a long heritage; it is called 'Group Immortal Island'."

"Second, the ten-thousand-meter-deep water mansion known to Yi Yuan is rumored to hold martial inheritance beyond the Divine Aspect realm. It is unknown who spread this... I estimate one needs the blood-energy-as-ocean realm to enter."

"Third, the wooden talisman left by the master of Qianshan Island can guide the direction of a wisp of smoke, and it seems to be undergoing some mutation. However, this Immortal Master had old ties with the ancestors of the Bai family, so there should be no danger."

Bai Xuan could see that the wooden talisman was faintly beginning to generate smoke, though he did not know what changes would occur.

"Fourth, my Sea-Subduing Spear has had some changes and may need further forging. And Lu Ming sent a message a few days ago, seemingly wanting to see me again."

"Besides these, there is a vacancy in the Profound Flower. I should hunt for powerful sea beasts to seize their power."

Bai Xuan pondered for a moment.

"Let's go to the Weapon-Forging Villa first."

The Sea-Subduing Spear was his primary weapon. With that spear in hand, hunting great whales was most efficient.

If the spear had issues, it might not affect his combat with people as much, but hunting whales would be troublesome.

Ordinary giant whales could be handled by the Swallowing Sea, but Bai Xuan hoped to hunt powerful whales with blood energy far exceeding ordinary Grandmasters. That would require means beyond the ordinary—the Sea-Subduing Spear was essential.

Besides, he had promised Lu Ming; the matter of the Sea God Sect had dragged on for too long.

"Target: Weapon-Forging Villa!"

The Swallowing Sea cut through the waves at high speed, sailing across the ocean and raising its sails, heading into the distance!

...

In the vast sea of the East Sea.

Inside a dilapidated Taoist temple, an ancient mud-sculpted wooden statue suddenly opened its eyes, looking incredibly terrified.

The momentum of heaven and earth was condensing around it, rumbling as it vibrated. Its eyes reflected the tablet being worshiped in front—a wooden talisman that was beginning to emit a faint wisp of smoke.

"The immortal talisman will soon generate smoke; it seems the Cave Heaven route is about to open."

The mud-sculpted statue had layers of complex spiritual light wrapped around it, sealing everything, but now it was cracking. Amidst the snapping sounds, the vitality of the physical body was recovering!

Crack!

The mud sculpture shattered, and a middle-aged Taoist walked out from within. With a boom, the entire Taoist temple collapsed, turning into dust!

"The struggle for the seas is coming... truly exciting."

In the eyes of this middle-aged Taoist, expectation and fighting intent emerged!

At this moment.

On many ancient and hidden islands, or within various powerful factions, people held the same wooden talisman. Some were waking up, returning from the past!

"The immortal talisman generates smoke; the struggle for the seas is about to begin."

Someone whispered.

"On the East Sea, many old things are about to crawl out of their cicada shells to restore their true forms. The situation will change, and a great era is about to dawn!"