Chapter 125: The Legacy Emerges—the Desolate Blood Pill Cauldron!

Chapter 125: The Inheritance Emerges, The Wilderness Blood Cauldron!
Chapter 125: Mastery of Water Complete! The Hegemony of the Eastern Sea Begins!

Above the vast ocean, a scroll manifested. From the rulers of top-tier factions down to ordinary fishermen, everyone gazed upon the magnificent tapestry.

For the past month, the changes triggered by the scroll had swept across the entire Eastern Sea. Discussions were everywhere; even ancient, long-forgotten legends resurfaced and spread rapidly.

The vast trade routes, the hegemony of many seas, and strange changes were coming to the ocean!

"It is said that when the hegemony begins, great islands of inheritance will rise in the Eastern Sea. Volcanoes and ancient mansions will awaken beneath the waves, vast and numerous. If one enters and obtains the inheritance, they could even establish a top-tier faction in the Eastern Sea!"

"Legend has it that factions like the Ten Thousand Blade Manor and the Profound Duty Temple obtained their ancient inheritances during previous Eastern Sea hegemonies. They earned the right to enter the Cave-Heaven Routes, but ultimately failed to conquer them, returning empty-handed and leaving behind only fragmented traditions."

"The rise and fall of many factions in the Eastern Sea, and the constant appearance of powerful experts, are partly because some obtained treasures, techniques, and profound arts from these ancient inheritances... If I could build a true远海 (distant-sea) warship, perhaps I too could obtain treasures and techniques in the Eastern Sea!"

Many were incredibly excited. On numerous islands, young people, upon hearing these ancient legends, were eager to try their hand at building great ocean-going ships to participate in this struggle of the era!

However, others were calm, even pessimistic.

"Once the routes open, the sea will be drenched in blood and carnage. The Star-Hunting Pirates have already committed endless atrocities in their pursuit of the Eastern Sea... But once the routes appear, the many factions that stood on the sidelines will all be dragged into the fierce battle."

"The first step of this maritime hegemony is the struggle within the Eastern Sea itself to compete for the qualifications to enter the Cave-Heaven Routes. It is said that there are only a few spots for the entire Eastern Sea; all others are barred."

"When the time comes, will ordinary martial artists even have a chance to survive? I fear they will be wiped out in an instant."

Looking at the massive scroll forming in the sky, he finally sighed.

The voices of the pessimistic and the calm could not influence the grand trend. At this moment, whether on the vast sea or the mainland, countless factions were preparing. Warships were arrayed in the sea, flags blocking out the sky. Hidden grandmasters emerged from their seclusion; even the aged felt their blood and energy reviving, burning anew.

That glorious scroll, faintly emerging in the distant sky, was condensed from the immense momentum of heaven and earth, radiating vast spiritual light.

On the vast ocean, the *Swallowing Sea* was cutting through the waves.

"The leader of this alliance is no different from the Abyss of Severed Seas. There is no point in clinging to them and serving as cannon fodder. It is better for me to focus on the Thousand Mountains Army."

Bai Xuan had spent a month at the Weapon-Forging Villa, serving with extreme caution and immense pressure. Now that he had finally sent off this invincible grandmaster, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The Yin Dharma King knew clearly, "The emergence of this scroll was likely anticipated by the Profound Duty Temple long ago, and they have seized the opportunity."

"Sigh, with the Cave-Heaven Routes emerging and the hegemony of the seas about to begin, my sect is truly treading on thin ice."

When Bai Xuan left, he had promised that because of the forging of this divine weapon, if the Yin Dharma King ever needed anything, he could make a request, much like Lu Ming.

Through his inquiries, the Yin Dharma King had already learned what Lu Ming’s request was.

Inside the Eye of Looking at the Sea.

The Yin Dharma King felt slightly more at ease.

The Sea-Subduing Spear had been refined, and it was time to set sail. The Bai family sailors had returned, and the *Swallowing Sea* was ready to depart.

Watching the *Swallowing Sea* leave, the Yin Dharma King pondered.

At the pier.

For Bai Xuan, this further opened up the treasury beneath the vast ocean.

He had been fawning and flattering at sea solely for these connections. He was not skilled in direct combat, so networking was extremely useful; at critical moments, it could change everything.

This family was also very powerful. At this moment, the grandmasters in the family felt their blood and energy flowing like rivers, and they were inwardly terrified.

The Whale Hunter, the leader of the Thousand Mountains Army, had collected prescriptions for twenty-nine types of exotic fish. The Thousand Mountains Island did not actually need these, as their demon fish pastures were sufficient.

"The grand situation is coming, a great era is about to open. We live in this time—who knows if it is a blessing or a curse!"

"The hegemony of the seas is merely a legend to us, but for some, it is pain, obsession, and ambition... Two hundred years have passed, and it is not yet over!"

The Yin Dharma King led his subordinates to respectfully see Bai Xuan off at the pier.

Now, every two days, Bai Rongxuan would gather the sailors to teach them how to consolidate their skills in identifying their catch.

Even more, from isolated islands and quiet places of seclusion, immortal masters walked out. Some were even terrified, for they saw an old man whose appearance resembled the image of their ancestor from two hundred years ago; he still had the hair of a crane and the complexion of a child, disappearing into the sky with a flash!

"Is that truly the ancestor of our family, who has been in seclusion for two hundred years just to attempt the Cave-Heaven Routes once more?"

Watching the *Swallowing Sea* slowly set sail, only to accelerate and break through the waves after a moment, he felt relieved.

Bai Xuan knew.

Now, by taking the lead in forming the Thousand Islands Alliance and calling on all factions in the Eastern Sea to join, this was a grand scheme. Once established, it would grant power far greater than that of an ordinary hegemon!

The number of exotic fish salvaged by the *Swallowing Sea* had increased several times over!

In the captain's cabin.

...

"To hunt down the Nine Rivers grandmaster and the Sea God Sect leader—these things have been done. Once the Cave-Heaven Routes appear, they will be able to protect me!"

Despite this.

The momentum of heaven and earth was still condensing bit by bit; it wouldn't be long before the scroll was completely formed!

"Such powerful means, appearing in different areas of the Eastern Sea simultaneously. This capability is near-divine, beyond human comprehension."

Bai Xuan, holding the Sea-Subduing Spear, stood on the deck, looking up at the sky.

Weapon-Forging Villa.

"According to reports, the Profound Duty Temple formed the Thousand Islands Alliance a month ago, calling on righteous warriors from all over the world to crusade against the Star-Hunting Pirates!"

"Respectfully send off the leader!"

Many were shaken, especially those with inheritances from top-tier factions, knowing that the hegemony of the seas was about to begin, and everything would change!

The great era was about to open!

...

"Captain."

Wan Yongdao, Yi Yuan, and Lu Ming had all arrived in the captain's cabin.

The three of them looked grave.

"I have heard of this immortal fate. It is said that maritime hegemons have a chance to participate in it... which is why powerful grandmasters passing through always harbor thoughts of vying for the sea."

Yi Yuan's voice was dry. "However, this has been too long ago. I heard it from my great-grandfather; it has been two hundred years, and it has become a legend!"

"I also heard from my grandfather that our Ten Thousand Blade Manor obtained an inheritance during this hegemony, which allowed us to inherit the true meaning of the blade and flourish for hundreds of years."

Wan Yongdao also looked incredibly grave.

Although he was a decent expert at sea now, with eight streams of blood and energy, what was he compared to the appearance of these Cave-Heaven Routes?

I fear only his grandfather, Wan Jueyuan, could have participated in this hegemony of the era, but that master of the Ten Thousand Blade Manor had already died at the hands of the Abyss of Severed Seas.

The opening of the great era was definitely a massive hunting ground for the Abyss of Severed Seas, which made Wan Yongdao even more resentful and shaken.

"I haven't heard of these Cave-Heaven Routes, but since they have appeared, the sea will likely fall into total chaos."

Lu Ming smiled bitterly. "I only know that according to my source, the Sea God Sect leader has emerged from the inheritance island. It is very likely that within a few months, he will go to the place where the previous leader died to summon that King of Demon Sharks."

Speaking of the King of Demon Sharks, his expression turned grave. "The demon shark I want to kill is one of its descendants. This King of Demon Sharks has always been the oldest and most powerful existence in the Sea God Sect. It has always traveled with the Sea God Sect leader, and almost no one on the sea can handle this monster!"

"However, now that the hegemony of the seas is about to descend, I doubt anyone will care about this anymore."

"I understand."

Bai Xuan’s gaze also narrowed slightly.

In this month, his strength had improved again.

While thinking, the invisible momentum emerged between his brows, rumbling and turning. A terrifying will appeared, incredibly condensed, startling Wan Yongdao, Lu Ming, and the others.

Bai Xuan had obtained that jade sword from the Nine Swords Sect, which contained a sharp sword intent that could be used to hone himself constantly.

Now, Bai Xuan had taken a crucial step with his own spear intent!

"The captain’s terrifying aura is likely not far from comprehending martial arts will. This is a realm my grandfather never had the opportunity to reach!"

Wan Yongdao saw it clearly and was shocked.

Bai Xuan possessed the Longevity Dao Tree; spear intent was not far off for him.

At this moment.

Bai Xuan spoke thoughtfully.

"Now that a chaotic era is coming, we must be careful. You two, remember to teach the sailors on board martial arts. Survival is the priority. Lu Ming, if you are willing, you can also leave your inheritance on the Bai family ship."

"I have received help from the Bai family. Except for the martial arts I promised others I would not teach, there is nothing else that matters."

Lu Ming did not resist this.

"Very well, go. No matter how the vast ocean changes, with me here, it is enough to protect the warship!"

Bai Xuan's voice was calm, and the three of them bowed.

"Yes, Captain!"

...

In the captain's cabin.

"Now that the chaotic era is coming, it is time to seize the time to improve my own strength."

Bai Xuan sat cross-legged, the jade sword lying across his knees.

Longevity Dao Tree!

In an instant, the Dao Tree appeared, and the branches and leaves representing the element of water suddenly solidified!

Over the past month, Bai Xuan had not constantly directed the sailors to catch fish to obtain Dao thoughts, so he only had four points now.

But it was enough to complete the mastery of water.

Boom!

The human figure that appeared on the water-element branches merged with the branches and leaves in an instant.

Bai Xuan’s body shook. As he clenched his five fingers, the blue scales of the Dragon Aspect appeared, and the profound runes on them flashed. Outside the captain's cabin, a surge of waves rose more than ten meters high, instantly transforming into a vague dragon that flew across the deck!

The seawater around this dragon was condensed and powerful, possessing tens of thousands of pounds of force, capable of crushing an ordinary half-step grandmaster.

Splash!

The water dragon fell back into the water and turned into waves. This scene left the surrounding sailors shocked and amazed!

"Hiss... a water dragon leaping in the sea, could this be a great auspicious omen!"

"Is this because of the changes in the scroll in the sky, causing a dragon to appear in the water?"

While the many sailors were shocked, the immortal master named Mayfly-Child stared with wide eyes, which almost popped out of their sockets.

"This is the ability to control water! The momentum of heaven and earth follows his heart; it is simply like an innate divine ability!"

He was extremely shocked, knowing that even if he used talismans to cast spells, he could hardly compare to this innate power of water control.

"Could it be the captain's doing?"

Mayfly-Child knew very well that if anyone on this ship could do such a thing, it could only be the mysterious and terrifying captain.

In the captain's cabin.

"Water... this ability to control water can further improve my defensive capabilities. With waves protecting my body, even with hundreds of thousands or millions of pounds of force, it would be difficult to hurt me in the water."

Bai Xuan closed his eyes slightly, digesting and mastering the power of water mastery.

At this moment, he was almost one with the vast water within hundreds of meters around the *Swallowing Sea*, faintly forming a domain!

"The highest good is like water; nothing can contend with it."

At this moment, Bai Xuan was in harmony with heaven and earth, faintly having an epiphany. Amidst the clanging sounds, the sword intent appeared but could not hurt him, blocked by the water ripples.

The changes in his blood and energy were secretly conforming to a certain law, turning into rolling waves, containing profound power, extremely powerful and gentle.

Splash!

The entire captain's cabin was filled with the sound of water, and water ripples filled the air, swaying slightly. This was the evolution of the river of blood and energy, in which a dormant dragon shadow was faintly hidden, a dragon hiding in the abyss!

...

The *Swallowing Sea* was hoisting its sails and heading into the distance.

The glorious scroll in the distant sky was condensing and about to take shape.

"This hegemony of the seas is too far away, and I don't know what the rules are, but it will definitely set off a bloody storm... I truly have a feeling of heart-palpitating dread, unable to fathom the dangers of tomorrow."

Wan Yongdao was practicing his blade on the deck. He sheathed it with a swipe and looked at the scroll with a grave expression.

"I don't know how much the captain's strength has grown during his seclusion. Now, on our warship, the only one who can truly stand alone is the captain."

Not far away, Yi Yuan swallowed a blood pill, and the giant bow in his hand was humming slightly.

He was also merging his blood and energy with the giant bow, practicing his own visualization technique, striving to adjust his state to perfection when the great era arrived!

"The arrival of this great era is likely not only beneficial to martial artists. Perhaps demon beasts will also benefit from it."

Lu Ming's blood and energy surged, forging his own body. Now he had advanced to the Blood-Refining realm, and with the Deep Abyss Body-Forging Technique, his divine strength was close to forty thousand pounds, but his eyes were filled with faint worry.

The demon shark he wanted to kill could not be killed by an ordinary half-step grandmaster, and that King of Demon Sharks was even more terrifying. Once it gained any benefits in the great era, it would be extremely fearsome!

Just then.

Swipe!

A figure appeared at the bow of the ship.

"Captain!"

The three of them bowed to Bai Xuan.

"It is about to take true shape."

Bai Xuan said lightly.

He could see the changes in the spiritual light momentum. That scroll was finally at the last stage of condensing and changing!

The three of them were startled and looked up.

At this moment, everywhere on the Eastern Sea, powerful experts raised their heads to look at the glorious scroll.

The next moment.

Bai Xuan could see the changes in the spiritual light and perceive the momentum of heaven and earth. At this moment, with every breath, he could sense...

Across the entire vast sea area, the momentum of heaven and earth suddenly changed!

Boom!

At this moment, that glorious scroll finally formed!

Rumble!

On that long scroll, the golden light shone down like a great sun. In an instant, the strange aura on the sea was annihilated.

Across the entire Eastern Sea, three hundred and sixty scrolls shone brightly!

Then, a grand voice rang out between heaven and earth!

"Blood has stained the seas, giving birth to the Sea Qi and Absolute Evil. We, by the order of the Emperor, have sealed many immortal mansions and treasures here to ensure that the inheritance in the sea does not perish!"

"Every two hundred years, the inheritances in the sea are unsealed, and the Cave-Heaven Routes are opened again, leaving a glimmer of hope for future generations! However, the immortal path values struggle; it is only through struggle!"

"Therefore, the 'Hegemony of the Seas' Heavenly Ranking is established here. All sentient beings in each sea area can obtain inheritances from the sea, but only those at the very front can enter the routes!"

"Those who enter the routes will compete with the heaven-defying hegemons of all the seas and tread the path of the invincible. At the end of the route lies immortality!"

At this moment, on the long scroll, densely packed names appeared with a boom!

There were a total of 10,060 names!

At this moment, the massive, endless storm at the edge of the Eastern Sea also seemed to have its power drained, becoming much weaker.

...

"The hegemony of the seas has begun."

Bai Xuan looked up. At the very top of the massive, incomparable scroll were the two huge characters "Eastern Sea," and below were 10,060 densely packed names.

Once this list appeared, in an instant, the names of at least a thousand people changed!

Some names rose, some simply disappeared as if they had died, and some names soared to the top like meteors!

First place, Abyss of Severed Seas, holding 26 talismans!

"I knew it... The Abyss of Severed Seas has swept through so many islands and factions in the Eastern Sea; he must have quite a few wooden talismans."

"It seems that seizing wooden talismans is the simplest way to gain ranking."

Bai Xuan understood.

He also saw his own name. At the very end of the list, he still firmly occupied the 10,060th spot.

Even if someone died and there was a vacancy, it was not filled. In fact, many were tied for this position, remaining here.

Clearly, the hegemony had just begun, and it was impossible for things to change immediately.

Bai Xuan flipped his hand.

The blue smoke drifting from the wooden talisman in his hand was pointing straight in a certain direction.

Bai Xuan’s mind tightened, and he could feel a voice, grand and indifferent, faintly sounding from within the wooden talisman.

"The hegemony of the seas, the immortal path values struggle."

"In the current sea area, ancient inheritances have revived, covering the sea. Those who obtain inheritance or immortal talismans can leave a mark on the immortal talisman, improving their rank on the sea area's Hegemony Heavenly Ranking."

"There are nine people with the highest marks who can board the Profound City Great Ship and enter the Cave-Heaven Routes. The rest, according to their rank, can also enter the distant sea to receive inheritance rewards, or even extend their lives by two hundred years, waiting for the next opening of the routes!"

"Inside the Cave-Heaven Routes, the heaven-defying hegemons of all the seas gather. It is a path of slaughter. Only by reaching the end can one enter the sects of the True Gods and True Immortals, inherit through eternity, and attain immortality!"

"Current Sea Area: Chaos Sea · Eastern Sea!"