Chapter 132: The Three-Move Challenge Shattered with a Single Fist!
Chapter 132: The Three-Move Challenge Shattered with a Single Punch!
Chapter 132: The Python Legacy, Return of the Swallowing Sea!
Onboard the Swallowing Sea.
“Hm?”
Bai Xuan heard commotion on the deck—sailors restless, seemingly stirred by some change outside. The ranking list was shifting, causing widespread unrest.
His gaze flickered toward the Heavenly Ranking above, where over eight thousand names still remained.
At one hundred and seventieth place: Bai Xuanji.
He had obtained the incomplete high-grade inheritance, the “Python Transformation Technique”!
…
Above a certain sea region.
Boom!
A figure burst through the waves, enveloped in an endless flow of sword qi, roaring and streaming like thunder, taking on a razor-sharp platinum hue.
“The Platinum Killing Technique is finally mastered!”
“However, the Platinum Killing Technique... when combined with the Geng Metal Bone Sword, its power is absolutely terrifying.”
Many powerful figures over the East Sea were descending. Before that, they had to hunt down more sea prey to survive the winter!
Chu Li suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.
The figure that appeared was a towering mountain of a man, with purple eyes and platinum sword qi surging around him.
With a swift movement, Chu Li shot through the air like a thunderclap!
Fierce! Merciless!
The sword qi could cut down anything. Even a giant whale swimming hundreds of meters deep panicked, but in moments, its vitality waned and it died instantly, sinking into the sea.
“Bad luck! Running into that Fourth Great You beast again!”
“Let’s go! This time, I’m determined to succeed!”
Not far away.
“This is the Dragon Palace’s true legacy. If combined properly, the clash of metal and water will produce an incredibly powerful divine form, an invincible body of gods and demons!”
“Cross-shaped Divine Sword? This weapon is not bad, but unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily surpass my Geng Metal Bone Demon Sword.”
“Glazed sword body — useless. It’s utterly annihilated by the Platinum Killing Technique…”
“Such a pity. The True Blood Technique, the divine intent comprehension, none can extract souls, but even just the sword technique is enough!”
Flash!
The old temple priest reappeared.
Chu Li spat coldly at the purple-eyed giant, sneering, “I have already acquired the Platinum Killing Technique. How many can match me in the East Sea?”
Just now, he had merged with the vast sea, completely concealing his existence, only revealing himself after Chu Li left.
“My current cultivation of the Ancient Purple-Gold Beast’s True Blood is nothing compared to the Python Transformation Technique.”
This was an ancient inheritance, representing a demonic path of refining weapons!
At this moment.
The old temple priest’s expression was greedy.
Chu Li’s eyes swept across the celestial ranking in the sky, ready to set off, but then his gaze caught Bai Xuanji’s name below!
“Python Transformation Technique!”
“The Birdsong Mountain Shadow Map, good, good. This is a mid-grade Xumi treasure, yet someone has fully obtained it? That’s the one.”
Chu Li sneered disdainfully, “Let me see the next target… The storm is coming soon, and the great island will emerge. It’s best to hunt a few more before that.”
Suddenly, wild joy flashed in Chu Li’s eyes!
With one sword strike, nothing could survive within hundreds of meters!
“The Platinum Killing Technique truly is terrifying, able to sever countless life forces and merge them within oneself, enhancing killing power even further!”
Flash!
In the blink of an eye, the old temple priest vanished silently.
He held a long sword made of bones, still dripping fresh blood as if alive, faintly flowing with platinum hues.
…
Rumble!
The sea water surged together, raising waves dozens of meters high. All fish, shrimp, and crabs in the water instantly lost vitality, turning to dust, swept away by the giant waves.
Far above that distant sea, an old temple priest was slowly making his way toward him. Although far away, he dragged a whale’s tail behind him, the giant whale struggling beneath the waves.
“Last time, when I tried to seize this sword technique, I was almost swallowed whole by that White Emperor Fish. I never expected there truly was a congenital Geng Metal Dao body in the East Sea… hahaha, now this Dao body has been taken by me, Chu Li.”
Within his throat, faintly visible, was a scale with countless deep tendrils emerging—very terrifying!
“All Dragon Palace inheritances clash with the Sea God, useless to me.”
With a flash, the figure tore through the sky, slashing a kilometer-wide cut that deeply ripped the sea surface.
The returning slash enhanced the power of the platinum sword qi further.
He knew it wouldn’t be long before bayonets would meet blood, a battle to the death. Then, there would be no chance for trickery; everything would rely on strength!
“Fine.”
“Damn it, if this old immortal doesn’t leave, I’ll kill him too.”
The purple-eyed giant smiled cruelly, filled with ruthless intent.
“This technique has actually been found! I thought the python would ignore worldly matters this time. Good, very good. This is almost the strongest true blood technique in the East Sea! Only a handful of true legacies can rival it!”
The old temple priest looked up coldly.
This sword was forged from living human bones—not just one person but the entire lineage of a bloodline, all the living and dead used to craft this bloodline sword.
“Python Transformation Technique?”
“Pure killing power should fall to me. Chu Li, that fool… he’s lived far too long.”
The old temple priest moved, sending out a beam of spiritual light, breaking through the air as he fled. At the same time, he used water escape to vanish instantly.
…
In the distance, on the Celestial Snake Island, four waves of people entered one after another. Although the Star Hunter Pirates tried to stop them, masters were everywhere; few could resist.
In the end, only Liu Yuan emerged from the Celestial Snake cave.
His eyes glowed a strange green, but he was very pleased.
“This time out, it’s time to have some fun. Next time I come out, it will likely be another two hundred years.”
“Hmph, leaving the spirit of our inheritance in this sea region while they themselves leave—truly beasts.”
Liu Yuan harbored great resentment toward his creators and other immortals.
Now he looked up at the competition heavenly ranking in the sky. Just as he was happy, his expression suddenly darkened.
“Python… just a sliver away from being rated high-grade, while I’m only mid-grade!”
“Inheritance? What inheritance? No need for inheritance!”
Liu Yuan’s mood turned sour, his face twisted with hatred and cruelty. With a movement, he broke through the air in an instant!
Elsewhere.
A vast fleet flew through the waves, banners twisted by tentacles fluttering.
On the flagship’s bow stood a powerful master, half man, half scales, roaring with nine rivers of qi and blood surging wildly!
“We have received the Patriarch’s orders, heading to the Qianshan Island sea region!”
“To serve the Sea God and protect our souls’ immortality!”
This nine-river master was the current Sea God’s leader, the Seventh Great You!
At this moment, boundless greed shone in the terrifying monster’s eyes—a ravenous thirst for blood food.
“Patriarch, patriarch… if we can devour the Fourth Great You and dedicate his heart on the altar, my bloodline can continue to ascend!”
“True blood, Sea God’s true blood!”
Beneath the fleet, a massive shadow swept past, terrifying beyond measure!
…
On the Python Deserted Island.
“My name actually appeared at one hundred seventieth place?”
“If discovered, that would be bad.”
Bai Xuanji had just realized this.
Mysterious light flickered faintly over his arms—part of the “Python Transformation Technique” inheritance, reshaping him completely!
Yet, this did not make him an invincible powerhouse immediately.
After all, this inheritance was just a stroke of luck, a coincidence.
The python had appeared and offered a trial. Under the python’s oppressive aura, Bai Xuanji comprehended an ancient fragment. Success would grant the next stage, and with six stages complete, the full inheritance.
That fragment recorded part of the Python Transformation Technique.
At the brink of life and death, Bai Xuanji summoned all his potential, entering the realm of unity between heaven and man.
This was an enlightenment!
Though brief, that moment allowed him to break through and comprehend over half the technique in one breath.
Unfortunately,
His talent was insufficient, and he ultimately returned, unable to fully grasp it.
“A pity. If I could fully comprehend it, this inheritance could provide the Bai family a foundation lasting hundreds of generations, comparable to the Four Seas Azure Sky Dragon Map… Let’s return to the fleet first.”
Bai Xuanji hurried away, reaching the bay, where a hundred warships approached, flags blotting out the sky.
This was the Qianshan Army fleet!
Earlier, he had sent word to the Qianshan Army, and now they had all arrived. Leading them was Bai Ehou.
“Big brother must guard Qianshan Island and cannot come here. I’ve come to check in… You all should know each other.”
Bai Ehou disembarked with a serious expression.
High-grade inheritances were exceedingly rare at sea.
Bai Xuanji’s acquisition of a partial inheritance already made him very strong and required caution.
Beside him stood several Qianshan Army masters, the leader dignified and imposing, with four qi-blood rivers flowing around him.
“Inheritance? Show it to me.”
This four-river master, named Ye Shuangxing, had admired and joined the Qianshan Army after the rise of the Whale Hunters. He now looked at Bai Xuanji.
“Mm.”
Bai Xuanji knew it was time to show his hand. Clenching his ten fingers, he suddenly released terrifying pressure from his arms!
Boom!
His punch swept out, the qi-blood surging, instantly piercing the ground over ten meters deep, extremely refined!
“Impossible!”
Ye Shuangxing’s expression changed drastically. Other masters’ eyes widened in shock.
“The power of this qi-blood… it’s impossible for someone at your level to manifest!”
One punch piercing over ten meters of earth?
Such force could easily shatter smaller warships.
“Yes.”
Bai Xuanji glanced at him wearily. After this punch, his qi-blood was nearly exhausted.
“The Python Transformation Technique forges one’s qi and blood, evolving it to a new stage. After refinement and transformation, my condensed qi-blood’s power increased nearly tenfold!”
“I can feel… it aligns closely with our family’s Four Seas Azure Sky Dragon Map. In some ways, they share the same origin.”
Bai Xuanji said firmly.
He was certain that even partial mastery of the Python Transformation Technique was formidable; the full version would be incredibly powerful!
“I think if our Bai family has a chance, maybe we can try our luck. The technique’s words hint at a connection to us.”
“Uncle Bai Ehou, if the full inheritance is obtained, the Bai family’s strength will change drastically!”
At Bai Xuanji’s words, Bai Ehou took a deep breath.
Even this incomplete fragment was terrifying. If the Bai family acquired this treasure, it could be passed down for centuries!
Ye Shuangxing could not help but step forward and say, “Very well! Such a top-tier technique!”
He was just an ordinary master. Before the sea wars began, he had never heard of these legacies. Afterward, they poured down like rain, relentless.
Indeed, the Qianshan Army had opened seven or eight low-grade inheritances, and he had received a set of armor, a divine weapon of great value. The army’s distribution showed its importance.
“The Whale Hunters are gone. Shall I seize this inheritance?”
Greed flickered in Ye Shuangxing’s eyes.
However, as a Qianshan Army master and admirer of the Whale Hunters, he hesitated and said cautiously, “I wonder how the Bai family will allocate this inheritance?”
“If the Python Transformation Technique can be shared within the Qianshan Army, what then?”
Bai Ehou was decisive.
“High-grade inheritances are extremely difficult. Most cannot obtain them. I think only when the Whale Hunters arrive can the inheritance be fully realized.”
“Whale Hunters!”
Greed in Ye Shuangxing’s eyes lessened, replaced by clarity.
The Whale Hunters had easily slain Luan Mountain, inspiring fear in many. They were not ordinary masters.
At least to him, they were far beyond reach. Otherwise, why join the Qianshan Army?
“Alright, we’ll guard here. Those with opportunities can attempt the inheritance one by one while we wait for the Whale Hunters.”
Ye Shuangxing said.
He thought carefully—since he was not Bai family, reckless pursuit could mean death. High-grade inheritances were perilous. He decided to hold back for now.
“Good.”
Bai Ehou breathed easier.
Ye Shuangxing’s strength exceeded his. If his ambition ran wild, the Qianshan Army’s morale might collapse.
For now, things remained stable. Once the Whale Hunters arrived, the situation could be controlled.
“Whale Hunters…”
Bai Ehou looked up at the heavenly ranking with hope.
Nearby, Bai Xuanji glanced at the list and finally could no longer hold back.
“Uncle Bai Ehou… I have a question.”
He had kept this question inside for a long time and now had to ask.
“Are the Whale Hunters really Bai Xuan?”
Bai Xuan’s name hung at ninety-fifth place. Anyone not blind could see him in the top hundred.
For many days, many in the Bai family had quietly linked this name with the Whale Hunters.
Bai Xuanji was among them.
“Yes.”
Bai Ehou answered cleanly, with nothing to hide now.
“At his current strength, it likely won’t cause trouble. Yes, the Whale Hunter is Bai Xuan!”
…
At sea.
“I’m wondering if someone could curse me through this ranking list.”
Bai Xuan stared at the list.
He had long suspected that the competition heavenly ranking showed true names. If someone cast a curse on a name, wouldn’t that be a terrifying method?
“Cursing? Master, where did you hear that? Such methods are rare across the seas. Besides, the names on the heavenly ranking are protected by divine power; no one can avoid the list or curse enemies by name.”
The Beast Furnace said gloomily, “Also, the names shown are not necessarily true names, but the closest captured names in the sea.”
“If someone never uses their true name, even the heavenly ranking cannot capture it, and aliases remain in use. If a name changes, then the changed name is used.”
“I understand.”
Bai Xuan nodded.
At this moment, the entire Swallowing Sea was abuzz discussing Bai Xuanji’s name, guessing if he was the Bai family captain.
Though the names differed, it was unlikely they were duplicates. Bai Xuan was ninety-five percent sure this was Captain Bai Xuanji!
“Alright, it’s been some time since we set sail. It’s time to return.”
Bai Xuan snapped his fingers. Instantly, the Swallowing Sea became busy, turning its bow toward Qianshan Island.
“The speed is still a bit slow.”
Bai Xuan waved and took out an ancient conch horn.
He gathered his inner breath, seven rivers flowing rapidly, his blue scales shimmering, and blew a long breath!
Woooo!
Water Dao energy emerged from the horn, carrying the sound of tides far and wide.
Suddenly, waves hundreds of meters high surged, the entire sea seeming to come alive, propelling the Swallowing Sea forward at a terrifying speed, racing toward Qianshan Island!
(End of chapter)