Chapter 139: In the Blink of an Eye, Everything Explodes!
Chapter 139: In the Blink of an Eye, Annihilate Them All!
Chapter 139: Blood-Forged Demon Flesh, Formidable Enemies Arrive!
Boom!
Upon Bai Xuan’s mysterious flower, the third petal finally filled, unleashing boundless power.
Within this petal, the phantom of the Demon Shark King appeared incredibly formidable, slowly swimming as if resurrected, presenting a vast and terrifying presence!
“At any moment, I can unleash the innate talent of this Demon Shark… Blood-forged demon flesh, fused as one.”
Bai Xuan was sensing the mysterious flower.
This Demon Shark King had once been weak but gradually grew and transformed, becoming one of the most fearsome giant beasts in the sea.
Its greatest innate talent was its terrifyingly formidable flesh. Even a grandmaster with sea-like vitality, wielding divine weapons, could only injure its shield scales.
If the divine ability of the mysterious flower were triggered, the power of the flesh would surge explosively, as if the essence of a giant Demon Shark King merged with Bai Xuan’s own body.
Rumble!
The core of the Sea God Sect’s cultivation technique was blood. Bai Xuan could feel his mercury blood instantly radiate an endless icy brilliance, raising the toughness of his body to unimaginable levels!
This was the complete assimilation of the Demon Shark King’s physique into Bai Xuan’s human form!
Terrifying!
Powerful!
If this Demon Shark King’s divine power were to erupt, even Bai Xuan himself did not know to what heights his strength could ascend.
The soldier was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.
Now, Bai Xuan returned from the sea under the might of a great victory; no one dared to defy him!
…
The soldier spoke coldly, “Anyone who has not allied with or joined the Thousand Mountains Army is to be expelled three hundred li away, forbidden from entering the Cangmang Island waters!”
Among many fleets.
As Bai Xuan seized the true innate talent of the giant shark, the Demon Shark King’s body also changed color, turning a pale gray, losing its blood essence.
If the divine power exploded, the two forces combined would cause a transformation of the flesh, fully elevating it to a world-shaking level!
“Now, there should be few on the East Sea who can stand against me.”
Unlike the Demon Shark King, Bai Xuan’s own body was already as tough as bronze and iron, with jade marrow and mercury blood; his internal organs shone with divine radiance. Having cultivated the Mountain and River Core Technique, his potential was endless. In terms of level, he was already comparable to the giant shark, perhaps even surpassing it.
A Taoist calmly said.
This soldier left the tent to report to Marquis Bai’e, then led a column of soldiers toward the sea.
Bai Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Yes, Dragon Head!”
Chu Li, a burly man with purple eyes, was scanning the ship’s cabin, his eyes filled with unabashed greed.
White-gold sword qi cloaked him, surging with terrifying power, making it difficult for anyone to approach.
Though reluctant, in the face of Bai Xuan’s command, most forces could only retreat, unable to resist.
At the center was a ship cabin that looked ordinary but inside stretched several hundred meters in diameter, as if it contained a hidden space.
These forces naturally knew this; the remaining ones, like the Thousand Islands Alliance, were uncertain—likely lingering and plotting.
Bai Xuan’s orders were overbearing; even he felt a pang of unease hearing them. However, the Whale Hunters’ current prestige was like that of a celestial deity, intimidating all.
On a nondescript warship of the Thousand Islands Alliance fleet.
The remaining forces were still strong; even grandmasters found them difficult to sever easily.
“Dragon Head commands!”
Bai Xuan whispered to himself.
Most fleets remaining here were either friendly to the Bai family or intended to ally with the Thousand Mountains Army.
His own vitality had not yet reached its peak; he was far from ascending to the Divine Appearance stage, seemingly lacking some accumulation.
Bai Xuan could feel it.
“The Mysterious Observation Pavilion’s Heavenly Treasure Ship is truly impressive, about seven hundred meters in diameter here.”
In the bay, the Demon Shark King’s blood flowed, many large fish frantically stirring the waters, almost boiling, creating a terrifying spectacle!
“Catch them!”
One must understand…
This was a sign of vigilance, indicating mutual wariness rather than complete friendliness.
“Most likely harboring ulterior motives.”
“This is the Voidwood hybrid species passed down through generations in the Mysterious Observation Pavilion, a treasure ship formed every six hundred years, possessing a trace of the power of the Sumeru mustard seed, capable of accommodating many.”
“It’s also time to clear some enemies at sea.”
“The Whale Hunters have spoken; it seems they intend to clear the field. We have no choice but to leave… Ah, to witness an invincible powerhouse rise is truly shocking.”
These people were uncertain as to friend or foe. He was too lazy to distinguish, merely summoning a soldier to give a brief order.
“All must leave. Such arrogance! They act as if they are the kings of the East Sea, taking whatever they please!”
Yet—
Some directed to catch these vast fish schools, which were excellent alchemical materials.
Bai Xuan’s gaze swept the sea, the Sea-Viewing Eye activated; in an instant, he spotted several formidable enemies, each with vitality as vast as the sea.
Some whispered disrespectfully, alluding to something.
At these words, soldiers hurriedly issued orders that spread rapidly, provoking astonishment and anger aboard many warships!
“Just one order, and we must retreat three hundred li?”
An elder grandmaster sighed, leading his fleet away.
The fish in the sea were abundant and could be gathered, thrown into the Wild Blood Pill Furnace for refinement, quickly transformed into pills that, once consumed, could dramatically enhance strength!
“With the Dao Essence in my body, my strength can still rise.”
His power was equally terrifying, a star-shaped mark in the center of his brow forming a cross.
His robe bore the seal of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion.
He was a true master, a Qi refiner, a hidden cultivator of the Thousand Islands Alliance fleet.
Here were not only him, but over a dozen powerful experts from the Mysterious Observation Pavilion, all formidable, at least grandmaster-level, bearing divine weapons, seated at the long table’s sides.
This was a treasure ship of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion’s Thousand Islands Alliance, every occupant a master.
“Both of you know why the three of us have gathered here.”
“Daoist Xuanhuo, your Mysterious Observation Pavilion has ancient thunder techniques that, unleashed within three steps, can shatter everything without regard for divine weapons. Naturally, you should join us.”
The old temple priest spoke leisurely.
Chu Li and the Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion were both top-tier masters; the Taoist’s body exuded a terrifying aura of heaven and earth.
“To hunt the Whale Hunters? Forgive my bluntness, but the Wild Blood Pill Furnace is not enough for me to act, risking life and death to kill such a powerhouse!”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion said calmly.
He had been watching at sea, waiting for the right opportunity to strike.
Unfortunately, he saw Bai Xuan’s decisive strike killing the Demon Shark King and felt caution in his heart.
After Bai Xuan’s order, he was ready to depart; he had no intention of direct confrontation.
“Why be so dispirited?”
The old temple priest smiled broadly.
With a flick, he produced a talisman and placed it on the central long table.
The talisman was intricate, covered with patterns of fish and birds intertwined with mountains and rivers, ancient and vast, difficult to discern.
But when the master of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion saw it, he abruptly stood up!
“Nine Void Heavenly Soldier Grant Talisman! Where did you get such a thing?”
“Of course, I obtained it from ancient inheritances.”
The old temple priest smiled proudly.
Though this talisman had little use in their hands—since he was the Sea God Sect leader, and it conflicted with their own power—
For outsiders, especially cultivators like those from the Mysterious Observation Pavilion, it was extremely potent and irresistible.
“You actually offer such a high reward to kill the Whale Hunters?”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion couldn’t help but be tempted.
“Nine Void Heavenly Soldier Grant Talisman… Though the lowest among divine grants, if contained within oneself, it can grant grandmaster-level vitality.”
“Furthermore, the grant’s blessing can make one’s flesh indestructible, impervious to ordinary divine weapons.”
Though ‘talisman’ was a general term, in the Dao, it split into two paths: true talismans and grant talismans.
The grant talisman method could empower the body, elevating strength by an entire grand tier, rendering one nearly invincible.
“We must find a way to seize this grant talisman.”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion’s greed stirred.
He was extremely cautious, choosing to converse aboard his own ship, accompanied by over a dozen experts.
Though these subordinates were slightly weaker, the Mysterious Observation Pavilion had secret methods to enhance their power explosively, forming a devastating killing formation.
“How about it? Chu Li, you know well I’m ranked in the top twenty of the Heavenly Ranking, with power not far behind. Together, even the Broken Sea Abyss stands a chance of being slain.”
The old temple priest grinned fiercely.
Facing the Taoist’s cautious murderous intent, he remained calm, as if unaffected.
“This…”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion shuddered, weighed the matter repeatedly, and abandoned the plan to strike.
Though a rift and latent hostility existed between Chu Li and the old temple priest,
If he acted to seize the talisman, Chu Li would certainly respond.
This was a delicate balance; the three parties opposed each other, but breaking that balance could mean death.
“Then, I agree. But there remains a huge problem—how to hunt?”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion said coldly, “The Whale Hunters have the Thousand Mountains Army under command; infiltration is difficult. If discovered, a sea of flames will be unleashed. We cannot fight there like the Demon Shark King. How can we match them?”
“Moreover, even the Demon Shark King was slain by this person!”
At this, Chu Li narrowed his eyes.
“That’s simple.”
The purple-eyed giant said coldly, “That Pill Furnace’s activation, from my observation, must involve the great forces of heaven and earth, not just personal power.”
“In my hand is a mid-grade treasure, the ‘Sealing Yuan Tent.’ Once deployed, it can dominate the heavens and earth, impervious to water and fire. Though it lasts only a short while, no one can match its power during that time.”
He was very confident.
Mid-grade treasures were tools used only by Divine Appearances or higher; once unleashed, their power could isolate all!
“Seal off this person’s heavenly and earthly power, and the Pill Furnace’s strength will certainly diminish. Moreover, within three steps, if we fight desperately, victory is assured.”
“Oh?”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion nodded slightly but was inwardly alarmed.
Had he acted earlier, it would have been dangerous; the Sealing Yuan Tent could block inside and outside, preventing his heavenly and earthly forces.
Even with a treasure talisman in hand, he could not guarantee survival within three steps against Chu Li.
“We only need to pretend to join the Thousand Mountains Army, pose as outside grandmasters, pay respects to the Dragon Head, then suddenly strike within three steps! As for this person’s terrifying power, I will handle it.”
The old temple priest smiled broadly.
With a snap of his fingers, a terrifying force exploded—the air itself seemed to rupture.
“Such tremendous power.”
The Taoist of the Mysterious Observation Pavilion understood.
The Fourth Great Abyss was the Sea God Sect leader, naturally cultivating the Extreme Abyss Body Refining Technique; his divine strength was absolutely terrifying.
At this level, all means were at his disposal, his power earth-shaking. Two grandmasters fighting one-on-one need not fear!
“I will handle the blockade and assassination.”
Chu Li laughed, speaking.
He was the most eager to hunt among them, as his cultivation technique greatly depended on the Cangmang Dragon Transformation Technique. Once obtained, combined with his white-gold killing method, he would undergo a transformation!
Of course.
At this moment,
The three sat together, their eyes wary; here was not just one common enemy—they remained cautious of each other.
“If you want this grant talisman, the Mysterious Observation Pavilion must have a treasure talisman of their own, which will be seized in the end.”
Cold ruthlessness flickered in the old temple priest’s expression.
“The white-gold killing method is mine as well!”
He was confident; once his trump card was played, it could change everything.
Chu Li sneered inwardly.
“This old bastard is fortunate not to have acted against me yet. When the time comes, once I open the Sealing Yuan Tent, I will secretly trap all of you inside. Everything will be mine!”
These three were all scheming, sitting here discussing the hunting of Bai Xuan, each confident of victory.
…
Half a day later.
All warships able to leave the area had done so; only a few remained.
But some ships headed toward the island, praying to join the Thousand Mountains Army or form alliances.
“Liu Gang, age thirty-seven, three vitality breakthroughs, registered!”
A soldier was registering recruits. Though young in appearance, his vitality pressure was palpable—he was a blood refining expert!
Now, on the island, Bai Xuan produced many waste pills daily; any one consumed could lead to a breakthrough in blood refining.
This soldier, originally thirty-five with three vitality breakthroughs, was content, serving as a squad leader in the Thousand Mountains Army.
But fate favored him; as a Bai family scion, he ventured deep into the island, received the inheritance, glimpsed higher levels, and studied fragments of the Cangmang Dragon Transformation Technique.
Finally, after consuming a waste pill, he seized a tiny chance and forcefully broke through, crossing the life-and-death threshold to become a blood refiner!
He was now registering newcomers, many following sea warships; these wandering experts were negotiating alliances with the Thousand Mountains Army but had second thoughts and decided to join directly.
The Thousand Mountains Army welcomed all masters; martial artists, regardless of their pursuits, were far stronger than ordinary soldiers.
At this moment,
“You Si, age fifty-seven, strength level… perfect grandmaster!”
The blood refining squad leader was astonished, looking up.
He saw an unremarkable old man smiling broadly, with vitality flowing like a long river slowly circulating around him.
“A grandmaster?”
The squad leader did not dare neglect.
Shortly after, another grandmaster named Wang Li also sought to join the Thousand Mountains Army.
Moments later, even an overseas wandering cultivator casually displayed a talisman with astonishing power, impressing the grandmasters and joining as well.
“Now, the Thousand Mountains Army’s prestige is at its peak. The army has seven grandmasters. Thus, outsiders joining as grandmasters is no surprise.”
You Si whispered confidently in conversation.
They did not know Bai Xuan possessed the Sea-Viewing and Heavenly Phenomena Eyes, able to perceive hundreds of miles, making it impossible for any living thing to escape his scrutiny.
…
Inside the army’s tent.
“This pill…”
Marquis Bai’e held up a pill, deeply shocked!
Within the pill flowed an entire river of vitality, transforming into layers of mist that lifted it.
This pill matched all his lifetime efforts.
Before him were six such terrifying pills, slowly rotating!
“These pills were forged only after those Sea God Sect experts and Demon Sharks painstakingly devoured countless vitality streams.”
Bai Xuan spoke calmly.
“Master, you brought me the Longevity Pill and the Yin-Yang True Blood Pill. Today, I have forged six great pills for you.”
“That’s nothing.”
Bai Xuan’s voice was low, but with his current strength, such words were ordinary.
“I have entered the grandmaster level with sea-like vitality. This Blood River Pill can be forged anytime from refining the sea’s fish and beasts. Even in heaps, it could make Master a Nine Rivers Grandmaster.”
Nine Rivers Grandmaster!
Marquis Bai’e inhaled deeply, filled with awe and emotion.
Once, the Nine Rivers Grandmasters were among the strongest on the East Sea, rarely falling except to monsters like the Broken Sea Abyss, guarding their domains and commanding countless strong warriors.
But now, to Bai Xuan, what were Nine Rivers Grandmasters?
With a wave of the hand, commands rose and fell!
“I am old now; my vitality cannot return to its peak. This Blood River Pill is somewhat wasted on me.”
Holding the pill, Marquis Bai’e smiled with deep feeling, but after a moment shook his head, reluctant to part.
He noticed many young talents in the family, like his chief disciple, who, if not for limited family resources, could become grandmasters or even surpass them.
Many Bai family disciples were receiving inheritance deep within the island—a highly effective selection mechanism, weeding out only top geniuses.
The strength of the Thousand Mountains Army and the Bai family grew crazily every day!
“Master, everyone has their closeness and distance. Why do you choose me instead of selecting from the young talents at sea?”
Bai Xuan shook his head.
He was no saint, unable to benefit all, but naturally protected those close to him.
“This vitality pill was never meant for others. One of these, you will take to Captain Bai Xuanji.”
Bai Xuan was calm.
As he said, at his level, these pills could be forged at will, but time and energy were limited; naturally, those closer gained first!
“Alright.”
Marquis Bai’e sighed, knowing he could not argue this with Bai Xuan.
After all, these pills were forged by Bai Xuan himself, and as Dragon Head of the Thousand Mountains Army, Bai Xuan’s decree was final.
He carefully put away the six Blood River Pills and was about to speak.
At that moment, a soldier came in.
“Dragon Head, Uncle Marquis Bai’e, two grandmasters and one cultivator have come to pay respects, wishing to join the Thousand Mountains Army. As per your earlier command, we have led them to a secluded tent!”
“Do you think we should…”
The soldier’s words carried killing intent.
Having received Bai Xuan’s orders to summon outside grandmasters, they understood—Bai Xuan intended to act, a deadly trap was set, boiling with murderous intent!
(End of chapter)