Chapter 157: The Final Battle, Number One on the Heavenly Rankings!
Chapter 155: The Ultimate Battle, Number One in the Heavens!
Chapter 155: The Peak Battle, the Fourth Layer of the Rain Peak Disc!
The Swallow-Sea.
Bai Xuan studied the Platinum Killing Technique and finally achieved an initial mastery of this heritage. His talent for metal-attribute affinity was ordinary and not top-tier. However, metal engenders water, allowing for mastery by analogy; over a period of time, his comprehension of the Dao of Water had instead advanced a step further.
"Water... can also be sharp. When the speed reaches a certain level, water is sharper than all substances in the world."
"It can also be strength. Countless water droplets merge into one, shooting forth, and the might of the shockwave can suppress and slay everything."
In an instant, the third strand of Daoist rhyme was condensing.
A long time had already passed since Bai Xuan comprehended the second strand of Daoist rhyme.
Bai Xuan took a deep breath.
Bai Xuan’s True Blood technique had failed to break through instantaneously to complete the final transition, but on the Rain Peak Disc, he had instead progressed further despite already reaching the peak.
In an instant, two figures surged into the sky. With a deafening roar, boundless vital blood surged—that was True Blood, flowing unceasingly!
"The fourth layer of the Rain Peak Disc is a qualitative change. Within the domain of fine rain, thousands of raindrops combine into a weapon that can stir the clouds above and sever the seas below."
This was the harvest from annihilating the fleet, containing several seas' worth of vital blood. Swallowing it all could push Bai Xuan's vital blood to a peak where it could no longer be elevated, collapsing in an instant to create an even more powerful force, achieving ultimate sublimation and truly refining long-lasting True Blood.
This strike was terrifying in the extreme, and yet it was not yet complete. Merely a prototype, its power had already reached the extreme!
Now, with accumulated knowledge bursting forth through analogy, Bai Xuan comprehended the third strand of the Dao of Water in the blink of an eye.
On the Rain Peak Disc, the third layer had already been mastered by Bai Xuan. Endless runes within it were reorganizing, containing Daoist rhyme, and were about to deduce the fourth tier!
Duan Haiyuan had been missing for too long, and it remained uncertain whether he would appear in this battle.
Behind him, the pill furnace opened, and an unknown number of medicinal pills flew out, each possessing vital blood like a river!
As for the Azure Heaven Great Pills, refined for the soul, they could explosively increase the strength of Bai Xuan's soul and elevate his divine will!
At this moment, Bai Xuan was immersed in the comprehension of the Dao.
His attainment in the Dao of the Sword was formidable, and he could sense...
...
Within the Rain Peak Disc, the runes changed infinitely, resonating with one another.
The three-day period had arrived.
Countless raindrops fell within, vibrating and accelerating. Hundreds of raindrops suddenly converged, forming a terrifying conical shape that shot forward, producing a thunderous explosive sound!
The power of this strike was terrifying in the extreme. In an instant, the explosive shockwave swept across, causing the spiritual light on the surrounding fleets to vibrate.
"A single strike can instantly slay a Divine Form expert!"
Rumble!
This was a might far exceeding his current realm, representing the true power of an upper-grade treasured artifact and also the manifestation of the next tier.
"I have looked forward to this battle for a long time."
The Ten-God Spear possessed an unparalleled demeanor, True Blood flowing around his entire body.
In the sky.
"The ultimate battle is about to arrive."
"The pill furnace!"
They did not have to wait long.
If he did not possess the Rain Peak Disc, nor Chiying’s method of refinement, it would have been impossible for him to master such terrifying might at this stage.
The domain of fine rain emerged.
A stroke of unintentional luck.
Someone gasped in disbelief.
"So that's how it is."
Xuxing Jian was the first to raise his head, shock in his heart.
Rumble, rumble!
A single drop of True Blood falling could sweep away ordinary perfection-realm grandmasters, smashing them into a pulp of flesh and blood. This power was too terrifying. Two figures emerged, making everyone tremble!
"Duan Haiyuan has emerged!"
His divine will was vibrating. As the Azure Heaven Great Pills merged and were refined, it calmed down. The spear intent roared, soaring straight into the clouds!
...
Within his body, gods no longer appeared in any of his acupoints; only his own body echoed with holy chants, incomparably terrifying!
"I am the same."
At this moment, Bai Xuan's spiritual consciousness was vibrating, exceeding the limit of what he could bear and difficult to sustain.
At this split second, Bai Xuan gained enlightenment.
For some unknown reason, this powerful expert had kept his doors closed all this time. Some suspected his cultivation had hit a dead end, while others suspected there was fear in his heart.
Among the archipelago's seas, at least half the people were waiting, gazing up at the sky, awaiting the appearance of these two powerhouses.
"What a terrifying strike! What is the Exalted One comprehending this time?"
The fleets of numerous factions were waiting, figures soaring into the sky to watch from afar.
The various factions' fleets were waiting, figures soaring into the sky to watch from afar. Duan Haiyuan was completely shrouded under black armor, boundless vital blood surging, "What a pity..."
He did not elaborate on what was a pity, merely making a slicing motion with his hand.
Boom!
A strand of Daoist rhyme emerged—that was pure power, terrifying to the extreme, roaring and vibrating as it merged into the dragon-whale atop the ocean of vital blood above his head.
Rumble, rumble!
That dragon-whale emitted a heaven-shaking roar, and with a thunderous crash, it too returned into Duan Haiyuan's own body, where flowing True Blood appeared!
"Come and fight!"
At this moment, fighting intent arose in the eyes of both men.
Boom!
The two struck at the exact same time!
"Not good! Quickly protect the fleet!"
The expressions of numerous factions changed.
In an instant.
Two terrifying forces collided, intertwining and roaring, exchanging hundreds of blows in a fraction of a second!
The surrounding sea was shattering, churning the rivers and overturning the seas—enough to collapse mountains. In the sea, strands of holy chants surged, a massive dragon-whale swam past, hundreds of meters of seawater were cleaved apart, and any warships it passed were completely pulverized!
Some grandmasters who were too close and attempted to flee were swept by the aftermath and instantly blasted apart!
"They are moving, charging deeper into the islands!"
Many powerhouses saw it; their battle was by no means something that would be decided in a short time.
Killing their way all along, they charged into the waters of the archipelago, entering its deepest recesses where small islands trembled, nearly on the verge of shattering apart.
"Let's go!"
Someone gave a low shout.
This battle was too crucial. Many experts followed closely behind. Fleet after fleet remained behind to guard, while hundreds of figures shot forward, trailing after them.
The Swallow-Sea.
The sailors were also watching. Protected by the Isles of Immortality fleet, they could observe and learn even in an environment as fiercely combative as the archipelago.
For them, they had grown accustomed to the chaotic scenes of demons dancing above the grandmaster level, and even possessed some ability to discern.
Now, Bai Rong轩 and a few others had broken through the blood-refining level, and almost everyone on the Swallow-Sea had undergone three vital blood breakthroughs.
Even a shred of medicinal vapor leaking from the beast furnace was enough for them to grow rapidly.
There was no shortage of vital blood whatsoever; the only thing required was for them to practice diligently and digest these medicinal vapors.
Growing up in such an environment, these Bai family sailors witnessed countless battles akin to those between gods and demons every day, and their hearts held an incomparable yearning for power.
"Truly powerful."
"Indeed. The grandmasters we usually see simply cannot compare to those two."
The sailors discussed animatedly.
"However, the Captain will definitely emerge victorious!"
Bai Rong轩's eyes, however, were firm, and so were those of many young sailors.
At that very moment.
Amidst a deafening roar, the archipelago trembled, and pillars of white light soared into the sky—that was mighty spiritual light, surging forth.
"The final heritage has opened!"
Someone spoke in shock, exclaiming aloud.
"This battle probably shook the depths of the archipelago, causing the heritage to erupt early... But these treasure ship components were naturally meant to be born at this time!"
"Charge!"
At this moment, even the experts who had previously hesitated were making their move. Pieces of treasure ships were manifesting over there, and naturally, they had to go and contend for them.
Of course...
Life and death had no eyes in this battle, and for them, they also had to stay far away from the battle between Duan Haiyuan and the Ten-God Spear.
...
On the Swallow-Sea.
"I wonder if we should go?"
"Forget it, guarding the Exalted One is more important."
Several top-tier powerhouses frowned.
The strength of Duan Haiyuan and the Ten-God Spear made them all tremble. In every era, such invincible powerhouses were exceedingly rare.
Guarding Bai Xuan here, they naturally could not leave lightly.
They all sensed that Bai Xuan was probably in closed-door seclusion and meditation; this battle must not be easily disturbed.
"I will guard here; you all go and seize the treasures."
The aged True Man Liushen said.
Stationing himself here was sufficient. If there were enemies, he could also fend them off to some extent; once the Yin-Yang Lightning Technique was unleashed, few could rival it.
"Very well, lest the Captain leaves seclusion and finds us empty-handed."
Xuxing Jian said.
With a clear division of labor, the two stepped into the air and vanished in an instant, heading deep into the archipelago to seize treasures.
...
Rumble, rumble!
At the center of the archipelago, islands finally surfaced one by one, among which pillars of light were hidden within the peaks and islands.
"Dig quickly!"
Someone was digging for treasure. With a boom, a mountain peak fractured, unexpectedly revealing a mast whose light was dazzling and divine might vibrating!
"This is an upper-grade treasured artifact, but it is specially refined and can stabilize a ship against fierce winds, and can even ascend into the clouds!"
Many people recognized this type of treasure.
This was a navigation secret treasure recorded in ancient texts, unimaginably precious, prompting a scramble among many!
Even if Duan Haiyuan had already claimed one spot, could they not obtain another?
Moreover, making off with one or two pieces, selling them afterward, and cashing out would yield terrifying profits, enough to establish a lineage.
On an island.
There was a huge sail here, covered in wind-pattern runes. It was similarly an upper-grade treasured artifact capable of utilizing endless storms to increase a ship's speed.
This item was unimaginably precious and terrifyingly powerful, capable of traversing a thousand miles in a split second!
"Seize them all."
Xuxing Jian was eager to acquire them upon sight.
He struck, instantly repelling the three people contending for it. Someone coughed up blood, and then he took the sail away.
Other experts also struck, launching fierce counter-attacks, but the two of them retaliated in a flash.
"Ten Thousand Swords Flow!"
Xuxing Jian struck, instantly slaying a Great Grandmaster. Rumble, vital blood roared as the person fell, turning the expressions of everyone present pale.
Yu Wenhan executed the Ignorance Lightning Technique, the sound of wind and thunder exploding with every breath. Having inherited the true talisman legacy left behind by the deceased Abbot Xuanzhi, her overall strength had exploded, and she now vaguely possessed the demeanor of the top five on the Heaven Ranking.
With a single bolt of lightning, all techniques were shattered, rivaling even the Yin-Yang Lightning Technique!
"Too terrifying, this group!"
Dozens of people died, and the remaining numerous powerhouses all steered clear of the islands and heritage sites where Bai Xuan's two subordinates were located.
Underground.
As the slaughter continued, blood fell and power vibrated, various restrictions were being unsealed, releasing the final, incomparably massive skeleton.
Finally, the restriction was unraveled. At this moment, the skeleton roared in resonance, soaring upward amidst the spiritual light!
At this instant, an entire island fractured, and a massive skeleton surfaced, obscuring the sky.
"Dragon Bones!"
"They are ship dragon bones!"
Someone cried out in shock. At this moment, amidst a roar, the skeleton emerged, ferocious and winding, stretching fully over eight hundred meters long, floating and sinking in the spiritual light.
This was not a true dragon, but an extremely precious type of wood that absorbed the nourishment of earth-fiend and heavenly light to grow into a dragon bone.
This was the most precious part of a profound city great ship, with a fixed amount every two hundred years—it was absolutely impossible for the number to increase!
"...Two dragon bones!"
Many people saw it clearly—it was twin dragons intertwined, two dragon bones each reaching a full eight hundred meters in length, capable of constructing the sturdiest profound city great ship!
"This is the final heritage; if it can be unlocked, we obtain the ticket to enter the grotto-heaven navigation route!"
At this moment, everyone went mad!
However, someone soon discovered.
"This white light is incomparably sturdy; it seems impossible to unlock at all."
"Right... it seems to require a higher level of power to shatter it."
These people were at their wits' end.
...
In the distance, a roaring vibration came, light and heat sweeping across, flattening a small hill with the shockwave.
"Those two are still fighting!"
Someone’s expression changed. He had approached that region in an effort to seize a heritage and was nearly cleaved to death by an aftermath shockwave.
In the end, bathed in blood, he rushed out of that sea area.
The two powerhouses were fighting to the extreme, charging from the sea into the sky. In the sky, the atmosphere erupted with light and heat, turning into fire and roaring in flames. In a fraction of a second, the flames were also erased, forming a vacuum where power pierced through everything!
As the fierce battle reached its white-hot stage, Duan Haiyuan let out a long howl that shook the sea area!
Boom!
A terrifying surge of vital blood erupted from his body—that was the black armor disintegrating, instantly transforming into endless vital blood wolf-smoke that rushed into the True Blood surrounding his body.
The size of that dragon-whale was truly mountain-like and colossal. With a downward pounce, this time, no matter how strong the Ten-God Spear's holy chant might was, it was difficult to withstand. With a deafening crash, he was blasted flying a thousand meters, shooting straight into the water with a loud *chi*, stirring up boundless waves!
"Wolf-smoke Mysterious Armor! This treasure exists between the illusory and the real, an extremely rare auxiliary secret treasure that can merge into one's own True Blood. Its power is terrifying, and moreover, it is nearly inexhaustible!"
Someone's expression changed.
"Is the Ten-God Spear going to lose?"
The next instant.
Boom!
The Ten-God Spear's figure shot forth, uninjured. His entire body was shrouded in a deep golden hue, and his defense was terrifying.
"That's not all... Boundless Golden Body, open for me!"
In a split second, his aura escalated. Spear intent and vital blood combined, condensing into True Blood, and amidst a roar, he achieved a brief transition.
The formless spear in his hand flashed, the four words "Mind-Only Energy" shining brightly, transforming into "Mind-Only Boundless"!
In a single strike, light burst forth—this was a transcendent strike, completely transitioning and instantly striking outward!
"The dragon bones have emerged, and the ultimate battle is right now!"
Rumble, rumble!
The two exchanged dozens of blows in a fraction of a second.
At this moment, Duan Haiyuan was nearly tens of meters tall, his physical body on the verge of shattering. True Blood flowed out unceasingly, brilliant and dazzling!
His physical body could not bear this terrifying True Blood and was struck by the Ten-God Spear, nearing collapse. Had his body-refinement level not also been terrifying, he would have long since shattered and died!
"Is he going to lose?"
In the distance, aboard the Star-Hunting Pirate fleet, Di Yuan's voice held worried trembling.
He was watching the battle from afar; even with his strength, he felt somewhat horrified.
The strength displayed by these two powerhouses at this moment had all completed transitions, reaching another tier.
Yet right now, Duan Haiyuan seemed to be losing!
"Lose?"
Luo, however, shook her head. "Duan Haiyuan hasn't used his true strength yet. Didn't you all see it?"
Her tone was calm.
When these words were spoken, the eyes of Di Yuan, Sheng Hai, and the others widened into circles.
Such strength was not even his true tier?
Then just how terrifying was his true power?
An extremely shocking possibility surfaced in several people's minds; they dared not believe it, yet had to face it!
"Could it be... Junior Brother..."
Di Yuan could not help speaking out.
"Yes, watch closely... Duan Haiyuan is about to make his move!"
Luo's voice was filled with pride.
...
"Duan Haiyuan!"
The Ten-God Spear roared in shock. Transforming into a rainbow, he charged forward wielding the formless spear, his power elevated to the peak!
"Is that all there is?"
The combat prowess displayed by these two had already shocked the world to a terrifying degree, yet even to this extent, disappointment lingered in the Ten-God Spear's voice.
What he needed was even greater power!
At this moment, within this sea area, countless powerhouses were paying attention to this battle.
"Do you know why I said... 'what a pity' earlier?"
Duan Haiyuan's voice finally rang out.
In that instant, his expression was calm, revealing a trace of faint regret. "Because... I originally thought this ultimate battle was the place where I should make my breakthrough."
"But you know."
"I am... the number one genius of the East China Sea for hundreds of years!"
Boom!
At this moment, erupting from between Duan Haiyuan's eyebrows was martial dao will condensed into substance.
In a fraction of a second, his True Blood, martial dao will, and that strand of power Daoist rhyme merged into one, stepping forward in a single stride to be smelted into a single furnace!
"The Great Grandmaster realm? I am no longer in it!"
He threw a single punch.
The Ten-God Spear's True Blood shattered, the holy chants abruptly ceased, the Boundless Spear left his hand, and like a blur, he was instantly blasted flying!
Boom!
The second-strongest expert of the East China Sea had his bones broken inch by inch, a mist of blood erupting from his entire body. Like a sharp arrow, he crashed thunderously into the water, stirring up towering waves!
"No!"
A young girl's voice rang out from the Black Pirate fleet, piercing and disbelieving!
At this moment, countless people held their breath, daring not to believe...
"Divine Form!"
Wan Jueshan spat out two words, his expression solemn to the extreme.
A single strike, instantly suppressing the Ten-God Spear. At this moment, the True Blood surrounding Duan Haiyuan had completely merged with his own body.
Forging the Divine Form, approaching the realm of gods and demons!
No one could fail to feel terror in the face of this gap in realms, let alone the fact that Duan Haiyuan was already a supreme genius of the East China Sea.
"So Duan Haiyuan was retreating prior to this precisely to break through to Divine Form... Damn it!"
Wan Jueshan's expression was gloomy.
Not just him, but within the archipelago, countless people were holding their breath. This was too terrifying—an absolute gap in power, impossible to rival!
On the Swallow-Sea.
"Divine Form?"
Wan Yongdao was also trembling.
This was his mortal enemy, yet he had now reached such a level, completing a breakthrough. This sublimation would change the entire East China Sea.
Unrivaled!
At this moment, those four words filled the hearts of everyone!
...
Swish!
Xuxing Jian and the others all flew back, landing on the deck of the Swallow-Sea. They felt even more shocked; only upon reaching this tier did they realize just how terrifying it was.
"So he has already broken through to Divine Form... What are we going to do now?"
Yu Wenhan was extremely worried.
Xuxing Jian was about to speak when his expression suddenly shifted.
Several of them stood firm.
The door to the captain's quarters opened, and Bai Xuan's figure walked out.
"Exalted One."
Several of them bowed their heads.
"I have emerged from seclusion. Let's go, it's time to head out for the final contest."
Bai Xuan said.
"Understood, Captain!"
The few exchanged glances, and Xuxing Jian could not help asking, "Captain, Duan Haiyuan has already advanced to Divine Form. How are we supposed to fight this battle?"
He knew this was the ultimate struggle, but he could not fathom how to counter Duan Haiyuan.
Although Bai Xuan's domain of fine rain was terrifying, Duan Haiyuan was already an invincible powerhouse before advancing to Divine Form. Now that he had undergone a qualitative leap, there was a gap in tiers. How could this battle be fought?
"How to fight?"
Bai Xuan glanced at him. "However you like."
He took a step forward, vanishing from the spot in a fraction of a second.
(End of this chapter)