Chapter 161: Scale Clan Alliance! Obliterated in a Flash!

The emergence of the Scaled Clan Alliance caused many expressions to change.

The contention of the myriad seas was originally a struggle among supreme prodigies to prove their own combat power and natural endowment, a process of climbing step by step.

However, now, numerous scaled clan maritime territories had formed a cross-sea alliance, jointly honoring a single master. This battle power was terrifying.

How could this be fought?

There were at least twenty Divine Form experts here, each with terrifying combat power, acting as the overlords of a sea.

With these powerhouses joining forces, very few could match them as enemies!

"Northern Monarch, is that also someone from your Chaotic Void Sea? But they are not among our clan."

A scaled clan member, as thin and small as the Northern Monarch, spoke. His voice reverberated, carrying terrifying true blood churning within him.

These scaled clan members all aimed to shed their true forms and eventually transform completely into humans. Therefore, the thinner and smaller they were, the more powerful they became.

"Correct."

The Northern Monarch's gaze was cold and domineering. "It comes easily without any effort. The position of overlord in my Chaotic Void Sea requires the four to converge into one. My friends, lend me a hand."

"Naturally."

These scaled clan members all wore grim smiles.

Joining forces, they stepped onto the navigation route with heaven-shaking battle power, sufficient to blockade a sea region, slaughtering extensively and butchering everyone!

At this moment, that column of scaled clan allied cavalry galloped past, their gazes cold.

It was unmasked murderous intent, causing many around them to change their expressions.

"Someone has been targeted."

"That is no surprise. The scaled clan has fought numerous battles in this sea region and butchered far too many opponents."

Many people shook their heads.

Faced with such a lineup of powerhouses, few had the ability to act as enemies. It was simply too powerful.

"Scram!"

A scaled clan cavalryman barked a reprimand.

The cultivator from Xuanming Sea changed his expression. Having fought here for months without a single defeat, who dared to bark a reprimand at him like this?

Yet, after glancing at those twenty-odd Divine Form experts, he held back.

Without a reason, the opponent was too strong. Arguing here might invite disaster.

He remained silent and retreated, his expression hiding a deeply buried rage.

This scene chilled many people, but the scaled clan's combat power was just that terrifying; it was difficult not to back down.

"Bai Xuan!"

The Northern Monarch's voice rang out, vibrating along this street. "Do you still remember when I once sent an emissary to invite you?"

"I remember. We shall see the outcome on the navigation route."

Bai Xuan spoke.

Facing the enemy, he felt no fear. At this moment, his eyes narrowed, remaining very calm.

"Very well, then this battle will show the outcome... Those who make themselves enemies of my scaled clan shall be completely butchered!"

The Northern Monarch's voice held not a single shred of hesitation. Flanked by two towering, mountain-like servants—who were none other than the crown princes of the Northern Chaotic Void Sea Empire—he wore a ferocious expression and let out a heaven-shaking roar!

Many people felt their hearts tremble.

This was a naked threat, but who could stop it? This was part of the myriad seas contention, and it had always been permitted!

"Too noisy, you beasts."

Bai Xuan spoke indifferently instead.

These words stunned many people, and in an instant, the area fell utterly silent.

"Somewhat arrogant."

In the distance, the figure shrouded in rosy light shook his head.

"The friend of the Nine Phases is even more arrogant than him. Very well, I'm starting to like this overlord."

One of the four overlords of the Hunyuan Four Seas spoke, his voice carrying appreciation.

Just as some liked it, others naturally detested it.

"Audacious!"

The Northern Monarch spat out two words, his murderous intent chilling.

At this moment, those two giant beasts roared in fury, their eyes bulging, and with a sudden crash, they had already struck!

This was unmasked dominance. In mid-air, streaks of light patterns emerged—a terrifyingly pure and powerful strike possessing the strength of the Divine Form tier!

Clang!

A figure appeared, a longsword in hand slashing outward. These were four soldiers with icy expressions who joined forces to slash and wound the giant beast, sending it stumbling backward.

On the street, runes emerged to protect the area, and no one was injured.

"Fighting is prohibited on the island!"

The four soldiers rebuked. Their combat power was fierce, forcing the two giant beasts back with a single joint sword strike.

Yet, facing the scaled clan alliance, they did not continue to attack.

For no other reason than that the opponent was too powerful. Although there were several soldiers guarding here, the adversaries had over twenty Divine Form experts. Once a fight broke out, a massive conflict would erupt!

"No need to be nervous. We will not fight in the city; we will abide by the rules of the navigation route."

The Northern Monarch narrowed his eyes, his voice carrying majesty and coldness.

His gaze swept toward Bai Xuan. "We shall see the outcome at sea."

"Let's go!"

He left with the throng of scaled clan members. These powerhouses all wore cold smiles, and some spoke in voices so low they made one's heart run cold.

"The Scaled Sea is above; who dares to oppose us?"

"Slaughter them all."

This was unmasked malice, yet no one could stop it. In this sea region, many could only give way!

Half a day later.

The Nine Phases returned, having heard the news, and warned Bai Xuan and the others.

"The combat power of the scaled clan in this sea region is very strong, but one can also avoid their sharp edge. The navigation routes are complex and intertwined, with more than just one transit island. You can go to other islands to avoid this battle."

"The navigation route is vast, containing numerous ancient inheritances that are extremely powerful. If you can seize them, your strength will continuously increase."

"Avoid their sharp edge and fight again in a few years."

"I understand. Thank you for the warning, Brother Nine Phases."

Bai Xuan spoke, saying nothing more.

The Nine Phases was knowledgeable and sighed inwardly.

"Being overlords, pride is inevitable, but the scaled clan alliance is not something ordinary people can rival."

His own combat power was unfathomable and extremely fierce, so he did not fear the scaled clan alliance, but neither would he easily provoke them.

This sea region aside, the Scaled Sea called itself the Imperial Scaled Sea, possessing truly peerless combat power, with its leader commanding endless sea progeny to dominate the myriad seas.

This powerhouse had swept across half the navigation route, establishing a resounding reputation that even the Nine Phases would not provoke.

He felt worried inside, but having fulfilled his duty of warning, he hurriedly left.

Evening.

"Boss, what should we do about this battle?"

Xu Xingjian and the others were all worried.

For no other reason than that this battle was too terrifying. If they were truly surrounded and killed by the scaled clan alliance, their chances of survival would be slim!

This made cold sweat break out on the backs of Xu Xingjian and the others.

Who could have imagined that upon entering the navigation route, they would have to face such a formidable enemy? It made their expressions change!

"The myriad seas contention... is it really this dangerous?"

Xu Xingjian and the others felt chilled.

This battle exceeded their expectations. Dozens of Divine Form experts—the disparity in combat power was simply too stark, unimaginable!

How could this battle be fought?

"Boss, we..."

Xu Xingjian looked eagerly at Bai Xuan.

"How to fight?"

Bai Xuan looked at Xu Xingjian. "Run, of course. Are we supposed to fight them head-on?"

He said it so righteously that Xu Xingjian was dumbfounded.

"Damn it, I thought boss you were going to fight them to the death in a bloody battle."

He blinked, failing to react for a moment.

"I am not afraid of a head-on duel with twenty Divine Form experts, but all of you would probably die."

Bai Xuan shook his head.

In truth, he had never used his true killer moves. If he went all out, it was not certain he couldn't slay these enemies.

However, there was no need. Since the opposing force was strong, they could simply bypass them and crush them once their own combat power improved.

"There's no need to rush. You've all seen it, the enemies are numerous... From now on, we must enhance our own strength."

Bai Xuan spoke very practically.

"Understood, Captain!"

The several powerhouses all wore solemn expressions.

The emergence of the scaled clan alliance made their hearts tremble. This was a massive danger, and a bloody clash would reveal a stark disparity in combat power.

This made them grit their teeth, acutely aware of the enormous gap between them, and they threw themselves into frantic cultivation.

The Heaven-Swallowing Vessel did not immediately leave this sea region. Bai Xuan and the others began closed-door cultivation on the island.

Yuanhe Island possessed numerous ruins that allowed for enlightenment and the enhancement of combat power. A hurried month passed, and the ship had swapped out two batches of people, their strengths increasing rapidly.

An ancient martial artist broke through unexpectedly. A Grandmaster grown old and frail, he had always been unremarkable.

Yet now, having comprehended a finger imprint, he let out a long whistle facing the sky. True blood coalesced, and in an instant, sand flew, stones rolled, and martial intent manifested.

He broke through two consecutive barriers and took three Blood Sea Grand Pills. His true blood flowed like a stream, revealing an extraordinary future. His lifespan was extended, and his white hair turned black.

This was a bountiful treasure trove where many had left their own imprints. If one could comprehend them successfully, an epiphany might occur in a single day!

Bai Xuan gave orders for the martial artists at or above the Grandmaster level on the ship to take turns coming ashore to comprehend and cultivate.

The East Sea was too narrow, akin to a sprawling rural village with too few inheritances. Many possessed aptitude yet lacked a viable path forward.

However, Yuanhe Island held the imprints of the myriad seas, where countless people had left inheritances, almost all at the Divine Form or Dao-Entering levels and above. Once comprehended and the path understood, one could advance a thousand miles in a day.

Months passed. At night, Xu Xingjian let out a long whistle soaring into the sky, sword Qi crisscrossing. He had been ambushed; someone launched a surprise attack at night, employing terrifying methods that nearly slew him!

Fortunately, he was a genuine Dao-Entering powerhouse, protected by hundreds of sword artifacts around his body. Unleashing them, he also wounded the ambusher and forced the opponent back.

"How could someone launch a surprise attack! I felt it—that chilly sensation, it must be the scaled clan!"

Xu Xingjian's expression was extremely ugly.

That scaled clan member had retreated too quickly, with astonishing speed, executing a superior technique. Yet at the final moment, a rainbow flashed, crossing space to arrive.

"Cloud-Treading Thought!"

Bai Xuan made his move. In an instant, a long spear traversed the void, shattering half of the scaled clan member's body and scattering a mist of blood. This was a transformation of divine will, terrifyingly peerless, with a speed that defied belief.

He too had been ambushed. However, his physical body was terrifying; he instantly killed the ambusher with astonishing power, shattering the opponent, only to find left behind merely a wisp of turbid Qi.

This was a clone technique, similar to the Mirage Form, extremely precious and powerful.

This was a sudden raid; the Heaven-Swallowing Vessel was also attacked, but the Six-Eyed Giant Whale guarded it, instantly obliterating all enemies. No one could contend with it.

The raid alarmed the guards, who promised to strengthen defenses. However, they were also candid: unless one was inside a closed-door cultivation chamber guarded by a commander, it was impossible to provide round-the-clock surveillance everywhere in the city; there would always be moments when protection could not reach.

"A scaled clan assassin was killed?"

"No overlord was wounded, the Divine Forms are intact. It's just a little trouble; the scaled clan is issuing an ultimatum."

"It's not even safe hiding in the city?"

This news made many people panic.

"The island is no longer safe. We leave in three days. Let's force our way through tonight."

Bai Xuan remained very calm.

Without delay, Bai Xuan rented a closed-door cultivation chamber—a perk on this island containing astonishing spiritual Qi, highly beneficial for breaking through barriers.

"One night costs ten contribution points, or equivalent treasures."

The guard said.

He favored no one. Guarding here, his ancestors had also been extremely powerful experts who, realizing they could not proceed further on the navigation route, remained here. Supplemented by the resources of the navigation route, they could become Divine Form experts within decades.

"Are these enough?"

Bai Xuan waved his hand, and a river of pills surged forth.

Having perfected both water and fire Dao essences, and having mastered fire-control and pill-cultivation, he could refine Blood Sea Pills, a single pill containing the vital Qi of an entire sea.

For ordinary Divine Form experts gathering true blood slowly, the efficacy of the Blood Sea Pill remained substantial.

"Oh? Fine pills. Three will suffice."

The guard's eyes lit up, and his voice softened.

Pills were not rare on the navigation route, but the quality of these pills was astonishing, faintly showing signs of sublimation toward true blood.

Swallowing these would allow one to instantly increase their true blood and take a step forward on the path of Divine Form.

Beyond the Divine Form tier, true blood, will, and Dao essence remained paramount. True blood determined a Divine Form expert's foundation, while Dao essence determined the most critical combat power.

If a Divine Form expert could condense a Dao Domain, they would be invincible! This was no falsehood; it represented the ultimate evolution.

Of course, it was said that some invincible powerhouses could forge laws in their youth, which was freakish. Perhaps only one or two appeared in a millennium. Across the endless myriad seas, having one or two such geniuses was terrifying.

Such geniuses were proud sons within the four great academies, almost certain to become True Gods in the future, standing at the pinnacle of the grand era.

The guard accepted the pills and allowed Bai Xuan and the others to enter cultivation.

"Damn it! This time my sword array must be perfected!"

Xu Xingjian hardened his heart.

Having been ambushed and nearly injured, he received a massive shock and vowed to break through.

He had successively comprehended the predecessors' ruins left behind in this grand city, drawing inferences from other instances. This far surpassed the traces left behind in the East Sea, feeling like a skylight had been thrown open, leading to a period of rapid flight and swift growth.

This period was the fastest phase of growth for a tester's strength. Having gained some insight, he was on the verge of breaking through!

Night.

Bai Xuan sat cross-legged in the room, true blood circulating endlessly throughout his body, bones clanging like iron, streaks of divine light bursting forth before finally converging.

He was using the Mountain and River Inner Dan Technique to condition his physical body, bringing it to the most perfect state.

More than half a year had passed since entering the navigation route.

During this time, he practiced unceasingly, pushing the Dao path on the Dao tree a step further and accumulating twenty points of Dao intent.

"The scaled clan?"

Bai Xuan's gaze held coldness.

Being provoked, ambushed, and facing the emergence of formidable enemies gave him a sense of urgency, but also murderous intent.

This battle was difficult to avoid; one could evade it for a moment, but not for a lifetime.

At this moment, the most important thing was to seize the opportunity to enhance his strength. Practicing unceasingly during this period, he had conditioned his physical body to an extreme, making further incremental gains difficult. Without stepping into the Divine Form, it was already perfection.

Striking a Divine Form expert with this physical body now could completely crush them, even beating them to pulp in dozens of strikes with a mere casual wave of his hand.

To anyone else at this stage, they could only break through to the next realm.

Yet for Bai Xuan:

"Everlasting Dao Tree, blossom for me!"

Boom!

At this moment, twenty points of Dao intent poured into the physical-cultivation branches and leaves. Bai Xuan's limbs, bones, and endless flesh and blood transformed into light.

Clang clang!

Sublimation lasted only an instant, and in the next moment, everything solidified. That was flesh and blood forged as if by heaven and earth, true blood gurgling and flowing, returning to simplicity. No longer emitting divine light, there was only unadorned fresh blood, bulging muscles, and iron bones that had withdrawn their color.

The next moment, this physical body trembled slightly, bursting forth with terrifying light and heat like a sun, abruptly erecting a divine wheel—a wheel of light, the manifestation of physical divine might, erupting with endless power!

Boom!

Within this closed-door cultivation room, endless runic formations lit up, resisting the eruption of this physical body. Yet it was not enough; formations lit up along the entire street, shaking violently!

Swish swish swish!

A dozen figures surged into the air—garrison soldiers startled awake, their expressions changing drastically.

"What power is this? This is practically approaching the peak of Divine Form, a hair away from proving as a divine demon!"

Terrifying, this is not far from a Pure Yang divine demon; it can shake the grand city."

These soldiers changed expression, and amidst a resounding boom, a figure in armor appeared, wearing a stern gaze.

"Commander!"

The soldiers all saluted.

This was one of the four commanders in the city, Bi Yuanwang, who had once been an undefeated overlord on the navigation route himself. However, failing to be rated at the highest tier, he returned to the navigation route to lie low, waiting to temper himself for decades before setting out on his journey once more.

This was permitted within the myriad seas contention, valid up to two hundred years.

"You must all be careful. This combat power is astonishing; slaying you would take only an instant."

Bi Yuanwang's voice was cold and stern. "In the city, no one is allowed to run amok, but you must also be careful to protect yourselves and watch out for injuries."

His gaze swept across the individual training rooms, but he saw no radiance; the light had converged, making it hard to discern for the moment.

Doubt filled his heart. However, no one had violated the regulations, and now this divine might had also converged. Frowning, his figure flickered and vanished.

In the courtyard.

"This power... truly terrifying."

The light around Bai Xuan's body converged, the divine might having faded. Gently clenching his fist at this moment, faint ripples of power manifested.

On the Everlasting Tree, the branch and leaf representing the physical-cultivation Dao path had completely matured, with a greenish Dao fruit budding beneath the blossom.

Upon this Dao fruit, endless Dao patterns intertwined to form a standing humanoid figure, practicing boxing postures with a light wheel behind it, flawless and complete.

"Indestructibility, life, strength, blood..."

At this moment, Bai Xuan could feel that he could comprehend an indestructible Great Dao capable of striking the heavens and earth, imperishable!

This was merely an illusion. However, when Bai Xuan clenched his fist, the power surging throughout his body formed a wheel of light.

This divine ring was the manifestation of perfect physical power. Although illusory and indistinct, when unleashed, it could crush divine artifacts to powder, untainted by myriad laws.

Physical cultivation perfected, untouched by myriad laws!

Bai Xuan's eyes were calm, yet filled with fighting spirit and murderous aura.

"It is time to set out."

With his physical cultivation perfected, his combat power had ascended to a new level.

Having spent three months on the navigation route, he had finally prepared himself for battle.

The overlords among the myriad seas were similar; even with hierarchical differences, they amounted to nothing more than the Divine Form tier.

Now, he feared no enemy of the Divine Form tier. If they wanted to fight, they would fight; this battle was nothing!

This battle would not end easily; he would surely make the sea run red with blood!

...

Three days later.

The Heaven-Swallowing Vessel set sail.

The moment this large vessel left the island's dock, it saw over ten large ships blocking out the sky, bearing scaled clan flags as they closed in.

This made Xu Xingjian and the others' pupils contract. This was the most direct encirclement and suppression; the opponents were directly preparing to wipe them out here!

Months had passed, and while some scaled clan members had left, quite a few remained. The experts here were still formidable!

"Fifty miles away from Yuanhe Island is the lawless sea region."

The soldier reminded Bai Xuan.

"The Chaotic Void Sea will converge; no one can stop this."

The Northern Sea Emperor's voice rang out.

Standing atop a flagship, his true blood pressure surged to block out the sky, while the two crown princes similarly radiated true blood, peerlessly terrifying.

He had allied with the scaled clan, and numerous experts were present here—though not all of them, still numbering over ten Divine Form experts.

"The Four Seas converge? The Immortal Talisman of the South Sea is likely in the hands of the Prison Sea. If you are willing, you can go and retrieve it from him."

Bai Xuan spoke calmly.

"Prison Sea?"

The Northern Sea Emperor's expression changed slightly.

This name was too terrifying. Powerful though the Scaled Sea was, it could hardly compare to this name.

The myriad seas were endless, yet among them existed some extraordinarily powerful domains. Even if the Prison Sea wasn't first, it ranked in the top three.

This was an invincible sea region with an extremely profound foundation, rumored to have ancient elders guarding it for thousands of years.

Some in this sea region were unwilling to return to the mortal world, and elders always stood guard, each generation of prodigies being at the absolute pinnacle.

"Stop that warship!"

A scaled clan member roared.

"Stop the Heaven-Swallowing Vessel?"

Bai Xuan shook his head.

Controlling the core of the Heaven-Swallowing Vessel, which was a revolving magical artifact, in an instant, endless true blood gushed forth like a river, merging as one with the grand Xuan city vessel.

Boom!

All the magic arrays of this Xuan city vessel were activated, dozens of large arrays roaring as they transformed into a long rainbow, shooting out across the sea!

Helm control perfected, one could sail the vessel, and any of Bai Xuan's own magic power could be re-created on the ship!

At this moment, the scaled clan members' expressions changed drastically!

They had encircled and hunted Bai Xuan, but at this moment, the direction of that heaven-shaking rainbow was their own Xuan city vessel!

"Not good!"

He dodged, and in the next moment, amidst a deafening explosion, the long rainbow formed by the Heaven-Swallowing Vessel pierced through his Xuan city vessel. Instantly, countless cries of agony and roars rang out—that was the entire army aboard the ship!

"No!"

Every defensive array on that Xuan city vessel failed to withstand this single strike. Amidst a deafening roar, the entire vessel shattered, and the thousands of troops aboard were swept away, instantly blasted into mists of blood!