Chapter Ninety-Eight: The Origin of Vital Energy—An Endless Surge of Life Force!

At this moment, atop Bai Xuan's mystical flower, the second petal finally filled out, bursting forth with fierce vitality!

With a rush, Bai Xuan’s mind stirred, and that endless life force began to evolve. His own qi and blood connected with the surrounding cosmic momentum, allowing for infinite regeneration, boundless and unending!

“Strange, why has this sea beast suddenly dimmed?” Many soldiers handling the sea beast nearby voiced their confusion.

Yet,

“Master Bai Xuan resolved this sea beast chaos within a single day,” Bai You, the steward, silently admired. Compared to Wang Yuanlian’s fruitless efforts, Bai Xuan’s accomplishment seemed all the more extraordinary.

He could guess that Bai Xuan had likely used the venom of that crimson serpent to kill the sea beast. Regardless, this was a testament to his strength—otherwise, why hadn’t Wang Yuanlian employed the same means?

“I’m heading back. No one shall approach my courtyard without my orders,” Bai Xuan declared.

“Yes, Master!” Bai You and the soldiers saluted.

In a flash, Bai Xuan vanished from sight. The soldiers bowed respectfully as something sliced through the water, disappearing swiftly—no one could see what it was.

Within the spacious courtyard, Bai Xuan reappeared, casually tossing his submerged spear into a corner. He then grabbed a canvas-wrapped bundle, disguised as fishing gear.

“It’s time to test the power of this endless vitality,” he said, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

The sea god grass sea beast’s ability was linked to the cosmic momentum, granting it boundless qi and blood. No matter how many times it was shattered, it could revive instantly!

Human flesh and blood were naturally different and could never possess such terrifying regenerative power. However, infinite qi and blood still meant an extraordinary ability to recover. Though rebirth from a single drop of blood was impossible, regrowing severed limbs or healing grievous wounds in moments was entirely feasible!

Bai Xuan reversed the flow of qi and blood around him. His left hand transformed into the claw of a blue dragon, while the blue-scaled power scattered across his right arm’s copper skin loosened. With a sharp rasp, he barely broke through the skin’s surface, deeply slashing a blood wound that penetrated muscle and bone.

In a flash, within half a breath, the wound healed completely. The copper skin vibrated with a metallic ring, utterly unscathed.

“This speed... regrowing a severed limb would take only a few breaths. Even if internal organs were shattered, they would heal swiftly,” Bai Xuan marveled inwardly.

Of course, such formidable regeneration typically required a vast amount of qi and blood. But the most terrifying aspect of the sea god grass power was its infinite supply!

The robust rivulet of qi and blood around Bai Xuan flowed continuously. When a little was used, the cosmic momentum immediately replenished it, restoring it to full strength.

“In that case...” Bai Xuan’s eyes brightened with expectation.

“Unleash the whale’s qi and blood for me!”

Boom!

From deep within Bai Xuan’s body, two rivers of qi and blood exploded forth, rushing like torrents in an instant.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The whale’s qi and blood originally represented ten times Bai Xuan’s own qi and blood. But after some time of cultivation, Bai Xuan’s qi and blood rivulet had nearly reached the level of three streams! Now its power approached seven times his own.

Standing firm, his copper skin sealed tight, Bai Xuan did not fully release the whale’s qi and blood. Yet even a slight leakage stirred a fierce wind inside the courtyard, howling wildly.

Boom!

With a movement of his hand, a flying knife appeared. One of the rivers of qi and blood fully poured into it.

This whale’s qi and blood was maintained through Bai Xuan’s own foundational qi and blood.

But now?

Bai Xuan’s qi and blood infused the flying knife, which silently sliced through the air, soaring hundreds of meters into the sky before dispersing its energy.

In an instant, the surrounding cosmic momentum surged like rippling water, replenishing Bai Xuan’s qi and blood completely—not a trace missing!

“As expected! The cosmic momentum can keep my qi and blood at their peak, even with constant outbursts!” Bai Xuan rejoiced.

The whale’s qi and blood flowed endlessly around him, always at its peak. Though the consumption was massive, the cosmic momentum balanced all losses!

Qi and blood undying!

Life perpetually renewed!

The terrifying river of qi and blood churned incessantly, not merely bursting forth momentarily but remaining eternal and inexhaustible.

“This sea god grass sea beast’s unique power can be called the ‘Source Stream of Qi and Blood.’ As long as it remains connected to the cosmic momentum, it is virtually invincible!” Bai Xuan mused.

This power rivaled, even surpassed, the whale’s qi and blood—a marvel indeed.

When water is full, it overflows; when lacking, it replenishes... the creature could maintain itself perpetually in the moment of power activation.

“However, this power is not invincible. Use must be cautious... If the enemy can manipulate, interfere with, or block the cosmic momentum, failure is possible,” Bai Xuan understood.

No ability in this world was absolute. Even this near-immortal regenerative power was ultimately overcome by his own hand.

“But for now, the combination of both powers is fearsome... With the whale’s qi and blood undying, I can maintain peak strength forever!” Bai Xuan felt invigorated.

...

At the Monster Fish Ranch, after the sea beast was dealt with, fuel consumption sharply declined.

Originally, this mysterious sea beast consumed a full tenth of the monster fish. Now that portion was free and naturally ended up in Bai Xuan’s belly. Such was the power of being the pasture master. It was no wonder many high-ranking members of the four great families coveted this position.

“Phew...” Bai Xuan had just swallowed a jar of monster fish meat, warmth surging through his abdomen as it continuously circulated.

The qi and blood rivulet within his belly had truly expanded threefold, reaching the level of three streams!

“Time to enter seclusion and consume the Tai Sui elixirs,” Bai Xuan said expectantly.

He held fifteen Tai Sui elixirs. Since returning from the sea, he had accumulated three points of Daoic insight, which he now focused on his Golden Viscera.

Golden Viscera (Small Accomplishment)!

Within Bai Xuan’s five internal organs, an immortal golden property swiftly emerged. The liver could neutralize toxins; even ordinary poisons could now be transformed into nourishment and absorbed. His stomach cultivated Iron Stomach Technique, capable of digesting all substances—even grinding gold and iron!

All the functions of his internal organs rapidly enhanced!

Thump, thump, thump! Bai Xuan’s heart pounded fiercely, pumping mercurial blood throughout his body, increasing his strength by two points. A mere clenched fist could turn this powerful blood flow into his own force, raising his divine strength to 150,000 jin with every movement!

“Golden Viscera at Small Accomplishment stage can digest these pills without fear, even if swallowed continuously. After consuming these fifteen Tai Sui elixirs, my qi and blood should double again,” Bai Xuan anticipated eagerly.

With a flick of his hand, he took out one elixir and swallowed it, beginning his seclusion and refinement.

...

Outside, the changes at the Monster Fish Ranch remained unknown to the world. Wang Yuanlian and others were too preoccupied to notice.

In just a few days, a shocking event shook the entire Qianshan Army, stirring fear and astonishment.

The Liu family’s grandmaster, “Willow Sword” Elder Liu, was lured out by his granddaughter and ambushed, suffering grave injuries and slipping into a near-fatal coma!

News of this spread.

“It must be the Star Hunter Thieves’ doing—a retaliation. Using such a sneak attack... even a Perfected Grandmaster can be ambushed like this? Unbelievable!”

“Hmph, what does that matter? Where is the Star Hunter Thieves’ supposed grand force? Using such underhanded tactics only shows they can’t face the Qianshan Army head-on!”

Voices buzzed with speculation.

But those truly knowledgeable were worried. Whether or not the Star Hunter Thieves had a grand force, grandmasters whose qi and blood flowed like rivers were the absolute pillars and leaders of the island.

Losing even one grandmaster was a heavy blow.

Currently, no powerful sea grandmaster had joined the Qianshan Army. Such an ambush was extremely dangerous for the army’s present situation.

At the Bai family estate,

“We found a chilling aura left at the ambush scene. The Cloud Immortal Master we invited says someone manipulated the cosmic momentum—definitely an external immortal’s doing,” Bai Tanlang said solemnly, listening to the report.

“Reconstruction of the scene suggests three Blood Refinement-level corpse cultivators attacked, using powerful talisman and artifact magic to strike from the shadows! Elder Liu, though strong, was protecting his granddaughter and weakened by age. A single sword pierced his qi and blood, severing his right arm and poisoning him with corpse toxin—almost fatal.”

“The Cloud Immortal Master said the assailant’s strength far exceeds Elder Liu’s. He dared not confront them.”

As Bai Tanlang absorbed the report,

“What? The Wang family elder was also ambushed and seriously injured? Luckily, with the Shark-Slaying Divine Sword’s help, he survived?” This news further shocked many.

Overnight, several aged grandmasters on the island were attacked, plunging everyone into fear and suspicion. Dark currents flowed beneath the surface, and many began to harbor ulterior motives.

(End of chapter)