Chapter 105: The Power of a Whale, Reaching the Pinnacle!
Chapter 105: The Power of a Whale, Ascending to the Peak!
Chapter 105: Longevity Pill, Divine Power Soars!
"Make up for it?"
A surge of anger welled up in the Marquis with the White Forehead.
He knew well that this precious pill was unlike ordinary Tai Sui alchemy medicines; even for a grandmaster, it was exceedingly rare and not easily obtained.
The Yang Extreme Great Pill he had acquired came at great personal cost—decades of accumulation finally exchanged for it.
Now, on Qianshan Island, there was no truly formidable alchemy grandmaster. Securing another such pill would be unimaginably difficult!
However.
At this moment, the Marquis could not bring himself to berate Bai Yuanian outright.
After all, Bai Yuanian had used a miraculous elixir to restore the severed leg of Bai Luo, the Marquis’s eldest disciple, severed by Peiluo’s flying knives.
As Bai Yuanian had said:
The Demon Fish Ranch.
Bai Xuan’s expression was calm and silent. He reached for the Jade Water Blade at his waist.
He had just put away the messy things and was immersed in understanding the cultivation method of sitting and resting.
After a moment’s thought, he shook his head.
"With your comprehension and talent, it won’t be long before you reach the level of a perfect grandmaster!"
"Even geniuses must step aside for now; first overcome this hurdle, then break through the storm!"
At that moment,
It was as if a colossal white-foreheaded tiger suddenly opened its eyes; the tiger’s gaze blinked once before closing again.
"It’s been a month since we last met. You wield your blade before me; let me see."
"No matter how talented one is... the four factions’ summit has already decided: the primary objective is to eliminate that sinister immortal cultivator known as the ‘Three Yin Daoist.’ The secondary goal is to bounty-hunt the grandmasters among the Star-Hunting Bandits."
"Big Brother."
The speaker was none other than the Marquis with the White Forehead.
In an instant,
The Marquis saw Bai Xuan and spoke in a low voice.
Bai Xuan stood up and replied crisply.
Bai Xuan raised an eyebrow.
Yet,
The Marquis spoke gravely, "Bai Xuan, to what level of genius must one rise before you release this pill?"
"They sent people to ambush us; we must respond accordingly. If this bounty remains unclaimed, the morale of the Qianshan Army will dissipate!"
"Master."
The Marquis sighed deeply.
"Initially, I harbored some resentment, but after seeing your blade, my anger has dissipated! With disciples like you, what use is that pill?"
"If that’s the case, the Qianshan Army will welcome you with open arms and never refuse!"
"This matter is long in the telling. Elder Yuanian took one of my Yang pills and paired it with his Yin pill to create a set of Yin-Yang True Blood Pills. He hopes to use this as a bounty, attracting truly formidable grandmasters from the seas to join the Qianshan Army, strengthening its prestige!"
"If he reaches the Blood Refining level, will you reconsider?"
Suddenly, Bai Xuan opened his eyes, his expression shifting slightly.
He possessed the Great Completion Heavenly Phenomenon; even with eyes closed, he could sense the momentum of heaven and earth.
...
"Bai Xuan."
He appropriated the pill for the sake of the family and the Qianshan Army’s greater cause. Previously, he had allowed the Marquis to use a miraculous medicine for his disciple; now, for the family’s big matters, the Marquis’s disciple must also yield.
When the Marquis said this, Bai Yuanian was suddenly shocked, his expression changing!
"Hmm?"
Opening his eyes again, he could see the flowing transformations of the sea qi reflected vividly in his pupils!
Just as Bai Xuan had entered the gateway of sitting and resting cultivation,
Whoosh!
A gust of wind, and a thin elderly figure suddenly appeared beside him.
Bai Yuanian spoke slowly, "The Star-Hunting Bandits’ storm approaches. Even though the island still has some defenses for last-ditch survival, if we cannot break this siege and make the Qianshan Army’s name known, all will be lost."
"No need for pills?"
"Only if this genius can effortlessly slay that immortal cultivator, reaching a level even I cannot match!"
He too understood... if one reached the sixteen-year-old Blood Refining level, they might rival the unparalleled genius of the Broken Sea Abyss!
Bai Yuanian’s expression grew grave.
"To sense the momentum of heaven and earth, to maintain the spirit and visualize... this step is simple."
Slash!
Bai Xuan sheathed his blade; the very atmosphere above was cleaved, then slowly gathered back.
"Good! Very good!"
"Blood Refining level?"
The Marquis shook his head. "I won’t comment on that. You know that slaying a semi-step grandmaster grants five Tai Sui alchemy medicines."
"But to kill a perfect grandmaster or a renowned immortal cultivator listed on the charts grants you this set of Yin-Yang True Blood Pills!"
This requirement was essentially an invitation to join.
One must know, killing a formidable grandmaster from the Star-Hunting Bandits—a faction with only nine such elites, all famously notorious—would be a lifelong vendetta, with no turning back.
Such a grandmaster joining the Qianshan Army would show many sea powers that the Qianshan Army is vast and inclusive, representing the banner of resistance against the Star-Hunting Bandits!
Of course, this prestige comes with drawbacks. Such prominence naturally attracts the Bandits’ attention.
But without prestige, they would eventually be crushed by the Bandits. Currently, the Broken Sea Abyss on the East Sea’s other side suppresses Wandao Village, and its residual might has already spread to Qianshan Island.
"The pill the master sought was confiscated by Uncle Bai Yuanian?"
Bai Xuan guessed immediately.
"Confiscated, yes," the Marquis smiled bitterly. "But he promised me that when the reserves stabilize, this Yang Extreme True Blood Pill will be returned intact."
"Perhaps if the situation remains unchanged, there might be another chance in half a year."
Upon hearing this,
"I understand."
Bai Xuan remained calm.
He certainly did not need to wait for any reserves; on this island, besides himself, no one else could obtain this Yin-Yang True Blood Pill!
"However."
The Marquis spoke again, "Although the pill was not obtained, this time I managed to procure a Longevity Pill for you!"
"Longevity Pill!"
Bai Xuan’s eyes flickered!
This pill was recorded in the ancestral handbooks—as distinct from the Yin-Yang True Blood Pill, which primarily enhanced qi, blood, and yin-yang balance, the Longevity Pill promoted the physical re-growth and redevelopment of Blood Refining cultivators, causing an explosive increase in power.
For Blood Refining cultivators, the strength of qi and blood was fundamental, but the might of the body was an equally formidable weapon.
With power surging, bones, muscles, and tendons would transform, becoming tougher and more terrifying.
Wielding a divine weapon, a master could repel armies; victory depended not only on perfect qi and blood but also on the immense strength born from bodily transformation.
Just like Bai Xuan.
His divine power often surpassed the effects of condensed qi and blood.
"Yes, indeed, the Longevity Pill. Though it costs about half as much as the Yang Extreme True Blood Pill, your master spent a fortune from his own wealth to trade for it at the black market sea bazaar."
The Marquis showed a pained expression; even a seasoned grandmaster like him found this a huge expenditure.
"But since it’s in hand, it’s not a loss—better than having it confiscated by Elder Yuanian."
Though there was a trace of resentment in his tone.
With a swift motion, he produced a porcelain bottle and opened it.
Inside, one pill rolled gently, emitting faint clouds of mist and auras, causing Bai Xuan’s iron bones to itch slightly, as if about to grow again, swelling to giant proportions!
"This Longevity Pill is a gift for you. Take it alongside these two Tai Sui alchemy medicines, and in a short time, your strength will increase by tens of thousands of jins!"
The Marquis spoke solemnly, "With this divine power to protect you, you will be far safer at sea. Ordinary semi-step grandmasters will be no match for you."
"I know you plan to venture out to sea, to brave storms, to truly stand on your own and become a pillar that holds up the sky."
"But be careful in all things!"
His words came from the heart, stirring Bai Xuan deeply.
"Master."
Bai Xuan accepted the Longevity Pill calmly and spoke suddenly.
"You have given me this precious great pill, the position at the Demon Fish Ranch, and nurtured me in every way. For what reason?"
"If there is anything you need me to do, I will repay it without hesitation."
His words were resolute. Were anyone to know his true power, they would understand these were no empty promises!
"What do you want me to do?"
The Marquis pondered, then the thin elder chuckled softly.
"At my age, I have but one request."
"Bai Xuan, remember this: you are a scion of the Bai family, a grandmaster of the Bai family!"
He spoke solemnly.
"If the Bai family betrays you, wield your blade to sever the bloodline’s corruption, and uphold the Bai family’s name for generations."
"If the Bai family remains loyal, one day you will become an ancestor of the Bai family. With your unparalleled talent, you will make the Bai family’s name resound across the East Sea!"
The Marquis smiled, "Though I am nearing my death, I still run the martial arts school, teaching you young ones the Tiger Pounce Step. For what purpose?"
"Though I die, and Elder Yuanian dies, the Bai family will have successors... that is enough!"
At this point, no more needed to be said.
"I understand."
Bai Xuan’s gaze hardened.
Moments later,
Bai Xuan secluded himself in a secret chamber at the Demon Fish Ranch, preparing to consume the Longevity Pill.
"Increase tens of thousands of jins of strength?"
His eyes narrowed.
He swallowed the pill whole; golden energy circulated rapidly within.
In a moment, a tremendous power surged!
Crack!
His iron bones strained, the seams widening, ready to grow again — but he controlled them, closing the gaps once more, directing the medicine’s power into his organs, fascia, blood, and more.
Boom!
"So it is. The Longevity Pill causes the body to redevelop and extends lifespan accordingly. This transformation can only happen once, just as mortals only grow once."
"And during this process, it constantly consumes one’s qi and blood, converting them into power. Hence only Blood Refining cultivators can take it!"
"Then..."
Delight shone in Bai Xuan’s eyes.
He had innate divine strength; his single arm already possessed 150,000 jins of power—terrifying indeed!
Now, after just half a day, his muscles bulged, strength surging by 30,000 jins—and still rising!
Usually, at this stage, the Nine Streams qi and blood would gradually exhaust. Even with Tai Sui alchemy supplements, continuation was difficult. No one could digest pills instantly; after a few doses, growth would plateau.
But—
"Need qi and blood replenishment to unleash the strongest effect?"
"Then, let’s open the floodgates!"
Boom!
With a thought, Bai Xuan activated the Whale Blood and the Source of Qi and Blood; instantly, two long rivers of qi and blood appeared.
The once depleted qi and blood fully restored within a single breath!
Rumble!
Heaven and earth’s momentum stirred; his qi and blood poured endlessly into limbs and vessels, wildly amplifying the Longevity Pill’s growth effect!
50,000 jins!
70,000 jins!
100,000 jins!
130,000 jins!
Bai Xuan’s muscles ballooned; a thunderous roar echoed through the secret chamber.
The very air vibrated explosively, the chamber trembling as if about to collapse.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Clenching his fists, Bai Xuan’s mercury blood surged wildly.
His muscles continued to regenerate—the perfected bronze skin ability, including the fascia, allowed him to control this terrifying power to the utmost!
"Still growing!"
Expectancy gleamed in his eyes.
Outside the chamber,
"What is happening?"
The Marquis’s expression turned utterly shocked.
As a grandmaster whose qi and blood flowed like rivers, he had witnessed many great scenes, but now, the secret chamber seemed like a primordial sea beast, inhaling and exhaling the vast emptiness!
Rumble!
Within hundreds of meters around the chamber, heaven and earth’s momentum shifted, as if collapsing inward toward the chamber!
(End of chapter)