Chapter 108: The Sea-Subduing Spear! An Unstoppable Force!

Chapter 108: The Sea-Subduing Spear! An Unbeatable Sweep!
Chapter 108: Before the Qianshan Army Hall, the Might of the Whale Hunter!

The Bai family estate.

A message marked with extreme urgency traveled from the city to the mountain-top manor in mere moments. It passed through halls and corridors before arriving at the door of a secret chamber.

"Uncle." Bai Jiu’s respectful voice rose. "News from the city—the Immortal Master who ambushed the two Grandmasters has been slain."

*Swish!*

Inside the secret chamber, it was as if a pair of terrifying dragon eyes had snapped open. With a thunderous boom, the stone door swung wide, and the secret letter in Bai Jiu’s hand flew straight into the room!

*Swish!*

The letter was opened, and its contents scanned in a hurry.

"The Whale Hunter..." Bai Yuannian’s voice resounded. "I recall this Grandmaster once wiped out a sub-altar of the Sea God Sect on the island, correct?"

"Yes, Uncle." Bai Jiu answered respectfully. As the head of the family guards, he knew everything. "This Grandmaster appeared at the scene and killed the Profound Gold Monk, but then vanished without a trace. No one has ever seen him since."

"It is rumored that he is a master of the spear! Yet, no one has ever witnessed it. He is a personage who appears like a dragon—seen only by his head or tail, never fully revealed!"

Back then, with no one stepping up to claim the bounty, the Qianshan Army had to rely on themselves. Taking these two Yin-Yang Great Pills now, however, was not too late.

"I never expected... that in the end, a mysterious figure would emerge. I wonder what his true strength is, and if he can lend the Qianshan Army a helping hand."

A voice felt a chill in its heart, knowing that something must have gone terribly wrong.

A voice spoke slowly, "I fear something has indeed gone wrong."

Elsewhere.

They did not know where the Daoist Three-Yin was hiding, but through moles within the four major families, they had finally located the courtyard.

Bai Yuannian knew... it was unlikely anyone could rival such a formidable foe, so although he issued a bounty, he held little hope for anyone to claim it.

"The pill must be given, but only if this person comes to our Four-Family Alliance meeting to claim it in person!"

The first voice jumped up abruptly, shocked by the news, his voice trembling!

"Impossible! Send someone to check!"

Inside the secret chamber.

Bai Yuannian pondered for a moment.

"Tell him: in one quarter of an hour, at the Qianshan Army Hall, I will hand the pill to him myself!"

A subordinate rushed into the room, his voice shaking!

Judging by the traces at the scene... the outcome of this battle was likely not good!

"Priest Liu, you must not! If we are discovered, it will be a disaster." Another man said, filled with terror and worry.

In reality.

The man’s bones cracked and shifted, changing his height. He swallowed a pill, and his vital energy was masked.

For these past few days, Bai Yuannian had been regulating his vital energy, preparing to reach his peak state so he could break through to the fourth River of Vitality.

"I thought no one would come, and I would just take the pill myself before the great battle."

He had a fallback plan: if no one came to claim the bounty, he would consume the Yin-Yang True Blood Pill himself and seek to break through to the fourth River of Vitality!

In a deep, secluded mansion.

After saying this, the man shook his head and gritted his teeth. "No, I will go see for myself."

"The Whale Hunter! Him again! This enemy of the gods... he has ruined our grand plans. Damn him! They say he struggled just to kill the Profound Gold Monk; how could he possibly slay the Immortal Master Three-Yin!"

The skin on the first man’s face rippled. In an instant, his entire appearance shifted, transforming him into a man with a plain, ordinary face.

"Immortal Master Three-Yin has been missing for seven days. Our talismans cannot reach him either."

"I never thought... someone would actually slay that Immortal Master."

In his palm, the two Yin-Yang pills were slowly rotating. The True Blood Pill was incredibly potent, with two streams of black and white energy—both condensed from vital energy—whistling and swirling around it, flowing endlessly!

"My lord, eyes from the Catch-Blade Bureau report that a character called the 'Whale Hunter' claims to have killed Immortal Master Three-Yin and has brought the talisman sword to the Bureau to claim the reward!"

The other voice spoke with difficulty, though it remained steady. "The two elderly Grandmasters on this island are heavily wounded. The remaining two are nothing to fear; even together, they are no match for Lord Luanshan!"

"It is fine. Once Lord Luanshan arrives, he will crush them all."

Just then.

His deep, majestic voice rang out. "Bai Jiu, the Yin-Yang True Blood Pill must be given. However, the goal of our Qianshan Army is to recruit an ally strong enough to strike against the Star-Hunting Pirates."

The two Grandmasters on the island had been ambushed, and Bai Yuannian naturally knew how terrifying the Master of the Sword was. Even the departure of Immortal Master Yun further highlighted the danger.

The man’s figure flashed, turning into a blur as he rushed out of the courtyard.

"It has come to this, there is nothing left to fear. I must go see; I hope this person doesn't ruin Lord Luanshan’s great plan!"

...

Bai Yuannian pondered.

"What!"

This actually made sense. If the Star-Hunting Pirate army was approaching, should he just let the pill sit there, waiting for some unknown stranger who might never come?

He had always been lying dormant within the Bai family. Only a few knew he had already achieved the strength of three rivers. If he broke through again, he would have the power to claim a seat of influence on these seas. Even the Grandmasters captured by the Sea-Breaking Abyss did not all possess the strength to rival him!

"Sigh, I fear Priest Liu has delved too deep into his dreams and his madness is beyond control. How can he go to the scene?"

The other man felt uneasy. When he received the news, he knew... their mission here had already failed!

All that remained was to wait for the true experts and the main army of the Star-Hunting Pirates to arrive to resolve the situation!

"Go!"

With his command, everyone in the mansion—those wearing brown robes with faint tentacles embroidered on them—sprang into action. Soon, the place was emptied as they withdrew!

Only the figure of Priest Liu, like a wisp of smoke, sped toward the Qianshan Army headquarters.

...

Qianshan Army, Council Hall.

This was originally intended for the Four-Family Council, but since the founding of the Qianshan Army, it had been used for military affairs. All major orders were discussed here.

"Grandmaster Wang Guyang has arrived!"

The soldier guarding the door announced loudly.

"Didn't they say the old Grandmaster Wang was struck by that wooden sword and was bedridden with heavy injuries? How is it that he has come after all?"

People whispered.

"The Master of Qianshan Island once let a few treasures slip through his fingers; they could heal Old Grandmaster Wang. It is said he had no choice but to use a pill."

An aged Grandmaster walked in slowly. Wang Yuanlian, the Shark-Slaying Sword, was no longer young, but in front of this aged Grandmaster, he still appeared somewhat youthful.

"Sigh, I am old... my vital energy is difficult to recover. If I had been struck by this sword when I was young, I would have been back on my feet in three days. Why has it come to this?" Old Master Wang sat down slowly, his vital energy like a river, yet it carried a faint sense of decline.

A moment later.

"Grandmaster Liu Taiqing has arrived!"

Another Grandmaster from the Liu family arrived and took his seat. He was even more severely wounded than the Wang family Grandmaster, but he had to attend the Four-Family Council.

The Yang family had also once had an elderly Grandmaster, but he had died of old age years ago. Thus, among the four families of Qianshan Island, they remained relatively weak, represented only by a half-step Grandmaster.

At this moment.

"Grandmaster Bai Yuannian has arrived!"

At these words, everyone in the hall, except for the two Grandmasters, stood up to welcome the head of the Bai family, the current strongest expert of the Qianshan Army!

"Everyone, please, there is no need for such formalities."

Bai Yuannian’s figure flickered, spanning the distance of the hall to sit upon the main chair.

"I have summoned you all because someone has claimed the bounty. There may be an alliance formed. Our Qianshan Army may gain a formidable Grandmaster, which would bolster our prestige!"

These words shook the hall, and many of the allied members’ eyes lit up. But the two Grandmasters exchanged glances, understanding.

"Bai Yuannian intends to test the other party’s strength."

"Indeed. The Qianshan Army does lack strong Grandmasters, but if he only has mediocre skill, it wouldn't hurt to buy a horse skeleton with a thousand gold... Forget it, Bai Yuannian never releases his hawk until he sees the rabbit. He values results! If he has only ordinary strength, he will definitely not get the better of him."

"That Yin-Yang True Blood Pill might not necessarily fall into the other party's hands."

Both Grandmasters knew Bai Yuannian’s style of doing things. They shook their heads secretly, saying nothing, simply waiting.

Just then.

"The Whale Hunter has arrived!"

As the voice rang out, Bai Yuannian sat calmly on the main seat. Everyone in the hall turned their gazes like a forest, waiting for the arrival!

*Thud, thud, thud!*

The figure wearing a worn-out shark mask walked into the hall. On his back was a great spear, wrapped in silk. Under the scrutiny of all, his gaze swept across the room, calm and his body standing tall!

"Are you the one who claimed the bounty? I wonder, could you let me see that wooden sword?"

Nearby, Old Master Wang spoke up.

He had been struck by that wooden sword, so he naturally had the right to speak.

The Whale Hunter raised his hand, and in a flash, the wooden sword shot out. Old Master Wang caught it, and with a *clang*, his expression changed!

"Such fierce power... *huff*, it really is this sword!"

Having been wounded by it, he could not be mistaken. His heart trembled.

Daoist Three-Yin was unfathomable; he had used only three refined corpses, and with this sword, he had nearly killed him. But now, the sword was here, and there was a deep mark on it, nearly cleaving it in two.

"Did this person really cut it?"

Old Master Wang was filled with doubt.

Many looked toward Bai Yuannian, who nodded slightly and said:

"Since you brought this sword, there is no mistake. However, I have one more thing to ask."

"Speak." The Whale Hunter said briefly, his voice low and hoarse.

"The matter is this... whether this person was truly slain by you remains an unknown! The sword is here, but is the person dead? If this person conspired with you to hand over the sword in exchange for this Yin-Yang True Blood Pill, that is also a possibility. Of course, I do not intend to make things difficult."

Bai Yuannian’s voice was majestic.

This argument was almost sophistry; how could such a talisman sword fall into someone else's hands? But as the one in the main seat, his words carried weight!

"The Qianshan Army is thirsty for talent! I have two requests: first, if the Whale Hunter is willing to join the Qianshan Army, that would be for the best. Second, how about we trade a few blows to test each other?"

As he spoke, his body rumbled, and three rivers of vital energy appeared, surging upward. The terrifying pressure of his vital energy emerged, causing the entire hall to feel lower!

"The power of three rivers!"

The Liu family Grandmaster, "Liu Taiqing," stood up abruptly. Despite his severe injuries and pale face, shock appeared on his features.

"When did Bai Yuannian gain the power of three rivers? All these years... he has been cultivating and improving!"

The power of three rivers!

Even in the Eastern Sea, this was considered quite impressive. Among the nine Grandmasters of the Star-Hunting Pirates, at least four or five had strength below this level!

"He hides it well, truly hides it well... I never expected Bai Yuannian to be hiding so much."

Old Master Wang also showed shock, admiring Bai Yuannian’s formidable strength! To have such power and yet remain patient and hidden all these years—that was something he could never have done.

Just as everyone was filled with shock.

"I knew it."

A low, hoarse voice rang out.

"What do you know?"

Bai Yuannian frowned slightly, looking at the figure in the worn-out shark mask.

With his power of three rivers revealed, everyone in the council hall was in awe. This was his way of establishing authority before the battle and testing the opponent. Yet, the opponent remained as calm as water, which gave him a jolt, forcing him to be cautious and respectful!

The figure moved his shoulders slightly, and the sound of *crack-crack* echoed, like iron clashing, as if his bones were stretching, breaking free from some constraint.

"I knew that no matter when or where, to obtain such a treasure, one must eventually resort to violence."

After saying this.

*Boom!*

*Boom!*

Everyone in the council hall heard the thunderous sound. At first it was small, but it rapidly grew. Every time it rang out, it was as if a giant forging hammer were striking a ten-meter-thick anvil, producing a stunning roar!

The sound grew louder and louder, filling the entire hall. Then, it sounded like a flowing river, then like a surging torrent, and finally, like the roaring of mountains and the crashing of the sea!

*Swish!*

Bai Yuannian stood up directly, his majestic expression wiped away, his eyes fixed on the arrival.

"Impossible... impossible!"

The two Grandmasters had already stood up, their bodies trembling. The horror on Old Master Wang’s face could not be described in words!

This was the sound of a heartbeat, the sound of blood flowing—as if several giant whales had been stuffed into a living human body, and were now awakening!

*Clang!*

The Whale Hunter’s bones had finally finished moving. With a resonant ring, a storm seemed to erupt within the hall, sweeping through and causing the wide canvas banners hanging on the sides to flap violently!

"Come, let us try."

The Whale Hunter’s low, hoarse voice rang out. "I will not use my foundation visualization technique, only this great spear... within ten breaths, I will defeat you!"

"The Qianshan Army?"

"I can join. However, since I am joining the Qianshan Army, the position of the number one expert on Qianshan Island should belong to me!"