Chapter 109: The Greatest Warrior of the Qianshan Army! The True Yin-Yang Blood Pill!
Chapter 109: The Foremost Master of Qianshan! The True Yin-Yang Blood Pill!
Chapter 109: The Hidden Sea Spear! Unstoppable Power!
Boom!
The moment these words were spoken, the entire Martial Hall fell into a profound silence, so deep that even the faintest sound of a needle dropping could be heard.
Then, a sudden roar of voices erupted as everyone present began talking at once, the din so overwhelming that no single word could be discerned. Only the pounding of hearts and the rush of flowing blood filled the air—unceasing, roaring with vitality.
At the main seat, Bai Yuanian had long since risen, his gaze fixed on the Whaler’s imposing figure, eyes heavy with solemnity and awe.
Facing an opponent whose entire body erupted with a terrifying force like a mountain-shaking tsunami, even Bai Yuanian, wielding the Three Rivers power, was filled with dread.
“This physical form… it’s no longer human. Even the Sea God Sect’s Ultimate Abyss Body Tempering Technique could never push strength to such heights.”
“How was this man’s power forged?”
It must be understood:
Strength cannot simply grow out of thin air. Any disparity in bones, fascia, internal organs, or blood will cap the power at a certain limit, beyond which the body cannot endure.
Yet Bai Xuan’s entire body was formidable and flawless, without the slightest weakness, pushing his power to an unprecedented realm, shocking the world.
“Terrifying… truly terrifying.”
Bai Yuanian, a man of vast experience, needed no physical proof to know just how fearsome such power was.
But—
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The tidal surge, fused atop that tidal greatsword and wielded by the Jiao-form body, represented an ultimate destructive force.
His heart trembled with shock, equally horrified by the Whaler’s physical prowess. Naturally, he would not miss this rare spectacle.
“Just now… was that a breath? Blood flowing?”
Bai Yuanian’s expression turned grave. He reached out and, with a thunderous sound, a broad, azure greatsword ripple appeared in his hand, waves undulating across its surface.
“The feeling the Whaler gives me… is beyond what Bai Yuanian can match.”
Nearby, the burly man holding a back blade also appeared at the edge of the arena. Low-key, he concealed much of his strength, clutching his comrade with one hand.
Suddenly—
“Not good!”
Bai Xuan’s spear sweep struck, sending the tidal greatsword clashing with a thunderous roar. The condensing qi-blood shattered bit by bit, and with a deafening blast, Bai Yuanian’s Jiao-form body was struck like a cannonball, transforming into a fleeting shadow and blasted away!
Bai Yuanian, suspended midair, pressed his palm downward, summoning the rising tides to support his body. But before he could counterattack, a figure flashed forward, and a giant spear struck swiftly from afar!
Bai Yuanian, empowered by the Three Rivers force, evolved his qi-blood into cascading waves, nearly invincible—instantly forming terrifying water ripple waves that surrounded him tightly, impervious even to a barrage of arrows.
“Whaler, you seek to be Qianshan Army’s top master? Then prove it beneath my spear!”
In an instant, seven or eight figures emerged, rapidly moving in pursuit.
...
To fight within the Martial Hall was impossible; if the building collapsed, many inside would be gravely injured—not to mention that masters of various ranks were present.
With swift movements, Bai Xuan and Bai Yuanian shifted several times, arriving outside in the vast training ground.
The greatsword rippled with energy, representing a profound transformation of qi and blood. In moments, fierce and terrifying tidal qi-blood waves surged around them!
“Please.”
“Very well.”
This was the Qianshan Army’s drill ground—vast and flat, encircled by fluttering military banners inscribed with two characters: Qianshan, faintly shrouded in mist.
“It’s time… to show some real strength.”
“Jiao-form Body!”
Old Master Wang flickered into presence, quickly following. His qi-blood exploded forth, summoning waves that obscured the surroundings. In the turbulent tides appeared a scaled claw—a blue Jiao’s claw—grasping the tidal greatsword with a resounding grip.
Boom!
Bai Yuanian vanished from his original spot, a white streak rushing forward as the rolling tidal waves swept toward Bai Xuan!
“Not as fast as the Tiger Diagram, but far more powerful.”
“Move!”
“Since you are willing… I shall accompany you in this battle!”
Bai Yuanian’s scalp tingled as the endless waves surged forward. With a swift motion, he raised the heavy sword to block.
Swish, swish, swish!
Two figures flashed past, instantly departing the Martial Hall.
Nearby, Wang Yuanlian, the Shark-Slaying Divine Sword, stared wide-eyed—his vision, inferior to a fully-fledged master, was momentarily stunned, unable to react.
Shock filled his eyes as he speculated silently.
...
Bai Yuanian suddenly shouted sharply, overpowering the noise of all present.
“That Whaler’s physical body is terrifying, and his killing intent even more so.”
This was a rare battle; such a spectacle was seldom seen. For martial artists who could witness it and glean insights, it was an invaluable opportunity.
Bai Xuan stood motionless, reaching out as the Hidden Sea Spear appeared in his hand with a thunderous crack, its tip pointed directly at the ground.
He could see Bai Yuanian’s formidable Three Rivers qi-blood flowing strongly and marveled silently. Yet… a subtle premonition stirred within him.
As Qianshan Army’s top master and Bai family’s guarding grandmaster, retreat was impossible—he must fight.
...
Bai Yuanian knew the horror of the Whaler’s body and, without hesitation, activated the Jiao-form body!
“The first breath!”
“Nonsense! Today is bound for upheaval; the Qianshan Army will undergo earth-shaking change!”
Several figures flashed forward afterward, all formidable experts, roughly seven or eight in number.
The top grandmaster of the Qianshan Army versus the Whaler!
Old Master Liu shouted in a low voice.
At that moment—
Boom!
Bai Xuan, holding the spear with one hand, swept horizontally. In an instant, the world seemed to rumble with a muffled thunderclap. The spear’s tip tore through the air, creating a cloud explosion!
Inside the Qianshan Army’s council hall, it was as if a boiling cauldron erupted—countless noisy voices surged again, many strong warriors rushing out to witness this rare, earth-shaking battle within the army.
“Let’s go, let’s go!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Bai Yuanian was blasted away once more, like a fleeting shadow, utterly without a chance to retaliate.
“Refreshing.”
Bai Xuan casually swung the Hidden Sea Spear, feeling immensely pleased.
Now unleashing divine strength—the fascia and bones straining, mercury blood roaring and cycling—he was like a primordial beast, charging and roaring, every move radiating terrifying might.
His own Nine Streams qi-blood circulated, propelling the mercury blood, maintaining balanced power.
Still, he held back, facing Bai Yuanian without full exertion, casually wielding the Hidden Sea Spear to crush him outright.
To outsiders on the training ground, only two fleeting shadows could be seen, with explosions and rumbles everywhere. Only masters could discern clearly.
“Terrifying! This power… must be close to 150,000 jin. If not for the Jiao Diagram’s tough defense, Bai Yuanian would have collapsed already!”
Two grandmasters were shocked beyond words.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Bai Yuanian’s martial cultivation was also formidable. His tidal greatsword flashed with every strike blocking Bai Xuan’s attacks, yet his Three Rivers qi-blood roared and was still forced back, struggling to hold firm.
“The second breath.”
In a blink, Bai Yuanian was sent flying over a thousand meters, yet only two breaths had passed. The entire training ground was swept by a raging wind!
...
At a distant vantage point—
“Bai Yuanian actually on the back foot? Incredible! Even with his Three Rivers qi-blood unleashed, he still can’t suppress the Whaler!”
Chief Priest Liu observed from a nearby watchtower, two fallen guards beside him.
This was a Qianshan Army stronghold, not easily infiltrated. He had concealed himself to witness this moment.
Fear gripped his heart.
His own power was great, having stepped into the Blood Refining realm, cultivating the Sea God Sect’s Ultimate Abyss Body Tempering Technique, with divine strength near 40,000 jin—strong among half-step grandmasters.
Yet witnessing this scene, his scalp tingled. Any strike from either combatant could shatter flesh and bone!
Unnoticed by him, a sharp gaze suddenly swept across from afar.
“Someone spying?”
Yi Yuan’s face turned ashen. Clutching a two-meter-long great bow, its string trembling slightly, encircled by condensing qi-blood, he stood on a small hill overlooking the Qianshan Army, guarding Bai Xuan’s rear.
To a top archer like him, any prey—even thousands of meters away—could be detected by the slightest movement.
...
Back on the training ground—
“Not good, at this rate, I will lose in mere breaths!”
Bai Yuanian had transformed into a terrifying hybrid of dragon and man, covered in scales, blue Jiao claws gripping the tidal greatsword. His tidal waves evolved, defense formidable—otherwise, he would have long since fallen under Bai Xuan’s relentless assault.
But now, even casual strikes from the spear caused his condensing qi-blood to tremble violently, muscles shaking, bones creaking under immense pressure, barely holding.
“I must explode now!”
“Flooding Waves Rise!”
Bai Yuanian finally erupted. With a thunderous clash, he swung the greatsword with both hands, sword shadows overlapping, all condensed qi-blood forming six sword waves. They merged like a tidal surge, sweeping across!
“Not bad.”
Bai Xuan’s spear swiped, precisely when old strength faded and new strength had yet to rise. The sword waves rushed forward; he clenched his left hand into a fist.
Boom!
His punch exploded with thunder in midair, cloud explosions appearing, shattering the incoming waves. Condensing qi-blood dissipated, turning into a wild gale that whipped up a towering tornado across the training ground!
The next moment—
“Transformation of the Jiao’s Tail!”
Facing Bai Xuan, such a terrifying enemy, Bai Yuanian unleashed his strongest blow—the most dreadful move in the Jiao Diagram!
Swish!
He vanished within the waves, all Three Rivers qi-blood drawn into the heavy greatsword. Like a massive, majestic dragon swinging its tail, the following moment split the sea, cleaving through ten thousand waves!
“This strike…”
At the critical juncture, Bai Xuan remained calm, watching the heavy sword fall.
“If I had faced this right after returning from the Tempering Barracks, at 130,000 jin strength, I could not have withstood it.”
The Transformation of the Jiao’s Tail was the fiercest strike in the Jiao Diagram, the very essence of its power. All three qi-blood rivers merged into a single slash, pushing strength to its peak—ordinary enemies of equal rank would be slain in one blow.
Bai Xuan knew well that, in terms of instantaneous burst, even four or five qi-blood rivers combined could not withstand this strike.
“But now, I am different.”
Boom!
Two of Bai Xuan’s qi-blood rivers erupted, the giant whale qi-blood driving the mercury blood!
“The third breath!”
“Two hundred thousand jin of strength—release it!”
With a simple motion, Bai Xuan swung the Hidden Sea Spear. No fancy moves—just a straightforward strike!
Boom!
The entire training ground trembled. This strike was not a slow push against the earth or a weight pressing down, but propelled by qi-blood into a lightning-fast assault. No afterimage remained—only the spear slicing through the air in an instant!
Boom!
The Jiao’s tail strike clashed with Bai Xuan’s Hidden Sea Spear, erupting in a deafening roar. The heavy greatsword shuddered, seeming nearly overwhelmed.
The ground cracked and exploded beneath them, dust billowing skyward like an explosion. The entire training ground quaked violently!
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“Who won?”
Outside the arena, Wang Yuanlian, the Shark-Slaying Divine Sword, felt his whole body numb. Against either combatant, he would be crushed instantly.
Though Bai Yuanian appeared disadvantaged, his survival against such terrifying divine strength proved his might. Any other person present would likely be shattered in moments.
“Only the Jiao Diagram—its defense is formidable, and it amplifies strength and speed well. It is a pure war machine.”
Old Master Wang murmured, “Our family’s Nine Swords Diagram fares decently against others, but against the Whaler? After two blows, even the aftershocks might kill.”
He knew clearly that Bai Yuanian, relying on the Three Rivers qi-blood to power the Jiao-form body, barely maintained against the Whaler. For himself to face the Whaler would be suicide.
The dust at last settled, revealing the two combatants in their true forms.
Boom!
The Whaler slammed the Hidden Sea Spear into the earth, causing a thunderous tremor through the training ground.
Opposite, Bai Yuanian still radiated formidable aura a hundred meters away. His qi-blood remained intact, though the tidal greatsword hung lowered, not raised.
“Is the battle over?”
Witnessing this, many held their breath, eyes fixed intently, faces taut with concentration.
From afar—
“What was the outcome?”
Chief Priest Liu also held his breath, a foreboding sense gnawing at him.
On the training ground—
“I am defeated!”
Bai Yuanian spat out these three words.
“Your divine strength towers over the East Sea! I am sincerely convinced!”
With these words, it was as though a great burden lifted. Bai Yuanian’s face suddenly showed signs of age, as if just realizing he was an old man.
Those few who heard it trembled wildly.
Bai Yuanian was defeated!
Even the grandmasters who witnessed the fight felt a pang of sorrow. Old Master Wang sighed deeply, “Our Qianshan Army has fallen just like that!”
“No one can blame him. The Whaler’s strength is too terrifying—no one can match him.”
“Yes, many grandmasters possess divine strength—nothing rare. But to reach such a level? Only a handful of ancient legacy visualization diagrams at sea can convert qi-blood into pure power. Perhaps this Whaler is one of them!”
Old Master Liu was deeply shaken.
They could hardly comprehend the existence of such a terrifying physical body and power. The only connection they could make was that rare visualization diagrams at sea could transform qi-blood into pure strength.
Perhaps this was the Whaler’s martial path!
Little did they know...
Bai Xuan cultivated the Tiger and Jiao Diagrams. Using visualization diagrams would reveal his hand too soon, so he never employed them.
On the field—
“Thank you for the match.”
Bai Xuan said calmly.
The Transformation of the Jiao’s Tail was not easy to withstand. Even at full power, even five qi-blood rivers could be defeated by it!
Yet Bai Xuan, versed in the Jiao Diagram, saw through the move and crushed it with divine strength.
“Uncle Bai Yuanian seems to favor the Four Seas power; his tidal waves are mighty but lack agility. If his strength is crushed, defeat is certain.”
Bai Xuan pondered, “But even if I leaned toward nimble cloud-like agility, it wouldn’t matter. My Tiger Diagram would still crush him!”
This battle’s outcome was decided.
In moments, the news swept across Qianshan Island like a tidal wave.
The Whaler utterly defeated Bai Yuanian within three breaths, becoming the Qianshan Army’s top master!
(End of Chapter)