Chapter 227
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Chapter 227: A Giant Turtle
Suddenly, a tremendous pulling force came from the end of the fishing line.
Ji Yang’s mind shifted.
He had a catch.
A big catch.
But once it was hooked, there was no escape.
Ji Yang gripped the rod tightly and used brute force to try to pull it up.
However, after releasing his strength, he noticed that the fishing line did not retract, which surprised Ji Yang.
What he had hooked was extraordinary.
But Ji Yang did not give up; he infused True Essence into the fishing rod and combined it with the power of his magical artifact to strengthen the rod itself.
With True Essence pouring in, the rod glowed even brighter, rusty bloodstains began to peel off, and the primordial spirit line grew thicker.
Under Ji Yang’s pulling, the creature on the other end showed no signs of resistance, and the fishing line quickly reeled in.
At that moment, the river surged, and a massive whirlpool suddenly formed in the center.
Within the whirlpool, the primordial spirit line twisted and turned, as if a giant creature was about to burst forth.
The bigger the waves, the pricier the fish!
Looking into the depths of the whirlpool, Ji Yang did not hesitate; he stood quietly by the riverbank, eager to see what he had caught.
Before the hooked creature revealed itself, a thunderous voice shouted in his ear:
“You’re a bold one, daring to fish for me!”
“Do you know who I am?”
As the voice echoed, the shape within the whirlpool gradually revealed itself.
The first thing Ji Yang saw was a hexagonal piece of silver armor, intricately patterned and clearly extraordinary, which made him gasp in surprise.
Once the figure fully emerged, Ji Yang couldn’t help but frown and say,
“What a giant turtle!”
Indeed, before him was a turtle towering several meters high, its shell shimmering in silver, clearly well-maintained. Beneath the shell, it had four sturdy legs, a slightly pointed head, and sharp teeth in its mouth.
And Ji Yang’s primordial spirit line was currently wrapped around this turtle’s shell.
Hearing Ji Yang’s words, the turtle became furious:
“You’re the turtle! Your whole family is a bunch of turtles! I am the True Spirit Xuanwu! How dare you insult me!”
Ji Yang simply smiled:
“Still a turtle, just a big turtle at best.”
The Xuanwu in the river fell silent but its shell was so striking that it clearly showed its anger.
At that moment, Ji Yang also noticed the Light points on the fishing line.
They were neither Golden Light Points nor purple Light Points, and not even Blue Light Points, but just ordinary White Light Points.
This made Ji Yang’s brows furrow slowly.
The Xuanwu was a True Spirit of heaven and earth! And such a large one at that!
Even without Golden Light Points, it should at least be a Purple Light Point.
The only reason for the appearance of White Light Points was that he had caught it.
Thinking of this, Ji Yang reached out to stop the raging giant turtle and asked,
“Ten years ago, did you pull a child down here?”
Upon hearing Ji Yang’s words, the Xuanwu was taken aback for a moment and then roared,
“So what if I did? And what if I didn’t?
You offended Grandpa Xuanwu, and today you won’t escape.”
Although the Xuanwu refused to admit it, Ji Yang was furious about not getting the Light Points and the grudge from years ago.
He had been just a child back then!
In the next moment, the Xuanwu underwater erupted in fury, opening its large mouth and lunging at Ji Yang, its teeth sharp enough to cut gold and stone.
Ji Yang retreated, but the massive mouth followed closely, biting a huge gap into the riverbank.
Seeing this, Ji Yang let out a cold snort, unwilling to be outdone, and unleashed Thousands of Sword Energies towards the giant turtle before him.
Facing Ji Yang’s attack, the Xuanwu showed no intent to dodge. Its shell gleamed silver and an illusory shell appeared in front of it, attempting to block Ji Yang’s sword energy.
However, the sword energy was fierce, and it shattered the illusory shell in an instant, leaving the Xuanwu in shock!
Although it was still in its juvenile stage, it was not a mere cultivator who could easily break its defenses.
After recovering from its surprise, the Xuanwu no longer relied on its strong defenses. It withdrew its head and wrapped its body under the shining silver shell.
The sword energy slashed at the shell, merely leaving a faint white scratch.
As the sword energy dissipated, the Xuanwu showed its head again and lunged fiercely at Ji Yang.
Seeing such a defense, Ji Yang couldn’t help but admire that it was indeed a True Spirit, known for its extraordinary defense. This Xuanwu was at most at the Spirit Transformation Stage, yet it could withstand his full strike.
But the grudge from the past had to be settled today.
Moreover, the gap between them was not yet insurmountable.
As the Xuanwu attacked, Ji Yang soared into the sky, retreating while battling towards the other side of the river!
The reason was that they were too close to Huangtu Village, and he feared that the battle would affect the village.
The Xuanwu in the water moved quickly, not slow at all.
As a True Spirit, its size was not a disadvantage but rather an advantage.
The Xuanwu became more ferocious in its attacks, showing none of the gentleness recorded in books.
It seemed that the books had lied.
While backing away, Ji Yang continuously emitted sword energy, trying to find its weak points.
But its shell covered its entire body, withdrawing its head, without even a gap in its limbs and head—truly flawless.
“Kid, if you’re brave, don’t run! Fight with your Grandpa Turtle for three hundred rounds!”
“Ha, still denying you’re a turtle!”
“Bah!”
The Xuanwu was furious, its hair standing on end, and once again charged at Ji Yang.
Soon, the two engaged in battle in a wide water area.
Here, a lake gathered, and Ji Yang stopped his retreat, no longer holding back.
At that moment, his fishing rod transformed into a pitch-black iron pick.
Seeing Ji Yang’s artifact, the Xuanwu laughed heartily:
“Haha, I’ve never seen such an ugly artifact. Why don’t you go farm?”
Ji Yang did not argue; instead, he poured all his True Essence into the iron pick, which suddenly shone brightly, and a gigantic shadow of a hoe appeared. This was Ji Yang showcasing the true power of his artifact for the first time.
Feeling it was still not enough strength, Ji Yang gathered all his might and swung the pick down.
The Xuanwu, stunned by the scene before it, quickly pulled back its head.
“Bang!”
The iron pick struck the shell, producing a crisp sound that echoed far and stirred up countless waters.
When the attack subsided, the Xuanwu’s slightly dazed head emerged again, its gaze less filled with rage and more with calmness.
Its eyes shifted, clearly reflecting that it had taken some damage from the previous strike!
Ordinary attacks couldn’t harm it, especially with its protective armor.
However, that last blow had shaken it to the core. The iron pick seemed ordinary but carried a weight that it found hard to resist at its current state.
If two more strikes landed, would it be done for here?
While thinking this, it didn’t show on its face; instead, its aura became even more arrogant.
“Kid, watch my ultimate move!”
