Chapter 456
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Chapter 456: When Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers Are Missing
[The event has been triggered.]
[The enemy has arrived at the battlefield.]
[Crush it! Conquer it!]
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Above the highest grade, there is the realm of the Martial Saint. This is an extraordinary state where one’s comprehensive level surpasses fifty, enabling them to cut through space with a single strike.
The title of ‘Saint’ signifies someone exceptional. Those who reach this level in martial arts are on the cusp of the Dao, a stage where they are close to transcendent power. Breaking through the spatial realm is just the first step. As a Martial Saint, it becomes easy to defeat a Holy Domain Mage of the same level.
Though the Holy Domain Mage also boasts a level fifty, their focus is research, not battle, leaving them lacking the experience of a Martial Saint. The immortals never compare themselves to Martial Saints. The Martial Saints are earthly weapons of immense power—once they break through, they become unstoppable, almost flawless in battle.
In the vast Ming Country, only five Martial Saints remain alive.
The black dragon, when it heard the words “Martial Saint,” was momentarily surprised. But then, it sneered. If a Martial Saint were present, how could it not have sensed them?
A Martial Saint is a powerful warrior, brimming with vitality and energy. A single punch can shatter the sky. Only a dragon king who has lived for five hundred years can match their strength.
This black dragon, a young Northern Sea dragon, appeared impatient and cruel. It was more like a monster than a human. The dragon clans, shaped by vastly different cultural environments, have distinct traditions.
From a young age, the Northern Sea dragons are taught to hunt and kill. When they reach adulthood, they must survive alone in the desolate sea for three years as part of their coming-of-age trial. The harshness of this training breeds competitiveness and a relentless battle spirit. Yet, it also nurtures a twisted culture within their dragon palace, a system resembling compulsory military service.
The younger the black dragon, the more limited their knowledge and the more cruel and cold-hearted they become. They focus solely on amassing power, blind to the collective good. Their behavior mirrors that of monsters, especially the cruelest ones. They will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, abandoning societal norms and moral values.
This is why the Ming Country strictly monitors the entry of Northern Sea black dragons. However, this restriction has not been fully effective, and certain local black dragons are allowed to remain, creating hidden dangers in the governance of the Ming Country.
But for now, let’s leave aside the impact of the Black Dragon Clan on the Ming Country and focus on the battle at hand.
The Dark Dragon, cloaked in black robes, unleashed its dark powers. Scales covered its neck as it refrained from holding back. Instead of using a suspension rod, like before, it attacked with a claw that appeared out of thin air. At the same time, it slapped its right hand, using an unfamiliar magical technique that descended from the sky.
Chao Lu pulled the little snake girl back. This was a battle she couldn’t join. Bai Ze, with his knowledge of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom’s species and the powerful creatures of the Great Wilderness, immediately recognized the technique.
“This is the Suzaku Technique,” he said.
The Suzaku, one of the Nine Offspring of the Dragon, can summon the Thunder from the Nine Heavens. When the Black Dragon performs the Suzaku Technique, its power grows exponentially.
Bai Wei took a deep breath. The bronze mask opened and closed as he activated the second phase of his four-phase puppet.
The first phase of the four-phase puppet is called the Chi You Phase. It covers the bronze mask and wields the mastery of weapons. This is Bai Wei’s usual state.
The second phase, known as Fire God Zhumong, is named after Zhumong, a fire god in ancient mythology, who is the Red Emperor and one of the Great Wilderness’s ten gods. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Zhumong has the face of a beast, the body of a man, and rides on two dragons, obeying the orders of the Heavenly Emperor.
When Bai Wei activated this phase, a second face appeared beneath his mask. A pillar of fire rose from the ship’s deck, blocking the fierce thunder. The collision of energies tore the air apart, and half the deck was instantly destroyed.
The Black Dragon in black robes, momentarily distracted by the flames soaring into the sky, was caught off guard. A figure emerged from the flames, kneeing the dragon in the chin.
The Black Dragon quickly regained composure, but the searing heat forced it to retreat. However, the opponent, surrounded by raging fire, quickly closed the distance. The figure, using flames as propulsion, crashed into the dragon. The ship’s edge shattered, and both combatants plunged into the river.
The icy water collided with the Fire God Zhumong’s heat, evaporating into a thick mist. Bai Wei walked atop the water, bubbles rising beneath his feet.
“What kind of thing are you?” the Black Dragon demanded.
Bai Wei casually flicked his finger, sending a fireball flying.
He found it amusing that his mental power was strong enough to manipulate the flame of the Four-Phase Puppet Zhurong, recreating various moves with precision.
With a flick of his sleeve, Bai Wei summoned fierce flames that formed into blade-like shapes.
The Black Dragon, raising its hands, caused the water to rise in a tremendous surge. The flowing water condensed with demonic energy, forming a massive water dragon that rushed toward Bai Wei.
Bai Wei swung his fiery blade, slicing the water dragon into pieces. The clash of hot and cold water created a violent disturbance.
The Black Dragon, though momentarily stunned, did not hesitate.
He unleashed his supernatural powers again, his black scales now visible beneath his robes. It seemed he was about to reveal his true form but instead remained in a half-dragon state. Most Northern Sea dragons have abstract appearances, so the Black Dragon hoped no one would recognize him.
He focused all his energy on strengthening his body, abandoning his magical abilities in favor of close combat.
Bai Wei, with a nod, gripped his Ring-Head Sword and began spinning it around his finger. It wasn’t about rigid techniques or swordsmanship—his moves were unpredictable and varied.
With a flick of his sleeve, the Black Dragon’s eyes narrowed. The sword darted past his brow, but he tilted his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the next instant, Bai Wei charged forward, stepping on the water’s surface without a ripple. He punched the Black Dragon in the abdomen, sending it tumbling into the water, where they continued to clash fiercely.
Despite both their relentless attacks, neither managed to land a fatal blow. The bronze armor of Chi You protected Bai Wei, nearly indestructible with the amplification of his soul power and Golden Power.
The Black Dragon, though injured, seemed unscathed, with only a few cracked scales.
The battle raged on, both sides pushing each other to the limit.
The dragon clan watched in shock. These strikes could shatter the bones of an ordinary demon, yet the opponent remained unharmed.
Then, Bai Wei waved his hand, grasping the sword once again.
It was the third time.
The previous two were tests, but now, with the sword in hand, Bai Wei prepared for a decisive strike.
As the river flowed rapidly, the landscape shifted. Bai Wei swung the sword, unleashing a powerful strike that shook the heavens, splitting mountains and rivers.
The water of the Small Dragon River sank for miles, the river flowing backward as if a mighty warrior had struck the sky.
The Black Dragon, witnessing the crumbling landscape, quickly retreated, transforming into its true form and diving into the river. The water exploded with crimson ripples.
A gruesome wound extended from the Black Dragon’s left shoulder to its chest, just inches from its heart.
The dragon fled, leaving behind a simple wooden box. Bai Wei casually picked it up, opened it, and found the Ocean Dragon Pearl.
[The incident has ended.]
[Received item reward: Ocean Dragon Pearl]
