AWB Chapter 968 Venomous Fang Flying Whale
Chapter 968 Venomous Fang Flying Whale
"Venom Fang Flying Whale!"
Su Xiaoya's scream pierced the sea breeze, three times faster than the roaring waves.
She tapped her toes on the side of the ship, and her figure floated back half a foot like willow catkins, her fingertips twitching and forming seals at a speed barely discernible to the naked eye. The chaotic energy within her body suddenly boiled over, and lavender spiritual energy swirled before her like living water, instantly congealing into a translucent diamond-shaped shield.
Runes as fine as stars flowed on the surface of the shield. The moment the runes lit up, they just blocked the dark green venom spewed by the venomous whale. The venom made a "sizzling" sound when it landed on the shield, but failed to leave even a crack. The splashing waves were even shaken into water mist by the runes.
She held the short blade "Shadow" at her waist tightly in her right hand. The obsidian on the hilt was embedded in the lavender spiritual power, emitting a cold light.
His eyes were fixed on the sea beast that was like a "moving island", and even his eyelashes did not dare to tremble - the head of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale was larger than the spirit boat they were riding on, and its mouth was full of sharp teeth that shone with a cold blue light. Every breath it took could stir up waves as high as a foot. It was obviously the overlord that had been entrenched in the depths of the East China Sea for many years.
"National Master, leave it to us!" Gui Jiangye's voice followed closely. He took a step forward with a black iron spear in his hand, with the tip of the spear pointing obliquely at the sea. Silver-white spiritual power coiled up along the spear shaft and condensed into a spear light more than three inches long at the top.
The young Wu Clan captain's eyes were filled with determination. Even when facing a demonic beast two realms higher than himself, his back remained straight. "Wu Clan members are never afraid of tough battles. Growth naturally requires experiencing life and death!"
The other cultivators also recovered from their initial shock. Previously, they were still delighted that the spirit boat had entered the East China Sea Secret Realm, but now they suppressed their excitement and mobilized their spiritual energy to rush to Su Xiaoya, spontaneously forming a line of defense.
Various colored lights light up in the sea breeze, like colorful flames blooming on the sea.
Two monks skilled in defense summoned their shield-like magical weapons. The black iron shield and the jade pattern shield merged in mid-air, forming a ten-foot-wide defensive surface. The "sea-suppressing pattern" engraved on the shield slowly glowed as spiritual energy was injected into it.
The three archers simultaneously gathered their spiritual weapons, and the cyan spiritual energy transformed into three-foot-long arrows. The arrowheads were shrouded in a defense-breaking spiritual light, and the feathers at the tails were still trembling slightly, clearly targeting the vital points of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale.
There were also several magic monks who made seals with their hands, and their bodies were surrounded by khaki and dark blue halos. The former was the "earth binding technique" that could trap monsters, and the latter was the "water entanglement technique" that could move sea water. They would be activated simultaneously when the time was right.
Mu Yu pushed his sister Mu Mianmian behind him and put his left hand on her shoulder. The warmth from his palm made Mu Mianmian's tense body relax a little.
He raised his right hand, and the golden spiritual power gathered in his palm like melted gold water. In a flash of light, a golden sword more than three feet long took shape out of thin air.
The sword was thin and sharp, and the sharp sword energy lingering on the sword made the surrounding air emit a hissing cutting sound, and even the blowing sea breeze seemed to be split in half.
"The aura of this sea beast is incredibly strong." Mu Yu stared at the black mist emanating from the Venomous Fang Whale, his brows furrowed tightly in a frown. His tone was so serious that it almost dripped with water. "The spiritual pressure within carries the aura of heaven and earth that only a cultivator in the Fusion Stage possesses. This means it's a seventh-level demonic beast—a realm higher than any of us."
"Then, even if we join forces, we may not be its match!" Mu Mianmian hid behind her brother, her little hands tightly grasping the corners of her clothes, her knuckles turning white.
But she still forced herself to stick her head out, and with her other hand she took out three palm-sized array plates from the storage bag at her waist. The array plates were engraved with complex trapping runes, and tiny spirit stones were inlaid on the edges.
"Brother, I have a Soul-Locking Trapping Plate here. It was given to me by a clan elder. As long as I inject spirit stones into it to activate it, it can temporarily trap a seventh-level monster. However, it won't last long..."
Before she finished her words, the venomous flying whale on the sea suddenly moved.
The giant beast seemed to sense the hostility of the crowd. It lowered its huge head slightly, and its scarlet eyes were still frighteningly bright in the turbid sea water. Its gaze was accurately locked on Su Xiaoya in the crowd.
A low roar came from its throat. The sound was not like the roar of an ordinary beast, but rather like muffled thunder coming from the deep sea, which made everyone's eardrums hurt, and even the spirit boat under their feet was shaking slightly.
Su Xiaoya's heart moved - her chaotic power was different from other spiritual energy. As long as she wanted, she could hide or adjust her own cultivation at any time. In theory, this monster should not be aware of her threat.
When the Venomous Fang Flying Whale looked at Su Xiaoya, there was not only brutality but also a hint of vigilance, as if he had determined that she was the biggest threat.
What's even more bizarre is that after staring at Su Xiaoya for a while, the Venomous Fang Flying Whale swept his gaze over Gui Jiangye, Mu Yu and others, and a hint of greed flashed in his scarlet pupils.
A mysterious voice echoed in its mind - eat these people, absorb the spiritual power and blood power in their bodies, you will be able to break through to the eighth level, survive the thunder tribulation and transform, and become the true king of the East China Sea!
This sound made the Venomous Fang Whale even more violent.
Its thick tail swung violently, and the moment its tail fin hit the sea surface, there was a loud "boom" sound, and a huge wave three times higher than before rose out of thin air, like a wall of water rolling towards the spirit boat where the monks were.
There were also countless sharp ice spikes mixed in the huge waves - they were condensed by the poisonous flying whale using its demonic power. Each one was as thick as an arm and was enough to pierce through the protective spiritual power of ordinary cultivators.
"Form a formation!" Gui Jiangye was the first to react. He held the black iron spear in front of him, and the silver-white spiritual power turned into a light curtain to block the ice spikes that attacked first.
The other monks also took action immediately. The defensive monks' shields lit up again, the archers' arrows shot at the weak points in the huge waves, and the magic monks used the earth binding technique and water entanglement technique at the same time, trying to slow down the speed of the huge waves.
Su Xiaoya did not take action immediately. She turned to look at Yu Shuheng who was standing beside her.
After exchanging glances, Yu Shuheng immediately understood what Su Xiaoya meant and nodded slightly, "Whatever you want to do, I will support you!"
Su Xiaoya then turned her gaze towards the thirty elite witches fighting bloody battles in front of her - these disciples were all carefully selected by the witch clan, ranging from earth-level combat witches to junior great witches.
The cultivation levels of the witch clan are divided into nine levels: minor witch, heaven-level war witch, earth-level war witch, mysterious-level war witch, yellow-level war witch, primary great witch, intermediate great witch, senior great witch, and witch god.
It is equivalent to the cultivation level between the Golden Core and Refined Void stages of the human race. It has great potential, but lacks experience in actual combat with high-level monsters.
A plan quickly flashed through her mind: although this venomous flying whale is a seventh-level monster (equivalent to the human fusion stage), its movements are relatively slow, and it can serve as a "sparring partner" for the children of the witch clan, which can not only hone their actual combat capabilities, but also allow them to break through the bottleneck between life and death.
As for the issue of safety, she and Yu Shuheng are both at the Mahayana stage. As long as the two of them are there to support, even if the Venomous Fang Flying Whale suddenly explodes, they can protect everyone in an instant.
More importantly, the demon core of the seventh-level demon beast is the key material for refining the "Spirit Gathering Pill" - this kind of pill can quickly improve the spiritual power of the cultivator and is a rare treasure for the children of the witch clan.
There are also whale bones and whale skins of the venomous flying whale. The former can be used to refine defensive magic weapons, and the latter can be used to make waterproof spiritual armor. Even the venom it spews can become a good material for quenching poison after processing. It can be said that its whole body is a treasure.
"Shuheng," Su Xiaoya lowered her voice, lavender spiritual energy lingering around her lips, forming a soundproof barrier, "Let them fight first, we will guard the sidelines and take action if anyone is in danger."
Yu Shuheng nodded slightly, and the hem of his blue shirt was lifted by the sea breeze.
After a brief thought, he said, "That's feasible. Besides, there are many secret realms in the East China Sea, and many entrances are near deep-sea islands. This venomous flying whale frequents these areas year-round, so perhaps it knows the location of the islands."
Su Xiaoya understood instantly, a smile spreading across her face. "You mean, after we deal with it, we can follow its trajectory and try to find the entrance to the secret realm for the Wu Clan disciples. If we can obtain the ancient inheritance, it will be of even greater help to them."
"Yes!" A hint of approval flashed in Yu Shuheng's eyes.
Su Xiaoya was truly delighted. She had heard that hidden deep within the East China Sea were many islands left behind by ancient cultivators. These islands held not only secret realms but also potentially held lost techniques and magical treasures. If they could be found, the Wu Clan's power would surely soar to new heights.
And she could finally repay the favor of the witch clan.
Of course, this doesn't mean that she wants to draw a clear line with the Witch Clan, but to make the alliance between the two sides more solid.
While the two were talking, the battle situation on the sea changed again.
Mu Mian Mian had already thrown three Soul-Locking Trapping Discs, which landed on the sea surface surrounding the Venomous Fang Whale. The moment the spirit stones were injected, golden runes spread from the discs, forming a trap over three meters wide. The Venomous Fang Whale was about to swing its tail again to create a huge wave, but suddenly found itself entangled in invisible ropes, slowing its movements.
"Now is the time!" Gui Jiangye seized the opportunity, and the silver-white spiritual power on the black iron spear surged. He kicked the spiritual boat with his toes, and his body shot towards the left eye of the poisonous whale like an arrow - that was one of the vital points of the monster, and even with the protection of thick skin, it was more fragile than other parts.
Two archers simultaneously released their long, cyan arrows, piercing the wind as they aimed at the Venomous Fang Whale's gills. The sorcerer activated the "Fire Bomb" technique, sending dozens of fireballs exploding in the sea breeze. The scorching heat caused the Venomous Fang Whale to let out a painful roar.
But the seventh-tier monster's defenses far exceeded everyone's expectations. Gui Jiangye's spear pierced the Venomous Fang Flying Whale's left eye, leaving only a faint bloody mark, its silvery spiritual energy blocked by the monster's protective magical power. A spiritual arrow struck its gills, barely scraping the skin. A fireball landed on its back, leaving no scorch marks.
Instead, the Venom Fanged Whale was completely enraged. It violently struggled to break free from the formation's constraints—though the array still operated, it could no longer completely trap it, only slowing it down. Its massive head slammed into the Spirit Boat, its fangs gleaming with a dark blue poisonous light, clearly intending to devour the Spirit Boat and the cultivators aboard.
"Be careful!" Mu Yu shouted, and the golden sword drew an arc in the air, and the sword energy slashed towards the head of the poisonous whale. But when the sword energy landed on the skin of the poisonous whale, it only made a crisp "clang" sound, as if it was cutting on fine iron.
The head of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale drew ever closer to the Spirit Boat. A salty sea breeze, mingled with a thick venomous aura, lashed the Spirit Boat's surface, causing many of the less advanced cultivators to begin to feel dizzy. Gui Jiangye gritted his teeth and was about to charge forward again when he was stopped by a stream of lavender spiritual energy.
"Back off." Su Xiaoya's voice rang out, and she finally took action.
The speed at which she formed seals with her fingertips was several times faster than before. The chaotic power in her body was no longer suppressed, and the lavender spiritual power surged out like a tide, condensing into a huge spiritual sword in front of her - this sword was larger than the head of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale, and the runes flowing on the sword were more complex than the previous shield. The pressure it exuded made all the cultivators present feel palpitations.
"Chaos Slash!"
Su Xiaoya shouted softly, and the spiritual sword slashed towards the head of the venomous whale. This sword did not make a loud noise, but it carried an indescribable power. Even the surrounding water stopped flowing, and the sea breeze seemed to freeze.
A flash of fear flashed across the Venomous Fang Whale's eyes. It tried to retreat, but found itself locked in place by an invisible force. The next second, a spiritual sword descended upon its skull, slicing through it without resistance. The lavender spiritual energy sliced through its thick skin and bones like tofu, and blood gushed out instantly, staining a vast expanse of the sea crimson.
"Roar--!"
The fanged whale let out a shrill roar, its massive head severed at the neck and slammed heavily onto the sea, sending up another massive wave. Its headless body struggled in the water for a moment before falling still, only blood continued to flow, attracting smaller sea beasts in the distance.
Su Xiaoya dispersed her spiritual energy and breathed a sigh of relief. That sword strike had seemed effortless, but it had actually consumed a significant amount of her Chaos Power. The seventh-rank demon beast's physical strength far exceeded expectations. If Chaos Power hadn't possessed the ability to break through defenses, she probably wouldn't have been able to kill it so easily.
"National Master!" Gui Jiangye and the others gathered around, their eyes filled with shock and admiration as they gazed upon the corpse of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale on the surface of the sea. They had tried their best but failed to injure the beast, yet Su Xiaoya had slain it with a single strike of her sword. Her strength was truly admirable.
Mu Mian Mian also walked out from behind her brother, patted her chest with her little hands, and a look of fear on her face: "Great, we finally solved it... Just now I thought we were going to lose."
Yu Shuheng walked forward, his eyes landing on the corpse of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale. He whispered, "Its demon core is still inside its body. Take it out as soon as possible to refine the elixir while its demonic power remains. Also, keep the whale bones, whale skin, and venom safe. They are all rare materials and it would be a shame to waste them."
Su Xiaoya nodded and looked at Gui Jiangye and the others: "In the battle just now, you all saw the gap. Even a seventh-level monster was so weak. If you encounter an eighth- or ninth-level monster, or any other dangers in the secret realm, you will not be able to deal with it with your current strength."
She paused, her tone becoming serious. "On our upcoming journey to the East China Sea, we will encounter more dangers, but also more opportunities. I hope you will remember today's battle, practice well, and cherish every opportunity for actual combat. Only by becoming stronger can you protect yourself and the Wu Clan."
Gui Jiangye and others responded in unison: "Yes, Imperial Master!" Their eyes were more determined than before - although the battle just now was thrilling, it also allowed them to see the direction of improvement. The fighting spirit in their hearts was not only not wiped out, but became even stronger.
Su Xiaoya felt a warm feeling in her heart as she watched them. She turned to look at Yu Shuheng, and they exchanged a smile. It seemed this trip to the East China Sea would not only help the Wu Clan's children find secret realms and inheritances, but also help them grow rapidly. It was well worth the effort they'd put into building the teleportation array.
At this time, on the distant sea, a golden light rose from the body of the Venomous Fang Flying Whale. It was the light emitted by the demon pill.
Gui Jiangye and others immediately took action. Some went to obtain the demon pill, some went to deal with the whale bones and whale skin, and some set up defensive formations around the spirit boat to prevent other sea beasts from attacking.
The sea breeze blew across the spirit boat, carrying a faint scent of seawater and the fragrance of spiritual energy. Su Xiaoya stood at the side of the boat, gazing at the boundless East China Sea, a flicker of anticipation in her eyes—the gates to the mysteries of the East China Sea seemed to be slowly opening to them.