Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 208 - 205: Hold on, Let Me Break Through First

Chapter 208: Chapter 205: Hold on, Let Me Break Through First

Although the number of Daoist Skill Cannons on the pirate ship was extremely limited, most of them were ordinary cannons operated manually by gunners.

They fired from ships three miles away, and with the waves surging and the ships pitching, the cannonballs almost completely lost their accuracy.

But it was merely the fierce and tempestuous whistling sound tearing through the air that caused several people’s complexions to change drastically.

Not to mention these solid "Heating Bombs" that were pre-heated in a furnace before being loaded into the cannon; even if stones were fired, it would have been enough to completely overwhelm them.

Obviously, Mr. Wufeng, with his meticulous thinking, had actually made doubly sure preparations.

One was to dispatch the assassin Zheng Bangjie from Killing Temple for the assassination;

The other was to launch an ambush with a fleet after drawing out Zhou Jinghuan, regardless of whether Zheng Bangjie would succeed, which could also be regarded as a direct and forceful attack!

In any case, they wouldn’t possibly miss this excellent opportunity with Zhou Jinghuan’s White Dragon Fish Clothing.

At this moment, not to mention Zhou Jinghuan, even Wang Yuan could clearly feel Mr. Wufeng’s, Cui Zhi’s, resolute determination to kill.

He could not help but wonder, what kind of grudge or grievance was this?

Could it be that Big Cousin had continued the Zhou Imperial Family’s long-standing tradition of monopolizing Cui Zhi’s wife and daughter, triggering this cost-no-object death plot?

His mind was filled with wild thoughts, yet his reactions were swift. He immediately shouted in a low voice:

"Lady Immortal!"

"Yes, Dharma Master!"

Whoosh—!

A red Divine Light immediately shot out from the Money Box, instantly opening six archway-like gorgeous gates consecutively on the ship.

These gates were one and a half zhang high, with golden tiles and vermillion doors, and eaves hung with strings of mottled copper bells.

Above the lintel hung a plaque, which bore the words "No Deceiving" in four characters.

It was precisely the "Cloud Tower Ghost Market," established at the place where Yin and Yang converge.

At this time, besides the few of them whose conditions were normal,

Everyone else on board had already been turned into "Living Puppets" when Xiao Zhong first began singing: "One, two, three, wooden men".

The command that Zhou Jinghuan originally gave his subordinates to stay put and not move unintentionally aided the Luban Ruler in providing divine assistance.

Including the Daoist Soldier, nearly everything was annihilated in an instant.

Of course.

At this time, Wang Yuan didn’t expect them to withstand formidable enemies either.

Instead, he allowed the Ghost Baby wielding the Luban Ruler to drive these ship workers into the Deceit Market gateways at the speed of a cheetah, so they wouldn’t needlessly sacrifice their lives.

The price to be paid was that after being freed from puppetry, they would likely need to honestly recuperate in bed for several days, but it was better than losing their lives.

However, fast as their retreat was, it was still far slower than the speed of the flying cannonballs.

They had to withstand at least the first round of simultaneous firing no matter what.

"I’ll do it! Traveling the Four Netherworlds! Ha!"

Zhou Jinghuan flashed to the front of the ship, clasped his hands together, and roared.

Above his head, roiling Spirit Essence Qi surged like smoke toward the sky.

It was as if a blood-red battle flag had risen above his head, with a black hornless Coiled Dragon on the flag’s surface, baring its teeth and claws, stirring the wind and waves.

Immediately afterward, a circle of black Spirit Light violently spread out from him.

In a moment, the sea surface around the Treasure Ship suddenly rose, and with violent whirlwinds, it started spinning rapidly, forming a huge cylindrical barrier.

The four Innate Divine Abilities of the Coiled Dragon Military Skill: "Spit Clouds and Suppressing Qi," "Shouting Thunder Technique," "Flying in Eight Extremities," "Traveling Four Netherworlds."

The ability origin of the Yin Yang Heart Bell was the "Shouting Thunder Technique" belonging to Prince Zhou Jingxiang, while Zhou Jinghuan, clearly a Water Virtue Flood Dragon, had awakened "Traveling Four Netherworlds (Sea)"

"Military Skill Extreme Intent?! This Prince Jing, under the age of thirty, has already half-stepped past the thresholds of ’Spirit Communication Transformation’ and ’Military Dao Dharma Image.’

Attaining this stage requires talent, disposition, and resources alike, and he has almost secured himself a seat as a fourth realm Military Leader!"

Nie Hongying, having forgotten everything else but still remembering the military skills of Great Yan, couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration upon seeing the blood-red battle flag above Zhou Jinghuan’s head.

It was like awakening some kind of "Innate Divine Ability" when reaching Great Success in the second realm "Refining Marrow and Changing Blood."

A Dao General at the pinnacle of Great Success in the third realm "Spirit Communication Transformation" would gradually touch the realm of the spirit, realize the "Military Skill Extreme Intent," essentially the embryonic form of the fourth realm "Military Dao Dharma Image."

From inheritance to development, transcending the shackles of inherent military skills, forming one’s own unique "Model."

The battle flag does not fall, the army formation does not break!

If it were a direct confrontation, even if Zheng Bangjie, Shen Jiantong, and the Zhong Family father and son were all tied together, they would only be ruthlessly annihilated by Zhou Jinghuan.

As long as he is accompanied by one flag and thirty-six Daoist Soldiers, he could even kill a "Yin God" realm for you.

Boom—!

In the blink of an eye, the surge barrier and numerous scorching cannonballs violently collided.

B billowing white mist rose, but it only held on for a few short breaths before completely dissipating.

Zhou Jinghuan felt a violent shaking within his internal organs, and a sweet taste erupted in his throat.

Even as a peak Dao General, undertaking such an endeavor alone, without the support of military formations, was obviously a bit too forced.

Nevertheless, this burst of activity ultimately thinned the onslaught somewhat, preventing the casualties on board from being too catastrophic.

This allowed Wang Yuan to finally rush all the ordinary people into the "Deceit Market" before the second round of volleys arrived.

Just as Wang Yuan was about to open the "Yin Road" to temporarily avoid the pirates’ onslaught on deck, a chilly wind suddenly arose.

However, on the flagship of the pirate fleet in the distance, a magnificent divine light suddenly soared into the sky.

It exploded over the battlefield, transforming into a massive golden net that immediately enveloped the entire sky and sea.

The forming "Yin Road" also vanished in an instant.

Wang Yuan’s expression changed, and he soon found out that not only was opening the "Yin Road" impossible, but even accessing other exits of the "Deceit Market" from 300 miles away was also no longer feasible.

"What kind of technique is this? Have we been sealed?"

Zhou Jinghuan, standing beside him, also wore a puzzled expression, evidently unfamiliar with it as well.

Tang He hurriedly explained to Wang Yuan:

"This Mr. Wufeng, Cui Zhi, rose meteorically like a comet in just a few short years, forging a significant reputation.

He only drifted here from the Southern Sea at the beginning of the year, entering our Long Water Camp’s defensive route. Although there were occasional frictions, our contact has not been for long.

We have never seen him use such strange techniques during previous interactions."

"Dharma Master! This is a ’Top-Grade Talisman’ unique to ’Peach God Tao’—the ’Heaven and Earth Net Talisman.’

It invokes the mana of ’Heavenly Official - West King Holy Mother,’ capable of instantly sealing both heaven and earth.

Under the Heaven and Earth Net, no escape skill or talismanic magic can breach the boundary or conceal presence, not even those at the Mage Realm.

We can only break out by confronting them head-on now."

Zhou Jinghuan and the others might not recognize it, but Lady Peach Fairy, who was originally from "Peach God Tao," identified the origin of this talismanic magic immediately.

At that moment, the second round of volleys had arrived.

Wang Yuan had no time to ponder over what kind of internal connections a notorious pirate like Cui Zhi might have with the ancient sect of "Peach God Tao."

He could only activate "Heavenly Skill - Water and Wind Attire" and plunge into the water with Zhou Jinghuan and Tang He, abandoning the ship to escape for their lives.

The next moment, the unprotected Great Yan Treasure Ship was blasted apart by the fragmentation bombs fired from the pirate flagship’s Daoist Skill Cannon and sank while ablaze.

The surrounding pirate ships immediately started to close their encirclement, and the elite Daoist Soldiers among the pirates also took the lead, rushing over the waves.

The shouts of battle were deafening, and the momentum was terrifying.

In just an instant, Wang Yuan and his companions were pushed into a dire situation, forced to confront the enemy head-on.

Lady Peach Fairy made a timely suggestion:

"Dharma Master, the ’Heaven and Earth Net Talisman’ lasts for fifteen minutes and covers a ten-mile radius.

If we can last these fifteen minutes, we can open the ’Yin Road’ again.

However, as precious as the ’Heaven and Earth Net Talisman’ is, we cannot be sure whether he has a second or third one; we must break out."

Underwater, within a waterless space created by Zhou Jinghuan, he clenched his teeth and said bitterly:

"If we had a Daoist Soldier at our disposal, we wouldn’t be trapped in such a situation, outnumbered and at peril.

As it stands, our only option is to combine our strength and form the simplified ’Bibo Sea Stepping Formation’ to attempt a breakout."

The "Coiled Dragon Military Skill" as a royal cultivation method naturally has its unique aspects.

The dragon, as the leader of scaled creatures, can be hidden or conspicuous, can appear small or large, short or long... The most formidable aspect is its ability to command various Daoist Soldiers and seamlessly integrate with various military skills.

Since Wang Yuan had already demonstrated one powerful technique, "Water and Wind Attire," naturally, he could form a small trio formation with Zhou Jinghuan at its core and Tang He, who practiced Long Water Military Skill, to try a head-on confrontation.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan didn’t move immediately; instead, he slowly positioned himself in a Tiger Stance underwater, and a rumbling of rolling thunder gradually began to sound within him.

"To think that I would one day be outnumbered and outmatched by many? Just wait, let me break through first."

The two flying swords "Golden Boy" and "Jade Maiden," though their spirit greatly diminished, were captured from Shen Jiantong.

Their quality was top-notch, having been nourished and refined for many years in the body of Shen Jiantong, who was deeply mutated in the True Qi Realm. Not to mention, they were abundantly enriched with the elements of metal and earth.

Just now, Nie Hongying, as the "Golden Official," had refined "Golden Boy," and the Yin God "Ghost Baby" cradled "Jade Maiden," externally and internally, yin and yang, aiding in their cultivation.

Wang Yuan, having reached the peak of the "Refining Marrow and Changing Blood" realm of military skill, finally felt it beginning to yield.

Just now, he suddenly felt a part of his body twitch abruptly, akin to the feeling of a fetus’s sudden jump—a telltale sign of the third realm of "White Tiger Military Skill" corresponding to "Spirit Communication Transformation"—the White Tiger Secret Acupoint.

This secret acupoint is neither within the body nor without; it cannot be sought and opened merely by searching but must instead naturally transform along the path, making itself known when the practitioner reaches the necessary realm.

When the Daoist Soldier finds the opportunity to unify the method of cultivation, combat technique, and thoughts into one, and opens this secret acupoint, it represents the ascension to Dao General!

And at this moment, Wang Yuan found that this opportunity seemed to be within reach.

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