Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Chapter 193 This Matter is Over

Instead of retreating, Chen Xu suddenly spun the First Saint Spear in his hand, pointing the spear tip directly at the gaping maw of the abyss.

The inky black annihilation lightning at the tip of the spear reappeared, and this time, it was even more profound and condensed than before, as if it could devour all the light around it.

The attack speed stacked by the [Berserker Blade of the Light Edition] was pushed to its limit at this moment. Before it was even thrust out, the space around the gun had already begun to collapse slightly.

"roar!!!"

At this moment, the power accumulated by the Sea King Beast reached its peak, and with a roar, a beam of dark blue light suddenly shot out.

Boom!!!

The eerie blue beam of light, like a divine punishment that shattered the heavens and the earth, instantly tore apart the seawater along its path, leaving only a vacuum of death.

Even before the beam of light arrived, the terrifying pressure caused Chen Xu's Xuan Shui Spirit Armor to twist violently, as if it would collapse at any moment.

"Break for me!!!" Chen Xu's eyes were bloodshot, his arm muscles bulged, and the First Holy Spear transformed into a jet-black lightning bolt that tore through the heavens and earth, stabbing out fiercely.

The dark blue beam of light contained boundless destructive power, frantically eroding the condensed black spear light.

However, the spear's edge went against the current, forcibly breaking down the azure energy it came into contact with.

The pitch-black arc of electricity exploded wildly at the point of contact between the spearhead and the beam of light, and quickly surged into the Sea King Beast's body along the beam of light.

However, the Heavenly Evil Divine Thunder within its body did not immediately activate, but instead went into hibernation.

At this moment, the dark black spear light that Chen Xu unleashed was pushed backward by the dark blue light pillar at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The sea beneath his feet continued to collapse and recede, creating enormous, bottomless whirlpools on the surface.

Chen Xu's arm holding the gun trembled violently, his thumb and forefinger split open, and blood flowed down the gun barrel.

Even the deep blue Xuan Shui Spirit Armor on his body was covered with cracks, and its light dimmed rapidly.

"We must stop it!!" Elder Zhao and Elder Wu were terrified.

They disregarded their own physical exhaustion and activated their magical treasures.

Countless sonic attacks were launched at the other sea beasts that were trying to take the opportunity to pounce, relieving some of the pressure on Chen Xu.

Everyone on the ship held their breath, staring intently at the figure that stubbornly refused to retreat amidst the pillar of destructive light.

"Pfft!" The violent backlash finally overwhelmed Chen Xu, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

[Ultimate Ascension] The power gained from a temporary advancement in realm has its limits.

Faced with this all-out attack that was close to the fourth level, his body and spiritual power were under pressure beyond their limits.

However, Chen Xu was now equipped with several pieces of light-enhancing equipment and the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art," making his defense and recovery abilities extremely impressive.

However, under Chen Xu's suppression, the demonic energy of the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art" was not fully activated.

But that was enough to make Chen Xu invincible in battles against Core Formation stage cultivators.

However, the power of the Sea King Beast's [Vortex Breath] was simply too terrifying.

Chen Xu felt as if he were fighting against the entire raging sea.

The Xuan Shui Spirit Armor was riddled with cracks and looked on the verge of completely collapsing.

"Hold on! Just a little bit more!!" Chen Xu roared inwardly, blood starting to seep from his seven orifices.

His divine sense was firmly locked onto the Heavenly Evil Divine Thunder Mark that was deep inside the Sea King Beast's body.

The lurking thunder of destruction, like a patient venomous snake, awaits the moment its prey's defenses falter.

Just as Chen Xuxuan's Water Spirit Armor shattered completely, and the dark blue pillar of light was about to engulf him!

"Now!" Chen Xu's eyes gleamed.

He allowed the terrifying impact to shatter half of his body into a bloody mess.

But with his other hand, he poured spiritual power into the First Holy Spear at an astonishing speed.

This is the power that the Primal Holy Lance gained after being upgraded by the [Masterpiece Upgrader].

Chen Xu mobilized almost all the remaining spiritual power in his body to detonate the Heavenly Evil Divine Lightning.

"burst!!!"

With Chen Xu's will, the Heavenly Evil Divine Thunder Mark buried deep inside the Sea King Beast's body suddenly awakened.

Rumble! ...

The Sea King Beast's roar instantly twisted into a miserable howl, utterly desolate.

Its massive [Abyssal Breath] abruptly stopped, and the dark blue pillar of light dissipated instantly.

This severe internal injury caused the Sea King Beast's aura to plummet.

Despite the excruciating pain of half his body being almost destroyed, Chen Xu once again picked up the First Saint Spear and unleashed the "Pingnan Taiyi Spear Technique".

Pfft!!!

A dull, piercing sound rang out.

The spear light unleashed by the First Holy Spear easily pierced through the Sea King Beast's body.

In conjunction with the Heavenly Evil God Thunder detonated within it, it completely extinguished its last chance of survival.

The massive body of the Sea King Beast suddenly froze in mid-air, letting out a mournful cry.

Its vitality, faced with the life-annihilating power of the Heavenly Evil Divine Lightning, melted away like ice and snow, crashing heavily into the sea and creating towering waves that blotted out the sky.

The remaining sea creatures scattered and fled like stray dogs, no longer daring to approach the merchant ship even a fraction of a second.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

On the merchant ship, everyone, from the guards and crew to the two Nascent Soul elders at the bow, seemed to be frozen in place.

The guzheng in Elder Zhao's hands fell to the deck with a "thud".

He was completely oblivious, his eyes fixed on the blood-soaked figure on the sea.

"The Sea King Beast is...dead??" Elder Wu's voice was dry and trembling.

At this moment, Chen Xu deliberately suppressed his body's recovery power. Half of his body was a bloody mess, with bone visible, and blood dripping continuously.

His face was pale, and his aura was extremely weak. The effect of [Ultimate Ascension] had ended, and his cultivation level had fallen back to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

A strong sense of emptiness and excruciating pain swept over his entire body, causing his vision to blur.

"Quick! Remove the light shield!" Elder Zhao was the first to recover from his shock and shouted.

He mustered his spiritual power and, together with Elder Wu who had also reacted, quickly removed the cracked protective shield from the merchant ship.

"Save him!" Elder Wu flipped his hand, and a gentle cyan spiritual energy shot out, precisely targeting the swaying figure on the sea surface.

Chen Xu's condition at this moment was indeed extremely bad.

A sharp pain, as if being torn apart, surged through his dantian, and his spiritual energy was nearly depleted.

Half of his body was swept by the aftershocks of the [Vortex Breath], leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound that was dripping with blood, and even exposed white bone fragments.

When Elder Wu's spiritual power enveloped him, Chen Xu did not resist, allowing the force to drag him toward the merchant ship's deck.

Chen Xu landed gently on the hard deck. The tremor made him groan, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth again.

Elder Zhao quickly took out an exquisite jade bottle from his storage bag, uncorked it, and a pure life force and the fragrance of herbs and trees immediately filled the air.

Without hesitation, he poured out two pills that were entirely emerald green and surrounded by a misty, spiritual light.

"Young friend, this is a high-grade, third-tier Bone-Regenerating Pill. Take it quickly!"

These pills are extremely precious and cannot be used by anyone other than an elder. Yet, Elder Zhao took out two without hesitation.

Chen Xu barely opened his heavy eyelids, glanced at the pill, and gently inhaled it.

The elixir melts upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm and powerful torrent of life that rapidly nourishes the parched meridians and repairs the damaged flesh and blood.

At the mangled wound on half of his body, charred and necrotic tissue began to peel away. The new flesh is proliferating and spreading at an alarming rate.

The broken bones began to reconnect and rejoin under the powerful effects of the medicine.

Although he was still far from fully recovered, the terrible injuries had finally been stabilized, and his life force began to slowly return.

The two Core Formation elders had been watching intently. Only when they saw Chen Xu's breathing gradually stabilize and his injuries begin to heal did they breathe a long sigh of relief, their hearts finally settling back into their seats.

"Thank you... fellow Daoists." Chen Xu's voice was hoarse as he struggled to sit up.

"Fellow Daoist, don't move! Focus on healing!" Elder Wu quickly reached out and pressed him down, his tone full of gratitude.

"If it weren't for your divine power, Fellow Daoist, turning the tide, we and this entire merchant ship would probably have been devoured by beasts and become dry bones in the sea."

He bowed deeply to Chen Xu, adopting an extremely humble posture.

Elder Zhao, standing beside him, also bowed deeply and solemnly said, "We are deeply grateful! If you have any needs, the entire Illusionary Sound Merchant Guild will do its utmost to repay you!"

"May I ask your esteemed name, fellow traveler?"

Elder Zhao was filled with curiosity. A cultivator who could unleash such terrifying power must have an extraordinary background.

Chen Xu shook his head slightly, his voice still weak: "I am just a rogue cultivator, entrusted by a friend."

"My condition has stabilized now, so I won't bother you any longer."

He didn't give Elders Zhao and Wu any more chances to persuade him to stay or to inquire further. He mustered his spiritual power, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into a streak of light and sped away.

Of course, before leaving, he didn't forget to take the sea monster's corpse with him.

"Fellow Daoist!" Elder Zhao reached out to stop him, but it was in vain.

Watching the departing beam of light, his eyes were filled with complex emotions.

"Such a person's actions are truly unpredictable... Brother Wu, quickly repair the ship's formations and assess the damage! Report the situation here and this fellow Daoist's matter in detail to the Chamber of Commerce headquarters!"

……

After getting away from the nearby sea, Chen Xu found a reef in a relatively calm sea and landed there.

After a short flight, Chen Xu's injuries had been completely healed thanks to his powerful regenerative abilities and the residual effects of the Bone-Growing Pill.

He looked around, his divine sense spreading out like a tide. After confirming that the area within dozens of miles was safe, he summoned the Rat Long Life with a slight thought.

The rat, Changsheng, shook its glossy, blood-red fur, its small eyes gleaming with respect.

"Boss, what are your orders?"

Chen Xu said, "This place is not safe to stay any longer. Use your [Void Rat Path] to send me back to my cave in Meteor City."

Upon hearing this, Shu Changsheng immediately unleashed the [Void Rat Path].

A strange spatial fluctuation began to ripple outwards from it.

The rat Changsheng slashed its two front paws at the void in front of it, tearing open a spatial rift.

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Xu took a step forward and returned to his cave in Meteor City.

He then retrieved the Rat Longevity, straightened his robes, and dispelled the disguise spell before leisurely making his way towards the Illusionary Sound Merchant Guild.

Chen Xu walked leisurely through the bustling streets of Meteor City.

The life-or-death struggle in the raging fjords of the open sea, the horrific near-death experience, left no trace on him.

As soon as he stepped onto the steps of the Huanyin Chamber of Commerce, an elegant figure in a white robe quickly came out to greet him; it was Lin Miaoyin.

"Fellow Daoist Xu!" Lin Miaoyin's voice trembled slightly as she solemnly bowed deeply to Chen Xu.

"Elder Zhao and Elder Wu's urgent message has arrived: the fleet at sea... is saved!"

She adopted an extremely humble posture and spoke with unprecedented respect.

Clearly, the information relayed by Elders Zhao and Wu made her fully understand the earth-shattering methods that Fellow Daoist Xu's "mysterious friend" had employed.

Lin Miaoyin then stepped aside to make way for him: "Fellow Daoist Xu, please come in quickly! Miaoyin has prepared spiritual tea in the private room, and I hope you will discuss this further with me."

Chen Xu remained calm and did not refuse, following Lin Miaoyin into the inner hall of the Huanyin Chamber of Commerce.

Lin Miaoyin led him through several corridors with isolation arrays to a quiet room filled with spiritual energy.

The interior furnishings were simple and elegant. On the table, there was not only fragrant spiritual tea, but also several spiritual fruits that glowed with spiritual light, which had obviously been carefully prepared.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, please have a seat." Lin Miaoyin personally poured tea for Chen Xu.

"I just received an emergency communication jade talisman personally sent back by Elder Zhao and Elder Wu."

She paused deliberately, as if considering her words:

"If it weren't for the extraordinary power of a senior who turned the tide and fiercely slew that nearly fourth-tier sea king beast, the entire fleet, along with its priceless cargo, would have been reduced to nothing."

Chen Xu picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and felt the warm, refreshing energy flow down his throat, dispelling a trace of fatigue.

He said calmly, "Manager Lin, you're too kind. My friend and I have never appreciated formalities. As for that Clear Void Breaking Pill..."

Lin Miaoyin immediately spoke, her tone sincere: "The fleet has been stabilized by the two elders, but the fleet has suffered such heavy damage, and the Raging Waves Fjord is far from Meteor City."

"It will probably take some more time before we arrive at Meteor City."

She observed Chen Xu's expression and, seeing that he remained calm, continued, "The Chamber of Commerce is well aware that this matter has kept you waiting, fellow Daoist, and it is truly inappropriate."

"To express our apologies and sincerity, and more importantly, to thank you for your great kindness to that senior, the Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a small token of our appreciation. We humbly request that you accept it without hesitation!"

As she spoke, Lin Miaoyin flipped her wrist, and three jade boxes appeared on the table.

"These are some rare treasures from the Chamber of Commerce's treasury, all of which are third-tier marine products."

She first pointed to a light blue jade box and introduced it, "This is the Star Pearl. The pearl contains pure star power, which can refine spiritual power and condense divine consciousness."

She gently opened the box, and a precious pearl, radiating a soft starlight, lay quietly on the cushion.

Then, she pointed to a slightly larger white jade box.

Inside the box, a small section of pure white, jade-like coral exudes a subtle, captivating fragrance.

"This is the Illusionary Mist Coral. It is a unique species that grows in the outer seas where special spiritual mists permeate the waters."

"After being processed by a master and ground into powder, it can clear one's mind and make it easier to enter a state of profound mystery when lit. If it is refined into array flags and array plates, it can greatly enhance the power of illusion arrays and bewitch people's minds invisibly."

She then opened the last cyan jade box, inside which were ten dark cyan scales neatly arranged.

"This is the Xuan'ao Heavy Scale, taken from the remains of a third-tier deep-sea Xuan Turtle. It is extremely sturdy."

"It contains a trace of profound mystic water essence, which can be directly refined and absorbed to strengthen the body's defense."

"It is also the material for the most advanced defensive magic weapons. If a master craftsman can be found, it may be possible to forge a protective magic weapon."