noveltune Chapter 105 Armored Giant Whale
Chapter 105 Armored Giant Whale
Chapter 105 Armored Giant Whale
The moment the armored whale broke through the waves, the sea surface within a radius of several miles sank violently, as if it had been pressed down hard by an invisible hand.
This behemoth, tamed by whalers, was the size of a moving mountain, with three layers of welded iron armor on its back reflecting a chilling light in the sunlight.
Every crevice of each scale was embedded with a fist-sized blood-fiend crystal, which flickered on and off with the giant whale's heartbeat, emanating a terrifyingly violent aura.
The old whale sat cross-legged in a simple iron tower atop the head of a giant whale, holding a bone flute made of some unknown animal bone.
His cloudy old eyes were fixed on Zhenyuan, a cruel smile playing on his lips.
The bone flute, infused with the Qi and blood of a mid-stage Inner Strength Realm cultivator, emitted a sharp, ear-piercing whistling sound.
The armored whale's eyes were instantly filled with blood. It opened its massive jaws, enough to swallow the Zhenyuan ship and its crew whole, and charged forward with overwhelming force.
The crew members on deck turned pale when they saw this.
The Ironclad Whale is a recognized weapon for attacking ships on the seas of Shengzhou. Ordinary warships are no different from wooden toys in the hands of children in front of it.
Upon seeing this, Mud Monkey's voice cracked: "Boss! How come this old bastard keeps a whale?! Is it some kind of mine welded onto the fish's body?!"
Luo Meng had already lunged to the helm, veins bulging on his arms, gripping the ship tightly, and roared at the bow, "Boss, should we engage it or go around it?"
Shen Tieyi gripped the hilt of his knife, his muscles tense.
Her anchor-following warships were still on the outskirts, and there was no time to provide assistance.
This battle was a gamble she wagered on the future of the entire Iron Anchor Gang, and also the final test for her new ally, Xu Hao.
Instead of retreating, Xu Hao took two steps forward, carrying the Devouring Sea Blade.
Facing this colossal maw that seemed to devour the heavens and earth, he showed not a trace of tension on his face.
"Perfect, I'll use you, you beast, to test my new muscles."
He activated the internal energy of the "Myriad Transformations Heavenly Vault Scripture," and the dark cyan energy, like a bursting river, surged wildly down his arm and into the Devouring Sea Blade.
The blade vibrated violently, and a layer of dark blue-green light "grew" out from the blade. The blade extended into a semi-transparent air blade that was three zhang long, and even the surrounding air was cut and slightly distorted.
At the Opening Acupoints Realm, one releases their inner energy!
The armored whale's massive jaws were almost within reach, and a wave of stench so foul it was nauseating rushed towards us.
Xu Hao pushed off with the tortoise shell under his feet, and shot out like a cannonball.
He wasn't foolish enough to confront the whale's jaws head-on; instead, he stepped on the rough, armored jaws of the whale and raced along its massive body.
With each step, the hard iron armor dented downwards, and the Qi of the Tongqiao Realm exploded, leaving a charred mark the size of a bowl.
The Devouring Sea Blade transformed into a streak of azure light in his hand, precisely piercing the armored whale's belly. The ugly gap where the armor and flesh met was the only flaw on the armored behemoth.
It's not a chop, it's not a hack, it's a thrust that goes in and then a sudden, sharp cut!
scoff!
The moment the blade's energy pierced its body, the armored whale let out a bloodcurdling scream that shattered the surface of the sea.
The scalding whale blood gushed out like a flash flood, instantly staining the seawater within a radius of tens of feet red.
Having landed a successful blow, Xu Hao didn't linger in the fight. Using the force of the gushing blood, he flipped over and leaped back, making a graceful turn in mid-air before landing steadily back on the bow of the Zhenyuan.
The armored whale was driven mad by pain, its massive body thrashing wildly in the sea, its giant tail sweeping out of control, creating a towering wave ten feet high that crashed squarely onto the Blood Bone Alliance's own warship.
Click!
A medium-sized warship was smashed into pieces like a broken piece of firewood.
Standing atop the flagship, drenched to the bone by the giant waves, Han Gu pointed at the Whale Elder inside the iron tower and cursed, "Whale Elder! You damn well better control your beast!"
"Ouch!" Mud Monkey scrambled up from the deck, slapping his thigh and cheering, "This is like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple, or your own whale smashing your own boat!"
The old whale has a bone flute in his hand, but he can't play a single note with any skill.
He desperately tried to circulate his qi and blood, but he could no longer suppress the armored whale's rampage.
Xu Hao's strike not only cleaved through the thick iron armor, but also shattered the blood-fiend crystal embedded in the gaps, which was the key to Whale Elder's control over the giant beast.
Freed from its restraints, the armored whale went completely berserk and no longer obeyed any commands.
It turned its massive body around and rammed into the nearest Blood Bone Alliance flagship.
"No!"
The old whale's eyes were bloodshot with rage. Before he could jump ship, his giant beast dragged him headlong into the Blood Bone Alliance's fleet formation.
boom!
The armored whale's massive head, capable of crushing reefs, rammed into the side of the flagship.
The ship crumbled like paper, the mast snapped with a crash, and cries of agony filled the air.
The Blood Corpse Alliance's warship formation was thrown into chaos. Some ships were smashed to pieces by the waves stirred up by the giant whale, while others were smashed through by their own ships.
The crimson banner of the Blood Corpse Alliance was torn apart in the chaos and scattered on the sea, staining the water even more crimson.
Han Gu stood on his flagship, looking at the sudden disaster. His face was ashen, and he let out intermittent roars, but they were drowned out by the roar of the giant whale.
Xu Hao stood at the bow of the Zhenyuan, watching the chaos of the Blood Corpse Alliance fleet, his eyes unmoved.
He simply raised his chin slightly in acknowledgment.
From the bottom of the ship, eerie blue bone spurs and fleshy tendrils emerged from the water. They moved with extraordinary agility, darting through the sea, their target the Blood Alliance supply ship, which was teetering on the brink of collapse after being rammed by the Ironclad Whale.
A dozen thick tentacles wrapped around the hull and began to drag it back.
The mud monkey was so excited it jumped up and down, wishing it could grow some tentacles to snatch it.
He yelled at the top of his lungs, his voice cracking, "Second Master! The boxes over there! The one with the skull painted on it! It's Blood Fiend Crystals! And this wooden barrel over there, it smells like medicine, there's definitely something good in it! Hurry! Don't let these bastards get away!"
Chen Yuanzhi stood by the ship's railing, his booklet already open, his pen flying across the paper as he recorded the captured supplies.
His focused expression made it seem as if he were not looting in a chaotic world, but conducting the most rigorous research in a school.
Without looking up, he simply replied to Mud Monkey, "Slow down, don't break the things, it'll affect the valuation."
Shen Tieyi stood beside Xu Hao, watching the scene unfold before him.
She witnessed firsthand how Xu Hao broke the deadlock with a single strike, turning the enemy's deadly move into an internal attack, and she also saw the crew of the Zhenyuan calmly and methodically "harvesting" amidst the chaos.
The newly formed "Megatron" business group was far more ruthless, efficient, and fierce than she had imagined.
This is no merchant group; it's clearly a pack of hungry wolves at sea disguised as merchants.
Her hand involuntarily tightened its grip on the knife hilt.
The mud monkey peered over the ship's side, its mouth practically watering as it watched the boxes being dragged back by the tentacles. "Second Master, we're rich this time! I see there's a lot more good stuff on that other ship up ahead. Should we drag a few more back?"
Chen Yuanzhi closed the booklet, looked up into the distance, and a shrewd glint flashed in his eyes: "No rush. The real show is just beginning."
Bone Maiden remained standing at the highest point of the Blood Corpse Alliance flagship, watching the chaos unfold without moving.
She didn't make a move; her eyes, hidden in the shadow of her hood, shimmered with a purple light, revealing an indescribable admiration.
When the Ironclad Whale completely lost control and the Blood Alliance fleet was caught in a chaotic situation with no one to help them, she finally turned around and whispered a sentence to Han Gu, whose face was covered in blood.
Her voice, hoarse and low, possessed a power that pierced the heart: "This farce is enough. Han Gu, remember today's lesson. This sea area is about to change."
On Han Gu's withered face, shock and anger flashed first, followed by resentment, and finally settled into deep fear.
He understood the unspoken meaning behind Bone Mother's words: this young grandmaster was more troublesome and more dangerous than he had imagined.
If this continues, the Blood Corpse Alliance will only suffer greater losses.
With a final wave of his hand, he gave the order to retreat.
The remaining warships of the Blood Corpse Alliance turned around in a sorry state and disappeared at the horizon.
The sea returned to calm, with only the sound of the wind and the creaking of the broken shipwrecks on the surface.
Shen Tieyi looked at Xu Hao, her gaze now different from before.
A martial artist at the Tongqiao Realm never engaged in direct confrontation or acted recklessly.
With a single strike that pierced the armor, he used the opponent's force against them, turning the Blood Bone Alliance's trump card into a nemesis that turned against them.
This kind of battlefield intuition and judgment is more astonishing than mere cultivation level.
She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly knelt on one knee, drew the long sword from her waist, and held it horizontally in front of her.
This is the most solemn way of bowing for martial artists in Shengzhou.
"Shen Tieyi of the Iron Anchor Gang is willing to form an alliance with the Weizhen Tianshang Group." Her voice was cold and clear. "From this day forward, the Iron Anchor Gang's hammers can be used wherever you say."
Xu Hao personally helped her up, offering no pleasantries, only saying, "Chief Shen, it's a pleasure doing business with you. Your shipwright, build me a warship the size of the Zhenyuan, and I'll pay double." He glanced back at the group of dumbfounded pirates on deck and sneered, "What are you all looking at? Load the cargo, repair the ship. Mud Monkey, put away the spoils according to the Second Leader's orders; if even a nail is missing, I'll hold you responsible."
The mud monkey shuddered, shrank its neck, and quickly accepted the order, directing its men to move the spoils of war.
Luo Meng silently walked to the helm and began to inspect the damage to the Zhenyuan.
Chen Yuanzhi watched all this with satisfaction. He knew that Wei Zhentian's path had only just begun.