459 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

### Chapter 459: Blood King of the Netherworld Abyss, and the One Who Shall Slay You is the Sword God Xu Yan Upon the vast sea of the Canghai Realm, a small boat swayed amidst the terrifying waves, layers of radiant light shimmering over the vessel as arrays and restrictions had been triggered. "I have finally understood!" Inside the shell of the Ancient Turtle, Xu Yan revealed a smile at that moment. The Dao Establishment Realm—at this moment—he had comprehended it. "Establish the Dao of Heaven and Earth, establish one's own Dao, so this is how it is!" "No wonder Master said that if one doesn't enter the Dao Establishment Realm, they aren't qualified to transmit the Dao legacy. The Dao Establishment Realm is the beginning; only those who have established their own Dao can comprehend what the Dao truly is, and thus have the qualification to pass on the Dao legacy!" At this moment, Xu Yan's aura surged, drawing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy into a frenzy. With this newfound understanding of the Dao Establishment Realm, his power also broke through. He had achieved great success in the Void Shattering Realm. "My Mountain and River Dao Physique is already nearing the establishment of the Dao, breaking through to the Heaven and Earth Realm and the Dao Establishment Realm poses no obstacle or difficulty for me!" Xu Yan flashed an excited smile. To him, the Dao Establishment Realm would present no bottleneck. He possessed the Dao Physique; establishing the Dao was not difficult! "Now that I've comprehended the Dao Establishment Realm, it's time to find Brother Xie. I'm not sure how long this seclusion for enlightenment has lasted." In a flash, Xu Yan left the small world within the Ancient Turtle's shell. "Hmm?" Upon emerging, Xu Yan frowned. What was happening in the Canghai Realm? The tempestuous waves rolled, with enormous swells and violent turbulence. The flying boat was being buffeted about, its defensive arrays and restrictions were being passively triggered to keep it from capsizing. While inside the shell of the Ancient Turtle, Xu Yan couldn't sense external movements and disturbances. The shell itself was impervious to outside influences, leaving him unaware of the current condition of the Canghai Realm. When he emerged and noticed the overwhelming waves, he was taken aback. "Could it be turmoil in the Heavenly Abyss?" Xu Yan immediately thought of disturbances in the Canghai Realm's Heavenly Abyss. Reacting quickly, the Ancient Turtle's shell merged into his body, nurturing it within his inner world of Mountains and Rivers and All Phenomena. Beyond having its own small world, the Ancient Turtle's shell was an extremely potent treasure for defense. Of course, using the shell as a defense wasn't exactly aesthetically pleasing. It was like putting on a turtle shell! The tumultuous seas swirled with waves several zhang high. Even the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy was stirred up violently, agitated by the Laws of Heaven and Earth. In the distance, a beam of blood-red light shot into the sky, resembling a blood-colored pillar. "An invasion from the Netherworld Abyss?" Xu Yan raised an eyebrow. The situation in the Canghai Realm was highly unstable, with even the Laws of Heaven and Earth becoming agitated by the aura of the Netherworld Abyss. "Why does this give me the feeling of some kind of signal?" Xu Yan furrowed his brow, gazing at the distant pillar of blood-red light. "Since I've come across it, I might as well eliminate it." That pillar of blood-red light was evidently from the Netherworld Abyss, and it gave him the feeling of some kind of signal. Xu Yan couldn't help but recall the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow. During his time in the Nine Mountains Realm, the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow had colluded with the Netherworld Abyss. Thus, in the Canghai Realm's current unrest, the blood-red light signal could very well be related to the Heavenly Fiend Earth Shadow. Regardless, since he had encountered it, Xu Yan wouldn't stand by idly. With a step, his silhouette vanished from the scene, directly employing divine skills to head towards the origin of the blood-red light. At that moment, a massive crocodile was emitting a bloody radiance, leaping into the air with its gigantic jaws agape, unleashing a surge of blood-refining light that swept in all directions. The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder and other powerhouses were trying to resist both the Blood Crocodile of the Netherworld Abyss and the surging blood light from the Heavenly Abyss, attempting to suppress and contain the blood light! They found themselves in an extremely passive position. Boom! Right at that moment, blood-colored light surged from the Heavenly Abyss, and a silhouette emerged. A top-tier Blood Child! Boom! As this Blood Child stepped into the Canghai Realm, everything around became increasingly chaotic. The sea turned completely blood-red, frothing and bubbling with a faint scent of blood permeating the air. "Not good!" The expression of the Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder changed dramatically. "I will kill him!" An Immortal Heavenly Venerable of the Sea-Spirit Tribe, wielding a sea trident, commanded the waters and struck toward this Blood Child. "A Sea-Spirit?" The Blood Child licked his lips, letting out a cold laugh, "I heard the taste of Sea-Spirits is quite nice, today I shall have a taste!" Shush! A blade of blood-red light emanated from within him, accompanied by a fire as red as blood, blazing fiercely behind him. The entrance of the Heavenly Abyss had become crimson like a blood prison, with streams of blood aura flowing into him. A single swing of the blade split the blood-red waters, shattering the Sea-Spirit's dominion over the sea. The Sea-Spirit powerhouse, seeing this, raised his trident to defend but was sent flying with a spurt of blood. "Have you already surpassed the power of the Immortal Heavenly Venerable?" The Sea-Spirit powerhouse's face changed dramatically. "You are just too weak!" The Blood Child shook his head, mocking as he said, "Ever since the disappearance of the Sea-Spirit Emperor, your tribe has grown weaker, unable to even break through the shackles of the Immortal Realm!" The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder's expression turned grim as he coldly demanded, "You cannot be just a Blood Child, who are you?" A mere Blood Child wouldn't know such secrets of the Sea-Spirit Tribe. "I am Blood King Li!" Blood King! The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder was mortified. Ordinary martial artists in the Divine Realm might not know what a Blood King is, but as the Great Elder of the Sea-Spirit Tribe, he was privy to many of the tribe's secrets. His knowledge of the Netherworld Abyss far surpassed other powerhouses. Besides Blood Slaves, Blood Children, and Blood Spirits, the Netherworld Abyss harbored Blood Kings! The power of a Blood King was far beyond that of Blood Spirits, and there were only a handful of Blood Kings in the entire Netherworld Abyss. "A Blood King clone!" At that moment, the Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder's face fell. Even though the gateway to the Heavenly Abyss had been expanded, the true form of a Blood King still could not descend. Besides, the power of a Blood King was not limited to just this. Blood King Li's appearance was merely a clone, yet the power of this clone surpassed the upper limits of an Immortal Heavenly Venerable by a significant margin. Coupled with Blood King-level martial arts experience, his strength was undoubtedly superior to others at his level. In the Canghai Realm, there was no one who could stand against him! It would take a coalition of powerhouses to counter him, but currently, all major Heavenly Abysses in the Canghai Realm were in chaos, leaving no strong fighters available to unite against Blood King Li's clone. The Sea-Spirit Tribe felt a deep sense of foreboding, contemplating whether to abandon this region of the sea, to give up suppressing this gate of the Heavenly Abyss, and to stabilize the situation in the Canghai Realm while awaiting reinforcements from the greater realm. "Which Blood King are you?" The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, turning to the Netherworld Abyss Blood Crocodile and asking his question in a deep voice. This Netherworld Abyss Blood Crocodile was clearly unusual, likely another Body that a Blood King used to invade the Canghai Realm. "Blood King Ju!" The cold eyes of the giant crocodile glanced at him and replied in a resounding voice. Boom! Blood King Ju suddenly soared into the sky, his massive crocodilian form resembling a terrifying beast as waves of blood surged forth, enveloped in layers of horrifying blood-colored flames. Upon the giant crocodile's body, a mighty and brutally featured figure clad in blood armor emerged. "The Sea-Spirit Tribe truly has fallen!" With an icy gaze, Blood King Ju looked across the sea, opening his mighty jaws to strike toward a location of the Sea-Spirit Tribe where they hunted beasts of the Netherworld Abyss. "How dare you!" The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder roared in anger, waving his scepter as the vast ocean's power surged, causing his body to swell and expand in an instant. The form of the Sea-Spirit manifested completely, and a cyan blade, as magnificent as a crescent moon in the sky, slashed toward Blood King Ju! Boom! The gigantic crocodilian tail of Blood King Ju swung fiercely, emitting a fierce blade of light that clashed with the cyan blade. Crack! Cracks spread across the cyan blade under the assault. That momentary barrier allowed the targeted Sea-Spirits to flee frantically. "Li, keep them occupied, I will use this clone to destroy that island!" Blood King Ju said with a sinister smile. "Understood!" At this moment, Blood King Li had just devoured a Sea-Spirit, savoring the taste. Buzz! The bloody glow transformed into chains, instantaneously binding the Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Sea-Spirit Tribe. "With the power of this clone, I can keep them occupied for five breaths!" Blood King Li spoke with a smile. After all, this was merely a clone with limited power, managing to entangle these Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Sea-Spirit Tribe for five breaths was already pushing its limits. "That's enough!" Blood King Ju nodded in agreement. The Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder was filled with dread—was Blood King Ju planning to destroy Azure Heaven Blue Sea City?! Azure Heaven Blue Sea City held a special position within the Canghai Realm. Positioned in the heart of the sea, its destruction would lead to disturbances within the Canghai Realm. Specifically, the Heavenly Abyss closest to Azure Heaven Blue Sea City would lose its suppression, leading to a continuous expansion. --- ### Terms and Translations: 1. **Canghai Realm (碧海境)**: Translated from "碧海境," it retains the "Canghai" (lit. "Azure Sea") to preserve the geographical essence of the world. 2. **Netherworld Abyss (冥獄)**: This term maintains the ominous connotation of the original, "冥獄" describes a hellish realm, enhancing the menacing nature of the invading faction. 3. **Heavenly Abyss (天窟)**: Translating "天窟" keeps the divine element, "Heavenly," highlighting its significant nature in the narrative. 4. **Azure Heaven Blue Sea City (雲天碧海城)**: Translated to preserve the poetic and geographical reference of "Azure Heaven" and "Blue Sea," maintaining its description as a significant location. 5. **Blood Child (血子)**: Kept as "Blood Child" to align with hierarchical titles within the Netherworld Abyss. 6. **Blood King Li (血王厲)** and **Blood King Ju (血王巨)**: The Blood Kings are named Li and Ju respectively; retaining these reflects their fearsome status while acknowledging their unique identities. The alignment of Blood King titles and geographical markers reflects the hierarchical and territorial dynamics within the narrative, sustaining the thematic depth in translation. The context surrounding Azure Heaven Blue Sea City requires an adjustment, noting its connection to the strategic essence of the location. Overall, these translations aim to retain the original impact while ensuring cultural and narrative consistency. ### Chapter 459: Blood King of the Netherworld Abyss, and the One Who Shall Slay You is the Sword God Xu Yan Faced solely with the Island Lord of Azure Heaven Blue Sea City, Blood King Ju could not be stopped. Moreover, Blood King Ju was evidently ready to sacrifice this clone to destroy the city. Blood King Ju moved swiftly through the sea, devouring each Sea-Spirit that dared to block his path. The Great Elder of the Sea-Spirit Tribe let out a deep roar, prompting the Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the tribe to reveal their true, azure-blue forms, which shimmered around them. Their energies intertwined, merging with the vast ocean, as they unleashed powerful secret techniques, attempting to break free from Blood King Li's chains! "Everyone, evacuate this region immediately!" The Great Elder commanded loudly. This particular sea region couldn't be defended, but Azure Heaven Blue Sea City was crucial. By stabilizing the situation and waiting for reinforcements, Blood King Li's clone could eventually be repelled. Xie Lingfeng, busy honing his sword skills by slaying the Netherworld Abyss's beasts, was alarmed when he saw a giant crocodile rushing at great speed across the sea. Everything in its path, be they Sea-Spirits or human martial artists, was devoured. Its direction was aimed at Azure Heaven Blue Sea City! The voice of the Sea-Spirit Tribe's Great Elder echoed from afar. "Damn!" Quickly, Xie Lingfeng prepared to flee. "Die!" With cold eyes, Blood King Ju saw the human martial artist and recognized his extraordinary sword path. Such a prodigious figure was worth eliminating! "There's no escaping!" Xie Lingfeng's heart sank, though he remained calm. With his life-saving jade talisman from a senior in hand, he felt no imminent threat to his life. Still, to trigger the jade talisman under such circumstances made him feel a bit ashamed; he had to resort to relying on his senior's protection rather than overcoming the crisis with his own power. Unable to flee, he resolved to fight with all his might! Xie Lingfeng steadied his Spiritual Appearance as his sword intent surged forth. Both hands gripped his sword, raising it high. A series of sword lights unfurled behind him, resembling countless rivers rushing with a sound that drowned out even the crashing sea waves. At that moment, all nearby martial artists turned to look. "What is that?" "Who is striking? What is this sword path?" The surrounding martial artists, shocked, were in awe. Never had they seen such a sword path. But as strong as this sword path was, it seemed incapable of stopping the enormous crocodile! Was a young hero about to fall?! Xie Tianheng looked up, both comforted and slightly helpless. In terms of swordsmanship, he couldn't say he had been bested, but his martial path in Tai-Cang was indeed lacking compared to the greater wilderness martial path. Buzz! Xie Lingfeng swung his sword with all his might. The surging sea parted at the slash, and the fierce sword light struck toward the giant crocodile. "An ant trying to shake a tree!" Blood King Ju mocked with a cold smile, perceiving an intensified murderous intent. He didn't even bother defending. Charging straight ahead, the sword light shattered upon impact, and the blood-red crocodile opened its jaws wide. Xie Lingfeng took a deep breath, feeling helpless. His all-out strike was dismissed so easily. "If only Brother Xu was here to face this giant crocodile, he could probably slay it with a single blow, right?" he thought. He was about to activate his talisman, resolving to flatten this sea region with its power. Buzz! At that moment, a black sword light descended from the sky, carrying a lethality that could annihilate all under Heaven and Earth. This sword was aimed at the giant crocodile. Yet, at that moment, Xie Lingfeng felt as if his sword had slipped from his control. As if the sword in his hand was no longer his own! Blood King Ju roared, standing on its hind legs, its tail propped on the sea surface, as it unleashed a powerful blood light from its opened jaws. On the giant crocodile's body, Blood King Ju's shadow appeared. "Who dares?" The sword was astonishing, and even before it arrived, he sensed an intense crisis. "The Sword God Xu Yan!" A clear voice rang out. Slash! Under the sword's might, the giant crocodile's body was split apart, gradually reducing to ash! "Xu Yan?! Very well, this King will remember you!" Blood King Ju's voice was cold and fierce. "Hmph!" Xu Yan snorted dismissively, sweeping back his sword light to obliterate Blood King Ju's clone entirely. "Brother Xu!" Xie Lingfeng was overjoyed. As expected, Brother Xu remained invincible. With a single sword, he had slain the giant crocodile! "Brother Xie, long time no see!" Xu Yan smiled warmly, then turned his gaze to the front where a lean man was single-handedly entangling the Immortal Heavenly Venerables of the Sea-Spirit Tribe, while this sea region was nearly transformed into a sea of the Netherworld Abyss. "Let me clear out this Heavenly Abyss, and then we can catch up properly!" "Alright!" Xie Lingfeng's face beamed with excitement and anticipation. Xu Yan took a step forward, causing waves to rise and transform into a giant sword. The roaring waves, imbued with sword intent, swept outwards, reducing the Netherworld Abyss's fierce beasts in the sea to dust almost instantaneously. The martial artists of the Canghai Realm were aghast—what terrifying power was this? What kind of sword path was this? Once again utilizing the Tenfold Annihilation Sword, Xu Yan swept across the sea, heading toward the Heavenly Abyss. The Sea-Spirit Tribe's elders were pale, yet filled with exhilaration. The arrival of the Sword God meant salvation for the Canghai Realm! "Who are you?" Blood King Li's gaze was sinister and ruthless. "I am a Blood King of the Netherworld Abyss. Do you dare to interfere in this matter? If so, you oppose Blood King Li!" The notoriety of the Netherworld Abyss Blood Kings was well-known, with few supreme powerhouses willing to cross them. "Remember, your slayer is the Sword God Xu Yan, and if you are my enemy, you shall vanish in ashes!" Xu Yan declared indifferently. Boom! Instantaneously, the Tenfold Annihilation Sword descended, enshrouding the Heavenly Abyss and encompassing Blood King Li. --- ### Terms and Translations: 1. **Azure Heaven Blue Sea City (雲天島主)**: This translates "雲天島" to "Azure Heaven Blue Sea City," maintaining its geographical and narrative significance in the story. 2. **Tenfold Annihilation Sword (十方寂滅劍)**: This retains its menacing and powerful connotation, illustrating the immense destructive potential of this technique. 3. **Sword God Xu Yan (劍神許炎)**: The title "Sword God" underscores Xu Yan's mastery and renowned status, reflecting the awe and influence he commands. The translation choices aim to retain thematic and narrative consistencies, evoking the grandeur and dynamics present in the original narrative. The looming threat from the Blood Kings and Xu Yan’s decisive interventions manifest through the strategic retention of cultural elements in the text. The context creates strong visual and narrative imagery, emphasizing continuity and escalation within the story.