Chapter 541: Collecting Genuine Water

Splash!

The dark yellow Dragon Saliva True Water continuously dissolved and streamed off the colossal water beast's immense body, revealing its original transparent, crystal-like form.

High above, the Saint Sons, who had previously been embroiled in their internal conflict, all paused, their eyes wide with shock as they witnessed this scene. The Dragon Saliva True Water had truly been broken!

"Zhou Yuan actually did it?" The Saint Sons gazed fixedly at the sea, evidently struggling to comprehend how Zhou Yuan had accomplished this feat. They had personally experienced the formidable power of the Dragon Saliva True Water. Yet, something they were powerless against had been so effortlessly resolved by Zhou Yuan?

Zhao Zhu's expression became volatile, a burning sensation flushing his face. He had previously doubted Zhou Yuan, but the undeniable reality now felt like a harsh slap. "How is that possible..." he muttered, unable to believe it.

"It seems he possesses a specific method to counter the Dragon Saliva True Water," Kong Sheng said slowly, taking a deep breath beside him. Only this explanation could account for Zhou Yuan's effortless breach of the Dragon Saliva True Water, as it would have been utterly impossible for him to break it with brute force alone, given his inherent strength.

Zhao Zhu pursed his lips. It no longer mattered how Zhou Yuan had managed to break the Dragon Saliva True Water. What truly pained him was the implication: once they had slain the colossal water beast, Zhou Yuan was guaranteed to claim two-tenths of the Origin Marrow. In contrast, he and Kong Sheng combined would likely not acquire as much, leaving Zhao Zhu feeling somewhat resentful.

As Zhao Zhu stewed in his resentment, countless disciples from the Seven Peaks in the rear also witnessed the transformation of the colossal water beast, erupting into gasps of astonishment. Although not directly involved in the combat, they had perceived the Saint Sons' helplessness against the dark yellow watery layer covering the beast's body. With that layer now suddenly broken, it was clear to everyone that Zhou Yuan, who had just entered the fray, was responsible. This left many disciples in disbelief. After all, Zhou Yuan had accomplished something even the Saint Sons found impossible...

"Chief Zhou Yuan truly possesses extraordinary methods." "No wonder even Baili Che was defeated by him; he's incredible." "But it's truly thanks to him that the dark yellow watery layer is now broken. The Saint Sons should be able to eliminate the colossal water beast, which is fantastic news for all of us." "It seems our respective peaks will all owe Chief Zhou Yuan a debt of gratitude for this Origin Pool Festival."

Confronted with the other peaks' accolades for Zhou Yuan, the disciples from Sword-Coming Peak no longer dared to scoff, silently swallowing their words. They understood that any further verbal assault on Zhou Yuan at this juncture would surely incite widespread anger.

High above, the Saint Sons snapped out of their brief astonishment. "Zhou Yuan has fulfilled his part; now it's our turn," Li Qingchan declared softly, her beautiful eyes casting a curious glance at the sea below.

The other Saint Sons nodded in agreement. Even Kong Sheng and Zhao Zhu fixed their icy stares on the colossal water beast. Zhou Yuan had broken the Dragon Saliva True Water; if they still failed to slay the beast, they, as Saint Sons, would truly let the other disciples down this time. After all, for venerable Saint Sons to perform worse than a Chief was simply inexcusable.

The next moment, potent and formidable Origin Qi surged forth once more from within the Saint Sons, raging across the heavens and earth like a tempest.

The colossal water beast let out an enraged roar, its massive foot slamming violently into the sea, as if intending to crush the insignificant 'ant' who had breached its Dragon Saliva True Water. But before it could even shift its attention towards the depths, the Saint Sons' formidable assault rained down, enveloping its immense form.

Boom! Boom! Explosions of furious Origin Qi erupted like fireworks, continuously blossoming across the colossal water beast's body. Each strike was incredibly fierce and potent. Deprived of the Dragon Saliva True Water's protection, the water beast finally lost its previous resilience. Every Origin Qi explosion forced angry roars from its throat, and rapid ripples spread across its crystal-like form.

Its six arms flailed, stirring the Origin Qi in a desperate attempt to fend off the onslaught. Yet, its efforts proved largely futile. The Saint Sons, previously exasperated by the Dragon Saliva True Water, were now overflowing with suppressed fury. Having finally seen the Dragon Saliva True Water breached, they ferociously unleashed their most potent and relentless attacks.

It must be acknowledged that those who attained the rank of Saint Son in the Cangxuan Sect were far from ordinary individuals. As they genuinely united and committed themselves, the colossal water beast gradually began to lose ground.

Boom! Rumble! Origin Arts of considerable power were unleashed effortlessly by the Saint Sons, many of them reaching the level of Mid-grade Heaven Origin Arts. The might of these techniques, when executed by them, was demonstrably far greater than when wielded by Zhou Yuan or Baili Che. This disparity stemmed from the depth of their respective Origin Qi reserves. Undeniably, the more profound one's foundation, the more formidable the Origin Art they could unleash.

Freed from the constraints of the Dragon Saliva True Water, the true power of the Saint Sons finally began to manifest.

The fierce battle raging on the sea surface was truly earth-shattering, disrupting the entire oceanic region. Both sides fought with ruthless intensity.

While the two sides were locked in a ferocious struggle, Zhou Yuan, perfectly concealed beneath the waves by his Void Transformation Art, calmly observed the intense battle above through the water, nodding leisurely.

"Good, quite intense," he commented with a smile. Collecting his two-tenths of the colossal water beast's Origin Marrow had proven unexpectedly easy. But there was nothing for it; since no one else could breach the Dragon Saliva True Water, he simply needed to remain hidden here, watch the Saint Sons exert themselves in battle, and ultimately claim his two-tenths of Origin Marrow.

"Hmm?" Just as Zhou Yuan was absorbed in watching the intense battle, his gaze suddenly shifted. He noticed faint, dark yellow glimmers flickering in the surrounding seawater. With a thought, his Spirit energy spread out, gathering those subtle, dark yellow specks nearby.

Within the invisible sphere formed by his Spirit energy, a single drop of dark yellow liquid floated serenely, faintly emitting a low dragon's roar. "This is..." Zhou Yuan gazed at the dark yellow liquid, falling silent for a moment before a striking glint flashed in his eyes.

This familiar dark yellow liquid was none other than the Dragon Saliva True Water he had previously breached! Evidently, it was the dissolved Dragon Saliva True Water that had fallen into the ocean and not yet dissipated.

Zhou Yuan unconsciously licked his lips. The next instant, his figure shot forth like lightning, and his Spirit energy rapidly expanded.

Within the seawater, tiny specks of dark yellow light began to converge from all directions, ultimately gathering in Zhou Yuan's palm. In mere minutes, Zhou Yuan had collected all the nearby dark yellow particles. He then gazed at his palm with fervent eyes, where a dark yellow water sphere, roughly the size of a human head, now hovered.

Within the sphere, peculiar fluctuations emanated, and faint draconic silhouettes seemed to writhe inside.

Though this volume of Dragon Saliva True Water was not as vast as that covering the colossal water beast, it was more than sufficient for Zhou Yuan, given his comparatively smaller physique.

"What a treasure..." Zhou Yuan's eyes gleamed with fervor. The fact that even the Saint Sons were previously unable to breach the Dragon Saliva True Water underscored its immense defensive power. While the Dragon Saliva True Water in Zhou Yuan's possession surely couldn't rival the quantity on the colossal beast, if used judiciously, it would undoubtedly become an exceptionally potent protective artifact, capable of turning the tide in critical moments.

Zhou Yuan produced a jade bottle, enveloped the Dragon Saliva True Water with his Spirit energy, poured it inside, and swiftly put it away. He clapped his hands with satisfaction, marveling at such an unexpected bounty while merely hidden beneath the waves...

"Good deeds truly are rewarded," Zhou Yuan mused. If the Saint Sons above knew that while they were fighting for their lives, Zhou Yuan was calmly collecting a supply of Dragon Saliva True Water below, they would likely be so demoralized they'd throw their hands up and cease fighting.

By the time Zhou Yuan had finished collecting the Dragon Saliva True Water, half an incense stick's worth of time had elapsed. He looked up at the ocean surface, where the cataclysmic battle was finally drawing to a conclusion.