Chapter 1042: Body Refining for Hundreds of Thousands of Years

"My heavens! Boss, if what you say is true, this fellow could probably destroy both our defenses just by shaking his head and tail. Such a terrifying existence is truly beyond words. No wonder he's hailed as one of the three supreme overlords among the countless beings of the Endless Sea; he certainly lives up to his reputation."

Xu Yang sneered, rising into the air directly above the two bright red lanterns. He gazed down at the two-headed giant crab before him.

"Stop struggling. You just harmed my people. Tell me, what do you intend to do?"

As expected, what Woruo Goro had taken for two clever, large lanterns—a pair of pupils—silently surfaced, revealing half of the creature's head. This finally convinced Woruo Goro of its terrifying power.

"Hahaha, it's the first time I've seen guests audacious enough to make demands so brazenly in front of their host. Both of you are on the brink of death, yet you're still preoccupied with matters of gain. How pathetic!"

Xu Yang scoffed, "Talking to someone like you is like casting pearls before swine. I won't bother arguing. I'm giving you one last chance: either continue attacking my Black Pearl in this manner, or face me in an honorable peak duel. I will strip you of your title as overlord of the sea in front of my entire team."

It must be said that while this two-headed giant crab might not be as formidable as the other supreme overlords in certain aspects, when it comes to speed, combat methods, and strategy, this colossal creature is no less skilled than any other member of the Glory Squad. Only Xu Yang is capable of suppressing him in these areas.

"Very well, human. Since you're so intent on seeking death, I shall grant your wish!"

The two-headed giant crab was no pushover. Over the long years, countless top-tier powerhouses of the Endless Sea had been devoured by it. It didn't hesitate to launch a preemptive attack, undeterred by the Black Pearl's latest provocation.

Soon, the two-headed giant crab gradually lifted itself from the surface of the Endless Sea, hovering in mid-air. It's noteworthy that once cultivators break through to the Violet level, whether human or of other races, they awaken a certain degree of flight ability. At the very least, the instinctive ability to levitate for extended periods and engage in aerial combat, as the two-headed giant crab was doing, becomes an exclusive skill for Violet-level powerhouses.

Xu Yang hesitated no longer. He once again conjured his immensely powerful Jade Bone Divine Sword, its main body hovering behind his shoulder. The divine sword totem's aura was exceptionally chilling and oppressive. The sheer power emanating from Xu Yang at that moment was enough to make the surface of the sea below tremble.

As the two-headed giant crab fully emerged, the surrounding sea transformed into a private battlefield for their peak duel. All top-tier marine species and creatures voluntarily withdrew beyond a ten-thousand-meter radius, providing the perfect combat arena for the true overlord of the sea and the supreme human powerhouse from another domain.

"Holy moly, did you see that? The two-headed giant crab's true form has actually reached this scale! A dozen elephants together would probably only just match its silhouette!"

"How much did it have to eat to swell to such a size? Hey Gugulas, didn't you fancy yourself a walking encyclopedia? Tell me, how many years has this two-headed giant crab lived in the Endless Sea?"

Gugulas feigned thoughtfulness but couldn't provide a correct answer for a long time. Instead, his stunning female servant beside him gave him a cold glance and then blurted out, "Hundreds of thousands of years."

"My heavens, hundreds of thousands of years! Even if this creature only ate once every three days, the total amount of food it would have consumed over hundreds of thousands of years is astonishing!"

The Banshee Queen stood on the Black Pearl's deck, gazing into the distance. She seemed to be growing concerned about Xu Yang's situation. Although she knew Xu Yang was incredibly powerful, love often clouded judgment. The Banshee Queen's feelings for Xu Yang were particularly special, and she genuinely feared him coming to harm in her presence.

Therefore, she unhesitatingly sent the Sea of Boundless Power principal artifact from her palm back to Xu Yang. Thanks to the principal artifact's powerful aura-locking ability, it could be teleported back without any displacement, no matter the distance.

Feeling the power of the Sea of Boundless Power once again envelop his body, Xu Yang's lips curved into a faint smile. With the aid of this principal artifact, dedicated to oceanic power, Xu Yang could undoubtedly gain a significant advantage in his battle against the two-headed giant crab.

"You are, after all, one of the three supreme overlords of the Endless Sea. Originally, I considered your reputation and planned to slow the pace of our confrontation. But now that the Sea of Boundless Power principal artifact is back in my hands, if I were to passively defend, this principal artifact itself might grow displeased."

Xu Yang sneered again, then suddenly soared into the air. A divine sword totem materialized in the void, conjuring an endless torrent of sword energy—still his favorite move.

Following this, Xu Yang used his mental power as a guide, directing the boundless sword energy in mid-air to simultaneously strike the two-headed giant crab's body.

Boom!

Terrifyingly immense power erupted at that moment.

Woruo Goro, who had been standing by Xu Yang's side, couldn't help but gasp as he felt the surge of oppressive power unleashed by Xu Yang.

He knew well that if such power were directed at any other target, it would likely shatter their physical body. Yet, the two-headed giant crab before them showed no intention of dodging. Instead, it chose to block the attack with its two incredibly sharp foreclaws, held horizontally in front of itself.

The boundless sword energy struck as if rusty iron swords were hitting an incredibly tough shield, producing only a series of clanging sounds.

Following this, one void sword energy after another shattered. Yet, the two-headed giant crab, including its two massive foreclaws used for defense, remained completely unscathed, without even a single mark.

"My god, this creature is a pure body-refining beast!" Woruo Goro instinctively exclaimed, his pupils contracting. His impression of the massive two-headed giant crab immediately shifted.