Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

Wuhe Star.

East Sea Domain.

Three streaks of light streak across the sky—Chen Jichuan and his companions.

True Martial Ancestor Master treads upon auspicious clouds, as if walking a Heavenly Ladder.

Galaxy Ancestor's flying sword transforms into rain; smoke and drizzle sing in harmony.

Chen Jichuan's Wind Thunder Wings spread from his back, propelling him forward with each beat.

The three, being Divinity Transformation cultivators, move at an impressive speed. Across the East Sea, their flight stirs hundred-foot waves, shaking the waters and startling countless aquatic creatures.

They march forward, unstoppable and unyielding.

Heading straight for the Dragon Palace of the East Sea.

Upon their arrival at the palace—

Chen Jichuan and his companions hover above the sea, high in the air. True Martial Ancestor Master speaks, his voice booming like celestial thunder descending upon the world: "Di Xu! Where are you? Come forth at once or face the consequences!"

The Master of the East Sea, the Flood Dragon Di Xu.

Legend has it that Di Xu was once a water python who attained enlightenment, transforming into a Flood Dragon by some miraculous stroke of destiny, and henceforth claiming dominion over the East Sea Domain, styling himself as the "East Sea Dragon King."

In terms of strength—

On land, Di Xu is no match for either True Martial Ancestor Master or Galaxy Ancestor. But within the sea, even if the two join forces, they can only fight him to a draw.

For thousands of years, the two had rarely ventured to the depths of the sea, making such a direct provocation unprecedented.

Inside the Dragon Palace—

"The three masters of the Human Clan!"

Di Xu knows True Martial Ancestor Master bears ill intent and also recognizes that the three Divinity Transformation cultivators of the Human Clan have come together. Yet he remains confident. This is, after all, his domain, surrounded by boundless waters where he may attack, retreat, or flee with ease. Thus, he feels no fear—

Splaaaaash!

Di Xu transforms into a Flood Dragon and leaps from the Dragon Palace beneath the sea, rising to the surface where he then takes a human form. Looking at Chen Jichuan and his companions, he sneers, "How rude of the three of you!"

"Enough idle chatter."

"Di Xu, on Wuhe Star, only you and North Sea Li Luan remain as demon emperors. If you leave willingly, we will spare your life. But if you persist in your obstinacy, don't blame us for showing no mercy!"

True Martial Ancestor Master wields a Floral Axe. His battle intent surges, his killing intent explodes; his eyes, as large as copper bells, glare directly at Di Xu.

Galaxy Ancestor grips the Green Grain Sword, its Sword Intent rushing skyward.

This sword, acquired by Chen Jichuan from the Nine Peak Palace, was once the weapon of the Nine Peak Daoist. As a high-grade sword among third-order treasures, its power far surpasses ordinary third-order flying swords.

After being refined by Galaxy Ancestor, it was like adding wings to a ferocious tiger.

The two ancestors prepare, poised to strike at the slightest provocation.

Chen Jichuan, in contrast, stands more relaxed, his hands clasped behind him as he quietly watches Di Xu, awaiting his decision.

"Haha!"

"You think gaining a mere cave abode entitles you to strut around the East Sea spewing threats?!"

"Come and kill me if you can, but don't bark if you lack the bite!"

Di Xu shows no fear, erupting into laughter, his eyes filled with mocking disdain.

"Seeking your own end!"

True Martial Ancestor Master's eyebrows shoot up as he swings his Floral Axe fiercely toward Di Xu.

True Martial Ancestor Master had practiced the True Martial Profound Skill previously, but forty years ago transitioned to cultivating the Jiuyu Battle Body, greatly enhancing his physical strength and becoming immensely powerful.

With one strike, he charges forth, and his axe aimed at Di Xu's head carries a force that could potentially rend heaven and earth.

"A broken axe? You think it can hurt me?"

Di Xu scoffs, moving his figure to summon torrents of seawater that surge upward and scatter into mist. He moves within the mist like a dragon or serpent, making himself impossible to grasp.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

True Martial Ancestor swings his axe thirty-six times in succession, each blow landing in empty space, spilling the blood of countless sea beasts, yet failing to touch Di Xu.

On his home turf, where he reigns supreme in water manipulation, Di Xu holds an overwhelming advantage.

"True Martial Daoist Brother, allow me to assist you!"

Galaxy Ancestor, seeing this, raises his Green Grain Sword and joins the fray.

With his mana sweeping across the area, his sword transforms splashes of seawater into droplets of rain.

Rain drops become swords.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

From every direction, the swords converge upon Di Xu, aiming to use sheer numbers to breach his movements.

"Hah!"

Di Xu, sensing the danger, stops underestimating his opponents. He lets out a sharp cry, raising his palm. With a single motion, the boundless seawater transforms into five colossal hands to block the rain-like sword attacks while simultaneously countering True Martial Ancestor's axe strikes.

Divinity Transformation cultivators command vast Divine Skills, standing within the Heavenly Human Realm where they merge with the cosmos and command the forces of nature.

Every gesture carries enormous might.

Their Divine Sense spans dozens of miles.

The contest among the three grows fiercer as they wrest control over heaven and earth's energy.

True Martial Ancestor Master's axe cleaves the waves, overturning thousand-foot surges.

Galaxy Ancestor manipulates sword-like rain drops, forming endless sword forests in his wake.

Di Xu maneuvers through billions of droplets, swimming through the chaos, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

The clash among the three Divinity Transformation cultivators sends waves roiling, boiling seawater for hundreds of miles, turning the region into ruin. Thousands upon thousands of marine beings perish in agony across thousands of miles.

Despite Di Xu's advantage in cultivation—being at the Heavenly Human Realm Third Layer and dominating his watery domain—this time, the situation has changed. Both ancestors have vastly improved their power. Their teamwork forces Di Xu into a steady retreat, overwhelmed even within his territory.

His pride and confidence dissipate, replaced by desperation, as he scrambles to evade. Gone is his earlier arrogance.

"So this is what inheriting the strength of a mighty figure can achieve—such immense progress in just a few decades!"

Di Xu struggles and marvels with disbelief.

Though he had assumed treasures lay hidden within Nine Peak Palace, he had underestimated how much these had strengthened True Martial Ancestor and Galaxy Ancestor.

Fear weighs heavy in his heart now.

Realizing he has been utterly outclassed, Di Xu decides he cannot afford to continue the battle. He activates the Dragon and Snake Illusion Demon Body Method to its maximum potential, enshrouding hundreds of miles in dense fog.

Then, reverting to his true form, his tail flicks, and his speed bursts forward as he attempts to flee into the deep sea.

Though True Martial Ancestor and Galaxy Ancestor boast immense strength, Di Xu's cultivation as a member of the Divinity Transformation Realm grants him an ability to escape that none can match.

At this critical moment—

Chen Jichuan, who had remained passive throughout, finally takes action—

"Seven-star Sword Diagram!"

With a wave of his hand, Chen Jichuan unleashes the Ten Thousand Leaf Sword River from his sleeve, conjuring tens of thousands of sword qis to form a constellation of seven stars, enveloping everything within his Divine Sense range.

The sword diagram encircles hundreds of miles.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Hundreds of sword qis disperse the mist, slicing through the void.

Amid the dissipating fog, the clash of swords fills the air, and bursts of sparks flash, revealing Di Xu's form.

Di Xu has been halted by the Seven-star Sword Diagram.

"This one—"

Di Xu thrashes tail and scale, identifying the formidable young figure as none other than Chen Jichuan, the newest Divinity Transformation cultivator of the Human Clan, ascended just forty-eight years ago.

He had long paid attention to Chen Jichuan's flashy ascension and guarded against him. Seeing Chen Jichuan strike now, his vigilance intensifies.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

A flying sword swirls around Di Xu, countering the tide of sword rivers and diagrams.

Clink! Clink!

Thunk! Thunk!

Clink! Clink! Thunk!

Di Xu's scales shimmer, tens of thousands of intricate patterns glowing and forming an impenetrable dragon-like barrier to repel the barrage of sword qis.

His defenses are formidable; even True Martial Ancestor's relentless axe would require hundreds or thousands of strikes before merely cracking them.

But with Di Xu's agility, True Martial Ancestor could easily swing a million strikes and still miss most of them.

A prolonged battle spanning months would struggle for resolution.

Galaxy Ancestor faces a similar predicament.

His rain of swords indeed covers vast areas, yet in terms of raw power, it pales against True Martial Ancestor's axe.

Thus, prolonged efforts still yield limited results.

Chen Jichuan, however, proves different. His mana is exceptionally refined, and his sword qis are exceptionally sharp. Combined with the hidden energy of the Ten Thousand Leaf Sword River, each strike leaves Di Xu trembling internally.

Slash!

The Flood Dragon's body suffers one cut after another from the barrage of sword qis, creating long streaks of blood.

Before long, his body is riddled with injuries.

As Di Xu charges through the Seven-star Sword Diagram—

He barely passes the first star before faltering upon reaching the second, exhausted and unable to press forward.

"Doomed!"

Di Xu realizes his dire situation.

Among his three opponents, the most formidable and dangerous turns out to be Chen Jichuan, the newly ascended member of the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Faced with no alternative, Di Xu unleashes all his hidden techniques—

Sword flashes like lightning.

His body rockets like a shuttle.

Scales upon scales shimmer, inscribed with glowing runes.

But even with all this, it isn't enough to break free.

Growing desperate, Di Xu hardens his resolve, turning his body—

"Cut!"

A shout echoes in his mind, and his dragon tail suddenly snaps off.

Bang!

Moments later, the severed tail explodes, erupting into a cloud of blood mist.

"Escape!"

"Escape!"

"Escape!"

Di Xu chants under his breath, as the blood mist churns and distorts space. In the next instant, the cloud takes on the form of a sword, smashing through the Seven-star Sword Diagram and dragging Di Xu into the void, disappearing into the depths of the sea.

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"Heavenly Demon Splitting Technique."

"No Divinity Transformation cultivator is ever easy to deal with."

Chen Jichuan watches as Di Xu escapes without a trace, his Wind Thunder Wings stirring in pursuit but halting soon after.

A Flood Dragon at Di Xu's level who resorts to self-mutilation for escape is unstoppable, even against second-layer Divinity Transformation experts.

With his current cultivation, Chen Jichuan has little chance of catching him.

Ultimately, Di Xu has suffered grave injuries from the Seven-star Sword Diagram and compounded his wounds by self-mutilation. In this state, he'll take a long time to recover and poses no future threat.

Moreover, with courage broken, he likely will not dare linger on Wuhe Star.

Their goal to drive him away has been achieved; there's no need for further chase.

"That slippery eel has tricks beyond mere self-mutilation for escape."

"If pressed to the brink, his desperation would become deadly."

Chen Jichuan decides against pursuit.

Meanwhile—

True Martial Ancestor Master and Galaxy Ancestor rejoice at Di Xu's retreat.

Galaxy Ancestor expresses both excitement and regret: "So close to killing Di Xu! What a shame to let him off!"

"Brother Xu, your skill is impressive!"

"Without you, Brother Xu, Di Xu might have escaped completely unharmed!"

True Martial Ancestor Master laughs heartily, offering praise.

From his perspective, Di Xu's heavy wounds and shattered resolve signal a decisive victory, and the Flood Dragon will not dare remain on Wuhe Star.

Though Di Xu wasn't slain outright, the triumph still stands monumental.

"I only took advantage of the efforts of my elder brothers."

Chen Jichuan waves modestly, smiling.

The three share hearty laughter but waste no time proceeding to raid the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, spending three days scouring through it to seize its treasures.

The seabed holds untold riches.

Di Xu, ruling over the East Sea, has gathered an unfathomable fortune. In his desperate flight, he failed to bring his wealth, leaving it all for Chen Jichuan and his companions to claim.

Ordinary materials, medicinal herbs, pearls, and corals fail to attract their interest.

However, the Dragon Palace still contains a bounty of supplies sufficient to craft third-order magical treasures, third-order pills, and spiritual medicines. Added to this are countless standard spirit stones and a staggering reserve of 3.2 million spirit crystals.

Such wealth even eclipses the Nine Peak Daoist in some areas.

Yet Chen Jichuan, having acquired four third-order magical treasures, numerous magical skills, pills, and talismans at Nine Peak Palace, possesses treasures that cannot be easily valued within the bounds of Wuhe Star.

Accounting for these, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea naturally falls short of the Nine Peak Daoist's inheritance.

Nevertheless, the amassed wealth still surpasses the expectations of Galaxy Ancestor and True Martial Ancestor Master, leaving them astonished and speechless.

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