Five Elements Rotation

The creatures aboard the ship made Shi Jue break into a brilliant smile. Seafood was delicious, but after eating it for so many days, he was sick of it. Time for a change of taste.

There were more than a dozen Primordial Remnant Species aboard this ship, their savage auras rushing at him. There was even a pure-blooded creature like the White Tiger. Every one of them watched Shi Jue with predatory eyes. Compared to their massive bodies, Shi Jue was like a tiny ant. Moreover, every creature had manifested Heavenly Passages, with even the fewest possessing seven...

"Human, are you seeking death?"

The enormous golden Great Peng Bird looked down at Shi Jue. Its golden eyes were like two golden lamps, radiating intense light powerful enough to scorch one's eyes. Its aura was terrifying, and bathed in golden light, it looked like a god.

This was a terrifying powerhouse with pure bloodline. Its cultivation was at least at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm. Even if it had not reached the extreme realm, it could not be underestimated.

"Seeking death? Not quite. But you should be Primordial Remnant Species from Western Mausoleum Beast Mountain, right? What a coincidence!" Shi Jue sensed that most of the Primordial Remnant Species aboard this ship were in the Spirit Transformation Realm. Only the Golden Winged Great Peng and the White Tiger were the strongest, both at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm.

"So what if we are? Human, I'll give you two choices: submit or die!" The White Tiger's enormous head had a pair of lamp-like eyes, its killing intent overwhelming.

"Alas, I don't like your attitude," Shi Jue sighed softly.

"I only wanted to ask for directions, but it seems you won't tell me anyway. That chicken stewed with mushrooms made from that Golden Winged Great Peng last time was truly unforgettable. And there's also mixed White Tiger meat stew. Come on!"

"Seeking death!"

This humiliation enraged both the Golden Winged Great Peng and the White Tiger. They had always considered themselves noble, yet they were being treated as food.

"Roar!"

The White Tiger let out an earth-shaking roar. Before long, countless seafood floated up in the waters around the great ship. Its body blazed with dazzling Geng Metal light as it lunged straight at Shi Jue.

"Five Elements, fire restrains metal!"

Firelight flickered in Shi Jue's hand, a pure crimson that scorched the void and warped space. These were fire Dao Talismans from the Primordial True Scripture, containing primordial fire power.

"Bang!"

With a light slap, the Geng Metal Power vanished instantly like snow and ice beneath rain. His palm then struck the White Tiger heavily. The terrifying force landed solidly on its body. A wail rang out as the White Tiger was sent flying, a charred palm print left behind and giving off an enticing aroma of cooked meat.

"Mmm, smells amazing. As expected of White Tiger flesh," Shi Jue said with a smile.

"Boom!"

The next moment, a gigantic golden claw tore through the clouds and grabbed at Shi Jue. The Golden Winged Great Peng had made its move.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

The Golden Winged Great Peng was even more terrifyingly powerful. Endless golden runes covered its enormous talons, making even space unable to bear the strain as it gave off sounds like mournful wails.

"Good timing!"

"Five Elements Rotation!"

Shi Jue's fighting spirit soared. Five lights of different colors appeared at his five fingertips, representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—the five elements. The lights at his fingertips changed rapidly in the next instant, like five swimming dragons containing terrifying power.

The space around his right hand became extremely unstable due to the shifting Five Elements Power, as though it might shatter apart at any moment.

"Crack!"

The instant it saw Shi Jue's move, the Golden Winged Great Peng sensed that something was wrong. A powerful sense of danger surged into its heart, but this was its full-force attack, and it was difficult to withdraw. When the two attacks collided, there was no thunderous explosion, only a crisp snapping sound. The Golden Winged Great Peng's claw, capable of crushing anything, was easily broken by Shi Jue.

"Aah!"

The Golden Winged Great Peng let out a miserable cry. With one claw broken, it was in terrible pain. Pale golden precious blood poured from the wound like a waterfall, leaving bone exposed to the air.

At this moment, it was terrified. Even cultivators at the early Inscribed Realm could not withstand that blow, yet Shi Jue had not only caught it but broken one of its claws in return.

"Still not perfected."

Shi Jue looked at his faintly trembling right hand and muttered to himself.

The shifting Five Elements Power in his hand caused a certain degree of damage to himself as well. However, this was not yet the final version. There was still much room for improvement.

This move could attack when advancing and defend when retreating. Its core was the principle of mutual generation and restraint among the five elements, allowing it to neutralize many attacks. It was his first self-created Precious Technique.

"Five Elements Treasure Technique... are you from Immortal Mountain?" the Golden Winged Great Peng asked warily.

Immortal Mountain came from the Upper Realm. It was not someone they could afford to offend. Moreover, only people from Immortal Mountain could wield Five Elements Power with such strength. Its foundation was immensely profound, and it even possessed a divine object like Five Elements Mountain.

"Immortal Mountain? No."

Shi Jue was slightly stunned. He thought of Shi Hao's parents, who should currently be confined there. He really could go rob the place sometime. There should be many Precious Techniques related to the five elements inside, which would be perfect for improving his Five Elements Rotation.

The final version would not cause him the slightest injury, but that would require time.

"Now then, die!"

Shi Jue raised his left hand and activated the Grass Character Sword Art. Instantly, sword energy swept across the entire ship. Screams rose one after another, and soon blood flowed through the cracks into the sea, attracting many sharks to gather around the ship.

The Grass Character Sword Art was truly an overwhelming, dimensional suppression. Though their cultivation levels differed by several minor realms, killing enemies was as easy as chopping vegetables. In the end, he left one terrified beast alive, asked it for the direction of Kun Peng's Nest, and spared its miserable life.

Afterward, it was like strolling through a vegetable market. Primordial Remnant Species lay everywhere for Shi Jue to pick from as he pleased. The Universe Bag had limited space, so he could only cut off the most delicious parts.

With a direction, Shi Jue's journey became much easier. A day later, more and more ships came into view. Primordial Remnant Species, Ancient Kingdoms, great clans—everyone who had received the news was heading for the North Sea, hoping to get a share of the spoils.

The Kunpeng Treasure Technique was ranked among the Ten Fierce Divine Techniques. Its rarity was enough to stir even Sect Masters from the Upper Realm, much less these people of the Lower Realm.

He did not see Shi Hao anywhere. He was probably still traveling with the people from the Primordial Divine Mountain.

"Clip-clop, clip-clop!"

Suddenly, the light around them dimmed. The calm sea began to churn with towering waves, and the clear sound of horse hooves even echoed through the air. An atmosphere of clashing weapons, charging cavalry, and thunderous war drums rushed toward him. Killing intent, almost tangible, shot into the heavens.

"This is... a sign of the Ghost Ship?" Shi Jue froze slightly, then thought of something. His expression immediately turned solemn.