Da Wa seized the opportunity, raised the Geng Metal Mountain-Splitting Axe high, and swung it at the beast's neck with all his strength.
The sharp axe blade sank deep into the beast's neck.
Just as the beast tried to struggle, Third Baby's spear struck again, piercing its other eye with precision.
"Roar!" The beast completely descended into madness, its entire body shaking violently as a towering baleful aura surged from within it.
"This baleful aura is wrong! Everyone, retreat!"
Xiao Teng, who had been watching the battle, paled and shouted anxiously.
The Calabash Kids also sensed the danger and immediately retreated without hesitation.
Once the baleful aura had fully dispersed, the beast seemed to have exhausted all its vitality. It crashed to the ground and died.
Then Great Dao Merit descended from the heavens and poured into the bodies of the five Calabash Kids.
This time, there was more Merit than before. This beast had been extremely powerful, so the Merit they received was greater as well.
After that harrowing battle, every Calabash Kid looked utterly exhausted, having consumed a tremendous amount of power.
They found a safe place where they could settle down, regulate their breathing, and recover their strength.
The Calabash Kids continued north, killing quite a few beasts along the way.
Although the northern lands were far more barren than other regions, they actually contained no shortage of treasures.
Within a mountain range, the Calabash Kids successfully found the Gold Spirit Pearl among the Five-Element Spirit Pearls.
Xiao Teng suggested giving the Gold Spirit Pearl to Third Baby.
Third Baby's power was compatible with the Gold Spirit Pearl. He would surely be able to use its power properly and bring out its greatest effect.
The Calabash Kids continued onward, and ten thousand years later, a vast, boundless sea suddenly spread out before them.
The sea wind howled toward them, carrying a salty, briny scent.
"This place is the North Sea," Da Wa sighed.
What the Calabash Kids saw was part of the North Sea: the Sea of Northern Darkness.
Third Baby stared at the vast ocean. "Are we going in?"
The North Sea was territory ruled by the Dragon Clan. No one could predict what unknown dangers lurked in its depths.
If they rashly entered, they would very likely suffer an attack from the Dragon Clan.
Though the Calabash Kids were powerful together, they were not invincible. Many beings were stronger than them, and the Dragon Clan was not only powerful but numerous. Once they provoked them, things would become troublesome.
"Let's go another way and turn back," Da Wa said.
Thus, the Calabash Kids turned around and prepared to leave.
"Everyone, wait a moment!" Wu Wa suddenly said.
"What is it?" Da Wa asked with concern.
Wu Wa frowned tightly. "I can't explain it, but I feel that something in the sea ahead is drawing me in."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes toward the endless sea.
Da Wa considered whether they should go take a look.
"Let's make the trip!" Xiao Teng suddenly said.
"A treasure capable of attracting Wu Wa is certainly no ordinary object. If we can obtain it, it will be a good thing for us."
Since their father had said so, the Calabash Kids naturally had to go take a look.
Da Wa turned to Er Wa and instructed him, "Er Wa, from this point on, you must remain vigilant at all times and carefully observe our surroundings. If you sense any danger, notify us immediately."
Er Wa nodded solemnly. "Don't worry. I'll do everything I can."
The Calabash Kids swiftly adjusted their formation and flew together toward the sea.
Within the seawater, a living creature noticed their presence. It cautiously approached and secretly followed them.
After flying for several hundred years, they stopped above a stretch of sea.
"It's right below us."
"Under the sea? That's going to be a little troublesome."
Da Wa stared at the bottomless seawater, his brows tightly furrowed.
Among the seven brothers, only Wu Wa possessed a unique affinity for and control over water. The others would all face severe restrictions while moving underwater.
"How about this? Fifth Brother and I will dive down to investigate. You three stay on the surface to support us. Er Wa, if anything happens, keep in contact with us."
Da Wa made the decision decisively.
"Alright, Big Brother, Fifth Brother, you must be careful," the other Calabash Kids answered in unison.
Da Wa and Wu Wa dived into the sea, swiftly heading downward.
At first, they could still see some living creatures, but as they descended deeper and deeper, the light grew dimmer and the surrounding creatures gradually became fewer. In the end, only endless darkness and silence remained.
The tremendous water pressure was like an invisible mountain pressing heavily upon them. Da Wa could clearly feel his body growing heavier, every movement becoming extraordinarily difficult.
Wu Wa, however, moved through the water as freely as a fish.
He could clearly feel the currents flowing gently around his body, while that pull grew stronger and stronger, guiding him onward.
By the time they reached tens of thousands of meters below the surface, Da Wa was beginning to feel unwell.
"Big Brother, stop here. I'll go down by myself from here," Wu Wa said, deeply worried as he saw Da Wa struggling.
Although Da Wa was reluctant, he understood his condition. After thinking for a moment, he nodded helplessly. "Alright, Wu Wa. You must be especially careful. If you encounter danger, don't force yourself. Return immediately."
"Don't worry, Big Brother. Here, I have enough confidence to handle anything. Even if all of you joined forces, you still wouldn't be my match," Wu Wa said with a smile.
After bidding Da Wa farewell, Wu Wa alone increased the speed of his descent.
As he descended further, he found a massive, bottomless trench ahead.
The seawater around the trench emitted a peculiar aura, entirely different from the seawater above.
The water was a deep, inky black. Wu Wa could sense that it contained enormous pressure and corrosiveness.
This is Heavy Water!
Wu Wa was startled. He knew the terror of Heavy Water.
In the Primordial World, both Heavy Water and Weak Water were exceptionally special existences.
Weak Water could not be crossed, and Heavy Water could not be entered. Anyone who tried to force their way into it would have to endure unimaginable pressure.
Even for Wu Wa, entering it would not be easy.
Yet that powerful pull was like an irresistible force, driving Wu Wa steadily forward.
He looked toward the center of the Heavy Water and vaguely saw a banner emitting a dark black glow, swaying slightly.
"Could that be the Profound Origin Water-Control Banner?" Xiao Teng's voice sounded in Wu Wa's mind.
Through Wu Wa's eyes, Xiao Teng also saw the banner. He suspected that it was very likely the Profound Origin Water-Control Banner, one of the Innate Five-Direction Flags.
One had to know that the Profound Origin Water-Control Banner was a Supreme Primordial Spirit Treasure. So far, they did not possess even a single one.
"Wu Wa, can you obtain that banner?" Xiao Teng asked.
"I can try," Wu Wa replied.
Though it was somewhat dangerous, if he could obtain a Supreme-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, the risk was worth taking.
"You must be careful. If you truly cannot obtain it, then give up. Do not force yourself. Your safety is the most important thing," Xiao Teng's warning echoed by his ear.
"Don't worry, Father. I'm confident I can succeed," Wu Wa replied.
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