Chaotic World Book

Wang Daoning fought with San Niang and the more they exchanged blows, the more surprised he became.

The rumor had it that both the Vermilion Bird and the Xuanwu had reached the Third Layer Secret Treasure, but without confirmation, no one knew the truth. Many of those on the Heavenly List also felt that, even if these two had really reached the third layer, as newcomers, they could not compare to those who had been immersed in this realm for many years; perhaps the two of them together might not even be able to defeat one of us.

However, when the real fight began, Wang Daoning realized that Xuanwu didn't seem like someone new to this realm. She had an accumulation of cultivation and combat experience in this realm that was nothing like a newcomer.

Her wildly ferocious fists actually made Wang Daoning feel a bit strained. His sword seemed useless under her Fist Gang. She had reached the point where it made little difference whether her opponent had a weapon or not. Using palms against fists felt better and allowed for a stronger engagement of force.

This woman might be only slightly weaker than Cui Wenjing, but there was hardly any gap.

Indeed, San Niang had initially had very little accumulation in this realm. Her first fight in this realm, apart from sparring with the Vermilion Bird, was against the Watermen, and she had made numerous mistakes, causing her Crystal Core to flee and sustaining terrible injuries from the combined assault by the octopuses. A series of consequences led to her being "taken advantage of" by a filthy pig, and it was all because her mastery of this realm was not yet mature.

It was a heart-wrenching tale for those who heard it and brought tears to the eyes of the spectators, fully proving that a woman not strong enough in the Worldly Society is bound to be taken advantage of; the only difference is whether it's by a lecher or the main character.

But after so many battles, she had learned from the setbacks and summarized the necessary experience. As a young genius who had reached the Third Layer Secret Treasure, she did not truly need several more years of contemplation. She had accumulated enough.

As for her cultivation, no one knew why Zhao Changhe's Extreme Joy Method was so powerful. San Niang cautiously suspected it involved the effect of combining with the Rejuvenation Technique. Anyway, Dual Cultivation with him and consuming medicines were equally pleasurable, in all senses of the word.

Originally, she thought there would be some gap between her and Wang Daoning. After all, even though he was ranked last on the Heavenly List, he was certainly not new to the Third Layer. He was probably close to the Imperial Realm standard, at the very least of a mid-stage Third Layer Secret Treasure. But now it seemed there might be a slight gap, but just a slight one. In actual combat, this gap was irrelevant and could be overturned through various combat strategies.

For example, right now!

They had exchanged heavy punches more times than he could count when unexpectedly, a Snake Whip silently coiled around him from behind, sinisterly entangling his ankles.

Wang Daoning had already put away his sword, but unexpectedly, his opponent had switched to using a weapon, and it was a Soft Whip, entirely opposite to her fierce fists and palms. The extreme contrast nearly caught Wang Daoning off-guard. He quickly unsheathed his sword to flick away the whip, which then suddenly disappeared.

As if it was right before him and then suddenly behind, as if another person was manipulating it.

Wang Daoning felt a chill in his heart. It was said that Xuanwu Snake and Turtle were intertwined, possessing dual Attribute traits. Judging from her combat style, there was a distinct possibility she was heading towards a cultivation path of soul division, which was an extremely dangerous direction and could potentially turn her into a madwoman.

But no matter what her subsequent practice would lead to, fighting her right now was highly troublesome.

Wang Daoning, with his wealth of experience, decided to feign a flaw. He thrust his sword towards the center of the ripple created by the whip; as expected, the whip took the bait and entwined his sword. San Niang took the opportunity to strike from the front, aiming a punch straight at his chest.

Wang Daoning had done so intentionally, using his already sheathed sword to nullify his opponent's infuriating whip, effectively rendering both useless, and then he launched a palm strike at San Niang's fist.

Fist and palm clashed again. Behind San Niang, a huge shadow of the Xuanwu appeared, and in the sky, hidden by thick clouds, the Xuanwu Star Constellation shone brightly, its light miraculously piercing through the clouds to splash across the sea; similarly, a Dharma Image emerged behind Wang Daoning, displaying an endless sky and a tranquil sea, which matched the scenery exceptionally well, almost imperceptible unless looked at carefully.

This was an intense battle where both parties were using their utmost strength.

But a smirk appeared at the corner of San Niang's mouth. Did he really think he was smart for temporarily disabling her whip with his useless sword? That's exactly what she had wanted him to think.

Just as Wang Daoning's sword hand was rendered useless and his other hand was locked in a stalemate with hers, a bitterly cold sword intent pierced up from the sea surface, aiming to stab him in the back!

The lurking Xia Chichi suddenly took action, unleashing her full-strength ultimate technique!

In the void, the Azure Dragon and the White Tiger Star Constellations twinkled in unison, echoing the imposing Xuanwu above. It seemed as if the four constellations were responding to each other, as if merely two individuals had formed a kind of Array.

Wang Daoning felt the power of the clashing Xuanwu Fist increase by at least ten percent, while the terrifyingly sharp White Tiger's Edge at his back, though slightly weaker, was hair-raisingly lethal—evidently a Divine Sword not to be taken by the flesh!

But both of his hands were restrained!

Where did this White Tiger come from? He hadn't sensed the presence of an outsider at all!

Wang Daoning stamped his foot, causing a water column to burst from the sea towards Xia Chichi at his back, while he twisted his body to dodge away from the sword's edge.

Xia Chichi's eyes were resolute as she allowed the water pillar to strike her body, her Divine Sword relentlessly moved forward, still slashing across Wang Daoning's left shoulder.

The power of the Xuanwu Fist surged wildly, and Wang Daoning could no longer withstand it. He violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, abandoning the sword that was entangled with him, and retreated at high speed.

Is this the next generation of the Four Symbols Sect? Such an ability to seize the moment, such fearlessness in the face of death. Even as Wang Daoning retreated, he felt a sense of powerlessness. The waves of the Worldly Society surged—how could the next generation of the Wang Family contend with such a foe?

...Could the Wang Family even have a next generation?

Xia Chichi also spat out a mouthful of blood and with a "plop," she fell into the sea. That strike from the water pillar was no simple splash—it was akin to taking a hit from Wang Daoning, something beyond her current capacity.

But before she even hit the water, she was caught in a warm embrace, so soft and comfortable...

Xia Chichi couldn't resist snuggling a bit more before she looked up to see her Master Xuanwu's "kind" face, blood also trickling from the corner of his mouth. Clearly, he too had been injured from the backlash of their last outburst.

Wang Daoning was indeed not a figure to take lightly as his reputation had been established over many years.

"Master, why didn't you chase after him?"

"...My task is to protect you, Little... Holy Daughter. Personal grievances can wait. Wang Daoning has reached a dead end and will be captured sooner or later." San Niang tried to maintain the dignity of an elder and was about to say a few words of concern for her injuries when suddenly, there came a terrifying explosion from the Sea Emperor's battle, the force of it pushing them back several feet.

Turning their heads, they saw Zhao Changhe brandishing his blade as he swept below the Flood Dragon. Compared to the immense dragon body, he was like a little mouse slipping by, the edge of the Dragon Sparrow carving across the soft belly of the dragon, gutting it.

San Niang and Xia Chichi were stunned, unable to comprehend how such a battle could unfold. This was the Sea Emperor, not a tiger to be slid into!

The Flood Dragon rolled wildly, and its claw struck Zhao Changhe. Zhao Changhe raised his blade to protect his face, and like a ball being swatted away, he was sent flying far into the sky, spinning in the air as he went.

Hai Pinglan's fist also struck the Flood Dragon's forehead at this moment.

The Flood Dragon let out a pitiful screech, abruptly shaking off Hai Pinglan, then with a flick of its tail, it dove toward the statue on the sea's surface.

The Azure Dragon Seal appeared out of nowhere and was pressed against the statue.

Hai Pinglan spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Without a moment to breathe, he lunged forward, "Not good! It's trying to escape into the Secret Realm! Stop it!"

San Niang and Xia Chichi paid him no heed.

However, when the Azure Dragon Seal was pressed against the statue, it had no effect, not even a flicker of light.

The Flood Dragon turned back in anger, staring at Xia Chichi: "You deceived me?"

Xia Chichi grinned, "To think the mighty Sea Emperor could be fooled. I gave you a key, and you really thought it was a key?"

The Sea Emperor couldn't understand. Previously, it indeed had felt a reaction between Xia Chichi and the statue, meaning if something was placed over a lock, it surely would have been lifted now. The aura from the Azure Dragon Seal was closely linked to the statue, the connection was palpable—anyone would believe it was the key. How could it be a fake?

The Sea Emperor made a move, Xia Longyuan struck, a Heavenly God descended from Longevity Heaven, Hai Pinglan fought a decisive battle, Wang Daoning launched a sneak attack... The capable forces that could level the entire sea, the Heavenly List defeated and God Demon both injured, all were thwarted here, and no one could foresee the turmoil and changes this might trigger across the land—the root of it all turned out to be a fake key that couldn't open the door, a grinning little demoness.

Hai Pinglan, overjoyed beyond belief, sent a ferocious punch raining down, "Die!"

Simultaneously, Zhao Changhe catapulted back from the distance, the Dragon Sparrow striking furiously.

San Niang picked up Wang Daoning's sword, Xia Chichi wielded Bing Po, and they attacked together, stabbing at the Flood Dragon's wounded belly.

Unknown to all, this scene could actually be called... a family working together to hunt down the Sea Emperor.