Chapter 447: Powerful Strength
According to the Golden Dragon, as long as Zhang Ruochen unlocked the first seal of the Sarira, he could immediately obtain power comparable to a Fish-Dragon Realm cultivator.
As for exactly which transformation of the Fish-Dragon Realm it matched, Zhang Ruochen had no way of knowing.
In the distance, Di Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "That aura... is it the Sarira?"
It wasn't just Di Yi; the other experts inside the Langhuan Golden Bell also sensed the Sarira's aura.
Although the Sarira's seal had not yet been fully released, everyone could already hear the chanting of Buddhist sounds echoing between heaven and earth.
A vast and majestic force surged from the ground and the sky, converging into Zhang Ruochen's palm.
Zhang Ruochen opened the box, revealing a golden fireball inside. Golden Buddhist characters flew out from within, floating in the void.
"Dragon Sarira!"
Blood Spirit King's eyes widened, a greedy expression appearing on her face.
She was the closest to Zhang Ruochen and immediately charged forward, reaching out to seize the Sarira.
Zhang Ruochen's body moved, and the space around him rippled slightly as he vanished from his original position. An instant later, he reappeared sixteen zhang behind Blood Spirit King.
He had, of course, used Space Displacement, but at this moment, everyone was captivated by the Sarira, and no one noticed Zhang Ruochen manipulating the power of space.
Zhang Ruochen unlocked the first seal of the Sarira. Instantly, a tremendous force was released from the seal, empowering his body.
Zhang Ruochen's body turned golden, and above him, a sacred Buddhist halo floated behind his head.
"Whoosh!"
The Purple Lightning Sword flew back into his hand.
"Zhang Ruochen, hand over the Sarira, and I'll spare your life." Blood Spirit King's eyes burned with intense desire for the Sarira.
At the same time, two Colored Glaze Knight Commanders also rushed over, holding Dragon Bone Spears, blocking Zhang Ruochen's retreat, seemingly determined to claim the Sarira for themselves.
Zhang Ruochen said, "You all want the Sarira. So, who should I give it to?"
"Of course, hand it over to the Black Market First Class Hall. Only the Young Master is worthy of using the Sarira," one of the Colored Glaze Knight Commanders said in a deep voice.
Zhang Ruochen asked, "And if I refuse?"
The Colored Glaze Knight Commander raised his Dragon Bone Spear and said coldly, "You're just a mere Heavenly Extreme Realm martial artist, an ant-like existence. Before me, you have no right to say 'no.'"
With that, the Colored Glaze Knight Commander leaped from his barbarian beast mount and thrust his spear forward with ferocious force.
His cultivation had reached the Fifth Transformation of the Fish-Dragon Realm, having opened two Saint Meridians, allowing him to convert True Qi into Saint Qi through them.
Thus, even a casual strike from him could unleash ten times the normal power.
The Fourth Transformation of the Fish-Dragon Realm was called the "Yin Qiao Saint Meridian," and the Fifth Transformation was called the "Yang Qiao Saint Meridian." These two Saint Meridians connected to the legs, rising from the soles of the feet and channeling power through the arms to unleash it.
To an observer, it seemed like a mere spear thrust, but it appeared as if a white bone divine dragon had flown out, opening its sharp dragon fangs to bite at Zhang Ruochen's head.
If Zhang Ruochen hadn't unlocked the first seal of the Sarira, relying solely on his own cultivation, he wouldn't have been able to block that spear strike.
The members of the Silver Sky Mercenary Group were all worried for Zhang Ruochen. No one believed he could withstand a full-force attack from a Colored Glaze Knight Commander.
"Zhang Ruochen, fall back!" Tu Ling shouted.
Zhang Ruochen's eyes narrowed. Instead of retreating, he stepped forward and reached out, grabbing the Dragon Bone Spear.
"Daring to grab a Dragon Bone Spear with bare hands? Do you really think I'm an ordinary Colored Glaze Knight?"
The Colored Glaze Knight Commander sneered, twisting his arm as white Saint Qi surged from his palm, forming a massive vortex.
But he quickly realized that Zhang Ruochen's figure had vanished, not being drawn into the spear's vortex.
"How could a Heavenly Extreme Realm martial artist be this fast? He..."
The Colored Glaze Knight Commander's expression changed. He immediately withdrew his Dragon Bone Spear and quickly retreated, preparing to defend himself.
"Too late."
Zhang Ruochen appeared behind the Colored Glaze Knight Commander, striking both palms against the sides of his head.
"Bang!"
The Colored Glaze Knight Commander's head shattered like a watermelon, twisting into a strange, deformed shape. Blood flowed from the gaps in his bone armor.
The Colored Glaze Bone Armor wasn't invincible. With enough force, it could still be breached.
A powerful Fish-Dragon Realm expert had fallen, killed by Zhang Ruochen's palms.
Zhang Ruochen stood calmly on the back of the barbarian beast, taking the Dragon Bone Spear from the fallen Colored Glaze Knight Commander. He infused it with True Qi, and the spear immediately lit up with inscriptions.
"A spear made from the bones of a Half-Saint-level dragon, engraved with eighty-eight basic inscriptions and twelve intermediate inscriptions—comparable to an eleventh-rank True Martial Treasure. No wonder it's the weapon of a Colored Glaze Knight Commander. Truly a killing tool."
Zhang Ruochen examined the two-zhang-long Dragon Bone Spear and nodded lightly.
Whether it was the warriors of the Silver Sky Mercenary Group or the experts of the Black Market, all were stunned, staring at Zhang Ruochen standing on the barbarian beast's back.
With just one move, he had killed a Fifth Transformation Fish-Dragon Realm expert.
"How is his strength so terrifying?"
Red Desire Star Envoy's beautiful eyes flickered, her gaze soft. Even she had thought Zhang Ruochen would die today, but instead, he had turned the tables, unleashing an incredible power to kill a Colored Glaze Knight Commander.
A Colored Glaze Knight Commander held a high position in the Black Market, only slightly lower than the Seven Evil Star Envoys.
How could a Heavenly Extreme Realm martial artist kill a Colored Glaze Knight Commander?
Nie Honglou was also puzzled, unable to understand why Zhang Ruochen had suddenly become so strong.
If Zhang Ruochen had always possessed such power, why had he sought help from the Silver Sky Mercenary Group to eliminate Blood Spirit King?
Di Yi's sharp eyes seemed to see through the situation. "It's the Sarira. A powerful expert left their own strength within the Sarira. Zhang Ruochen only needs to unlock the seal to gain that power. Everyone, don't panic. Such power won't last long. Soon, Zhang Ruochen will return to his normal cultivation level."
Zhang Ruochen glanced at Di Yi and said, "As expected of the Young Master of the Black Market First Class Hall, your insight is indeed extraordinary. Then guess, how long will this power last on me?"
Di Yi curled his lips and said, "No more than an hour."
Although Zhang Ruochen still wore a smile on his face, he had to admit that Di Yi had seen through his weakness with just one glance.
Zhang Ruochen said, "An hour is enough. Di Yi, you should know that this is the Thirty-First City. The experts in the city will soon notice the abnormality of the Silver Sky Mercenary Group. If a Half-Saint makes a move, I'm afraid none of you from the Black Market will leave alive."
Deep Blue Star Envoy stood inside the bell, side by side with Blood Spirit King, and snorted coldly, "Zhang Ruochen, don't overestimate yourself. Even if you can borrow the power of the Sarira, how strong can you be? Let me test you!"
"Count me in."
Blood Spirit King revealed a cruel smile, moving faster than Deep Blue Star Envoy, charging forward first.
She extended her sharp claws, striking at Zhang Ruochen's heart.