A Top Scholar in Everything

Baiyu's movements paused.

Inside his chest notebook, a piece of parchment paper instantly flew out, emitting a golden light, with complex characters floating in the sky.

The sounds of war he heard in the Illusion Realm echoed once more.

Weapons clashing and horses galloping.

Shouts and roars.

Countless golden lights exploded in the world of water curtains, the massive body of the sea giant halted, and the eerie characters in the sky formed a cage.

"Aah...!"

The sea giant's attack ceased, letting out a long cry to the sky, its agonizing voice piercing through the clouds.

Erza's face changed.

Although there was still some primal consciousness inside the giant's body, it had mostly been eradicated over the years, and Lord Demon King personally placed many alchemy seals.

Why did the primal consciousness awaken at this time?

"Clearly it's already dead, yet it still wreaks havoc. Kill it for me!!"

Erza formed an alchemy hand seal.

But a tremendous force attacked, suddenly causing a chest strain, spewing crimson blood.

"Oh no, the seals inside it have loosened."

Erza's face drastically changed.

She had been controlling the sea giant for so long, and this was the first time such a situation had occurred; once the sea giant goes out of control, even as the daughter of the Demon King, she would lose her demon body.

"Who are you!!!"

Erza hurriedly manipulated the hand seal, recalling the opponent's calm expression even as the giant's attack was about to fall, causing her heart to sink.

The opponent knew all along!

It was a trap, specifically aimed at her.

After all, even an entire city can't compare to a giant.

This city was entirely a trap for her.

"Just wait, I will remember you!"

Understanding this point, Erza did not continue to fight, pinching the hand seal, forcibly driving the sea giant to sink to the river bottom.

The longer it made contact with the golden light, the more the alchemy control and seals inside the giant loosened; once the primal consciousness inside the giant awakened, she would be the first to die.

This person is too treacherous.

It's not advisable to linger!

Baiyu just realized now.

After completing the nightmare difficulty, the parchment obtained during the task had other roles.

A task of nightmare difficulty.

Even a task item has its special use?

It seems.

Because of this parchment, the giant went mad.

Baiyu stared at Erza's venomous eyes, tightly clutching the Heart of the Dance, blood qi infused once more: "Erza, aim for the woman on the giant's shoulder."

Boom!

As soon as the words fell.

The cannon that hadn't been retracted suddenly erupted with fireworks, severely hitting the woman on the sea giant's shoulder.

A layer of purple light curtain emerged around her, absorbing a massive amount of damage.

But even just one percent of the Legendary Ship's power left her skin cracked open, blood flowing profusely.

"I will remember you, Human Race scum!"

Underwater.

Erza's venomous voice echoed from afar.

Baiyu did not pursue further, although the Legendary Ship can navigate underwater, the sea giant's combat capabilities would greatly enhance in water.

Uncertain of what influence the parchment had on the giant.

Once pursued further, should the opponent suddenly regain normalcy, his fate would be grim.

Moreover.

Exactly as Erza mentioned.

Each time he launched an attack with the Legendary Ship, it required life force overdraft; if he couldn't kill with few blasts, misfortune would be inevitable.

A cannon shot is worth thousands of gold.

This isn't just boasting.

"Erza, how much energy was consumed?"

"Three percent, converting to Spirit Crystal Ore, it's approximately three tons."

Erza's eyes glimmered green light, floating around Baiyu: "Can your life force be replenished?"

"Not a big issue, Cai gave me many Longevity Pills, enough for now. When it's insufficient, I'll find her for a lifespan recharge."

Baiyu was indifferent.

To him, the Longevity Pills cherished by the Third Prince were too many, and Cai still had some stock and production methods, precious but not unattainable.

The only difficulty is contacting Cai.

But Cai had left contact methods when leaving the Silent Castle; given they're now one with the Legendary Ship, surely she's wandering in the Spirit Realm.

"Be cautious next time you launch such attacks.

Now the energy inside you is too weak, overdrafts will eventually lead to issues.

I'll handle matters on the ship."

Erza floated away.

Linjiang City did not provide a dedicated landing strip for the Legendary Ship, Baiyu did not intend to land.

After the water curtain broke.

The Legendary Ship re-entered everyone's sight.

Meanwhile, people below Linjiang City only heard the shrill and venomous scream from the Demon Race woman manipulating the sea giant.

Victory!

From the moment the sea giant sank to the river bottom, the victory was decided.

Subsequent artillery from the Legendary Ship was only chasing the victory, the woman dared not retaliate at all.

"We won, we won!"

"Hahaha, I knew it, no matter how ferocious these Exotic Beasts are, all kneel before the Legendary Ship, evil cannot prevail over good!!"

The civilians below shouted joyfully.

Two Grandmasters exchanged glances, blood qi surged from their bodies, swiftly approaching the Legendary Ship.

However, they were blocked by the protective shield outside the ship.

Both showed a bit of awkwardness.

At that moment, Baiyu smiled as he walked onto the deck: "Would the two seniors like to come below for discussion?"

Ordinary martial artists would lower their heads in greeting when encountering a Grandmaster.

But.

Though Baiyu did not salute, neither felt anything off, for one capable of controlling the Legendary Ship is equal in status to them.

Calling them seniors.

Is already an honor.

...

Armed Department.

Pang Fei busily commanded the City Guard Army, continuously directing actions as the disaster enveloped the entire city; he was now tasked with rebuilding the defense system, evacuating people, and treating the injured.

After completing various trivial tasks, an hour had passed.

And this was only issuing orders, stabilizing the situation.

Actual handling of affairs would take at least ten days or half a month to fully address appropriately.

In the meeting room.

Baiyu and Qiong Xue sat at the table.

Facing them were two Grandmasters, one from Hades Prison, the other from Golden Rainbow Academy.

Originally, there was one more.

But the Grandmaster had already died.

Three Grandmasters represented the strongest force of Linjiang City.

Tang Xiaoyu sat alone by the side, somewhat uneasy and restless.

One side were two Grandmasters; on the other, one capable of manipulating the Legendary Ship... an old acquaintance.

Seeing Pang Fei push the door open and enter, she let out a slight sigh of relief.

"Baiyu, what exactly happened."

As Pang Fei spoke.

The entire meeting room's attention turned to him.

Baiyu paused for a moment, collecting his emotions, then spoke: "Although I believe you might not want to accept this, the best choice currently is to retreat from Linjiang City."

"Retreat?"

Nether Emperor's expression changed: "Clearly the Exotic Beasts have been eradicated, even the one behind the scenes had to flee with the giant, why retreat?"

Baiyu gazed at him, calmly saying: "Zenith City has fallen."