“Gift?” Teng Qingshan curiously looked at the enormous demonic beast amidst the sea, “Alright, after all, the King of Thunderwhales is the ruler of all the thunderwhales. It has been alive for an unknown period of time, so it probably has some treasures. Ask it what the gift is.” 

  Li Jun blinked and asked, “Big Brother Teng intends to accept the conditions of the King of Thunderwhales?” 

  “We’ll accept it!” Teng Qingshan rubbed his chin and faintly laughed, “Heading to Northern Sea Continent is a meandering journey. Aside from cultivating, we should give ourselves something interesting to do! A mysterious island in the northwest direction? My interest is piqued. In addition, the King of Thunderwhales will also confer a gift. Why shouldn’t we go?” 

  Li Jun also laughed. 

  She immediately turned around, grabbed the ship’s railing and emitted roaring sounds. 

  “Hou~~” The enormous King of Thunderwhales let out a heaven-shaking, delighted roar. 

  Suddenly, the thunderwhales in the surrounding waters also let out an excited roar, as though each one of them had found a mate; they were absolutely thrilled. 

  Seeing this scene, a sliver of doubt appeared in Teng Qingshan’s heart as he thought to himself, “Something seems wrong! Aren’t we only helping them do something on that island? Why did it make them so excited?” Teng Qingshan realized that the task most likely wasn’t as simple as he originally thought. 

  “Hou~~Hou~~” 

  Li Jun and the King of Thunderwhales then continued their discussion. 

  “Big Brother Teng!” Li Jun turned her head and looked at Teng Qingshan, “The King of Thunderwhales said that the gift has not been prepared yet. We will first proceed with our journey while it sends a subordinate to fetch the gift. The gift will most likely arrive halfway during the journey.” 

  Teng Qingshan nodded his head. The gift not being prepared in advance was within his expectations. 

  “This King of Thunderwhales wants us to fasten a rope to a thunderwhale’s back so it can drag our boat along,” said Li Jun. 

  Teng Qingshan immediately grabbed the iron anchor and the iron rope connected to the boat. He then separated the iron anchor from the rope. Afterwards, he lifted a large bundle of rope and proceeded to jump into the sea from the tungsten wood vessel. 

  “Hou~~” The King of Thunderwhales let out a subsequent order. 

  Immediately, a thunderwhale approached Teng Qingshan, while Teng Qingshan stepped on the water’s surface twice and ascended the thunderwhale’s back. 

  “This thunderwhale’s back is truly wide enough. It’s about the same size as a boat. Only, it’s too slippery! If it were an ordinary person, he or she would slip off with just a careless movement.” Teng Qingshan quickly tied the iron rope onto the Thunderwhale’s dorsal fin. He even tied it a bit tighter to prevent it from slipping off. 

  Hu! 

  With a single stomp, Teng Qingshan leapt almost 20 Zhang from the thunderwhale’s back up into the air and directly landed on the tungsten wood vessel. 

  “Hou~~” The enormous body of the King of Thunderwhales swam past the tungsten wood vessel, and its pair of gigantic golden eyes glanced at Teng Qingshan with goodwill and excitement. After letting out a few more roars, the thunderwhales, which were originally surrounding the tungsten wood vessel, immediately swam aside. 

  “Huahua~~” The thunderwhales simultaneously swept their tails, producing an enormous torrent as they dove into the depths of the ocean. 

  In only a short moment—— 

  Only thirty or so Thunderwhales were still left in the surrounding waters, and as for the rest, all of them had already departed. 

  “Big Brother Teng,” Li Jun laughed, “This King of Thunderwhales let the other thunderwhales return to their home. At this moment, it is still discussing the journey to the island with the remaining Thunderwhales!” 

  “That’s right. We’re about to go to the island. What’s the island called?” asked Teng Qingshan. 

  Li Jun hesitated for a while before finally saying, “According to their language, it should be interpreted as ‘Iron Leaf Island’!” 

  “Iron Leaf Island?” Teng Qingshan also felt curious towards this mysterious island. 

  Following the King of Thunderwhales’s roar, the thunderwhale pulling Teng Qingshan’s boat began to swim in the northwest direction. Its movement made Teng Qingshan realize…… that the thunderwhale’s speed was much faster than the tungsten wood vessel. 

  The sails, which originally provided propulsion, ended up becoming the resistance force. 

  “I’m going to lower the sails.” Teng Qingshan proceeded to lower the two sails. But at this moment, Teng Qingshan had also discovered that the King of Thunderwhales had already swum to the side of the tungsten wood vessel. Its gigantic golden eyes were staring at Teng Qingshan as it produced low roaring sounds. 

  Teng Qingshan and the King of Thunderwhales didn’t understand each other’s language, so they could only rely on Li Jun as the mediator. 

  “Big brother Teng, this King of Thunderwhales said…… He really appreciates your agreement to his request. Furthermore, he said that you are a truly valiant warrior.” Li Jun covered her mouth as she laughed. Teng Qingshan curled his lip and said, “I did say that this King of Thunderwhales isn’t stupid; it even knows how to flatter. Ask it exactly what we’re going to do on Iron Leaf Island.” 

  Li Jun turned her head and communicated with the King of Thunderwhales. 

  A moment later, Li Jun said, “Big Brother Teng, this King of Thunderwhales said that this matter is not that difficult. However, because it’s on an island, the Thunderwhales, which are more suitable for the ocean, can’t climb ashore. Once they enter the island they will be at the mercy of the land or air beasts. It also said that if Big Brother Teng does it, it will be extremely easy!” 

  “Beasts?” Teng Qingshan’s brows creased, “It seems like this matter is not that simple.” 

  The adjacent King of Thunderwhales also let out a few low roars, 

  Li Jun then said, “At the center of Iron Leaf Island is a giant tree. This giant tree is called the ‘Iron Leaf Fruit Tree’ by the Thunderwhale Clan. The ‘Iron Leaf Fruits’ that this Iron Leaf Fruit Tree produces are extremely important to the Thunderwhale Clan! They want Big Brother Teng to go and pick ‘Iron Leaf Fruits’. This ‘Iron Leaf Fruit’ is not only important to the Thunderwhale clan, but also to other beasts. Therefore, picking the Iron Leaf Fruit is quite difficult.” 

  “Iron Leaf Fruit?” Teng Qingshan was rather surprised, “Ask that King of Thunderwhales whether humans can eat that fruit. If there’s a lot, then both of us can eat one.” 

  Li Jun’s eyes also lit up. She turned her head and asked the King of Thunderwhales. 

  In the middle of the ocean, thirty or so thunderwhales, under the command of the King of Thunderwhales, were protecting the tungsten wood vessel which proceeded in the northwest direction. 

  “We can’t eat it!” Li Jun turned around and bitterly laughed towards Teng Qingshan, “The King of Thunderwhales said that this Iron Leaf Fruit is extremely tough like iron. Only powerful beasts can chew it and further digest it. If us humans eat it, I’m afraid that——” 

  “Like iron?” Teng Qingshan was astonished. 

  An iron-like fruit? The beasts were still fighting to eat it? 

  This infinite universe was truly filled with extraordinary things! 

  Under the thunderwhale’s pull, the tungsten wood vessel proceeded at a breakneck speed. 

  On the second night. 

  “Huhu~~” The ice cold evening breeze blew. 

  Teng Qingshan was in the midst of practicing his Three Postures on the deck, while Li Jun had already entered the cabin to sleep. The thirty or so thunderwhales had already stopped in the middle of the ocean and had begun to rest on the rocky sea. Although they were demonic beasts, they were still in need of rest. 

  “Hou~~” Suddenly, a resounding roar rang out. 

  Teng Qingshan couldn’t help but stop and look at the ocean’s surface, then he saw the King of Thunderwhales approaching the tungsten wood vessel. 

  “Little Jun. Little Jun.” Teng QIngshan smacked the cabin door twice. 

  Suddenly, the cabin door flew open with a crashing sound as Li Jun, with disheveled hair, walked out. Her left cheek was slightly red, and there was still a pillow mark from sleeping on that side. Clearly, she had been sleeping very soundly, “Big Brother Teng, once I heard the roar, I got up.” 

  “What does this King of Thunderwhales want to do?” Teng Qingshan didn’t understand. 

  On the evening of the first night, the King of Thunderwhales had slept the entire time; it didn’t disturb them in the slightest. But why had it done so on the second night? Even if it was shouting at its subordinates, it didn’t need to be so loud. 

  “Hou~~” The King of Thunderwhales’s enormous golden eyes stared at the tungsten wood vessel. 

  An excited expression appeared on Li Jun’s face: “Big Brother Teng, this King of Thunderwhales said that its subordinate has just delivered the present. It wants us to receive it!” After hearing this, Teng Qingshan also got curious as he looked down at the King of Thunderwhales underwater. 

  “Hu!” 

  The King of Thunderwhales opened its mouth, then a stream of air shot above the tungsten wood vessel. 

  Teng Qingshan immediately saw a green pearl within the stream of air. He instantly jumped into the air, extended his hand and grabbed the green pearl. “Peng!” Teng Qingshan landed back on the tungsten wood vessel’s deck. 

  “What pearl is this?” Teng Qingshan carefully examined it. 

  This pearl was approximately the size of a pigeon egg; it was entirely emerald green, and its vividness was enough to move the hearts of men. While inspecting the pearl, Teng Qingshan seemed to have sensed a powerful and mysterious force contained within. 

  “Hou~~” “Hou~~” to the side, Li Jun communicated with the King of Thunderwhales. 

  “Big Brother Teng, the King of Thunderwhales said that this pearl is the ocean’s treasure. After being crushed, consuming it can save a person’s life. Aside from this, as long as one wears it on their body, the surrounding water will not be able to approach more than half a meter close to their body. In simpler words, it has the ability to dispel water.” Li Jun was somewhat excited as she spoke. 

  Teng Qingshan looked at the green pearl. It could save a life, and it could also dispel water; it was indeed pretty good. 

  He then gave it to Li Jun: “Little Jun, why don’t you carry this water-repelling green pearl on your body in case you encounter danger in the ocean? With this water-repelling pearl, at least you won’t drown in the ocean.” 

  “Drown?” Li Jun didn’t refuse and happily accepted it. 

  “Little Jun!” Teng Qingshan inquisitively asked, “What’s with this language? Why do I feel that…… you understand various Languages of Beasts? Could it be that you learned them all within a short span of half a year” 

  Li Jun feigned a mysterious smile and laughed, “Big Brother Teng, you are wrong about this! Trying to create a language isn’t an easy task. For instance, some beasts are extremely rare. Under the entire heavens, there are only two or three. These two or three may not even come across one another. Do you think that they will create a unique Language of Beasts?” 

  Teng Qingshan suddenly understood. 

  “Although there are a few classifications of Languages of Beasts, they are not as complicated as you think, Big Brother Teng.” Li Jun laughed, “For instance, the languages of the wolf and the panther are fairly similar. There are also a few particular beasts with common languages.” 

  “Therefore, it’s enough to understand a few principal Languages of Beasts. As for whether a certain remote beast language appears, one must use diligence to experience and understand it.” 

  “When learning Languages of Beasts one must rely on talent.” 

  “Even if it’s a certain remote beast language, if I stay with the beast for three to five months, I will understand 80-90% of its language.” Li Jun’s words contained a bit of confidence. Her confidence was not arrogance, but rather strength in Languages of Beasts. The King of Beasts Wu Hou only accepted two disciples; her achievements in half a year were more impressive than those of Senior Martial Brother Wan, who had been training for over ten years. 

  Even God of Heaven Palace placed emphasis on cultivating Li Jun. 

  “Little Jun, you left on your own this time. Someone like you with such a talent for the Language of Beasts disappearing, I reckon that God of Heaven Palace is searching everywhere for you.” Teng Qingshan laughed. 

  “Big Brother Teng, you’re making fun of me again.” 

  Li Jun lowered her head and looked at the green pearl in her hand. Once she realized that Teng Qingshan had gifted this to her, she was extremely happy. Suddenly, her heart shook and she said, “Big Brother Teng, this grinding this green pearl and eating it can save a life. Then, that Iron Leaf Island’s ’Iron Leaf Fruit’, although it is as hard as iron, if it can be ground, won’t it also have particular effects after being eaten?”


  Book 7 Chapter 6 Practicing Fist Art Under the Sea! Picking Fruits On the Island! 

  “Grind the Iron Leaf Fruit into pieces and eat it?” Teng Qingshan pondered and said with a smile, “It might cause some marvelous effect, but I will not do it!” If one reached Teng Qingshan’s level, the effect of such fruits were useless. 

  “Little Jun, do you want to try?” Teng Qingshan asked jokingly. 

  “It was just a passing thought, so it might not work. If we catch a prisoner, we could try it on him!” Li Jun said as she thought. 

  After chatting for a while, both of them went into the cabin and began resting. ……

  The days on the vast sea were actually very boring. One might feel shocked and awe because of the vastness of the great sea, but as time passed by, the monotony would begin to feel extremely terrible. 

  Teng Qingshan exerted all his effort on cultivation, attempting to merge the concept of the 《Earth Element Fist》 into the spear art, Transmutation Unity Law. Besides cultivating occasionally, Li Jun watched Teng Qingshan cultivate and also engaged in interesting and fun conversations with the thunderwhales. 

  They continued sailing. 

  Teng Qingshan and Li Jun also realized that as they continued heading northward, the number of islands inhabited by humans decreased. They could still find islands inhabited by people when they first departed from the Heavenly Rock Island, but since the seventh day of their voyage with the thunderwhales, they no longer saw any islands inhabited by humans. 

  This location was too far from the coast of the land of the Nine Prefectures. 

  On the seventh night of their voyage with the thunderwhales. 

  Over thirty thunderwhales were resting on the sea surface, so naturally the tungsten wood vessel stopped. At this moment, Teng Qingshan was around a hundred Zhang below the deep and gloomy sea surface. With only his long pants on, the half-naked Teng Qingshan was practicing his fist art under the sea. 

  “Bzzt!” 

  “Bzzt!” 

  Every fist that Teng Qingshan struck contained an extremely rapid spiralling force. It was as if a gigantic electric drill was piercing through the bottom of the sea. 

  “The Drilling Fist of the Five Element Arts of Xing Yi Martial Art.” Under the sea, Teng Qingshan had been practicing the same move repeatedly. He was standing in the Three Postures as he struck the Drilling Fists repeatedly. Teng Qingshan struck almost a thousand punches within the span of two hours. 

  Each punch contained the strength of over ten thousand Jin. 

  Because Teng Qingshan was cultivating the concept of the fist art, there was no need to use all his strength. 

  Teng Qingshan’s fists occasionally spiralled up and down, in and out. The fists also spiralled with still and balanced, or horizontally and vertically. With the spiralling motion as the shape and the rotation as the force, a terrifying spiralling drill was formed. If a Grandmaster of Xing Yi Martial Arts were here, he would widen his eyes in astonishment. 

  This fist art had already reached the pinnacle of the mysterious realm. However, Teng Qingshan wanted to surpass the Grandmaster Realm and understand the realm of Dao. 

  “Whew!” Teng Qingshan withdrew his fist and again positioned himself in the Three Postures. 

  “I do have an advantage!” Teng Qingshan smiled and said, “In the Five Element Boxing, the Horizontal Fist is the Earth Element Fist. Now, the achievement of my 《Earth Element Fist》 is the highest! As for the Drilling Fist, it is of the Water Element, which dissolves in earth and gives life to wood! The Horizontal Fist is the foundation of the Drilling Fist. If I make great progress in the Horizontal Fist, cultivating the Drilling Fist would be easier. Likewise, if I make great progress in the 《Earth Element Fist》, cultivating the 《Water Element Fist》 would be a lot easier.” 

  These days, Teng Qingshan would spend about four hours every night practicing his fist art under the sea. 

  In the process of the cultivation, Teng Qinghsan realized that the concept of the 《Earth Element Fist》helped improve his Drilling Fist. In his previous life, Martial Uncle Teng Bolei taught that Drilling Fist was of the Water Element and dissolves in earth. Indeed, what he had taught was true. 

  “It is really too hard to gain enlightenment like how I did on the Great Prairie.” Teng Qingshan knew clearly as he thought to himself, “The moment of enlightenment cannot be sought for and can only come by with luck! Although cultivating amidst the sea won’t give me the moment of enlightenment, it will at least help me understand the Drilling Fist!” 

  Practicing the Drilling Fist on the sea not only saved effort but also led to better results! Just like when some experts of Xing Yi Martial Arts practiced the Twelve Forms, they would observe the way certain animals moved. As for cultivating the Five Element Fists, it was more suitable to cultivate the fist art of the Water Ekement in a sea environment. 

  “One can’t be enlightened as he pleases. Instead, one should cultivate assiduously and firmly while pondering and experimenting repeatedly. This way, one will gradually make progress!” Teng Qingshan had faith and determination. 

  Actually, with the 《Earth Element Fist》 as the foundation, his cultivation of the Drilling Fist was indeed improving. 

  On the ninth day of the voyage with the thunderwhales, late at night! 

  “Walla~~” The dark and gloomy sea waters swayed. 

  Over thirty thunderwhales and the tungsten wood vessel continued sailing forward. The thunderwhales would usually rest at night, but tonight was different. Because .according to the calculations, they should be able to arrive their destination—Iron Leaf Island—tonight! 

  On the tungsten wood vessel. 

  Teng Qingshan held the silver Reincarnation Spear in his hand and thrust it forward repeatedly. 

  “Xiu!” “Xiu!” 

  Like the sound of an electrical drill, each thrust and strike was very fierce. Teng Qingshan stood with the Three Xing Yi Postures, but the Reincarnation Spear in his hand performed the Toxic Dragon Drill repeatedly. After he managed to generate Internal Supreme Force, the Toxic Dragon Drill was Teng Qingshan’s strongest offensive technique! 

  During the ten day voyage, Teng Qingshan would often dive into the sea and practice the Drilling Fist. 

  The concepts of the Drilling Fist and the Toxic Dragon Drill were similar. 

  As the power of Teng Qingshan’s Drilling Fist increased, the power of his strongest offensive technique, Toxic Dragon Drill, would also increase gradually. 

  “Eh?” Teng Qingshan frowned. 

  The tungsten wood vessel had already stopped. Teng Qingshan walked to the bow of the vessel and gazed into the sea waters. He saw that the King of Thunderwhales was looking at him with the enormous golden eyes. The King of Thunderwhales roared softly as if it was weary of something and didn’t dare to emit a loud noise. 

  “Little Jun, Little Jun.” Teng Qingshan immediately knocked twice on the cabin door. 

  Soon, Li Jun ran out fully dressed and stood beside Teng Qingshan on the bow of the vessel as she conversed with the King of Thunderwhales. 

  Within a moment— 

  Li Jun turned and stared at Teng Qingshan as she said with a smile, “Big Brother Teng, the King of Thunderwhales said that the Iron Leaf Island is about three Li away.” Hearing this, Teng Qingshan casted a glance in the distance.Although the Iron Leaf Island was not considered a huge island, it was only three Li away, so Teng Qingshan could saw the dark island at the horizon in the distance. 

  “There are three Li left to go. Why did they stop now?” Teng Qingshan asked with a frown. 

  “The King of Thunderwhales said that there are submerged reef in front of us and even reef that emerged from the surface of the sea! The tungsten wood vessel won’t be able to pass.” Li JUn explained. At the same time, the King of Thunderwhales roared softly in the sea. 

  Li Jun hastily said, “It also said if the tungsten wood vessel is too close to the island shore, demonic beast might attack it! By leaving the tungsten wood vessel three Li away, it will be a lot safer.” 

  Teng Qingshan nodded as he listened. 

  “Wait.” Struck by a thought, Teng Qingshan opened the cabin door and went in. He then came out with fish webs in his hand as he closed the door. 

  “Fish net?” Li Jun asked in surprise. 

  “We can put the Iron Leaf Fruits in the net!” Teng Qingshan smiled, “If there is a great amount of Iron Leaf Fruits, this fish net will be of great use.” 

  “Let’s prepare to disembark!” Teng Qingshan looked at the King of Thunderwhales and said, “Little Jun, tell the King of Thunderwhales that I will be the only one going ashore. Tell it to keep you safe. 

  When Li Jun heard this, a smile appeared on her face. 

  She then conversed with the King of Thunderwhales for a while and said to Teng Qingshan with a smile, “Big Brother Teng, let’s go into the water.” 

  Whew! Whew! 

  Teng Qingshan and Li Jun jumped at the same time. “Splash” They fell into the sea, but the sea water around Li Jun was forced away by a shapeless energy. It was the effect of the water-repelling pearl. “This azure pearl is really useful.” Li Jun said as she watched the sea water around her with interest. 

  “Roar~~” The King of Thunderwhales approached in the water. 

  Li Jun roared twice towards the King of Thunderwhale and said with a smile, “Big Brother Teng, it has already ordered a thunderwhale to guard the tungsten wood vessel. THe others will swim near the shores of the Iron Leaf Island.” Immediately, Teng Qingshan and Li Jun climbed up the back of a thunderwhale. 

  Over thirty thunderwhales began approaching the Iron Leaf Island. 

  “Ask the King of Thunderwhales what kind of powerful demonic beasts inhabit the island. Even though it said earlier that I am capable of dealing with those demonic beasts, ask it to give more details,” Teng Qingshan said. 

  “Okay.” Li Jun immediately began conversing with the King of Thunderwhales in a soft tone. 

  After a while, Li Jun turned around and said, “Big Brother Teng, the King of Thunderwhales said that there are a few demonic beasts on the island. However, there is only one demonic beast beast that is on par with it, a Golden Dan innate demonic beast. A huge condor! As I listened to his description of the condor, I felt that the divine condor should be the Gold Eyed Divine Condor, which is the Blackgale Divine Condor.” 

  Hearing This, Teng Qingshan finally understood the situation and felt even more confident. 

  The Blackgale Divine Condor was also called the Gold Eyed Divine Condor. It was able to puff icy air and was at the same level as the Red Eyed Snow Lion. 

  “One is in the sea, and the other is in the sky. With the Blackgale Divine Condor on the island, it’s really hard for the King of Thunderwhales to obtain the fruits.” Teng Qingshan smiled and continued saying, “Don’t even mention the Blackgale Divine Condor, even ordinary Hollow Dan innate demonic beasts wouldn’t be afraid of the King of Thunderwhales if it tried climbing ashore.” 

  Teng Qingshan was extremely confident. 

  “Big Brother Teng, the King of Thunderwhales also said that .although the Blackgale Divine Condor is on often on the island, it’s not on the island every day. If we’re lucky, we might not encounter the Divine Condor tonight. We just needed to drive out some ordinary innate demonic beast and gather the fruits safely,” Li Jun added with a smile. 

  Teng Qingshan nodded and said, “Yes. It’s good if we don’t need to battle!” 

  Soon— 

  The thunderwhales arrive near the shore of Iron Leaf Island. 

  “Big Brother Teng, the King of Thunderwhales said that the Iron Leaf Fruit Tree is at the highest point of the entire island. The leaves of the Iron Leaf Fruit Tree are as hard and trenchant as steel, and the tree itself is completely black with just the fruits green! You should be able to recognize it in one glance,” Li Jun said softly. 

  Teng Qingshan nodded. 

  However, the island was too big and there were too many trees, thus, it was impossible for Teng Qingshan to notice it in one glance. 

  “Big Brother Teng, be careful,” Li Jun cried out softly. 

  The King of Thunderwhales also stared at Teng Qingshan with its huge gold-colored eyes. The thirty-plus thunderwhales all stared at Teng Qingshan with expectation. With the Reincarnation Spear in his hand, Teng Qingshan smiled and carried the fish net as he strode up the island. With a nimble dash and a flash, he disappeared from the sight of the thunderwhales. ……

  Teng Qingshan was like a nimble monkey as he explored the island. 

  After exploring for around one hour, Teng Qingshan saw a lofty tree. The tree was as thick as the waist of a man and completely black. It had leaves that seemed to be made from steel and green fruits that hung from the branches. The fruits were so green that they could move the hearts of men. Based on this, Teng Qingshan could tell that this fruit tree before his eyes was the Iron Leaf Fruit Tree. 

  “That’s the one!” Teng Qingshan exclaimed with a smile.