The infinite sword system has been mastered, and you say this is the dragon clan?

Chapter 440 The Warring States Period of Buddha... No, the Eight Hundred Bhikkhunis!
The times have changed.

The old era where a Servant's strength was determined by their birth and fame is over. What follows is a new era where a Servant's strength is built up through training and resources!
"Huh?" Jason, living in the old era, didn't quite understand where Emiya's confidence came from. "Just a friendly reminder, Katniss, that fierce woman, has received Poseidon's favor and super protection. If she really uses her skills, she's invulnerable to swords and spears. That spearman with the same hair color as you, Shanks, looks like a mortal. Be careful, he won't even get a scratch."

"Are you really that confident? Then remember not to blink later."

Emiya's expression was somewhat subtle. "During the 'Haki Training Special,' Li Shuwen's improvement was one of the most significant."

Li Shuwen was originally a martial arts master who had reached the pinnacle of spearmanship and Bajiquan. After this super enhancement of his spiritual foundation, he can show you what it means to "overcome all techniques with one force"!
……

"Hahahaha! Are you mentally prepared? — For victory, I will make sure you witness my unparalleled divine power and invincible body!"

Kayneth, now further empowered by divine protection, laughed heartily. She hadn't encountered such a fresh and interesting opponent in a long time. On the ship, she either fought Hercules out of boredom or fought the twins.

However, she and the latter don't get along very well. The twins are fast, and she has high defense. One can't hit the other, and the other can't kill them. If they really fight, they'll have to use their Noble Phantasms... which would be boring. As for Heracles, Caenis has figured out his moves and is too skilled at fighting him. When the two of them fight, it's like they're just throwing stones at each other, which is becoming increasingly boring.

It's true that only fresh opponents can bring more excitement.

Well, as for finding the Argo and its companions, we'll talk about that later. Finding companions later is fine; a wild adversary, once missed, may never return. Enjoying this moment, I forget all about the Argo!
Perhaps Jason, the soldier trapped in enemy territory who was hoping his comrades would bravely venture to the deadly island to save him, had a "wdnmd" thought he didn't know whether to say or not.

"……snort."

Facing the surging waves and the divine light emanating from Kayneth's armored body, Li Shuwen thought, "The possession of the Western God?... What a coincidence. My pursuit of the techniques of the divine realm has yielded quite a harvest."

Suddenly, the atmosphere changed.

"Huh?" Katniss squinted and saw that Li Shuwen's gray-white short jacket had changed into a bright red long jacket, and his hairstyle had also changed—was it just a simple transformation into a spirit costume?
No, a dramatic change has occurred at the spirit origin level!
Under Katniss's astonished gaze, the red-haired, red-clad Servant's Spirit Origin began to swell—

In an instant, Li Shuwen completed his Spirit Origin Ascension. His strength, endurance, and agility more than doubled, and even his weak point, magic power, saw a considerable improvement. In terms of sheer numbers, his overall strength far surpassed that of his previous selves.

Then, exerting all his strength, his figure flashed, and the Six Harmonies Spear moved like a swimming dragon and was as fast as lightning.

The so-called Bajiquan (Eight Extremes Spear) technique seeks opportunities from the yin and paves the way from the yang! It contains both illusion and reality, both the orthodox and the unorthodox, and is as immovable as a mountain, yet as powerful as thunder!

Boom!

Katniss's raging seawater, powerful enough to destroy a large area of ​​the city, met Li Shuwen's shot, which was as insignificant as dust. It seemed that the red figure would be submerged.

But what was truly astonishing was that the thrust of the spear seemed to deliver a devastating blow, instantly striking the "eye" of the surging tide, which acted as its pivot. Afterward, the entire tide seemed to lose its cohesive force and structure, and with a flick of the spearhead, it transformed into a flurry of white water droplets that scattered from mid-air, resembling an artificial drizzle falling from the low sky.

"What... what kind of technique is this!?"

Katniss snapped out of her shock and then, without hesitation, swung the tyrant's spear, tearing through the humid air to create chaotic waves of mist. The red-haired spearman merely parried with one hand, his body shifting slightly as he vanished instantly, appearing and disappearing in a whirlwind of motion, his attacks sharp and swift, easily dismantling the fierce offensive.

In Katniss's eyes, her opponent seemed to become transparent and invisible, the artistic conception was round and all-encompassing, making her feel like she was on a tranquil lake that had never been disturbed for ages.

Incredible, an amazing skill!

"This is the boundary."

【Lancer Li Shuwen Lv.34】

[Chaldea Servant Strength Ranking A-Tier (Single Target) No. 4]

Li Shuwen glanced at the flashing light screen beside him, then ignored it as if it were commonplace.

He didn't understand the principle behind the Spirit Origin becoming stronger, but in layman's terms, it was like leveling up. According to the event organizers, each Servant would reach the threshold for Spirit Origin Ascension at levels 20, 40, 60, and 80 respectively. Although everyone had a normal Spirit Origin, and their strength differed in base stats (Lv1) and the skills they mastered, the path of continuously leveling up and becoming stronger through training was the same for everyone.

There will be no difference in the delay of Spirit Origin Ascension or the level cap due to high rarity.

Of course, the difference in initial base values ​​means that when growing to the same level, those with higher base values ​​and higher growth values ​​are more likely to be "invincible at the same level".

Li Shuwen was delighted with this, because being able to be reborn after death and have the opportunity to reach the pinnacle of martial arts again was a rare and precious opportunity that no martial artist devoted to training could refuse. Or rather, the vast majority of Chaldea Servants were enthusiastic about it.

But what exactly is rarity?
Li Shuwen casually deflected Katniss's fierce attack, completely baffled.

If you can't figure it out, just stop thinking about it and shift your focus to your opponent.

The eight extremes are born of Yang and die of Yin.

Yang represents life, a way to avoid danger in a confined space; Yin represents death, also known as... the Divine Spear, unparalleled in its strike.

Li Shuwen targeted the "eye" on Katniss's body, which she couldn't conceal despite her violent movements.

……

Emiya shrugged. "I told you, times have changed. As long as you accumulate enough stats, even mortals can defy the divine realm."

Outrageous! Jason's lips twitched as he uttered this word in response to the already clear and seemingly inevitable defeat of Katniss.

Because it's obvious from a little thought that if Katniss struggles so much against a mere mortal Servant, then others have even less of a chance against a Servant who looks incredibly powerful.

If I'd known you had such outrageous cutting-edge technology, why bother targeting us? You could have just made us surrender! Is this some kind of entrapment scheme?
Think about it carefully, the Golden Fleece is just a hook used by the mastermind behind the scenes to fish. You guys are using this as bait for your domineering cultivation.

The Oceanus Sea is so vast, it's all hooks, there's no real catch anymore!
“Red-haired boss, I admit defeat! Can we talk about who you are?” Jason’s survival instinct had reached an all-time high. “And are you satisfied with my Argonauts? Don’t let Caenise’s rough temper fool you; she always charges forward aggressively in every battle. Heracles goes without saying, and Atalanta has a cat-like scent and is an excellent archer. Her only weakness is being a child…”

Emiya glanced at him, sensing something strange. "Why does it feel like you're plotting to sell your crew for a good price?" You surrendered way too quickly, trying to fake it?

Jason spoke with great conviction, "I am merely praising my fellow passengers, hoping they too can rise to prominence after changing course." What is feigned surrender? This is infiltration!
Bartholomew chimed in from the side, "Senior, you've lost your integrity."

"Who are you? Get out of my way!" Jason retorted, turning hostile. "Didn't you see the Red-Haired Emperor having a friendly discussion about cooperation with his top-ranking Argonaut?"

“But Jason-senpai, first come, first served!…” Bartholomew thought to himself, how did you unilaterally become 'Red-Haired Shanks' subordinate'? I was here first, how could you do this? Emiya had no interest in this argument. “If you want to sign a contract, go find her. I have other things to do.”

So Jason was replaced by Plerati.

“Hello! You two defeated surrenderers,” Plerati said with a cunning smile.

Jason's face turned green; he felt that this woman might be even more ruthless than Medea.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

In the dark and boundless deep sea, rare groups of creatures are often swept away and torn apart by the omnipresent undercurrents. But in the more vast and tranquil seabed, in a region that seems like another dimension, colossal creatures, as large as mountains, fill an even larger space, like an elephant filling a room, inspiring awe and making one want to ignore them yet unable to disregard them.

The left hand fusion went smoothly.

The left and right legs fused smoothly.

My right hand… Strange, I can't feel my right hand. The external "key" corresponding to my right hand… has it been intentionally blocked?

Strange, why would one be willing to abandon the temptation of such supreme power?
In the vast ocean, all the "keys" are not gathered in one place, but are still scattered among different individuals. These pirates have given up on opening the gate to the divine kingdom of the secret treasure without any hesitation.

"Seeing one's true nature leads to Buddhahood. This pure nature is inherently clear and unwavering... What Buddha-nature do those pirates possess? How laughable!"

In the underwater wonderland, a gigantic human figure reveals the appearance of a benevolent female bodhisattva, solemnly chanting Buddhist hymns with a tone full of patience. Her fair, lotus-like arms are as large and beautiful as giant peaks, enough to make one's heart tremble. Only her right hand remains a ferocious and terrifying dragon claw and a limb covered with scales and spikes.

All forms are illusory; if one sees all forms as non-forms, then one sees the Tathagata…

The Buddhist chanting emanating from the giant female figure seemed to be waiting, but unfortunately, after an unknown period of time, the chanting became faint.

She sensed with bewilderment that her left hand, left leg, and right leg, which had transformed from a dragon form into a human form, were regressing and showing signs of turning back into a dragon form.

This phenomenon was utterly unbelievable. She had used the power of the Holy Grail to infiltrate this place, merging with the giant dragon corpse and undergoing a long transformation. She had even orchestrated events outside, influencing countless beings in the surrounding seas through the key. With her absolute dominance here, she had unified countless spiritual wills to perform the legendary ascension ritual—

But now there is less and less feedback from the outside world, and there is even "negative feedback" that makes her turn back into her dragon form!
Could this be...?

Waves surged, and white foam rose continuously from the water droplets, eventually becoming insignificant ripples under the bright light.

A small girl with long hair in a bun and a white mark between her eyebrows rushed ashore from the water. The fish tail scales of her lower body shimmered in the light, creating a spectacular sight. But the girl only moved forward for two seconds before her fish tail transformed into legs that were no different from those of a normal person.

……

The junction of the West Sea and the South China Sea.

Bang! Martha punched the pirate crew that was roaming the archipelago, sending them flying. Their bodies flew through the air like scattered petals before crashing into the sea.

The pirate captain on the ship called herself Kid, but after witnessing their unsustainable exploitation of the islanders, she sent them and their pirate ship flying into the ocean.

Today, Martha is also praising the fight against organized crime through her boxing practice.

Drink! For whom do I clench my fist in anger? To protect the nation, to punish the wicked!
The Iron Fist Saintess by the water maintained her unwavering belief in eliminating thieves, practicing her boxing skills day after day. She recalled what Captain Kidd had said before his death: that the Iron Fist Saintess was nothing but a coward who bullied the weak and feared the strong. He, who did not understand how to cultivate domineering power, was only a third-rate person in the Endless Sea. Only by facing the Emperor of the Sea could one be considered truly capable!

What is this "domineering cultivation"? Sea Emperor... the king of a maritime power?
Martha, a village girl of similar education to Joan of Arc, was deeply perplexed and, unable to find a conclusion, decided to set sail for her next destination. She declined the gifts offered by the islanders. Then she boarded her small boat and set off; she didn't even need to row.

Having trained in the arts of Jacob's limbs, she could unleash devastating winds and tidal waves with a single punch, the recoil of which could literally make a ship drift on water. She even attempted to run on water without a boat, but clearly, that was too exhausting.

Three days later, when she arrived in the South China Sea after gathering information about pirates, she encountered a strange little girl on an island in the "Sea of ​​Plenty," who was being surrounded by several ill-intentioned pirates.

It's strange because—

"Hehehe, little girl, do you want to come with your uncles to the room to see the goldfish?"

"You brain-dead idiot! There are no goldfish here, only sea monsters! You lolicon deserve to die a horrible death! Big breasts and curvy hips are the best!"

"Nonsense! I just happen to like girls who are little girls. Oh, right, beautiful girl, I misspoke. I meant my cat can do backflips—"

"It's awful, it's worse than a goldfish..." "Reject childish aesthetics, starting with you and him!"

The pirates started arguing for strange reasons. The black-haired girl tilted her head, giving them a disdainful look that suggested a minimum of three years and a maximum of death. She clapped her hands, "So that's how it is. The uncles are the bad guys—it's time for law enforcement! Vajra World: Wisdom Fist Seal!"

With a loud boom, a huge Buddha's palm radiated light, and several pirates were sent flying backward to the distant sea surface. It seemed that a large carnivorous monster was lurking beneath the surface, and the pirates only splashed around a few times before falling silent.

Martha: "..."

Are little girls these days really that amazing? Could they be innate martial arts prodigies who started learning palm techniques from the womb?

"Sister, are you perhaps the 'Iron Fist Saintess'?" The girl noticed Martha and exclaimed in surprise when she saw the gauntlets on the saintess's hands.

"Hey, you know me?"

"Yes, I heard that Iron Fist Sister defeated the most notorious captain in the area, Kid, and several small pirate crews around there ran away in fear! That's amazing! By the way, my dream is to eliminate all pirates and uphold justice!"

The girl clapped her hands and spoke with great enthusiasm.

"Good, good, good!" Martha's voice was excited, a feeling of meeting a kindred spirit welled up inside her, and even her thoughts about whether this encounter was a coincidence or whether this girl was setting a trap were suppressed. "By the way, what's your name?"

"Hehe, Yaobikuni, by the way, I've already come up with a nickname. From today onwards, let the name 'Buddha's Bhikkhuni' resound throughout the world!"

(End of this chapter)