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In the twilight forest, a White Figure swiftly flew through the half Void, its white Robe fluttering in the fierce wind, and its long black hair billowing backward like stars. Its Black Eyes were fixed intently ahead, resembling a sculpted eagle as it soared over the mountain peaks.
Perched on its shoulder was a purple bird, its feathers seemingly crafted from translucent Crystal. Its Big Eyes sparkled like rare gemstones, gazing into the distance with an adorable charm.
With a sudden descent, the figure stepped down, plummeting rapidly to the ground. In the blink of an eye, it landed on the surface, where another figure could be seen—a ragged old man holding a gray Wine Gourd. The one who had just flown through the half Void was none other than Sun Zhe.
In the Realm of the Thunder Lord, one cannot Yukong fly; however, it is not necessary to reach the Realm of Thunder Lord to perform Yukong. Some Martial Arts Techniques have similar effects, albeit at varying speeds. Sun Zhe had clearly utilized such Martial Arts Techniques to achieve his recent flight.
"Not bad, not bad. To master this Flying Technique in just seven days shows your comprehension ability is quite good. When I learned this Martial Arts, I wasn't much better than you," the old man said with a slight nod, wiping the remnants of wine from his lips.
"Hehe, I must thank you for your guidance, Senior."
Sun Zhe smiled without a hint of pride and respectfully replied.
"Hmph, you only call me Senior when you gain something. Why don’t you address me like that usually?" The old man rolled his eyes at Sun Zhe's respectful title, showing no interest in it.
"Martial Arts are divided into three ranks: Human Rank, Earth Rank, and Heaven Rank. Human-Level Martial Arts are merely ordinary Martial Arts, while Earth-Grade Martial Techniques are more refined. As for Heaven-Grade Martial Techniques, they are considered top-tier Martial Arts. The power of Heaven-Grade Martial Techniques is comparable to Divine Techniques; however, most of these Martial Arts have been lost since Ancient Times. Thus, what is currently passed down mainly consists of Human Rank and Earth Rank Martial Arts."
"This Flying Technique is an exquisite Earth Rank Martial Art. Although it doesn't qualify as a Divine Technique, it is still among the finest in Martial Arts. If you can fully master it, even if you haven't reached the Realm of Thunder Lord, your flying speed will definitely rival that of a Realm of Thunder Lord Cultivator. However, this Martial Art consumes significantly more spiritual power than what a Realm of Thunder Lord Cultivator expends during domain flight."
"You don't need to worry; I already tested it earlier. The spiritual power consumed is roughly equivalent to what I can absorb. Although it's slightly less efficient, it's not a major issue. With my internal spiritual power, continuous flight won't be a problem."
Sun Zhe smiled slightly and replied nonchalantly. He couldn't help but feel that his Thunder Body was almost like cheating; its overwhelming advantages left him somewhat speechless.
"Uh... I forgot your physique is somewhat special; you're truly a Monster. How could there be someone with your constitution in this world? Regardless, now that you've mastered this Martial Art, you'll spend much less time on your journey. You can head to Linwu Prefecture early to prepare. If anything unexpected happens, you can always return; after all, life is the most important thing."
"I understand."
Sun Zhe nodded gently. He recognized the old man's intention in imparting this Martial Art to him at such short notice. Although the old man often acted casually, Sun Zhe knew he still held a degree of concern for him, which stirred feelings of gratitude within him.
"By the way, there's one more thing. Do you know the origin of that Drunken Bird on your shoulder?" The old man suddenly pointed at Jingjing and changed the subject.
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhe was taken aback, and even Jingjing herself looked confused, repeatedly calling out to the old man. Her big eyes were fixed tightly on the Wine Gourd in the old man's hand, as if she would snatch it away if he didn't explain.
"I don't know either. It was a coincidence when I encountered this fellow. I heard it might be some kind of exotic beast from a reverse race, but I'm not sure. However, this guy's talent is indeed extraordinary. Although he has mostly been drinking and sleeping for over three years, his strength has been rapidly increasing and he has quietly grown into a Fourth-Stage Demon Beast."
Looking at Jingjing standing on his shoulder, Sun Zhe couldn't help but smile bitterly. Back when Jingjing was at the third stage, she could compete with those fourth-stage exotic beasts. Now that she has truly reached the fourth stage, even if she can't be the king among her peers, there are definitely very few demon beasts at the fourth stage that can match her.
He had painstakingly cultivated for over three years to barely break through to the Realm of the Thunder Lord, while this fellow had transitioned from third to fourth stage just by drinking and sleeping. The difference between him and the bird was stark; they received completely different treatment.
But what frustrated Sun Zhe the most was that he still didn't dare to consider himself a match for this guy. Although he hadn't seen any powerful attack methods from it yet, those wings displayed an astonishing defensive ability with Divine Radiance. Especially now that Jingjing had reached the fourth stage, even he couldn't break through that Divine Radiance defense in a short time.
After gazing at Jingjing for a moment, a different light flickered in the old man's eyes as he asked again, "Have you signed a Fated Contract with it?"
The so-called Fated Contract is an ancient method passed down through generations that allows a cultivator to use their life essence to sign a contract with an exotic beast, gaining recognition from the Dao in a special way. After signing a Fated Contract, the cultivator and the beast can communicate mentally and establish a master-servant relationship. The contracted beast can also be summoned into the owner's space, becoming a powerful ally in battle.
"No."
Sun Zhe replied firmly. From start to finish, he didn't even understand how to sign a Fated Contract, so how could he possibly have signed one with Jingjing?
"I doubt that. You must have signed a contract with this Drunken Bird!"
To Sun Zhe's surprise, the old man narrowed his eyes but answered very confidently.
"How is that possible? I don't even know how to sign a Fated Contract..." Although Sun Zhe didn't understand why the old man was so certain, he quickly responded. However, Jingjing suddenly showed signs of nervousness, her expression revealing a hint of guilt as if she had done something wrong.
"Signing a contract doesn't necessarily require you to take the lead. Some Exotic Beasts can also actively sign contracts with humans; however, those contracts are not Fated Contracts, but rather called Soul Contracts—an agreement where both parties are equal without any master-servant distinction. This fellow clearly belongs to the latter category; if you don't believe me, you can ask her."
Sun Zhe was suddenly taken aback and immediately turned to Jingjing, only to find a strange Divine Consciousness instantly transmitted into his mind. Sun Zhe's heart trembled as he recognized that this unfamiliar Divine Consciousness clearly came from Jingjing in front of him. There was no doubt about it; he had already signed a contract with Jingjing, but their relationship was one of equality. Since Jingjing had not actively sought him out, he naturally remained unaware of this matter.
"What is this thing..."
Feeling the persistent sense of misunderstanding emanating from the creature before him, Sun Zhe's heart softened. In truth, he regarded Jingjing much like his younger brother, Sun Ping. Whether or not they signed a contract was unimportant. Now that they had established this equal dual-soul contract, he did not reject it. However, the fact that he had unknowingly entered into a contract with this creature felt quite strange to him.
"It feels like I've been violated."
Sun Zhe rubbed his nose and muttered helplessly to himself.
"Alright, alright. Actually, this Drunken Bird is quite good. Although it may not necessarily be an Inverse Beast, its abilities are definitely not lacking. Having it by your side is indeed a blessing for you. Whether it's strong or not doesn't matter; the outcome is what counts," the old man laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned.
"You're not the one involved, so of course you don't care," Sun Zhe rolled his eyes and retorted without hesitation.
"Haha... Since that's the case, most of your issues are resolved now, and the old man has nothing more to worry about... I should be on my way. I hope we can meet again in the Nine Continents Mainland. Remember, my name is Nie Yuan; next time, make sure to call me Senior Nie!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man's figure instantly vanished from sight, leaving Sun Zhe and Jingjing—one person and one bird—standing in place, watching the ripples in space gradually disappear.
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