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From a challenge, it turned into a consultation of doubts. Fang Lin Kong finally found someone who understood him and asked clearly about the functions of the treasures in his possession.
“It is said that among the treasures forged by the Voidbreaker Patriarch, the one I envy the most is the Feast of Seven Treasures, which includes the Forest of Immortals, a landscape painting that changes scenery at any moment. When thrown to the ground, it creates a vast forest known as the Moving Private Forest. The environment is elegant, and it can be summoned anytime to enjoy the scenery, making it the best place for a picnic.”
“The wine jug continuously pours out clear and sweet fine wine. It can produce about fourteen hundred liters of wine in a single day, enough to handle any large banquet. The Green Cloud Mat can generate green clouds and can be adjusted in size; if one wishes to overlook the earth from the sky and enjoy the pleasure of being high above, it is undoubtedly the best choice…”
Wen Zhongda saw Fang Lin Kong nodding repeatedly but remaining noncommittal. Finally, he put away his fantasies about his senior's treasures and enthusiastically asked, “Have you actually seen these treasures? Show them to me so I can appraise them!”
Fang Lin Kong snapped out of his earlier silence and firmly refused. “I have never seen what you’re talking about. Even if I had them, why would I show them to you? Enough talk; let’s settle this with our fists!”
Wen Zhongda was usually composed, but Fang Lin Kong's attitude made his expression sour.
“Well! Since that’s how it is, I think you’re quite annoying.”
Suddenly, the red crystal in Wen Zhongda's palm burst forth with six beams of red light, forming beautiful Brilliant Lotuses with sword energy. This time, Fang Lin Kong did not take out any treasures; instead, he relied on his Colorless Transparent Shield to withstand Wen Zhongda's chaotic sword strikes.
“Hey! This kid has improved! He can actually withstand my sword energy.”
Wen Zhongda's sword energy slashed against Fang Lin Kong's protective shield, creating countless sparks. As the red sword light danced around and cut through the shield, cracks began to appear on Fang Lin Kong's protective barrier.
Wen Zhongda was genuinely surprised; after all, the sharpness of a Flying Sword also has levels. The better the essence of the Flying Sword and the purer the user's cultivation, the sharper and more destructive it becomes. After refining his Innate Sword Artifact, Wen Zhongda had achieved a state where his life-bound Flying Sword was formless yet pure beyond compare. He was confident that with his Innate Sword Artifact, he could break through any defense—be it defensive formations, treasures, sacred artifacts, spell barriers, or protective shields. In a direct confrontation, Wen Zhongda could ignore most defensive powers.
Although he had previously seen Fang Lin Kong wielding the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner and felt how astonishing its energy was, he never expected that when they truly clashed, even his Innate Sword Artifact would be unable to overcome Fang Lin Kong.
Fang Lin Kong had initially refined the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate; this Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was originally a treasure that could change at will after its master transformed it. Its initial form was merely an indication that Fang Lin Kong had not yet fully mastered it.
The colorless light shield transformed from the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was sliced apart by Wen Zhongda's Innate Sword Artifact, but Fang Lin Kong remained unperturbed.
"Longevity and Demon Suppression, Seven Turns of the Banner! Rise—"
As the outer light shield shattered, a strange transformation immediately occurred on Fang Lin Kong. Since the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was known for its seven treasures, it naturally had seven transformations. Although Fang Lin Kong had not fully mastered all its intricacies, Wen Zhongda could not easily break this treasure.
The shattered protective light shield did not scatter in all directions; instead, it rapidly contracted and adhered to Fang Lin Kong's body, forming a suit of light armor. Although Wen Zhongda's Innate Sword Artifact was exceptionally sharp, the power of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner should not be underestimated.
The result of their clash was that Fang Lin Kong forcibly broke through the Sword Formation, his protective energy surging into the air. Though he appeared somewhat disheveled, his spirits were high as he shouted, "Take this! Prison Thunder Wave!"
Fang Lin Kong clasped his hands together, summoning a massive ball of lightning that appeared in his grasp. He pushed it overhead and slammed it down forcefully. Immediately after, he unleashed a second Prison Thunder Wave, conjuring another enormous lightning sphere.
Wen Zhongda did not expect Fang Lin Kong to become so audacious this time. Even in adversity, he could swiftly organize a counterattack. Moreover, there were no flaws in his energy or mental focus for Wen Zhongda to exploit. Although his techniques were still quite unrefined, he had already grown significantly stronger compared to earlier.
As a genius Taoist known for his talents and the youngest Five Elements Sorcerer in hundreds of years from Kunlun Celestial Path, Wen Zhongda's understanding of Taoist arts and martial prowess was top-tier. Once he began to take things seriously, his Innate Sword Artifact unleashed its true power; the Crimson Sword Light swept through the air, continuously breaking through Fang Lin Kong's Prison Thunder Waves.
Despite Fang Lin Kong's extraordinary experiences and mental state far exceeding his actual strength, he lacked experience and had only recently embarked on the path of cultivation, missing essential training. The techniques at his disposal could not synchronize with his mental commands.
At times, he clearly knew which methods would counter Wen Zhongda's attacks but found himself reacting just a moment too late. He had been knocked down by Wen Zhongda countless times.
However, the defense of Giant Spirit Transformation was astonishing, and the power of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was immense. Even with Wen Zhongda holding back intentionally, he could not truly harm Fang Lin Kong.
Fang Lin Kong had become increasingly adept at utilizing three techniques derived from the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner: the defensive light shield, Prison Thunder Wave, and Demonic Flame of Inferno. He managed to sustain himself longer against Wen Zhongda's Innate Sword Artifact.
Wen Zhongda intended to train Fang Lin Kong further and immediately switched to other techniques, continuously altering his methods to knock him down. Not only was he a genius in Taoist arts, but he had also traveled to the Western world after leaving Kunlun and had some knowledge of basic techniques from Demon Hunting Teams and emerging combat styles. Now employing these one by one made Fang Lin Kong struggle to keep up.
"Wow! It turns out that these Spell combinations have such amazing uses."
Fang Lin Kong gradually realized that Wen Zhongda was no longer using powerful techniques, but instead focusing on how to achieve the best results with simple spells. Some of the methods were imaginative and bizarre, yet they worked remarkably well.
During the battle, Fang Lin Kong began to learn Wen Zhongda's fighting style. The internal materials of the Demon Hunting Team covered a wide range and included finely chosen Spell that were practical. Having mastered all the materials, Fang Lin Kong lacked only someone to guide him on how to apply them correctly.
Wen Zhongda's fighting style might not be the most orthodox, but it was certainly the most efficient. It wasn't perfect, yet it often caught opponents off guard, leaving them unable to anticipate his moves. Fang Lin Kong, being a spirited and unconventional person, initially found the tutorials in the Demon Hunting Team's materials too rigid, so he learned quickly now.
"Let's call it a day; I still have things to do."
Feeling that he had learned enough for now, Wen Zhongda revealed his Innate Sword Artifact. Countless sword lights erupted, sending Fang Lin Kong crashing to the ground. One strike after another left him unable to retaliate, and he found himself unable to get up for a while.
After tidying up his slightly disheveled clothes from the intense exercise, Wen Zhongda smiled and waved goodbye before disappearing into the Battle Barrier. Meanwhile, Fang Lin Kong, who was gasping for breath on the ground, struggled for quite some time before finally standing up. His clothes were tattered beyond recognition, and his body was covered in bruises—blue and purple marks scattered everywhere.
Feeling embarrassed about how he looked, Fang Lin Kong decided to use his luck within the Battle Barrier to heal his injuries.
The Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens held profound secrets for physical cultivation. Although Fang Lin Kong could only practice the first transformation, Giant Spirit Transformation, under its influence, his muscles relaxed automatically, breaking down the accumulated bruises and expelling dead cells from his body. Fresh blood regenerated within him almost instantly, delivering nutrients to the injured areas and repairing his damaged body.
In just over ten minutes, Fang Lin Kong felt completely renewed inside and out. He returned to a healthy state. He took out a newly purchased set of sportswear and running shoes from his Black Wood Ring, changing out of his torn clothes. Stretching lightly, Fang Lin Kong felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
Just as he finished putting away the Battle Barrier, he heard his phone ringing.
Picking it up, Fang Lin Kong felt a bit guilty. Ever since he had been busy with various matters, he had rarely reached out to Ding Qingya. Even when she and her group performed at the television station, he hadn’t had time to go see them. Now that they were back, she was asking if he had time to pick her up.
Hastily answering the call, Fang Lin Kong inquired about when their train would arrive. Ding Qingya and her group had traveled to another city in the province for several days for rehearsals followed by a brief vacation there.
Fang Lin Kong glanced at the time and realized it was getting late. He waved down a taxi and hurried to the train station.
Chapter Thirteen: The Fly Has Flown
The train station in this city was newly built in recent years. The old station was demolished under the pretext that it could not adapt to the modernization of the city. However, in Fang Lin Kong's eyes, this new station had construction issues from the start; it had collapsed once and didn't seem particularly modern.
Finding someone in the crowded waiting hall was quite a challenge. Fang Lin Kong had no choice but to make a phone call, stating that he would wait at the exit.
When Cen Xiaoying and Ding Qingya finally emerged, Fang Lin Kong was irritated to see a very handsome boy joking with Ding Qingya, holding her suitcase in his hand.
He lazily raised his hand to signal that he was there. A peculiar glint appeared in Fang Lin Kong's eyes. "When dealing with a rival, one must use any means necessary and absolutely not leave any opportunity for them. I, Fang Lin Kong, will make someone regret for life why they were born a man! And they will never dare to have any thoughts about any woman again."
Seeing Fang Lin Kong, Ding Qingya was very happy. She hurried over, grabbed his hand, and chattered about her recent performance at the television station, sharing all sorts of little anecdotes.
Cen Xiaoying stood by, laughing oddly. Their performance had included several well-known street dance groups. Most of those who could participate were lively and open-minded teenagers from good families. Even if they weren't all handsome or beautiful, they were skilled at dressing up and carried themselves with style. While not everyone might appreciate them, those who participated believed themselves to be exceptional and unique.
Another all-boys team quickly began to fawn over their sisters. Since they lived in the same city, they took on the dual roles of laborers and flower protectors on their way back. Cen Xiaoying herself didn't care; she wouldn't fall for those young boys. Ding Qingya had deep feelings for Fang Lin Kong and mentioned him several times a day, making even her older sister a bit envious of him.
As for Lu Jiajia, Zhang He, and Xie Lili, Cen Xiaoying had no worries at all; pretty girls always had admirers chasing after them. They had seen plenty of flirting techniques and had made these flower guardians do many tasks over the past few days without accepting any of their gifts.
Fang Lin Kong was busy whispering sweet nothings to Ding Qingya. Cen Xiaoying knew a little about Fang Lin Kong's background; compared to Ding Qingya, who was already enchanted by him and firmly believed "everything about my boyfriend is good," she didn't think Fang Lin Kong would be faithful or calm. "That guy is bound to do something interesting," Cen Xiaoying thought eagerly.
Fang Lin Kong's gaze was solely on Ding Qingya, which meant he only noticed the fly buzzing around her—namely, that boy from the street dance group. There were six members in total, and upon seeing Ding Qingya's boyfriend arrive, several of them exchanged knowing glances and encouraged the boy who had been close to Ding Qingya earlier. The boy lifted his chin proudly and nodded before walking over with her suitcase in hand. Seizing a moment of silence between them, he casually interjected, "Hello, I'm Liao Junhua. We're planning to go eat soon; why don't you join us?"
Fang Lin Kong raised an eyebrow and replied lightly, "Sure! I was actually planning to treat Qingya to a meal as well; just wondering who’s paying for dinner?"
The boy smiled warmly, but in his heart, he sneered, "So he's just a petty person who has never seen the world. I really don't understand how Ding Qingya could be interested in him!" Out loud, he said, "Of course, it's on us! You don't have to force yourself if you're short on cash."
Fang Lin Kong replied coldly, "You're mistaken! The reason I asked is that I'm worried you can't afford to treat us! And I'm not interested in treating strangers to a free meal."
Fang Lin Kong's bluntness irritated the others. One boy with three streaks of paint on his face shouted, "It's just a meal, right? We don't mind treating you to a free meal as long as you can eat! I'll pay for however much it costs!"
As tensions rose between the two sides, Ding Qingya held Fang Lin Kong's hand tightly. She was already scared from the last time Fang Lin Kong got into a fight. Regardless of whether he won or lost, she didn't want him getting involved in anything dangerous.
She clung to Fang Lin Kong's hand, refusing to let go.
Fang Lin Kong grinned mischievously and patted Ding Qingya on the back while quietly making a phone call. Although the others found Fang Lin Kong unpleasant, they were too embarrassed to cause trouble in front of a girl. The boy realized it was pointless and set down Ding Qingya's luggage before returning to his friends. Soon, they began discussing where to go for some fun.
Cen Xiaoying remained silent; she noticed Fang Lin Kong's actions and knew that a good show was about to unfold. Lu Jiajia, Zhang He, and Xie Lili chimed in occasionally as they waited for the boys to finalize their plans. Just as they were about to discuss how many cars they needed, six black Mercedes appeared in front of the train station.
Fang Lin Kong slightly raised his hand and linked arms with Ding Qingya as he headed straight for the first car. The driver hurriedly got out and opened the door for Fang Lin Kong. He had already called the Chifeng Legion earlier to request these six cars from the nearest hotel.
That's right! Fang Lin Kong wanted to show off a bit and let these little brats know what shame felt like.
Except for Fang Lin Kong's car, the drivers of the other five vehicles also politely opened their doors and waited for Cen Xiaoying and her friends. Dressed in matching black professional attire with well-trained manners, their presence was enough to draw everyone's attention.
Although that boy likely came from a wealthy family, he wasn't at a point where he could casually summon a fleet of cars. However, they exchanged glances with some courage and boarded the vehicles one after another.
Ding Qingya looked puzzled in the car and asked, "Where did you get these cars? You didn't waste money again, did you?"
Fang Lin Kong grinned as he wrapped an arm around Ding Qingya's shoulders, catching a whiff of her unique fragrance. Distractedly, he replied, "Not at all! These cars are wedding vehicles; they just happened to pass by here after their job. My father knows someone from their team, so I borrowed them since it was on our way."
Ding Qingya felt Fang Lin Kong's hands wandering over her body, leaving her too embarrassed to speak. As a result, Fang Lin Kong's clumsy attempts at conversation did not raise any suspicion in her.
Noticing that Ding Qingya's body was slightly warm and a faint blush had appeared on her cheeks, Fang Lin Kong felt a surge of delight and grew bolder in his actions.
Due to his previous performance at the shooting club, Fang Lin Kong's status within the Chifeng Legion had subtly risen to be on par with Li Bing. The brothers of the Chifeng Legion naturally escorted him to the most luxurious hotel in the city without needing any instructions from him.
Guided by staff, Fang Lin Kong and his group headed straight to the lavish banquet hall on the top floor of the hotel. Once seated, a waiter presented the menu. Without even glancing at it, Fang Lin Kong waved his hand and ordered ten of the most expensive dishes. He then tossed the menu to a boy across from him, whose face was painted with makeup, saying, "I'll have these; you all can order whatever else you want!"
Although these boys came from well-off families and had been to hotels before, Fang Lin Kong's extravagant ordering style left them feeling somewhat uncomfortable. The cheapest dish here started at one hundred eighty yuan, and the total for the dishes Fang Lin Kong ordered was nearly four or five thousand yuan. While they could barely scrape together enough money, Fang Lin Kong's blatant attitude of "I just want to enjoy your discomfort!" made them very displeased. Consequently, they hesitated when calling over the waiter.
Ding Qingya sensed something was off and was about to speak up to ease the tension when suddenly two men entered without greeting anyone.
One man was tall and imposing, exuding an aura of great strength. The other appeared ordinary at first glance but emanated a chilling presence; his muscles were well-defined beneath his clothing, radiating energy as if he were about to burst. These were the two leaders of the Chifeng Army: Tiger King Zhang Xiaofeng and Bear King Xiong Yisheng.
Fang Lin Kong was surprised to see them and quickly greeted them. Tiger King smiled broadly and said lightly, "I came here with Old Bear for a meal and heard you were here, so we thought we'd drop by."
Fang Lin Kong casually asked, "Old Zhang, how's your injury? I heard you got hurt last time; I haven't had a chance to check on you."
Tiger King Zhang Xiaofeng smiled faintly and replied, "It's nothing serious now. You all enjoy your meal; I won't disturb you. Old Bear and I will go have some drinks."
Fang Lin Kong had crossed paths with both Tiger King and Bear King before but had never been overly familiar with them. Knowing they had just run into each other, he thought a simple greeting would suffice.
As Tiger King said he would leave, Bear King remained where he was. He laughed heartily and said, "I heard you have a girlfriend now; I've never seen her before. These girls here can't all be her, can they? You're being too much!"
Fang Lin Kong felt a mix of embarrassment and pride at Bear King's words. With a gentle arm around Ding Qingya's shoulders, he displayed a man's characteristic pride in his expression.
Zhang Xiaofeng glanced down at Xiong Yisheng, knowing his brother well enough to understand that he would never casually concern himself with Fang Lin Kong's gossip. After a moment of thought, Zhang Xiaofeng realized what Xiong Yisheng meant. They had all witnessed Fang Lin Kong's rapid progress in martial arts and magical abilities. Moreover, it seemed that some good fortune was always lingering around Fang Lin Kong. Without any effort, he had somehow acquired countless magical treasures known as Divine Weapons. Additionally, anyone who opposed Fang Lin Kong inexplicably faced misfortune, often receiving help from mysterious individuals.
Xiong Yisheng intended to take this opportunity to build a good relationship with Fang Lin Kong.
Once Zhang Xiaofeng understood this point, he immediately devised a plan. They were all somewhat aware of Ding Qingya's situation, and Ding Chifeng had investigated the people around Fang Lin Kong.
"Since it's my first time meeting my sister-in-law, I, Zhang Xiaofeng, can't show up empty-handed. Fortunately, someone just gifted me something."
With a wave of his hand, one of his subordinates approached after whispering a few words. The subordinate quickly brought over an exquisite golden box and handed it to Fang Lin Kong.
Ding Qingya's face flushed red as she prepared to refuse, but Fang Lin Kong honestly accepted it without hesitation. Zhang Xiaofeng was expressing goodwill, and Fang Lin Kong knew that this gift was difficult to decline. He smiled broadly and gently opened the box. The dazzling colors left all the girls speechless.
Inside the box lay a bracelet that appeared to be from medieval Europe. It had an antique elegance, crafted entirely from gold and intricately inlaid with silver into countless beautiful patterns. Inside was engraved a line of beautiful ancient Hebrew script. The exterior was adorned with dozens of small diamonds and featured six gemstones the size of thumbs embedded in the center. Strangely enough, each of the six main gemstones was different.
Fang Lin Kong couldn't discern its value at all, but Ding Qingya and the other girls were quite attentive to jewelry and understood its worth very well. Just as Ding Qingya was about to refuse, Xiong Yisheng laughed heartily, "Old Zhang's gift makes me feel embarrassed. I don't have anything this nice that would suit a girl."
Bear King clapped his hands, and someone brought over a set of exquisite jewelry—a complete platinum diamond necklace along with a bracelet, anklet, and earrings. Bear King placed it on the table and pulled Tiger King away to take their leave.
Ding Qingya immediately felt something was off; her expression turned cold as she said to Fang Lin Kong, "Who were those people just now? Why did they give you such an expensive gift? I don't want this; you need to return it immediately."
Fang Lin Kong forced a smile, thinking to himself, "This has escalated."
Although he initially wanted to put on a show to intimidate that boy, he hadn't expected Tiger King and Bear King to be even more extravagant than he had imagined, achieving quite an effect. The six boys were now stunned into silence, too shocked to speak much as they speculated about Fang Lin Kong's identity. However, even Ding Qingya began to feel resentment—something Fang Lin Kong did not desire.
"Qingya! Don't say anything; those people are from the underworld. A few days ago, I inadvertently saved a guy who is said to be their boss. That's why they've sent me gifts multiple times and claimed that refusing them would be disrespectful and that they would come after me."
Upon hearing that Fang Lin Kong was in danger, Ding Qingya's expression immediately turned anxious. She repeatedly asked, "What should we do now? I won't allow you to associate with them."
Fang Lin Kong felt her urgency and noticed that in her panic, she had forgotten to maintain her composure. Her small hand gripped her own arm, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort from it. He casually spoke to ease Ding Qingya's worries.
This was an establishment under the Chifeng Army, so naturally, they treated Fang Lin Kong with great care. The waitstaff didn’t even wait for him and the others to place their orders before bringing out a variety of exquisite dishes. With Bear King’s private instructions, the manager came over several times to check if the service was satisfactory and if there was anything special they needed. Fang Lin Kong enjoyed the meal thoroughly, while Ding Qingya felt a bit uneasy. Cen Xiaoying and the others found it quite amusing; in love, Ding Qingya could always be easily coaxed by Fang Lin Kong, but trying to deceive this rather spoiled young lady was a different matter altogether—Fang Lin Kong's lies had too many holes.
At that moment, the six boys from the street dance group finally decided to back out. They exchanged glances for a long time, their faces growing increasingly troubled. Finally, halfway through the meal, one boy with painted face stood up and said, "I have things to attend to at home, and school is about to start... Cloud Cloud."
No matter how much Fang Lin Kong tried to persuade them to stay, they insisted on leaving immediately. As for the earlier invitation to treat them, Fang Lin Kong didn’t mention it, and they quietly broke their promise without any guilt. The table was filled with an abundance of dishes; they privately calculated that it amounted to tens of thousands. Fang Lin Kong offered to cover the bill, but they dared not accept and didn’t even want to leave a phone number for future contact.
Although things had become complicated, for Fang Lin Kong,
the flies had finally flown away.
Kongtong Mountain and Kongtong Cave Heaven were opened. Zhuang Lou was set to battle against Kyo Kusanagi’s Camberto and Allen? Xiuding Si.
Fang Lin Kong was unaware that this battle would determine the fate of all monsters and practitioners in the world; its outcome would not only change the entire Dark World but also have immeasurable effects on his life.
Oblivious to his destiny being decided thousands of miles away, Fang Lin Kong felt quite happy today...
(To be continued)
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