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The ocean has long been a symbol of mystery and unpredictability. Even in today's age of scientific advancement, the ocean remains unfathomable to humanity.
Human progress began with the rise of capitalism and the age of exploration. Yet, to this day, humanity has not established any foothold on the ocean.
In the depths of the ocean lies a wealth of life resources, far richer than those on land. Besides the so-called Sea God Clan known as Tartarus, there are even more incredible intelligent races within the ocean.
Before Fang Lin Kong sank into the depths of the sea, he had already lost control of his body.
Heng Ji's speculation was not wrong; the shield formed by the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner could absorb energy almost indefinitely, but it was relatively weak against pure physical attacks. After being blasted to the seabed, Fang Lin Kong's outermost shield had been breached, but he still had three layers of shields remaining, so he was not in immediate danger.
"Traversing the Demon Realm! Commanding billions of Divine Demons, it's truly a waste to use it like this!"
"Do you know why this treasure banner is called the Seven Treasures?"
Fang Lin Kong's Second Soul was entangled with the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner, and in his hazy consciousness, he heard a familiar voice.
"You fool, wake up quickly!"
A strange force from Fate penetrated Fang Lin Kong's sea of consciousness. When he regained his senses, he found himself face-to-face with someone he both hated and felt helpless against.
Needless to say, it was his future self.
Dressed casually and with an expression as relaxed as if at home, the chaos in Fang Lin Kong's sea of consciousness had vanished. All his treasures seemed to respond warmly to their most familiar presence, emitting clear and pleasant vibrations. The Four Treasures of the Demon Gate and Liexie Twin Hooks circled around Future Seer like eager puppies seeking their master's affection.
Fang Lin Kong cursed under his breath and gathered his nine Yuan Shen, ready to speak, but was easily interrupted by Future Seer.
"I know you're cursing me again, but this time I have something urgent to tell you. I won't be able to stay in this time-space for long; I only have a few minutes left. Moreover, I won't be able to appear again for quite some time."
Fang Lin Kong exclaimed angrily, "I have inexplicably offended the Tartarus clan, and I don't even know how to resolve this. Do you think being hunted down feels good? Why are they causing such a ruckus in our city while you remain absent?"
Future Seer smiled wryly and replied, "Traveling through time and space is not a trivial matter. Even though I possess powers comparable to a deity, deities are not omnipotent. The fractures in time and space are incredibly complex and profound. I can't explain it all to you. I'm here to help you communicate with the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate. As long as you can fully control them, even if I'm not around in the future, you'll at least have the means to protect yourself."
Fang Lin Kong questioned, "Isn't cultivating magical artifacts a gradual process? You’re not using some bizarre method that could lead to endless side effects, are you? What if I end up becoming strange or even turn into an idiot or explosives?"
Future Seer chuckled softly, saying, "You are my past! How could I harm you?"
Fang Lin Kong shouted defiantly, "Haven't you already harmed me enough? Now, every time I step outside, I worry about not being able to return home. A single night's sleep could mean I won't see tomorrow's sun! What more do you want from me?"
Future Seer said earnestly, "The trials of the past will become your wealth in the future!"
Fang Lin Kong scoffed, "I wish you'd just give me all that wealth now! Why not let me be invincible right away?"
"Ha! I've prepared everything; I'm just waiting for you to reach that realization."
Future Seer shouted powerfully. Even in the formless sea of consciousness, Fang Lin Kong felt a strong shockwave.
"I've laid the foundation of power for you. As for how to plant control over these powers, that's my final lesson for you."
As Future Seer's voice echoed, Fang Lin Kong felt his spiritual awareness expand infinitely. Everything in this sea of consciousness suddenly became clear. Though it appeared vast and empty, it contained an unimaginable amount of information—memories from his childhood and ancient human genetic heritage. There were also various images and sounds he had no idea how he received. "The structure of life is truly marvelous. Beyond your usual senses—sight, sound, light, touch, breath, taste—there's an endless stream of information constantly entering your brain. Most people never notice these details; only in the deepest dreams do they occasionally glimpse fragments of this strange information. Each person's body has subtle differences, leading to unique perceptions. Some highly intuitive individuals can sense information from this world and signals from other realms. However, very few can restore these data to their original form. The first key to harnessing power is to genuinely feel the slightest changes in energy. My past! Take a good look at this world!"
As his spiritual awareness continued to elevate, Fang Lin Kong experienced a different world for the first time. In that moment, he saw the world filled with cracks leading to Alternate Dimension Space—each crack emanating an aura from other realms that could be refreshing or eerie or filled with violent waves or reminiscent of deep hell... It was like humanity's first flight into the sky or discovering the vastness of the cosmos. Fang Lin Kong felt a sense of wonder as if he had just opened his eyes to this world. "So this is how complex the world is; I wonder where these cracks lead!"
While Fang Lin Kong marveled at the wonders of time and space, Future Seer's reprimand broke through his thoughts: "Idiot! I'm trying to teach you how to plant control over power—not letting you drift off into daydreams! Use your Spiritual Awareness to analyze the seals of the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate!"
Fang Lin Kong's perception was abruptly pulled into the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner. All the mysteries of this Demon Gate treasure unfolded before him—the materials used in its creation, its immense formation, and countless generations of its owners' demonic energy were vividly presented before him. Even the core curse of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was comprehensively understood.
"This treasure banner is called Seven Treasures because when it was originally crafted, seven unique entities were added alongside its main body to enhance its power: Light Boundary, Sighing Darkness, Demon Abyss Thunder, Primordial Deluge, Land of Life, Heavenly Strike Divine Wood, and Eternal Demon Gold—all extraordinary existences bridging secret treasures and energy. Once you fully master this single treasure, you'll be able to obliterate those useless fools outside."
Every time Fang Lin Kong submerged his Yuan Shen into the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner, he was met with an indescribable force pushing him away. His Second Soul could only touch the outer array of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner and could not delve deeper into its core.
He tried several times, but to no avail. The reprimand from the Future Seer bombarded his senses once again.
"You don't need to try anymore. At this level of magical artifact, it possesses its own spirit. The Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner has refined its own Spirit over billions of years. If you want to completely control this item, you have two choices: either wait for the Spirit to acknowledge you, or break through all obstacles and gain absolute authority with your power."
Fang Lin Kong had no choice in the matter. Accompanied by the words of the Future Seer, his spiritual awareness was infinitely enhanced, forcibly wedging itself into the core of the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner. The fundamental composition of this artifact was an ancient curse. With boundless resentment combined with spells from the Demon Abyss, it formed the original Great Freedom Heart. Fang Lin Kong's Second Soul and the Great Freedom Heart were shattered and then reassembled almost simultaneously.
"My past! Remember my words. The mysteries of cultivation do not lie in the power one possesses but in one's control over that power. To achieve absolute control over power, one must become the essence of that power itself, become the source of nature. With a single thought, the might of heaven and earth will follow, and all treasures in this world—demonic weapons, divine skills, secret arts—are illusions. One day, if you can reach my realm, you will understand that you do not need these things to manifest your strength."
Fang Lin Kong vaguely grasped something profound but could not articulate what it truly was.
Under the guidance of the Future Seer, Fang Lin Kong's Second Soul, third Yuan Shen, Fourth Primordial Spirit, and fifth Yuan Shen were successively shattered and then fused again, becoming one with the Spiritual Refinement of the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate. He was now one with the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate, and they were his four great Yuan Shen!
With the final Hundred Escape Spirit Control Seal merging with his Spirit, Fang Lin Kong seemed to suddenly break through an invisible barrier. Although he did not fully comprehend what he had realized, his consciousness instinctively extended outward.
Fang Lin Kong's sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth Yuan Shen exploded violently. Then a blazing spiritual flame ignited fiercely; as his four great Yuan Shen condensed once more, Fang Lin Kong felt his power continuously rising.
"It seems teaching him profound theories was a bit premature. However, grasping the true essence of the Eternal Demon Suppression Scripture is not without merit. Go! Return to reality! To fulfill my past dreams, I need you to live well in this world..."
Fang Lin Kong finally opened his eyes; he had lost track of how deep he had sunk into the ocean. A world that had never been showcased even in television explorations of underwater mysteries unfolded clearly before this young man's eyes.
The Nine Heavens Primordial Demon Flame and Taiyin Soul Piercer were not particularly strong defensive artifacts; thus, under the pressure of the deep sea, their protective shields had long since shattered. The shield formed by the Hundred Escape Spirit Control Seal also showed signs of slight loosening.
Having thoroughly comprehended the mysteries of the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate, Fang Lin Kong suddenly felt a wave of shame wash over him as he recalled how he had wielded these four treasures in such an unsuitable manner. It was truly a waste.
"Demonic light in myriad paths, Light Boundary! Come forth!"
The Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner possessed infinite radiance capable of eternally illuminating the demon realm. Its defensive capabilities were far from what Fang Lin Kong had utilized them for. In fact, when fully activated, the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner could form at least one thousand one hundred sixty-eight layers of distinctly different shields with defensive power reputed to be unparalleled in heaven and earth—the strongest in both Divine Guardian and Demon Abyss realms. Moreover, even when not fully activated, it could still create hundreds of combinations to form maximum defense with minimal shields. As a treasured artifact used by generations of demon gods to assert dominance over heaven, there had never been a time when the Great Freedom Heaven Realm Seven Treasures Banner was used at full power during battles against celestial beings because it simply wasn't necessary.
The transparent barrier formed by Fang Lin Kong repelled the deep sea water outside of it.
Lei Chan and Heng Ji, along with other members of the Tartarus clan, were unaware of what trick the Future Seer had used to shake them off, and they still had not found him.
"Anyway, if it's a blessing, it's not a curse; if it's a curse, it can't be avoided! Hiding like this is pointless; I might as well charge up!"
Fang Lin Kong surged upward from the seabed, feeling the immense pressure of the water making movement difficult. However, as he ascended, the pressure lessened. Just as he lifted his gaze and could see the azure sky through the water, a massive shadow loomed above him.
"What kind of monster is this? It's so long and thick!"
Fang Lin Kong was astonished to discover that a creature he had never seen before was gliding above him. He couldn't help but exclaim in wonder. Fang Lin Kong was extremely bold; according to biological common sense, such a gigantic monster would generally have poor eyesight and would not be able to see him at all.
Feeling protected by his magical treasure, Fang Lin Kong did not retreat but instead approached the creature, trying to get a closer look.
The enormous blue scales were thick enough for several people to embrace. Its elongated body moved gracefully through the water. "Is this a Sea Serpent?"
This beast was thousands of times larger than Fang Lin Kong. It swam effortlessly in the ocean, completely unaware that anyone dared to challenge its majesty. With the innocence of youth, Fang Lin Kong had already forgotten about being hunted and followed this underwater monster out of curiosity.
Fang Lin Kong had heard many rumors about deep-sea monsters; there was a time when they were particularly popular. Tales of the Loch Ness Monster and the Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake Behemoth attracted many thrill-seekers and garnered considerable attention. Just a few blurry photographs could incite such excitement; now that he was face-to-face with an actual giant sea creature, how could Fang Lin Kong not be thrilled?
While Fang Lin Kong enjoyed himself underwater, Lei Chan and Heng Ji were leading their companions in search of his whereabouts. After they had thrown Fang Lin Kong into the depths of the sea, they could no longer find any trace of him. For members of the Tartarus clan who grew up with the ocean and lived alongside its waves, this sudden turn of events felt like a heavy blow.
"I refuse to believe that anyone can hide from our Tartarus clan's eyes in the sea!"
Lei Chan's frustration began to irritate Heng Ji as well. With a sigh, Heng Ji took out a detector and started scanning the seabed.
Lei Chan glanced at Heng Ji but said nothing. Experts like Lei Chan and Heng Ji often viewed the use of modern tools as beneath them. They only resorted to such devices when their own abilities fell short.
Unable to sense Fang Lin Kong's presence, Heng Ji reluctantly used the detector. Soon after, Lei Chan also abandoned his search using his Spiritual Awareness. His detector was different from Heng Ji's; Lei Chan was purely pragmatic—if he was going to use tools, they might as well be the most powerful ones available.
Fang Lin Kong had initially purchased the most portable wearable device, while Heng Ji opted for the most ordinary handheld version, which was about the size of a mobile phone. However, Lei Chan had bought a professional-grade device. In terms of size, Lei Chan's detector was not very large; it could easily fit in his pocket. Yet, the technology behind the detector was far more advanced. The Spiritual Wave it emitted could create a massive water screen in front of the user, and the stronger the holder's energy, the wider the detection range and the more detailed the targets.
Heng Ji and his companions moved with great discipline, forming a vast encirclement to prevent Fang Lin Kong from escaping. After Heng Ji and Lei Chan notified their companions to use their detectors, they quickly discovered Fang Lin Kong's whereabouts.
However, when Heng Ji and Lei Chan saw what was beside Fang Lin Kong, their expressions darkened.
Lei Chan almost growled at Heng Ji, "How did that kid end up with the Hundred Seas Dragon? That beast is one thing; we’re not afraid of it. But that old man is no joke! Could it be that this kid has some connection with that old fellow?"
Heng Ji let out a bitter laugh and replied, "How would I know what changes have occurred? But I suspect this kid has risen quickly; he hasn’t been in the cultivation realm for long. His association with the Hundred Seas Dragon is probably just a coincidence. Maybe he got curious and approached that beast. We just need to lure him out."
Although Lei Chan appeared rough and was indeed bold, he was not reckless in his actions. He pondered for a moment and sighed, "We have no choice but to proceed this way. If a fight draws in that Hundred Seas Dragon and injures it, it would give that old man an excuse to come after us. We need to be cautious."
Heng Ji chuckled lightly and said, "Don’t boast too much, Lei Chan. The Azure Sky Ancestor has researched beast fusion techniques for a thousand years and has recently produced several results. He’s an elder in the International Demon Alliance as well. That Hundred Seas Dragon is likely ten times older than both of us combined. Without trying to engage it, how can you be sure we can overpower it?"
Lei Chan scoffed at Heng Ji's words, disdainfully saying, "It's just a beast; no matter how strong it is, does it know how to use its power? I don’t believe it can be stronger than us brothers. If it weren’t for that old man being untouchable, I would have killed a few of those beasts already to make the sea a bit cleaner. That time when the Mixed Sea Dragon invaded our Tartarus clan's city, if the elders hadn’t stopped me, I would have cooked that beast for soup."
Heng Ji smiled faintly and ignored Lei Chan's boasting as he used his detector to summon their companions. Confronting such a massive deep-sea monster left Heng Ji without complete confidence.
"Let’s hope… nothing goes wrong this time."
(To be continued)
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