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If a massive serpent capable of swallowing a Sperm Whale were to exhale towards you, what would your reaction be? What would your body do?
Of course! If you fainted immediately and had no time for other reactions, you need not respond.
At that critical moment, Fang Lin Kong's mind unexpectedly conjured an absurd image. It seemed like the famous beautiful host Wang Yaya from a central television station was smiling at him, gracefully posing a question.
If someone were to ask later, Fang Lin Kong would surely respond with pride, "I felt peace and joy in my heart! My spirit was lively, filled with anticipation for the unknown danger, ready to challenge the largest creature ever to exist on Earth!"
However, the reality at that moment was that every nerve in Fang Lin Kong's body was tightly wound. The Four Treasures of the Demon Gate radiated brilliant light, and the Liexie Twin Hooks transformed into two azure rainbows, crackling with electricity as they entered a state of readiness.
Feeling that this battle would be the most brutal of his life, Fang Lin Kong became completely absorbed in the moment. Fear, tension, anxiety, excitement—all positive and negative emotions vanished. The only thing left was the thrill of confronting a formidable enemy, heightening all his senses to an unprecedented level.
Yet, Fang Lin Kong ultimately realized he was overly tense.
After everyone from the Tartarus clan had left, a line of Azure Light gathered above the massive serpent's head and shot towards him. An elderly man appeared before him, dressed casually in oversized shorts, wooden clogs made of boxwood, and a short-sleeved floral shirt. If he had been carrying a turtle shell on his back, he would have resembled Master Roshi from Dragon Ball—though he lacked a cane. Compared to that infamous old lecher from Japan, this old man seemed quite spirited and certainly did not have any perverse habits.
This small, casual old man was surrounded by countless silver needles as fine as cow hair within his protective Azure Light. Just one glance dazzled Fang Lin Kong's eyes so much that he lowered his head in deference.
The old man spoke as soon as he appeared: "Are you truly the direct disciple of Voidbreaker? Show me some proof!"
His entrance had a Hollywood blockbuster flair that immediately intimidated Fang Lin Kong. However, he thought to himself: "What kind of proof could I possibly have for such a trickster? I need to find something to deceive him!"
Fang Lin Kong possessed all of Voidbreaker's treasures; it wouldn't be difficult to produce something as proof. The challenge lay in determining what could represent Voidbreaker's identity. With so many treasures lacking distinct features and no knowledge of what Voidbreaker might have favored two thousand years ago in terms of clothing or personal items, Fang Lin Kong found himself at a loss.
But soon enough, he thought of an appropriate object. Closing his eyes, he searched within his Inner Universe and pinpointed his target—the Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag, which had almost been used to make him underwear. He knew its effectiveness as an exceptional treasure for escaping danger and had pondered its usage for quite some time. However, Future Seer seemed to dismiss this item entirely; the memories left for Fang Lin Kong contained no descriptions regarding the Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag. Thus, while he possessed this ultimate escape tool, he lacked the ability to use it.
Opening his eyes, Fang Lin Kong casually flicked his hand, revealing the Five Elements Escape Spirit Flag in his palm. The Azure Sky Ancestor glanced at it and suddenly sighed, saying, "I didn't expect Liexiezi still couldn't escape the pursuit of Master Brother. I initially thought Master Brother would ascend soon and wouldn't have time to find him. I never imagined that even after a millennium, this news would still reach me."
Listening to these words, Fang Lin Kong felt quite out of place.
"Could it be that this strange old man has some connection with Liexiezi? Senior Brother! This... this... could this peculiar old man also be one of the Kunlun Twelve Immortals from back in the day?"
Fang Lin Kong's thoughts were not far off. The Azure Sky Ancestor looked at him and said, "Kid! I noticed you down at the bottom of the sea just now. At that time, I didn't realize you had such ties to our Kunlun Celestial Path. In recent years, the Kunlun Celestial Path has developed quite well, but some of the younger generation really do not sit well with me, so I haven't bothered to return. Meeting you today counts as fate; let me give you a parting gift!"
"A parting gift!"
Upon hearing this phrase, Fang Lin Kong's heart soared with joy. However, it was clearly not the right moment to appear overly greedy, so he quickly put on a very touched expression. Aside from his slightly trembling hands, there were no flaws in his facial expression.
"My name is Fang Lin Kong. I didn't know that the ancestor is also a senior from our Kunlun Celestial Path. At that time, my master was about to ascend and didn't have time to say much to me, so I am still unclear about matters concerning our Kunlun Celestial Path. I hope Master Uncle will guide me!"
The Azure Sky Ancestor spoke with a hint of nostalgia, "Back in the day, the twelve of us brothers cultivated together; life in Kunlun Wonderland was so carefree! Liexiezi was originally introduced to the Kunlun Celestial Path by me, but later he broke away from Kunlun, and in a fit of anger, I left as well. Aside from the two of us, over the past few centuries, several brothers have left due to various changes. Now in vast Kunlun, only Voidbreaker, Qingqiuzi, and Qilinzi remain. It truly is a desolate situation..."
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "If you ancient beings who have lived for thousands of years never die, wouldn't that leave no opportunities for others in this world?"
The Azure Sky Ancestor was quite sentimental and began reminiscing about old times.
"Seven hundred years ago, my seventh junior brother Qilinzi ascended! Five hundred years ago, my third brother Qingqiuzi ascended. Since then, no disciples from Kunlun have been able to reach the Ascend realm. Nowadays, there isn't even anyone left who knows I originally belonged to the Kunlun Sect and came from a legitimate Daoist Sect."
Fang Lin Kong hurriedly said, "Master Uncle need not feel sorrowful; at least it is an honor for your nephew to gain your favor! The Kunlun Celestial Path will surely invite you back upon learning that you are still around. It’s just that it seems you prefer solitude and do not wish to stir up trouble!"
The Azure Sky Ancestor indeed felt quite pleased by Fang Lin Kong's flattery. He smiled and said, "You should come visit my underwater cave; I haven't had a good conversation with anyone in eight hundred years!"
Fang Lin Kong quickly understood the opportunity at hand. If such an ancient figure could teach him a few techniques of Xian Dao martial arts or Kunlun Taoism, he would benefit for a lifetime. He promptly agreed, "Just when I have nothing much to do, it would be great to bother Master Uncle and receive some teachings!"
The Azure Sky Ancestor chuckled and said, "In that case, come along with me!"
The Azure Sky Ancestor was about to take action when he suddenly remembered something and said to Fang Lin Kong, "Young Fang, have you reached the Transformation Realm?"
Fang Lin Kong scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed as he replied, "What is the Transformation Realm? I still don't know! Master Uncle, could you teach me a bit about this spell?"
The Azure Sky Ancestor explained, "The Transformation Realm is not just any spell; it is a level of cultivation. For monsters, the Transformation Realm is the key to changing their form. For human cultivators, the Transformation Realm is the foundation for mastering the Five Elements Escape Technique. The Daoist Sect refers to it as dispersing energy and forming shape! This is what this stage signifies. Once you reach this level of cultivation, many spells can finally be utilized. I see that your skills are already quite advanced, so it should not be a problem for you."
Fang Lin Kong, having started his training late, had no idea what the Transformation Realm was. Feeling even more awkward at the Azure Sky Ancestor's inquiry, he humbly asked, "What exactly does the Transformation Realm look like? My training has been rather haphazard, and I'm not clear at all. I hope Master Uncle can guide me!"
The Azure Sky Ancestor reached out and grasped the air, producing a green bamboo slip in his hand. He casually tossed it to Fang Lin Kong, who caught it and saw that it was inscribed with twelve chapters of Kunlun Taoism. After a brief examination, Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but feel overjoyed. From the foundational Refining Qi chapter to the advanced Yuan Shen Chapter and practical applications like the Golden Elixir Chapter and External Dan Chapter, all the challenges in Daoist cultivation were meticulously recorded and explained in detail. When he flipped to the fourth chapter where the Transformation Realm was mentioned, he found only a few hundred words. However, after reading for just over ten minutes, Fang Lin Kong suddenly understood.
Indeed, at the critical point, everything became clear.
In reality, reaching the Transformation Realm only required good practice of the Refining Qi chapter; if one's Spiritual Energy Index exceeded six or seven hundred, one could barely attempt to transform. The higher one's spiritual energy, the easier it became to transform, with fewer limitations on changes.
The key to this Daoist technique lies in evenly distributing spiritual energy throughout every cell and instantaneously disassembling and reassembling the physical body. The greatest benefit of achieving the Transformation Realm is that one's body can repair itself infinitely; one no longer fears ordinary injuries and is free from issues of aging or disease. Appearance can be shaped at will. Moreover, when transforming, the body exists not in a material state but in an energetic state. When encountering stones or metals, as long as one has enough strength, one can pass right through them. This is the basic principle behind the Five Elements Escape Technique.
Fang Lin Kong practiced Giant Spirit Transformation; his physical body was already incredibly resilient. His spiritual energy was stored within his body. Now that he had achieved the Transformation Realm, it was almost effortless. Reciting the incantation silently, a faint red light emanated from Fang Lin Kong's body, and in an instant, he transformed into a long rainbow.
He soared through the air for a moment and intentionally formed a beautiful Chinese knot in mid-flight. Without the constraints of a physical body after transforming, his flying speed increased tenfold or more. Additionally, his connection with the vitality of heaven and earth made every sensation feel extraordinarily pleasant.
Seeing how quickly Fang Lin Kong grasped this concept, the Azure Sky Ancestor's azure light flashed around him before vanishing into the massive serpent head of the Hundred Seas Dragon. He transmitted his voice to Fang Lin Kong saying, "Young Fang, come inside! The interior of my Hundred Seas Dragon is no less than any submarine. It's quite comfortable in there!"
Fang Lin Kong responded and instantly broke through the scales of the Hundred Seas Dragon. Once inside, he realized he had underestimated the grandeur of Azure Sky Ancestor's creation.
Inside the Hundred Seas Dragon was an immense space. The equipment within its head appeared no less impressive than any scientific exploration vessel; some instruments were so precise that even Fang Lin Kong could tell they were definitely operated by experts.
The Azure Sky Ancestor sat steadily in a Plant Control chair at the center while continuously issuing commands to the Hundred Seas Dragon. In this Plant Control room, Fang Lin Kong saw a massive screen and realized that the Hundred Seas Dragon had already begun moving; however, this magical beast's balance was evidently excellent—Fang Lin Kong felt no vibrations at all. It was even more stable than being on an airplane.
"Actually, this sea beast is also my mobile laboratory. If you're in the mood, I can take you for a tour."
The Azure Sky Ancestor set the return program and left the Plant Control chair, speaking to Fang Lin Kong.
Since beginning his cultivation, Fang Lin Kong had never escaped the notion that cultivation was an ancient profession. Although he had seen Auronvijin's Psycho Weapon and the modern management of the Chifeng Legion, he still subconsciously did not regard cultivation as a technical endeavor. Therefore, when he first encountered the Azure Sky Ancestor's modern laboratory, he suddenly realized the truth that technology is omnipresent.
Fang Lin Kong accepted the Azure Sky Ancestor's invitation without hesitation. "Master Uncle, this place seems very advanced. What do you use it for? It's said that cultivation relies on personal comprehension; what about here in Master Uncle's lab..."
As Fang Lin Kong spoke, he found himself at a loss for words. However, the Azure Sky Ancestor chuckled and said, "I always wondered back in the day if there were any shortcuts to make cultivation less arduous. If it could be achieved in one go, how much effort and hardship could be saved! For this reason, I traveled the world and met many people. I hit it off with Darwin back then and even studied the laws of species evolution. I also immersed myself in the European Industrial Revolution, but the machinery at that time was not perfect enough. It wasn't until nuclear energy emerged that I found a suitable power source for Spell research. Recently, I've been collaborating with Intel and IBM to develop some control chips..."
The Azure Sky Ancestor spoke at length, covering hundreds of years of human technological revolutions in which he had eagerly participated. Although he lamented that he was not an innovative talent—merely picking up theories already researched by others to combine them with Spell experiments—his tone conveyed a spirit that left Fang Lin Kong deeply impressed.
He felt that his Master Uncle was like an Einstein among cultivators, a Thomas of the Daoist Sect. The research topics ranged from biotechnology to microelectronics, numerical control theory, and high-energy physics; he seemed to know everything. With thousands of years of lifespan, the Azure Sky Ancestor had the opportunity to thoroughly study all human sciences and even participated in establishing foundational theories and certain experiments.
"In fact, this Beast of the Hundred Seas is a gift I want to present to you."
Fang Lin Kong was taken aback by the Azure Sky Ancestor's astonishing statement.
"I will also pass on everything in this laboratory to you. My research results cannot be published in the human world, but at least I hope to have a successor who can inherit my knowledge. Perhaps within a hundred years, I will ascend. By then, these things will likely only be sealed away; I won't be able to take them with me!"
Confronted with such a substantial gift, Fang Lin Kong was momentarily stunned with joy.
(To be continued)
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