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Fang Lin Kong indeed had the ability to transform Dong Guo Xue into something akin to the Fengfeng Tribe's physique. However, that technique was too domineering and would harm the lifespan of the transformed individual. Of course, if one were to use a certain evil Spell to turn her into a winged demon, it would be easy and could even enhance her vitality. But such a method would ruin Dong Guo Xue's beautiful appearance. Fang Lin Kong promised to teach Dong Guo Xue Celestial Transformation not for any ulterior motive, but because he had no interest in creating something ugly.
Since neither method was feasible, Fang Lin Kong naturally had his own approach.
A girl like Dong Guo Xue must have been cherished at home. Her family would never want her to learn any coarse martial arts, and Dong Guo Xue was not the type of girl who was obsessed with martial arts or particularly determined. If it were merely about sprouting wings to fly, Fang Lin Kong would have several options available.
Back at the Four Seas Inn, under Fang Lin Kong's persuasion, Dong Guo Xue consumed a peculiar fruit and then fell into a deep sleep. Although he had the urge to take advantage of the situation, he ultimately restrained himself from such actions. He removed Dong Guo Xue's outer garments and drew a magical tattoo on her back. This Spell was a result of alchemy recorded in the internal materials given to him by Oren Vikin from the Demon Hunting Team—a Spell that permanently attached magical wings to the target. The difficulty of this Spell was not high, but it required a significant amount of magical energy from the caster and would permanently reduce their magical capacity. However, with Fang Lin Kong's current true essence, the mere hundreds of magical energy points required were negligible. After practicing for just a couple of hours, his strength had increased far beyond that.
Despite being somewhat gentlemanly, Fang Lin Kong's heart raced when he saw the girl bare-skinned. He released his spell, and Dong Guo Xue's clothes automatically covered her body once more. However, even without any abnormalities, if Dong Guo Xue woke up and found herself inexplicably unconscious, she would surely become suspicious. Therefore, Fang Lin Kong went so far as to alter her memories. After some commotion, Dong Guo Xue finally awoke slowly; in her memory, she vaguely recalled being infused with hundreds of years' worth of power by Fang Lin Kong before they both fainted... and she had also mastered Celestial Transformation.
Dong Guo Xue looked around and saw Fang Lin Kong pretending to be unconscious behind her. Girls are naturally easily moved; Fang Lin Kong's painstaking efforts made her heart flutter uncontrollably.
After waiting for a while without hearing Dong Guo Xue call out to him, Fang Lin Kong had no choice but to feign waking up himself. Seeing that Dong Guo Xue was too shy to confess her feelings, he put on an innocent smile and said, "My skills are insufficient to help you cultivate to a higher level, but flying with wings should not be a problem."
Upon hearing that she could fly, Dong Guo Xue felt overjoyed and forgot everything else. She hurriedly ran outside and tried to circulate her true energy using the Celestial Transformation technique. Sure enough, a pair of pure white translucent wings spread out from her back. She tentatively flapped them and felt a gust of wind lift her off the ground.
Excitedly forgetting how to flap her wings properly, she immediately fell back down. Fortunately, she hadn't flown very high; with a push from her feet, she landed safely on the ground. This left Fang Lin Kong—who had been ready to catch her—feeling quite regretful.
After successfully testing it out for the first time, Dong Guo Xue was filled with mixed emotions as she regulated her breathing and spread her wings again. This time she was prepared and gradually lifted off the ground, rising four or five feet into the air. Then she flapped her wings vigorously and soared higher and higher. Fang Lin Kong stretched out his arms; three pairs of nearly transparent wings opened behind him as he closely followed Dong Guo Xue, guiding her on how to flap her wings effectively, how to utilize air currents at high altitudes, and how to maneuver up and down or side to side... Under Fang Lin Kong's guidance, Dong Guo Xue was filled with enthusiasm as she slowly flew beyond the walls of the Four Seas Inn.
Just as Fang Lin Kong thought about reminding Dong Guo Xue about the Eastern Capital's no-fly order, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching Four Seas Inn. He sighed inwardly: "The efficiency of Eastern Capital’s officials is truly remarkable." He decided not to react further and turned his attention toward the direction of that aura.
Even with Fang Lin Kong's limited abilities, after calculating the speed of that aura's flight, he couldn't help but exclaim: "This person is impressive! Their speed is four times that of sound."
As Dong Guo Xue flew higher gradually, she finally spotted familiar buildings below and felt an overwhelming excitement in her heart. When she was younger, her older brother often took her up high to see the scenery below. But as they grew older, her brother became busier with his own affairs; it had been a long time since she experienced such moments again. Although martial arts flourished in Gouli Continent and practitioners of Spells were common, very few could ultimately reach Celestial Rank and soar through the skies harnessing Vitality from heaven and earth. Since childhood, Dong Guo Xue had never been suited for martial arts training or practicing Spells; it was impossible for her to ever reach Celestial Rank in this lifetime. Aside from those born in the Fengfeng Tribe who could naturally condense true energy into wings, no other human could look down upon the earth while soaring freely.
While flying beasts provided another option for leaving the ground, Dong Guo Xue’s family would never allow her to ride such dangerous transportation methods. Moreover, flying beasts were extremely valuable military resources in Lihan Empire; ordinary people couldn’t buy them even if they had money. Unless one went into Bagua Mountain Range to catch wild flying beasts—which Dong Guo Xue certainly couldn't manage—she had no other means available.
Now, with his own abilities, he could soar into the sky. The pride swelling in Dong Guo Xue's heart was beyond words, and she had almost forgotten why she had pursued the ability to ascend into the air in the first place. Fang Lin Kong, on one hand, was preparing for a violent confrontation with the law, while on the other hand, he was calculating how to use a large sum of money to bribe those who came to enforce it. When the human presence he sensed finally appeared, Fang Lin Kong was unexpectedly surprised to find that the person was not coming for him.
A young man dressed in white, graceful in his movements yet slightly frail-looking, was enveloped in a faint aura of blood energy. Upon seeing Dong Guo Xue attempt to flap her wings and rise higher once again, the young man suddenly gasped and accelerated towards her, intending to catch her. Seeing someone daring enough to ruin his "good fortune," Fang Lin Kong instantly became furious and waved his hand, sending a circle of golden knife rings flying out. This move was derived from his extensive research on Celestial Transformation, which he had developed to impersonate the Fengfeng Tribe. It compensated for the lack of long-range attack methods in Celestial Transformation.
As Fang Lin Kong made his move, the young man in white calmly shouted a command. His voice rang clear as blood energy surged between his hands, forming a dark red blade that met Fang Lin Kong's golden rings head-on. Dong Guo Xue felt an overwhelming joy at the appearance of this young man, even feeling a bit smug. However, Fang Lin Kong's sudden attack startled her into exclaiming loudly, "Big Brother..."
The clash between the dark red blade and the golden rings resulted in both shattering apart. Just as Fang Lin Kong was about to adopt a protective stance, that call of "Big Brother" soured his mood entirely. Dong Guo Xue's subsequent actions further revealed that this young man in white was indeed her blood relative.
Dong Guo Xue rushed over and embraced the young man tightly, saying to Fang Lin Kong, "This is my older brother, Dongguo Tianxia." She then turned to Dongguo Tianxia and added, "This is Brother Huanhuo from the Fengfeng Tribe, a rising expert here to participate in the World's Greatest Martial General Conference! He might even become your rival!"
Dongguo Tianxia affectionately stroked his sister's hair, feeling truly astonished. Last time, Dong Guo Xue had mentioned encountering a young expert from the Fengfeng Tribe who had gifted her many treasures. At that moment, he had harbored some doubts about this person's intentions; now that he faced Fang Lin Kong, his suspicions grew even stronger. Although both had only exchanged one blow without using their full strength, anyone capable of withstanding his Blood Dome Azure without showing any signs of distress was indeed rare.
Despite his doubts, Dongguo Tianxia did not want to show any displeasure towards Fang Lin Kong. After all, Fang Lin Kong's interest in Dong Guo Xue wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Thus, he smiled slightly and said to Fang Lin Kong, "I am Dongguo Tianxia. I apologize for my sister's repeated disturbances."
Fang Lin Kong recalled that among the four individuals most likely to win this First Martial Arts Tournament was indeed Dongguo Tianxia. Observing his earlier display of skill confirmed that he handled himself effortlessly and with ease. None of Fang Lin Kong's subordinates—including those young warriors from the Red Army or those from Jiugui Yuzhai—could match him. Seeing Dongguo Tianxia’s greeting made Fang Lin Kong smile broadly as he replied, "Brother Dongguo has made me hesitant to play with Dong Guo Xiaodi in the future. I originally didn't know that Dong Guo Xiaodi was actually a girl; I may have been lacking in etiquette in some respects—please forgive me!"
Seeing such insincere words made even Dong Guo Xue realize that her identity as a girl had already been seen through. Her face flushed crimson immediately. Dongguo Tianxia smiled slightly and said, "My sister loves to cause trouble; she doesn't act like a girl at all. However, the Fengfeng Tribe is naturally a warrior clan; Celestial Transformation is also their exclusive divine skill. Brother Huanhuo’s ability to teach my sister how to master it truly surprises me!"
Fang Lin Kong replied nonchalantly, "This is my unique secret technique; although it cannot systematically advance Celestial Transformation to higher levels, flying with wings is not much of an issue."
Dongguo Tianxia smiled slightly and said, "I noticed just now that Brother Huanhuo could manifest six wings and that your knife rings were remarkably powerful; I knew you were no ordinary person with extraordinary abilities. I would like to thank you here for everything you have done for my sister."
Fang Lin Kong realized that what he had hoped for was now out of reach; he could only raise his hands in surrender as Dongguo Tianxia took Dong Guo Xue away before lowering his voice to curse under his breath.
Although Dong Guo Xue was being taken away by her brother Dongguo Tianxia, she curiously asked, "Big Brother, how did you know I was here?"
Dongguo Tianxia affectionately replied, "With my spiritual sense scanning most of Eastern Capital’s area, how could I not know that my lovely sister has learned to fly? However, that Huan Huo has an overly mysterious background; you shouldn't get too close to him!"
Dong Guo Xue asked anxiously, "Brother Huanhuo seems very skilled; do you think you can defeat him? You will surely be the focus of attention at this World's Greatest Martial General Conference! I'm really worried about you!"
"Dongguo Tianxia" smiled lightly and said, "So you care about your big brother now, huh? That guy named 'Huan Huo' is not so simple. I've even heard that he has been aggressively recruiting followers in 'Hainan Duke Province.' Although the 'Celestial Gate' he established seems a bit mystical, its expansion has been rapid. It is said that in just a few months, it has grown from nothing to a sect with over ten thousand members. It is currently the largest underworld organization in 'Hainan Duke Province.' He himself has reportedly become one of the seven most powerful figures in the local underworld. However, with just this, he probably won't be able to defeat your big brother!"
"'Celestial Gate'! Is that the scam organization that claims to summon deities?" "Dong Guo Xue" asked in surprise.
"Dongguo Tianxia" chuckled lightly and replied, "If we call them a scam organization, then those who join are not fools either. The divine secret techniques can indeed enhance one's power; that's common knowledge. However, there must be intricacies involved that are not as simplistic as they appear!"
"Initially, 'Dong Guo Xue' had her doubts about 'Fang Lin Kong,' but her brother's words sparked her curiosity. The 'Dongguo Family' is a prominent clan in the 'Lihan Empire,' and they naturally didn't take a distant organization from 'Hainan Duke Province' too seriously. Although 'Dongguo Tianxia' was quite impressed by 'Fang Lin Kong's' skills, he didn't believe that this person's eccentric abilities posed any threat to him."
After bringing his sister home, "Dongguo Tianxia" was immediately captivated by an imposing figure. He exclaimed in delight, "Master!"
The majestic figure turned around, and an aura of pressure made "Dong Guo Xue" hesitate. She stuck out her tongue and jumped down to the ground, knowing that her brother's master, "Beast Clan Blade Saint Viro," preferred not to converse with others, so she quietly slipped away.
Just as "Dongguo Tianxia" was about to bow to his master, he was lifted by a surge of energy from "Vivi Ra." He quickly asked, "Master, are you here in 'Eastern Capital' again to challenge 'Fengfeng Martial Saint Li Canghai'?"
"Vivi Ra" replied calmly, "Challenging 'Li Canghai' is just a minor matter. Among the 'Four Great Saints' of our 'Northern Gouli Continent,' the differences in skill are minimal; victory or defeat is merely a matter of luck. This time, deep within the 'Bagua Mountain Range,' the 'Nine-Headed Demon Dragon' has suddenly awakened. I fear that even the 'Empire Emperor' and that old fellow 'Kalan Saint' will be alarmed. I am concerned that a great calamity is approaching and felt it necessary to come early to discuss matters with 'Li Canghai.'"
"The 'Nine-Headed Demon Dragon'! Could the recent tremors from the ley lines be signs of this beast awakening?"
"Vivi Ra" smiled wryly and said, "A mysterious figure burst into 'Eastern Capital' a few days ago and headed straight for the 'Bagua Mountain Range.' I fear this person has triggered the revival of the 'Nine-Headed Demon Dragon!' The current tremors may well be aftershocks from this mysterious individual's battle with the dragon."
"Dongguo Tianxia," shocked by "Vivi Ra's" speculation, exclaimed, "Could it be that the 'Nine-Headed Demon Dragon' is truly that formidable? Can it transmit energy over tens of thousands of miles from the 'Bagua Mountain Range' to 'Eastern Capital'?"
"Vivi Ra" smiled lightly and said, "You should have observed that mysterious person during the siege by seven masters last time. What do you think of their abilities?"
Seeing his master inquire about such common knowledge, "Dongguo Tianxia" pondered for a moment before responding cautiously, "That person's skills don't seem to surpass yours or those of the 'Martial Sage,' but their methods are quite peculiar. The power of their divine weapon is beyond imagination, and their agility is astonishingly quick. If I were to face them directly, I would likely be defeated within three moves."
"Vivi Ra" nodded and said, "You have quite a good sense of self-awareness. In fact, even if I confronted that person, I would also end up defeated; the only difference would be how many more moves I could last. There are some things I think it's time for me to tell you. Do you know what the source of martial arts techniques on our 'Gouli Continent' is?"
Seeing his master ask such fundamental knowledge, "Dongguo Tianxia" answered cautiously, "The ancient people of our 'Gouli Continent' were creations of the 'Creator God.' Martial arts techniques were bestowed as innate abilities by the 'Creator God,' organized into training experiences by our ancestors."
Vivi Ra chuckled and said, "Let's not talk about these unproductive matters; share your thoughts instead."
Dongguo Tianxia's face flushed as he replied, "I have perused ancient texts and drawn some conclusions. It seems that the people of ancient times gradually uncovered the potential of both body and spirit through hunting, shamanistic rituals, and warfare, slowly exploring the rules of cultivating strength. Thus, after thousands of years, martial arts and various schools of thought were formed."
Vivi Ra nodded in approval and said, "What you said is not far from the truth. In addition to that, there is another source of martial arts on the Gouli Continent, which comes from the transmission of martial arts from alternate dimensions."
Dongguo Tianxia was taken aback and said, "I have only heard that once one reaches an extremely high level of cultivation, martial arts are no longer distinguished; one can shatter the void, break free from all constraints, and attain a higher level of existence. However, I have never heard of anything being transmitted from an alternate dimension!"
Vivi Ra replied casually, "Why has the Froda Religion been able to endure for thousands of years on the Gouli Continent, revered as the origin of martial arts? Its disciples are spread across various regions, with experts emerging endlessly? They overshadow all other sects! If you say that their patriarch from thousands of years ago truly possessed such divine abilities, I would be the first to disagree. Which of the Four Great Saints did not start off as an unremarkable youth and then leap to become top experts in middle age, surpassing others by decades or even centuries? I cannot speak for others, but I myself have learned martial arts from another continent."
Dongguo Tianxia was astonished and asked, "Isn't the Blood Dome Azure that we practice a form of alternate dimension martial arts?"
Vivi Ra nodded and said, "I won't go into detail about its origins, but there is no doubt that Blood Dome Azure is indeed an alternate dimension martial art. It comes from a sect of the Jade Emperor Dynasty. At that time, I had several options: Six Divine Techniques, Innate Universe Skill, Heavenly Demon Slaughtering Technique, Purple Thunder Seven Strikes, among others. But in the end, I chose this method."
Dongguo Tianxia gazed at him with longing and asked, "Surely you found Blood Dome Azure to be particularly powerful to choose this divine skill?"
Vivi Ra's face turned slightly red as he replied, "Back then I was still young and full of vigor. The illustrations for Six Divine Techniques depicted a frail old monk demonstrating the moves. The illustrations for Innate Universe Skill showed a majestic Taoist. The accompanying image for Heavenly Demon Slaughtering Technique was a grotesque demon fully naked. The illustration for Purple Thunder Seven Strikes featured a well-built man. Only the demonstration for Blood Dome Azure showcased a mature beauty; moreover, the illustrations depicting acupoints were stunningly beautiful in their nudity. Of course I would choose Blood Dome Azure."
Upon hearing this response, Dongguo Tianxia's nose began to bleed profusely as he fainted. Vivi Ra continued to revel in his choice: "Fortunately, I chose Blood Dome Azure back then; later I discovered that no other artist on the entire Gouli Continent could replicate the techniques used in those illustrations at such a level. Coupled with their vibrant colors that have not faded over the years, I still keep them securely stored to this day..."
(To be continued)
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