Looking at his arms, which had become thin and gaunt due to his height increase, Fang Lin Kong smiled faintly. His originally slender arms were gradually swelling with muscle. Once an ordinary figure, Fang Lin Kong now appeared incredibly robust. With a thought, he adjusted his pants, and with a surge of strength, a certain organ immediately expanded sixfold. The enormous length satisfied him as he muttered to himself, "Who would dare say I'm not a real man? I am the strongest in the world! And certainly not just a pretty face."
The Giant Spirit Transformation allowed him to manipulate his muscles at will; not only could he expand to an astonishing size, but he could also shrink his bones down to become a diminutive three-inch figure. Fang Lin Kong tested the limits of his transformation and discovered that he could expand his body up to six times its size, but could only shrink down to one-third of his original size. He could at most pass for a six or seven-year-old child; the legendary thumb-sized figure was impossible to recreate.
In the Celebrity Hotel, the only five-star hotel in the city, several men were assembling a massive screen in the presidential suite. Among them were Dongfang and Sdeck, whom Fang Lin Kong had encountered before.
"Alright! The surveillance system is connected. Through the five satellites launched by our True Flame Sect this year, we can monitor any corner of the globe," said a young man who appeared to be a technician as he dusted off his hands and stood up.
Sdeck impatiently interrupted the introduction, saying bluntly, "We only need to see all the monsters and practitioners in this city. Hurry up and activate the surveillance system! I sensed two powerful energies entering this city a few hours ago; one of them is extremely strong. I want to see who it is!"
Exchanging glances with Dongfang, the young technician ignored Sdeck's urgency and smiled as he waved his hand. "Alright, brothers, we're done here. The next steps are up to the combat team. Surely no one is foolish enough not to know how to operate the surveillance system."
Sdeck felt insulted by this veiled jab and immediately became furious. His fists clenched as black flames flickered on his arms, ready to ignite. However, Dongfang reached out and restrained Sdeck with a gentle grip. "You'd better not act impulsively. If you start a fight here, all this equipment will be ruined. Besides, Ocher is an important member of our organization; if you even touch a hair on him, I'll kill you instantly!"
Sdeck slowly turned his head, glaring menacingly at Dongfang.
But just as he did so, the young technician suddenly became intangible. Before Sdeck could react at all, a fist came crashing down heavily onto his nose.
"Don't underestimate technicians; remember that technology always triumphs in the end!"
Shaking off his hands, the young man turned around and made a stylish gesture as Sdeck's small frame was sent flying from the powerful blow. His head spun 180 degrees as he collided with the wall before crashing onto the sofa, humiliated and knocked unconscious.
At this moment, Dongfang no longer wished to control the situation. He watched the young man leave and murmured to himself, "Ocher, your temper hasn't changed at all! I hope Sdeck forgets about this once he wakes up; otherwise, he'll be in a worse predicament than now—no, a hundred times worse..."
With Ocher's departure, the technician who had been assembling the surveillance equipment also left. The only ones remaining in the room were the combat personnel sent by the True Flame Sect to this city.
Dongfang was clearly the leader here. With a gesture infused with Magic Power, the monitor screen flickered to life. The aerial view from space stabilized after a slight tremor and became clear.
The cityscape—its buildings and streets—unfolded before everyone as the angle adjusted.
Holding the remote control, Dongfang made some adjustments. Countless Light Spots within the city danced vibrantly on the screen. He addressed his subordinates, "These represent the energy reactions of all the monsters and cultivators. However, some individuals can sever their energy emissions, so we’ve marked them specially on the monitor. The gray Light Spots indicate those whose energy intensity cannot be detected. The rest are displayed according to the International Demon Alliance's grading system."
One of the True Flame Sect members pointed at the brightest Light Spot on the screen in astonishment and exclaimed, "Why is this reaction so intense? A powerhouse of this level shouldn't be so reckless with their power. Moreover, their energy nature is constantly changing. Could they be cultivating some technique in the city?"
Dongfang focused his gaze; the location of that Light Spot was none other than Fang Lin Kong's home. As the camera zoomed in, the scene gradually became clearer, narrowing down to that district.
Satellite surveillance could not capture what was happening inside a room; however, Fang Lin Kong's cultivation of Giant Spirit Transformation was causing detectable energy fluctuations.
Watching the energy display shift dozens of times within fourteen or fifteen minutes left all members of the True Flame Sect astonished. Although Dongfang had already known from their last encounter that Fang Lin Kong could freely alter his internal energy attributes, he never expected anyone could manipulate energy to such an extent.
"This kind of person can truly be both a monster and a saint at will. Even our True Flame Sect's Black Flame can be applied so freely—it’s beyond comprehension!"
Dongfang still couldn't believe that someone could achieve such feats. However, another possibility crossed his mind: what if Fang Lin Kong possessed dozens of types of energy? Thinking about Gouli Heaven's Tome and its capabilities made Dongfang lean toward this latter possibility.
As Fang Lin Kong began cultivating Giant Spirit Transformation, his energy response intensified further. The energy reflected on the screen erupted into a bright Light Spot, forcing Dongfang to lower the monitor's brightness for a more comfortable view.
As everyone looked on in astonishment, Fang Lin Kong's energy fluctuated dramatically. It dropped from a peak of five thousand forty-seven to just one thousand two hundred fifty-four before finally stabilizing. This was a genuine reduction in energy, not merely a concealment of his presence. Even without the Satellite demon energy monitor, cultivators could sense the fluctuations of spiritual energy within a certain range through their own Spiritual Awareness.
They all felt Fang Lin Kong's power diminishing.
Several disciples of the True Flame Sect were completely baffled by why Fang Lin Kong seemed to grow weaker with each attempt at cultivation. After exchanging confused glances, they turned their attention to the young leader in the east. This weary young man shrugged his shoulders and, with a nonchalant gesture, left the room without taking responsibility.
One disciple gazed at the densely packed Light Spots on the screen and muttered to himself, "Why are there more demons than people these days?"
Fang Lin Kong, increasingly excited, finally went to bed around four in the morning. The next day, he was rudely awakened by his parents kicking him out of bed due to insufficient sleep. After hastily shoving some breakfast into his mouth, he groggily grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. While waiting for the bus at the station, a familiar voice broke through his foggy thoughts.
Having not seen each other for several days, Ding Qingya seemed to have lost a bit of weight but appeared even more graceful. Upon seeing Fang Lin Kong, her eyes sparkled with joy that seemed ready to burst forth. After surviving a perilous adventure, Fang Lin Kong felt an extra surge of happiness upon encountering Ding Qingya.
The two spoke simultaneously but were taken aback and waited for the other to continue.
With Fang Lin Kong's mischievous chuckle echoing in the air, Ding Qingya blushed deeply and covered her cheeks with her hands. The playful young man glanced around to ensure no one was watching and quickly planted a kiss on Ding Qingya's cheek. He then wrapped his right arm around her soft waist, moving it up and down in a rather inappropriate manner. Although he didn't dare cross any lines, it was still quite an audacious act.
Ding Qingya attempted to push Fang Lin Kong's hand away, but her feeble struggle was no match for his arm strengthened by Giant Spirit Transformation. The two playfully tussled at the bus stop until their bus finally arrived.
On their way to school, Ding Qingya finally voiced her concerns that had been building over the past few days.
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