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**Chapter Six: The Genius Taoist**
The secrets of combat lie not only in strength and speed but also in technique and skill. Chinese martial arts are profound and extensive, emphasizing the importance of understanding and the "Dao," with technique being secondary.
The stronger Duskaya becomes, the more Fang Lin Kong learns in battle. The Giant Spirit Transformation allows him to endure pain without injury, using sufficient stamina to prolong the fight.
As Fang Lin Kong's foot struck the ice, harder than steel, he shot forward like a bolt of lightning. Since the beginning of the battle, his speed had been increasing; several times he moved so quickly that sound seemed to vanish. This proved one thing: Fang Lin Kong's speed had broken the sound barrier, reaching at least twice the speed of sound.
Now, their battle had escalated to a point where it was nearly impossible to discern with the naked eye. Along with their rapid movements, swirling snow formed traces like those of a White Dragon dancing through the air. The figures that refused to remain still had blurred into an ethereal haze.
"Such a fiery foreign girl! But why do I feel something is off?"
Fang Lin Kong's feeling was not directed at Duskaya. This Belarusian beauty executed her moves with seasoned precision and fierce intensity, showing no sign of weakness despite being a woman. However, Fang Lin Kong gradually noticed that each of her attacks contained subtle flaws; if he had the ability to counterattack, he could break through Duskaya's techniques.
Unbeknownst to Fang Lin Kong, his senses had become extraordinarily sharp. He could clearly "see" every movement of Duskaya and the flow of demonic energy within her body. Even the intricacies of the Arctic Ice Electric Claw's technique and its reliance on demonic energy were laid bare before him.
This strange transformation was occurring slowly and subtly. As Duskaya grew more spirited in battle, her Arctic Ice Electric Claw escalated from three layers of power to eight—her highest level of cultivation. Her demonic energy surged from eight hundred to three thousand six hundred. This was nearing Duskaya's limit, yet Fang Lin Kong's strength continued to grow as if he possessed boundless potential.
The fight had turned into a war of endurance; if neither side changed their tactics, they could continue battling for days and nights on end.
"Time rewind, confirm once more. Hmm! There was no agreement against using weapons before we started. So—"
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "Why should I hold back?"
The Vampire's Kiss appeared in Fang Lin Kong's hand, six points of silver light forming a hexagram that sealed off all of Duskaya's escape routes. Then a brilliant blue current emerged behind him, intertwining mid-air before slicing toward Duskaya's long legs like a bolt of lightning.
Since the beginning of the fight, it seemed Duskaya had intentionally held back. Many times she lightly passed up opportunities to completely crush Fang Lin Kong. Therefore, he too did not wish to harm her; he restrained his Liexie Twin Hooks just enough to avoid delivering a fatal blow, aiming instead for her thigh.
"If I can cut through her underwear without harming a single hair, that would be perfect!"
As this thought crossed Fang Lin Kong's mind, he suddenly noticed an unsettling glint in the Belarusian beauty’s eyes. It was a look that said, "You're about to have bad luck!" or perhaps "You're really unfortunate to run into trouble!" with an air of confidence.
A gentle voice reached Fang Lin Kong's ears, cutting through the biting cold of the blizzard within the Battle Barrier, delivering a chilling message that sent shivers down his spine.
"Chinese handsome guy, you are truly fortunate. My profession is not that of a rough Martial Artist, but rather a noble Mage!"
As the snowstorm intensified, seven colossal ice dragons suddenly appeared in this battleground. Their massive, crystalline white bodies radiated an icy wind that pierced through Fang Lin Kong. Lacking combat experience, he couldn't summon any protective artifacts in time and was instantly frozen solid. Layers of transparent ice stacked upon one another, forming a ten-meter tall ice pillar as thick as a monument, firmly trapping Fang Lin Kong.
"Someone with such poor combat ability seems unworthy of survival. I initially considered collaborating with you, but that's off the table now! Shatter him!"
Duskaya appeared to have forgotten their earlier agreement and was intent on eliminating Fang Lin Kong. The Arctic Ice Electric Claw was unleashed with full force.
"Please stop! Fighting in my home is one thing, but murder is absolutely unacceptable."
A clear voice rang out as Duskaya's Arctic Ice Electric Claw struck down on the ice pillar, shattering it into fist-sized chunks of ice. However, Fang Lin Kong had mysteriously been teleported away.
"Wind Riding Technique! Five Ghosts Great Teleportation!"
Duskaya's vibrant red lips uttered those words, and Fang Lin Kong, who was being held like a chick, turned around in shock. He saw an exceptionally young man who seemed only slightly older than Li Bing's avatar. Dressed in a short-sleeved floral shirt and thin Cowboy pants, paired with running shoes, he wore a gentle smile that made him appear harmless. If one were to say he was an undergraduate student yet to graduate, many would believe it.
"I am from Kunlun Taoism and belong to the Xuanmen Zhengzong. It's no surprise that a beauty like you recognizes me!"
Holding Fang Lin Kong, this gentle young man floated down gracefully. With a hint of resignation, he said, "Miss Duskaya, I've avoided you many times already. Until the orders from the Kunlun Elder Conference are issued, I absolutely will not join forces with you or get involved in the internal conflicts of the International Demon Alliance. You know what the consequences would be..."
"If I hadn't used this child to draw you out, would you still have avoided me? I was even considering kidnapping your girlfriend!"
"You'd better not!"
Duskaya's words seemed to ignite a powder keg. Wen Zhongda's gentle demeanor suddenly took on an icy edge.
"The first person from Kunlun to successfully advance to Five Elements Sorcerer at just twenty-four years old is hailed as the most promising candidate to become an Immortal Taoist and one of the top five contenders for Divine Extremity. Even if you wish to live a peaceful life, others won't let you."
Fang Lin Kong listened intently to this person behind him who had such a glorious past; curiosity filled his eyes as he scanned Wen Zhongda multiple times. It was hard to believe that this seemingly mild-mannered young man could be so remarkable.
Though frozen for a while, Fang Lin Kong's body was incredibly resilient and suffered no harm at all. He was someone who acted on his thoughts immediately and asked without hesitation, "Foreign hot girl! Since he's so powerful, why would anyone dare to seek death? If it were me with such strength, I wouldn't go looking for trouble; that would already be considered a blessing from my ancestors."
Wen Zhongda listened to Fang Lin Kong's words, smiled slightly, and suddenly turned to ask, "Little brother, what do you think is more important: being with the one you love or going out to fight and kill?"
Fang Lin Kong was taken aback by the question, feeling a surge of emotions that didn't belong to him. He couldn't help but feel very sad. "I used to think the former was more important. But when a crisis comes and you confront the departure of someone who loves you, that feeling of helplessness can lead to deep regret for having been so despondent back then."
"If you haven't reached a point where you're invincible, where even a sneeze makes others retreat in fear, then it's best not to act cool and shamelessly claim that love is more important than power. Those without strength are only qualified to eat dirt, not to love."
"Of course, the same goes for men without money. Either earn some or remain single."
Wen Zhongda's question was merely an instinctive gesture; he didn't expect the young man to understand his thoughts. However, Fang Lin Kong's unexpected response jolted Wen Zhongda awake. "Do I really have the ability to protect my love?"
But this doubt was quickly suppressed in his heart; he still believed in his choice.
Since Fang Lin Kong was merely a supporting character, it was time for the main roles to take the stage, and he was happy to quietly watch the drama unfold.
Wen Zhongda and Duskaya clearly knew each other well, and their relationship seemed quite ambiguous. Fang Lin Kong watched with great interest as the two main characters appeared increasingly excited.
This Battle Barrier held some mystery; Wen Zhongda could easily enter, yet Fang Lin Kong could find no way out. He looked around at the surrounding space and tried various spells he had learned, but none created even a hint of an opening.
Just as he was about to resort to violence to break through, Wen Zhongda finished his conversation with Duskaya and patted him on the back. The two then exited the Battle Barrier, leaving Fang Lin Kong dumbfounded.
"This world truly is one where those who cannot do will not succeed while those who can find it easy!"
Once Wen Zhongda left the Battle Barrier, Duskaya also put it away. As long-lost sunlight poured down, Fang Lin Kong felt that the scene before him was quite romantic—an unattainable couple from a foreign land against the backdrop of ancient Eastern architecture...
Of course, all this did not make Fang Lin Kong forget the real reason he had come here today. After a moment of reflection, he immediately stated his purpose. "Brother Wen Zhongda, your skills are impressive; could you train me for a while? This is a token from Kunlun; I've heard that it can exempt me from tuition fees!"
Fang Lin Kong completely shattered the romantic atmosphere. Wen Zhongda chuckled helplessly and replied, "Every disciple of Kunlun has an obligation to find someone worthy of training and bring them into Kunlun. However, since I can't even be bothered to get involved in conflicts myself, I naturally don't have the energy to train you."
Fang Lin Kong unabashedly said, "If Brother Wen Zhongda doesn't have time, why not pass on some martial arts secrets or insights? I can learn on my own!"
Wen Zhongda didn't want to continue this entanglement and decisively issued an eviction order.
"If you can cultivate the Wind Riding Technique to the twelfth level, I'll take responsibility for teaching you. Okay? If your aptitude isn't sufficient, even if I'm willing to teach you, you won't be able to learn it. First, prove your understanding to me!"
"What's the Wind Riding Technique? What benefits does it have when cultivated?"
Fang Lin Kong had no objections to this condition. Although he had heard this term from Duskaya before, he couldn't deduce anything useful from those three words. He could only vaguely guess that it was a type of lightness skill.
"The Wind Riding Technique is Kunlun's Wind Control Technique, one of the top flying arts in the Daoist Sect. It is a mandatory course for every Kunlun disciple! I happen to have a teaching disc here, which not only includes the mental formulas but also videos of the body techniques. I guarantee it's easy to learn, and there's no deception involved."
The disc he held was clearly one of the lowest quality CD-Rs. The light green surface was covered with countless scratches. Although the computer's optical drive had claimed to be super error-correcting for eight hundred years and could read without a disc, Fang Lin Kong still had doubts about the quality of this item.
However, hearing that it was a flying spell piqued Fang Lin Kong's interest. This was exactly what he lacked; he had suffered quite a bit during his last battle with Ganesha and had long intended to cultivate it. He heard that this was Kunlun's Wind Control Technique, considered superior even within the Daoist Sect, and he was eager to give it a try.
Wen Zhongda noticed how easily Fang Lin Kong could be deceived and innocently winked at Duskaya, prompting the Belarusian beauty to abandon her plan to expose his trick.
Wen Zhongda wasn't lying; the Wind Riding Technique was indeed one of the strongest wind manipulation arts in the Daoist Sect. However, while it was easy to start learning, mastering it required a significant amount of spiritual energy to forcibly tear through gravitational pull. Therefore, as one progressed deeper into cultivation, more spiritual energy was needed. There was no room for shortcuts; it served as a benchmark for measuring one's strength.
Even Wen Zhongda, who was known as a genius Taoist, had only reached the seventh level of the Wind Riding Technique; he hadn't mastered the twelfth level.
After saying goodbye, Fang Lin Kong noticed that Duskaya was following closely behind him. Confused, he turned around and asked, "What are you doing following me, long-legged foreign beauty? I'm not going to treat you to dinner; I already have a girlfriend."
Duskaya smiled sweetly and linked her arm with Fang Lin Kong's. With a light laugh, she said, "I just arrived in this city and haven't familiarized myself with where to stay. I've heard that Chinese cuisine is particularly delicious from Siberia, so I hope to find someone familiar to introduce me!"
Fang Lin Kong felt overwhelmed as he sensed her soft yet surprisingly bouncy figure against his arm. He replied absentmindedly, "Long-legged foreign beauty! First of all, we aren't close; secondly, I absolutely won't treat you. If you're looking for someone to take you out for dinner, you might as well find someone else on the street! With your looks, I'm sure there will be plenty of fools lining up to accompany you."
Duskaya pouted and disdainfully said, "Although China's sex industry is still covered with a veil of shame, its development is enough to astonish many Western countries. Chinese men have long moved past the era of chasing after beautiful women on the streets!"
"That's not very fair!"
Although Fang Lin Kong was an innocent boy who had never ventured into such places, even he had picked up some clues from formal media reports. Just a few days ago in local news, there were reports of undercover investigations at certain entertainment venues where one could supposedly pay one hundred fifty yuan for full services and even use tools...
However, officially speaking, people in our country are still incredibly innocent; even browsing pornographic images online is said to corrupt our pure hearts and degrade moral standards, harming national interests and affecting social stability. Such national conditions are truly speechless.
Duskaya found Fang Lin Kong's rebuttal unconvincing and did not pursue the matter further. She had no intention of continuing this meaningless conversation and simply said lightly, "This city may soon become a battlefield; I think you should pay attention to your safety. Although some people might still be my companions, I really dislike that filthy race."
Fang Lin Kong did not understand Duskaya's warning and asked in return, "How does the internal conflict within the International Demon Alliance affect an innocent person like me? Why do you specifically remind me?"
Duskaya smiled, revealing teeth as white as jewels. It reminded Fang Lin Kong of the advertisements for the toothpaste they used every day.
"You have great strength, but your combat skills are lacking, making you a prime target for the blood clan. They love to absorb their enemies' powers through bloodsucking. Among my subordinates this time, there are many from the blood clan, just like Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying's followers. This race breeds like a plague."
Fang Lin Kong listened in astonishment; he held no real animosity towards vampires. Having watched films like Van Helsing and those featuring vampire queens, he found himself more intrigued than repulsed by this unfortunate and often arrogant race. Had he not gained power, he might not have refused to join their ranks if he encountered them.
"The International Demon Alliance's large-scale entry into mainland China can't just be about territorial conquest, right? In modern society, the concept of territory is an untouchable issue of national dignity, but it seems to hold no benefits for monsters. Are you really aiming to compete with Real Estate?"
Duskaya twirled her long golden hair with her slender, fair fingers and said with a smile, "Monsters aren't without ambition. The temptation to replace humans as the ruling class of society is always significant!"
"In that case, I will vow to defend human dignity at all costs!"
Fang Lin Kong's gaze sharpened like never before; his firm tone and unwavering determination left Duskaya, a rising star within the International Demon Alliance, with no doubt about his words.
"Men can sometimes appear quite fierce! What an interesting young man you are!"
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