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Golden Radiance twisted like a dragon or snake, but this time it was not the transformation of Golden Radiance itself. Instead, it was the first clash between Fang Lin Kong and the warriors within Golden Radiance, resulting in a tremendous shockwave.
The energies of Golden Radiance and Azure Glow were perfectly polarized, incompatible with each other. If a being from Azure Glow entered Golden Radiance, its energy would be rapidly drained. Conversely, if a being from Golden Radiance ventured into Azure Glow, it would feel its power swiftly leaking away.
Thus, when the two rays of light collided, the beings on both sides would engage in a brief skirmish. Once the two rays separated, neither side dared to linger and quickly retreated to their respective realms of light.
Similarly, whenever warriors from the azure and golden energies killed an enemy, the opponent's energy would be absorbed and quickly transformed into their own strength.
For Fang Lin Kong, entering Golden Radiance meant he would be at a significant disadvantage during battle. Moreover, Dan Xiazi had long realized that by the end of the azure and golden energies, battles became exceedingly rare. Even when the two energies clashed, the warriors on both sides would refrain from seeking conflict.
The creation of Divine General by Ancient God Chaos was an exceedingly slow process. Eventually, due to the equal strength of opponents, it became difficult to achieve a kill. Thus, the stronger the Azure Deity Sage, the slower their ascension became. Ultimately, they could no longer rely on killing enemies to absorb energy for upgrades; they could only depend on their gradual cultivation to reach their final evolution.
Dan Xiazi had entered Ancient God Chaos several times and knew that there were only seven Divine Generals and merely five immortals here. For Fang Lin Kong to complete his final evolution without his assistance was nearly impossible—unless Fang Lin Kong had the patience to cultivate for several thousand years.
Aware that his battles needed to be swift, Fang Lin Kong unleashed all his power from the start. However, the opposing Celestial Sage had already reached an exceptionally high level. Although not as fierce as Fang Lin Kong, they were agile and unpredictable.
In true space, even with the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate, Fang Lin Kong would struggle against them. Yet here, through blood-soaked battles and training, he no longer feared their intricate spells.
The body of the Azure God was robust and formidable in combat. The Celestial Sage was filled with vitality and possessed profound spells. As Fang Lin Kong gradually understood the differences between the two, he pushed his Giant Spirit Transformation to its limits, relying on brute strength to overcome finesse. No matter what spell his opponent used, he met it head-on with his unmatched physical prowess before immediately counterattacking. After countless collisions between the azure and golden light spheres, Fang Lin Kong's powerful body was covered in numerous wounds while his opponent's wings had been significantly damaged. The divine beast beneath them suffered a devastating blow to its brain from one of Fang Lin Kong's punches, turning it into a mass of multicolored pulp.
Feeling his spiritual energy rapidly depleting, Fang Lin Kong decided against prolonging the fight. With a fierce roar, he executed a horizontal slash that condensed the surging azure energy into a blade of light aimed at his opponent while simultaneously unleashing the hidden Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade within that azure glow.
The opposing Divine Immortal General, recognizing the unmatched ferocity of this strike from Fang Lin Kong, felt confident in maintaining his energy within Golden Radiance. He could recover quickly; thus, at this point in battle, he faced off against Fang Lin Kong without fear. With a sharp cry, he suspended himself in mid-air and began spinning wildly. His golden wings stirred up protective layers of Golden Radiance, creating a blinding light more radiant than the sun that surged toward Fang Lin Kong's azure blade.
With gritted teeth, Fang Lin Kong plunged his blade downward to evade the impact of the radiant blast. In the hollow gaze of the opposing Divine Immortal General, a flicker of strange fluctuation passed through—a ripple of spiritual wave.
This desperate struggle startled even Dan Xiazi, who was watching not far behind. However, given how intense their battle was, he could not intervene; he could only watch as both Fang Lin Kong and that Divine Immortal General suffered mutual destruction. The power of that radiant blast was immense; half of Fang Lin Kong's body was obliterated on impact.
Meanwhile, although the opposing Divine Immortal General barely managed to disperse Fang Lin Kong's blade light, he fell victim to the hidden strike from the Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade, which sealed him away. The brutal scene made even Dan Xiazi feel a pang of sympathy in his heart.
"With half of his body gone, this kid is definitely dead beyond recovery. I shouldn't have tricked him into continuing this battle."
Just as Dan Xiazi sighed, Fang Lin Kong's broken body suddenly stood up again. To Dan Xiazi's astonishment, he continuously absorbed the energy from the Golden Radiance, repairing his own body.
"This kid is truly a monster! No, I've seen many monsters on Earth, but none possess such tenacious vitality. How could he still be alive after being blasted apart? Could it be that he has already reached that level of enlightenment?"
Dan Xiazi was shocked in his heart, while Fang Lin Kong's mind was exploding like millions of stars all at once, countless thoughts erupting like a volcano. The memories inscribed by the Future Seer and the knowledge gifted by the Divine Beast White Dragon flooded back to him as he recalled his entire life… A multitude of thoughts surged forth from nowhere all at once. Fang Lin Kong seemed to sense that there was something within him, vaguely present yet utterly unreachable.
"Where am I? What am I doing? What has happened to me? Oh! Aah! Roar…"
When Fang Lin Kong saw the half of his body that had vanished, his mind exploded with a sudden recollection of a strange text, which he began to recite unconsciously.
"…Dark Serpent Transformation, transformation at will. Soft and hard as desired, gathering and dispersing… Responding to thought and intent, wielding rainbows and gathering lightning, calling forth wind and clouds…"
Gradually, Fang Lin Kong's mind became clear.
"Dark Serpent Transformation! This is the second transformation of Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens. I understand now! The things left for me by the Divine Beast White Dragon are actually this simple!"
As subtle changes occurred within his body, Fang Lin Kong finally realized that mastering Dark Serpent Transformation also meant grasping something he had long pondered. Within the wisdom bestowed upon him by the Divine Beast White Dragon was knowledge about the mysteries of space. Understanding this made Fang Lin Kong roar loudly, scattering the Golden Radiance that had been entangling him. A long-lost power suddenly reappeared within him.
"I have finally reclaimed my strength!"
Feeling clearly that his Inner Universe was once again in sync with his divine consciousness, Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but weep tears of joy. The Four Treasures of the Demon Gate simultaneously burst forth with brilliant light, blocking out the azure and golden radiance. His originally imposing figure transformed back into that of a sunny youth.
With this layer of protection, Fang Lin Kong immediately immersed himself in analyzing and converting the energy he had acquired. The energy from Ancient God Chaos was immense and seemingly endless. Fang Lin Kong merged this energy within him, causing his power to surge fivefold in an instant.
If Giant Spirit Transformation had limitations on energy absorption, Dark Serpent Transformation had an insatiable demand for energy. Fang Lin Kong's current physical form was already straddling the line between reality and illusion; he could disperse into Vitality at any moment or instantly gather himself back together. As long as he wished, he could absorb ten or even a hundred times more energy than he currently possessed without fear of his body collapsing.
"Disciple! You must not continue transforming; quickly retract your treasures. Otherwise, if you disturb Ancient God Chaos, it will be disastrous."
Fang Lin Kong was experiencing the endless wonders of his new body. It was only after Dan Xiazi's reminder that he recalled he was still within this colossal form. Trusting Dan Xiazi's words, he quickly absorbed the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate into his body, and once again, a green flame rose around him. In an instant, Fang Lin Kong achieved perfect control over his protective Azure Glow, forming a spherical transparent shield around himself.
Dan Xiazi, fearing that Fang Lin Kong might take further action, enveloped him with the Heavenly Evil Blue Robe, breaking the restraints of the Golden Radiance and hiding deep within the Azure Glow.
Now covered by Dan Xiazi's Heavenly Evil Blue Robe, Fang Lin Kong turned his gaze back. Earlier, when he unleashed the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate, he had already scattered the Golden Radiance. However, the broken pieces of the Golden Radiance began to slowly coalesce again. It seemed that the Azure Glow was closely related to the Golden Radiance as it also slowed down its flight speed, gradually stretching out.
In almost no time at all, the Golden Radiance had been repaired, and the Azure Glow returned to its original state. At this moment, Dan Xiazi wiped away a cold sweat and said to Fang Lin Kong, "The consciousness of Ancient God Chaos surpasses our level; therefore, it rarely focuses on these minute matters. However, if a significant disturbance occurs, Ancient God Chaos will search for itself. At that point, we won't be able to escape."
Although Fang Lin Kong had not seen any display of power from Ancient God Chaos, he couldn't help but feel fear after hearing the words of Divine Beast White Dragon and Dan Xiazi's warning. Moreover, the sheer size of Ancient God Chaos alone instilled a sense of dread in him.
Feeling that there was no need to linger any longer, Fang Lin Kong waited for Dan Xiazi to finish scolding him. When he looked up again, he noticed that Dan Xiazi had an unusual appearance reminiscent of a deity from a painting—sunken eye sockets, pale yellow eyes, long hair flowing down his back, and hands that reached past his knees. His clothing was difficult to pinpoint to any specific dynasty; it appeared quite loose-fitting and would drag on the ground if he walked on flat terrain.
Fang Lin Kong had never regarded anyone as an elder figure; thus, he paid little attention to Dan Xiazi's reprimands. Instead, he asked, "Master Uncle has already captured the Golden Feathered Dragon Sparrow; can I leave now? If there's nothing else, how about you come back with me?"
Dan Xiazi chuckled and replied, "Since you've already broken free from the constraints of dual energies, how could it be so easy for you to leave? The Ancient God Chaos contains boundless treasures. With your help as my nephew, it would be a shame not to gather some for ourselves!"
At first taken aback by Dan Xiazi's words, Fang Lin Kong soon realized what was happening. Since this Master Uncle could venture into Ancient God Chaos to capture the Divine Beast Golden Feathered Dragon Sparrow, he was certainly not an aloof 'expert.' Ancient God Chaos must have collected countless rare treasures over millions of years and consumed numerous Divine Beasts and Celestial Birds—if Dan Xiazi showed no interest in this at all, that would indeed be strange.
However, Fang Lin Kong felt puzzled and asked Dan Xiazi, "Master Uncle possesses incredible abilities and is an ascended immortal; what assistance do you need from your nephew?"
Dan Xiazi chuckled again and explained, "You have now cultivated into Azure God; your aura is indistinguishable from that of Ancient God Chaos. In certain areas where Ancient God Chaos has strict defenses against its consciousness, even with my Heavenly Evil Blue Robe concealing my aura, I still cannot sneak in. But with you as my nephew alongside me, there are places where Ancient God Chaos will not guard against you!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Lin Kong realized that his Master Uncle seemed somewhat untrusting. Nevertheless, having grasped the secrets left by Divine Beast White Dragon regarding spatial mysteries, he wasn't afraid of falling into any traps.
"At worst, I can bring out that big mud eel and let Ancient God Chaos fight it again."
Fang Lin Kong was never one to tread lightly; thinking this way made him immediately agree with Dan Xiazi.
According to Dan Xiazi's instructions, what Fang Lin Kong needed to do was continue pushing toward the ends of the azure and golden energies. Although the Azure Deity Sage ahead was exceedingly rare, these two rays of light were quite persistent. Having just completed his Dark Serpent Transformation cultivation and feeling restless in his palms, Fang Lin Kong continuously practiced the techniques he had comprehended today.
Dan Xiazi, hidden in the Heavenly Evil Blue Robe, observed Fang Lin Kong's excited demeanor and couldn't help but say, "Nephew, your techniques are impressive, and your cultivation is commendable, but you have two major flaws. Are you aware of them?"
Fang Lin Kong shook his head, genuinely unaware of any shortcomings in his current state. However, he was not stubborn and believed that Dan Xiazi's words must hold some truth.
Seeing Fang Lin Kong's respectful attitude, Dan Xiazi patiently instructed, "For a cultivator, the first priority is to protect oneself. The treasures you used earlier, while powerful when activated by thought, are ultimately external objects and cannot compare to the protective spells cultivated from within. Although you can form a protective barrier with your own strength, it appears rather crude. It is far inferior to the refined power of properly cultivated techniques."
"Secondly, although you employed various methods during combat, you lack a cohesive system of techniques. You must understand that if your opponent has been cultivating for a long time, no matter how ingenious your spells may be, they will be difficult to shake. Instead of relying on novelty for victory, it is more practical to master a set of skills that you excel at."
Dan Xiazi's words left Fang Lin Kong feeling somewhat embarrassed. He had never had a formal master and had learned through practical experience, which made him aware of his weaknesses. However, he had not taken the initiative to address these shortcomings.
Suddenly inspired, he turned to Dan Xiazi for guidance.
"Master Uncle speaks truly; however, I have not received much instruction from my family master. I fear that my self-exploration may lead me down the wrong path. I hope Master Uncle can impart some teachings!" Fang Lin Kong expressed himself plainly, subtly indicating that he lacked certain skills and would appreciate any instruction Dan Xiazi could provide.
Dan Xiazi smiled slightly and replied, "How could Master Uncle hide anything? The most profound technique of the Kunlun Celestial Path for self-protection is the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique. Each seal consists of a symbol, a spell, a mark, and a formula. Forming thirty-three protective talismans will undoubtedly surpass the power of your treasures and possess remarkable effects against enemies. However, mastering this technique requires an exceptionally strong spiritual energy, which is extremely difficult to achieve in the mortal realm. Even your master could not accomplish it when he was among the Kunlun Twelve Immortals. Yet within the Ancient God Chaos realm, there is a significant advantage: abundant vitality is readily available. Perhaps you can give it a try!"
The Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique is one of the few theoretically flawless spells of the Kunlun Celestial Path that has never been successfully practiced. The reason is simple: the amount of vitality required to cultivate these techniques is immense. Only after ascending can immortals hope to attempt it when their energy is magnified a hundredfold compared to the mortal realm. However, few ascended immortals return to the mortal world; thus, these spells have become legendary abilities that cannot be mastered.
After breaking through the barriers of the mortal realm, Dan Xiazi naturally attempted to cultivate these spells. With access to vast energy supplies between realms, he verified the feasibility of these techniques one by one. Among them, the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique indeed possessed extraordinary protective power.
With Dan Xiazi's careful teaching, Fang Lin Kong found it easier to grasp the essence of the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique. Since this protective barrier must be formed in one breath, creating a single seal was not difficult; the challenge lay in forming them simultaneously. The Kunlun Twelve Immortals had all attempted this technique—renowned as having the strongest defensive capabilities in the mortal realm—but even the most accomplished among them, Qilinzi, could only manage thirteen seals.
Fang Lin Kong pondered quietly and realized that with his own true energy, he could manage up to four seals at once; however, his absorption rate was rapid enough that although he couldn't fully replenish what he consumed, he might still sustain six or seven seals. The Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique has a unique property: as long as at least one seal remains intact after being attacked—provided none are completely shattered—it can immediately recover. But if all are thoroughly broken down, it must be reforged.
He thought it unlikely that he could forge all seals at once but felt compelled to give it a try nonetheless; even if he could create ten layers of protection upon returning to Earth, it would be formidable enough—a veritable fortress unless Kyo Kusanagi intervened.
With determination in mind, Fang Lin Kong rolled up his sleeves and began his cultivation.
He started by condensing symbols and seals using vitality while slowly reciting incantations and coordinating with formulas to facilitate energy absorption and replenish what he expended.
However, the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique was indeed quite formidable. As soon as he completed the first seal, he felt the technique slip out of his control, and his Vitality surged uncontrollably. Fang Lin Kong had no choice but to hasten the speed of the sealing technique. After completing the first seal, without any chance to catch his breath, he immediately began the second one. Dan Xiazi floated towards the tail end of Azure Glow, simultaneously providing protection for Fang Lin Kong. If Fang Lin Kong could master this technique, it would greatly enhance Dan Xiazi's plans, so he was determined to avoid any mistakes.
The Azure Glow surrounding Fang Lin Kong continuously fed energy into him. A strange phenomenon occurred: within the several dozen kilometers of Azure Glow, a thin void appeared due to insufficient replenishment. As the power of the sealing technique manifested, Fang Lin Kong's demand for energy increased. By the time he attempted the sixth seal, he had already depleted his reserves. He was now relying solely on absorbing the energy contained within Azure Glow to operate the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique. However, no matter how fast the replenishment was, it could not keep up with the consumption. The energy required for this technique was far greater than what Fang Lin Kong would expend in ten major battles.
As he initiated the ninth seal, Fang Lin Kong realized something was wrong; the energy he had gathered could no longer meet the demands of the sealing technique. Just as he sensed that the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique was about to falter, a powerful force suddenly surged into his body, allowing him to catch his breath. When Fang Lin Kong turned around, he saw a Celestial Sage from Golden Radiance who had been ambushed and killed by Dan Xiazi.
The newly supplied energy would allow him to complete at most two more seals. However, with this brief respite, Fang Lin Kong replenished his Vitality once again. This time, he dared not be reckless and exerted himself to activate Dark Serpent Transformation, causing his body to swell instantly. Although Dark Serpent Transformation could absorb immense energy, it had a stable threshold; exceeding this limit would render him unable to control such vast energy. Therefore, absorbing energy beyond his stable state could only be done when using extreme techniques as reserve energy and could not be maintained in a normal state.
With a large amount of energy stored from Dark Serpent Transformation, Fang Lin Kong pushed the Thirty-Three Heavens Sealing Technique up to twenty layers; this time he learned from his previous experiences.
Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade sealed away numerous celestial beasts and even some Celestial Sages from Golden Radiance were effortlessly sealed by Fang Lin Kong. At this point, Fang Lin Kong had no reservations! Whenever he felt his true qi running low, he immediately released one of them as a supplement.
Dan Xiazi initially thought that this technique was still too much for Fang Lin Kong but did not expect him to have such methods.
With a clear roar, Azure Flame and Golden Radiance intertwined around Fang Lin Kong's body. Countless spells converged into fiery serpents that spiraled around him rapidly. The flames flickered unpredictably before stabilizing around Fang Lin Kong's form, coalescing into a vibrant display of colors. On Fang Lin Kong's bare skin, numerous colorful flames painted intricate and complex sigils.
Dan Xiazi watched as Fang Lin Kong successfully completed his task; thirty-three seals merged into his body while a thin transparent barrier—difficult for ordinary people to see—actually consisted of an incredibly complex formation. He felt quite uneasy inside.
After hundreds of years of cultivation without even grasping the basics of Spellcraft, this young man had managed to master it.
Fang Lin Kong felt elated at achieving mastery over his technique. He turned and bowed deeply to Dan Xiazi, saying, "Thank you, Master Uncle! Now I won't have to fear being besieged by others anymore!"
(To be continued)
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