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Although the selection process by Zhou Qingzhe was extremely harsh, there were indeed countless talents among the demons. Confronted by Spirit Demon Shikigami with powers several times greater than his own, out of over ten thousand demons, five percent managed to pass unscathed. The total number of qualified candidates approached five hundred, hailing from all corners of the world, across seven continents and four oceans. There were mountain dwellers, sea creatures, beast kin, and plant demons.
Fang Lin Kong felt a smooth sensation in his hands and reflected on his rapid descent into corruption. Yan Yini was truly a gem among women; for several consecutive days, Fang Lin Kong found himself half-heartedly yielding to this beautiful woman in bed.
Standing at one hundred eighty-three centimeters tall, Yan Yini had incredibly long legs. Her figure captivated Fang Lin Kong; it was indeed his good fortune that the first two women in his life were both stunningly beautiful and perfect in form. Her face was equally flawless. Murphy was bold and passionate, daring in love and hate, with delicate skin and a cheerful personality. Yan Yini had a bit of a temper; whenever Fang Lin Kong was with her, he found it nearly impossible to make decisions on his own. Over these few days, everything about his attire, brand choices, hairstyle, and even dining preferences required Yan Yini's approval. However, she also ensured that everything she did was executed to perfection. Despite her slight domineering nature, Fang Lin Kong felt no dissatisfaction with her service. In bed, she strived to meet all of Fang Lin Kong's desires, leaving him more enamored than he had been with the inexperienced Murphy.
Curled up in Fang Lin Kong's arms, Yan Yini sensed he had awakened. She murmured softly and shifted into a more comfortable position, holding him tightly. Both were completely naked; their movements brushed against sensitive areas, awakening Fang Lin Kong's primal instincts once more.
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"Huan Huo! Can't you just avoid that detestable Gouli Continent?"
After their passionate encounter, Yan Yini appeared even more enchanting. Her delicate fingers traced circles on Fang Lin Kong's chest while her beautiful eyes gazed at him with longing.
Fang Lin Kong didn't know how to respond to her question and could only smile wryly before rambling on: "Charming! You must understand that my journey to Gouli Continent is not by personal choice. If I refuse, then there's nothing to discuss. What you desire will also be impossible."
Yan Yini's expression gradually turned sorrowful as she said to Fang Lin Kong: "I knew you wouldn't give up. However, I have one last request; I want you to promise me!"
Fang Lin Kong wasn't particularly worried about going to Gouli Continent; even if there were dangers there, he was confident he could handle them. Therefore, he couldn't comprehend Yan Yini's concerns and readily agreed: "If I can return safely, I will grant you any request."
Yan Yini's gaze grew increasingly intense as she wrapped herself around Fang Lin Kong's bare chest and slowly said: "I want to marry you before you leave!"
Fang Lin Kong nearly tumbled off the bed at her unexpected proposal. Confronted by this alluring beauty, he had certainly felt tempted before. However, he was not Huan Huo himself and still had many personal matters to resolve. How could he dare agree to marry Yan Yini? He could only deflect awkwardly: "Whether I can return is still uncertain. I don't want you to make such a significant sacrifice. Let's discuss this matter when I come back safely!"
Hearing Fang Lin Kong's refusal, Yan Yini didn't get angry; she merely looked disappointed as she silently got out of bed and began putting on her clothes.
Watching her exquisite figure being covered by the latest fashion made Fang Lin Kong reluctant to look away. He clasped his hands together in a gesture of magic; the clothes on the floor vanished into thin air and reappeared on him.
"Every time I see you, I discover you've learned something new! You didn't know this purification spell before!"
Yan Yini calmly said a few words, which startled Fang Lin Kong, causing his heart to race. He was already feeling guilty for sneaking around with someone else's girlfriend, fearing that he might be discovered. However, Yan Yini did not continue the topic, allowing Fang Lin Kong to discreetly wipe the sweat from his forehead as he wrapped his arm around her slender waist and led her out of the guest room to the restaurant for a meal.
The qualified candidates from the Asia-Pacific Region had all received their notifications to report. Fang Lin Kong bid farewell to Yan Yini and his teammates from the North Ao Team. He was also very curious about why Liexiezi wanted him to enter the Gouli Continent, and the answer was about to be revealed.
This time, there were a total of eighty-nine qualified candidates from the Asia-Pacific Region. Unlike the vast arena of the Underground Arena, Zhou Qingzhe had already ordered the officials of the International Demon Alliance in Japan to provide them with some training first.
Although the International Demon Alliance was loosely organized, it was still the largest Dark World organization internationally and was financially robust. The Japan branch had numerous affiliated conglomerates, which could not be compared to the Sultan Branch located far away in Africa.
To keep things under wraps, this gathering was held in a primeval forest at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Surrounding Mount Fuji were the Fuji Eight Peaks: Kenpeak, Hakusan, Kusuzhi, Daiyuzan, Izu Peak, Seijuzan, Komagatake, and Sanjuro. Due to volcanic eruptions, countless caves had formed at the base of Mount Fuji, some of which still emitted gas today. The most beautiful Fugaku Wind Cave had cave walls adorned with icicle-like stalactites that never melted and were considered a rare wonder. At the summit, there were two craters; the larger one had a diameter of about eight hundred meters and a depth of two hundred meters. On clear days, watching the sunrise and observing the sea of clouds from the peak is an essential activity for tourists visiting Japan.
At the northern foot of Mount Fuji lay the Fuji Five Lakes. From east to west, they were Lake Motosu, Kawaguchi Lake, West Lake, Seigen Lake, and Honjo Lake. Lake Motosu was the largest with an area of 6.75 square kilometers. The lakeside offered various sports facilities for tennis, water skiing, fishing, camping, and boating. Southeast of the lake was Oshino Village, which featured eight ponds known collectively as Oni no Hachikai that connected with Lake Motosu. Kawaguchi Lake was developed first among the five lakes and had convenient transportation, becoming a tourist hub. The island in Kawaguchi Lake was the only island among the five lakes and housed a shrine dedicated to ensuring safe childbirth for pregnant women. There was also a bridge spanning 1,260 meters across the lake. The reflection of Mount Fuji in Kawaguchi Lake is regarded as one of its remarkable sights.
West Lake, also known as Western Sea, was the quietest lake among the five. It was said that West Lake and Seigen Lake were originally connected but were separated by volcanic eruptions from Mount Fuji; however, their bottoms remained interconnected. The shores featured scenic spots like Momiji Platform, Aokigahara Forest, Narusawa Ice Cave, and Ashiwada Mountain. Seigen Lake was the smallest among the five lakes but had a unique landscape with towering cliffs along its shores and complex terrain. Honjo Lake was the deepest with a maximum depth of 126 meters. Its surface never froze over and appeared deep blue with an enigmatic quality.
The southern foot of Mount Fuji was a vast plateau covered in lush grassland suitable for grazing cattle and sheep in scenic pastures. On its southwestern slope were famous waterfalls: White Falls and Soundless Waterfall. White Falls cascaded down twenty-six meters and split into numerous streams from a cliff face resembling countless white ribbons falling from above—quite spectacular. Soundless Waterfall resembled a giant pillar crashing down from above with a thunderous roar that shook the earth. Mount Fuji could also be considered a natural botanical garden with over two thousand species of plants.
At the foot of Mount Fuji in Susono City within Shizuoka Prefecture lay Fuji Safari Park covering 740,000 square meters and housing over forty species of more than one thousand wild animals; there were more than thirty lions alone. Visitors could drive through the park to observe various free-roaming animals.
Additionally, there were fantasy travel halls, insect museums, natural science halls, strange stone museums, Fuji museums, large science centers, botanical gardens, bird parks, monkey parks, and various sports and recreational facilities in the Mount Fuji area.
However, it was unfortunate that although the International Demon Alliance owned many private properties in the Mount Fuji area for this event, they chose a location far removed from any tourist attractions instead.
The monsters who passed this assessment were all exceptionally powerful beings; therefore, when Fang Lin Kong arrived at the meeting place, he immediately sensed an overwhelming aura of danger. Yuan Tiankong happened to be accompanying Fang Lin Kong; this mysteriously skilled monster easily passed through by defeating opponents in combat arenas. In fact, under his overwhelming power backlash during battles even caused Ghost Path soldiers who controlled ghostly symbols to spit blood and fall heavily injured.
Not everyone needed to hide their strength like Fang Lin Kong and Dinaus did; Yuan Tiankong had no such intentions at all. The monster energy measurement device at that time recorded values close to sixty thousand. Many monsters participating in this competition possessed energy levels exceeding ten thousand; some even surpassed Yuan Tiankong's power level. Yet at that moment in battle arenas, anyone could feel Yuan Tiankong's unmatched killing intent that could instill fear even in those monsters significantly stronger than him.
In reality, Zhou Qingzhe did not seek to recruit those with low energy levels but precise Plant Control abilities instead; he only required strength. However, powerful monsters often held high status and dignity; asking them to serve as guards or police for others would indeed be quite embarrassing.
Although most of the participants in this selection had demon powers below three thousand, only Fang Lin Kong managed to complete the assessment with such low power.
The rugged and tall wooden cabin was built on a platform raised one and a half meters off the ground, with two stories above it. The first floor was a spacious hall, more like a bar than a residence. The second floor contained around twenty rooms, resembling a haunted house inhabited by Forest Trolls.
As soon as Fang Lin Kong stepped inside, several unfriendly gazes shot toward him. Although the demons did not adhere strictly to the belief that power was everything, Fang Lin Kong's demon power was indeed disproportionate compared to the others present.
The bustling bar on the first floor did not seem desolate despite being located in a remote area. The shelves behind the bar were filled with fine wines from around the world, and a handsome man in a white server's uniform was smiling as he attended to everyone.
Most of the demons, characterized by their seriousness, aloofness, or arrogance, lounged in small corners trying to appear cool, while less than a third sought out excitement. In this space of over three hundred square meters, waves of demon energy permeated the air. Occasionally, two forces of demon energy would clash, causing intense vibrations in the atmosphere.
Fang Lin Kong had arrived leisurely, enjoying the scenery along the way. When he entered, his face still bore an expression of blissful enchantment. As several powerful demon energies struck him directly, a faint protective shield around him acted like a deep-sea whirlpool, absorbing the probing energies. With this display, nearly everyone recognized him as Mr. Ember, who had advanced the fastest despite having the weakest demon power.
Behind Fang Lin Kong stood Yuan Tiankong, whose strength ranked among the top in this group of demons. Their appearance immediately silenced the bar.
After a moment of silence, someone finally spoke up: “This year's most popular duo has arrived—Yuan Tiankong, ranked third in demon power, and Mr. Ember, ranked last!”
The speaker's sarcastic tone broke the previously calm atmosphere into laughter. However, even while laughing, the demons kept their sharp eyes fixed on Fang Lin Kong and Yuan Tiankong. Despite Fang Lin Kong's unimpressive power level, both his performance in the arena and his ability to deflect everyone's energy attacks earlier commanded respect.
Fang Lin Kong snorted softly, dismissing their hostility as inconsequential.
He thought to himself: “If I unleashed my full power, I’d scare these fools to death.”
Yuan Tiankong was assertive and ruthless during battles but appeared refined and gentle at this moment as he walked behind Fang Lin Kong with a smile into the bar. The two found an empty table and sat down.
The only one who didn’t belong to their group was the server in white attire. Upon seeing Fang Lin Kong and Yuan Tiankong sit down, he smiled broadly and called out loudly, “What would you two like to drink?”
Fang Lin Kong waved his hand and said, “Two cans of fruit-flavored soda!”
“Coming right up!”
Fang Lin Kong raised his hand, ready to grab two cans of fruit-flavored soda, when suddenly a large hand swooped in and seized them first. The owner of the hand placed the two cans on his own table and said calmly, "Everyone here should introduce themselves briefly. You two are the last to arrive, and we've been waiting for quite a while! Shouldn't you offer an apology?"
Yuan Tiankong smiled silently, but Fang Lin Kong immediately stood up and declared, "An apology? Sure! I'll give you a whole lot!"
Without a second thought, he kicked out.
The provoking monster was tall and muscular, with bulging muscles that resembled small beasts darting around. Clearly, he possessed terrifying explosive power. When he saw Fang Lin Kong make his move, a cruel smile appeared on his face. He remained seated, motionless, and with a flick of his left hand, his fist met Fang Lin Kong's incoming kick.
The other monsters present were very interested in the clash between the two. Several monsters nearby automatically made way.
Just as Fang Lin Kong was about to connect with the monster's fist, a slight smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. A clear yet chilling killing intent shone in his eyes. In an impossible turn of events, he altered his footwork and accelerated more than ten times in an instant, unleashing a flurry of eighteen kicks that formed a strange talisman to meet the monster's fist.
In the mind of the provoking monster, an early mental curse struck him on a spiritual level, disrupting his demonic energy. This was followed by a rapid kick that collided with his already weakened fist. Caught off guard by Fang Lin Kong's unexpected move, despite their size difference, this seemingly formidable monster was kicked away in an instant. He crashed violently against the wooden cabin wall before rebounding back and landing awkwardly on the ground.
"Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts! What an impressive kid!"
Someone immediately recognized the intricate leg technique Fang Lin Kong had employed. Even ordinary monsters understood some martial arts and were proficient in spells. However, during battles, many relied on instinct. To effectively combine learned martial arts or spells in combat required extensive training or experience from countless battles.
Once a combat style was established, monsters rarely changed it. Each had their own specialties. Fang Lin Kong's ability to merge spells with martial arts in battle was powerful but demanded an extraordinary level of mental and physical coordination—something few dared to attempt due to its difficulty. While executing spells and martial arts separately wasn't hard, blending them seamlessly in combat was crucial; any miscalculation could cost one their life.
Those who could perfectly balance both aspects and wield various spells alongside martial arts effectively in battle earned respect from others. Monsters traditionally respected strength, and Fang Lin Kong had proven himself with just one move.
After kicking away his challenger, Fang Lin Kong effortlessly retrieved the fruit-flavored soda from the table of the defeated monster. The two monsters sitting beside him dared not meet his icy gaze and allowed him to trample over their dignity.
They were well aware of their companion's strength. Although Fang Lin Kong's kick had been unpredictable, it lacked sufficient force to instill fear in them. However, the fact that the kicked monster remained on the ground was highly unusual. Clearly, there were subtle changes within Fang Lin Kong's power that contributed to such destructive force.
"Oh! Now that everyone is here, I suppose it's time for me to clock out as your part-time attendant. I am your instructor for this session, teaching you how to cooperate effectively on Gouli Continent and become qualified guards. Now we need to elect a team leader; does anyone have any nominations?"
The once amiable attendant ripped off his white uniform. With his tall stature and well-groomed mustache reminiscent of a pirate captain who once ruled the Caribbean seas, he instantly commanded attention.
Every demon turned to look at the instructor who had suddenly revealed his identity, and many of them wore expressions of disdain. However, they quickly realized their mistake.
With a thunderous crash, the entire wooden cabin collapsed, and an overwhelming surge of demonic energy erupted among the crowd.
Fang Lin Kong and Yuan Tiankong each activated their protective shields, but it was futile as they were blown away by the powerful demonic force.
Demonic Power Levels:
Two thousand three hundred forty-five...
Six thousand two hundred fifty-one...
Ten thousand...
Sixty-seven thousand...
One hundred thousand...
...
"Hello everyone, I am the head of the International Demon Alliance's Japan branch. My Chinese name is Nine-Headed Bird, though some derogatorily call me Nine-Headed Bug. My Japanese name is Yamata no Orochi... Although I am said to be a guardian spirit of Japan, I am actually from China... Oh! Wait, I mean I am a Chinese demon."
(To be continued)
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