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"Our entry point is two thousand three hundred kilometers southeast of Sky Lake. Although we suffered heavy losses last time, we had already surveyed the terrain around Sky Lake before the Azure Sky Rhinoceros appeared. Recently, the mapping team sent over a more detailed map. Essentially, there are no secrets left within a radius of seven hundred thousand square kilometers centered on Sky Lake."
Several Geological Experts were studying the map. Fang Lin Kong listened with keen interest, having learned to conceal his ignorance in front of these specialists.
"According to the original map drawn by Yuan Qian Kun, we are currently at a location he named the Bagua Mountain Range. Recently, we also created some simple maps covering an area of about one hundred sixty thousand square kilometers. While they are not as detailed as those from the mapping team, they provide a fairly comprehensive classification of the mineral resources here! I estimate that in another twenty days, we will complete the survey of the entire Bagua Mountain Range. The next step should be to survey the Blackwind Ridge area."
Finding it dull, Fang Lin Kong quietly exited the cabin and stepped onto the deck. He leaped into the air.
With a burst of Teleportation, Fang Lin Kong left the fleet anchored atop a towering mountain and shot deep into the mountains.
During the day, their Divine Ship had encountered a group of extremely fierce Colorful Celestial Birds. These Colorful Celestial Birds were hardly smaller than fighter jets on Earth, possessing demonic power exceeding tens of thousands, making them stronger than most members of the First Guard Brigade. Although armed with superior weapons and better combat skills than these primitive creatures, Fang Lin Kong's First Guard Brigade managed to achieve victory and drive off these feathered beasts. However, they lost two team members in the process.
"If this continues at this rate, losing two members a day, we'll become a ghost fleet in just a month or two!"
Fang Lin Kong cursed angrily afterward and decided to take matters into his own hands that night to eliminate the Colorful Celestial Birds' nest.
During the day, Fang Lin Kong had secretly placed a signal transmitter on one of the retreating Colorful Celestial Birds' feathers. According to the detector's readings, after flying for half an hour in the sky, he found the cliff where the Colorful Celestial Birds nested.
His arrival caused great agitation among the Colorful Celestial Birds; however, it was Fang Lin Kong who was even more shocked.
The Colorful Celestial Birds they encountered during the day were merely a few hundred. Fang Lin Kong thought that based on this scale, their nest would only contain some old or weak birds. But what he saw now was countless massive nests built on a towering cliff that rose thousands of feet high. A quick count revealed there were at least tens of thousands.
Dozens of even larger and more vibrantly colored Colorful Celestial Birds flapped their wings and left their nests to surround Fang Lin Kong. From their earlier battle, Fang Lin Kong knew that these Colorful Celestial Birds had fiery red eyes and could emit five-colored rays that could easily penetrate several decimeters of rock. Moreover, they were always surrounded by a layer of dazzling five-colored light that provided defense comparable to an ordinary protective shield. During the daytime battle, only Fang Lin Kong's Innate Sword Artifact could easily slay these Colorful Celestial Birds; other weapons could only injure them but struggled to penetrate their protective light.
Seeing this group of Colorful Celestial Birds closing in on him startled Fang Lin Kong; he realized that if he didn’t escape quickly, more Colorful Celestial Birds would arrive and he might die in this cursed place.
He dared not retreat back to camp for fear of leading these Colorful Celestial Birds back and causing his entire First Guard Brigade to be wiped out. Therefore, with a flash of sword light, he shot straight up into the sky, hoping to shake off these Colorful Celestial Birds and make a wide detour to escape.
However, just as he moved, a large bird with an imposing presence—distinct from all other Colorful Celestial Birds—soared from the highest and largest nest on the cliff. With a flap of its wings, it intercepted Fang Lin Kong above him, blocking his escape route.
Without hesitation, Fang Lin Kong thought if he couldn’t go up, then he would burrow underground instead. After all, he had just mastered Five Elements Taoist Techniques. As he pressed down with his sword light and prepared to land, an immense wind pressure enveloped him unexpectedly; Fang Lin Kong found himself unable to control his sword light and was swept up along with it dozens of meters high into the air.
Then, a voice that was both authoritative and compassionate echoed in his mind.
"I am the Bird Emperor Honghu! This morning, I learned that you have intruded into my territory and harmed many of my subjects. Now you dare to enter the home of my feathered kin again. What is your intention?"
Fang Lin Kong, amidst his busy schedule, couldn't help but glance at the detector, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. The Spiritual Energy Index of the Bird Emperor Honghu was astonishingly over seven hundred thousand. Although it was not as high as that of the Azure Sky Rhinoceros, the Emperor's backing was far more substantial, boasting tens of thousands of subjects. The overall strength was extraordinary!
"Your Majesty the Bird Emperor! We are adventurers from another realm. This is our first time in this world, and we had no idea this was your domain. We attempted to discern our surroundings this morning and meant no harm. However, it was your subjects who struck first. I have come to engage in serious diplomatic negotiations and to protest against the rude and barbaric actions of your subjects!"
Fang Lin Kong communicated with Bird Emperor Honghu through Spiritual Wave, eliminating any language barriers and misunderstandings.
Despite not fully grasping the source of the anger from this small creature before him, Bird Emperor Honghu responded to Fang Lin Kong's protest.
"My subjects have the right to attack anyone who enters my territory. Since you claim to bear no ill will, I can allow you to leave this place. However, you must not trespass again!"
Fang Lin Kong was quite curious about encountering a sentient being capable of communication. Since the other party had indicated a willingness to resolve matters peacefully, he no longer needed to focus solely on escape. Thus, he began throwing questions about Gouli Continent at Bird Emperor Honghu one after another.
"We are newcomers to this land and know nothing about its inhabitants. We fear encountering other noble families like yours and inadvertently causing offense. Might Your Majesty the Bird Emperor enlighten us about this continent? Where can we safely roam freely, and where are the forbidden areas?"
Although Bird Emperor Honghu possessed wisdom far surpassing that of other Colorful Celestial Birds, it still lagged behind human cunning.
"We have lived atop this mountain for generations and have never ventured far from here. My advice is that to the northeast lies our clan's arch-nemesis, the lair of the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon; you should avoid it at all costs. To the northwest is Hundred Poison Ridge, which is also very dangerous. As for areas further away, I cannot provide more detailed advice."
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "So they are just a bunch of birds who have never seen much of the outside world! I expected them to be more formidable. However, this Bird Emperor seems rather foolish; perhaps I can trick it into giving me some advantages."
With that thought in mind, Fang Lin Kong spoke up: "The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon must be incredibly ferocious; we certainly wouldn't dare provoke it. But with your supreme authority, why not lead your forces to vanquish it? Why allow it to rampage next to your territory?"
Bird Emperor Honghu fell silent for a moment before finally responding, "The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon is the most powerful being in this world. Our clan is powerless against it."
"Indeed, a foolish bird!"
Realizing Bird Emperor Honghu's predicament, Fang Lin Kong pressed on: "Is the population of the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon's clan greater than that of your subjects? Surely they cannot possess your ability to soar freely through the skies; their speed should be far inferior to yours!"
The surrounding Colorful Celestial Birds could clearly hear Fang Lin Kong's conversation with Bird Emperor Honghu. They were among the strongest of their kind and recalled the terrifying reputation of the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon. One by one, they felt quite embarrassed; the aura conveyed through Spiritual Wave had weakened compared to when they had surrounded Fang Lin Kong earlier.
"The Bird Emperor Honghu said, 'The Nine-Headed Demon Dragon is but one creature, not a race. However, its power far surpasses that of me and my subjects. We are a peace-loving race. Our attacking power is very weak and cannot harm the protective strength of that demon dragon at all.'
In claiming to be weaker than the enemy, the Bird Emperor Honghu conveyed a sense of shame and anxiety through the Spiritual Wave.
Fang Lin Kong thought for a moment and revealed a very sunny smile.
'Your Majesty the Bird Emperor should be able to see that my power is extremely weak, not only unable to compare with you but also significantly lacking compared to any of your subordinates. Yet in this morning's battle, I was able to repel your subjects...'
Before Fang Lin Kong could finish his sentence, the Bird Emperor Honghu and the dozens of Colorful Celestial Birds surrounding him began to chirp loudly, seemingly very angry.
Fang Lin Kong paid them no mind and continued, 'This is because we have some methods that allow us to exert great destructive power despite our small size. I would like to teach this method to your race as compensation for accidentally injuring your subjects this morning!'
The Bird Emperor Honghu transmitted a slightly angry thought and shouted, 'Our race does not need any external power.'
Fang Lin Kong looked at the large bird flapping its wings vigorously, creating countless currents around it, and smiled as he suggested, 'You see, my current strength is merely this much, yet I am confident I can defeat any warrior under your command. This method is quite simple but can ensure that you and your subjects will no longer fear that demon dragon. Wouldn't that be a perfect outcome? Can you bear to let your subjects be threatened by their natural enemy?'
Unbeknownst to Fang Lin Kong, the Colorful Celestial Birds' fear of the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon was beyond his guess. In reality, the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon's power had reached the peak of this world and usually fed on these Colorful Celestial Birds. Fang Lin Kong's proposal had already caused some wavering among them.
The Bird Emperor Honghu had also learned from the Colorful Celestial Birds that had retreated during the day that although Fang Lin Kong's group was weak, they possessed extremely strange weapons. He began to believe Fang Lin Kong's words somewhat. However, years of experience told him that things were never this simple.
'So! If I accept your goodwill, what kind of return do you require from our race?'
'Is this foolish bird actually quite clever?'
Just as Fang Lin Kong was pondering how to negotiate a deal, the Bird Emperor Honghu spoke up without hesitation. He said, 'We also wish to ask you for a small favor. We come from another world and are not familiar with this place at all. Therefore, I would like to request some of your subjects to help us leave this world!'
During their conversation, Fang Lin Kong noticed that the large bird held great authority; none of the other Colorful Celestial Birds dared to interrupt him while he spoke with the Bird Emperor Honghu. Moreover, despite having killed over ten Colorful Celestial Birds during the day, the Bird Emperor did not pursue the matter at all. Clearly, these subjects were not particularly important or cherished by him. Thus, he boldly proposed this suggestion.
The Bird Emperor Honghu pondered slightly; Fang Lin Kong had been vague about how many subjects he needed or for how long he would borrow them. However, these details were not what concerned the Bird Emperor; he was solely focused on whether Fang Lin Kong's proposed method would be effective. Their Colorful Celestial Birds had been threatened by the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon for generations. Over ten thousand Colorful Celestial Birds had been devoured by it. This deep-seated hatred was profound; if it weren't for believing their strength was insufficient, the Bird Emperor Honghu would have long led his subordinates into battle against the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon.
In the end, after much thought, the Bird Emperor Honghu finally made up his mind and asked, 'How much power can your method provide my subordinates?'
Fang Lin Kong had already seen through these spiritually powerful creatures and calculated in his heart: 'If I can teach them the authentic cultivation secrets of the Eastern Immortal Path, with their spiritual energy, they could achieve true form in about a month. If I also teach them some techniques for cultivating Flying Swords so they can transform their feathers into Flying Swords, increasing their combat power tenfold would be no problem. However... it's better not to boast too much!'
Fang Lin Kong calculated carefully and said, "I can make your subordinates five times stronger after eighteen sunsets on this continent!"
Bird Emperor Honghu, upon hearing this, immediately agreed, "If you have such a miraculous method, I will give you two thousand subjects as vassals!"
Fang Lin Kong nearly stumbled to the ground. His original plan was simply to capture one or two Colorful Celestial Birds, train them meticulously, and raise them as pets. But now, Bird Emperor Honghu was offering him two thousand; it was truly overwhelming. However, if Fang Lin Kong were to refuse such a powerful force, he would find it hard to let go.
"If I can train this group of Colorful Celestial Birds to cultivate the Cheng Ren form, what an incredible fighting force that would be! Each one here possesses demonic power exceeding ten thousand, some even surpassing one hundred thousand!"
Fang Lin Kong fell silent in contemplation. Bird Emperor Honghu thought Fang Lin Kong was still unsatisfied and continued, "If you think two thousand is too few, I have some other vassal feathered tribesmen you can choose from. Although their strength is not as great as my Colorful Celestial Birds, they are still quite impressive!"
Such a benefit made Fang Lin Kong nod eagerly, thinking to himself, "If I don't agree now, I'll end up becoming the king of the avian empire."
The Twelve Chapters of Kunlun Taoism encompass everything from the fundamental Refining Qi chapter to the advanced Yuan Shen chapter, including practical applications like the Golden Elixir Chapter and External Dan Chapter, all the way to the Transcendence chapter. Every obstacle in cultivation is meticulously recorded and explained in detail. As long as one cultivates to the fourth chapter, Transformation Realm, human cultivators can undergo countless transformations, while beasts can shed their shells and refine their Cheng Ren forms.
Just after Fang Lin Kong finished teaching the Refining Qi chapter, Bird Emperor Honghu completely believed in him.
In the world of the Gouli Continent, it seemed that no systematic Cultivation Methods had been developed yet. Powerful beings like the Azure Sky Rhinoceros and Colorful Celestial Birds relied on innate abilities and thousands of years of accumulation to slowly increase their strength.
The Twelve Chapters of Kunlun Taoism are the most authentic methods of cultivation on the Eastern Immortal Path. They were created by Old Qiu, ranked first among the Ten Ancestors of the Daoist Sect during the era of the Five Emperors and Ten Ancestors. The intricacies are boundless. After just a few days of training with the Refining Qi chapter, the Colorful Celestial Birds experienced significant power increases. On their cliffside nests, clouds and mist swirled around them as they cultivated.
Originally intended solely for nurturing true energy within one's body, the Refining Qi chapter proved effective for these Colorful Celestial Birds due to their immense internal energy. With just a little guidance, they could become extraordinary masters. Every day brought news of successful evolutions among the Colorful Celestial Birds.
Unbeknownst to Fang Lin Kong, these Colorful Celestial Birds had an opportunity to change their feathers every few hundred years. Every few thousand years, particularly intelligent Colorful Celestial Birds would evolve a level higher, becoming divine birds like Bird Emperor Honghu. Fang Lin Kong could not discern any changes in these Colorful Celestial Birds' upgrades; however, they themselves were aware.
Once upgraded to divine birds, not only would their lifespans greatly increase but their abilities would also enhance. Most remarkably, they could develop a divine eye on their foreheads that would grant them numerous powers. When confronted with Fang Lin Kong, Bird Emperor Honghu had not entered battle mode; thus, his divine eye remained hidden beneath his forehead feathers and was not visible to Fang Lin Kong.
Among the Colorful Celestial Bird clan, only those who had evolved could become their strongest warriors. Only these evolved Colorful Celestial Birds were qualified to protect their family and unleash their powers in life-and-death battles.
Currently, there were fewer than ten divine bird warriors in the Colorful Celestial Bird clan. However, after Fang Lin Kong's arrival and his teachings of the Refining Qi chapter, the number of divine bird warriors increased more than threefold. Bird Emperor Honghu immediately fulfilled his promise to Fang Lin Kong.
What astonished Fang Lin Kong was that although Colorful Celestial Birds were millions of times more powerful than earthly birds, they shared one peculiar trait: when a chick hatches and sees its first sight, it recognizes that being as its closest companion for life and will remain loyal forever. Typically, only Bird Emperor Honghu held this power; during hatching time, he would stand proudly in the incubation area so that newborn Colorful Celestial Birds would see his majestic presence at birth and serve him faithfully without betrayal.
This time, however, Bird Emperor Honghu entrusted Fang Lin Kong with the responsibility of overseeing the hatching of Colorful Celestial Bird chicks.
On the backside of the cliff, there was a vast platform that faced the sun and sheltered from the wind. The Bird Emperor Honghu was very trustworthy; not only had he placed over two thousand bird eggs from his own clan there, but he had also somehow acquired several hundred peculiar eggs of various sizes from other bird tribes.
While the Colorful Celestial Bird clan was diligently cultivating, Fang Lin Kong was here hatching the chicks.
Fang Lin Kong was proficient in countless strange spells, and when hatching the eggs, he refused to follow a simple routine. First, he established a mental connection with the chicks while they were still in their shells, instilling the twelve texts of Kunlun Taoism deep within their souls. Then, he performed intricate steps, using the most profound spell of Mystical Gate to absorb the vitality of heaven and earth, as well as the essence of the sun and moon to stimulate growth.
Every time he thought about having an invincible army soon, Fang Lin Kong would be so excited that he couldn't sleep at night. During this time, his subordinates would come to urge him, asking where he was lingering. Fang Lin Kong sternly ordered his First Guard Brigade to camp temporarily with those Geological Experts and not take any action; he would return as soon as possible.
Birds were different from humans; they naturally inherited memories from their parents. Through mental communication, these Colorful Celestial Birds and nameless avian chicks began to cultivate according to the twelve texts of Kunlun Taoism that Fang Lin Kong had implanted while still in their shells. For them, this was merely an innate instinct.
After painstakingly caring for them for more than half a month, when the first egg showed signs of cracking, his joy was beyond what one would feel upon finding a lost wallet.
When the colorful eggshell shattered in two and a fluffy little head peeked out, Fang Lin Kong suddenly let out a wail—how could it be like this...
“Loli! What an adorable Loli!”
Holding the tiny life that had just crawled out of its shell, no matter how he looked at it, Fang Lin Kong saw only a human baby.
“And not just one little Loli, but an army of two thousand plus six or seven hundred little Lolies!”
(To be continued)
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