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The Quick Sand River originates from the Bagua Mountain Range and flows across the Northern Continent of Gouli, eventually emptying into the sea. Along its course, countless tributaries contribute to a third of the Lihan Empire's water system. Although it ranks second in length, its water flow is the most abundant. The fertile lands on both banks have always been known as a land of fish and rice.
At its mouth, the nutrients brought by the Quick Sand River make the marine life particularly rich. A tribe known as the Fengfeng Tribe has settled here for quite some time. Under the leadership of Fang Lin Kong, the First Guard Brigade has a loose discipline and has never conducted a thorough reconnaissance of the nearby waters. Thus, they are unaware that just over three hundred nautical miles from their underwater mining site lies Lin'an Island, home to this tribe with a population of hundreds of thousands.
They lingered without leaving and even set up an operational platform on the sea surface. These creatures lived casually and often engaged in indecent behavior, which had long caught the attention of the Fengfeng Tribe on Lin'an Island, prompting discussions about expelling these mysterious barbarians.
The hundreds of thousands of Fengfeng Tribe members on Lin'an Island fall under the jurisdiction of Hainan Duke Province. However, Hainan Duke Province is located in a remote overseas area, with its economy and culture lagging behind those of the inland Duke Provinces. The governance over its twenty-eight coastal cities and over six thousand islands is quite lenient. Lin'an City on Lin'an Island is one of these coastal cities. Although there are local officials, it is ultimately the Tribal Council of Lin'an Island that holds decisive power over any spontaneously organized military forces.
Yamata no Orochi sought to hunt powerful creatures in the surrounding seas and thus constructed a fleet of enormous Single-Masted Warships. Initially, the Tribal Council on Lin'an Island tolerated their presence, but this action stirred up significant unrest. After reconvening, the Tribal Council dispatched local troops to drive away the First Guard Brigade.
Confronted by an inexplicable enemy pressing in, Fang Lin Kong and Yamata no Orochi led most of their combat personnel into the sky, facing off against the approaching Fengfeng Tribe army from a distance. Fang Lin Kong shouted, "Who comes as an army? Are you here to collect protection fees? Our underwater mine has just opened and has yet to yield any products; can you grant us a few days' grace?"
Upon hearing this, half of the members of the First Guard Brigade lost control during their Teleportation and fell into the sea. Meanwhile, among the Fengfeng Tribe soldiers flying toward them, several hundred with shallow cultivation in Celestial Transformation could not help but burst into laughter, causing their own vital energy to disperse and leading them to follow suit after some members of the First Guard Brigade.
Realizing how impactful words could be as weapons, Fang Lin Kong was about to say more when Yamata no Orochi hurriedly stopped him, changing his tone to inquire about the intentions of the Fengfeng army.
The Fengfeng army did not take this expedition seriously. With only a little over one hundred personnel from Fang Lin Kong's side against more than three thousand from Lin'an Island, they felt confident in their victory. Therefore, there were not many experts accompanying them; leading them was a young military commander named Jiu Gui Yu Zhai. When he saw Yamata no Orochi asking about their intentions, he wasted no time with pleasantries and stated, "The territory you occupy is part of my Lin'an Island's jurisdiction. Your actions have already impacted our ecological environment and caused marine pollution resulting in mass deaths among marine life. I hereby issue a stern warning: you should leave this place immediately."
Fang Lin Kong interrupted Yamata no Orochi who was about to argue back and shouted loudly, "The land we occupy is unclaimed territory; we have not disturbed anyone. As for environmental pollution, that is slander. We are mining under guidance from top international experts and have implemented numerous measures to handle pollution. Do you not see that there are no marine creatures dying due to our mining activities in these nearby waters?"
The Tribal Council's meeting was hastily convened with insufficient excuses for expulsion. Fang Lin Kong enjoyed being obstinate and countered every accusation made against them, leaving Jiu Gui Yu Zhai momentarily speechless until he ultimately decided to abandon verbal debate altogether. With a command given, they resorted to forceful expulsion.
The members on Fang Lin Kong's side were not easy opponents either. Although their detectors indicated that this group from the Fengfeng Tribe had at least two thousand spiritual energies and that their commander Jiu Gui Yu Zhai possessed over nine thousand combat spirit power—enough to instill fear if they were on Earth—in the eyes of these battle-hardened members of the First Guard Brigade with overwhelming demonic power, such spiritual energy and combat strength were not intimidating at all. Even if it came down to one against ten, they remained fearless.
Seeing that battle was inevitable, Yamata no Orochi's eyes glinted with ferocity. Fang Lin Kong suddenly reached out and patted his shoulder, saying, "We are mining for ore and are in dire need of labor. This batch of Fengfeng Tribe is quite capable; you should refrain from attacking to avoid diminishing the value of the captives!"
Although Yamata no Orochi had been silent for many years, his fearsome reputation was well-known. If he were allowed to unleash his wrath, given his cultivation level, very few of the three thousand troops of the Fufeng army would return alive. Fang Lin Kong did not wish to create unnecessary enemies. Moreover, the situation in the Gouli Continent was exceedingly complex, leading him to believe that fostering a local power would be highly beneficial.
Yamata no Orochi was called down by Fang Lin Kong and did not mind it at all; what Fang Lin Kong said was quite to his liking. The First Guard Brigade was short-staffed, and progress on mining the ore veins was very slow. If they could acquire additional labor, it would certainly be advantageous.
Fang Lin Kong unleashed his Innate Sword Artifact, and transparent sword light crisscrossed over the sea surface. He had studied the Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations extensively and had gained considerable insight into its weaknesses. Thus, wherever the sword light passed, the wings of the Fengfeng Tribe, which were condensed with true energy on their backs, were severed one by one. The Celestial Transformation wings, formed from at least thirty percent of the true energy within these Fengfeng Tribe members, were crucial to their strength. By cutting off their wings, Fang Lin Kong effectively drained a significant portion of their power. Without the protection of their wings, his sword energy sealed off the internal acupoints of these Fengfeng Tribe soldiers. In less than a stick of incense's time, thirty percent of the warriors brought by Jiugui Yuzhai had already fallen, with over a thousand becoming captives of Fang Lin Kong's side.
Seeing that continuing the fight would lead to even greater losses for his own warriors, Jiugui Yuzhai had no choice but to intervene personally and confront the formidable Fang Lin Kong.
From Jiugui Yuzhai's perspective, Fang Lin Kong's skills were not particularly high; although he unleashed unprecedented transparent sword light, Jiugui Yuzhai remained confident in his ability to defeat him. Enthralled by the challenge posed by this local martial artist, Fang Lin Kong immediately swept away all surrounding enemies into the sea. Changing his movement style, he met the challenge with Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations.
Celestial Transformation against Celestial Transformation. The more Jiugui Yuzhai fought, the more alarmed he became. His Celestial Transformation had already reached its seventh change; among the Fengfeng Tribe and even throughout the entire Gouli Continent, he was considered a top-tier expert. Furthermore, a warrior of Jiugui Yuzhai's caliber was not only formidable among humans in Gouli Continent but also stood at the apex of the biological chain among all creatures there. Unless faced with legendary beasts like Bird Emperor Honghu or Azure Sky Rhinoceros or epic-level beings like Nine-Headed Demon Dragon, ordinary alien creatures were no match for him.
Although Fang Lin Kong had only roughly practiced a popular version of Celestial Transformation, with his intelligence and cultivation experience, he found it effortless to master this somewhat crude technique as if climbing Mount Tai and overlooking all under heaven in one go. He advanced directly from the first transformation to the ninth transformation. Creatures in Gouli Continent inherently possessed a strong energy magnetic field; thus they were adept at accumulating energy but lacked focus on how to utilize it skillfully. In contrast, monsters or cultivators on Earth found it extremely difficult to enhance their demonic power and devised countless methods to maximize their limited strength. Some even began researching how to achieve harmony between man and nature to harness natural vitality for casting spells and executing techniques with terrifying destructive power.
Reaching the highest realm of Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations involved directly utilizing natural energy for attacks when one's own true energy was insufficient. The Fengfeng Tribe's ability to condense true energy into wings stemmed from both their unique racial constitution and the peculiar techniques of Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations. Once Fang Lin Kong comprehended the mysteries of Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations thoroughly, he could innovate new methods based on that understanding.
Having undergone intense battles, Fang Lin Kong's martial arts cultivation had reached an advanced level. Coupled with his training in Kunlun Celestial Path and various ancient skills inherited from Taiyin Soul Piercer’s memories, Celestial Transformation became immensely powerful in his hands after being reformed.
Although Jiugui Yuzhai possessed abundant true energy that slightly surpassed Fang Lin Kong's demonic power usage, in their battle, he found himself completely overwhelmed by Fang Lin Kong. The same techniques used by Fang Lin Kong manifested countless variations that effectively countered Jiugui Yuzhai's martial arts.
Even without direct intervention from Fang Lin Kong, the First Guard Brigade still held absolute dominance on the battlefield. They replaced bullets in their Psycho Guns with tranquilizer rounds; one after another, Fengfeng Tribe warriors were captured alive as defeat became inevitable. However, prideful as they were, knowing they could not win yet refusing to retreat, they continued to assault those Earth monsters who were outnumbered.
The monsters relished this opportunity as they competed against each other to see who could achieve a hundred kills first.
Jiu Gui Yu Zhai grew increasingly alarmed as Fang Lin Kong became more and more exhilarated by the battle. Instead of finishing off his opponent with a single strike, he began experimenting with various clever techniques, using Jiu Gui Yu Zhai as a target for his training. Whenever Jiu Gui Yu Zhai found himself unable to counter Fang Lin Kong's moves, he would retract his wings and endure the blows. This turtle-like approach surprisingly proved effective.
The essence of Celestial Transformation lies in altering one's physical constitution through cultivation, allowing the skin to absorb natural energy. This energy manifests as a flow of true qi resembling wings outside the body, granting high-speed flight while forming a powerful protective barrier. With every movement, one could naturally unleash devastating destructive power. From the first transformation onward, each layer of mastery brought about remarkable changes to one's physique. Although Fang Lin Kong's true qi did not reach the strength required for the ninth transformation of Tianqin due to the seven Yuan Shen being sealed, his subtle manipulation of true qi was unmatched. Moreover, his physical strength far surpassed that of the Fengfeng Tribe. Thus, Fang Lin Kong chose to extract the essence of Celestial Transformation without taking the detour to ascend directly to the highest ninth transformation, refraining from forming gaseous wings on his back. He believed such things were merely flashy and held no practical value.
In the world, every existence has its underlying principles. The most fundamental aspects that Fang Lin Kong overlooked also contained irreplaceable mysteries. Although Jiu Gui Yu Zhai's Celestial Transformation was two levels weaker than Fang Lin Kong's, it served as an excellent demonstration model, gradually helping Fang Lin Kong comprehend deeper realms.
"The cultivation of Heavenly Bird Nine Transformations requires a powerful and substantial true qi; this is a flaw. After my improvements, I can achieve the ninth transformation with only one-tenth of the true qi. However, I also overlooked this unique continental technique's advantages in true qi operation." Suddenly, clarity struck him; Fang Lin Kong realized his miscalculation and immediately adjusted his approach to carefully comprehend Celestial Transformation.
The most evident difference between Eastern and Western cultivation methods lies in their core philosophies: Eastern practices focus on internal energy cultivation and self-infusion, while Western methods emphasize seeking power from nature or unknown mystical entities. The Eastern Immortal Path that Fang Lin Kong practiced required sufficient true qi within before projecting it outward. In contrast, Celestial Transformation fundamentally involves wrapping true qi around the body, making internal true qi optional. For those in the Fengfeng Tribe who practiced Celestial Transformation, each layer of mastery refined their physique—removing impurities, strengthening bones, and thinning flesh. As the true qi formed wings and circulated throughout their bodies, their speed surged dramatically, making their movements increasingly unpredictable.
Once Fang Lin Kong grasped this concept and combined it with the power of Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens, his physique transformed instantaneously. In Jiu Gui Yu Zhai's eyes, an enemy who had previously matched his speed suddenly accelerated to an unbelievable degree.
Once! Twice! Thrice! Even… ten times!
Suddenly behind Fang Lin Kong emerged faintly shimmering arcs of light as six nearly colorless yet iridescent wings unfurled under the sunlight like a magnificent rainbow. In an instant, Jiu Gui Yu Zhai could no longer catch sight of Fang Lin Kong; all his desperate attacks landed in empty air as he was bombarded from all directions by hundreds or thousands of strikes. Not only did his condensed wing-like structures shatter apart, but even his protective true qi was completely dispersed before he was sent crashing into the sea by a final powerful kick.
"So this is what authentic Celestial Transformation feels like! I can finally have sword wings just like Twelfth Master Uncle! And it even enhances my speed!"
Stepping into thin air with arms outstretched, Fang Lin Kong created a small whirlwind above the ocean with six wings driving infinite currents. The enemy leader's defeat of a major general shattered the confidence of this Fengfeng Tribe army. As defeat seemed inevitable, a sudden flash of brilliance shot from within their ranks toward Fang Lin Kong...
(To be continued)
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