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A small and exquisite head, adorned with nine peculiar eyes, shimmered in a riot of colors. The fiery red pupils glimmered with a hint of flowing brilliance. Its colorful wings were enveloped in a golden glow that ebbed and flowed, while the nine magnificent tail feathers, five times longer than the creature's body, gracefully curled around the sleeping beast.
Another water orb contained a flying serpent adorned with colorful feathers, crackling with electricity. The third orb held a seed that was a vibrant shade of green.
After the return of the Demon General's Yuan Shen, the water orb containing his physical form had vanished, and the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon surged above the pond, seemingly locked in a fierce battle with Wu Dong Shen.
If it were anyone else, they might hesitate to consider how to utilize the bodies of these three ancient beast spirits. However, Fang Lin Kong had no such concerns. He practiced the Eternal Demon Suppression Scripture, splitting his Yuan Shen into nine parts. Aside from the Main Soul that was inseparable from the Haotian Divine Sword, the other four had reached a state of unity with the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate. There were still four Yuan Shen that had not yet been attached to any magical artifacts. Although the secondary Yuan Shen possessed all the memories of the Main Soul, they lacked any emotions. Binding them to these powerful beast spirits would effectively grant Fang Lin Kong three additional lives.
Years ago, when Wu Dong Shen invaded Gou Li World, his Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade specifically targeted Yuan Shen. The four ancient beast spirits were in a sealed slumber state and were completely defenseless against his onslaught. At a critical moment, the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon awakened but merely drove Wu Dong Shen away without inflicting any harm. The speed of Demon Severing the World truly lived up to its reputation as the fastest in existence.
The Demon General sought revenge against Wu Dong Shen by meticulously cultivating techniques specifically designed to counter him while concealing his origins from Gouli Continent. However, due to his inability to leave Bagua Mountain Range, the remaining Yuan Shen of the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon was significantly weakened. The Demon General understood that to kill Wu Dong Shen, he needed to lure him to his true location for a decisive battle. He had been preparing for this day for quite some time.
Fang Lin Kong knew he wouldn't be able to help much by going out himself, so he released three secondary Yuan Shen in an attempt to control these intact ancient beast spirit bodies. Once his Yuan Shen entered the Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit's body, he found controlling their movements surprisingly easy. However, within these ancient beast spirits' minds lay countless memory seals that tightly locked away their memories. This frustrated Fang Lin Kong immensely; it was like a thief breaking into someone's home only to find that while entering was easy, every valuable item was secured in a safe.
Slowly opening their eyes after billions of years of slumber, the energy of the Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit was astonishingly overwhelming. Fang Lin Kong realized that to operate these vessels for his Yuan Shen smoothly, he would need some practice before he could freely manipulate them. The most advantageous training spell for this purpose was undoubtedly Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens.
Fang Lin Kong maneuvered his three secondary Yuan Shen with ease; even without the Main Soul's guidance, they could act on instinct. As he thought about the chaos unfolding outside, he felt an itch in his heart. Once the three secondary Yuan Shen began merging with the ancient beast spirits' bodies for training, he shifted his focus to the air above the pond. He possessed numerous treasures capable of transmitting scenes from thousands of miles away and did not need to risk himself by going out to witness it firsthand. Both the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon and Wu Dong Shen were formidable beings at the pinnacle of this world; any misstep could lead to dire consequences for him.
Although possessing great power as a Demon General and having his Yuan Shen attached to these forms, he lacked absolute confidence in victory. At their level of cultivation within the Divine Realm, mutual strength was no longer decisive in determining outcomes. After returning to his true form, his demonic power surged dramatically; however, what he relied upon more was an ambush he had set up in advance. Though he had only recently awakened after centuries of slumber, countless techniques for harnessing power remained etched in his mind, allowing the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon to become one of Kyo Kusanagi in record time. Having traveled on Earth for so many years had also taught him many strange techniques; this battle had been meticulously planned around Wu Dong Shen's weaknesses for over a century.
To kill Wu Dong Shen, he first needed to seal off this monster known for its incredible speed and all means of escape. Achieving this seemed nearly impossible; crucially, it required luring Wu Dong Shen into a trap—a step that remained elusive for the Demon General until Fang Lin Kong's unexpected appearance provided an opportunity for success. Activating his Divine Sealing Formation laid out in Bagua Mountain Range, the Demon General revealed himself before Wu Dong Shen for the first time.
Clad in pure black armor and wielding an otherworldly weapon resembling both spear and blade—where one would expect a spear blade to be—there protruded a sharp edge with a slight curve that radiated lethal intent. As Wu Dong Shen maneuvered through demonic light, attempting to break through barriers, he suddenly sensed that the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon had vanished and was replaced by an equally formidable old foe. With a swift thought, he coldly declared, "Demon General! You have some skill; you’ve even cultivated other techniques to conceal your identity and managed to subdue this Nine-Headed Demon Dragon to lure me into your trap. But do you really think that's enough to ensnare me?"
The identity-concealing Demon General saw Wu Dong Shen's misunderstanding but chose not to clarify; instead, he coldly replied, "I always plan my actions thoroughly. Wu Dong Shen, your arrogance blinds you; don't blame anyone else!"
Wu Dong Shen listened to the sarcasm of the Demon General without feeling any anger. He was well aware of this old rival's capabilities and held a greater respect for the Demon General than even for Yuan Qian Kun. Among Kyo Kusanagi, Wu Dong Shen considered only a handful of opponents worthy of his attention. Besides Yuan Qian Kun and Zhuang Lou, only the Demon General was seen as a formidable contender. The rest were hardly worth his notice. Despite being at a disadvantage in this battle, Wu Dong Shen showed no fear; the seven great demon weapons he carried transformed into seven streams of demonic light that surrounded him. His momentum surged, so much so that even the radiant light from the Divine Sealing Formation set by the Demon General could not suppress him.
The Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade, Crimson Dragon Scissors, Chaos Staff, Demon Fire Sword, Purification Bell, Plague Seal, and Primordial Tiger Talisman—all seven demon weapons were unleashed. Confronting the Demon General, Wu Dong Shen did not hold back; he roared as the Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade transformed into a Dark Red Spirit Rainbow and slashed forward. This strike condensed countless transformations into a single move, exuding an overwhelming force that reached its peak ferocity. After several exchanges, Wu Dong Shen understood that tricks would not deceive an opponent like the Demon General, so he resolved to fight head-on.
The Demon General let out a low hum, positioning his sinister weapon across his chest. Suddenly, brilliant light erupted from it, forming a layer of colorful mist that shielded him. As Wu Dong Shen's blade struck true, he showed no mercy; the Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade emitted a strange wail as hundreds or even thousands of strikes crashed against the protective aura surrounding the Demon General. The Demon General could withstand Wu Dong Shen's attack without showing any signs of distress; he was confident that within dozens of exchanges, Wu Dong Shen would not be able to break through his protective demonic light. However, faced with such fierce slashes, he knew that prolonged defense would lead to failure. Thus, he clenched his left hand into a fist.
"The heavens tilt and the earth collapses; Mount Buzhou shatters; the river beneath the heavens splits... Wu Dong Shen! Receive my—Annihilation Fist!"
As the Demon General unleashed his fist, Wu Dong Shen felt as if the world was suddenly collapsing around him; it was as if the sky had lost its support. The vitality of heaven and earth poured down wildly, and he himself became the sole pillar holding up this collapsing universe.
Wu Dong Shen was also a master of Divine Extremity and recognized that this phenomenon was not an actual collapse but rather an intense concentration of all the vitality within the realm controlled by the Demon General. This kind of power was something he dared not attempt lightly. With a loud shout, Wu Dong Shen released all his demonic energy outward, rapidly expanding a dazzling multicolored transparent shield. As the vitality surged in from all directions, this transparent shield grew larger until it reached its limit and shattered. Only then did Wu Dong Shen harness the absorbed vitality to deliver a fierce slash into the void, creating a rift in space that absorbed all the power from the Demon General's annihilating punch. Although he escaped disaster, Wu Dong Shen was drenched in cold sweat and quickly waved his hand to unleash the Crimson Dragon Scissors alongside the Seven-Style Spirit-Slaying Blade to counterattack the Demon General.
Fang Lin Kong watched with keen interest and couldn't help but ponder and learn from what he saw. The duel between these two masters opened his eyes not only to their use of magical artifacts and combat techniques but also to their profound understanding of battle itself—something far beyond his previous comprehension. The Demon General had every advantage: timing, location, and had meticulously crafted several artifacts designed to counter Wu Dong Shen's seven demon weapons. Yet despite this, Wu Dong Shen relied on years of combat experience and fierce tactics to hold his ground. Often finding himself in dire situations, he would employ unexpected methods that turned defense into offense.
At this moment, three Yuan Shens merging with ancient beast spirits sensed Fang Lin Kong's thoughts and continuously absorbed fragments of combat experience from his memories. The Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens was originally an ancient divine method for cultivating resilience in one's physical body—far superior to later developed Xian Dao martial arts—and incomparable to Western cultivation systems. First, after successfully refining the Nine Heavens Phoenix's body and breaking through Giant Spirit Transformation and Dark Serpent Transformation—even surpassing Fang Lin Kong’s own Kunpeng Transformation—he drew upon unmatched demonic energy to break through Illusory Water Transformation, Fiery Transformation, Pure Gold Transformation, Primordial Wood Transformation, and Earthly Breath Transformation—from fourth transformation to eighth transformation—culminating in Five Elemental Transformations which was crucial for Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens. Even Liexiezi achieved breakthroughs only after obtaining the original form of Ancient God Chaos.
Fang Lin Kong was extraordinarily fortunate; the ancient beast spirit's body was inherently suited for cultivating Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens and contained over ten million units of spiritual demonic energy within it. In just a few hours, such remarkable results were achieved.
As Nine Heavens Phoenix cultivated into Five Elemental Transformations, Winged Thunder Serpent and Ancient Elf War Tree also broke through this barrier one after another. However, completing Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens' final transformation proved more challenging than all previous transformations combined. Fang Lin Kong understood that he currently lacked both sufficient demonic energy and luck from Fate itself along with profound wisdom about heaven and earth needed for completion. He was still several steps away from entering Divine Extremity and did not expect to achieve it all at once.
Achieving Five Elemental Transformations marked when Mystic Transformation of the Nine Heavens could unleash its full power. Three golden lights burst forth from water spheres and nestled on Fang Lin Kong’s arms and thighs—his left arm bore a Nine-Colored Phoenix tattoo while his right arm displayed an exquisitely detailed Winged Thunder Serpent tattoo. On his left leg, seeds from Ancient Elf War Tree formed a verdant pattern around his knee that extended down to his thigh—a peculiar totem.
Fang Lin Kong suddenly felt as if three additional dantians had emerged within him; an endless flow of robust demonic energy filled his body making him feel languid as if soaking in warm spring water—a sensation so comfortable it nearly made him moan.
The nine Yuan Shens resonated with each other, erupting in passionate cries as Fang Lin Kong's Inner Universe underwent its first autonomous evolution.
Like deities ruling over their domains, each Yuan Shen delineated its territory. The Main Soul had become inseparable from Haotian Divine Sword; countless transparent sword lights formed three massive wings behind it while colorless True Fire of the Rabbit danced around it—burning brightly yet containing all light and heat within itself without emitting any warmth at all—making this most powerful Daoist True Fire chillingly cold.
Celestial Sword of Void Cutting, Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade, Liexie Twin Hooks… these strongest magical artifacts orbited around Main Soul like guardians protecting it. Numerous other artifacts were arranged by rank in layers forming an immense sphere.
Beneath Main Soul lay Eternal Temple. Unbeknownst to him, Fang Lin Kong's Inner Universe had already fused with Heaven and Earth Wisdom Book into one entity. The four Yuan Shens attached to Four Treasures of the Demon Gate hovered restlessly above Chaos Artisan Furnace while Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit resided atop Main God Temple at Lost Harbor’s dome. With powerful energy gained from Heaven and Earth Wisdom Book expanding its world threefold again, Eternal Temple had grown even larger than when first seen; Golden Consorts gazed in astonishment at this monumental change yet felt utterly powerless against it.
Under the valley where the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon resides, Fang Lin Kong gazed up at the sky. The battle between Wu Dong Shen and the Demon General was still ongoing. Both sides were powerful beings, and it was not surprising that this fight could last for a year. The place where the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon slept was filled with many peculiarities, and as Fang Lin Kong extended his spiritual sense, he was repeatedly resisted by some unseen force. Ultimately, he could not stay there for long. After completely refining the body of the Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit, Fang Lin Kong avoided the battlefield between the Demon General and the Nine-Headed Demon Dragon, slipping away for hundreds of miles before soaring through the air towards Banma's base.
The base established by Banma was located beside the picturesque Sky Lake. Although the Azure Sky Rhinoceros had immense power, many people frequently visited Sky Lake to enjoy its beauty, play in the water, and socialize. However, after a uniquely mysterious army stationed nearby, the atmosphere around the base became tense. Coupled with the recent shocking phenomena in the Bagua Mountain Range, security at the camp was significantly heightened.
When Fang Lin Kong descended from the sky, he was met with a barrage of bullets fired upwards. Although his swordsmanship was exquisite enough to deflect all of these Spiritual Energy Bullets, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. After loudly announcing his identity, the tense guards finally lowered their weapons and retracted their Randall Battle Cannons into cover.
When Fang Lin Kong angrily inquired about Banma's whereabouts, someone informed him that Lord Banma was currently in seclusion refining artifacts and no one could see him at this time. Fang Lin Kong had no desire to disturb the old man’s peace; since he had nothing pressing to do, he waited until dinner time before finally seeing Banma.
Upon seeing Fang Lin Kong approach, Banma's previously heavy expression lightened slightly. He said to Fang Lin Kong, "Just in time! How about we pay a visit to our new neighbors?"
Fang Lin Kong had already inquired about this troop's origins but was still unfamiliar with the customs of Gouli Continent; thus, he could only provide a simple answer: "This army is called the Red Army and seems to be a rebel faction of the Lihan Empire. They are equipped with advanced firearms and skilled warriors, making them quite formidable, numbering around forty thousand."
Seeing Banma's intention to explore the enemy camp, Fang Lin Kong shrugged indifferently and accompanied him.
Neither of them used any special movement techniques; they simply walked out of the base at a normal pace. It was Fang Lin Kong's first time here, and seeing a base constructed like a fortress gave him an unsettling feeling as if he had joined a terrorist organization. Once they were far from the base, Banma casually remarked, "Fang Lin Kong, do you know what is happening on Earth right now?"
Fang Lin Kong shook his head in response. Banma then handed him a PSP. Confused, Fang Lin Kong opened the video stored on it, which contained dozens of simple recordings. Most were scenes of battles, along with some footage of ambushes, massacres, and beheadings. Some videos were rough in quality and clearly filmed with rudimentary equipment without any editing.
Banma's voice echoed in Fang Lin Kong's ear as he said, "Earth has now become a battlefield for monsters and humans. Although dozens or even hundreds of monsters die every day—seemingly not much—our total population barely exceeds one million. At this rate, we will eventually face extinction. The Demon Hunting Team suffers heavy losses as well; however, they have billions of people to support them. As long as their cultivation texts remain intact, they can eventually rebuild."
Fang Lin Kong didn't know how to respond to this issue; he merely shrugged his shoulders to indicate for Banma to continue. With a calm smile, Banma continued speaking: "In comparison, I believe Yuan Qian Kun's plan is more feasible regarding monster evolution and survival here. What I wanted to discuss is... do you have any way to quickly contact Mr. Liexiezi to take us back to Earth?"
Fang Lin Kong shook his head and said, "I don't know any guaranteed methods for that but can certainly try. I'm also eager to return home. Additionally, these Celestial Stones are newly excavated; Lord Banma can take them for research."
Upon hearing Fang Lin Kong's assurance, Banma felt somewhat relieved. He wasn't naive; he quickly sensed something unusual about Fang Lin Kong. However, he lacked sufficient reason to confront him directly. After Fang Lin Kong expressed his willingness to cooperate, their relationship became somewhat ambiguous. Accepting the storage pouch handed over by Fang Lin Kong, Banma casually pulled out a fist-sized blue crystal and was instantly filled with surprise and joy. He murmured to himself: "This is actually an exquisite blue crystal! It's perfect for crafting defensive magical artifacts and serves as an excellent medium for channeling magical energy!"
Afterward, Banma nearly buried his head into the storage pouch filled with gifts that delighted him greatly; he felt quite pleased with his decision to form an alliance with Fang Lin Kong.
Upon hearing Banma's words, Fang Lin Kong felt a deep concern for his family and friends. Murphy was in Africa, and if something went wrong... Fang Lin Kong couldn't bear to imagine it. "I must return as soon as possible to protect my loved ones," he thought earnestly.
Although visiting the neighbors was merely an excuse, Banma didn't want to leave a significant threat near the base he had established. Fang Lin Kong was indifferent to this, and as they approached the military camp, soldiers sprang from their hiding spots and surrounded them.
The leader among them, a Lieutenant, was surprisingly cordial. "Are you two from that camp over there? I suppose we are neighbors. What brings you here?"
Banma replied in a low voice, "We would like to know what you are doing here. With such a large army stationed at our doorstep, it's only natural for us to inquire!"
The Lieutenant chuckled and said, "In that case, please come meet our Legion Commander! We can clarify things."
Fang Lin Kong wasn't particularly interested in their exchange but was fascinated by the composition of this unit. The soldiers wore uniforms in a mix of grass green and iron gray. As for the style... Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but stifle a laugh after just one glance. While Banma might not have seen such attire before, Fang Lin Kong recognized it all too well. The red five-pointed star on their military caps, the plain military uniforms, and the leg bindings—though the design was more fitted and had a somewhat cowboy flair, it was undoubtedly reminiscent of traditional Chinese military attire. Fang Lin Kong recalled Yuan Qian Kun's long-standing operations in Gou Li World and guessed that this was a blatant imitation by Yuan Qian Kun.
On their way to meet the Legion Commander, Fang Lin Kong subtly asked a few questions. Fortunately, there were only ranks like division commanders and regiment leaders present. They hadn’t copied titles like political commissars or directors of political departments; otherwise, Fang Lin Kong would have surely laughed himself into a fit. Moreover, it was commendable that there were only primary positions without a plethora of secondary roles that would burden finances and hinder efficiency.
Based on Earth’s military structure, Fang Lin Kong estimated that this army likely consisted of five to eight divisions. Even on Earth, such a scale could equate to the entire armed forces of some weaker nations. In any African or Latin American country, they would have the capability to stage a coup.
As they passed by some soldiers, Fang Lin Kong was astonished to see that the ammunition bags he had secretly sold to Tengu Zongyuan were being worn by them. This revelation made it clear who these soldiers were.
When Fang Lin Kong and Banma finally met the Legion Commander of this unit, both were taken aback in surprise.
(To be continued)
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