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Fang Lin Kong had many subordinates, so he naturally didn't need to check every day to see if it was his turn to compete. On the day he was scheduled to appear, there were already followers of Celestial Gate setting up a canopy outside the arena for him to rest under. By the time it was his turn, Fang Lin Kong had already filled himself with the northwestern wind, and after a few days of failed attempts at flirting, he was in an extremely irritable mood. When he stepped into the arena, he faced the Mechanical Warrior with a sense of disdain.
This Mechanical Warrior was built a long time ago and had fought countless battles. Its mind stored a wealth of combat experience. As soon as the host announced the start of the battle, its chest armor opened up, revealing two cannon tubes. The moment this battle stance appeared, the audience erupted in cheers, lamenting how unfortunate this fraudulent leader was. A modified Mechanical Warrior equipped with a Magic Gun would surely be difficult to deal with.
Fang Lin Kong had already scanned this mechanical being and discovered its manufacturing secrets. Although the materials used for its body were either metal or wood, the power that drove it came from magical energy. It could slowly absorb the Vitality of heaven and earth and convert it into energy for its own use. Moreover, this mechanical being lacked intelligent components; instead, it summoned the souls of the dead to inhabit it, purifying them and stripping away all memories to serve as its central intelligence core.
This technology was leagues below the Mechanical Demon Soldier gifted to him by Flora Dam. In Fang Lin Kong's eyes, it was practically worthless.
After revealing its magical cannons, the symbols etched at its feet began to glow faintly. The seemingly heavy body became incredibly agile, leaping towards Fang Lin Kong in a single bound, swinging its massive fist down.
Once on stage, Fang Lin Kong ignored the mechanical being entirely. When it charged close, he made no move at all; he simply exhaled lightly and enveloped himself in a fiery shield. The mechanical warrior's fist struck without causing any damage; instead, it ignited parts of its wooden components in a blaze.
The mechanical being quickly retreated as its chest-mounted magical cannon unleashed a torrent of bullets against Fang Lin Kong's fiery shield. To everyone's astonishment, Fang Lin Kong pointed skyward, and the flames surrounding him surged higher, coalescing into an unparalleled Great Evil God. This Great Evil God radiated intense heat and light, resembling a body cloaked in red sunlight. Before the Great Evil God could make any move under Fang Lin Kong's command, the scorching shockwave reduced the Mechanical Warrior to ashes, leaving Fang Lin Kong without an opponent for his intended powerful strike.
Disappointed, Fang Lin Kong retracted the Great Evil God and turned to leave the arena without saying a word.
Although he hadn't unleashed a devastating attack, Fang Lin Kong's power left everyone in shock. The stone arena was utterly destroyed like that mechanical being. Originally, participants only needed to endure for a set period against the mechanical warrior to pass through comfortably. Many competitors could defeat such machines; however, none would resort to such arrogant and violent tactics in preliminary rounds.
Previously, whenever people mentioned Celestial Gate's Huan Huo, they did so with disdain. But after today’s battle, all competitors regarded Fang Lin Kong as their formidable rival. Among those paying attention to him were Randal, Kalan Saint's Closed Door Disciple from Flordor God Sect—who was considered a top contender for victory—along with Qi Yinbing, an emerging martial general from the Empire; Cui Sili, a ranger who had just returned from traveling across Southern Gouli Continent; and Dongguo Tianxia, hailed as one of the top young masters in recent years.
Not long after Fang Lin Kong gloomily returned to Four Seas Inn, one of his subordinates reported that Randal from Froda Religion wished to see him. Fang Lin Kong couldn't be bothered to greet him personally and simply instructed his subordinate to let Randal in. Seeing Fang Lin Kong act so aloof made his subordinate hesitant to say anything further; he could only politely inform Randal that Mr. Ember was somewhat fatigued and unable to come out for greetings but hoped Randal wouldn't mind.
Randal smiled without responding and followed the subordinate into Four Seas Inn. Upon seeing Randal, Fang Lin Kong suddenly felt a sense of goodwill towards him. This Closed Door Disciple of Kalan Saint from Flordor God Sect had an exceptionally youthful appearance with a cherubic face that always bore a cheerful smile. Dressed in immaculate moon-white robes with short hair dyed in six colors, Fang Lin Kong found this peculiar hairstyle intriguing and felt an odd sense of sincerity emanating from him.
Fang Lin Kong saw Randal and asked, "Mr. Randal, what brings you here?"
Randal smiled slightly and replied, "Today, I witnessed Mr. Ember's Great Evil God technique, which is truly impressive. I would like to inquire about your master—who did you learn from?"
Fang Lin Kong blinked and cheerfully said, "It seems unnecessary for Mr. Randal to ask where my skills come from."
Randal quickly apologized, saying, "I wouldn't normally dare to ask, but this technique bears a striking resemblance to the Great Sun Tathagata's Empowering Divine Transformation that has been lost in our sect for many years, yet it is distinctly different. Therefore, I wanted to inquire if Mr. Ember's skills are related to the Great Sun Tathagata's Empowering Divine Transformation."
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "How would I know if this technique is related to your Froda Religion? However, since he has come to me, I might as well have some fun with him."
Instead of answering Randal's question, Fang Lin Kong changed the subject and asked, "This is my first time meeting Mr. Randal. Why does the Froda Religion refer to itself using terms like 'little monk,' 'poor monk,' or 'old priest'? And why must you shave your head short and dye it?"
Randal, unsure of Fang Lin Kong's intent, answered honestly, "This is a doctrine passed down from the founder of my Froda Religion. I don't fully understand it myself. I only know that disciples of Froda Religion are divided into two categories: those within the sect and those outside. Only disciples within the sect must adhere to these rules. According to their level of cultivation, hair is divided into seven sections and dyed different colors. My cultivation is barely acceptable, so I am allowed to dye my hair in six colors, just below that of my master’s seven-color rainbow. As for the titles we use, I truly do not know their origin; I hope Mr. Ember can forgive me."
Fang Lin Kong mused, "Could the founder of this Froda Religion be Great Worm Rodman? Aside from that NBA veteran, I've never heard of anyone else on Earth who draws such attention. However, it’s clear that the doctrines of Froda Religion have been altered from Buddhism; I’ve never heard of anyone having such a peculiar interest in combining classical and avant-garde styles so grotesquely."
Seeing Fang Lin Kong lost in thought and silent again, Randal asked once more, "If it is inconvenient for Mr. Ember to answer, you need not respond."
Fang Lin Kong chuckled lightly and said, "I have no reservations; it's just that I've never been taught what Froda Religion's empowering divine transformation looks like. I'm not sure how to answer!"
Upon hearing this, Randal slightly gathered his energy, and a colorful light enveloped him as an image of a Buddha subtly appeared—a radiant aura shooting up into the clouds. Fang Lin Kong was momentarily stunned; he had never seen such a technique before but had encountered the image of Tathagata Buddha countless times. The fact that the indigenous Froda Religion on Gouli Continent practiced a divine skill related to this great Buddha was indeed strange.
Noticing Fang Lin Kong's astonishment, Randal was about to ask again when Fang Lin Kong suddenly exclaimed, "I have indeed seen this technique before! However, the senior who taught me never mentioned its history or taught me this divine skill at all. The Great Evil God I practice is merely a branch martial art he comprehended on his own."
Fang Lin Kong was determined to lie; however, it sounded like a revelation to Randal. He quickly interjected, "The senior Mr. Ember met—was he tall with a sallow complexion and wearing a gold ring on his arm?"
Fang Lin Kong covered his mouth, not wanting Randal to see him smile. His mind raced for a moment before an outlandish idea struck him. He asked, "Mr. Randal, do you know the characteristics of that golden ring?"
Randal hesitated slightly before replying, "I have not seen it, but I have heard that the golden ring can unleash water, fire, wind, and thunder; it is an extremely powerful Divine Weapon."
With Randal's answer, Fang Lin Kong searched through his private collection and found several treasures resembling golden rings. He casually selected one with similar functions and took it out with a flick of his hand. Upon seeing the item in Fang Lin Kong's possession, Randal was immediately astonished. He clasped his hands together and said, "This is indeed it! This is the Four Symbols Golden Ring belonging to my predecessor's disciple Bi Daruo from the Froda Religion! However, after Bi Daruo's Master Uncle traveled the world, he disappeared without a trace, and the Four Symbols Golden Ring vanished along with him. I never expected to see it today."
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "What a clever lie! I can't be blamed for deceiving him!"
Little did he know that Bi Daruo was once one of the most renowned figures on the Northern Gouli Continent. He was a prominent master alongside the previous leader of the Froda Religion. However, Bi Daruo was proud and left the sect when he was on the verge of inheriting the position of leader, leaving behind only a statement: "I will create my own religion." He disdainfully refused to inherit the legacy of the divine teachings. At that time, Bi Daruo's fame and martial prowess surpassed even today's Four Saints. It was no wonder that Randal was shocked upon hearing about this Master Uncle's successor.
Seeing this adorable monk with a baby face so excited, Fang Lin Kong smiled warmly, almost reaching out to ruffle his six-colored short hair and call him "little ghost." Noticing how much Randal valued the Four Symbols Golden Ring, he casually removed it and handed it to Randal, saying, "Since this is an artifact of the Froda Religion, I shouldn't keep it for myself. I'll give it to you as a gift to return it to its rightful owner."
Randal replied solemnly, "Since your martial skills were personally taught by Master Uncle Bi Daruo, you are indeed my Master Uncle as well. Although Master Uncle created his own sect, he is still part of our Froda Religion lineage. The Four Symbols Golden Ring in Master Uncle's hands belongs to Froda Religion. How can we talk about returning it to its rightful owner? This item is too precious for me to accept!"
Fang Lin Kong smiled and said, "Since you call me Master Uncle, then let this Four Symbols Golden Ring be considered a personal gift from me to my nephew. I never lack weapons or treasures; this Four Symbols Golden Ring would surely go unused in my hands."
Randal had read about the Four Symbols Golden Ring in the texts of Froda Religion. The level of artifact refinement on Gouli Continent lagged behind Earth by several centuries. To Fang Lin Kong, this golden ring was merely an ordinary item that could be easily crafted; however, in Randal's eyes, it was an extremely rare Divine Weapon capable of instantly enhancing his combat power. Moreover, this Four Symbols Golden Ring had a synergistic effect with his Void Zen Staff; thus, Fang Lin Kong's gift held immense significance for him.
Seeing that Fang Lin Kong was genuine in his offer, Randal reached out to accept the Four Symbols Golden Ring and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master Uncle." In his heart, Randal had no doubt about Fang Lin Kong's identity. Accepting a gift from an elder was a perfectly natural thing to do. However, Randal suddenly recalled something important and hurriedly asked Fang Lin Kong...
(To be continued)
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