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Since the establishment of the Heavenly Peng Camp, Fang Lin Kong began a turning point in the relationship between the Kunlun Celestial Path and the yokai. In his other identity as Huan Huo, he had been appointed by Zhou Qingzhe as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Yokai Association China Branch. Although the influence of the International Demon Alliance in China had waned, the alliance itself remained quite powerful. With a little maneuvering, Fang Lin Kong managed to forge a friendly relationship between the International Yokai Association China Branch and Kunlun. This not only laid a crucial foundation for the International Demon Alliance's entry into China but also earned Fang Lin Kong considerable respect from many within Kunlun.
If it were a few years ago, Fang Lin Kong would have aimed to sweep across the nation and unify the Chinese yokai. However, after experiencing so much, he had long shed his youthful naivety; for him, a somewhat mundane life was now sufficient.
When Song Chu asked him a question, Fang Lin Kong smiled but did not respond. His nonchalant attitude immediately infuriated Huang Yunfeng. Although he had seen Fang Lin Kong before, at that time his cultivation was shallow, and Fang Lin Kong floated high above, making it impossible for Huang Yunfeng to clearly see his appearance. Moreover, after achieving the Starlight Body, Huang Yunfeng developed an illusion that there was no one on Earth who could rival him.
Having come from a rough background, Huang Yunfeng lacked any refinement and immediately shouted, "Do you think you're so impressive? I'm asking you a question! Why are you silent?"
Fang Lin Kong was quite surprised; Huang Yunfeng did not recognize him, but he certainly remembered Huang Yunfeng. Although it had not been long since they last met, Huang Yunfeng carried the aura of the Azure Wind Sword, and Fang Lin Kong was confident he would not mistake him. Even though he could not see through Huang Yunfeng's current cultivation level, he found it puzzling that someone would dare to challenge him so boldly. Was his reputation truly so low that even random people could confront him without fear?
Huang Yunfeng unleashed a beam of sword light from his palm.
Fang Lin Kong confronted such a violent junior with a wry smile. He did not use any magical artifacts; instead, he simply pinched with two fingers, and the Azure Wind Sword fell into his hand. Huang Yunfeng hurriedly urged the sword light forward, but the Azure Wind Sword refused to budge an inch.
Fang Lin Kong said lightly, "Although my status as a senior is somewhat chosen, is this how you treat your elders as a disciple of Kunlun?"
Huang Yunfeng already had little fondness for the Kunlun Celestial Path; upon hearing this, he immediately cursed loudly. Stretching out his fingers, his arms suddenly elongated as blue light and golden radiance emerged, reaching for Fang Lin Kong.
"What kind of opportunity has this kid encountered? How has he grown so powerful in just a few days?" Fang Lin Kong remained unmoved, but when Huang Yunfeng's fingers reached near him, they met an impenetrable barrier that halted their advance completely. The immense hidden force caused Huang Yunfeng's Starlight Body to tremble; this sudden shock made him realize that this seemingly arrogant young man possessed unfathomable strength.
Knowing that his hastily acquired magical artifacts were insufficiently powerful, Huang Yunfeng quickly produced Sarira Beads to protect himself and prepare for escape. He deeply regretted having become accustomed to being a subordinate while following Song Chu around; he involuntarily displayed his usual demeanor and ended up causing such significant trouble.
Seeing the Sarira Beads in action astonished Fang Lin Kong. He reached out and grabbed them as if they were drawn by a magnet; they flew directly into his hand. Seeing Fang Lin Kong's display of power frightened Huang Yunfeng into preparing to use his last resort. However, Fang Lin Kong glanced at the Sarira Beads with a slight smile and tossed them back. He even released his grip on the Azure Wind Sword.
When Huang Yunfeng saw Fang Lin Kong cease hostilities, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed his tone. "Big brother..."
"Call me Patriarch!" Fang Lin Kong laughed.
Huang Yunfeng quickly changed his address, having already come to believe that Fang Lin Kong was a senior from the Kunlun Celestial Path. However, he had a temperament that feared the strong and bullied the weak. With Fang Lin Kong's astonishing abilities, his status in Huang Yunfeng's mind immediately surpassed that of Shi Qingyuan.
Fang Lin Kong paid no attention to Huang Yunfeng and simply said to Song Chu, "I heard you have a good relationship with Elder Rui Qingsi of the Northern Demon Clan. I would like to ask you to introduce me. Isn't the Luo Fu Immortal Sect currently preparing to refine the Heavenly Centipede Hook? I still have some influence in the Gouli Continent, and finding the Millennium Centipede is just a small matter."
Upon hearing Fang Lin Kong's promise, Song Chu felt a stir of interest. This was the territory of the Luo Fu Immortal Sect; no matter how domineering the Kunlun Celestial Path was, they wouldn't dare encroach on their territory, as public opinion would not allow it. It seemed peculiar that Fang Lin Kong wanted to collaborate with him this time; it appeared that his true aim was related to Rui Qingsi.
"Our Luo Fu Immortal Sect is refining the Heavenly Centipede Hook to strengthen our power and avoid being bullied. As for Brother Fang Lin Kong's offer to help, I welcome it very much. Although my relationship with Rui Qingsi is fairly good, I must consult her before making any decisions."
Fang Lin Kong nodded and said, "I heard that Elder Rui Qingsi of the Northern Demon Clan has good connections with certain international intelligence organizations. I would like her to inquire about someone—a demon from Africa named Murphy. This matter is very important and I am acting on someone else's request."
Of course, Song Chu did not know who Murphy was. He nodded in agreement, and Fang Lin Kong then stood up to take his leave. He had no choice but to inquire about Murphy using his original identity. Huan Huo's reputation was well-known as a fierce demon warrior. He feared that if the Demon Hunting Team heard that Mr. Ember was concerned about an African demon, they would go out of their way to investigate. It was safer to take this roundabout approach.
Fang Lin Kong grabbed Huang Yunfeng and nodded at Song Chu, saying, "I'll take this disciple of mine." Song Chu had no choice but to comply; fortunately, Huang Yunfeng had already handed over what he needed to him. There was no reason for Song Chu to offend such a powerful figure as Fang Lin Kong over an insignificant person.
As Fang Lin Kong pulled Huang Yunfeng out of Song Chu's company, he patted his shoulder and said, "Explain everything that has happened recently to me clearly. How did you offend Great Annihilation Tathagata? Perhaps I can help you resolve it."
"Great Annihilation Tathagata? I don't even know who that is. Whose nickname is so impressive?" Huang Yunfeng denied it; he truly did not recognize such a figure.
Fang Lin Kong was surprised. "You don’t recognize Great Annihilation Tathagata? How could you have his Relic? That Cursed Buddha Bead of yours—I only learned about this deity from an ancient immortal’s notes."
Recently, Fang Lin Kong had been reviewing the Celestial Chapter and discovered that aside from Cultivation Methods, it also recorded various deities in the universe along with numerous cultivation anecdotes. After categorizing them, he managed to compile the contents of the Celestial Chapter. He selected nineteen chapters from it that encompassed the broadest fields of cultivation, possessed the greatest power, and were at the highest levels, attempting to practice them for a period.
Soon enough, Fang Lin Kong realized that these incredibly profound techniques were incompatible with one another; if he tried to practice them all at once, he would either gain nothing or perish explosively. Fortunately, with his nine Yuan Shen operating independently, he could practice nine different methods separately. Among the nine chapters he chose to cultivate from the Celestial Chapter was one particularly unusual text; most of what he learned leaned towards the Eastern Immortal Path, while this particular text bore a striking resemblance to Buddhist scriptures widely circulated in India, Tibet, China, and Southeast Asia.
Once a practitioner steps into a certain realm of cultivation, it becomes exceedingly difficult to turn back. If the methods learned are inappropriate, there is little chance of changing course. However, Buddhism offers Secret Buddhist Teachings that allow one to immediately incinerate their physical form with True Fire upon realizing they have strayed from their path, enabling them to reincarnate and correct their mistakes. Each time one is burned by True Fire, a Relic is left behind. The Relic contains the essence of all the power accumulated in that lifetime; if found by a disciple of the Buddhist Sect who has been reincarnated, they can instantly regain their previous strength.
The Celestial Chapter obtained by Fang Lin Kong was not authored by the same person. This particular Celestial Chapter, known as the Great Nirvana Method, was written by someone called the Great Annihilation Tathagata. This individual was not from Earth but hailed from Western Paradise Star. During the Western Han period, he traveled across Earth. The Great Annihilation Method he created was both bizarre and domineering, embodying the excellence of Buddhist Cultivation Methods while also carrying an air of malevolence. The speed at which one could progress in cultivation was astonishing. It also recorded that the Great Annihilation Tathagata was originally one of the sect leaders from Western Paradise Star but was expelled from the West and wandered through the universe, experiencing many strange events.
Huang Yunfeng did not know what Fang Lin Kong meant when he asked about the Great Annihilation Tathagata, so he simply recounted how he met Shi Qingyuan, received Sarira Beads, and cultivated into the Starlight Body. Naturally, he omitted any mention of acquiring a flying vehicle.
Fang Lin Kong listened with great interest; the technique for cultivating the Starlight Body was also documented in the Celestial Chapter he had obtained. However, there were numerous methods for cultivating the Starlight Body, each varying in quality. Some Celestial Chapters detailed these methods extensively while others were vague or bizarrely complex, with hundreds of different cultivation techniques recorded. It was indeed a remarkable phenomenon that someone without Ascend could cultivate the Starlight Body.
Having navigated society for so long, Huang Yunfeng had a better sense of people than his peers. Although Fang Lin Kong was young, his broad knowledge made him more trustworthy than Shi Qingyuan. Huang Yunfeng quickly concluded that following Fang Lin Kong would be more promising. He promptly forgot about Song Chu and Rui Qingsi and began to flatter Fang Lin Kong enthusiastically.
Fang Lin Kong was not much older than Huang Yunfeng; however, their life circumstances were vastly different. Instinctively, Fang Lin Kong did not like people like Huang Yunfeng but found his cunning nature potentially useful. In Song Chu's hands, he might pose other problems. After learning about the Ancient Immortal's arrival on Earth, Fang Lin Kong became even more convinced of his judgment.
"Shi Qingyuan claims to have attained enlightenment during the Western Han period; it must be true. The Great Annihilation Tathagata also wandered to Earth during the Han Dynasty; there may be some connection between them."
Fang Lin Kong thought to himself as a smile crept onto his face. He said to Huang Yunfeng, "If you have no pressing matters, why not come with me to space? I have a feeling that Shi Qingyuan may not have left yet."
Huang Yunfeng paused slightly before responding, "Then I'll summon the Huang Yunfeng ship!"
Fang Lin Kong smiled lightly as Huang Yunfeng suddenly realized that the scenery around them had become illusory and distorted. A massive Winged Thunder Serpent surged upward with crackling electricity. Holding Huang Yunfeng's hand, Fang Lin Kong said, "No need for such trouble; I've recently made progress in my Spell cultivation and can ride spirit beasts through space." Without seeing any gestures from Fang Lin Kong, they both soared into the air and caught up with the Winged Thunder Serpent. As soon as Fang Lin Kong stepped onto its back, the spirit beast accelerated dramatically and transformed into a streak of light shooting upward.
Huang Yunfeng had managed to cultivate into an initial Starlight Body; after obtaining his Celestial Chapter, Fang Lin Kong naturally began leveling up his cultivation as well. His resources were incredibly abundant; having refined a clone from the Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit endowed him with unparalleled demonic power. After gradually unlocking some memories of the Three-Headed Ancient Beast Spirit, Fang Lin Kong discovered that it had been developed for some kind of combat tool purpose. When he first unlocked it, it had been ages since it last replenished its energy and its demonic power was at its lowest point. Currently restored to half its strength, the Winged Thunder Serpent had regained all its functions; among them was its ability to counteract planetary gravity and traverse through space—one of its inherent powers. Although Fang Lin Kong did not know how fast the Winged Thunder Serpent could go, he had at least tested flying beyond Earth's gravitational pull without issue.
After Huang Yunfeng shared his experiences, Fang Lin Kong grew increasingly interested in Shi Qingyuan—the Ancient Immortal—especially after hearing from Future Seer that another Ancient Immortal would soon arrive to confront Shi Qingyuan in a battle that would annihilate millions of lives on Earth. Fang Lin Kong was neither a saint nor did he intend to be a savior; however, allowing such an event to unfold weighed heavily on his conscience.
"Do our utmost and accept our fates! I will only do what I can; if I can save even a little bit, then I will..." As his garments fluttered in the wind while riding the Winged Thunder Serpent at increasing speeds, these thoughts raced through Fang Lin Kong's mind.
Standing on the back of the Winged Thunder Serpent, Huang Yunfeng did not feel as carefree as Fang Lin Kong. The fierce gale nearly knocked him off balance, forcing him to transform his Starlight Body into a beam of light that tightly wrapped around the Winged Thunder Serpent, allowing him to surge through the stratosphere. Once they reached an altitude of over ten thousand kilometers, where the air was thin, Huang Yunfeng finally reverted to his human form and steadied himself.
"The energy requirements of the Winged Thunder Serpent are truly terrifying; it hasn't fully recovered its strength yet. I scanned with my divine sense, and Shi Qingyuan should still be within the Solar System, hovering around Mercury. It will take at least seven days for the Winged Thunder Serpent to reach there."
In the vastness of space, where there was no air, Fang Lin Kong could only transmit information to Huang Yunfeng through spiritual fluctuations. Huang Yunfeng was greatly surprised to hear that Fang Lin Kong had managed to locate Shi Qingyuan. However, when he learned it would take seven days to reach Mercury, he was momentarily stunned. In many sci-fi works he had seen, travel to alien star systems took only a few days; it felt strange that it would take so long within the Solar System. Nevertheless, Huang Yunfeng had some understanding of cosmic distances and knew that light took just over eight minutes to reach Earth. Spacecraft like Pioneer 10 took thirty-one years to exit the Solar System, so in comparison, the speed of the Winged Thunder Serpent was relatively fast.
Once they broke free from the atmosphere, the size of the Winged Thunder Serpent rapidly increased, as if sensing the boundless expanse of space. Although it had already been refined into a doppelgänger by Fang Lin Kong, its physical form seemed to have an instinctual awareness of outer space. It let out a roar, and a strange spiritual pressure immediately radiated outward, forming a massive shield of colorful light around the Winged Thunder Serpent.
Fang Lin Kong had previously tested that the Winged Thunder Serpent could indeed break free from Earth; however, this was his first attempt at long-distance flight. The speed of the Winged Thunder Serpent was noticeably higher than he had estimated. After activating the shield, Fang Lin Kong tested its properties and found that this layer of protection was entirely different from his usual protective barriers. While it had low resistance against spells, its defense against physical attacks was surprisingly high—almost as if it were specifically designed for space travel.
A faint gravitational force emerged on the back of the Winged Thunder Serpent, securely anchoring its passengers and ensuring their safety. Huang Yunfeng felt more relaxed now. The Moon was currently hidden behind Earth at a distance of three hundred eighty thousand kilometers; thus, neither of them felt inclined to reach for it in a poetic manner. A few hours later, Fang Lin Kong recovered from his initial nervousness about riding a spirit beast and began discussing matters related to the Kunlun Celestial Path with Huang Yunfeng.
It was then that Huang Yunfeng learned why Fang Lin Kong recognized him. He recounted how he had ended up at Kunlun Sect's walls and how he had been resented by his master after obtaining the Azure Wind Sword, leading to his expulsion—all while embellishing his tale with countless details.
Fang Lin Kong chuckled while expressing sympathy and subtly took credit for presenting the Azure Wind Sword from Azure Sky Ancestor as if it were his own achievement. Although Huang Yunfeng dealt with lies daily and considered himself a master liar, he ultimately lacked social experience and struggled to discern falsehoods. After all, as a small-time thug, who would bother to deceive him?
Fang Lin Kong's eloquence quickly made Huang Yunfeng feel that since his parents' divorce, Fang Lin Kong was the only one who treated him well—Brother Fang.
"The minister who should have taken office six months ago has yet to show up. All they do is keep assigning tasks. They are still fervently engaging with Kunlun Celestial Path while our International Demon Alliance's International Yokai Alliance China Branch has practically become that scoundrel Fang Lin Kong's lackey..."
A powerful roar echoed through the office building; if not for its good soundproofing, it would have been heard throughout the streets. Zhou Qingzhe intended to extend his influence into China and appointed Huan Huo as head of the International Yokai Alliance China Branch. He gradually dispatched large numbers of personnel under various pretenses such as business activities, investments, and cultural exchanges.
Currently, the war between the International Demon Alliance and Demon Hunting Team raged fiercely. However arrogant Demon Hunting Team might be, they dared not openly enter Chinese territory to hunt yokai. Zhou Qingzhe exploited this resource by sending individuals who were severely injured or lacked combat strength but were crucial figures seeking refuge in China.
The one roaring in the International Yokai Association China Branch office today was a formidable warrior from the International Demon Alliance—Ganesha from Elephant God Clan.
Zhou Qingzhe had previously sent forces into China, and Ganesha was an elite combatant in that plan. However, due to numerous unforeseen circumstances, Zhou Qingzhe had to suspend the operation in China, leaving Ganesha stranded without any assigned missions.
Now that the International Yokai Alliance China Branch had officially been established, the Minister preferred to command from afar, issuing orders focused on friendly exchanges, cultural promotion, and investment construction, with not a single combat directive in sight. This left Ganesha feeling extremely frustrated.
The Elephant God Clan was known for its formidable combat strength among the yokai, and Ganesha was one of the top fighters in the International Demon Alliance. Therefore, when he roared loudly, no one dared to approach him.
After venting for a while, Ganesha realized that the target of his frustration was not present, so he didn't escalate his anger further. When he spotted White Whale Born meditating openly in a luxurious office, Ganesha suddenly had an idea. He pulled White Whale Born over and said, "Little White! Come drink with me! I'm about to go crazy from boredom."
White Whale Born nearly lost control of his yokai power when Ganesha yanked him. Recently, he had been closely following Fang Lin Kong's progress. According to the intelligence organization of the International Demon Alliance, Fang Lin Kong was nearing the level of Divine Extremity again, which fueled White Whale Born's enthusiasm for cultivation. Although he was on par with Ganesha, ever since being assigned to the International Yokai Alliance China Branch, he had lost all motivation for work and focused solely on cultivating.
Struggling to calm his yokai power, White Whale Born retaliated against Ganesha's rashness with a swift Azure Wave Water Blade Technique: Weak Water Thousand Turns. Ganesha swung his arm, condensing his immense yokai power into a fist but was caught off guard as White Whale Born unleashed four water blades that twisted and transformed—some coiling around him, others freezing or accelerating toward him. Ganesha's casual punch failed to block even for a moment; with hissing sounds, White Whale Born severed Ganesha's wrists and ankles in one swift motion.
Ganesha had no idea how rapidly White Whale Born had improved. Surprised more by his defeat than by the pain in his limbs, he watched as White Whale Born delivered a powerful kick to his face. The sound of cracking bones echoed as Ganesha—known for his physical strength and tough defenses—was knocked unconscious.
White Whale Born expressionlessly brushed off his sleeves and left. The room fell silent as everyone exchanged glances until someone finally spoke up: "We should hurry and treat Ganesha; otherwise, if we delay too long, they won't be able to reattach his limbs."
A mature woman wearing glasses and exuding an air of sophistication said, "Ganesha is just too annoying. Once he recovers, he'll probably keep making noise every day. Why don't we do something about it and let him stay in the hospital for a few months? It would give us some peace."
As soon as this suggestion was made, everyone fell silent. A few people slowly approached Ganesha's unconscious body, exchanging glances before simultaneously unleashing powerful strikes aimed at various parts of his still-unconscious form... Meanwhile, Fang Lin Kong remained unaware of his subordinates' rebellion as he rode the Winged Thunder Serpent through millions of miles when the ancient beast spirit suddenly exhibited unusual behavior.
(To be continued)
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