Chapter 315: Transcender
Chapter 315: Transcender
Martial Hub.
Inside a room.
Fang Xing opened the door and was greeted by a bustling scene outside, "What's going on out there?"
"I heard there was a murder last night, and they're searching the entire city," a passing Bright Qi Martial Practitioner explained.
They were all Martial Practitioners, enjoying the accommodation and dining services at the Martial Hub, and this particular practitioner happened to be staying in the neighboring room.
"Did some big shot die?" Fang Xing asked, his face filled with surprise.
"I don't know... It must be some really important person," the practitioner replied, also puzzled.
In the new calendar of Grand Xia, as the Borderland expanded, the number of deaths had become too numerous to count, even within the Third Defense City. Not long ago, many lives were lost there.
Just how important must a person be to cause such a reaction? Fang Xing was well aware that the identity of the deceased wasn't as crucial as the person who would be drawn out by this incident.
Just as he was about to go for breakfast, two uniformed Martial Practitioners appeared before him, "Li Ying?"
"That's me," Fang Xing nodded.
"Do you know that Zhao Chun Tai died last night?" a female Martial Practitioner asked, her eyes fixed on Fang Xing's expression.
"Zhao Chun Tai? Dead... Haha, good riddance!" Fang Xing laughed heartily.
"What did you say?" The young man next to the female practitioner immediately flew into a rage.
They had conducted an investigation last night and discovered that Zhao Chun Tai's killer was a Transformation Qi peak expert! As for the fact that the killer had already surpassed the Martial Master realm and could easily defeat Martial Grandmasters, even they didn't have the clearance to know.
Not to mention, the highly confidential suspicion that the perpetrator might be an alien.
Therefore, following the standard procedure for a murder investigation, they would first look for Zhao Chun Tai's enemies.
However, 'Li Ying' had only average cultivation before yesterday, and he had just been certified as a Dark Qi expert. He had no connection to the Transformation Qi peak.
Even so, seeing his joyous reaction to the news of Zhao Chun Tai's death, they were enraged.
"Zhao Chun Tai's sister had a grudge with me, so of course I'm happy that he's dead. What's it to you?" Fang Xing retorted.
"Good, you admit it. Then, what were you doing last night? Dare you undergo another test?" The young man demanded.
"I was sleeping last night. As for daring or not, you can force me to go, but I certainly won't agree!" Fang Xing scoffed. "Do I look like a fool to you? Voluntarily submitting to an inspection... It's your job to find evidence to accuse me, not for me to prove my innocence..."
Once a matter reaches the point where one has to prove their innocence, they are often at a disadvantage.
After all, no one is perfect, and during a comprehensive inspection, there will always be some mistakes, loopholes, or handles that can be blown out of proportion.
In the end, even if the investigation finds nothing wrong with the person, their reputation will be ruined. So, trying to prove one's innocence is just foolish!
Fang Xing maintained his stance: either they found evidence and arrested him, to which he would resist, or they could just do their job.
"Alright, we understand. Thank you for your cooperation," the female practitioner said, seeing Feng Jinshui approaching. She pulled her partner away and left the restaurant.
"Lulu, why?" The male practitioner asked angrily.
"Look at how fearless he is. He might really have nothing to do with it, and Martial Practitioners have special privileges. We can't just imprison him without evidence..." Lulu shook her head, a hint of confusion appearing on her face. "I feel like the reaction from above regarding this case is strange... It's as if they already know who the murderer is, and they don't want us to do too much, just a routine investigation."
In short, they were all earning a salary, so why risk their lives?
"Sigh, I just feel a bit sad for the dead..." The young man sighed.
...
Fang Xing had excellent psychological resilience. He exchanged a few words with Feng Jinshui and then returned to his room.
After confirming that there were no surveillance devices, he took out the secret manual obtained from Zhang Daoxuan and began to read it carefully.
"Principle Profound Meaning... After achieving True Force, can I start learning it?"
"Even if it's just a glimpse..."
"So-called True Force is merely the activation of vital energy to its limit..."
...
Three days later.
Fang Xing sat cross-legged, with streams of vital energy erupting from his body.
By this time, he had pushed his understanding of the Eagle Claw Technique's vital energy to the 'True Force' level, a feat unprecedented in history.
After all, it was remarkable for someone to cultivate this inferior martial art to the Transformation Qi stage.
"Should I change its name to something like 'Eagle Claw Iron Robe'?" Fang Xing stroked his chin but eventually abandoned this ridiculous idea.
He raised his hand, and streams of dark blue True Force appeared, bending and twisting at his will. They coiled around him, occasionally taking the form of an eagle, a human, or various weapons.
"The power of True Force is no less than that of the Outer Realm Martial Artists..."
"More importantly, it's the understanding of Mystic Power that's crucial."
Fang Xing looked at the secret manual in his hand.
This manual was extremely peculiar; before he could fully comprehend it, it was even difficult to 'copy' it, and any ungrasped content would quickly be forgotten.
No wonder that Master had kept it with him at all times.
"According to the main universe, after the Outer Realm, one should condense the Martial Dao Golden Core..."
"But it seems that the power of the Martial Dao Golden Core might not even compare to the Mystic Power on this side..."
After pondering for several days, Fang Xing gradually gained some insights.
He looked at his right hand, and to his surprise, a wisp of flame had appeared on his palm without him noticing.
This wasn't some fire-based ability or an Outer Realm manifestation.
Instead, it was a flame formed by directly harnessing the laws of heaven and earth.
"Mystic Power is not a technique, but a realm or an auxiliary method. However, when incorporated into a technique, it can increase its power by a thousandfold."
Fang Xing casually pointed his finger.
His Eagle Claw Technique had reached the Master level, and his fingers were as smooth as jade. With a light touch, the air emitted a fine sound of Qi explosions.
"I haven't broken through the Master level yet, and my understanding of Fire Mystic Arts is still superficial... But with this bit of Mystic Power, the power of the Eagle Claw Technique has increased by at least tenfold! A True Force Master can kill with a single finger!"
"What if I fully comprehend a Mystic Power? What kind of power would that be?"
"It's like taking a giant leap, but it's so difficult... For a Master to comprehend the laws and break through, the difficulty is much higher than breaking through the Golden Core. The key isn't a lack of resources, but intuition! If one doesn't comprehend it thoroughly, it might take tens of thousands of years to break through!"
Fang Xing felt that this power system was a bit strange.
It didn't seem to be designed specifically for cultivating powerful individuals; instead, it resembled a new assessment, intentionally increasing the difficulty to select exceptional talents.
He studied the metal manual, his expression becoming more and more entranced, forgetting the passing of time...
Even the approaching 'return moment' couldn't divert his attention in the slightest.
A week passed.
Two weeks passed...
Half a month later...
In the middle of the night, Feng Jinshui finished reviewing a few documents and shook his head, "I knew it... That Li kid might have a reclusive personality, but he's definitely not a murderer... But why didn't they reveal the truth when they closed the case? Could it be related to some secret?"
In his hand was the case file regarding Zhao Chun Tai.
"Forget it, I'll go find that Li kid later... He shouldn't stay cooped up in his room all day. A Martial Artist needs to go on missions, experience real battles, and exchange for treasures and cultivation techniques to improve."
Feng Jinshui mistakenly believed that Fang Xing was staying indoors to avoid trouble.
In reality, he had guessed completely wrong.
Just as he took a step towards Fang Xing's door, a sudden change occurred!
The wall cracked, and scorching air rushed towards them!
Feng Jinshui was startled, leaping backwards like a frightened rabbit with an unbelievable agility.
Then...
He saw three parallel crimson claw marks soaring into the sky.
Their momentum was awe-inspiring, illuminating the night.
Even the clouds in the sky were torn apart.
A claw that could tear the heavens!
"This... this..."
"A True Force Master couldn't do this, could they?"
Feng Jinshui stared at the scene, his expression turning dazed.
...
Inside the room.
"Success!"
Fang Xing looked at his palm, a hint of joy appearing on his face.
With his Martial Saint-level insight, formidable willpower, and a bit of natural intuition, he had finally understood the first few pages of the metal manual after half a month.
He had entered the realm of Fire Mystic Arts!
"This newly comprehended Fire Mystic Art can be named 'Ignition Technique' or 'Explosion'. Its effect can enhance the True Force with a layer of scorching power, increasing its might by around thirty-three times... This power is already comparable to the strike of a Martial Dao Golden Core cultivator."
"But my body still seems to be at the Master level..."
"No... What's more terrifying is that this amplification should be based on my own strength."
"In other words, if Li Ying breaks through to the Master level, the power of his techniques now would be thirty-three times the base value of a Master!"
"Compared to the 'Great Vajra Prajna Divine Force' I cultivated before, it's like comparing a shoe to a sandal... What kind of cosmic heritage is this? It's so profound!"
As Fang Xing's heart raced, the entire Third Defense City became lively due to the tremendous commotion.
An unknown space.
An ancient, gray-white stone temple stood solemnly, suspended amidst a gray mist.
At the center of the temple was a pool, and above it, a model of the Daxia planet emerged.
Suddenly, a bright red light flashed on the model.
It gradually enlarged, revealing the outline of the Third Defense City, and the location of the light was right inside the Martial Hub's dormitory!
"Finally..."
A man in a gray robe witnessed this scene, his voice filled with excitement.
He looked into the dormitory, where Li Ying was sitting in a meditative posture, and suddenly extended his large hand.
...
"Hmm?"
Inside the room, Fang Xing suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
Then, his vision went dark, and the world spun around him.
"Is this... a Teleportation Array? A space transfer of some sort?"
His heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained unchanged as he looked around.
All he could see was a gray-white stone temple.
Pillars rose into the sky, appearing majestic, and the various sword marks on them gave off a sense of age and wear.
"I've waited for 372 epochs, and finally, before the age of 20, I've found a genius who can comprehend the Mystic Powers."
A man in a gray robe appeared before Fang Xing.
Fang Xing looked at his face but could only see an endless depth of darkness.
"372 epochs, Daxia counts 100 years as one epoch, so that's 37,200 years?"
Fang Xing remained calm, knowing that even if he died, it would be Li Ying's body, not his own.
Besides, it was almost time to return.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so reckless, eager to test his skills after comprehending a strand of the Fire Mystic Arts, without fear of exposure.
"Yes... I've been monitoring this planet, and whenever there's a fluctuation of Mystic Power, I immediately check and guide... Unfortunately, after more than 30,000 years, no one has met my requirements until your arrival..."
The man in the gray robe seemed a bit excited.
Fang Xing's heart sank, realizing he had encountered an unimaginable powerhouse.
Although Li Ying wasn't his original body, the ability to space-shift a Fifth Stage professional was unimaginable even in the main universe of the Bluesky Federation!
After all, the Federation's space technology was quite weak.
According to Fang Xing's speculation, only the Martial God with spatial abilities from the Nine Swords Academy could achieve such a feat!
"So, what does this senior have in store for me?"
Fang Xing composed himself, feeling that he was about to uncover the secrets of this world's origin, and asked directly.
In his heart, he felt a surge of excitement.
'I thought it was just an ordinary small world, but there are so many surprises...'
Previously, Fang Xing felt that being able to comprehend and take away the Fire Mystic Arts was already a great reward.
But unexpectedly, there was another surprise!
"My purpose is to find an heir..."
The man in the gray robe said, "Because... I'm already dead. What remains here is just a fragment of my will, or you could say a projection, an obsession, sustained by a treasure... Before my death, I wanted to take on a student who would fulfill a few tasks for me."
There are no free lunches in this world.
Why do the strong take on disciples? They have their own agenda!
Otherwise, with their infinite lifespan and formidable power, why would they teach disciples to surpass themselves? Even high-tech companies understand the importance of creating barriers, blocking technology, and preventing leaks.
"What tasks?"
Fang Xing was mentally prepared and asked.
"When you become strong enough, seek revenge for me!"
The man in the gray robe looked at Fang Xing, saw no change in his expression, and continued, "Then... if you ever reach that pinnacle, resurrect me!"
"Resurrect?"
Fang Xing was taken aback. In the main universe, while the Domain Foreign Demon God of Death could do such a thing, it seemed they could only resurrect themselves, and human powerhouses had no means of resurrection.
"You can never imagine the strength of the peak powerhouses in this universe... For them, retrieving someone from the river of time isn't particularly difficult... The real challenge is Transcending!"
The man in the gray robe's voice carried a hint of emotion, "Your planet is a native planet with a Primitive Cosmic Civilization. Above the Primitive Cosmic Civilization are the Intermediate and Advanced Cosmic Civilizations..."
"The true powerhouses of the universe are born only in the Apex Cosmic Civilization. Even so, no 'Transcender' has ever appeared in those apex cosmic civilizations! Transcending means transcending everything, transcending this universe, and breaking free from all shackles and cages!"
(End of Chapter)
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