Chapter 330: Ten Years
Chapter 330: Ten Years
"Aureus Group?"
In the villa, after receiving Nan Gong Xue's communication, Fang Xing stroked his chin.
"Although we had some personal grudges and later reconciled, they don't seem like the kind of force that could cause such a major event."
"This time, they probably saw my downfall and couldn't wait to come and kick me while I'm down, with their short-sightedness..."
Fang Xing didn't care about it at all.
After all, he already had a plan in place, and his current situation was just a temporary act of feigning weakness.
Even with his severely injured body, it didn't hinder him from comprehending the Law of Fire and the Great Sun Buddha Palm!
"The Great Sun Bodhimanda Mantra Master... is it to condense the Great Sun Divine Essence?"
Fang Xing touched his glabella.
The condensation of the Great Sun Divine Essence, besides allowing him to walk the path of an Evil Deity incarnation, brought about the greatest change in his innate Law talent!
"My understanding of the Fire Mystic Arts seems to have improved!"
He thought to himself.
Originally, Fang Xing had comprehended the complete Fire Mystic Arts and finally stepped into the threshold of the Law of Fire, but it was still vague and unclear, like trying to discern flowers through mist.
However, after condensing the 'Great Sun Divine Essence,' at least in terms of the Law of Fire, it was as if a nearsighted person had put on glasses.
His comprehension speed increased by several times, at the very least.
"The original 1600 proficiency points had almost driven me to despair..."
"Now it seems there's still hope."
"I wonder what kind of power it will bring after entering the Law and becoming proficient in it?"
A glimmer of anticipation flashed in Fang Xing's eyes.
...
Time flew by like water, and years passed in the blink of an eye.
Star River Island.
The island now appeared desolate.
Outside the villa, Fang Xing wrapped himself in a thick blanket, sitting in a rocking chair, watching the falling snowflakes.
"Snowflakes fill the sky, a chilling beauty..."
He extended his hand, allowing the snowflakes to melt in his palm, bringing a cool sensation.
A pair of fair and delicate hands, belonging to Nan Gong Xue, appeared behind him, pushing the rocking chair, "Doctor Wang sent a message... Your personal battle armor is almost complete."
"You've endured various setbacks these years, and the company's performance has been dismal... Yet you've strived to maintain the mecha factory. Many see this as proof of your unwillingness to give up the Martial Dao. So... with the ten-year period approaching, are you ready?" Nan Gong Xue hinted.
After spending so much time with this guy, she even had the illusion that he was still extremely dangerous, even in his current half-disabled state!
Perhaps even more so than during his peak nine years ago!
"Ah... Ten years, a lifetime, a fleeting moment..."
Fang Xing sighed.
During his decade of seclusion, the Blue Star Federation didn't experience any major events.
However, many things happened around him.
It was said that the personal memorial hall on the Star of the Fledgling Eagle had been demolished...
The warmth of human relationships could be so fleeting.
Additionally, some contacts from her address book had completely stopped communicating, while others had ill intentions.
Even those who once showed kindness to him chose to distance themselves gradually after seeing no improvement year after year.
This was the reality of long-term illness—even parents and children would drift apart, let alone friends.
'I guess it's my own doing...'
'Then... it's time to reveal something. After my downfall, I spent ten years creating an entry-level prototype, which is quite reasonable.'
Fang Xing pondered, glancing at his attribute panel:
[Name: Fang Xing]
[Age: 65]
[Occupation: Immortal Warrior]
[Eighth Stage: Martial Saint (Severely Injured)]
[Martial Dao Will Secret Patterns: 160/400 (Master)]
[Star Martial Nine Absolutes: 1267/2000 (Master)]
[Great Sun Bodhimanda Mantra: 16/800 (Master)]
[Heavenly Mother Virtue Golden Lotus Twin Guardian Scripture: 1/800 (Master)]
[Great Sun Buddha Palm: 5/400 (Grandmaster)]
[Law of Fire: 160/1600 (Entry)]
[Gates of the Multiverse: 34/100]
...
"After ten years of seclusion, there hasn't been much progress in the Martial Dao. The Heavenly Mother Virtue Golden Lotus Twin Guardian Scripture indeed jumps straight to the Master level, but I never expected it to have this effect..."
This branch of clone cultivation, upon reaching the Master level, brought a simple effect to Fang Xing—it didn't add another clone slot but allowed him to recall his clones with a single thought!
In other words, merging the clones with the main body!
For Fang Xing, an Immortal Warrior, this was undoubtedly a blessing.
If he could have done this during his last breakthrough to the Primordial Soul stage, he wouldn't have failed due to the subtle conflict between the essences of his cultivation, and he could have saved one Supreme Primordial Soul Pill.
This 'clone return' skill, as Fang Xing thought, could be an absolute boost when the main body breaks through to a higher realm!
For example, if the cultivation clone achieves the Divine Transformation Stage, and then merges with the main body when Fang Xing breaks through to the Martial God stage, wouldn't it be like taking a supreme pill for realm breakthrough?
'What is this? A cannibalistic cultivation method? It's just that I'm eating myself!'
'Of course, the cultivation clone's return only transforms into cultivation energy, and only an Immortal Warrior...
"Only my true self can bear it, transforming my cultivation into vital energy!"
"Additionally, the progress bar for the Gates of the Multiverse has passed the one-third mark. In about twenty years, I can cross over to the Daxia World. This might be my last chance, so I must obtain the inheritance!"
"Lastly, I've finally comprehended one-tenth of the Law of Fire..."
Although it was just one-tenth, and merely the introductory level, Fang Xing felt his strength increase rapidly.
Nan Gong Xue watched Fang Xing deep in thought, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "What's the matter? Are you thinking about your old flame, Ouyang Qianqian?"
"What do you mean by 'old flame'?" Fang Xing was at a loss for words.
During these years, many things had happened.
For instance, his old classmate Ouyang Qianqian had heard about his semi-disabled state and traveled to the White Bird Star.
Considering her family's wealth, it must have been difficult to afford the interstellar travel expenses, not to mention the time and energy invested.
Fang Xing reluctantly allowed her to stay by his side, and Ouyang Qianqian took care of him.
At first, it seemed great, but after a few years, trivial matters started piling up.
Then, as they lived together, all the filters and illusions were gone.
Once the novelty wore off, Ouyang Qianqian felt a sense of disappointment she couldn't quite explain.
It was like when she was young, looking at a pile of dirt at the door, thinking it was a majestic mountain, too difficult to climb. But as she grew older, she realized it was just a small hill, and all she needed to do was stretch her leg to step on it.
Finally, one day, she left without saying goodbye.
Fang Xing understood her decision.
Even if you pretend to be a good person, it's easy for a day or two, but it's hard to keep it up for ten years, let alone a lifetime... That would make you a genuinely good person.
So, he bid her farewell without any objections and even transferred some Star Credits to her account as a nanny fee...
As for Nan Gong Xue? Fang Xing felt this woman was half-crazed, and she stayed not because she liked him.
No, it should be said that she liked not him but the mysterious, uncontrollable side of him...
In short, women's emotions were more complex than the Law of Fire.
"I've received news that a young master from the Titan Group is on his way here, and he's carrying federal documents."
"It's clear that the visitor isn't friendly and is eyeing your battle armor," Nan Gong Xue said.
"The Titan Group? The federal energy giant? What a distant name..." Fang Xing's eyes held a hint of reminiscence. "Why are you so sure that this person with the surname Yin is after my battle armor?"
"Because the person coming is named Yin Huanyu, from the Ninth Sword Academy, and he's already in the Great Vajra Realm. It's said that he's qualified to refine the Essence Refiner and is just waiting for the next batch to be produced so he can attempt to break through to the Martial Saint realm."
"Moreover, the Yin family has some grievances with you..." Nan Gong Xue added.
"Back then, the Yin family's genius, Yin Huantrue, tried to recruit me. He was my university classmate, but during the Moon Goddess Ship incident, he was gnawed down to mere bones..." Fang Xing sighed.
"This Yin Huanyu is probably from the same generation as Yin Huantrue, a rising genius after Yin Huantrue's death. Alas... Why did it have to come to this?"
...
As Fang Xing and Nan Gong Xue conversed, a green spaceship swiftly flew out of the wormhole near Evil Dragon Star.
Inside a luxurious cabin, Yin Huanyu was reading a document: "Has the construction been completed? Haha, although it's not pleasant to pilot someone else's battle armor, if it's just for the transition period to the Martial Saint realm, I'll reluctantly accept it."
"But, young master... Fang Xing is a federal Martial Saint with a background in Bluestar University." A secretary-like woman in a white collar beside him spoke with concern. "Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Moreover, the battle armor has no external shares, and if they refuse to sell, we theoretically have no way to force them."
"Hmph... After ten years of being disabled, if there's no chance of recovery, then he's just a fallen phoenix. Besides, I don't plan to do anything to him. I just want to acquire the Star River Corporation. Since he's already disabled, he should donate his battle armor and contribute to the federation."
Yin Huanyu looked at the two documents in his hand, a cryptic smile on his face. "Otherwise, it's like refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. I have family support for this..."
He thought of Yin Huantrue, and his expression became strange.
"Huantrue died at Bluestar University, and the family accepted it since such a massive disaster could easily lead to casualties. But later, we found clues... Huantrue's death might be related to Fang Xing, but he's already a Martial Saint, so it's not easy to take action."
"Is my coming here for revenge or a test?"
"In any case, I must handle this matter well, and my future prospects are limitless!"
"What about the Bluestar Twin Stars? In the end, they'll just be stepping stones for me!"
Yin Huanyu's eyes gleamed with desire.
For him, the Martial Saint realm was not the end; he aimed to become a Martial God!
Eventually, he would take over the family and the company and even become the president of the Martial Dao Association!
(End of Chapter)
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