Chapter 332: Thirty Years
Chapter 332: Thirty Years
"Fang Xing, I'll be waiting for the day you break through to the Martial God realm and recover from your illness!"
Before leaving, Nie Ying tightly held Fang Xing's hand, his words filled with sincerity.
Bluestar University had first lost Ye Liuyun, the peak Martial God, and then the Blue Star Twin Peaks, a pair of potential rising stars. It was seen as a sign of decline.
In the past ten years, in terms of student recruitment, the university had even fallen to the bottom among the top-tier universities, and was now facing challenges from first-tier universities like the War University.
The possibility of Fang Xing's recovery was like a shot of adrenaline.
...
"Old Man Nie..."
On the spaceship, several professors gathered around.
Nie Ying nodded and handed over a strange dark red stone tablet.
On the tablet was the 'Fire Meteor Mystic Arts' that Fang Xing had inscribed based on his own insights!
"The Mystic Arts of Fire cannot be contained on ordinary paper or in virtual space; it must be inscribed on a Cosmic Artifact..."
Nie Ying said, "Take a look at the Fire Mystic Arts and tell me what you think."
"A young tiger may be small, but it already has the ambition to devour a cow. Just looking at the beginning of this path makes one want to applaud in admiration. It can even become an entirely new profession, and a perfect system beyond other professions."
A professor who specialized in researching new professions lifted his glasses, "Unfortunately, it's a double-edged sword. Such a vast and perfect system, even if Bluestar University were to gather all its resources, it might not make much progress even after hundreds of years of analysis. It's even harder to imagine how long it would take for Fang Martial Saint to comprehend it on his own."
"Even so, it's still a glimmer of hope. Furthermore, we can release some information about it."
Nie Ying made his decision.
After returning to his cabin, he looked at the shrinking White Bird Star with a complex expression: 'Is this... your choice?'
"Liehun!"
Nie Ying suddenly spoke.
"Master, what are your orders?"
The artificial intelligence belonging to Nie Ying immediately responded, projecting the image of a middle-aged man with a resolute appearance.
"Secretly modify White Bird Star and deploy the highest-level Zhu Long III surveillance equipment. Remember... maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and report only to me."
Nie Ying instructed.
"Understood!"
Liehun was about to take action when he suddenly heard Nie Ying say, "Forget it. Cancel all previous orders."
"Yes!"
Liehun saluted.
'The mastermind behind the destruction of the university's twin peaks is deeply hidden... They can even interfere with the assignment of Martial Saint missions in imaginary space, and it's suspected that the Omniscient Mind has been compromised...'
'Once the Omniscient Mind becomes the enemy's spy, nothing I do will be safe...'
'It's up to you now, Fang Xing.'
Nie Ying gazed at White Bird Star, his eyes deep in thought.
...
After the exposure of the 'Fire Mystic Arts', Fang Xing's communication device received another surge of calls.
However, he didn't care much and mostly let Blue handle them.
He maintained a detached attitude, having seen through the ways of the world.
Every day, he immersed himself in comprehending the Law of Fire, occasionally inspecting the company.
Nan Gong Xue no longer mentioned the ten-year agreement, as if she had decided to stay there permanently.
Fang Xing was surprised. This woman was so laid-back, and even poorer than him. What about her Martial Saint Battle Armor? Was she planning to be a 'Blank Slate Martial Saint'?
— Due to the scarcity of personal battle armor and the difficulty in cultivating Will Secret Patterns, many Martial Saints never acquired their own armor, earning the title 'Blank Slate Martial Saints'.
But Fang Xing didn't mind. Every few years, he would present a copy of the 'Fire Mystic Arts' he had inscribed, claiming it as his discovery, gradually solidifying his reputation as a fire-attribute genius.
Ordinary geniuses might have a moment of insight and enter the Fire Mystic Arts.
But to comprehend a new Mystic Arts every few years, that was a true 'Path Opener'.
As the research on Fire Mystic Arts deepened, even the Bluestar Federation began to value it more. The entire White Bird Star became more peaceful, making it easier for Fang Xing to create his Law.
No one knew that Fang Xing was not a Law Creator but merely a carrier of the Mystic Arts.
He had already comprehended the Fire Mystic Arts to perfection, and now he was just searching for suitable Cosmic Artifacts to inscribe the Mystic Arts onto...
'The mastermind behind this is truly patient!'
'It doesn't matter. Time is on my side. Let's see if you can endure until I break through to the Martial God realm.'
...
In a mysterious space, a spindle-shaped instrument was rapidly spinning.
Then, on the heavy screen connected to it, brand new lines of text appeared:
[Target 2■■, recovery confirmed. Dispatch Martial God ■■■ for assassination...]
[Due to the emergence of the 'Fire Mystic Arts', the Federation has increased surveillance on White Bird Star. To avoid detection, the assassination must be disguised as a series of coincidences, maintaining the assassin's secrecy... Estimated time required: 20 to 30 years.]
Above the screen, there were already lines of text that seemed to have been displayed for a long time:
[Target 1■■■'s mental state confirmed, begin guidance... Estimated assassination time: 40 years!]
In the vast multiverse, a plot to assassinate Fang Xing had been set in motion, but he had been patiently awaiting this moment. Little did he know that the wait would be so prolonged. Compared to the Immortal Cultivation World's Primordial Soul cultivators who secluded themselves for decades, the efficiency of the main universe and Daxia world was relatively swift.
Twenty years later...
【Gates of the Multiverse: 100/100】
Fang Xing glanced at his attribute panel and took a deep breath, "Let's begin!"
...
In the Daxia world, within the White Eagle War Zone, the Soha Great Desert.
Fang Xing rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit dazed. His Sea of Consciousness was flooded with the memories of Li Ying from the past thirty years.
The Daxia War Zone, the White Eagle War Zone...
Li Ying had unified the global Martial Association, becoming its President! He single-handedly ushered in the Great Cultivation Era, fought against countless beasts, Beast Kings, and Beast Emperors in the Borderlands, and was revered as a hero of humanity.
For Li Ying, it was a grand and tumultuous first half of his life.
However, what caught Fang Xing's attention the most was the 'Gray Robe Marquis' inheritance he had obtained, which included the Flame Cloud Eighteen Strikes and the Stellar Palace Volume.
Before Fang Xing could fully comprehend these techniques, a crucial thought flashed through his mind, causing a cold sweat to appear on his forehead.
At that moment, beneath him...
A deafening explosion erupted, unleashing an infinite burst of light and heat that transformed into a massive mushroom cloud. The cloud rose slowly, piercing through the atmosphere.
The blinding flash and electromagnetic shockwave ravaged the surrounding area for dozens of li.
After a long while, Fang Xing hovered in the air above the desert, which had turned into a glass-like state due to the extreme heat. He recalled, "So, this time, Li Ying was inspecting the White Eagle War Zone and was invited by Commander Kaiyou to showcase the power of the new era's Martial Artists through a human nuclear explosion experiment!"
"And he chose to do this by willingly detonating a nuclear bomb on himself! Thankfully, despite his misfortunes, Li Ying managed to cultivate to the Star Sovereign Realm, reaching the lowest Guardian Rank with the strength of an Eighth Stage."
Fang Xing was speechless, "This is the first time I've seen someone willingly attract a nuclear explosion. Fortunately, Li Ying's cultivation has reached the Star Sovereign Realm, even if it's just the lowest Guardian Rank, giving him the strength of an Eighth Stage."
He carefully sensed his body and found it to be incredibly powerful, almost on par with his Martial Saint's body.
Within his body, an unknown star was following an enigmatic trajectory, radiating a brilliant light.
Even more astonishing was the Law of Fire in the void, which was ten times clearer than his own comprehension.
'Is Li Ying a genius? He wasn't... His ability to comprehend the Law is due to becoming the master of the Great Heavy Mansion, receiving the support of the first-stage resources, which included an extremely precious Flame Heart Fruit. After consuming it, he could modify his body, enhancing his understanding of the Law of Fire. What a valuable item, even better than the Great Sun Bodhimanda!'
Fang Xing silently recalled Li Ying's experiences after his departure thirty years ago.
Li Ying had a smooth journey, becoming the master of the Great Heavy Mansion, but then his luck took a turn for the worse. After all, the insight into the Law belonged to Fang Xing, not Li Ying.
At that time, Li Ying was, at most, a True Essence Grandmaster in terms of physical strength, and he had to flee from the Daxia officials.
However!
Li Ying soon turned his fate around. He had already made the Great Heavy Mansion recognize him as its master, gaining the support of the first-stage resources. In addition to the Stellar Palace Volume, a cultivation method for the Star Sovereign Realm, he also acquired a set of spear techniques called the Fiery Eighteen Strikes, which, when combined with the Law of Fire, unleashed infinite power. Moreover, by continually practicing these techniques, he could gain insights into the Law of Fire, making it a mutually beneficial process.
Additionally, he obtained a vast array of cultivation resources, including a defensive battle suit, a Star Sovereign Realm weapon—a long spear, a Dao Enlightenment Treasure, and the Flame Heart Fruit for body modification.
However, Li soon realized that his understanding of the Flame Mystique was lacking, and he couldn't even begin to practice the Stellar Palace Volume. So, he spent over twenty years and a significant amount of resources to finally master the Flame Mystique in the past few years, entering the realm of the Law of Fire. He then began cultivating the Stellar Palace Volume, advancing to the Star Sovereign Realm as a Guardian Rank expert.
Even now, Fang Xing's comprehension of the Law paled in comparison to Li Ying's.
Unfortunately, Li Ying's progress was halted at the second trial of the Great Heavy Mansion.
After all, Fang Xing had helped Li Ying cheat his way through the first trial.
The consequences of such forced growth were rare, and the Gray Robe Marquis had suffered greatly.
As Fang Xing pondered, a piercing sonic boom reverberated through the sky.
Two missiles, traveling at supersonic speeds, targeted Fang Xing, clearly carrying nuclear warheads.
Even the yield seemed to be much larger than the first nuclear explosion, and they even added some other advanced technology!
'Before... I don't think we mentioned this program.'
Fang Xing's heart stirred, and he had no intention of enduring it.
Li Ying was fooled into taking the nuclear blast head-on; it was his own foolishness!
But he wasn't going to fall for it!
He took a step back, and the Star Palace within him suddenly erupted, his body transforming into a ball of fiery explosion.
Under the amplification of the Law of Fire, his speed was astonishingly fast, instantly moving away from the center of the nuclear blast by several kilometers!
Once beyond this range, although it was still lethal to ordinary people, it was like a gentle breeze to his robust physique.
A deafening explosion shook the ground.
Looking at the two massive mushroom clouds piercing the atmosphere, a cold smile appeared on Fang Xing's face, "What a fool!"
He turned into a streak of fire, and his figure vanished instantly.
...
Dozens of kilometers away, inside a command center.
Numerous screens flickered, displaying the nuclear blast site and the image of 'Li Ying'!
"The target dodged it!"
"His speed far exceeds his previous performance, at least three times faster!"
A white officer stared at the screen and shouted.
"How is that possible?"
The supreme commander of this place, General Jones, looked incredulous, "Before, those psychologists assured me that the target was proud and wouldn't deliberately dodge... How could all the analysis from so many teams be wrong?"
"Bad news, the target is heading towards us, estimated to arrive in six seconds!"
Another female operator shrieked.
"Prepare... for the third plan immediately!"
Just as General Jones finished shouting, a figure descended from the sky—it was Li Ying!
"President Li, congratulations on accomplishing this unprecedented human feat!"
General Jones approached with a forced smile, "You are indeed the first Martial Artist of Daxia!"
"The first one was fine, but what about the subsequent attacks?" Fang Xing's eyes flashed with determination.
"I gave the order. I thought that as the top Transcendent of Daxia, your strength far exceeded our imagination, so you could..." General Jones didn't finish his sentence before Fang Xing interrupted him.
"Good, you admitted it."
Fang Xing nodded, "When we formulated the nuclear blast experiment plan, there was no mention of additional attacks... So, you did it on purpose, intending to harm me. Don't give me any excuses about experimental errors; you're insulting my intelligence. I don't want an apology. I demand that everyone involved in this experiment, from you at the top to the fighter jet pilots and the monitors here... all be brought before the military court and executed immediately!"
Upon hearing this, General Jones' expression changed drastically, "How dare you?"
"You're trying to kill me; what else do I have to fear?"
Fang Xing stared at one of the surveillance cameras, "I'm giving you face. If you don't take action, I'll do it myself... starting with Kaiyou, I'll kill them one by one, from the top down!"
After all, Li Ying was just an ordinary person, suddenly thrust into a high position, and he was completely at a loss.
He was even blinded by the empty title of President of the Martial Artist Association, making many foolish decisions.
He almost got himself killed.
"Mr. Li Ying..."
An aged yet confident voice emanated from a speaker, "Please calm down. We are willing to provide the compensation you desire... But as a human hero, please refrain from such impulsive words."
"Haha, I am the big picture! If I hadn't seized the opportunity to become the Ball Leader and obtained a position befitting my strength, it would be Li Ying's stupidity, and he deserves to be schemed against. But don't scheme against me..."
Fang Xing let out a cold laugh, "Add you to the conditions, and I want your life! Even if the war situation collapses and the entire White Eagle War Zone turns into a Beast playground, so be it!"
"President, that's too much!"
Just then, a streak of light flew by, and it was also a Guardian Rank expert!
The person wore a robust outfit, with profound features, deep blue eyes, and a head of brilliant golden hair.
It was none other than the Vice President of the Martial Artist Association's White Eagle Division—Gavin!
As for how he broke through?
Er... The Esoteric Record and the Star Palace Scroll were personally taught to him by Li Ying.
'Damn... Li Ying is drunk, teaching a bunch of traitors.'
Fang Xing turned to Gavin, "You used to call me Teacher, and now you're going to oppose me?"
"I'm sorry, President, but I am first and foremost a man of the White Eagle War Zone!"
Gavin immediately spoke with righteousness, "I won't let you harm the people of this war zone. I must stop you from falling into the abyss of crime!"
In his heart, he held great disdain for Li Ying:
'This Li Ying, his talent for comprehending Laws is far inferior to mine. He's probably not my match anymore... He's just a lucky guy who obtained an ancient civilization's legacy. If I didn't consider that you might be hiding something, I would have challenged and defeated you long ago.'
(End of Chapter)
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