Chapter 335: The Second Trial
Chapter 335: The Second Trial
Above the vast ocean, a gleaming silver flying vehicle tore through the sky.
Not far away, a group of Wind God Winged Dragons with wingspans exceeding thirty meters were about to swoop down, but they were easily torn apart by a barrage of bullets, their flesh and blood raining down into the sea like raindrops.
The ocean roared as serpentine sea beasts emerged, devouring the gifts of nature.
Inside the vehicle, Fang Xing stared at the screen, his thoughts already wandering.
'Thirty years have passed, and the Borderlands have almost spread across the globe...'
'Fortunately, with Li Ying's technological support, we obtained the 'anti-interference technology' from the Great Heavy Mansion, preventing human civilization from reverting to the Stone Age...'
'This idiot, with just the licensing fees from this technology patent, he could become the richest person in the world, yet he's still messing around with all sorts of nonsense...'
'And with it came the global spread of Beasts... even giving rise to Beast Kings and Beast Emperors.'
Beast Kings were comparable to Great Vajra Realm Warriors and could even rival weak Martial Saints.
Beast Emperors, on the other hand, were powerful Martial Saints, and it was unknown if any had reached the Ninth Stage.
'Understanding the Laws and balancing rest with practice... actual combat is also the best form of cultivation.'
'When I reach a bottleneck in my understanding, I can go hunt Beast Kings and Beast Emperors to clear my mind...'
'Also, before I leave, I should pass the second trial.'
It wasn't about obtaining resources, as even if he acquired them, he couldn't take them with him, and they would ultimately benefit Li Ying.
Fang Xing wanted to obtain new inheritances!
Take Marquis Gray Robe, for example; did he only have the Stellar Palace Volume? Although the Stellar Palace Volume allowed cultivation up to the Neutron Star Rank, it was already impressive.
But Fang Xing wanted more, and he was indeed a bit eager.
Perhaps Marquis Gray Robe had even better inheritances! Maybe the Stellar Palace Volume was just a method for cultivating Energy Source, and the Fiery Eighteen Strikes were merely techniques of the Law of Fire.
Were there no other methods for movement, defense, or even soul and willpower attacks? Marquis Gray Robe probably had them all but would teach them selectively.
But Fang Xing couldn't wait any longer.
As the burning sensation in his soul from comprehending the Flame God Pillar gradually subsided, he extended his right hand.
A crimson Flame Cloud Spear instantly appeared in his grasp.
"Fire! Fierce and scorching..."
With a casual swing of the spear, without even using his Energy Source, the void emitted a piercing shriek, hinting at its impending shattering.
Li Ling, standing beside him, trembled in fear.
Just then, a shrill alarm sounded.
"Beast King-level Beast detected... 32 kilometers away!"
On the screen, a beast appeared, resembling a winged flying fish with blood-red eyes and a mouth full of fang-like spikes.
"A Beast King? Perfect!"
Fang Xing, holding the Flame Cloud Spear, flew out of the cabin.
Whoosh! With a flash of fire, his body became a blazing arc, and soon he was upon the flying fish.
Splash! The Beast King flying fish coiled, and streams of water surged from the ocean, slapping against Fang Xing's body.
Within the water, thin, transparent scales like ice flakes were visible.
Swish, swish!
Fang Xing neither dodged nor blocked, allowing the water to engulf him, his body enveloped in a source power battle suit.
Splash!
The scales slashed against the suit, but it withstood them all, reducing the impact by over half.
"What a great suit..." Fang Xing thought, "The Blue Star Federation's nano-protective suits for Martial Saints don't even come close to this level of defense."
He burst out of the water, spear thrusting forward, "Flame Cloud Style!"
The Law of Fire was invoked, enveloping the Beast King flying fish within a crimson cloud.
Splash! Scales rained down as the sharp Flame Cloud Spear pierced the fish's belly, causing blood to gush out.
With just one move, the Beast King flying fish suffered a severe injury!
Inside the vehicle, Li Ling, witnessing this, covered her mouth in delighted surprise, "When did the President become so powerful?"
In the past, Li Ying needed the support of a battle suit and source power weapons to barely kill Beast Kings and struggle against Beast Emperors.
Sometimes, he even required technological weapons or the assistance of other Martial Artists.
When did he become capable of severely wounding a Beast King flying fish with a single strike?
Splash! The Beast King flying fish, heavily injured by the attack, immediately dove into the ocean, its speed increasing rapidly.
This was the trouble with sea beasts; human Martial Artists' speed and attack power in water were no match for them.
"Trying to escape?" Fang Xing sneered, gripping the spear with both hands like a club and bringing it down.
Boom!
Amidst the terrifying sonic boom, countless air pressures descended, clearing a patch of dry seabed.
The Beast King flying fish landed on the ocean floor, instinctively flicking its tail.
Pu!
A flash of fire, and it was pierced through the head by Fang Xing, who then skewered it with his spear, "Today, we'll have grilled fish!"
He landed next to the flying vehicle and said, "Since we're here, let's take a look at where the 'Sea Dragon Beast Emperor' is in the White Eagle Zone and take care of it together."
Li Ling's face instantly turned solemn, "Yes!"
In her heart, however, she felt a hint of secret joy. 'The President seems to have changed, but he's still as gentle as before... This time, it was Gavin and the others who made the first move, and the President publicly issued a stern warning, but secretly took care of the Beast Emperor. Even without Gavin in the White Eagle War Zone, nothing major will happen...'
Fang Xing had no idea that his little secretary had so many thoughts.
He was just looking for a few opponents to test his strength and marksmanship.
As it happened, the Sea Dragon Beast Emperor was nearby.
"Moreover, the most dangerous gathering place of beasts is the Shennongjia Mountain area in Daxia... There are at least three Beast Emperors there, and it's also the core of the largest borderland. There's a beast nest there, and who knows what secrets it might hold... After I break through, I can go and explore it."
...
Six hours later.
Daxia War Zone.
Global Martial Association Headquarters.
A flying vehicle slowly descended, its cabin door opened, and a terrifying pressure emanated from within.
"As expected... it's a Beast King-level beast!"
A young man's heart trembled.
He was one of the top five, no, top four Star Sovereign Realm experts in the world, the Daxia native, Lin Qianzhu.
"President!"
Lin Qianzhu's eyes lit up when he saw Fang Xing, and he bowed, "Congratulations, President, on personally slaying a Beast King-level beast."
Even they, at the Star Sovereign Realm, had no record of defeating a Beast King-level beast on their own.
It was easy for Guardian Rank Martial Artists to defeat Beast Kings, but killing them was more challenging. Even during beast tides, they needed to use weapons like nuclear bombs to make Beast Kings and Beast Emperors wary.
"Not only that, but the President also went to confront the Sea Dragon Beast Emperor and severely injured it!"
Li Ling added.
"Hmph, I'm going into seclusion. Don't bother me unless it's important," Fang Xing waved his hand and flew into his training room, looking displeased.
"Secretary Li?"
Lin Qianzhu turned to Li Ling.
"The President... seems to think he's not strong enough?" Li Ling could only reply with a bitter smile.
Inside the training room.
"This body is still a bit weak. I almost managed to kill that Sea Dragon Beast Emperor... I've gained insight into the Law, but my physical foundation is too poor, and my burst strength is insufficient."
Fang Xing sat cross-legged, reviewing the previous battle, feeling a bit helpless.
"The Sea Dragon Beast Emperor is one of the weaker ones among the world's nine Beast Emperors."
"Unfortunately, it just hides in the sea when it's losing... There's really no other way..."
"Unless this body's quality improves significantly, or... my understanding of the Law advances further."
Fang Xing scanned his surroundings, confirming the absence of surveillance, and his figure vanished, entering the Great Heavy Mansion.
Every minute and second of the time he had crossed over was incredibly precious.
This outing was merely because he had reached his cultivation limit, and his soul needed relaxation, and he wanted to test his understanding of the Law through actual combat.
After recovering, he would definitely continue to comprehend the Flame God Pillar.
Apart from that, everything else was an illusion!
...
In the blink of an eye, more than twenty days had passed.
Flame God Temple.
Fang Xing, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.
Before him, three fireballs appeared, moving in an irregular three-body trajectory, then suddenly exploded, turning into a sea of flames.
Countless firebirds, fire snakes, and fire dragons danced and soared within...
[Law of Fire: 1/3200 (Proficiency)]
Fang Xing glanced at his attribute panel, "After thirty years of accumulation, combined with this body's enhanced talent and the advantage of the Flame God Pillar as a Dao Enlightenment Treasure, I've finally entered the second stage of the Law of Fire..."
He stood up and summoned the Flame Cloud Spear with a wave of his hand.
Whoosh!
The spear moved like a dragon, and compared to before, each swing now had strands of fiery tassels accompanying it, exuding a subtle and indescribable charm.
Roar!
In the end, the countless tassels outlined the vague form of a Fire God Beast.
"You... what...?"
A flash of gray light, and Little Gray appeared, exclaiming without any regard for his image, "Fiery Eighteen Strikes, Sixth Style - Wrath of the Fire God?!"
"Exactly..."
Fang Xing held the spear and strode forward.
In no time, he had reached within five hundred meters of the Flame God Pillar.
"Haha! Excellent!"
Little Gray quickly nodded, "You've now passed the second test... Although you took too much time on the first test, if we're being fair, achieving this in less than a month is impressive."
"Then... what about the reward?"
Fang Xing hooked his finger, feeling a bit excited.
"Follow me!"
Little Gray led Fang Xing away from the Flame God Temple and into another palace.
Surprisingly, this place was a hundred times larger than the Flame God Temple, vast and empty, with only a massive jade platform at its center.
"A fighting stage?"
Fang Xing's heart stirred.
"This is the Hundred Battle Hall, where the master has carefully collected the Hundred Battle Puppets!"
Little Gray nodded, and a copper-armored man approached.
"This is Number 1, with Star Lord Realm Traveler Star Rank strength. Its Law Insight is the most ordinary type, but unfortunately, it's of the Earth Law, which doesn't match you very well."
"Now, it will recognize you as its master, and you can take it out of the Great Heavy Mansion."
"Master!" A flash of red light passed through the copper-armored man's eyes, and his voice was muffled.
'As expected... such a grand gesture.'
Fang Xing was filled with awe.
A Traveler Star Rank expert could easily unify the Daxia planet as it is now, sweeping away all human and beast powerhouses!
Moreover, this kind of puppet was extremely rare and expensive to create.
Even a Constellation Star Rank expert in the Star Lord Realm would likely have to spend all their wealth to purchase one.
"In addition, there are Traveler Star Rank cultivation resources, a secret treasure called the Vine Token, and finally, a cultivation method—the Ten Thousand Hearts Secret Manual!"
Little Gray handed over a ring, "It's all inside here."
Fang Xing took it, noticing that the ring was grayish-white with a simple design. With a slight movement of his Energy Source, he immediately refined it.
Then, his spirit connected to a space.
"Huge!"
This was Fang Xing's first impression.
Having seen that the main universe lacked spatial equipment, and that the cultivation world's storage bags often used cubic meters as a unit of measurement, he was stunned when he first sensed this space, "So big!"
This space was one kilometer long, one kilometer wide, and also one kilometer high.
In one corner of the space, there was a large pile of Flame Line Source Crystals, Jade Soul Elixirs, and many more unknown heavenly treasures, enough to allow a Traveler Star Rank expert to cultivate to the Constellation Star Rank!
'Are all these resources related to the Law of Fire? I suspect Little Gray has Earth Source Crystals, Wood Source Crystals, and more that he's not showing...'
'This space could even fit an ordinary cosmic ship... It's a real treasure, but I can't take the ring with me.'
Fang Xing's heart stirred, and a Vine Token and a black ancient book appeared in his hand.
"The Vine Token is a one-time treasure, only perfectly usable by a Traveler Star Rank expert. It won't harm the user and has enough power to eliminate any Crimson Giant Star Rank or lower expert. It's your life-saving item."
"Even if you encounter a Crimson Giant Star Rank expert, the time gained by using the Vine Token will be enough for you to hide in the Great Heavy Mansion."
Little Gray pointed to the black secret manual, "The Ten Thousand Hearts Secret Manual is a rare cultivation method for psychic power... In the cosmic civilization, the human soul is divided into three parts—heart, mind, and soul! That is, psychic power, willpower, and the most fundamental true spirit! The master has never come across a secret manual that cultivates the true spirit. Even cultivation methods for willpower are extremely rare, only existing in the 'Peak Cosmic Civilization'. This Ten Thousand Hearts Secret Manual specifically cultivates psychic power, containing soul defense, soul attacks, and other mysteries. Even if you don't understand soul attack techniques, you must learn soul defense..."
Little Gray sighed, "But... you're unlikely to encounter enemies skilled in willpower attacks."
'I disagree with that. I'm quite skilled in willpower attacks.'
Fang Xing scoffed inwardly, and his eyes lit up, 'As expected, the main universe does have something to offer. At least the Martial Dao profession, besides the Unbreakable Body, also specializes in cultivating Martial Will!'
According to Little Gray's introduction, methods to cultivate willpower were extremely valuable even in the Peak Cosmic Civilization.
'It seems that different worlds do have resources of great value.'
Fang Xing was quite moved.
Then, he placed his hand on the Ten Thousand Hearts Secret Manual and obtained this heritage.
Although psychic power was just the outermost defense of the soul, having an additional method and heritage was still beneficial.
Moreover...
"So detailed... various psychic power techniques, including attack, defense, probing, tracking, and even mind control..."
"In the cultivation world, psychic power should be what they call divine sense, right?"
"This Ten Thousand Hearts Secret Manual is the ultimate divine sense cultivation heritage!"
"And... it's the only thing I can bring back."
Although he had passed the second trial and obtained a Traveler Star Rank puppet, a large storage ring, abundant resources, the Vine Token, and other treasures.
The only things Fang Xing could truly bring back were knowledge and Law Insight!
(End of Chapter)
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