Chapter 97: Master of the Dragon Elephant Technique (Dedicated to Alliance Leader adrian_fufu)
Chapter 97: Master of the Dragon Elephant Technique (Dedicated to Alliance Leader adrian_fufu)
Several days later...
Fang Xing was immersed in the exhilarating sensation of his martial arts training and the rapid progress of his Attribute Panel, finding it hard to tear himself away.
The existence of the Attribute Panel made him feel that his efforts were rewarded, like a different version of a diligent cultivation system.
Even the matter of the Fledgling Star had almost slipped his mind...
After all, the reason he had chosen Devil's Grand Canyon in the first place was because of its chaotic magnetic field, which could disrupt most technological devices.
Naturally, there would be no surveillance, not even satellite eyes in the sky...
He could then find a place to cross over, reappear when the summer vacation was over, and claim that he had been in closed-door training. No one would be able to find any traces of his activities.
Roar!
At this moment, he had transformed into a dragon and an elephant, with a faint golden light radiating from his body.
On the Attribute Panel, the column representing the Dragon Elephant Technique had astonishingly reached 【Dragon Elephant Technique: 199/200 (Proficiency)】.
"I'm almost there... Just a little more, and I'll reach the Master level in the Dragon Elephant Technique... The Dragon Elephant Technique is the foundation of the Great Vajra Wisdom, and without a strong body, it's difficult to withstand the burst of immense power..."
"Have I reached the point where even the boiling blood has little effect on breaking through bottlenecks?"
He looked at the several empty bottles of boiling blood beside him and shook his head: "Fortunately, I was prepared for this..."
Upgrading to a Level 2 citizen and even spending his merit points to purchase a tube of 'Kunpeng Blood' had almost exhausted his rewards.
But being able to use it now made it all worth it!
Fang Xing opened the silver-white metal box and took out the tube of Kunpeng blood, which had a deep azure color.
After opening the test tube, he poured the contents directly onto his chest.
The instruction manual that came with the silver-white metal box had already explained the usage and taboos of the Kunpeng blood.
This body-refining spirit blood was not meant to be drunk; it could only be applied to the body, otherwise, it would be very easy to be poisoned by it.
Sizzle!
The azure-colored Kunpeng blood, with specks of starlight, landed on Fang Xing's skin, emitting a corrosive sound.
Even the Dragon Scale Elephant Armor, which had reached the third stage of perfection in the Dragon Elephant Technique, struggled to withstand it!
Fang Xing felt the intense pain on his chest, but instead of being alarmed, he was pleased: "As expected... Only this level of destruction can stimulate another breakthrough in the Dragon Elephant Technique!"
He watched as the Kunpeng blood quickly seeped into his skin and even spread along his chest to his limbs and bones.
A feeling of coolness and heat coexisting emerged throughout his body.
In a daze, Fang Xing seemed to see a giant beast swimming in the universe, as vast as a mountain range!
'An adult 'Cosmic Whale' is a Leviathan-class creature, with a size comparable to a planet...'
'This Cosmic Whale is only as big as a mountain range, obviously, it's a young specimen among young specimens...'
'Even so, just one tube of its blood has this effect?'
A hint of greed arose in Fang Xing's heart.
If possible, he would love to bathe in Kunpeng blood every day, believing that his progress in the Dragon Elephant Technique would soar like a rocket!
But unfortunately, he had spent most of his contributions on just one tube.
This gave a glimpse of the scarcity of federal resources!
Boom!
Stimulated by the 'Kunpeng Blood', he used his spiritual power to visualize his body, and suddenly saw that his originally perfect physique, with jade-like skin and black iron muscles, was still evolving and growing stronger...
From his limbs and bones, an endless stream of power emerged!
Along with the increase in power, a terrifying idea suddenly appeared in his mind.
Vast and frightening...
It was as if that giant cosmic whale had dived into Fang Xing's sea of consciousness!
'What's going on? Is there such a side effect from using Kunpeng blood?'
Fang Xing recalled the instruction manual he had read earlier: 'Is this what they call a certain mental shock? It's terrifying... Could it be that the Federation controls the sale of Kunpeng blood because it's too dangerous to consume?'
He felt like his spirit was being washed away by a terrifying behemoth, and if he wasn't careful, he might end up with a mental illness.
However, Fang Xing's thoughts raced, and in an instant, he came up with a countermeasure.
"Great Sun Buddha Incantation!"
He meditated on the Great Sun, and suddenly, a scarlet sun rose in his sea of consciousness!
Compared to this scarlet sun, that mountain-like cosmic whale was like a speck of dust!
Even an adult cosmic whale, as huge as a planet, would be insignificant compared to a star.
Fang Xing seemed to hear a mournful cry in his ear, and then the 'Cosmic Whale' was melted by the dazzling light of the Great Sun.
He opened his eyes wide, and his skin shone like yellow jade, with faint golden patterns appearing on it.
When he retracted his Dragon Elephant Technique, these golden patterns quickly faded away.
"Have I... broken through in the Dragon Elephant Technique?"
Fang Xing murmured, looking at the attribute column:
【Dragon Elephant Technique: 1/400 (Master)】
"Master of the Dragon Elephant Technique... This signifies that I now possess a second-tier refined body, impervious to even high-grade artifacts... This is the physique of a second-tier body cultivator, comparable to a Qi Refining stage cultivator!"
A smile curved Fang Xing's lips as he thought to himself without humility, "Even the geniuses of the Federation's Courageous Spirit Realm martial artists may not have cultivated the Dragon Elephant Technique to such a level when they reached the Fourth Realm!"
"Dragon-Elephant Intent!"
Not only that, but Fang Xing also interlaced his fingers, and within his Niwan Palace, a faint dragon-elephant roar emerged, granting him yet another insight into his mental prowess, making his spiritual power even more formidable!
"Every time a martial artist of the Courageous Spirit Realm comprehends an intent, their strength increases!"
"This isn't something that can be achieved solely through resources. From my experience using it just now, the Kunpeng Blood possesses a powerful mental shock that most martial artists of the Courageous Spirit Realm would struggle to withstand..."
He glanced at his Attribute Panel once more:
【Great Dragon Stake: 155/400 (Master)】
【Crouching Tiger Stake: 64/400 (Master)】
...
"The two major Dragon-Tiger Intent precursor martial arts have also improved. Excellent."
Fang Xing was quite pleased with this development.
Now that the Great Dragon Stake had reached this level, almost every increase in proficiency would grant him a slight insight into the 'Dragon's Domain.'
By the time his proficiency reached 200 or even 300, he would likely have grasped the rudimentary form of the domain.
He estimated that when he broke through to the next major stage, he would be able to transform this rudimentary domain into a true domain, obtaining the key to advancing to an External Scene Martial Artist and breaking through the fifth realm of martial arts!
Of course, mastering the domain was just a necessary precondition, similar to how mastering the Dragon-Tiger Intent was necessary for the Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir.
Mastering the domain power did not guarantee that one could immediately become an External Scene Martial Artist.
However, without mastering the domain power, one would undoubtedly fail to reach the External Scene realm!
"The fifth stage of proficiency should allow me to reach the pinnacle, perhaps even standing on equal footing with the creator of this technique... I can freely modify martial arts... and the domain is just the beginning..."
"When the fifth stage is perfected, I will undoubtedly be able to combine the Great Dragon Stake and the Crouching Tiger Stake, achieving the strongest Dragon-Tiger Intent and even the Dragon-Tiger Domain... This will lay the sturdiest foundation for my assault on the Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir."
...
Fang Xing continued to review his attributes, and when he reached the Great Sun Buddha Incantation at the end, he felt a slight headache coming on.
This 'exotic' martial art was truly formidable in its effects.
Even at the beginner stage, it could crush the spiritual remnants of Leviathan-class beings within one's sea of consciousness.
If one were to truly evaluate it, it would be at least an S-tier martial art, or perhaps even beyond S-tier!
However... its origins were a bit murky, which made him hesitant to cultivate it.
"According to the Blue Star Federation's experience, the stronger one's martial arts intent, the better one can resist extradimensional evil gods... Therefore, I need to ensure that my martial will always maintains an overwhelming advantage. Even if this martial art has some drawbacks, it shouldn't affect me too much..."
After inspecting his progress in martial arts, Fang Xing clenched his fists, feeling the surge of immense power once more, and he couldn't help but feel satisfied with the Dragon Elephant Technique, "After this improvement, even if I face a Qi Refining cultivator head-on, I won't be afraid..."
The benefit of having a robust body was the high fault tolerance!
Coupled with the immense strength provided by the Dragon Elephant Technique and the combat power boost from the Great Vajra Wisdom, Fang Xing was confident that he could hold his own against second-tier magical beasts and Qi Refining stage cultivators of this world!
Screeeech!!!
Suddenly, a piercing cry tore through the sky, and a golden light descended, landing in the market square. It was the terrifying second-tier demon bird from before!
It was the Golden-Feathered Vulturous Demon Bird!
It scanned its surroundings, and its beak, like a streak of golden light, snatched a Clearwind Wolf, devouring it in a few bites.
Then, its vulture-like head turned, and a dazzling gleam flashed in its avian eyes as it suddenly locked onto the small courtyard where Fang Xing resided!
"Hmm? It found me?"
Fang Xing was startled, but then he scoffed, "This lousy spirit talisman is really useless... Wait, all high-level demon birds seem to possess some innate spiritual vision techniques, especially those resembling eagles and falcons..."
"This second-tier demon bird can probably see through the disguises of ordinary talismans and formations... Unless it's a second-tier type of protection, but how could I possibly have that?"
Screeeech!!!
The golden feathers of the vulturous demon bird's eyes took on a reddish tint, and its massive body crashed through the houses in its path as its two bird claws moved swiftly.
With Fang Xing's eyesight, he could even see droplets of saliva dripping from the demon bird's beak.
'Is it... addicted to eating people? After all, cultivators are rich in spiritual energy, their meat is tender, and martial artists are chewy...'
Fang Xing watched as the second-tier demon bird charged straight toward him, a cold smile appearing on his face.
The demon bird clearly saw him as an easy target.
No!
In the eyes of this second-tier demon bird, he wasn't just an easy target, but a stored meal!
"Perfect, I also want to see just how strong these second-tier magical beasts are.
"In his hand, Fang Xing brandished the Qinghong Sword, a second-tier weapon that shimmered with a greenish light. His figure blurred as he leapt, his toes pushing off the wall, propelling him towards the second-tier demon bird.
As he drew closer, he could sense the bird's formidable aura and the dense spiritual light emanating from its golden feathers.
For ordinary cultivators, even the defense of a second-tier demon beast would be challenging to breach.
The Golden-Feathered Vulturous Demon Bird showed no suspicion as the 'little brat' approached, its beak descending without hesitation.
Its beak was incredibly hard, comparable to a second-tier spiritual artifact.
Its movements were swift and graceful, its speed astonishing, like a skilled martial artist wielding a sword with deadly precision.
Fang Xing's body bent, dodging the stabbing beak, his eyes glinting with a cold light.
Roar!
In the void, the dragon and tiger intents emerged, their roars merging into a terrifying martial will that surged into the demon bird's sea of consciousness, causing it to slow down for a fleeting moment.
Fang Xing's muscles bulged, golden veins appearing on his skin like a suit of golden armor.
– Master-level Dragon Elephant Technique!
'Kill!'
Fang Xing held the sword with both hands, his eyes flashing with golden light.
– Great Vajra Wisdom, amplified by one fold!
Immense power surged into the Qinghong Sword, a second-tier spiritual artifact, causing it to erupt with a terrifying sword radiance several feet long!
Puh!
The greenish sword radiance resembled a rainbow, its chill light carrying an indescribable sharpness as it slashed onto the demon bird's neck.
Boom!
The golden feathers, once brilliant with spiritual light, now intertwined with countless sword auras, dimmed.
The second-tier spiritual artifact tore through the golden feathers, slicing through the vulture-like neck, penetrating flesh and bone...
With all his might, Fang Xing finally severed the neck, his body becoming a golden meteor that crashed into the building behind the demon bird, sending dust and debris flying.
Bang!
The demon bird's vulture-like head fell to the ground, blood gushing from the severed neck.
It stumbled forward a few steps before its massive body crashed to the ground.
Even in death, it exuded a terrifying demonic energy, clearly having met its end with great reluctance.
After all, it never expected that the seemingly weak and meek-looking 'little brat', whom it had considered an easy meal, could unleash such a devastating strike.
If it had been prepared, it could have erupted with demonic energy, shielding itself with its feathers, and surely would have blocked that sword strike!
Moreover, if it had encountered a formidable foe, it would have taken to the skies, raining wind blades and demonic energy from above. Even in defeat, it could have used its flight to escape. There was no way it would have died here!
But none of that happened... One moment of carelessness had led to its demise, and now there was no chance for a redo!
"As expected, when facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator or a second-tier demon beast, a Blue Star martial artist should aim to end the battle in one strike. After that first strike, it's either their death or your escape..."
Fang Xing stood up, dusted himself off, and looked at the demon bird's corpse, a smile of satisfaction spreading across his face. "This second-tier demon beast is a treasure trove of resources..."
This demon bird was definitely much stronger than the Qingyan Bull, at least a mid-tier second-tier demon beast.
Its flesh and blood were surely more nutritious than the bull's, and Fang Xing regretted that Su Ye had already left, as she could have helped him refine the 'Boiling Blood'.
"And these feathers... they're extraordinary too."
He took a few steps forward, stroking the shimmering golden feathers, feeling their weight and hardness, like steel.
Moreover, at the demon bird's tail, there were several tail feathers over a meter long, shimmering like they were forged from pure gold. They would undoubtedly be excellent materials for crafting second-tier spiritual artifacts!
"It's a pity I don't know where its nest is... Otherwise, there would surely be heavenly treasures near a demon beast's lair of this caliber."
Fang Xing sighed and began plucking the feathers and butchering the bird.
The surrounding demon beasts were intimidated by the fallen bird's aura and seemingly frightened by the previous battle, so they didn't dare to show themselves, which saved Fang Xing a lot of trouble.
"Hmm?"
As he was butchering the bird, Fang Xing reached into its belly and rummaged around, only to find a strange golden sphere.
The sphere was the size of a lychee, solid gold, and surprisingly heavy.
"Could this be... a demon core?"
Fang Xing recalled the previous incident where Su Ye and the other cultivators had surrounded and killed the Qingyan Bull, and he couldn't help but speculate.
Some exceptionally gifted second-tier demon beasts possessed 'demon cores' within their bodies.
These second-tier demon cores were said to be a key ingredient in refining the 'Foundation Establishment Pill', driving even cultivators at the peak of the Qi Refining stage mad with desire.
(End of Chapter)
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