Chapter 3: Dragon Fire Forging the Body
With a flick of the sleeve of his robe, the wind stirred up a white light, and he took down the wooden frame. The wooden frame, with its eyes blurred, cursed: "You skeletal figure, you damn trickster, trying to trap me."
Suddenly, with a "whoosh," he felt a sharp pain in his back. Before he could react, his body moved on its own, lunging forward to dissipate most of the force. When he turned his head, he saw Mu Ge clenching his fists, glaring angrily at his figure
A young man asked, "Sir, aside from the heat of the water, there is nothing particularly remarkable here, and I have not experienced any increase in my abilities."
Xinghai slowly looked at the sky, his hand gently stirring the sea. Then, his blood-red eyes fixed intently on the wooden frame, not blinking at all.
He suddenly no longer felt pain, a peculiar vitality flowed within him, transforming from a stream into a river. He heard the song, he saw the giant beast rise from the sea, white flames burning, and it seemed to him that he was opening his eyes for the first time in this life
The rose then bowed to him and said: "Mr. Li, to be honest, I am the cousin of this brother who hums and sighs. My surname is also Cang, and my name is Rose. Although I am younger than him, I came out six months earlier."
Upon witnessing the prowess of this rose, Xinghai realized that she must also be a person awakened by the Dragon Fire, possessing profound and unfathomable magical abilities. He thought to himself: "The Cang family has been a pillar of the court for generations, with immense power, and indeed lives up to its reputation. This rose and Chen Zhe far surpass Mu Ge."
Mu Ge's face turned ashen, and he occasionally glared at Xing Hai. Xing Hai thought to himself: "He has lost all face, he must be angry with me. This person is truly both wicked and foolish"
Although she has left, the male disciples at the door are still captivated by her charm, their expressions dazed and absent-minded. The female disciples, though inevitably envious, find themselves at a loss for what to do.
Li Jinguang trembled all over and immediately exclaimed with utmost respect: "The Grand General of Dongshan is actually here? I have long admired General Cang and have been eagerly hoping to meet him."
How can they not feel it? The spiritual energy here is vast and overwhelming; with just a breath, it flows throughout the entire body. He sensed something unusual, which only heightened his unease. This grand spiritual energy resembled a colossal beast lurking at the bottom of a nightmare sea, ready to extend its claws at any moment and drag him into the depths, burying him in the belly of a fish
The figure was engulfed in flames, resembling a blooming red lotus. A red dragon emblem adorned his forehead, standing out strikingly against the starry night sky, exceptionally beautiful
The young girl pouted and said: "Is calling me Rose all there is to it? You don't even call me 'sister' once?"
In a moment of crisis, a gray shadow flashed before him, and with a thud, Mu Ge fell over, clutching his head and exclaiming, "Ouch, ouch! Which little thief is so despicable?" Xing Hai was taken aback and looked over, seeing a large bump swelling on Mu Ge's forehead.
Rose Path: "Indeed, I came here with Grandpa Dongshan. My cousin, heh heh, has been highly praised by Grandpa, and I feel somewhat unconvinced. I thought I would give him a test."
Rose Road: "Mr. Li need not be overly courteous; my grandfather is also grateful for Mr. Li's guidance towards my elder brother. I kindly invite Mr. Li to the Governor's residence tonight, where Grandfather will host a banquet for the guests, and Mr. Li will certainly be well taken care of."
He was drenched by a wave, suddenly realizing that he had arrived at the seaside without knowing when. Half of his body was already submerged in the sea
Li Jinguang urgently said: "Miss Rose, do not speak carelessly. Ge Er was merely joking with Xing Hai."
Before the figure stood a young girl, appearing to be around fourteen years of age. She had delicate willow-shaped eyebrows and apricot-colored eyes, a refined nose, and beautiful red lips. Her small face was fair with a hint of rosy color, resembling a peony. She was also dressed in light green armor, as if she were preparing for a military campaign.
Li Jinguang scolded: "Do not speak nonsense, as it disrupts the morale of the troops. One must understand that sincerity brings efficacy, while insincerity brings ineffectiveness"
Li Jinguang said solemnly: "Dear disciples, now that you are here, you must not be negligent. Opportunities are rare, and you must not be lazy or complacent. Every bit of practice counts, and every bit of improvement matters. Once you succeed, your life will be transformed completely."
The young girl, with a playful smile, raised her eyebrows and made a teasing expression, instantly transforming from a fierce warrior into a mischievous little girl. She said: "Brother Chen Zhe, your skills are not bad at all."
She smiled slightly, her expression proud, her gaze resolute, exuding an air of elegance and heroism, and said: "To deal with despicable individuals, one must naturally employ despicable means."
A faint sound came from behind; someone stood up, his hair standing on end. He suddenly turned around and couldn't help but shout sharply: "Form?"
Formless Path: "Senior Brother, you."
The sun and moon rotate, light and darkness alternate, all things clash and contend, with not a moment's respite. Man is but cosmic dust, yet merges with the universe as one. He enters a state of trance, swimming in the deep sea of spiritual energy
He walked towards the less populated areas, avoiding monsters, steering clear of the coast, evading crowds, and shunning danger. He urgently knelt down on the ground and began to softly chant a song of abandon, for only this melody could save him and protect him
He gasped, "I killed someone. But I am a noble of the Dragon Fire, beyond the reach of the law; no one here can judge me. I will just say that I know nothing. This body came here on its own and somehow drowned."
The form of the body thought: "There is something calling out to me over there." The moonlight was terrifyingly pale, reflecting in his eyes, and he saw strange images. At the deepest part of the sea, there seemed to be an abyss; beneath the abyss, all things were obliterated, leading to the void. Beyond the void, there was again a brilliance like that of the sun
The young girl glanced at the crowd and smiled, saying, "Go on!" She then swung the wooden frame, which let out a sound akin to a rooster's crow, heading straight towards the group of children. The children, who usually held the wooden frame in high regard, all shouted in unison, "This is bad!" and immediately covered their heads and fled.
The children all whispered among themselves, and their words were largely similar; regarding this chaotic and unclear matter, they harbored doubts in their hearts.
He felt a chill run down his spine and thought, "This chaos is calling to me, this place is truly sinister, I cannot stay, I must leave early."
Suddenly, someone grabbed his throat from behind, and although he wanted to scream, only a choking sound escaped his throat, feeling those hands tightening mercilessly. He heard Mu Ge say fiercely: "You stole my woman, made me lose face, and suffered greatly. I keep my word; I said I would kill you, and I won't let you see tomorrow."
He took a step back, looked left and right, and laughed heartily, saying: "This is the Chaos Leaving Water, no wonder, no wonder. I have heard that this place is haunted; everything seen is merely an illusion and cannot be counted."
How is this my fault? Who is this young lady?
The rose murmured to itself, "How strange, I never misjudge people." It patted the shoulder of the figure and said to Chen Zhe, "Cousin, you should go see Grandpa Dongshan soon." As soon as the words fell, it lightly leaped and was already several zhang away.
Mu Ge was momentarily so startled that he forgot to breathe. He thought: "Am I dreaming? What is happening? This is clearly the appearance of the Dragon Fire Technique reaching the second level. It can't be, it can't be."
Mu Ge felt as if he had squeezed out the last breath of his physical form. He let out a hearty laugh, released his grip, and with a splash, his physical form fell into the sea
The young girl said, "What are you looking at?" With a wave of her hand, a vine sprang forth from her palm, wrapping around Mu Ge's neck. She tossed him upward, and Mu Ge cursed loudly, soaring several feet into the air before falling back down, only to be caught again by the vine. The girl giggled charmingly, her body trembling with delight. Mu Ge shouted and cursed again, but eventually, his heart filled with fear, he pleaded intermittently, "Little miss, let me down, or else if my head hits something, I might just lose my life."
The rose looked towards the figure again, its beautiful eyes sparkling, and frowned as it asked, "Hey, what is your name?"
The body remains in solitude, contemplating the song of wild abandon. Strangely, ever since the chaos returned from the waters, the previously unfathomable words and phrases suddenly left clear images in my mind. The body, in a daze, immersed in meditation, forgot fear and was unaware of its surroundings. He faintly heard the sound of the tides, as if the sea were right before him. From the depths of the sea came a heavy breathing, which at this moment sounded so beautiful, evoking a sense of longing. He faintly heard the sound of the tides, as if the sea were right before him. From the depths of the sea came a heavy breathing, which at this moment sounded so beautiful, evoking a sense of longing
Li Jinguang felt a great joy in his heart and hurriedly agreed.
Rose glanced at him, her gaze cutting like a knife, causing Mu Ge to shudder in fear and immediately cover his mouth
The figure struggled to breathe, swinging both hands backward, but the wooden frame was covered in swirling dust, its coarse skin and thick flesh showing no fear of the figure's fists. Blood surged to the figure's head as he fixed his gaze on the ocean and the bright moon, no longer resisting
Xinghai was somewhat annoyed and said, "I didn't provoke you!" Someone remarked, "Brother Mugge, you were defeated by a young lady, haven't you learned to be more clever yet?"
Xinghai Xin knew that this young girl was extraordinary. Upon hearing Li Jinguang cough, he straightened his clothes and said: "Miss Rose, do you know my disciple Chen Zhe?"
At this moment, Li Jinguang rushed over with several young disciples. Upon seeing the situation, he was truly filled with immense fear and said, "This little immortal, could you please show some mercy? What offense has Ge'er committed against you?"
The rose did not comment, but proudly said: "Listen, listen, Young Master Xinghai, I am a person who values calculations greatly. Since I saved your life, you must remember to be grateful. In the future, when your dragon fire awakens, you must repay me well, do you understand?"
Mu Ge has always been a bully among children, strong against the weak and fearful of the strong. He has rarely faced setbacks, but how could he endure falling due to his own physical shortcomings? He clenched his fists, feeling no guilt, and thought: "Killing a person, well, I will inevitably encounter that on the battlefield in the future. Tonight can be considered a practice run."
In the next moment of negligence, I truly apologize for the rudeness, and I am grateful for the young lady's assistance.
Mu Ge shouted: "Xing Hai, I will kill you one day!"
Mu Ge did not wait for him to finish speaking, raising his fist high and striking again. Although his body moved slightly, the injury on his back flared up, causing him pain and slowing him down, yet he still managed to evade this attack. Mu Ge shouted: "You won't be able to dodge this move!"
Xinghai has heard of this General from the Eastern Tibetan Mountains, whose reputation is widely known, having achieved victory in every battle. His military strategies are renowned, and his martial skills can be considered as those of a master in this era. He once led an expedition against the Eastern barbarians, defeating them thoroughly and forcing them to flee into the depths of the forest, never daring to invade again. The Dragon Fire Heavenly Kingdom holds him in high esteem as a divine general of the present age. It is said that he has cultivated the Dragon Fire technique to an extremely high level, unmatched by thousands, with both his swordsmanship and military tactics destined to be remembered for generations.
Chen Zhe Mo Ran nodded and said: "Rose"
Rose Path: "What is the grace of assistance? It is clearly the grace of saving one's life! This big fellow wants to kill you"
Li Jinguang smiled and said, "As expected from a prestigious family, truly extraordinary. Did the young lady come specifically to see my disciple Chen Zhe?"
The rose let out a cold laugh and said, "Meng Xinghai, I saved your life, how is it that you don't even say thank you?"
Including Li Jinguang, many could not help but laugh. Mu Ge scoffed, saying: "Among us, whether in terms of martial arts or weaponry, he is the most lacking in form. Miss Rose hoping for his awakening is nothing but a fool's dream."
Returning to the inn, Li Jinguang dressed himself with great care, appearing dignified and ethereal, before heading out to the banquet. The children, having gained their freedom, immediately lost control and set out to play in groups. Mofeng City is a stronghold of military significance, heavily guarded, and surrounded on three sides by the sea, making it a natural fortress. The city is extremely peaceful, and the children are not afraid of encountering danger.
He no longer fears the ocean
The figure suddenly awakened and said: "My name is Meng Xinghai."
Mu Ge shouted loudly, filled with extreme anger, wanting to strike her, but upon seeing her extraordinary beauty, he was instantly stunned into a daze.