Chapter 006: Condensation and Gasification
With a sudden movement, Fang Yan executed the first step of the Divine Transformation Eight Changes, propelling his entire body forward like a wild horse breaking free from its reins, in pursuit of the flying stones. At the same time, the battle spirit above his head also moved in tandem, its speed surpassing his by a fraction.
Dragon Slayer Calamity
Please, when you speak to me, could you omit the term "old ghost"? The first combat technique is actually a set of footwork known as "Divine Movement Eight Transformations." When this footwork is cultivated to perfection, it becomes the fastest in the world
Named "Eight Transformations," it is, in fact, a myriad of transformations, infinitely marvelous and boundless in change; you will find it remarkable
Since ancient times, dragons have always been the most elusive and mysterious species in the world. Even in their spiritual forms, they remain one of the highest existences that are desirable yet unattainable. Only the invincible martial ancestors, who have reached the pinnacle of strength, have the possibility of capturing dragon souls and refining them into battle souls
The world is swift! Fang Yan felt a stir in his heart; no wonder the little turtle scoffed at the martial skills practiced by those in the Hou residence. It turns out that its frame was filled with large and sweet good apricots.
However, this half of the ancient scripture is sufficient to traverse the world. The dark dragon soars through the three realms, its head and tail seldom seen by ordinary people. Only through the supreme martial arts can it be broken, transformed, and annihilated. The three tribulations of the dark dragon are known as the Breaking Dragon Tribulation, Transforming Dragon Tribulation, and Annihilating Dragon Tribulation. This set of combat techniques is exclusive to martial artists; not only is its power unmatched, but it also specifically targets the dragon souls within the battle spirit.
A small bright spot appeared in Fang Yan's mind, flashing swiftly, and then darting to the side at an extremely tricky and bizarre angle. The bright spot flashed faster and faster, making it nearly impossible to discern its trajectory; it felt as if his mind was filled with constantly jumping bright spots, leaving Fang Yan dizzy in just a moment.
The back garden of the Hou residence, filled with unique features, is always abundant in spiritual energy. Every day, a large amount of spiritual energy is gathered by the Nine Talismans Array for Fang Yan and Xiao Ding to absorb, as if it were an inexhaustible treasure.
The essence of this set of footwork lies in the words "skillful" and "ingenious"; it cannot be learned through mere imitation. You are so dull-witted that I can only explain and demonstrate it to you in detail
Fang Yan took a deep breath, and the essence of his original energy, much more robust than three months ago, surged forth, forming a small aura around his body, with swirling dust and leaves flying about. The breath of the battle spirit turtle, along with the original energy, slowly emanated from the top of Fang Yan's head, coalescing into the manifestation of the turtle spirit
The battle souls cultivated by the Soul Warriors are diverse in form and color, yet the Dragon Soul is undoubtedly one of the most powerful among them
Possessing a powerful battle soul will cause a martial artist's strength to increase exponentially, but not all martial artists are suited for cultivating a battle soul. Martial artists who possess a battle soul are commonly referred to as soul martial artists, while those who are unable to cultivate a battle soul yet persist in their martial arts training are known as pure martial artists
Fang Yan, being young at heart, was immensely delighted by such a rapid pace of cultivation. Shortly after breaking through to the fifth level of the acquired realm, he seized the opportunity to sneak out of the waiting mansion, exuberantly running out of Yun Jing City, and came to a stop at the foot of a small mountain thirty miles outside the city.
The little turtle continued, "Whether it is soul martial arts or pure martial arts, the fundamental energy is the basis of their formidable combat power, while combat skills are the means of attack; both are indispensable. Only with abundant fundamental energy combined with top-tier combat skills can a martial artist fully unleash their potential. Therefore, cultivating fundamental energy is very important, and combat skills are also essential. Without combat skills, you would merely be a vast repository of fundamental energy."
This is the might of the warrior
Fang Yan has already absorbed and transformed the small amount of spiritual energy he obtained, and is currently within the aura, waiting for the three-legged small cauldron, which is frantically devouring spiritual energy. The little turtle said: "Kid, I am an immensely powerful battle soul. You have struck lucky; with my assistance, you are destined to follow the path of soul martial arts in the future."
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Break
"Old Ghost, to be honest, I am starting to believe your bragging; indeed, you possess quite a lot of good things," Fang Yan admired.
You must remember that while martial arts are referred to as practice, it is more accurate to say they are about enlightenment. What is gained through practice is merely rigid techniques, while the essence of martial arts comes from understanding. If one only practices without enlightenment, they are merely a martial brute. Little Turtle advised, "However, your foundation is still shallow; focus on mastering the combat techniques in the 'Destruction Sutra' for now. As for the meanings within the sutra, that depends on your personal aptitude and insight. These matters cannot be taught by others."
In the late night, in the back garden
As the fist was released and then retracted, the aura of the battle spirit suddenly became astonishingly powerful, accompanied by a deep rumble that resonated through the mountains, as a turtle's foot stepped onto the stone.
Time flies swiftly; in the blink of an eye, Fang Yan has been cultivating for a full three months under the guidance of the little turtle
Oh? Old ghost, do tell me.
Fang Yan had already discerned that the little turtle intended to impart combat techniques, and he nodded repeatedly: "Old ghost, what you say seems to make more and more sense, it strikes right at my heart. I only have one foundational cultivation technique left by my father, and I lack combat skills. However, I have secretly observed some people practicing in the Hou residence." As he spoke, Fang Yan braced himself against the immense pressure within the aura and slowly began to demonstrate the two combat techniques he had observed.
Fang Yan slowly raised his fist, watching it shimmer with a layer of golden light in the scorching sunlight
This is already the third time that the Nine Symbol Formation has gathered spiritual energy at the same location, and like the previous two times, the concentration of spiritual energy within the field has not diminished in the slightest
The hard stone block instantly shattered into pieces, taking less than five breaths of time from being struck to its fragmentation. At the moment the stone block broke apart, the battle spirit circled twice and floated back to Fang Yan's head, gradually merging into his body
At this moment, the three-legged small tripod absorbed all the spiritual energy from the energy field, and with a bang, it expelled half of it for Fang Yan. While enduring the pain and operating the Qi Transformation Technique, Fang Yan asked, "Old ghost, you indeed have some impressive materials, so what is the second combat skill?"
The second martial technique is the supreme art of killing in battle, the "Destruction Sutra."" Little Turtle's tone changed slightly, tinged with a hint of regret as he said: "Unfortunately, I only possess half of the Destruction Sutra, which includes the "Three Calamities of the Underworld Dragon," but lacks the "Thousand Mechanisms of the Underworld Dragon" from the second half. If the two incomplete texts could be combined into one, it would form the "Great Destruction of the Underworld Dragon."
The battle soul cultivated within a soul warrior cannot be activated for combat within the acquired realm. However, upon reaching the fifth level of the acquired realm, the battle soul can emit a portion of its aura, which then mixes with the original energy cultivated by the warrior, separating from the warrior's body and coalescing into the manifestation of the battle soul, referred to as the condensation of energy into form
Enough with the small talk! Do not get distracted any further. Once the energy is balanced, I will first take the trouble to transmit to you the complete scripture of destruction.
Although the Fifth Layer of this realm cannot be considered profound, it represents a small watershed for martial artists, especially for soul martial artists
Sufficient spiritual energy and the three-legged cauldron have granted Fang Yan an extraordinary cultivation speed, allowing him to advance from the second level of the acquired realm to the fifth level within three months. This level of progress is by no means inferior even when compared to the outstanding disciples of renowned martial arts families.
Upon hearing this, Fang Yan's spirit was invigorated, specifically targeting the Dragon Soul lineage
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The aura of the battle spirit gradually expanded, eventually reaching a circumference of one zhang, hovering above the square rock. Although it was merely an aura, the weighty presence of the mysterious tortoise was already subtly evident.
Little Turtle was increasingly certain that this back garden concealed some unknown peculiarities. However, he chose to keep this information to himself for the time being, as with Fang Yan's current strength, deliberately seeking to explore any unknown territory could potentially lead to extremely adverse consequences, which might be unmanageable or even result in immediate death
The Dragon Transformation Calamity
This is merely the tip of the iceberg
Fang Yan rubbed his dizzy head and thought: "This must be the Godly Eight Transformations footwork evolved by the old ghost. Just watching it once makes my head spin. If I were to use it in a battle... However, this footwork is incredibly complex. I have only memorized the first few steps. To fully master it, I fear it will take considerable effort."
I am merely speaking the truth. Little Turtle hesitated for a moment and then said: There is one more thing that I have been contemplating for two days, and I must speak frankly to you
Fang Yan listened with a look of confusion
Bang
Old Ghost, could you let me be happy for a while before dousing me with cold water
One person, one soul, swift as a startled horse; the garments on Fang Yan's body rustled in the wind, the spirit of battle rolling and surging with grandeur. In the span of two breaths, he managed to catch up with the flying stones. The Xuan Gui's aura was a step ahead, overshadowing the stones like the weight of Mount Tai. Fang Yan changed his technique, his fierce and unmatched fist transforming into a palm. The fist's surrounding energy suddenly surged several times, morphing into an invisible giant palm that firmly enveloped the stones.
A full half of an hour passed before the bright spots in my mind ceased to flicker, returning to the position where they had just appeared, only to vanish once again
As of today, genuine Dragon Battle Souls have become exceedingly rare in the world, with most battle souls related to dragons being of the types such as snakes, flood dragons, Qiniu, and Suanni.
That was just the first transformation
Dragon Break!
Three months may seem brief, yet for Fang Yan, it has brought about a transformation that can only be described as earth-shattering
Although this phenomenon resembles a battle spirit, it lacks the formidable combat power of a true battle spirit. It is akin to flowers in a mirror or the moon reflected in water; when encountering a master, even a mere fart from the opponent can disperse this illusion. However, against opponents of similar levels, it does hold some utility. Firstly, the condensation of energy into form can serve as a deterrent. Secondly, some powerful battle spirits can inflict damage on the enemy merely by the essence mixed within their original energy.
Fang Yan's target was a stone block weighing at least forty to fifty pounds in front of him. With a single punch, a faint sound resembling a dragon's roar emerged from the force of his fist. Even when his fist was still more than two feet away from the stone block, the power of his punch had already sent the stone flying.
The complete scripture of the Destruction Sutra consists of only eight brief verses. The little turtle only imparts it once, and Fang Yan has already noted it down. After repeatedly memorizing it several times, it is firmly engraved in his heart
What you just saw is the first transformation of the Eight Changes of the Divine Movement said the little turtle
Fang Yan's right fist was enveloped in a half-foot thick layer of primordial energy, already embodying the initial essence of fist momentum. He had only practiced the "Three Calamities of the Dark Dragon" from the "Destruction Sutra" for a mere three months, making it impossible to fully comprehend the martial intent within the sutra, but he had at least reached a similar state in form.
"What is this thing?" the little turtle disdainfully remarked, "In martial arts, it is most detrimental to be eclectic and not specialized. Unless one is an extraordinary talent that appears once in a hundred or a thousand years, one should not indiscriminately pick up any mediocre skills. I am merely a battle spirit, yet I possess two supreme combat techniques left by my previous master. With your current cultivation level, it is difficult for you to unleash their full power, but they are still more than a hundred times stronger than the techniques you might steal a glance at."