บท 12: Chapter 12 Encounter (Please Bookmark)
Talent High School.
"Hmm?"
As Xia Long walked into the classroom and saw Fang Xing, his eyes lit up, "You kid, what good stuff have you been eating in secret? Why is your skin refining progress so fast?"
With a flash, he was in front of Fang Xing, patted his shoulder, and then examined Fang Xing's skin carefully, "Hmm... thick and tough. When skin refining is perfected, it won't be just ordinary cowhide, it should be a copper skin. As for jade skin, that's less likely..."
"Teacher, I've only heard of martial artists who have perfected skin refining having skin as tough as cowhide, impervious to normal blunt weapon attacks... Are copper skin and jade skin higher states?"
Ouyang Qianqian raised her hand and asked.
The top students in the class all had good progress in skin refining, and according to Fang Xing's estimation, at least half of the process was complete.
Especially the natural-born students with family channels knew more and thus were more eager for knowledge about these realms.
"Yes, even among martial artists who have perfected skin refining, there are differences. A Copper Skin Warrior is not afraid of ordinary sharp blades... As for Jade Skin? That is the true mark of a martial arts prodigy. If one of you achieves that, you would shine brightly in the future Hundred Star Joint Examination and receive extra rewards from the teacher."
Xia Long looked at Fang Xing again.
Fang Xing had already prepared to reveal some things and immediately responded upon hearing this: "I must also thank the teacher for your funding. My Great Dragon Stance feels like it has entered a completely new stage, and the efficiency of refining my flesh and skin has greatly increased..."
"The Great Dragon Stance? So it was your Great Dragon Stance that broke through!"
Xia Long nodded: "You poor sap don't have the money to buy any martial arts secret medicine, so I guessed this was the most likely possibility..."
Martial Arts was just the most popular evolutionary path; even the prolongation of lifespan became apparent only after reaching the Fourth Realm.
Real natural-born wealthy individuals could even extend their lives beyond two hundred years or more with gene surgery in their ordinary lifespan!
Martial Arts in its early stages were the same. Although touted for having the highest cost-effectiveness, the more rare resources you invest, the faster the progress!
"Teacher, if the Great Dragon Stance breaks through, can it lead to copper skin?" Liu Wei's eyes gleamed, harboring ambitions for the college entrance examination.
"Yes, at the Second Stage of the Great Dragon Stance, the probability of achieving copper skin is over 81.4%, according to the statistics of the All-Knowing Brain on all high school students."
Xia Long nodded: "If one can reach the Third Stage of the Great Dragon Stance, it's no longer you adapting to the stance, but the stance adapting to you... Progressing even faster, with a 67.99% probability of refining into jade skin. A Jade Skin Warrior's flesh is as clear as crystal, freely retractable, with many marvelous uses... More importantly, it solidifies the foundation. Work hard, students. The martial saints and martial gods of the Federation's history... the vast majority reached the Jade Skin Realm!"
"Martial Saints, Martial Gods?"
A glimmer of yearning, tinged with a hint of sadness arouse in the hearts of many students.
Because they also understood that it was an almost impossible feat unless a miracle happened.
Or else, if the realm isn't sufficient, resources can make up for it!
But obviously, this was not suitable for the common people.
"Then... is there a Fourth Stage to the Great Dragon Stance?"
Fang Xing asked.
He remembered Xia Long mentioning something about this before.
"Correct, the Great Dragon Stance also has a Fourth Stage, and those who attain it are one in a million... That is to achieve the 'Dragon Intent Realm'!"
Xia Long answered: "Achieving the realm doesn't mean you are a Fourth Realm martial artist, after all, you don't have the foundation of Rough Jade... It only means you're much stronger than martial artists of the same rank, and the moment you perfect the Rough Jade Realm, you can immediately advance to the Courage Realm!"
"Of course, martial artists who have accomplished the realm, when facing the Evil God's Clan, won't be driven mad by the spiritual pollution... This is a very significant advantage, especially for you!"
"Even if on the battlefield in the future, military camps will provide sufficient protection and medicine, there's always oversights in war... Many of the retired star soldiers end up in asylums every year!"
"If you can achieve the realm before reaching the Fourth Realm, you can basically get admitted into university directly, but after university, you'll still have to go to battle. This is the destiny of every citizen of the Blue Star Federation!"
Passing the college exam was only a postponement of military service, Fang Xing was well-aware of this fact.
He had thought about making a fortune by trading materials between two worlds and then paying off the loans.
But obviously, the source of that money couldn't be explained and would bring even greater danger.
'In any case, if it really comes down to it, just go to university first and then look for opportunities while at university...'
After school.
'I always feel that Xia Long's guidance is gradually becoming less helpful for me...'
Kicking at pebbles, Fang Xing felt somewhat despondent.
"Ah Xing, it's time for the bell!"
Liu Wei ran over, with a hint of tentativeness in his tone.
"No, I'm going back to play games."
Fang Xing waved his hand; he had been eager to explore the Otherworld after school lately.
Even practicing martial arts in the Otherworld was more efficient than here, and naturally, he had little spare time.
'You've changed, buddy...'
Liu Wei watched Fang Xing's retreating figure, hesitant to speak further.
...
Otherworld.
"It seems that the time flow in both worlds is consistent; it's time for another experiment."
After comparing time in both worlds, Fang Xing fed a berry to a white mouse and saw that it died from poison within tens of seconds.
"The last being who knew has also been silenced."
He nodded and took a bite of roasted bird wing: "The test strips I bought prove to be effective..."
After double verification by the white mouse and the medical office, Fang Xing finally began his culinary journey in the Otherworld.
"Mmm, delicious!"
The bird meat of the Otherworld was very tender, yet the meat fibers were quite dense, requiring powerful biting force to tear apart. His appetite was large, but he felt full after eating just a little here.
Even after feeling satiated, his limbs and bones seemed wrapped in a warm flow, quite comfortable indeed.
In terms of sensation, it felt somewhat similar to taking "D3-level nutrient fluid."
"Probably about a third or even less of the effect... But... it's everywhere here."
"Clearing this otherworld really is too profitable."
After eating his fill, Fang Xing immediately started practicing the Great Dragon Stance.
Practicing in the otherworld meant he couldn't devote his entire mind to the task. Although there were some traps and alarm devices set up around him, Fang Xing still felt somewhat uneasy. An hour later, he voluntarily stopped and glanced at his attribute panel:
[Name: Fang Xing]
[Age: 16]
[Profession: Martial Artist]
[First Realm: Flesh (Refine Skin: 87/100)]
[Military Boxing Twelve Styles: 3/100 (Skilled)]
[Great Dragon Stance: 17/100 (Skilled)]
[Gate of All Heavens (Charging)]
...
"This progress, by this summer, before the end of my junior year, I will definitely achieve Perfect flesh refinement!"
Fang Xing clenched his fist, feeling that the distance between his fully refined skin capable of following his will was not too far off.
"Even, perhaps I can attempt to breakthrough to 'Jade Skin'?"
"A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step, and Martial Arts is just the same, the more solid the foundation, the greater the potential for the future!"
Fang Xing's mouth held a hint of a smile as he looked again at the monitoring screen.
The next second, his smile froze on his face.
"A drone, captured a human figure?"
"Does this otherworld have human inhabitants?"
He pulled up several surveillance clips, enlarging and adjusting angles...
Finally, he saw four individuals dressed in ancient Martial Arts attire.
Most wore robes and topknots, carrying swords at their side, with a quite ancient style to their clothing.
Even their clothes were mostly linen and hemp, some even carrying bamboo baskets.
"Judging by their productivity, it should be similar to the ancient feudal era..."
Fang Xing observed carefully and concluded, "But... very strong!"
Judging from these four people's actions and movement speed, to be able to walk through this rugged jungle as if on flat ground, they must at least be Second Realm Sinews and Bones martial artists!
Even a leading middle-aged man, with developed muscles straining his clothes and an authoritative air in his demeanor, appeared to Fang Xing to be a Strong Martial Artist with the strength of a Third Realm Rough Jade Realm warrior!
As a Martial Arts student of the new era, he dared not say much, but having watched countless Martial Arts videos, he was confident in his judgment.
"A Rough Jade Realm martial artist, of course, I can't beat them..."
"But relying on basic Nano Protective Suit and electric baton, I might not be completely unable to fight, at least keeping my life wouldn't be a big problem..."
"The most crucial part is... I must hide my origins. The language barrier is a definite issue, after all reality isn't a game; having crossed worlds and still speaking the same language... Besides that, I also need to prepare ancient costumes and wigs... Perhaps I should grow my hair out, after all, the school doesn't have any rules about it."
Fang Xing had no intention of going to meet this team of martial artists, he only planned to secretly observe.
It would be best to install more monitors to capture the other party's speech and attempt to decode it!
With the technology of the interstellar era, as long as there is enough basic data, cracking a language is a matter of minutes, otherwise, communication with the natives of countless planets would be impossible!
"Judging by their route, this team shouldn't find my place, it seems like they're heading for that boar demon beast?"
Fang Xing looked at the monitor again, touching his chin thoughtfully.
...
"What are you doing, Youngest?"
In the dense forest, the burly man scolded as he saw the youngest one glancing towards the sky from time to time.
"Boss... I feel like something flew over the sky that wasn't a bird, could it be some kind of demon beast?"
The youngest, clad in a green robe with bright eyes yet possessing a somewhat rascally air, replied with some concern.
"Hard to say, everyone be careful..."
The burly man touched the Beast Skin Pouch on his chest, gaining more confidence, "Let's hurry up, once we've collected 'Vermilion Dragon Grass', we'll leave!"
The four of them immediately quickened their pace, approaching the edge of the territory of the boar demon beast.
They obviously had a plan and waited in the bushes for a long time as the sky gradually darkened.
Specks of colorful lights danced near the bushes.
On the edge of the bushes, there were also scattered plants with thick, vermilion leaves.
"Now's the time!"
The burly man sprinkled some Medicine Powder on himself to mask their scent, and his brothers crept forward to pick the 'Vermilion Dragon Grass'.
Their movements were quick as if specially trained.
Unfortunately, Fang Xing could see from the monitor that the boar demon beast, large as a hill, had unknowingly arrived behind these four people.
Hrumph hrumph!
Accompanied by the characteristic snorting of boars, a massive shadow suddenly burst from the darkness, the six tusks glowing fiercely with a blood-red light.
Pfft!
Two strong men failed to dodge in time; they couldn't even draw their swords before being impaled on the tusks, blood gushing out!
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