Chapter 186: Urgency

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The Kunpeng dived down from the sky, falling from beyond the Nine Heavens, and plunged into the vast ocean. It transformed once again into a giant fish named Kun, stirring up boundless waves and sweeping through the firmament.

Legend has it that the mere form of the Kun can overturn the sea and sky, refine the Milky Way, create all things, and is invincible in the world.

The Kun is predominantly yin in nature. It also has the form of the Peng, which is masculine and powerful, soaring through the void, spreading its wings to tear through chaos, and encompassing the universe.

When the Kun and Peng merge, their power becomes extraordinary and immeasurable, which is why, in the era of ancient powerful beings, it was ranked among the ten great divine birds and fierce beasts.

When one truly steps into this realm and initially masters the Kunpeng secret technique, the number of talismans rapidly increases manyfold, and their power grows exponentially, with divine might that is unmatched.

The small figure sat there quietly, while behind him was a scene of creation, with the Kunpeng surrounded by mist, capable of filling the seas and soaring to the Nine Heavens, its might being unparalleled.

After a long time, he finally opened his eyes. The phenomena behind him faded, with the ocean, the Nine Heavens, and the Kunpeng slowly merging into a volcanic crater, nourishing the Kunpeng with an isolated realm, where a talisman was flickering.

Eventually, all the scenes vanished.

The small figure stood up, his eyes bright and shining, full of spirit, and his mind calm. The transformation and elevation of the secret technique had given him profound insights.

Over the past month, he had repeatedly transformed into a Kunpeng, leaping from the ocean to the Nine Heavens, experiencing its entire life—a unique experience.

There is no doubt that this great supernatural power far surpasses the Suan Ni secret technique. Once combat begins, it can definitely sweep through all techniques of this level, initially developing an invincible momentum.

"The cultivation of the Kunpeng technique has come to a temporary end," he said, scratching his head, very pleased. His pure eyes were filled with hope, wondering if one day he might truly soar through the void like the divine birds and shatter the cosmos.

Despite more than a month of intense training, he did not feel lonely while secluded in the pure land, but rather fulfilled, with constant gains and joy.

He left the pure land, first finding Qingfeng, and then locating the second bald man who had been staring at the Sky Repair Pavilion's spirit beast with eyes glowing green. They gathered together and had a hearty meal.

In the world of a young rascal, having good food every day is the happiest thing.

The fluffy ball also sneakily came over. Recently, it had been very well-behaved because it had stolen several spirit herbs from the Sky Repair Pavilion and was afraid of being discovered. It had been hiding in the small figure’s residence.

“Chirp chirp,” the golden little thing kept calling. After drinking too much monkey wine, it emitted a treasure light and started doing drunken boxing, almost falling into the fire several times.

“Hmm, something’s not right,” the small figure was very perceptive and grabbed the fluffy ball. After carefully sensing it, he found that its body was dazzling and there were signs of a talisman about to form.

He immediately became excited. This was Zhu Yan, possibly a true ancient fierce beast. The treasure technique it was cultivating was extraordinarily astonishing, reputed as a world-shaking divine ability.

“My Three Heads and Six Arms, my Seventy-Two Transformations, hurry up and come out!”

The small figure shook the drunken fluffy ball vigorously. This golden little thing, all fluffy and disoriented, was hiccuping from the wine and looked extremely dazed.

“This guy is indeed terrifying. Could it be that a supreme being is in the process of nirvana?” The second bald man was skeptical, staring intently at the fist-sized golden fluffy ball.

The small figure scratched his head.

Deep in the mountains, during the battle of the four great beings, besides a fire-red divine sparrow, there seemed to be a golden being that had vaguely appeared.

“Chirp chirp.”

The fluffy ball kept calling, holding a wine cup as tall as itself, and wanting to drink, but almost fell headfirst into it.

“That bird was really powerful. It knocked down a group of senior brothers. How ferocious.”

“He said he was looking for fierce children. Could it be that he’s really a friend of the junior brother?”

Members of the Talent Camp arrived, discussing as they walked, to find the small figure.

“What’s going on? What happened?” the small figure asked with suspicion.

“Junior brother, a big raven has come outside the mountain gate, cawing incessantly, claiming to be your elder brother, and even saying it knows the big fatty, Princess Fire Spirit, and wants both of you to go meet it,” a senior brother informed.

They had gone out to patrol the mountain gate, and a black raven descended from the sky, chattering away, saying many strange things.

The raven had a sharp tongue, provoking a group of disciples who fought with it, but they were all defeated until an elder appeared, and only then did it reveal its purpose.

The small figure was surprised and immediately guessed who had arrived.

This was a distance of tens or even hundreds of thousands of miles away, across the boundless wilderness. That person actually crossed over and came to the door, which was quite remarkable.

Fire Spirit also received the news and was so enraged that she overturned a jade table, leading a group of people towards the mountain gate.

God knows how that nickname “Fatty” spread. Only that little thief had ever used it, and others shouldn’t know or call her that. How could a bird dare to tease her like this?

Outside the mountain gate, a large raven was constantly boasting, bragging to a group of young disciples about how impressive it was—having eaten white tigers, nibbled on giant pengs, even fought with various fierce beasts, and wrestled with humanoid pure-blooded fierce beasts.

It even shamelessly flattered an elder, who ended up chatting pleasantly with it.

When the small figure arrived, he immediately saw the large raven, quite surprised. It was obvious that it had traveled a long time, its feathers disheveled.

“Second bald man, since you see your big brother has arrived, why don’t you come and pay your respects?” The large red bird was making a fuss.

The featherless monster bird was infuriated. In terms of real seniority, it was enough to be the ancestor of the large red bird. Yet it was called so by this shabby bird, making it very upset.

“Why hasn’t the fatty come? Really inconsiderate. I even brought some local specialties, but no one came to welcome me.” The large red bird boasted, but did not dare to provoke the small figure, well aware of his ferocity.

Little did it know, a perfectly shaped girl with a devilish figure had already led a group of people to intercept its retreat.

“Beat it!”

A light scolding came, with Fire Spirit’s eyes flashing. Her fair face was fierce, her curvaceous body trembling with rage, and numerous talismans flew out, raining down on the black raven.

“Aw!” The large red bird cried out in pain. Its sharp tongue had brought about retribution.

“Beat it up! Pluck all its feathers. Show no mercy. Make fans out of them, one for each person. This is a rare breed!” Fire Spirit shouted, calling on a group of senior brothers and sisters.

“A rare breed? High-quality material, rare and precious, hurry up and grab it!” Everyone was excited upon hearing this, their eyes turning green. They rushed forward.

One person might not be able to handle the rare breed, but a group definitely could. The disciples, as if on adrenaline, were eager to pluck dozens of feathers each.

“I’m doomed!” The large red bird cursed, deeply regretting its actions. It should never have provoked women. It called out for help to the small figure.

“Help! This beautiful fatty has gone mad!”

However, the small figure remained calm, propping up his chin and watching the scene on a large green stone. He did not pay any attention.

“Fatty, remember, it was the fierce child who first called you that,” the large red bird cried out in agony as the crowd surged forward, using talismans to suppress it and plucking its feathers.

"Be quiet," Fire Spirit's eyes were blazing with anger. Her figure was graceful and slender, her jade-like body undulating in beauty. How could she be associated with a 'fatty'? It was infuriating.

"I am poisonous; my black feathers are all toxic and can腐蚀 the souls and bones of gods. If you don't believe it, see for yourself." It shook itself vigorously, and black smoke began to spread.

"It really is poisonous. The feathers are blackened and bleeding." Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Because the feathers were stained, when the black substance was wiped off, they revealed a bright red sheen, like blood.

"It's nothing. It's actually red; it’s just dyed." Er Tzu appeared and, quite sneakily, kicked the big red bird into the pool in front of the mountain gate.

The big red bird flapped its wings in the water and immediately revealed its true form, causing a group of people to become envious because the red feathers were even more vibrant and radiated treasure light.

"Er Tzu, I won’t let this go," the big red bird screeched. It was overwhelmed by the crowd; the people of the Repairing Heaven Pavilion all jumped in, going all out.

The featherless monster explained, "Do you see my appearance? This is the result of contributing feathers. I am of the same kind; our feathers all possess supreme divinity. After making them into fans..." It spoke calmly, but before it could finish, the people on the shore had already boiled over and jumped into the pool.

The big red bird screamed loudly. In a short time, its feathers were stripped off, leaving it completely bald and becoming a true big bald bird. It screamed continuously.

"Fatty, that's enough." Xiao Budian transmitted a message to Fire Spirit, trying to mediate, but this only sparked a battle.

Last time, he had called the Fire Country Princess "Fatty," which had already made Fire Spirit seethe with anger, almost causing an explosion.

This time, the rage fully erupted. She fought fiercely with the bear child, but the results were unsatisfactory, and she was knocked down by the bear child.

"Sister, you still can't do it. You almost had a problem wrestling with me." Xiao Budian squatted down, tapped her white forehead, and began searching her for treasures.

"Little thief, I’ll fight you to the end," Fire Spirit's eyes were ablaze with fury, her stunning face full of resentment. But she couldn’t move, pinned down by the bear child, and was thoroughly looted.

"All of you come over and suppress him," the Fire Country Princess commanded.

Fortunately, the bear child was strong enough not to be overwhelmed. Otherwise, he would have been tortured like the big red bird, but in the end, he managed to escape.

The big red bird was in a pitiful state, without a single feather. It lurked behind Er Tzu, following them into the Repairing Heaven Pavilion.

"Little junior brother, your tastes are really something. Why do you always keep such strange varieties? And now you’ve brought a featherless weird bird."

On the way, someone greeted them, looking curiously at the big bird whose head was nearly touching the ground. They thought it looked quite plump, and if cooked, it would be enough to last several days.

"Yes, they are brothers. This one is called Er Tzu, and that one is called Da Tzu." Xiao Budian introduced calmly and peacefully.

"This is my kin," Er Tzu said with a thick face and a black heart. He had already adapted to it and introduced it generously.

The big red bird’s head was almost buried in the ground, its face red with embarrassment. It was incredibly dejected, wondering how it could be so unlucky, stripped of its feathers and turned into a bald bird.

"Alas, I am so pitiful. Er Tzu, I haven’t finished with you." The big red bird screamed in agony, ready to duel with the featherless monster, as they were now too similar.

It had to be said that it was very persistent. After separating from the Mountain of Hundred Breaks, it inquired all the way, traversing the vast wilderness, avoiding many terrifying beings. It came to the Repairing Heaven Pavilion, all to be introduced by Xiao Budian, to become a disciple and learn the art. It never forgot that divine feather.

"Stop fighting. I will teach you some magical techniques and Dao methods that can greatly increase your speed," Xiao Budian said.

A great change was about to occur in the Repairing Heaven Pavilion. He taught the big red bird some symbols to enhance its strength, which were methods passed down from the Deer Hunting Academy. They were inherited from the Golden-Winged Great Peng and could make the big red bird fly faster.

After that day, the big red bird began rigorous training, comprehending and practicing this technique, glowing with brilliance. Its newly grown feathers were red with a hint of golden color.

Unlike Er Tzu, whose body had encountered an accident, it only had its feathers temporarily stripped, and within half a month, it had grown new feathers and its flying speed increased.

With a faint golden color in the flames, it flew like a streak of lightning, lifting the gloomy mood of the big red bird and making it start showing off again.

In the following days, Xiao Budian immersed himself in the Scripture Pavilion, reading scriptures daily, regardless of type. He read from beginning to end, chanting scriptures every day.

He delved into a wide range of topics. At first, it didn’t seem like much, but after reading scriptures daily, Xiao Budian grew increasingly energetic. His physical vitality continued to enhance, bringing great benefits.

In the next three months, he read more than half of the bone books in the Scripture Pavilion and frequently consulted the sacrificial spirits, focusing on the soil at its roots, as the Kunpeng bone was unearthed from there.

Unfortunately, in the end, he gained nothing. The old vine seemed to be in a deep sleep, remaining incredibly silent.

Ultimately, he devoted himself entirely to the Scripture Pavilion, reading every scripture and obtaining several minor divine abilities.

One day, Elder Liu, who guarded the Scripture Pavilion, selected several scriptures for him, all with electric arcs and rolling thunder, filled with intricate symbols.

Xiao Budian was delighted. These were the sacred techniques of the Repairing Heaven Pavilion related to lightning. Although they were incomplete and not fully readable, they were still invaluable.

Coincidentally, he had learned the Suan Ni’s technique, which was also a lightning method. The two were closely related and could complement each other.

"Thank you, Elder," he expressed his sincere gratitude.

Elder Liu’s hair was disheveled, and he lay in a rattan chair at the entrance all day, looking as if he had just woken up from sleep. But he was very kind to Xiao Budian and increasingly appreciative of him.

"The techniques of our Repairing Heaven Pavilion emphasize gradual progress. The more scriptures you study, the deeper your understanding, and the greater your future achievements. The reason I didn’t let you learn the sacred techniques immediately is because your accumulation wasn’t enough. You advanced too quickly before; you need to chant scriptures more to resolve your predicament," Elder Liu explained.

Xiao Budian was shocked. This elder was truly terrifying, able to see his rapid progress as if he were a ghost.

Clearly, this was an unimaginably powerful being who guarded the Scripture Pavilion all day. How could he not know what bone books were available? He had not given them to him earlier because he feared that Xiao Budian would be too eager and encounter major problems.

This was a supreme being. It seemed that other disciples who came here to select scriptures had also received his guidance, and he had long seen through their roots, choosing the best scriptures for them.

"My most powerful divine ability is actually the Repairing Heaven Technique, but it was lost in ancient times. That battle was too brutal, with the saints competing for supremacy, gods going mad, and even the sacrificial spirits almost falling," Elder Liu sighed, his white hair even more disheveled, appearing older and haunted by that battle.

Especially now, with the Repairing Heaven Pavilion facing a crisis and imminent changes, he appeared even more desolate.

From that day on, Xiao Budian began practicing the lightning techniques with full dedication, bathing in lightning daily, his whole body glowing with electric arcs.

He immersed himself in the principles of the lightning path, neglecting sleep and food, forgetting everything, using lightning to cleanse his body and refine his bones, even his breath crackled with sparks.

"You’re here."

This was a spiritual mountain, with lightning arcs interwoven above, thunder flashing, and chaotic dancing, like a vast ocean. It was the cultivation ground of the Lightning Path Ancestor, Mu Yan.

At the summit of the mountain, there was only one temple, radiating an immortal aura amidst the lightning. The lightning was one of the sacred techniques of the Repairing Heaven Pavilion, naturally holding extraordinary significance.

This place was a holy ground, generally forbidden for people to ascend.

Xiao Budian had come here once before to plead for the furry ball’s life. This was his second time climbing the mountain, seeking an audience with the Lightning Ancestor to inquire about the sacred techniques of the pavilion.

"Please give me guidance, Senior," Xiao Budian said.

The Lightning Ancestor appeared very formidable, with hair as hard as steel needles and eyes that flashed with lightning, creating an intimidating presence. Even when speaking, lightning surged from his mouth and nose, with a rumbling sound that was terrifying.

He tried to maintain a kind smile and said, "You are impressive. One day, you will surely shine brightly, gaining fame across the land, and even venture out of the wilderness to compete for supremacy."

Despite his fierce appearance, the Lightning Ancestor was extremely kind to Xiao Budian, earnestly offering guidance and generously imparting all his insights, allowing the bear child to make rapid progress in the lightning path.