frightfiction Chapter 623 Autonomous Evolution
Chapter 623 Autonomous Evolution
Tu Jingjun frowned and pondered for a long time.
Finally, he said solemnly, "You kid, you've probably encountered a great opportunity."
"What does this mean?"
"If martial arts materializes, it will no longer be a simple manual, but will transform into a secret realm. In other words, from now on, anyone who enters this Thunder Swamp will have the opportunity to obtain that martial arts manual."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kang couldn't help but think of the Tyrant Whale Diagram.
The same applies to the Tyrant Whale Divine Fist; relying on the Tyrant Whale Diagram, all disciples can directly comprehend it on the third level.
The mental techniques no longer appear in the form of secret manuals, but have transformed into a more profound and mysterious martial arts essence.
Tu Jingjun continued, "If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal. But the fact that your Thunder Swamp is transforming on its own, rather than being actively controlled by you, means that this martial art has very likely completed its own evolution."
"Autonomous evolution?"
"That's right. Some powerful martial arts, because the martial arts essence of their creators is too powerful, will unconsciously leave some remnants of their essence in them during the creation process. This makes the martial arts no longer just simple secret manuals, but have some strange traces of the Dao."
Tu Jingjun turned to look at Ye Kang: "You said that this martial art was inscribed in a storage magic treasure, and it has been nurtured by the power of space for countless years. Because you refined the small world and were washed by the rules of the world, it is very likely that the Dao traces in it will be activated and evolve autonomously."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kang's mouth dropped open.
Goodness, this world is truly amazing. Even a single martial arts technique can have so many intricacies. This is just too mysterious.
"In your opinion, senior, to what level can this martial art evolve?"
Tu Jingjun shook his head: "I don't know. You'll probably have to go in and experience it for yourself. Of course, you have to be able to withstand the bombardment of Lei Ze."
Ye Kang remained silent; it seemed this was yet another unexpected opportunity.
Ye Kang was naturally unafraid of ordinary lightning strikes.
But this Thunder Swamp is no ordinary place; just feeling the lightning up close makes my heart pound with fear.
Without specialized means to withstand lightning, or experience in lightning magic, even the strongest physical body would be in danger.
And coincidentally, Purple Lightning and Azure Frost is a body-tempering lightning technique.
In other words, as long as one reaches the Nascent Soul stage and cultivates Purple Lightning and Azure Frost, one will be qualified to enter Thunder Swamp and acquire martial arts.
Thinking of this, Ye Kang couldn't help but feel a surge of heat in his breath.
Two advanced martial arts manuals! The temptation is too great.
Transform into a deity! We must transform into a deity immediately!
He immediately thanked Lord Tu Jing, and then, with a thought, withdrew from the Ink Jade Realm and returned to the stone house.
It was already dawn outside. Ye Kang rested for a short while and then went out.
Just then, Wu Peng from next door was also on his way to the military camp.
The two looked at each other, and Wu Peng seemed somewhat hesitant.
Two days ago, Ye Kang was just a newbie corpse carrier.
Now, Ye Kang is a soldier under Commander Shi, and I heard he is the captain of the second squad.
This contrast in their identities made Wu Peng somewhat timid.
Ye Kang smiled and said, "Brother Wu, if you're not in a hurry, how about you take me to Commander Shi's tent?"
Ye Kang has just arrived and doesn't know the way yet.
Seeing how easygoing he was, Wu Peng felt relieved and nodded, saying, "Okay!"
The two wandered around Windbreak Valley before arriving at another camp.
Compared to Lian Hulong's military camp, this place is much smaller, and there are only six or seven people here.
This is the difference between Shi Motong and Lian Hulong; the latter imitates a real military camp and believes in battle formations.
Shi Motong, being a rogue cultivator, was more accustomed to individual combat and did not train in battle formations.
When Ye Kang arrived, Shen Fei, Jiang Qiyun, Qiu Sheng, and Gan Ming were already there. The four of them respectfully bowed to Ye Kang, which startled Wu Peng.
He didn't dare ask any more questions and left immediately.
After waiting a while longer, Scarface came over, and the second team was complete.
At this moment, Shi Motong led her team out. It was the same group Ye Kang had met the first time: three men and two women, all very capable.
Shi Motong said, "Yesterday, the scouts reported that bandits appeared thirty miles to the southeast. We'll go and deal with them. The steward has some minor tasks to handle; you can take care of them as you see fit. There's no need for you to come with us."
After Shi Motong finished speaking, he left with his men.
The guards of Windbreak Valley are actually private soldiers hired by Captain Jin. They are responsible for managing the area under the captain's jurisdiction, resolving troubles, and maintaining the rule of the Wu Dynasty. Whether it's demons or bandits, the guards have to deal with them all.
Ye Kang cupped his hands in greeting, and after they left, he said, "Shen Fei, Gan Ming, you two go to the steward and take on a mission to hunt down demons. Remember, demons, not ferocious beasts."
Gan Ming said, "Captain, our injuries haven't healed yet, so shouldn't we choose someone weaker...?"
"No need. I have my own plans for demons above the third palace level."
"Yes."
The group looked at each other, none of them daring to refute Ye Kang.
After all, they knew Ye Kang's strength, so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.
After giving his instructions, Ye Kang left alone and headed to the street in the center of Windbreak Valley.
That area is a trade route where daily transactions in Windbreak Valley, as well as caravans from outside, all set up stalls.
Ye Kang remembered that Shi Motong had mentioned that a Walker Merchant Guild was in the valley. Ye Kang couldn't let this opportunity slip by, as the guild must possess many Nascent Soul Techniques.
He quickly spotted the Pedestrian Merchant Guild's banner; they had a dedicated, luxurious booth, and the owner was a shrewd-looking middle-aged scholar.
Upon seeing Ye Kang, the shopkeeper asked very politely, "Fellow Daoist, do you need the Nascent Soul Technique?"
Ye Kang looked surprised: "How did you know?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, your eight pillars of energy are at their peak, clearly indicating a breakthrough is imminent, but you haven't yet reached the Nascent Soul stage. It's obvious you haven't found a satisfactory method for Nascent Soul transformation. Am I right?"
Ye Kang couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Indeed, no businessman is simple.
In those fantasy novels, the kind of merchants who look down on people simply don't exist. Almost all the merchants and shopkeepers Ye Kang encountered were always smiling and polite, regardless of the customer's cultivation level, and they treated him with patience.
Business people would never drive away customers, even potential customers.
Ye Kang asked in a low voice, "Does the sir have any Nascent Soul Techniques to recommend?"
The shopkeeper immediately replied, "Of course. My stay this time is short, and I only brought twelve copies of the Nascent Soul Technique with me. What price range and what kind of effect do you need, fellow Daoist?"
"What's the difference?"
"Of course there are. Price represents quality, and effect represents compatibility."
Ye Kang said directly, "I only have fifty mid-grade spirit crystals."
The shopkeeper was immediately surprised: "That's quite a lot. There are three books at this price. I recommend the Dragon Martial Celestial Phenomenon Divine Art, which is suitable for a body tempering expert like you."
As expected of a master who can lead a caravan on his own, he saw through Ye Kang's qualities at a glance.
Ye Kang pondered for a moment, then continued, "What about the others?"
"Of course, there are also the Gentle Breeze Technique and the Yin-Yang Gathering and Scattering Technique. How about this, fellow Daoist, choose one of them, and I'll give you an extra Nascent Soul Technique worth five mid-grade spirit crystals. Fellow Daoist, you can take a look and have some fun. How about it?"