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Chapter 216 Dragon Soul Resonance, You Can't Be Fang Qingyu! ~ (Update 55 of 2 words)

Fang Qingyu, with his bare, bronze-colored, muscular upper body, held Jiang Wei's small hand.

As if strolling leisurely on the raging wind and rain and the muddy, scorched earth surrounding the "abyss".

The cold rain pelted his newborn skin, splashing up tiny droplets, but it couldn't take away a trace of his body heat, nor could it leave any mark on the skin covered with fine dragon scale patterns.

The scorching hot rocks and slippery mud beneath his feet were like a flat road to Fang Qingyu.

The ultimate physical strength brought by the Nine Tribulations Body, combined with the powerful foundation of the Dragon Fist Grandmaster, allowed Fang Qingyu to ignore this level of environmental disturbance.

Jiang Wei, wearing her little yellow dress, walked briskly, her small figure steadily following in the wind and rain.

Her gaze occasionally swept over Fang Qingyu's back, which contained explosive power yet was perfectly restrained. Her clear eyes were calm, but she kept changing the lollipop in her mouth more frequently.

The two were heading towards one of the three major outposts on the outskirts of "Yuan".

Located on the edge of a sea of ​​thunderstorm clouds, it is known for its formidable defenses and chaotic black market.
Ash Outpost.

From a distance, Ash Outpost looks like a giant steel beast lying prostrate on the scorched earth.

The heavy alloy gate was tightly closed, with large alloy watchtowers standing on either side of it.

The guards on duty in the watchtower wore full-body protective armor.

They cautiously surveyed the wilderness shrouded in wind, rain, and thick fog.

When Fang Qingyu, shirtless and leading a beautifully sculpted little girl, appeared in the sentry post's field of vision as if taking a stroll, and walked straight toward the gate, this stark contrast instantly attracted the attention of all the guards.

"Alert! Unidentified target approaching!"

A guard immediately sounded the alarm, the sound of which was distorted by the wind and rain through a loudspeaker.

He stared intently at the figure who appeared unusually composed in the harsh environment, especially the other person's bare upper body, which gleamed with a metallic sheen in the dim light, making him look nothing like a normal human being.

"A man and a woman? No, an adult male and a young girl? The adult male is shirtless. This..."

The other guard was also bewildered, his fingers instinctively touching his weapon, his voice filled with confusion and tension, "Is it some kind of new kind of ghostly apparition? Or is it a madman?"

Fang Qingyu ignored their vigilance and walked straight to the huge alloy gate before stopping.

He raised his head slightly, raindrops sliding down his sharply defined jawline, and his molten gold eyes calmly looked at the guards on the watchtower.

"Open the door."

The sound was not loud, yet it pierced through the wind, rain, and the barriers of metal.

The message reached the guards' ears clearly, carrying an unquestionable composure.

The guard who was targeted by Fang Qingyu's gaze shuddered.

As if struck on the heart by an invisible hammer, an indescribable heavy pressure made his breath catch in his throat for a moment.

My first instinct was to press the open button.

"Wait!" The guard next to him suddenly grabbed his hand and said in a low, urgent voice, "Are you fucking crazy? You're wandering around outside without even wearing clothes. Can't you even tell if someone's a human or a ghost before you open the door?"

The guards who had been pinned down finally snapped out of their daze.

He looked down at the calm figure with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Just then, another, slightly older guard suddenly chuckled. He slapped his companion on the shoulder, his voice laced with a mix of mockery and a hint of awe: "Old Li, are you new here? You don't even recognize him?"

The guard, known as Old Li, turned his head blankly: "Who?"

The older guard gestured with his chin, pointing down at Fang Qingyu, amusement in his eyes: "Fang Qingyu! Who else could it be?"

"Fang Qingyu?"

Old Li frowned in thought. The name seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite place who it was.

The older guard chuckled and quickly reminded him, "Tsk, isn't he the guy who snatched the Thunder Source Essence from Madman Jinwei, Ghost Soul Cangning, and Wen Tianzong of the Wen Clan a while ago at Starfire Fortress, and even shattered Wen Tianzong's Thunder Ancestor Dharma Image with a single strike! That fiend who fought a second-tier Chosen One unscathed and even triggered Heavenly Punishment to clear the field! Think about it, think about it carefully!"

Old Li's eyes widened instantly, and his mouth opened unconsciously wide enough to fit an egg.

He remembered!
The legendary deeds that have been spreading like wildfire among the various strongholds within the "Abyss" during this period!
That monster who supposedly could withstand a second-tier Chosen One even at the Profound Realm!

He suddenly looked down again at the shirtless young figure, and the strange thing he had thought about before suddenly made sense.

Only such a monster could disregard the harsh environment of the "Abyss"!
"A first-tier being defeats a second-tier chosen one." Old Li muttered to himself, then suddenly jolted awake and exclaimed, "Holy crap! Invincible among mortals?! He's the next 'Invincible among mortals'?!"

In the understanding of the Federation's superhumans.

"Invincible among men" is not a specific state of being.

Rather, it applies to those who possess absolute dominance within a certain realm.

A title of honor for an unparalleled genius who can transcend great realms and defeat powerful enemies!

Every rise of an "invincible" being is accompanied by the corpses of countless powerful figures and a legend worthy of being recorded in history!

Fang Qingyu displayed terrifying combat power even at the Tongxuan Realm.

It undoubtedly already possesses the potential to become the next generation of "invincible"!

"Do you understand now?"

Seeing his companion's stunned silence, the older guard smiled and shook his head, then called down, "Mr. Fang, please wait a moment! Open the gate immediately!"

Without hesitation, he pressed the command to open the gate.

The massive alloy gate slowly rose with a deep rumble.

Fang Qingyu ignored the discussions among the guards on the watchtower, and calmly walked into Ash Outpost with Jiang Wei in his arms.

Upon entering the outpost, a cacophony of noise and various smells assaulted the senses.

Unlike the grotesque luxury of Starfire Keep, Ash Outpost's interior is more rugged and chaotic.

The streets were narrow, lined with shops and residences built from shipping containers and scrap metal sheets. The lights were dim, and the air was thick with the smells of engine oil, substandard fuel, and cheap alcohol.

Various strangely dressed and fiercely imposing explorers roamed among them.

However, when Fang Qingyu, shirtless and holding Jiang Wei's hand, appeared on the main street, the originally noisy environment instantly quieted down.

Countless gazes focused on them like searchlights.

There was astonishment, curiosity, awe, and apprehension, but the usual scrutiny and malice towards new faces was absent.

"Look! It's Fang Qingyu!"

"Hiss, it really is him! What's he doing at Ash Outpost?"

"Such a strong sense of oppression. It feels even more terrifying than the rumors suggested."

"Is that little girl next to him the legendary unfathomable little monster?"

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Don't cause trouble!"

Whispers quickly spread through the crowd.

Fang Qingyu's name had already resounded throughout the outer strongholds of the "Abyss" through a series of shocking events, such as the struggle for the core of the ruins, cleaving the Chosen One in two with a single strike, and seizing the source material at Starfire Fortress.

When the real person appeared, the imposing aura emanating from him after undergoing the transformation of his life through dragon blood and leaping through a new level of existence made even these desperate outlaws, who had been living on the edge of death, feel a chill in their hearts. They subconsciously made way for him, their eyes filled with awe.

Fang Qingyu ignored these gazes.

I walked straight to a large shop on the street with a sign that read "Iron Anvil Armed".

The shop owner was a modified martial artist with a fierce face and thick arms.

Upon seeing Fang Qingyu enter, a warm, almost fawning smile instantly spread across his face: "Mr. Fang! Welcome! What would you like? Combat uniform? Or weapons? Our shop has everything! We'll give you a 20% discount! No, a 30% discount!"

Fang Qingyu succinctly stated: "A well-fitting combat uniform, black."

"Okay! Coming right away! Please wait a moment!"

The boss personally went to search and quickly brought out a set of black combat uniforms made of durable material and with excellent workmanship.

Fang Qingyu took it casually, paid for it, and changed into it in the back room of the shop.

When he came out again, he was still eye-catching, but at least not as "shocking" as before.

Next, Fang Qingyu led Jiang Wei to the relatively central area of ​​the Ash Outpost.

I found a pretty good hotel and booked a suite of the highest standard.

The room wasn't luxurious, but it was sturdy, spacious, and quiet.

Upon entering the room, simple security measures were set up.

Fang Qingyu immediately sat cross-legged on the bed and calmed his mind.

The immense power generated by the breakthrough still needs time to mature.

What's more important now is the talent on the [map] that's waiting to be advanced.

【Musashi Spiritual Pivot (★★)】!
"let's start."

Fang Qingyu's mind sank deep into his sea of ​​consciousness, locking onto the talent slot. *Buzz—!*
[Job advancement detected! Talent "Musashi Spiritual Pivot (★★)" meets advancement requirements!]

Should I proceed with talent advancement immediately?

"Yes!"

As soon as he confirmed it, an indescribable, immense flow of information surged into Fang Qingyu's mind, as if countless stars were exploding in his sea of ​​consciousness, evolving into five completely different paths of evolution.

Please select one of the following talent advancement paths:

【1. ★★★ "Ancestral Dragon Altar": Deep within the sea of ​​consciousness, based on the true essence and boundless blood and energy of the dragon, a phantom "Ancestral Dragon Altar" is constructed. The altar can slowly draw in and gather the sparse dragon energy that roams between heaven and earth, and can induce the gathering of dragon energy to infuse the body, thereby enhancing the cultivation efficiency of all techniques related to the dragon bloodline.】

【2. ★★★ "Penetrating Dragon Eyes": The eyes transform into "Penetrating Dragon Eyes," allowing the practitioner to perceive the energy nodes and flaws in the execution of martial arts techniques. This enables targeted optimization of training efficiency, significantly enhancing the ability to identify weaknesses and offering a chance to see through the opponent's techniques, energy flow trajectories, and even the rudiments of their true intent.】

【3. ★★★ "Dragon Soul Resonance": The dragon blood within the body resonates deeply with the martial will. During cultivation, the efficiency of all martial arts techniques is greatly enhanced, and there is a high chance of triggering dragon blood tempering, which increases physical strength to a certain extent.】

[4. ★★★ "Zhou Tian Xing Long": This technique combines the power of the celestial bodies with the dragon energy within the body, greatly enhancing the efficiency of visualization and blood circulation cultivation.]

【5. ★★★ "Dragon's Sleep and Shedding of Scales": The life form periodically simulates the shedding of scales and rebirth of a real dragon. Every 3 months, it can actively or passively enter a deep "dragon's sleep" state. After emerging from the cocoon, it will undergo a micro-shedding of scales at the life level, and the total amount and quality of qi and blood in the body will permanently and slightly increase.】

The five three-star talent options, like five paths to different peaks, were clearly displayed in Fang Qingyu's mind.

Each one is incredibly powerful, far surpassing the previous two-star talents.

Fang Qingyu's eyes quickly scanned each option, his brain working at high speed, weighing his current situation against his future plans.

The Ancestral Dragon Altar focuses on improving the cultivation efficiency of techniques related to the dragon bloodline, but Fang Qingyu cannot possibly only cultivate dragon martial arts in the future.

Besides, there's nowhere to find it at all.

The Dragon Transformation and ultimate skills are both brought about by the Dragon Fist Master class.

The Void-Piercing Dragon Eye optimizes cultivation and allows one to see through weaknesses.

This ability is actually not bad, but Fang Qingyu already has the skill of seeing through weaknesses, so there is some overlap. Only by optimizing his training can he improve.

The third option, however, was exactly what Fang Qingyu wanted.

Because they had gone through the martial artist stage, enduring the torment of improving their golden body attributes.

Improving the attributes of Jade Bones is far more difficult than improving the attributes of Golden Body.
Furthermore, it can also improve the cultivation efficiency of all martial arts techniques, which is why I really like Fang Qingyu's idea.

After all, as long as you have enough resources and your physical talent doesn't hinder your potential, breakthroughs are only a matter of time before you reach your limit.

It wasn't really necessary for Fang Qingyu.

Therefore, the fourth option can be skipped, while the fifth option offers very good benefits.

It permanently improves the total amount and quality of Qi and blood.

Fang Qingyu was very tempted.

But those three months made Fang Qingyu hesitate.

Three months.
There are so many things he can do.

So, in the end.

Fang Qingyu's gaze was firmly fixed on option 3, Dragon Soul Resonance.

"That's it!"

Fang Qingyu's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he made a decision in an instant.

The reasons are clear and sufficient.

It has strong universality and is not limited to the martial arts of the Dragon Clan. Regardless of what kind of martial arts or hard skills one practices, one can benefit from it.

Addressing core pain points.

This time, if it weren't for the fact that the diagram could be integrated with martial arts techniques...

If one wants to perfect one's golden body, one must at least perfect five hard skills.

That would take a considerable amount of time.

With the Dragon Soul Resonance talent, given how scarce attribute points are right now, it can speed up the progress considerably.

In contrast.

While other talents may each have their own extraordinary aspects, they are either limited, not essential, or somewhat redundant.

Only the resonance of the Dragon Soul directly addresses the demands of the future of martial arts.

"Choose 【★★★【Dragon Soul Resonance】】!"

The will is like a rock, falling heavily!

boom--! ! !
The moment Fang Qingyu made his choice, a dramatic change seemed to occur within his body.

The already robust and expansive network of meridians, transformed by the dragon's blood, now emitted a deep hum, like the rotation of a galaxy.

Countless tiny nodes lit up on the walls of the meridians, interconnected with each other.

It formed a real dragon.
However, its appearance is not visible; one can only sense that it is deeply imprinted within the meridian system.

An indescribable feeling spread through me.

Fang Qingyu felt that those martial arts techniques, which he had never comprehended after being fused, suddenly had many new ideas.

For example, Thunderous World-Burning Slash, Nine Prisons Breaking Limit, and Thunderous Shadow Escape, etc.
[Talent Enhancement Completed!]

[Obtained: ★★★ "Dragon Soul Resonance"!]

Fang Qingyu slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the new insights in his mind, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

That's a talent.

This will allow him to continue to dominate the martial arts master stage!
Fang Qingyu breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed, as if some invisible burden had been lifted.

My gaze shifted to the window of the meditation room.

Jiang Wei was standing on a small stool, leaning against the windowsill, her small chin resting on the back of her hand. Through the one-way glass, her clear eyes quietly watched the bustling streets of Ash Outpost below, where explorers were busy for survival and resources.

Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she were somewhat troubled.

"what happened?"

Fang Qingyu got up and walked to her side, following her gaze.

Outside, the stronghold remained a chaotic yet vibrant scene.

Jiang Wei turned her head at the sound, her small face showing a seriousness that did not match her age. She looked at Fang Qingyu and said in a soft voice with a hint of distress, "You seem to be too famous now."

Fang Qingyu was slightly taken aback, then understood.

Indeed, from the moment we stepped into Ash Outpost, the omnipresent stares and whispers were more intense than ever before.

He won the championship at the Ruins, overpowered the Grandmaster, seized the Source Essence at Starfire Fortress, and confronted the Chosen One head-on.
These events have made the name "Fang Qingyu" a household name in the outer strongholds of "Yuan," becoming synonymous with "monster," "evil star," and "the next invincible one."

Want to keep a low profile? Absolutely not.

"Becoming famous is a bit troublesome, but it's also an inevitable result of one's abilities."

Fang Qingyu spoke calmly, acknowledging that this was an unchangeable fact.

Jiang Wei's brows furrowed even more. She jumped off the stool, tilted her head back, and stared sharply at Fang Qingyu: "Trouble? More than just trouble! Aren't you going to hunt down that 'Nether Eclipse'? That cowardly, cunning guy?"

Fang Qingyu's eyes narrowed, and he nodded.

Hong Lao's mission, to hunt down "You Shi," the reincarnation of a god with spatial abilities, is something he has never forgotten.

“Exactly!” Jiang Wei spread her hands, her tone tinged with helplessness. “Do you think that someone like him, who doesn’t even dare to show his face and only dares to do small things in the shadows, would be stupid enough to jump out and risk being killed by you once he knows that you, Fang Qingyu, have become a second-tier grandmaster with a fearsome reputation and ridiculously strong combat power?”

Fang Qingyu fell silent.

Jiang Wei's words hit the nail on the head.

You Shi is neither a brute like the madman Jin Wei, nor a face-conscious chosen one like Wen Tianzong.

He was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows—cunning, cautious, and afraid of death.

With his current high profile and exposed strength, the risks to You Shi far outweigh the temptations.

The other party will likely choose to remain in hiding, or even avoid his activities.

“So,” Jiang Wei continued, seeing Fang Qingyu’s knowing expression.

“I can find a way to get him to come to you on his own.”

"But the premise is that you cannot be Fang Qingyu."

(End of this chapter)