High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

The snake's tail had a tuft of colorful feathers at the end, and the signs of snake-like transformation on Ma Wanglin's body were becoming more and more obvious.

"She is very talented. I gave her a little bit of my life's blood and energy, and she has now gained the ability to transform into a feathered serpent."

Facing someone like Geng Lianhu, whose life force was about to be exposed, the Feathered Serpent King was still very cautious.

If not handled properly, this good thing will turn into a tragedy.

Her funeral.

"You'd better tell the truth."

A pair of golden maces tinged with blood appeared in Geng Lianhu's hands.

That thin, bony figure exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression.

The sheer imposing presence emanating from just standing there made Chen Mo break out in a sweat.

"Wow, this old guy is actually that strong?"

This isn't even a proper breakthrough to level fourteen; just finding the vital point that needs to be retreated is already this terrifying.

Can someone above the Grandmaster level truly still be considered a human being?

"You think this is the first time I've ever seen someone find their Achilles' heel?"

Gu Feng wiped away his sweat, and his snake-like eyes returned to normal.

"According to our legends, the current Grandmaster level should be considered a Primordial Grandmaster, and the fourteenth level is considered a god."

"As for these immortals and gods, who knows if they even exist?"

"Or perhaps those immortals are martial artists who have reached a certain level of power."

Gu Feng's words reminded Chen Mo of something he had been overlooking.

This world appears vibrant on the surface, so why would Quetzalcoatl describe it as a world of despair?

There must be some things he doesn't understand; he can't live in a daze.

"what!"

Just as Chen Mo was pondering the meaning of Quetzalcoatl's words, Ma Wanglin, who was undergoing a blood bath not far away, let out a scream.

Layers of colorful feathers grew from her arms, gradually forming the shape of a pair of wings.

The pale green snake tail thrashed restlessly back and forth, spitting pale purple blood into the sky.

"What's going on?"

Chen Mo and the others stared blankly at Ma Wanglin in the blood-soaked bath, or rather, was that still Ma Wanglin?

"It's a success..."

The feathered serpent king's scales became somewhat dull, and his once strong and gentle voice weakened.

"We get along very well, and I've given her all the abilities I can."

"You don't need to worry, this situation is controllable, and she will be able to return to her original state after a period of adjustment."

You'd better not lie.

Geng Lianhu's voice was unusually cold; it was the first time he had ever seen such a dramatic mutation.

I couldn't make up my mind.

Sensing the increasingly powerful aura emanating from Ma Wanglin, the Feathered Serpent King had completely ignored Geng Lianhu's threat and was staring intently at Ma Wanglin.

Chen Mo and the others remained silent, waiting for Ma Wanglin to adapt to the new power within her body.

"What...what's wrong with me?"

Soon, Ma Wanglin regained her senses and was briefly panicked when she saw herself looking like a monster.

This panic was quickly relieved as she felt a continuous surge of power emanating from within her.

"Make good use of the power I've given you; not all Abyss Beasts can do this."

King Feathered Serpent breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that King Ma had successfully regained his senses.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid; there was a powerful figure standing next to her, ready to strike at any moment.

If you're not careful, you might end up as snake soup.

"How is it?" Chen Mo and the others hurriedly ran to Ma Wanglin's side, looking her up and down at the drastically changed Ma Wanglin.

"Turn around! Don't look!"

Ma Wanglin didn't realize it at first, but after feeling the cool breeze, she quickly hugged herself and squatted down.

"..."

Chen Mo and the others exchanged awkward glances and then turned their heads away.

Who could have imagined that a blood bath would cause such a drastic change, with the clothes on the body being torn to shreds by the transformed body?

If that layer of gorgeous feathers were removed, Ma Wanglin would be completely naked right now.

Geng Lianhu didn't care about any of that. In his eyes, Ma Wanglin was just a young girl. As her teacher and elder, he walked over to Ma Wanglin and checked her condition.

"It's a remarkable change, but it will probably take some time to adapt before it can unleash its full potential."

Feeling the steady yet increasingly powerful Qi and blood within Ma Wanglin's body, Geng Lianhu also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, you've worked hard."

Putting away the golden mace, Geng Lianhu nodded to the Feathered Serpent King.

"No need to thank me. Those kids are just naturally gifted. I never expected that all four of them could gain abilities from me."

"Having lived for so many years, I still place my hopes on you brilliant young people, hoping that you can change this stagnant situation."

The somewhat weakened Feathered Serpent King retreated; she needed to rest now.

This space is about the same size as the main island of Gran Island, and there is another sizable space underground, which is where the Feathered Serpent King rests.

"Let's go..."

"Ma Wanglin, wait here for a while until Xiao He Miao brings the clothes in for you."

Geng Lianhu thought about it and realized that it didn't seem appropriate for a little girl to go out naked.

It's not like they're a bunch of grown men; they can just cover up their private parts.

"oh......"

Ma Wanglin secretly glanced at Chen Mo and, finding that he wasn't paying attention to her, pouted in disappointment.

Her body was still covered with a layer of colorful feathers, and a small part of her skin had turned into pale green scales.

How should I put it now that things are like this?

It possesses a strange beauty and a captivating charm.

After Geng Lianhu left with Chen Mo and the others, Ma Wanglin finally had time to check her current situation.

She broke through; her steel marrow was tempered to perfection under that powerful energy.

Even the tempering of her five internal organs has made considerable progress. Judging from her progress in cultivation level, she is even slightly stronger than Chen Mo.

"hey-hey..."

"Now that I'm a mutated martial artist, my strength should be much greater, right?"

...

A few minutes later, He Miao came in with the clothes.

"Sister Ma, are you alright?"

Squatting down next to Ma Wanglin, He Miao asked in a low voice.

"Do you feel uncomfortable? After all, your body has undergone such a big change."

"I'm fine..."

Ma Wanglin shook her head, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"Never mind, let's go outside first and talk about it then."

With his eyes closed, the inhuman parts of Ma Wanglin's body turned to ashes and disappeared almost instantly.

"How amazing!"

He Miao's eyes lit up; Ma Wanglin was really beautiful just now.

"Hmm, I roughly understand what's causing the changes in my body."

Ma Wanglin nodded.

In reality, it wasn't that she herself had changed, but rather that her qi and blood had altered some of their properties.

These vital energies and blood are the main components of those non-human parts; her own 'human' nature has not changed.

Rather than being a limb that grows out, it is more like a special exoskeleton formed by qi and blood.

These exoskeletons offer different abilities, which she will need to explore on her own.

Also, a sturdy piece of clothing is essential...