A Scroll of Infinite Glory

Chapter 181 Cause and Effect

After acquiring the prop that resembled a Rubik's Cube, Guan Luoyang pressed his fingerprint on the mirror side. The originally shiny mirror immediately dimmed, as if it had turned into frosted glass.

He weighed it briefly; it wasn't heavy at all, almost like it was made of plastic. Judging by its appearance alone, it was hard to imagine that it was actually a six-star item, and with a rather rare time-related function at that.

Rainbow Cat got busy again. Guan Luoyang put the electronic catalog on the counter and then wandered around deeper into the business.

The interior decoration of this trading company is mostly in the style of ancient times, with blue bricks paving the floor, mahogany shelves, and the staircase in the inner room is also made of wooden planks, leading to the second floor.

After Guan Luoyang went up to the second floor, he glanced at the counter. Behind it sat a fat monk wearing a monk's robe, silently chanting sutras. He had a kind and gentle appearance, but inexplicably possessed an innocent and pure temperament.

The fat monk possessed both youthful innocence and worldly wisdom, and with a slight smile, he nodded slightly to Guan Luoyang.

Guan Luoyang nodded and smiled as a greeting, then followed the signs to the area selling cultivation manuals of four stars and above.

He did a quick calculation and figured that the remaining points should be enough to buy a five-star cultivation technique.

Currently, his cultivation system includes the Zhou Tian Dao Chang, which originates from the four physical training methods; the Shang Qiong Bi Luo and Shen Huang Yu Huo, which originate from the spiritual aspects; the Fu Long Zhi Bian and Wu Wei Zhen Jing, which focus on internal strength and techniques; and the Mo Ting Hong Chen, which focuses on the mind.

He incorporated all of these elements into his path toward "Taking God from the Void," and there were no obvious weaknesses in any aspect. However, this style was too rigid and lacked some unexpected and surprising moves that could catch the enemy off guard.

Techniques like the "Golden Eye Sword of Departing Fire," which use the eyes to injure enemies, are no longer considered extraordinary in battles after reaching the fourth star level.

If the top masters in the Tang Dynasty world were willing, whether it was Yu Tu or Shao Lingxiao, they could all use their eyes to unleash sword energy and kill and dismember people from a hundred feet away, which might not be weaker than the Li Huo Jin Tong Sword.

Guan Luoyang wanted to find some more unorthodox methods, so he carefully examined these shelves.

The "Heaven-Changing and Earth-Striking Spiritual Great Method" allows one to penetrate the Great Treasury of Dharma Wheel that transcends life and death. Upon mastery, one can trace back to past lives, inheriting and borrowing power from one lifetime to the next. One can also enter the cycle of reincarnation with an enemy, experiencing transformations and entanglements.

"True Martial Shadow Chaser," a Wudang divine skill. The Great Dao is not far away; with your true self in mind, martial arts will naturally follow, achieving harmony between heaven and man. A person's shadow is the dissipated projection of their essence, energy, and spirit. By cultivating True Martial Arts, one can stand upright without a shadow and kill by driving shadows.

The "Northern Darkness Rebirth Technique," upon mastery, grants immortality even after the body is shattered, with flesh and blood regenerating. Note: This rebirth technique is purely an internal energy cultivation method and does not include the other moves of the Northern Darkness Divine Art.

"Seven Realms of Nothingness" was created by Emperor Shitian of the Fengyun World. By comprehending the seven realms of nothingness, one can transform the physical body into a colorless and formless state, detaching it from the physical body, like clouds and light, drifting and coming and going, and almost immune to physical damage of the same level.

Guan Luoyang paused in front of the book.

The effects of mastering this martial art were somewhat tempting to him, but the fact that he needed to comprehend seven different states of mind in order to achieve such an effect of dissolving physical form was rather tedious.

He thought for a while, when suddenly a voice came from beside him.

"So you were here."

Wang Tiehai stood to the side dressed in a brand-new kung fu outfit, his gray hair still a little messy. In his eyes, there were two pairs of black and white pupils that swirled around like twin stars, revealing an extremely intimidating light.

However, the strange phenomenon subsided in an instant, and Guan Luoyang then noticed that he smelled of alcohol and was holding a thick, black-covered, thread-bound book, about the size of a dictionary.

"A friend of mine wanted to talk to you, but he was too impatient. He came over, didn't see you, and went back home, leaving me only this book."

Wang Tiehai handed over the book. "Interested in taking a look?"

Guan Luoyang took it and first checked it on his personal profile.

Item Name: Heavenly Demon Skill

Item rating: Seven stars.

When the Heavenly Demon is enraged, he harnesses all techniques. This work was created by a martial arts practitioner who has undergone reincarnation. It is based on the Heavenly Demon Technique from the world of "The Tale of Wind and Grace," with some features that can only be accessed by natives removed, and supplemented with the essence of the Heavenly Demon Technique from the world of "Legend of the Emperor."

Suggested price: 120000 points

"Seven-star martial arts?!"

Guan Luoyang paused, looked up at Wang Tiehai, and said, "Of course I'm very interested, but I don't have enough points to buy it right now."

Wang Tiehai waved his hand and said, "That's not important. If you're interested, just give me whatever points you have."

"Will Mr. Wang give me a discount?"

Guan Luoyang joked, "Then you'll probably have to give me a 90% discount."

Wang Tiehai said nonchalantly, "That's fine too."

Guan Luoyang's expression turned serious. He raised the book in his hand and said, "May I ask why?"

"Actually, the person who left the true form of the Bluebird to you also had some dealings with my friend back then, and there's some karma between them."

Wang Tiehai didn't keep you in suspense and explained directly, "Since that person is dead, he probably wouldn't want to be resurrected by his opponent. His karma has fallen on you. My friend gave you this book because he wanted to settle things."

Guan Luoyang wasn't fooled and pressed on, "In this sense, a settlement usually involves a fight, right? What's the point of giving away a book?"

"Because this book was co-authored by the two of them. Although it wasn't their major, it just so happened to incorporate an equal amount of their own thoughts."

Wang Tiehai shook his head. "What that guy meant was that you've already obtained the Azure Bird's True Form, so you should be more inclined towards Si Yushu. But if you end up practicing this Heavenly Demon Art and end up practicing the method that guy predicted, then naturally it will be his victory."

Guan Luoyang looked at the book in his hand, raised an eyebrow, and turned to the first page.

The first page didn't have many words, and it was just some useless preface, but he read it for a long time without turning to the second page.

Wang Tiehai stood with his arms crossed, waiting quietly to the side. He said in a low voice, "Hmm, young man, don't you feel angry about this behavior that lacks any seniority and is practically using you as a tool in a duel?"

Guan Luoyang looked up and smiled, closing the book with both hands, and said, "How could that be? I've always had a good temper. Besides, that senior gave me a choice, he didn't force me to choose; it's just a matter of whether I'm willing to accept this offer."

"and you……"

"I'll take this book."

Guan Luoyang didn't hesitate at all. He immediately clicked on his account and transferred all the remaining balance to the account of Baijia Wuyue Merchants.

"Mr. Wang, please give my thanks to your friend for me. Goodbye!"

"goodbye."

Watching Guan Luoyang leave, Wang Tiehai said in a barely audible voice, "A truly even-tempered person wouldn't give that kind of answer."

He turned to the monk behind the counter on the second floor and asked, "Master Dufa, what do you think?"

The fat monk, his smile unchanged, replied peacefully, "Amitabha, this young benefactor is probably thinking of helping Benefactor Yan one day, and then challenging him."

"But the infinite world is not a safe environment for growth."

Wang Tiehai said calmly, "If he really survives to reach that point, I wonder if he will still remember how he feels today."

………………

After Guan Luoyang met up with Gu Lanxiang and An Feiyu, they left the base together.

However, the three of them did not leave the snow-capped mountain area together again.

After exchanging contact information, Gu Lanxiang and the others went their separate ways. Guan Luoyang contacted Bai Tong and then added them to the same group. He then lingered in the area around the exit of the Reincarnation Base.

[Bronze: Damn it, why do you make two more friends every time you do a mission?]

Because everyone in that chat group was a reincarnator, Bai Tong changed his name back to his real name.

[Luoyang: Did you reveal something?]

[Anfeiyu: (Red Envelope)]

【Gulanxiang: (Red Envelope)】

[Bai Tong: Oh, thank you both. I hereby declare that from now on, you two are a hundred times closer friends than Guan Luoyang.]

[White Copper: (Red Envelope)]

Luoyang: Hehe

[Bai Tong: Let's get down to business. What are your plans for this long vacation?]

[Anfeiyu: I have a few indigenous friends, and we made plans to explore a tribe in the Amazon together. It's said that they possess crystals that can drive people mad and have special spiritual powers.]

[Gu Lanxiang: I'm in Donghua Lushan, preparing to spar with some powerful staff masters and exchange techniques.]

[Bai Tong: I'm going to do some renovations on my ancestral home first. Luo Yang, what about you? Are you planning to hole up in the snowy mountains again and practice your skills alone?]

[Luoyang: No, I only plan to stay here for a month to get used to the Divine Garment and take care of the things we talked about last time.]

[White Copper: What's up?]

[Luoyang: Those trashy guys who lure newbies out to kill monsters]

[Luoyang: Didn't we say that if a four-star team spent time searching, they could find their traces? Eradicating these people is unlikely, but I'll take care of a few first.]

[Bai Tong: Oh, them? I did a quest when you were doing one, I'd almost forgotten about them.]

Guan Luoyang put away his phone and stopped talking.

In his field of vision, an old man with an air of otherworldly wisdom had appeared.

"What a coincidence."

The white-bearded old man was accompanied by a young girl, who appeared to be a high school student, wearing a uniform and carrying a longbow.

Perhaps because she had come from the base to the snow-covered mountains, the glare from the snow made the girl instinctively raise her hand to shield her eyes, and she asked, "Where am I going to earn money to buy furniture?"

She received no answer, only a sudden numbness in her shoulder, a feeling of weakness spreading throughout her body. She slumped to the ground, the snow seeping through her thin clothes, making her shiver. She cried out in surprise, "What are you doing?"

"Stop talking nonsense. I've already hit your fatal spot. If I don't intervene in three minutes, the true energy of this Frostless Technique will spread throughout your body, freezing your skin inch by inch into ice blocks, causing you to shatter and die."

The white-bearded old man still had that kind look, but his eyes were slightly widened, and the words that came out of his mouth were full of sinister threats, making the biting ice and snow here several times colder.

He pulled out his personal profile and snapped, "Transfer all your points to me, and hand over everything of value you have, and I might consider sparing your life."

"You can tough it out, but if you do that, you'll... you'll... you'll..."

In the snow girl's shocked and angry gaze, the white-bearded old man began to stutter halfway through his sentence, his lips and teeth becoming sluggish, his mouth opening and closing until he could no longer utter a sound, and a bluish tinge appeared on his face.

A pure blue aura swirled around him, causing the white-bearded old man's body to float slightly in the air. Then, like a mosquito frozen in jade, every hair and beard of his stopped moving and froze in mid-air.

The only part of him that could move was his eyes. The girl on the snow could feel an emotion many times more terrifying than her own from the old man's eyes.

This green energy, while outwardly appearing to merely seal off movement, is actually grinding away at the old man's meridians piece by piece, like a millstone.

Guan Luoyang came to the girl's side.

The old man seemed to recognize him, his eyes widening in disbelief.

This is the first one.

………………

A month later, Guan Luoyang was chatting in the group again.

[Luoyang: That's about it for now. We've taken out less than thirty. Time to go out and have some fun.]

[Luoyang: Do you guys have any recommendations? Preferably a place that's great for fighting.]

[Anfeiyu: You really spent a month doing this? Tsk tsk, not many tokusatsu actors are like you... But well done! Looks like my purity still needs improvement!]

[Anfeiyu: This base world is actually quite complex. There are many places suitable for fighting, but if I had to recommend one, it would be the Fighting City.]

[Luoyang: What place is that?]

[White Copper: Boston's Violet State, you can find it by searching online]

Boston, in the Violet State of the United States, is the only city in the world that has legalized street fighting.

In the last century, the city was symbolized by goldfinches and red oak trees, and its main trade areas included exporting precious metals, gems, computers and transportation equipment, and food.

However, after entering this century, in just ten years, Violet State, shouting slogans of freedom and prosperity, completely transformed itself into a violent entertainment capital centered on fighting and gambling, integrating tourism, shopping, film and television, and the idol industry.

"Some media outlets in the United States have called Boston a city 'poisoned by violence,' claiming that more than 70% of those still willing to settle there are people who want to immerse themselves in violence, although the symptoms vary in severity, and a small percentage are still willing to use their violence to maintain order..."

Guan Luoyang read aloud the last paragraph of the city introduction he had found, then browsed some aerial views of the city located in the Western Hemisphere.

At dusk, the angular buildings create an atmosphere of fortified defense;

As night falls, countless lights blaze wildly and recklessly, and on some main roads, one can vaguely see convoys speeding recklessly.

Under the midday sun, a sweet and lovely pink-clad idol stood in the center of the stage, swinging her guitar and smashing a motorcycle that flew through the air. Everyone in the audience raised their hands and cheered.

"What a vibrant city!"

(End of this chapter)