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Star Dragon God
Huo Lianqing was uncertain about the so-called inheritance, as he had never heard of it before. He nodded thoughtfully. Huo Lianqing stood up and said, “Feng'er, this might be your great opportunity, but if anything feels off, you must tell me immediately. Also, do not mention this to anyone.”
Huo Lianqing still had his own concerns.
“Yes, father,” Huo Feng replied.
“Then you should rest well. Tomorrow I will take you to the Treasure Pavilion to choose Combat Techniques.”
Upon hearing about choosing Combat Techniques, Huo Feng looked eager. “Finally, I can practice Combat Techniques. I must become stronger so that I can reclaim the insults of the past.”
Seeing no negative effects, Huo Lianqing felt happy for Huo Feng. He opened the door and was about to step outside when Huo Feng suddenly said, “Father, do you miss my mother?”
Huo Lianqing halted his foot that was about to cross the threshold, his face turning pale as memories of his wife flooded back, filling his eyes with longing. After a moment of daze, he quickly regained his composure. To avoid making Huo Feng sad, he turned around and forced a smile, saying, “What’s wrong? Is your father not good enough for you? You little rascal, are you still thinking about your mother?”
Huo Feng’s eyes dimmed as he did not respond to Huo Lianqing’s words but continued, “I know you must miss my mother very much; you must have loved her. All these years, I’ve never seen you close to any woman. Am I a disaster? My birth was based on losing my mother’s life; I caused her death.”
“Foolish child, don’t think like that. Your mother died so that you could live better and happier. If she knew you were like this, she would be very sad. And I’m not even sure if your mother is really dead; why is there no body left?” By this point, tears were already welling in Huo Lianqing’s eyes.
“Father, what do you mean? You… didn’t see mother’s body? What happened? Didn’t she die during childbirth?” Huo Feng became agitated upon hearing his father’s words. Could it be that his mother was still alive?
“Alright, I will tell you what happened back then. When your mother gave birth to you, it was indeed a difficult labor. However, when I heard your cries, suddenly there was a scream from the midwife inside. I rushed in without thinking and saw the midwife staring blankly at the open window while there was only you and blood all over the bed. I wanted to ask the midwife what had happened, but she has been dazed ever since and hasn’t spoken a word.”
After finishing his story, Huo Lianqing looked exhausted. “Sister Lin, where are you? Are you dead or alive? Feng'er, if that inheritance caused your mother to die during childbirth, then why is there not even a body left? Did she turn to ashes? And why did the midwife become so foolish?”
Huo Lianqing couldn't understand it at all. With a weary expression, he said to Huo Feng, "Feng'er, I'm tired and going back now. You should rest well and come find me tomorrow."
"Father, then you should go rest," Huo Feng replied, feeling a whirlwind of emotions as he was caught up in the uncertainty of whether his mother was still alive. However, this inheritance was indeed difficult to pass on.
After Huo Feng returned, the Training Ground of the Huo Family became lively, buzzing with activity.
"Did you hear? That useless waste, Huo Feng, disappeared for two days and came back incredibly strong."
"Yeah, I heard too. He didn't use any Combat Techniques to take on Huo Mo's Primordial Vajra Fist, and nothing happened to him."
"Is that useless guy really that powerful all of a sudden?"
"Shh, don't call him useless anymore. I heard him say that he would get back at anyone who bullied him."
"No way."
As night fell and the stars filled the sky, a young man quietly climbed onto the roof and sat cross-legged. At that moment, a white light appeared between his brows, surrounded by a faint white mist. Upon closer inspection, one could see that the mist was slowly seeping into the light.
This person was Huo Feng. Taking advantage of the nightfall, he used the starlight to merge his Origin Force with Stellar Power.
As more and more white mist seeped in, Huo Feng felt as if this mist possessed some kind of magical power. His Origin Force surged wildly towards it and merged into the white mist.
"No wonder the speed of cultivation at night is twice that of ordinary people; it's completely absorbing the power of the stars," Huo Feng thought to himself in amazement.
A night passed without a word.
Before he knew it, dawn was approaching. Huo Feng stretched his limbs and descended from the roof. He realized that cultivating for a night felt more refreshing than sleeping; this way, he could utilize his time more effectively in the future.
Huo Feng did not want to waste any time. After living thirteen years as a waste, his desire for strength was stronger than anyone else's.
"I wonder if I can cultivate that Combat Technique with just one fusion?" With this thought, Huo Feng decided to give it a try.
"Star Blade"
Following the cultivation prompt, Huo Feng used the technique but found it had no effect. He tried again.
Huo Feng's face lit up with surprise as he sensed a faint fluctuation.
"If that's the case, I should be able to master it soon. I wonder how this Combat Technique compares to others of the same level?"
There was one thing Huo Feng did not notice: he was cultivating a Combat Technique beyond his current level.
As the first light of dawn broke in the east, Huo Feng pushed open his door and walked toward Huo Lianqing's room.
"Dad, are you up?" Huo Feng knocked on the door in front of Huo Lianqing's room.
The door opened, and Huo Lianqing stepped out with a smile, saying, "So eager! Let's go; I'll take you to the Treasure Pavilion."
Huo Feng followed Huo Lianqing, thinking about what kind of Combat Techniques he would choose. Soon they arrived in front of a massive building with a sign hanging at the entrance that read "Treasure Pavilion" in large letters.
"We're here. Once you go in, take your time to look around and choose what you think is suitable. However, there's a rule in our clan: each visit can only last half an hour. To prevent any loss of Combat Techniques, you cannot take anything out. Make sure to remember what you choose; you must come out by nightfall."
"Dad, I understand. I'll go in now." At this moment, Huo Feng felt a bit excited and walked inside.
"Okay, go ahead."
"Oh, by the way, make sure to practice well. If you master the Combat Techniques, you can participate in a grand event for the younger generation in Nottingham City."
"Dad, is that the competition where the champion gets to enter the grand tournament in Canglan Capital?" Huo Feng turned around to ask. He knew about this competition; it happened every three years.
"Yes, last year's spot was taken by the Nalan Family. We haven't had anyone qualify for over a decade; otherwise, we wouldn't be so wary of those two families," Huo Lianqing said with a helpless expression.
"Dad, don't worry. I will impress everyone when the time comes," Huo Feng replied with a slight smile.
"Yes, Dad believes that you will become extraordinary after facing challenges."
Huo Feng nodded firmly and then turned to push open the door and entered.
At that moment, an old man blocked Huo Feng's path. "What are you here for?"
"Third Elder, I'm here to select Combat Techniques." Huo Feng had no good feelings towards the Third Elder and replied coldly.
The Third Elder glanced at Huo Lianqing outside and said, "Go in, but remember you only have one hour. You must come out by evening."
Huo Feng ignored him and walked straight inside.
After Huo Feng left, the Third Elder muttered, "Hmph, let's see what Huo Feng can achieve. After all, he started later than us. With only one seed from Huo Lianqing, isn't the position of clan leader still going to Huo Yan?"
Not long after entering, Huo Feng was captivated by the array of Combat Techniques before him. There were so many; how should he choose? For a moment, he didn't know where to start.
Huo Feng casually picked a book from the outermost shelf and opened it to find "Primordial Vajra Fist."
Looking further down, he saw "Primordial Vajra Fist," a basic Combat Technique suitable for those below the Connection Realm. It primarily relies on raw power, concentrating Origin Force in the fist to unleash it, making it one of the most fundamental Combat Techniques.
"So it's just the basics. With a name like that, I thought it would be something impressive," Huo Feng thought as he set the book down. He considered, "If this is such a basic Combat Technique, then the deeper ones should be more advanced."
With that in mind, Huo Feng moved further inside and picked up another Combat Technique book. He opened it to find "Suction and Push: Connection Realm Combat Techniques." It could be learned at the first stage of the Connection Realm and was divided into two parts: Suction Palm and Push Palm, which could be used in combination. When mastered, it could deliver a lethal blow. Suction Palm, as the name suggests, uses Origin Force to release a claw-like palm to draw objects or people closer, while Push Palm concentrates Origin Force in the palm to strike the target. The Push Palm requires that the Origin Force remains concentrated without dispersing when released, increasing its lethality significantly. This Combat Technique is a growth-type technique that can be used continuously.
Combat Techniques are categorized into growth-type and non-growth-type, which the Fire Phoenix still understood. Growth-type techniques increase in power alongside one's own strength, while non-growth-type techniques are limited to specific stages and can further be divided into beginner and intermediate levels.
"If I can master both Suction and Push effectively, the results could be astonishing. Plus, it's a growth-type technique; I should study it thoroughly when I get back." With this thought, Huo Feng made a note of "Suction and Push."
After memorizing it, Huo Feng continued searching around but didn't find anything suitable, so he decided to venture deeper.
Casually flipping through more books, he found only high-level Connection Realm techniques that he couldn't cultivate. Thus, Huo Feng walked straight to the innermost section, certain that there would be better options for future cultivation.
Reaching the back, Huo Feng picked up a book from the edge and opened it to find "Demon-Slaying Heavy Fist: High-Level Connection Realm Combat Technique." It was a non-growth-type technique that could only be cultivated by someone at the Eighth Level of Human Pulse Realm. It required drawing out Origin Force forty-nine times to unleash powerful punches. Once mastered, only one-third of the Origin Force was needed to achieve an attack equivalent to full power during cultivation. A warning stated: "Do not draw out Origin Force unless absolutely necessary."
It's important to note that drawing out Origin Force once is akin to sustaining serious injury; using full force in battle would mean facing life-and-death situations.
Huo Feng then picked up another book beside it: "Raging Wind Demon Finger: Intermediate Connection Realm Combat Technique." This was also a non-growth-type technique that could be cultivated at Networking Stage Five. Once mastered, a single finger could penetrate refined iron.
Refined iron is essential for mid-level weapon crafting; above refined iron is mysterious iron. Most martial artists wield such weapons; thus, under this finger technique, those weapons would turn to dust.
Huo Feng noted down both Combat Techniques. Although he couldn't cultivate them now, they would be useful in the future since he had too few Combat Techniques at his disposal. After jotting them down, Huo Feng continued flipping through various Combat Techniques, completely immersed in this dazzling array of options.
"Time's up, go out and stand in that light circle at the door," the Third Elder urged.
Huo Feng had only noted down those three Combat Techniques and hadn't found anything else he liked. Hearing the Third Elder's urging, Huo Feng ignored him and walked straight into the light circle, which was used to check if anyone was carrying Combat Techniques out. The Treasure Pavilion had placed restrictions on all its items.
Seeing that the light circle showed no reaction, the Third Elder impatiently waved his hand and said, "If there's no problem, hurry up and leave."
Huo Feng still ignored him and walked directly toward the door.
Huo Feng quickly ran out of his house and headed toward the city outskirts. "I need to practice as much as possible; I want the whole Nottingham City to tremble at my rise. I'll go to Purple Cloud Mountain; it's quiet there, and I've developed some feelings for it over time. Although the giant rock is gone, that big pit is still a good place for cultivation."
In fact, Huo Feng could have practiced at home; the Huo Family had a large Training Ground. However, all the family members were practicing there, and Huo Feng didn't want to see those eye-catching individuals. Moreover, he knew he wouldn't find peace there and wouldn't be able to cultivate quietly.
When he reached North City Gate, Huo Feng suddenly stopped. He looked at the faint bloodstains on the ground, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. These bloodstains were from when he had been beaten by Mu Yu and Nalan Kang while trying to leave the city.
"You two bastards, if I run into you again, if I don't make you call me 'Sir,' then I won't be called Huo Feng," Huo Feng said, clenching his fists with a crackling sound.
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