Chapter 388: Chapter 150 Unparalleled in the World! Arrow Lights into Rainbow!_3
Su Changkong followed in Hong Zhenxiang’s footsteps. Previously, Hong Zhenxiang had become a cripple, risking his life in a gamble to fuse with a Demon Monster’s Crystal Core. He wasn’t even human anymore before he finally recovered. Such injuries simply couldn’t be healed by ordinary medical techniques or methods!
Su Changkong was younger than Hong Zhenxiang and even more monstrous. Despite not having stepped into the Innate Realm, he had slain a true Innate Martial Artist. Was he now to become a cripple as well?
Pei Yang also felt distressed. According to reports from his subordinates, Su Changkong previously had the opportunity to escape. However, he had turned back to choose a life-and-death battle with Chikhatu!
The once-in-over-a-decade blood battle had ended, and this battle was undoubtedly shocking. The Ferocious Wolf Clan suffered a crushing defeat with heavy casualties and deaths. An Innate Martial Artist, Chikhatu, who emerged from nowhere, was chopped down by Hong Zhenxiang on the spot.
And ‘Hong Zhenxiang’ also seemed to have been seriously injured and on the brink of death, suffering from injuries difficult to heal, possibly falling as a result.
“I’m not dead?”
Time moved to three days later, and Su Changkong vaguely opened his eyes; this was his first thought.
Pain!
Then, as Su Changkong made a slight move, he felt intense pain. He also smelled a strong medicinal scent. When he slightly shifted his head, he saw his body wrapped in bandages like a rice dumpling.
As his mind gradually cleared, Su Changkong recalled all that had happened and a bitter smile appeared on his lips, “That’s right… I’m crippled…”
Su Changkong’s mood was undoubtedly extremely complicated. Previously, he had witnessed soldiers sacrificing their lives to hold back Chikhatu for his sake. It had been the most rational choice to take the opportunity to flee.
But sometimes people aren’t creatures that act on rationality alone. If one could truly ignore everything and not be affected by their own emotions, then they couldn’t be called human!
Su Changkong had made his choice, like Hong Zhenxiang, to draw in nature’s spiritual energy into his body, temporarily stepping into the Innate Realm to fight a life-and-death battle with Chikhatu.
If the Su Changkong of today were to choose again, he might not make the same decision.
Fortunately, it was Su Changkong who won the battle, but he paid an irreversible price. His body was torn apart by the savage, unrefined spiritual energy, and he was seriously injured and close to death. He managed to survive, but the veins throughout his body were severed. Forget about practicing martial arts; he probably couldn’t even handle normal farming work.
To say he wasn’t affected would be impossible. As tough as Su Changkong was, a faint sense of despair filled his heart.
“Should I… like Commander Hong, fuse with a Demon Monster’s Crystal Core?”
Even Su Changkong had this thought emerge irresistibly in his mind.
Once he merged with a Demon Monster’s Crystal Core, he would heal without medicine and even possess an Immortal Body impossible for the human race, with greatly increased strength, far surpassing his former self!
“No… I need to stay calm.”
Quickly, Su Changkong forced himself to calm down.
Merging with a Demon Monster’s Crystal Core was not a guaranteed success; in fact, the likelihood of failure was greater than success. If he failed, he would undoubtedly die a certain death. Even if he succeeded, he would become a Demon Monster, with a greatly altered disposition. Would he then still be himself?
“It’s not time to despair… In this world, there are Martial Artists, there are Demon Monsters, and there are even natural treasures capable of reshaping one’s body!”
Calming down, Su Changkong whispered to himself.
Su Changkong’s goal was to pursue the realm of eternal life. Even though he had suffered a severe setback now, if he allowed this setback to knock him down, what right did he have to pursue such a realm?
If even Demon Monsters, creatures that don’t die even when beheaded, exist in this world, then methods or natural treasures must exist to reconnect severed veins!
“First, heal my body, then consider the rest,” Su Changkong silently said to himself.
“Creak!”
The door was gently pushed open; Su Changkong didn’t have to look to know that it was Pei Yang who had entered.
“Mr. Su… you’re awake?”
Seeing Su Changkong slightly turn his head, Pei Yang said with a sigh of relief.
“Mm,” Su Changkong responded.
Pei Yang spoke apologetically, “Mr. Su, I, on behalf of the Dafeng Iron Cavalry and everyone in Dafeng State City, want to express our gratitude for all that you have done. If you have any requests, I will not refuse as long as it is within my capacity to fulfill them!”
Pei Yang truly appreciated Su Changkong. If Su Changkong hadn’t killed Chikhatu at that time, the consequences would have been unimaginable. A disastrous defeat would probably have been inevitable, with heavy casualties, and Chikhatu might have had other schemes that could have endangered Dafeng State City as well.
“Let me rest at Ivy Manor once my body is a bit better,” was all Su Changkong said. He had no reason to bemoan his fate; fighting with all his might against Chikhatu was his own choice.
“Alright.” Pei Yang naturally nodded in agreement, and at the same time, he held considerable respect for Su Changkong’s temperament.
From a martial arts prodigy to a cripple with completely severed veins, Su Changkong still maintained his calm. He showed no signs of breaking down or despair. To achieve such accomplishments at such a young age was indeed beyond the capacity of ordinary people!
Su Changkong quietly recuperated within Sunset Fortress, refusing all visitors. Usually, only Di Hen, who was close to Su Changkong, took care of his daily needs.
During his time at Sunset Fortress, Su Changkong also learned that the bloody battle had ended. The Dafeng Iron Cavalry had suffered far fewer losses than the Ferocious Wolf Clan. It could be said to be a great victory!
Half a month passed, and the wounds on Su Changkong’s body had nearly healed, leaving only shallow scars. However, his broken veins were not something that could be healed by simply resting.
Having improved somewhat physically, Su Changkong discreetly left Sunset Fortress in a carriage under the escort of Di Hen and returned to Ivy Manor in Dafeng State City to recuperate.
“Mr. Su… please be careful,” Di Hen said cautiously, wanting to assist Su Changkong out of the carriage.
“I’m not at that point yet,” Su Changkong shook his head, refusing Di Hen’s assistance. He walked down the carriage steps one at a time, but even this simple movement left Su Changkong gasping for breath, his body swaying.
With his veins severed, even walking seemed to be challenging his limits. Any sizable movement brought waves of pain inside his body.
“Mr. Su… I will come to visit you every few days.”
After escorting Su Changkong into Ivy Manor and moving his luggage inside, Di Hen left him with those words, sighing inwardly. He was fully aware of how admirable this young man, who was much younger than himself, was.
He had impersonated Hong Zhenxiang to join the battle of Sunset, achieving what even Hong Zhenxiang could not. Yet his outcome was truly a cause for lament. All Di Hen could do was pray for Su Changkong, hoping that he would find an opportunity to change his current situation!
Back in Ivy Manor, Su Changkong felt helpless and sighed inwardly. He felt like he had become an infant just learning to walk, or an old man in his twilight years, probably only capable of doing simple chores like sweeping the floor!
As for practicing martial arts? Even the Health-preserving Fist, which had very low physical requirements, was beyond his ability to practice!
But back at Ivy Manor, as Su Changkong continued to recuperate, he wasn’t idle either.
“Although my body is severely damaged, my brain is fine… let’s contemplate that Intention Demon Form Skill,” Su Changkong thought.
Three days after returning to Ivy Manor, Su Changkong was propped up in a lounge chair, struggling to hold up a dark, round ball.
It was the Inheritance Crystal Ball he had obtained after killing Mo Ying, which contained the Divine Intent Picture of the Intention Demon Form Skill. Since it had a limited amount of energy and could only be contemplated a limited number of times, Su Changkong had planned to study it when his potential value was higher.
Now that his Guiding Technique had reached tier 8, Su Changkong had a potential value of 42 points. Having nothing else to do, he decided to study it carefully!
Life goes on, and progress never stops!
(Next chapter update scheduled for April 4th at 22:00 on Qidian Chinese Network)