Chapter 143: Qin and Luo’s Duel (Bonus Chapter for 900 Monthly Votes)

Deep within the Earth's oceans, after much deliberation and analysis by Babata, Luo Feng decided to focus on mastering two special secret techniques: "Absolute Space" and "Essence Heaven and Earth."

"Absolute Space" is a secret technique suited exclusively for the Golden Horned Beast clan. Even so, if it were to surface in the wider universe, it would undoubtedly trigger a storm of blood and chaos. The technique consists of three stages: the first, Arc Light, allows for a sudden burst of speed without needing a gradual acceleration, enabling an instant explosion of speed several times over, which is perfect for escaping. The second stage, Myriad Changes, allows one to stop instantly, turn sharply, or retreat while moving at peak speed, making it ideal for combat. The third stage is Teleportation.

"Teleportation! Once you master that, you could roam the entire universe!" Babata exclaimed excitedly. "You must know, my old master practiced the 'Space Mastery' technique and never even comprehended teleportation. To think that the Golden Horned Beast's inherited techniques include a method for it! Luo Feng, you must master it, you absolutely must!"

"I definitely will," Luo Feng replied. "Though, in the Golden Horned Beast's inherited memories, it seems almost none of them have ever succeeded in learning it."

"The Golden Horned Beasts have immense natural talent, but their comprehension is mediocre. You, however, are human, and you possess supreme intelligence. You will surely succeed in the future!" Babata encouraged him.

As for "Essence Heaven and Earth," it is also a monstrous technique; in short, it allows the user to alter their body size. It has three stages. The first allows for shrinking or growing by a factor of three. When shrunk to one-third the size, the body's weight and strength remain unchanged, making any attack delivered absolutely terrifying. The same applies to growing three times larger, though the speed would increase threefold. The second stage allows for a nine-fold increase or decrease, while the third allows for growth or shrinkage at will, with thirty-six times being the limit.

"Inherited techniques are truly heart-stirring," Babata remarked. "Luo Feng, focus on these two!"

"Yes!" Luo Feng’s voice carried a note of joy. "Actually, these two aren't even the best of the techniques!"

"What? There are techniques even more monstrous than these?" Babata was stunned.

"What could they be?" Qin Ming’s eyes flickered, for he already knew.

"It is the Golden Horned Beast's bloodline talent!" Luo Feng said happily. "The first is Devour. Just like how it devoured the war fortress, it has area-of-effect capabilities; once a weakling is swallowed into the internal world, there is basically no escape. The second is Talent Enhancement—strengthening the body and speed. If combined with the 'Essence Heaven and Earth' technique, even I would be terrified. But the third is the most important. Babata, Qin Ming, Brother Qin, you would never guess—it is this technique that leaves me with no further worries: I can gestate clones within my internal world!"

"What? Gestate clones?" Babata’s breath hitched. The first two talents were already monstrous, but compared to the third, they paled in significance.

"Luo Feng, that is insane! Tell me, how do you gestate clones?" Qin Ming exclaimed in wonder.

"Haha, Brother Qin, now I finally have the confidence to catch up to you!" Luo Feng was delighted and did not hide anything; there was no need to, as he knew all of this was thanks to Qin Ming. "This talent allows me to gestate three clones: one at the planetary level, one at the universe level, and the third at the world lord level. Theoretically, as long as I have the genetic material of other races, I can gestate a clone, even one with an incredibly powerful bloodline. And each clone can exist independently and practice independently. As long as one survives, I am immortal!" Luo Feng’s voice was filled with excitement. "For my first clone, I will gestate a human body. As it happens, my original body still exists, so I will use that as the template!"

"You kid, you’ve made even me envious!" Qin Ming sighed repeatedly. "I’m starting to complain to the heavens—why didn't you give me the talent of a spirit reader?"

"That is fate," Luo Feng said smugly.

"That is fate," Babata laughed. "But Luo Feng, do you really want to gestate a human body for your first clone? The human bloodline is far too weak!"

"Yes, that is beyond doubt," Luo Feng said. "I still have my parents, my brother, my wife, and in the future, I will have children. Of course, I must have my original body. Haha, heaven has treated me well—no, I should say, I have a good senior brother! Brother Qin, I won’t even say thank you!"

"Don't even mention thanks," Qin Ming laughed. "I am only happy for your strength. After all, when we venture into the universe in the future, we will be each other's best support and most trusted partners. By the way, tell me about the special techniques 'Essence Heaven and Earth' and 'Absolute Space.' Let me see if I can practice them."

"You definitely can't," Babata shook his head. "These techniques were created specifically for the unique bloodline of the Golden Horned Beast. Other races cannot practice them."

"Then I will study the principles behind them. Perhaps I can draw analogies and create similar techniques?" Qin Ming suggested. "Don't forget, I created the 'Sky-Stepping Step,' a technique that stunned the globe. To this day, it remains the most practiced technique among Earth’s fighters, bar none!"

"Fine, I will organize them now and pass them on to you!" Luo Feng did not hesitate. "Qin Ming, if you can truly draw analogies and create similar techniques, then I will truly be convinced—heart and soul!"

"You're not convinced now?"

"For now? I'll only know after we compete!"

"Once you have fully recovered, we shall have a great battle! Antarctica, the Arctic, the grasslands, deserts, mountains, rivers, forests, or the oceans—you choose the location, and we will have an earth-shattering fight!"

"Haha, deal!"

They chatted and laughed, both in high spirits. Luo Feng could not wait to begin gestating his human clone; according to his calculations, it would take over a year. He stayed on the ocean floor, not daring to leave. If he were discovered, it would cause a global uproar, and he wasn't sure if his family could accept his current form, especially his wife, Xu Xin.

Qin Ming also stayed there in quiet meditation, studying the techniques. He discovered that he truly could not practice "Essence Heaven and Earth" or "Absolute Space," but he was not discouraged; this was within his expectations. After a short while, Qin Ming departed and returned home, where a lively scene awaited him. Home was still the warmest place.

He spent most of his time in the smart fighter jet, but he also took time to let his consciousness traverse space and time, descending into the body of Jiang Fan in the Great Hong World. Entering the Jade Spring Mansion, he sat on the Enlightenment Platform. Here, his comprehension increased dramatically, and his thinking speed accelerated at least ten thousand times. He gained great insights into "Essence Heaven and Earth" and "Absolute Space," even managing to deduce principles applicable to himself. He was pleased, though he was in no rush.

He took a turn around the area; the Jiang family was safe, and the county city was peaceful. However, beneath the surface of the Great Hong World, dark currents were surging. After all, not long ago, the imperial court had wiped out the Divine Hidden Sect and destroyed the Heavenly Demon Sect. These were top-tier sects, yet they were extinguished in an instant, leaving other factions trembling in fear. No power dared to stir; everyone was behaving with the utmost caution.

"Peace is best," Jiang Fan smiled slightly. This was the environment he hoped for. With the world at peace, he could practice in silence.

Returning to the Jade Spring Mansion, he sat on the Enlightenment Platform. "This time, I will perfect the Mysterious Dao Technique and the Golden Glow Formula, and obtain the true inheritance of the Jade Tripod Immortal."

Jiang Fan had made up his mind.