Stellar Transformation-Chapter 477: Episode 14 - 50 Wu Long

Qin Yu stepped into a quiet courtyard on the eastern side of Qin Mansion. With a flip of his hand, he took out the Communication Spirit Pearl used in places like the Immortal Realm and Demon World. His Divine Sense swept over it, and Qin Yu couldn’t help but be slightly startled.

"Emperor Yan? Wu Long?" Qin Yu was puzzled for quite a while.

The message had been sent by Emperor Yan, and it read, "Brother Qin Yu, I’m sending you this message to relay some news from the present ’Asura Demon Emperor,’ Wu Long. He will soon pay you a visit. Oh, and I forgot to mention... Asura Demon Emperor ’Wu Long’ is the newly appointed Asura Demon Emperor, whose strength has reached the Ninth-level Demon Emperor Realm. Moreover, he has the support of Moluo and Mo Kong, two Ninth-level Demon Emperors. It could be said... that the current Wu Long is the absolute overlord of the Demon World! I hope you, Brother Qin Yu, will take this meeting seriously!"

It took Qin Yu a good while to remember.

"Wu Long, the expert from the Demon World who claimed he could reach the Ninth-level Demon Emperor Realm within a hundred years back when I broke the seal at the entrance of the Mishen Temple, at that time, he was but a Sixth Level Demon Emperor," Qin Yu suddenly remembered.

At that time, Wu Long had had a Sudden Insight upon seeing Qin Yu’s spear technique.

Qin Yu was unaware that Wu Long was a disciple of ’Mo Kong,’ one of the two reclusive experts of the Demon World. Wu Long, having been trained in the Asura Demon Path, had easily reached the Ninth-level Demon Emperor Realm and defeated the previous Asura Demon Emperor, ’Bai Ru Xue.’ Moluo and Mo Kong, being brothers, naturally supported him from behind.

With three Ninth-level Demon Emperors from the Demon World in the same camp, Wu Long’s status was self-evident. Neither the Black Demon Emperor nor the Blood Demon Emperor stood a chance against Wu Long. To say that Wu Long was the absolute overlord of the Demon World was indeed a fact.

"Wu Long, the little Sixth Level Demon fellow, who would have thought that his bold claim would actually come true? It has been only eighty years, and he has reached the Ninth-level Demon Emperor Realm. Indeed, it didn’t exceed a hundred years," Qin Yu recalled Wu Long’s boastful words from that day and couldn’t help but laugh.

Why would Wu Long be coming to visit him?

Qin Yu smiled, flipped his hand, and took out another Communication Spirit Pearl. He believed that Wu Long’s visit wouldn’t be hostile, and in the realms of the Immortal, Demon, and Demon World, it was already a good deed that Qin Yu wasn’t causing trouble for others. If others sought trouble with him... it’s not the stone’s fault if an egg chooses to smash itself against it.

His Divine Sense swept over it, and Qin Yu’s expression became solemn.

"Has it finally begun?" the corners of Qin Yu’s mouth lifted slightly.

The message was sent by Golden Punishment Lord Xing Yuan, "Tributor Liu Xing, there is one more year until the day of my Crossing God Tribulation. I request that you come to Golden Punishment Star early. Firstly, you can witness my Tribulation Crossing, and secondly, there’s an even more important matter awaiting you. It concerns the succession of the Golden Punishment Monarch position. I suspect the new Golden Punishment Monarch position will be chosen between you, Tributor Liu Xing, and Vice Sect Master Liu Lan. Thus, you must return to Golden Punishment Star before my Crossing God Tribulation. If you come too late and the position falls to Liu Lan, you have no one else to blame."

Qin Yu put away the Communication Spirit Pearl with a flip of his hand.

"The Golden Punishment Monarch position?" Qin Yu’s gaze shot towards the north, as if piercing through the void to see Golden Punishment Star, "I haven’t yet seen the three Inheritance Treasures of Dark Star Realm. It is said among the three, the Inheritance Treasure of the Golden Punishment Monarch is the strongest."

A smile couldn’t help but form on the corners of Qin Yu’s mouth, "To sit on the position of Golden Punishment Monarch and, furthermore, to possess the Inheritance Treasure. When the time comes for my Crossing God Tribulation, I can openly display it, after all, I will eventually return that item to Dark Star Realm." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Qin Yu was certain.

Even some of the pinnacle figures of the Divine World wouldn’t mind him using the Inheritance Treasure during his Crossing God Realm, as all previous Golden Punishment Monarchs had done the same, and ultimately, the treasure would be returned to Dark Star Realm.

Qin Yu had no intention of taking that treasure to the Divine World. To do so would be to make enemies with the ancestors of Dark Star Realm.

******

The spring water babbled clearly, revealing the pebbles at the bottom. Beside this little spring brook, surrounded by a bamboo forest, stood an elegant bamboo building.

This was Qin Yu’s residence.

Qin Yu didn’t like living inside Qin Mansion; he preferred the quiet, natural surroundings. Most of the time, he spent alone, occasionally accompanying his brothers or his juniors and the like.

"Third Prince, His Majesty the Asura Demon Emperor of the Demon World has arrived," Qiu Wei came over with a young man.

At that moment, Qin Yu was sitting on a rock next to a spring brook with his trouser legs rolled up, his legs in the creek, feeling the touch of the flowing water.

"Wu Long? The lad who claimed he could reach the Ninth-level Demon Emperor within a hundred years, and now is the Asura Demon Emperor?" Qin Yu remained seated, his back turned to the two men.

"Senior Qin Yu, the junior here is indeed Wu Long!" Wu Long said with great respect.

Even after reaching the Ninth-level Demon Emperor and becoming the ruler of the Demon World, Wu Long still held Qin Yu in high regard. One reason was because of a spear technique Qin Yu had demonstrated; Wu Long was clearly aware that even now, he was no match for Qin Yu. The second reason was... he felt indebted to Qin Yu for his guidance.

Seeing Wu Long so well-mannered, Qin Yu inwardly nodded in approval.

"Qiu Wei, you can go and rest," Qin Yu said.

"Yes, Third Prince," Qiu Wei replied respectfully, then left the place. However, Wu Long was slightly puzzled... Why had that Heavenly Immortal just called Senior Qin Yu ’Third Prince’?

Wu Long was still not fully aware of Qin Yu’s affairs in the Mortal World.

"Do you have something for me?" Qin Yu asked indifferently, still not turning around.

Wu Long said respectfully, "The junior has come here to thank Senior Qin Yu. Without Senior’s spear technique back then, there would be no Wu Long today. Though Senior is not my master, you have shown me the kindness of one."

"Wu Long, you’re overestimating my contribution. When I broke the seal, not just you, but the other seventy-one Emperor-level experts also witnessed it. They could not understand it, but you did. That is your own talent, your own ability. It has little to do with me," Qin Yu said lightly.

Nevertheless, Wu Long’s conviction did not waver in the slightest.

What he firmly believed could not be swayed by words.

"Senior Qin Yu, I came here hoping that the Senior would observe my spear technique. May I have the honor?" Wu Long still spoke respectfully.

Qin Yu turned around for the first time.

"Spear technique?" Qin Yu’s face showed a faint smile, "Alright, go ahead and show me, no need to use energy."

"Yes," Wu Long replied.

Wu Long immediately stood erect, like a javelin, while reaching out with his left hand, a blood-red long spear appeared in his palm. Wu Long spoke, "Senior Qin Yu, the junior had some insights into Senior’s spear technique that day. After seventy-seven years of hard work, I finally perfected this set of spear techniques. I cannot embody the Dao in a single move like Senior, but instead divided my understanding into nine forms, creating this ’Blood Fire Nine Styles’."

As he spoke, Wu Long’s left hand shook, and the blood-red long spear was already thrust forward!

This set of spear techniques was extremely fierce, with numerous spear shadows. In a flash, it seemed as if the sky was filled with an endless blood sea. Each of the nine techniques was more ferocious than the last, all of them relentless and unstoppable.

"Break!"

A low shout echoed.

All at once, the endless blood sea dissipated, and a mournful blood arrow burst forth, as if tearing through space. That blood arrow was none other than the blood-red long spear.

The nine forms of the spear technique had been demonstrated.

Wu Long held the end of the spear shaft, thrusting the spear tip straight forward.

A clear, visible ripple of space shot out from the tip of the spear, flying several hundred meters before dissipating. Wu Long stood still like a statue for a good while before slowly retracting the spear.

Qin Yu’s eyes shone a little.

"Not bad, your spear technique has an extra hint of murderous intent compared to mine, an unstoppable murderous intent. There’s also that kind of desperation, a ’do or die’ struggle," Qin Yu nodded and smiled, "Your spear technique is already quite impressive, capable of producing spatial ripples without relying on the energy within your body... With this technique... ordinary Ninth-level Demon Emperors should be no match for you."

Qin Yu’s realm was much higher than Wu Long’s, and he naturally made a clear judgment.

According to Qin Yu’s estimation, as of now, Wu Long’s understanding of spear technique was about on par with the ’Heaven Shattering Three Strokes’ realm of the Ape Clan.

"That’s what I believe," Wu Long admitted with great reverence in his heart.

Qin Yu continued smiling and said, "You practice the Asura Demon Path, right?"

"Right." Wu Long nodded. Some confusion arose in his heart, wondering why Senior Qin Yu mentioned the ’Asura Demon Path.’

Qin Yu nodded and said, "That’s correct, the Asura Demon Path’s cultivation has influenced you. It can indeed make your spear technique filled with murderous intent, significantly increasing its power, but at the same time... While it enhances your offense, it reduces your defense. Although your spear technique is quite good, with your strength and realm, I think it is possible to double its power within a hundred years."

"Double the power?" Wu Long was overjoyed inside.

The last time Wu Long had an insight, he was able to quickly reach the realm of a Ninth-level Demon Emperor. However, that was as far as he could go. If he wanted to improve further... like before, it would take a lengthy period of time.

Yet Qin Yu could help him double the power of his spear technique within a hundred years, which he couldn’t help but find thrilling.

"May I ask if Senior could teach me?" Wu Long asked respectfully.

"I will only demonstrate it once. Whether you comprehend it is up to you," Qin Yu lightly brushed with one hand, and a branch with bamboo leaves came into Qin Yu’s hand, "Watch carefully."

Wu Long immediately heightened his attention to the utmost limit, focusing completely on Qin Yu.

Qin Yu smiled faintly.

Holding the branch, Qin Yu walked over to a bamboo plant and tapped it gently with the branch. With just one tap, the bamboo, as thick as a wrist, was cut into half by the branch.

"If you understand, you understand; if you don’t... there’s no need to ask me," said Qin Yu, then letting go of the branch, allowing it to stay embedded in the bamboo.

Qin Yu then returned to his own loft.

"What... what did Senior Qin Yu use just now?" Wu Long stood nearby, as if bewitched, "The branch was completely unscathed, including the bamboo leaves on it. Yet this twig cleaved the bamboo halfway deep."

Wu Long shook his head, "No, Senior Qin Yu didn’t use any energy, none at all. But without using energy, how could the twig cut the bamboo while leaving even the leaves on it undamaged?"

...

Inside the loft, Qin Yu glanced at ’Wu Long’ standing nearby in a daze and then he smiled lightly.

Understanding the ’Dao’ couldn’t be verbally transmitted. It could only be demonstrated through some simple methods for another to perceive. Demonstrating it to aid their perception was much easier than if he had to comprehend on his own.

Yet, even so, it was not that easy to grasp that concept.

"If he grasps it, the ’Blood Fire Nine Styles’ will no longer have that flaw," Qin Yu sighed softly and then vanished into thin air from the room.

******

Inside the Qin Mansion’s grand hall, Qin Yu bade farewell to a large group of people, stating that he needed to go out on an errand. This time, however, Qin Yu was going alone, even Hou Fei and Hei Yu were not allowed to accompany him.

Qin De and Qin Feng wanted to ask Qin Yu when he would return. Without being certain in his heart, Qin Yu simply said he could return within three years.

...

In the vast realms of Immortals, Demons, and Demon Beasts, Qin Yu used the astonishingly long-range Great Teleportation, traveling alone much faster than with Hou Fei and Hei Yu. In less than a day, Qin Yu entered the Dark Star Realm.

The mysterious Dark Star Realm in the eyes of the inhabitants of the Immortal Realm, the Demon World, and the Demon Beast Realm held no secrets for Qin Yu.

In the northeast region, the enigmatic Dark Star Realm.

In the ’Golden Punishment Star’ among the Three Holy Stars, atop the central Holy Mountain within the huge city of the Golden Punishment Star, the eighteen peaks were filled with a large number of experts, much more than when Qin Yu had visited last time.

The news of the Golden Punishment Monarch’s Tribulation Crossing drew back many disciples from the sects aligned with Golden Punishment.

When Qin Yu stepped into the front hall, he saw a familiar face—Elder Fran.

"Ah, Tributor Liu Xing, you’ve finally arrived. Vice Sect Master Liu Lan and Captain Wen Feng have been waiting anxiously for you," Elder Fran said excitedly, "Tributor Liu Xing, please get ready quickly. Along with Vice Sect Master Liu Lan and Captain Wen Feng, go to the Guardian Elder’s place."

Qin Yu was puzzled.

"Elder Fran, why are they waiting for me, and why should I go to the Guardian Elder’s place? Isn’t the Golden Punishment Lord supposed to be Crossing the God Tribulation?" Qin Yu asked in rapid succession.

Elder Fran said in surprise, "You don’t know this, Tributor Liu Xing? While the lord’s tribulation is indeed important, the succession for the title of the next Golden Punishment Monarch is even more critical. Tributor Liu Xing, you, along with Vice Sect Master Liu Lan and Captain Wen Feng, have the qualifications to compete for the title of Golden Punishment Monarch. You must all go to the Guardian Elder before the contest."

"For what purpose?" Qin Yu inquired curiously.

Elder Fran spoke with some envy, "I’d like to know as well. In any case, all those qualified to compete for the title of monarch will visit the Guardian Elder. I haven’t gained such qualification yet."

Qin Yu understood.

"Go quickly, everyone with the qualifications always visits the Guardian Elder together. Vice Sect Master Liu Lan and Captain Wen Feng are just waiting for you. If you don’t show up, it will be taken as an automatic forfeit of the claim to the Monarch’s position," Elder Fran said with a smile.

"Forfeit, how could I possibly?" Qin Yu said with a smile.

With his Divine Sense, he quickly located Wen Feng and Vice Sect Master Liu Lan. He then took strides towards where Wen Feng was.

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