Chapter 39

Although a high-quality weapon can cut through gold and jade, when faced with an indestructible body, no matter how hard one tries, it can only sigh in helplessness.

In that parallel universe, where the world is covered by oceans, Xiao Sheng, after following the local naval general, learned how to awaken and utilize his innate royal qualities. He also received the secret naval combat techniques—the Six Styles—from the general.

Although, in terms of absolute lethality and profound subtlety, the Six Styles are slightly inferior to the Polaris Phoenix Fist. However, once the Phoenix Fist is unleashed, it advances without retreat, continuously attacking and suppressing. The Six Styles, on the other hand, are more balanced and comprehensive, capable of both offense and defense.

The Six Styles are:剃 (Sickle), 纸绘 (Paper Drawing), 月步 (Moon Step), 铁块 (Iron Block), 指枪 (Finger Gun), and 岚脚 (Storm Leg). Among these, "Iron Block" involves using Armament Color to reinforce one's entire body, ultimately making it as hard as iron.

Moreover, when Xiao Sheng completely integrated the Ripple Immortal Dao and Armament Color energy, "Iron Block" was elevated to "Steel." Not only did its defensive capabilities increase significantly, but as Xiao Sheng's realm improved in the future, "Steel" had a great chance of further reinforcement, evolving into materials like Mithril, Adamantium, and Mountain Copper, with endless potential.

"Steel" indeed has astonishing defensive power, but it is not without weaknesses. A low-grade treasure can cut through "Steel" and cause real damage to Xiao Sheng.

A treasure, also known as a magical tool, is an object that can be used in harmony with the user's body and mind, crafted by refining various special heavenly materials and using incredible mystical techniques. Even a master cannot create a treasure; at least a grandmaster must be involved to forge one.

A low-grade magical tool is made by refining natural heavenly materials into weapons, maximizing their characteristics.

Representative examples of such magical tools include: True Water of Heaven, Ten Thousand Year Warm Jade, Divine Mud, Tianxuan Star Sand, and Heavenly Eye Divine Needle.

A mid-grade magical tool, after obtaining the heavenly material, further refines the impurities out. Once the material is completely pure, it is then forged into a tool. These tools often require a combination of multiple materials, making them more powerful and versatile after being forged.

In a parallel universe, there was a very fierce Qilin beast. A martial arts expert once decided to eliminate this beast for the people, engaging in a fierce battle and cutting off a scale from the beast's body. He then inlaid the scale on his sword as a trophy.

However, not long after, the expert discovered that the scale emitted an incredible power that could help the sword wielder enhance their strength. But if the sword was held for too long, it would eventually control the wielder's mind, leading to the proliferation of evil thoughts and making it impossible to break free. This sword, named "Fire Qilin," is a typical mid-grade magical tool.

A high-grade magical tool, based on a mid-grade magical tool, naturally develops a sense of spirituality. Although its lethality or power may not be much stronger than a mid-grade magical tool, it becomes much more flexible in use, often requiring only a fraction of the effort to achieve full effect. Moreover, these tools have enormous potential and a chance to evolve into the highest-level divine weapons.

Unfortunately, high-grade magical tools are extremely rare. Despite exploring many parallel worlds in the Garo Temple, Xiao Sheng has yet to encounter any high-grade magical tools. Therefore, he does not know what specific examples represent this category.

However, in the world of "Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty," there are only high-quality weapons, and not even low-grade magical tools exist. Thus, Xiao Sheng's "Steel" is invincible here, belonging to the absolute strongest defense that cannot be broken.

Shi Feixuan could not imagine that someone could actually make their body as hard as steel.

Defeat is not scary. What is truly terrifying is a defeat that is inexplicable, leaving no chance of a comeback. In an instant, her calm Daoist heart was filled with ripples. The successor of the Tranquil Abbey clenched her teeth and said, "Mr. Xiao, what do you really want?"

"Oh, Miss Shi. At this point, are you still asking such a question? Isn't it too redundant?" Xiao Sheng said with a smile. "I was very clear from the beginning. You either agree to marry Xu Ziling or become a true nun. It's a simple choice, isn't it?"

Shi Feixuan closed her eyes and said calmly, "The commander of an army can be replaced, but the will of a man cannot be taken away. Mr. Xiao, you can humiliate Feixuan, but you cannot force her to do anything."

"Humiliation? Not at all, it's far from that." Xiao Sheng casually waved his hand, and a small white porcelain bottle appeared in his hand, which he gently shook in front of Shi Feixuan. He smiled and said, "See? This bottle contains 'Strange Addiction Powder.' Just from the name, you know what it's for, right? If I really wanted to humiliate you, I could force you to eat it. Then I would bring Xu Ziling and put you in the same room. At that time... hehe, hehehe~"

Shi Feixuan suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, with a hint of panic, and shouted, "Do you dare?"

Xiao Sheng laughed and shook his head. "I don't want to hear that. Miss Shi, will you marry Xu Ziling or become a nun and leave the secular world?"

Shi Feixuan bit her lower lip and slowly said, "Mr. Xiao, show mercy where you can. Besides, even if you force Feixuan to give up, it won't work. The foundation of the Tang Dynasty is already established, and unifying the world is just a matter of time. Helping Kou Zhong and Ziling to fight for the empire is going against the will of heaven, and it will not end well."

Pausing, Shi Feixuan said firmly, "Many things are not within human control, but are determined by the will of heaven!"

Xiao Sheng smiled and said, "Perhaps, I am the will of heaven."

Shi Feixuan's body trembled, and she stared at Xiao Sheng in disbelief. After a long time, her gaze gradually dimmed. She sighed deeply and said softly, "Since that's the case... then, Feixuan will follow Mr. Xiao's wishes and shave off these three thousand烦恼丝 (troublesome hairs). From now on, Feixuan will return to the Tranquil Abbey to practice and no longer involve herself in worldly affairs."

"Very regrettable, Miss Shi. However, I respect your choice."

Xiao Sheng stepped back and took out a shiny dagger, saying softly, "Come, come, Miss Shi, sit down. Don't worry, I haven't learned hairdressing, but shaving a head is easy. I guarantee I won't cut your scalp."

At this point, Shi Feixuan knew that resistance was futile and could only submit. She sighed softly, a sound that seemed to break one's heart. Then she slowly walked over, sat down on the cushion, and closed her eyes.

Xiao Sheng called out with a grin, "I'm coming." He stepped forward, grabbed Shi Feixuan's hair, and without hesitation, sliced it with his knife, immediately cutting the black hair into two. Then he pressed the dagger against Shi Feixuan's forehead and slid it along her scalp.

A continuous hissing sound was heard as the Tranquil Abbey successor's head was shaved clean, revealing a pale scalp. Xiao Sheng then took out another small porcelain bottle, poured out the white ointment, and smeared it all over Shi Feixuan's head.

The Tranquil Abbey successor felt a cool and slightly burning sensation from the ointment, which was very strange. She was overwhelmed by the sudden change, her defenses shattered, and her composure almost lost. She couldn't help but ask through tears, "Xiao, what did you put on my head?"

"Rest assured, it's not poisonous." Xiao Sheng said with a smile. "Hair is a troublesome thing. It grows back the next day after being shaved, wasting a lot of time. So, I decided to do a good deed and apply this special permanent hair removal cream. From now on, you won't grow a single hair. This will save you countless hours for meditation and chanting, helping you achieve enlightenment sooner. Congratulations. Ah, it's my duty, no need to thank me. Hehe~"

"Hair removal cream? You... you... you..." Shi Feixuan's eyes were filled with tears, and she sobbed, "Xiao, you are not human!"

"Ah, Miss Shi, why do you speak like that? I am doing this for your own good." Xiao Sheng, after applying the hair removal cream, looked at his work with satisfaction. The head in front of him was shiny, smooth, and delicate, like a peeled egg. He patted it a few times, feeling its slight elasticity and good texture, which made him very pleased.

"Hehe, hahaha, what a laugh! The esteemed successor of the Tranquil Abbey, forced to shave her head into an egg shape. What a strange story! Truly a strange story in the world!"

A silver bell-like laughter suddenly drifted in from outside the window. Looking in the direction of the sound, a graceful and beautiful girl, like a fairy in the dark night, was seen sitting on a branch of a large pine tree outside the window.

She was dressed in plain clothes, barefoot, and her small feet were exposed. Her unique aura and attire made her one of a kind in the world, the most outstanding young talent of the demonic sect, the disciple of the Yin Empress, the enchantress Fu Fu.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were coming to Chang'an to excavate the Yang Gong Treasure House. The Evil Emperor's Relic inside the treasure house was the most precious treasure of the demonic sect. Therefore, whether it was the Evil King, the Yin Empress, or the Demon General who had long allied with the Turks, they all aimed to obtain the Evil Emperor's Relic. Fu Fu naturally followed her master to Chang'an.

The demonic sect and the Tranquil Abbey have always been at odds, irreconcilable. Fu Fu and Shi Feixuan were also long-standing rivals. Since they entered the martial arts world, they had competed many times. However, in terms of wisdom and martial arts, they were evenly matched.

Fu Fu knew that the Tranquil Abbey had chosen Li Shimin as the true emperor and was fully supporting the Li Tang Dynasty to unify the world. If Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling obtained the Yang Gong Treasure House, they could use the treasure to recruit soldiers and strengthen their power, becoming the greatest obstacle to the Li Tang Dynasty's unification. Therefore, Shi Feixuan would definitely come to Chang'an to act accordingly.

If Shi Feixuan were eliminated first, removing this obstacle, the demonic sect's chances of obtaining the Evil Emperor's Relic would greatly increase. Therefore, after arriving in Chang'an, Fu Fu separated from the Yin Empress and acted independently, searching for Shi Feixuan's whereabouts.

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