Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 157 Mysterious Man

The next day, at dawn, Lin Feng and his two companions headed towards the library.

Today is the Throne Challenge. The top ten throne holders will enter the library to choose their cultivation techniques or martial arts skills.

At Hongyun University, the library is open to the public free of charge. Except for some forbidden techniques, students can borrow martial arts and cultivation methods for free.

Even a ninth-grade cultivation technique is the same.

In this day and age, the ultimate goal is to empower humanity.

The nation would love for all martial artists to learn the ninth-rank martial arts technique.

Therefore, there are countless photocopies of every manual and martial arts technique.

It has three major hero academies and nine elite joint schools.

Regular martial arts academies also have these; they're all photocopies, with similar quantities and types of books, so there's not much difference.

The only difference is that some techniques are imprinted on the soul, and these techniques are also called soul techniques.

Soul cultivation techniques are techniques that only those with strength reaching the King Realm or above can inscribe.

This kind of soul cultivation method allows one to intuitively perceive the martial arts experience of a powerful person, which is undoubtedly dozens or even hundreds of times easier to learn than paper-based cultivation methods. Some special cultivation methods can only be experienced through soul imprinting.

For a king, imprinting a soul cultivation technique is not an easy task; it requires a great deal of time and effort.

Generally speaking, unless it's for their descendants, most kings won't easily imprint their soul techniques.

Soul cultivation techniques are essentially constructed from spiritual energy. Each use reduces the number of times the technique can be used; once it's used up, the technique becomes useless.

A soul cultivation technique can normally only be used about ten times, making it extremely precious!
The three hero academies are the strongest, have the most genius students, and have the highest probability of becoming kings upon graduation. Therefore, compared to other martial arts universities, they also have the largest collection of soul cultivation techniques.

"Why go for such a retro look? It's not modern at all!"

The three arrived at their destination, and Dong Yunan asked with some surprise.

A tall and majestic ancient pavilion appeared before everyone's eyes, with towering vermilion pillars painted with colorful paintings, upturned eaves, and blue glazed tiles on the ridge. It was over a hundred meters high and had nine stories. On the ancient plaque, the three vermilion characters "Library" were engraved, giving people a sense of antiquity and solidity.

In front of this pavilion, there is a viewing pond with colorful carp in the water. Around the pond, there are also uniquely shaped artificial mountains with craggy rocks and a majestic presence.

Students came and went from time to time. When they saw Lin Feng and his two companions, they would pause and whisper among themselves, clearly recognizing the three of them.

"Hongyun University is located within the city, so its architecture naturally has to be somewhat retro!"

When Lin Feng and the other two arrived, Yun Lin had just arrived as well. Hearing Dong Yunan's question, he smiled and replied.

Compared to her pale face yesterday, her complexion had more color today, clearly indicating that she had benefited greatly from yesterday's baptism in the demon blood pool.

"Lin Feng, you've joined Juxing?"

Yun Lin looked at the young man in front of him and asked curiously.

The post by Juxing Club on the martial arts forum in the early hours of the morning, while its deliberate attempt to create suspense was off-putting, did indeed spark heated discussions across the country.

Everyone is speculating: who will be the best rookie?
Not only Yun Lin was curious, but Ye Ming and the others not far away also showed slight changes in their expressions and spoke much softer.

Some of them will also enter the professional league in the future, and Lin Feng is undoubtedly one of the strongest opponents in their Glory career.

Do you think I'm the first?

Lin Feng was actually quite helpless about the gimmick that Juxing had come up with.

He doesn't care about making such a big deal out of it, but he's worried that Juxing won't be able to handle the situation.

Let us observe a minute's silence in memory of Juxing.

Not only that, this morning, Zhang Ling from Juxing called to inform him that a press conference would be held tomorrow afternoon at the Hyde Hotel to officially announce his joining the company!
He will enter the demon realm tomorrow morning to refine demon spirits, and will hold a press conference tomorrow afternoon.
Let's observe a minute's silence for Juxing.

“Yes, of course you are qualified. You are the top scorer in the college entrance examination, the first throne, and you have entered the second rank. You are the only freshman. If you are not, then who is?” Yun Lin said matter-of-factly.

Lin Feng smiled, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Seeing that Lin Feng was unwilling to say much, Yun Kai and Dong Yunan remained calm, and Yun Lin already had the answer in his heart.

"For Ya Ge? Is he really that infatuated?" Yun Lin thought to himself.

During the Throne Challenge, Lin Feng was so ruthless to himself, showing no mercy to women. He doesn't seem like a devoted lover at all!
At the entrance of the library, Lin Feng and his group of ten waited quietly.

The soul cultivation techniques are all hidden in the ninth level.

The ninth floor was a forbidden area of ​​the library; without a guide, they couldn't get up there.

"Ten people have arrived, so come with me."

As they waited quietly, a familiar figure appeared before them.

"Dean Bu!"

Lin Feng and the others said respectfully.

Bu Zheng's gaze lingered on Lin Feng for a moment; the young man had left a deep impression on him over the past two days.

Turning his gaze away, Bu Zheng walked into the library, followed closely by Lin Feng and the other ten.

The library on the first floor contains martial arts techniques and skills of the third rank and below. At this time, many students are flipping through the paper manuals and discussing them.

If people have the same physical attributes, they will often choose the same cultivation methods and martial arts techniques, so they can exchange experiences with each other.

Some even practiced in secluded training areas.

The top ten freshmen are here!

"How envious I am! I can enter the ninth level and learn soul cultivation techniques!"

The appearance of Bu Zheng and his ten-man group drew envious glances from many students.

Seeing a soul cultivation technique once is worth hundreds of millions; it's a privilege that money can't necessarily buy.

This privilege is reserved for the top ten finishers in the Throne Challenge.

Of the more than 7,000 new students, only ten received this privilege.

Amidst envious glances, the group climbed the circular staircase step by step to the ninth floor.

As soon as Lin Feng stepped onto the ninth floor, his expression changed slightly. At this moment, time and space seemed to stand still, and a strange fluctuation made the ninth floor appear exceptionally quiet.

"Xiao Bu, it's been a year."

A ghostly voice rang in their ears, startling everyone. They quickly looked around, but there was no one there.

Just as everyone was still searching, a mysterious person shrouded in a black robe appeared out of thin air in front of them.

"what"

Dong Yunan was startled and exclaimed in surprise.

The figure appeared too strangely, silently, and was completely covered by a black robe, making it impossible to see its appearance.

"This year's little one!"

The mysterious man's gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Lin Feng and Yun Kai. His voice, tinged with age and hoarseness, rang out:
"A return to ancestral demonic transformation, truly extraordinary. What an enviable little guy! And there's also a newcomer at the second rank. This year's little guy is quite interesting!" Under the gaze of the black-robed man, Lin Feng and Yun Kai's bodies stiffened and they felt a slight chill, as if they were being locked onto by a high-level demonic beast.

Bu Zheng clearly had no liking for the person in front of him. He only glanced at him briefly before looking away, without giving him a second look or showing any intention of reminiscing. He walked straight past the mysterious man without stopping, and the others quickly followed.

"You're practically my disciple, how can you not know the meaning of respecting your teacher?"

The mysterious voice reached Lin Feng and his group's ears.

apprentice?

Lin Feng was slightly taken aback. To be able to be Bu Zheng's teacher, one must be incredibly strong.

He's at least a king, right?

The two don't seem to be master and disciple.
"That's the guardian of the pavilion, someone who has existed since the founding of Red Cloud University. He is extremely knowledgeable, with in-depth research on cultivation techniques and martial arts, even the soul skills and evolutionary directions of demon spirits," Bu Zheng explained.

"Many people at Hongyun University practice the cultivation techniques and martial arts skills that he analyzed and improved, and I am one of them!"

Master!
Everyone was surprised, never expecting that the mysterious person was actually a master.

Even if someone achieves success in just one field, they can be called a master, let alone someone who has achieved success in three fields.

In particular, martial artists and demon spirit masters are in different fields.

Few people study two fields simultaneously; it requires a lifetime of effort and time.

The mysterious man said that Bu Zheng was half his apprentice, which wasn't too much to say, but why wasn't their relationship friendly?
Without even a greeting?

"Is it a soul skill?"

Lin Feng was curious about how the mysterious person had appeared out of thin air. Martial arts couldn't achieve that effect; it must be a demonic spirit's skill.

“He is a foreigner,” Bu Zheng added.

Alien?

Lin Feng and the others were slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder Bu Zheng didn't like such a master.

Humans and alien races are mortal enemies; if they encounter each other, they will fight to the death. How could they appear at Hongyun University?
"Dean Bu, how could an alien race appear in the library?"

Dong Yunan asked, unable to hide the curiosity on her face.

"Even alien races have traitors, just as humans have organizations like the 'New World'."

Bu Zheng patiently explained this time:
"The physical structure of alien races is different from ours, but the difference is not significant. Therefore, some of their techniques and martial arts can be adapted and improved so that we can also learn them."

"The task of the guardians is to analyze and improve the alien cultivation techniques we have obtained in this other world over the years so that humans can also cultivate them."

"It's not just cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, but also demon spirits, soul skills, and so on."

As he walked, Bu Zheng said this.

"Could that gatekeeper be so obedient?" Yun Lin asked, somewhat puzzled.

Bu Zhengdao said, "To live a life of ignominy and betrayal, there must be some exchange. As long as he works at Hongyun University for a hundred years, he can return to his hometown! That means there are only four years left."

hometown!

Upon hearing this word, Lin Feng and the others had somewhat complicated expressions.

"Are you really letting him go back?"

Dong Yunan asked curiously.

Clearly, such a master is of great significance to humanity and is priceless.

And having lived for nearly a century, this person is probably well-versed in human techniques and martial arts. Isn't this like letting a tiger return to the mountains?
"Yes, definitely."

Bu Zheng nodded and affirmed:

"These alien races are only restricted in their freedom, but that doesn't mean they can't get information from the outside world. Just like he knows about the ancestral demonization and Lin Feng's breakthrough to the second rank, although we have some control over him, the alien races still secretly contact each other. It's okay not to make promises, but once a promise is made, it must be kept. These alien races are so obedient precisely because they have hope in their hearts."

Dong Yunan nodded.

As soon as Bu Zheng finished speaking, the group appeared in front of an ancient bronze door.

The bronze gate, three meters high and two meters wide, seemed no different at first glance. However, as it shimmered with a fluorescent light, a lake appeared in front of it, its surface rippling as if a dragonfly had skimmed the water.

Generous!
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he sighed inwardly.

The three major hero academies truly have a profound history.

The spatial barrier that appears before us reveals its true power!

This should be a spatial power that only a royal-level expert is qualified to control.

Bu Zheng rapidly changed hand seals, causing the space to tremble slightly. The lake surface in front of him seemed to twist, slowly cracking open.

"You must all know how precious the Soul Cultivation Technique is. You only have one hour, so don't waste it looking around and miss this opportunity."

In an instant, more than a dozen hand seals appeared, causing Bu Zheng's face to turn slightly pale. Clearly, opening this spatial barrier was not a simple matter for him.

"Go in, within ten seconds."

With a low shout from Bu Zheng, the bronze door opened, and Yun Lin was the first to pass through the spatial rift, followed closely by Lin Feng and the other two. Soon, they all disappeared, and at the same time, the bronze door gradually closed.

"That Lin Feng is interesting."

Just as everyone disappeared, the mysterious man reappeared beside Bu Zheng out of thin air.

Bu Zheng turned around and said calmly, "Don't forget your identity, and don't have any other thoughts."

Despite Bu Zheng's warning tone, the man in black robes remained unperturbed and smiled, saying:
"Having been in the human realm for so long, if it weren't for the horns on my head, I would have almost forgotten my identity. I have worked hard for ninety-six years, and I only have four more years before I can go back to my hometown. I don't want all my previous efforts to be in vain."

"I just feel that he is somewhat familiar to me. He is likely practicing a technique from another race, and the level of the technique is quite high, otherwise he wouldn't give me this feeling."

Bu Zheng's eyes flickered, but he did not answer. He was also unaware of the cultivation technique Lin Feng practiced.

Bu Zheng suddenly asked, "How do human geniuses compare to those of other races?"

The man in black robes was silent for a moment, then chuckled and said:

"Such a young second-rank martial artist, with such a cultivation speed, is rarely matched even by geniuses of other races. However, whether he can be invincible among his peers remains to be seen tomorrow."

Tomorrow is the day Lin Feng enters the Demon Spirit Realm.

Refining powerful demon spirits is the only guarantee of being invincible among those of the same level.

Bu Zheng looked at the closed bronze door, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Invincible at the same level?

The value of someone invincible at the same level is dozens or even hundreds of times higher than that of a ninth-rank trash like him!
Lin Feng, is that possible?

(End of this chapter)