Headless Immortal

Chapter 100: Strengthening, Strengthening!

That night.

Lu Xun jumped into the river to escape the camp's territory, but still felt it wasn't safe enough, so he switched back to his cat form and had 'Toothless' take him for a while until they flew to a small island in the river before landing.

Toothless searched the entire island, but found not a soul, not even a ghost. He could only hear the chirping of insects and the croaking of frogs, as well as the rustling of some unknown birds and beasts.

The firelight was faintly visible, but it was no longer as bright as the stars.

Lu Xun stretched out his cat paw to support his head, and with a 'click,' the cat's head was lifted up by the human body, leaving the headless body standing naked in place.

Exhausted, weak, his body felt as heavy as lead, but it was, after all, his body.

The autumn wind at night made him shiver, so he stopped testing how long he could last.

Lu Xun hid the cat's head in the strange space and took out a head with a wide mouth shaped like a crocodile dragon, which was none other than Mr. Ni with his eyes closed.

The giant salamander's head landed on the neck.

His body quickly turned bluish-black and brownish-black, and his muscles, bones, and flesh underwent a complete transformation at that moment.

The once smooth skin now grows dense, regular bumps, arranged like scales. The lower limbs are powerful, with a bald iron tail, and the arms are like iron claws, with a surge of magical power that can be felt when gripping them.

The previously hazy view became clear, but unlike the perspective of a feline, the three primary colors that humans see were no longer visible.

Mr. Ni's eyes are mainly brown and blue, with extremely strong night vision, able to see more clearly than a mediocre cat, and able to perceive even the faintest light source.

Lu Xun could see the bottom of the river even from the shore.

The subtle refraction of light can be clearly seen into the eye.

Moreover, Lu Xun, the giant salamander, felt that he did not rely entirely on his eyes.

If humans are slow and cats are somewhat weak, then the Azure Scale Monster is now like a skinned animal exposed to the air, clearly sensing the changes around it.

Of course, on land, it would be at most half a meter or a meter.

"Pass."

The giant salamander Lu Xun jumped directly into the water. Feeling refreshed, he opened his mouth wide. Despite being in the water, it was so cool and dry. The stuffy and sticky feeling on land was completely gone, and he couldn't help but swim freely.

The water flowed over my body and slid to both sides, and the small bumps on my body shook out invisible ripples like radar. When the complete ripples encountered something, they enveloped it and outlined a specific shape.

The Qinglin Ni monster has multiple senses, primarily sight, smell, and touch. These three stable senses work together to construct clear images of objects in its brain.

puff.

Lu Xun jumped out of the water and onto the shore.

Casting spells: personification.

A white, sticky fluid quickly secreted from his skin, covering the tangled flesh and making his body more than a foot shorter. At this moment, his limbs appeared slender, a scholar's cap appeared on his head, concealing the bumps, and his long robe fluttering in the wind hid his paleness, giving him a more refined appearance, with only his blood-red eyes remaining.

Lu Xun spread his hands, using the moonlight to reflect his new appearance in the water.

He touched his face and said happily, "Good."

The Azure Scale Monster's magic is truly profound and extraordinary. Although it cannot compare to the legendary transformation, it can still allow one to walk in the world in human form, living up to its reputation as an amphibian.

The mist, mixed with ink, swirled before my eyes.

[Dharma Protector]

Lu Xun murmured softly, "Guardian..."

He vaguely guessed that they were protecting the Living Buddha of Taoyuan Township to reach Qingquan Temple.

According to Master Tingjue Ming, the Living Buddha of Taoyuan Township wanted to use Qingquan Temple as an anchor to pull the entire Meilan County into the Taoyuan Realm he created, thereby strengthening his own power.

No choice is needed.

He has already agreed to Mr. Bailu's request.

The only purpose is to prevent the Azure Scale Monster from gaining other enhancements.

His current target is the Eight Kings of Peach Blossom Village.

The Eighth Prince was known for his extravagant spending, throwing gold and jewels around as if they were free. He knew of several large chests full of them. During the midday battle, he even smashed one of the chests to pieces. It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted, but how was he going to bring them to the modern world?

Are we supposed to rely on the cumbersome method of carrying it three pounds at a time?

When will we be able to raise 9.8 million?

Now there's some progress.

The Eighth King must possess magic that can turn stone into gold. If he could obtain the Eighth King's head, his financial difficulties would naturally be resolved.

The broken passageway could stop the government officials, but it couldn't stop him.

Now is the perfect time to sneak into Peach Blossom Spring.

Kill him while he's sick.

Lu Xun placed his consciousness in the strange space.

Cremated remains: five taels

Looking at the heads they possess, there's the Three-Legged Old Cat, the Five-Tong Mountain Lord, Mr. Ni, the Alligator Leader, and the Yellow Temple Keeper.

Lu Xun decided to smash the heads of the temple keeper and the Yangtze alligator.

The Skull of the Alligator Leader of Peach Blossom Village

Species: Scaled (crocodile - alligator)

Quality: Normal

Spell: Swimming

Commentary: The Min Mountains are where the Yangtze River originates, flowing northeast into the sea. Many alligators live there. They can fly horizontally but cannot ascend. Their sound is like a drum, ringing out at night to signal the watch. This is called the Alligator Drum, or Alligator Watch, and the local people listen to it to predict the rain.

"Crush."

[Received ashes: 1.2 taels]

Lu Xun was slightly disappointed. He had thought the leader of the alligator bandits would be worth one and a half taels, but he did not expect it to be only one tael and two mace, which was just over the amount of the bandit leader of Yalong Mountain.

The head of Huang Miaozhu was removed. The skull was damaged, and he spent five coins' worth of ashes to repair it. Now, in order to enhance the power of Wutong Mountain Lord, it can only be shattered.

The skull of the temple keeper at Laobie Temple, made of 'yellow wood'

Type: Snake (people - human)

Quality: Normal

Theatrical arts: Ancient Chinese opera
Spell: Tobacco

雾化
The commentary states: There is a temple by the winding river where fishermen often seek divination. Those who make requests on the river return with a full catch. The temple keeper pointed this out to me, saying: "This is the power of the Sea God."

"Crush."

[Received ashes: 2.2 taels]

"call."

Lu Xun, who had been holding his breath, let out a long breath. He was afraid that not only would he lose five coins' worth of ashes, but he would also have to lose his head.

The two laws and one play are enough to demonstrate the power of Huang Miaozhu.

Even though I was confident, I was still nervous.

Head transplant.

A demon under the moon, with white hair and a white body.

[Should we enhance the skull of the Five Gods 'Mountain Lord'?]

The fangs uttered softly, "Yes."

[Spell: Monkey Dance (Beginner)] → [Spell: Monkey Dance (Master)]

Lu Xun's expression suddenly darkened. What he feared most had come to pass. The Ape Dance could indeed quickly restore mana, and it was a profound cultivation technique, but it was not an immediate combat power.

What he needs most right now is a spell that can bring about a qualitative change. Even if it doesn't improve 'Playing in the Water', it has to improve 'Monkey Fist'.

Either of these, when mastered to a high level, can bring about a qualitative change.

A thought.

[Should we enhance the skull of the Five Gods 'Mountain Lord'?]

Lu Xun's throat bobbed, and his golden demonic eyes narrowed slightly. He had people he had to save and people he had to kill. He spoke hoarsely, "Lord Wutong Mountain, now you are me and I am you. Even if your body still retains a tiny bit of instinct, let me refine one of these two spells to perfection."

"strengthen!"

The ink wash painting unfolds before my eyes.

[Spell: Playing in Water (Advanced)] → [Spell: Playing in Water (Masterful)]

[Gained supernatural power: Mastery of Water through the magic skill: Playing in Water (exquisite mastery)]

【Good water】

Type: Supernatural Power

Effect: Slightly increases affinity with the Water element (+4%)

Commentary: Water is a material, the lifeblood of the earth, the flowing veins and vessels. In the North Sea dwells the Black Tortoise, a tortoise and snake intertwined, extinguishing the dark fire, planting golden lotuses, and reaching up to the blue sky. —Guanzi: Yi Wu
Lu Xun grinned. Ever since he mastered the art of playing with water, it has been used in many ways. Water benefits all things and can also transform all things.

So he could already control water pythons in battle; he must have reached an even higher level by now. Despite his excitement, Lu Xun didn't try many things; he needed to conserve his magical power.

Achieve peak condition through magical monkey dance.

Remove the head of the Five-Tong Mountain Lord and replace it with a three-legged old cat.

"Meow."

"Beep."

Under a bright starry sky, a night hawk with outstretched wings carried a black cat across the narrow passage.

……

The night is deep.

The torches on the river gradually died down, and the empty buckets were filled with the catch.

The villagers of Taoyuan Village gradually dispersed and returned to their homes.

The Living Buddha doesn't like anyone watching him eat, nor is he allowed to worship. In the past, Mr. Ni always accompanied him, and even the shrimp soldiers and crab generals couldn't get close.

In addition, after the demons and villagers were exhausted from the chaotic battle, they went into the water to hunt river delicacies. Even though they were strong, they were all exhausted and their bodies felt numb.

The Living Buddha, understanding their situation, told them to rest early and take advantage of the gorge collapse to conserve their energy and await the implementation of subsequent plans.

The stone house is very large. To accommodate the Living Buddha's nearly ten-foot-tall body, the village selected huge stones to build it. In front of the stone house is a flat training ground.

Living Buddhas usually receive offerings from villagers and demons here.

The Living Buddha, leaning against the bluestone chair, took out a document and examined it carefully.

He murmured softly, "Zhangzhou, Jingshi Army."

This is a persuasive document, or perhaps an imperial edict recruiting someone. "Mr. Ni, look at this..."

The sound stopped suddenly.

He suddenly realized that the person was no longer there. His eyelids drooped as if to hide his sadness, his tapir-like nose twitched slightly, and his elephant-like lips trembled and tightened.

He crumpled the document into a ball, then tore it to shreds. The Living Buddha opened his palm, grabbed a fresh fish, and stuffed it into his mouth—bold, rugged, even savage.

As if that wasn't enough, the Living Buddha picked up the wooden bucket with his huge hands, which were bigger than a winnowing basket. The bucket, which resembled a bathtub, was like a large bowl, and fish and shrimp mixed with river water poured down, wetting his clothes.

clack.

The rough, jagged armor fell to the ground.

The Living Buddha continued his actions without stopping, turning the wooden bucket over completely, letting the water splash in his face. Only then did he put the bucket down, squeezing his bulging cheeks, and a chilling sound of flesh rubbing together echoed.

The Living Buddha picked up his gray-green robe and wiped his mouth. His black and gold eyes suddenly tilted to the side, and his head rotated accordingly.

With white hair and a white body, clad in a dark blue skirt and armor, her pair of gilded, demonic eyes resembled great stars in a frosty, dark sky.

The Living Buddha's voice was calm.

In this desolate night, the wind blows across the land like withered leaves falling in autumn.

"You came."

There seemed to be no surprise in his voice.

Wu Tong Lu Xun slightly parted his fangs, but did not speak. Pure energy surged through the gaps between his teeth, turning into a tail flame that drifted down his cheeks and the back of his head.

The Living Buddha said, "Your Excellency harbors murderous intent."

Lu Xun paused in his steps.

The Living Buddha continued, “A long time ago, I met a ‘Buddha’ who said that supernatural powers are not for one’s own comfort, but for relieving the suffering of all beings. He practiced this very way. I listened to his teachings for three days and comprehended the Great Way. From then on, I studied Buddhism. People say that monsters are hateful, and monsters say that people are detestable. I feel that we are all in the sea of ​​suffering.”

As he spoke, he looked at Wutong Luxun, who was standing not far away, and said, "In the past, some demons became disciples of the sect, and later they gradually gathered humans."

"Supporting such a large territory is not easy."

"I did live a happy life for a while, until one day I discovered that a monster was secretly eating people. I killed him. From then on, more and more people came to me for cases, even for trivial matters. I patiently decided all of them, and I was generous with elixirs, jewels, cultivation techniques and so on."

"Later, many powerful people emerged, and they called themselves my disciples. Perhaps because they were powerful, they no longer worked in the fields or fished for offerings, but instead pushed these tasks onto others who were weaker than them and who depended on them. Strangely enough, whether they were humans or demons, once they had a large number of people, they started to form cliques."

Lu Xun didn't know what the Living Buddha of Taoyuan was up to, but this did give him a better understanding. If he could take the other person's head, he might be able to quickly deduce his obsession. So he said, "Because they have transcended class. Why don't you systematically screen and manage talent?"

“Like…the government.” Lu Xun didn’t use any more modern words, afraid that the Living Buddha wouldn’t understand.

The Living Buddha asked, "Is this still a Pure Land?"

Lu Xun didn't know how to answer.

The Living Buddha's account remained calm: "Those people not only demanded service from others, but also loyalty from them. They would beat people at the drop of a hat, and some even killed people. They would send their wives to them first. So, I killed them all."

"Monsters eat physical people, while people eat spiritual people. I then realized that I no longer seek a pure land, but rather a paradise on earth."

What do you think of my paradise?

Lu Xun asked, puzzled, "Why are you in contact with the outside world?"

The Living Buddha shook his head and said, "There's not enough land to cultivate. There aren't enough fish to catch. I'm not a true Buddha after all; I can't create something from nothing."

"Are you fighting to slay demons and monsters, or to protect the imperial court and government?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his black and gold round eyes looked at Wu Tong Lu Xun.

Wu Tong Lu Xun didn't hide anything, and said frankly and firmly, "I need money, a lot of money!"

The Living Buddha was taken aback. He thought the white-haired ape demon in front of him would at least utter some kind of noble and righteous words, but he did not expect it to be such a 'simple' wish.

At the same time, a cold glint flashed in his calm eyes, as if he had a piece of ice in his mouth that would never melt: "So, it is selfish desire."

The Living Buddha abruptly rose to his feet, his nine-foot frame as immovable as a mountain. His shadow instantly engulfed Lu Xun, his black-gold pupils blazing, revealing the tyranny and aggression of a great demon. The surging mist spread out, shrouding Lu Xun, and he squeezed out the words through clenched teeth, each one distinct: "Did you kill Mr. Ni?"

Wu Tonglu answered with his head held high.

"it's me."

"Then die!"

A copper hammer and iron fist, larger than a watermelon, came crashing down with the force of thunder, smashing through the strong wind and thin mist, seemingly about to pulverize the snow-haired ape monster before it.

Lu Xun crouched low and leaped forward, using both hands and feet to touch the ground. He then sprang up and slammed into the Living Buddha's stomach.

Collapse of mountains!

His magical power surged, gathering strength within his body, almost a self-sacrificing strike.

In the midst of battle, this is tantamount to risking one's life.

The effect was remarkable. Even the Peach Blossom Spring Living Buddha, who was wearing a black armor shield and was standing on a small hill, was knocked away by Lu Xun. The impact was accompanied by muffled thuds and angry roars.

The Eighth King did not get up immediately; his prostrate body resembled that of an old turtle.

Lu Xun inhaled the water vapor, closed his lungs, and roared as he spat out a white water arrow.

"Roar!"

White light jets of water scattered across the turtle's shell.

Playing in the water!

Lu Xun spread his arms and unleashed his magic power, summoning a water dragon from the river.

The dragon raised its head and rushed ashore.

Lu Xun, the white ape, curled up his legs, flipped over and leaped onto the dragon's head, riding the muddy water dragon straight towards the Living Buddha of Peach Blossom Spring.

What is right and wrong, justice and evil, are all outside his comprehension.

He wanted his loved ones to 'come back to life'.

He also wanted to gain enough strength to return to the modern world, find that damned silver-masked man, cut off his head, and tell him that since he, Lu Xun, was in this line of work, he would definitely keep the secret!

The Living Buddha suddenly looked up, and a golden light burst forth from the prismatic gem above his brow.

Lu Xun rode the water dragon with his head held high, and golden light pierced directly through the dragon's head, causing Lu Xun's body to suddenly lose its balance.

Seizing this opportunity, the Living Buddha unleashed another golden beam that shot straight toward Wutong Luxun, about to tear his body apart.

Head transplant.

The cat walks away.

Change direction in mid-air.

Head transplant.

Wutong Mountain Lord spun countless times in mid-air, unleashing a terrifying force as he threw a punch.

Collapse of mountains.

boom.

Taoyuan Living Buddha managed to block the heavy punch, but his body swayed.

water gun.

The mud and water spread across the ground transformed into eight spears, each about ten feet long, like ice bursting forth from beneath their feet and intertwining to form a flower.

Lu Xun roared with his blood-red mouth wide open, changing his fist into a palm, the sharpness of which condensed into a palm blade. It was with this move that he took the head of the Azure Scale Monster. At that time, his skill in playing with water was merely a step up, but now it was unparalleled, and his abilities were completely different.

rub!
Blood gushed out, and in an instant, the blood condensed into pearls, which suddenly splashed and hit Lu Xun.

A massive fist, as large as a bronze hammer, slammed down from above.

Head transplant.

The giant fist transformed into a palm and then into a claw, its speed matching that of a cat walking.

Head transplant.

Wu Tong Lu Xun spread his arms into the shape of an old ape holding a seal, intending to follow up with a powerful punch.

puff.

The sounds of vomiting blood, bombardment, bone cracking, and flesh being squeezed together merged into one.

Lu Xun coughed up a large amount of blood, his demonic eyes filled with crimson, a chaotic shower of blood.

"Collapse of the mountain!"

He raised his fist and aimed straight at the Living Buddha's attacking left arm copper hammer fist. The two fists met, and with a bang, both great demons were forced back.

The Living Buddha took three steps back.

Lu Xun staggered back five steps before finally stopping, his right arm limp and hanging down at his side.

In contrast, the Living Buddha still has energy to spare.

However, that strike also had a significant effect, leaving a gaping wound on the shoulder of the Living Buddha of Peach Blossom Spring, where the skin was torn open and the bone was exposed.

If his swordsmanship had been a little more precise, faster, and stronger, it wouldn't have been the Living Buddha of Peach Blossom Spring whose shoulder had been pierced, but his neck.

Lu Xun looked up to the sky and roared: "Toothless General."

"Di!"

The night hawk, flapping its wings, extended its iron talons.

The halo on the Living Buddha's forehead shone brightly once again.

Head transplant.

Upon seeing the newly appeared figure, the Living Buddha was stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Wow!"

Like the cry of a baby, it reverberated with sharp sound waves.

The Living Buddha froze completely.

By the time he came to his senses, Nighthawk had already dragged the black cat into the darkness.

"Living Buddha, what happened?"

Hearing the commotion, the demons rushed over.

Many open flames also appeared in Taoyuan Township.

The Living Buddha opened his mouth, but if he told the story of what had just happened, no one would believe him, and the demon certainly wouldn't believe him either. So he waved his hand and said, "That snow-haired demon tried to kill me, but I have already seriously injured him and he has escaped."

"We'll give chase?!"

"No need."

The Living Buddha raised his hand to stop him, saying, "The plan is more important."

"Let's do it."

(End of this chapter)