OBS Chapter 13 Supreme Dragon Transformation
Chapter 13 Supreme Dragon Transformation
The realm of dreams is often a chaotic patchwork of many memories in the mind. Lin Zhuo often dreams, and in his dreams he is like a wild beast, like grass and trees, like another person. He is very good at weaving plots, so his dream experiences are always very realistic.
Now, he felt himself transformed into a young snake, hunting and eating, basking in the sunlight, experiencing the cold winter, shedding his skin and growing, year after year, his body swelling up, transforming into a monster like the legendary Bashe, possessing hard scales, sharp teeth, and immense strength, able to swim swiftly on rivers and strong winds, and spewing flames and ice from his mouth.
At the same time, the rope in Lin Zhuo's hand had gathered the true energy of destruction, divine speed, and protection.
Although the total amount of Nen is not large, its power is significant.
The long rope, like a snake swimming in water, had its tail embedded in the qigong master's hand, while most of its body swirled and spun in the air. Its howling sound was sometimes like a sharp blade cutting through the air, and sometimes like a bronze pillar sweeping across. The snake's body rubbed against each other, producing a rough sound like metal and stone clashing. Each strike produced a piercing explosion, like the long roar of a giant snake.
[Skill credibility 76%...79%...95%]
If the skill creation is terminated at this moment, Lin Zhuo will obtain a unique skill that integrates the three types of true qi, which may be called the "Supreme Transformation Serpent Control Qi Method".
But someone who is already dreaming won't think about such things.
He simply continued living the life of a giant serpent in his dreams, breathing in and out the atmosphere and radiance with each changing season, the continuous mountain rain, and the thunderous roar, feeling a heartfelt itch from his own flesh and blood, and a strange desire growing in the tiny mind of the serpent.
A yearning to transcend the constraints of the mundane, a yearning to become something more sublime.
In the legends of our nation's history, all aquatic creatures and snakes longed to cross a threshold and transform into true dragons. This yearning was also etched into Lin Zhuo's mind by his reading of myths, and it became part of the plot of his dreams.
The story also says that to become a true dragon, one must overcome tribulations. So, in Lin Zhuo's dream, the giant snake endured fire and lightning strikes, refused to eat or drink, and left itself on the verge of death, covered in wounds, yet still failed to succeed.
Why did it fail? Because the concept of "tribulation" is just a story, and Lin Zhuo himself didn't believe in it.
He believed that a dragon is born a dragon, and whether it has the body of a fish or turtle or the appearance of an insect or snake, its proud nature remains unchanged. Tribulations are not about shedding one's old form, but merely hardships in the course of life, and hardships do not bring rewards.
Lin Zhuo believed he was a true dragon, capable of controlling the four elements, needing no divine or divine certification. The traditional tales of tribulations were utter nonsense to him.
So the giant serpent in the dream no longer sought hardship to temper itself, but continued to hunt and drink according to its nature, playing and frolicking. Its body continued to expand, gradually becoming able to encircle mountains and stir up ocean tides. Suddenly, it leaped out of the water and used clouds and mist as a chariot to travel through the nine heavens.
With this power comparable to that of myth, the serpent naturally grew antlers and tiger claws, becoming the true dragon it never forgot while living on earth.
The roar of the dragon was like the fury of a thousand bulls, its sound resounding for miles. Its carp scales shone brilliantly in the sunlight, its majestic and awe-inspiring presence commanding respect from all within heaven and earth.
Lin Zhuo sighed deeply, feeling the same way, and then fell into a deep, unconscious sleep.
Tap tap tap—tap tap tap—
A knock on the door startled him, but Lin Zhuo's eyelids were completely stuck shut, and he couldn't open them at all, let alone speak.
Half-asleep, the door to the training room was opened with a key, and a violent coughing sound came from outside. Someone rushed in, covered their nose, and looked at the messy scene in front of them. They were so shocked that they couldn't speak. After finally coming to their senses, they hurriedly went forward to check on Lin Zhuo's condition.
"Comrade, comrade... are you alright? I'll take you to the hospital right away."
Lin Zhuo raised his hand and waved it gently to indicate that he was alright, then was turned over with difficulty, lying on his back. Lifting his eyelids, he felt the light was dazzling, and a figure approached him, his face full of concern and anxiety.
He recognized the person as Min Peier, the head of the Iron Horse Fighters Association. After a while, Lin Zhuo, having recovered, was finally able to sit up, drink the warm water that Min Peier handed him, and listen to her lingering fear.
Lin Zhuo was in a daze and didn't listen to her words at all. He just stared at the integrated network panel in his field of vision.
Ding--
Skill created successfully! Evaluating skill level against the built-in database...
Please name this skill; you may choose whether or not to leave a comment.
He struggled to concentrate and it took him a while to sort out his thoughts.
[Supreme Dragon Transformation and Qi Control Technique (Low Grade, Gray)]
This skill integrates all methods of applying force in the world, seeking the supreme deity to govern the four directions. It appears simple but is actually complex, seemingly clumsy but actually skillful. If one cultivates it to its fullest potential, all kinds of techniques will be readily available. It is the general principle of all martial arts in the world.
Learning progress: 0% (Base multiplier × 1)
Current effect: Can simultaneously condense [Destruction], [Swiftness], [Protection], and [Mystery] True Qi, and freely transform them; the True Qi state can be maintained for a long time without degenerating into the initial Qi.
(When your progress reaches 99%, you can try to break through the bottleneck and unlock the next effect.)
I once transformed into a true dragon in a dream. —Mayfly Yue
"I'm much better now." Lin Zhuo interrupted Min Peier's incessant chatter. In just a short while, he had recovered somewhat and was able to put on a polite smile. "Thank you for taking care of me. Otherwise, I might have really had to sleep here all night."
Only now did he notice that Min Pei'er was wearing a bathrobe under her coat; she had obviously been startled awake and rushed over.
"You live here?" Lin Zhuo asked in confusion.
"Yes, there's a lounge on the second floor. My home is quite far from here, and I only go back a few times a week." Min Peier covered her collar, still staring intently at Lin Zhuo, her expression as if she were observing a rare animal that had been cloned with great difficulty.
"This is the first time I've ever seen someone train themselves until they pass out. No wonder you're so amazing."
Lin Zhuo turned to look at the sweat stains on the floor. "I'll clean it up. Rest a little longer."
"Let me do it. I'm really worried we'll have to call an ambulance later. Did you hear anything before you passed out?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"I heard it upstairs, a very strange noise, like someone cracking a whip next to my ear, or a loud mooing of a cow, which startled me awake. And for some reason, I felt... happy, an inexplicable happiness. Didn't you really hear it?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhuo immediately understood that the crackling sound of the whip that Min Pei'er heard was clearly the sound waves mixed with [Mysterious Secret] True Qi, causing her mind to waver and resulting in an unconscious transference of emotion. This was the first cry of the newly created "Supreme Dragon Transformation and Qi Control Method".
Fortunately, they were the only two people in the entire venue at the time, and the surrounding area was deserted, so it did not cause a bigger commotion.
Seeing him deep in thought and silent, Min Pei'er, though still somewhat suspicious, didn't press him further. "Alright, take a break. Go to the public bathroom to shower later and put your training clothes in the washing machine. I'll take care of things here."
She got up and went out.
Lin Zhuo sat cross-legged and circulated his internal energy for several cycles, barely recovering some of his strength. Just as he arrived in the corridor and was about to look for a mop and a bucket, he saw Min Peier carrying a tray and walking quickly towards him. On the tray was a cup of steaming instant noodles, six or seven kinds of snacks, and a bottle of lightly salted water.
"Why did you come out so quickly? You look exhausted. Eat something to fill your stomach first. You should still be able to eat, right?"
"Sorry for stealing a lot of the supplies from the lounge."
"You feel so guilty? That's perfect, come with me to the warehouse to restock later."
Lin Zhuo held the cup of noodles and sipped it slowly, chewing on some snacks. On such a quiet summer night, the slightly warm food was very comforting, and his foggy mind relaxed a lot, while his numb and cold hands and feet warmed up a bit.
Min Peier swept up the wrappers and empty bottles scattered on the floor, then grabbed a mop and bucket and vigorously scrubbed the sweat stains. Lin Zhuo, as a patient being cared for, could only watch from the sidelines and was not allowed to participate in the work.
After he washed off the sticky sweat and felt refreshed, he changed back into his own clothes and shoes and stared at the training clothes spinning in the washing machine. It was already past midnight, and a new day had begun.
The streetlights outside the venue were sparse. Lin Zhuo accompanied Min Peier to a nearby community warehouse to apply for food and cases of drinking water. The association's weekly application quota was limited and could not support a big eater like this every night. Lin Zhuo repeatedly assured her that this would be a one-time exception.
They each pushed a flatbed cart carrying goods, the small tires rolling across the hard surface. Min Peier brought up many topics; she had already learned from Tang Jingyun about Lin Zhuo's performance in college competitions, and she was still bothered by the mysterious noises that had occurred that evening.
No matter how subtly you try to find out, Lin Zhuo seems like a sleepwalker, only mumbling "uh-huh" in response, but never uttering more than three sentences the whole way.
After the two tidied up the lounge area, Min Pei'er was still worried about Lin Zhuo's condition. "There are still empty rooms upstairs. Let me tidy them up for you."
"Thank you for your kind offer, but it's not necessary. See you tomorrow, Comrade Min Pei'er," Lin Zhuo said goodbye, his eyes having shed their weariness and brightened again.
"What tomorrow? It's clearly today, and it's past midnight. Hey, are you out of your mind? You're not going to pass out on the way here, are you?"
He smiled, shook his head, waved, and then turned and left, his steps light and quick, disappearing around the corner at the end of the corridor in just a few breaths.
Min Pei'er only stopped gazing at the man's back when she could no longer see him.