Humans will never be satisfied. When they get something good, they will want something better. Even after getting something better they still want something even more better, naturally the perfect thing.
But even such perfect things will not satisfy them until they get everything that they can get.
Under such a premise, Niu Chang was also looking for the best and perfect cultivation technique.
The one that was all-encompassing and able to grow endlessly, what is more important is its ability to evolve independently.
Such a cultivation method, naturally everyone wants it. So in search of such cultivation methods, countless attempts were made.
Although not exactly like what the creators want to be, it at least became very useful for them.
The Ultimate Void Mantra.
The True Origin Scripture.
The Undying Heavenly Sutra.
The Endless Emperor Energy.
And so and so.
But these techniques only suited their creator the best and maybe half of them was not perfected by one person but by an effort of countless inheritors that allow these techniques to reach their current profundity and height.
As someone who liked to think and ponder, thanks to endless supply of repeat and rinse with slight variation stories, Niu Chang also created his cultivation method that could rival those techniques and maybe surpass them.
Niu Chang questioned himself before. "What word can contain everything in this world?"
Many words appeared in his mind; origin, endless, void, time-space, energy, matters.
But Niu Chang was focused on the word 'transformation.'
With transformation, he could contain everything in this world, from the 'beginning' to the 'end', including both 'life' and 'death', 'time' and 'space', 'true' and 'false'.
Transformation was not limited to itself, it could transform into anything, in simple terms.
"Everything that exists in this world is under constant transformation, even those that are not affected doesn't mean something can't transform into it."
"The gap between the beginning to the end, the circle of life and death, the duality of energy and matter, the classic space and time. I can explain everything with one word alone! Transformation!"
All-encompassing, ever-growing, and endlessly evolving.
The aura on Niu Chang's body changed from a rampaging flood dragon into an angry flood dragon that gained its focus and stared at the bandits.
'Wow.' Niu Chang couldn't help but feel refreshed when his qi merged together and gained control over everything.
Unable to contain himself, Niu Chang quickly called the system. 'System, fuse all my qi cultivation methods!'
[The host lacks the karma point to fuse all qi cultivation methods.]
Niu Chang, who was anticipating becoming stronger with one command, was slapped by the notification given by the system.
Such a blow made his heart calmer.
'System, fuse all qi cultivation methods except for Shallow Green Leaf, Shadow Flash, and Green Forest Guardian.'
Niu Chang gave the command, he only left three cultivation methods that he got from reading the books.
[Congratulations for fusing Transformation Energy with twenty three qi cultivation methods.]
The qi inside Niu Chang's body undergo another huge transformation. Using transformation as the core, the various cultivation methods banded together forming a profound qi with various attributes.
'Steady.' Niu Chang said to himself as he had control over the transformation of his qi.
The vice captains and the bandit boss were surprised by the sudden changes in Niu Chang's qi fluctuation.
The first change was enough to make them envious. They thought that Niu Chang had some epiphany and made an advancement in his martial art.
Epiphany was a rare opportunity for any martial artist. Many of them looked far and near just to get one but hardly anyone could get it.
But when Niu Chang's aura undergoes the second change and this change actually better than the previous one only made them angrier at the lucky Niu Chang.
Seeing such a talented kid, the bandit boss was intrigued to recruit Niu Chang. Having two epiphanies in succession, no one would believe him if he told anyone about this.
"Innate divine strength and talent in martial arts." The bandit boss said calmly. His eyes changed from a ferocious aura into someone who appreciate talent.
"Boy. Seeing you have a good talent and gift, I will give you a chance to enter my group." The bandit boss said loudly, he infused his qi into his voice.
Niu Chang only smiled and said, "I will consider it if you give me the heads of the four people around you."
He added a giggle at the end of his words.
[Established karma with..]
[Established karma with..]
[Established karma with..]
Three people jumped into the hole, he could discern the source of these notifications just by sensing the aura fluctuations around the people near the bandit boss.
The bandit boss narrowed his eyes in contempt. "It seems you overestimate yourself."
There was no need to trash talk anymore.
The three vice captains made their moves.
Weirdly enough, Niu Chang didn't receive a new notification from the system.
'This bandit boss is kinda cute. I will give him a few services before sending him to the west.' Niu Chang made a mental note.
Then his aura burst out for the second time, becoming stronger than before after he chose the second option given by the system.
'No way, these three people are second rate?' Niu Chang is naturally more adapted when identifying the strength and realm of his enemy after using his qi without any limitation.
The best way to learn was to let it all lose control without any limitation or restriction. Only after understanding where the limit was could someone make adjustments.
The three bandit vice captains use big blades.
Their momentum was fierce like a tiger entering the forest or like a flood dragon entering the sea. Each of their movements was refined and the control over their qi was delicate.
But when they felt Niu Chang's aura rose up almost equal to a peak stage martial artist, they became wary of him and no longer took him as a small kid.
The bandit boss was also surprised, he only at the late second rate stage, he only needed an opportunity to breakthrough to first rate and then made a name for himself.
This small forest with only three small villages was not enough for his appetite anymore.
His desire to recruit Niu Chang grew again, but when the undulating like a stormy sea aura on Niu Chang it woke him up.
"If you can't have it then you can't have it." The bandit boss shook his head. Red glint appeared in his eyes.
[Established karma with Yan Tan.]
Niu Chang smiled after receiving the notification. He silently chose the second option.
When his sword faced Xiao Ba's blade. His aura once again rose.
His sword suddenly coated with dim white energy.
Third rate martial artists are able to gather and store qi inside their body. Second rate martial artists have enough qi that allowed them to use physical enhancement easier, First rate martial artists have enough qi and purity that allowed them to extend their qi outside their body and coated their weapon or body parts.
"Sword qi!" The bandits was surprised.
'This boy not only has the aura of first rate but also combat ability of first rate?'
Xiao Ba was already too close with Niu Chang and he couldn't retreat, because once he retreated. Niu Chang would take advantage of him.
But thankfully Xiao Ba was not alone, he still had two comrades fighting together with him. Xiao Gu chose to attack Niu Chang to give Xiao Ba a room to retreat.
But Niu Chang was not a pushover. His realm alone was close to peak stage martial arts. His body was surging with endless and powerful qi.
With a thought, he controls his qi instinctively to cover his body. Even if XIao Gu attacked him, what can a second rate martial artist do to his qi protection?
Slash.
Niu Chang's movement was unobstructed and he cut through Xiao Ba's blade and made him into two Xiao Bas.
Because there was one karma resolved, Niu Chang's power dropped slightly, but his aura was still beyond that of a regular peak stage martial artist.
Yan Tan's heart was trembling watching his subordinate die under one attack. 'Isn't he only a second rate martial artist? Why did he suddenly become stronger? Did he hide his power?'
Countless questions began to surface in his head.
The other two vice captains stopped their movement. They chose to take a defensive stand instead of being offensive.
There was no need to talk, Niu Chang never a fan of time padding and adding uncertainty in his battle.
He attacked Xiao Gu on his left. After increasing his proficiency of Falling Leaf Step and Rapid Step to small success, he no longer needed to jump around like a monkey and solely took advantage of his high agility.
The moment his left foot became his support to turn his body and with a slight push, his body gained momentum decreasing the distance between him and Xiao Gu.
Xiao Gu gritted his teeth and chose to take it head on. His instinct as a martial artist told him to not run, because once he did it, he would be at mercy of Niu Chang's sword.
Niu Chang was also experimenting on his new level of cultivation. First rate stage, under the maximum utilization of his qi, he was close to peak stage expert on their aura alone.
'This extension of qi to my weapon is not bad, but it would be better if I can shoot it toward my enemies.' Niu Chang mumbled to himself.
But he was in a battle right now, so he could only do everything on motion. Whether he succeeded or not, that could be done in another time.
When the gap between Niu Chang and Xiao Gu closed, Niu Chang's sword was slashed down with great strength, the rampaging wind around him only increased his cool point.
'Now let's see the effect of Impact skill.'
When Niu Chang was anticipating the skill's sole purpose was to kill any conflict before it bloomed, turning the unnecessary development into nothingness.
One hit, one kill. No second form will appear or the enemy's reinforcement joined the battle to turn the tide. No more frustration from watching the indecisive action of the character where the small problem becomes a big problem and a big problem becomes a disaster.
"Little Chang!"