Heaven Veiling Demon Sovereign: Heaven Veiling Demon Sovereign, #4

By Shi Ying and Wu Ling

An unexpected disaster transforms Fang Xin from an ordinary insurance salesman into a unique creature in the vast world of Yangtian—a gigantic bird.

His rebirth is filled with confusion and astonishment. Everything familiar has vanished, replaced by feathered wings and breathtaking adventures. Even as a bird, I aspire to become the strongest in this world, soaring above the nine heavens.
 

 

 

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 Fang Xin reveled in his current state. Although he was completely naked and felt somewhat exposed, he still perceived his body as exceptionally comfortable. At the very least, he no longer sported thick feathers or inconvenient claws and wings. Possessing limbs like he once had, he now considered himself incredibly fortunate.

 Despite taking on human form, Fang Xin retained certain characteristics of his avian nature, such as his eyes. How could an ordinary human possibly see every plant and tree on the ground so clearly from high up in the air? Fang Xin could see them distinctly, thanks to his eyes that shared the attributes of both birds and his Thunder Phoenix heritage, enabling him to perceive faraway objects.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: May 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224211609

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Chapter 143: As if in a Dream

Just as Fang Xin was preparing to examine the flow of energy within the energy channels more closely, he suddenly felt his consciousness fading, and his vision blurred. Although his consciousness grew extremely weak, Fang Xin could still faintly sense his current state.

In the next moment, I’m afraid I’ll completely lose consciousness and control over my body.

This was the thought that flashed through Fang Xin’s mind the moment before he lost consciousness. As soon as this thought appeared, Fang Xin completely lost all perception of the world. His senses vanished, and his conscious world descended into darkness.

Whoosh~

Having lost consciousness, Fang Xin also lost the ability to stand in the sky. Although Fang Xin was now a Beyond Mortal Realm expert, his strength was not yet so great that he could remain suspended in the air even after losing consciousness. Unless one’s strength reached a truly terrifying level, where even one’s physical instincts could keep one aloft, such strength was still far beyond Fang Xin’s grasp.

Even in the Nine Heavens, such powerful experts could only be found in the Ninth Heaven, the highest of the nine. Even then, they were exceedingly rare. Such beings had nearly achieved immortality. With Fang Xin’s strength, if he were to face a cultivator standing at the peak of the myriad realms, that cultivator could allow Fang Xin to attack freely without suffering the slightest harm.

This was the disparity in strength.

Of course, the prerequisite for such a cultivator to allow Fang Xin to attack freely was that Fang Xin would have the courage to attack in the face of their terrifying aura. If a cultivator with such immense strength were to stand before the current Fang Xin, the mere unintentional aura emanating from their body could probably crush Fang Xin. This was the disparity in strength, and it was also the law of this world: the strong preyed on the weak.

Even if the strong had no desire to bully the weak, it was impossible for the weak to stand on equal footing with the strong. This was a fundamental difference that no external factors could erase.

Unconscious, Fang Xin had lost his ability to fight in the sky. Since he had been in mid-air when he lost consciousness, his body naturally fell from the sky without any resistance. His long golden hair fluttered in the wind as he fell, and his naked body plummeted toward the ground.

Master, look! Junior Brother Fang Xin!

Yuan Gang, who was in the midst of a conversation with the Demon Wind Tiger King, suddenly noticed a naked body falling from the sky. Having witnessed Fang Xin’s transformation into a human upon reaching the Beyond Mortal Realm, Yuan Gang immediately recognized the falling figure as Fang Xin. He couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

Huh?!

Upon hearing Yuan Gang’s exclamation, the Demon Wind Tiger King turned his head and saw Fang Xin falling toward the ground. By this point, Fang Xin was about to hit the ground. Although Fang Xin’s physical strength was not significantly diminished even in his human form, falling from a height of dozens of meters would not be life-threatening. However, his physical body was not yet strong enough to be immune to such an impact. He would still be injured.

Without hesitation, the Demon Wind Tiger King transformed into a gust of wind and rushed toward the spot where Fang Xin was about to land. In an instant, he reached the spot, so quickly that Yuan Gang, who had been standing beside him, didn’t even notice how he had done it. In the blink of an eye, the Demon Wind Tiger King was already over a hundred meters away.

Smack!

The sound of flesh colliding with flesh echoed through the air. The source of the sound was the Demon Wind Tiger King and Fang Xin—the sound of Fang Xin’s body falling from the sky and landing on the Demon Wind Tiger King.

Fang Xin, who had fallen from a height of hundreds of meters, was now being held in the Demon Wind Tiger King’s arms. However, the Demon Wind Tiger King’s expression was calm and composed. His face was not flushed, and his heart was not pounding. Catching Fang Xin, who had fallen from such a great height, seemed as easy as eating or drinking.

It’s worth noting that the higher the fall, the greater the force of gravity. A fishbone falling from a height of several meters can easily pierce through a pedestrian, let alone a fall from several hundred meters. And Fang Xin’s body weight was certainly not as light as a fishbone.

After falling from several hundred meters, the gravitational force on Fang Xin’s body had reached a terrifying level, yet the Demon Wind Tiger King managed to catch him gently in his arms, without any harm.

Such an incident could only occur in Yang Tian’s Great World. If it had been in the Yan Huang Great World, the person catching Fang Xin would have been dead beyond doubt. Worlds with living beings exist within the same universe but in different dimensions, races not too different from each other lead different ways of life.

This is the reality of the myriad worlds, existing in different spaces, leading different lives. Had it not been for an accidental rebirth, Fang Xin would probably never have believed in the existence of a vast world like Yang Tian’s Great World. Everything about his previous life in the Yan Huang Great World seems so distant and unbelievable now.

But now, all of this has become reality. Regardless of Fang Xin’s previous disbelief, the fact now lies plainly before his eyes, undeniable.

Unconscious Fang Xin was actually in no grave danger, merely exhausted from overuse of his mental power due to overexertion, which made him lose consciousness and fall into a deep sleep.

Fang Xin had no idea that the Demon Wind Tiger King caught him as he fell from the sky, nor did he know that the Demon Wind Tiger King had taken a set of clothes from his own spatial domain and dressed him. He was unaware of all these actions taken on his behalf.

Yet, in his slumber, he dreamed. He dreamed of his past life, his current life, the calm on the outside yet the inner fear of death as he crashed, and the panic of being reborn into Yang Tian’s Great World.

He dreamed of his adaptation, understanding of this world, the bird mother’s care for him, and everything he had experienced. Slowly, he adapted to the life in this world, growing gradually with the passage of time in this realm...

All his experiences flashed before him in this dream like scenes on a revolving lantern...

Chapter 144: The Challenge

In his deep slumber, Fang Xin had a long and vivid dream. In this dream, he was like an observer, watching everything from his past and present life unfold, as if he were an ethereal spirit.

Unable to touch the objects he could see, and invisible to all living beings he observed, Fang Xin simply watched his life’s journey unfold before him.

This sensation was incredibly peculiar, akin to watching a recording of oneself, yet being unable to recognize one’s own actions. Observing his own sometimes foolish behaviors and moments of despair, Fang Xin felt a series of strange emotions stirring within him. This kind of feeling could only be truly understood through personal experience, and Fang Xin was deeply immersed in it.

Fang Xin was aware that he was dreaming, a fact clear to him. Yet, everything that unfolded before his eyes felt so real that, despite knowing it was all a dream, he found it hard to convince himself that everything he saw was merely a figment of his imagination. The dream was exceedingly vivid and lifelike.

Thus, as an observer, Fang Xin watched the entirety of his past and present life. He saw his moments of joy and confidence, his failures, his cowardice, his confusion.

He also witnessed his rebirth, his adaptation, his transformation, and his progress.

Reflecting on this comparison between his past and present life filled Fang Xin with a mixture of emotions. He also felt regret for the confusion and stagnation of his past life. However, this regret swiftly evaporated from his heart.

Fang Xin thought to himself that he had been reborn with immense talent and strength, possessing abilities he could not even have dreamed of in his previous life. His mentality had undergone a radical change; he was no longer the same person. The feelings of regret were gone, never to return.

Now, all Fang Xin focused on was making the most of the present, striving to enhance his strength and stand at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens, becoming a legendary figure remembered through the ages.

Fang Xin’s journey through his past and present life spanned a lengthy period, but it seemed to flash by in just a moment. After witnessing the scene of himself overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation, his vision faded, and he plunged back into darkness, waking from the dream and finally falling into a deep sleep.

As the sun rose and moon set, day continued to replace night. The days remained scorching hot, and the nights cool yet bright. Day and night alternated as usual. Although both day and night were bright, the temperature difference was vast. However, Fang Xin was unaware of this significant temperature difference, for he had been in a deep slumber for nearly a week.

During this time, Fang Xin was accompanied by the Demon Wind Tiger King and Yuan Gang. Yuan Gang’s heart was filled with unease. He feared that, like last time, Fang Xin would fall into a coma that would last for several years. Although Yuan Gang knew that Fang Xin had fainted due to exhaustion, he couldn’t help but feel anxious. After all, Fang Xin had previously experienced a three-year coma.

But the truth was far from Yuan Gang’s imagination. Fang Xin would not fall into such a long slumber this time. He was merely overly exhausted. While observing the flow of energy within the Demon Wind Tiger King and Yuan Gang’s bodies, he had consumed too much mental energy, leading to his mental exhaustion and fainting. This was completely different from what had happened before.

Huff...huff...huff...

Fang Xin, who had been sleeping soundly on the stone bed, suddenly began to breathe noticeably. This was not the gentle breathing of someone in deep sleep, but rather a rapid panting sound, indicating that he was waking up. Evidently, Fang Xin had regained consciousness after nearly a week of slumber.

Fang Xin now possessed the strength of the Beyond Mortal Realm. Not much time had passed, but Fang Xin’s strength had indeed undergone a dramatic transformation.

CrackleSnap

The sound of popping beans echoed through the air. This was the sound of bones moving. After advancing to the Beyond Mortal Realm, Fang Xin’s bones had been reorganized during his transformation. He had fallen into a deep sleep after transforming into human form. After nearly a week of slumber, Fang Xin’s body had finally recovered upon waking.

Ahhh, that feels so damn good!!!

A loud exclamation, mixed with a hint of local dialect, escaped Fang Xin’s mouth. Of course, this exclamation also reached the ears of the Demon Wind Tiger King and Yuan Gang nearby. However, they couldn’t understand the meaning of Fang Xin’s words. They simply thought that Fang Xin was overjoyed and talking nonsense. They didn’t delve deeper into it, as there was no point in doing so.

Fang Xin’s exuberant exclamation was a manifestation of his joyous mood, though he had yet to voice the full extent of his happiness. Now, Fang Xin had become much more reserved.

Junior brother, you’re finally awake! I’ve been so worried about you, afraid that you would fall back into a deep sleep, Yuan Gang said, as he opened his fluffy mouth wide, his loud voice resonating from within, causing Fang Xin’s ears to buzz.

Tell me, Yuan Gang, it hasn’t been that long since we last met, but your voice has definitely gotten louder. I wonder if your strength has seen as much improvement, Fang Xin replied with a chuckle, teasing Yuan Gang. After transforming back into human form, Fang Xin’s handsome face broke into a genuinely attractive smile. It wasn’t mere physical beauty, but a kind of clean smile, as if it had the power to purify the soul.

In the vast land of the Yan Huang world, Fang Xin’s appearance could easily make him the most dazzling star. But Fang Xin was not just a pretty face; his strength was in no way inferior to his looks.

Haha, my dear brother Fang Xin, of course, my strength has improved far more than my vocal volume. When we have the time, I’ll show you my progress over the years, Yuan Gang replied confidently, unfazed by Fang Xin’s teasing.

Haha, I’d love to see for myself the extent of Brother Yuan Gang’s strength. Why don’t we go out and have a spar right now? Fang Xin said, his spirits lifted by Yuan Gang’s response. He stood up, ready to head outside the cave. Fang Xin was no longer in a state of undress; he was wearing a blue robe from the Demon Wind Tiger King, which suited him perfectly.

He looked exceptionally graceful, and his golden hair gently swayed with his movements.

Chapter 145: Gentle Breezes and Rapid Rains

Fang Xin’s long hair swayed back and forth across his back as he moved. The golden locks around his waist were particularly smooth and swung in a way that carried a unique charm. Coupled with his well-fitting blue robe, Fang Xin now had an almost ethereal and sage-like demeanor.

An aura of elegance emanated from him, an intrinsic quality that seemed as natural to Fang Xin as breathing. His deep, black eyes sparkled with vitality, adding significantly to his overall allure.

Yuan Gang, trailing behind Fang Xin, maintained his usual appearance. His massive frame was covered in long golden fur, and his fierce, scarred face added an aura of menace to his presence. The thunderous steps that followed Fang Xin caused the ground to tremble.

It was only thanks to the sturdy nature of the Demon Wind Tiger King’s cave that it remained unscathed. A normal cave would have collapsed under Yuan Gang’s heavy steps, but the Demon Wind Tiger King’s cave merely trembled slightly without sustaining any real damage.

Thus, Fang Xin and Yuan Gang, one in front of the other, exited the Demon Wind Tiger King’s cave. The Demon Wind Tiger King, rather than stopping their whimsical behavior, watched them with interest, smiling as he leisurely followed them out, hands clasped behind his back.

In fact, from the moment he followed Fang Xin out, Yuan Gang knew he stood no chance against him. Yuan Gang had witnessed Fang Xin’s battle with the terrifyingly powerful heavenly thunder. He had no illusions about his own fate against such fearsome force; he believed he would have been reduced to ashes.

And yet, Fang Xin had confronted that formidable heavenly thunder. What’s more, at that time, Fang Xin’s strength was at the peak of the Mortal Realm’s Nine Heavens, not yet having stepped into the Beyond Mortal Realm. Now, having ascended into the Beyond Mortal Realm, Fang Xin’s power was leagues beyond his previous peak in the Mortal Realm. Yuan Gang, at the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm himself, understood all too well how difficult ascending into the Beyond Mortal Realm was. The gap between the Mortal Realm and the Beyond Mortal Realm was vast.

The term a world of difference couldn’t be more apt to describe the disparity between the Beyond Mortal Realm and the Mortal Realm. Having failed to break through to the Beyond Mortal Realm several times from the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm’s Nine Heavens, Yuan Gang was acutely aware of this.

Though Yuan Gang knew he was no match for Fang Xin, he still insisted on sparring with him in order to personally experience the gap between them. He also hoped to gain insights into the power of the Beyond Mortal Realm through his duel with Fang Xin, and perhaps even find some inspiration to aid his own breakthrough into the Beyond Mortal Realm. He hoped that this battle would accelerate his progress toward that goal.

This was only the first reason why Yuan Gang wanted to spar with Fang Xin. The second reason was that Yuan Gang also wanted to show Fang Xin his own strength. Over the past few years, Yuan Gang had put in a lot of effort, dedicating almost all of his time to cultivation. Although he had not progressed as rapidly as Fang Xin, who had somehow managed to reach the Beyond Mortal Realm, he had still reached the threshold of the Beyond Mortal Realm and possessed considerable strength.

The Demon Wind Tiger King currently had only two disciples: Fang Xin and Yuan Gang. As the elder disciple, Yuan Gang had been cultivating for several years longer than Fang Xin and naturally felt the need to act as a role model. He did not want his junior to look down on his abilities and secretly hoped that Fang Xin would acknowledge his strength.

For these two reasons, Yuan Gang, despite knowing that he was no match for Fang Xin, still desired to spar with him. This was the importance that Yuan Gang, as the senior disciple, placed on his junior’s opinion of him.

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud...

Accompanied by the rhythmic sound of footsteps, the three master and disciples emerged from the Demon Wind Tiger King’s cave and arrived at a spacious area among the stone hills. Fang Xin and Yuan Gang stood facing each other, their gazes locked. However, there was no hint of hostility between them; instead, they exuded a peaceful aura. If one did not know better, one might even mistake their encounter for a romantic rendezvous.

Senior brother, my bones are stiff from sitting still for so long. I’m going to need to stretch them out, Fang Xin said to Yuan Gang with a smile. As he spoke, he began to loosen up his limbs, looking eager to engage in combat.

Alright, junior brother, your senior won’t disappoint you. I’ll give you a good workout! Hahahahaha...

Seeing Fang Xin’s eagerness, Yuan Gang replied in high spirits. However, his hearty laughter was somewhat intimidating, especially since Yuan Gang’s wrinkled face looked even more unsightly when he smiled. In fact, he looked worse when he laughed than when he cried.

Of course, these were just Fang Xin’s private thoughts, which he kept to himself. In reality, Yuan Gang was not as ugly as Fang Xin imagined. Fang Xin was simply engaging in his usual habit of belittling his friends in his own mind. However, this belittling was more akin to playful teasing or friendly humor, which only those who truly understood him would appreciate.

Boom!

The sound of fists colliding echoed through the air. The source of the noise was a giant, golden-furred fist and a fist as white as jade. The two fists were vastly different in size, but it was the smaller, jade-like fist that seemed to have the upper hand, suppressing the larger, golden-furred one.

The giant, golden-furred fist belonged to Yuan Gang, while the smaller, jade-like fist belonged to Fang Xin. Yuan Gang had launched a surprise attack as soon as he had finished speaking. With a flash, he appeared before Fang Xin and swung his massive fist toward him. However, Fang Xin remained calm in the face of Yuan Gang’s sudden assault. With a smile, he raised his fist and met Yuan Gang’s colossal fist head-on.

Fang Xin’s punch seemed slow, but it effortlessly intercepted Yuan Gang’s lightning-fast attack, as if a gentle breeze had stopped a torrential downpour. It was a beautiful sight to behold.

The Demon Wind Tiger King, who had been observing from the sidelines, was impressed by Fang Xin’s counterattack. He now had a better understanding of Fang Xin’s strength after his breakthrough into the Beyond Mortal Realm. At the same time, he was secretly astonished by how much Fang Xin had progressed.

After all, Fang Xin had been unconscious for three years. Upon waking, he had not only reached the Beyond Mortal Realm but had also acquired such formidable power. The Demon Wind Tiger King couldn’t help but wonder what had transpired during Fang Xin’s three-year slumber.

Chapter 146: Fight with All You’ve Got

The Demon Wind Tiger King knew Fang Xin’s origins. He had encountered Fang Xin’s unreliable father when he had fallen into the Yang Tian’s Great World injured. He also had some understanding of the race to which Fang Xin belonged.

Therefore, the Demon Wind Tiger King knew that it was remarkable that Fang Xin had recovered under such dire circumstances. Despite being unconscious for three years, he had risen from the sixth level of the Mortal Realm