One month has passed since Deng Chanyu obtained the Fenghuang Clone.
She ultimately did not delve into the mountains that hide the secret of the Five-colored Stone, for power is the key to gaining opportunities, while lack of power leads to misfortunes.
Once the clone stabilizes at the "Chick" stage, it returns nutrients to her, allowing her to gradually heal injuries accumulated over years of martial training during showers. Her figure becomes more perfect, her skin as white as jade, and seemingly pure palms contain immense power.
The spiritual energy within the Ruby Fruit propelled the clone to make a significant leap from the Chick stage to the Young Bird stage.
As ordinary food contains too much impurity, the clone no longer needs to eat.
At this stage, the most critical need for the clone is the four primal elements from the ancient era after creation, namely earth, fire, water, and wind.
These things may be retained in part by Laozi and the Heavenly Master. Do you want Deng Chanyu to look for them?
It's unlikely that we'll find Earth Fire Water Wind, but we can try to absorb the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth - Golden Wood Water Fire Earth.
Deng Chanyu brought out over thirty bamboo stalks from the Deng family's storeroom, which contained both fire and metal spiritual energies. In order to expedite the growth of the clone, she chewed on the bamboo every day and fed it to it. The constant chewing made her a bit restless.
Originally, with the amount she was chewing on, it would take about a month to finish. But unexpectedly, Empress Huang heard from her servant that she enjoyed taking baths with bamboo, and immediately got excited and chatted with her, saying that there were many such bamboo trees on the remote islands in the southern sea. Deng's trading caravan went back and forth twice every year, so if she wanted them, she didn't have to worry - there would be plenty of bamboo for her.
Deng Chanyu was on the verge of losing it. She changed into a soft armor and arrived at the training ground early. She wanted to beat someone up!
"Too light!" She weighed the long spear forged from banded iron in her hand, held it with one hand, and casually twirled it, then shook her head.
The captain of the guard doesn't know that Miss Deng is planning to do something today. You usually use double knives, but why do you remember using long weapons today?
Deng Chanyu didn't explain. She no longer looked up to the double knives her previous incarnation used. The blades were too light and not suitable for her to use after her strength had grown.
As she continues to make a living in the circle of martial officers, using long weapons gives her a clear advantage.
The captain gestured for the soldiers to bring a large blade. She still felt it was too light, and besides, her father used a large blade, her brother used a large blade, the leader of Deng's vanguard used a large blade. Why should she use one as well? Are we part of the Large Blade Gang?
"Too light, too light!"
The soldiers brought her two large hammers, but Deng Chanyu didn't even attempt to try them; she just gave them a dismissive look. Have you ever seen a female martial officer use hammers? I think you look like a hammer!
In the end, Deng Chanyu chose a Fan Tianhua Jǐ.
The Fan Tianhua Jǐ weighs 36 catties, which is almost as heavy as a bucket of water.
Even heavier would still be usable, just not very convenient. This is perfect for now. Just because you see me holding a large spear doesn't mean I'm just good with hidden weapons! You think I'm only skilled in using them? The Fan Tianhua Jǐ can also pierce through you!
It was said that Deng Chanyu was going to change weapons, so Deng Xiu, her eldest brother, rushed over to watch.
While Deng Jiushi may not be particularly skilled in the art of spears, he is familiar with the basic techniques such as slicing, splitting, prodding, and piercing, which he can teach Deng Chanyu.
Old Deng held up the large spear, shouted, "Watch closely, this is the Blue Dragon emerging from the Sea!"
The spear blade followed his arm as it extended outwards, charging forwards with great force before slanting upwards.
"This is the creation of heaven and earth!" With his left hand forward and right hand backward, he slashed downwards with the large spear.
"This is the Blue Dragon crossing the river!" He twisted his wrist, and the spear swept horizontally across the front.
Deng Chanyu: ...
Just by hearing these names, it sounds like a sword technique! It looks even more like one now!
Old Deng finished a series of moves that were named after spear techniques but were actually sword techniques, and stood proudly with one hand holding the spear, stroking his long beard: "How much did my daughter remember? Shall I demonstrate them again?"
The sword techniques in Deng Jiushi's spear techniques have many features of swordsmanship, so his techniques are not a problem.
Deng Chanyu has the Phoenix Clone within her. Birds of prey are well-known for their sharp eyesight, and Phoenix is even more so. Her current eyes are almost like the Mangekyou Sharingan, so she can easily memorize any basic techniques she sees once.
"Daughter will practice once, please, father, give your advice."
Holding the large spear, she imitated Old Deng's movements, slashing and sweeping in all directions, her excitement growing as the fighting memories inherited from the Phoenix gradually awakened. Many human martial arts are derived from wild animals, and at this moment, in addition to the four basic techniques of slashing, splitting, prodding, and piercing, she integrated the techniques of birds preying on their prey for food and added pecking, hooking and cutting moves.
"Huh?" Old Deng was somewhat surprised. Did his daughter have such high martial arts talent? When he taught his daughter the double knives before, he didn't think she was outstanding; it was just passable. What's going on now?
Is it that daughter is particularly good at the Fan Tianhua Jǐ, which is a more difficult long weapon?
As a bystander, he could see that Deng Chanyu's moves were not refined enough, the moves were not connected, and the shortcomings were obvious. But these shortcomings were viewed from Old Deng's perspective.
Facing the fierce joint attack of Huang Feituo and Nezha, Old Deng could hold out for dozens of moves without being defeated. If Nezha didn't use the treasure Quan Kun Circle, he couldn't have defeated Old Deng. He was the top-level martial officer in this world, with an unusual perspective.
From the perspective of a normal person, Deng Chanyu's dance with the Fan Tianhua Jǐ is filled with cold killing aura, making her a deadly meat grinder on the battlefield.
Eldest brother Deng Xiu looked at the large knife in his hand, then at his sister wielding the long spear that repelled water, and had a bit of a doubt in his mind: Can I beat this kind of sister?
"Excellent, Miss Deng's martial arts are extraordinary. I, the inferior, wish to challenge her to a few moves." A tall man with a face like a live crab and a thick beard under his chin stepped out from the crowd. Without waiting for Deng Chanyu to answer, he picked up a long sword from the weapon rack all by himself.
Deng Chanyu recognizes him and knows that he is an admirer of Old Deng. She says boldly, "Okay, let's fight!"
Old Deng gave her a surreptitious glance.
She could only fake a cough, "Cough cough, well... um, General Tai Luan is willing to give me a lesson, and I am very grateful. General, please!"
"Miss Deng, please!"
Deng Chanyu held the Fan Tianhua Jǐ and fiercely slashed towards Tai Luan.
Tai Luan dodged and swiped out with a powerful blade, cutting through the air.
Deng Chanyu quickly dodged to the side, and with the momentum, her long spear was pressed downwards.
Tai Luan stood firmly with both feet, raised his blade to block, and their weapons collided producing a clear metallic sound.
Both fought with their ultimate techniques, exchanging blows at a rapid pace, making it difficult to determine who was gaining the upper hand.
Deng Chanyu suddenly turned and leaped upwards, using the technique of birds preying, the long spear traced out an arc and struck towards Tai Luan's face.
Tai Luan originally wanted to laugh, such a thing as jumping up while fighting is very common for newbies. The saying "do not leap, do not leap, do not leap" is well understood by many generals. However, he didn't expect that Deng Chanyu's move was both fast and swift. The cold aura of killing surged towards him. He could only hold the hilt of his blade and roll backward with his body in flight. His form quickly collapsed onto the ground as the long spear hit the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
As Deng Chanyu's momentum had passed, Tai Luan suddenly stood up, and with a twitch of his long knife, a swirling metal mist appeared, and the dazzling blade light was about to strike behind him. Deng Chanyu felt the crisis, but instead of retreating, she advanced forward. With a rotation of her body, she held her spear with both arms and swept it horizontally, producing a "click" sound as the front part of Tai Luan's long knife was shattered by the incoming blow.
"Miss Deng's martial arts are truly admirable, the underling is in awe."
"It's General Tai Luan who is giving way to the young lady. General Tai has a broad mind, which is very commendable."
