7 First Kaiju

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--- Chapter 6 ---

Yu Long and Hong Guan sat inside a pavilion. They haven't said anything for minutes, allowing the tea served by Lily to become cold.

Hong Guan's gaze is dull and distant, seemingly having no warmth.

Well, she just lost her only family member. 

Yu Long opened his mouth and said, "The truth about Teacher Hong's death." 

"I've grasped it." 

Really?" Hong Guan's eyes lit up. 

Yu Long nodded, "Yes." 

"But first of all, I must say this. We don't have the power nor influence to fight these people yet." 

"You can bury your hatred here and live a peaceful life. Or will you follow me, even to hell?" 

Hong Guan's mouth parted when she heard Yu Long's warning. 

She wasn't a dumb village girl. 

She knew what he meant. The people behind her brother's death must be from a mighty background. 

Still, it won't stop Hong Guan from knowing the truth.

If possible, Hong Guan wants revenge!

"I... I still want to know." 

"Even If I have to enter hell, I'd rather know the truth than live in a nightmare!" 

Yu Long approved Hong Guan's determination. But soon, his expression became solemn. 

"The truth is..." Yu Long started talking about Hong Wuji's experience until his last breath. 

Of course, he didn't mention [Kaiju Maker] and explained how he found out based on his investigation. The claw marks, severed tendons on Hong Wuji's corpse, and blood trails in the Drifting Cloud Mountain Range led Yu Long to this conclusion. 

Lastly, Yu Long placed a ripped white cloth on the table. 

"This is our last clue. I hired someone to check the Drifting Cloud Mountain Range, and that person discovered this near Teacher Hong's blood trails." 

"This..." Hong Guan frowned at the ripped cloth.

Yu Long sighed and added, "There aren't many places that could produce such a high-quality fabric, moreover wearing it." 

"Which means the culprit is someone from a powerful background, preferably a sect or clan." 

"Near our city, there are only three sects."

"Wind Blade Sect, Cloud Palm Sect, and Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress." 

"Out of all three sects, only one wore this specific cloth." 

"And that is Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress." Yu Long said indifferently. 

"Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress..." Hong Guan's eyes flashed with a gleam of murder. 

She didn't question Yu Long's credibility because she knew Yu Clan could do this investigation. Deep inside, she was very touched by Yu Long's way of thinking.

'He goes above and beyond to help my brother.' Hong Guan stared at the child before her. He's no more than seven years old, but his cleverness is above adults.

"No wonder my brother called you a genius, young master." She praised him.

Yu Long waved his hand, "It's nothing." 

"My genuineness is useless when faced with Heavenly Spear Thunderfire." 

"That's why... We must become stronger." 

"Sister Hong Guan, you want revenge, no?" 

"With my every wellbeing..." Hong Guan took a deep breath and nodded firmly.

"Welcome to the team, Sister Hong Guan." Yu Long smiled and gave her an understanding look. 

...

Weeks after weeks.

Months after months.

Yu Long experimented with [Kaiju Maker] and even researched more about the human body. 

He learned many things, starting from how to open profound veins' entrances and new fields like sensitivity and aspect.

At 14, everyone in the world started to have the ability to consolidate profound strength from their vitality/life energy, pulling it by bit into their bodies.

After condensing this sparse vitality into a profound foundation, they officially enter the 1st level of the Elementary Profound Realm. This realm was the starting gate. The body experienced a qualitative change and exceeded ordinary life forms.

With the cooperation of Lily, Hong Guan, and some loyal servants, he realized one's sensitivity toward profound strength and the energy in the atmosphere revealed in this stage. 

Although they have passed the optimal age, Yu Long uncovered someone who remained at Elementary Profound Realm due to their 'sensitivity' being too low. 

Low sensitiveness led to slow reactions when using profound strength/energy.

Opening profound entrances will solve this problem, but it doesn't assess one's base sensitivity. 

Using a concoction of common herbs and non-lethal poison alongside a meditation technique that Yu Long developed, even people who passed an optimal age of cultivation could increase their sensitivity.

On top of that, the effect will be even more potent before the profound veins mature.

The concoction is called Heart Opening Liquid. 

And the meditation technique called Heart Sensing Sutra.

The complementary use of these two allowed one to increase sensitivity by several folds of their base level. As if their talents soared, the servants break through one after another. 

The profound aspect is the new secret Yu Long inquired about the human body. 

He knew about the unique constitution, spirit, and profound veins in Against the God World. Anyone who possessed such things is one in many, having the privilege to become stronger rapidly. 

The heroine of Against the God possessed 'Nine Profound Exquisite Body.' and 'Snow Glazed Glass Heart.', which were cheat-like advantages that allowed her to cultivate any profound arts, advancing at ridiculous speed.

Yes, this was an aspect.

Everyone has their aspects, but their low and poor aptitude buried it.

Yu Long learned this accidentally when using [Kaiju Maker] to turn 'kidnappers' into the essence sphere. 

Their essence contained not only their skills but also unique patterns. 

The patterns determined one's aspects.

For example, 'Nine Profound Exquisite Body' reflected the aspect of 'Pure Malleable Constitution.' and 'Extra Reserves.' let its possessor cultivate any profound arts and hold more energy beyond the limit. 

If Yu Long knew the patterns of these aspects, he could copy and transplant them to others.

Of course, the person who received the transplants won't get the 'Nine Profound Exquisite Body.' but the effect will be the same despite some inferiority.

It would be impossible for others but for Yu Long. It wasn't a far-fetched goal.

Technically speaking, Yu Long possessed nearly infinite aspects as [Kaiju Maker] allowed him to devour other essences and their unique patterns.

Yu Long could uncover the truth of the universe by doing more in-depth research about profound aspects. He might be able to trace everything back to the Age of Gods.

Unfortunately, he barely touched the tip of the iceberg. 

Thinking about it, Yu Long has broken common sense several times already.

Even then, his daily schedule is training, hunting, and researching.

Rinse and repeat.

...

Three years later. 

A handsome youth meditated on the edge of a cliff. 

The morning wind swept his dashing black hair, revealing his charming face. 

He wore a white and blue robe with matching pants and shoes, gazing at the morning sun with his golden eyes. 

Since the clothes were thin, one could see a nicely developing physique with toned muscle under it. However, these muscles seem to hold incredible power.

"Young master!" A beautiful maid approached the youth. 

"Aih, Lily knew you'd be here." 

Yu Long turned around and smiled, "I'm on the verge of a breakthrough, Lily." 

"I can't be lazy." 

The beautiful maid covered her mouth in shock, "Young master, y-you have reached 3rd level of Body Tempering?" 

A cheeky smile appeared on Yu Long's face as he nodded, "Indeed." 

"On top of that, my profound veins also matured just now." 

"..." Lily couldn't believe her ears for a moment. 

Did her young master say his profound veins fully matured?

Doesn't that mean he could cultivate earlier than others?!

God, he's only ten.

Yu Long chuckled, shaking his head at Lily's ignorance. 

The 'mature.' phase of profound veins is when it can absorb one's vitality and convert it into other energy. Any further development won't happen after that. Unless it is 'intentionally.' manipulated through external means.

Yu Long's profound veins are unlike any others. 

Due to devouring so many essences, his vitality is abundant, and his profound veins mature four years earlier than they should be. 

Yu Long could also modify his profound veins by attaching some aspects, but that's for later.

"Well, let's have breakfast first." Yu Long stood up. His height is the same as Lily's, around 4'9 ft or 152 centimeters.

Standing side to side, Yu Long and Lily look more like siblings. 

'There is so much vitality in my body.' Yu Long thought while walking down a small mountain.

'I can start making my 1st ever Kaiju.' 

A sense of achievement filled Yu Long's chest as he gazed at the Yu Clan's compound. The area of living stretches over several kilometers, housing thousands of people.

Yu Long didn't just stay idle and training for three years. Using his father's connections in the business world, he bought many medicinal ingredients, minerals, and tons of books. 

Of course, he expanded the business too. 

He raised a group of loyalists, which he trained strictly. The Yu Clan is still a business-related clan on the surface, but Yu Long secretly developed a super force beneath it. 

Arriving at his courtyard, Yu Long noticed a beautiful woman training and waving her slender arms continuously. A flame burst one after another, creating a set of beautiful flowers.

"Older Sister, I'll be waiting in the dining room." Yu Long shouted while waving his hand. 

Hong Guan has grown wonderfully in the last three years. Her figure becomes more pronounced and well-endowed, adding to her charming face. Her hair was 'neatly' tied in a bow style.

"Sure." Hong Guan beamed at Yu Long, waving her hand back.

...

After breakfast, Yu Long entered his room and meditated on the bed. 

He was 'quickly' immersed in the inner world, a pocket space where he stores all the unused essence spheres. 

Opening his eyes, Yu Long could see a cloud world. 

Piles of essence spheres lay before him, gleaming with unique lights. 

"What kind of Kaiju should I make first?" 

"I must think of practicality more than anything." 

With that in mind, Yu Long hand-picked some essence spheres and placed them near him. 

A certain demon lord flashed in Yu Long's head as he grinned foolishly and said, "Let's start with that." 

The essence spheres are devoured by a small tornado, merging into one entity. 

A few moments later, a wave of warm mist welcomed Yu Long's face as a small creature came into his vision. 

This Kaiju is a limbless creature consisting of gelatinous material with a teardrop-like shape. Its body is entirely blue and almost see-through.

"Yes, this is it... My first Kaiju." 

"Slime!"