Star Sky Professional
Chapter 575 - 473: Steam

Chapter 575: Chapter 473: Steam

"This world... seems real yet not real, seems fake yet not fake, seems illusory yet not illusory, seems tangible yet not tangible... it is a world created by my struggle with the creator."

Fang Xing stretched out his hand, as if trying to catch the bustling night wind.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t catch anything.

"Space-time Law fluctuations, True Self Principle fluctuations, even destiny, fire... none of these exist... Is this a world without Law fluctuations? Or are they all isolated?"

Fang Xing shook his head.

His body was merely that of an ordinary teenager; he would get hungry, tired, bleed when injured, and die if he lost too much blood!

His combat strength could only be considered mediocre, and without the amplification from Law Comprehension, he would be even weaker.

Law Comprehension amplification is the best amplifier for combat strength.

Previously, even when he fully utilized the Burst Secret Technique, he struggled to compete with those in the Twelfth Realm or the Thirteen Realms.

But with Law Comprehension, it was possible.

Even as an ordinary person now, with past Law Comprehension, Fang Xing would not fear a Martial Saint, or even a Martial God!

But at this moment, these methods were completely lost.

Even his will, which is a mysterious thing, could only affect himself and could not be externalized.

It was as if... this was a world insulated from the Transcendent!

"Forget it... If I am like this, the creator must be as well... Compared to facing a Heavenly Immortal who comprehends Laws completely, both sealing Law Comprehension is actually an advantage for me."

Fang Xing thought about his opponent and fell into contemplation.

"Life Struggle Secret Technique naturally gambles with life! It ends when one party dies!"

In other words, winning could be very simple – find the creator, kill them, and all will be settled.

But Fang Xing couldn’t do that, considering he was just an ordinary college student.

"Aside from directly killing the opponent, the biggest possibility remains encountering danger during the mystery of the womb and being naturally eliminated..."

This possibility was actually very high; before Fang Xing awakened, a serious illness, natural disaster, or even robbery could cause him to lose his life.

It could only be said that it was very fortunate for Fang Xing to have lived until now.

"The creator’s mystery in the womb might be more severe than mine. If I wait, perhaps they’ll die first..."

"Or, we could see who lives longer? The lifespan of mortals has limits; as long as I live longer than them, I’m still the winner!"

"So, my next goals are: first, to master power, and second, to develop influence..."

Mastering power is for self-preservation!

If there is an Extraordinary Path in this world, I could climb it to extend my lifespan and live longer.

Developing influence is not only for self-preservation but also to search for the creator’s whereabouts.

Fang Xing glanced at the attribute panel again and couldn’t help but feel stunned.

"This seemingly non-Transcendent world lacks Source Power, lacks Law Comprehension... all other runes are dimmed, and even the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra’s effect is greatly weakened..."

"But what does ’Star Martial Artist’ mean?"

"My Martial Arts started as Blue Star Martial Arts, then integrated with the Immortal Path... Is this because, after breaking through the Tenth Realm in Martial Arts, it then integrated with the Source Power System and the Panwu Canon, hence named Star Martial?"

"Star Martial Artist? Not bad... it’s just a pity that the title [Star Martial Artist] currently lacks any miraculous effects..."

Fang Xing guessed that he would need to thoroughly win this Life Struggle battle and leave this odd world to truly understand the sudden surge in his strength.

...

The next day.

Black Ring Private Mechanical College.

The campus was vast, with various mechanical creations around.

Fang Xing even saw railroad tracks laid on the ground with a small steam locomotive puffing white steam, pulling along several small carriages.

Earlier it was nothing special, but now it felt a bit like a toy train in an amusement park...

"Well... at least it saves some effort. Taking the toy train to class every day sounds pretty nice..."

Fang Xing thought for a moment and squeezed onto the small train, found a seat.

The small train ran very slowly, almost like an adult jogging, wobbling to one teaching building after another.

Students got off intermittently, and more students got on.

Fang Xing got off in front of a large building, entered the laboratory, where he saw a burly man with gold hair, blue eyes, and a stubbly beard wearing a work uniform.

This was his Mechanical Science mentor — Monterrey Dean.

"Teacher."

Fang Xing saluted: "I’m here..."

"Hmm..."

Monterrey was forging a peculiar mechanical item, it looked like a brick-sized little iron box with a gear ignition device: "Your design of this ’gas lighter’ is quite good... the key is portability, making it useful for carrying outdoors."

"But it’s actually less convenient than a box of matches..."

Fang Xing muttered.

This was one of his "clever ideas" when he was obscured by the mystery in the womb, which was highly regarded by his mentor.

Now, he suspected that Monterrey took him as a student purely to act as labor, squeezing out his creativity...

"No! This is just a prototype, with much room for improvement."

Monterrey said: "This is the beauty of mechanics, we can even add a wind shield..."

"You’re right, teacher."

Fang Xing nodded.

In this era, a college student’s identity was very valuable, he wasn’t ready to give it up.

Faced with authority, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to directly refute.

Anyway, his life plans had already changed drastically.

Only an idiot would become a Mechanic. In this steam age, could you even create a mecha?

Creating a steam rifle would already be the best you could achieve!

His goal was naturally to practice Martial Arts!

Using his muscles to crush everything that opposed!

’Many cultivation techniques in the Panwu Canon require True Self Principle for entry... in this world, they’re wasted.’

’But Blue Star Martial Arts and some ordinary training methods and killing techniques in the books... can be picked up to train the body to its limits.’

’Moreover... if there are Extraordinary beings in this world, acquiring their secrets can completely allow innovation.’

Fang Xing thought to himself.

However, he did not show this and followed his mentor’s teaching as usual.

The college’s courses were not too demanding, giving him self-study time in the afternoon.

In the past, Fang Xing liked to stay in the library, hungrily learning various mechanical knowledge.

But for the current Fang Xing...

’What to study? I want to box!’

He left the college and wandered the streets.

Black Ring City was commercially prosperous, offering various forms of entertainment. He even saw advertisements for several Dark Night Clubs and shady balls.

"Can such things be openly advertised? Seems I was too naïve before..."

Fang Xing muttered, looking around and noting the addresses of several ’Combat Clubs’ and ’Fighting Clubs’.

Black Ring City had many clubs, covering various industries.

After wandering a few circles, he entered a narrow alley.

There was a small shop in the alley, seemingly a general store. The sign outside was very old, with some yellowed notices:

[New arrival: white bread, honey, antiques...]

[Buying: black mouse tail oil, smoked snake grass...]

...

Fang Xing entered the general store and saw a white-haired old man wearing glasses with deep lines around his mouth, scrutinizing every customer with a critical eye.

Seeing Fang Xing, the old man’s wrinkles seemed to relax with a smile: "Oh, it’s Fang Xing... What good news do you bring?"

"I’m here to buy, not sell today."

Fang Xing coughed.

Though he had a scholarship, he often felt tight financially and sold many things to old Quinn.

This man seemed like an ordinary general store owner but was actually a black market dealer who could acquire some contraband.

"Oh? That’s rare..."

Old Quinn grinned, showing yellowed teeth: "What do you need?"

"Short barrel."

Fang Xing said briefly.

Old Quinn paused, then thoughtfully said: "You got into some trouble? I know some influential people, perhaps I can introduce them to you..."

"No! I just... need some security."

Fang Xing shrugged and followed Quinn into the back room.

Quinn knocked on the wall, opening a hidden compartment.

He took out a box and handed it to Fang Xing: "Take a look..."

Fang Xing opened it to find a six-shot revolver.

Its barrel was short, the body sleek, and the grip was redwood, with some wear marks indicating it was a second-hand item.

"Black Snake Type II, ninety percent new!"

Old Quinn said: "As a self-defense weapon, its power will surely satisfy you, but you can’t compare it to a steam rifle... I’ll also include two hundred bullets, only for 300 blacks, quite cheap?"

"A brand new Black Snake Type II only costs 200 blacks..."

Fang Xing was speechless: "We’re old friends, give me a fair price!"

His monthly living expenses were around 100 blacks.

"Moreover..." Fang Xing leaned forward: "You know, if it weren’t urgent, I could make one myself..."

Old Quinn fell silent, knowing the young man could indeed do it!

Previously, Fang Xing sold him many small mechanical items, all high-quality and well-received.

"250 blacks; you have to let me earn something." Quinn said reluctantly.

"Alright..."

Fang Xing took out a stack of bills.

Though he could make one himself, it was cumbersome and might expose him, he preferred to spend a bit more.

After paying, he held the grip, checked the revolver using his mechanical knowledge, found no issues, and nodded with satisfaction.

After the transaction, Fang Xing casually asked: "Old Quinn... do you know any black market information involving mysticism or Extraordinary Power?"

"Mysticism? Like the gypsy witch’s divination? Or a priest’s bloodletting treatment?"

Quinn laughed: "Young man... trust steam and science!"

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