I Became an Evolving Lizard in a Martial Arts Novel-Chapter 228

The Lizard Has Finally Reached Supreme Perfection.

Though I have gained enlightenment, it’s hard to ignore that the lizard’s contemplation on its chest feels a little awkward.

If my master asked me about it, I would hesitate to answer.

But enlightenment is like that.

Sometimes it’s noble, sometimes it’s something anyone could figure out, and sometimes, it can be something completely random.

I remember hearing about an evil martial artist who gained enlightenment just before he was about to die, hit by a leg bone.

If I think about that, my musings on my internal energy storage are rather modest.

And the reflections on the chest aren't so light either, considering that Jinlong and Gomodo, both seem to share similar preferences with me.

Both of them are powerful beings beyond comparison.

If they are chasing after something in common, then it’s a good situation.

Of course, the possibility that Jinlong and Gomodo reached the same cultivation stage as me is slim, but who knows?

Especially Gomodo, I believe they must have had similar thoughts to mine several times.

Considering that, it doesn’t feel like such a bad insight.

I won’t go around spreading my enlightenment, but if anyone asks, I might hesitate for a moment and casually mention it.

The lizard I was just now, the one stuck at the Peak stage, is already dead.

Now, I am a lizard that has reached Supreme Perfection, only the Great Lizard remains.

What is the greatest feature of Supreme Perfection?

It’s that I can finally wield a Sword.

The Sword.

Think of it as something between Sword Qi and Sword Strength, a stage where the threads of sword energy come together and form a solid shape like a mist.

Of course, I’ve used it before at the Peak and even manifested Sword Strength, but that was only temporary.

That was something I could only do when holding a sword.

But now, I can do it without a sword at all.

Instead of a sword, I can use my claws.

How do I put this?

Should I call it a claw strike?

That feels a bit off.

Let’s think about it later.

Swordsmanship may seem vague at first, but for me, who can handle the power of Wood, the story is different.

If it were me back then, the best I could do would be to form an attack shaped like a hard tree.

But now?

I’ve realized the nuances of Thunder and Wind.

In other words, Lightning and Wind!

Both are symbols of incredible power, and now I can control both.

On top of that, there is a martial art I frequently use called “Life and Death Palm”.

With one hand imitating the movements of a snake and the other the movements of an eagle, this technique is a combination of both offense and defense, and I often use it.

If the nuances of Thunder and Wind are combined with it, what would happen?

I could unleash the snake's attacking movement like thunder, and the eagle's wings, summoning a storm.

That would be the movement of the Snake Queen and the King of Birds.

Would my mouth stay silent during this?

Of course not. I’d shoot my Death Beam.

My tail would be swung like a sword, and with my feet, I’d step into the True Realm.

At the very least, I’d be passing the test of three magical beasts.

In fact, I might even be able to pass the test of six magical beasts now.

Though I haven’t activated it yet, I can instinctively feel that I could do it.

Supreme Perfection is like that.

Moreover, achieving Supreme Perfection isn’t the only thing I gained.

My companion, the Wild Eyes, has finally evolved.

It has gained a glorious name: "Tail Cut, Fate Cut", a name befitting of its transformation, and one can only imagine how much it wanted to evolve.

The Wild Eyes has evolved into:

"Dragon Eyes"

Eyes of the Dragon that pierce through everything in the world.

It eliminates falsities and can see the truth.

It inherits the effects of the Wild Eyes.

Dragon Eyes!

I’ve gained a skill with the name of a dragon again.

With this, I can see opponents whose levels were previously hidden from me.

【Cho-Do LV???】

Can’t see it?

What’s going on?

It should only be a three-digit number, why can’t I see it yet?

Still, when I focus, I feel something blurry, as if it’s telling me that if I concentrate my power, I’ll be able to see it soon.

...But that’s that.

Nothing dramatically has changed yet?

At least, with a name like Dragon Eyes, shouldn’t I be seeing something new?

“Great Warrior? That... how long...?”

Cho-Do mumbled with a slightly flushed face.

Now that I think about it, my hands were touching something very soft.

No.

I was simply extending my hands from my mind, but I never expected them to actually move.

Especially with the energy of the Wood focused in both hands.

Of course, since I'm also a Dragonborn and wield the power of Wood, it’s not like I’m going to harm myself.

But what should I say? It feels like my intentions are becoming more impure.

With all my might, I touch my energy reservoir.

This could be seen as something sneaky.

“Nooo... Nooo!”

A low hum filled the air.

Cho-Do is furious.

No matter how much of a Fox Pearl it is, controlling a enraged Cho-Do seems a bit difficult.

Either that, or maybe she just isn’t controlling herself.

Slap!

But suddenly, a vine appeared and slapped Cho-Do, sending her flying.

“Krrr!”

Swishhh!

It didn’t stop there. The vine seemed to trap Cho-Do entirely.

“Wh-why! Nghh!”

Her mouth is completely sealed now.

“Kkk...”

The atmosphere was incredibly strange, so I quickly withdrew my hand.

“...So, how was it? Did it get interesting enough for you?”

Her voice seemed to carry an oddly pleased tone.

From what I saw after she consumed the Wind Essence, it seems she lacked confidence in her chest.

Both her father, Jinlong, and her predecessor, Gomodo, seemed to be obsessed with large sizes, so perhaps she harbored feelings of inferiority toward her own smallness.

That’s probably why she asked me to look at her chest. Since I showed more enthusiasm than expected, she seemed pleased.

But sorry, I honestly had no thoughts about it when I first saw it.

I just thought, So that’s the effect of the Wind Essence, huh?

But I’ve gained enlightenment now.

Big and small—both are valuable.

“Krrr...”

I spoke the precious words of enlightenment to Cho-Do.

“Such words... the Great Warrior... yes, I suppose he would.”

She seemed to understand the words I was mumbling with surprising clarity.

Yes, since I’ve come this far, I might as well learn how to speak properly.

Since I am a descendant of Gomodo, it seems that the teachings from the Dragonborn might be quite effective.

“It’s a bit embarrassing. Why was I so obsessed with such a physical form...”

Cho-Do gave an awkward smile.

She seems to be acknowledging my enlightenment.

It’s no ordinary enlightenment.

It’s about letting go of what you have and focusing on other possibilities.

Not relying on things like Wind Essence, but focusing on the essence of things...

As I shifted my gaze back to Cho-Do, I couldn’t help but let out a “Kkk” sound.

“...Kkk?”

What is it?

Is something wrong with my eyes?

“Why do you seem...?”

Why is Cho-Do turning her back to me?

Suddenly, she turned around...

Wait a minute, that’s not it.

Her face is definitely looking at me.

So why am I seeing her back?

...Could it be that it’s not actually her back?

Right.

Suddenly turning around like that seemed strange.

“Great Warrior?”

My lizard brain struggled to process this, but I succeeded in drawing one conclusion.

That’s not her back; that’s her front.

And the reason I mistook it for her back is...

Because it looks like it!

What I see is almost like Dang So-Young.

No, it’s an insult to compare it to So-Young.

At least Dang So-Young wears bandages and, while slightly puffed, there’s something to her.

Very faint, but still something.

But Cho-Do?

Nothing like that.

Not faint, but nothing at all.

What is going on here?

Even though I said I don’t mind big and small, if something completely absent is involved, that’s a different story.

“...What is that expression?”

Has the effect of Wind Essence suddenly worn off?

No, I clearly felt the strange texture of the Wind Essence earlier when I touched it.

And since I was focused due to my racial traits, there wasn’t even a chance for Cho-Do to remove it.

Then why am I seeing this non-existent, tiny chest?

...Right, Dragon Eyes.

The eyes of the dragon that pierce through all things and erase falsehoods.

By erasing the falsehoods of the Wind Essence, I can now see the truth.

Once I wiped away the falsehood of the Wind Essence, I saw Cho-Do in her true form.

That giant figure disappeared without a trace, leaving only desolation behind.

The performance of the Wind Essence is truly amazing.

It creates something out of nothing. It’s not surprising that this is called a heavenly treasure.

But before the Dragonborn, even the truth can’t be hidden.

“No... no way!”

Cho-Do shouted in shock.

She covered her chest with both hands.

Though there’s nothing to cover, I understand her position.

At that size, the Wind Essence must have been necessary.

If compared to Nephela, she would instantly be a Heavenly Sage, and if compared to Dang So-Young, So-Young would become Baeksunhwa.

“You’re mischievous. You said you wouldn’t differentiate between big and small, yet you’re teasing me like this.”

Her face turned red like a tomato.

Yet, despite her embarrassment, it seems she doesn’t truly hate it, which means my words must have pleased her.

What she’s embarrassed about right now isn’t the Wind Essence, but the shame of having tricked me with that illusion.

“You, a person who doesn’t care about size and embraces everything, trying to deceive me with this object... I can’t hide my shame. Please, take off this object...”

“Kkk.”

Wait a minute.

Even though I said that, I need to remember there’s always an exception, right?

There’s a big difference between something small and something that doesn’t exist at all.

If it were So-Young, it might be okay... but this is a bit different...

Of course, I’m not the kind of shameless lizard who would blurt out exactly what I’m thinking.

“Kkkk.”

I spoke in a more persuasive tone.

I don’t really mind if the Wind Essence isn’t removed.

...It’s about to be winter, after all. Wouldn’t it be better to stay warm?

But I overlooked something.

My Kkkk sound is interpreted differently depending on the listener.

Unfortunately, Cho-Do has figured out the hidden meaning of my words.

Crackling!

The blue lightning mercilessly struck my body.

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