King of Creation
Chapter 226 - 223: True Transformation Technique

Chapter 226: Chapter 223: True Transformation Technique

Chief Constable Liu Datong had that kind of very ordinary face, the kind that you couldn’t pick out from a crowd. You could say he was extremely ordinary.

However, if those half-shut eyes were to open, what should have been the dim eyes of an old man could dazzle and hurt someone else’s eyes.

At the moment, Liu Datong’s eyes, bright as stars, were intently fixed on Ye Zhen.

"Sect Master Guo wants Duke Wusan to learn the real Disguise Technique with me?"

"Then please, Duke Wusan, answer a question for me first. What do you think is the highest realm of the Disguise Technique?"

"The highest realm of the Disguise Technique?"

"It should be creating perfect illusions, right?"

In Ye Zhen’s understanding, the Disguise Technique that achieved perfect illusions was indeed the ultimate.

Liu Datong slowly shook his head.

"Creating perfect illusions, after all, is still fake. It may deceive commoners and even experts, but it will never deceive the truly discerning.

"If that’s not it, then what is it? How can you deceive the truly discerning?" Ye Zhen asked.

"To deceive someone discerning, it’s necessary to truly transform!"

"Truly transform?"

Ye Zhen was full of confusion. If it’s a Disguise Technique, how could there be a true transformation?

"Look closely at me!"

As Ye Zhen’s gaze fixed on him, a miraculous change suddenly occurred on Liu Datong’s face.

He saw Liu Datong’s mouth corners twitch violently; his previously drooping lips suddenly turned up,

and a bead-sized bump abruptly rose at the corner of his eyebrow, slowly rolling over, smoothing out the wrinkled forehead instantly, and turning his sagging brows into sharp and spirited brows.

With a slight twitch behind his cheeks, the slack skin instantly tightened, and the traces of age on his face disappeared instantly, even the skin on his neck tightened.

Before Ye Zhen’s eyes, Liu Datong changed into a set of moon-white long robes, slightly tied up his hair, and in the blink of an eye, there appeared before Ye Zhen a worldly beautiful youth with a sword at his waist and a folding fan in his hand, ever smiling.

"How about that?"

When the smiling Liu Datong inquired, Ye Zhen was utterly astounded.

The Disguise Skill he had learned from Gao Xinglie, compared to Liu Datong’s technique, was like playing with mud, and to say even playing with mud was an understatement.

What is true transformation?

This is true transformation!

"Not only this, I also have a secret Bone Shrinking Skill, which when combined, complements each other perfectly!"

Liu Datong’s voice hadn’t finished when rapid popping sounds of bones suddenly erupted from within him.

And Ye Zhen watched as Liu Datong’s height abruptly increased by three inches, and after a few moments, it decreased by a few inches. With that divine skill of true transformation, not even a god could recognize him!

"Divine Skill, truly a Divine Skill!"

Ye Zhen praised ceaselessly, "This true transformation must certainly be the pinnacle of the Disguise Technique, right?"

Unexpectedly, Liu Datong shook his head again.

"No, this True Transformation Technique is just the basis of the Disguise Technique!"

"Such a miraculous True Transformation Technique is just the basis?" Ye Zhen couldn’t help but be shocked!

"Disguise is also a profoundly deep art, not just about altering appearances!"

With a series of bone-popping sounds, and a few twitches of his face, Liu Datong once again resumed that ordinary and unremarkable appearance, but in Ye Zhen’s eyes, he had already become a highly skilled figure.

"In the art of Disguise, to reach the ultimate, changing appearances is the most basic. To reach a state where no one can see through, one must integrate the most fundamental factors like clothing, habits, customs, accent, diet, preferences, and so on, to reach the peak of perfection!"

"I suspect, Duke Wusan is learning this Disguise Technique because you must be planning to leave Black Water Kingdom to gain experience!"

At this point, Liu Datong paused, looking towards Ye Zhen, as his words were slightly taboo.

"No matter!"

"Good, then I will speak plainly! Even if Duke Wusan learns this True Transformation Disguise Technique, once you open your mouth, it could expose your identity as a person from Black Water Kingdom and attract others’ attention."

"Are you referring to the accent?"

"Exactly!"

"In my Black Dragon Domain, aside from the Southern Barbarian Tribe, there’s no such thing as a cumbersome slang, but whether it is Black Water Kingdom or Phantom Divine Empire or Sword Origin Empire, each has its own unique accent.

A hero like Duke Wusan will attract attention everywhere. Even if the appearance changes, if you speak in the accent of Black Water Kingdom, it will definitely catch the attention of any discerning person!"

"Exactly!"

Ye Zhen’s expression suddenly turned solemn.

Previously, he had thought too simplistically about the art of Disguise, assuming it was just applying some makeup, but in reality, that was not the case at all!

"The voice is just one major aspect! There are other smaller details!"

"For example, the clothing of martial artists from my Black Water Kingdom is mostly black, while Phantom Divine Empire martial artists prefer white. Consider also diet.

In my Black Water Kingdom, due to the prevalence of harsh cold, from princes and nobles to peddlers and porters, they prefer to drink alcohol with bowls. The Phantom Divine Empire and Sword Origin Nation prefer horn cups! And the long-established Gu’an Kingdom prefers to use goblets for drinking!

As for customs, in my Black Water Kingdom, where many men often die in battle, women can hold up half the sky. At banquets, weddings, no matter where, women can freely come and go, quite casually, but in Gu’an Kingdom, the status of women is extremely low, even noblewomen cannot sit at the table."

....

Once Liu Datong started speaking, he went on endlessly, talking about the customs and cultures of different places, even delving into minor details with animated expressions, leaving Ye Zhen completely stunned.

"To perfect the Disguise Technique with the most basic True Transformation Disguise Technique, complemented by accents, customs, human relations, habits, and more, that is the ultimate Disguise Technique!"

"Duke Wusan, do you think my Disguise Technique is worthy of entering your Dharma Eye?" Liu Datong smiled warmly at Ye Zhen!

"Indeed, indeed!"

What Liu Datong referred to as a Disguise Technique was essentially becoming a completely different person. Ye Zhen figured that even if a powerful being from the Vein Forging Realm inspected him inch by inch with their Divine Sense, they would not suspect his disguise.

"Please, Master Liu, bestow your teaching!"

Since he was to learn this secret technique, Ye Zhen prostrated himself towards Liu Datong.

Before Ye Zhen had even fully prostrated, Liu Datong lifted him up.

"Having the worldly renowned Duke Wusan address me as ’Master Liu’, makes my life worthwhile! Hahahaha..."

Amid Liu Datong’s loud laughter, Ye Zhen began his secretive study of the Disguise Technique at Master Liu’s residence.

Whether it was the True Transformation Disguise Technique or the Bone Shrinking Skill, watching Liu Datong perform them seemed effortless, but the actual practice revealed how difficult they were.

These practices truly were not something the average person could master, demanding an extremely high level of minute control.

Fortunately, Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Cultivation was already completed, far superior to ordinary people, making the learning process somewhat easier.

Even so, Ye Zhen suffered quite a bit.

For example, using a needle to pierce the corners of his brows, stimulating and training the muscles there.

Even more so, this True Transformation Disguise Technique included a secret technique for opening up small veins on the face.

The veins on the face are extremely fine, and a slight mishap could rupture them, making the training very slow.

Luckily, Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Power was incredibly strong. After a few days and having grasped the knack, he progressed rapidly.

Selecting customs and habits from different countries was easy—mere rote memorization.

As Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Cultivation grew, his memory also became extremely strong, making this aspect not difficult.

The most nightmarish training, however, was learning the accents and dialects from various countries.

To make Ye Zhen change the pronunciation habits he had developed over more than a decade and to learn various different dialects, even the slang of the Southern Barbarian Tribe—that was indeed excruciating.

It must be said that the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Justice, Liu Datong, was an extraordinary talent; his research into the Disguise Art was divinely profound.

And it was fortunate that Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Cultivation was powerful, otherwise learning these techniques Liu Datong taught would take at least a year or more.

Twenty days later, on the busiest street in Black Water King’s City, Liu Datong sat in front of a bustling bun shop, slowly savoring his tea, his downcast eyes occasionally flashing sharp glints.

"Shop owner, two meat buns to go!"

A rough-dressed man who seemed to be a laborer extended a few copper coins from the outskirts of the crowd.

"Alrighty!"

The shopkeeper briskly wrapped up two large meat buns and handed them to the laborer.

"Thanks!"

The laborer took the meat buns and turned to leave, but just as he was about to walk away, Liu Datong, who had been quiet, suddenly reached out lightning-fast and tapped the shoulder of the laborer!

"Duke Wusan, you’ve given yourself away again!"

The rough-looking laborer suddenly revealed a slight wry smile upon hearing that.

As the two walked into the back room, the laborer’s face fluctuated several times, revealing Ye Zhen’s true face.

"Master Liu, where did I err this time?"

Ye Zhen was quite frustrated.

This was the graduation test arranged by Liu Datong.

Liu Datong sat in front of one of the most crowded and chaotic shops in Black Water King’s City, from morning till night. As long as Ye Zhen could successfully purchase something from the shop without Liu Datong noticing him, he would be deemed to have graduated!

However, from morning till night, Ye Zhen had attempted it six times, and every time Liu Datong caught him red-handed among the crowd.

This time was the best so far; he was only discovered when turning around.

"Duke Wusan, too much talk leads to error!"

"Have you ever seen a laborer buying something and then thanking the seller?"

"Additionally, your disguise this time wasn’t bad, but the identity you chose was wrong! The art of disguise relies on making the smallest change to achieve the greatest effect, and the occupation of the disguise target should be what you are most familiar with so as to minimize flaws!

You, a hereditary duke, disguised as a laborer, actually had flaws everywhere. Not to mention, which laborer would be as clean and odorless as you?"

"Thank you, Master Liu, for your guidance! Since I failed the exam, I shall continue my studies."

Ye Zhen was quite dejected, as after more than twenty days of hard study, he still hadn’t graduated.

"No need, Duke Wusan. You have successfully graduated!"

"Graduated?" Ye Zhen was surprised.

"Yes, everything that needed to be learned, you have mastered. I have passed on all my knowledge in the art of disguise to you without reservation! What remains is for you to slowly accumulate experience in the details yourself!

Although I recognized you, how many others in the world have eyes like mine?"

"Ye Zhen is grateful to Master Liu for passing on this art!"

This time, even if Liu Datong tried to stop him, Ye Zhen still gave Liu Datong a bow. The generosity with which Liu Datong shared his art of disguise deserved Ye Zhen’s respect.

"Master Liu, this is a name card signed by your disciple. If you are interested, you could hold this card and visit the Prince Mansion. Whether it’s for yourself or your family, I believe it won’t disappoint you. This is a small token of appreciation from your disciple, please accept it!"

As he spoke, Ye Zhen laid down the name card and gracefully departed.(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to vote and support. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)