Wasteland Border Inspector

Chapter 286 Heavenly Martial Domain, I am the Extraordinary!

For ordinary people who are not qualified to come into contact with the extraordinary realm, the achievement of collecting immortal treasures is enough to make the name "Cheng Ye" carry considerable weight in Happiness City.

However, in the eyes of the higher-ups involved in the supernatural field, the vitality and withering belief that Tan Ming gave him were the real talismans that could protect him.

These two amulets could bring terrifying benefits to Happiness City, and he had made a statement that he was completely willing to offer them up.

Therefore, as long as these two protective charms remain, even if he has already entered the extraordinary realm in a legitimate way, he will still not arouse suspicion from others.

After all, this is the City of Happiness, not the City of the Flame that avoids the extraordinary.

In Happiness City, transcendence is never a taboo topic, much less the end point of the cultivation path; it is merely a starting point for selection.

This extraordinary path requires a massive amount of resources to take each step forward.

From the normal state to the reverse state, and then to the state of control, it is impossible to estimate how much time and resources it would take to reach the level of an elder statesman.

That's why Cheng Ye never intended to hide his extraordinary abilities from the very beginning.

The checkpoints in Happiness City don't need superhuman combat power because the inner city has elders stationed there, as well as several or even dozens of superhuman beings. Even if a crisis involving the rampage of the Mother Source occurs, they can take immediate action to suppress it.

However, the checkpoints in Dabo Town are different, including the Yueye checkpoint where he will be stationed in the future, which will inevitably rely on extraordinary combat power.

Only in this way can we calmly deal with those strange Mother Sources and the extraordinary Guardians of Wishes.

Fortunately, the existence of the extraordinary seed allows him to cultivate extraordinary combat power at will without any side effects.

Moreover, and very importantly, these distributed extraordinary seeds will not completely escape his control.

You can simply give the seeds to someone you trust, and once they've nurtured them, you can collect the seeds using the civilization collector.

If the collector has enough energy, it is not impossible to create an entire army of superhumans.

Of course, this is just a preliminary idea at the moment.

After all, the benefits that the Flame can provide in the early stages are not even comparable to those of the Shrinking Giant Lice that has not yet reached the extraordinary level.

Even now, the flame is still in the shaping stage and has not yet shown its true potential. It still needs to accumulate a lot of resources and time to grow.

This is inherently a resource cycle; the more extraordinary individuals there are, the greater the resources required. To realize the vision of a massive army of extraordinary individuals, the pace of resource accumulation must be accelerated to acquire more rare treasures.

As for the selection of personnel, careful consideration and screening are required.

Because when others obtain extraordinary seeds, they don't have a powerful figure like Tan Ming to help them conceal their aura.

Once you choose to bind your extraordinary power, it means that for a long time you will no longer be able to leave the area of ​​Happiness City and will lose the right to go out and explore.

After much deliberation, Cheng Ye concluded that Rokuk, who was in charge of guarding Dabo Town, might be a suitable candidate.

However, given their current relationship and Rokuk's current contributions, they are far from being able to obtain the Extraordinary Seed.

And Liu Bi.

In terms of trust, Liu Bi never asked for anything in return for his efforts, and his character can definitely withstand the test.

Moreover, after understanding Liu Bi's belief in "the unity of self and things," there is no need to worry that he will lose control due to gaining great power.

To be fair, if Liu Bi had followed the conventional path of extraordinary belief, his vague convictions might have been difficult to put into practice.

But if one chooses the path of the extraordinary seed, it's a match made in heaven.

Looking at skill matching, the core of field work lies in negotiation and transactions, which is clearly not Liu Bi's strength.

Combat and leading troops.

The former is like a tiger with wings when it has superhuman abilities, while the latter, when leading a team on a mission, can also make up for the risk of exposure that superhuman abilities might bring by having other people's auras to cover each other.

However, faced with a barrage of information, Liu Bi remained unusually silent, unconsciously crumpling the researcher card into a small ball.

Fortunately, this thing is a flexible material, and it immediately returns to its original shape as soon as you let go.

His brows were furrowed, his gaze fixed on the burning flame mark between Cheng Ye's eyebrows, his expression complex and unreadable.

After a moment, he slowly squeezed out a sentence, which really surprised Cheng Ye.

"Let's fight!"

"Now?"

"Right now!" Liu Bi nodded emphatically.

"it is good!"

Cheng Ye readily agreed and turned to go back to town to ask Hou Genbao to clear the area to avoid the fight disturbing the residents, but Liu Bi pointed to the diversion island not far away.

"where to."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved to Niu Fu.

Niu Fu immediately ran down from the dock, jumped onto the wooden boat on the shore without saying a word, and waited with an oar.

The two boarded the boat without saying a word. Niu Fu rowed the boat swiftly, and the wooden boat cut through the water, quickly reaching Fenliu Island.

After landing on the island, the two walked forward for a while until they were completely out of sight of the town of Dabo, before stopping.

"If you beat me, I'll listen to you."

Liu Bi ripped off his coat and threw it to Niu Fu, his expression extremely solemn. "But if you lose, you have to listen to me. From now on, you're not allowed to come into contact with any infected individuals. We'll talk again when you can get my approval. Otherwise, I'll be watching you no matter where you go."

"Alright, Brother B, then I'll have to offend you!"

Cheng Ye also took off his coat and handed it to Niu Fu, who was standing next to him.

Influenced by his beliefs, Liu Bi's thought process is rather straightforward, but it is precisely this that makes many things that are originally complicated simple.

The two men stood facing each other, both tall and strong, and judging by their physical attributes alone, it was impossible to tell who was stronger.

However, in terms of combat awareness, the moment he stood still, Cheng Ye subconsciously looked at Liu Bi, instinctively searching for flaws in his stance.

As expected, Liu Bi's seemingly relaxed stance revealed obvious flaws all over his body.

However, when there are so many flaws, it makes it difficult for people to grasp the key points, and in doing so, the flaws disappear.

"My master, Mr. Xiazang, was a great martial artist who ranked seventeenth among martial artists in the old days."

Liu Bi suddenly spoke, his voice steady and powerful, "The path of martial arts has no end, and the capable are our teachers. Every Grand Martial Master is a milestone on the path of human martial artists. Although they are not extraordinary, they have paved a steady path of cultivation for ordinary people."

"Back then, rare and precious materials were extremely scarce. Ordinary people and extraordinary individuals alike fought to the death for these resources, resulting in rivers of blood. It was these great martial arts masters who stepped forward, mediating the conflicts in the name of martial arts, and sharing their cultivation insights with the world, creating a path that ordinary people could take. This allowed many people to let go of their obsession with the extraordinary, directly preventing countless conflicts and disasters!"

“Your father is too troubled and is no match for me. In a direct confrontation, he will surely be defeated within thirty moves.”

"Your mind is even more complicated. If you want to prove that your path is right, then show me your strength!"

Before he finished speaking, Liu Bi suddenly took a deep breath, his breathing as steady as a pillar.

The flaws that were once so obvious vanished in the blink of an eye, and his entire body became perfectly integrated, leaving no room for exploitation.

But the next second, those flaws suddenly reappeared, appearing and disappearing intermittently, making it impossible for anyone to grasp his true intentions.

That's impressive.
Cheng Ye narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but ask, "Yu Yong is no match for you?"

"He's just all brute strength." Liu Bi shook his head slightly, his tone showing no contempt but rather absolute certainty.

Yu Yong was no match for Brother B?

Was it that he didn't use his special abilities, or was it that Liu Bi, with his mortal body, was able to fight against the Bound Source?
The thought had barely formed in his mind when Cheng Ye slammed his foot into the ground, launching the first attack.

The moment he took that step, he was transported back to the training field a few months ago, when he often took the initiative to attack, trying to seize the initiative.

But the feeling at this moment is completely different from that before.

Indeed, before entering this gate, one sees me as a frog in a well looking at the moon in the sky; after entering this gate, one sees me as an ant seeing the blue sky.

Liu Bi has been practicing martial arts diligently for twenty years, and has reached a level of unparalleled skill.

Suppressing the feeling of his realm being suppressed, Cheng Ye steadied himself by stepping on the ground with his right foot, and threw out his left fist straight at Liu Bi's face.

This punch was delivered with full force. It seemed simple, but with his current powerful physique, even Miao Yang, who had reached the Embryo Realm, would probably not have a chance to react.

But Liu Bi seemed to have anticipated his attack, and simply turned his body slightly to avoid the swift punch.

Cheng Ye's eyes narrowed, and as his fist was halfway through its trajectory, his wrist suddenly twisted, shifting the punch's path by three inches. The straight punch instantly transformed into a hook punch, continuing its attack on Liu Bi.

Liu Bi didn't even lift his eyelids, his left shoulder slumped slightly again, and he took half a step to the right.

The movement was small, but Cheng Ye's swinging fist just grazed his shoulder without even touching the hem of his clothes.

There was even a commentary that said: "The style of the punches is too straightforward, only knowing how to be fierce and powerful, but lacking in variation."

Oh?
Cheng Ye's heart skipped a beat. Without retracting his left fist, his right fist immediately followed, palm down, aimed straight at Liu Bi's lower abdomen.

At the same time, his left knee hooked upwards and slammed into Liu Bi's right knee. His hands and feet moved in perfect unison, and his attacks were seamlessly connected.

This single change can only be achieved after reaching the level of perfection in all four forces.

A hint of praise flashed in Liu Bi's eyes. In just three months, Cheng Ye had managed to cultivate all four powers without ever entering the martial arts world. Even by the standards of the old era, Cheng Ye's talent was still considered extraordinary.
However, it was still too slow, still too ordinary.

He lightly touched the ground with his left toe, and his body suddenly rose half a foot as if defying gravity. Cheng Ye's right fist missed, and his knee only touched the hem of his clothes.

"The Blood Dragon Army's tactics are conventional and predictable, all routines, a low-level approach," Liu Bi's comment came again.

Cheng Ye didn't reply. Taking advantage of the momentum of his forward thrust, he suddenly twisted his waist, straightened his right leg, and swept it horizontally from bottom to top, aiming directly at Liu Bi's lower body.

The powerful gust of wind generated by the sweeping leg stirred up a little dust on the ground.

With his vision blocked, Liu Bi seemed to sense it with his mind. He stepped back with his right foot, his toes touching the ground as he rotated half a circle to avoid the sweeping leg.

When landing, the left foot is in front and the right foot is behind, with the legs shoulder-width apart, forming a standard horse stance, with a posture as stable as a rock.

"Stop holding back, use your extraordinary power! These moves alone are too weak!" Liu Bi said in a deep voice.

"it is good!"

These rudimentary fighting techniques of the Blood Dragon Army were clearly beneath the notice of a martial artist like Liu Bi, who had reached the level of harmony between heaven and man.

Realizing that the extra physical strength wasn't of much use, Cheng Ye's heart tightened, and the flame mark between his brows dimmed slightly and shifted.

Immediately afterwards, the image of the giant hyacinth lit up, its light dazzling.

The flame is still in the shaping stage and can currently only provide passive defense against mental pollution and some physical attribute bonuses. It is not very useful when launching an offensive.

But the Shrinking Earth Giant Lice was different; this was the first time Cheng Ye had used it in actual combat.

"Brother B, watch out!"

Cheng Ye did not immediately activate his ability to enlarge his size. As soon as he thought about it, his originally standing figure became blurry.

Immediately afterwards, a muffled thud!
A gust of wind suddenly appeared from the void, and by the time it materialized, it was already right in front of Liu Bi, leaving him no way to avoid it.

Niu Fu, who was watching from the sidelines, widened his eyes in shock.

Is this the legendary martial arts technique of teleportation?

No, this is even more terrifying than teleportation. The moment it appears is like a flash, giving people absolutely no time to react.

"Well done!"

Liu Bi let out a low shout, and this time he finally stopped dodging.

His right hand, at an almost twisted angle, suddenly lunged upwards to meet the attack.

Bang!
A dull thud echoed across the sandy ground. Liu Bi staggered, taking seven or eight steps back, his shoes leaving two distinct marks on the ground, before he finally managed to dissipate the immense force from the fist.

This was their first direct confrontation, and Cheng Ye's power startled him; it was terrifyingly immense.

Visibly, Liu Bi's face was no longer as calm and indifferent as a still well, but instead became full of intense enthusiasm.

"Is this extraordinary power?" He raised his hand to rub his arm, his voice filled with amazement. "So strong!"

Looking down at his arm, the area where Cheng Ye had hit him had turned completely purplish-red.

"Brother B, shall we continue?" Cheng Ye exhaled a breath of stale air and raised an eyebrow.

This was the first time he had used his teleportation ability in actual combat. He felt as if the space around him had been instantly folded, giving him a strange feeling of using a movement function.

In that instant, everything around him seemed to freeze, except for him, who could move freely within this stillness. "Come!" Liu Bi took two deep breaths, the interest in his eyes suddenly fading, returning to his previous focused and calm state, his tone incredibly firm, "Defeat me, and I will be truly convinced!"

Cheng Ye said no more, took a step, and his figure became blurry again.

The next second, he had already flashed behind Liu Bi, his fist poised to strike.

This time, however, Liu seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He didn't turn around at all, but instead delivered a swift spinning whip punch, the wind of which swept behind him.

Could this reaction speed be that of a cultivator at the fourth stage of the Embryo Realm?
Is it possible to anticipate danger in advance and mobilize resources for defense?
Cheng Ye was secretly surprised. If Liu Bizhen had truly reached this level, then when dealing with enemies who had not yet entered the extraordinary realm, it would be almost equivalent to being invincible.

Even against ordinary Bound Source Users, as long as he wears proper protective gear, Liu Bi is capable of putting up a fight.

However, they are merely ordinary binders.

The ability of the giant hyacinth to change size is still within the reach of human beings. If Liu Bi were to wield a high-powered firearm, he might still have a chance of winning.

But this sudden appearance has completely exceeded the limits of human capability; it is a truly extraordinary means.

Sensing the approaching whip-fist, Cheng Ye slightly withdrew his fist, his figure flashed again, and he instantly circled back from behind Liu Bi to in front of him.

He noticed Liu Bi's expression; in the instant Liu Bi moved, he had clearly sensed danger.

Unfortunately, the spinning whip punch was too powerful and could not be stopped. Liu Bi could only fall backward in an attempt to avoid the sudden attack.

"Brother B, it's still too slow!"

Cheng Ye reached out and pushed forward, and a force landed steadily on Liu Bi's shoulder.

Liu Bi immediately lost his balance and staggered backward.

Before he could regain his footing, Cheng Ye's figure flashed behind him again, and like drawing a bow and nocking an arrow, he pushed upwards once more.

With a sudden burst of immense force, Liu Bi's body was instantly propelled off the ground, tracing an arc in the air.

Throughout the entire process, it was as if he was struggling against invisible air. He clearly sensed the attack, but he could never keep up with Cheng Ye's speed of movement.

He could barely adjust his posture in the air. Just as he regained his balance, Cheng Ye's face suddenly appeared beside him.

This time it wasn't on the ground, but in the air!

Cheng Ye smiled slightly, then used his right hand to support Liu Bi from behind, sending him in a graceful arc as he crashed straight into Niu Fu's arms.

Upon receiving the impact, Niu Fu only took two steps back, completely dissipating the force of the impact.

Clearly, he's a master.

One attack, one defense; one rise, one fall.

It happened in the blink of an eye. Liu Bi had just been caught when he immediately stood up, his previous ease gone, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Brother B, want to go again?" Cheng Ye landed on the ground, dissipating all the remaining force.

"Come on, I really underestimated you, kid!" Liu Bi took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and the fighting spirit in his eyes not only did not diminish, but became even stronger.

More importantly, his aura continued to rise, showing no signs of dissipating.

interesting.

Cheng Ye's eyes flickered.

Liu was not surprised at all by his strange ability, which meant that either he had seen a stronger supernatural power before, or he had found a way to restrain his teleportation ability.

"Come again!"

Liu Bi suddenly straightened up, his originally serious and sharp eyes suddenly became unfocused, and his posture relaxed, exposing countless flaws all over his body, making him look completely unprepared.

This state.
Without hesitation, Cheng Ye flashed across the distance in an instant, covering more than ten meters in one step, and appeared to Liu Bi's right.

But just as he was about to throw a punch, a mysterious power suddenly spread out from the surroundings, like an invisible net enveloping the area.

The teleportation was indeed successful, but his punching motion was inexplicably a fraction slower, with a noticeable sluggishness.

Is this supernatural power?

Cheng Ye's heart skipped a beat. Before he could recover, Liu Bi's right hand coiled around him like a serpent, his fingertips carrying a sharp gust of wind, and lashed out at his shoulder with a sharp crack.

A sharp pain shot through him, and Cheng Ye instinctively took two steps back, his eyes instantly lighting up.

What kind of magical power is this?

Although it couldn't stop the giant lice from teleporting, it seemed to create a domain within which any movement would be slowed down.

"This is my martial domain."

Liu Bi withdrew his hand, his eyes still unfocused, and explained calmly, "Every martial artist who reaches the state of oneness with heaven and man can condense their own martial domain. Your ability is indeed strange, but it only gives you extreme speed, not a qualitative change in destructive power. If I wear full armor and unleash my martial domain, without using firearms, you can't hurt me at all, let alone defeat me."

"Martial domain?"

Cheng Ye's mind was in turmoil, and he suddenly thought of the red cloud that Tan Ming had formed.

He has been reviewing a lot of the materials sent by the elders these past few days, especially Tan Ming's experiences.

Rumor has it that Tan Ming visited many great martial arts masters before giving up on the extraordinary.

Could it be that this martial domain, forged from conviction, allowed Tan Ming to see the possibility of another path?

Magic.

It's amazing!

"So, Brother B thinks that my offensive power isn't enough, and that I ultimately can't beat you?"

"You can use weapons, and I can wear armor. If all you have is this simple teleportation ability, it might be enough to save your life, but if you want to focus on researching infected organisms, you should stop obsessing over it."

Liu Bi's expression turned serious, and his tone became heavier. "Superhumans are never invincible. Your father had the potential to become a superhuman long ago, but he never took that path. Because the limitations and potential destruction brought by superhumans are far more terrifying than the little benefit one can gain."

"Oh?"

Cheng Ye nodded slightly.

Since Jackie Chan has already embarked on the path of the Wish-Keeping Extraordinary, it is clear that his belief has long reached the standard of ordinary extraordinary beings, so it is not surprising that he understands the limitations of ordinary extraordinary beings.

Six flash chances, now only one left.

"Then," Cheng Ye pondered for a moment, then suddenly began to swiftly take off his clothes.

Niu Fu, standing to the side, was completely stunned as he watched him quickly remove his outer clothes until he was left with only a pair of underwear.

"Brother Niu." Cheng Ye crumpled up the clothes he had taken off and threw them to Niu Fu, then turned his gaze back to Liu Bi.

Liu Bi still had that unfocused look in his eyes, but you could tell from the slight twitching in his face that he was confused.

“Brother B, you’re right, superhumans aren’t invincible,” Cheng Ye said slowly, pausing for a moment. “But at least against ordinary people, superhumans are.”

"Invincible!"

The moment the words fell.

A sharp, teeth-grinding crunching sound suddenly rang out.

Golden armor seemed to surge out from under Cheng Ye's skin, spreading upwards inch by inch, completely covering his body.

Suddenly, a golden, bone-like object emerged from the back of his neck, quickly climbing forward and covering his entire face like a helmet.

The golden-red compound eyes of the insect were particularly terrifying. The left eye reflected six images of Liu Bi from different angles, while the right eye clearly showed Niu Fu's astonished expression.

At the same time, his figure began to grow larger inch by inch.

two meters
Two and a half meters.
Three meters
Four meters!

Its enormous body continued to expand, gradually losing its human form and transforming into a ferocious beast, exuding inhuman majesty.

The thick muscle fibers in his thighs were each thicker than Liu Bi's thighs, and even his exposed eyeballs were the size of an average person's head.

"Cheng Chengye?" Niu Fu took several steps back, looked down at the device in his hand that was constantly alarming, and said in a trembling voice, "You're not a superhuman, you're an infected person?"

"No, only the weak are infected. I am a superhuman!"

A muffled sound came from the giant beast's mouth, and in the next instant, its mountain-sized figure suddenly blurred.

A huge black shadow descended, completely enveloping Liu Bi.

Liu Bi's martial domain influence still exists. Even after fully entering the symbiotic ecosystem, Cheng Ye can still feel a slight, almost imperceptible, sluggishness in his movements.

Even when faced with such a terrifying beast, Liu Bi did not give up the fight and his body instinctively launched an attack.

But when he threw a punch, it slammed hard into the golden armor. Not only did it fail to break through the armor, but the recoil from the armor forced him to take three steps back, his chest heaving with blood and qi.

"It's over!"

Cheng Ye stretched out his huge palm and easily grabbed Liu Bi's left and right hands. His other hand followed suit, firmly holding Liu Bi's legs in his palm as well.

During this time, Liu Bi tried to kick, but still couldn't even break through the defense.

Cheng Ye lifted Liu Bi high up as if he were carrying a chick.

But just then, Niu Fu's urgent shout came from behind: "Cheng Ye, calm down!"

He turned around and saw Niu Fu pull out a pistol from somewhere and point it at him.

The testing device on my arm was still beeping incessantly, and the words "infected" were flashing repeatedly on the screen.

Although the collector evaluates the Shrinking Giant Lice as having extraordinary parasitic talent, it still cannot change its nature.

When not using their abilities, they are the Source Binders.

Once the fusion and symbiosis are completed and this power is obtained, one becomes a genuine infected entity.

Cheng Ye narrowed his eyes, about to explain, when Liu Bi, who was being held in mid-air, suddenly exited his martial domain state and hurriedly shouted at Niu Fu, "Niu Fu, are you crazy? Put down the gun!"

"Brother Bi?" Niu Fu was stunned for a moment, his hand trembled, and he quickly turned the gun towards the ground, but did not put it down completely.

Clearly, Cheng Ye's current state was far beyond what he could accept.

"Brother Niu, am I that scary?"

Cheng Ye gently placed Liu Bi on the ground and raised his huge hand to touch his face.

The armor has many tiny protrusions, which are similar to the breathing valves of insects. They can help him breathe efficiently and also prevent toxic gases from seeping in.

To outsiders, this appearance was no different from the extraordinary mothers who appeared during previous winter infection waves, which was truly chilling.

Niu Fu swallowed hard, too shocked to utter a single word.

The two had never met before; this was their first time meeting.

In Liu Bi's description, Cheng Ye was a child with a strong will, but now, he doesn't look like a child at all. He is clearly a monster with terrifying combat power who has contained the source of infection!

“Cheng Ye, this is not supernatural power.” Liu Bi stood on the ground, looked up at the giant beast in front of him, and slowly shook his head.

The defining characteristic of extraordinary individuals is that they possess a special ability that humans do not have, and it is this ability that draws the line between ordinary people and extraordinary individuals.

Abilities like teleportation and shadow manipulation fit the description, but the current form of transformation and possession has already exceeded that limit.

The behemoth exuding a terrifying aura is dozens of times more threatening than Yu Yong. Its ferocious form and pure, terrifying power make it an enemy that no prosecutor would want to face.

During the great expansion period, whenever such an event occurred, it would often result in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries.

"Brother B, you're wrong, this is the extraordinary."

"Power that can be controlled is extraordinary, but those that are out of control and turn people into puppets are what we call 'infectious sources'!"

As Cheng Ye spoke, his enormous figure began to shrink step by step.

The golden carapace receded into the body like the receding tide, slowly shrinking back along the skin without leaving a trace.

Those horrifying bulges and bulging muscle bundles gradually contracted and flattened, returning to a normal human form.

Despite the somewhat disheveled and unseemly appearance of him covering his groin with his hands, Cheng Ye didn't care at all. Instead, he grinned at Liu Bi and gave him a bright smile.

"Now, do you still dare to entrust your back to me for protection?"

(End of this chapter)