High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 140 The Fierce Shadow Chaser, a Body Like a Colossal Beast in the Starry Sky! (Third update, requesting monthly votes)
The dizziness from the spatial teleportation surged in like a tide, only to recede in an instant.

Just a second ago, Qin Feng was still in the solemn and magnificent assessment square of the Canaan Star Martial Arts University, surrounded by the clamor of millions of geniuses.
The next second, the whole world had been turned upside down.

He opened his eyes and was greeted by a completely unfamiliar world.

The sky was not azure, but rather a somber and oppressive orange-yellow, as if shrouded in a layer of sand that would never dissipate.

The ground beneath our feet was not solid flagstones, but soft, granular reddish-brown sand.

Looking out, the land stretches to the horizon, with jagged rocks and strangely shaped stone pillars and hills eroded by wind and sand, forming a monotonous and repetitive landscape in this desolate place.

There was no wind, and the air was so dry it seemed to squeeze the last drop of moisture from one's lungs. A deathly silence enveloped the surroundings, with only the occasional distorted air in the distance due to the heat currents proving that the world was not still.

This is planet G19182-B11, a planet completely occupied by the Zerg, where the intensity of the war was controlled by the Terran high command, and ultimately transformed into a natural proving ground.

Just as Qin Feng was cautiously surveying his surroundings and concealing his aura to the extreme, the intelligent assistant "Hamer" issued a notification directly to his mind via the subspace network.

[WARNING: You have entered a high-risk area.]

[Task module activated...]

[Solo Mission (First Item): Hunt down a level 4 elite Zerg enemy solo.]

【Task status: in progress.】

[Task timeframe (first two items combined): six months.]

[Special Reminder: All external auxiliary equipment, including psionic weapons, power armor, and recovery potions, is prohibited in this practical assessment. You are allowed to bring your own melee weapons.]

Qin Feng's gaze was calm and still, his heart undisturbed.

A solo hunt of a level 4 elite Zerg.

He and all the other examinees are currently only at the limit of level three martial artists, and they have not yet successfully opened a single acupoint in their bodies.

To fight against a level four life form with a level three body is itself a challenge that transcends the level of life.

What's more, the enemy is one of the most terrifying races in the universe—the Zerg.

"Hammer, immediately gather all publicly available information about planet G19182-B11 and the Zerg on it, summarize and analyze it, and find a breakthrough."

Qin Feng gave the order in his mind.

Instead of acting hastily, he chose a relatively secluded rocky recess, his body blending into the shadows like a sculpture, immersing himself entirely in his conversation with Hammer.

On the battlefield, intelligence is always more valuable than reckless courage.

"Command received. Retrieving, analyzing, and modeling data from the Imperial public database and the public information database provided by Canaan Star Martial Arts University..."

Hammer's efficiency was astonishing. In just one second, the massive flow of information had been processed by it and presented to Qin Feng's consciousness in the clearest and most intuitive way.

[Information summary complete.]

[About the Zerg:]

[Racial Classification: One of the pinnacle races in the universe, representing the pure apex of biological evolution.]

[Core Will: Hive Will. An absolute mental network covering the entire Zerg population, ruthlessly and precisely controlling all Zerg activities. Individual Zerg, in the vast majority of cases, lack independent thought and simply follow the commands issued by the Hive Will.]

[Racial Purpose: Reproduction. To achieve this, the Zerg can digest and absorb all the matter of a planet, converting it into psionic matter for their own growth.]

[Core Characteristics: Gene Devouring and Adaptive Evolution. The Zerg can continuously modify and optimize themselves by devouring gene fragments from other species, evolving into more efficient and deadly war machines. This results in the Zerg's diverse appearance and abilities, making them highly targeted and adaptable.]

[Warning: On the battlefield, there are almost no lone Zerg. Their movements are highly coordinated, and once they engage combat units, they are very likely to attract support from nearby Zerg units in a short period of time.]

The vast amount of information gave Qin Feng a deeper understanding of this terrifying race.

They are like locusts in the universe, leaving nothing but desolation in their wake.

Next came a detailed analysis of the objectives of this mission.

[Regarding Tier 4 Elite Zerg:]

[Definition: A Zerg unit that has completed initial "specialization," with a vitality index typically above 30.00, and whose physical structure and combat role are highly differentiated.]

The known "specialization" types are listed below:

[1. Offensive Type: The backbone of the battlefield, typically possessing a robust chitinous exoskeleton, sharp bone blades, or bio-engineered cannons; born for slaughter, extremely dangerous.]

[2. Defensive Type: Possesses a thicker carapace and biological shield, specifically designed to protect high-value units or strategic locations, making it extremely difficult to kill.]

[3. Guardian type: Combining offense and defense, they serve as close bodyguards for higher-level Zerg overlords, typically appearing in pairs or multiple groups.]

[4. Sentinel Type: Possesses exceptional stealth capabilities, excels in reconnaissance and information transmission, and can release special pheromones to call for support.]

5. Gunner Bug: A specialized living artillery piece that can breed and fire corrosive or explosive spore mines within its body. It can coexist with other Zerg.

[6. Transport Type: Responsible for transporting collected materials or psionic resources back to the hive or frontline base.]

[Based on the current mission objective of "solo hunt" and an assessment of the user's capabilities, Hammer offers the optimal recommendation:]

[Recommended target: Tier 4 elite Zerg transport unit.]

[Reason: In order to maximize transportation efficiency, this type of Zerg usually sacrifices some defensive and direct attack capabilities.]

Its main threat lies in its extremely fast movement speed and relatively large size.

Among all Tier 4 elite Zerg, the transport Zerg have the weakest direct combat capabilities and a very low probability of undertaking special transport missions alone.

Qin Feng slowly processed the massive amount of information, a flash of understanding appearing in his deep eyes.

Hammer's analysis coincided with his judgment.

To attempt to hunt down a single Tier 4 elite Zerg without alerting the entire swarm, or to directly challenge offensive or defensive units designed for war, is nothing short of a pipe dream.

The only breakthrough lies in those units with relatively marginalized functions.

The transport soldier is the perfect "easy target".

Of course, this "softness" is relative.

Even if a level four creature with a vitality index of 30.0 or higher is not good at fighting, its basic strength, speed and vitality are still terrifying enough.

What are the patterns in the movement routes of transport troops?

Qin Feng pressed for an answer.

"The core mission of the transport-type Zerg is to transport psionic matter. Therefore, their routes of movement will inevitably revolve around 'resource points' and 'nests'. Although the surface of planet G19182-B11 is barren, there are still areas rich in psionic matter in certain specific regions, such as oases, swamps, and fungal forests. These are the most likely locations for the transport-type Zerg to appear."

"understood."

Qin Feng already had a clear plan in mind.

"There's no rush."

He told himself, “Individual Zerg may lack intelligence, but the intelligence of the Hive Will may surpass that of humans. Any hunter who is too eager for quick results will easily expose himself to the prey, thus becoming the hunted. I must become a hunter who is more patient than the Hive Will.”

He concealed all his aura, like a real rock, quietly lurking in the shadows, and began to plan his first step: to find a location rich in spiritual energy resources in this vast Gobi Desert.

……

Meanwhile, on Canaan, on that towering black stone platform reaching into the clouds.

Dozens of stellar-level mentors stood motionless, their expressions serene.

Before them, a huge light screen enveloped the entire platform. The light screen was ingeniously divided into millions of tiny squares, and within each square, a first-person perspective view of an examinee was playing in real time.

The mentors' sharp eyes swept across the images with ease, taking in the students' reactions.

The refined, middle-aged mentor, Lü Lan, clapped her hands and chuckled:
"Interesting, interesting. This year's kids are all very clear-headed. More than 90% of them, after receiving analysis from the AI ​​assistant, unhesitatingly targeted the transport bug. They all know to pick on the weakest one first."

Beside him, the red-haired female instructor spoke calmly: "On the battlefield, knowing how to avoid risks and find the enemy's weaknesses is the first element of survival. This shows that they are at least not reckless."

"Haha, that's true."

Lu Lan shook his head, a playful smile playing on his lips. "But are transport bugs really pushovers? They're at least genuine level four elite creatures. These little guys haven't even built the 'shell' of their first acupoint yet, their bodies haven't been tempered and refined. Trying to hunt level four creatures with their level three physiques is going to be difficult..."

"This is precisely the significance of the assessment."

Lu Lan said, "If they go head-to-head, they will surely die. This test is not about strength, but about wisdom, patience, and the ability to find and create opportunities. Look, quite a few people have already lost their patience and started wandering around the Gobi Desert like headless flies."

The mentors' gazes swept across the light screen, and sure enough, they saw many images of young geniuses anxiously running around, trying to stumble upon a lone Zerg by chance.

……

In the Gobi Desert.

After formulating a detailed plan, Qin Feng finally took action.

He chose the most primitive and secluded method—hiking.

His steps were light, each step landing precisely on the solid rock or sand, making almost no sound.

His body was slightly lowered, like a cheetah stalking across the wilderness, using the shadows of every rock and every sand dune to perfectly conceal his figure.

During the day, he walked under the blazing orange sun, amidst the rising heat.

As night fell, the temperature plummeted, and the icy wind swept across the Gobi Desert like a knife. He sought shelter in a rocky cave, where he could recover his strength while remaining highly vigilant.

This is a lonely and long journey.

One day, two days... seven days, eight days...

Time slipped away quietly during the tedious journey.

For eight whole days, Qin Feng did not eat or drink a drop of water.

His gaze grew ever sharper, like a peerless, deadly weapon being repeatedly honed on a whetstone.

He did not come away empty-handed during those eight days.

He had once seen a patrol of more than a dozen aggressive Zerg in the distance. They were like mobile killing fortresses, crushing even rocks in their wake.

He had also sensed chilling psionic fluctuations emanating from deep underground, which might be a small Zerg nest.

Qin Feng always chose to avoid the enemy at the first opportunity, patiently like a seasoned hunter, never alerting them.

Finally, on the ninth day at dusk, as the orange-yellow sun was about to sink below the horizon, he stopped.

A faint, almost imperceptible, damp scent, carrying a sweet, fishy aroma, filled the air.

His mental energy instantly became highly focused, probing towards the source of that dampness.

At the edge of the horizon, a patch of dark green, incongruous with the surrounding barren Gobi Desert, stubbornly came into his view.

That was a swamp!

A ripple of emotion stirred in Qin Feng's heart, but he quickly suppressed it.

He crouched low, his speed increasing rather than decreasing, moving silently towards the oasis like a ghostly shadow close to the ground.

Upon getting closer, the scene before him confirmed that his judgment was correct.

In this swampy area spanning several square kilometers, hundreds of strange ancient trees, some reaching tens of meters in height, are growing.

These ancient trees have dark brown trunks, lush branches and leaves, and their broad leaves gleam with an oily green sheen in the dim light.

Even more peculiarly, the tree was covered with fist-sized fruits that emitted a faint glow, from which a rich life energy and spiritual energy emanated.

This place is a perfect rich source of psionic matter.

What caught his eye was that at least dozens of ancient trees in this forest had suffered devastating damage.

Their trunks were not cut off by sharp tools, but rather severed and torn apart by some terrifying force, leaving jagged edges and disgusting sap.

Such a brutal method of collection is certainly not the work of any intelligent life form.

This is a masterpiece of the Zerg!
Moreover, it is highly likely that these are traces left by the transport-type Zerg in order to collect psionic matter.

found it!
Qin Feng's heart raced slightly, but he immediately found a mound covered by dense bushes at the edge of the swamp and silently crept in. Using the "Emperor's Meditation Method," he lowered his aura, heartbeat, and even body temperature to the lowest point, completely blending into the surrounding environment.

Next, it's time to wait.

He knew that since the transport insects had collected materials here, they would definitely come back again.

one day……

Two days...

Three days...

Time passed slowly, and the swamp remained quiet, except for the occasional strange cries of unknown creatures.

Even Qin Feng's usually calm and collected state of mind began to ripple.

Could it be that my judgment was wrong?
Have those transport insects moved their collection point?
Just as he began to have doubts and started to consider whether to change his hiding place—

"Boom...boom...boom..."

A heavy, rhythmic tremor came from the distant Gobi Desert, growing closer as it approached.

Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he instantly abandoned all distracting thoughts, focusing all his attention on the direction from which the sound came.

On the distant horizon, a huge black shadow was rapidly approaching.

It was all alone, without any guards by its side.

As the distance closed, the appearance of the dark figure gradually became clearer.

Its massive size resembled a heavy tank, its entire body covered in a dark purple chitinous exoskeleton that reflected a cold metallic luster in the dim light.

Beneath its body are eight thick and powerful limbs, the ends of which are not claws, but hoof-like structures that are extremely well-suited for high-speed running on complex terrain.

What is most striking is its high, arched back, resembling the cargo bed of a truck.

It wasn't a real wagon bed, but a huge carapace fused with its body, used to carry psionic matter, covered with intricate biological patterns and steam vents.

Transport-type Tier 4 Elite Zerg!
Here it comes.

Qin Feng lay in ambush in the bushes, barely breathing, his eyes fixed on the enormous creature that was walking towards the ancient forest, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Qin Feng's breathing and heartbeat had become one with the mound beneath him.

He was like a rock that had been silent for millions of years, lifeless and breathless, with only a pair of deep, cold eyes reflecting the enormous creature that was slowly walking into the ancient swamp forest with heavy steps—a level four transport insect.

He didn't move.

Even as the transport worm began tearing at the branches of the ancient tree with its terrifying mandibles, swallowing the fruits and leaves rich in spiritual energy into its biological cargo hold on its back with a sickening "crunching" sound, Qin Feng remained unmoved.

He knew this wasn't the best time.

A qualified hunter must not only find his prey, but also understand all of its habits, and deliver a fatal blow when it is most relaxed, most vulnerable, and most unexpected.

He decided to follow.

Observe it, understand it, until you find that sure-fire opportunity.

The transport insects are highly efficient at collecting, filling their backs to the brim in just half an hour.

It let out a satisfied, low hiss, then turned its massive body around, spread its eight limbs, and ran back the way it came, heading into the depths of the Gobi Desert.

Ten minutes after it left, Qin Feng emerged from the bushes like a ghost, without making a sound.

He maintained a safe distance from the transport insect, using the essence of the "Dragon's Movement Technique" to move silently through the shadows of the rocks and sand dunes, following closely behind.

However, the cunning and vigilance of the most advanced predatory species in the universe far exceed anyone's imagination.

Just as Qin Feng had been following for nearly an hour and thought he had perfectly blended into the environment, an inconspicuous, fist-sized rock in the sand in front of him suddenly "came to life" without warning.

That wasn't a rock at all, but a Zerg unit disguised to the extreme!

It sprang into the air, its body unfurling to reveal wings as thin as cicada wings and a sharp mouthpart. Instead of attacking Qin Feng, it emitted a silent yet piercing shriek!
Zerg Sentinels!

A whistling sound is a pheromone, an alarm, that spreads instantly.

"not good!"

Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, and alarm bells rang throughout his mind.

Without hesitation, he instantly abandoned all thoughts of stealth, and his vital energy erupted within his body.

The Fierce Bird Footwork!
His figure transformed into an arrow released from a bow, no longer concealed, but instead sprinting at top speed in the exact opposite direction from the direction the transport bug was fleeing.

Almost at the same moment he was exposed, dozens of smaller Zerg units suddenly emerged from under the feet of the transport Zerg, from the surrounding sand, and from the crevices of the rocks. They hissed and surged toward Qin Feng like a tide.

Further away, the earth began to tremble violently, a sign that the main force had been alerted.

Damn it! It turns out that the transport bug wasn't truly alone; a complete, invisible network of sentinels and guards lurked around it.

This was a carefully laid trap, waiting for those overconfident hunters to walk right into it.

Qin Feng's face was calm and composed, but he felt no panic whatsoever.

He pushed his speed to the limit, each step imbued with the explosive power of the "Fierce Bird Fist Technique," leaving a long afterimage across the wasteland.

escape!
This was his only thought at the moment.

The swarm of insects pursued relentlessly from behind, their shrieks echoing incessantly. Under the unified command of the insect hive's will, an invisible net was rapidly closing in.

For three whole days and three nights.

Without a moment's rest, Qin Feng, relying on his superior endurance far exceeding that of martial artists of the same level and the optimal escape route provided by the S-level intelligent assistant Hammer, engaged in a life-or-death chase with the swarm of insects across the vast Gobi Desert.

He was nearly surrounded several times, but each time he managed to escape by exploiting the weakest point of the enemy's defenses with his superb grasp of the situation.

It wasn't until dawn on the third day that the heart-pounding sense of pursuit behind them finally disappeared completely.

He plunged headfirst into the depths of a huge cave, leaning against the cold stone wall, breathing heavily.

The first hunt ended in complete failure.

Not only did he fail to harm his target in the slightest, he almost got himself killed in the process.

This defeat taught him a cruel yet vivid lesson: never underestimate your enemy, especially when your enemy is the Zerg.

……

On a towering black stone platform.

The mentors also witnessed Qin Feng's disheveled escape through the screens on their phones.

"Heh, it's run into a 'sentinel camouflage net'. This little guy's luck isn't so good."

Mulin, an old man with a goatee and a gourd of wine in his hand, chuckled and took a swig of wine.

"Mr. Mu."

The voluptuous, red-haired female instructor next to her shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of approval, "To be able to escape from such a deadly trap by sheer endurance and judgment of the battle situation is already quite amazing. If it were any other student, they would probably have become food for the insects long ago."

"Yue Hong is right."

Lu Lan, a middle-aged mentor with a refined appearance and calm demeanor, stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "His physical body is incredibly powerful, and his endurance far surpasses that of others of the same level. I wonder what his physical potential is."

Instructor Yu Han remained silent, simply watching Qin Feng recover cross-legged on the screen, a thoughtful glint in his deep eyes.

This performance was indeed amazing, but... it still wasn't enough to explain Lord Zhou Xiong's unusual behavior.

Time, in its relentless passage, exerts equal pressure on every examinee.

Qin Feng's first failure seemed to mark the beginning of a difficult journey.

It took him a full ten days to recover to his peak condition before he set off again to find new areas rich in psionic matter.

This time, he was even more careful, pushing his senses to the limit, scanning every inch of land like a radar, searching for any clues that might be Zerg traps.

Another ten days passed, and he finally found a rare underground river nestled between two massive mountain ranges. The riverbanks were covered with strange moss that emitted psionic energy fluctuations.

He waited quietly here for eight days.

On the evening of the eighth day, the prey finally appeared.

But when Qin Feng saw who it was, he had no choice but to give up.

It wasn't just one transport bug that arrived, but a large group of more than a dozen, all of which were only level three.

It is not the mission objective.

He could only quietly retreat and continue his search.

By this time, a full month had passed since the assessment began.

An invisible pressure began to weigh on his heart.

After another ten days or so of tedious searching, he finally found a vast, fluorescent forest of fungi in a huge underground cavern that had never been marked on any map.

The psionic energy here is more concentrated than anywhere else we've been before.

He lay in wait, patiently.

This time, Lady Luck seemed to finally smile upon him.

After only two days, a level-four transport insect, slightly smaller than the one encountered at first, ventured into the dense forest alone and began to feast.

Qin Feng's heart calmed down instantly.

He learned all the lessons from his previous failure and concealed his aura to an incredible degree.

He didn't rush to get closer, but instead hung at a distance, observing.

He carefully avoided those seemingly ordinary fungi that might be pheromone alarms; he did his best to avoid the shadowy corners where Zerg sentinels might be lurking.

And so he stayed in the dark underground world for a full two weeks.

In the past two weeks, he has figured out the transport insect's movement patterns, rest habits, and even the rhythm of its every breath.

Finally, in the dead of night, as the transport worm curled its massive body beneath a giant patch of bioluminescent fungus and entered a brief period of hibernation—

Qin Feng knew that his chance had come!

This was the only window of opportunity he had observed over the past two weeks, during which there were no other signs of life within a hundred meters of the target!

He moved.

Without a sound, his body slid out of the shadows, his feet a perfect combination of the "Dragon's Movement Technique" and the "Fierce Bird's Footwork," possessing both the silence of a dragon and the extreme speed of a fierce bird.

A hundred meters can be covered in an instant!

Just as he approached the transport insect less than ten meters away, his blood, spirit, and will merged into one and poured into the level-four custom alloy spear in his hand!
A sharp, cold glint appeared on the tip of the spear, as if it could pierce through the darkness.

This move embodies all his life's learning. It is the ultimate killing move he created by perfectly combining the fierce killing intent of the "Fierce Bird Fist" with the "Flowing Light and Chasing Shadow" of the "Thousand Army Spear"!
"The Shadow Chaser!"

call out!
The spear transformed into a deadly black lightning bolt, ignoring the distance in space, and pierced with unparalleled precision the relatively weak cervical nerve center of the transport insect, which connects its head and torso!

puff!

A dull, nauseating sound of flesh being torn apart rang out.

The spear, imbued with Qin Feng's full power, successfully pierced the transport insect's hard chitinous exoskeleton and sank deep into its skull!
"Roar--!"

The intense pain jolted the slumbering transport worm awake. It let out a agonizing roar that echoed throughout the cave, and its massive body writhed wildly, smashing the surrounding fungi to pieces.

But he didn't die!

The vitality of fourth-level organisms is more tenacious than imagined.

Having landed a successful blow, Qin Feng didn't linger. He retreated like lightning and instantly disappeared into the darkness.

He watched as the heavily wounded transport worm roared, then recklessly turned and sprinted toward one of the cave's exits, a chill running through him.

Qin Feng knew that this transport insect was definitely fleeing to the nearest swarm or nest to seek help.

The moment it let out that roar, the Hive Will had already received an alarm; the nearby swarm was definitely already heading this way.

But he couldn't miss this opportunity!

Almost two months have passed.

If he fails again this time, he will likely be eliminated because he ran out of time!

Who knows if the next one will be a weaker Tier 3 transport soldier, or a super-strong Tier 4 individual?

The severely injured creature before him was his best, and perhaps last, chance.

"Even if we encounter a swarm of insects, I am confident that I can escape with my current strength."

"We're completely exposed now; there's no point in continuing to hide and evade the sentries!"

"Chase!"

With this thought in mind, Qin Feng no longer hesitated. He burst out of the shadows and chased after the transport bug in the direction it had fled!

His feet moved with incredible speed, unleashing the ferocious bird's footwork to its fullest extent, leaving behind a trail of afterimages in the complex cavern.

Although the transport bug was severely injured, its survival instinct enabled it to unleash astonishing speed. Its massive body rampaged through the narrow passage without slowing down at all.

A frantic chase unfolds in the dark underground world.

Fortunately, Qin Feng's fatal blow ultimately played a decisive role.

After chasing for a full half day, the transport bug finally slowed down, and its massive body began to sway precariously.

It's now!

A cold glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes, and his speed surged again, instantly closing the distance with his target before leaping high into the air.

"The Shadow Chaser!"

He held the gun with both hands, twisting all his strength into one, and using the momentum of his fall, he thrust the gun hard into the transport bug's neck, the spear penetrating directly into its body!

Click——!
With a crisp crack, the violent power erupted like a flash flood, instantly penetrating the body and completely shattering its vitality and internal organs!

The enormous transport insect crashed to the ground and fell silent.

Just then, from the far end of the passage came the sound of countless insects crawling, a sound that made one's scalp crawl.

Without pausing for a moment, Qin Feng drew his spear, turned around, and fled for his life towards another exit.

Three days later.

Only when Qin Feng was sure he had escaped completely safely did he find a secluded valley to stop.

He leaned against a tree and exhaled a long breath.

This hunt took him nearly two months.

It was tough, but we succeeded in the end.

Just then, Hammer's notification sounded in his mind.

[The mission has been completed. 】

[Time taken: One month and twenty-seven days.]

[Performance Evaluation: Excellent.]

[Please return to the G19182-B11 planetary orbital space fortress and await the deployment of the second team mission.]

Qin Feng was slightly taken aback.

return?

How do I return?

The next second, a small, futuristic-looking silver aircraft silently appeared in the sky above his head and hovered in front of him.

The hatch opened, and a senior student wearing the uniform of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University smiled at him.

"Junior Brother Qin Feng? Congratulations on completing the first assessment. Please board the aircraft."

Qin Feng nodded, then leaped into the aircraft.

The aircraft soared straight into the sky.

Soon, the orange-yellow planet G19182-B11 rapidly shrank in the field of vision, and a magnificent space fortress, like a metallic continent, appeared before them.

Inside a huge drop pod in the fortress, the senior student put Qin Feng down.

"Please rest here. The system is matching you with teammates. Once you have a team, the second assessment will begin immediately."

After saying that, the senior piloted the spacecraft and disappeared into space once again.

Qin Feng found a corner, sat down cross-legged, and began to make the most of every minute to recover from his exhaustion.

……

On the black platform.

Just as Qin Feng launched a sneak attack on the transport bug with the move "Fierce Shadow Chaser", a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the mentors.

"Pretty!"

The red-haired female instructor, Yue Hong, couldn't help but clap her hands in admiration: "That move, 'Fierce Owl Chasing Shadow,' was truly amazing! It perfectly blended the eerie killing intent of 'Fierce Owl Style' with the extreme penetrating power of 'Flowing Light Chasing Shadow,' and also subtly incorporated the shadows of the Soaring Dragon and Fierce Bird movement techniques. This kid has indeed forged his own path in the art of killing."

"The power is a bit outrageous."

Instructor Lü Lan, standing to the side, had sharp eyes and said in a deep voice, "His final strike, 'Fierce Shadow Chaser,' unleashed a power that, according to the system's calculations, peaked at 27 kilograms! This far exceeds the range expected of a level three martial artist. His physical aptitude... has surpassed the gold standard human level III."

"Tsk tsk, what a monster."

The old man, Mulin, who was carrying a gourd of wine, smacked his lips.

Mulin pulled up the overall leaderboard, glanced at it, and said, "Seventy-second place has completed the hunting mission. Of the seventy-odd people who have completed the mission so far, fifty-seven are graduates of major military academies, and the remaining dozen or so are basically tough characters who have been honed on the real battlefield for more than a year."

"However, those people were all chasing and killing, but Qin Feng was severely injured in one blow. His strength should be the strongest among this batch of freshmen."

The mentors chatted and laughed, sparing no praise.

Professor Yu Han also maintained a smile, nodding and agreeing from time to time.

His appreciation for Qin Feng grew even stronger.

However, the deep-seated doubts only grew stronger.

His mastery of killing techniques, monstrous physical body, and top-tier mental fortitude and combat intelligence... all these combined make him one of the most outstanding geniuses of this generation.

But are these things really enough to make the busy and high-ranking Lord Zhou Xiong go so far as to break the rules and personally descend with his will to "operate behind the scenes"?

It's not uncommon to see physical attributes that surpass the gold standard of human Level III; quite a few people at the Control Realm also emerge every year.

Lord Zhou Xiong, why is that?

Yu Han felt that it wasn't enough.

"There must be a deeper secret about this child that we... or rather, that I don't yet know."

His gaze pierced through the light screen and landed on the boy who was quietly meditating in the drop pod.

(End of this chapter)