High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 208 Advancement to Planetary Level! A century of arduous cultivation finally leads to planetary status! Encounter with a cosmic behemoth!

The Starry Sky Cup Level 9 competition, following the stunning duel between Qin Feng and Jin Mu, continued for several days before finally coming to a close.

Qin Feng did not slack off in the slightest despite being eliminated. He used the past few days to carefully watch all the recordings of the top fighters' duels, greatly broadening his horizons.

Afterward, he plunged into the Imperial Arena, where he honed his breakthrough technique, [Qian Yuan], into a more refined and perfect form through countless real battles.

Although his realm remained unchanged, after this period of reflection, his strength had visibly improved.

When the dust settled in the entire Level 9 competition area, the massive return ship was still unable to set sail.

According to the schedule, the ships need to wait for all the low-level martial artists' matches to finish before returning together. However, the official matches for level six martial artists have only just entered the brutal "shrinking circle" stage, and the end is still a long way off.

Qin Feng had no intention of wasting time here.

He submitted his application to return to school early directly to Yue Hong, the mentor in charge of leading the Canaan team, through his personal terminal.

Considering that he had already obtained the ticket to the "Cosmic Genius Battle" and had successfully completed the mission, Yue Hong readily approved it.

In addition, Yue Hong also gave Qin Feng a reward for being among the top 1,000.

The reward is simple: 100 million contribution points.

After receiving permission, Qin Feng did not linger for a moment and went straight to the subspace teleportation center of the arena.

With a slight sense of spatial distortion, his figure disappeared from the noisy arena and returned to the Canaan Star Martial Arts University, which he had been away from for many days.

The familiar air, the familiar scenery.

Qin Feng took a deep breath, letting the excitement and insights from the fierce battle at the Starry Sky Cup settle in his heart. He adjusted his mindset and returned to his dormitory.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, and the entire room fell into absolute silence.

Next, he will do something big—promote to the planetary level.

His consciousness sank into his body, and he clearly "saw" that "top-grade" Yuanqiao (a type of acupoint).

It is like a silent star, suspended in the center of the dantian universe, containing terrifying energy enough to blast a planet into cosmic dust.

And advancement is about igniting this star.

This process is called "Core Forging" in the Empire's martial arts textbooks!
A martial artist must forcefully enter the "Yuanqiao" with all his refined spiritual will in a short instant, with unprecedented determination, to have the most direct and head-on collision with the ocean of spiritual energy inside, which is as violent as a supernova explosion!
This is a "do or die" process.

Once one's spirit and will are overwhelmed by the violent psionic energy in this clash, at best one will suffer mental trauma and require years of recuperation;
In severe cases, the vital energy channels will lose control, causing the body to explode on the spot, leaving no trace.

Countless geniuses have fallen at this final step.

Once successful, one's spirit and will will be like a monarch, completely taking control of the entire "Yuanqiao" and forging it from a simple "energy core" that only knows how to absorb and release energy into a spiritual energy core that contains one's own "martial will" and "life imprint" and can operate eternally!
Once the psionic core is forged, it signifies a fundamental leap in the life essence of a martial artist, completely breaking the cosmic shackles of mortal life and officially stepping into the magnificent hall of the "planetary level".

From then on, the physical body could traverse the void, and lifespan was measured in tens of thousands of years. Every move they made had the power to destroy stars.

Qin Feng reviewed the principles of promotion in his mind without the slightest hesitation.

His spirit and will boldly pierced into that silent ocean of psionic energy!
There was no earth-shattering collision as imagined.

There was no soul-wrenching pain as described in textbooks.

When Qin Feng's unwavering spiritual will came into contact with the vast ocean of spiritual energy within the "Supreme Yuan Aperture," everything seemed to fall into place naturally.

With its potential-level physical body and top-grade Yuan Aperture, the "Starry Sky Beast" can easily advance to the Planetary level.

For other martial artists, the perils of facing death by a hair's breadth are nonexistent for Qin Feng.

The entire promotion process was as simple and natural as breathing and drinking water.

Just one day later.

Inside the dormitory, Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes.

In the depths of his eyes, it seemed as if two newborn stars were slowly turning, profound and dazzling.

Within his body, that primordial aperture had undergone a complete transformation.

It transformed into a high-speed, faintly golden psionic core, continuously spewing forth even purer and more powerful psionic energy, like an unending tide, washing over and strengthening his limbs and every cell again and again.

It is no exaggeration to say that the energy level and destructive power contained in this tiny psionic core are no less than those of the core of a real planet.

But at this moment, this terrifying power, capable of destroying civilization, was as docile as a part of his body, completely under Qin Feng's control, at his beck and call, as easy as using his own arm.

He slowly raised his hand and clenched his fist.

A deafening explosion, as if the pressure had reached its limit, echoed in the air.

He could clearly feel that every move he made contained terrifying power capable of shattering stars.

His life also leaped to a completely new level, with a long lifespan that could reach ten thousand years.

Before the energy of the psionic core is completely extinguished, his vitality will be outrageously tenacious.

The perpetual operation of the psionic core and the outpouring of psionic energy have also enabled his physical regeneration ability to reach an extremely terrifying level.

Even severed limbs can regenerate rapidly in a short time as long as the core remains intact.

"No wonder……"

Qin Feng muttered to himself, a sudden realization dawning on him.

"No wonder the seventh-level killing technique, also known as the planetary-level killing technique, requires cultivation in conjunction with mental power, and can exert mental pressure on the enemy."

He finally understood the essence of planetary-level combat.

"At this level, purely physical damage is no longer enough to truly kill a strong opponent of the same level. Everyone has a psionic core for power, and their recovery abilities are abnormally strong."

"If two planetary-level powerhouses were to engage in a life-or-death duel, and were allowed to escape, they would probably have to hunt each other down for more than ten years, or even more than a hundred years, before they could wear each other down to death."

However, if a planetary-level killing technique is added, inflicting mental pressure during the attack, then the situation is completely different.

"Once the spirit and will are destroyed, the psionic core will lose control and collapse instantly. This is the most efficient way to kill it."

Having figured this out, Qin Feng began to ponder his future.

"Furthermore, once I reach the planetary level, my greatest physical advantage will no longer exist."

Planetary-level powerhouses have already undergone a leap in the essence of their lives.

It can be said that all planetary-level powerhouses are standing on the same starting line.

"but……"

Qin Feng thought to himself, "It seems I have another way to cheat."

He remembered the red and white skull that had merged into his body, and he remembered his mentor Yu Han's words.

"I can plunder power by killing Chaos Blessers to strengthen my physical body and enhance my mental strength. In a sense, this is a kind of cheating."

"But... what exactly makes these 'special martial artists' that Instructor Yu Han mentioned so special?"

Qin Feng frowned slightly, lost in thought.

Instructor Yu Han had explicitly told him that he was a very special type of martial artist, born to be a "chaos nemesis," and that he could gain the power of chaos by slaying its minions.

Qin Feng thought and thought, but he still couldn't figure out what made him so special.

Bloodline?
talent?

Or the soul?

"Could it be that……"

A thought flashed through Qin Feng's mind like lightning: "My special feature lies in my 'Heaven Rewards Diligence' panel?"

This guess sparked a thought in his mind.

"If that's the case, doesn't that mean there's another group, or another type, of special warriors within the entire human empire who possess something similar to a 'panel'?"

Qin Feng thought about it and felt that it was indeed possible.

After all, the empire's population is too large, and even the gods cannot understand the mysteries of the subspace. There are also terrifying mechanical life forms outside the empire, and who knows, there might really be other warriors with panels.
Qin Feng didn't care about that.

He has been cultivating for a hundred years. Even without the panel, he will continue to cultivate as usual, still believing that he can reach the pinnacle of martial arts. His martial arts will is extremely strong!
To be honest, Qin Feng rarely pays attention to the control panel anymore.

The panel is essentially a way of solidifying his efforts into data, making those efforts tangible.

Qin Feng temporarily suppressed these conflicting thoughts, reconnected his consciousness to the academic affairs system of Canaan Star Martial Arts University, retrieved his student record, and began to check the specific requirements for graduation.

A clear line of terms, written in the Imperial Common Language, appeared on his retina.

[Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University - Graduation Requirements]

[1. Life Level: Successfully advanced to a "Planetary-level" life form.]

[2. Mission Experience: As team leader, independently complete at least one Imperial mission rated "Planetary Level".]

[3. Real-world verification: Reach "Nine Dan" rank in the Imperial Arena individual ladder.]

Qin Feng reviewed each item one by one.

The first requirement is to advance to the planetary level of life, which he has just achieved.

Thirdly, he achieved the "Ninth Dan" rank in the Imperial Arena, a feat he accomplished five years ago.

Now, only one hurdle remains between him and graduation—completing a planetary-level Imperial mission.

He then opened the Imperial Mission System, filtered the mission level to "planetary level," and began to browse it carefully.

However, the contents of the task list surprised him slightly.

In stark contrast to the bloody and brutal level nine missions he had encountered in the past, the planetary-level mission list seemed much "milder".

Among them, purely combat-oriented missions such as "sweeping away interstellar pirates", "hunting down the rebellious governor", and "annihilating alien tribes" are extremely rare.

Instead, there are a large number of non-combat or low-intensity combat missions.

[Teaching Objective: To travel to the newly naturalized primitive civilization, spread the basics of imperial martial arts, and establish a preliminary order.]

[Duty Mission: Stationed at a space base on a certain Imperial trial planet, maintaining the facilities for a period of thirty years.]

[Tracking Mission: Locate the movements of a Level 5 Imperial wanted criminal and report their coordinates. No combat required.]

[Exploration Mission: Venture into uncharted, uninhabited star systems to explore for rare mineral resources.]

……

"Hamer,"

Qin Feng wondered inwardly, "Why is this happening?"

"Reporting to my master."

A beam of light emanated from Qin Feng's personal terminal, coalescing into a cute cartoon dragon image with red and white stripes.

Hammer flapped its tiny wings, hovering in front of Qin Feng, and explained clearly and logically in a crisp electronic voice:

"Master, the current status of the planetary-level mission list is due to three main reasons."

"Firstly, it stems from the Empire's strategy of caring for and cultivating planetary-level warriors."

The planetary level is the true starting point of martial arts, the beginning of a martial artist's systematic training and use of spiritual power. The Empire does not want these precious 'seeds' to perish prematurely in high-intensity battles before they have even matured.

Therefore, the tasks are mostly stable and long-term, designed to give them ample time to both perform the tasks and hone their skills.

"Secondly, it was due to the actual needs of the empire's vast system."

For example, the 'duty mission', like the 'Meat Grinder-III' trial planet you visited before, requires the space base in its orbit to be guarded by planetary-level warriors who have accepted the mission.

Martial artists who haven't reached the planetary level can't easily guarantee stability, but sending a star-level expert above the planetary level would be overkill. Or, for 'tracking missions', such as locating the coordinates of a level 5 wanted criminal, keen insight and a certain level of self-defense ability are required, making planetary-level martial artists the most suitable candidates.

Therefore, most of the missions for planetary-level warriors are designed to support the Empire's massive training system for warriors from levels 1 to 9, which explains the relatively few actual combat missions.

"Thirdly, and finally. Most planetary-level powerhouses who dare to cause trouble in the heart of the empire will choose to flee to the border regions of the empire once they fail, in order to gain a chance to catch their breath, or even cross the blockade and enter the chaotic 'battlefield of ten thousand races'."

Therefore, planetary-scale frontal combat missions are rarely encountered within the Empire's territory.

"Well, that's it."

After listening to Hammer's detailed explanation, Qin Feng nodded slightly, completely understanding.

These types of missions can be seen as a kind of "benefit" that the Empire gives to planetary-level powerhouses.

The task itself doesn't require too much effort; you can perform it while cultivating, and steadily gain contribution points.

The only drawback is that it generally takes a long time, often decades.

But this is nothing to a planetary-level powerhouse with a lifespan of ten thousand years.

But Qin Feng couldn't wait that long.

"Hamer, help me re-select the tasks."

Qin Feng issued a new order: "There's only one requirement: it must take relatively little time. Keep the task deadline within one year; contribution points don't matter."

"Yes, Master."

Hammer flapped his little wings, and the task list in front of him instantly refreshed.

A large number of eligible tasks appeared before Qin Feng.

While there are certainly some high-risk combat missions, there are also a variety of unusual short-term missions.

Qin Feng's gaze slowly swept across the list, finally settling on one of the more unique teaching tasks.

Mission ID: G-7749

[Task Type: Teaching/Passing the Torch/Maintaining Stability]

[Mission Level: Planetary (Captain)]

[Mission Location: N123 Cosmic Void - Blue Star]

[Mission Objectives: 1. As captain of the Imperial advance team, lead your squad to the target planet 'Blue Star' to spread the foundations of Imperial martial arts. 2. Close an unstable subspace rift on the planet.]

[Mission Deadline: The team leader's mission is expected to last no more than one year (they can withdraw after closing the rift and stabilizing the initial situation).]

[Mission Reward: 50,000 contribution points, plus all loot from clearing the warp rift]

"50,000 contribution points..."

This reward is pitifully small for a planetary-level mission.

As for the spoils of war, Qin Feng had no idea what they would be.

But Qin Feng's focus was not on that.

He opened the task and carefully reviewed the detailed description.

[Mission Details: The target planet 'Blue Star' is a life-bearing planet with approximately 70 billion humans.]

This civilization has advanced its technology to the point where it has a basic ability to land on its own satellites and continues to send radio signals into outer space, which were recently detected by an Imperial long-range outpost.

Preliminary investigations have revealed an unstable subspace rift on the planet, suspected to be connecting to the edge of the 'Battlefield of All Races,' causing a surge of non-native monsters that pose a significant threat to civilization.

Under this threat, the planet has seen the nascent emergence of martial arts civilization and the appearance of rudimentary directions in psionic research...

[Mission composition: One team leader (planetary level), ten team members (level nine extreme martial artists).]

[Mission Flow: The team leader needs to lead ten team members to the planet. After stabilizing the situation and closing the subspace rift, the team leader can apply for mission completion and retreat.]

The ten team members must remain on the planet for at least one hundred years, responsible for the subsequent dissemination of martial arts and the establishment of order.

After reading all the descriptions, Qin Feng had already made up his mind.

This task, although the reward is not high, is short in time and has almost no difficulty for him, perfectly meeting his current needs.

His only purpose was to complete a task and fulfill the last requirement for graduation.

"Accept this task."

Qin Feng said to Hammer.

"Yes, Master. Mission accepted. The relevant mission supplies will be transferred to your subspace storage unit. Please check it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Feng felt a slight fluctuation coming from his subspace storage unit.

On a whim, he immersed himself in it to examine it.

A large quantity of imperial-standard supplies appeared out of nowhere in the storage space.

This includes millions of data chips that record the Imperial Standard Body Forging Method.

A total of 100,000 subspace network passes.

Hundreds of "superior methods for opening the mind" and "superior methods for closing the mind".

In addition, there is one "Supreme Awakening Method" and one "Supreme Harmonizing Method".

In addition, there was a finely crafted, rune-covered silver metallic sphere—a subspace rift stabilizing device—and a thick knowledge document titled "Introduction to and Application of Psionic Technology." The abundance of resources was enough to forcibly pull a primitive civilization into the interstellar age in the shortest possible time.

Moreover, with the subspace teleportation network, it doesn't matter if this primitive civilization is located inside the void.
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After accepting the mission in the Canaan dormitory, Qin Feng did not delay at all.

He organized the mission supplies, confirmed all the details, and then activated the teleportation.

hum-

Accompanied by a familiar, slight feeling of weightlessness, as if the soul were being ripped from the body, the scenery before my eyes instantly transformed into a chaotic torrent of data.

Space is folded and compressed, traversing distances that are difficult for ordinary people to imagine.

This process lasted for about ten seconds.

When Qin Feng opened his eyes again, everything in his field of vision had undergone earth-shattering changes.

He found himself inside the bridge of a small spaceship.

Through the enormous holographic porthole, a breathtakingly beautiful, azure planet, seemingly inhabited by life, floats silently against the dark backdrop of space, slowly rotating.

Before him, ten burly martial artists were already lined up and waiting.

They wore all sorts of power armor, and although the models and paint schemes varied, they all exuded the iron-blooded aura of battle-hardened soldiers.

A powerful yet restrained aura emanated from them, and without a doubt, all ten of them were level nine extreme martial artists.

Qin Feng's gaze swept over them, and he spotted many familiar battle group insignia.

Two of them were wearing the Ultramarines Chapter standard power armor that he was most familiar with, which was entirely blue.

One person was wearing a green and gold power armor from the Fire Dragon Legion, with a flaming dragon head branded on the shoulder armor.

Another person was wearing the Thunder Martial Hall Power Armor, painted in blue and black with lightning patterns engraved on the armor.

As for the others, Qin Feng did not recognize the design and insignia of their power armor, clearly indicating that they came from countless other battle groups within the empire's territory.

Judging from their strength, these people should all be "unofficial members" or "reserve members" of various battle groups.

According to Qin Feng's understanding, especially under the jurisdiction of the Extreme Warriors Group, only martial artists who successfully advance to the planetary level are qualified to obtain the status of a formal member.

"team leader!"

The moment Qin Feng appeared, all ten team members stood with their feet together and gave him a standard Imperial military salute, their movements perfectly synchronized and full of power.

Their voices, transmitted through the built-in communicators in their power armor, merged into a powerful wave of sound that echoed throughout the bridge.

That "captain" was called with heartfelt respect.

The moment Qin Feng appeared, they instinctively sensed the terrifying aura emanating from him, aura as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.

It was a pure fighting spirit, forged through countless life-and-death battles.

What chilled them even more was the red and white skull hanging from Qin Feng's waist.

As elite reserves of various battle groups, they have incredibly sharp eyes.

They could clearly sense that an extremely pure and violent chaotic fluctuation remained on that skull.

The intensity of that fluctuation was something only a Khorne demon on the verge of ascending to the planetary level could possess!
Without a doubt, the captain, randomly matched to them by the mission system, is an extremely formidable and powerful individual.

"Captain, here is the detailed information about this inhabited planet."

"This is the latest battle information regarding that subspace rift."

A member of the team, wearing Ultramariner power armor, stepped forward and transmitted two data files to Qin Feng via subspace communication.

Qin Feng took the documents, immersed himself in them, and quickly browsed through them.

The first document was about the planet we were on.

As seen from the porthole, up to 71 percent of the planet's surface is covered by liquid water, giving it a mesmerizing aquamarine appearance from space.

Qin Feng estimated that the reason the Empire named it "Blue Star" was probably because of this.

Of course, it's also possible that the civilization on this planet, in the radio signals it sends into outer space, refers to itself as "Blue Star".

However, these details don't matter anymore.

According to star charts, the N123 cosmic void where this blue star is located is an extremely barren and desolate region.

Within a radius of tens of thousands of light-years, there are only a few hundred galaxies scattered around, and only this one has life and has developed an intelligent civilization.

Qin Feng was almost certain that the natives of this planet still believed they were the only civilization in the universe.

The data also included detailed physical parameters: the planet's gravity was 0.9 times the Imperial standard gravity, and its atmospheric composition was suitable for human survival.

He then opened the second document, concerning the battle situation in the subspace rift.

Upon seeing the content, his brows furrowed slightly.

The situation was more serious than he had imagined.

According to the scan feedback from the Imperial reconnaissance probes, quite a few monsters with the strength of level nine life forms have appeared on this planet.

Among them, the most threatening is a cosmic behemoth named "Star Eater" by the Imperial Database.

This creature is very similar to life forms such as machine races and insect races, and can grow and evolve by devouring all inorganic matter.

Rocks, soil, metals... these are all their food.

If they can devour rare and special metals, their growth rate will increase exponentially.

The Star Devourer currently occupying Blue Star, although still in its juvenile form, already has a vitality index of around 90,000 points.

Besides the Star Devourer, the data also lists other bizarre level nine life forms, including giant monsters lurking in the deep sea and towering trees rooted in the earth, as tall as mountains.

However, none of them pose a threat as much as the Star Devourer, which can destroy the entire planet's ecosystem at its source.

"team leader,"

The member wearing the Fire Dragon Legion's power armor spoke in a deep voice, "The most troublesome thing right now is this Star Eater."

Its existence has severely disrupted the stability of Earth's crust, triggering global earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

If this thing isn't dealt with first, the subsequent spread of martial arts will be impossible, and the civilization itself might even be completely destroyed in a short time.

He paused, a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Even if the ten of us join forces, we can hold our own against it, but I estimate... we are no match for this young Star Devourer."

His words conveyed a clear meaning: they couldn't crack this toughest nut; only you, as a planetary-level captain, could handle it.

Once this thing is killed, all the spoils will naturally belong to Qin Feng, and they will not interfere.

"Um……"

Qin Feng closed the file, already having a clear understanding of the situation.

He pondered for a moment, then asked, "Have you made contact with any official organizations on Earth?"

"not yet."

Another team member immediately responded, "According to intelligence, the highest authority on Earth is called the 'Earth Star Federation,' and its decision-making body is the 'Supreme Chief Council,' composed of the five strongest humans on Earth. Among them, the chief with the highest vitality index only has 127 points."

"It is worth mentioning that,"

He added, "They haven't mastered the methods of unlocking and merging the system. Their way of enhancing their strength is to use high-tech gravity devices to frantically squeeze the potential out of their bodies. While this method may achieve some results in the early stages, it will leave the body with a lot of hidden injuries, and their future is over."

"understood."

Qin Feng nodded, having formed a complete plan in his mind.

He looked at the ten team members and said in a deep voice, "My plan is for you to first contact the Blue Star Federation and state our identities and purpose."

After obtaining their permission, I then made my move to kill the Star Eater and other prey that posed a significant threat to civilization.

Afterwards, we will spread martial arts and psionic technology peacefully to facilitate your governance for the next hundred years.

What do you think?

"can!"

"agree!"

"I will follow the captain's orders!"

No one objected.

This plan is prudent and efficient, minimizing unnecessary conflicts.

After all, they still have to stay here for another hundred years.

"it is good."

Qin Feng issued the order, "Then, begin the operation immediately. Send the first contact message to the Blue Star Federation in the name of the Imperial envoy."
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Just as Qin Feng's team sent the first contact message to Blue Star.

Blue Star.

On the surface, within a colossal fortress hidden ten thousand meters underground, constructed from the most robust alloy.

This is the highest power center of the Blue Star Federation.

In a spacious and solemn circular conference hall, five figures were sitting around a huge round table.

They are the five chiefs of the "Supreme Chief Council," the highest decision-making body of the Blue Star Federation.

These five men were all burly and strong, with resolute faces, exuding an aura of battle-hardened iron will.

They are the most elite warriors in this civilization, the last guardians and hope of seven billion people.

However, at this moment, their faces were filled with an unyielding solemnity and exhaustion.

"Ugh……"

An elderly man with white hair, seated in the chief seat, spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and heavy. He was the strongest of the five, codenamed "Rock Solid."

"This damned underground cave... is like an unhealed wound on our civilization, constantly spewing out all sorts of ferocious beasts. The strength of the beasts that have appeared now far exceeds the scope of our technology."

His words made the atmosphere in the meeting room even more oppressive.

Sitting opposite him, a middle-aged man with a missing arm and a hideous scar on his face slammed his fist on the table with a dull thud.

He is the chief codenamed "Thunder," known for his fiery temper and fierce fighting prowess.

"Especially that SSS-class behemoth codenamed 'Leviathan'! Last month, we used over three hundred strategic nuclear missiles to saturate it. And what was the result?!"

His eyes were filled with resentment and anger. "In the end, not only did it not die, but it also survived by sheer willpower, and even... it was able to absorb the energy of the nuclear explosion to enhance itself! According to the post-war assessment, after it absorbed that nuclear bomb, its strength may have broken through its original limits and reached a level that we have never been able to reach before... SSSS level!"

"SSSS-level..."

This word, like a heavy mountain, weighed on everyone's hearts, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

"According to the think tank's analysis, after withstanding the nuclear explosion, it will inevitably suffer severe damage and will need some time to heal and digest the energy."

A chief officer, codenamed "Tianji," wearing gold-rimmed glasses and exuding the air of a refined general, adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice, "Based on the analysis of all the data, its next appearance should be in three to four months. This is our... last breathing room."

"respite?"

Another female leader, codenamed "Phantom Fox," gave a wry smile. "And then what? In three or four months, what will we use to withstand an SSSS-level monster?"

A suffocating silence fell over the conference room.

After a long silence, it was Chief "Rock Solid" who finally spoke, breaking the silence.

His gaze swept over each of his colleagues present, his voice filled with deep confusion.

"Our path of martial arts... how should we continue? There is no road ahead."

"These damned beasts!"

"Report!"

Just then, the heavy alloy doors of the conference hall were suddenly pushed open.

A young martial artist dressed in black combat gear, exuding a sharp aura, strode in.

He wore a badge on his chest representing "A-level" strength, and his vitality index was over 30 points.

He strode to the round table, gave the five chiefs a respectful military salute, and reported loudly, "Reporting to the chiefs! The latest intelligence from the front lines confirms that the 'Beast Compendium' has added 201 new types of beasts! According to preliminary assessments, most of them are at level C in terms of threat!"

His eyes were filled with fanatical worship for the five S-class powerhouses before him.

In his heart, and in the hearts of all the people of Earth, these five people were gods walking among the earth, the pillars of human civilization.

"Well, I see."

The chief, "Rock Solid," nodded, his face revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

He calmly instructed, "Update the encyclopedia as soon as possible and distribute it to every citizen's personal terminal. Also, issue a federal announcement telling all citizens not to panic, that the darkness will eventually end, and that the Federation's latest superweapon is in the final stages of development. Soon, we will be able to master a brand-new energy source and apply it to our weapons."

"Yes! Your lord!"

The young martial artist's spirits lifted, and after accepting the order, he quickly turned and left, his footsteps filled with energy.

Watching his departing figure, the five chief executives in the conference hall looked even more worried.

The so-called "super weapon" is nothing but a lie to appease people.

"Heavenly secrets,"

The chief "Phantom Fox" looked at the scholar-general and asked, "How is the Academy of Sciences' research on that newly discovered form of energy going? Is it possible... to use it for cultivation? If it can directly enhance our physical strength, then perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope."

The chief of "Heavenly Secrets" shook his head, his expression grave: "We'll tentatively name that energy 'psychic energy.' Its nature... is extremely unstable and fraught with danger."

Preliminary experimental data shows that it is extremely corrosive to organic matter. I disagree with conducting human trials at this time.

He looked at the other four people present and said, word by word, "The five of us are the last hope for this civilization. None of us can risk our lives."

"How can we deal with that SSSS-class behemoth without risking our own lives?!"

Chief Lei suddenly stood up, pointed at himself with his one arm, and said excitedly, "And to be honest, the five of us have long been riddled with hidden injuries! The path of squeezing our potential out of the gravity chamber has come to an end; we can't make any more progress!"

His gaze swept over everyone present, his eyes flashing with a resolute light.

"Instead of sitting here waiting to die, I'm going to fight for a glimmer of hope!"

"I've made up my mind. This afternoon, I'll go to the Academy of Sciences and have them use my body to test how this 'psychic energy' works on the human body! I'll pave this path for future generations!"

"We can't let those promising young people with bright futures do these life-or-death human experiments!"

Lei's words moved everyone present.

"Old Lei, you..."

"This is too dangerous!"

The crowd discussed the matter animatedly, and were about to try to dissuade them.

Just then, the conference room door was kicked open once again!

This time, it was a communications soldier who burst in, soaking wet and with a face full of terror and despair.

Before he could even bow, he screamed in a hoarse, distorted voice:
"Reporting...reporting to all chiefs!"

"That...that behemoth codenamed 'Leviathan'...it...it's appeared again!"

"Just now, the monitoring station deep in the East China Sea detected its presence! According to the latest life energy index detection... its energy level has completely surpassed the SSS level... reaching the SSSS level!"

boom!
This news struck like a bolt of black lightning, hitting the hearts of everyone in the conference hall hard!
The five chief scholars were instantly struck dumb, their faces turning deathly pale, their hearts filled with despair.

"This...so fast?!"

"Impossible! The think tank isn't just speculating...it needs at least three to four months to recover, doesn't it?!"

"How long has it been?! Less than a month!"

"It's over..."

"What should I do?!"

A chilling aura of "despair" instantly enveloped the entire conference hall.

"Continue with the nuclear bombing? Use up all the remaining stockpiles."

"No, no, no, this thing is too cunning. This nuclear bomb might not hit it."

"I'll draw his attention and lure him into the depths of the East China Sea to buy him time. You guys determine the location coordinates and launch a precision strike. After I die, everything will be up to you. If it works, erect a monument for me. If it doesn't, then leave it to fate."

"The life-sustaining spacecraft, destined for the satellite moon, has been launched."

(End of this chapter)