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Chapter 158 The terrifying Annihilation Transformation Body, the Immovable King Technique! (55 chapters out of 2 words, please vote!)

Affiliated Hospital of Qingjian City Shenguan Bureau.

Top-floor intensive care unit.

The smell of disinfectant in the air was so strong it was almost pungent, and the regular ticking of the instruments was the only background noise.

Lin Kang leaned against the raised hospital bed, his face still pale from excessive blood loss, his lips chapped, but his eyes had regained their former calm and sharpness.

The ward was crowded with people.

Qu Zhe, Li Hu, and the others from the third squad gathered around the foot of the bed, their faces filled with relief and concern at having survived the ordeal.

Duan Ling stood by the bedside, carefully tucking the blanket around Lin Kang.

Director Wu Yu and Grandmaster Chen Wenshan stood side by side at a slightly back position. The former looked solemn, while the latter crossed his arms, his white eyebrows slightly furrowed, and his gaze sharp as lightning.

The door was pushed open silently.

Fang Qingyu walked in, still wearing that dark combat training uniform, but the zipper was zipped up all the way and the collar was slightly turned up, covering his neck.

Little Jiang Wei followed behind, holding a half-eaten roasted sweet potato in her hands. Her little face was calm, and her big eyes swept over the faces in the ward.

Almost the instant Fang Qingyu stepped into the ward, Lin Kang's gaze fell precisely on him.

The ward fell silent instantly, and everyone's gazes met silently between the two people.

Lin Kang's lips moved, his voice somewhat hoarse and dry, yet it pierced through the ticking of the instruments with exceptional clarity, striking everyone's hearts:

"Qingzi." He paused, his gaze falling heavily on Fang Qingyu's face. "Thanks."

There were no unnecessary explanations or sentimental build-up.

These two simple words carry the weight of being pulled back from the brink of death by the insect hive, and also contain the heaviest recognition for a team member who personally dragged himself out of hell.

Fang Qingyu paused slightly as he met Lin Kang's calm yet powerful eyes.

His face didn't show any particular expression, except that the corners of his mouth twitched upwards very slightly, forming an almost invisible arc.

He waved his hand casually, his voice as deep and calm as ever:

"Team Leader Lin, you're too kind."

It was as if they had only done something trivial and taken for granted.

The atmosphere in the ward eased a bit because of these two brief exchanges.

After a brief silence, Director Wu Yu stepped forward, his voice low and tinged with barely perceptible tension: "Old Lin, how are you feeling? What exactly happened? How did you end up there? That Abyss Weaver?"

A series of questions brought out the doubts in everyone's hearts.

How could a female insect at the peak of the Profound Realm appear in Qingjian City without any warning?

Lin Kang's eyes instantly sharpened, like a drawn blade.

He took a slow breath, which seemed to aggravate the injuries to his chest and abdomen. His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but his voice remained steady:
"That afternoon, an anomaly was detected in the direction of the old port area in the west of the city. The energy fluctuations of the life ghost were extremely strong, and the source pointed to an individual that was suspected to be a large life ghost of the Tongxuan level. The Burning Star Squad was carrying out routine patrols in the vicinity at the time. When I received the report, I judged that the threat level might be higher than expected, so I decided to personally lead the team to take a look."

He spoke slowly, each word as if it had been soaked in ice water.

"We've arrived at the core of the fluctuation zone, on a main road in an abandoned factory area. Just as the convoy came to a stop, preparing to deploy the containment force field for precise detection," Lin Kang's gaze swept over everyone, "it appeared right in the middle of the street. Without warning, the force field fluctuation was zero, as if it had fallen out of thin air from another dimension."

"The Weaver of Fate in the Abyss?"

Chen Wenshan replied in a deep voice, his aura as a grandmaster making the air in the ward seem to freeze.

"Yes." Lin Kang said decisively, "It was enormous, and its energy level instantly surged to the peak of the Profound Realm. The moment it appeared, the surrounding air distorted; it wasn't the fluctuation of a normal spatial passage opening at all! It was more like it was forcibly thrown there by some external force!"

"Deployed?!" Wu Yu exclaimed, his face instantly turning ashen. "Deliberately deployed?!"

These two words were like two blocks of ice being smashed into boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar in the ward!

"Damn it! Who the hell did this?!"

"Chuangsheng Technology! It must be those lunatics!"

"What are they trying to do?! Destroy Qingjian City?!"

Lin Kang ignored his team members' indignation, only looking at Wu Yu and Chen Wenshan with a terrifyingly calm gaze: "The situation was extremely critical at the time. The mother insect appeared less than two kilometers from the nearest residential area. If it were to fully spread, the consequences would be unimaginable. I could only immediately activate the maximum range of the sealing force field to temporarily trap it. And then, as you all know, that's what happened." He spoke his last sentence casually, yet it instantly brought back to everyone the image of him enveloped in a cocoon of light, his life force as faint as a candle flickering in the wind.

Deliberately placed!

A single, peak-level Transcendent Realm Insect Queen-type Fate Demon is powerful enough to destroy a city!
Wu Yu's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and the veins on his forehead were throbbing faintly.

He then abruptly turned to a secretary behind him who had been silently taking notes: "Immediately! Draft a top-secret report! Transcribe Captain Lin's testimony word for word, attach all battlefield energy residue analysis, and preliminary examination reports on the bodies and equipment of the Creation Technology members! Submit it to the Beijing General Bureau as quickly as possible!"

"Yes, Director!" The secretary solemnly acknowledged the order, turned around, and quickly left the ward.

Chen Wenshan snorted heavily, his white beard seemingly standing on end: "What audacity! They treat human life like dirt and disregard federal law! Do they really think there's no one in the Federation who can control them?"

When the master got angry, the temperature in the ward seemed to drop several degrees.

A brief, oppressive silence fell over the ward, broken only by the rhythmic ticking of the medical equipment, a constant reminder of the tension in everyone's nerves.

The madness and threat of biotechnology.

Once again, it was laid bare and bloody before everyone, so heavy that it was hard to breathe.

Just then, Lin Kang turned his gaze to Fang Qingyu again, with an unquestionable tone: "Qingzi."

Fang Qingyu looked up at him.

"Tomorrow," Lin Kang's voice was not loud, but clear and powerful, "for the memorial service and the promotion ceremony, you will push me down."

Fang Qingyu was slightly taken aback.

Should we push him down?

This is usually something that close relatives or very intimate people do.

He instinctively wanted to speak up, suggesting that Sister Duan would be a more suitable option.
But Lin Kang didn't give him a chance to speak. His bandaged, well-defined hand, with its irresistible force, patted Fang Qingyu's hand, which was resting by the bedside, twice.

"Keep it." Just those two concise words.

Fang Qingyu looked down and realized that, without him noticing, Lin Kang had stuffed a thin booklet, with no words on the cover and wrapped in an old, dark blue cloth, into his hands.

The booklet feels slightly heavy in the hand, carrying a coolness that comes with the passage of time.

Fang Qingyu held the booklet, feeling the lingering force of Lin Kang's slap on the back of his hand. Looking into the other's eyes, he finally just nodded: "Okay."

The next day, dark clouds hung low, and a light drizzle fell.

Qingjian City Shenguan Bureau Building.

The fifth basement level.

This is not a typical floor, but a huge space formed by hollowing out the mountain and reinforcing it with high-strength alloys and a special force field.

It is usually empty and quiet, and is only used to commemorate the victims and hold major meritorious ceremonies.

At this moment, the meeting room was solemn and dignified to the extreme.

The air was as heavy as solidified mercury, carrying a chilling and mournful atmosphere that penetrated to the bone.

A somber, ancient dirge flowed slowly through the empty space.

Below, a dense crowd of people stood.

All staff members on duty at the Qingjian branch, including logistics personnel, clerical staff, and researchers, were present without exception.

Everyone was dressed in the most solemn dark uniforms, with black armbands and plain white flowers pinned to their chests. No one spoke, no one moved, and even their breathing was deliberately kept quiet.

There was only an extremely oppressive silence.

The people in the front row are members of the squad to which the victim belonged.

The Beacon Fire Squad's positions were almost half empty. The few remaining members stood ramrod straight, their eyes red-rimmed, clenching their teeth to keep their tears from falling.

Rock, blade, iron wall
Every squad that participated in the outer defense and underground assault had members who were forever left behind in those ruins and the insect hive.

Sadness, like a tangible tide, spread silently through the ranks.

Fang Qingyu pushed Lin Kang's wheelchair and stood at the front of the line, close to the ceremony's podium.

Jiang Wei stood quietly beside Fang Qingyu.

Her small figure seemed somewhat out of place in the solemn crowd. Today, she had also changed into a simple black dress, and there were no snacks in her hand. She simply tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes quietly gazing ahead.

The ceremony was simple yet solemn.

Director Wu Yu delivered a speech on behalf of the Bureau of Divine Intervention. His voice was low and hoarse, filled with grief and strength. He reviewed the bravery of the victims and reiterated the belief in fighting against the spirits and protecting the homeland.

Grandmaster Chen Wenshan expressed his condolences on behalf of the martial arts community. His few words carried immense weight, conveying the unique authority and comfort of a grandmaster.

What followed was a long moment of silence.

Throughout the entire process, Fang Qingyu's hand pushing the wheelchair remained as steady as a rock.

The moment of silence ended, and the funeral music stopped.

After a brief silence, the beam of light from the center of the dome suddenly intensified and converged on the center of the ceremonial platform.

A military officer in a sharp dress uniform, with a solemn expression, walked to the front of the stage, holding a light screen in his hands.

"Now, let's proceed with the awarding of honors!" The officer's voice echoed clearly through the loudspeaker in every corner of the conference room.

All eyes were instantly drawn to them.

"Upon application by the Qingjian City Shenguan Bureau and approval by the Beijing General Bureau, the following personnel are hereby granted promotions." The officer's voice was steady and powerful. "Fang Qingyu!"

The beam of light instantly struck Fang Qingyu.

With a calm expression, he released the armrests of his wheelchair, took a step forward, and stood in the beam of light.

Countless gazes fell upon him, their expressions complex and indescribable.

"Team member Fang Qingyu, in the midst of the massive 'Abyss Weaver' incident, displayed remarkable courage and decisiveness in the core battlefield of the Central Park underground lair, successfully rescuing the severely wounded and trapped Sharp Knife Captain Lin Kang. He also contributed significantly to the final slaying of the peak-level Transcendent Mother Beast, the 'Abyss Weaver.' His outstanding achievements have earned him a promotion from 'Candlelight' level to 'Morning Star' level!"

The officer's voice carried a power that penetrated the heart.

"Morning Star" level!

A collective gasp of suppressed breaths rose from the audience.

The title of "Candle Illumination" is already a very good honor that martial artists can achieve, and "Morning Star" is even rarer!

This means that Fang Qingyu's name will truly enter the purview of the highest levels of the Divine Administration Bureau.

Their permissions and resource allocation will experience a qualitative leap!

The weekly quota of Qi and Blood Crystals that can be received will also be twice that of the Candle Illumination level!
However, under this dazzling halo, Fang Qingyu's expression remained unchanged.

I calmly accepted the badge, feeling the coolness of the metal on my fingertips.

Without excitement or joy, he gave a slight nod in greeting, his movements concise and efficient. Then he turned around, walked back to the back of the wheelchair, and casually put the badge into his pocket.

The beam of light moved away, and the ceremony continued, with the announcement of commendations for other meritorious individuals.

But the atmosphere seemed a bit heavier than before.

The faint light of the morning star can never illuminate all the darkness that has passed.

As the ceremony ended, the crowd, heavy with emotion, slowly dispersed like the receding tide.

Fang Qingyu pushed Lin Kang's wheelchair, and together with Duan Ling, Qin Hui and others, silently walked towards the private elevator.

Jiang Wei followed quietly beside her.

"Qingzi, let's take Team Leader Lin back to his ward first," Duan Ling said to Fang Qingyu in a low voice, gesturing with her eyes that he could go about his business.

Qin Hui and the others nodded in agreement.

Fang Qingyu hummed in agreement and handed the wheelchair to Duan Ling.

Lin Kang sat in his wheelchair with his eyes closed, looking somewhat tired, and didn't say anything more.

The elevator doors closed behind me.

Fang Qingyu turned and walked towards the training room at the deepest part of the training area.

The heavy alloy door slid open and closed silently, completely isolating the noise from the outside world.

Cold metal walls, high-strength alloy floor.

Fang Qingyu did not turn on the lights, leaving the training room in a quiet, dimly lit atmosphere.

Walk to the center of the venue and sit down cross-legged.

Awareness sank into my mind.

[Advanced Job Skill: Annihilation Transformation Body (Activated 50/100)]

His gaze lingered on the words "Extinction Transformation Body" for a moment.

Yesterday, the activation rate reached 50%, and the hidden injuries in my body were temporarily suppressed and repaired by the Transcendent Realm cultivation of the Thunder Drum Heavenly Sound Body.

Now is the perfect time to solidify this domineering body-refining technique and break through to the final stage!

Fang Qingyu first prepared the materials again.

He then poured the materials onto himself one by one.

The dormant blood and energy within the body were instantly ignited!
Like molten lava surging from the earth, it roared towards every part of the body!

At the same time, the stardust in the medicine pouch descended in abundance, cold and heavy, carrying the vastness and sluggishness of stars, pouring into the Baihui point on the top of the head!
Ice and Fire!
Destruction and rebirth!
Fury and stillness!
Two completely opposite forces collided violently within his body once again!
The excruciating pain felt like millions of red-hot steel needles piercing through every inch of flesh, bone, and meridians!
"Humph!"

Fang Qingyu groaned, veins bulging on his forehead, and large beads of sweat instantly seeped from his skin, only to be instantly vaporized by the high temperature inside his body.

The dark red and blue lines under the skin became clearly visible again.

It writhed and throbbed like a living thing, even more so than yesterday!
It felt as if it wanted to tear his body apart completely!

However, Musashi's talent is like the most precise navigation system, carving out the optimal path in the most turbulent energy currents.

Time loses its meaning in extreme pain.

I do not know how long it has been.

"Om-!"

A strange, resonant sound seemed to come from the deepest part of the body, as if breaking some invisible shackle!
The violent, clashing, and mutually annihilating forces of ice and fire within his body suddenly halted!
Then, guided by Musashi's spiritual core, following the last mysterious trajectory, the final cycle was completed with a roar!

Ice and fire are no longer enemies, but have transformed into the most domineering tempering hammer!
The power of the stars is no longer a stagnation shackle, but a furnace for forging an immortal foundation!

An indescribable, overwhelming life force, like a volcano that has been dormant for thousands of years suddenly erupting, instantly swept over Fang Qingyu's entire body!
[Advanced Job Skill: Annihilation Transformation Body Lv.1 (0/400)]

[Golden Body: 17 → 19]

Two points! A full two points of golden body attribute surge!
Fang Qingyu suddenly opened his eyes!

Clenching his fist, his knuckles crackled slightly, and a sense of power far exceeding his previous strength filled his entire body, as if he could crush steel with a single clench!

He slowly stood up and stretched his limbs.

The feeling coming from inside the body was no longer the weakness after the excruciating pain, but an unprecedented sense of fullness containing explosive power.

With each breath, I feel my internal organs become stronger and my blood and qi flow more smoothly and powerfully.

The cracks under the skin have completely disappeared!
Just starting out, and my Golden Body has already increased by two points!
The domineering power and miraculous effects of this Annihilation Transformation Body far exceed imagination!
It should be noted that the Heavenly Drum Thunder Sound Body only adds two attribute points from the Great Completion to the Transformation Realm.

Fang Qingyu exhaled a long breath of white silk, which was filled with a scorching heat, and his eyes gleamed with a restrained sharpness.

Then, he subconsciously touched the inner pocket of his combat uniform.

There, lying quietly, was the booklet that Lin Kang had given him.

Fang Qingyu took it out.

The booklet felt slightly cool to the touch, with the unique suppleness of leather.

The cover was still completely blank, so plain it was almost rudimentary.

Fang Qingyu's fingers brushed across the rough fabric, paused for a moment, and then slowly turned it open.

On the title page, five powerful, ancient seal characters, bold and vigorous, leaped into view, carrying an unyielding and indomitable will that instantly impacted his mind:

The power of Fudo Myo-o!
Fang Qingyu looked at him with a strange expression.
Good heavens, another body-refining technique!?

(End of this chapter)