I can receive unlimited protection; my parents handed me over to the state.

The battle at the edge of the solar system hadn't completely died down, and shattered pieces of Void Hunter corpses littered the ground. Gu Tianye, dragging that fleshy ball bigger than the moon, was so exhausted his tongue was practically lolling out. He gasped, "Boss, this thing is incredibly heavy! Are you sure we can eat it? We don't want to end up with a mouthful of shit."

Lu Yuan sat in the command chair, holding a glass of freshly squeezed juice, and rolled his eyes at him. "You know nothing! This is top-tier food. The flesh of this Void Lord is full of high-dimensional energy; one bite is equivalent to a year of your cultivation. Quickly drag it to the deck of the Pangu Temple; I want to personally carve it."

The deck of the Pangu Temple was as spacious as a small asteroid. Lu Yuan stepped off the spaceship, looking at the enormous ball of flesh before him. Although the Twisted Gaze's consciousness had been erased, its body was still trembling instinctively. Xiang Batian ran over, chuckling, carrying his battle axe. "Boss, my axe is fast enough, how about I give it a few whacks first?"

Lu Yuan waved his hand, "That axe of yours is for chopping people, not cutting vegetables. You need to use a finesse to cut this kind of meat." With a flick of his right hand, Chaotic Divine Fire suddenly burst forth, condensing in his hand into a semi-transparent cleaver several kilometers long. The blade shimmered with a golden-black light, the flow of chaotic rules.

Su Lie and Qian Sen watched the large screen in the command room, their facial muscles twitching. Su Lie slapped his thigh and said, "This Lu Yuan is a real troublemaker. That cleaner scared my heart out, but he's all he can think about now is how to grill meat." Qian Sen pushed up his glasses, his tone helpless. "General, you'll have to get used to it." In the eyes of a master craftsman, there are only two kinds of things in this world: materials and waste. Clearly, this Void Lord was top-grade material in his eyes.

Lu Yuan held the wonton knife and gestured over the meatball. He thought to himself that the meat around the eyes was the most tender and should be saved for sashimi. The large tentacles were full of tendons, perfect for stir-frying. As for the thick skin, it would be perfect for a barbecue grill.

With a swift movement, the cleaver, several kilometers long, sliced ​​through the air without making a sound. The planet-sized monster was instantly cleaved open with a massive gash. Before the pale purple blood could even disperse, Lu Yuan used spatial rules to firmly lock it in place. This blood is a good thing; it can be used to brew wine. Lu Yuan thought to himself with satisfaction.

Gu Tianye and Xiang Batian weren't idle either; the two became porters. Gu Tianye, holding a piece of pork tenderloin weighing several hundred tons, muttered to himself, "How long will it take to roast such a huge piece of meat?" Lu Yuan shouted without turning his head, "Use your beast fire!" Xiang Batian, use your Titan power to compact the meat, don't let the energy escape.

Mu Bingli and Yan Ji also came over. Mu Bingli frowned at the bloody scene. "Lu Yuan, this smells a bit strong." Yan Ji, on the other hand, was very excited. She pointed to the huge eyeball that had been cut off and said, "Can this thing be eaten? It looks like jelly."

Lu Yuan chuckled. "This is the essence. I'll use Chaos Fire to detoxify it later, and add some Ice Crystal Fruit juice. I guarantee it'll taste better than any dessert."

All of humanity watched this scene live, and everyone was stunned. Just moments ago they were worried about the fate of Earth, and now everyone was discussing what the flesh of this alien monster would taste like. The live chat was full of suggestions, some saying to make it extra spicy, others saying to marinate it raw.

Lu Yuan ignored those things; he was now completely focused on preparing the ingredients. He discovered that there was a bone inside the twisted gazer that shimmered with seven-colored light. This thing was good; it could be used as a new computing core for Lin Ziling. He casually dug out the bone and tossed it to Lin Ziling, who was some distance away.

Lin Ziling took the bone, completely stunned. "Teacher Lu, this is the remains of an S-rank lord! You just threw it at me like that?" Lu Yuan waved his hand. "Take it. Why all the nonsense? Quickly measure the fat content of this meat so I can decide how to cook it."

Lin Ziling shook her head with a wry smile. Fine, calculating fat content using top-grade materials—only Lu Yuan could pull off something like that.

Half an hour later, towering crimson flames erupted on the deck of the Pangu Temple. These were void energy ignited by Lu Yuan using the power of chaos. Tens of thousands of warriors from the divine legion sat together, each holding a massive iron fork.

Lu Yuan stood in the center, his spice bottle bigger than a house. He sprinkled various strange and unusual spices while shouting, "Listen up, everyone! This meat is high in energy. Those of lower levels should eat less, or you'll burst!"

Gu Tianye couldn't resist any longer. He grabbed a piece of sizzling, oily roasted meat and took a bite. Oh my god! This meat... this meat is like popping candy, jumping around in my mouth! He shouted as he desperately tried to swallow it down.

Xiang Batian also tore off a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. Holy crap! That's powerful! I feel like my Titan bloodline is about to burst into flames!

Lu Yuan watched the group wolf down their food and felt quite satisfied. He cut off a small piece for himself and savored it. Hmm, it was still a little tough; next time he'd have to find a tenderer lord to try.

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, Lu Yuan suddenly stopped. He looked up towards the East China Sea. In that instant, he sensed another restless fluctuation emanating from the dimensional portal to Atlantis.

"That old bastard Poseidon hasn't given up yet." Lu Yuan swallowed the meat in his mouth and sneered. Perfect, I haven't had enough of this seafood barbecue yet. Since he wants to deliver it to my door, I'll take some men to his lair for a visit.

He put down his fork and clapped his hands. "Guys, don't just focus on eating. Atlantis seems to be open again; let's go see if they have any fresh seafood."

Upon hearing this, Gu Tianye immediately threw down the bone he was holding. "Let's go! We're getting tired of eating this void monster's meat; a change of pace would be nice!"

The entire army is ready to depart, with Atlantis as the target.

Chapter 43: Leading a Team to Raid Atlantis

On the surface of the East China Sea, the once calm blue whirlpools churned violently once more. This time, instead of scattered fleets, a massive, overwhelming sea monster emerged. Each of these monsters was a thousand meters long, their bodies covered in scales that shimmered with divine power.

Lu Yuan stood at the bow of the Pangu Temple ship, looking at the scene below. He sneered inwardly; this Bosdon was truly desperate, pulling out all the stops. But did he even consider whether the divine army was still the same as before?

Su Lie was a little worried. "Lu Yuan, we just finished fighting the Void Hunters, and everyone's stamina hasn't fully recovered yet. Isn't it a bit risky to rush in now?"

Lu Yuan glanced back at him. "Old Su, this is typical defensive thinking. These fishmen think we're tired and want to take advantage. We're not going to play by the rules. If they try to come out, we'll attack."

He turned around and shouted at the members of the God's Legion, "Did you enjoy the barbecue just now?"

"Awesome!" Tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sea.

Lu Yuan pointed to the vortex below. Inside lay even more advanced materials, the bones of gods, and the treasures Atlantis had accumulated over millennia. Want a more powerful weapon? Want to become a god?

"Yes!" Everyone's eyes turned red. Under Lu Yuan's leadership, they were no longer afraid of war; instead, they viewed it as a grand hunt.

Lu Yuan nodded. "Alright, Gu Tianye, Xiang Batian, you two lead the charge. Mu Bingli, you seal the exit with ice. Yan Ji, you come with me and storm their palace."

set off!

With Lu Yuan's command, the Pangu Temple plummeted from a height of ten thousand meters. The massive hull exerted terrifying pressure, and before it even touched the sea surface, the sea monsters that surged out were crushed into a bloody pulp.

Gu Tianye roared and leaped into the sea. He transformed into a gigantic water-repelling golden-eyed beast, opening his massive jaws to bite wildly. Xiang Batian was even simpler; his Heaven-Opening Axe grew to hundreds of meters in size, and he began hacking and slashing wildly at the center of the whirlpool.

"Ugh, these fishmen are so slippery!" Gu Tianye complained over the comms. Xiang Batian replied, "If they're slippery, just slash them a few more times. Why all the fuss?"

Lu Yuan ignored the two clowns and led Yan Ji and Mu Bingli directly through the dimensional portal.

After a dizzying spin, the scenery changed. It was no longer the pitch-black seabed, but a strange world filled with a pale blue light. A colossal crystal palace floated in mid-air, and glowing corals and seashells were everywhere.

"This place is quite beautiful," Yan Ji remarked, looking at the surrounding scenery. Lu Yuan scoffed, "What's the use of beauty? It's all just materials. Look at those crystals; they're all high-purity energy crystals. Take them back and make cannonballs; one could flatten an entire province."

Just then, a majestic voice echoed throughout the space: "Mortals, how dare you trespass into the forbidden land of the Sea God!"

A giant, a hundred meters tall and wielding a golden trident, slowly emerged from the palace. His entire body was covered in blue scales, and his eyes shone like two suns. This was the very essence of Poseidon's will.

Lu Yuan curled his lip. It's the same old routine again. Poseidon, aren't you tired? Every time you appear, you have to say a couple of lines. "Your trident is pretty good, I've got my eye on it, name your price?"

Poseidon trembled with rage. "Insolence! You lowly terrestrial creature, how dare you covet my divine artifacts!"

He swung his trident violently, and the water elementals of Atlantis instantly went berserk. Countless enormous water dragons appeared out of thin air and rushed towards Lu Yuan and his companions.

Lu Yuan didn't move. He turned to Mu Bingli and said, "It's up to you."

Mu Bingli nodded. She sat cross-legged in the void, her guqin resting on her knees. Her slender fingers gently plucked the strings.

Absolute zero.

A blue ripple spread outwards. Before the menacing water dragons could even reach them, they were instantly transformed into ice sculptures. Not only the water dragons, but also the surrounding seawater, and even the palace beneath Poseidon's feet, were frozen in an instant.

Poseidon was stunned. How could this be? How could your divine power be so pure?

Mu Bingli ignored him and continued playing. Each note was like a heavy hammer, striking Poseidon's divine shield.

Lu Yuan watched from the side, nodding in approval. "Bing Li is improving quite quickly. I'll have to replace the strings on her zither with dragon tendons next time; that would double its power."

Yan Ji couldn't wait any longer; golden flames erupted all over her body. "Lu Yuan, I'm going too!"

She transformed into a gigantic fire phoenix, rampaging through the frozen world. The forces of ice and fire intertwined wildly in Atlantis, making it impossible for the Atlantean soldiers to get close.

Poseidon watched his kingdom in utter chaos, his heart bleeding with grief. He roared, igniting his divine soul. "Poseidon's Domain, open!"

The entire space began to shake violently, and a terrifying pressure descended upon Lu Yuan and his companions.

Lu Yuan dusted off his clothes and took a step forward. "Alright, stop struggling. Your domain is full of loopholes in my eyes."

He stretched out his right hand, the Chaos Godhead spinning rapidly in his palm. "I already said, I've got my eye on your fork."

He suddenly grabbed, and space instantly collapsed. Poseidon felt a sudden lightness in his hand; the golden trident, symbolizing the power of the sea god, had been grabbed by Lu Yuan from afar.

Lu Yuan held the trident in his hand, weighing it in his hand. Tsk tsk, the material is pretty average, just a little divine metal added. He'd melt it down and use it to enchant Xiang Batian's axe; that should be pretty good.

Poseidon has gone completely mad. Give me back my artifacts!

He charged at Lu Yuan empty-handed, only to be kicked back by Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan looked at the disheveled Poseidon, his tone calm. "Poseidon, times have changed. You old fogies, either obediently become raw materials, or go back to your old home."

He turned and shouted to the Legion of God, "Brothers, move! Move everything you can! Dismantle everything you can't move and take it back!"

In an instant, the entire Atlantis Palace was transformed into a massive demolition site.

Gu Tianye was grinning from ear to ear, hugging a huge crystal pillar. "Boss, can this thing be used as a street lamp?" Lu Yuan kicked him in the butt. "You're such a loser! That's an energy core. Take it back to the Pangu Temple as a battery!"

Xiang Batian was even more ruthless; he simply dismantled the palace gate. "That gate is sturdy," he said, "I'll use it as a shield when I get back."

Poseidon sat on the ground, watching his wealth being emptied bit by bit by these thugs. He was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of divine blood and fainted.

Lu Yuan smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the group returning with their loads. This purchase was definitely worth it.

But he knew this was just the beginning. More troublesome things awaited him in Antarctica.

Inside the palace of Atlantis, Lu Yuan was squatting on the ground, studying the golden trident he had just stolen. He held a small hammer and tapped the tip of the trident, making a tinkling sound.

Xiang Batian leaned closer, staring intently. "Boss, are you really going to melt this thing down for my axe? This is a divine weapon! Wouldn't it be more impressive to just use it directly?"

Lu Yuan cursed without turning his head. "So what if it's impressive? The rules of this thing were set by Poseidon. Holding it, you're just a giant harpoon at best. I'm going to extract its divinity and rewrite the rules. Then your axe will not only be able to split mountains but also control the sea—that'll be truly awesome."

Xiang Batian chuckled and scratched his head. "Alright, boss, you decide. I just think this golden stuff is a bit dazzling."

Lu Yuan curled his lip. "Tacky." He stood up and shouted at Gu Tianye, who was still moving things. "Stop picking up those broken corals! Go to the back hall and pull out that Sea-Stabilizing Needle. That thing is the energy center of this place; it's very heavy. You transform and pull it out."

Upon hearing there was work to be done, Gu Tianye immediately dropped the large pearls he was holding. "Alright! Watch me!" he roared, his body rapidly expanding, smashing through several crystal pillars as he charged towards the rear hall.

At this moment, Yan Ji walked over, her flames still burning, making the surrounding seawater sizzle. "Lu Yuan, that old bastard Poseidon isn't quite dead yet. What do you plan to do with him?"

Lu Yuan glanced at the sea god lying not far away, barely breathing. He'd keep him for now. This guy had lived for tens of thousands of years; he must have a lot of secrets from prehistoric civilizations in his head. Once he'd squeezed every last drop of value out of him, he'd use him to fill the sea.

Yan Ji nodded. "Okay. But if we take this place, those countries on Earth will definitely have objections. Especially that UN Security Council thing, they'll probably jump out again and say we're disrupting the ecological balance."

Lu Yuan sneered. Opinions? Let whoever has opinions come to me directly. I'd like to see whose neck is harder than Poseidon's trident. The Earth today doesn't need bureaucrats who only know how to talk.

As he was speaking, Lin Ziling ran over, holding a tablet computer, her expression somewhat strange. "Professor Lu, the data analysis is in. The technology of Atlantis is actually a combination of some kind of bio-energy and crystal energy. But the core part seems to overlap with the signal from that relic in Antarctica."