High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

"I am a spiritualist!"

Upon hearing their plea for help, He Miao stepped forward without hesitation and began to assist the injured.

As one of the most talented support and logistics-type mentalists at the Shanghai Mental Strength Research Institute, He Miao can handle four wounded soldiers at the same time by herself.

And the treatment was extremely fast; although the injuries were still serious, at least his life was saved.

Chen Mo and the others looked at He Miao, whose eyes were shining with a deep blue light, and knew that she was pushing her mental energy to its limit.

He Miao's ability to multitask proved extremely useful at this time, at least relieving the pressure on the seriously wounded.

But this is still a drop in the ocean. At this rate of damage, it's only a matter of time before Abyss Dawn City falls.

"No, I can't just stand by and watch."

Ma Wanglin stood up; she wasn't the kind of person who would sit idly by and wait for death.

"Okay, let's go get the weapons first!"

Chen Mo nodded. There were so many abyssal beasts outside; it would be a waste not to fight them.

"you..."

"Sigh..." Gu Feng sighed and stood up as well.

Seeing that the other three had gotten up, Yang Zuo realized it wasn't appropriate for him to just sit there, so he followed them back to the inn to get their equipment.

......

At this moment, on the outer defensive line of Abyss Dawn City, Yang Qing stared at the Abyss Mother Tree in the distance with a grim expression.

"Sir, the situation on the front lines is critical; the casualty rate has already reached 2%!"

The staff officer in charge of statistics ran over, his face equally grim.

"The Abyss Mother Tree, this place has actually been infiltrated by those beasts of the Abyss Cult."

Yang Qing had already drawn his nine-ringed broadsword, ready to strike at any moment.

He knew that the current tide of level six or seven abyssal beasts was just an appetizer; the real big guys had not yet made their appearance.

"Young Yang, I never thought that I, an old man, would be able to see the Abyss Mother Tree in my lifetime."

Just then, Huang Lu walked over from the side, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the Abyss Mother Tree in the distance.

"Brother Huang, what are you doing here?" Yang Qing didn't even turn his head. He had to concentrate on observing the battlefield. Once those big guys showed up, he would have to make a move immediately.

"What am I here for? To protect Abyss Dawn City, of course."

Huang Lu chuckled and patted Yang Qing on the shoulder.

"This is a place my son and grandson risked their lives for, how could it fall into the hands of those bastards from the Abyss Cult?"

"Leave that Abyss Mother Tree to me. The old man hasn't made a move in years, so don't laugh at me if I don't perform well."

After saying that, Huang Lu turned and left, heading towards the military's martyrs' cemetery.

Yang Qing didn't speak. He knew what Huang Lu was going to do, and he also knew what the consequences would be.

But he had no choice. He was the only level 13 Grandmaster in the entire Abyss Dawn City, and apart from Huang Lu, no one else could deal with the Abyss Mother Tree.

If the Abyss Mother Tree is not dealt with, the Abyss Beasts will appear in an endless stream, and those big guys will also be attracted to the Abyss Mother Tree.

"Brother Huang..."

...

At the military hotel, Chen Mo and his companions packed their equipment and prepared to head to the front lines of Abyss Dawn City.

As they passed by the martyrs' cemetery, the group saw a somewhat familiar figure digging something.

"Grandpa Huang, why aren't you taking refuge here?"

Chen Mo walked over to Huang Lu and asked as he looked at Huang Lu fiddling with something.

"Are you guys going to the front lines?" Huang Lu didn't answer the question, but instead turned to look at the group.

"Yes, we are also martial artists of level four or above, so we will definitely help if we can."

"Of course, we won't cause trouble. We'll step in whenever we're needed."

Chen Mo nodded; he wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.

"Okay, then you guys help me out first, my old back is about to give out."

Huang Lu rubbed his lower back and pointed to a small pit next to Huang Shuguang's grave.

"Help me get this box out; I need it."

Without thinking much, Chen Mo bent down and grabbed the edge of the box.

Lift it up with all your might!

"Um?"

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment. Had he not used any force just now?

Why did the box move and then fall back down?

"Are you sure you can do it? If not, then all four of you can lift it together." Huang Lu laughed heartily; he loved seeing the surprised expressions on these young men's faces.

Chen Mo remained silent, instead secretly gathering the qi and blood within his body.

With a strong pull, Chen Mo lifted the incredibly heavy box up.

"It's alright, not too heavy. I was just careless at the beginning."

Chen Mo placed the box in front of Huang Lu and looked at him with some curiosity.

Huang Lu bent down, opened the lid of the box, and revealed what was inside.

The contents of the box were simple: a book and twenty iron rings.

"Hmm..." Huang Lu picked up the book, seemingly hesitant.

"Come here, Chen boy."

Huang Lu waved to Chen Mo and shoved the book into his hands.

"This is my signature move, the Vajra Iron Wire Fist. It's a set of fist techniques that's enough for you to use once you reach the level of a Grandmaster."

"As for this set of iron rings, we'll talk about it later."

"Alright, you guys go ahead with your work."

After handing the Vajra Iron Wire Fist to Chen Mo, Huang Lu waved his hand and began to shoo people away.

Although it was a bit strange, Chen Mo still put away the Vajra Iron Wire Fist manual and led Gu Feng and the others toward the front line.

After Chen Mo and the others left, Huang Lu sat down in front of the box and took out the iron rings one by one and put them on his arms.

Each time he put on an iron ring, Huang Lu's aura increased, and his withered body regained its vitality.

After all twenty iron rings were put on, the dry, wrinkled old man disappeared.

In the next scene, a burly man appeared who was nearly three meters tall and whose arms were thicker than Chen Mo's waist.

"Dawn, Long'er, I've survived for so many years and taken so many tonics to nourish my body. Now it's time for them to take effect."

"Wait a minute, I'm almost there."

"Once I've cut down that Abyss Mother Tree, this old man will come and join you."

Huang Lu's heart began to beat violently, and the qi and blood that had been dormant for decades began to flow again in his body.