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

"Local rupture mode, how is that possible...?"

Chen Mo was quite surprised. Was Zhu Long considered to have a near-perfect steel body?

"I swallowed a lot of energy liquid back then, it's possible that you swallowed too little."

As he spoke, Chen Mo grabbed Zhu Long's right hand.

"That's right, that's the state..."

His palms sizzled as they burned from the flames; this pure, real damage was unique to the Disintegration mode.

Chen Mo's disintegration mode can only last for fifteen seconds, but Zhu Long's right arm's disintegration mode seems to last indefinitely.

"I achieved this state by pushing my muscles beyond their limits after they had been fully tempered and broken down by a massive amount of energy."

"Then we're in a similar situation; my right arm came about the same way."

Zhu Long nodded; it seemed he hadn't made a mistake.

"It's not a big problem, it's just that you're not proficient enough. You'll get used to it after a while."

Chen Mo examined Zhu Long's right arm and found that apart from the fragmentation mode being somewhat unstable, there were no major problems.

"But every time I activate this state, the flesh on my right arm is burned off completely, and it takes a long time to recover."

"Junior Brother Chen, was your rapid recovery due to a special physique or some kind of special tempering technique?"

Zhu Long's eyes were shining, completely oblivious to Dai Emei's speechless expression behind him.

What a question you're asking! Chen Mo's terrifying recovery speed is one of his secrets. What right do you, an outsider, have to pry into it?

"This... I really can't teach you, Senior Brother Zhu Long."

Chen Mo chuckled awkwardly. The gap between his recovery speed and his total health points was widening, and he was gradually falling behind.

"My physique is special; could you call it a talent?"

"Especially vitality. As you know, Senior Brother Zhu Long, my vitality was comparable to that of a level seven or eight martial artist when I was at level five."

"I'm curious, Senior Brother Zhu Long, how did you endure that kind of damage and pain that exceeded your limits?"

"It's nothing, I'll just grit my teeth and get through it."

Zhu Long waved his hand, but he wouldn't say how pathetic he was back then.

The pain was so intense it nearly killed him; his back teeth were practically grinding to pieces, but he couldn't help but yell out in the end.

"Since there's nothing seriously wrong, I won't bother Junior Brother Chen any longer."

"Take your time to temper your body; we're still quite a distance from Earth Tiger City."

As Chen Mo watched Zhu Long and Dai Emei's departing figures, he seemed to sense a trace of disgust in Zhu Long.

The hatred wasn't directed at him or Dai Emei, could it be Yun Qi, the city lord of Black Cloud City?

Probably not. Senior Brother Zhu Long doesn't seem like the type to let emotions cloud his judgment...

"I hope I don't do anything stupid..."

Chen Mo shook his head and continued to ponder the matter of the Immaculate King Body.

While I'm at it, I'll think about how to rack up the most kills and improve my stats.

......

Just as Kunlun Fortress was advancing towards Dihu City, a figure fell into the Ruins of Return in a sorry state.

"Forehead......"

Yun Qi's body was covered in wounds, and even one of his eyeballs had exploded.

As he crossed the road of no return, he was attacked by a large tail, which nearly cost him his life.

Splash!

A figure clad in silver armor stood before the heavily injured Yun Qi, staring at him expressionlessly.

"Unauthorized trespassing into the Ruins of Return is a capital offense."

As soon as he finished speaking, a massive, purplish-red door opened behind him, and a long sword, still dripping blood, flew out from it.

"Your Majesty, please do not act! I have important matters to report!"

"The Land of Glory has mastered the method of creating the Abyss Relics and is now wreaking havoc in the Divine Mountain Realm!"

"Please, Ten Kings, intervene and stop the warriors of the Land of Glory!"

Yun Qi got goosebumps all over his body and scrambled to his knees on the ground.

The abyss is strictly hierarchical, and only those who have embarked on the path to godhood can reside in the Ruins of Return.

Then there are those noble beings who possess royal blood.

The Ruins of Return are what humans call the middle-level abyss, the most mysterious and powerful area in the entire abyss.

Unlike the deep and shallow abysses, which are divided into distinct zones, the middle abyss is only divided into an eastern and a western zone, separated by the Sea of ​​the End.

"..."

Without a word, the royal envoy slashed out with his sword, severing Yun Qi's arm.

"Hmm..."

Yunqi gritted his teeth, trying his best not to make a sound.

"This is your punishment. I am aware of what happened in the defiled land and will personally report it to the Ten Kings."

"You wait here. If you dare take a single step, I will kill you!"

The royal envoy sheathed his vital point and long sword, then vanished from the spot in a flash.

"Damn it..."

Yun Qi's eyes were filled with resentment and venom. These bastards were using their superior strength to suppress them relentlessly.

If he had enough resources, he would have started his path to godhood long ago.

The Ruins of Return, also known as the middle abyss, is much more humid than the deep and shallow abysses. The faint mist there is composed of energy that has been liquefied and then vaporized.

Under this intense energy, Yunqi's severed arm gradually grew back, and his injuries gradually healed.

"What exactly is that thing? I'm not even a match for it..."

After recovering from his injuries, Yunqi finally had time to reflect on his previous experiences.

The large tail with its seven-colored feathers looked somewhat familiar, seemingly echoing the god in the book who governs the morning star, sowing and harvesting, death and life.

"Hehehehehe..."

Yun Qi gave a bitter laugh. He, a powerful figure who reigned supreme in the filthy land, was actually so weak in the Ruins of Return.

No, it's not that I'm weak, it's just that I've been incredibly unlucky.

They risked being killed to enter the Land of Ruins, only to encounter the legendary gods right in front of them.

That was someone who was on par with the Ten Kings, and theoretically should only exist in legends.

To encounter something that resembles a deity is truly a matter of bad luck or good fortune.

However... it seems I've actually benefited from this misfortune.

Thinking of this, Yun Qi touched the feather hidden under his skin.

He could feel a powerful force emanating from that feather; given enough time, it could merge with his life force.

At that time, embarking on the path to godhood will be a piece of cake!

Just then, the surrounding energy mist suddenly dissipated, and a simply dressed man descended from the sky and stood in front of Yun Qi.

It was obvious who the person in front of him was, and Yun Qi immediately stood up and knelt down.

"The filthy people rose up and saw the true king."

"You have brought very important information, but unfortunately the King has important matters to attend to, so I, the lower king, have to deal with the warriors of the Glory Land."

The king patted Yunqi on the shoulder and lifted him up from the ground.

"Look up and see, don't be too reserved."

Yun Qi only dared to raise his head to look at the instep of the person in front of him now; without permission, even looking up would be an offense.

Instantly, Yunqi's eyes widened.

He had only sensed the aura when his body began to tremble involuntarily.

With four divine beings and a demigod king before them, the warriors of the Glory Land were utterly insignificant.

There are fifty other Venerables at the same level as him, and they all exude an aura stronger than his.

"Don't think that Venerable Realm is weak; royal blood flows in their veins."

"That's ridiculous. Why should I explain this to you?"

The king shook his head, finding his behavior somewhat ridiculous.

"Lead the way! A group of weaklings who are completely under our control dare to rebel. They want to repeat the calamity of the Ten Kings."

"yes!"