Slaughter to Prove Your Dao: Unlock the Great Sage Equal to Heaven at the Start!

Chen Xing looked at the message and replied with "Hmm".

……

Night was falling.

Chen Xing returned to Villa No. 7 in Tinglan Garden, and stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the master bedroom on the third floor without turning on the lights.

Outside the window, the night view of Wuhan University in Shenzhen is tranquil and magnificent.

The silver dot on the inside of my wrist felt slightly warm.

A report came from Xiao Xiao, as if whispering in his ear:

"Brother Xing, I have retrieved publicly available intelligence and recent mission reports for the outer area of ​​'Dark Blood Ruins'."

"Offline analysis is underway. I can give you a brief report on the way tomorrow."

"Get a good rest tonight and recharge your energy! (｡』▽』｡)♡"

Chen Xing raised his left hand and looked at the almost invisible silver dot on his wrist.

"Hmm," Chen Xing responded, turning away from the window.

He entered the training room, but did not engage in high-intensity training. He simply sat cross-legged and began practicing the Thunder Breathing Technique.

Long, rhythmic breaths filled the quiet room, accompanied by a faint rumble of thunder deep within the chest.

He slowly adjusted his own state, bringing his energy and spirit to their peak.

Six o'clock in the morning.

Chen Xing slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes shone brightly, clear and luminous.

A night of breathing exercises brought him to his peak condition.

He stood up, stretched his limbs, and felt his blood and energy surging within him, like a river ready to burst forth.

I went into the bathroom and washed my face with cold water; the cool sensation made me feel more refreshed.

He looked sharply into the mirror.

With a deep breath, I dried the water droplets on my face with a towel.

Then, a thought struck him.

The ring on his left hand flickered with a faint light, and the black combat suit instantly covered his entire body, automatically adjusting to the most comfortable and snug fit.

The Heaven-Splitting Staff appeared in his hand, its heavy texture bringing a solid sense of power.

The silver dot on his wrist glowed slightly.

Xiao Xiao's offline status was activated, and a subtle data stream connection was re-established.

"Good morning, Xing-ge! Everything's ready, we can set off anytime! (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧"

……

Seven o'clock in the morning.

Chen Xing walked steadily along the familiar tree-lined path toward Guangming Station.

The number of people at Guangming Station Square was significantly greater than in the early morning a few days ago.

Most of them are students returning to school at the end of summer vacation or preparing to travel.

The air was filled with youthful exuberance and anticipation for the new semester.

Chen Xing walked up to a self-service ticket machine and took out his phone.

The ticket purchase information that Xiao Xiao had prepared in advance automatically popped up on the screen.

He swiped his ID card and took out a light blue magnetic ticket.

[G1688, Shenzhen Guangming → Linjiangcheng, departs at 07:30, Business Class, 01A.]

"All done! Brother Xing, this is a business trip on public funds!"

"I'll ask Crazy Lu for reimbursement later, he has to admit it! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧"

Xiao Xiao's voice, tinged with a hint of smugness, rang directly in Chen Xing's mind via the neural connection of the wrist recorder.

"Business class seats are less crowded and quieter, and you can avoid being recognized and surrounded by overly enthusiastic women asking for autographs and photos!"

"We're going on a mission, so keep a low profile, we must!"

Chen Xing didn't say anything, but simply pulled his mask up a little higher and lowered the brim of his hat even further.

Then, clutching his ticket, he headed towards the business class lane.

Ticket checked, gates opened, boarded the train.

The business class cabin was indeed spacious and quiet, with seats that were almost luxuriously large, and each seat had its own independent audio-visual system and reading light.

Chen Xing found seat 01A by the window, sat down, and sank slightly into the soft seat.

The train started on time and accelerated smoothly. The cityscape outside the window began to rush past, turning into flowing blocks of color.

Chen Xing did not sleep during the two-hour drive.

He closed his eyes, seemingly to rest, but in reality, he was deeply absorbed in his thoughts.

He repeatedly rehearsed and simulated the spell principles of "Infernal Hellfire" in his mind.

S-rank spells are far more complex than combat skills, involving the external release of energy, among other things.

And the initial application of domain concepts.

Xiao Xiao also quieted down, only occasionally darting to the edge of Chen Xing's perception.

Report the train speed and estimated arrival time with a very low data stream.

When the train's announcement said, "Linjiangcheng Station is approaching," Chen Xing slowly opened his eyes.

Deep within his pupils, a glimmer of understanding about the workings of fire-based energy slowly settled.

……

Linjiangcheng Station is much smaller than Guangming Station, and its architectural style is also more rugged and sturdy.

A faint... wild scent permeated the air.

The exit was crowded with people, including ordinary passengers dragging suitcases.

There were merchants hurrying by, and many more.

Those were those wearing various combat uniforms and carrying weapons.

Demon hunters who exude varying degrees of malevolent aura.

Their voices were rough, and their eyes scanned their surroundings warily.

It's completely different from the academic atmosphere of Shenzhen.

Chen Xing lowered the brim of his hat, walked through the slightly noisy crowd, and arrived at the station square.

He wasted no time and went straight to the taxi waiting area.

I opened the car door and got into a taxi that looked a bit old.

"Master, to Linjiang City base station." Chen Xing announced the destination, his voice sounding somewhat low through his mask.

The driver, a dark-skinned middle-aged man, glanced quickly at Chen Xing in the rearview mirror upon hearing this.

Especially his uniquely textured combat uniform and his cool demeanor.

He gave an understanding "Oh" and didn't ask any further questions.

I started the car and drove into the somewhat old city streets.

Linjiangcheng Station is located on the edge of the city, close to the highway leading out of the city.

It was a drab, gray building.

The six-story rectangular building has no superfluous decorations, and the exterior walls show reinforced metal panels and traces of energy loops.

The style is extremely pragmatic.

Chen Xing paid the fare and got out of the car.

He walked to the entrance of the base station and swiped his SS+ student card from Shenzhen University of Technology.

The heavy alloy door slid open silently, revealing a brightly lit but simply furnished hall.

A middle-aged woman in a gray uniform was sitting at the front desk, her head down as she worked on documents. She looked up when she heard footsteps.

Her gaze fell on what Chen Xing handed over.

The Shencheng Martial Arts University SS+ identity card shimmers with dark golden light.

And the indicator light on the wrist that represents the mission status.

He unconsciously forced a respectful smile onto his face.

"Student Chen Xing, your car rental procedures have been completed remotely through the Shenzhen Wuhan University internal network."

"Here are the keys and vehicle information. Best of luck on your mission."

She handed over a rugged metal key and a palm-sized electronic board with both hands.

It's obvious that Xiao Xiao had taken care of it beforehand.

"Done! The vehicle is a 'Mammoth-V' military off-road vehicle, four-wheel drive, V8 turbocharged hybrid psionic engine."

Xiao Xiao's voice rang out joyfully in Chen Xing's mind.

"The cost will be deducted directly from the advance payment for this Level A mission!"

"If that crazy Lu dares to renege on his debt, I'll print out his supposedly rare Sailor Moon figure purchase records and plaster them all over the War Academy bulletin board!"

"Playing on a loop the video of him getting wrecked by monsters in a game and crying!"

Chen Xing took the keys and electronic board expressionlessly, nodded to the receptionist, and turned to walk towards the parking lot.

He quickly found the "Mammoth-V" – all military green.

The car body is square and tall, like a silent steel behemoth, with tires almost half a person's height, exuding a sense of power.

He opened the car door and got into the driver's seat.

The interior is spacious, and the control panel is filled with various instruments and buttons, exuding a hardcore mechanical aesthetic.

Insert the key, start the engine, and a deep, powerful roar sounds, causing the car to vibrate slightly, like a wild beast awakening.

Chen Xing glanced at the navigation map on the electronic board, confirmed the direction of the outer perimeter of "Dark Blood Ruins", then shifted gears and stepped on the gas.

boom!

The steel behemoth roared as it drove out of the base station and merged into the traffic leaving the city.

Then it quickly turned onto a road leading to the southern wilderness.

Onward to our destination—Dark Blood Ruins.

……

The SUV traveled for about an hour on the desolate asphalt road.

The scenery on both sides became increasingly monotonous, with almost no living creatures to be seen except for the occasional tumbleweed and abrupt giant rocks.

Just when Chen Xing thought they would drive all the way to the edge of the mission area,

Ahead appeared a wilderness supply point consisting of several rusty tin shacks and a solitary gas station.

Several dusty SUVs and pickup trucks were parked nearby.

Several sharp-looking demon hunters were leaning against a car, smoking and drinking water, talking in hushed tones, their eyes scanning both ends of the road warily.

Chen Xing glanced at the fuel gauge; it was still more than half full, but there was no harm in refueling.

He drove the Mammoth into the gas station and parked it next to the pump for 95-octane mixed psionic additive.

As I stepped out of the car, the dry, scorching wind of the wilderness immediately hit me.

He was about to walk towards the refueling machine when he paused slightly.

An extremely strong energy field emanated from not far away.

He was familiar with that energy attribute—lightning!

Moreover, it is extremely violent, carrying a kind of natural superior authority in its lightning energy!

His gaze swept across the area discreetly.

At the very edge of the supply point, next to an all-matte black SUV, stood a young man.

The man was about the same height as Chen Xing, over 1.85 meters.

He was wearing a well-tailored silver-gray combat uniform, simple in style yet exuding an extraordinary quality.

He had long, wispy black hair, with a few strands falling casually across his forehead, and his face possessed a strikingly handsome, almost aggressive look.

What is most striking is the aura emanating from him—naturally and effortlessly.

A pale blue electric spark, as thin as a hair yet clearly visible.

It shimmered in his hair, on his shoulders, and at his fingertips.

It emitted a faint crackling sound, isolating him from the dusty environment around him, as if it possessed its own purifying aura.

And on his chest, he wore a badge—

The base color is dark red, the edges are inlaid with fine blood diamonds, and in the center is a lightning bolt pattern that tears the sky apart.

Blood Diamond-level Demon Hunter Badge!

Almost at the same time, Xiao Xiao's hurried voice, filled with barely suppressed excitement, exploded in Chen Xing's mind:

"Brother Xing! Brother Xing! It's Li Yixiao!"

"A sophomore at Shanghai Martial Arts University, and the top scorer in the national martial arts examination last year!"

"Lower-level of the Fourth Realm! SS-rank talent [Thunder God Body]!"