Magic: Reincarnate from high-voltage electricity at the start, level up independently.

A month later.

Noon, in the open space in front of the Magic Plant Research Center.

"Punch faster!"

"Kick higher!"

A red-haired girl leaned against a tree, looking languid, as she taught two other girls how to fight.

Two weeks ago, Xu Wan had a sudden inspiration and launched a challenge against Zhu Rong called "Physics"—

That is, hand-to-hand combat.

Knowing she was no match for her opponent in magic, she decided to settle things with her fists.

Unfortunately, she forgot that those who follow the divine order are nourished by the power of the divine order year after year, and their physical bodies are their forte.

As expected, the black-haired, vicious dog girl was severely beaten, and her front teeth were almost knocked out.

Chu Ge watched the battle from the sidelines and judged that Zhu Rong's physique was already comparable to that of high-level demonic beasts.

Even stronger.

Therefore, she decided to fight Zhu Rong.

Although they won in the end, it was purely due to numerical superiority.

She had to admit that she did have shortcomings—her skills were far from adequate.

Zhu Rong's combat skills are far more professional than those of the retired special forces instructors hired for the school's physical education classes.

Chu Ge asked her how she came into this world.

Zhu Rong scratched his head, looking bewildered: "I don't know either. Once, after fighting a monster in the heart of the abyss, a crack suddenly appeared in front of me and sucked me in."

"When I came to my senses, I found myself in another unfamiliar abyss. I happened to witness the mutant opening a black hole, and out of curiosity, I followed it out, and that's how I ended up here."

Zhu Rong countered by asking how Chu Ge got to her world.

Chu Ge briefly explained the matter of the virtual game "The Fourth World".

"That's quite amazing." Zhu Rong seemed very interested. "I want to try it out sometime when I have the chance."

Over the past month, black hole-like phenomena have been appearing in deep rifts around the world, followed by a large-scale influx of aberrations.

After being bombarded with heavy firepower, the black hole will slowly dissipate.

Countries quickly figured out the pattern: the Abyssal Aberrations are not very intelligent, rely entirely on instinct to destroy things, have crystal cores in their bodies, have abnormally strong self-healing abilities, and can even split.

During this time, Lin Xueli also prepared the medicine and sent someone to deliver it to Chu Ge.

After breaking through to the intermediate level, Chu Ge's speed of absorbing magic power increased dramatically, but the amount of magic power required to condense a magic crystal was too enormous, making the potion's effect insufficient.

In the past month, she has only managed to condense one magic crystal.

Lin Xueli left a message one day saying, "Little Liuli, your aunt is currently developing an even more powerful potion, far surpassing all previous versions. I might ask you to try it later."

The white-haired, vicious dog-like girl was really looking forward to it.

Bring in whatever medicine you have!

Sweat trickled down his forehead, down his neck, and soaked his entire body.

After a series of fluid movements, Zhu Rong finally looked at the two girls with satisfaction.

"From today onwards, you two have completed your apprenticeship."

"Completed the apprenticeship?"

The black-haired, vicious dog girl's eyes lit up instantly, and she let out a strange, cackling laugh, instantly realizing that she was "betraying her sect."

The first lesson in society—

Forget your roots.

Her body slumped, and she swiftly assumed a starting stance, a cold smile playing on her lips: "It's time to wash away the shame of the past!"

"Zhurong, I, the Great Emperor, challenge you!"

"Oh~"

Zhu Rong raised an eyebrow at Xu Wan, smiled playfully, and said calmly, "Have you forgotten your roots so quickly? Then I'll teach you, my unfilial disciple, what rules are."

"What are you babbling about? Take this elbow strike first, or you'll be dead!"

Xu Wan snorted coldly and raised her fist arrogantly.

"The ultimate killing move of immortality—"

"Overlord Chasing Wind Fist!"

He threw a punch.

"Overestimating yourself." Zhu Rong smiled contemptuously and slowly raised his hand.

Half a minute later.

"Oh dear, why is the once invincible Empress Xu Wan lying on the ground, unable to move?"

Zhu Rong covered her mouth and chuckled, then slightly increased the pressure on her hand, pressing the person beneath her down onto the ground even further.

"Damn it! Zhurong, you brat, don't get too cocky!"

Xu Wan lay on the ground, kicking her limbs wildly, but remained motionless, just like a stable boy being pressed under the Five Finger Mountain.

Even after a humiliating defeat, they still swore:

"Though I have narrowly lost to you today, the one who will ascend to the throne as the Great Emperor and reign supreme for eternity will still be me, Xu Wan!"

Zhu Rong found it amusing and uttered two words indifferently: "Heh, you traitor."

The next instant, she raised her hand and slapped Xu Wan hard on the buttocks.

A crisp "snap" echoed across the open space.

"Witch! How dare you spank this Great Emperor!"

Xu Wan turned her head and glared at her, embarrassed and annoyed.

For those who aspire to become Great Emperors in the future, losing a fight is no big deal, but being pinned down and spanked is an insult.

"Tsk tsk tsk—"

Upon hearing the word "demoness," Zhu Rong was not annoyed at all. Instead, she teased, "Look at you, betraying your sect is one thing, but now you're even calling her a demoness."

As soon as he finished speaking, several slaps landed in quick succession.

"Clap clap clap—"

Xu Wan was beaten so badly she cried out in pain.

"Witch, what right do you have to hit me?!"

"Because I'm your master," Zhu Rong chuckled. "Isn't it only natural for a master to discipline a disobedient disciple?"

"What do you mean by 'it's only natural'!" Xu Wan bared her teeth and hissed. "You're talking complete nonsense!"

"what?"

Zhu Rong leaned slightly forward, covered his face with his hands, and feigned surprise: "You actually smelled it?"

She tilted her head curiously, "What does it smell like? Does it smell good?"

Xu Wan: "..."

"Damn it!"

"Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!"

Xu Wan swung her limbs even more vigorously, but she couldn't do anything to her opponent.

The white-haired vicious dog girl watched from the side, her lips twitching, silently mourning for the black-haired vicious dog girl for three seconds.

Incompetent Xu Wan, please wait another lifetime!

However, it was clearly Xu Wan's own doing, and no one else could help her.

Just then, Yang Xueli walked over.

She was just about to speak when her gaze was drawn to the chaotic scene before her.

Xu Wan has certainly caused quite a bit of trouble this past month.

Leading others to steal vegetables is just small-scale stuff. The key thing is that she's practically possessed by a gopher, constantly digging around the research center, hoping to find something like a coffin.

She broke several of Yang Muyun's hoes, which angered the old man so much that he couldn't sleep well for several days. However, he was helpless against her and eventually had to sleep with his hoe in his arms.

According to the black-haired, hungry girl herself, she was starting to miss the smell of a coffin.

He even asked if he could return the half coffin lid to her after he finished studying it, so she could relive it one more time.

Yang Xueli was completely speechless at that moment.

She really wanted to cut open the girl's stomach to see what it was like and how she could eat anything.

Upon seeing Yang Xueli, Zhu Rong took the opportunity to release Xu Wan.

Xu Wan stood up, patted her slightly red and swollen bottom, glared at Zhu Rong, and silently made a mental note of it:

Witch, this grudge will be avenged! I swear I will never become emperor!

The situation has finally returned to normal.

Yang Xueli cleared her throat and slowly said, "Chu Ge, Xu Wan, your specialized training ends today."

"Thank you all for your help this past month; my research has progressed very quickly."

She paused, her gaze falling on Xu Wan, her tone serious:

"Regarding that clump of Tai Sui and half a coffin lid—"

"I haven't had a chance to formally study Tai Sui yet."

"That half of the coffin lid is extremely special; it cannot be burned or corroded. The wood used to make it is probably not a tree species that exists in this world."

"Or rather, it doesn't belong to this world at all."

She looked at Xu Wan, a hint of interest in her eyes: "I'm very interested in this, so I can't return it to you for now. But as compensation, I won't hold you accountable for the bad things you've done at the research center lately."

"but--"

Yang Xueli's tone suddenly turned serious as she changed the subject, "Before you leave, could you at least fill in all the holes you've dug?"

"Look at the state of this place now!"

She glanced around, her eyes filled with undisguised helplessness and a hint of amusement.

Within a radius of 100 meters of the research center, wherever there was soil, there were large pits.

The devastation was so palpable that it would break anyone's spirits.

Girl, were you an excavator that came to life in your past life?

"...Okay, okay." Xu Wan felt uncomfortable under Yang Xueli's gaze and guiltily turned her head away.

In the afternoon, with the help of Zhu Rong and Chu Ge, the pits in the research center were finally filled in one by one.

After dinner, the group said goodbye to Yang Xueli and took a taxi straight to Donghai City.

We arrived in Donghai City at 9 p.m.

Chu Ge arranged for Zhu Rong to stay in his private residence: "You can stay here for now. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

After giving her instructions, she turned and left.

Because she had another extremely important thing to do, something she had wanted to do for a long time.

Chu Ge contacted someone at the seafood market and found the person who claimed to be able to provide him with "uranium" materials.

I've returned to the East China Sea; the deal will be done tonight.

The other party is online and replies instantly.

Pier No. 1.

The No. 1 pier on the coast of Donghai City has been abandoned for many years and is rarely visited. It is reasonable for such a place to conduct private transactions involving uranium, a strictly controlled material.

Half an hour later.

Pier No. 1.

A man dressed in a black hoodie, wearing a hood and a mask, appeared furtively in the shadows, carrying something in his arms.

He looked around to make sure no one was there, then typed on his phone:

Have you arrived yet?

【immediately.】

Soon, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

The other person was also wearing a black hoodie, was not tall, and had their face completely covered.

"Where is the item?" the buyer asked in a low, husky voice, the gender of which was indistinguishable.

See for yourself.

The seller took out a tungsten alloy box from his pocket, placed it on the ground, and deliberately took a few steps back.

The buyer crouched down, opened the box, and what came into view was a silver-gray heavy metal block about one cubic centimeter in size.

She took out a radiation detector, the reading spiked, and after confirming it was correct, she paid the full amount.

Before leaving, the buyer casually remarked, "If you need similar materials in the future, you can contact me again."

"Let's not wait until later, let's do it now."

The seller suddenly stepped forward and, with lightning speed, pulled out a pair of handcuffs, locking the buyer's wrists with a "click".

"There are quite a few more in the station. Come with me."

The moment the words were spoken, sirens suddenly blared all around, their piercing sound tearing through the night sky.

Countless figures rushed out of the darkness and surrounded the two.

"Don't move! Police!"