Throwing a steel coil at supersonic speed with one hand, you let me travel through the heavens!

Wei Qingzhou stood on the rooftop, gazing at the distant sky.

In the direction where the fiery figure disappeared, a wisp of dark red embers still lingered in half the sky.

"It seems I'll have to go to the Bacheng villa district to find out the answer and ask her in person. But before that, I need to test out my two new abilities."

He raised his right hand, held up the steel coil of the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Monkey King's Staff), and whispered, "Great."

"Peng"

A massive steel rod, six meters long and thirty centimeters thick, suddenly swelled up in his palm.

This is a tenfold instantaneous magnification!

Six meters becomes sixty meters, and thirty centimeters becomes three meters!

The stick, which could originally be held with both hands, suddenly became so thick that it required two people to hug it, and its length instantly exceeded the width of the rooftop.

Wei Qingzhou stood on the rooftop holding the massive metal object, mentally calculating that the solid steel coil weighed 3329.3 tons, far exceeding the 30-ton weight of a hot-rolled steel coil.

Even so, the giant steel coil, weighing thousands of tons, remained light in his hands, as if it had not become heavier, nor had it crushed the rooftop beneath his feet.

It seems that his ability to throw a steel coil at supersonic speed with one hand comes with a superhuman-like bio-field that protects him, his clothes, and the contact surfaces of his feet.

"Okay, okay!"

Wei Qingzhou said "good" three times, then shouted, "Bigger! Bigger! Bigger!!"

Sixty meters becomes six hundred meters, six hundred meters becomes six thousand meters, six thousand meters becomes sixty thousand meters!

Its diameter alone is three thousand meters, making it taller than most mountains, soaring into the clouds.

From a distance, Ancheng appears as if a straight metal mountain range has appeared out of nowhere, suppressing all directions, or as if a huge hot-rolled steel coil lies across the city's sand table, covering the surrounding area.

The shadows cast alone covered most of Ancheng!

Wei Qingzhou held aloft the gleaming silver "metal mountain range," appearing like a mythical figure, seemingly insignificant below, yet undeniably supporting a super-heavy object weighing nearly 333 trillion tons.

That blow was far more than just a bruised and swollen face.

Forget about flesh and blood, it might be so crushed that you can't even find any cells.

In fact, as this "Ruyi Jingu Bang" (the magic staff) grew rapidly, it did indeed crush the obstacles along the way.

Office buildings, apartments, television stations... any tall buildings, even mountains, as long as they are taller than the residential building where Wei Qingzhou is located, were instantly smashed to pieces by the giant metal rod!

"That's incredible!"

The boy exclaimed "Awesome!" with excitement that his heart was about to leap out of his throat.

"With the [Ruyi Jingu Bang] paired with the [Sonic Steel Coil Throw], let alone demons, I'll crush even the greatest demons into dumpling wrappers!"

Wei Qingzhou resisted the urge to continue growing larger.

If it gets any bigger, it will be 600,000 meters!

It's like an "iron rod" suddenly appearing out of thin air on the map of China.

At that time, the vast land and bustling cities will all be pressed into the shape of steel coils.

He murmured, "Small."

The giant steel coil suddenly shrank tenfold.

"Small! Small! Small!"

The giant steel coil that was pressing down on the earth suddenly shrank, shrinking back six meters in mid-air.

"Even smaller!"

A six-meter steel coil was transformed into a small iron rod that was sixty centimeters long and three centimeters thick.

Wei Qingzhou could easily dance even with just two fingers holding it between his fingers.

"There's still one thing that needs testing, which is the 'hand contact' mentioned in the ability description. Does it require constant hand contact, or is it acceptable as long as the hands touch?"

"You'll know once you try it."

He threw the thin, sixty-centimeter iron rod onto the ground with a loud crash. The concrete floor of the rooftop immediately cracked, and the thin iron rod instantly expanded back into a six-meter solid steel coil, as if it were being inflated, before crashing heavily to the ground.

"It seems that constant contact between the palms is necessary to unleash the full power of the Ruyi Jingu Bang."

"In that case, how do we throw it out?"

Wei Qingzhou frowned.

The sonic throw of the "Sonic Coil Throw with One Hand" and the enlargement effect of the "Ruyi Jingu Bang" cannot be stacked due to "mechanic conflict." Once the steel coil leaves the palm, it will "revert to its original size."

He was thinking of a solution.

Chop off your hand, stick it to the steel coil, and then throw it with your other hand?

It seems feasible, but only a madman would do it.

Should I peel off some skin from my hand and stick it onto the steel coil?

Most likely not.

It's not so easy to exploit loopholes in capabilities.

Are there any other methods?

As he was pondering this, a system pop-up suddenly appeared in Wei Qingzhou's line of sight.

[Divine Mission: Clearing the Sky of Dust (Part Two)]

[Mission Objective: In this chaotic world, evil still needs to be eradicated. Please eliminate one thousand more evil creatures, ten more malevolent spirits, and one more demon. Wield your iron rod and smash your way to a bright and clear world!]

[Quest Reward: 50 Reincarnation Points]

Monkey King has issued another mission!

However, this mission requires eliminating more evil spirits and malevolent entities than the previous mission.

"A demon... The [Tai Sui] in the [Illustrated Guide] is also a demon, and I'm going to the Bacheng Villa District, so I can do this quest while I'm there."

"However, before I set off, I have another new ability to test."

I am a cat

Just now, Wei Qingzhou transformed into a little black cat at the critical moment, dodging the yellow cat's deadly claw attack.

But that was an on-the-spot response based on combat instinct; in reality, there hadn't been time for careful study.

He sat on the steel coil and began to seriously consider the boundaries of this ability.

"System, can I turn into Doraemon?"

【cannot. 】

"Talking Tom is acceptable, right? That's not too much to ask, is it?"

"It's understandable that Doraemon is a robot cat, but Tom is a real cat!"

【…】

"It seems that Black Cat Detective, Nyanko-sensei, Garfield... these cartoon characters can't be changed."

"The definition of 'I am a cat' should be limited to only being able to transform into felines in the real world. But the question is, is the definition of 'cat' narrow or broad?"

"In a narrow sense, it refers to cats of the genus Felis in the family Felidae of the order Carnivora in the class Mammalia. At most, I could be a Ragdoll, Maine Coon, orange tabby, black cat, or calico cat. In a broad sense, it refers to the entire Felidae family, including genera such as Felis, Panthera, Lynx, and Clouded Leopard, as well as tigers, leopards, and lions. They are all Felidae."

"Try it and you'll see."

Wei Qingzhou closed his eyes and activated his abilities.

His body suddenly swelled up, and his hands and feet involuntarily slumped to the ground. Hairs sprouted from under his skin, and black and yellow stripes spread across his back.

Tiger head, tiger body, tiger tail, tiger whip...

In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a majestic tiger.

Wei Qingzhou looked down at his hands, which, to be precise, should be called tiger paws.

This tiger paw is larger than a large bowl, with thick pads, and its hook-shaped claws, which can reach seven or eight centimeters long and resemble daggers, can extend from their sheaths.

"It really turned into a tiger."

The boy, transformed into a fierce tiger, strode with true tiger-like strides. His majestic and powerful body exuded an aura of dominance. Reaching the edge of the rooftop, he placed a huge tiger paw on the dilapidated concrete retaining wall. With a gentle tug of his hook-like claws, sand and soil fell down in a flurry.

He took a deep breath and roared at the steel jungle of city ruins, letting out a deafening howl.

"roar----"

The roar of the tiger echoed over Ancheng for a long time, startling some indescribable birds and evil creatures into taking flight.

Cool!

He turned around and changed again. The tiger stripes faded, turning into large and small black spots. His fur turned golden yellow, and his body became more slender and lean. His head shrank, and his jawline became smooth.

That's a cheetah!

Then it transformed again, its neck swelling with a thick mane, its body becoming robust, and its roar making the pebbles beneath its feet tremble.

A lion!

Then it turned into a lynx, with two tufts of sharp hair standing up on its ears, long limbs, and feet as wide as if it were wearing snow boots.

Felines can transform into anything.

"Wonderful!"

He regained his human form and couldn't help but sigh.

This transformation technique is amazing. Every feline has a different body structure, muscle exertion method, and sensory sensitivity. When he becomes a tiger, he can feel a terrifying power lurking between his shoulder blades and spine. When he becomes a cheetah, his speed can break through the existing limit. When he becomes a lynx, his hearing becomes exceptionally sharp.

"But no matter what I change, becoming a tiger is still the most fun. And if I'm going to change, I'll become the biggest form of the Siberian tiger!"

Thinking of this, Wei Qingzhou had a flash of inspiration: "That's right, the largest feline in history wasn't the Siberian tiger, but the saber-toothed tiger."

The boy tried to transform and eventually succeeded in becoming a feline larger than a Siberian tiger. Its powerful forelimbs made its shoulders taller than its head, its robust body resembled a tilted trapezoid, and its enormous head had a pair of sharp fangs.

Saber-toothed tiger!

He suddenly had another idea.

If even an extinct prehistoric feline can transform, then what about the Western White Tiger, one of the Four Divine Beasts?

Shouldn't we make some arrangements?

Wei Qingzhou transformed again, and it worked. His tiger fur was no longer yellow, but white with black stripes, giving him a visually striking appearance that was completely different from ordinary tigers. However, he was not the mythical white tiger of the West, but a genetically mutated Bengal tiger.

"Like adding wings to a tiger, isn't that a bit much?"

He tried to grow wings in his white tiger form, but failed; there was nothing on his back.

The boy wasn't disappointed; he was just trying it out anyway.

After regaining his human form, Wei Qingzhou asked the system, "If I go to the cultivation dungeon and obtain demonic cultivation techniques, can I cultivate them in my feline form?"

【Can. 】

The system answered very concisely.

"If that's the case, will the cultivation I gained in cat form still be there when I revert to human form?"

"Also, won't the ability to transform into a cat or a human be detected by surveillance devices or other methods?"

Please explore on your own.

"Explore on your own? Most likely, that's the default."

Wei Qingzhou smiled, already having a plan in mind.

Overall, both new abilities are very useful.

In particular, the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) caused his strength to increase exponentially.

And "I am a cat" is no less impressive. As an inherent ability, it can be used in this world and even in other instances, making it extremely convenient.

Wei Qingzhou went downstairs to the parking lot, drove away from Ancheng.

Along the way, the boy felt that the world was becoming more and more desolate.

Everywhere there were collapsed buildings, huge craters, devastated ruins, and mountains shaped like dog food bowls.

"This evil god is going too far! It even eats mountains!"

While driving, Wei Qingzhou saw the distant mountains that had become "bald" and was very indignant, criticizing the towering giant tongue.

However, he soon discovered that the huge depressions in these mountains were so smooth, like curved saddle grooves, that they were just the right size to hold his steel coil.

I understand now, I understand everything.

It turns out that the dent was made by the steel coil that resembled the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) as it grew larger.

That's fine.

Who told these mountains to block the way?

As the saying goes, a good mountain doesn't block the way!

The mountains of Ancheng were Wei Qingzhou's masterpiece, but other places were indeed licked out by the giant tongue that hangs down to the sky. The towns along the way were almost completely devoured, leaving only pits of varying depths. The rivers and lakes were also drunk dry, with not a drop of water left.

The vast blue planet is like a buffet with a wide variety of dishes.

Animals, plants, mountains, reinforced concrete... even nuclear wastewater, might all seem like a uniquely flavorful beverage to evil beings.

He enjoyed the lollipop that was Blue Star.

"..."

This time, Wei Qingzhou drove for an even longer period of time.

Because the road is more difficult to travel.

He didn't arrive at the Bacheng villa district until dusk.

As they drew closer, Wei Qingzhou, sitting in the driver's seat, looked out and his pupils suddenly contracted.

The entire villa area was in ruins. The well-arranged villas and lush greenery had all disappeared, replaced by pits of all sizes, with the bottoms revealing fractured foundations and twisted steel bars.

Wei Qingzhou slammed on the brakes and stopped at the "end" of the road.

He got out of the car to check and came to a despairing conclusion—

The Steel Coil Cult has been completely wiped out!

"They can't all be dead, there must be survivors."

"Yes, Yang Xi is definitely alive!"

The boy ran along the narrow path between the giant pits and found that a few villas still remained.

Among them is the detached villa where Yang Xi's parents live.

"Yang Xi!"

Wei Qingzhou rushed in.

The living room was dark and empty.

"Where is anyone? Is anyone here?"

"Uncle and Aunt, are you still alive?"

Kitchen, bathroom, private media room, temperature-controlled wine cellar, bedroom...

Wei Qingzhou searched from the basement to the third floor, but found nothing; there wasn't a soul in sight.

Third floor, Yang Xi's boudoir.

Wei Qingzhou stood in front of the desk and noticed a pink notebook.

He quickly flipped through the pages:

[On June 4th, the exam rooms were assigned. I'm at No. 6 Middle School, but not in the same room as Bing Shan ╥﹏╥.]

【June 6th, cheers for the college entrance examinationヾ(◍°∇°◍)ﾉﾞ】

On June 10th, in a moment of impulsiveness, I confessed to the iceberg. Unsurprisingly, he rejected me, and his reason was bizarre: "Women affect his speed at throwing steel coils!" Ugh (〃＞皿＜), with your skinny arms and legs, how could you even lift a steel coil? But I heard he rejected everyone else, hehe, that makes me feel a bit better!

On June 11th, I dyed my hair, wore a cute dress, and put on makeup for my graduation party. Sure enough, I was the most stylish person there! ︿(￣︶￣)︿ While drinking, I accidentally knocked over my glass, but the guy sitting next to me caught it in time, preventing the drink from spilling on my dress. Ugh, I was so impressed by his speed! Is his reaction time really that fast?

Upon seeing this, his finger paused on the page, then he continued turning the page.

[June 12th, finally free! What to do during the rest of the summer vacation? Travel abroad? Go on a pilgrimage to Japan? I wonder what he's doing, what his plans are? Hmm, I'll go back to my old house in Hefei for a week first!]

[June 13th, a precognitive dream? The World Cup? Completely confused. What did my friend say? Something about this iceberg seems off.]