First-time decryption free? A counter-decryption system!

Lin Wan used a forbidden stone to raise the Emperor Armor Mage's gene compatibility to 100%, but then it couldn't be upgraded any further.

"The potential is at the limit for six planets..."

"I feel like I'm almost there. If I improve a few more aptitudes, I can break through 100 base attributes without reaching my physical limits."

Lin Wan didn't not want to break through his limits, but with his current combat strength, no one could force him to his limit.

He did not rush on his way to find Heshkel.

He was quite excited because there were so many little monsters.

The beast tides that were driven away by the dragon's might did not truly disappear; they simply dispersed from the core area to various parts of the inner perimeter.

Every so often, you'd encounter three or five little monsters wandering around.

Lin Wan's current efficiency in clearing out the enemy is completely different from that on the first day.

His special ability, Wind Mark, grants him ghostly speed.

The frozen terrain left its prey with nowhere to escape.

The paralyzing effect of the lightning bolt ensures that every strike immobilizes the target.

His rock-hard skin and resilience made him completely unafraid of any counterattack.

Not to mention the thirteen-fold damage bonus from that sword intent.

It is paired with 720 swords wielding the Seven Deadly Sins.

They swept through the enemy lines.

Killing the rampaging beasts was as casual as clearing away roadside weeds.

[Feat - Shadow +4]

[Passive Perk: Increases total movement speed by 50% in shadow environments, greatly enhances stealth capabilities, and increases damage by 25% if the attacker is in the target's blind spot.]

Lin Wan glanced at it and thought this specialty was very suitable for ambushes and stealth.

Although he doesn't use this style of play much, having an extra skill is never a bad thing.

He continued onward.

After walking about five kilometers, we encountered a group of lava lizards.

These lizards are not large, only about the size of a hunting dog.

But they live in a geothermally active area where the ground around them is steaming.

They can spray high-temperature molten lava from their mouths, making them quite lethal from a distance.

Lava Lizard Leader

[Level: Tier 1]

[Combat Strength: 3451]

[Assessment: Yesterday, it got separated from its older brother due to the Dragon Shadow incident. In order to take care of its sister-in-law, it successfully caused her to fall into evil over several hours.]

[Description: A fire-type chaotic beast capable of spewing high-temperature magma. It lives in groups and has a strong sense of territory. Its weakness is the thin scales on its abdomen.]

Lin Wan's lips twitched after seeing the assessment.

He didn't understand the world of the little monster.

More than twenty lava lizards simultaneously turned their heads toward Lin Wan, their mouths glowing with an orange-red light.

Puff—puff—puff—

Several jets of molten lava shot out!

Lin Wan did not dodge.

The ice armor unfolded, with six layers covering the entire body.

The molten lava crashed against the ice armor, producing a piercing hissing sound and sending up plumes of white mist.

But only the surface of the ice armor melted, while Lin Wan had already rushed through the lava area and appeared in the very center of the lava lizard swarm.

The ice spread, and frost covered the scorching ground.

Lava Lizard is a fire-type creature, and its body becomes sluggish when it encounters ice-type attacks.

In addition, there's the paralysis effect of the lightning.

One punch, one kill.

[Defeat 24 Tier 1 Chaotic Beasts - Lava Lizards, gain 11500 Decoding Points]

[Specialty: Blazing Flame +4]

[The attack inflicts fire damage, causing a continuous burning effect that deals 0.5% of the target's maximum health as fire damage per second for 5 seconds. When triggered simultaneously with the Frozen effect, it can create a "Vaporize" effect, dealing an additional explosion damage.]

Dual cultivation of water and fire?

Lin Wan raised an eyebrow.

"These specializations are all triggered passively and do not consume mental energy, which is quite convenient."

He muttered to himself as he continued on his way.

Judging by the continuous use of target settlement.

That guy, Heshkel, seems to be searching for something after failing to kill Lunono, which is why it's wandering around in one area.

Perhaps they are looking for their next prey.

Just right.

I'm looking for you too.

Lin Wan sped up.

Just as he was crossing a canyon area,

His brow twitched suddenly.

Not a monster!

someone!

Yes……

Intelligent life.

Moreover, that aura... was both unfamiliar and familiar.

Lin Wan stopped and squinted as she looked into the depths of the canyon.

A figure emerged from the shadows.

Yellow hair.

He has a slender figure, somewhat punchable features, and a roguish air about him when he grins, making you want to punch him.

Ye Fan.

He somehow acquired a combat uniform that didn't quite fit, and his body bore some minor scars.

But he seems to be in good spirits.

The most striking feature was a pale golden mark that appeared between his eyebrows, shimmering slightly.

Is it his talent?

"Ah! Brother-in-law! I've finally found you!"

As soon as Ye Fan spoke,

Lin Wan clenched her fists instantly.

He's provoking me.

"You little brat, how dare you show your face in front of me?"

"No, no, no, brother-in-law, please don't do it yet! Let me finish speaking!"

Ye Fan quickly raised his hand and took two steps back, his face plastered with a fawning smile.

"Um... I admit that what I did was wrong. I was secretly dating Xiaoya without telling you beforehand. That was my problem."

Still provoking!

Lin Wan's expression grew increasingly ferocious.

"but!"

He suddenly changed the subject, his expression becoming more serious.

"My feelings for Xiaoya are genuine."

Lin Wan sneered, "How long have you known her? Less than a semester, right?"

He only noticed that Lin Ya was not in a good state at the beginning of this semester.

"Feelings have nothing to do with the length of time they've lasted!"

Ye Fan shrugged. "Some people you can know for ten or eight years and still not feel anything, while others you feel right at first sight."

"Xiaoya and I are the kind of people who fall in love at first sight, right?"

"That's bullshit."

Lin Wan clenched her fists and walked forward.

Ye Fan quickly took two steps back: "Brother-in-law, don't be impulsive! Let me finish!"

"My family's financial situation isn't great, but I'm a very ambitious person! And I'm doing quite well now!"

He pointed to the golden mark between his eyebrows.

"Look at this, this is my talent! The power of the Child of Divine Words! I am born holy, and I was among the first batch of trial participants with extraordinary talent!"

"I've climbed to over 700th on the power rankings! Besides you, I'm the second strongest on Earth!"

"Over seven hundred?"

Lin Wan remained expressionless.

"Do you know where I am in place right now?"

"Fifth, I know you're a formidable brother-in-law, I've seen it before, hehe!"

Ye Fan chuckled.

But seeing that Lin Wan remained expressionless.

He paused for a moment, then took out the panel and glanced at it.

[Chaotic Beast Starfield Battle Power Ranking]

【01: Lin Wan/Human Race】

[Combat Strength: 34643]

[Civilization Affiliation: Blue Star Civilization]

Ye Fan: "..."

His expression froze slightly, then instantly transformed into a smile:

"...Brother-in-law! You're my own brother!"

"Get lost, who's your brother?"

"Hey! We're all family sooner or later!" Ye Fan shamelessly chimed in.

"Brother-in-law, you're amazing! Number one! Ranked first among the trial participants from four civilizations! On Earth, that's a national treasure!"

"If Xiaoya knew how strong you are, she would be extremely proud."

"Stop bringing up Xiaoya."

Lin Wan stared at him, her tone turning cold.

"I'll just ask you one question: what makes you think I should believe you're sincere?"

Ye Fan stopped smiling and remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he spoke:

"I know what Xiaoya likes to eat."

"Her favorite place is the mala tang (spicy hot pot) stall behind the school. She wants three portions of bean curd sheets and two portions of enoki mushrooms, no cilantro, no beef, and lots of vinegar."

"She also liked to sit by the flower bed on the side of the playground after evening self-study and daydream, actually secretly looking at the moon."

"She had a little notebook filled with all sorts of strange things, like seeing an orange cat that rummaged through trash cans, or how the math teacher let out a loud fart during class and she said she could laugh about it for a year..."

"She also likes to feed me. She says she likes playing the role of a pet and wants to feed me a hundred tons of food..."

Ye Fan spoke a long string of words in one breath.

Lin Wan's expression changed from cold to surprised.

Did he really misunderstand?

"...You're quite observant."

"Of course!"

Ye Fan grinned again.

"I really like her, so I remember all the little details about her."

"Brother-in-law, I swear, as long as I live, I will not let anyone bully her."

"If I ever become stronger, I will share half of all the resources and opportunities with her."

He paused, then added:

"And as you know, she lost her parents when she was young, and you raised her."

"If I dare to treat her badly, you'll tear me apart! I haven't lived enough yet!"

After saying this, Ye Fan's eyes became clear and sincere.

Lin Wan looked at his ingratiating smile and remained silent for a long time.

Although this man certainly looked like he deserved a beating and was greasy.

But the expression on his face when he recounted those details of Xiaoya's life didn't seem like he was lying.

And... this guy is really good at talking.

So smooth that no one could find fault with her.

But no matter how he looked at it, he just couldn't get it right...

But children should be let go as they grow up; Xiaoya is no longer a child.

Lin Wan took a deep breath and loosened her fist.

"...If you dare make her cry even once when we get back, I'll beat you from the Earth to the Moon."

Ye Fan's eyes lit up: "Brother-in-law, you... you agree?"

"I just said I'd settle the score with you when we get back."

"Haha! You agree! Now we're family!"

Ye Fan excitedly rushed up to hug Lin Wan.

Lin Wan dodged to the side, and Ye Fan missed his target.

"Don't touch me."

"Okay, okay! I won't move! I won't move!"

Ye Fan chuckled, then seemed to remember something.

"By the way, brother-in-law, are you on your way? Where are you going?"

"Find Heshkel."

"what?"

Ye Fan's smile froze instantly.

"You're going to find that former top-ranked dragon? That guy's combat power is 15,000!"

Lin Wan did not respond and continued walking forward.

Ye Fan paused for two seconds, then quickly caught up:

"My brother-in-law is going to hunt it? I'll go with you!"

"What are you doing? With your fighting ability, you'll die if you get even a touch!"

"I possess the Word of Power: Divine Tracking. This thing will definitely help you with your tracking!"

"...Do as you please, if you're not afraid of dying."

Lin Wan didn't turn her head back.

Ye Fan followed with a grin, chattering on and on as he went:

"Brother-in-law, you're really something... But I like it, and Xiaoya will definitely like your tough personality too... Hey, by the way, after you take down Heshkel, could you take me under your wing for a while longer? I feel like my strength is improving so fast by your side..."

"Shut up."

"Okay, okay, I'll shut up. But one last question, brother-in-law, what are your base stats now?"

"99".

"...Goodbye."

Ye Fan turned and left.

He's now certain that his brother-in-law is an absolute genius, someone even a god couldn't catch up to, and staying by his side would only bring him setbacks.

Of course, he wouldn't actually leave; he was just putting on an act.

Lin Wan: "...Come back."

Ye Fan came running back excitedly: "Okay, brother-in-law! I knew you wouldn't abandon me!"

Lin Wan's forehead vein throbbed.

He now understands a little why Xiaoya likes this guy.

Although he's a chatterbox and thick-skinned, he has a quality that makes him hard to dislike.

It was his handsome face that gave him that.

And this mouth of hers is really good at making people happy.

Lin Wan sighed.

"lead the way."

"Yes, sir!"

Ye Fan activated his divine tracking, and a faint wisp of light pointed into the distance.

"Brother-in-law, follow my instincts. Heshkel is about 35 degrees east of north, about 170 kilometers away."

"Walk."

Two figures, one after the other, sped off into the distance.