My cells devour all worlds.

Not long after.

The coroner's autopsy results are in.

Several of the corpses were indeed killed by being crushed by heavy objects, and the injuries on Niu You's body were consistent with what several villagers had described.

He was first trampled by horses, then whipped and died.

Yu Si then looked towards the prison where the interrogation had ended, wanting to know the outcome.

The warden scratched his head and said in a muffled voice, "They're all very stubborn. They were almost beaten to death but still insisted that someone threw cows at them. Some of them even said they fainted before they could see anything."

Yu Si's lips twitched as he listened. Was it possible that they had been telling the truth all along?

He had begun to believe Lin Feng and the others' explanations to some extent.

Although it seems incredible, all the evidence now points to this.

He had no choice but to believe it.

Could it be that the rumors about the Mysterious Spirit God Lord are actually true?

His worldview had crumbled somewhat over the years, and he still thought those were just beautifications by later generations.

With a strange thought in mind, Yu Si returned to the front hall, now wearing a smiling face.

They highly praised Lin Feng and others for their actions and promised to write a letter to recommend Lu Sheng for merit.

As for the claim that the Xuanling Divine Lord is a reincarnation, it still needs to be confirmed by the imperial court.

Yu Si then ordered someone to bring Lu Sheng the reward he was entitled to, and sent a constable to lead a team to escort Lin Feng and the others back to the village.

The purpose was twofold: to escort them and to test and confirm their identity.

If the facts are as Lin Feng and others say, he will not deny it.

As for the bandits' horses and weapons, Yu Si deliberately ignored and did not mention them.

On the other side...

Lu Shengzheng led Luo Chuan and several villagers down from Black Wind Village.

He casually killed the few thieves left to guard Black Wind Stronghold and took all their belongings.

Lu Sheng did not place all his hopes on the imperial court, but instead prepared for both possibilities.

If things don't go as he expects, Lu Sheng wouldn't mind taking the trouble and leading his men directly into Chang'an.

However, Lu Sheng preferred the former over the second option.

Leaving aside whether it can succeed, it would take an unknown amount of time to unify the Great Chu.

Lu Sheng did not want to stay here for the rest of his life.

Although he will return to the real world after the mission is over, and it will not have any impact.

However, even though this world felt incredibly real to him, it still felt somewhat unreal, like playing a virtual game.

He wants a brute-force speedrun, not a grind that drags on forever.

Whether it was because the heavens heard Lu Sheng's thoughts, or because the rumors about the Giant Spirit God were indeed true, it is unclear.

Over the next two weeks, after two waves of probing attempts by people clearly from the imperial court, the Emperor of Great Chu's order finally reached Shikou Village.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

...Lu Sheng is hereby promoted to "Zhaowu Colonel" and immediately dispatched to "Zhenbei Pass," under the command of General Wang Zhenyue, who will advise on military affairs and assist in the defense and suppression of the enemy...

The righteous man Luo Chuan... was specially awarded the title of "Benevolent and Brave Deputy Lieutenant"... and was rewarded with one hundred taels of silver and twenty bolts of silk.

...So be it!

Upon learning the news, Lu Sheng immediately rode to Zhenbeiguan.

After more than half a month of training, although he did not "break through" again like before, his strength has increased considerably.

Upon arriving at Zhenbeiguan, Lu Sheng made no attempt to conceal his abilities, quickly gaining General Wang's favor after demonstrating his strength.

In his very first battle, he led the charge, charging ahead single-handedly against thousands.

Fully armored and mounted on a fine horse, Lu Sheng, wielding his horse-slaying saber, swept across the battlefield like a god descending to earth, mowing down enemies like a lawnmower.

Wherever they went, enemy troops fell down as quickly as weeds.

One battle completely reversed the decline of the border region.

Then, after a series of victories, he led hundreds of cavalrymen into the territory of the alien race and took the head of the alien leader.

……

Lu Sheng was a native of Shikou Township, Beiting. At that time, bandits roamed freely, and the government troops were powerless to control them. But Sheng single-handedly annihilated the bandits, beheaded their leader, and returned home. The villagers were amazed, believing that "the Mysterious Spirit God" had been reincarnated.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor appointed him Colonel of Zhaowu and ordered him to guard the northern pass. At that time, the border army had suffered repeated defeats. When the victory arrived, he defeated the enemy in the first battle and then won a series of victories. Later, he led five hundred cavalry in a snowy night raid, directly attacking the enemy's court, personally beheading the chieftain, and thus securing the northern border.

The emperor bestowed upon him the title of Duke of the Great Chu Kingdom and the title "God of War." His cousin, Luo Chuan, also rose to the position of Chief Administrator of the Protectorate, and his hometown was renamed a county, permanently exempting him from taxes and corvée labor.

On the day of the investiture, as Sheng received the decree before the palace, suddenly the heavens parted, purple light enveloped him, and he laughed loudly as he ascended to the clouds and departed. The emperor then decreed the construction of the Xuanling Shrine, and that the entire realm would offer sacrifices to him…

—The Biography of Lu Sheng, Duke Xuanling

Blue Star.

Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes on the sofa.

I don't know if it's the body's self-protection mechanism or a function of the system.

The years in the mission world flashed through my mind like a movie, with only the general outline remaining; the details were no longer visible.

At the same time.

A system notification popped up.

[Mission Completed]

Degree of change in the target person's life trajectory: High

Task rating: B

Mission Reward: Choose one (Mission World Host Experience; Mission World Host Strength; Mission World Host Wealth).

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"Only a B?"

Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised.

It took so much effort to get a B, does that mean Luo Chuan has to become emperor to get an A?

But that's enough.

Lu Sheng chose the second option without hesitation: he wanted super strength.

Experience can be gained again, and he is not short of money for the time being.

Even if they don't become extremely wealthy, they'll live a beautiful life for a few years without any problems.

Moreover, once you have power, making money won't be difficult.

The idea had just formed in my mind.

A warm current surged from his body, flowing to his limbs and bones, constantly transforming every part of Lu Sheng's body.

"Click click click..."

Bones grow, muscles expand.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Sheng grew several centimeters taller, and his physique changed noticeably.

His muscles became thicker and stronger, and his strength increased many times over.

Returning to the training corner of the room, the 50KG dumbbells that could previously be used for training can now be easily lifted with just one finger.

Effortless.

"call……"

Lu Sheng's eyes lit up, unable to hide his excitement.

Although I've experienced it once before in the mission world, this is the real world!

He really became a superman!

Of course, Lu Sheng can't be Happy Superman yet.

He can still be threatened by firearms.

Lu Sheng didn't have that idea either.

When you can feel yourself getting stronger little by little, who would still think about those other things?

Lu Sheng was like a child who had just received a new toy, moving it here and there.

Everything inside had to be lifted up to test its weight.

Take this opportunity to practice your self-control.

He didn't have the experience of things going smoothly in mission worlds; he had been extremely careful just now, afraid of breaking anything.

However, given his current condition, he should be able to adapt in a short time.

Until evening.

A strong feeling of hunger finally brought Lu Sheng back from his joy.

He then remembered that this powerful body required a large amount of food every day.

It is necessary for both replenishing energy and continuing to grow.

After rummaging through the contents of the refrigerator, Lu Sheng decided to eat out instead.

I hopped on my electric scooter and headed straight to the nearby town.

We arrived at a small restaurant. Although it was lunchtime, there weren't many people. Only three tables were occupied, and the other table was occupied by the owner's family.

"Handsome, what would you like to eat? The dishes are all in the freezer, choose one yourself."

Upon seeing someone arrive, the boss immediately went forward to greet them.

Lu Sheng looked around and then waved his hand, "Fry everything in this freezer. Remember to cook extra rice, or there won't be enough for me."