Global End, I Awaken the Unique Rank Speedrun Dungeon

After absorbing approximately 100 source crystals, the source energy within the body became saturated.

Zhuang Yu stopped absorbing the power and took out the level 1 ultimate weapon reward he had obtained from the initial dungeon from his backpack.

It appears in your hand, and since its form is not yet defined, the weapon looks like a round metal embryo.

"In my previous life, I used a spear, which was highly compatible with the 'Ember Flame' sequence, but it seemed a bit out of place when paired with the 'Black King'."

Gun-based weapons emphasize skill, which, while not contradictory to pure, extreme physical strength, is quite different.

Zhuang Yu is not a pedantic person; he would not choose a weapon that is incompatible with his own abilities simply because he is proficient in guns.

"However, abandoning one's strengths entirely is not a wise move."

Zhuang Yu's mind stirred, and the metal embryo in his hand underwent a change.

In the blink of an eye, a club-like weapon with intricate patterns took shape.

Predominantly black with gold trim, it is simple yet beautiful.

"I'll use it for now. Combining gun skills with the immense force of a blunt weapon, it's the most suitable weapon form for me."

He picked up the long stick and swung it around a few times, creating sonic booms wherever it swept, with a powerful, swift motion.

After regaining some muscle memory and finishing everything, he changed his clothes.

Seeing that it was almost time, Zhuang Yu went outside and bumped into Yan Zhengxiang.

"Comrade Zhuang Yu!"

Yan Zhengxiang gave a formal salute.

In half a day, Zhuang Yu went from an outsider with no background to a senior colonel in the Jiang Province military, the same rank as Yan Zhengxiang.

His status as the sole holder of the first-level sequence made him stand out in the military camp, second only to Cao Hongwu.

There was nothing wrong with Yan Zhengxiang saluting him.

"The rank conferment ceremony is ready. Please proceed to the military auditorium."

The lower-ranking soldiers are currently unaware that Zhuang Yu has been promoted to senior colonel. They have summoned Zhuang Yu to the investiture ceremony, which is Yan Zhengxiang's mission for this trip.

"Thank you for your hard work. Also, just call me by my name."

Zhuang Yu patted him on the shoulder naturally, with a smile on his face.

The two arrived at the auditorium, where more than a thousand people had already gathered. They were curious as to why everyone had been suddenly summoned.

Cao Hongwu was giving a speech, while Zhuang Yu was preparing in the audience.

The former focused on introducing three important technologies and subsequent development plans, and then, when the time was right, shifted the topic to Zhuang Yu, who contributed the three important technologies.

"This hero is Colonel Zhuang Yu from our unit."

"He is the sole holder of the 'Black King' sequence, who single-handedly saved hundreds of people from danger in a large initial instance, all to uphold the justice in his heart."

"He is a role model for our soldiers and a learning goal for each of us."

"Now, please welcome our hero to the stage!"

The audience was confused and did not understand what a unique sequence was.

Zhuang Yu ascended the steps in full view of everyone and calmly stood beside Cao Hongwu, making eye contact with the audience below.

After the investiture ceremony was completed, a military insignia appeared on his chest.

Amidst thunderous applause and the crowd's focused attention, twenty imposing "Black Spirits" appeared on the stage as planned.

Suddenly, the crowd erupted in a clamor, startled by the sudden appearance of the black spirit.

Zhuang Yu raised his hand to signal for quiet.

Cao Hongwu stepped back, shifting the center of gravity to him, and Zhuang Yu's eyes slowly swept over everyone present:

"I am honored to stand here today and find solace in the end times."

"At first, like many others, I felt lost because of the coming of the end times, wondering where I came from and where I was going."

"Until a voice inside me told me, 'Go, kill all the evil spirits, so that no one in the world will die because of them anymore.'"

"I came here following the guidance of my heart, and I saw hope."

Zhuang Yu paused here, then stepped forward: "When I saw you, I understood what purity and beauty are. The persistence of purity and beauty has become a wellspring of aspirations to nourish the seedlings of hope."

"We have lost our steel torrents, lost the lights that illuminated the darkness, and the civilization that humanity has built over thousands of years has been reduced to dust. It seems that all our efforts have become meaningless."

"However, it is you who forged the walls of the city with your own flesh and blood, and transformed yourselves into torches that illuminate the boundless night, just to spread hope to the lost who have lost their faith in the end times, and to guide them in the right direction."

"I am not a hero."

The audience was completely silent.

A torrent of emotions surged through people's hearts, as if igniting a flame, and their eyes were fixed intently on Zhuang Yu.

Twenty 'Black Spirits' faced Zhuang Yu, focusing all their attention on him alone.

"You are the true heroes!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the scene fell into a deathly silence.

Zhuang Xiang and Chen Huilan looked at each other, and they saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Zhuang Xian and Zhai Zhandong sat hand in hand, watching their younger brother become the center of attention.

Before the four of them could figure out what was going on, someone came looking for them and brought them here.

When they saw Zhuang Yu take the stage, his family members, who knew him best, felt a sense of unfamiliarity for a moment.

But soon, that feeling of unfamiliarity turned into pride and a sense of accomplishment.

"Clap clap clap..."

The applause was like raindrops, starting as a light drizzle and soon turning into a torrential downpour that resounded throughout the entire auditorium.

Zhuang Yu faced the crowd with composure.

His remarks were not made on a whim, nor were they a saccharine lie; they came from the heart.

Those soldiers who dared to selflessly dedicate themselves to strangers in a post-apocalyptic environment.

Admirable.