Swallowing the starry sky, my clones can evolve infinitely.

Chapter 18 Reversing the Heavenly Gang

Kyoto Base City, Choyama Castle, Extreme Family Community.

After receiving news that Shen Mu was coming back, Chen Wen, Shen Gang's mother, and Shen Gang, who was on vacation, waited together outside the Extreme Club.

Many friends and relatives in the community learned of the news, but there was no large crowd gathering around. This was obviously because they considered that it would be impolite to disturb Shen Mu's family reunion.

"It's three o'clock, Amu should be back soon." Chen Wen said with some anticipation.

Shen Gang nodded solemnly, then suddenly noticed a small black dot on the horizon.

The next instant, the small black dot transformed into a deep blue streak of light, appearing in the sky above the residential area in just a few seconds, and then landing on the rooftop of the martial arts gym.

Wow!

The cabin door opened, and Shen Mu, dressed in a black combat uniform, flew out carrying a briefcase in his right hand.

"Our son is back!"

Chen Wen quickly pulled Shen Gang closer to Shen Mu.

"Mom and Dad!"

Shen Mu smiled and spoke, then noticed that many people were looking over from not far away, their expressions filled with longing.

"This isn't the place to talk, let's go home first," Shen Mu said to his parents.

Chen Wen and Shen Gang naturally had no objections, and the family of three returned home.

Villa No. 018, Shen Mu's home.

In the living room on the first floor, under Shen Mu's telekinetic control, the black combination lock box landed on the coffee table.

Click!

The combination lock box was opened, revealing two test tubes filled with a golden, viscous liquid.

"Mom and Dad, this is dragon blood. The instructions for use are explained in detail in the manual."

Chen Wen and Shen Gang were both shocked to see Shen Mu casually take out two portions of dragon blood.

"This... is this the legendary dragon blood worth 1600 billion per dose?" Chen Wen couldn't help but exclaim.

Shen Mu nodded and said, "That's right, but with my status, I can buy it at half price, which is 800 billion per share."

Then Shen Mu looked at Shen Gang and said, "With your strength, Father, after using this dragon blood, you will be able to easily possess the physical qualities of a peak-level beginner war god."

Based on Shen Gang's physical attributes, this dragon blood could at least boost his strength to 12 kilograms, approaching the standard of a mid-level war god.

Upon hearing that he could become the God of War, Shen Gang's originally serious expression immediately broke down, and his face showed undisguised excitement.

"Mom and Dad, you should go and use the Dragon Blood to break through first. Don't worry about anything else."

……

On the evening of Shen Mu's return home, the "Four Giants" of Kyoto Base City paid him a joint visit. These included the two heads of the base city's livelihood and military affairs, as well as the inspectors of the two major martial arts schools.

Shen Mu already knew Liu Minghao, the inspector of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy, and the person in charge of military affairs in the base city was also his father's superior.

Apart from Liu Minghao, who was relatively natural around Shen Mu, the other three were quite reserved.

After chatting for half an hour, Liu Minghao stood up first and said, "Inspector Shen has just returned home, so I won't bother you any longer."

The inspector of the Thunder Martial Arts Academy also solemnly rose to take his leave, maintaining only basic respect for a councilor-level powerhouse, without any other intention.

"Take care, Brother Liu and Inspector Wang," Shen Mu replied politely.

After watching the two leave, Shen Mu smiled and looked at the two from the base city, asking, "Do you two have any further instructions?"

The two officials repeatedly declined, and only then did the military official speak up: "Commander Jia Yi wishes to pay a visit to Councilor Shen, what do you think?"

"No problem, tomorrow morning then," Shen Mu nodded.

After receiving Shen Mu's reply, the two breathed a sigh of relief, having finally completed their task, and quickly and respectfully bid farewell to Shen Mu.

"Well, apart from the meeting with Jia Yi, everything else can be canceled."

Shen Mu's plan to meet with Jia Yi was also based on a specific idea: to transfer his father, Shen Gang, back to the base city, which shouldn't be a problem.

The next instant, Shen Mu's figure disappeared from the spot, into the martial arts hall on the second floor.

shhhhhh!

Golden flying knives transformed into streaks of light, dancing around Shen Mu and outlining the 15th pattern in the "Illustrated Record of the Celestial Gods".

The requirement is to complete the outline of the fifteenth pattern within 16 seconds to complete this picture.

Thousands of miles away, on the Australian continent, in the waters near Fog Island.

Beneath the surface, the ferocious Azure Dragon of the East Sea was also cultivating the 15th pattern of the "Celestial Gods' Record". With two bodies cultivating at the same time, the efficiency was not simply one plus one equals two.

……

The next morning, Shen Mu's parents, whose strength had greatly increased, went to the martial arts school early to test their abilities, leaving Shen Mu alone at home, without even a meal.

Shortly after, Shen Mu's communicator rang, and Jia Yi's contact name appeared on the screen.

"Hello, Representative Jia."

"Councilor Shen, I'm now outside the Extreme Family Compound."

"I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Mu headed straight for the entrance of the residential area.

At this moment, at the entrance of the residential area, a middle-aged man who looked thin and capable, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, stood on the left side of the gate. His aura was like an immovable mountain peak.

Beside Jia Yi were two middle-aged martial artists of the War God level, each wearing a gold flower epaulet, their expressions serious and meticulous.

"Councilor Jia, I haven't eaten yet. Shall we eat and chat?" Shen Mu stepped forward and shook hands with Shen Mu.

Jia Yi naturally had no problem: "No problem. Now that we're in Changshan City, we'll follow Councilor Shen's arrangements."

A moment later, in a private room of a restaurant.

Shen Mu ate while talking with Jia Yi.

After chatting for a while, Jia Yi finally spoke up: "I wonder if Councilor Shen would be interested in joining the army and serving the country?"

Shen Mu didn't waste any words: "Defending our homeland is our duty. Shouldn't our most important defensive base in Kyoto be the war base in the Luan River basin?"

"That's right, that's the main defensive fortification for the sea monsters' attacks. Councilor Shen's father is the deputy captain of the directly subordinate combat brigade of our Luanhe War Base."

Shen Mu nodded slightly: "How about this, I'm not very interested in anything outside of cultivation, so I'll serve as the garrison commander of the Luanhe War Base. As for my father, he'll be transferred back to Changshan City to assist in the defense."

The Garrison Commander is a special position; during a beast tide, they become the highest-ranking officer of the war base. They have little real power under normal circumstances and are not required to handle other trivial matters.

Trading a high-level general for a planetary-level powerhouse surpassing the God of War is an exceptionally good deal, and Jia Yi naturally agreed without hesitation.

……

It was half an hour later when Shen Mu got home.

In the living room, Shen Gang sat on the sofa, looking somewhat dejected, while his mother, Chen Wen, comforted him.

"You're such a grown man, why are you acting like a child? What's wrong with you at home?"

"What do you call this? This is desertion! I can't accept it! What will my brothers think of me? What will those brothers who sacrificed their lives think of me!"

Just then, Shen Mu, carrying a suitcase, slowly walked home.

Upon seeing Shen Mu return, Shen Gang was immediately enraged.

"You brat, you actually managed to get your dad transferred away from the war base. Don't think that just because you're a powerhouse surpassing the God of War now, I won't dare to beat you up!"

Shen Gang has dedicated most of his life to this base on the front lines of the war between humans and monsters. Being suddenly transferred away is something he certainly can't accept right away.

Shen Mu calmly opened the briefcase, inside which was a specially made formal suit, topped with a pair of epaulets and three gold flowers.

"Comrade former deputy captain of the Luanhe Base Combat Team, please be mindful of your position!"

Shen Gang's eyes widened in disbelief, then he stood at attention and saluted with a frustrated expression. According to the internal affairs regulations, one must stand and salute when a superior or leader arrives indoors.

Behind Shen Gang, watching her husband get the short end of the stick, Chen Wen suppressed a laugh and secretly gave Shen Mu a thumbs up.

(End of this chapter)