"A monster from Dongxia?"
"Merely a Specialized Level Fifth Rank, and it dares to be called a ’monster’?"
"The new Scorching Sun of Heng Province? Interesting."
"In my opinion, the ones at the front line are getting worse with every generation..."
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On the vast and endless pitch-black wilderness stood grand and massive nest clusters. Strong spiritual fluctuations spread like black clouds, with intertwined consciousness resembling lightning and thunder.
"Do not underestimate! I remember the talented Di Ka from the Human-faced Spider clan escaped back, saying that Dongxia monster could summon meteors?"
"He’s just a Specialized Level Fifth Rank, not even a Grandmaster. How could he possibly do that? Di Ka, the cowardly dog, got scared witless."
"That’s right. Across the Western and Eastern fronts of Heng Province, there’re at most two Grandmaster Level combatants."
"Humans see us as pests in their rice fields. Every great expansion is a sweep and extermination of us."
"However, they seem to forget that pests have never been truly eradicated..."
The powerful followers at the Fourth Energy Level of disaster were immense in their Netherworld projections, exuding a terrifying aura, be it like a lava volcano or a freezing abyss.
"Retract the lines, consuming the human forces while letting them inside."
"The will of the Chaos Great Demon tells us to slaughter and destroy at will. Just follow His orders."
In the heart of the majestic and sprawling nest clusters, resembling mountain ranges, hung a golden vertical eye that once appeared at the Human-faced Spider nest, like the "sun" in the deepest part of the wilderness.
The spiritual fluctuations transmitted from it were like the highest decree issued by an emperor, making the restless follower creatures exhibit obedience.
Subsequently, each major clan began to mobilize, like a vast black tide, converging towards the polluted zone.
All follower clans received a key list, accurately speaking, a "hunting list."
Among them were the highest administrative officials of the various Barrier Cities, advanced commanders of the Eastern and Western fronts, and several Divine Machine Pilots.
These targets were ranked by their influence on the war situation.
If any follower creature accomplished the kill, they would receive a generous reward from the Chaos Faction.
The most enticing, most valuable "grand prize" among them.
Nothing is more tempting than killing the Governor of Heng Province, Feng Wuyang, and seeing the pillar, obtaining a true name of destruction, completing the demon ascension ritual.
It’s akin to ascending directly to the Netherworld, becoming a Chaos Great Demon.
"Yet, who would be suicidal enough to do that?"
The vast majority of follower creatures, even those at the peak of the Fourth Energy Level of disaster, wouldn’t entertain the thought.
Anyone able to assume the role of Planet Governor is surely richly endowed with martial virtue, most have a background in the military department or have served in battle groups, and quite a few are strong contenders for army commander.
Feng Wuyang is an outstanding figure among them, once the iron-blooded commander of the Sixth Battle Group, voluntarily giving up the chance to enter the army command sequence to become the Governor of Heng Province’s New Star.
And, he’s a rare spiritual ability path follower, with spirituality nearing manifestation.
His Sea of Consciousness transformed into a spiritual domain, any external intrusion would be instantly detected, triggering a defense mechanism.
Thus, spiritual ability users are also considered the hardest targets for assassination!
"Surely pick a softer target, right? I reckon this Specialized Level Fifth Rank guy is the ’weakest’! The reward is not bad!"
"Don’t fight with me for it! I want to offer him to Chaos!"
"Bath in the blood of the human Scorching Sun, use his head as a chalice, just thinking about it feels thrilling..."
Within the world of the Gate, Qin Shi opened his eyes.
"What an exhilarating cultivation session."
A field expanded, and a platinum sun rose, spreading solar corona-like divine rings.
"Hundred Forms Refining Stance," "Void Meditation Technique," "Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual," "Warfare Strategy," "The Sole Path of Eternity"... these legacies transformed into brilliant divine rings, empowering the platinum sun.
True power, condensed into form!
The space inside the world of the Gate trembled subtly, shaking like a wobbling camera lens, unable to focus, rendering the image blurry.
Raising an arm, fingers clenched tightly!
Under the radiation of true power, the world inside the Gate seemed fragile, like a huge bubble that could be popped.
"The domain of martial arts path condenses truth, allowing intervention in the material universe."
Qin Shi carefully sensed the further transformation of the Extraordinary Body as his Sea of Consciousness merged with his body.
Layer upon layer of infinite dimensions were torn open, releasing a plethora of energy factors to him.
This process of cultivation was not dull, instead filled with novelty.
"Cheerful, jubilant, as if imbued with spirituality, eager to merge with me."
Qin Shi lowered his gaze, the platinum sun enveloped him, divine rings hanging high, like a mythical celestial being, not belonging to the mortal realm.
Ripples centered around him, converging into a surging river, marking the materialization of energy.
"It somewhat resembles projecting a myth into reality, thereby transcending ordinary mortals to become higher-tier life forms."
Qin Shi pondered; he seemed to realize what the ultimate evolution was.
"To become the source, the source of life."
Those energy factors from minute dimensions rushed to meld with the Extraordinary Body like rivers merging into the sea, fulfilling a certain mission.
"Could it be that the truth of cultivation is the powerful encompassing the weak? The reason we strive towards the end of the path is to hope to step into the domain of gods, to attain eternity and immortality, to become perpetually indestructible.
To the infinite dimensions’ energy, I am like a boundless universe, and by merging into my body, these tiny energy factors achieve another form of long-term existence, ceasing to perish."