The instant came when all assembled by the shrouded isle’s lake beheld the carcass of a three-thousand-meter-long Monarch Beast. An oppressive, suffocating dread seized every soul present—even the mighty Stellar-Level warriors. For a heartbeat, it seemed their pulses stilled and their veins ran dry. Unfathomable. Inconceivable!
Above the lake, ‘Hong’ dragged the Sovereign Beast’s corpse toward a nearby wasteland, eventually descending to let the massive body fall onto the barren ground.
Thud!
Each thick, 1,500-meter-long tentacle crashed heavily onto the wasteland, causing tremors across the entire expanse, as if an earthquake had struck.
“So powerful.”
Luo Feng gazed at ‘Hong’, who hovered high above in his black attire. Though Hong’s face was pale, his eyes gleamed with a hidden glimmer of joy. Suspended in the sky, Hong surveyed the area below like a monarch surveying his domain—no one dared meet Hong’s gaze directly.
“Stellar-Level Invincible? I never imagined he could slay a Sovereign Beast of the depths, even beneath the waves!” Luo Feng was utterly astounded.
To be invincible at the Stellar Level only meant that he could not be defeated by others of the same tier. It did not ensure he could slay every opponent within that rank! Just as ordinary “High-Level Monster Lords” held superiority in strength and speed over humanity’s “High-Level Warriors,” monsters inherently enjoyed natural advantages in physical attributes due to their racial differences.
A Sovereign Monster! In terms of physical strength, it far surpassed Hong.
Moreover, the battle took place in its most advantageous setting—the water. Without Hong’s own domain, another ‘Stellar-Level Sixth Stage Warrior’ might have been instantly slain. It was precisely because Hong possessed a ‘domain’ that he earned the title of the Invincible among Stellar-Level warriors. Whether on land or in the air, he could effortlessly vanquish his foes.
Yet, once submerged in water, his strength diminished sharply, while the monster’s power increased significantly compared to on land. One weakened, the other grew stronger.
Thus, underwater, even Hong could not overcome a Sovereign Monster!
But this time… with the addition of the Mo Yun Vine and precise timing during the battle, success was achieved!
“Sovereign Beast, one day, I will personally slay a Sovereign Beast as well.” Luo Feng gazed toward the godlike figure of Hong in the distance, a boundless yearning rising in his heart.
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While Luo Feng and other powerful individuals were awestruck by Hong’s feat, governments across Earth were growing restless with desire.
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“The corpse of a Sovereign Beast—it is the first Sovereign Beast corpse ever seen on Earth, an invaluable treasure.”
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“Mr. President, our research team has never obtained even a fragment of a Sovereign Beast corpse. I beg you, Mr. President, to negotiate with the Limit Martial Arts Academy to obtain parts of the Sovereign Beast’s body.”
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“I propose we immediately purchase parts of the Sovereign Beast corpse. We must be the first to study the skeletal and skin structures of the Sovereign Beast. Our HR Alliance is the world’s largest weapon supplier. This time, we must develop even more powerful weapons and battle suits to maintain dominance in the high-end market.”
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The five major powers, the HR Alliance, and many others coveted the corpse.
Recall that the first ‘King-Level Monster corpse’ had enabled humanity to invent ‘SS-grade battle suits and weapons’, even advancing further to develop ‘SSS-grade battle suits and weapons’. However, in terms of cost-effectiveness, SSS-grade equipment was prohibitively expensive, relying heavily on costly materials, so almost no one purchased SSS-grade battle suits.
With that kind of money, it would be better to buy the Black God Suit!
The first ‘Sovereign Beast corpse’, if studied thoroughly, might lead to major breakthroughs!
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Night had already fallen.
In the heart of the Australian continent, upon the vast wasteland, lay a colossal corpse resembling a small mountain. Dressed in black, Hong stood beside it. Compared to the massive body of the Sovereign Beast, he seemed as insignificant as an ant.
“Liuh He.”
Hong activated his communicator.
“Director.” Liu He, the inspector stationed at Hongning Base City, responded promptly.
“Immediately dispatch Alpha One Research Team and two special warrior squads. Get them to Misty Island as quickly as possible to meet me.” Hong ordered.
“Yes, Director.”
Liu He complied.
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Not only that, Hong also immediately ordered his three personal guards, including ‘Beast’, to come. This way, all three of his most trusted guards would be gathered here! At critical moments, Hong trusted no one more than these three personal guards.
“Yes, Master.” A deep, resonant voice came from the communicator.
“Hong Ge.”
A teasing voice rang out. Hong, pale and devoid of any blood color, turned his head coldly. The newcomer was ‘Thunder’, the bald man in white robes. Thunder grinned, looking up at the massive corpse beside him: “Hong Ge, I really have to admire you. You actually killed a Sovereign Beast.”
Hong merely nodded slightly.
“Pfft, not even a little modest.” Thunder couldn’t help but blink in exasperation.
Hong looked at Thunder, somewhat helplessly.
Both were born before the Great Nirvana Era. Thunder was of mixed heritage, with Han Chinese and Indian ancestry. His father was a yoga master who had once journeyed to India to study the ancient art. During his time there, he encountered Thunder’s mother, and eventually returned to China with her by his side.
Thunder had always been playful and mischievous since childhood, but heavily influenced by films and television, he developed a deep love for Chinese Kung Fu.
Raised under the strict yoga training of his father, Thunder naturally possessed great endurance.
On the other hand, Hong was an assassin even before the Great Nirvana Era!
A killer and a jester—an unusual combination.
Although their personalities differed, they shared one common trait—they were both extremely demanding of themselves!
Thunder, rigorously trained in yoga since childhood, naturally endured hardship well.
As for Hong, his experiences as an assassin made him naturally cold and reserved.
During the Great Nirvana Era, both of them surged in power at an astonishing pace. Blessed with extraordinary encounters and innate gifts, they relentlessly pushed and honed each other, propelling their growth to unprecedented heights!
In terms of physical foundation, Thunder—who had undergone rigorous, systematic training since childhood—clearly outmatched Hong. Moreover, Thunder’s progress remained consistently breathtaking, a testament to the disciplined structure of his cultivation.
Thunder surpassed Hong in terms of body strength, speed, and efficiency in utilizing his physical body.
Hong had but one overwhelming advantage—his ludicrously high comprehension. Naturally developing his own domain at the Stellar-Level effortlessly crowned him the world’s mightiest.
One founded the Limit Martial Arts Academy, while the other established the Thunder Martial Arts Academy.
Though their followers constantly competed, Hong and Thunder never interfered… They had gone through life and death together, so their bond was naturally strong. Healthy competition between their subordinates benefited both sides.
“Hong Ge, you’ve already killed this Sovereign Beast. There are two more in the ocean. Can we take them down?” Thunder asked eagerly. “If we can, our future will be much easier.”
“Not the same.”
Hong shook his head. “This lake is only three hundred meters deep, although it’s large in area. For the Sovereign Beast, a single tentacle is 1,500 meters long. In other words, in this lake, it would struggle to even turn over. The lake’s depth limited its effectiveness. Plus, it had only recently ascended to Sovereign Beast status, so its efficiency in utilizing its body was relatively low. That’s why I was able to kill it in one move.”
The two ancient leviathans of the deep have reigned as monarchs since the Great Nirvana Epoch, ultimately ascending as Sovereign Beasts! These twin titans of the abyss only claimed their thrones after enduring countless oceanic wars of dominion.
“This tentacle Sovereign Beast, I don’t know where it came from. It suddenly appeared. It had little experience and far less control over its strength compared to those two old monsters.” Hong shook his head.
Thunder nodded slightly.
“No rush. Our strength surpasses theirs, and they won’t dare come ashore!” Hong said. “When we one day ascend to the ‘Constellation-Level’, or when my Mo Yun Vine grows even stronger, we’ll have the confidence to challenge them. The Mo Yun Vine is still very weak now.”
“Don’t even mention the Mo Yun Vine to me. Mentioning it makes me envious.” Thunder couldn’t help but grumble. “Damn, you actually discovered a Mo Yun Vine on Earth. Your luck is just beyond belief.”
The Mo Yun Vine…
It was indeed priceless. In the vast universe, the price of a single Mo Yun Vine was unimaginable. It was precisely through some cosmic knowledge inheritance that Hong understood the Mo Yun Vine’s value. Back then, Hong was so excited precisely because he considered the value of a psychic weapon far inferior to that of a Mo Yun Vine!
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“Luofeng, come to me.” Luo Feng received a call from Hong.
“Yes, Director.”
Luo Feng immediately flew toward Hong’s location. Gazing down at the massive Sovereign Beast corpse in the distance, Luo Feng couldn’t help feeling puzzled. In terms of strength, the Director alone had defeated the Sovereign Beast. Why was he gathering everyone now? To Hong, having a few more assistants probably wouldn’t make much difference.
Whoosh!
Luo Feng landed. At this moment, Hong was standing beside the Sovereign Beast corpse, flanked by his two personal guards, Yaorao and Ice Mountain.
“Director.” Luo Feng landed.
“Luofeng.”
Hong turned to Luo Feng and gave a slight nod. “I have already slain the Tentacle Sovereign Beast. Now, the greatest obstacle in exploring Misty Island Lake has been eliminated. Governments, the HR Alliance, and various council members have already begun their expeditions to Misty Island Lake! Many others are making preparations as well.”
“I have already arranged for many people to come.”
“Now, the three of you will immediately dive into Misty Island Lake and search for treasures within!” Hong said solemnly. “Once you discover any treasures, seize them if you can. If not, immediately notify me.”
“Yes, Director.”
Yaorao and Ice Mountain, both wearing golden masks, and Luo Feng immediately complied.
“Of course, for this mission, if you successfully obtain any treasures, the discoverer will receive 30% of the treasure’s value as a reward. The one who seizes the treasure will also receive 30%. The remaining 40% will go to the Martial Arts Academy.” Hong said solemnly. “In other words, if any of you discover and obtain a treasure, you will receive 60% of its value.”
Yaorao, Ice Mountain, and Luo Feng all nodded.
Receiving 60% was quite good. After all, with the treasure in hand and the backing of ‘Hong’, no one would dare to challenge them.
“Good, you three set off now!” Hong ordered.
“Yes.”
Luo Feng, Yaorao, and Ice Mountain complied.
Instantly, they morphed into three streaks of radiance, streaking toward the distant lake. Simultaneously, from other directions, various councilors and mighty figures occasionally emerged, soaring into the shrouded waters of Misty Island Lake. A grand excavation that seized the world’s attention had officially commenced.
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