Chapter 775 - 768: Attack

Chapter 775: Chapter 768: Attack

GLUG GLUG GLUG!!

All over the Overweight Sea that surrounded the central island, bedraggled figures could be seen bobbing helplessly on the surface.

"Haha, no matter how many times I see it, this sight is always so amusing."

"It’s only in a position like ours that we get to see these so-called geniuses in such a pathetic state."

"I’d love to capture these moments and make a highlight reel. How many Value Points do you think they’d pay to ransom it back from me?"

"This is the Primordial Star Organization. Immense power alone isn’t enough. Without sufficient control, how can one properly unleash that power in a fight?"

Evil Dragon Life laughed heartily, watching the many subjects of interest on the screen as they bobbed up and down, constantly getting mouthfuls of water.

"By the way, how is that candidate from a low-level civilization—the one from your Sacred Lotus Civilization—performing?"

Evil Dragon Life asked the Sacred Lotus member at its side.

"Why don’t you see for yourself?"

The Sacred Lotus member said indifferently, their eyes never leaving one of the many screens.

"Oh?"

Seeing the Sacred Lotus member’s reaction, Evil Dragon Life’s expression tightened slightly, and it turned to look at the screen the other was watching.

There, one figure’s performance was completely at odds with everyone else’s.

While everyone else was being tormented by the shifting gravity, tossed about like ragdolls, one figure stood calmly upon the surface of the sea. His expression was completely at ease, as if the constantly changing gravitational pull had no effect on him whatsoever.

"He adapted to the Overweight Sea’s gravitational shifts that quickly? This guy’s actually pretty interesting. Setting all else aside, his level of energy control alone is commendable."

Evil Dragon Life remarked, its expression one of surprise.

"It seems the earlier data was correct after all. This little guy most likely comes from a planet of a low-level civilization with low-to-mid-tier potential. It’s often only lifeforms who grow up on such planets that can develop such a masterful and delicate Energy Control Level."

The Sacred Lotus member said.

"True. After all, their starting point is extremely limited, and breakthroughs are incredibly difficult. But it’s strange... how could someone with that kind of racial potential break through to his current level?"

Evil Dragon Life mused aloud, full of curiosity.

"The secret behind that is likely related to him being specially recruited by the Black Lotus Steward. Perhaps he had some kind of fortuitous encounter, or there’s another reason, and the Black Lotus Steward just happened to discover him. The universe is a vast place; special cases are bound to emerge from time to time."

The Sacred Lotus member said.

"Just because he can stand calmly on the water doesn’t mean he has any real combat strength. Should we test him?"

Evil Dragon Life asked.

"I was just thinking the same thing."

The Sacred Lotus member nodded. With a wave of its hand, it sent a command that registered on the screen.

At that very moment, within the Mimicry True Realm, a pink cloud trembled, and several dark, bird-like silhouettes burst forth from it.

「On the water’s surface.」

In less than ten seconds, Zhou Yuanjue had already grown familiar with the range of the Overweight Sea’s gravitational fluctuations. He was now able to apply the appropriate Energy Intensity to almost perfectly counteract their effects.

This wasn’t particularly difficult for him. After all, while the gravitational shifts were strange and unpredictable, their actual magnitude couldn’t compare to the Hundredfold Gravity Mimicry Anke had once used. The only challenge lay in the constant changes.

Now that his Lotus Vein had shaped his Twelve Main Meridians, his Energy Control Level was countless times greater than before. Combined with the Micro Control Ability inherent to a Martial Artist, handling the situation wasn’t difficult.

His gaze swept over his surroundings. He saw the bedraggled figures of Anjina, Dorobaku, and the others, and he also made out the shapes of things hidden beneath the water.

They were dark, streamlined shadows resembling water monkeys, and they seemed to possess strong life signs and energy signatures.

In such a complex underwater environment, anyone who couldn’t properly counteract the gravitational shifts would be in grave danger if besieged by a number of those creatures.

However, Zhou Yuanjue had no intention of helping them. ’If they can’t even pass this stage, they’re not worthy of being my opponents.’

Besides, it seemed he had other troubles to deal with. He slowly raised his head, his gaze turning toward the sky.

KRAA KRAA KRAA!!

Three dark, bird-like silhouettes dove down from the sky, emitting intense life signs and energy signatures.

Each one’s strength was considerable. ’They’re at least above the First layer Transformation Boundary,’ Zhou Yuanjue estimated, ’probably just a little weaker than Chishan, the leader of the Red Scale Organization.’

’Three of them? Is this also part of the test?’

Zhou Yuanjue’s expression remained calm.

VMMMM!!

His body vibrated faintly as a Blood Jade color gradually enveloped him. Twelve meridians, through which flowed a golden-yellow liquid, appeared within his body.

A corresponding Blood Jade Red Lotus form manifested around him. The Energy within his Twelve Main Meridians began to follow a specific, mystical trajectory, accelerating as it compressed and circulated.

He took a deep breath.

BANG!!

His body seemed to inflate, instantly swelling to over three meters tall, his muscles bulging with immense power.

He raised his right hand, forming a strange seal that seemed to faintly resonate and merge with the circulation within his meridians.

KRAAA KRAAA KRAAA!!

A piercing shriek and a powerful tremor assaulted his ears as a terrifying shadow completely enveloped him and a wide stretch of the surrounding sea.

The three dark, bird-like silhouettes hadn’t looked large, but that was only due to the distance. In reality, each one had a wingspan of over ten meters. Their bodies were massive, and their sharp beaks, like a Sharp Sword, plunged toward Zhou Yuanjue.

Meanwhile, in the control room on the Second Layer of the Primordial Star True Land, both the Sacred Lotus member and Evil Dragon Life showed expressions of interest, eager to see how Zhou Yuanjue would respond.

Three lifeforms above the First layer Transformation Boundary would pose a considerable threat to anyone below that threshold.

Zhou Yuanjue’s expression was unchanged. As the hand seal resonated with the Energy circulating within him, he suddenly thrust it toward the attacking giant birds.

True Vein Seal Technique—Broken Glaze Seal!!

VMMMM!!

The space before him shuddered violently. As an immense power poured forth, the very air solidified in the vibrations, taking on the appearance of an aerogel.

CRACK!!

The subsequent shockwave instantly shattered the aerogel, revealing a web of cracks like that on a shattered, glazed mirror.

The moment they collided with the shockwave, the three diving, bird-like silhouettes froze solid. As the air itself shattered, they too became like sculptures made of glazed glass, covered in a dense network of terrifying cracks.

The next moment.

BANG!!

The fragments of air exploded, and the three giant, bird-like silhouettes burst apart, disintegrating into countless motes of black, glassy energy that drifted around Zhou Yuanjue.

Zhou Yuanjue’s expression was calm as he slowly withdrew his hand. His body shrank back to its normal size, and the Blood Jade form receded, as if he had just casually swatted a few flies.

’A test of this level... is a bit pathetic.’