Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

'Was its destruction just temporary?'

'Maybe in some corner of the world, or at some point in the future, the magic book would reappear out of thin air, just like that Black Whale Creature?'

As the thought flashed through his mind, Lu Chao returned to his bedroom.

Looking out the window at the night sky, he gazed up at the countless stars and the bright moon.

For some reason, a feeling of insignificance washed over him.

...

「Two days later.」

Near the city block where the apartment building was located.

[Red Maple Daily: Recently, the patrol team issued a public announcement strongly condemning the Biotechnology Company and the wanted criminal, Green Demon, for the destruction in the urban district! They also stated they will intervene in the corresponding manhunt!]

[City Circle News: Jinggang Chamber of Commerce, Steel Union Machinery, Star Peak Communications, and Primordial Oasis... The four companies recently announced they will join forces with other local businesses to continue assisting the City Guard Army, end the wilderness war as soon as possible, and begin work on Beast Tide defenses. The United Committee has also stated that Yao Capital will provide material aid for the Beast Tide matter...]

[City Morning Paper: Over the past two days, abnormal energy fluctuations have been detected at the port of Satellite City No. 4, resulting in the destruction of a medium-sized cargo ship. The preliminary speculation is that it may be related to aquatic Mutant Beasts. The cause is currently under investigation...]

News reports flashed on the large screen hanging in the neighborhood's commercial plaza. Office workers, all in a hurry, subconsciously tapped their wristwatches to see the latest notifications.

"Those Rebels are a plague. It's about time they were dealt with."

"Hmph. If we hadn't joined the Alliance Country, we never would've been attacked by the Rebels... If you ask me, we were doing just fine. We never should have integrated the city circles."

"Come on, can't you see how intense the fighting is out in the wilderness? And there might even be a Beast Tide this year. If we didn't have the Alliance Country backing us up, our lives probably wouldn't be this good..."

People on the street chattered amongst themselves, and passersby near the Superpower Bureau also spoke in low voices.

And up above...

Inside an apartment in the Superpower Bureau's building, Lu Chao, sitting cross-legged by the living room window, also heard the news from the television.

'Even the City Lord's Mansion was alerted.'

His eyes flashed, his attention focusing on the last news item.

He followed along, and the screen showed the situation at the port's riverbank.

A steel freighter had been salvaged and was now parked on the shore. Its shattered steel plates and numerous pipes were clearly visible, looking as if it had gone through some terrifying incident. Only the front half of the ship remained.

The City Lord's Mansion, Jinggang Chamber of Commerce, Biotechnology...

The footage from the scene showed many figures moving about, intervening in the investigation. The major newspapers and media companies had been reporting on this for days, giving rise to much speculation.

He had even heard about it at the Superpower Bureau. Rumor had it that some of the squads found the cause strange and were discussing it animatedly.

He wasn't too worried, though.

Lu Chao carefully examined the footage, gradually calmed down, and reviewed the events of that night once more.

His reason for choosing to destroy the magic book at the port was, naturally, to see if he could frame the Biotechnology Company.

It was no loss to him, and it would be for the best if it succeeded.

It was just that the subsequent appearance of the giant Black Whale Creature and the effects of the Magic were somewhat unexpected, causing a huge impact.

But from the looks of it now, no one should suspect him.

With that thought, Lu Chao temporarily suppressed his excessive speculation.

'No matter what tricks the Demon God had, and regardless of whether the magic book would be reborn, these were not problems he needed to worry about.'

At least, not for him at his current level.

The most important thing was to grow stronger step by step, improve his abilities, and obtain the power to control his own destiny as soon as possible.

In an instant...

The Crimson Fire in his eyes gradually receded, and the swelling sensation between his brows slowly dissipated.

He had once again finished a session of cultivating the Fixed Star Observation Method.

The Crimson Fire sun in his spiritual mind rotated on its own, constantly providing him with a spiritual boost and enhancing his spiritual resistance.

'Speaking of which, if I hadn't broken through to the "Round Sun" stage, I'm afraid I would have had to use more tricks to kill that Mage.'

Reviewing the battle from that night, Lu Chao once again appreciated the benefits of having powerful Spiritual Power.

Whether it was the Invisibility Technique or the Clone Skill, both were essentially methods that interfered with the surrounding spiritual energy and magnetic fields. If his spiritual will hadn't been so strong, he would have had a hard time seeing through and locking onto his opponent, even with his Titan's Power talent.

Besides that...

Lu Chao strode into the small Cultivation Chamber and slowly clenched his fist.

Perhaps because his Spiritual Power had grown stronger, he had greater control over his body. This in turn sped up his training efficiency for Martial Skills like Rock and Flowing Dragon Steps.

This included an idea he had been trying to implement for a long time.

SWOOSH!!

His right arm shot out like a spear as he punched the air.

A piercing sound of displaced air rang out, followed by him throwing a punch with his left arm.

BANG!!

Secondary Overlapping Force. The air exploded.

In the next moment, his right arm rapidly retracted, muscles bunching and seeming to swell by a size.

His entire elbow was like a coiled spring, generating a RUSHING sound as blood flowed, then shot forward like a cannonball.

BOOM!!

Triple Overlapping Force!

The building shook. The untouched silver-steel training dummy in front of him trembled violently, and the floor and walls vibrated slightly.

And yet, despite the might of this blow, there was no satisfaction in Lu Chao's eyes. Instead, he retracted his left arm.

Thick blue veins bulged on his forearm, looking exceptionally menacing.

His knotted muscles looked as if they were cast from molten iron. He unleashed a Triple Overlapping Force with his left arm as well.

But there was more.

BUZZ!!

A brown Qi Flame suddenly flickered to life, coiling around Lu Chao's left arm like brown lightning.

The Mystical Skill of Thunder Fist surfaced in his mind, and he simultaneously employed its corresponding force-exertion techniques.

With a series of CRACKS, a crisp sound of snapping tendons and bones came from his left arm, as if it was under immense strain, and a sharp, stinging pain spread through it.

Taking this opportunity...

Lu Chao's eyes narrowed. Ignoring the stinging pain in his forearm, he punched forward.

BOOOM!!!

A fierce wind tore across the floor, and a ring of white vapor bloomed beneath his fist.

It was as if a barrel of dynamite had exploded in the room, causing several iron posts to shake with a creaking sound, as if they were about to shatter. The silver-steel training dummy, still half an inch away, suddenly had its chest cave in, leaving behind the imprint of a Fist Seal.

This scene lasted for several breaths, and the entire floor seemed to fall momentarily silent.

Finally...

"Hooo..."

Lu Chao slowly retracted his fist, exhaling a breath of turbid air.

His eyes remained fixed on the silver-steel dummy, staring at the deep Fist Seal that had caved in its chest without even being touched.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face.

'I guess you could call it a success.'

For a long time, he'd had the idea of merging Thunder Fist and Stacked Force Fist, as their force-exertion techniques were similar.

He had always been just short of a breakthrough, unable to grasp the key even with his Flow State talent.

It was only recently, after his Observation Method broke through to the 2nd Floor of the "Round Sun" stage and enhanced his physical control, that he once again touched upon that bottleneck and gradually began to see signs of a fusion.

'Although it's still a bit forced, it counts as a Quadruple Overlapping Force.'

'My fist's power is up by another fifty percent. On a closer calculation, that's a full 150% increase in total. This already surpasses the power of most Mid-Level Martial Skills.'

Lu Chao nodded to himself, fully aware of what this meant.

To a certain extent, this could be considered a new Martial Skill that he had fused and created himself.

Moreover, he could feel that his mastery was still imperfect. It was just a rough fusion, and there was still room for further development.

It was just...

'But the strain is significant, too.'

He clicked his tongue and looked at his left arm.

The skin was slightly red, and a faint, stinging pain emanated from the muscles and bones.

Clearly, a move like this placed a heavy burden on him. Even at the Superpower Level, he couldn't use it too many times in a short period.

But even so, he was already very satisfied.

This meant that he had another means of self-preservation without revealing his Titan's Power.

And...

His gaze shifted to the panel.

[Life Energy: 111→113!]

[Potential Progress: 50%!]

He had already consumed the energy mineral essence he brought back from Manager You. Not only had his Life Energy increased again, bringing him closer and closer to the level of a veteran at the Limit-Breaking Level, but his Potential Progress had also quietly reached the halfway mark.

In addition to that...

'Those two Magic Power crystals... I need to purify them as soon as possible.'

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