area51novel Chapter 29: Strength
Chapter 29: Strength
"...Is this Hong's true power? Our...our previous assessments...were all a joke..."
An official from America, watching the live feed transmitted simultaneously through his communication wristband, was the first to break the silence. His voice trembled uncontrollably, as if he were talking in his sleep.
No one responded to him.
Everyone present seemed to have had their souls ripped out, simply staring blankly.
Above the lake, Hong's figure slowly flew to the nearby wilderness. Apart from being stained with some lake water, his black combat uniform was completely undamaged.
Behind him, the tangled and intertwined demonic cloud vines were dragging a colossal creature.
Boom!
With a deep, resounding thud that made one's heart stop, Hong withdrew the Demon Cloud Vine.
The tentacle beast king's corpse, which was over three thousand meters long and resembled a black mountain range, was slammed heavily onto the wilderness.
The Beast King's tentacles, each over 1700 meters long, slammed into the ground, causing the entire earth to tremble.
The terrifying shockwave ripped the ground up within a radius of hundreds of meters, sending countless pebbles and soil flying high into the sky before falling like raindrops.
The smoke and dust cleared.
That enormous flesh and blood body brought an unparalleled visual impact and a sense of oppression.
Thick, severed tentacles lay scattered around the corpse, and dark green blood flowed into streams, staining the earth a filthy color.
The terrifying tentacles that had previously swaggered through the air were now just half a piece of dead flesh lying there quietly.
Hong's figure appeared incredibly small next to the enormous corpse.
He landed lightly beside the Beast King's head, which had been completely pierced, his black clothes fluttering in the wind.
Although his breathing was fluctuating, he was far from being as tired as people imagined; in fact, he could be described as being quite at ease.
His calm gaze swept across the entire room, finally lingering for a moment on Luo Feng's young face not far away.
A barely perceptible smile curved the corners of his lips.
"That's too strong."
Luo Feng stared intently at the enormous corpse of the Beast King, then glanced at Yun Danfengqing beside him.
The monster's physical abilities far surpass those of human martial artists of the same level.
This beast king was an astonishing 3,000 meters tall, and its strength, defense, and vitality were absolutely terrifying!
What's more, this is in the water, its home ground!
In water, its strength, speed, and recovery ability are greatly amplified.
The gym leader not only won, but also defeated his opponent head-on in the most advantageous situation, with an almost crushing advantage!
Luo Feng's gaze returned to Hong.
He observed carefully, trying to find a sign of weakness in the curator.
However, Hong's breathing was only slightly more rapid than usual, and his face was a little pale; there were no signs of injury.
This means... Hong didn't even use his full strength!
He may have suffered some minor injuries, but he definitely still retains a considerable amount of fighting strength.
The Eternal Star level... Is this the terror of the Eternal Star level?
Do not!
Luo Feng immediately dismissed the idea in his mind.
According to the information provided by the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Relic, even if an ordinary first-tier Hengxing could defeat this Beast King, it would be absolutely impossible for them to win so easily!
The only explanation is that... the master's strength is far greater than what is shown in the data, and even more than he himself has shown!
Luo Feng felt a chill run down his spine, and an even more intense fighting spirit surged within him.
He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, the stinging pain making him even more alert.
too weak!
I'm still too weak!
An unprecedented fighting spirit ignited in Luo Feng's eyes, a flame that almost burned away his reason.
He stared intently at the man in black.
"One day, I too will slay a Beast King with my own hands, just like the Gym Leader!"
"I must possess... the qualifications to fight alongside the Gym Leader!"
Just then, a dazzling flash of lightning streaked across the sky.
Thor appeared beside Hong.
He circled the enormous beast king's corpse twice, then put his arm around Hong's shoulder and said with a grin:
"Brother Hong, you're really something! You actually took down that beast king! Why don't we not just sit around doing nothing, and find some time to take care of those two old guys hiding in the sea who are too scared to come out?"
"You, you," Hong shook his head helplessly.
Luo Feng suppressed his excitement and quickly flew over, landing beside the two.
At the same time, the figures of Yao Rao and Bing Shan appeared silently behind Hong, quietly awaiting instructions.
Hong raised his hand, signaling Thor to calm down.
His expression returned to its usual seriousness, and he issued his first order to the senior members of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy who had arrived at the scene to oversee the operation.
"The corpse of this beast king is of immense value. Its flesh, bones, hide, and even every drop of blood are top-grade materials. It should be sealed on the spot immediately and processed using the highest-level freezing technology."
His voice carried an undeniable authority.
"Without my order, no one is allowed to approach within 100 meters of this corpse, nor may they handle any part of it without authorization. Anyone who disobeys will be punished for the crime of treason."
"Once this matter is settled, I will determine the allocation of corpses to the major countries around the world."
"Yes, Master!"
The person in charge at the scene was startled and immediately stood at attention, saluted, and responded in a loud voice.
After making the arrangements, Hong turned to look at Luo Feng.
"Don't just stand there like an idiot."
He pointed to the huge lake below, which had become murky due to the blood of the Beast King, and his voice suddenly became sharp.
"This beast only managed to break through through some kind of fortuitous encounter. This means that there may be hidden treasures beneath this lake that we are unaware of."
"I've already arranged for quite a few people to arrive; they should be here within thirty minutes."
Hong's gaze finally settled on Luo Feng, Yao Rao, and Bing Shan.
"You three, as the first team, go down immediately."
"Remember, your mission is not to fight, but to explore and collect! Once you find treasure, take it if you can; if you can't, notify me immediately!"
"Yes, Master!"
Without any hesitation, Luo Feng, Yao Rao, and Bing Shan exchanged a glance and responded in unison.
The three accepted the order and transformed into three streams of light of different colors, instantly rushing into the huge lake and disappearing into the murky water.
Thor watched their disappearing figures and pouted somewhat unhappily.
"Brother Hong, why didn't you call me? I'm a very strong fighter!"
Hong ignored him and simply stood with him on the shore, looking at the lake that had returned to calm but seemed even more profound and eerie.
A long time passed.
Hong Cai spoke softly to Thor beside him:
"If you go, what's the point of others exploring?"
"And for some reason, I always have a bad feeling."