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Chapter 171 Skadi promoted to Major General!

"The Star Breaking Realm?!"

When Ulpian broke through the 25 horsepower bottleneck in the Blue Kingdom, all the sensors in the Blue Kingdom sounded an alarm, letting all the people of the Blue Kingdom know the news immediately.

In the central council of the Blue Kingdom, many high-ranking officials stood up upon hearing the news.

They asked each other in disbelief who had broken through this barrier that no one had been able to breach in Agor for thousands of years.
"Could it be Ulpian?"

"It must be him. Besides him, there is no one else who is closer to making a breakthrough."

"In addition, the first being we sensed in the South China Sea region who had reached the Star Breaking Realm... should be Governor Goredia if I'm not mistaken."

However, the strongman of his own country accomplished a feat that no one had achieved in thousands of years.

After all, once you break through 25 horsepower, the next big milestone is 50 horsepower.

Theoretically speaking, given enough time and lifespan, both Goredia and Ulpian, two powerful individuals, could reach a strength of at least 49 horses.

Two magnetic field experts with a combined power of 49 are beings that even a number of minions with a combined power of 24 could not defeat.

Apart from the Sea Tiger God of War from the previous civilization, no one has ever achieved such a high level of accomplishment!

However, there was no sense of jubilation or excitement within Agor's ruling party.

They were unhappy that their country had gained two more powerful individuals who had broken through the limits, as this would give them a huge advantage and assistance in their future battles against Hai Si.

Instead, everyone frowned, and after exchanging glances, they voiced their concerns.

“Greedyah is alright… but Ulpian is a pure deep-sea hunter.”

“We do not doubt Ulpian’s loyalty to Agor, but his position is too low and he is not entirely obedient to the ruling party.”

“Such a person wields extraordinary power and could bring turmoil to Agor’s rule.”

"Then what should we do? Should we marginalize Ulpian?"

"Wouldn't that be too wasteful? At the very least, they should be deployed on the front lines against Hai Si, making the best use of them."

However, just as the officials in parliament were locked in a dispute.

The governor of Heratia, who sat high in the front row with beautiful long golden hair and closed her eyes to rest, finally ended her contemplation at this moment.

"There is no point in waiting for the results in parliament."

Having said that, the highest-ranking official slowly rose and, under the watchful eyes of all his colleagues, took the initiative to walk slowly toward the dangerous outside world.

"Governor Heratia, it's dangerous outside!"

Upon seeing this, an official quickly tried to dissuade them:
"Two powerful beings with magnetic field strength exceeding 25 are sparring. Anyone who gets close could be in mortal danger!"

"—Gentlemen, why should we be afraid of the hunters we've trained?"

However, faced with her colleagues' objections, Heratia remained calm and composed, replying with utmost serenity:

"If the hunters we create, because they possess extraordinary power, turn around and harm us."

"Therefore, we have a legitimate reason to completely abolish the Deep Sea Hunter project."

"If our sacrifices can lead to more correct choices, then we need to do them."

"This is our duty as consuls."

As expected, after Heratia said this, none of the governors dared to object.

All eyes were fixed on the elegant and dignified back of Heratia, the representative of the rulers, with a mixture of admiration, guilt, and pride.

But was Heratia really as brave as she claimed?
Perhaps so, but the reason Heratia dared to go to the scene to find out the truth was that she had absolute confidence in her daughter, Goredia.

She believed that even if Ulbian became the second person to break through to the Star Breaking Realm, her daughter, who had broken through first, would definitely be able to suppress Ulbian.

At the very least, he would ensure that he, as the consul, would not be harmed by Ulpian.

After all, his daughter, Goredia, was the one who least wanted the Deepsea Hunters to disband.

Unfortunately, Heratia was unaware that her guess was completely wrong.

If she knew that the one fighting Ulpian in the Blue Kingdom was not her daughter, but Skadi...

Heratia had to send a fleet to quell the situation before she dared to walk out of the council so openly.

……

Let's look back at the fierce battle between Ulpian and Skadi.

"Hey!"

"kill!"

In just over ten minutes, this evenly matched battle between two experts at the Breaking Star Realm had already spanned a small part of the Blue Kingdom.

Skadi also discovered that she, who had originally held the advantage, was now being subtly suppressed by her captain!

All of this is not solely because Ulbian comprehended the "Heavenly Martial Killing Path" that was perfectly suited to him.

Although Skadi received Chen Qi's instruction and her strength improved significantly, it was still a crash course.

Ulpian had been stuck at a bottleneck for several years. During this time, he persisted in his cultivation without ever slacking off. Although his strength did not seem to increase, he had actually accumulated a very deep foundation.

All of this finally came to light after Ulpian broke through his bottleneck!

"27 horsepower!"

"Sever the sea route!"

"Roar!"

Having been instructed by Skadi, Ulbian, who had fully mastered the secrets of the Heavenly Martial Killing Path, showed no mercy or restraint when he attacked!
Because at this moment, in Ulpian's mind, he had already imagined Skadi in front of him as the Sea Child he hated.

Moreover, it was Haizi who had taken over Skadi's body and assimilated her.

As long as he can maintain this state, his Heavenly Martial Killing Path can truly achieve ruthlessness and indifference!

As long as he maintains this state, he can ensure that every strike he makes is at his limit!
"call!"

Skadi took a deep breath and stared at Ulbian, who was approaching as if to kill an enemy. She dared not be careless any longer.

This time, she had no choice but to unleash her strongest attack!

"26 horsepower!"

"Whale Killing Fist!"

"Boom!"

The clash of fists between the humpback whale and the tiger shark caused the dome of the Blue Kingdom to shake violently once again, and the alarms went off in a frenzy.

In fact, if the two of them hadn't reached a higher level of mastery, the residual force of that punch alone would have been enough to create another large hole in the dome.

"boom!"

Skadi, suppressed by Ulpian's 27 horsepower, was forced to fall from mid-air.

Despite the 10,000 horsepower difference, Skadi's greatest advantage after learning whale-type martial arts is her incredibly high HP.

Moreover, combined with Skadi's naturally strong heart, she could recover from her injuries in just a few breaths and face Ulpian's attack again!

But this time, Skadi realized that she couldn't defeat Ulpian with just whale-type martial arts, so she decided to change her tactics!
"While the Killing Whale Fist suits me, isn't there a way to completely overpower the captain with sheer strength right now?"

"Then... let's try using Godfather's tricks!"

Thinking this, the snow-white battle markings on Skadi's orca skull slowly faded away.

The next second, three blood-red battle patterns identical to Chen Qi's appeared on Skadi's forehead!

"Skadi, it's time to be free!"

"27 horsepower! Sever the Tiger's Path!"

Cut off the tiger's path!
Ulpian had just created a new move from the battle to end the Skadi lives that he saw assimilated by Hai Si!

And this attack, combined with Ulpian's complete mastery—

Skadi had no doubt that her captain could unleash a strike comparable to 35 horsepower!
He faced the captain who charged straight at him, treating him as if he were Hai Si and ready to kill him.

Skadi prayed silently while coldly gathering her strength.

"Godfather, give me strength!"

"The magnetic field is rotating!"

26 horsepower? Not enough!

I want to be stronger! More domineering! More invincible! "Roar! Aaaaaaah!!"

Under Skadi's battle cry, her powerful heart frantically compressed the power in every cell, her crimson battle markings grew wilder, and her charging right fist trembled frequently!
Finally, Skadi moved!

"30 horsepower!"

"Sea Tiger - Explosive Fist!"

Just as Skadi was about to unleash a punch worth 300,000 horsepower, a glimmer of clarity seemed to return to Ulbian's previously ruthless eyes.

In that instant, Ulpian seemed to see in Skadi's figure a figure he had only seen in the film and television materials of the previous civilization, a figure from ten thousand years ago.

The figure of the Sea Tiger Martial God!
Ulpian suddenly realized the truth!

He finally understood why Skadi had undergone such a dramatic transformation in just one year!

The pre-civilization ruins she described, which recorded the martial arts of ancient martial gods, not only actually exist.

If nothing unexpected happens, what is recorded in the ruins is the true teachings of the Sea Tiger Martial God!
Now everything makes sense.

"boom!"

"Ok?"

However, before Skadi could unleash her 300,000 horsepower punch, Ulpian suddenly abandoned the fight and returned to the ground.

Upon landing, Ulbian immediately asked the question that concerned him most.

"Skadi."

"Is that the ruins you found the place where the Sea Tiger Martial God once stayed?"

"...Sea Tiger Martial God?"

Skadi, slowly withdrawing the magnetic field power, listened to Ulbiana's slightly excited voice, but showed a puzzled expression.

...Come to think of it, I don't think I ever asked my godfather what his former title of God of War was until I left.

But why would the captain suddenly say that his godfather is the Sea Tiger Martial God?
"...It seems that although you have received the true teachings of the Sea Tiger Martial God, you are not aware of it yourself."

Looking at Skadi, who was staring blankly, Ulbian shook his head with a wry smile, unable to hide his envy.

“Skadi, you’re so lucky… I’ve said that so many times.”

"Isamara tried to assimilate you, but you were able to turn misfortune into good fortune and find the laboratory where the Sea Tiger God of War once stayed."

"And the Sea Tiger Martial God was actually able to leave behind his true teachings there, which you alone will enjoy."

"And you are even more capable of relying on the true teachings left by the Sea Tiger Martial God to fight your way out of the Sea Siblings and return to Agor unharmed."

"Skadi...you are so enviable."

Ulbian shook his head. At this moment, he didn't know how to describe the luck of his teammate.

Only now, after receiving a series of analyses from Ulpian, did Skadi belatedly realize what was happening...

The reason my adoptive father is so strong is because he's a sea tiger...

Is the Sea Tiger Martial God his adoptive father?
Upon thinking of this, Skadi, after a brief moment of surprise, unconsciously straightened her head and puffed out her chest, looking quite proud.

Clearly, after learning that her adoptive father was the strongest war god of the previous civilization, Skadi felt even more emboldened to indulge herself.

She is now willing to believe that no matter how much trouble she causes in the future, her godfather will definitely be able to help her sort it out.

"—It seems you really did have a wonderful adventure, Miss Skadi."

However, just as Skadi was feeling smug, a dignified and elegant voice broke into their conversation.

As Skadi and Ulpian turned around, they noticed Heratia approaching them, surrounded by a group of governors and coast guard officers.

"Governor Heratia?"

"Ah, Mr. Ulpian, please return to your unit."

Heratia had no time to spare for Ulpian, and instead, accompanied by Greta, she went straight to Skadi, who had an indifferent expression.

Looking at this girl whom she had never paid much attention to before, but who had now brought her and Agor a huge surprise, Heratia showed her unusually friendly side.

“Miss Skadi, it is clear that you have completed your defense with facts.”

"But if possible, could you please tell us the exact location of the Sea Tiger Martial God's ruins?"

"The martial arts techniques left behind by the Sea Tiger Martial God will greatly enhance our Deep Sea Hunters and strengthen our Agor's ability to fight against the Sea Siren."

Heratia's request was entirely reasonable.

However, after a brief moment of thought, Skadi, who had asked her for information about her adoptive father on their first meeting and who harbored ambitions to overthrow the Agor leadership, chose to refuse.

Seeing Skadi shake her head, Heratia wasn't annoyed. Instead, she calmly asked in return:
"Why not, Miss Skadi? Do you want to keep all of this for yourself?"

“No,” Skadi replied.
“As I said, that place is deep inside the Sea King’s lair, and even deep-sea hunters find it extremely difficult to reach that area.”

"...However, if you need knowledge about that place, I can help you."

The next second, Skadi changed the subject and calmly told Heratia her needs.

"I have learned all the martial arts techniques and skills of the Sea Tiger Martial God, and I have mastered all the correct cultivation methods."

"I want to use this knowledge to expand the Deepsea Hunters and build a special forces unit to fight against the Sea Siren."

"And I want to become the instructor and first commander of this team."

"Skadi?"

However, Skadi's words immediately caused a huge uproar.

Even Ulbian, who knew her temperament very well, was surprised. This was actually Skadi's request?

Given Skadi's temperament, asking the governor of Heratia for a free voucher for the upscale Agor restaurant would likely be a more likely request from her.

But now, Skadi actually wants power?
Trading one's own value for power?
Who taught her this move?

However, unlike Ulpian, Goredia, who already had a preliminary understanding of Skadi's power grab plan, was surprised that Skadi would use this method to take her first step into the military and ruling class.

This was completely beyond Goredia's expectations.

Moreover, she had to admit that Skadi's move had an incredibly high success rate!
After all, she is the only one who has received the true teachings of the Sea Tiger Martial God.

Furthermore, Skadi's formidable strength made it impossible for Agor to forcibly extract knowledge from her brain in the same way he treated other Sealings.

This uniqueness and irreplaceability make it highly likely that Skadi's request will be met.

As expected, after a brief moment of surprise, Heratia, as the supreme ruler, also re-examined this seemingly harmless and adorable girl.

Finally, a slightly amused smile appeared on her lips as she calmly replied:
"I grant it."

"Governor Heratia?"

However, before the other consuls could object, Heratia raised her hand to stop everyone's advice.

Then, in full view of everyone, Heratia announced her new decrees.

"Starting today, the Deep Sea Hunter organization is abolished and expanded into the 'First Deep Sea Navy Regiment'."

“Skadi will serve as the commander-in-chief and chief instructor of the First Deep Sea Fleet.”

As she spoke, Heratia turned her gaze to Ulpian and her daughter Goredia, and said again:
"Ulpian will serve as deputy commander-in-chief, and Goredia as chief of staff."

"At the same time, Ulpian and Goredia were promoted to the rank of colonel."

"Promoted to Skadi, Major General!"

Major General!

When Heratia revealed Skadi's new position and rank, everyone was momentarily stunned, but then cast envious and jealous glances at Skadi.

Heratia smiled and approached Skadi, who was still stunned and seemed to be shocked, and extended her hand.

"Then, Major General Skadi."

“From now on, you will be an indispensable backbone of our Agor.”

"Please take it upon yourself to protect Agor and dedicate your life to the civilization of Agor."

Staring at Heratia's outstretched hand, Skadi, after a brief moment of contemplation, forced a smile.

Finally, their hands clasped together.

“It is my honor… Archdeacon Heratia.”

(End of this chapter)