If I made you a special forces soldier, would you become a terrestrial god?

Seven days passed in the Kunlun Valley, yet felt like a fleeting moment. In this brief silence, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, no longer a trickle, transformed into a visible tide, frantically absorbed by something deep within the mountains. The Kunlun warriors, in seclusion, were each fighting against their own limits. The insights gained from the Sichuan calamity, coupled with the supreme cultivation technique personally inscribed into their sea of ​​consciousness by Su Chen, were currently churning within their bodies, undergoing a transformation of their very essence.

The sounds of breakthroughs were no longer sporadic bursts, but echoed like a barrage of fire from every corner of the Kunlun base. First came a muffled roar, followed by the explosive force of air currents, and then a powerful momentum soared into the sky, piercing straight through the clouds.

Deep within Kunlun, Long Xiaoyun was the first to achieve a breakthrough. Her aura was overwhelming, like an invisible phoenix soaring into the air, forcefully pushing her cultivation, already at the peak of the Grandmaster level, to a new height. A warm glow shone from her dantian, perfectly integrated with her meridians, her inner strength flowing endlessly like the Yangtze River. The "Land Immortal" barrier that had plagued martial artists for decades was easily overcome in this moment. Long Xiaoyun steadily stepped into the early stage of the Land Immortal realm. Every smile and gesture of hers carried a natural, innate charm, as if she had merged with heaven and earth. Every muscle, every bone in her body radiated an awe-inspiring power—a sublimation of the essence of life.

Following closely behind was Gao Dazhuang. From his training room, deep, resonant roars of dragons and elephants suddenly echoed. His body, tempered by the *Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique*, now radiated a dazzling golden light. His imposing physique seemed to be reforged by an invisible force, every inch of his skin containing explosive power. With a single punch, the space trembled; his inner energy surged, his golden core beginning to form—the realm of a terrestrial immortal, for him, was another ultimate sublimation of power. Gao Dazhuang's eyes slightly opened, deep and unfathomable. His simple, unadorned power was now even more refined, like a peerless divine weapon sheathed.

Lei Kaihua and Liang Sanxi, in their respective secluded cultivation locations, simultaneously unleashed soaring sword intent and powerful palm strikes. Lei Kaihua was surrounded by incomparably sharp sword energy, a manifestation of the ultimate mastery of the "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin" technique; each sword energy was almost tangible, capable of tearing through the void. Liang Sanxi, on the other hand, had integrated the essence of the "Cloud-Dispelling Palm" and the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth." His palm strikes appeared gentle, but in reality, they contained immense power capable of overturning rivers and seas, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Amidst the surge of power, both of them successfully advanced to the early stage of the Land Immortal realm, their respective techniques becoming even more powerful with the enhancement of this new realm.

Jin Kailai, the usually calm and collected commander, also displayed an astonishing side during this breakthrough. The fierce aura of his Golden Bell Shield and Iron Shirt techniques combined perfectly with the true meaning of the "Undying Golden Body Technique," exuding an aura of immortality. His physical body had reached a level of resilience unimaginable to ordinary people; even small tactical missiles could hardly shake it in the slightest. His indestructible physique, coupled with the enhancement of his internal energy, made him the most solid bulwark of the Kunlun Division.

Five terrestrial deities! What astonishing power this is. Globally, such beings are enough to suppress a nation, becoming a strategic deterrent. But in Kunlun, they are merely the spearhead; an even greater power is brewing behind them.

Following closely behind, Miao Zhiyuan and the two hundred early core members also completed their breakthroughs like a tidal wave. Their auras were no longer as sharp as before, but had become more profound and refined. At the peak of the Grandmaster level, each of them was like a flood brimming with power, ready to burst through the dam and unleash astonishing destructive force at any moment. Their internal energy was perfectly integrated, and their understanding of their respective cultivation techniques had reached a level of consummate skill. Any one of them stepping out would be enough to cause a great stir in the martial arts world and become a Grandmaster in their own right.

Subsequently, Leng Feng, Shi Sanba, Yu Fei, Shao Bing, Zhuang Yan, Zheng Sanpao, Geng Jihui, Deng Zhenhua, Qiang Xiaowei, Shi Dafan, He Chenguang, Wang Yanbing, Gao Cheng, Yuan Lang, and other prodigies also achieved breakthroughs one by one. Their aura was like tigers descending the mountain, unstoppable. Reaching the late stage of Grandmaster, a realm that allowed them to stand proudly among their peers, their potential was fully unleashed under the baptism of the Inner Force Pill and the divine skills taught by Su Chen, resulting in a rapid advancement in their strength. Leng Feng's sword intent became even sharper, He Chenguang's sword energy even more elegant, and Wang Yanbing's palm strike even more domineering. The fighting spirit emanating from them burned like flames, a testament to their deeper confidence in their control over power.

Under Su Chen's guidance and special care, Du Feifei's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, steadily reaching the peak of the Grandmaster realm. The combination of her medical skills and internal energy allowed her to treat injuries more effectively, while her combat power also increased significantly. Her understanding of life and her comprehension of alchemy enabled her to go even further on the path of martial arts.

Even more astonishingly, the remaining two thousand-plus combatants had also all reached the mid-stage of the Grandmaster realm. This immense power, when combined, was enough to strike fear into the hearts of any malicious individual. Their fists were no longer simply brute force, but rather contained an indestructible, overwhelming internal energy.

Even the research and medical personnel responsible for logistics support, as well as the more than 500 soldiers of the Kunlun garrison, all broke through to the late Grandmaster level under the nourishment of the cultivation techniques and internal energy pills bestowed by Su Chen. Although they did not directly participate in frontline combat, this increase in strength brought the defense and operational efficiency of the entire Kunlun base to an unprecedented level.

The entire Kunlun Mountains had now truly become an impregnable fortress of steel. With over five thousand people, masters everywhere, grandmasters as numerous as clouds, and five terrestrial immortals in command, their power far exceeded all worldly imagination. They were no longer merely an army, but rather a legion of transformed "superhumans."

When everyone awoke from their seclusion and emerged from the training rooms, over five thousand soldiers were assembled across the training grounds of the Kunlun base. Their eyes shone brightly, their postures were upright, and they exuded a breathtakingly powerful aura. They were no longer the exhausted force that had barely maintained its strength in the disaster area just two weeks prior; they had undergone a phoenix-like rebirth, achieving a qualitative leap in their power.

Su Chen stood on the platform, looking down at the awe-inspiring force below. He felt a surge of pride. This army, under his command, had reached an unparalleled level in the world.

He knew that the rise of this force would not only change the Dragon Kingdom's position in the world order, but also have a profound impact on the coming extraordinary era.

"Congratulations." Su Chen's voice, carrying a penetrating force, resounded throughout the training ground. "You have broken through your own limits and reached a new height. This power will become a solid bulwark protecting the Dragon Kingdom and its people."

His words made the soldiers below stand taller, their faces beaming with indescribable confidence and pride.

"This time, you have truly shown the spirit of Kunlun. I am proud of you!"

Su Chen changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of mysterious anticipation: "However, this is only the beginning. Your strength will bring unprecedented glory to the nation, but it will also attract more challenges. But no matter what the challenges, we of Kunlun will—fearless!"

He paused for a moment, gazing at the distant sky as if he could pierce through the clouds and see into the far future.

"The commendation from the Central Military Commission has been issued," Su Chen said slowly, his voice carrying an air of authority. "All soldiers of the Kunlun Division, prepare to receive the glory that belongs to you!"