Swallowing the Stars: Only in my later years did I come to the life-spending panel.

The following morning, a silver-white fighter jet quietly took off from the peak training camp and disappeared into the clouds.

Inside the cabin, Luo Feng sat by the porthole, gazing at the increasingly smaller training camp below, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

"First time going to Europe?" Zhou Mu's voice came from across the way.

Luo Feng snapped out of his daze and nodded, "Yes."

Are you nervous?

Luo Feng paused for a second, then honestly replied, "A little."

Zhou Mu laughed: "It's normal to be nervous; it would be abnormal not to be nervous."

He leaned back in his chair, gazing out the window: "I was much more nervous than you the first time I went to Europe. I had just broken through to the God of War level and was undertaking my first solo military mission to escort a high-ranking official to Europe for negotiations. The whole way, I kept thinking, what if the negotiations break down? What if a fight breaks out? What if I die there?"

Luo Feng couldn't help but ask, "And then what happened?"

Zhou Mu smiled slightly: "Later I realized I was overthinking it. That guy on the other end was even more nervous than I was when he saw me."

Luo Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"So, Xiaofeng," Zhou Mu turned to look at him, "a lot of the time, fear comes from the unknown. When you actually stand in front of them and look into their eyes, you'll find that even so-called big shots are just people; they can be afraid, they can be killed, and they can die."

"It's no big deal."

As Luo Feng pondered those words, the slight tension in his heart quietly dissipated.

......

Europa, the home of the Bolenas family.

This is a vast estate covering tens of square kilometers, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Alps.

A towering alloy wall isolates the entire manor from the outside world, and the wall is densely covered with various defensive weapons.

Inside the manor, dozens of buildings in a blend of classical and modern styles are arranged in a harmonious manner. At the deepest part is an ancient castle, which is also the core of the Bolenas family.

On the top floor of the castle, in a lavishly decorated reception room.

Li Yao stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the continuous snow-capped mountains outside, his face terribly gloomy.

He was dressed in a black and gold combat uniform, with a strong physique, a gloomy face, and eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

Behind her, Vinina slumped in the sofa, her alluring curves fully exposed. The holographic screen in front of her displayed a dense array of data, her full breasts accentuated by her golden combat suit, and her long, snow-white legs crossed, gleaming with an ivory sheen. But her eyes revealed a chilling intent that made one afraid to look directly at her.

"Did you find it?" Li Yao asked without turning his head, his voice hoarse and low.

Vinina's slender fingers slid across the holographic screen as she coldly stated, "The range has been narrowed down to its limit; it's most likely him..."

"Jiangnan Base City, Extreme Martial Arts Hall, Luo Feng."

"Luo Feng?" Li Yao turned around, his brows furrowed.

Vinina pulled up a file and projected it into the air: "Luo Feng, became a martial artist at eighteen, less than two years ago. He has extremely high talent and his cultivation speed is astonishing."

"The most suspicious thing is..."

She paused, a cold glint in her eyes: "He was near City 003 the day Awei had his accident!"

The wine glass in Li Yao's hand was instantly crushed.

"What is he doing there?"

"Training," Vinina sneered. "A newcomer who's only been a martial artist for less than a year, going alone to a dangerous area like 003 for training? Do you believe that?"

Li Yao slowly walked to the sofa and stared at the young face on the screen.

Black hair, black eyes, ordinary face, but his gaze reveals a composure beyond his years.

"His strength?"

"Before entering the wilderness, he was a mid-level warrior; after returning, he was certified as a high-level warrior. Three months later, he became a general-level warrior." Vinina's voice grew colder and colder. "This rate of growth is too abnormal."

Li Yao's gaze was fixed on the face on the screen: "Where's the telekinesis?"

Vinina shook her head: "Not sure... He's never used telekinesis in any of the records. If he really is the killer..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was already very clear.

If Luo Feng is indeed the murderer, then he must have concealed the movement techniques of a mentalist. Otherwise, given his strength at the advanced warrior level at the time, it would have been impossible for him to kill Li Wei's two advanced general-level bodyguards.

"There's one more question," Vinina continued. "A month ago, the Peak Training Camp opened. Luo Feng participated in the assessment and, with his intermediate-level warrior strength, ranked ninth overall, even higher than Candice's ranking."

Li Yao raised an eyebrow: "Ninth? How can a mid-level general be ranked ninth?"

Vinina pulled up another document: "Willpower Test".

"He withstood Zhou Mu's domain pressure for a full twelve minutes."

Twelve minutes.

Li Yao's expression changed.

He knew what this meant. For a mid-level warrior to withstand the pressure of a planetary-level aura for twelve minutes was already impressive, let alone under the pressure of a domain...

This martial artist named Luo Feng possesses a willpower that can only be described as terrifying.

"Zhou Mu..."

He muttered the name, his eyes filled with apprehension.

This man, who single-handedly pursued and killed the Azure Dragon of the East Sea for hundreds of miles, wiped out the madman of the Wang family in a fit of rage.

If Luo Feng were just an ordinary martial artist, they could send people to test him, or bribe assassins. With the power of the Polinas family, they could identify the murderer in countless ways.

But if Luo Feng and Zhou Mu get involved...

"What's Zhou Mu's attitude towards Luo Feng?" Li Yao asked.

Vinina shook her head: "It's not clear yet. Zhou Mu expressed his optimism about Luo Feng's talent after the assessment, but he didn't show any special attention to Luo Feng after the assessment, at least not in public."

"But..." she paused, "I have a feeling that something's not quite right."

"Given Zhou Mu's personality, if Luo Feng had no connection to him, he wouldn't have repeatedly expressed his approval. But if they are related, why does Zhou Mu choose not to make it public?"

Li Yao remained silent, which was also something he couldn't understand.

"No matter what," Vinina stood up, walked to Li Yao's side, and hugged his waist, "we can't wait any longer. Every day that murderer grows stronger, what if he breaks through to the War God level..."

"Then let's test him." Li Yao interrupted her, a ruthless glint in his eyes. "Have Candice find a way to get close to Luo Feng and find out if he's a psychic. Once confirmed..."

Li Yao didn't finish his sentence, but Vinina already understood.

Once confirmed, then take action to resolve the issue.

"What about Zhou Mu..." Vinina was still a little hesitant.

Li Yao sneered, "No matter how strong Zhou Mu is, he's just one person. His family consists of insignificant figures who are not worth worrying about. The Bolenas family has been operating in the HR Alliance for decades; their foundation is far beyond his. If he really wants to turn against us for some nobody, then let him come!"

Before the words were finished—

boom!!!!

A terrifying pressure descended from the sky, instantly enveloping the entire manor.