In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

"The power of the Abyss's Edge is so immense! Damn it! This power and glory should have belonged to me!"

Charles, standing some distance away, was ashen-faced, his knuckles clenched so tightly they turned white, his fists clenched so hard, and his eyes swirling with intense jealousy and greedy desire.

As the son of the city lord, he was favored by the Lord of Light and Shadow from a young age and held a prestigious status.

In his heart, the position of city lord should have been his right, and the peerless warrior Lin Yuanzhe should also be in his hands.

However, his father was extremely biased. Not only did he give the position of city lord's successor to Mark, that brute who only knew brute force, but now he also allowed the heaven-defying power of the Abyss to fall into the hands of a mere mortal.

Right now, he watched as Shi Geng, of humble origins, easily commanded the Abyss Walkers, single-handedly swept through hundreds of thousands of Devouring Beasts, achieving godhood in a single battle, forging unparalleled prestige in the hearts of all the Wilderness Hunters, and receiving endless respect and unparalleled glory.

Intense jealousy and resentment bubbled wildly in his chest. He clenched his teeth, his dough twisting slightly from extreme resentment.

Why? Why should a commoner, born inferior, be able to steal the opportunities, power, and glory that should belong to him? Why should he, with his noble bloodline, have to watch others rise to prominence and gradually surpass him?

Resentment, bitterness, and covetousness mingled in Charles's eyes. A surge of malice welled up in his chest, and his gaze toward Shi Geng was now filled with undisguised ruthlessness and hostility.

"Sir, the leader..."

Fan Lu stepped forward slowly, looking worriedly at Charles, whose face was gloomy and who exuded a fierce aura. His tone was filled with a cautious attempt to comfort him.

Charles turned his head sharply, his eyes blazing with jealousy and malice. He glanced coldly at Fan Lu, his tone full of sarcasm and obsession: "What? Shi Geng is a hero of the lighthouse. Aren't you going to say hello? He's your breeding partner."

His chest heaved violently, his heart filled with resentment that had nowhere to go. The position of city lord had fallen into Mark's hands, the Abyss was controlled by Shi Geng, and he, as the city lord's son and the leader of the Light and Shadow Society, was being marginalized step by step.

Fan Lu's heart tightened, and he quickly composed himself, bowing and explaining in a low voice, "Your Excellency, although I did enter the Hall of Dawn with Shi Geng, it was all arranged by Your Excellency. I was merely acting on orders and dared not have any selfish motives."

Her expression was respectful, her tone tinged with fear, and she dared not reveal the slightest hint of dissent. As a fervent follower of the Light and Shadow Society, she had always adhered to the rules and followed Charles's every command. Her trip to the Hall of Dawn was simply in accordance with his arrangements.

Charles gave her a cold look for a moment, his surging ferocity subsiding slightly. "It had better be that way. Don't be like Vatican and have any improper thoughts, or I won't mind letting you face the judgment of the Lord of Light and Shadow yourself."

Fan Lu's heart trembled, and he immediately bowed his head deeply, his posture extremely respectful: "Your subordinate will remember the teachings of the head of the association, abide by his duty, and dare not have the slightest disloyal thoughts."

"Hmph, that's good."

Charles snorted coldly, his gaze returning to Shi Geng, who was sitting cross-legged in the distance meditating. A hint of undisguised greed and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

He said in a deep voice, "Go, bring 4068 to me."

At this moment, he was already secretly plotting in his heart. Shi Geng was too powerful and his prestige was growing day by day. It was not appropriate to take direct action openly. The only way was to secretly plan, use others to test and restrain him, and even seize the opportunity to take back the power that should have belonged to him.

……

The night passed quietly.

With the automatic gathering of cosmic energy by the Abyss, Shi Gen's originally depleted genetic energy was replenished in his dantian like rivers flowing into the sea, becoming even more profound and condensed than before.

Every cell in the body greedily absorbs and releases cosmic energy, and the meridians and bones are continuously cleansed and nourished by the energy, radiating a new glow.

He seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, with his physical foundation and genetic potential being further explored. His aura was calm and vast, and beneath the restraint lay an even more terrifying explosive power.

After this fierce battle and recovery, he not only suffered no damage, but his physical body underwent a transformation, and his strength quietly climbed to a whole new level.

Shi Geng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and restrained, his aura as steady as a mountain.

He looked inward at the surging genetic energy within himself and secretly estimated: "With my current physical strength, in terms of raw power alone, according to the realm classification of 'Swallowing the Stars,' I have already firmly stepped into the advanced warrior level."

After a brief pause, a thought flashed through his mind, and an immense, boundless power instantly empowered him.

"If we take into account the full enhancement of the Abyss Mech, the combat power will increase several times over, enough to rival the War God level powerhouse."

Shi Geng slowly stood up, his aura dissipating gently and then receding completely without any further leakage.

Not far away, a group of hunters stood silently, looking at Shi Geng with reverence, and no one dared to make a sound to disturb him.

Having witnessed him single-handedly slaughter hundreds of thousands of Devouring Beasts, the awe in everyone's hearts had long been deeply rooted.

Shi Geng's gaze swept indifferently over the piles of Devouring Beast corpses on the ground. The foul-smelling wind swept across the wasteland, but it did not disturb his mind in the slightest.

Then he looked up at the distant horizon and could faintly hear the roars of beasts coming from a great distance. It was the approaching herd of beasts that was coming from afar.

Yet his expression remained calm and unwavering, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

Even if a continuous stream of Devouring Beasts continued to rush to this place, it was no longer a concern for him. Not to mention that his physical body had undergone a transformation and his genetic energy had surged, allowing him to reach a new level of strength, even if he were to surpass his previous self, he could still easily sweep away wave after wave of beast tides by relying solely on his own foundation to control the Abyss Walker.

Now that their combat power has increased to a higher level, coupled with the enhancement of their battle armor, no matter how many ordinary Devouring Beasts come, they will only end up dying.

He stood quietly in place, his aura deep and restrained, like an invincible war god looking down on the world, unmoved by the wind and the roar of beasts.

"Instructor, are you the Lord of Light and Shadow?"

Erica blinked her clear, bright eyes and stared intently at Shi Geng, her gaze filled with fascination and reverence.

As dawn broke, the golden morning light poured down, gently enveloping Shi Geng and gilding him with a dazzling golden edge.

Having undergone genetic transformation, he already possessed a life level far exceeding that of ordinary people, exuding a transcendent aura, with an invisible, innate presence surrounding him.

The morning light accentuated his tall and elegant figure, exuding unparalleled grace. A subtle life force emanated from him, making him seem otherworldly. His aura was both aloof and powerful, like a god descending to earth from the morning light, so perfect that people looked up to him and dared not profane him.

The surrounding hunters nodded in agreement, their hearts filled with approval.

In the past, they only regarded the Lord of Light and Shadow as a spiritual belief fabricated by the Light and Shadow Society, a false hope used to maintain order and soothe people's hearts, and never truly believed in it from the bottom of their hearts.

But now, looking at Shi Geng bathed in the dawn light, with golden light falling on his shoulders, his figure as upright as a mountain peak, and a life aura that transcends the mortal world flowing around him, he had just single-handedly slaughtered hundreds of thousands of Devouring Beasts, his strength reaching the heavens and the earth.

At this moment, everyone felt a sense of solemnity and holiness, and spontaneously felt awe as if they were on a pilgrimage.

If a Lord of Light and Shadow truly descended to the mortal realm, his appearance, his aura, and his supreme power would probably look something like this.