Where's my golden core? Did you think I removed a kidney stone?

Chapter 87 Azure Dragon Ace! Burial Ground!

Holding the Xuanmu Spirit Flower, Su Ye suddenly found it somewhat interesting. Last time at Yuheng Mountain, he didn't kill the giant bear. On one hand, it was unnecessary, and on the other hand, it was because he had a very simple thought in his mind at the time.

All things in the universe have the right to evolve.

The fact that the giant bear was able to fight its way out of the mountains and forests, devour mutated creatures, and complete a second marrow cleansing is itself an extremely ferocious part of natural evolution.

Su Ye did not intervene.

Unexpectedly, this time, I obtained the wood-type spiritual energy so easily.

Su Ye couldn't help but chuckle. Could this giant lightning-type bear be considered one of his connections in the natural world?

Su Ye couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark to himself.

A mountain breeze blows.

The Xuanmu Spirit Flower swayed gently in his palm, its emerald light flowing warmly, like a small, concentrated burst of spring.

The group of people from the provincial capital stood not far away.

They stared at the wood-type spirit device in Su Ye's hand, their eyes filled with barely concealed longing, yet no one dared to touch it.

Surprising.

That's so weird.

That giant bear with lightning patterns was a terrifying being that had undergone a second marrow cleansing; just its presence alone made their chests feel heavy.

As a result, this ferocious beast actually picked the spirit flower with its own hands and bowed its head to present it to the young man.

This scene is so shocking.

Wang Yue paused for a moment, then took a step forward.

"My name is Wang Yue, and I come from the provincial capital."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, adopting a very humble posture.

"I am not destined to obtain this spiritual energy. I also thank you for your help earlier, senior, in repelling those evolved beings."

Su Ye glanced at him. This young man named Wang Yue looked older than him, yet he addressed him as "senior" directly and acted very humbly.

They know what's good for them.

Su Ye nodded, indicating that he had remembered the name.

Then, he led Li Tong down the mountain.

Only after the two figures disappeared into the woods did the group from the provincial capital finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Someone couldn't help but speak up.

"Brother Yue, didn't you come here for that inspiration? Why didn't you try to seize it earlier?!"

Another person whispered in agreement.

"At least we outnumber each other—"

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Yue suddenly looked over, his eyes filled with reproach. His expression was rather unpleasant, but after thinking for a moment, he sighed and spoke softly.

"What's the use of having a lot of people?"

The man immediately fell silent.

Wang Yue took a deep breath, suppressing the lingering fear in his heart.

"Times have changed. After evolution, each person's power may surpass that of the group. You haven't experienced the marrow cleansing yet, so you don't know what a terrifying transformation that is."

He pointed in the direction the Thunder-Patterned Giant Bear had left.

"That giant bear just now had undergone a second marrow cleansing and possessed lightning-type evolution. It was already beyond our ability to fight."

"So, what level of being would someone be capable of making that giant bear bow down and hand over its ingenuity?"

The expressions on their faces changed.

The short-haired woman remained silent.

She had also undergone a marrow cleansing, and that was why she felt the pressure more clearly just now. The moment the young man appeared, he didn't show any sharpness, but it felt like something was pressing down on her heart.

The deeper one goes into the realm of the extraordinary, the more one understands the terror of higher-level beings.

Wang Yue sighed.

"No one really has a concept of the extraordinary path right now, but once you actually embark on this journey, you'll realize just how terrifying those at the forefront truly are."

Everyone was actually dissatisfied.

Only the two of them remained silent.

Because they were genuinely afraid that the young man might, if he were displeased, kill them all here.

Wild mountains and ridges.

The workings of heaven and earth.

There aren't that many rules to follow.

mountain road.

Li Tong followed behind Su Ye, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

"Su Shen, thank goodness you arrived in time."

He glanced back at the mountain, still feeling a lingering fear.

"Those people in the provincial capital are now starting to pay attention to the wonders of nature, and they're doing it much faster than I expected."

Su Ye nodded.

"That's normal. There are only so many ideas. Once the news gets out, everyone will rush to grab it."

He looked down at the Mystic Wood Spirit Flower in his palm.

"I owe you a lot this time. I need this wood-type spiritual energy, so I won't treat you unfairly."

Li Tong immediately waved his hand.

"Su Shen, please don't say that, I really can't accept it."

Su Ye smiled and looked at Li Tong.

While he was on the mountain, he had been keeping an eye on Li Tong with his spiritual power.

Li Tong is a fire-type inner realm evolver.

The fire of the heart resounds in the palace.

In addition, Su Ye had taught him breathing techniques, so he improved very quickly during this period.

Now, we are only a thin layer of obstruction away from a complete marrow cleansing.

What's lacking isn't resources.

It means to clear blockages.

"You're almost due for your marrow cleansing."

Li Tong was stunned.

"I?"

Su Ye stopped in his tracks.

"sit down."

Li Tong was immediately energized.

"Now?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Tong sat cross-legged beside the mountain road.

The ground was a little damp, and the grass was sticking to his trouser legs, but he didn't care.

Su Ye stood in front of him, his spiritual power silently descending.

Li Tong's internal fire was not weak, but his energy was scattered and his rhythm was disordered, like a fire that was burning very brightly but could not find its hearth.

Using the spirit of water as a guide, Su Ye gently suppressed the restlessness, and then used his breathing rhythm to guide the flow of Qi in Li Tong's body along with his blood and heartbeat.

a bit.

a bit.

Li Tong's heartbeat gradually stabilized.

Deep within his chest, a wisp of fire was once again contained.

His face began to flush, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Don't rush."

Su Ye said.

"Follow your breath."

Li Tong closed his eyes and breathed in rhythm with Su Ye.

It was a bit slow at first.

Soon, the fire in his heart seemed to have found an outlet.

boom.

A warm current burst forth from my chest, flowing into my limbs and bones.

Li Tong's body trembled.

A faint sound came from deep within the bones.

The marrow cleansing process has begun.

Su Ye watched for a while, and after confirming that the rhythm was stable, he smiled.

He did not continue to guard it.

He spread his mental energy outwards, and after confirming that there were no large mutated creatures or other superhumans nearby, he turned and left.

The mountains and forests fell silent once more.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Tong suddenly opened his eyes.

At first, his eyes were a little confused.

Then comes Qingming Festival.

He looked down at his hands.

My skin felt hot, my blood was flowing very fast, and my muscles felt like they had an inexhaustible source of strength.

He stood up and threw a punch.

boom!

The energy reverberated through the mountains and forests.

A few leaves were shaken off.

Li Tong was completely stunned.

"So refreshing!"

Is this what marrow cleansing is?

One marrow cleansing.

Secondary marrow cleansing.

Three marrow cleansing sessions.

He suddenly thought of Su Ye.

I wonder just how powerful Su Shen has become now.

Su Ye got home at a little past nine o'clock.

It's still early.

The new house was brightly lit, with the windows half-open, letting in a night breeze that carried a hint of the city's dampness.

Su Ye washed his hands and placed the Xuanmu Spirit Flower on his desk. Even after leaving the forest, the flower still maintained its vigorous vitality.

Emerald light flowed across the petals, and a subtle, gentle, and persistent woody energy emanated from the roots, like rain seeping into the soil or spring buds slowly pushing open the old bark.

Su Ye reached out and covered it with his mental energy.

He quickly grasped its essence.

Endless life.

repair.

It grows.

Traction.

Compared to fire and metal elements, wood-type spirits are much gentler. They are not hasty, fierce, or sharp; they simply grow slowly, as if they possess a natural patience.

Su Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

"Based on my current assessment, the wood-based inner realm should be the easiest to cultivate."

Gentle and easy to guide.

It is also more suitable to gradually build a foundation.

Su Chen is quite lucky. He has an extremely fierce appearance, coupled with a gentle inner world, combining strength and gentleness, and has a solid foundation.

As long as you don't do anything reckless, you should be able to proceed steadily on this path.

Su Ye found a suitable glass box, carefully put away the Xuanmu Spirit Flower, and then sealed it with water-based power to prevent the spiritual energy inside from dissipating.

After finishing these tasks, he practiced his cultivation for a while as usual.

After three marrow cleansings, the efficiency of spiritual energy entering the body decreased, but with each breath, the coordination within the body became more refined. Three marrow cleansings were already the limit of marrow cleansing; to break through again, one had to forge a new path.

Su Ye is not in a hurry.

When it comes to spiritual practice, let things take their natural course; when the time is right, things will fall into place naturally.

Su Ye rested and nothing happened that night. The next morning, Su Ye had just woken up and was still lying in bed reviewing everything that had happened when his phone suddenly rang again.

To be honest, Su Ye is a person who prefers quiet and solitude, so he was a little unaccustomed to the sudden ringing of his phone.

I glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Ye Tong.

After Su Ye answered the phone, a girl's cheerful voice came from the other end.

"Good morning, Dr. Su."

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

"I just wanted to give you an update on my situation."

Ye Tong's tone was noticeably relaxed.

"Following the method you taught me, I'm feeling better and better lately. My eyes aren't as swollen, and my temples don't hurt as much."

Su Ye sat at his desk, tapping the surface lightly with his fingertips. Hearing Ye Tong's words, as a doctor, Su Ye couldn't help but smile.

"Keep practicing, don't be lazy, any change is a good thing."

"Uh-huh!"

Ye Tong smiled.

"Before I met you, I felt that my state was very strange and I was getting more and more scared, but now I have adapted a lot."

She paused.

"Thank you, Dr. Su."

"I'm a doctor, this is what I should do."

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The sound of turning pages came from Ye Tong's side.

She looked like she was doing a math problem.

After a while, she casually added, "Oh, by the way, Mr. Lu also said that he would have his private doctor give me a physical examination. I feel like my life is getting better and better."

Su Ye's finger stopped.

"Private doctor?"

"Um.

"6

Ye Tong said, "Mr. Lu said that I haven't been feeling well lately and that I should have a more thorough check-up."

Su Ye's eyes flickered slightly, and he subconsciously asked.

"Do you have a practicing physician's license? Where do you register your practice?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Ye Tong felt a little embarrassed.

"I don't know either."

"He's just Mr. Lu's private doctor; he should have all the necessary qualifications."

Su Ye spoke calmly, but his eyes flickered.

"Well, just be quick-witted and let me know if anything happens."

"Yes! Don't worry, Mr. Lu won't let anything happen to me."

When will the checkup be conducted?

"Six o'clock this afternoon."

"Where is the location?"

"Mr. Lu has made arrangements; someone will come to pick me up."

Su Ye frowned slightly.

"Let's keep in touch then."

"Okay."

The phone hangs up.

The room fell silent again.

The sound of traffic outside the window was faint.

Su Ye sat at his desk, feeling that something was amiss.

My private doctor wants me to do another checkup.

Ye Tong had already undergone a check-up at the hospital. If it was just a routine physical examination, there was no need to be so serious. Moreover, Ye Tong's condition was not a common illness. Given Ye Tong's innocent appearance, Su Ye felt that Mr. Lu couldn't possibly be completely unaware of anything.

"Let's go check it out tonight too."

Su Ye said in a low voice.

As a doctor, especially after coming into contact with the extraordinary, he felt naturally uncomfortable with this so-called private examination, especially since the subject was a high school student like Ye Tong who came from a poor family and was sexually naive.

This morning, Su Ye got up very early. The hospital gave him half a day off as a way to adjust after yesterday's surgery.

However, he still went to the hospital first.

The sun was shining brightly outside the outpatient building. Security guards stood at the entrance directing vehicles. The aroma of steamed buns from the breakfast stalls mingled with the smell of disinfectant from the hospital's military quarters, creating a unique morning atmosphere characteristic of the hospital.

As soon as Su Ye entered the building, he was called over by Vice President Zhao.

In his office, Vice President Zhao was in a good mood.

The tea in the thermos was still steaming.

"Yesterday's surgery went well."

He looked at Su Ye, his tone much gentler than usual.

"Professor Zhou speaks highly of you, and the hospital has also witnessed your abilities. Your growth is truly astonishing!" Vice Dean Zhao praised lavishly.

Su Ye sat opposite You and responded humbly.

"There is still a lot to learn."

Humility is a good thing.

Vice Dean Zhao smiled.

"However, young people should also have drive. Your future is very bright and promising. Yi Gan, don't let down Elder Zhou's high regard for you, and don't let down the opportunity the hospital has given you."

Su Ye listened attentively to what was said.

Make a statement when you should.

Nod when you should.

When I came out of the administration building, it was almost afternoon.

Su Ye went to the department again to make sure there was nothing else that needed to be done before leaving the hospital.

Su Ye strolled around the city. Jiangcheng wasn't exactly bustling, but it had a lively, down-to-earth atmosphere, as if the air was filled with the faint aroma of food, which made him smile.

He glanced at his phone.

5:20 PM.

It wasn't far from the six o'clock point Ye Tong mentioned.

The sky was slowly darkening.

Eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng.

Night fell over the mountains and forests, and the lights of the villa area shone through the shadows of the trees, like cold beads enveloped in darkness.

The villa in the innermost part occupies a lot of land.

White walls, black tiles, neatly trimmed pine and cypress trees in the courtyard, and glass curtain walls reflecting the courtyard lights create a tranquil and serene atmosphere, like a place where wealthy people enjoy tea and scenery on weekends.

But a group of people were lying in ambush in the woods outside the villa.

They wore dark combat uniforms, their breathing was low, and they didn't have the casualness of ordinary security guards. They were sharp and concise, and even when they were just crouching in the shadows of bushes, they had a cold and hard temperament that came from long training.

The Canglong Military Region Inspection Company is a newly established special unit tasked with inspecting illegal and extraordinary crimes committed in various urban areas.

The captain crouched behind a pine tree, holding a document in his hand. Under his night-vision goggles, his eyes were as cold as iron, carrying a hint of iciness.

"Your identity information has been confirmed."

He said in a low voice.

"Lu Yousheng, chairman of Honglu Kangyang Group, is involved in health care, education assistance and medical equipment related businesses. He is a regular at Jiangcheng charity galas and has sponsored many poor students. He is a well-known wealthy businessman in Jiangcheng. He truly knows people and their worries but not their hearts."

A teammate next to him flipped through a tablet, the cold light from the screen shining on his face.

"The documents look quite clean."

The captain gave a cold laugh and closed the file.

"It has now been confirmed that he approached children from impoverished families under the guise of providing financial aid. These families were unable to support their children's education, so he took the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with them. His original purpose is currently unclear, but most of the children he had previously sponsored were girls who were not very attractive. I believe I don't need to elaborate on what he intended to do with these children."

According to recent investigations, he has now organized a criminal gang, and some of the children he sponsored have become vessels for cultivating outward appearances and taboos.

The woods were quiet for a moment.

The team members' gazes immediately turned cold.

The team leader continued, "They even created a website to help students, screening candidates based on their information, physical examinations, and family medical history, in order to increase the number of suitable candidates."

Someone cursed.

"brute."

"Let's rush in now and kill them all!" someone said fiercely. These extraordinary soldiers who had awakened their external forms were full of a sense of justice. Upon hearing this, they couldn't help but want to go in and kill that beast.

"Don't act impulsively."

The captain looked towards the villa.

"Lu Yousheng has gathered a group of extraordinary forces, otherwise he wouldn't be so arrogant. Acting rashly would be disadvantageous for us. He has arranged to meet a key target tonight, and it is highly likely that he will make another move."

"Do we have enough manpower? Since he dared to do this, there must be quite a few 'extraordinary' combatants in this villa, right?"

A brief silence.

The captain glanced at the time.

"Shangyou has assigned us a special combatant."

"Special combat force?"

"Yes, I just received the message."

The captain lowered his voice.

"The inner realm expert who is being cultivated by the Canglong Military Region is currently one of the Canglong Military Region's trump cards, codenamed Burial Soil."

Someone's eyes flickered slightly.

"An introspective genius?"

"Ji said that Ya Jing has completed the marrow cleansing and is very strong in combat."

The captain said, "Once he arrives, we'll move out immediately."

About five minutes later.

On the highway behind, a black SUV came to a stop silently.

The car door opened.

A figure descended.

The man was young and tall, wearing a black robe that covered his body completely. The night wind blew the hem of the robe, revealing a section of pale skin and rough scars.

He also has scars on his face.

Heavy, distorted, as if it had been forcibly transformed by some force.

As he charged into the woods, several team members tensed up almost simultaneously.

The man had a peculiar smell, heavy and murky, like the scent of decaying vegetation mixed deep in the soil, even carrying a hint of evil. Yet, that smell was extremely stable, like a boulder that had been pressing down on the ground for many years, giving people a feeling of immense pressure.

The captain quickly stood up to acknowledge him.

"Burial soil?"

The young man in black robes nodded, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Tell me the specifics.

The captain quickly relayed the key information. After listening, the young man in black robes didn't ask any further questions, but simply looked at the villa, his gaze turning colder.

Just then, a black minivan slowly drove into the villa gate.

The captain's eyes narrowed.

"They're here."

This is Ye Tong's first time here.

Outside the car window, the villa drew closer and closer.

The courtyard lights were bright, the lawn was neatly manicured, and the stone sculpture beside the fountain stood quietly. Everything was beautiful, but her heart...

But a slight discomfort lingered inside.

The man who picked her up was a burly man with a fierce appearance and a hideous scar on his face.

The burly man barely spoke the entire way.

Ye Tong stole a few glances at him, and the burly man's flesh seemed to become transparent in her eyes.

His right hand was clearly visible; the muscles in his right hand were knotted together, and it looked as if a tangled vine was hidden under the skin. The back of his hand was bulging, and his knuckles were much larger than those of a normal person.

Her eyes can see clearly.

There was an unusual aura emanating from that hand.

It was very murky and heavy.

Dr. Su said that.

This situation indicates contact with extraordinary beings. Why are there so many people around Mr. Lu's villa who have come into contact with extraordinary beings? And they all look so fierce; they don't seem like good people at first glance.

Ye Tong's fingers gently gripped the backpack strap.

In her memory, Mr. Lu and the people around him were always gentle, considerate, and polite.

But the people I met along the way today were all fiercer than the last, their cold expressions sending chills down my spine, like knives standing in the shadows.

The car stopped, and the burly man opened the car door. His tone was somewhat harsh, which made Ye Tong feel a little scared.

"get off."

Ye Tong deliberately slowed down, looking down as she packed her schoolbag. Although she was honest with people, she wasn't stupid. Now she realized that what happened today was definitely not normal. She felt a chill down her spine, so she secretly opened Su Ye's chat box on her phone and sent him her location.

The burly man frowned.

"hurry up."

"Oh, Mi."

She put away her phone and followed them into the villa.

The villa is very spacious.

The floor was spotless, crystal chandeliers hung down, and large oil paintings adorned the walls. A faint scent of sandalwood filled the air.

Lu Yousheng stood in the living room.

He was dressed in dark loungewear, his hair was neatly combed, and he wore his usual gentle smile.

"Tongtong is here."

When Ye Tong saw him, the tension in her heart eased slightly.

Mr. Lu is still the same as I remember: respectable, gentle, and never raising his voice. Over the years, he has been helping and supporting me through my schooling.

She always felt that Mr. Lu was a ray of light in her life.

"Mr. Lu."

Ye Tong greeted her politely.

Lu Yousheng nodded with a smile.

"How have you been feeling lately? Are your eyes still bothering you?"

"Much better."

Ye Tong's voice is very sweet.

"The doctor at the hospital said there's nothing wrong with it."

Lu Yousheng's smile remained unchanged.

"Okay then, but your situation is special, and I'm still a little worried."

He turned to the side to introduce the man next to him.

"This is Dr. Li, my personal doctor. He is a highly skilled physician. I can only feel at ease after having him give you a thorough examination. You have your college entrance exam coming up soon, so you need to get back to me as soon as possible."

Ye Tong looked over.

The doctor, Dr. Li, was wearing a white shirt and silver-rimmed glasses. He had a somber and aloof expression, and his skin was somewhat pale. He didn't have the usual approachable demeanor that doctors typically have, which made Ye Tong feel a little uncomfortable.

However, at this moment, Ye Tong's worried expression as she looked at Dr. Li suddenly changed, and her eyes showed some doubt.

"Do I feel like I've seen you before?"

She spoke instinctively, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she froze, as if trying to recall some forgotten memories—memories that were blurry, like those sunk in the deep sea, indistinct and swaying.

Mr. Li's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal, forcing a somewhat unnatural smile.

"Miss Ye, this should be our first time meeting You."

Lu Yousheng smiled gently.

"Yes, child, what nonsense are you talking about? Dr. Li is usually very busy. I had to ask him to take some time out of his busy schedule to examine you this time."

His tone became increasingly gentle.

"It seems there might really be a problem with your condition. Come here quickly, let Dr. Li take a look at you first, that way I'll feel more at ease."

Ye Tong frowned.

These past few days, she has been following Su Ye's instructions to control her eyes.

The cool energy near her temples was becoming more and more stable, but now, she always felt that something in her mind was shrouded in fog, especially after seeing this doctor, the feeling was particularly strong.

It's like forgetting something extremely important.

Dr. Li took a step forward.

"Lie down."

His voice was cold and impatient. There was a door next to the living room, behind which was what looked like a makeshift examination room made of folded cloth, with bright white light shining from inside.

The bed is very narrow.

There were metal chairs and some utensils that Ye Tong couldn't understand at all, placed beside the bed. Looking at the bed, she suddenly felt a chill in her stomach, and a sense of resistance surged up.

She was one step behind the beggar.

Dr. Li frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Ye Tong's pupils suddenly contracted, and a cool sensation rushed into her brain from her temples, like a gust of wind blowing away the fog in her mind, causing her memories to explode in that instant.

A cold bed.

The light was blinding.

She was tied to the bed, and no matter how much she struggled, it was to no avail. It was this doctor! It was him! Wearing gloves, he looked down at her coldly, a silver instrument in his hand close to his eye socket.

excruciating pain.

Tear!

Her eyes were gouged out, and something that looked like it was full of blood was forcibly put into her eye sockets. That wet, cold, sticky, tearing feeling instantly surged back from the depths of her memory.

"ah----"

Ye Tong's face turned deathly pale.

She covered her head, her body trembling violently.

"It was you—you gouged out my eyes—you—"

The gentle smile on Lu Yousheng's face gradually disappeared.

Has anyone contacted you recently?

Dr. Li's face also turned cold.

"The potion has lost its effectiveness? That's unlikely. Could it be due to that forbidden substance?"

Lu Yousheng looked at Ye Tong, and his eyes finally revealed true greed.

"It seems your vessel is quite good."

"The forbidden technique I extracted from the Split-Eyed Bird has caused such a rapid change in your body that my carefully prepared medicine has become ineffective."

Ye Tong felt a chill run through her body; in that instant, the last glimmer of hope in her heart shattered.

She looked at Lu Yousheng with disbelief.

The person who once funded her, encouraged her, and made her believe that there was still light in the world now stood under the lamp, his sorrowful expression as unfamiliar as a peeled-off veneer. Beneath that gentle and kind exterior lay the body of a demon.

The world collapsed before her eyes. It turned out that her eyes no longer belonged to her. Those changes that she thought were gifts from fate were just things that others had stuffed into her body.

She is merely a vessel.

The vessel used to cultivate these eyes, once successfully developed, will be ruthlessly taken away, and she will be treated like trash—

Lu Yousheng took a step forward.

"Come on, Tongtong."

His voice was so gentle it was chilling.

"It's time to give those eyes back to me."

"With it, I will be able to see everything in this world clearly, and I will be on the prelude to the times, or lead the times."

Dr. Li went to Ye Tong.

Ye Tong retreated to the wall, her fingertips icy cold, unable to utter a sound.

Right at this moment.

boom!

One side of the villa's wall suddenly exploded open.

Glass shards, bricks, and dust flew everywhere, and a piercing alarm sounded instantly.

Amidst the thick smoke, a low shout echoed throughout the villa.

"The Inspectorate Company of the Azure Dragon Military Region!"

"Stop what you're doing immediately and surrender!"

"You beasts, die!"

Several figures moved swiftly through the thick smoke, and a chilling aura instantly filled the entire villa. They did not hesitate or waste words.

At the forefront, a powerful military officer lunged forward, the floor beneath his feet instantly shattering. A crimson glow appeared on his right wrist, resembling some kind of burning armor covering it.

Just as a burly man inside the villa was about to raise his hand, a military expert stepped in close, his gaze as cold as a sharp blade.

Elbow strike.

Turn around.

The fist landed.

boom!

The burly man's chest caved in, his flesh torn open by a powerful force, and he was slammed into the wall, his blood spraying onto the white wall.

Decisive and ruthless.

Without the slightest hesitation.

Lu Yousheng's pupils contracted.

"The Azure Dragon Military Region?"

As someone involved in the gray market, Lu Yousheng had naturally heard of this name. Half a month before the arrival of the military fog, these people were extremely rampant. Xuanjing Society, Baidengsi, and various other organizations hidden in the shadows were expanding wildly.

The military region was also in chaos at the time. Too many people fainted, mutated, and went out of control. There were many factions at the top, and they were too busy to take care of themselves to have the resources to restrain them.

But recently, the situation changed.

It is said that a military veteran who was on the verge of death suddenly came back to life, returned to the military region, and began to implement sweeping reforms.

The Canglong Military Region was thus separated from the military.

Specifically designed to create an extraordinary order.

Other military regions began to continuously send exceptionally talented individuals to this area.

This violent machine is taking shape at an unbelievable speed. Once it is fully formed, these gray-market forces will have no chance to resist it.

Damn it.

Lu Yousheng's face was gloomy.

"We've been exposed."

Dr. Li pushed up his glasses, and a layer of cold, watery light surfaced in his eyes.

"Xianfu, put on that pair of glasses."

The voice just fell.

A figure in a black robe crashed into the villa.

boom!

The floor cracked instantly.

The man's aura was powerful and deep, like a giant rock smashed out from the bottom of a mountain.

He raised his arm.

The next moment, the hand suddenly split apart, turning into tentacles like giant trees, which lashed out at Dr. Li, who was in charge of Lu Yousheng's life.

A loud popping sound filled the air.

The furniture shattered instantly.

Lu Yousheng's expression changed.

"An Earth-type Evolver?"

Dr. Li's voice was cold.

"His evolutionary path is a bit strange; I've never seen such an attack method before."

The man in black robes did not answer. His tentacles slammed down, heavy as mountains, carrying an extremely terrifying power of proliferation, crushing the surrounding floors and walls, and stirring up dust that reached the sky.

Multiple external appearances emerged behind Lu Yousheng, with bulging shoulders, two deformed bone spurs protruding from his back, and seemingly more than one kind of power hidden beneath his skin. His whole person looked like a monster forcibly pieced together.

Dr. Li's body surged with water energy, and the power of his kidney water transformed into a cold, thin blade, which darted along the ground, attempting to circle around to the feet of the man in black robes.

The three of them instantly engaged in battle.

boom!

An entire wall in the living room of the villa was smashed through.

The chandelier fell, and crystal shards reflected a jumble of light in mid-air.

The black-robed man's giant wooden tentacles swept across, and Lu You took the hit head-on. The ground beneath his feet cracked, and he slid backward, smashing the solid wood dining table to pieces.

The military personnel were deeply moved by what they saw.

"These are the experts sent by Shangyou? No wonder they're called the ace; they're truly formidable."

"The true evolutionary beings of the inner realm—we who are merely extraordinary in appearance are simply not on the same level."

"Those two should have both undergone a marrow cleansing, so it won't be easy for the Burial Earth People to take them down."

The young man in black robes, named "Zang Tu," fought two opponents alone and surprisingly held his own.

They even became more ferocious as the battle raged on.

The earth-shaping power within him possessed a unique property of proliferation. Tentacles formed from the earth-shaping power transformed him into a monster, reaching from the ceiling to the ground. His body thrashed about, resembling a ferocious beast.

Boom boom boom!

The already crumbling villa collapsed with a roar. Several tentacles intertwined and instantly condensed into a long spear of flesh and blood. Fresh blood sizzled and burst out along the rotating and compressed proliferating flesh and blood. However, Zang Tu's expression was cold. The spear instantly struck Lu Yousheng, piercing through him at the Ren point!

Lu Yousheng spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression extremely grim. Outside the villa, even the powerful inspectors were forced to enter.

Those extraordinary individuals whom Lu You had raised in the shadows fell one after another, their blood flowing everywhere. Some even knelt on the ground begging for mercy. Shouts of killing, explosions, and the sound of shattering glass mingled together.

"Oh shit."

Suddenly, Lu Yousheng's eyes hardened.

He gave up the entanglement and suddenly rushed towards Ye Tong.

As long as you catch her.

There's still a chance.

Ye Tong stood by the wall, her face pale, her eyes trembling with a fierce clarity as she watched Lu Yousheng attack her, her expression filled with despair.

Lu Yousheng spread his five fingers, and a deformed crack appeared in his palm, like some kind of external organ awakening.

At the critical moment.

Whoosh!

A ray of golden light swept in from the darkness.

As fine as a silk thread.

The sound of the world cracking and popping filled the air.

puff!

Golden threads pierced Lu Yousheng's chest, pinning him to the ground.

Lu Yousheng's eyes widened suddenly.

The excruciating pain exploded instantly.

The golden light seemed capable of easily slicing through his flesh and appearance, and no matter how much the assembled power within him struggled, it was firmly pinned down.

"who!"

Dr. Li suddenly turned around, and the thin blade of kidney water slashed towards the golden light.

A soft, disdainful sound echoed in the air.

next moment.

A second golden ray swept past.

puff!

Dr. Li's chest was also pierced.

He stood frozen in place, his glasses slipped off, and disbelief lingered on his face.

Not far away.

A young figure stood quietly in the night.

His black coat fluttered in the wind, his brows and eyes remained calm, and a faint golden glint was hidden deep within his gaze.

Several people from the military region immediately went on alert.

They had never witnessed such a clean and decisive battle. Lu Yousheng and that Doctor Li were instantly pinned to the spot? They had witnessed the fighting power those two had just unleashed!

What exactly were those two golden rays?

According to the extraordinary manual that the Azure Dragon Military Region just distributed last week, it is said that the only person in charge of the Azure Dragon Military Region used his connections to obtain extraordinary information, and that golden thread that runs through everything is probably the evolution of the Lung Metal, which belongs to your Five Elements Inner Landscape! It is terrifying.

Lu Yousheng and Doctor Li were pinned to the ground, unable to move, and filled with fear. What level of strength was this?

Just as everyone was tense, the black-robed Earth Evolver suddenly froze. Then, he showed a look of great joy and quickly walked up to the young man. He lifted the headscarf to reveal a shiny bald head.

"Mr. Su!"

"It's you!"

Su Ye smiled, not expecting to see You again so soon. He had seen that earthy aura from afar and felt it looked familiar. This guy was entrusted to Elder Wang for guidance and training by Su Ye, and now he has become a trump card for Canglong, which made Su Ye feel quite relieved.

His distorted soil has also been cleaned up. Su Ye had witnessed the battle just now and realized that he had found his own evolutionary path for soil, which was different from the normal path and was a very special one, which made Su Ye nod in approval.

Interior evolution is just a starting point!

Finding the most suitable evolutionary path for oneself, based on the Five Elements, is the key to achieving true transcendence.

People from the surrounding military regions looked at each other with worry.

Seeing the respectful and surprised attitude of the burial mound, they couldn't help but wonder who this young man who had suddenly arrived and instantly killed Lu Yousheng and his companion was—they could only maintain an expression of awe.

Ye Tong stood beside the ruins.

She looked at Su Ye, and tears finally streamed down her face, all her forced composure shattering at that moment.

"Dr. Su————"

Her voice trembled.

"Please take my eyes out of the jar."

Su Ye looked at her.

Ye Tong gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands, her eyes red-rimmed.

"This doesn't belong to you or me."

As soon as she finished speaking, tears streamed down her face.

She once thought she had just contracted a strange illness, then thought she had gained special abilities, and now she knows that these eyes came from a cold surgery, from a split-eyed bird whose forbidden magic had been removed, and also from Lu Yousheng's disgusting schemes.

Lu Yousheng was the first ray of light in her life, but now that light reflects the image of a demon, making Ye Tong feel as if she has shattered.

She can't take it.

Su Ye reached out to her, raised his hand, and gently rubbed her head. The movement was very light.

Ye Tong was stunned.

Su Ye said, "Why not use it on yourself to see the world?"

Ye Tong looked up, her vision blurred by tears.

Su Ye looked at her.

"Hasn't the path to transcendence already been opened to you?"

Smoke and dust slowly settled in the ruins of the villa.

In the distance, personnel from the Canglong Military Region were taking in the remaining personnel, their warning lights cutting through the night.

Ye Tong stood in the broken lamplight, and her sobs began to rise.