Transcending Godhood: I Extract Keywords and Crush the Gods

After hearing Su Jin's words, Xiao Lie stood still, his body stiffening.

His broad chest heaved, and his breathing became completely disordered.

The metal floor emitted a slight melting sound, and its surface gleamed with a dark red light.

The explosion-proof glass of the floor-to-ceiling windows could not withstand this invisible pressure, and fine cracks spread along the frame.

Starry Sky University is facing elimination.

This news struck Xiao Lie's nerve center directly.

The scene of stepping into the gates of Starry Sky University uncontrollably flashed through his mind.

Back then, Starry Sky University was undoubtedly the cornerstone of the entire Human Federation.

No matter if you come from a poor background or have a powerful connection, once you step through that door, everything depends on your abilities.

On the battlefield of the Blood Pact War of All Races, once the flag of Starry Sky University is raised, all the geniuses of other races will retreat in fear.

Our ancestors throughout history used the heads of countless alien gods to pave the way for the glorious reputation of the human race.

Starry Sky University monopolizes all the spots in the Blood Pact War of Myriad Races; this is an unparalleled privilege earned with blood and lives.

What now?

This honor has become a bargaining chip in the hands of some people.

The scions of aristocratic families rely on the vast resources of their families to build up their cultivation levels, but their practical combat experience is a complete mess.

When they arrived at the real battlefield of life and death, they encountered the elite troops of the foreign royal court.

These hothouse flowers don't even have the courage to draw their swords; they run away faster than anyone else.

After several consecutive years of poor performance, their resource allocation has been significantly reduced.

A vicious cycle has fully formed: the weaker you are, the less resources you can obtain, and the less resources you can obtain, the weaker you become.

The politicians in the Federal Parliament have long disliked Starry Sky University, and other top-tier universities are eyeing it covetously, ready to pounce and take a bite out of it at any time.

Xiao Lie clenched his fists, his face grim.

He wished he could tear through space right now and rush back to the main campus.

He kicked open the door to the highest conference room and dragged out all those school board members who only knew how to fight for power and interests.

Smash their divinity with the back of a knife and throw all those parasites that leech off the school into the front lines.

He wanted to use the most violent means to cleanse this once sacred place of teaching and bring it back to life.

But he ultimately held back.

The cracks in the glass stopped spreading, and the indoor temperature slowly decreased.

Xiao Lie loosened his clenched fists and exhaled a long breath.

He was no longer the righteous and impulsive military academy student who would draw his sword at the slightest provocation.

He is the commander-in-chief of the Starfire Legion, commanding hundreds of millions of soldiers and guarding the most dangerous defense zone on the front line of the Abyss.

A single hair can affect the whole body.

He had no choice but to compromise and restrain himself.

Su Jin stood quietly to the side, watching Xiao Lie complete this series of emotional shifts.

A clear look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Hundreds of years ago, this glass would have shattered into dust long ago, and Xiao Lie would have already returned to the school with his knife.

"It seems you've improved quite a bit over the past few hundred years." Su Jin straightened the hem of her moon-white skirt, her tone deliberately relaxed.

"I thought you would just draw your sword and go back to the school to kill a few school board members as a sacrifice."

Xiao Lie turned his head, looked at his old friend of many years, and forced an ugly smile.

"Killing people won't solve anything." He reached up and touched the stubble on his chin, his voice weary.

"After dealing with those scheming patriarchs and tycoon leaders for a long time, my temper naturally became more peaceful."

"Do you really think fighting on the front lines is just about passion?" Xiao Lie walked to the metal chair next to him, sat down, and leaned back.

"Resource supplies, materials for repairing the divine realm, and array cores—which of these doesn't require haggling with those bastards back home?"

Su Jin remained silent, her eyes lowered, her gaze falling on the reflection in the polished floor.

That's why she chose to run away.

She couldn't stand the hypocrisy and the dirty deals that involved selling out one's principles for profit.

So she hid in Starry Sky University and took a sinecure.

I spend my days tending to flowers and plants, teaching a few students I like, and simply seeking peace and quiet.

She thought that if she didn't look at them, those things wouldn't exist.

As a result, the rotten roots had long since spread to her feet.

Schools are no longer a pure land.

Su Jin suppressed her low spirits and tried to lighten the mood.

"Don't overthink it." Su Jin turned to look at Xiao Lie, softening her tone.

"If you don't trust those juniors, you should at least trust the precious one you chose."

"Lin Yuan is a really strange kid. With him leading the team, the freshmen's grades will definitely not be bad."

"As long as the freshmen can put up a good fight back, the council will have nothing to say."

When Lin Yuan was mentioned, Xiao Lie's expression softened considerably.

He nodded, agreeing with Su Jin's assessment.

Su Jin continued, "Moreover, although the school's leadership is facing pressure from the council this time, they are not entirely inactive."

"The fact that they chose to send Wen Muxue as the team leader shows that those old men have realized the problem and are preparing to take drastic measures."

"The willingness to make changes is the most valuable quality."

Upon hearing the name "Wen Muxue," Xiao Lie raised an eyebrow, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

"Wen Muxue? That little girl who's known as a human-shaped natural disaster?" Xiao Lie slapped his thigh and burst out laughing.

"Good! The higher-ups did something decent this time!"

Xiao Lie had a very good impression of Wen Muxue.

This young man is exceptionally talented and acts decisively.

Back when he was training on the front lines of the abyss, he was even more frenzied than him when it came to killing monsters.

"This girl is shrewd and knows how to keep things under control." Xiao Lie nodded repeatedly, his face full of admiration.

"The fact that the higher-ups were willing to send her out shows that those old guys aren't completely senile yet, and they know they need to take drastic measures."

Su Jin looked at Xiao Lie's excited expression and her eyes became somewhat strange.

Xiao Lie laughed, but his voice gradually faded.

He carefully considered what Su Jin had just said and suddenly realized a serious problem.

The teacher leading the group?

Wen Muxue?

Xiao Lie's smile vanished completely, and he stared wide-eyed at Su Jin.

"Should we appoint her as the team leader?"

He knew Wen Muxue's reputation all too well.

They are ruthless to other races, but even more ruthless to their own people.

This woman has no concept of the big picture and doesn't understand diplomatic language at all.

If anyone displeases her, she will take action on the spot, regardless of whether you are a prodigy from another race or a scion of a human family.

Xiao Lie felt a chill run down his back.

"Have the higher-ups gone mad?" Xiao Lie raised his voice, pointing in the direction where the warship had disappeared.

"If we send her out, who can control her?"

Su Jin opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Suppress Wen Muxue?

Throughout the entire Starry Sky University, apart from those few old monsters who are in seclusion year-round, who dares to provoke her?

"Alright, alright, let's stop talking about her." Su Jin decisively changed the subject, afraid that Xiao Lie would continue to delve into it.

"The warships have already gone far ahead. Let's hurry up and set off, or we really won't be able to catch up if we delay any longer."

Xiao Lie looked at Su Jin speechlessly.

This is clearly a sign of a guilty conscience.

He sighed, knowing that worrying about it now was pointless.

"Let's go."

Xiao Lie stood up, ready to leave. He had just taken a step when he suddenly stopped.

Su Jin stopped in her tracks, puzzled, and looked at him.

Xiao Lie didn't look at Su Jin, but instead turned his gaze to the deep starry sky outside the watchtower.

His eyes deepened, and the majesty of a legion commander arose spontaneously.

"Everyone."

Xiao Lie's voice pierced through the glass and echoed in the vast universe before him.

"I know you're all hiding over there."

"It's only natural for you elders to worry about your younger generation going out to gain experience and follow behind to protect them."

Xiao Lie stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree.

"I, Xiao, am a reasonable person."

"But you'd better listen carefully."

Xiao Lie's voice gradually turned cold, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

"Rules are rules."

"If you just keep an eye on things, I won't interfere."

"But if I find out who crossed the line..."

Xiao Lie's gaze swept over several seemingly normal areas of the void.

"Your younger generation is less skilled and has suffered some injustice, so you can't help but jump out to protect them."

"Or they might secretly sabotage other outstanding young people."

"You even tried to make Xingkong University take the blame in order to cover up your despicable tactics."

Xiao Lie issued his final ultimatum.

"As long as you dare to do it."

"I, Xiao Lie, guarantee that I will personally pay you a visit."

"At that point, it won't be as simple as just reasoning with them."

As Xiao Lie finished speaking, subtle ripples appeared in those few spots of emptiness.

Several illusory figures appeared in the starlight.

These were all powerful figures sent by various forces. Normally they were high and mighty, but at this moment they all seemed a bit flustered.

"Commander Xiao is joking."

An elderly man dressed in a black robe spoke first, his tone clearly ingratiating.

"Our Xing family has always abided by the law and will never interfere in the disputes of the younger generation."

"If Xingyun is not as skilled as others, it is because he is not proficient enough, and we will not interfere."

Another middle-aged man carrying a long sword quickly chimed in.

"Commander Xiao's might is awe-inspiring in the abyss, and we admire him immensely. The Su family members are responsible for their own lives when they are away from home. We will only watch from afar and will never cross the line."

"Commander Xiao, rest assured, we understand the rules."

Several illusory figures spoke up to guarantee, their attitudes extremely respectful.

Xiao Lie gave them a cold glance.

"Remember what you said today."

After saying that, Xiao Lie ignored the illusory figures.

He turned to look at Su Jin and nodded slightly.

The two moved swiftly, rushing out of the starport and speeding towards the stargate where the warship had disappeared.

Su Jin followed beside Xiao Lie, her gaze complex as she looked at the man's profile.

This old friend, although he says he's become more even-tempered and has learned to compromise.

But his inherent domineering spirit and sense of responsibility have never changed.

He remains the same iron-willed soldier who is willing to stand up for humanity and for Starry Sky University.

In his own way, within the bounds of the rules, he provided a protective umbrella for these ordinary geniuses.

In contrast.

Su Jin sighed softly in her heart.

He hides in this remote area, holding a sinecure, just to have some peace and quiet.

Watching the school sink deeper and deeper into trouble, watching the power struggles at the top, yet still unwilling to get involved, unwilling to dirty their own hands.

In this turbulent era, isn't this so-called "aloofness" just a form of escapism? Isn't it just a form of selfishness?