Starting with one punch, I'll stop being human.

Just like how, even though the first generation of Mushi God was at the peak of the Demon level, he still couldn't beat Han Sen in his current normal state, even after unleashing his second form after molting.

The difference is so great that it's equivalent to the difference between the initial stage of Qi Refining and the Great Perfection stage of Qi Refining; it's the same principle.

(The first generation insect god:???)

"What, an absorption maniac..."

Nodding slightly to the loyal new henchman, the minotaur, Han Sen pressed his right fist against his cheek and looked at the elephant-headed monster with interest, saying, "Are you planning to become my first demon-level officer?"

The previously noisy recruitment site instantly fell silent, and all the oddballs realized that something was wrong.

Danger! Danger! Danger!!

Oh no! The two strongest Demon-level monsters present seem about to fight!

Even the poisonous lizard sisters, who had just experienced a "social death," were terrified, their faces pale, and they huddled together, trembling.

"Pfft-hahahaha!"

As if it had heard some huge joke, the Absorption Demon's loud laughter broke the sudden silence. Its massive body, over five meters tall, laughed so hard it bent over backward, its trunk swinging wildly.

"You? A brat who's only just started out, do you think you're worthy of my loyalty?"

"I am a powerful being who can acquire the abilities of others by constantly absorbing and plundering them!"

"Lord Gyoro Gyoro once said that if I absorb a large amount of power, I might be able to break through my own limits and become a powerful monster comparable to a cadre."

"The bunch of useless trash you recruited are nothing more than a pile of moving food in my eyes!"

The Absorption Maniac snorted coldly, his arrogant expression revealing his absolute confidence in his own strength.

"Kid, since you barely qualify as a 'colleague,' why don't you send me some of your men to try?"

"If the taste is good, perhaps I can put in a good word for you when I meet Lord Big Eyes next time."

Its words were full of provocation, clearly indicating that it did not believe that the new Insect God, this lucky opportunist who had risen to power, could pose a threat to it.

"Indeed, weakness and ignorance are not obstacles to survival; arrogance is."

"……What did you say?"

The Absorption Maniac didn't hear Han Sen's whisper, but found that the Insect God's reaction was beyond his expectations.

In its expectation, the other party would either be furious or outwardly fierce but inwardly weak, but what is this now?

Han Sen did laugh: "So, you're here to cause trouble?"

Yesterday I was lamenting that I couldn't cause trouble for "Cut King", but today another Demon-level monster has come knocking on my door.

They not only expanded their influence but also gained several hundred more Origin Points.

The Absorption Maniac was stunned upon hearing this, and before he could think of how to respond, he suddenly felt an extreme danger locking onto him!

The dark figure on the throne vanished the moment the words left his mouth, turning into a blurry afterimage!

The terrifying speed made the absorption maniac's pupils shrink sharply!

"Wow...so fast!!"

It never dreamed that this would be the last thought to flash through its mind.

boom--! ! !

An extremely muffled but deafening roar, accompanied by a burst of air, reverberated throughout the entire arena. At that moment, it felt as if even space itself had been shattered by a single punch!

An irresistible and terrifying force struck, causing the absorption maniac's robust pectoral muscles to collapse instantly, and a series of teeth-grinding bone-cracking sounds echoed from within his body!

The next moment, the iron fist encased in the ferocious black carapace pierced through its chest with undiminished force, crushing its spine in one fell swoop and emerging from its back!

A large amount of red blood mixed with fragments of broken internal organs gushed out like an exploding vat, drenching the nearby monsters from head to toe!

[Defeat the Demon-level monster "Absorption Maniac" and obtain 888 Origin Points!]

[Successfully copied SR ability: "Ability Manipulation" Lv1!]

[Successfully copied SR ability: "Telekinesis" Lv1!]

[Currently occupied capacity bits: 11/15.]

As the Absorption Maniac died on the spot, a series of system notifications rang in Han Sen's mind.

This guy's supposedly amazing ability to absorb and plunder was utterly worthless in Han Sen's eyes. It even had a time limit, making it utterly trash compared to the permanent copying ability of the "Inhuman System."

However, the SR-level "ability manipulation" and "telekinesis" are quite remarkable. The former greatly enhances the control and proficiency of various superpowers, which is very compatible with Han Sen's ability pool.

The latter is a practical mental superpower; even if its strength is insufficient, it can free up one's hands in daily life and allow for free flight.

If the numbers are high enough, it can easily create a map-wide AOE attack, capable of annihilating everything in its path.

The Hero Association's superpowered sisters, "Hellish Blizzard" and "Tornado of Terror," are the best examples of this.

(Fubuki:???)

Chapter 53 Three Months Later (Bonus Chapter)

As the enormous, unseeing corpse of the elephant-headed monster fell to the ground, the entire recruitment site fell into a deathly silence.

Just one punch!

That's an "absorption maniac"!

A demon-level monster known for its ability to devour and plunder, and a notorious figure in the Monster Association, just vanished so suddenly.

He didn't even leave behind a complete last word!

Realizing what had happened, the group of strange people looked at the figure slowly walking back to the throne, their eyes filled with unprecedented awe and fervor.

"Strong! Too strong!"

"This is the true strongman I should follow!"

"The Insect God is mighty!"

"We swear to follow the Insect God to the death!"

"To be able to serve under the Insect God is truly an honor beyond measure!"

The rising and falling cries of loyalty brought the underground space back to life.

Many of the eccentrics were so excited that they crowded together, vying to express their loyalty to Han Sen.

"Line up! One at a time!"

The minotaur shouted as he tried to maintain order.

But the excitement and pride on the bull's face, adorned with a gold nose ring, were impossible to conceal.

It felt incredibly lucky, not only having latched onto such a powerful patron, but also unexpectedly becoming the chief steward under this important figure.

—Once you're promoted to a Dragon-level executive, I, Old Bull, will be able to roam freely in the Monster Association!

Recruitment continued, with a host of Tiger-level powerhouses, including "Plasma Dancer" and "Electric Catfish Man," joining the "Insect God Thirteen Teams," while countless Wolf-level monsters became ordinary members of the Insect God's territory.

After careful consideration, Han Sen acquired the two core abilities of the Thunder Duo: "Plasma Torrent (R)" and "High Voltage Mode (R)".

【"Plasma Torrent (R)" Lv1: Creates thunderous plasma lightning, negating most of the damage from external lightning attacks and forming a wide-area lightning attack!】

[High Voltage Mode (R) Lv1: Absorbs, stores, and unleashes a high-voltage current far exceeding its own maximum power limit during an attack!]

Although the power may not be that great, it is well known that electromagnetic abilities have enormous potential.

If given enough source points to evolve once or twice, it might just become Han Sen's main source of damage in the future.

Looking at the bustling army of strange men beneath the throne, Han Sen crossed his fingers in front of his chest, his gaze distant.

"It's time to take some time to reflect and calm down."

Time flies, and three months later...

The pervasive light blue psychic energy receded slowly like the tide, revealing a dark figure standing silently in the center.

After re-examining the strength of this special subordinate, Big Eyes stared at him with his huge single eye. His massive, pinkish-purple body brought an invisible sense of oppression, and the air seemed to become heavier.

"That's right, it's safe to say that there are basically no rivals among Demon-level monsters."

"It can even briefly put up a fight against weaker Dragon-level monsters."

Dio's distorted voice echoed in the hall, devoid of emotion: "But in essence, your disaster level is still stuck at the demon level."

At this moment, in Sykes' eyes, Hansen's bottomless pit of "monster cells" could be transformed into a monster army of ten thousand people.

Although this thing isn't worth much, such a large quantity is enough to create at least a dozen Demon-level monsters, or even one or two Dragon-level monsters, just by chance!

She was naturally not satisfied with what she had gained in exchange for only a peak Ghost-level being, which was only slightly stronger than the first-generation Insect God.

However, to avoid the waste of time and resources becoming a sunk cost, she patiently controlled the Great Eye to ask, "Insect God, have you encountered a bottleneck?"

Little did Han Sen know, this was exactly the effect he wanted.

He remained silent for a moment, then said with great reluctance, "I don't know either, Lord Great Eyes..."

"I feel like I've touched a certain boundary countless times, but I'm always just a little short, and I can never cross that threshold."

He deliberately clenched his fists, as if frustrated by his own powerlessness, perfectly portraying the image of a struggling person who has absorbed a massive amount of resources but is still stuck at the threshold.

In the secret chamber deep underground, Sykes's consciousness was racing.

—Does this mean that the potential of that special physique has come to an end?

If that's all there is to it, then it's such a shame.

Upon realizing this, the voice of the man with the large, bright eyes softened slightly, carrying a hint of encouragement, and perhaps even a probing tone: "Don't be discouraged, Insect God."

"Sometimes, the evolution of an eccentric is simply a matter of lacking a catalyst."

"Perhaps you need more...excitement."

Suddenly changing the subject, Psykos dropped a bombshell: "Speaking of which, Lord Orochi seems to be planning a monster convention, probably in about a month."

"All association officials will be present at that time."

The enormous single eye was fixed on Han Sen: "Insect God, Lord Orochi and I both hope that you can appear there as an executive."

"After all, you're one of the monsters personally transformed by Lord Orochi, and you're considered a direct member of our Monster Association~~"

Although the words conveyed high expectations, the underlying pressure was equally evident.

"grown ups!!"

Han Sen's body jolted, his voice revealing a hint of urgency: "I have a strong premonition... as long as I have enough 'monster cells,' I will definitely be able to break through that barrier!"

He looked up abruptly, his voice almost pleading: "Please, sir, trust me just one more time! Give me enough 'freak cells'!"

Seeing the Insect God's almost frenzied state, Sykes weighed her options once again.

Is this guy really confident, or is he going all in?

Ultimately, she suppressed some of her doubts.

“Alright, Insect God.” The one large eye narrowed slightly. “I can request from His Majesty the Great Serpent to grant you a cell quota far exceeding your usual amount. But…”

Her voice took on a cold tinge: "If you still can't break through to the Dragon level after a month... then what will happen?"

This question, like ice water, is enough to extinguish any false fervor.

However, Hansen's response was even more resolute, perfectly befitting a freak blinded by power and twisted desires.

"If I still cannot break through after a month, I will... challenge His Majesty Orochi!"

"If I cannot advance further between life and death, then dying at the hands of His Majesty Orochi would not be a bad end!"

These words surprised Sykes a little, but upon reflection, they made perfect sense.

This thirst for power and obsession seems to be increasingly influenced by the will of the great serpent.

—Then I'll grant your request!

"Oh ho ho ho ho~~" The big-eyed man let out a low laugh, seemingly quite satisfied. "Very good, Insect God, I will report your resolve to Lord Orochi."

“From today until the Monster Conference, your daily Monster Cell quota will increase tenfold.”

"I look forward to seeing a true Dragon-level executive at the Monster Conference a month from now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Sen's pupils dilated in shock.

One thousand "weird cells" a day!