With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 330 I want your life!
"Then, in addition to successfully completing the mission, all three of you must be unharmed before I will report you as [Combat Elite]."

"If anyone gets injured during the mission, don't come to me demanding an explanation."

The three of them continued to understand.

Chen Qiushui concluded by saying:
"Alright, you can go and prepare. Besides the equipment, remember to prepare healing items in advance. Don't be stingy with money; they can save your life in a critical moment."

After the approval was granted, he waved his hand and told the three of them to leave.

The two brothers, Longhu and Mengchuan, prepared to go to the alchemy room to see if there were any excellent healing items. Mengchuan then took his leave and departed first.

"Brother Meng, aren't you going?"

"Uh, I've got everything ready, you guys go ahead."

In fact, Meng Chuan hadn't prepared anything; the cheap ones were useless, and the ones with amazing effects were unaffordable.

Putting aside his abnormal recovery ability, he can slowly recover from minor injuries on his own.

If someone can severely injure themselves while in a 220% unleashed state and under the buff of [Ferocity]...
Preparing for "rebirth and nirvana" is enough; there's no time to take elixirs.

"Alright then, Brother Meng, let's go down the mountain together after lunch tomorrow."

"it is good."

the next day.

Meng Chuan got up early in the morning, practiced his boxing a few times to get a feel for it, and was eager to try it out.

Feeling that his mental strength had fully recovered, he wanted to go and chat with Qi Shuai again.

After considering it for a moment, I decided against it.

We're setting off this afternoon, so let's conserve our energy and be in top condition so we can fight again when we get back!

One should not undertake more than three tasks, and even more than thirty-three.

He defined it for himself: he only had one last chance.
After lunch, Meng Chuan prepared his tools and went down the mountain with the Longhu brothers.

Chu Yanhu, who had a large sword slung across his back, asked curiously as he saw Meng Chuan approaching:

"Brother Chuan, that belt of yours looks pretty cool, what's it for?"

Under his mental perception, the belt covered in black thorns seemed to be alive, exuding a ferocious and terrifying aura.

It looks like a powerful piece of equipment, but I don't know what it's used for.

Chu Yanhu inexplicably thought of the transformation belt he had seen in anime when he was a child.
Meng Chuan explained:
"The armor was a reward given by Principal Sui of the Martial Arts True Instruction School."

"That's great. Our class's chief instructor was Yoga Yu, and I think she chose a soft sword."

Chu Yanhu was quite envious.

Meng Chuan smiled but didn't say anything.

Chu Yanlong urged his brother from the side:
"You've been so curious all day. Let's go, let's go down the mountain."

It was 2 PM, an hour earlier than the agreed time.

Operations Department, Wing On Police Station.

"Xiao Meng, it's been a long time."

"Wow, you've gotten even stronger. You're a martial artist now, that's impressive!"

"Take care of us tonight, Captain Meng! The brothers want to go for it with you again!"

Meng Chuan responded with a smile to Chen Dalu, Yang Lan, and the others.

They were all his teammates from his previous mission at the underground casino.

Many familiar faces from the police station came over to greet him when they saw him arrive.

Chu Yanlong looked surprised upon seeing this, having assumed that Meng Chuan's cultivation speed was so fast that he wouldn't have time to do tasks or anything like that.

Unexpectedly, arriving at the police station felt just like coming home.
The Dragon and Tiger brothers went to the equipment department to borrow battle armor first.

Meng Chuan went to the Intelligent Control Department, greeted his uncle, and then sat in the strategy room to wait.

A moment later, a large shadow was cast in from outside the door.

If you don’t see the person, hear the sound first.

"Haha, Xiao Meng, right? You're here really early."

Immediately afterward, a burly man, no less imposing than himself, strode in. Meng Chuan stood up and shook hands with him.

"Hello, Brother Han, nice to meet you."

Chief Inspector Long had greeted him; this was the new operations captain who had joined the police station after Captain Liu's sacrifice, and also his fellow apprentice.

The first master of the United Nations General Assembly, and the second disciple of Huo Sanjiang, the Demon Subduer.

The second major limit, [Mysterious Water Ape · Han Qu].

"Okay, sit down and let's talk, Xiao Meng. Once your two teammates arrive, I'll explain the specific details of the mission to you."

"clear."

A moment later, the Dragon and Tiger brothers approached carrying a large box.

Meng Chuan recognized it at a glance as the model he had worn before.

The three sat in a row, and Han Qu turned on the projection screen in the strategy room to introduce the operation.

"For this mission, your team of three can assist."

The police station is in charge of the main responsibility. I have faith in the quality of our students from Lianhe University. I wish the mission a complete success and that they will wipe out the entire hideout!

Just as Chu Yanhu was about to applaud, Meng Chuan spoke up:
"Captain Han, what changes occur in the methods of a demonic martial artist who has undergone four or more ascensions compared to one who has undergone three or fewer?"

The Demon Summoning Hall primarily cultivates demonic arts, coupled with the "miracles" bestowed by the Demon Lord behind it.

The combination of these two aspects leads to the path of spiritual practice being termed "sublimation."

The fourth sublimation is the first major hurdle in the demonic path.

This signifies that they have become "superiors" within the demonic path, holding a position equivalent to that of a martial artist.

Meng Chuan had never encountered such a powerful demonic cultivator before, so asking in advance would be helpful in devising a strategy.

Han Qu laughed:

"We're all from the Southwest Associated University, so you can just call me senior brother. But Meng, that's a good question. I was just about to give you some advice even if you hadn't asked me."

The so-called sublimation system of the demonic path involves four sublimations, which are fundamentally different from those below it, and are called "half-demonization of the body".

This is a sign of their strength, but also the root of the price they paid to grow.

As strength increases, the costs and side effects of that increase become increasingly apparent, until one is completely consumed by demonic possession.

Meng Chuan nodded thoughtfully. He had fought against many Summoning Demon Hall warriors when he was a martial artist.

When they are on the verge of death, they almost always resort to a "transformation" technique, hoping to perish together with others.

Not only will their appearance change drastically, but they will also gain some of the abilities of the Heavenly Demon. It seems that after the fourth ascension, this ability will become permanent.

"Various strange physical enhancements, as well as bizarre and evil mental attacks, are definitely not as good as those of us martial artists in a head-on confrontation, but they also have a lot of unorthodox and unorthodox methods."

The three of you must be careful during combat; one wrong move and you'll fall into their trap.

The three of them were essentially his juniors, and Han Qu, who was usually quiet, said quite a bit.

"Alright, the three of you should rest now and get some rest."

You will be notified when the operation takes place. The sheriff is currently on-site making confidential and covert arrangements. We will move out once he gives the order.

"Okay, I understand."

Han Qu had other things to attend to, so he left first.

Just as he turned the doorknob, he suddenly remembered something, turned back and smiled:

"Xiao Meng, my daughter is a fan of your matches. After the mission is over, could you please sign my boxing post and photos? I brought them with me."

"no problem."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yanhu looked utterly incredulous.

Isn't it supposed to be that excessive fitness attracts the same sex? How can someone who's worked out like this still have female fans?

Hao Hui Building Materials Processing Plant, located in the southwest suburbs of Yong'an.

Lin Yue was sitting in the deputy general manager's office, smacking his lips.

Savor the experience while digesting the nutrients you've just gained.

Its mycelium has spread throughout the underground perimeter of the factory, and has already been discovered in the vicinity—

The soft sound of tires rolling over gravel was interspersed with the static of a walkie-talkie.

Within a hundred meters of the factory gate, everything appeared calm and peaceful, but many of the vehicles passing by contained individuals with the so-called "martial arts" skills.

"Tsk, looks like we've really been exposed."

It seems the police have "smelled something," and this place is no longer safe.

"Hey~"

Lin Yue got up and stretched, his figure disappearing into the shadows like a ghost.

It transformed into a dark green ray of light, traveling through the underground world along the mycelium.

The entire process was light and silent, and in no time they were already a kilometer away from the factory.

A hot breeze swept by, the shadows of the trees swayed, and no one noticed its departure.

He glanced back at the factory buildings in the distance, offered a perfunctory prayer for his "compatriots," and then turned and left.

The disastrous defeat at Mount Li is still fresh in our minds, and now we must adhere to the principle of "seeking the way".

The police station came for the new stronghold of the Summoning Temple, not specifically to find it.

Unexpected disasters can be avoided.

They'll move to another city and continue to leech off the whispering mountains.

The identity of "Lin Yue" must be discarded. After the police operation tonight, this persona will be like a rat that everyone wants to kill.

"What should we try this time? These so-called human geniuses seem to be quite popular."

Having already tasted the sweetness of being a genius, it naturally doesn't want to give it up.

Just as it was thinking this, a thought suddenly struck it.

The colorless and invisible transparent mycelium, scattered in the air, gave it feedback that someone was approaching.

Qi Mu immediately felt a sense of familiarity with this aura, and after sorting through the memories left by this physical body...
A strange smile curved at the corner of its mouth.

It seems an "old acquaintance" has arrived.
"You've come at just the right time; I was just in need of a new look, hehehehe."

With nothing to do in the strategy room, Meng Chuan stood on the stake for a while before preparing to scout out the area near the building materials factory.

This is a good habit he developed after several missions.

Always leave yourself a way out, just in case.

Southwestern suburbs.

Less than a kilometer from the police station's perimeter cordon, Meng Chuan could see the silhouette of the factory in the distance.

[Uncle Long, I'm just taking a walk around the area; I won't disturb your deployment.]

Okay, come on over.

[Okay, I'm hanging up now. My teammates are with Captain Han, and I'm on standby.]

Meng Chuan had given Chief Inspector Long a heads-up beforehand and was about to approach the encirclement.

A familiar aura wafted through the wind, causing a sudden stirring in his mind, followed by an extremely strange expression!
He then discovered the invisible mycelium wrapped around his body!

Traces of air flowed from his crotch as Meng Chuan quickly approached, the only "old acquaintance" who had seen his disguise before.

Ever since that night at Lishan, he had been missing her terribly.
"Lin Yue, why are you here all alone? Everyone at Yan Hua's place thought you had disappeared."

In the distance, Lin Yue was taken aback, not expecting that Meng Chuan had spotted it first.

Looking back, this kid was actually a genius with even greater talent than Lin Yue.

I've now broken through to the level of a martial arts master and realized that I'm actually quite normal.

Its mind raced, and mimicking Lin Yue's previous manner, it sneered:
"None of your business."

He had a past grudge against this body, and Qi Mu was preparing to provoke Meng Chuan into making a move.

Seeing Meng Chuan approach just as it had expected, Qi Mu chuckled inwardly:

"This kid has no idea that Lin Yue is no longer himself."
"Come closer, and this new body is mine."

The thought of wearing Meng Chuan's skin and then attacking the mountains and whispering its claws filled it with even greater joy!

"Hehehe, closer! Closer! Almost there!"

Meng Chuan laughed inwardly as well; the Thousand Faces and Thousand Eyes were indeed very useful!

This idiot, he really didn't recognize himself as the "Ancient Master" from that night!
As Meng Chuan approached, Lin Yue could no longer suppress the urge to smile.

Meng Chuan said calmly:
"Your disappearance has implicated me, shouldn't you give me some compensation?"

Lin Yue's words were laced with sarcasm:
"What does this have to do with me? But what kind of compensation do you want?"

As soon as he finished speaking, accompanied by a loud "whoosh" of acceleration, Lin Yue's pupils widened!

A gigantic arm, suddenly expanding several times its original size, with its front blades bursting forth with shockwaves, instantly rested on its shoulder.

Meng Chuan smiled, a hint of mockery mingling with the explosive roar of his power:
"I want your life."

(End of this chapter)