Chapter 122: A Terrifying Conjecture (1)

Unable to contain his violent impulses, Le Kai unleashed a frenzied assault on the shuttle. A top-tier vessel capable of traversing the cosmos was reduced to ruins under his primitive, brutal onslaught. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he strode out of the wreckage and shot off toward a distant location.

There, King Kong wore a faint smile, quietly watching the tip of a blade drawing ever closer. The scene was truly staggering, but Gu Xi had no time to appreciate it, for he had completely collapsed. As a warrior, he had witnessed what transpired on the other side moments ago—his captain, a powerhouse of such immense strength, had been annihilated in the blink of an eye. With his shuttle destroyed and nowhere left to run, he was gripped by despair. Harboring the desperate thought of taking at least one life with him, he lunged to end King Kong.

However, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended, causing his spirit to crumble instantly. Almost simultaneously, he felt a jolt throughout his body, as if he had been struck directly by a flying shuttle. An irresistible force swept his charging body sideways, and he coughed up a fountain of blood as if it were worthless. Before he even hit the ground, a sharp, searing pain pierced his chest and abdomen.

"So this is what death feels like..."

Gu Xi wore a smile of relief, feeling his body lifted by a massive force and then hurled against the ground like a stone, cratering the earth upon impact. A second later, his consciousness vanished entirely.

Le Kai did not stop. His claws flashed, shredding Gu Xi’s corpse until his own stamina was completely exhausted. His body tilted, and he collapsed beside King Kong.

King Kong’s expression at that moment was incredibly vivid—comparable to a human's. It held shock, confusion, and a hint of joy as it looked at the terrifying form of Le Kai. It cracked its massive jaws and eventually let out a foolish, happy chuckle.

Everything settled into silence.

The others stared in shock at the incredibly brutal slaughter. Not until the dust had completely settled did they realize they had narrowly escaped death, and they rushed toward Le Kai.

The events of the day had completely overturned their understanding of reality. Le Kai, merely at the Hall level, had managed to kill a Star-level warrior. If this were to spread, it would surely shake the world. Although miracles of defeating superior opponents were not unheard of in this era of geniuses, for someone like Le Kai to slay an enemy five times his strength was simply too bizarre.

Though they did not know how he had achieved it, the state of Le Kai and King Kong spoke volumes of the price paid.

Man and beast lay side by side, both with faint smiles on their faces. They were covered in gore, looking like two blood-drenched specters—a sight as miserable as could be. As they lay there, save for the faintest flickers of breath, there were no signs of life. Le Kai, in particular, was suffering from the aftermath of his outburst. Though his body had returned to its original form, his vitality was incredibly weak. If a master were to sense him, they would see a man on the brink of death, his flame of life flickering weaker than it ever had in his entire existence.

Seeing Le Kai’s wretched state, Rambo wept openly. "Boss, why did you have to go that far? My life has been saved by you several times over; from this day on, it belongs to you. You must wake up!"

Wu Nitian and the awakened Gun God, being more mature, exchanged a glance filled with horror. To be able to slay an enemy several times stronger while injured to this extent—what kind of terrifying battle intent was this? They asked themselves, if they were in such an extreme situation, would they fight without regard for their own lives?

In that instant, these warriors, seasoned by the blood-drenched battlefields, felt a newfound resolve hardening in their eyes.

Though Rambo sobbed uncontrollably, no one mocked him. On the contrary, looking at the tragic state of Le Kai and King Kong, everyone felt a wave of sorrow and touched emotion. Wu Meitian even shed silent tears. Carefully cleaning Le Kai’s body, Rambo took out various vials from his kit, his hands trembling as he pulled out pills, shoving them into Le Kai’s mouth without even checking their properties.

They were equally grateful to King Kong. It was slightly better off than Le Kai—at least it hadn't lost consciousness—and it stared longingly at Rambo’s medicine bottles. Rambo paused, then hurriedly poured all the pills out and tossed them into King Kong’s gaping maw. King Kong looked blissful, crunching on them with a satisfied sound. The human-like smile on its face left the group stunned; in that moment, they didn't see a wild beast, but a friend, just like a human being.

The Gun God said, "We don't know if there are more enemies. Everyone, let's retreat to the shuttle for now and activate the defensive shields; it’s safer."

Wu Nitian agreed, "Indeed. Le Kai and our big friend are severely wounded and in a disadvantageous state. The shuttle’s defenses are strong. Let’s head there and wait for Le Kai to wake up."

Although King Kong was massive and heavy, it was no challenge for warriors. Working together, they moved Le Kai and King Kong into the shuttle and, after ensuring no enemies remained, returned to deliberate.

In truth, Le Kai had long since regained consciousness, but his body was so damaged and the aftereffects of the "Violence Pill" were so severe that he couldn't even lift an eyelid, remaining in a state of apparent coma.

"Little brother, it's so good that you're alive! If you had died, I would have vanished into nothingness too," Xianxian said in the consciousness space, hugging Le Kai tightly. Here, in the realm of pure consciousness, the body’s physical burdens did not apply.

Le Kai said with a touch of guilt, "I'm sorry, sister, for making you worry. But even if I had to do it all over again, I would still make the same choice. Even if it meant death, I have no regrets."

Xianxian replied, "I understand you, my dear brother. You really are a good person!"

"A good person? Don't you find me terrifying and cruel when I go into a frenzy?" Le Kai asked with surprise.

"How could I? Those villains were so despicable, trying to hurt you and your friends; they deserved to die. As for how they died, does it matter?" Xianxian said with a hint of resentment. "It's just a pity that I am only a consciousness entity and cannot fight for you. Otherwise, I would surely be even more ferocious than you."

Le Kai chuckled at this. "That wouldn't do. Sister, you are so beautiful, like a fairy untouched by dust. How could you get stained with blood? These crude, violent matters are for me to handle."

"Promise me, dear brother, you won't use the Frenzy Technique again. Your vitality is weak to the point of breaking. If you use it once more, I truly don't know what the consequences will be," Xianxian said, her voice filled with worry as she gently stroked Le Kai’s head, her doting affection clear to see.

Le Kai nodded. "Don't worry, sister. I'm a normal person, too; how could I not fear death? This time, I had no choice. How could I watch the friends I’ve finally made die before my eyes? However, through this frenzy, I seem to have discovered something different."

Xianxian said, "Yes, this frenzy was much more mature. Both claws were fully manifested, and both your instinctive combat awareness and power were greatly boosted. Especially your ability—I think I have finally found the specific cultivation method for it."

Xianxian delivered news that left Le Kai overjoyed.

"Actually, the 'Unity Secret Canon' records this very ability. Although I don't know how you acquired it, it must be related to spiritual power, for this ability requires it. Most likely, your spiritual power has been potent since you were a child. It is possible that your mother, before she died, compressed and infused her own power into you. This force is incredibly formidable, but it remained sealed. Now, as your cultivation level rises, this immense spiritual power is gradually being released. Based on the shape of your eyes and the characteristics of the ability, it likely originates from the Andromeda Empire, the second-largest power in the universe!"

The Andromeda Empire, like the War-Wolf Empire, was one of the nine great powers of the universe. Its second-place ranking was significantly higher than the War-Wolf Empire’s fifth, and its terrifying influence was beyond imagination. The Andromeda Empire was most famous for its spiritual cultivation; its people prioritized the spirit and neglected the physical body, the exact opposite of the War-Wolf Empire.

More importantly, the Andromeda Empire had been ruled by empresses throughout its history. In that realm, the status of women even exceeded that of men. The Queen was an absolute powerhouse of spiritual strength. Legend had it that the first empress was the Great Emperor Wuhua, whose world-shaking ultimate technique, the "Ten Thousand Flowers Annihilation Art," was renowned across the universe and struck terror into the hearts of all who heard of it. Wherever she went, flowers withered and vanished; even the mention of her name caused people to pale.

These stories of the so-called Galaxy Great Emperors were things the Professor would boast about to Le Kai every few days. The many secrets he shared were told with such conviction that they became Le Kai’s favorite stories at the time.

But as he grew older, Le Kai realized that what the Professor told him weren't just stories—these figures had actually existed.

The Great Emperor Wuhua was said to be breathtakingly beautiful, the most stunning woman in the universe, flawless in every way. No man in the world was worthy of her. Her spiritual cultivation was terrifying; she could annihilate all living things with a single glance. What kind of world-class technique the "Ten Thousand Flowers Annihilation Art" was, ordinary people could never imagine. Like the "Frenzied War God Art" of the War-Wolf Empire’s ancestor, the Blood-Wolf Great Emperor, it was a mystery of the highest order.

"But what does this have to do with me?" Le Kai asked, looking at Xianxian in confusion.

Xianxian explained, "The Andromeda Empire spares no effort in developing spiritual power. They have split into several schools, the most terrifying of which is the 'Phantom God Art' from the 'Phantom God Palace.' It is said that those from the Phantom God Palace are the most authentic descendants of the Great Emperor, and their Phantom God Art is the cultivation secret closest to the Great Emperor's own techniques. Outsiders know nothing of the specifics. Yet, this 'Unity Secret Canon' is truly miraculous; it actually contains detailed records of this 'Phantom God Art'."

Le Kai’s eyes lit up with excitement. "You mean my ability is the 'Phantom God Art,' the ultimate technique of the 'Phantom God Palace'? Does this mean my mother was likely from the 'Phantom God Palace'? This is the best news I’ve ever heard! As long as I go to the Phantom God Palace, I will surely be able to find information about my mother."