Like a Human Missile, Unleashing Slaughter!

Lu Yuan did not care about the consequences of striking out. To him, there was simply no threat at all. Even if Longevity Genetics dispatched all their elites, the outcome would not change in the slightest. Besides, this time he did not intend to merely kill a handful of men. Only when an enemy was made to feel true pain did striking back hold any meaning. If there was to be trouble, then make it enormous! Across from him, Wang Tao caught his words, his eyes turning sharp. "Bloodshed? Do you still fail to grasp your situation? It seems you have no intention of obediently handing over that divine sword. In that case, do not blame me for showing no mercy." The moment his voice fell, Wang Tao and the elder took a slight step back, and Wang Tao swung his right hand down. Among the distant mountain woods, shadows flitted. "Not good, they're making a move!" "Fall back, quickly! If we get caught in the crossfire, it's over!" "Thermal weaponry! Longevity Genetics actually brought out thermal weapons!" The onlookers who had originally gathered to watch the spectacle were horrified upon seeing this. Without the slightest hesitation, they retreated wildly, fleeing farther away for fear of being caught in the barrage. Though they were Awakened, their bodies could not withstand heavy thermal weaponry. Moreover, it was obvious that Longevity Genetics had become deadly serious. Clearly, they intended to slay Lu Yuan no matter what and seize that sword. "Attack!" Wang Tao barked his final order. *Bang! Bang! Bang!* In the next instant, bursts of gunfire erupted. At the same time, rounds of bullets shot straight toward Lu Yuan, dense as driving rain. These were heavy sniper rifles; every single bullet was capable of piercing armor plate, possessing terrifying destructive force. Forget ordinary Awakened—even stronger ones would turn pale with fear and suffer grievous wounds upon facing such an attack. Yet Lu Yuan remained standing where he was, his expression relaxed, showing no inclination to move. He also wanted to see just what level his physique had reached now, and whether he could already disregard heavy weaponry. "Not enough!" "Still not enough! Increase the firepower!" Wang Tao shouted once more. He believed that once a strike was initiated, it had to be lethal. Since the arrow had left the bow, there was no turning back; he gave the order for an all-out assault. *Boom! Boom! Boom!* Instantly, machine guns aboard helicopters in the sky swept down in strafing runs. On the ground, grenade launchers fired directly, whistling toward Lu Yuan in an instant and detonating with a roar. In a flash, acrid smoke billowed as heavy firepower poured forth. It was horrifying. The earth rumbled, smoke and dust churned, and blazing light flared. The colossal explosions made the surrounding ridges tremble slightly. Searing heat surged, and tongues of flame swept across everything. The area where Lu Yuan stood was completely covered, leaving not an inch untouched. Bullets, artillery shells, and explosives unleashed immense power in an instant. "Firepower this ferocious is enough to level a small hilltop, isn't it?" "Too vicious. Absolutely ruthless! Is all this really necessary just to deal with a single Awakened?" "He doesn't want to give his enemy any time to react, nor does he intend to leave him a way out alive!" "It's over. That Lu Yuan is finished." "Even if he has a divine sword in hand, he's still made of mortal flesh!" Watching this from afar, the crowd was shocked, unable to keep from speaking up. The firepower was simply too overwhelming, equivalent to a miniature war; no Awakened could possibly withstand it. They were shocked by the ruthlessness of Longevity Genetics, but fear also welled up in their hearts. At the current stage, it was difficult for any Awakened to survive such concentrated firepower—even if one of the Five Great Sovereigns were in his place, it would be no different. In modern society, extraordinary power had yet to reach a level where it could contend directly with heavy thermal weapons. This was the shared consensus among everyone present; under such circumstances, it would be nearly impossible for Lu Yuan to survive. It had all happened so abruptly that there was no time to react. "Cease fire," Wang Tao said only after more than a minute of relentless barrage had poured out. Looking at the billowing smoke, a smile crept onto his face. He had prepared for several days, and now it seemed his efforts had finally paid off. Under such firepower, even his formidable elder brother would hardly survive without prior preparation. "Second Young Master, it seems we have succeeded," the elder said with a smile as he walked over. However, neither of them moved forward, quietly waiting for the dust and smoke to settle. Soon, however, the elder froze. He sensed that within the smoke, a human presence still lingered. Wang Tao felt it too, an inexplicable panic seizing his heart. "Is that all?" In the next moment, a calm voice drifted out. The smoke cleared entirely, revealing Lu Yuan standing uninjured where he was. His expression was relaxed, and his clothes were completely spotless. Beneath his feet, however, lay a crater several meters across. The surrounding ground had also been scorched pitch-black by the barrage. Yet aside from that, there was not the slightest effect on him. Lu Yuan evaluated his condition: even heavy thermal weaponry could not harm him in the least, even without donning the Innate Qi Robe. "How... how is that possible?" Wang Tao was horrified, his hands trembling slightly. Against such terrifying firepower, the man stood there as if nothing had happened at all. The elder and the onlookers were equally flabbergasted, staring wide-eyed in sheer disbelief. "I've had enough fun," Lu Yuan suddenly said, his gaze turning to Wang Tao. "Second Young Master, run! The rest of you, keep firing!" The elder was the first to react, instantly rallying all his strength. He was an inheritor of ancient Huaxia martial arts who cultivated fist techniques; bursting forward in an instant, his fists gleamed with light, and an imposing aura surged from his body, laying bare the full might of a Seventh Stage Initial Realm expert. Behind him, the heavy weapons opened fire once more. Seeing this, Lu Yuan did not even furrow his brow. Bullets struck his body, instantly kicking up sparks before rebounding away. At the same time, the elder had already charged forward, his fists aiming straight for Lu Yuan's vitals. Lu Yuan's gaze remained unchanged. The blood and qi within his body surged with a thunderous roar, and he lightly swung a palm down. *Pfft!* In a mere instant, the elder's body detonated, unable to withstand even a single strike. Blood splattered everywhere, drenching the scorched earth. As for the man himself, nothing remained of him. *Hiss—* Witnessing this, everyone was shaken to their core. They had known full well that the elder was exceedingly powerful, but who could have imagined he would die in a single blow? "Quick! All of you, charge! Kill him! Kill him!" *How can this be?* *How is this possible?* *How can he be this strong?!* By now, Wang Tao was thoroughly terrified. Without a moment's hesitation, he barked orders to attack and scrambled backward to flee. At the same time, he pulled out his phone, frantically sending a message to call for reinforcements. In the surrounding woods, the ace squad of Longevity Genetics took the initiative to strike, while helicopters in the sky rapidly closed in. Every thermal weapon opened fire again, unleashing a barrage that was continuous and even more ferocious. "Thinking of leaving?" "You might as well stay!" Lu Yuan's legs bent slightly, and he exerted force. *Boom!* Instantly, the earth beneath his feet cracked like a spiderweb and shattered entirely. His entire form shot forward through the air. He landed squarely before Wang Tao. A domineering aura rolled off him incessantly, like a true dragon emerging into the world. His eyes appeared calm, yet they brimmed with utter coldness. "What do you think you're doing? I am a member of the Wang family of Longevity Genetics! My elder brother is the Southern Sovereign, right in Chang'an! I just notified him—you cannot kill me!" At this moment, Wang Tao was terrified out of his wits. He had genuinely never expected Lu Yuan to be this strong. Without even drawing that sword, the man had withstood such violent firepower. Feeling the overwhelming aura rolling off him now, Wang Tao trembled all over, his face drained of all color. Now, he could only invoke his background and his elder brother, the Southern Sovereign—one of the Five Great Sovereigns—hoping to deter Lu Yuan and claw back a sliver of hope for survival. Yet Lu Yuan did not say a word. He pressed one hand against Wang Tao's face and smashed it downward into the ground. *Boom!* Under the immense force, shattered rocks flew in all directions. A gigantic crater caved in abruptly beneath his feet. Lu Yuan's strength was simply too vast; even without resorting to his true methods, he unleashed such staggering might. As for Wang Tao, every bone in his body had shattered, and his face was reduced to a bloody pulp. He was dead beyond all doubt. He who kills shall be killed. Naturally, Lu Yuan would not show mercy. Besides, this was already the third time Longevity Genetics had provoked him; they had to pay the price. *Bang! Bang! Bang!* Seeing this, the surrounding squads immediately opened fire. The helicopters above also poured down their munitions. The second young master had been slain right before their eyes; even if they returned alive, they would face severe punishment. At a time like this, the men of Longevity Genetics had only one choice: retaliation. Seeing their assault, Lu Yuan said nothing. This time, he intended to embark on an unchecked slaughter. Without hesitation, he struck out. *Boom!* With a single punch, radiant fist light surged forth, turning into a tempest. The elite squad deemed Longevity Genetics' ace was blown apart in an instant, their firearms dismantled into scrap metal. As for the helicopters, Lu Yuan turned himself into a human missile. He did not rely on any external tools, as there was no need. Leaping several times through the air, he shattered more than ten helicopters like toys in an instant. From the moment he made his move until now, less than five minutes had passed. Over a hundred Awakened, armed with heavy firepower, had been wiped out by him single-handedly. At this moment, the battlefield was strewn with corpses. The wreckage of firearms and helicopters lay scattered everywhere. "Wh-what kind of cultivation... just what level of strength does this Lu Yuan possess?" "That was a fully armed Awakened squad from Longevity Genetics, and he wiped them out all by himself?" "Too terrifying... this is horrifying! I think he might be even stronger than the Five Great Sovereigns!" Everyone watching was thoroughly shaken to their core. Some were so stunned they could not even speak. Everything had unfolded too quickly to process. They had thought that surrounded by Longevity Genetics, Lu Yuan was certain to die. Yet now? The tables had turned completely, defying all expectations. Thermal weapons proved useless, and Awakened were slaughtered in seconds—how could this be the work of a mortal? In the eyes of these onlookers, Lu Yuan was like a primordial beast that had bared its terrifying fangs; anyone who dared provoke him would meet only death. Some even believed he was stronger than the Five Great Sovereigns. After all, he had confronted a heavily armed squad of Awakened and eradicated them alone. "Are there still people from Longevity Genetics in Chang'an?" "Fine then. I can collect a bit of interest." Standing on the scorched earth, Lu Yuan turned his gaze toward Chang'an. The headquarters of Longevity Genetics was in Shencheng, too far away; rushing there now would be a waste of time. But they had a branch in Chang'an, and that so-called Southern Sovereign was also there. With that thought in mind, he said nothing more and set out. Taking a step that covered a hundred meters, his figure moved so swiftly it was impossible to track clearly. In the distance, the onlookers still had no idea what was happening, their minds reeling in shock. They knew that once word of today's events spread, it would cause an uproar. And seeing that his destination was Chang'an, could it be that this man intended to do something more? "This man is too terrifying. This must be reported immediately." Among the crowd, a member of Beidou Biology snapped out of his daze. The Ice Fairy had instructed him to stay behind, hoping he could establish contact with Lu Yuan and recruit him. Yet before he could do anything, a catastrophe had erupted. The scene had been utterly shocking—truly harrowing. Knowing the gravity of the situation, he pulled out his phone without delay and sent a message. Lu Yuan moved at incredible speed. Furthermore, the Mount Li Imperial Mausoleum was not very far from Chang'an. Before long, the silhouette of the city came into view. Surrounding it was still the massive steel wall. Construction had progressed rapidly, and it was now even taller than when he had first arrived, built specifically to defend against attacks by mutated beasts. Lu Yuan gave it a brief glance and prepared to head straight inside. A massive faction like Longevity Genetics had branch offices in every major city, so locating them would not be difficult. "Mr. Lu, please wait!" Just then, an anxious voice called out from the distance. Looking up, he saw a group rushing out from the city. Leading them was none other than Beidou Biology's Ice Fairy, one of the Five Great Sovereigns. Beside her stood a middle-aged man in a suit, possessing a formidable aura; he was clearly one of Beidou Biology's high-ranking executives. The Ice Fairy and her group quickly arrived before Lu Yuan. Without hesitation, she spoke directly: "Mr. Lu, are you heading to the Chang'an branch of Longevity Genetics?" "What, is there a problem?" Lu Yuan asked softly, his gaze remaining placid. "No problem," the Ice Fairy replied, continuing, "It's just that doing so may put you in danger. Longevity Genetics is a colossal power, and the ruling Wang family is an ancient clan with profound foundations. If you act rashly, I fear you will suffer a loss. I hope you can calm down and reconsider your plans for later." She looked at Lu Yuan, feeling a sense of helplessness, but even more so shock. She had originally been preparing to enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough into the Awakening Realm, only to receive the message a short while ago. She was fully aware of what had just transpired outside the Mount Li Imperial Mausoleum. She was astounded that Lu Yuan had wiped out a fully armed Awakened squad by himself and withstood heavy thermal weapons. Her helplessness stemmed from the belief that he was being overly impulsive. After all, Longevity Genetics was no ordinary faction; they possessed numerous experts. Thus, the Ice Fairy had rushed over at the earliest opportunity to dissuade him and help him regain his composure. At the same time, to avoid any misunderstanding, her tone was exceedingly polite, addressing him respectfully to show goodwill. An individual this powerful was undoubtedly an extraordinary talent. "There is nothing to plan," Lu Yuan replied, knowing she meant well, but still shaking his head. "If someone does what they should not do, they must pay the price." Beidou Biology was one of the top factions, but unlike Wuzhou Group, its core mission was to protect the safety of the nation's people and maintain stability. In his previous life, they had made immense efforts and sacrifices. Because of that, he had a favorable impression of Beidou Biology. Yet that was all. If they insisted on standing in his way, Lu Yuan would not mind taking action against them as well. "I know Mr. Lu feels aggrieved, but I assure you, Beidou Biology is willing to face this matter alongside you," the Ice Fairy urged once again. The meaning behind her words was simple: if Longevity Genetics sought trouble with Lu Yuan, Beidou Biology would not sit idly by. Beside her, the middle-aged man in the suit nodded in agreement. Lu Yuan was a newly risen powerhouse among the Awakened. According to his estimates, Lu Yuan was not inferior to the Five Great Sovereigns, and with that divine sword, he might even surpass them. Even so, that did not mean one could contend against an entire super-faction single-handedly, did it? He did not want to watch such an extraordinary talent throw himself into mortal danger over a moment of anger. Lu Yuan, however, gave no reply. He merely turned his gaze toward the city gates of Chang'an and let out a faint smile. "Today, no one can stop me from unleashing this slaughter!"