South to Shencheng, Extinguish Longevity Genetics!

Everyone understood. The battle they had all eagerly anticipated was over. It had concluded abruptly, brought to an end by the overpowering might of a single man. There had been no unexpected turns, no ebb and flow. The three major factions were essentially wiped out. Tianshen Technology had suffered worst of all, with even its leader, Liu Changyuan, dead. Every pair of eyes was fixed on Lu Yuan. Their gazes were filled with awe and reverence. Whispers and guesses ran rampant as people wondered just how powerful this man truly was—he did not look at all like someone who had only recently entered the Shackle Realm. Among mutated beasts, reaching the Shackle Realm earned one the title of king. Yet on humanity's side... At least within Huaxia, the only figure worthy of being hailed as a king was likely the one who had stood before the gates of Chang'an and slain eight mutated beast kings single-handedly. What shocked the onlookers even more was the realization that human evolution could reach such heights. Before today, they had only witnessed such feats in video clips. Now, it had unfolded right before their eyes. As for Lu Yuan, he cared nothing for what the crowd thought. He walked straight toward the wooden cross standing in the open ground. With a wave of his hand, he shattered it into splinters, then crouched down to look at Asura. Due to his severe injuries, Asura was already in a semi-conscious state. Lu Yuan knew that from start to finish, Asura had never uttered a word about what happened in Shennongjia, which was why Tianshen Technology had ultimately cast him aside. If Lu Yuan had lacked the strength to defend himself, Asura's silence would have undoubtedly saved him from immense trouble. Regardless of Asura's initial motives, that alone earned Lu Yuan's respect. Without hesitation, Lu Yuan took out a spirit fruit and placed it in Asura's robes. He had found it in Shennongjia. Its effects were quite potent; it could promote evolution and heal injuries. Consider it a token of gratitude. Having done this, Lu Yuan stood up and swept his gaze across the gathered crowd. In an instant, anyone touched by his eyes felt a shudder run through their body. None dared to meet his gaze. His overwhelming might was now permanently branded into everyone's mind. Finally, Lu Yuan's eyes settled on Dean Zheng. "Dean Zheng, I have a favor to ask." Dean Zheng did not hesitate. Stepping forward as if anticipating what Lu Yuan would say, he immediately replied, "Rest assured, Mr. Lu. We will take care of Asura; you needn't worry about him. As for Tianshen Technology, we will deal with them completely in short order." As he spoke, Dean Zheng looked at the young man before him, his tone carrying an unmistakable trace of respect. No matter where one went, the strong always commanded respect. In truth, the official factions represented by Dean Zheng and the others had already planned to move against Tianshen Technology today, intending to crush them and seize their assets and foundation. Yet before they could lift a finger, Lu Yuan had resolved the matter single-handedly. "Understood. Thank you." Lu Yuan nodded, then turned and walked toward the Golden-Winged Great Peng. "Mr. Lu, are you leaving already?" Dean Zheng called out hurriedly. He genuinely wanted to have an in-depth conversation with Lu Yuan. Moreover, he knew that after today, the higher-ups would place even greater importance on him. Dean Zheng wished to convince him to stay—if not to head to Chang'an, then at least to remain in Shanghai for a while. A daring thought had even crossed Dean Zheng's mind. Dean Liu of Shanghai Academy also stepped forward, wanting to urge him to stay. Lu Yuan knew what was on their minds. Yet he had no intention of lingering. He merely said, "South to Shencheng, to wipe out Longevity Genetics." With that, he stepped onto the back of the Golden-Winged Great Peng, his gaze sharp and cold. Longevity Genetics had provoked him time and time again. And each time, they had harbored immense murderous intent. In the past, he had found pursuing them troublesome, and he had had other matters to attend to. Now, with the Golden-Winged Great Peng, traveling to Shencheng was no trouble at all. Furthermore, he no longer had any reason to show restraint. A trip to Longevity Genetics was inevitable. *Screeech—!* The Golden-Winged Great Peng let out a piercing cry, transformed into a streak of golden light, and vanished before the eyes of the crowd. By then, every single person had clearly heard Lu Yuan's final words. *South to Shencheng, to wipe out Longevity Genetics!* *Hiss—* A collective gasp rose from the crowd, their faces changing drastically. Killing Liu Changyuan was already equivalent to destroying Tianshen Technology. Yet that was not enough—he was heading south to annihilate Longevity Genetics as well? What audacity! What sheer boldness! People exchanged bewildered looks, seeing nothing but utter shock reflected in one another's eyes. Everyone knew there was bad blood between Longevity Genetics and Lu Yuan. They had provoked him repeatedly, never gaining the slightest advantage. Today, they had even joined hands with the Western Church and Tianshen Technology to lay an inescapable dragnet. Yet the outcome had defied all imagination. Lu Yuan had crushed and slaughtered every last enemy by his own strength alone. And now, refusing to endure any longer, he was taking the fight directly to Longevity Genetics. Everyone realized that if Lu Yuan succeeded, the balance of power across the entire nation would shift dramatically. Two titan factions would crumble overnight. No one doubted whether Lu Yuan possessed the strength to pull it off, because they had all witnessed it with their own eyes. They sensed that a true sovereign had emerged, rising like the sun and the moon. "Dean Zheng, he's heading to Shencheng right now! Why didn't you stop him so we could coordinate our efforts?" Dean Liu of Shanghai Academy walked over, frowning. Longevity Genetics possessed deep foundations, far surpassing Tianshen Technology. If Zhendan Academy and the authorities coordinated, things would proceed much more smoothly. However, Dean Zheng simply shook his head slightly. "No need. He alone is enough." "Perhaps all of us have underestimated Mr. Lu." He murmured under his breath, gazing in the direction Lu Yuan had vanished. Having observed the entire battle from start to finish, a nagging sense of familiarity had lingered in his heart. Finally, Dean Zheng had remembered. It was the figure who had stood outside Chang'an, slaying eight mutated beast kings single-handedly. Whether in aura or combat style, they were strikingly similar. Even that golden-winged mutated beast resembled the mythical Golden-Winged Great Peng. In all likelihood, they were the exact same person. He turned to Dean Liu and voiced his thought. When Dean Liu heard that Lu Yuan might be that very King of Humanity, she froze in disbelief. At first, she found it hard to swallow, but recalling what had just transpired, the possibility grew increasingly convincing. If he truly was that human king, then Longevity Genetics would indeed be powerless to raise any waves. "Junior Sister Zhu, perhaps your earlier suspicion was entirely correct," Northern Emperor spoke up not far away, sharing Dean Zheng's conclusion. After all, he had been present back then and had seen with his own eyes how that figure slaughtered the beast kings. The silhouette, the presence, and even those overwhelmingly dominant methods were identical. He had assumed they were roughly on the same level. Yet now... Beside him, Zhu Qingyu did not answer right away. She merely murmured, "It was him in Chang'an, him in Qingyang City, and now... it's still him." Though she had long suspected it, having it confirmed still sent waves of shock through her heart. Previously, everyone had vastly underestimated Lu Yuan. Only when he truly took action did they realize just how terrifyingly strong he was. "Rourou, come, we're heading back. Something major is about to happen in Shencheng," Ji Yuzhen said. "Longevity Genetics might be completely wiped out overnight. We must arrive as quickly as possible to maintain order, and notify the commander-in-chief of the Shencheng military garrison to observe the situation closely." As she spoke, a trace of emotion lingered in her eyes. She did not doubt for a second whether Lu Yuan had the means to destroy the Wang family. His strength was simply too formidable, far beyond all expectations. Naturally, as the controller of Beidou Biology, her thoughts extended beyond that. With Lu Yuan stepping in, Longevity Genetics would likely be eradicated in short order. Originally, the higher-ups had intended to suppress them first before gradually dismantling them over time. Now, that was completely unnecessary. All she needed to do was return and clean up the aftermath. As for what came next, that could wait until the situation stabilized. When the time came, Ji Yuzhen felt she would need to make direct contact with Lu Yuan on behalf of the authorities, as many matters would require coordination. Therefore, the most critical task right now was to return. "Ah... Understood, Auntie." Ice Fairy snapped back to reality, still visibly shaken by Lu Yuan's display of power. Understanding her aunt's intentions, she did not hesitate and left alongside her. At that moment, among the crowd, a young woman dressed in ancient attire looked in the direction Lu Yuan had departed, lost in thought. She then spoke: "Well? Did you sense it? His aura is very peculiar, and feels somewhat familiar." Beside her, the old man nodded and replied directly, "Without a doubt, he obtained our ancestor's essence blood." "Which means the Ancestral Dragon Breathing Method is likely on him as well. No wonder." A smile lit up the young woman's eyes as she murmured, "How interesting." She had originally come only to watch the excitement. She had never imagined that this battle would reveal who had claimed the two great fortunes she had missed. "Holy Maiden, what should we do next? Should we seek him out?" the old man asked. The Ancestral Dragon Breathing Method and the Jiang ancestor's essence blood were among their primary objectives in coming here. Having missed both, only to discover the person who held them, he wondered if they ought to pay him a visit. "No need. That was his fortune to claim." The young woman waved her hand casually. "We can talk about it later. We still have other business to attend to." With that, hands clasped behind her back, she lingered no longer and turned to leave. She harbored no stubborn obsession over those two fortunes. Since someone had already obtained them, she would let fate run its course. The crucial point was that the arrival of the great clans from the various star domains was drawing closer by the day. As the representative of the Jiang clan, it was time for her to execute their next plan. Seeing this, the old man shook his head slightly, but followed closely behind. And so, the grand, earth-shaking spectacle of the Western Church trying Asura seemed to come to an end. Of course, an even greater upheaval was likely to follow, for everyone knew what Lu Yuan had set out to do. Given the massive crowd present, people could hardly wait to post today's events online. The headlines were exceedingly straightforward: *Lu Yuan, One of the Five Great Awakened, Single-Handedly Crushes Three Major Factions, Slaying All Foes Including the Western Church's Eleven Apostles!* Some even attached photos and videos of the scene, documenting the battle from beginning to end—yet the entire clash had lasted less than ten minutes. The moment the news broke, it triggered a furious tempest across the internet. After all, the buildup over the preceding days had already caused a massive uproar. Everyone had expected a protracted, grueling battle, believing that Tianshen Technology and the Western Church would at least achieve their aims. Who could have foreseen such an outcome? That ten-minute video was viewed by countless millions. Virtually no one could have imagined that the fight would end so swiftly and in such a manner. Of course, there was an even more explosive piece of news: Lu Yuan was already flying south to Shencheng to eradicate Longevity Genetics. This revelation was even more earth-shattering, drawing the undivided attention of the entire nation. People waited anxiously for updates. Those with friends or family in Shencheng made direct phone calls to inquire about the situation. Everyone knew that the domestic landscape of power might be rewritten very soon. And all of it was because of a single man. *** Shencheng. The Longevity Genetics Building. Two women walked side by side—the two wives of the family head. "This time, that Lu Yuan is dead for sure," Second Madam said. Wang Tao had been the greatest hope of her life, and his death had left her consumed by venomous hatred. "Three major factions joined forces. Even if he possesses heaven-defying means, he won't sprout wings and escape," First Madam agreed. Southern Sovereign had been her only son, and she naturally wished for Lu Yuan's death above all else. United by a common enemy, the two women, who had once been bitter rivals, had temporarily set aside their grievances. At present, they were heading to find their husband, Wang family head Wang Zhenyun, to check on the situation. In their minds, the moment Lu Yuan stepped into Shanghai, a gruesome death was his only possible fate. Soon, they arrived outside Wang Zhenyun's office and pushed the door open. Yet inside, the head of the Wang family was slumped despondently on the floor, his eyes hollow and lifeless. "What happened to you? What's the news from Shanghai?" Seeing him like this, their hearts tightened. Had something gone wrong? "It's over... Everything is over. My Wang family, Longevity Genetics... all finished." Clutching his phone, Wang Zhenyun murmured numbly, an uncontrollable chill coursing through his veins. Displayed on the screen were the latest updates from Shanghai. First Madam and Second Madam snatched the phone, glanced at it, and their faces instantly drained of color. "How could this happen?! Three major factions... five clan elders, eleven apostles, and all of Tianshen Technology... gone?!" First Madam shrieked, unable to believe what she was reading. Second Madam trembled violently. She had thought victory was guaranteed, never imagining such a catastrophic outcome. Most terrifying of all was the report stating that Lu Yuan was already flying south to Shencheng to extinguish Longevity Genetics. Both women knew full well that the five clan elders formed the very foundation of the Wang family's power. Now that they had been slain, Lu Yuan's arrival in Shencheng meant he possessed absolute power to wipe Longevity Genetics from existence. Every member of the Wang family was marked for death. "Family Head, think of something! What are we going to do?!" First Madam and Second Madam panicked completely, their minds descending into utter chaos. Before them, Wang Zhenyun shook his head repeatedly. "Everything is finished. We're all going to die." Although Longevity Genetics still possessed a few hidden trump cards, none could be mobilized in time. There was simply no time left. Regret gnawed violently at his heart. Why? Why had he ever provoked Lu Yuan? Why had he insisted on crossing this god of slaughter? With the Wang family's foundation, they could have easily grown into a hegemon-tier faction in the future. Now, everything was lost. Lu Yuan was simply too powerful. Wang Zhenyun had watched the video; that terrifying strength belonged to the Shackle Realm. No one could stop him—at least, Longevity Genetics at its current stage could not, unless they were given another year or two. Yet... Was he truly going to accept this lying down? All of a sudden, Wang Zhenyun's eyes turned vicious and venomous. "No... We cannot simply sit here and await death. If he wants to extinguish Longevity Genetics and destroy my Wang family, it won't be that easy!" He climbed to his feet, staring out toward the vast ocean stretching beyond Shencheng, madness blazing in his eyes. "Even if Longevity Genetics must perish, I will drag him down into the grave with us—along with every single soul in all of Shencheng!"