Chapter 156: Embarking on the Path
Chapter 156: Embarking on the Path
Jiangcheng City was engulfed in turmoil, especially in the Guanshan District with its numerous lakes, which was one of the hardest-hit areas.
Within just a few minutes, Li Yuan, along with Li Qianqian and Li Muhua, arrived at the Nanhu Starfire Community.
The entire community, including the more distant Nanhu Starlight Community, was unusually quiet.
This was because, in the airspace above the two communities, there were at least hundreds of combat drones visible to the naked eye, many of which were heavy drones... and there were even more hidden forces lurking in the shadows.
As far as Li Yuan knew, his family's villa, for instance, had a drone and two combat robots stationed there year-round... As one of the top communities in Jiangcheng City, its defensive capabilities were also top-notch.
This was just the protection provided by the mechanical legion; there were countless Advanced Martial Artists and even Source Warriors within the community itself.
Therefore, as long as the Fish Spirit Clan's 'commander' wasn't foolish, after so many years of probing, they wouldn't dare attack these two communities.
The flying vehicle beneath him was summoned by Li Yuan using the Martial Temple's Level 6 authority and automatically identified.
It quickly descended onto the villa's lawn.
"Qianqian, Muhua," said Aunt Chen Hui, who had already received the message and rushed out of the room.
"Mom," Li Qianqian and Li Muhua called out as they jumped off the flying vehicle and rushed towards Chen Hui.
Li Changzhou then walked out of the villa. As a father, he always maintained a sense of composure and said, "I told you, with Yuan here, Qianqian and the others won't be in any danger."
"Mom, do you know how awesome my brother was just now? He killed so many Fish Spirit Clan warriors," Li Muhua couldn't help but exclaim. "Especially the last one, the teacher said it was at least level 18, but my brother defeated it."
"Level 18?" Chen Hui looked at Li Yuan with concern.
"A level 18 Fish Spirit?" Li Changzhou asked, surprised.
Ordinary citizens might not be strong enough, but the nation's constant education, training, and risk mitigation exercises... made them well aware of the strength of various star realm creatures at different levels.
In the nation's propaganda, level 18 creatures required the combined efforts of Advanced Martial Artists or large numbers to inflict damage.
Just like the Fish Spirit Clan's Advanced Warrior that Li Yuan had killed.
If it weren't for Li Yuan holding it back, and the combat drones setting up a 'fire cross-net' in the open area, it wouldn't have been so easily killed.
"Uncle, don't listen to Muhua and the others' nonsense," Li Yuan said. "I was just a drone that killed it."
"That's impressive, Yuan... you've truly grown up," Li Changzhou said with a sense of emotion as he looked at Li Yuan.
In just half a year of university, Li Yuan's strength had transformed to this level? Li Changzhou, a graduate of Jiangbei Martial Arts University, naturally understood what this meant.
Of course, over the past six months, Li Yuan occasionally chatted with his uncle and aunt about his recent situation, so they weren't too surprised.
Kunlun Martial Arts University was, in their hearts, a top-tier university.
It was only natural for a top talent from a top university to be exceptional.
"Uncle and Aunt, you two go inside, I'll go to the underground martial arts room," Li Yuan said.
Whoosh!
With a slight movement of his body, Li Yuan flew out several dozen meters and entered the underground martial arts room.
Clang! The sealed weapons slowly descended, revealing various weapons, helmets, armor, and boots neatly arranged.
All of them were practical combat weapons.
"The Source Power Battle Armor is something I carry with me, but once activated, it becomes too eye-catching," Li Yuan thought for a moment.
He quickly donned a full set of First Grade Premium battle armor, helmet, and boots.
He also put on a pair of extremely tough pants made from special materials, which even Advanced Martial Artists couldn't tear.
In the blink of an eye, Li Yuan was fully geared up, with only half of his face exposed.
"With this..."
"Even with the full armor, even if I activate the Source Power Battle Armor, it won't be noticeable from the outside," Li Yuan thought to himself.
The Source Power Battle Armor was a close-fitting suit, akin to being made of nanomaterials, and powered by Source Power.
Under normal circumstances, the armor provided defense, but in critical moments, activating the battle suit doubled the defense... This meant that Li Yuan's survival capabilities had increased significantly.
The only drawback was that wearing two layers of armor slightly reduced flexibility.
"If the Fish Spirit Clan warriors have Fourth-Stage Techniques, they probably won't want to come and be cannon fodder, so it won't be a big problem," Li Yuan pondered.
He had specifically searched for information about the 'Fish Spirit Star Realm' in the Starfire Martial Palace's database.
He was well aware of some of the conventions.
"Finally," Li Yuan's gaze fell on a black long spear.
The entire spear was made of alloy.
It was a weapon specially prepared by the Starfire Martial Palace for Li Yuan's Life and Death Expedition.
The cost was 1.8 million Bluesphere Coins!
The spearhead and blade were virtually indestructible, and with a slight exertion of force, ordinary steel would be easily pierced, but the spear's shaft had the resilience of a wooden staff.
It was infused with some very special heavenly treasures and earthly treasures, giving it a 'memory' function.
Most importantly, it was a Source Power Weapon, capable of channeling Source Power.
If ordinary Source Power were channeled into a regular spear, it would explode.
"Black Star!" Li Yuan smiled, revealing the name he had given the spear.
The Black Star Spear weighed 420 kilograms, making it an ideal weapon for Li Yuan at his current level.
Li Yuan reached out and grasped the weapon, and the cold spear seemed to infuse his heart with a sense of heroism.
"Black Star," he whispered.
"Today, I'll let you taste blood," Li Yuan muttered to himself, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
With a swift movement, Li Yuan flew out of the underground room.
Inside the living room...
The entire family stared at Li Yuan in awe, fully geared up like a warrior ready for battle.
"Little Yuan, what's this?" Chen Hui couldn't help but ask.
"Auntie, I'm going to report to the City Patrol Team," Li Yuan replied.
"You're just a freshman, you don't need to go," Chen Hui said, well aware of the policy.
Li Yuan was about to explain.
"Go ahead," Li Changzhou suddenly spoke up, a faint smile on his face. "Be careful, don't be reckless. Fighting the alien tribe is important, but your safety comes first."
"Okay," Li Yuan nodded slightly.
"Hurry up, don't worry about home. The entire Nanhu Starfire Community is the safest place," Li Changzhou urged.
Chen Hui was about to speak, but Li Changzhou's gaze stopped her.
"Uncle and Auntie, I'm off then," Li Yuan said without further ado.
Not wasting a second.
With the Fish Spirit Tribe wreaking havoc, every second of delay meant increased casualties.
Hua!
Li Yuan dashed out of the room and leaped onto a hovering flying vehicle outside, quickly taking off and speeding towards the distance.
Inside the villa.
"How could you..." Chen Hui managed to say four words, but her voice grew softer and softer.
Because Li Changzhou had already taken her hand, and he just smiled.
Chen Hui's heart already understood most of it.
"Ever since Little Yuan got into Kunlun Martial Arts University and embarked on this path, this day was bound to come sooner or later," Li Changzhou said softly. "We all knew it, didn't we?"
"I understand," Chen Hui's voice trembled slightly. "But this... it's just too sudden."
"He's still just a child, he's only 18 months old." There was a hint of sadness in Chen Hui's voice.
In her heart, Li Yuan had only grown up not long ago.
Li Changzhou fell silent for a moment before sighing softly again, "But he's already a warrior."
Suddenly.
"Mom, Dad, look!" Li Qianqian pointed at the 'Star Realm Channel' on the distant light screen, which was broadcasting the news.
"The Fish Spirit Surge suddenly broke out in Jiangbei Province, and Jiangcheng City is one of the hardest-hit areas in the attack," the host's voice was low, with a hint of sadness. "It is estimated that more than 24,000 people have died... The number of Fish Spirit Tribe warriors is conservatively estimated to exceed 10,000... The casualties are very heavy, but our warriors, our martial artists..."
"Are also fighting hard."
"The following is a small portion of the combat footage we just obtained, all of which occurred recently."
Whoosh~
The screen switched, and a black-clad youth appeared, fighting against a large number of Fish Spirit Tribe warriors, wielding a short knife and taking down one Fish Spirit warrior after another... "According to the information we received, this powerful warrior is named Li Yuan, a freshman at Kunlun Martial Arts University and a genius warrior of our human race," the host said excitedly. "He alone has killed at least 20 Fish Spirit Tribe warriors and saved hundreds of lives..."
"Him!!!"
"He is capable of fighting 19th-level Fish Spirit Tribe warriors and eventually defeating them with the support of the Mechanical Legion... Li Yuan! At only 18 years old, he possesses such strength, undoubtedly one of the top geniuses in our Xia Nation," the host exclaimed. "It is said that he came from a poor background and received numerous sponsorships. He was even honored as a 'Youth Hero' during his senior year of high school."
"Now, he is still a hero!"
"But he is also a hero!"
...In front of the light screen.
"This?" Li Changzhou was shocked.
"Little Yuan? Qianqian, this is the battle your brother just experienced," Chen Hui said, her face filled with fear, her heart trembling.
"Yes," Li Qianqian nodded.
...Not just Li Changzhou's family, at this moment, countless people across Xia Nation were paying attention to the 'Fish Spirit Surge' in Jiangcheng City, a major disaster.
As the program progressed, many people remembered Li Yuan's name.
Of course.
The program featured not only Li Yuan but also combat footage of many powerful warriors... Most were recent battles, and some were even live-streamed.
...
Jiangcheng City, at the broadcasting station.
"The casualties are heavy, and the battle continues," said the middle-aged man with glasses in a soft voice. "We need heroes now, to boost the morale of all the people."
"To ignite the passion in many hearts."
"Continue the broadcast."
"We need more warriors to step forward and fight," the middle-aged man said. "Only by doing so can we clear this disaster."
"Especially for martial arts geniuses like Li Yuan, we should focus on highlighting them."
"Remember."
"We are not on the front line, but we are on another battlefield," the middle-aged man said solemnly.
"Yes," the staff members responded, their hearts filled with determination.
...
Whoosh!
Unaware that he was on a TV program, Li Yuan sat in the flying vehicle and quickly arrived at a 'reporting point' outside the Nanhu Starfire Community.
Here, there were already many people.
"Someone's coming."
"We have enough, ten people!" Many voices shouted.
Whoosh! Li Yuan jumped down.
"It's Li Yuan."
"Li Yuan," many people recognized him, their faces filled with surprise. Most of them were martial artists from the Starfire Martial Palace, and they had heard of Li Yuan, the 'A-Class Contract' genius.
"Li Yuan!"
The warrior on guard duty's eyes lit up slightly. "You're the leader of this temporary ten-man team."
(End of Chapter)
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