Chapter 284: The Significance and Power of Divine Factors, the Unseen Beast's Ultimate Control (4K)

Chapter 284: The Significance and Power of Divine Factors, the Unseen Beast's Ultimate Control (4K)



Through the holes in the walls created by the flame lightning, Yujia Shinelu also caught a glimpse of the Divine Man, whose upper body had been destroyed, and raised an eyebrow.

"Was it taken care of with just one strike?"

On their way, Sch Jing had already explained to her that the naked pervert they encountered was a man-made divine creature—the Divine Man.

As one of the few at the top of the pyramid on this planet, Yujia Shinelu was privy to many secrets, including knowledge of the Divine Man, a product from across the vast ocean, which she had never encountered before.

The Divine Man was created based on the Divine Son Adam, who was, in turn, cultivated from cells extracted from 'That Thing'. Adam was like a clone, a diluted version of the original.

This was the only achievement humanity had gained from 'That Thing' so far... and due to unknown reasons, only one clone of Adam had been successfully created, with no others born since.

This was why one of the five laws of divine relics stated, 'Divine relics possess uniqueness and cannot be replicated.'

It seemed as if some unseen force or rule was preventing humanity from further desecrating this sacred entity.

The Divine Man, created from Adam's flesh and blood, was a further dilution of 'That Thing'.

It was like dropping a drop of thick, rich essence into a glass of clear water, then taking a drop from that glass and adding it to another.

Through this process of dilution, the incomprehensible and unusable elements within 'That Thing' were transformed into versatile 'Divine Factors'.

Technologies and products like immortal surgery, ultimate limit-breaking, and divine xenografts were all developed through the utilization of divine factors.

Thus, although the Divine Son Adam ranked only 023 among divine relics, its importance to humanity was enough to place it within the top ten.

This was why the New Northern Ocean Council remained the world's most powerful nation... they held the guardianship of the Divine Son Adam.

Despite threats from various countries, the Council could not monopolize divine factors and had to allocate them to nations annually. Still, they retained the largest share for themselves.

As the direct carrier of such crucial divine factors, the Divine Man was an extraordinary existence.

Yujia Shinelu had just witnessed Sch Jing's power, and if not for his timely intervention, she would have been in grave danger.

But in front of Sch Jing, such a formidable being was taken down with a single strike...

"Not quite," Sch Jing said, opening a panel and checking for any alerts.

"I didn't kill it... Why do I keep running into these cockroach-like creatures?" he said with a hint of frustration.

He waved his hand, and a massive amount of black energy from the shadows transformed into a sea of black flames, engulfing the remaining lower half of the Divine Man.

The panel's silence indicated that the creature was still alive, though Sch Jing had no idea what survival trick it might have up its sleeve. Still, using the annihilating power of the Shadow Flame to erase all traces of its existence was always a good idea.

Just as the black flames surged forward, about to consume the lower half of the Divine Man, it suddenly stood up. It flapped its two legs and charged towards Sch Jing with an unbelievable speed, like a stone-winged creature.

"Hmm?" Sch Jing tilted his head in surprise.

The black flames couldn't keep up with its speed, and soon it was upon him, leaping and kicking at him.

"Where did you get the idea that..." Sch Jing caught the kicking leg with precision.

"Dare to get close to me?" he said, and with a burst of energy, lightning and flames erupted.

Like a noodle being tossed, the Divine Man's lower half was slammed into the floor with the Dragon Concealment Art's ultimate combo.

"Boom!!"

The entire floor shook from the impact, and the Divine Man's lower half burst like a plastic bag filled with gold, spraying blood and flesh for dozens of meters around.

The black flames surged forward, engulfing and erasing every trace of flesh and blood, leaving nothing behind.

"Wow..." Yuga Ling Lu couldn't help but raise her hands halfway in a half-hearted French salute, letting out a nervous laugh.

She was truly grateful for Sch Jing's mercy during the arena battle...

[Killed a divine special creature, +512 Divinity]



Seeing the notification on the panel confirming the Divine Man's death, Sch Jing said nothing. After a quick scan to ensure there were no more threats on this floor, he immediately broke through the ceiling and continued his ascent.

...

As time passed, Sch Jing continued his path, saving and slaying as he went, soon reaching the floor belonging to Xu Corporation Biology.

He had only publicly visited this place once for a general inspection, but in reality, he had secretly returned three to four times, meticulously examining every floor in detail.

As a result, his familiarity with Xu Corporation Biology could be described as unparalleled... Even employees who had worked here for over a decade or two would likely pale in comparison.

Yuga Shinelu followed behind Scheng Jing, feeling a sense of strangeness as she noticed that since reaching the 1002nd floor, he seemed to be at home, instantly understanding the situation on each floor without a glance, swiftly inspecting them at lightning speed, nearly twice as fast as on the previous floors.

Her expression was peculiar, but she remained silent, silently trailing behind Scheng Jing.

"Xu Corporation Biology hasn't evacuated many employees. It seems the situation arose suddenly and is quite urgent."

Scheng Jing used Mental Visualization to inspect the residual life force on each floor, making a quick calculation.

Approximately thirty of Xu Corporation Biology's hundred floors were used for various storage and experimental purposes, and another thirty were left vacant after being purchased with their abundant funds. The permanent staff numbered around ten to twelve thousand.

As Scheng Jing ascended, he compared the situation to his previous visit and estimated that the staff had been reduced by about half... Another half were either desperately fleeing downward or standing by helplessly, awaiting their fate.

He paid a little more attention, hoping to find Xu Mu De and finish him off on the spot.

This time, Scheng Jing had a legitimate reason for his actions. Xu Mu De had attempted to murder and steal from Miss Wu's subordinate, targeting the very goods she had requested... If he were to be counterattacked and eliminated, Xu Corporation Biology would have no grounds for complaint and could only endure it.

However, Scheng Jing wasn't overly optimistic about finding Xu Mu De... With such a major incident, the leadership would undoubtedly prioritize their own escape.

He estimated that the person had already fled far away, most likely among the hundreds of flight vehicles he had seen departing the Skyreach Center when he first arrived.

Those left behind to await their fate were mostly ordinary employees without power or influence.

"Bang—!"

As Scheng Jing continued his rescue efforts and reached the 1093rd floor, he heard a loud explosion upon arrival.

A figure in the distance retreated at an incredible speed, crashing through over ten walls in succession and flying out of the Skyreach Center, falling towards the ground.

In a fleeting glance, Scheng Jing recognized the figure despite their severe injuries, missing limbs, and bloodied state. It was one of the few individuals who had made him feel danger upon his infiltration—a security personnel of Xu Corporation Biology.

Currently, Xu Corporation Biology's security forces were likely severely depleted, as a significant portion had been taken by Xu Wen Kui to ambush and surround him.

Most had either been killed by Scheng Jing or drained dry by Xu Wen Kui during her mutated rampage.

Scheng Jing's gaze followed the trajectory of the figure as he flew backward.

Amidst the intense tremors resembling an earthquake, three figures were engaged in aerial combat.

The besieged figure, completely naked, bore a striking resemblance to Xu Mu De in appearance, similar to the two Divine Men they had encountered before, undoubtedly another Divine Man.

Yuga Shinelu, closely following Scheng Jing, also fixed her gaze in the same direction, her eyes narrowing in concentration.

"Onee-sama, there's something wrong with that Divine Man... He's completely different from the previous two."

She possessed an intuitive ability akin to a superpower, instantly sensing a terrifying danger from the Divine Man in the air.

"Onee-sama..." Scheng Jing glanced at her, slightly speechless.

From initially addressing him as "Scheng Jing's brother," then "Lord Jing," and now directly as "Onee-sama," the intimacy of her titles had escalated three levels in a short time, reminding him of his young disciple's ability to take advantage without hesitation.

"What should we do, Nini?" Yuga Shinelu asked with a hint of concern in her tone.

Scheng Jing: "..."

A four-level jump in intimacy.

"Alright, leave it to me. You can stay quiet for now."

Scheng Jing waved her off.

He genuinely feared that her next words would be calling him "husband."

At that moment, the Divine Man in the air, with an innocent expression, waved his hands left and right, creating ripples in the air as if paddling a boat, accompanied by a buzzing sound.

The next instant, the tremors on the floor intensified, causing the ground and walls to crack and shatter. The two figures engaged in combat with the Divine Man were thrown backward like cannonballs, spitting out large amounts of blood.

"Oh? A special individual?"

Scheng Jing narrowed his eyes.

This move was clearly not a physical attack but more akin to a superpower.

It should be the special individual with extraordinary abilities among the Divine Men, as Xu Wen Kui had mentioned.

"It's probably the culprit behind the Skyreach Center's tremors. It seems to be some kind of ability to transmit kinetic energy out of thin air, making it hard to guard against..."

After a brief moment of thought, Scheng Jing had an idea and felt confident in dealing with this thing.

He turned to Yuga Shinelu and said, "You should find a place to hide. I won't have time to cover for you from now on."

The Shadow Flame would dissipate once it moved away from Scheng Jing's body, and he couldn't guarantee that he could maintain the Shadow Flame Cloak on Yuga Shinelu.

Hearing this, Yuga Shinelu spoke with a gentle tone, "Don't worry, Lord Xue. You don't need to worry about me. Just do what you have to do."

Scheng Jing nodded, then waved his hand, causing the Shadow Flame Cloak on Yuga Shinelu to dissipate, revealing her charming and alluring true self.

"May your martial prowess flourish," Yuga Shinelu said softly, her hands clasped in front of her chest.

Scheng Jing didn't respond but turned his gaze towards the Divine Man in the air who was once again extending his hands, creating ripples in the air.

"First, we can't let it continue to destroy the Skyreach Center. We need to change the battlefield."

With a single step, Scheng Jing vanished from his original spot.

The next moment, he appeared right in front of the Divine Man, raising his right fist to strike, intending to punch the Divine Man out of the Skyreach Center.

However, despite his already incredible speed, he was surprised to find that he didn't succeed.

The Divine Man waved his arm, creating ripples in the air, and Scheng Jing's right fist stopped thirty centimeters away from the Divine Man, as if blocked by an invisible force.

A buzzing sound filled the air, and he felt an immense and terrifying force descend upon him, striking every inch of his body with equal intensity.

"Bang—!!!"

He couldn't stop himself from flying backward at an incredible speed, crashing through all the walls in his path. The Shadow Flame Cloak tore apart, and his skin cracked, spilling blood. His muscles, internal organs, and bones all suffered severe injuries in an instant.

"..."

Thick, translucent blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and Scheng Jing wiped it away with his right hand, narrowing his eyes.

He couldn't remember the last time he had been injured in actual combat, and he felt a strange sense of nostalgia.

An incredibly powerful life force ignited within him, and the wounds that would be considered severe for ordinary people healed in just a few seconds. He then channeled his energy, shaking off the blood that had clung to his skin.

"This ability is similar to Divine Roar Heaven's Sign, making it difficult to approach... Using the Feathered Artifact would likely yield the same result. Even the massive Sword of Oblivion would be directly shaken off by it."

"In that case..."

The Divine Man in the air tilted his head, his expression pure and innocent, like a child who had found an interesting toy. He aimed his arm at Scheng Jing and waved it.

Ripples appeared, and amidst the buzzing sound, Scheng Jing instantly pulled out a rainbow-like flame, leaving his original position and flying back and forth in the air.

Wherever he went, the air behind him was shaken into a vacuum by some force, unleashing a violent typhoon-like airflow that chased after him.

After circling for a while, Scheng Jing suddenly activated Twin Speed, doubling his velocity and rapidly approaching the Divine Man.

This time, his speed was much faster than before, but the Divine Man still reacted. Its ability required no wind-up, so as long as Scheng Jing didn't get too close, the Divine Man could simply apply its power around itself and wait for Scheng Jing to walk into its trap.

The Divine Man waved its arm, creating ripples and surrounding itself with a few meters of rippling air.

But this time, Scheng Jing didn't directly charge at the Divine Man's body. Instead, he slightly tilted his body and passed six meters beside it.

In that fleeting moment of intersection, Scheng Jing's mind moved, and an invisible giant jaw opened in the void, swallowing the Divine Man into nothingness.

The Non-Existent Beast was a formless, size-less, and non-existent monster.

It could only exert its invisible force around Scheng Jing's body.

Therefore, after swallowing the Divine Man into nothingness, Scheng Jing, who was moving at an incredible speed, dragged the Non-Existent Beast along with the swallowed Divine Man, instantly leaving the Skyreach Center.

In just about a second, the Divine Man broke free from the void, but by then, Scheng Jing had already brought him hundreds of meters away from the Skyreach Center.

The Divine Man was puzzled by the sudden change in scenery and was about to be swallowed by the void again.

And so, Scheng Jing gradually pulled the Divine Man away from the Skyreach Center, leading him dozens of miles away.

...

(I'm not sure why this part of the plot feels so awkward and difficult to write... I'll try to speed up the transition.)

(End of Chapter)

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