Setting Out

Inside the villa's Quiet Chamber, the spiritual energy was thick as paste, swirling on its own and forming tiny tornadoes.

Chen Fan sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, his breathing long and deep.

Within his body, a thousand calories of Qi and Blood transformed into a viscous golden mercury paste, flowing slowly through his jade-like bones and Meridians. Each circulation carried a heavy, oppressive aura.

Perfection of the Organ Refining Realm, only one final step remains before one can Bone Tempering and attain divine prowess, thus stepping into the Golden Body Realm.

The key to this step is to truly create the Bone Tempering Chapter of the "Myriad Dao Furnace Scripture".

"Call..."

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Chen Fan opened his eyes, got up, and pushed open the door to leave.

The sunlight streamed down, making him squint slightly.

Outside the door, four figures had been waiting for some time.

Gu Ci stood at the forefront, his aura several times stronger than before.

Behind him, Shen Xuan, Su Qingyue, and Tuo Bashan stood side by side.

"Oh, everyone's here?"

Chen Fan broke the silence with a slight smile.

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Shen Xuan's eyes twitched involuntarily. He was about to start his usual banter, but he forcibly held back.

He took a deep breath, put away his folding fan, and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Fan.

"Chen Fan, I have received the Federation's Highest Directive." His voice was deep and powerful. "As one of those whose names are inscribed on this Myriad Laws Ranking, I will enter the Core Zone of the Myriad Laws Source Realm with you, and fight to the death for the Human Race!"

"This is also an investment and a test for us."

Su Qingyue added a curt and concise sentence.

Tuo Bashan grinned, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth, his gaze fixed intently on Chen Fan, and said in a deep, booming voice, "I'm going to a stronger place, to fight stronger guys!"

Chen Fan's smile widened.

"Sure," he said, arms crossed and chin slightly raised. "But you can stay by my side, but don't be a burden. I'm... not used to having anyone weighing me down."

"You!"

Shen Xuan almost lost his composure and was about to retort when Gu Ci stopped him with a look.

Gu Ci stepped forward and stood in front of Chen Fan, his expression more solemn than ever before.

"Kid, I've already made arrangements for your parents."

Chen Fan's smile faltered slightly.

"They have safely returned to Blue Star from the Starry Sky Frontline, under the personal protection of a Golden Body Realm expert dispatched by the Federation's Highest Security Committee, and are safely housed in their old residence in East Sea City. Everything is in perfect order."

Chen Fan shuddered, his eyes, which always held a hint of cynicism, instantly filled with an indescribable, complex emotion.

He always seemed relaxed and indifferent, but his worry and guilt towards his family were like the finest thorn, deeply embedded in his Divine Soul.

He could face the encirclement and attack of the Myriad Races' Prodigies with ease, and he could face the oppression of the Martial God's Will with boundless pride, but this kinship was his softest and heaviest weakness.

Now, that thorn has been completely removed.

The frustration in my chest vanished in that instant.

Instead, there was an unprecedented sense of ease, and a sense of pride that came from the depths of the soul!

He looked at Gu Ci in front of him, at this teacher who had worried so much about him, his lips moved, but in the end, all his words turned into a single action.

Chen Fan bowed deeply to Gu Ci.

Thank you... teacher.

This bow came from the bottom of my heart.

"You brat..." Gu Ci's eyes reddened slightly, but he slapped the back of his head, helped him up, and laughed as he scolded, "Now that everything's alright at home, you little rascal, you can go out and fight without any scruples, right?"

He looked at his disciple with a complex mix of emotions—heartache and pride.

"Remember!" Gu Ci's voice suddenly turned extremely serious, "You better come back alive!"

"Um."

Chen Fan straightened up and responded softly.

Immediately afterwards, an extremely powerful aura roared out from Chen Fan's body.

"Since those so-called Ancient Ancestors of the Alien Races want me to die in the Myriad Laws Source Realm, then let's see... whether their promising offspring or I will survive!"

"Young Alien King... It's not like I haven't killed them before!"

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable confidence.

"Good!"

Gu Ci felt this will, and instead of being surprised, he was delighted, letting out a hearty shout of exhilaration.

He knew that the moment Chen Fan let go of all the shackles in his heart would be the moment he truly began to show his fangs!

With a wave of his hand, Gu Ci led the young team toward the latest model Interstellar Assault Ship that had been prepared on the docking pad.

The ship started up, transforming into a streak of Stream of Light and disappearing into the deep universe.

Inside the cabin, Gu Ci handed Chen Fan a black chip that shimmered with a faint light.

"This contains all my experience from fighting against various races on the front lines over the years, as well as my understanding and methods for countering the top techniques and secret arts of those Overlord Races. While it may not be comprehensive, it might save your life in a critical moment."

Chen Fan took the chip and nodded.

Once the Starship smoothly entered the Space Channel and embarked on a long interstellar journey, he inserted the chip into his Personal Computer.

A massive influx of data poured in instantly.

Countless analyses of Alien Races martial arts techniques, bloodline weaknesses, and combat habits unfolded on the Light Screen like a galaxy.

However, at the very top of this endless stream of data, a specially encrypted video file lay quietly.

[Home]

There is only one word.

Chen Fan's heart stirred slightly, and with a hint of doubt, he clicked on it.

The screen lights up.

There were no grand scenes, nor rousing music.

What appeared was the old courtyard of his house, which he knew all too well, under the Wutong Tree and beside the stone table.

Grandpa Chen Ping was happily holding a teacup.

Beside him, his father Chen Long and mother Luo Mengjie sat upright, looking somewhat awkward, yet unable to hide the excitement and pride in their eyes.

Upon seeing Chen Fan in the video, the three of them seemed to see him in person, and without prior arrangement, they smiled and waved to him.

"Xiao Fan..."

The corners of Luo Mengjie's eyes were still wet with tears, her voice choked with emotion, yet filled with boundless tenderness and pride.

We... are waiting for you to come home.

Seeing this scene, Chen Fan's heart trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but look up at Gu Ci.

Gu Ci seemed oblivious to Chen Fan's gaze, and simply continued to steer the Interstellar Ship toward the location of the Myriad Laws Source Realm.

"That old Deng..."

Chen Fan smiled and shook his head, then watched the video again before slowly putting it away.

But the moment the video ended, the smile on Chen Fan's face vanished, replaced by... a fierce fighting spirit.

"Prodigies from Alien Races...?"