Reversing Heaven and Earth

Kyoto Base City, Changshan City, Limit Family Compound.

After receiving the news of Shen Mu's return, his mother, Chen Wen, and Shen Gang, who was on leave, waited outside the Limit Martial Hall together.

Many relatives and friends in the compound learned of this news, but there wasn't a crowd of people gathering around. Clearly, they were considering the Shen Mu family's reunion and thought it would be impolite to intrude rashly.

"It's three o'clock, A'Mu should be back soon," Chen Wen said, with anticipation.

Shen Gang nodded solemnly, then suddenly noticed a small black dot appearing at the end of the horizon.

In the next instant, this small black dot transformed into a streak of deep blue light. In just a few seconds, it appeared above the compound and landed on the roof of the martial hall.

Whoosh!

The cabin door opened, and Shen Mu, dressed in a black combat suit, flew out, carrying a briefcase in his right hand.

"It's our son coming back!"

Chen Wen quickly pulled Shen Gang closer to Shen Mu.

"Mom, Dad!"

Shen Mu said with a smile, then noticed that many people in the distance were looking over with expressions of longing.

"This isn't the place to talk, let's go home first," Shen Mu said, looking at his parents.

Chen Wen and Shen Gang naturally had no objections, and the family of three returned home.

Villa No. 018, Shen Mu's home.

In the living room on the first floor, under Shen Mu's mental control, the black briefcase landed on the coffee table.

Click!

The briefcase opened, revealing two test tubes filled with golden, viscous liquid.

"Mom, Dad, this is Dragon Blood. As for how to use it, there are detailed explanations in the instructions."

Watching Shen Mu casually take out two portions of Dragon Blood, Chen Wen and Shen Gang were both shocked.

"This... is this the legendary Dragon Blood that costs 160 billion for a single portion?" Chen Wen couldn't help but ask.

Shen Mu nodded and said, "That's right, but with my status, I can buy it for half price, which is 80 billion per portion."

Then Shen Mu looked at Shen Gang and said, "With your strength, Dad, after using this Dragon Blood, you'll easily have the physical fitness of an elementary War God at its peak."

According to Shen Gang's physical fitness, this Dragon Blood could at least increase his strength to 120,000 kilograms, close to the standard of an intermediate War God.

Hearing that he could become a War God, Shen Gang's originally serious expression immediately broke, and his face showed undisguised excitement.

"Mom, Dad, you should use the Dragon Blood to break through first, don't worry about anything else."

On the night of Shen Mu's return home, the 'Four Giants' of Kyoto Base City paid a joint visit: the two heads of the base city's civil affairs and military, and the inspectors of the two major martial halls.

Shen Mu already knew Liu Minghao, the inspector of the Limit Martial Hall, and the person in charge of the military in the base city was also his father's direct superior.

Except for Liu Minghao, who was relatively natural when facing Shen Mu, the other three were very restrained.

After chatting for half an hour, Liu Minghao took the lead to stand up and said, "Inspector Shen just got home, I won't bother you any longer."

The inspector of the Thunder Martial Hall also solemnly got up to say goodbye, only maintaining the basic respect for a Councilor-level expert, without any other intentions.

"Take care, Brother Liu and Inspector Wang," Shen Mu politely replied.

After watching the two leave, Shen Mu smiled and looked at the two from the base city, and said, "Do you two have any other instructions?"

The two heads repeatedly said they wouldn't dare, and then the military head spoke, "Chief Jia Yi wants to pay a visit to Councilor Shen, what do you think?"

"No problem, tomorrow morning then," Shen Mu nodded.

After receiving Shen Mu's reply, the two also breathed a sigh of relief, finally completing their mission, and hurriedly and respectfully bid farewell to Shen Mu.

"Well, next, except for the meeting with Jia Yi, everything else can be pushed back."

Shen Mu planned to meet with Jia Yi with a purpose, which was to transfer his father, Shen Gang, back to the base city's interior. It shouldn't be a problem.

In the next instant, Shen Mu's figure disappeared from the spot, into the martial arts hall on the second floor.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Golden throwing knives transformed into streams of light, flying around Shen Mu's body, outlining and evolving the 15th pattern of the "Celestial Atlas".

According to the requirements, completing the outline of the fifteenth pattern within 16 seconds would count as mastering this pattern.

Far away, tens of thousands of miles away, in the waters near Mist Island on the Australia Continent.

Under the surface of the water, the ferocious East Sea Azure Dragon was also practicing the 15th pattern of the "Celestial Atlas". With two bodies practicing simultaneously, the efficiency was not simply one plus one equals two.

The next morning, Shen Mu's parents, who had greatly increased in strength, went to the martial hall early to test their strength, leaving Shen Mu alone at home, without even having breakfast.

Not long after, Shen Mu's communication watch rang, and Jia Yi's name appeared on the screen.

"Hello, Councilor Jia."

"Councilor Shen, I've already arrived outside the Limit Family Compound."

"I'll be right there."

After Shen Mu hung up the phone, he headed straight for the entrance of the residential complex.

At the entrance, a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit, seemingly thin and wiry, stood to the left of the gate, his presence as imposing as an unshakeable mountain peak.

Beside Jia Yi were two War God-level middle-aged martial artists, each bearing a golden flower shoulder insignia, their expressions stern and meticulous.

"Councilor Jia, I haven't had dinner yet. How about we talk while we eat?" Shen Mu stepped forward and shook hands with him.

Jia Yi naturally had no objections. "No problem. Now that I'm in Changshan City, I'll follow Councilor Shen's arrangements."

A short while later, inside a private room at a restaurant.

Shen Mu ate while chatting with Jia Yi.

After some small talk, Jia Yi finally broached the subject. "I wonder, Councilor Shen, are you interested in joining the Military and serving the country?"

Shen Mu didn't mince words. "It's our duty to defend our homes and country. The most important defensive base in our Kyoto Base City should be that War Base in the Luan River Region, right?"

"Indeed. It's the main defensive fortification against the Oceanic Beasts' attacks. Councilor Shen's father is the deputy captain of the War General Brigade directly under the Luan River War Base."

Shen Mu nodded slightly. "How about this? I'm not too interested in things other than cultivation, so I'll take the position of Garrison Commander of the Luan River War Base. As for my dad, transfer him back to Changshan City for co-defense."

The Garrison Commander was a special position, who would become the highest person in charge of the War Base when a beast tide occurred. Usually, it didn't have any real power, and naturally, there was no need to deal with other trivial matters.

Trading a High-level War General for a Planet-Level powerhouse who surpassed the War God was an extremely worthwhile deal. Jia Yi naturally agreed without hesitation.

By the time Shen Mu returned home, half an hour had passed.

In the living room, Shen Gang sat dejectedly on the sofa, while his mother, Chen Wen, was comforting him.

"How old are you acting like a child? What's wrong with being at home?"

"What do you mean? This is called desertion! I can't accept it! What will my brothers think of me? What will those who sacrificed themselves think of me!"

Just then, Shen Mu walked slowly into the house, carrying a briefcase.

Seeing Shen Mu return, Shen Gang was immediately furious.

"You brat, you actually transferred your dad away from the War Base! Don't think that just because you're a powerhouse beyond the War God level, I wouldn't dare to hit you!"

Shen Gang had dedicated most of his life to this base on the front lines of the war between humans and monsters. Being suddenly transferred away was something he couldn't accept for the moment.

Shen Mu calmly opened the briefcase, which contained a neatly folded special dress uniform, with a pair of shoulder insignia on top, three golden flowers.

"Former Deputy Captain of the Luan River Base War General Brigade, please be aware of your position!"

Shen Gang widened his eyes in disbelief, then stood at attention and saluted with a frustrated expression. According to the internal regulations, when superiors or ranking officers enter a room, one must stand at attention and salute.

Behind Shen Gang, watching her husband being deflated, Chen Wen surreptitiously gave Shen Mu a thumbs up while stifling a laugh.