Arc 34Changhe’s Rise
Zhang Guangmu built Long River City into a powerful faction, absorbed Tianyan City, and repelled Kamiza Arata Mirai before breaking through to the Fourth Order. As Zhang prepared for a final confrontation with Kamiza, Nikola Hawking reincarnated on Taichu Star under the Control Group’s guidance.
- Zhang Guangmu accepted Zhao Zhengrong’s Abyssal Fiend Seed, then helped defeat the Three Abnormal Generals and evolved his Abnormal Fetus into an Abnormal Infant.
- Zhang Guangmu used Lifespan Transaction to restore his allies, claimed Li Xiaoxiao’s Abyssal Sword Weapon, and killed the Ice Skeleton King before fusing its power with his Seed of Strength.
- Zhang Guangmu joined forces with Chu Fan, hunted Abyssal Fiends, and recruited Jiang Jiuxiao, whose Soul power could suppress Mania-Fall, and he established Long River City’s merit-and-lifespan reward system.
- Li Yan sought Long River City’s help with the Repulsion Law, but Chu Fan defeated him in a spar, leading Li Yan to submit Tianyan City and its affiliated cities to Zhang Guangmu.
- Kamiza Arata Mirai attacked Long River City and overwhelmed its defenders, but Zhang Guangmu fought him in Dragon Soul Form and forced him to retreat rather than risk a costly victory.
- Zhang Guangmu restored his faction’s confidence, organized an ascension ritual, and broke through to the Fourth Order, naming the realm Earth Tier.
- Nikola Hawking accepted the Control Group’s offer, reincarnated in a North Continent survivor’s body, and was advised to avoid Zhang Guangmu until he grew stronger.