The Fury of a High-Level War God

Shortly after the volcanic eruption, the crater was completely submerged by the aftermath of the explosion and a torrent of magma. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Liu Yun relied on his extraordinary psychic power to find an unexpected sanctuary—the massive remains of the Undying Bird mother. Although this carcass had lost its life, its colossal body and sturdy bones unexpectedly served as a natural shield, resisting most of the external impact and high temperatures.

I didn't think I had the life of a protagonist, yet I've caught a protagonist's disease. This guy shouldn't have died by my hand!

Liu Yun couldn't help but complain. He used his psychic power to pilot the Undying Bird into the air; the shockwave from the volcanic explosion served as the perfect boost, propelling him far away in one go.

As for Li Wei and the others left behind, Liu Yun didn't know if they were dead or alive, but the entire volcanic vent had been obliterated in the recent explosion. People of flesh and blood would likely have been reduced to nothing.

This shockwave was incredibly powerful, pushing Liu Yun, who was piloting the Undying Bird-brand aircraft, away at lightning speed. At the same time, Liu Yun had long known that the items provided by the HR Alliance would have tracking issues, so he used his Machine Race Clone to alter the positioning. Now, his location should appear to be in Yingzhou, three thousand miles away.

He had completed the mission regarding the Undying Bird, but he planned to take a detour for a while. The Machine Race Clone had sent a long list of requirements for monster materials and rare metals, and he intended to complete them one by one before returning to upgrade his base.

The off-road vehicle was still fine. Liu Yun cleared away the branches and other camouflage from the vehicle, started it up, and fled the scene. He might have completed the mission, but the road had been completely destroyed by the volcanic eruption.

Meanwhile, in the most luxurious district of the bustling Jiangnan Base City, mountains stood tall, waterfalls cascaded, and the lake water was crystal clear, forming a stark contrast to the surrounding forest of skyscrapers where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. This area, covering several square kilometers, had become the dream residence for countless wealthy individuals due to its unique beauty.

It not only held the top spot in Jiangnan Base City but was also ranked second in all of China. This was the famous Jiangnan Landscape Residential Area, especially the villa district located at the peak of Huayao Peak.

Under the cover of night, with stars dotting the sky, a powerhouse dressed in a deep blue training suit sat cross-legged on the rooftop of a mountaintop villa. His long hair draped over his shoulders, and his face was as cold and stern as a stone carving. Even with his eyes closed, one could feel the biting chill and heart-palpitating murderous aura radiating from him. This person was none other than the world-renowned powerhouse, the Advanced War God known as Vulture—Li Yao.

Suddenly, a harsh alarm sounded from the ordinary watch on Li Yao's wrist, shattering the tranquility of the night. He snapped his eyes open, a flash of lightning-like light flickering within them. Immediately, a look of cold shock and anger appeared on his indifferent face as he whispered, "A-Wei..."

Li Yao quickly issued commands through his watch, attempting to contact the two bodyguards of his son, Li Wei, but there was still no response. Driven by anger and anxiety, his figure turned into a phantom, instantly rushing into the spacious audiovisual room on the third floor of the villa.

"Activate martial artist search mode!" Li Yao ordered in a deep voice.

Following the command, a giant instrument at the edge of the audiovisual room activated, emitting a hazy light that converged in the center of the room to form a three-dimensional projection. In the projection, an elderly man with silver hair and black clothes appeared; he was the specialist in charge of this search operation.

"Mr. Li Yao, please confirm the search range you require," the elderly man in black said respectfully.

"Pinpoint the exact coordinates of my son, Li Wei, and search for the locations of all War God-level martial artists within a hundred-mile radius," Li Yao's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.

However, when he learned that there were no War God-level martial artists within a hundred miles of Li Wei, Li Yao's expression changed drastically. He knew well that with the strength of his son's bodyguards, for them to be killed in such a short time, the culprit must be a War God-level expert. But why were there no results? This left him feeling unprecedented confusion and unease.

"Search for the locations of all Advanced War General-level martial artists within a hundred miles again!" Li Yao issued a new command without hesitation.

But the elderly man in black informed him that searching for War General-level martial artists required S-level authorization from the HR Alliance, and Li Yao did not possess such clearance. This news undoubtedly fueled Li Yao's rage even further.

Just then, a sonic boom approached from afar, and a blonde, blue-eyed white noblewoman with a twisted expression rushed into the audiovisual room. She was Li Yao's wife, the sister of the head of the immensely powerful Polenas Family within the HR Alliance, and an Advanced War God—Venina Polenas. She had rushed over upon hearing the news of her son's death, her eyes filled with grief and determination.

"You can search now, right!" Li Yao stared fixedly at the elderly man in black in the 3D projection, while the man's gaze shifted to Venina.

"Yes, you have S-level authorization. I will serve you with all my heart..."

After saying this, they quickly began searching for Advanced War Generals again, but it was still a failure; there were no Advanced War Generals in the vicinity.

They even investigated all the Advanced War Generals who had gone out during this period, which only led them to a handful of people, most of whom were at the ends of the earth, an incredibly vast distance away.

In particular, Liu Yun was wandering directly in Yingzhou, which led the couple to rule him out first. By first eliminating the correct answer, the subsequent process of finding the culprit became extremely difficult.

However, Liu Yun had indeed completed the Undying Bird hunting mission, and even though he could alter his positioning, he could not hide the fact that he had been there.

At the same time, Glinda within the HR Alliance knew that he possessed War God-level strength. If the news were to leak in the future, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't suspect him.

After completing the Undying Bird hunting mission, Liu Yun did not immediately return to Jiangnan Base City. Instead, he chose a more remote route, weaving through the towering mountains and ridges of Yingzhou to avoid potential tracking and investigation. His figure appeared and disappeared within the dense forest, every step seemingly in harmony with nature, making it difficult even for the sharpest trackers to catch his trail.

As night fell, Liu Yun found a secluded valley to serve as a temporary camp. Inside the valley, moonlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting light upon a strange scene—the remains of fierce tigers as large as small hills were scattered all around. These tigers were all mutated beasts he had encountered and defeated during his journey; their massive bodies bore witness to the terrifying nature of Liu Yun's combat power.

Strength is always the most powerful weapon to protect yourself and others. Liu Yun recited in his heart, then took out the material list sent by the Machine Race Clone and began planning his next move.

There were many ways to break the deadlock, and it was clear that Liu Yun intended to increase his own strength. After forcibly changing the balance of power, he would then face the challenges of others.

Was the Planetary stage really that hard to break through? After confirming that the surrounding environment was safe, Liu Yun began to process the remains of these tigers. Using the high-tech tools he carried, he extracted precious genetic samples and rare materials from the remains; these would be important resources for upgrading his base and manufacturing new weapons. At the same time, he also drew experience from the battles, constantly refining his combat techniques and strategies.

As the night deepened, low roars of beasts echoed in the valley, as if even the creatures of the natural world were shocked by this powerful force. Yet, Liu Yun felt as if he were in another world; his heart held only a longing for power and a vision for the future.

One day, I will stand at the peak of this world and make all my enemies tremble. Liu Yun made a vow in his heart, then closed his eyes again, entering a state of deep meditation to further consolidate and enhance his strength.

Under the illumination of the moonlight, the entire valley seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mysterious radiance, and Liu Yun's figure gradually became blurred and profound within this glow, as if he were as eternal as the heavens and the earth, and as radiant as the sun and the moon.