Atkin? Let your blood be the offering to my blade!

On Mist Island, the thick fog remained, but the heart-palpitating sense of oppression had dissipated significantly following the fall of the Tentacle Beast Emperor.

In its place was an atmosphere even more fanatical and greedy.

The fighter jets of various major powers hovered in mid-air with their hatches wide open, and figures leaped into the bottomless subterranean cavern like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

It was a shortcut to wealth and power, yet also an abyss leading to death.

Lin Yuan stood on the shore watching this scene, sighing, "The scramble and slaughter between nations... this is the true law of the jungle."

He whispered to himself, a strange light flickering in his eyes, "It's only interesting when there's no holding back, isn't it?"

Just then, the familiar mechanical voice in his mind rang out at the perfect moment, breaking his contemplation.

[Ding!]

[Mission "The Emperor Shall Fall" has been completed!]

[Distributing rewards now!]

[Reward 1: Controller Weapon—"Sun God Weapon"!]

[Reward 2: Spatial Law Affinity +10%!]

As the system's voice faded, a strange, warm current instantly flowed through his entire body, as if every cell were cheering and leaping for joy.

Lin Yuan could clearly feel that the surrounding space had become more "intimate"; the spatial fluctuations that were once obscure and difficult to comprehend were now clear and discernible.

What surprised him even more was that deep within his consciousness, a long shuttle, dark gold in color and radiating an ancient, mysterious aura, was floating silently.

Sun God Weapon!

This was an existence a grade higher than the "Yan God Weapon" Luo Feng obtained in the original story—a lethal weapon crafted specifically for Controllers!

"Good stuff!"

The smile on Lin Yuan's face widened.

With this item, combined with the increase in his spatial law affinity, his combat power would once again experience a qualitative leap.

"If the system issues another mission to have me take care of those two old, immortal Beast Emperors in the ocean, I would be more than happy to make the trip..."

He secretly looked forward to it in his heart.

After all, every mission represented a leap in strength. He had to cherish his time on Earth, as there was no guarantee that things would be this easy once he entered the universe.

However, the system did not issue any new missions.

"So be it. Missions will always appear at the most appropriate time; no need to rush."

Lin Yuan composed himself and cast his gaze not far away.

There, a figure in black was watching him quietly.

It was Hong.

This number one powerhouse on Earth had a rare look of... shock, appearing in those deep, starry eyes of his.

Even he could only manage to suppress the Tentacle Beast Emperor; killing it would have been as difficult as ascending to heaven. Yet, in the battle just now, Lin Yuan's performance had been truly stunning.

That calm and breezy demeanor, that terrifying power where every strike seemed capable of splitting mountains, even forcing the Tentacle Beast Emperor to flee in a sorry state...

"This strength is already far greater than Thunder God's."

Hong assessed internally, If it were a life-or-death struggle, could I... defeat him now?

Once this thought emerged, even Hong was startled. But he was a man of firm resolve, and he quickly cast aside the distracting thoughts, returning to his usual composure.

"Lin Yuan, Luo Feng, and you three, come here."

Hong's voice rang out clearly in their ears via force transmission.

Soon, Lin Yuan, Luo Feng, and Hong's three personal guards gathered by Hong's side.

"All parties have already made their moves; our Extreme Martial Arts Hall cannot fall behind."

Hong swept his gaze over the group and said in a deep voice, "The underground of this Mist Island contains immense opportunities, but it is also accompanied by great danger. Advance into the depths immediately. If any treasures emerge or you encounter unsolvable trouble, report it via your communicators at once."

"Yes!"

The group responded in unison.

"Move out!"

Following Hong's order, several figures instantly turned into streams of light, splitting into different paths and charging toward the fissures beneath Mist Island.

The underground river was deep, dark, and winding.

Lin Yuan did not choose to team up with anyone. He preferred to act alone; if others were by his side, he would feel restricted, and it would be inconvenient to reveal many of his trump cards.

He descended rapidly along a wide underground fissure, his spiritual energy spreading out like a tide to search for that specific energy fluctuation.

He knew exactly what he wanted.

Muya Crystal!

This crystal, containing pure life energy, was practically a cheat code for leveling up at his current stage. It could not only rapidly enhance a martial artist's cultivation but also served as the best nourishment for feeding the Star Vine.

"Since I've come, I must plunder everything! Even if it is a legacy left behind by the Falling Ink Star, I will not let it slip through my fingers."

Lin Yuan made up his mind.

Along the way, there were many monsters entrenched in the subterranean river, including no shortage of Lord-level or even King-level existences.

But before the current Lin Yuan, these monsters that once required him to tread carefully were now nothing more than ants to be crushed with a wave of his hand.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Several invisible blades of telekinetic force flashed by, and the aquatic monsters attempting to ambush him were instantly sliced in two, their blood staining the river water red.

Lin Yuan didn't even spare them a glance as he continued deeper.

Finally, after descending a full two thousand meters, a strange, rice-like fragrance wafted out from a crevice in the rocks ahead.

"Found it!"

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up.

He saw a fist-sized, milky-white crystal floating quietly in mid-air, emitting an alluring luster.

On the ground beneath it lay several monster carcasses, their bodies bloated; clearly, they had died from exploding after greedily consuming more of the Muya Crystal's vast energy than they could digest.

"The first Muya Crystal, acquired!"

Lin Yuan moved, ready to dart toward the Muya Crystal.

However—

Just as his hand was about to touch the crystal, an extremely sharp telekinetic attack suddenly struck from the shadows to the side!

Boom!

A massive rock was struck down, smashing fiercely into Lin Yuan's path.

Lin Yuan's figure came to a sudden halt, carving an impossible right-angle turn in the air to evade the falling debris. He hovered in mid-air, his gaze cold as he looked toward the direction of the attack.

"Running into troublemakers this quickly?" Lin Yuan glanced over.

Immediately, a voice filled with arrogance and greed drifted from the darkness:

"This treasure of Mist Island belongs to me, the Fourth Speaker—Atkin!"

As the voice faded, three figures slowly emerged.

The leader was tall with golden hair and sinister eyes; it was none other than the world's Fifth Speaker—Atkin!

Behind him followed two familiar faces.

One was a man with a fleshy face and long, flowing hair—that was Yan Hai.

The other was a thin man with a cold, grim expression—that was Heru.

"Atkin?"

Hearing the name, Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint flashing in their depths.

This lineup was somewhat unexpected.

In the original story of the Golden Horned Beast, Atkin's refusal to sacrifice himself was understandable; after all, everyone had the right to choose survival.

But after that, these three formed the so-called "Tycoon Alliance," not only carving up Earth's resources but also wantonly persecuting the descendants of heroes like Luo Feng, not even sparing Luo Feng's own family!

To describe them simply: they were worse than beasts.

"I didn't expect that enemies would meet on a narrow road, and here of all places."

Lin Yuan sneered inwardly. Originally, he had only intended to snatch a Muya Crystal, but now it seemed...

Seeing Lin Yuan remain silent, Atkin assumed he was afraid and spoke up again, his tone laced with mockery:

"Isn't this that big celebrity who follows Hong around? What was his name... Lin Yuan, right?"

He looked Lin Yuan up and down with undisguised disdain. "Although Hong thinks highly of you, even letting you observe and learn during major events like hunting a Beast Emperor... you'd better save it if you want to compete with us for items!"

Atkin had absolute confidence in their lineup.

He himself was the Fifth Speaker. Yan Hai, though ranked slightly lower, was a veteran powerhouse of the Speaker level. Heru was an even rarer Planet-level spirit reader with devious methods.

With these three joining forces, even Thunder God would have a headache, let alone this greenhorn who only climbed the ranks due to his connection with Hong.

"If you're smart, get lost! For Hong's sake, I can spare you this once." Yan Hai chimed in with a sinister grin, his battle blade already partially unsheathed.

Heru stared at Lin Yuan with a cold, malevolent gaze, his telekinetic power coiled and ready to launch a lethal strike at any moment.

Dealing with a mere Lin Yuan—wouldn't that be as easy as reaching out and grabbing something?

Looking at these three self-important fellows, Lin Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.

"Fifth Speaker, such grand prestige."

He shook his head lightly, then raised his gaze, his eyes instantly becoming as sharp as blades as a terrifying aura erupted from his body!

"But unfortunately, on this Earth, no one has the right to snatch things from me."

Lin Yuan extended a finger and beckoned to the three of them, his tone calm yet brimming with dominance:

"Since you are so confident, then... come at me together!"

There is no time like the present; today, he would give them a little shock regarding his life genes!