Stepping Foot

30 times the speed of light!

Inside the spaceship...

"I have managed to locate the primary intelligence." Qishan waved his hand, projecting the data before Chen Beixun.

The Tuosi Clan is one of the twenty-five major clans of the Wenpan Empire. Its founder and patriarch, Tuosi, possesses strength at the eighth level of the Universe stage.

He rules over 1,200 life-bearing planets, and his clan engages in the slave trade. Including the patriarch Tuosi himself, the entire clan boasts three powerhouses at the Universe stage, over ten thousand at the Stellar stage, and millions at the Planetary stage!

The Tuosi Clan is not only a member of the Wenpan Trade Alliance but also maintains ties with the Tianchen Society, an organization belonging to the Tianchen Empire's royal family.

Clan leadership:

Tuosi, Universe stage level 8, one-star Universe mercenary, Controller, Flame Domain.

Tuosi Feng, Tuosi's grandson, Universe stage level 3, Controller, Earth Ravine Domain.

Jin Heng, Tuosi's younger brother, Universe stage level 6, Fighter, Flame Domain.

Chen Beixun rested his chin on his hand, his gaze fixed on the projected data as he pondered, To think the Tuosi Clan has managed to climb into bed with the Tianchen Society.

"We must plan this carefully!" Chen Beixun's brows were locked in a tight frown, his mind racing without a moment's rest.

First, Tuosi might already know about the Demon Island Vine; even if he doesn't, I must assume he does to ensure stability and caution.

Second, as a Universe stage level 8 powerhouse and a Controller, Tuosi is formidable. Whether to assassinate him or kill him in a direct confrontation requires careful deliberation.

Third, as the patriarch of the Tuosi Clan, Tuosi holds a pivotal position in the Wenpan Empire and surely has many allies, so there will only be one optimal window for the kill.

Fourth, regardless of success or failure, I must evacuate quickly. While the F9 spaceship is a major life-saving asset, it cannot be exposed as carelessly as last time!

But Tuosi must die! This is to seek justice for my former clansmen! If once is not enough, then a second time!

Having finished his deliberations, Chen Beixun took out the Gold Soul Stone and said, "I will attempt to condense the eleventh crystal. Once successful, my soul attack capabilities will reach a new level."

Soul attacks are currently Chen Beixun's strongest offensive means; condensing an additional one will increase the lethality against his enemies, ensuring a stable kill.

This operation against Tuosi must emphasize the word 'fast'—a swift decapitation, a swift withdrawal, and swift concealment!

While Chen Beixun condensed his soul crystal, Qishan was also frantically gathering intelligence.

A long, conical object was deployed from beneath the Linkong. This object was, simply put, a probe. The probe was made entirely of G-grade metal—specifically the relatively precious 'Star Tear Gold'—and measured six meters in diameter.

The moment the probe was deployed, an explosion occurred at its tail. The explosion was compressed like a gun barrel, with the probe acting as the bullet. The force of the blast accelerated it to 35 times the speed of light, far outpacing the Linkong. Then, as the space in front of the probe was 'ironed out,' its speed increased further, reaching a full 60 times the speed of light!

If he were willing, the probe alone would suffice to complete the decapitation mission. The main reason for caution was the risk: what if the probe were filmed by the Tuosi Clan and uploaded to the Virtual Universe? G-grade metal is something most Immortals would scramble for!

One must handle matters personally to avoid unnecessary complications!

Inside the cultivation chamber of the Linkong.

Chen Beixun sat cross-legged, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Within his sea of consciousness, a sphere was being compressed and carved until it took shape.

"Hoo!" Chen Beixun breathed rapidly. After many trials, his willpower had increased more than twofold compared to before!

"My personal data is approaching saturation; it is time to proceed with Gene Origin Energy cultivation!" Chen Beixun immediately entered a meditative state and began absorbing cosmic energy. While absorbing the energy, he diverted a portion of his consciousness into the Slaughter Space for training.

After some time...

"Universe stage level 6!" Chen Beixun opened his eyes, his expression calm. Without haste, he took a small jade-green bottle from his spatial ring. It contained about 20 milliliters of Green Jade Liquid. He tilted his head back and downed it in one gulp, his aura surging instantly to the peak of Universe stage level 6!

Chen Beixun stood up, first sensing the differences brought about by his breakthrough to the sixth level, then focusing on the eleven crystals in his sea of consciousness.

Finally, he attempted to sense and comprehend the Origin Laws. At this moment, Chen Beixun discovered that he was no longer looking at flowers through a fog; he could now perceive the Water Origin Law with relative clarity.

This sudden sense of enlightenment left Chen Beixun intoxicated. "Perhaps I truly can step into the Immortal realm!"

A wave of joy filled Chen Beixun's heart, and he immediately summoned Qishan.

Qishan appeared out of thin air before him.

Qishan looked at Chen Beixun with confusion and asked, "Is there something you don't understand regarding your cultivation?"

Chen Beixun explained calmly, "My comprehension of the laws has improved significantly, and I wanted to ask if there are any relevant secret techniques."

Hearing this, Qishan smiled faintly and produced a metal disc. "There is no rush for that. Place your hand on this, and I will check your current level of comprehension."

Chen Beixun complied, placing his hand on the disc.

(Beep—Law comprehension level: Poor)

Chen Beixun couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, At least it's no longer 'non-existent'.

"Once your law comprehension reaches a passing grade, I will make the arrangements," Qishan said evenly. "You can make use of the Ice Domain Crystal now. This item provides significant assistance for your personal cultivation and the Water Origin Law!"

One must know that the Ice Domain Crystal has clear requirements for the comprehension of the Water Origin Law—one must have crossed the threshold. For those who haven't, using it is no different from staring at a broken rock.

At first glance, the Ice Domain Crystal looks like a blue icy stone. If one has crossed the threshold of the Water Origin Law and looks closely, they will discover that its surface appears to be carved with strange runes. The method of use is to first comprehend and understand the runes, and finally, use spiritual force to trigger them. The immense power within will then pour directly into the user's body, but the difficulty coefficient is high.

Chen Beixun nodded.

At this moment, his eyes were deep, as if looking back at the past. Back then, when he first arrived in this world, he felt joy, confusion, and doubt, thinking he would be like other protagonists—unlocking a cheat and reaching the pinnacle. But the only response he received was the alloy steel whip in the overseer's hand.

The steel whip lashed against his body, ravaging and destroying his spirit.

When the planet rioted, he stood frozen in place, as if turned to stone, until he was pushed by the surging crowd onto an escaping spaceship.

Pain and despair; the long life of enslavement had bred a slave mentality within him, and his spiritual backbone had nearly collapsed.

The cruel reality forced him to begin the struggle for survival once more, wringing every last drop of his survival instinct dry; under these conditions, Chen Beixun broke through to the Planetary level.

At the Planetary level, one could at most scrape by with enough to eat.

He had once known affection, too; back when he was at the Stellar level, she had been on the other side of the wall while he remained on this side, looking up at her with adoration.

Yet he was merely a lowly worm begging for life, while she favored the proud geniuses who shone brilliantly in the Genius Tournament.

Chen Beixun recalled the past for a brief moment, then smiled indifferently.

Without the biting cold of winter, how could one know the warmth of the spring sun?

At this moment... the ancestral home of the Tuosi Clan—Tuosi Planet.

Tuosi Planet was a blue-and-white sphere, its surface marked by a giant, swirling eye of a storm; the entire planet remained in a harsh winter for most of the year, only occasionally welcoming a few relatively stable spring seasons.