Leaving

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Night.

The moon shone bright against the sparse stars.

In the Wilderness Zone outside Jiangnan Base City, atop the rooftop of an abandoned high-rise.

Zhou Hao controlled 1,008 extremely thin curved blades, skillfully using Mental Power to form the various shapes of an advanced Heaven-Piercing Shuttle.

At times, it became a Wind-Coiling Demon Dragon; at times, a broad Sword Shield; at times, a dense Iron Cage; at times, Peacock Spreading Feathers.

He switched between every form with ease.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

After practicing for a full hour, the blades finally gathered back into the form of the Heaven-Piercing Shuttle.

Sitting cross-legged on the rooftop.

The little boy sank into thought. His Mental Power had long since reached the War God Limit, and he could now skillfully control the Heaven-Piercing Shuttle. By all rights, he should have been able to break through to the Planetary level, yet even now, he had not sensed the opportunity for a breakthrough.

"Since my Mental Power is sufficient, the only reason I still can't break through must lie with my consciousness!" Zhou Hao frowned deeply. Breaking through from War God to the Planetary level was no small threshold even in the universe. Moreover, the stronger one's Mental Master Talent, the harder the breakthrough would be.

He understood this clearly.

That was why he had previously focused most of his efforts on improving his Mental Power.

Until now, when his Mental Power could no longer improve in the slightest.

If it had been another Mental Power Master, they would likely have lost their way by now, unsure how to continue improving and break through to the Planetary level.

But Zhou Hao was different.

He knew the direction for a Mental Power Master to break through to the Planetary level. The first was Mental Power, and the second was consciousness. Neither could be lacking.

It was just that Fundamentals of Mental Power Master did not contain any detailed methods for training consciousness.

"At present, there are two options. One is to check in at Ancient Civilization Ruins No. 9. If I can obtain the 312 Basic Forms, I'll gain the consciousness-strengthening method of Nine-Nine God Forging. The other is to continue searching for Mist Island..." Zhou Hao pondered inwardly.

Two methods.

The first, going to Ancient Civilization Ruins No. 9, was the simplest and most direct. However, that place had long been occupied by Limit Martial Hall. To enter, he needed an identity, and he would also need Hong's approval. It was rather troublesome.

The second method, meanwhile, would take time. He had searched for more than three months before and still had not found Mist Island's location.

After hesitating for a moment.

He ultimately decided to continue searching for Mist Island first. If he still did not find it within two months, it would not be too late to visit Ancient Civilization Ruins No. 9.

Early the next morning.

Zhou Hao took a Smart Fighter Jet to check in at Limit Martial Hall headquarters.

"Ding! Congratulations... You have obtained a Space Wristwatch."

"Ding! Congratulations... You have obtained a Black God Suit."

"Ding! Congratulations... Mental Master Talent +10."

"Ding! Congratulations... Warrior Talent +10."

His brows rose.

It had been over twenty days of check-ins since the unexpected New Year surprise, and he had finally received some new rewards. "Not bad. Hong really has quite a collection. I can keep fleecing him."

The Black God Suit was nothing special. He had received one during his first check-in.

But the Space Wristwatch was something he urgently needed.

After claiming the rewards.

Zhou Hao sent his Mental Power into the Space Wristwatch and scanned it. The space inside was not large, only nearly a hundred cubic meters—barely enough to fit the Smart Fighter Jet.

"Good enough," he muttered, then quickly flew away in the fighter jet.

Mingyue Residential Area.

As Wang Rong returned from grocery shopping, many familiar neighbors greeted her along the way. Over the past half month, all the families of martial artists in the residential area had learned that Wang Rong's son, Zhou Hao, had reached Beginner General at the age of four and joined the HR Alliance. He would soon be heading to the Global Elite Training Camp of Limit Martial Hall.

As a result, more and more people greeted her every day.

Everyone understood that Wang Rong's family was about to prosper completely.

"Rong, a fighter jet landed on your lawn. It should be the people here to pick up your son. Hurry home!" a neighbor called out as she neared her villa.

Wang Rong could not help quickening her pace.

When she arrived outside the villa.

She indeed saw a disc-shaped fighter jet parked on the lawn, and her heart skipped a beat.

Though she was happy that her son was so outstanding, she also felt worried and reluctant to part with him.

After all, her son was only four years old.

She had heard that the Global Elite Training Camp was far away, and that once someone entered, they could only return once every year or two.

"Hello, Auntie Wang. I'm the representative here to escort Zhou Hao and Zhou Ying'er to the Elite Training Camp!" A young man in a suit approached with a smile.

Wang Rong's expression changed slightly, and she could not help asking, "You're leaving today?"

The young representative nodded. "Yes. But don't worry, Auntie Wang. You can come along as well."

Zhou Ying'er led Zhou Hao out of the living room.

"Mom, have you made up your mind? Are you coming with us?" Zhou Ying'er asked.

Wang Rong hesitated, still unable to make a decision. She had lived in Mingyue Residential Area for several years and did not want to move somewhere unfamiliar, but she was also worried about her children.

Seeing this, Zhou Hao casually said, "Mom, if you don't want to go, then don't. My sister and I can come back once a month anyway."

Wang Rong froze. "Didn't they say you could only come back once every year or two?"

The young representative smiled. "Auntie Wang, that's under normal circumstances. Your son is exceptionally talented, so he has special treatment and can return once a month."

"Hehe, Mom, what do you think of this surprise?" Zhou Hao asked with a grin.

Wang Rong immediately beamed. "Good, that's good. Mom is used to living here and doesn't want to change places. Ying'er, go with Xiao Hao and take good care of him."

Zhou Ying'er nodded. "Don't worry. I'll take care of my little brother."

Wang Rong then gave Zhou Ying'er more instructions before hurriedly packing their things.

"I don't know what the weather is like over there, so bring a few more summer and winter clothes... And your favorite snacks. Oh, right, bring some toys too."

Zhou Hao was speechless. "Mom, it's not like we're moving. Why are you stuffing so much into my luggage?"

Wang Rong replied irritably, "Bring more in case you need something urgently. This is your first time traveling far from home, Xiao Hao. Besides, the fighter jet is so big. It can take it all."

As she spoke, she began packing for Zhou Ying'er as well.

Food, drinks—everything was thoroughly prepared.

After packing for half an hour, Wang Rong finally let Zhou Hao and Zhou Ying'er leave the villa.

The Rose Squad members were all waiting outside.

"Xiao Hao, Ying'er, work hard. Don't disgrace our Mingyue Residential Area!" Shen Hong said with a smile.

Zhou Ying'er stepped forward one by one to hug Shen Hong, Zhang Yi, Li Min, Zheng Ru, and Cao Yingchun.

After a round of farewells.

With reddened eyes, she led Zhou Hao onto the fighter jet.

Wang Rong stood beside the fighter jet, tears glistening in her eyes. "Ying'er, make sure you take good care of your brother. Don't let anyone bully him!"

Zhou Ying'er waved. "Mom, I will."

Zhou Hao waved as well. "We'll be back in a month."

Boom.

The fighter jet started up and quickly soared into the sky.

The figures of Wang Rong and the Rose Squad members grew smaller and smaller until they vanished from sight.

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