A Year of Explosive Technological Growth

"Nonsense, do you think I'm short of the food you have?"

"But you, kid, you'd better work hard on your training. Earth is going to be full of disasters in the future."

Sun Wukong didn't understand, his eyes shining as he drooled.

He was completely immersed in the delicious food.

Seeing Sun Wukong like this, Li Xing could only shake his head with a smile, saying nothing more.

Perhaps Li Xing's request was a bit complicated.

The divine dragon closed its eyes for several minutes before opening them again.

"It is done."

As the voice of Shenron faded, Li Xing felt a sudden clarity in his mind, filled with a vast amount of knowledge.

Beneath the Black Armor, the corners of Li Xing's mouth gradually curled up.

With these things, his strength would improve rapidly.

If he were given a month or two to digest and absorb them, his strength would reach at least 800 in combat power.

"Very well, the wish is granted. Farewell."

Li Xing's expression turned serious.

"Sun Wukong, get ready. Aim for the Four-Star Dragon Ball and grab it."

Still immersed in his meal, Sun Wukong heard Li Xing's solemn words, put on a serious face, and stared at the sky.

On the ground, the seven Dragon Balls instantly rose into the air, about to scatter in all directions.

Li Xing and Sun Wukong jumped up at the same time.

Each of them grabbed a Dragon Ball and landed back on the ground.

Sun Wukong hugged the Four-Star Dragon Ball, which had turned into stone, and giggled foolishly.

Hehe, Grandpa is alright.

Li Xing couldn't help but chuckle.

Sun Wukong was still as simple-minded as ever.

At this point in time, he hadn't met Upa yet, so he probably wouldn't need to go searching for the Dragon Balls to wish Upa's father back to life.

In that case, he probably wouldn't need to go find Fortuneteller Baba either.

He just didn't know if he would be able to see his grandfather in the end.

He figured it shouldn't be much of a problem.

According to the anime, after Sun Wukong married Chi-Chi, there was an arc where he went to save his father-in-law.

At that time, Sun Wukong would naturally go to find Fortuneteller Baba, and eventually, he would be able to reach Five Element Mountain to find Laozi and Lady Annin.

If that happened, the grandfather and grandson would naturally be able to meet.

Li Xing narrowed his eyes.

He didn't say anything.

He pulled out a Hoi-Poi Capsule.

"Here, the delicious food I promised you. Open it yourself; it's full of it."

Sun Wukong was still giggling, but upon hearing Li Xing's words, he immediately abandoned everything else and trotted over to take it.

"Really?"

"Alright, Wukong, I should be going."

"Huh?"

While Sun Wukong was still bewildered and hesitant, Li Xing had already activated his Black Armor and soared into the sky.

Coming out this time, Li Xing had successfully completed his mission.

"Congratulations to the host for completing Option Three. Reward: Energy +5."

A faint surge of energy entered Li Xing's body, and he left without even a frown.

Personal Profile:
Host: Li Xing
Lifespan: 32
Combat Power: 460
Physique: 2.3
Mental Power: 1.01
Energy: 200
Ability: Devour Ability (LV1)

Li Xing stared at the data, then dove straight into the ocean, beginning to churn the waters.

Master Roshi could blow up the moon with a combat power of just over a hundred.

He now possessed a combat power of over 400, along with 200 energy; as long as he mastered powerful training and combat methods, he would soon become the strongest person on Earth.

If the Aurora Martial Arts Tournament could develop globally, it would attract many excellent martial artists to participate.

Aurora could then absorb a selection of the best among them into the group.

Under his command.

Through mutual sparring and rigorous training.

There was no telling to what extent his strength would increase.

"Wisdom."

"I am here."

"Provide a template for gravity research improvements, based on wristbands, anklets, belts, and clothing accessories. Research clothing with adjustable settings from 2x to 5x."

"Understood, Engineer."

"I authorize you to independently access the group's internal database. Get it researched for me as soon as possible."

"Received."

Li Xing began throwing punches in the sea.

Every movement contained immense power.

At the beginning, he had been worried and fearful.

Who would have thought that in just over a year, he would go from a mediocre nobody with a combat power not even reaching 1, to a four-hundred-fold breakthrough, reaching his current level.

Li Xing made no attempt to hide the joy on his face.

"Haha, I never expected this, I truly never expected this."

After venting his energy on the ocean floor, Li Xing returned to his Aurora Group.

For the year that followed, the world remained calm and peaceful.

In the snowy lands outside North City.

This place was covered in white snow all year round, frozen in ice throughout the seasons.

Inside a cold cave.

It was filled with various advanced and powerful instruments.

A figure clad entirely in black was constantly busy within.

This figure was none other than Li Xing.

He began to activate a device.

"Wisdom, record."

"Understood, Engineer."

A mechanical voice, yet one that clearly carried a hint of emotion, echoed through the cave.

Li Xing's brow was furrowed as he stared at a creature on the workbench, encased in specialized machinery.

"Prepare to initiate quantum teleportation."

"Atomic Reactor starting."

"Charging sequence initiated."

"Quantum Shielder responding."

"Quantum Tunnel opening."

"Continuous charging."

"Quantum teleportation experiment number 398 beginning."

"Experimental subject: amphibian. Destination: a hidden laboratory in North City, 1,000 kilometers away."

"Prepare for transmission."

The mechanical voice continued to sound; if an outsider were here, they would only find it laughable.

This was the Dragon Ball World, after all.

To think someone would actually choose the path of scientific research.

That was like wrapping one's foot-binding cloth around the wrong place—right over the cerebellum.

Li Xing's gaze was cold and stern as he gave the order to begin the transmission.

Half an hour later.

Li Xing's brow finally smoothed out.

"The final hurdle has been cleared. Heh, the experiments can begin."

"Wisdom."

"Engineer."

"Maintain stealth. The Monster Project is now underway. Monster No. 1 will be deployed in three days. Keep careful records; I need data on stabilizing quantum teleportation. Integrate it into the Black Armor—that Nano Heavy Armor. I must ensure there is no room for error."

"Understood, Engineer."

Li Xing said nothing more.

The Black Armor gradually faded from its black hue, turned transparent, and then vanished into the cave.

Ten minutes later.

South City.

The Aurora Group chairman's office.

Li Xing sat in his seat.

Below him stood Pilaf and his two companions.

"Chairman Li, all preparations for the Aurora Martial Arts Peak Tournament are complete. We plan to launch in fifteen days. We will begin building momentum immediately."

Ashu wore an orange-red wristwatch on his left wrist. His aura was incredibly potent, as if it were about to pierce the heavens, wild and arrogant. Yet, facing Li Xing, he remained respectful, his tone filled with trepidation.

Li Xing remained impassive.

In the span of a year, under Li Xing's guidance, the Aurora Group had far surpassed the Hoi-Poi Capsule Corporation in both technology and revenue. To the outside world, the chairman of the Aurora Group had spent this year solely on scientific research and sparring with martial arts experts. No one knew how much Li Xing had accomplished in the shadows.

On the left wrists of Li Xing, Xiao Wu, and Pilaf, each wore the same orange-red wristwatch. This watch was, on the surface, the culmination of Li Xing's work in nanotechnology, mechanical engineering, and energy technology. It could summon a powerful mecha directly. They had all tested it. With the mecha, their strength could be increased more than tenfold.