Beyond War God!
Those words carried tremendous weight as they left Zhuge Tao's mouth.
The four inspectors' gazes grew even more fervent as they looked at Luo Feng.
A being Beyond War God was a Councilor Level powerhouse who stood at the pinnacle of Earth!
A pillar of humanity!
Luo Feng remained calm and bowed slightly:
"Thank you for the praise, Supervisor. I'll keep working hard."
His composure even took Zhuge Tao somewhat by surprise.
Such composure was nothing like that of an eighteen-year-old who had just regained his strength and made an astonishing breakthrough.
Zhuge Tao couldn't help but think even more highly of Luo Feng.
This young man's disposition was extraordinary!
He reined in his overly visible emotions, though the delight in his eyes remained strong:
"Luo Feng, you've suffered these past three months."
"Although the dojo did its best to find a way to help you recover, our efforts achieved little."
"The dojo also bears some responsibility for that."
"Now you've not only recovered, but have also turned misfortune into a blessing."
"Your strength has advanced tremendously. This is a blessing for my Dojo of Limits and for humanity!"
He paused, his tone turning solemn:
"I hereby formally announce that your warrior status will not be revoked."
"To express the dojo's apology and our concern for you."
"On behalf of the Dojo of Limits, I am personally granting you five hundred million Huaxia Currency in startup funds!"
"You can use this money to upgrade your combat suit and weapons."
Five hundred million Huaxia Currency!
The figure moved even the four inspectors. It was an enormous sum!
It showed just how much Supervisor Zhuge Tao valued Luo Feng!
Luo Feng's heart also trembled.
He suppressed the surge of emotion in his heart and bowed again, his tone sincere:
"Thank you, Supervisor Zhuge! Thank you to the dojo for its generous favor!"
"Good! That's all I needed to hear!"
Zhuge Tao nodded in satisfaction.
With that, Luo Feng parted ways with the others.
By the time he left the Dojo of Limits, dusk was approaching.
The afterglow of the setting sun coated the villas of Mingyue Residential Area in a warm layer of gold.
Luo Feng walked home alone, full of high spirits.
Over the next few days, Luo Feng's life returned to a peace and fulfillment he hadn't known in a long time.
He spent most of his time at home, keeping his parents company and chatting with his younger brother, Luo Hua.
He enjoyed the warmth of family time that he had lost and regained.
Occasionally, he also took walks around Mingyue Residential Area.
When he ran into warrior neighbors he knew, he greeted them with a nod, his manner calm.
News that Luo Feng had miraculously recovered his strength after becoming a cripple, and was suspected of having climbed to an even higher level,
quickly spread through the warrior circles of Jiangnan Base City.
In the residential area, in the dojo,
and even on the Warrior Forum online, there was plenty of discussion and speculation.
Luo Feng turned a deaf ear to all the discussions, whether they were filled with amazement or envy.
His heart was as still as water. When it was time to cultivate, he cultivated; when it was time to be with his family, he stayed with them.
It was as though the clamor outside had nothing to do with him.
One morning, sunlight streamed through the windows of the cultivation room, casting a dappled play of light and shadow.
Luo Feng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, resting his mind, his breathing long and rhythmic.
Following the Genetic Origin Energy Cultivation Method, he guided cosmic energy slowly into his body.
Just as his mind grew immersed and he was about to enter deep cultivation,
a lazy yawn, thick with sleepiness,
sounded without warning in the depths of his mind.
Luo Feng's entire body jolted, and his cultivation was instantly interrupted.
The flow of Genetic Origin Energy stalled with it.
His eyes snapped open, a trace of bewilderment flashing through them at first.
Then it was swallowed up by unbelievable ecstasy!
That voice? That tone?
"Morning, kid."
Lin Mo's voice rang out again.
"Te... Teacher!"
Luo Feng nearly jumped to his feet, his voice trembling with excitement.
"You're awake? You're finally awake!"
The joy in his heart erupted like a volcano, impossible to contain.
These past few days, though he had seemed calm and worked hard to plan for the future,
a stone had remained suspended deep in his heart.
With his teacher asleep, it was as though he had lost his greatest support and guide.
Now that Lin Mo had awakened, how could he not be wild with joy?
"Mm, I'm awake."
Lin Mo's voice seemed a little clearer, and the fluctuations of his will had grown active again.
"Looks like you haven't been slacking off these past few days. Your aura has stabilized quite a bit."
I wouldn't dare slack off.
Luo Feng hurriedly responded with respect in his heart.
"Have you taken care of your personal affairs?"
The matters at home have been settled, and the dojo has reconfirmed my status and benefits.
"Good, as long as they're taken care of."
Lin Mo seemed to have little interest in these affairs on Earth, his tone casual.
"Now that I'm awake, it's time to get down to business."
"Under my tutelage, you can begin your true cultivation."
True cultivation!
Luo Feng's spirits lifted, and his heart pounded.
A question that had been buried in his heart for days, leaving him tossing and turning,
could no longer be held back and welled up like boiling water.
Luo Feng took a deep breath and asked cautiously in his heart:
Teacher, before we begin cultivation, there is something I don't understand. I beg you to enlighten me.
"Speak."
Lin Mo's tone was casual.
I would like to know...
Luo Feng gathered his words, trying to make his question as clear as possible.
In the universe, how exactly are the strength levels of true warriors, or rather cultivators, divided?
What level does my current strength amount to in the universe?
And where do we stand in the vast universe, when the strongest warriors on Earth are only Planetary Level?
The question had troubled him for far too long.
Apprentice Level, Planetary Level, and his teacher's title of Invincible King.
Those terms were like beacons in the fog, drawing him toward them, yet he couldn't see the whole picture.
Silence settled over his sea of consciousness for a moment.
Just as Luo Feng thought his teacher wouldn't answer, or that he would have to pay some price to find out,
Lin Mo's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of something strange.
"The universe's level divisions?"
Lin Mo seemed to chuckle softly, though it was impossible to tell whether the laugh held mockery or reflection.
"With your current strength, kid, there's no need for you to know that."
"Knowing would only add to your worries and shake your confidence."
Although Luo Feng had prepared himself, being told so bluntly still left him feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
But his gaze remained firm, without the slightest retreat.
Teacher!
Luo Feng spoke urgently in his heart, even with a hint of pleading.
Only by knowing how vast heaven and earth are can I understand how long the road ahead is, and have a goal and the drive to pursue it!
Knowing the gap will never discourage me. It will only make me cultivate even harder! Please tell me, Teacher!
His will conveyed intense longing and determination.
Lin Mo fell silent for a few more seconds, seemingly weighing Luo Feng's determination.
At last, he spoke unhurriedly, his tone returning to its usual indifference.
"Very well. Since you insist on asking, there's no harm in telling you."
"You'll have to know sooner or later anyway. Perhaps facing reality early isn't a bad thing."
Luo Feng immediately held his breath and focused all his attention, afraid of missing a single word.