"Everything that belongs to you will be yours, down to the last bit."
With that, Hong raised his wrist and tapped his communicator.
A huge holographic screen appeared before them.
"Luo Feng, now that you've reached this point,
"there are some truths about the universe you should know."
Hong's expression turned utterly solemn.
A detailed classification of warrior strength began to appear on the screen.
"In the vast universe, Spirit Readers and warriors are divided into four broad levels: Apprentice Level, Planetary Level, Star Level, and Universe Level.
"Each major level is further divided into nine stages."
As Hong explained, the screen began playing one priceless video after another.
These were all top-secret recordings Hong had unearthed from the Ancient Civilization Ruins.
The videos showed in detail how Planetary Level powerhouses flew through the air,
how Star Level powerhouses burned mountains and boiled seas,
and even the terrifying, heaven-shattering, earth-destroying might of Universe Level powerhouses!
The final video was even more astounding.
It showed a Universe Level powerhouse on a white dwarf whose gravity was terrifying in the extreme,
engaged in a life-and-death battle that shook the heavens and shattered the earth!
As Hong played the videos,
his gaze remained fixed on Luo Feng's face.
He tried to catch even a trace of shock or fear in the young man's expression.
Yet, to his disappointment-or rather, to his even greater astonishment-
Luo Feng's expression barely changed throughout the entire viewing.
Luo Feng simply watched the screen in silence, his gaze profound.
He didn't pretend to be shocked.
Because, in all fairness, the strength Lin Mo had described possessing in his own day, there in Luo Feng's sea of consciousness,
was a million times more magnificent and terrifying than anything in these videos!
Besides, under Lin Mo's tutelage, Luo Feng was now
confident that, given time, he would have no reason to fear Hong in a fight.
If Hong insisted on making him stay, Lin Mo could also possess him, giving Luo Feng fighting strength far beyond Hong's.
Since he wasn't afraid, why pretend?
After watching the videos, Luo Feng merely nodded slightly.
He offered an utterly calm assessment.
"The universe really is vast."
Seeing how unruffled Luo Feng was, Hong's astonishment reached its peak.
He was now one hundred percent certain that the secret behind Luo Feng
was a complete inheritance from a cosmic civilization, one that surpassed even his imagination!
Hong suppressed the tumult in his heart and nodded solemnly.
"It's good that you have this kind of temperament. But I still hope you won't let up in the slightest.
"Never grow complacent just because you've achieved a little success and made a name for yourself on Earth."
Hong's voice was deep and forceful.
"In the boundless universe, we Earth Humans don't even count as natives of an ordinary planet.
"Earth's place in the universe must be won through our struggles and efforts!
"The future fate of Earth Humans rests on the shoulders of those of us at the forefront!"
Hong stared into Luo Feng's eyes, his tone sincere.
"I believe you have circumstances you can't speak of and secrets you don't want to reveal.
"But as long as you remember that we're both Earth Humans
"and share the mission of protecting this planet, that's enough.
"If one day you encounter trouble you can't resolve, or you're willing to speak,
"the doors of the Dojo of Limits will always be open to you. You can come to me anytime."
Feeling the sincerity in Hong's words and the sense of responsibility he bore as a trailblazer,
Luo Feng's cold gaze softened completely. He sat up straight and nodded firmly.
"Understood, Dojo Master!"
"Good!"
Hong laughed heartily, then pushed a silver metal combination case over to Luo Feng.
"Inside is the Dragon Blood you earned by meeting the force-exertion requirement, along with the top-tier resources that go with it."
Hong then stood and looked at Luo Feng, his eyes full of admiration and expectation.
"As for your ranking, the Black Dragon Ranking will be updated worldwide in five minutes.
"Luo Feng, congratulations.
"Since the Elite Training Camp was founded, you're the first and only student
"to reach the top of the Black Dragon Ranking in your first month!
"You're also the only student to far surpass the graduation standard after just one month!
"As of today, you've graduated!"
Hearing Hong's promise in person,
Luo Feng finally showed a relieved smile from the bottom of his heart.
"Thank you, Dojo Master."
A short while later, Luo Feng took the metal case and parted with Hong outside the Nine-Story Tower.
And so, under the shocked, dumbstruck gazes of countless camp students,
the Black Dragon Ranking in the plaza flashed with a dazzling light.
The name Luo Feng instantly rose to first place, utterly unrivaled!
The second-place score wasn't even a fraction of Luo Feng's!
Luo Feng himself, however, showed no reluctance to leave.
He strode out through the Elite Training Camp's gates without looking back.
He walked along the broad, level streets of Hongning Base City.
On either side stood buildings that perfectly blended ancient charm with modern technology.
Sunlight fell on Luo Feng.
Amid the bustling crowds around him, Luo Feng felt more at ease than ever before.
Thinking back on his conversation with Hong in the quiet room,
Luo Feng couldn't help feeling a little moved.
Hong truly deserved his title as Earth's strongest.
His magnanimity and his willingness to shoulder responsibility for the survival of Earth Humans were indeed admirable.
But admiration aside,
Luo Feng's attention had already flown somewhere else entirely.
"Teacher."
Luo Feng called softly in his sea of consciousness, his voice tinged with barely restrained anticipation.
"What should we do next? Can we book a flight straight back to Jiangnan Base City?"
At the thought of Jiangnan Base City, the image of that gentle, lovely girl involuntarily appeared in Luo Feng's mind.
During this period of grueling cultivation in the Wilderness Zone,
besides wanting to give his family a good life,
a large part of his motivation had come from her.
Now, he was the most heaven-defying graduate in the Elite Training Camp's history,
a distant first on the Black Dragon Ranking.
With his current strength and status, even the Xu Family patriarch
would never dare disapprove of him and Xu Xin being together!
He was eager to return to Jiangnan Base City, pay the Xu Family a proper visit, and marry Xu Xin!
But in his sea of consciousness, Lin Mo mercilessly poured a bucket of cold water over him.
"Go back to Jiangnan Base City? What's the rush?
"First absorb the Dragon Blood you have and strengthen your body some more."
"Of course I'll absorb the Dragon Blood. But that won't take more than a few days, will it?"
Luo Feng replied.
"After you absorb the Dragon Blood, there's something else to do."
Lin Mo's voice suddenly paused.
Then his trademark wicked chuckle sounded in Luo Feng's sea of consciousness.
"Luo Feng, once you've improved your strength, your teacher will take you somewhere good.
"We're going to rob a grave and pick up an inheritance while we're at it!"
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