Hong! Thunder God!

Hong glanced at Thunder God and said nothing.

He turned and left.

Only after taking a few steps did he say, "Thunder God, Jiang Lie, Jiang Chengbai, you three, come with me."

The other councilors who had been about to follow could only stop in their tracks.

Only Old Master Jiang cast a regretful glance at the arena below. The Fal Family girl had already stepped onto the stage—the show was about to begin.

He shook his head helplessly and followed Hong with his eldest son.

Thunder God sidled over and teased, "Old Ghost Jiang, what's with that sneaky look in your eyes? Got your eye on some little girl?"

This second-strongest man on Earth was actually a lively fellow in private. Straightforward by nature, he easily became the comic relief when around others.

"Get lost. What do you know? I'm picking out a match for my grandson."

Jiang Chengbai nodded along and chimed in gruffly, "That's right. The Jiang Family is thin in numbers. Little Zhe has such excellent qualifications; he should be encouraged to have more children."

The Jiang father and son's "bold declaration" made Thunder God's eyes widen. Yet the astonishment on his face gradually softened, eventually turning into a somewhat perverse grin.

"A marriage alliance? I like that. Old Ghost Jiang, what do you think of my daughter?"

Now that you mentioned it, this old man had plenty to discuss with you. He began sizing up Thunder God's features.

A handsome monk with red lips and white teeth—his daughter surely would not be bad-looking either.

And as the second-strongest man on Earth, the genes she inherited certainly would not be poor. Her talent for martial arts should be acceptable.

"That could be consi—"

Old Master Jiang suddenly frowned, having thought of something. "Wait! How old is your daughter? Fifteen? Sixteen? Eighteen? I vaguely remember her. Her age doesn't seem suitable."

Thunder God hurriedly said, "How could it not be suitable? Fourteen! Only two years younger than your grandson—they're practically the same age. Tell me, isn't my daughter far more suitable than that little brat from the Fal Family?"

By the corridor railing, the gold-robed Fal's face grew darker and darker.

You three bastards were colluding right in front of the victim. If I could beat the three of you...

"My grandson would have to wait for your daughter... at least six years!" Old Master Jiang shook his head repeatedly. "No! No! Absolutely not!"

"Thunder God, let me tell you, that brat of mine is too wild at heart. In six years, anything could happen. I'm afraid I won't be able to control him by then."

"You should understand."

"The stronger one becomes, the longer one lives, and the weaker one's desires become!"

"What if he dedicates all that muscle to martial arts, cuts off love and desire, and becomes determined to be a eunuch? I wouldn't even have a place to cry."

Thunder God scratched his head.

Old Ghost Jiang wanted to hold his great-grandchild sooner, while he could still keep Jiang Zhe in line. After that, Jiang Zhe could mess around and court death however he pleased.

That, he could understand.

Forget it. He would not get involved. His precious daughter would eventually meet someone better.

The relationship between the Jiang Family and Thunder God made Hong somewhat envious.

As the Strongest on Earth, Thunder God was his only kindred friend. He was no better off than those ancient emperors who called themselves isolated and lonely.

The three of them noisily followed Hong into the elevator, then instinctively quieted down.

Only in such an enclosed setting did Hong lower his voice and say, "65.2 tons!"

"What? Hong—"

Thunder God froze for a moment before realizing what he meant, his eyes widening.

"6.5 Times Force Amplification?!"

He turned to Old Master Jiang. "Old Ghost Jiang, did you really follow that damned family rule of yours and not let him train martial arts before he turned sixteen?"

Old Master Jiang replied, "At every age, one should do what is appropriate for that age."

Hong spoke again, "He can casually strike with 6.5 Times Force Amplification. I can hardly imagine what his upper limit is."

As he spoke, Hong's gaze fell on Jiang Lie, hoping to receive an answer.

Old Master Jiang did not answer directly. "Thunder God, my force amplification has now surpassed yours, and that's only a tiny trick I learned from my grandson."

On the War God Palace plaza, atop the arena.

Jiang Zhe looked at the girl who had leaped onto the stage and teased, "After witnessing my martial arts, you still dare to come up? Don't you revere me like a god?"

"Of course, I have to admit that you're godlike... such terrifying force amplification, such bizarre speed Artistic Conception!"

"But I want even more to test the lash of a god!" Jolin displayed her wildness and fiery spirit.

"I don't fear failure. I only fear having no road ahead!"

The blazing battle intent in this "female panther's" eyes moved Jiang Zhe slightly.

But going easy on her was impossible.

After several exchanges, Jolin, who relied on explosive speed to flee all over the place, was caught by Jiang Zhe. He used the Eagle Claw Art to crush both her shoulders, crippling the boxing technique she was so proud of.

The spar ended there.

"You should excel at 'explosion,' not merely 'speed explosion.'"

"And clearly, the technique you developed is more suited to attacking than being used for running away."

"You've seen my Artistic Conception. You should understand that you definitely can't outrun me."

"Your 'explosion' technique... you should think more about the all-encompassing eruption of flames."

Kind-hearted Old Master Jiang rarely offered a few pointers.

This "female panther" had already touched the edge of the Artistic Conception of Fire and was about to push open the door.

Jolin rolled her eyes.

"Got it, I know. Little brother, you're the fastest!"

"Goodbye!"

She shot him one last resentful glare and logged off at high speed.

Leaving Jiang Zhe alone on the arena.

He shrugged, spreading his hands like a little bear.

Finding it boring, he too prepared to log off.

Then, a notification suddenly sounded in his ear.

Inside the study of the Detached Courtyard, Jiang Zhe, curled up in a recliner, abruptly jolted awake.

He removed the Mind Sensor helmet and took two deep breaths to calm himself, relaxing his highly tense mental state.

Just moments ago, the War God Palace's intelligent program had summoned him to a private training room, where he fought Thunder God and Hong in succession.

"Fair" battles with their Physical Quality fixed at the Junior Battle General level!

In the Virtual Space, Thunder God's noteworthy strengths were his force amplification, Fast Blade, and combat experience.

12 Times Force Amplification crushed 7 Times Force Amplification!

Fast Stabbing Spear against Fast Blade!

Extraordinary comprehension against seasoned experience!

Jiang Zhe held the advantage, and the result was indeed as such. It did not take long for him to defeat Thunder God.

But the following battle against Hong was completely different.

Other than that Stabbing Spear move, every other spear technique he used was utterly outclassed by Hong.

As a former assassin, Hong unleashed all manner of killing moves, vicious moves, and underhanded moves. He even traded injury for injury; killing the target was his sole purpose, and he did whatever was most efficient.

The only things Jiang Zhe could rely on were his 12 Times Force Amplification and the defensive boost from "Thunder Tone."

After protecting his vital points, he allowed Hong to strike the rest of his body, then relied on brute force to shatter Hong's tendons and bones segment by segment, gradually expanding his advantage.

The final result... could be considered a draw.

His throat was sliced open by a spear tip, while Hong collapsed onto the ground like a heap of mud.

Jiang Zhe did not log into the War God Palace again.

Old Master Jiang, Hong, and Thunder God handled the matter of his force amplification.

After discussing it, the three reached a consensus: his most urgent task now was cultivation. He would compile Force Amplification Manuals after advancing to the Planetary Level.

"First, reach Genetic Level 3, then use Dragon Blood to advance to War God, and afterward use Wood Spirit to find a way to rise to the peak of Greater War God..."

Having made his decision, Jiang Zhe carried the Eight Treasures Dragon Turtle Spear across Huaxia Land, slaughtering Lord-Tier monsters everywhere.

There will be another update in the second half of the night. Read it tomorrow morning.