Chapter 79

In the early morning, at the Difeng Academy Aerospace Port, a small kite-shaped spacecraft quietly took off and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Inside the spacecraft, various instruments in the control room were operating non-stop, and the screens were constantly flickering, but only Sun Yan was sitting in the pilot's seat. After entering a series of commands, the electronic voice of the optical brain sounded: "Class F kite-shaped spacecraft, code: F4578670, initiating optical brain automatic navigation program, destination: Baiyu Star Military Department Aerospace Port, estimated interstellar travel time: 48 hours and 35 minutes."

"Thirty minutes later, the spacecraft will perform a spatial jump. Please prepare accordingly."

Since the beginning of the interstellar age, the aviation technology of the Earth Alliance has been advancing rapidly, especially after joining the humanoid alliance. The progress in spatial jump technology has made interstellar travel widely popular.

This time, Sun Yan's journey to Baiyu Star is a designated interstellar route, which can be fully controlled by the optical brain.

Sitting in the pilot's seat, Sun Yan gazed at the vast starry sky outside the window, marveling and excited. This was the first time in his life that he was traveling through interstellar space, and it was no wonder he was so excited.

Sun Yan's eyes sparkled as he touched things here and there, muttering to himself, "If I could have a spacecraft like this, how wonderful it would be!"

In the entire Odin star region, owning a private spacecraft is not an easy task. Only those powerful families and financial tycoons have the ability to own legal interstellar spacecraft. As for others who want to own a private spacecraft, the basic requirement is to have the strength of a high-level martial artist of at least the seventh level.

This is just the minimum condition. High-level martial artists of the seventh level and above must apply to the military department and go through multiple reviews before they can finally be granted the legal ownership of an interstellar spacecraft. This process involves reviewing many aspects of the applicant, such as their contributions to the military, society, and interstellar exploration.

Owning a legal private spacecraft is a symbol of status and strength.

Of course, the reason Sun Yan wanted to own a spacecraft was not because of these things. He had had this wish since he was a child. One day, when he found out where his mother was, he could drive his own spacecraft to bring her back.

"Mom..." Lost in thought, the spacecraft shook slightly, and Sun Yan came to his senses, clenching his fists. "It will take more than two days to reach Baiyu Star. I can't slack off. I need to make the most of every moment to practice diligently."

Standing up, Sun Yan left the control room, passed through several doors, and arrived at the training room of the spacecraft.

The spacecraft provided by Difeng Academy was specially supplied by the military department, with very complete facilities. This training room almost occupied half of the entire spacecraft, making it quite spacious.

In the center of the training room, Sun Yan stood there, eyes closed, slowly adjusting his breathing.

With a thought, the internal energy in his dantian began to move, spreading to his limbs and bones. His entire body's bones made a crisp sound, and Sun Yan's eyes suddenly opened, emitting a sharp light.

His feet moved in a crisscross pattern, and Sun Yan's figure began to sway, stepping in an extremely strange gait, circling around the training room non-stop. In a blink, a swirling airflow formed around him, enveloping a one-meter radius.

As he ran, Sun Yan continuously struck out with his palms, moving his hands swiftly. In a moment, his body was engulfed in a flurry of palm shadows, and a vortex of air swirled around him.

This vortex was almost tangible, with sharp edges like a knife, seemingly slicing through the air, producing a whistling sound.

After a short while, the entire training room was filled with a figure moving around, the palm wind howling continuously, making it impossible to see Sun Yan's figure clearly.

For a full hour, Sun Yan stopped, standing in the center of the training room, his forehead covered in fine sweat, and he took a deep breath.

"This [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] has been practiced to the perfect level, but unfortunately, this combat technique is incomplete. I wonder what level it would be when complete. As the secret manual says, when the complete [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] is used, it can create a hurricane-like effect, with palm winds like waves. Is that true?"

The incomplete combat technique [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] given by Fengling Xue is actually a set of combined combat techniques, consisting of a movement technique and an attack technique, divided into [Hurricane Step] and [Swallowing Sea Palm]. The secret manual records that when this combat technique is practiced to the perfect level, using [Hurricane Step] will create a hurricane around the body, and when [Swallowing Sea Palm] is used, the palm wind will be like waves, with immeasurable power.

Of course, this refers to the complete [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique]. Now, this combat technique is incomplete, equivalent to a fourth-grade combat technique, with power only 50% stronger than [Second-Level Crushing Fist].

However, Sun Yan quite liked this combat technique because the [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] is a combat technique that combines both attack and defense, and when using [Swallowing Sea Palm], the palm moves like the wind, making it very suitable for group battles.

"Beasts and strange creatures run rampant on Baiyu Star. I will definitely encounter a group of monsters. Using the [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] to fight is the most suitable."

Considering the current situation on Baiyu Star, Sun Yan had focused his energy on practicing the [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] these past few days. In just three days, he had practiced this incomplete combat technique to the perfect level.

After a brief period of rest, Sun Yan muttered, "The [Hurricane Swallowing Sea Technique] has reached the perfect level. The next step is to apply it in actual combat. Let's try this combat technique."

[Tiger Slaughter Death Strike]!

Clasping his fists, Sun Yan pulled his left fist to his waist and suddenly swung his right fist. A transparent fist mark burst out, shooting 10 meters away, and the fist mark exploded. The air seemed to be compressed, producing an explosion sound, and the wind spread in all directions.

One punch after another, Sun Yan alternated his fists, using the [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] in both hands. The entire training room was filled with surging air waves, causing echoes.

As he continued, Sun Yan's punches began to carry the sound of a roaring tiger, shaking the heart.

Sun Yan's internal energy was rapidly consumed. Even with the support of the perfect-level [Dragon Subduing Pile], after continuously striking 36 [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] punches, his internal energy was completely depleted.

Thud!

After the 36th [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike], Sun Yan fell to the ground, panting heavily, sweat streaming down his face, and his clothes drenched.

"Truly a high-level fourth-grade combat technique. The consumption is really great. With the support of the perfect-level [Dragon Subduing Pile], I can only use it 36 times. This is just the proficient level of [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike]. If I reach the perfect level, I can probably only use it three times with my second-level internal energy."

After practicing this high-level fourth-grade combat technique, Sun Yan understood the difficulty of practicing combat techniques beyond his level. The [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] has immense power, increasing the punch force by five times at the initial level and by eight times at the proficient level. However, the internal energy consumption when using this combat technique is also astonishing.

Without the support of the [Dragon Subduing Pile], an ordinary second-level martial artist could only use the proficient-level [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] 10 times. As for the perfect-level [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike], an ordinary second-level martial artist could not use it even if they understood it, as their internal energy would not be sufficient.

Even Sun Yan, who had mastered the control of second-level internal energy and had the [Dragon Subduing Pile] to quickly replenish internal energy, estimated that he could only use the perfect-level [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] three times before his internal energy was completely depleted.

"No wonder Coach Carter always said that practicing combat techniques must be accompanied by internal energy of the same level. This is truly a profound truth. If I want to use the [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] freely, I must at least be a third-level martial artist."

"There are still two days to reach Baiyu Star. I will strive to practice the [Tiger Slaughter Death Strike] to the perfect level within two days. If I encounter a powerful monster, I will have a trump card."

Sun Yan made this decision. As for when to break through to the third-level martial realm, he was not in a hurry. He sensed that within a month, he would definitely break through his current realm and become a third-level martial artist.

Time passed, and Sun Yan devoted himself entirely to practice. The two days flew by in a flash.

...

During the fourth Sino River War, Baiyu Star was reduced to ruins by the war. This planet is now a G-level wasteland, and most of the interstellar mercenaries who come to hunt on Baiyu Star are quite low-level.

Although the planet is infested with monsters, the strongest monsters are only at the sixth level. Of course, there are occasional mutant monsters, and those who encounter them can only blame their bad luck.

The Baiyu Star Military Department Aerospace Port is located in the western part of the planet and is the only human base on this planet.

At night, a kite-shaped spacecraft landed and slowly entered the military department aerospace port. The cabin door opened, and Sun Yan, carrying a backpack, walked out with a smile.

"Finally arrived at Baiyu Star. Being on the spacecraft for two days has really made me feel stifled."

Sun Yan took a deep breath, and his smile immediately froze, followed by a series of coughs.

The air was filled with various strange odors: sweat, oil, burning, bodily fluids, and blood, among others. The mixture of these odors would be unforgettable to anyone who smelled even a hint of it.

Even Sun Yan saw a burly man in a corner, staring at a half-naked woman's poster on the wall, his hand in his pants, his arms trembling violently, his forehead veins bulging, and his face twisted.

Suddenly, Sun Yan felt the urge to faint, "Damn, such a public display of masturbation, that's too impressive!"

"Hey, there's a new recruit!"

"Hey, let's take a look. So young, he looks like a trainee mercenary."

"Haha, with this kid's physique, he's not even qualified to be a reserve soldier in the military."

"Look at that scared look, he's almost vomiting. Expecting him to hunt monsters in the alert zone? It's like sending a meat bun to a dog, never to return. He's probably here to do odd jobs. Our base does need some cleaning."

A series of comments arose, mixed with various malicious laughter, and the eyes of the people in the aerospace port swept over.

Sun Yan's brows furrowed. These gazes were extremely sharp, filled with a faint but palpable killing intent, a result of long-term battles with monsters.

There were dozens of people in the aerospace port, gathered in small groups. Although they were all soldiers, none of them were in uniform, most wearing camouflage tank tops. Many of them looked at Sun Yan with silent sneers.

After a quick scan, Sun Yan's gaze fell on a burly man.

This man was incredibly muscular, almost as tall as Sun Yan even when sitting. His arms were bulging with muscles, clearly defined and hard as steel. His face bore two intersecting, ghastly scars, and he had a brown buzz cut. His eyes were blank and lifeless, seemingly unfocused.

Walking straight to the burly man, Sun Yan smiled shyly, took out a letter, and said, "Sir, I'm here to find Colonel Cheng Chen. This is my recommendation letter."