Chapter 69

Walking out of the mine, the two people and the dog all felt a sense of being in a different world.

It was clear that they had only been down there for a while, but in that time, they had experienced much, especially Li Hao, who had seen a scene passed down from an unknown time, which instantly broadened their horizons.

Outside the mine, Hu Hao and Chen Jian were still there.

They didn't know that in just a few hours, Li Hao and Yuan Shuo's strength had greatly improved.

It was already past three in the morning.

Seeing them come out, Hu Hao immediately said, "Mr. Yuan... Teacher, this dog just went in by itself. I remember seeing it with you and Li Hao before, so I didn't..."

Yuan Shuo waved his hand.

Since they had already gone in, there was no point in dwelling on it.

Black Panther wagged its tail, somewhat ingratiatingly, as it was quite afraid of Yuan Shuo.

"It's time to evacuate."

Yuan Shuo said this, and the two were somewhat surprised. Hu Hao knew what the ruins meant, and after just a few hours, they probably wouldn't have gained anything.

Are we evacuating now?

"Mr. Yuan, aren't you... exploring anymore?"

Yuan Shuo smiled, "The Qiao family has taken almost everything. There's nothing left now. Even if there are some unexplored areas, they're not something we can explore at our current level. Maybe in a few years, we can try again."

Unable to explore?

Hu Hao understood.

This wasn't an uncommon situation. For example, the next ruin they were going to explore had been left unexplored for a long time due to insufficient strength.

And this wasn't a rare situation.

However, it also indicated that the underground ruins were not ordinary.

Qiao Feilong's ability to reach the Three Yang level revealed how much good stuff they had taken, all of which had been absorbed into their power.

"Professor Yuan, are we just going to ignore it?"

Chen Jian couldn't help but scratch his head, "Isn't this... too much of a waste?"

Ruins!

Unlike the superhumans who had explored some ruins, he had never explored one himself. He had only heard about it and knew that there were treasures in the ruins.

But Li Hao and Yuan Shuo came back empty-handed... it seemed they hadn't gained much.

To give up on exploring now, isn't that too much of a waste?

Li Hao explained softly, "It's not a waste. Continuing to explore now wouldn't be useful. We can come back when we have the strength."

"I'm just afraid someone else will find it..."

"It's fine."

Li Hao smiled, "Brother Chen, even my teacher couldn't do it. Relying on others? Of course, if it's someone above the Three Yang level, it might be different. But if such a powerful person comes, they can take it by force, and we can't do anything about it."

That makes sense!

Chen Jian and Hu Hao didn't say anything more.

The ruins were Li Hao and Yuan Shuo's spoils of war. Since they felt there was no need to continue, there was no point in saying more.

If there was no need to stay, they could evacuate and return.

Hu Hao said, "We didn't drive here. Should I fly everyone back..."

"Too many people, let's not. It would be too much trouble."

Yuan Shuo waved his hand, "You can fly this fatty back. I and Li Hao will run back the old way."

Flying also consumes mystic energy. Carrying Chen Jian was already tiring for Hu Hao, as Chen Jian was heavier than Yuan Shuo and Li Hao combined.

...

They exchanged a few pleasantries.

Li Hao and Yuan Shuo, just like when they came, ran back.

This time, they had Black Panther with them.

In the wilderness.

The two people and the dog ran again.

Like deer, they galloped and leaped again.

This time, Li Hao could feel himself running faster, even faster than before.

Breaking the hundred barrier... he had barely crossed this level.

Now, what was lacking was the integration of inner strength and momentum to form a sword, completing the final integration.

Of course, it didn't have to be a sword.

Both offensive and defensive.

A sword is good, but if it could connect with the earth, that would also be great. Li Hao wasn't in a hurry now.

Rushing to cross the Thousand Struggles level might only make him like the captain.

But if both the sword and the earth connection were successful, maybe he could be like his teacher.

One can kill Three Yang, the other can only deal with the early Sun Radiance... the difference is still significant.

Reaching a higher realm is good.

But if the combat power is too weak at a higher realm, it doesn't meet Li Hao's expectations. At least, he should be at an average level, for example, crossing the Thousand Struggles level. Even if he can't kill Three Yang like his teacher, dealing with a general Sun Radiance peak should be no problem, right?

...

While running, Li Hao felt the power of the earth.

He closed his eyes, no longer relying on his eyes to see the path, but on his senses and the faint perception.

At the Thousand Struggles level, martial artists have momentum, which is like eyes.

At that time, even with closed eyes, they can perceive everything nearby, and this is what Li Hao needs to learn next.

His progress was too fast, leading to many deficiencies.

Another point, if he crosses the Thousand Struggles level, what about his Five Animal Technique?

Without the Five Animal momentum, the Five Animal Technique's power would be greatly reduced, definitely not as strong as his teacher, that's for sure.

Even if the Ninth Stage Strength can achieve nine layers of叠加, if it doesn't match the momentum...

Nine layers of叠加 sword swing?

While running, Li Hao thought about this.

The Five Animal Technique, the Earth Momentum, the Sword Intent, and the Ninth Stage Strength, can these several techniques and secrets be combined?

The Five Animal Technique was refined bit by bit by his teacher, eventually achieving the integration of the Five Animal momentum, which is extremely powerful. Could he try to do the same?

Many thoughts flashed through his mind.

Unconsciously, Li Hao had already reached the city.

It was still early, but people were already out and about in the city. The vegetable market was bustling with noise, and the breakfast stalls were emitting delicious aromas. The city was beginning to come alive at this hour.

...

The Inspection Bureau.

Liu Long listened to Chen Jian's report and nodded slightly.

He didn't ask much about the ruins.

But since Chen Jian and Hu Hao had returned, it meant the ruins couldn't be developed for the time being. Liu Long felt a bit disappointed. If Yuan Shuo or Li Hao could gain treasures from the ruins and improve their strength, it would be good for him too.

"Since Mr. Yuan said it's not necessary to worry, then we won't worry about it!"

Liu Long said, looking at Chen Jian, "Are you sure you don't want to try to become a superhuman and instead choose to enter the Hundred Break level?"

Chen Jian hesitated slightly but soon nodded firmly, "Yes! I've never found a matching ability. I thought I was good at earth defense, but I couldn't absorb earth energy. I'm also a bit worried. If I suddenly gained some healing ability... I wouldn't be used to it."

"Besides, martial artists aren't weak either!"

"Mr. Yuan can kill Three Yang at the Thousand Struggles level, and you can kill Sun Radiance. Since martial artists have a path, why not take it?"

"If I can't cross the Thousand Struggles level in the later stages, I can still enter the superhuman level at the Hundred Break level, it just consumes more mystic energy."

Saying this, Chen Jian couldn't help but laugh, "Brother, I've noticed that we gain mystic energy much faster now, more than a hundred times faster than before! If I stay at the Ten Slash level, I won't be able to participate in the next battle, how can I share the mystic energy?"

The team's strength is much stronger than before.

Now, only he and Wu Chao are still at the Ten Slash level.

Before, it seemed sufficient, but now they realize... if this continues, they will be left behind.

Liu Long nodded slightly, "If you're willing, martial artists... aren't weak!"

After entering the Thousand Struggles level, he deeply felt: "I may not be as strong as Mr. Yuan, but in the battle with Sun Radiance, regardless of whether the opponent was a beginner, it proved a point. At the same level, martial artists, once they reach the Thousand Struggles level, won't be at a disadvantage no matter what the opponent's ability is."

Before the Thousand Struggles level, martial artists were at a disadvantage mainly because superhumans had special abilities.

Some could fly, some could burrow underground. Encountering these superhumans, martial artists often had to passively take hits, but it doesn't mean all Hundred Break martial artists are inferior to Moon Shadow superhumans.

Chen Jian nodded quickly.

"Brother, I'll take the Blood God Seed. I wonder if it will really help me cross the Hundred Break level..."

"It shouldn't be a problem."

Liu Long had also asked Wang Ming, but added, "Mr. Yuan said to wait a few days before taking the Blood God Seed, no need to rush."

"Oh, okay!"

Chen Jian didn't ask more, exchanged a few pleasantries, and they all went their separate ways. They were used to living in the enforcement building, and this habit hasn't changed, so even in the middle of the night, they could meet and talk anytime.

...

Li Hao followed the old routine, only coming to the Inspection Bureau when it was time to start work.

It wasn't to appear poor, but he really had no car to drive.

His teacher's car was gone, his own car was broken