Chapter 87

Lu Sheng entered a meditative state, and everyone moved away to watch quietly.

Whether Du Nan’s words would have an effect would soon be known. This also concerned their future integration and application. If it were effective, it would save a lot of effort. Not everyone could successfully integrate a demonic body. The nobles owned a large number of demonic bodies, but few could truly integrate them. In this world, no matter which class, there was always a distinction between 'geniuses and ordinary people.' If a genius found a 'shortcut,' the probability of success would be higher.

Half an hour later.

Lu Sheng’s body gradually 'transformed,' like snow, like smoke, slowly dissipating and merging into the massive body of the demonic body.

Everyone stared intently, not missing a single moment.

"It’s an illusion," Du Nan flicked his finger, and a ripple of water spread from where Lu Sheng was sitting, but he remained firmly seated. The earlier transformation was just a protective effect, so outsiders wouldn’t disturb the martial artist during this crucial moment. Conversely, if someone were to attack Lu Sheng now, he would still fail the integration.

"The demonic body is actively concealing and protecting him?" Li Wenfu was both surprised and delighted, thinking that Lu Sheng was almost there.

Du Nan nodded.

The crowd cheered slightly, happy for their teammate who was about to advance another step.

Another ten minutes later.

A huge silver shadow leopard transformed into a stream of light and entered Lu Sheng’s body. After a burst of strange light, a majestic and intelligent 'silver shadow leopard' remained in the chamber. It examined its front paws, looking as if it were seeing its sharp claws for the first time. It moved a few times, looked up, and spoke in human language: "Brother Fat, I succeeded... roar... this strange voice, I can’t laugh. Roar, never mind, this sense of power is amazing, it feels like I have endless strength."

"Congratulations, Four Eyes, you’re amazing." Li Wenfu had tears in his eyes.

In the Silver Leaf Team, he and Lu Sheng had always been the weakest links.

They had worked hard until now.

Finally, they had a trump card to show.

Lu Sheng poked Li Wenfu with his giant claw and said, "Yeah, we finally look a bit more decent. Don’t worry, Brother Fat, you will have it too. This power, I can’t describe it with words, it feels like my perception of this world has completely changed."

"Four Eyes, you?"

"No, not that. I haven’t taken on the beast’s nature. It’s a very strange feeling, as if the world we knew before was too small, and there’s a vast, unknown universe waiting for us to explore." Lu Sheng reassured him, indicating that he was still normal.

"Change back first." Du Nan was also very happy and said.

Buzz!

A dazzling light flashed, and the silver shadow leopard dissolved, leaving Lu Sheng standing in the center, unharmed.

The fat man rushed over and gave him a bear hug: "Body Technique Level 6?"

Lu Sheng nodded: "Yeah."

Du Nan walked over slowly and said, "This is the effect of the demonic body. A weak body can’t adapt to the demonic body. It’s like the most fierce warhorse, which a sickly person can’t control. So when integrating the demonic body, it will forcibly enhance your physique. If you’re not qualified, the integration will definitely fail."

"Got it." The Silver Leaf Team members were deeply moved.

The strong have everything, can use everything, and possess everything; the weak have nothing, even if given to them, they can’t use or keep it.

The demonic body doesn’t particularly dislike good or bad people; it only despises the weak.

"Ah Nan, that... I..." Yinyin, the fiery girl, suddenly wanted to speak but hesitated.

"I know what you mean. Call Sister Jinling over. I have something to handle, so I can only go with you, not train with you. The Silver Leaf Team is short one person, so it’s perfect for Sister Jinling to fill the spot." Du Nan explained before Yinyin could speak. He knew that Yinyin and Jinling were deeply bonded sisters and wouldn’t let the other waste this opportunity to obtain a demonic body.

"Thank you." Yinyin was genuinely grateful; she wasn’t good at asking for help.

"Let me remind you, each demonic body is different. I’ll try to test them thoroughly to give you a better chance of integration. Don’t rush. Fat, prepare a magic network login device for me. Also, the next jump point is here, Iron Enclosure Star. With Four Eyes’ demonic body, you don’t need to rely on the insectoids’ exploration abilities; he will have a sense of it. When Sister Jinling arrives, you can go in together to search and train your combat skills." Du Nan instructed.

"Right away." Li Wenfu didn’t understand why Du Nan chose the map with the least information, but if the leader said so, he would follow.

Anyway, it didn’t matter which star they searched, and it wasn’t his money being spent.

Perfect.

Two days later, Jinling arrived, directly transferred from the battlefield. This was the power of Guroding as a noble: any war decree had to make an exception for him. After the two sides met, Jinling sensed Lu Sheng’s transformation and believed even more. Looking at Du Nan now, she felt a sense of mystery. This genius from Blue Sea Star, who had repeatedly broken records, now seemed as weak as a baby, not showing any power.

This feeling gave Jinling a chill.

She didn’t believe that there was a completely 'powerless' existence in the world, unless it was a corpse.

"Alright, Sister Ling is here. Brother Du, what’s the plan?" Li Wenfu was very happy. In the past, when Yinyin 'bullied' him, it was often Sister Jinling who protected him. Now, with Sister Jinling as a guardian, the fat man would dream with a smile.

"Simple, you all go down to search. Four Eyes will use the demonic body to sense the environment. Once there’s a feeling of 'enemy,' it means there’s a demonic body present. Four Eyes, remember, the stronger the hostility, the more powerful the hidden item. If it exceeds your tolerance, come back first. The demonic body might not be a dead object; it could be a super-strong star beast in hibernation. Understand?"

Lu Sheng nodded, understanding that it was his time to shine.

"For training, adjust based on the local insectoids and beasts you encounter. I suggest focusing more on Body Technique and less on Magic Power. To maximize the use of Magic Power combat techniques, it’s best to train in the magic network where you can revive infinitely. Conversely, Body Technique training must involve real combat; practicing in the magic network is like playing, and it’s useless."

"Got it, I’ll train my body to be strong." Li Wenfu promised.

Among those present, only he was at Body Technique Level 5. If he didn’t work harder, he would really be the weakest link.

"Don’t rush to integrate the demonic body when you find it. Bring it back first, and I’ll test it. I need to understand these things and find the most suitable type for everyone. Remember, even with a demonic body, our journey is still long. There’s no need to rush. Since we have this good opportunity, we should use the most suitable one for ourselves, understand?" Du Nan reminded them, and everyone suddenly realized.

The excitement in their hearts faded instantly.

That’s right.

The top-tier combat body in the starry sky, the most powerful auxiliary force... it’s just one part of our strength, and there’s no need to rush to obtain it. Take your time to find and choose. Believe in your talent, believe that you can reach the top... and use this top-tier power perfectly.

"I’ll go to the magic network. Good luck to you all." Du Nan left.

The others, now calmed, put on their mechs and entered Iron Enclosure Star.

Ten minutes later.

Ma Ge, a famous news figure of the Tianyang Federation, received a special message. An old friend had invited him to meet 'The Traveler.'

Hearing this news, Ma Ge was incredibly excited.

The Traveler program had been suspended, and his status had plummeted. Although he was still a well-known celebrity, he had lost his influence among the upper echelons. A pawn abandoned by The Traveler had long been reduced to a mass-market star, with no more value. The insectoid alliance’s invasion and the deployment of all magic power warriors had left the Blue Region’s network almost deserted, with only newly awakened White Iron privates remaining. As the host of a magic power competition program, Ma Ge basically had no work.

Fortunately, his fame made it easy for him to earn money.

He lived comfortably, but any insider could see that Ma Ge’s status had declined.

"Nice to see you, sir." Ma Ge entered the magic network to meet Du Nan, his expression quite excited. This legendary figure who had made him famous in the Blue Region had grown even stronger, now a five-star, gold armor master, one of the few super-strong individuals in the entire Blue Star Alliance. Compared to when he was at the three-star red steel stage, The Traveler now had an aura that was hard to fathom.

This feeling was as if he were facing an ordinary person, even less than a soldier.

"I have a favor to ask of you." Du Nan didn’t waste time and got straight to the point.

"Please speak, sir, as long as the Eight-legged Pegasus can do it."

"The Blue Star Alliance is fighting an external enemy, and I have responded to the war decree. I can’t spare the time, so I want you to buy some special things. It might require a large sum of money, and I don’t know how to repay you yet, but I can assure you that you won’t be left empty-handed..."

"Sir." Ma Ge interrupted Du Nan.

He nodded slightly.

Then he said solemnly, "Sir, you’re too kind. Before meeting you, Old Ma was almost a beggar. If not for your help, I would have starved to death. The Eight-legged Pegasus and all the old brothers are deeply grateful to you. Whatever you need, as long as Old Ma can help, I will do it without hesitation, even if it means giving everything."

"Alright, then. Your help today, we will repay in the future." Du Nan was moved, not expecting such gratitude from a news figure.

"Sir, please instruct." Ma Ge was surprised to hear 'we' but didn’t ask more.

"Good. I need some wind-type seed cores. Whatever types you can get, I want them all." Du Nan said.

"Such things? Sir, please forgive me. This is both easy and difficult. If it’s above the seven-star stage, Old Ma is truly powerless. Those are the treasures of the major federations or the hidden treasures of the nobles. If it’s below the six-star stage, Old Ma can think of a way." Ma Ge responded seriously.

"That’s fine, no need for seven-star cores." Du Nan knew that seven-star cores were like 'nuclear weapons,' and for an ordinary person to obtain them would be tantamount to rebellion.

At this level, Ma Ge couldn’t touch them.

Otherwise, the entire Eight-legged Pegasus would be held accountable and possibly wiped out.

"Then, what stage of cores does Sir need?"

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