dmims Chapter 25: The Birth of the Beast King
Chapter 25: The Birth of the Beast King
"Warning! Warning! Extremely high-level energy reaction detected, and it's continuing to rise!"
In the highest command room of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy's global headquarters, a Dome of Light technician stared at the coordinates covered in deep red on the screen, his voice trembling.
"Coordinates... are in the direction of Kirishima! The energy level has... has reached the standard of a Royal-level monster!"
The scream froze the atmosphere in the command center. Everyone stared intently at the massive holographic screen, their faces filled with horror.
The birth of a new royal-level beast king caused panic to spread in the air.
Just as everyone was in chaos, a calm voice silenced all the noise.
"What's the panic? The sky hasn't fallen yet."
Hong appeared here at some unknown time. He stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching the red halo spreading on the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"The real show is just beginning."
He murmured to himself.
"Second brother, come here!"
……
A voluptuous figure appeared in the command room, walked behind Hong, and reported in a low voice.
"Master, news has come from the War God Palace that the public execution of Li Yao and Vinina has been completed."
"Oh?"
Hong Lian didn't even turn his head, and just gave a casual reply.
"During the execution, Li Yao seemed to have gained some enlightenment in his desperate situation and miraculously broke through to a level surpassing that of the God of War."
Her alluring tone paused, a hint of pleasure in her voice.
"However... he was killed head-on by Luo Feng."
Hong waved his hand at the result.
"Fine, he's just a clown, so be it if he's dead."
"A Royal-level monster!"
A flash of lightning revealed Thor's figure. His aura was more refined and restrained, yet it faintly exuded an aura of destruction.
"My... my goodness! This... this is a Royal-level monster being born? Where is it?"
Hong turned to Thor and smiled slightly, "Second brother, it seems you've already grasped the domain." He then composed himself and pulled up a depth topographic map covering the world's oceans.
"Never mind that beast for now. There's something more important that you need to do right away."
"What could be more important than a Royal-level monster?"
Thor looked completely bewildered.
Hong stretched out his hand and pointed heavily at several deep-sea areas on the map, speaking in a calm tone.
"Immediately activate all deep-sea monitoring arrays of the Dome of Light, at maximum power, and conduct 24/7 continuous scanning. Remember, what I want you to find is not which sea area has become more energetic, but which region's monsters... are disappearing on a large scale!"
"What?"
Thor was completely stunned. He picked at his ears, wondering if he had misheard.
"Big brother, are you kidding me? Search...search the place where the monster disappeared? What kind of nonsense is this? Shouldn't we be organizing our forces to kill that beast king that just appeared?"
Hong shook his head and glanced at him.
"A beast king with an unstable foundation is not to be feared. But... the power that can make those monsters disappear without a trace is what I need to be wary of. Go and take care of it first; this matter takes precedence over everything else."
Thor looked at Hong's extremely serious expression, and although he was full of doubts, he still nodded solemnly.
"Okay! I understand, Brother Hong! I'll go arrange it right away!"
……
three days later.
To celebrate Luo Feng's safe return and his official promotion to the sixth inspector of the Limit Martial Arts Academy and the fifty-third councilor of the War God Palace, an internal celebration banquet was held at the global headquarters of the Limit Martial Arts Academy.
At the banquet, almost all the powerful figures at the council level were present. Luo Feng, who had just killed his enemy, was the focus of everyone's attention.
"Brother Luo Feng, congratulations! You've reached such a high position at such a young age; your future is truly limitless!"
"Haha, yes! I saw it long ago, Luo Feng is definitely a dragon among men."
Despite the compliments and congratulations around him, Luo Feng remained calm on the surface.
He secretly scanned Hong and Thor not far away using the quantum computer he obtained from the No. 9 ancient civilization ruins.
When he saw the energy readings displayed on the screen, he realized just how vast the gap was between himself and the two strongest individuals on the planet.
Star level!
Planetary level nine!
"As expected of the strongest and second strongest on Earth."
Luo Feng sighed inwardly, the slight sense of pride that had arisen from killing Li Yao vanished instantly.
Just then, Hong, who had been silent all along, slowly stood up, holding his wine glass.
The entire banquet hall fell silent instantly, and all eyes were on him.
"Today is to celebrate Luo Feng's return and promotion."
Hong's voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"Luo Feng's growth is evident to all. His talent and hard work are worthy of the status and honor he has achieved today. I am proud that our Extreme Martial Arts Academy has such a genius."
He raised his glass and gestured towards Luo Feng.
Luo Feng, flattered and overwhelmed, quickly raised his glass in return.
However, Hong's next words instantly made the atmosphere in the room heavy.
"But I hope everyone will not forget."
Hong's gaze swept over everyone present, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp.
"Li Yao's stupidity and madness nearly led to disaster. This is a bloody lesson. We humans may seem safe now, but in reality, we are still in danger."
Thor also pointed to the ground and spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the landmass of this planet beneath our feet accounts for less than 30% of its surface. Can any of you confidently tell me that you know nothing about the terrifying creatures slumbering beneath the remaining 70% of the dark ocean?"
"We are far from being able to relax. I do not want, and will absolutely not allow, for a second time, that incident, like Li Yao's, where personal grudges have jeopardized the overall interests of humanity! Anyone who dares to do so will be executed without exception!"
After the banquet, Hong called Luo Feng to his office alone.
He looked at the young man in front of him, whose eyes had lost their naivety, nodded in satisfaction, walked up to him, and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
"You did very well this time. When you executed Li Yao, it was clean and efficient, and you didn't bring shame to me or the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Your character and strength are both up to par. But your journey has only just begun."
"You flatter me, Master. It's all thanks to you and the martial arts school for your guidance and support."
Luo Feng said modestly, feeling a warm current in his heart because of Hong's affirmation.
"No need to be modest."
Hong smiled, then changed the subject and got straight to the point.
"I presume you already know what happened on Kirishima Island?"
Luo Feng's heart stirred, and he immediately nodded.
"Yes, Master. A newborn Royal-level Beast King has been born."
"That's right."
Hong smiled and continued.
"According to our latest intelligence analysis, that beast only managed to break through by chance thanks to some kind of rare and precious treasure. Therefore, its realm is currently very unstable, and it can be said that it is at its weakest point."
Upon hearing this, Luo Feng's breathing began to quicken.
Seeing his reaction, Hong threw out the final bait.
"Furthermore, the fact that we obtained so many plant spirits on Fog Island suggests that there might be an even greater treasure hidden on that island!"
Hong's words gave Luo Feng a jolt.
A newly crowned beast king with an unstable foundation and weak strength.
A mysterious misty island that may hold a wealth of rare treasures.
This was an irresistible temptation for Luo Feng, who desperately craved power to protect his family.
Seeing the fighting spirit that instantly ignited in Luo Feng's eyes, Hong smiled.
"I see that your energy is unstable, you should be about to break through. You should hurry up and use the Nine-Nine Forging God Technique to advance beyond the level of War God. Come with us to Fog Island in a while."