Chapter 224: Chapter 143: Master, the World of the Superpower Level
"I’m not dead yet."
In the backyard of the martial arts gym.
The words, though spoken calmly, carried an undeniable weight.
Lu Chao stood in a brief silence, a warm feeling spreading through his heart as he looked at Luo Qianshan’s smiling face.
He knew exactly what his master was doing—promising to back him up no matter what.
The truth didn’t matter to him.
All that mattered was that Lu Chao was his disciple.
"Thank you, Master."
Lu Chao cupped his fists and bowed deeply in gratitude.
Having a Superpower Level Martial Artist as a master certainly gave him a great deal of confidence.
"Alright, there’s no evidence in the end. No one can find fault with you."
Waving his hand dismissively, Luo Qianshan poured himself a cup of hot tea and drank it before asking, "You must have come today for another reason, right?"
Lu Chao nodded. He had waited a few days before coming to the gym, and indeed, there was another reason for his visit.
The main thing was that his application for an exceptional promotion had been fully approved.
Once the commissioner from Yao Capital arrived in Ring City and completed the assessment, he would receive his transfer orders.
In other words...
"When the time comes..."
Recalling the details Yang Wangtao had shared, it seemed likely he would be assigned to another city. Lu Chao cupped his fists. "Disciple may have to leave Ring City."
He felt he should inform his master about this.
After all, the gym had provided him with considerable support and training over the years.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing his explanation, Luo Qianshan’s eyebrow twitched slightly.
A smile appeared on his face. He didn’t try to stop him; instead, he nodded and said, "This is a good thing. It shows the Patrol Department values you."
Luo Qianshan was genuinely happy for him and sighed. "People should always strive for greater heights. There’s nothing wrong with leaving Ring City."
"You have to understand, the Alliance Country is vast. The Rhombus Ring City Circle is just one of its hundreds of cities. There’s a much wider world out there. It’s always good to get out and see it."
He spoke earnestly, intending it as a reminder.
Lu Chao nodded.
Across the entire Alliance Country, Ring City’s level of development and number of Superpower Strongmen could only be considered lower-middle tier.
After all, it had joined the Alliance Country relatively recently, was located in a rather remote area closer to the wilderness, and was frequently threatened by warlords and Al-Qaeda.
Mega-city circles like Yao Capital and East Port, on the other hand, were located in the central heartland of the Alliance Country, far from the wilderness, with huge populations and immense prosperity.
There were also newly-joined mega-shelter cities like Red Maple Shelter City, which had stood firm in the wilderness for many years on its own and was just as developed and prosperous.
"Do you know where you’ll be going?"
Luo Qianshan asked, his tone concerned.
Lu Chao shook his head. "Disciple doesn’t know yet. I’m afraid I’ll have to wait for the transfer orders to find out."
"That makes sense..."
Luo Qianshan nodded at his words and pondered for a moment, saying no more.
He only reminded him, "Let me know before you leave."
"These old bones of mine may be aging, but I’ve collected a few favors over the years. You might be able to use them."
Lu Chao was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded.
He silently committed it all to memory, once again feeling the weight of the word "Master."
Then, after the idle chat, his thoughts turned to his encounter during the assassination of Ruan Hui.
The immense power of that Superpower Armor User.
"Master, I wonder... what realm lies beyond the Superpower Level?"
He asked out of curiosity, feigning a casual air.
In truth, he was worried. ’If the Biotechnology Company really tracks me down and sends multiple Superpower Level experts, how am I supposed to handle it?’
’When I go all out, what’s my standing within that tier?’
"The Superpower Level..."
Unsuspecting, Luo Qianshan simply assumed Lu Chao’s curiosity about a higher realm was due to his impending transfer.
"Fine. You’re already at the Elite Level, after all, and your talent is exceptional. You might just break through in the future."
"Knowing about it early will be good for you."
Nodding, Luo Qianshan gestured for him to sit, and the two sat facing each other across the stone table.
A gentle breeze drifted by. Lu Chao picked up the teapot and refilled his master’s cup with fresh, hot tea.
"The Superpower Level means your Life Energy has broken through the hundred-point barrier, allowing you to obtain power that surpasses ordinary mortals."
His tone was calm as Luo Qianshan slowly explained, "In the Old Era and the Wasteland Period, aside from the seven Starry Sky Heroes, almost no one broke through on their own power."
"It wasn’t until later, when the hero leader Robert summarized a few methods, that our predecessors were able to attempt the breakthrough and perfect the techniques. After that, extraterrestrial civilizations appeared and spread their superpower methods, and only then did Earth Star gain an orthodox lineage of knowledge for breaking through to the Superpower Level."
Lu Chao nodded silently, committing his master’s words to memory.
’No wonder Robert is revered as the leader of the seven heroes. His contribution and vision in spreading the breakthrough method are truly undeniable.’
"And the reason why the Superpower Level grants power beyond that of mortals, when you get down to it, comes down to one thing."
Luo Qianshan slowly extended his palm, and wisps of a brown flame gathered in its center.
Looking closely, it seemed to be veiled in a layer of faint yellow light.
"Martial Arts Flame."
He looked at Lu Chao and said seriously, "When one’s Life Energy breaks through one hundred points, as long as they survive the difficult transformation, the living being will undergo a massive qualitative improvement, shattering their limits."
"Psykers cause their Genetic Spring to sublimate, Armored Transformers cause their Life Energy to leap in quality, and it’s the same for us Martial Artists."
He opened his palm, allowing Lu Chao to feel the power of the brown flame. "Martial Arts Power sublimates into Martial Arts Flame due to the body’s transformation, tempering the entire body and covering its surface."
"Relying on this, a Superpower Level Martial Artist’s physique is enhanced, their explosive strength and speed are doubled, and they can easily resist any small-caliber firearms..."
As he spoke, he demonstrated the power of his Martial Arts Flame.
VMM!
In an instant, a Qi Flame covered Luo Qianshan’s entire body.
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