Hades, the Little Pluto. Hospitalized with Serious Injuries. Defeated Hades, the Little Pluto? Hades, the Little Pluto, Mysteriously Attacked.

The news of Hades’ severe injuries instantly flashed across the front pages of every major newspaper.

The internet, as always, was one step ahead of print media. That same evening, the news spread like wildfire across online platforms. Regardless of the medium, every website was rapidly disseminating this major headline.

Hades, the Little Pluto, was certainly no ordinary eleven-star or twelve-star martial artist. As a descendant of the White Tiger lineage and an inheritor of its martial traditions, he was one of the most promising young prospects aiming for the Divine Beast title in the future. The level of scrutiny he faced was akin to being constantly bathed in countless spotlights.

For such an exceptional young talent to be injured—naturally, everyone wanted to know which veteran martial artist could strike a junior with such severity? Was this an attempt to sabotage his path to becoming a Divine Beast?

The Little Pluto was defeated?

Those who knew the truth of the matter were stunned. Especially among the younger generation of martial artists who had hoped to challenge Qin Fen. Looking at the reports detailing Hades’ grievous injuries, chills shot down their spines repeatedly.

Just how powerful was this Qin Fen? He had actually managed to defeat Hades, the undisputed top master among the younger generation of the Golden Star tier. And what’s more, he hadn't killed him.

Was there truly anyone in the younger generation who could defeat Qin Fen? They could only pray that the martial artists between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-nine hadn't decided to abandon all scruples about bullying the young and had struck down Qin Fen! No! There was still one other person. Perhaps there was still a chance.

Shangguan Chuanqi, the "Martian Legend" who was on equal footing with the Little Pluto Hades.

Could he do it? Shangguan Chuanqi rarely appeared in public, and to this day, few people knew the true extent of his prowess among the young generation.

"Shangguan Chuanqi comprehended Qi Condensation Shock on his seventeenth birthday." Qin Fen sat quietly by the sea, the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill circulating slowly within his body. Occasionally, words spoken during his departure yesterday would drift back into his mind.

Qi Condensation Shock did not directly equate to star-level combat power, but it served as a crucial yardstick for measuring the mastery of true Qi manipulation. Another reason for the Little Pluto Hades' formidable strength was that his control over his Qi was top-tier even among martial artists of the same star level.

Qi Condensation Shock also represented a key factor in enhancing a martial artist’s physique, improving their constitution, and accelerating their cultivation speed.

Not every martial artist knew of Qi Condensation Shock's existence. Many eleven-star and twelve-star masters remained completely unaware of it.

Even if someone grasped the most fundamental form of this technique, the first thing they would do was keep it a secret, let alone teach it to others.

Shangguan Chuanqi, like the Little Pluto Hades, was a descendant of a Divine Beast.

Divine Beasts, who stood at the apex of worldly martial artists, understood matters like Qi Condensation Shock far more profoundly than others. As their descendants, they inherently possessed an advantage in comprehending these things. At seventeen—an age when one’s power typically hasn't peaked, still in a phase of rapid development—his strength was likely only at the two-star level.

Comprehending Qi Condensation Shock at this stage did not primarily boost raw power, but rather focused on forging the body! To undergo the refinement and tempering of the body via Qi Condensation Shock at seventeen, during the critical growth phase, laid a foundation beyond ordinary imagination.

Qin Fen slowly opened his eyes underwater, watching the fish swim past. His mind churned incessantly. It was no wonder Shangguan Chuanqi could become the undisputed genius of the Martian younger generation. To spend an entire year, from seventeen to eighteen, dedicated to forging the body with Qi Condensation Shock offered benefits far superior to grounding one’s foundation with various spiritual elixirs, by several magnitudes!

When this foundation entered the subsequent phase of explosive growth, the speed of advancement would certainly be astonishing.

In this world, surely more than one person knew about the concept of True Qi intensity control from a very young age, and more than one person had practiced controlling Qi intensity since childhood. Yet, no one had ever been reported to reach the level of Qi Condensation Shock at seventeen.

Learning Qi Condensation Shock a full year ahead of the top young fighters—would that year not bring progress to their Qi control? Clearly not!

Qin Fen slowly stood up and examined the gashes on both arms. The Little Pluto Hades truly lived up to his reputation as the pinnacle of the younger generation; his strikes hadn't just cut his arms, they had killed vast numbers of surrounding cells, deliberately slowing the wounds' repair.

Emerging from the sea, Qin Fen sat on the golden sands, sensing the Biomechanical God-Devil Body within him. The capabilities of Level One Fusion were simply too weak. With Level Two or even Level Three Fusion now available, relying on their powerful cellular regeneration, his arms should already show no sign of injury, right?

Level Two Fusion? Level Three Fusion? Qin Fen sighed at his own endless greed. All his energy lately had been poured into martial arts; he hadn't the bandwidth to develop the biomechanical beasts inside his fusion body. If he had diverted his focus to developing them, perhaps the one defeated in the exchange with the Little Pluto Hades wouldn't have been Hades.

"Once the period of explosive growth in my strength passes…" Qin Fen clenched his fists slightly, "then, I will properly develop the biomechanical beasts within. What exactly is this God-Devil Body? Qiangzi couldn't explain it clearly. It truly makes one curious."

Splash!

A considerable wave erupted from the surface of the ocean. The Little Dragon King burst forth from the water. After observing the battle last night, followed by deep cultivation and rigorous training underwater, he felt his strength improving vastly—certainly better than if he had been hiding in the barracks practicing arduously!

"~~~" In the depths of the ocean, Xue Tianguang stood bare-chested, wearing only boxer briefs, balanced on the back of a gigantic dolphin, speeding back and forth across the surface, clearly having a blast.

Sunlight fell upon his robust physique, causing observers to wonder: why did such an indolent person possess a physique so perfectly proportioned that even male models would envy it?

Brooks, without activating his weapon, sliced through the water and walked over to Qin Fen, sinking down beside him. He mimicked Qin Fen, leaning back on his hands supported by the sand behind him, gazing out at the deep ocean as he spoke in a low voice, "Are there any rooms for rent near your place?"

"Hmm?" Qin Fen blinked, noticing that Little Dragon King Yang Lie's eyes held the same inquiry.

"To be honest," Brooks admitted, his face alight with unconcealed joy, "I feel the speed of my growth accelerates faster when I'm practicing with you than when I'm stuck training hard in the army. Watching you progress at such lightning speed inspires my own potential and perseverance even more. And sparring with you occasionally benefits me immensely."

"That's right," Caesar emerged from the seabed, shaking his beautiful hair; water droplets scattered in the sunlight, looking especially stunning. "I was supposed to head to the Sacred Martial Hall for advanced study right after watching your fight with Hades. But after spending time with you, I truly doubt if the rate of improvement I’d achieve at the Sacred Martial Hall could keep pace with the speed of my power increasing alongside you."

The usually quiet Solomon casually picked at his ear, a hint of proud self-satisfaction appearing on his handsome face. "I've already rented a place. It’s right downstairs from Qin Fen’s building."

"What?"

The young martial artists stared at Solomon in shock. This slightly reserved young European martial artist had acted with surprising speed.

Everyone’s gaze was sharp. Solomon couldn't handle the attention and nervously scratched his damp, chestnut-colored hair. "Lin Liqiang handled it for me."

"?"

The others were even more confused. Hadn't Lin Liqiang eagerly gone back to school? How could he have handled this matter for Solomon before leaving? Why?

"I..." Solomon paused before explaining, "I promised to introduce him to some European girls..."

Pfft…

Kai Tian Brooks collapsed entirely onto the sand, his two arms braced. He stared at Solomon in disbelief. He really hadn't expected this! Solomon was actually a reserved man with a hidden mischievous side!

"If Solomon isn't leaving, then I'm not leaving either," Caesar said, picking himself up from where he’d fallen back onto the sand. "While I look for a place, I’ll just stay at Solomon’s—even the living room will do."

Xing Wuyi adjusted the silk glasses gifted to him by Zhan Peng. "I have to rush back; I can’t stay here any longer."

"Keep it up!"

The young martial artists gave him a hearty thumbs-up. Xing Wuyi's greatest asset wasn't his martial skill; his mind was naturally suited to be a general or a field marshal. Staying here would be putting the cart before the horse.

"Qin Fen..."

Xing Wuyi’s eyes shone with concern as he looked toward the deep sea. Du Peng was the first of the young martial artists to enter the water, and now almost everyone else was on shore, yet he remained submerged deep inside.

"Don't worry," Qin Fen nodded. "I'll look after him. I assume he doesn't plan to leave anytime soon either? I can't help him with the army leave situation; you take care of that."

"Understood."

Sunlight illuminated Xing Wuyi’s face, revealing a smile that melted hearts.

Suddenly! His smile froze. The smiles of the other young people also stiffened simultaneously. Two plumes of water erupted from the deep sea. Chen Feiyu and Du Peng floated up, gazing high into the sky where a man was suspended motionless.

This man appeared to be in his early thirties. Two fiery, upward-slanted eyebrows gave him an imposing look even without anger. His short, golden crew cut paired with his square jaw projected an image of decisive capability. He had a high nose bridge, deep blue eyes, slightly thick lips that hinted at an unconcealed ferocity and murderous intent, and a towering, broad frame nearly two meters tall, all of which shook the spiritual core of every martial artist present. He wore a golden warrior uniform, embroidered with a lifelike, snow-white tiger.

Hares! The supreme ruler of the Golden Star, the Divine Beast White Tiger!

That’s right! Hares of the Golden Star White Tiger! In this world, perhaps some people couldn't recall the face of the current Federal President, but absolutely no one could forget the appearance of a Divine Beast martial artist.

No one had ever anticipated that the peerless hegemon who had long dominated the planet Venus, the White Tiger Hares, would suddenly appear on Earth.

Caesar instinctively blinked hard, terrified he was hallucinating, but he quickly realized this was no illusion. The Divine Beast level martial artist, usually remote and aloof—whose mere presence was enough to bankrupt many—the White Tiger Hares, was actually here.