Dawn of a New Era-Chapter 500 - 474: National Mission

Capital City.

Life Evolution Research Institute.

Since the Chen Clan’s cultivation method came to light, it was like a level 9 earthquake, with far-reaching influence.

With the utmost attention from above, cinemas in the Capital City offered free screenings of the Chen Clan cultivation method daily, and existing research projects were halted to focus on validating and deciphering this new method of cultivation.

In fact, it wasn’t just the Life Evolution Research Institute; any research institution studying Martial Arts participated in this endeavor.

Unfortunately, post-mutation, computers are no longer usable.

Without computers, research is akin to a tiger without claws.

Especially in Martial Arts research.

After over ten years of persistent development, with the efforts of hundreds of thousands of researchers worldwide, a relatively complete human data model had been meticulously constructed.

Some methods could be preliminarily validated simply by inputting them into servers.

But now we can only proceed slowly by conducting experiments with a large number of volunteers, recording data, reducing efficiency by thousands of times.

...

The institute’s demonstration hall was incredibly noisy.

More than thirty people lined up in a row.

There were men and women, old and young, Martial Artists, and ordinary people.

Ever since the newspaper published the news that the City Government would grant a substantial reward to the first person to successfully master the Chen Clan cultivation method.

Lately, every day, many people claiming to be successful came to the institute, but either their version of the Chen Clan method was completely altered, or they were trying to pass off something else as the same.

"Let’s begin!" a middle-aged balding researcher said.

At his words, everyone immediately started practicing.

Barely after a few moves, the researcher furrowed his brows, secretly shaking his head.

This was just random practice.

A few of the Martial Artists got the first few moves right, but completely distorted the subsequent actions.

After a set was finished, the researcher barely contained his impatience and said, "Alright, the assessment is over, everyone may go for now."

"Comrade, did I pass?" a middle-aged man hurriedly asked.

"Wait for notification!" the researcher replied, "You registered your address, right?"

"Yes, I’m Wang Dagang, from the Capital Steel Plant."

"That’s fine, you may return to work now."

...

The researcher returned to the office.

"Did anyone succeed in this batch?" a colleague asked, looking a bit excited.

"What do you think? I doubt anyone mastered it. I tried too; it’s too difficult."

"Don’t you know? The Jingxi Human Body Research Institute just called; someone succeeded!"

"Who?"

"Zhu Xueqing, a Martial Artist."

...

At dawn, in the villa courtyard.

Wang Lie, with steam rising from his entire body and muscles quivering, finally completed a full set of movements with difficulty, then widened his eyes, feeling the Original Force gathering around him, as if his whole body had been cleansed.

He stood in place for a long time, taking a deep breath.

Finally... succeeded.

From initial disdain, to skepticism, and then immersion, the past few days he had worked tirelessly, spending half a month refining his practice, only succeeding yesterday with the Chen Clan’s method of introspection and self-cultivation.

Previously, he had somewhat doubted Chen Shouyi, but now he was deeply convinced.

He realized how terrifying it was to create a more efficient cultivation method on his own; it was like a slacker looking up to a top student in awe.

He quickly resumed practicing.

"Dad, did you master it?" a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl asked at the doorway in surprise.

"For a Martial Artist, it’s not too difficult if you set your mind to it!" Wang Lie, interrupted by her words, was not angry and decided to patiently guide his daughter, who showed rare interest in Martial Arts.

Many Martial Artists, including some Great Martial Artists, can basically wield Sword Qi.

This is a sign that one can initially control consciousness; the difference lies in the extent of control, at least having the basics for entry, and then it’s repeated attempts from there.

"Dad, do you know General Manager Chen?" the girl curiously asked.

"I do. I met him once when he came to the Capital City." Wang Lie, puzzled, still answered patiently.

"Is he really as handsome as in the video?" the girl asked immediately, blushing slightly, "Dad, next time you see him, can you get me his autograph, preferably with a photo..."

The girl chattered on, not noticing her dad’s face growing darker.

...

The storm raged for five days and four nights before gradually subsiding.

The cave was filled with fine sand.

He stepped out of the cave entrance to find the outside had transformed beyond recognition, devoid of any green, life extinct.

Even Hollow Mountain had been eroded smaller by the sandstorm.

"This kind of storm... is unimaginable." Chen Shouyi was shaken.

The Shell Lady, previously trembling in fear, was now brimming with energy, eagerly flying out, darting around in the sky.

"Don’t fly too far," Chen Shouyi said worriedly.

"Whoosh!"

Before he finished speaking, the Shell Lady landed like a phantom on Chen Shouyi’s shoulder.

Initially, Chen Shouyi thought she listened to his words, but apparently, that wasn’t the case.

"Bad giants are coming!" the Shell Lady said nervously.

Soon after, figures of several soldiers appeared in the distance.

...

Surrounded by a group, Chen Shouyi exited the passage.

A military Martial Artist, sneaking glances at his smooth, unscarred skin and the imposing aura as solid as a mountain, marveled inwardly; this was a legendary powerhouse, truly a different level of life.

Bai Xiaoling waited anxiously in the hall, worried, and immediately approached when she saw Chen Shouyi.

"What’s the matter?"

"There’s a national mission, but I don’t know the details, the military’s special flight is already waiting."

Relieved to hear it wasn’t concerning Jiangnan Province, Chen Shouyi nodded.

Enjoying a high position also means being ready to deploy at any moment.

Moreover, in an era when the entire nation is mobilized for war, no one can remain untouched.

As a legendary powerhouse and a Godslayer, his power and influence extend far beyond Jiangnan Province.

In fact, the central government has always intended to directly manage legendary powerhouses, but Jiangnan Province resisted. Only because a war had just ended, this hadn’t been implemented, but facing central pressure, Jiangnan Province wouldn’t hold out much longer.

...

Outside, a military vehicle was already waiting.

A soldier respectfully opened the door for him.

Chen Shouyi ducked into the vehicle, leaning against the seat, feeling not the slightest tension about the mission, but rather a bit excited, eager to test his skills.

He silently recited his attribute panel.

Strength: 19.0

Agility: 19.0

Constitution: 19.0

Intelligence: 18.7

Perception: 16.9

Will: 17.7

Energy Accumulation: 4.31

Faith Value: 980.1

After a quick glimpse, he closed the attribute panel.

Compared to half a month ago, his strength had undergone a tremendous transformation. Although each attribute only increased by about thirty percent, the synergy among all attributes meant his combat power had increased several times over.

Passing through the industrial area, Chen Shouyi said, "Go to Jiangnan Province’s First Heavy Machinery Factory."

The soldier driving didn’t ask questions.

Immediately turning ahead, heading towards the industrial zone.

...

The enormous workshop was deafening.

A giant sword, three and a half meters long, lay on the metal stand, surrounded by a dozen workers carefully grinding it with diamond sand.

The long sword was nearing completion, with only some final touches remaining.

"General Manager Chen, the sword isn’t fully ready yet, with subsequent processes, it will take another half month!" Director Zhao warmly said.

"I will use it for now, and when I return, I’m counting on you for the subsequent processes." Chen Shouyi replied.

"That’s fine, you’re welcome to come by anytime, General Manager Chen," Director Zhao hurriedly said.

After signaling the workers to step aside.

In the eyes of those filled with awe, Chen Shouyi stepped forward.

"Clang."

With a light grip on the sword handle, he easily lifted it.

Weighing five to six hundred kilograms, it was nothing to Chen Shouyi with his 3.8-ton arm strength.

He walked out the door, tossing the sword into the space.

Whether someone noticed didn’t concern him.

Having displayed numerous "innate abilities", another spatial ability wasn’t surprising.

The car drove straight to his doorstep.

Chen Shouyi got out of the car, used his mind to open the door, finding the house empty.

He returned to the bedroom, stepped into the bathroom for a shower, and changed clothes.

Walking downstairs, he left a note on the dining table.

Then exited the house.

Minutes later, a military helicopter took off from the rooftop, flying toward the distance.

... 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

ps: I have something to attend to today, only one Chapter, two Chapters tomorrow.