Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques

Chapter 269 262: Beginning

'To think he's actually comprehended it to this extent...'

The Chief Commissioner's consciousness floated in the air, momentarily speechless. He watched Zhou Yuanjue, who was enveloped in sparks of silver starlight, his eyes gleaming with a silver light. His entire aura was as cold and noble as that of a god descended to the mortal world.

It had only been a month. Even with the array and his help, this speed was simply too fast.

Throughout all of history, no one had ever grasped how to use a foreign magnetic field so quickly. Even considering the overlap between this field and his own abilities, he was utterly unique.

'I wonder what those old-timers will think when they find out?'

And with this kind of Recovery Power, as long as his head wasn't struck in battle, he could probably recover quickly from even a ruptured heart, supported by his immense Life Force. He wouldn't die on the spot. But the Chief Commissioner didn't know the limits of this regeneration, or how long it could last.

"In this state, can you regenerate a severed limb?"

The Chief Commissioner asked by vibrating his magnetic field. Limb regeneration had always been a myth, even for a Saint Awakening. If Zhou Yuanjue could do it, it would be the same as turning legend into reality.

"Limb regeneration, even just regenerating a finger joint, is probably impossible. Humans don't have the genes for limb regeneration, or rather, it's more likely that those genes have been sealed away."

Zhou Yuanjue pondered for a moment and shook his head.

"Is that so?"

Hearing this, the Chief Commissioner was slightly disappointed.

"However..."

But then, Zhou Yuanjue suddenly held out his left palm, curling four fingers into a fist, leaving only his pinky finger extended.

SWISH!!

He formed a blade with his right hand and swung it down violently, leaving an afterimage in the night sky.

The immense power stirred the air, forming a Qi Blade that slashed toward his own pinky finger.

THWACK!!

With a muffled thud, Zhou Yuanjue's pinky finger was severed at the second knuckle. Blood sprayed into the air as the fingertip flew from his hand, tracing a parabola as it fell toward the ground.

SMACK!

Then, Zhou Yuanjue caught the severed pinky mid-air. His expression unchanged, he pressed the finger back against the wound on his hand.

A silvery-white flame burned at the wound. Within just a few seconds, the wound sealed itself shut. Aside from a faint trace of blood, no other scar could be seen.

Zhou Yuanjue flexed his hand. The pinky was as good as new.

Th-th-this...

A Mu and Xiaoyuan, who were lying on the ground secretly observing, were speechless. Watching Zhou Yuanjue's actions was like witnessing a miracle.

Never mind them; even the Chief Commissioner was shaken.

"I can't regenerate a severed limb, but as long as the initial injury isn't too severe, not too much time has passed, and the limb itself isn't badly damaged, reattaching it is possible,"

Zhou Yuanjue said.

"That's already the stuff of myth. Are there any limits to this ability?"

the Chief Commissioner marveled.

"Time, weather, and my body's energy reserves,"

Zhou Yuanjue replied succinctly.

"This technique of yours will be a trump card. Combined with your Yin Yang Unity state, you might even be able to briefly go head-to-head with a First Generation Level entity."

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「At the same time.」

Tianlu Prefecture, Nanjiang City.

Galaxy Pedestrian Street.

This was the bustling heart of Nanjiang City's downtown and one of its most famous tourist destinations.

Galaxy Pedestrian Street ran alongside the Nan Heng River. At night, the neon lights on both banks flared to life, and along with the silhouettes of boats on the water and the distant starlight, they created a beautiful nightscape.

Evening was when Galaxy Pedestrian Street was at its liveliest. Locals and tourists gathered here, where food, fashion, and accessories were all readily available. Couples could even buy an affordable boat ticket to drift along the Nan Heng River and admire the view.

Tonight, Galaxy Pedestrian Street was especially lively. It was Saturday, and every Saturday at eight o'clock in the evening, fireworks were set off along both banks of the Nan Heng River—a special program unique to Nanjiang.

Because of this, boat tickets for tonight were incredibly hard to come by. Being on the river offered the best view of the fireworks. Floating on the water with a loved one, watching the lights on the banks, gazing up at the vast, starry sky, and enjoying the beautiful fireworks—it was truly a romantic affair.

However, hidden from public view, in a room within a high-rise near Galaxy Pedestrian Street, a man stood before a massive floor-to-ceiling window. He was handsome and middle-aged, impeccably dressed in a suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses. A brand-name cigar dangled from his lips, and one hand was tucked into his trouser pocket. A faint smile played on his face—a face that could charm countless young women—as he gazed out at the bustling scene near the Nan Heng River.

WHOOSH!!

A shadow in the room suddenly shot out, coalescing into a human figure kneeling on one knee.

"Lord Seven Desires, we have confirmed the exact details of the Seal."

The shadow said in a low voice.

"Speak,"

Seven Desires said, a smile on his face.

"The Seal is at the bottom of the Nan Heng River. From what we can tell, it should be a Five Beasts Demon Suppression Array. We've already pinpointed the locations of the five array eyes—they are five giant bronze bulls sunk deep in the riverbed's silt. However, we couldn't investigate any further. That Sealing Realm Image is completely intact, and we do not have the ability to break into it,"

the shadow reported truthfully.

"Can you confirm the identity of the one sealed within the Sealing Realm Image?"

Seven Desires asked.

"It's not a King-level existence. It should be First Generation Level. However, this individual's identity is likely quite special,"

the shadow said.

"Oh?"

Seven Desires's interest was instantly piqued.

"This one should be a direct descendant of the Primordial Ancestor 'Rainbow.' When we used a Secret Technique to investigate, we could feel a mass of black fire, burning fiercely. That kind of magnetic field cannot exist in nature. It can only be a Talent Magnetic Field,"

the shadow said.

'A mass of black fire... a Talent Magnetic Field...'

"Could it be the 'Erosion Black Fire'? Now that's good news."

The smile on Seven Desires's face deepened.

"My lord, what are your plans?"

the shadow asked.

"My plans? Our movements in the Northwest have already completely captured the attention of Donghua and the Spirit Guardians. Is there any better opportunity than now?"

"Give the order. Have all parties get into position. They will act on my puppet's signal to shatter this Sealing Realm Image,"

Seven Desires said slowly.

"Yes, my lord!"

The shadow acknowledged the order, its form gradually fading until it disappeared completely. The room returned to silence once more.

Seven Desires continued to admire the beautiful nightscape of the Nan Heng River through the window. He could almost see the countless pairs of expectant eyes, all quietly waiting for the magnificent fireworks to begin.

'You're looking forward to it, aren't you? I'm looking forward to it, too. I can't wait to see the looks of panic, fear, selfishness, and cowardice on those faces when they witness their fabricated peace being torn to shreds.'

'That will be the most beautiful firework show of all.'

'And beneath those beautiful fireworks, the Celestial Race will once again take the stage on this land.'