Chapter 36: Descent

Psychic power can be either intangible or tangible.

Tangible, it can harbor astonishing force, controlling objects from afar and slaying enemies from a hundred meters away.

Intangible, it can move silently, infiltrating the minds of others to kill without a sound. It gathers in silence and shifts with unpredictable fluidity.

Luo Feng had been awakened to his psychic powers for some time now, so this minor trick of "smoothing out" the gale was naturally not worth mentioning.

"This is far more stylish than flying on a shield, and it saves both effort and peace of mind."

Overlooking the vast expanse of mountains and rivers, Luo Feng felt quite content.

"The Xu family..."

At this moment, Luo Feng felt a distinct sense of returning home in glory.

As the saying goes, having wealth and not returning home is like wearing fine silks in the dark. No matter how steady and mature Luo Feng appeared, he was, in reality, only an eighteen-year-old young man. To claim he had absolutely no vanity would be entirely hypocritical.

"Now, aside from those planetary-level powerhouses against whom I would be powerless, I possess the strength to contend with or even crush any other expert!" Feeling the potent power surging within his body and the roaring psychic energy in his mind, Luo Feng was in high spirits.

He mused that even Hong, the strongest man on Earth, probably didn't improve his strength this rapidly back in the day.

From the end of June to the end of August—a mere two months—he had risen from an Advanced Trainee to an Invincible War God. The magnitude of this leap would likely cause every jaw on Earth to drop in shock.

"Once I've settled the matter with the Xu family, I'll go see Hong," Luo Feng thought, letting his mind wander.

He remembered 'Bai' saying that there were many ancient alien ruins on Earth. As the strongest man on Earth, if there were any treasures left in those ruins, they would most likely be in Hong's possession. It would be a great pity not to go and 'scavenge' a bit.

"Bai said I could use blood crystals to trade with Hong, and that how I exchange them is entirely up to me," Luo Feng pondered. This gave him a great deal of autonomy.

"It would be best to take the opportunity to get close to some high-tech artifacts, let Bai scan and analyze them to record the information. That way, the energy consumed to create similar items in the future will be significantly reduced," he thought to himself.

...

Outside the Jiangnan Base City, at the warrior supply base.

The soldiers monitoring the radar noticed a large biological energy signature in the high altitude and were immediately alarmed. They quickly sounded the alert and activated the defense system.

Missile launchers, laser cannons, and other weapons were primed. If that large monster in the sky dared to approach the range of the defense system, it would be torn to shreds by a barrage of artillery fire and lasers in an instant.

Under the tense gaze of several senior officers, the large flying creature stopped far beyond the reach of the defense system.

"The monster has stopped!"

"But it hasn't left either!" the soldier operating the radar quickly reported.

A bald, middle-aged officer among the senior group frowned, remaining calm and composed. "Zoom in on the radar, capture an image, and let's first identify what kind of monster it is!"

"Yes, sir!" the soldier replied, quickly adjusting the radar instruments.

Soon, a blurry image was projected and magnified. One could vaguely discern a giant eagle with grey-white wings, and the feathers atop its head were a striking, deep black.

Before the image was even fully clarified, everyone present recognized the monster's identity.

"A Black-Crowned Golden Eagle?!"

"It's actually that one!"

"And looking at its size, it's definitely an adult Black-Crowned Golden Eagle at the Advanced Overlord level."

The soldiers exclaimed in surprise.

Having guarded this supply base for years—which was quite close to the Jiangnan Base City—they usually only saw flying monsters near this area. Normally, they would see large flocks of soldier-level flying monsters and a small number of general-level ones on their radar. They rarely saw an Overlord-level flying monster even a few times a year.

After all, general-level monsters possessed a certain level of intelligence. After years of confrontation, they naturally understood how terrifying human defense systems were. Even Overlord-level monsters would be turned into sieves and torn to pieces if they approached human territory too closely. This was a warning left for other monsters, paid for with the lives of several King-level monsters, numerous Overlord-level ones, and massive hordes of lesser creatures.

"Immediately activate the large laser cannons and lock onto the target!" an officer ordered decisively.

Against a top-tier Overlord-level creature like the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle, ordinary missiles and small laser cannons had some effect, but they couldn't guarantee a kill. Only the large laser cannons, capable of severely wounding a King-level monster in a single strike and easily obliterating an Overlord-level one, could reliably kill the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle.

The officer's caution was well-founded. The Black-Crowned Golden Eagle could reach a terrifying top speed of nearly four times the speed of sound—over a thousand meters per second. One could imagine how frightening that speed was. If they didn't kill it instantly, they wouldn't have enough reaction time to aim again.

"Wait, hold your fire. Look closely."

The bald officer who had spoken first suddenly chimed in, his expression somewhat strange.

The tall officer who had been interrupted frowned. Time was life, but out of trust for his comrade, he looked in the direction the man was pointing.

The image, which had been blurry and only just enough to make out the shape of the eagle, had been magnified until it was extremely clear. One could almost see the luster of the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle's feathers through the screen.

But no one's eyes were fixed on the imposing, aura-filled Black-Crowned Golden Eagle anymore. Instead, they were all looking at its back—at a young human man who was rising from a cross-legged position.

The young man was Luo Feng.

...

Luo Feng had ordered the Black-Crowned Golden Eagle to stop from afar to avoid any misunderstandings with the supply base.

"Black-Crowned, stay here. Wait until I greet the officers below," Luo Feng communicated through his mind, then stood up and leaped downward.

As his body plummeted rapidly, he used his psychic power to command a shield to fly beneath his feet. It carried him, transforming into a streak of black light as he descended toward the supply base.

When Luo Feng arrived at the base, he scanned the area below and saw a group of soldiers with someone waving at him. With a thought, he descended in that direction.

"May I ask what brings you here, sir? Is there anything we can assist you with?" the bald officer asked, his attitude quite respectful. He himself was a Low-level General warrior, but in the face of a big shot who could use a Black-Crowned Golden Eagle as a mount, no amount of respect was too much.

This was not just because of the man's immense power, but because every such powerhouse was a pillar of humanity—a crucial guarantee that allowed humans to keep monsters at bay and continue to grow and develop.

"No need to be so formal," Luo Feng replied, his own attitude quite courteous. This caused the bald officer and the others to heave a sigh of relief. It seemed this big shot was the easy-to-talk-to kind.

"But this gentleman looks a bit too young..." The bald officer stole a glance at Luo Feng. Seeing him at such close range, he realized the man was even younger than he had appeared on the screen.

Furthermore, judging by his appearance and speech, he seemed to be one of their own—a Huaxia person.

When had such a powerhouse emerged among them in Huaxia?

As one of the officers in charge of the warrior supply base, the bald officer was very familiar with the information and profiles of all the God of War-level powerhouses in the military. After all, the number of God of War-level experts was small, and most were unwilling to be tied down by the military.

"Not a military powerhouse, so he must be independent," the bald officer speculated.

After exchanging pleasantries, Luo Feng stated his identity and purpose.

"My name is Luo Feng, from Yangzhou City in the Jiangnan Base City. I came here to ask: do I need any kind of certificate or permit for a monster mount?"

After all, one needed a driver's license to drive a car; surely there was a certificate for riding a monster? Otherwise, how could he fly around in broad daylight?

Luo Feng didn't want to be blasted by a laser cannon while riding his Black-Crowned Golden Eagle.