"The level of this newly discovered Secret Realm of the Elephant God Religion is not low. The danger assessment reached SSS sub-legendary level twice, so be very careful once you go in..." Xiao Rui spoke to him, her expression slightly serious.

"Also, this exploration of the Elephant God Religion Secret Realm will be led by a member of the 'Supernova' organization, with several four-winged Flying Bear Generals also attending."

"A member of the Supernova organization..."

Lu Yuan blinked and asked, "Is there any information available?"

"No, the information on each member of the Supernova organization is absolutely confidential. Apart from high-level personnel, no one is authorized to access it. However…" As Xiao Rui spoke, she gently tapped the side of her coffee cup.

BEEP.

Lu Yuan received a new message from Xiao Rui.

"However, considering you'll also become a member of the Supernova organization in the future, Lord Tong has granted you temporary access."

Lu Yuan paused for a moment, a barely perceptible hint of helplessness in his eyes.

He didn't even dare to imagine Yu Wentong's reaction if she found out he had no chance of mastering the Starry Sky Martial Path. Given Yu Wentong's personality, she probably wouldn't make him return the resources he'd already consumed. But the privileges he currently enjoyed would undoubtedly be revoked, and Yu Wentong would be terribly disappointed in him. If this were a game, it would mean Yu Wentong's favorability towards him had plummeted...

Suppressing the complex emotions stirring within him, Lu Yuan casually opened the file Xiao Rui had just sent.

[Yin Muqing

Age: ???

Life Star Chart Level: ???

Overall Strength: Tier 3

Battle record: ???

Supernova ranking: Sum Country Division Rank - Highest historical rank 12, current rank 16

Overall ranking - Highest historical rank 77, current rank 85...

...]

This file had clearly been redacted. Much of the key information was missing, with only a few less sensitive details disclosed to Lu Yuan.

"Yin Muqing. Overall strength assessment: Tier Three."

Lu Yuan found this strength classification a bit unfamiliar, but after a moment's thought, he quickly understood.

This Tier Three was likely based on the refinement level of the Light of Spirit. SS-grade corresponded to Tier One Light of Spirit, SSS-grade to Tier Two, so Tier Three must be the assessment standard for strength above SSS-grade.

What also caught Lu Yuan's interest was the information in the section titled "Supernova Ranking."

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and asked Xiao Rui, who was opposite him, "Sister Xiao Rui, have you seen this file?"

Xiao Rui shook her head but winked at him, saying meaningfully, "However, if there's something you don't understand, and I happen to know a little about it, I can explain it to you."

Lu Yuan understood and showed Xiao Rui the section regarding the Supernova Ranking.

Xiao Rui replied, "I forgot to tell you last time. Supernova is actually a global, top-tier Extraordinary organization, encompassing all special talents worldwide who cultivate the Starry Sky Martial Path. This ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of potential and strength, with several sub-rankings and one overall ranking. Currently, the official count of all members in the Supernova organization is two hundred and forty-three. Excluding those who haven't yet demonstrated significant combat power, there are about one hundred and twenty remaining."

Lu Yuan did a quick mental calculation based on this number.

He realized that this Yin Muqing ranked in the lower-middle to lower tier among all those worldwide who had successfully cultivated Extraterrestrial Martial Arts.

A Tier Three Light of Spirit only ranks 85th in the world? The strength of this Supernova organization is even more formidable than I imagined...

Lu Yuan was secretly amazed. His intelligence had broken the limit twice, which, benchmarked against the Light of Spirit's refinement level, only put him at Tier Two.

Although the tier of the Light of Spirit didn't directly equate to actual combat power, it was still very indicative.

"Sister Xiao Rui, do you know the world ranking of the most powerful person in our Sum Country?" Lu Yuan asked Xiao Rui.

He had only asked casually, not expecting Xiao Rui to actually know.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Rui replied simply, "First."

"That high?!"

Lu Yuan was taken aback. The very next second, he blurted out, "Lord Tong!"

"Correct."

Xiao Rui's eyes sparkled, and in a tone filled with adoration, she said, "Lord Tong is the most incredible and powerful genius since the Supernova organization was founded! She is the Supernova of Supernovas!"

"So, Lord Tong is the world's strongest?" Lu Yuan asked.

Xiao Rui shook her head. "No. Although Lord Tong is exceptional, in terms of combat power, she's ranked fourth in the world."

Not even in the top three? Lu Yuan was shocked, finding it incredible.

Yu Wentong is number one in combat power within the Supernova organization but only ranks fourth overall? When did the Modification System and New Martial become so powerful? Doesn't The Origin Heart Sutra say that by opening just a few Star Caves, Martial Arts practitioners could far surpass those of New Martial and the Modification System?

Xiao Rui said slowly, her expression complex, "What surpasses Lord Tong isn't a person, but a weapon of war."

"What do you mean?"

"The top three ultimate combat powers in the world are three Super God Level war mechas. Each one possesses the ability to easily crush a nation. And all three of these Super God Level mechas are in the Distant Star Federation."

Super God Level... Mecha...

Lu Yuan looked stunned, those words echoing in his mind.

When he first ventured into Martial Arts, he had fantasized about the feat of 'tearing a mecha apart with his bare hands.' He had, in fact, already achieved this goal. With his current strength, a full-force punch delivering thousands of tons of force could obliterate even a small combat mecha made of Rainbow Steel.

But now he realized that the mechas he'd known before were insignificant. Truly powerful mechas existed as weapons of war, capable of easily deciding the fate of a nation, or even an entire planet.

Quietly, certain ambitions in Lu Yuan's heart began to stir and grow once more.

"...It is precisely because of these three Super God Level mechas that the Distant Star Federation has established its position as the world's foremost power. Although Lord Tong's strength can't match a Super God Level mecha, if she were to make a move, the opposing side would definitely need to deploy at least one Super God Level mecha just to keep her in check. In a sense, Lord Tong's status is comparable to that of a Super God Level mecha; she too is a force comparable to a weapon of war."

Xiao Rui added, the admiration and pride in her voice clearly revealing her status as Yu Wentong's devoted fan.

Lu Yuan nodded.

He had always known Yu Wentong was incredible, but he hadn't realized she was *this* incredible.

He just hoped he could continue to successfully ride Lord Tong's coattails in the future, and that Lord Tong wouldn't abandon him...

"Oh, right, Lord Tong also asked me to give you this."

Xiao Rui said, suddenly remembering something. She took out a palm-sized silver box from a hidden compartment beneath her seat and handed it to Lu Yuan.

"What's this?" Lu Yuan asked curiously.

Xiao Rui just smiled mysteriously and said, "You'll know when you open it."

Lu Yuan opened the silver box and saw it was filled with black "ink."

Just as he was puzzling over it, the "ink" suddenly came alive.

It quickly flowed out of the box and began to "climb" up his arm from his finger.

"This is...?"

Lu Yuan looked slightly startled. He lifted his hand, considering whether to use a Grandmaster Force technique to dislodge the cold, black, unidentified substance from his body.

At this moment, Xiao Rui quickly explained, "This is the latest type of nano-armor. It can transform into a protective suit and weapons, and also has functions like assisting force exertion."

Lu Yuan stilled when he heard Xiao Rui speak, his expression one of astonishment as he watched the black, fluid substance cover his entire body, eventually forming an ordinary-looking black combat suit.

The moment the nano-armor touched his body, it connected and bonded with his auxiliary smart computer.

With a mere thought, the black combat suit on Lu Yuan's body transformed into a set of ordinary casual clothes.

Then, a portion of it flowed into his palm, morphing into a palm-sized fruit knife.

"Excellent. Please thank Lord Tong for me... Oh, no, I should thank her myself."

Lu Yuan examined the nano-armor on his body, a delighted and surprised expression on his face.

"It can change shape according to his will and has excellent flexibility."

These two features alone were enough to satisfy him.

Mommy will never have to worry about me ending up butt-naked after transforming again!

"It's mainly because we're worried you might get into trouble in the Secret Realm. Lord Tong is certainly treating you very well..."

Xiao Rui looked at Lu Yuan and sighed with a hint of envy, "This set of nano-armor isn't cheap, you know."

Lu Yuan nodded, another wave of complex emotions washing over him.

In a desolate, blackish-gray gobi desert, a blood-red setting sun hung in the sky.

A massive black vortex, five meters wide and over ten meters high, stood upon a stretch of the gobi. Wisps of an ancient, desolate, and decaying aura emanated from it.

In front of the vortex, numerous Fly Shuttles hovered in the air.

They were arrayed on two sides, appearing to belong to different factions.

Beneath the Fly Shuttles marked with the insignias of Great Sum and Yellow Bear, the Flying Bears preparing for the exploration gathered in small groups, chatting idly.

Dressed in a silver combat suit, Yin Muqing stood alone at the forefront of the assembly, nearest to the entrance of the black vortex Secret Realm.

Several shielding devices were placed at her feet. She was simultaneously reviewing information and speaking with someone via communicator.

"What's your status?"

Yin Muqing wasn't strikingly beautiful, but she possessed a perfect figure and smooth, fair skin. Combined with her silver protective suit, she exuded an air of sophisticated, cool elegance.

She moved her hand across the virtual blue light screen before her, her eyes rapidly scanning the information displayed.

"We've almost broken through the outermost perimeter. We estimate we'll be able to enter the next exploration zone in a day or two."

A hint of surprise touched Yin Muqing's face. "So quickly? I recall it taking two months to reach this point last time."

"You wouldn't know. This time, there's an exploration contribution ranking. The final total rewards will be distributed based on this ranking. With both benefits and reputation on the line, all parties are naturally pushing forward with all their might."

After the voice on the communicator finished, it changed the subject, asking, "And what about your situation?"

Yin Muqing paused her swiping on the virtual light screen, shook her head, and said, her expression slightly grave, "It's not looking optimistic."

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