Swallowed Star: Drawing Talents

In the reception room.

Yang Wu and Hong sat facing each other.

"Yang Wu, I'm very happy you could come. Everyone has their own secrets, and you don't need to worry that I'll do anything to you."

Looking at the young man sitting cross-legged in front of him, Hong smiled. The fact that Yang Wu came to the headquarters base so quickly showed that the other party still trusted him.

The world held him more in awe. All forces were in awe of his strength and methods, as if afraid that he would seize their wealth and power.

Little did they know that what he really cared about was his path of martial arts and the future of humanity on Earth.

"No matter what, Yang Wu, you are also an Earthling. You being able to prove your talent is fortunate for us Earthlings."

Speaking of this, Hong was very sincere.

He really hoped that more strong individuals would emerge from the human side of Earth, and then protect humanity from the harm of monsters.

Even...

Counterattack the monster groups and recover lost human territories.

This wish, since the Great Nirvana, had become stronger day by day. Unfortunately, there were two beast emperors restraining the monster groups, and the overall strength of humanity was too weak.

If they were to forcibly counterattack, it might backfire. Before the lost territories were recovered, humanity would suffer heavy losses first.

He would never do such a thing as killing a thousand enemies at the cost of eight hundred of his own.

Unless another strong individual comparable to him and Thor was born among humans, or one of him and Thor broke through to the Star level, could the monster groups be completely resolved.

And now, he saw an opportunity!

Yang Wu remained silent the whole time. Hong's frank and open attitude from the start really caught him off guard.

But on second thought, Hong was once an assassin. Although he had cultivated his mind and nature for many years, his character was still decisive in killing.

"Yang Wu!" Hong said in a low voice.

"Master," Yang Wu looked at Hong.

"Although your talent is very high, I still hope you don't slack off in the slightest. Don't start being complacent because you have a little achievement."

Hong took a sip of tea and continued in a low voice, "Your martial arts talent may be nothing in the vast universe."

"But on Earth, at least based on your current performance, it's higher than both me and Thor!"

He looked up at Yang Wu: "Don't look at me and Thor, the two strongest people on Earth, but in the vast universe, we are nothing at all."

"And we humans on Earth are just natives of a planet."

"The status of humans on Earth needs to be fought for by us, and the fate of humans on Earth must be controlled by ourselves!"

Hong stared at Yang Wu intently.

Yang Wu nodded heavily: "Understood, Master!"

He still had great faith in the character of Hong and Thor; otherwise, he wouldn't have come so readily in the face of Hong's summons.

"Yang Wu, this universe... is very big and very mysterious."

Hong waved his hand, and in the dark reception room, a display screen was immediately projected. The display screen lit up, showing a cosmic starry sky.

"We humans on Earth are like frogs in a well, not knowing how big or how mysteriously complex the sky is after leaving the bottom of the well."

Hong shook his head and continued, "Yang Wu, you have great opportunities and should know the level divisions of martial artists in the universe."

Speaking of this, Hong paused, and then said to himself.

"The so-called Warrior level, Warlord level, and War God level on Earth were specially created by me. In fact, in the universe, they are all collectively referred to as Apprentice level."

"Look at the screen!"

Hong pointed to the screen, and a series of videos appeared on the screen, constantly showing the combat power of the Planet level, Star level, and even Universe level.

"Huff..."

Yang Wu took a deep breath. The Universe level martial artist in the video simply destroyed a city with a casual blow, and then it gradually disappeared.

Although, he already knew the division of these realms, but what he knew was only a conceptual description, and compared to watching the video...

The feeling was obviously different.

"This is a video of an extremely small number of Universe level powerhouses in my database." Hong looked at the video, with a trace of longing in his eyes.

"Universe level, able to cross the universe with their physical bodies, fight interstellar battleships, and a Universe level martial artist can easily wipe out humanity on Earth."

Although Hong's voice was very calm, there was a faint tremor, but Yang Wu could hardly detect this tremor.

"Of course, those are things for the future, too far away for you."

Seeming to notice the change in his emotions, Hong changed the subject without making a sound.

"What threatens us humans now are the countless monsters in the sea."

"In the sea, aside from the immeasurable sea monsters, not only are there a large number of King level monsters, but there are also two extremely terrifying Beast Emperors."

"On Earth, every Beast Emperor can only be dealt with by me and Thor."

Hong sighed and continued, "You are now at the ninth level of Apprentice, and I believe that with your talent, you will soon be able to break through to the Planet level."

"Remember, the Planet level is just the beginning, not the end." Hong said solemnly.

"Never slack off!"

"Understood," Yang Wu nodded.

"Well, your current strength has already reached the High War God level. Go back and kill two monsters first, and raise your martial artist title."

"I will have some arrangements for you later!"

"Yes, Master!"

...

After Yang Wu left.

From the next door of the reception room, a white-robed bald figure walked out──

Thor!

"Brother Hong, I can feel that this little guy has hidden strength." Thor smiled at Hong.

"Hiding one's clumsiness is human nature. Everyone has secrets, so there's no need to force it."

Hong said solemnly: "I summoned him this time just to express my attitude to him, so that he can practice with peace of mind, so as not to be suspicious in the future."

"The external threat faced by Earth is too great. If it is accidentally discovered by other forces, what awaits us is either slavery or destruction."

"Therefore, I need him to grow up as soon as possible and have strength surpassing us, so that he can better protect Earth."

"At the very least, he must have strength comparable to ours. At that time, we will have some confidence in counterattacking the monster groups and recovering lost human territories."

"Of course, we can't completely pin our hopes on others. We ourselves must also enter the Star level as soon as possible, so that we have the ability to protect Earth."

"Yeah." Thor also nodded slightly.

"Huh?"

Hong, who was still sighing, was stunned. He reached out and tapped, and an email icon on the display screen projected in the reception room kept flashing.

This was a request for transfer, from Jiangnan Base City, and there was also a short video attached.

Hong opened the video, and a High Warlord level Ironclad Wild Bull was instantly killed by a single shot without any reaction...

"This shot has already touched the edge, opportunity knocks but once, and the accumulation is enough." After watching the video, Thor quickly made an evaluation.

"Yeah!"

Hong also nodded happily: "Perhaps it won't be long before we humans will usher in a new Planet level powerhouse again."

"Haha, congratulations, Brother Hong!"

A Planet level martial artist, in some cases, is enough to influence the overall situation of the war between humans and monsters.

If there are enough Planet level martial artists, the balance of war will tilt towards the human side.

"Approve the transfer request!"

"Let Yang Wu temporarily take over the position of Inspector!"

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