VMMMM!!

The engine hummed as the patrol car drove through the streets, gusts of night wind pouring into the vehicle through a half-open window.

"These gangs have been getting way too bold lately. To think they’d dare to retaliate against one of our own from the Patrol Department."

"Captain, don’t you think we should give them a warning?"

From the driver’s seat, Chen Xiao gripped the steering wheel, frowning as he spoke about tonight’s incident while driving.

Although Ah Bao had been dealt with, what if things had gone wrong?

This wasn’t just about personal safety; it was about the reputation of the Third Squad.

"Mm."

Yang Wangtao, sitting in the back, gave a simple reply, seeming somewhat distracted.

He turned his head to look at the night outside. As the city lights streaked past, reflected in his eyes, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

"Xiaochao’s strength... is improving quite fast."

According to the on-site investigation report, that Ah Bao was no pushover for someone just entering the Fighting Level, especially since he was armed.

And Lu Chao had only reached this level a little over a month ago.

’Calm and decisive in his actions, an excellent disposition, steady and consistent improvement, and rather outstanding combat skills...’

Feeling it was strange, Yang Wangtao wondered to himself, ’A disciple like that... and Jinshi Boxing Hall didn’t keep him for proper training?’

’Could it be that Zheng Wu and his master both misjudged him?’

「...」

In his room.

Lu Chao finally took off the blood-stained white t-shirt and sat down at the desk in his bedroom.

The brown wooden desk had been left by the landlord. It was about a meter wide, placed by the window in the corner of the room, and wasn’t too old.

And at this moment, on the desk lay a small, thumb-sized metal device resembling a USB drive. It had a special pattern on it that looked like a fist.

"It’s actually a Martial Arts Combat Skill."

His eyes burned with intensity. Lu Chao observed it for a moment before reaching a firm conclusion.

This was what he had found on Ah Bao. After some thought, he decided to keep it.

’After all, I was the one who was attacked,’ he reasoned. ’This is just reasonable compensation for the offense.’

’It must be from the black market, but I wonder what kind of Martial Skill or Secret Technique it is...’

Lu Chao recognized the origin of the small metal disk by the fist pattern.

It was a high-level encrypted storage disk produced by the megacorporation, Golden Defense Group, complete with projection, self-destruct, and other functions.

This megacorporation was on par with the likes of Lianwei Heavy Industry and the Biotechnology Company, and its primary business was in the security sector.

Due to its high credibility and the device’s extreme security, it was convenient for carrying and trading. As a result, many people on the black market used it, especially as a storage medium for Martial Arts Combat Skills and Superpower Knowledge, making it easy to sell off illicit goods.

"Even a basic Martial Arts Combat Skill would cost at least hundreds of thousands of yuan."

’How did Ah Bao get his hands on this?’

Lu Chao’s eyes shone. After the research he’d done recently, he was well aware of the value of the object before him.

He had previously considered buying one privately but had to give up the idea due to a lack of funds.

But now...

After a moment’s thought, he quickly suppressed all hesitation.

There was no reason to let such an opportunity, laid right before him, slip away.

His mind made up, Lu Chao followed the operating instructions he’d found online and gently pressed a button on the side of the small metal disk.

BZZT!

A faint electric hum sounded.

A blue beam of light then shot out from the metal disk, projecting into the air. In moments, it expanded and spread out, forming a rectangular blue projection screen.

"As I thought."

His eyes lit up, and Lu Chao felt a pleasant surprise.

He had been worried that the device might have been damaged in the earlier fight.

Then, he focused his gaze.

A white training ground appeared on the projected screen.

A sturdy, red leather punching bag hung in the center, and a steel plate stood vertically nearby. The surrounding area was empty.

Across from the punching bag stood a figure in a navy blue martial arts uniform.

His posture was as straight as a spear. Standing about 1.85 meters tall, he was a man with a ponytail, a straight nose, and looked to be around thirty years old.

"Fifty years ago, Superpower Knowledge spread across Earth Star, and we mortals finally learned of the path of Martial Arts."

A voice came from the screen as the figure in navy blue spoke slowly, "Mutant Beasts ran rampant, radiation polluted the lands... One by one, our forefathers blazed a trail, earning the respect of extraterrestrial civilizations, engaging in cooperation and trade, and in doing so, brought about the prosperous age we live in today."

"Remembering the blood, sweat, and tears of the predecessors who came before, and revering the stellar explorations of heroes like Robert... I, Chu Chengfeng, resolved from a young age to create new combat arts, new Martial Skills."

His tone firmed, and it was as if he was making eye contact with Lu Chao through the screen.

"However, I was a dull student and only had a breakthrough at the age of thirty."

"Today, I have managed to create a killing move: Stacked Force Fist! I hope all of you can master it and join me in carrying on the legacy of our predecessors to maintain the peace and stability of the Alliance."

VMMM!

As his last word fell, Lu Chao held his breath, staring intently at the screen, not daring to miss a single second.

The man with the ponytail suddenly sank into a low stance, clenched his five fingers into a fist, and an intangible aura instantly gathered around him!

The next instant.

BOOM!! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He threw a punch, and it produced a booming explosion like a cannonball, a concussive blast.

BANG!!

The sturdy, full red leather punching bag instantly exploded, sending countless grains of sand flying like rain.

Tattered red scraps drifted down endlessly. His fist had punched through everything and now hung in mid-air, right where the red punching bag had been.

GULP!

Lu Chao subconsciously swallowed, a look of shock rising in his eyes.

’He blew up the punching bag?’

Before he could snap out of it, a new voice came from the projection screen.

"Stacked Force Fist. It uses a special force generation technique to stack your own power during the execution of a move."

"Theoretically, you can stack your power three times, like forming a tidal wave, with each layer stronger than the last."

His expression calm, the man with the ponytail named Chu Chengfeng slowly retracted his fist, bending his elbow to hold it at his waist.

Lu Chao looked closely and could see the veins on the man’s forearm bulging like coiling flood dragons.

His muscles were stacked like stones, and thin wisps of white mist swirled around his arm.

BOOM!!

Another punch.

An even more ear-piercing explosion of wind tore through the air.

With no fancy moves, his fist was like a cannonball fired from its barrel, smashing into the thick, two-finger-thick steel plate.

BAM!!!

A muffled explosion erupted, and a large hole was instantly blasted through the steel plate.

His fist and forearm passed through it one after the other, as easily as tearing through a piece of scrap cloth.

"This!"

His expression froze, and Lu Chao’s breath hitched.

Although legends all mentioned that experts on the Superpower Path could shatter steel... this was the first time he had ever seen it so clearly with his own eyes.

’Could this man be an Elite Level expert? Or even higher?!’

From what he could see, the man’s fist was completely unharmed, and it was impossible to tell if the wisps of white mist were sweat or Martial Arts Power.

Finally, the man named Chu Chengfeng began to speak again, explaining in detail the principles of force generation, the pathways for power circulation, and the subtleties of muscle coordination...

The projected screen finally went dark, becoming completely still.

But...

The sound of somewhat heavy breathing filled the silence as Lu Chao’s eyes gradually grew brighter and more fervent.

Staring at the small metal disk on the desk, he felt as if he could hear his own heart pounding.

This time, he had hit the jackpot!