Chapter 505: The Main Body and the Colossal Beast Reunite, Witnesses of History

"Calling Celestial Central Control Tower, this is Underworld Number One, requesting clearance for mission departure. Please deactivate the barrier."

"Control Tower acknowledges. Passage opening in ten seconds; proceed within the designated time frame..."

With the command relayed through the control system, a sleek, futuristic-looking diamond-shaped fighter craft slowly lifted off. It spanned over fifty meters wide and sixty meters long and was constructed entirely of an unknown silvery metal.

Simultaneously, in the distance, a rift split open amid the vast, gray haze covering the heavens.

Boom!

The silver fighter burst through the air, instantly accelerating to supersonic speed as its energy engines roared. It shot out of the confined space, leaving a long blue trail.

Inside the craft, Chen Chu, seated comfortably, watched in awe as the endless mist-filled passage rapidly receded outside, with folds in space passing by repeatedly.

"This wall of mist must be hundreds of kilometers thick."

Xie Chen smiled faintly. "The barrier uses principle-powered mist from the mythical world as its medium to separate the inner and outer realms, forming a half-layered world."

"So, while it appears immense, it actually occupies only about a kilometer of thickness from the outside."

As they spoke, a glimmer appeared ahead, and the fighter shot through the passage, revealing rolling landscapes stretching across the horizon. In the distance, cities dotted the edge of the horizon.

Just then, the aircraft’s engines hummed, and its speed surged, escalating from one to six times the speed of sound. At such staggering velocity, a clear passage ripped through the clouds.

Despite its rapid acceleration, however, Chen Chu felt no trace of weightlessness. If it weren’t for the countless clouds flashing past outside, he wouldn’t have noticed any difference.

Xie Chen introduced the aircraft with a smile, "This is my personal fighter jet, forged from materials of a mythical-level colossal beast I slew. It’s fitted with the most advanced energy weapons.

"Its interior is over ten times its external appearance. Aside from this comfortable living area, it also has extensive ammunition storage in other compartments.

"The controls are primarily linked to one’s spiritual will and aided by an intelligent system; with a single thought, you can maneuver it as you desire. The baseline speed is supersonic, and it can reach a maximum cruising speed of ten times that.

"Its propulsion operates in two modes: crystal energy or nuclear power. In a mythical world rich with transcendent energy, it can absorb ambient energy for steady flight."

"If we venture into outer space, devoid of transcendent energy, it switches to nuclear mode, allowing it to soar for decades without energy concerns."

"It’s a pity, though. Current nuclear fusion technology still needs one more breakthrough. If we had that, our explorations here might already extend beyond our star system, giving us another escape route."

"When you, Little Chen, reach king level, you can collect materials, and the Federation will build you a custom fighter jet with the latest technology."

Chen Chu felt intrigued.

A top-tier fighter combining mobility, comfort, and combat capability was undoubtedly impressive.

After all, kings couldn’t rely on mere leg power or flight every time they left; that would seem a bit undignified.

Of course, exceptions were made in battle.

Xie Chen’s demeanor toward Chen Chu was consistently kind.

It wasn’t solely due to Chen Chu’s potential as the hope of the human race. It was also because of his diligence, calmness, and modesty, which Xie Chen greatly admired.

Otherwise, even if the other’s talent was exceptional, Xie Chen would have merely offered some support at most.

At the king-level realm, one transcended racial constraints.

Even if the human race fell, as long-lived, powerful kings, they could still roam the mythical world, remaining undying for millennia.

Their dedication stemmed from their commitment to their race and from the relatively short time the human race had been rising.

In centuries or millennia, as the Transcendence Era progressed, many solitary kings could eventually leave to pursue higher realms or explore the world.

Examples included those who formed the Alliance of Gods, self-proclaimed deities, and neutral kings.

At six times the speed of sound, the fighter jet soon sped over the ocean, covering over five thousand kilometers in under an hour and reaching a deep-sea region guided by satellite navigation.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A vortex spanning dozens of kilometers spun wildly across the ocean, churning up monstrous waves, with its massive center forming a black void that connected sky and sea.

Hum!

The fighter hovered above the vortex, its side hatch opening as Xie Chen and Chen Chu flew out.

Standing high above, a series of silver halos appeared behind Xie Chen, forming a circle hundreds of meters wide. The power of laws stirred the heavens, releasing an explosive king-level aura.

Boom!

The clouds shuddered and whipped into howling whirlwinds that encircled the massive vortex. Due to the overwhelming aura, the whirlwinds grew even more turbulent, raising hundred-meter-high waves that roared across the sky.

Boom!

Beneath the vortex, the ferocious aura of a mythical-level colossal beast erupted, filled with destructive intent.

The malicious, powerful pressure shot skyward, clashing with Xie Chen’s energy from a distance. The heavens shook as transparent shockwaves coursed in midair.

In the deep ocean, a colossal beast’s corpse, spanning nearly a kilometer, lay mostly devoured. Beside it, the Dragon Emperor, now towering at over three hundred ten meters, slowly raised its head.

An explosive mythical aura then erupted, startling the colossal beasts in the swirling seawater, including the Single-Horned Kun and the Silver Colossal Dragon. At the vortex’s center, the ground shattered as the Dragon Emperor soared skyward.

Roar!

Brothers, we have intruders, go get them!

The hundred-twenty-meter-long Deep Sea Dragon Turtle, already at the peak of level 8, roared and charged through waves.

Its aura was fierce; with its terrifying dragon head constantly roaring, one could almost believe it was ready to tear a king apart.

Squeak! Brothers, charge! Crush the fools who dare provoke the Dragon Palace!

The Nine-Headed Serpent excitedly surged forward as well.

Ghidorah, invincible! Fight ten!

Unfurling its wings, the Silver Colossal Dragon was engulfed in red flames.

The great Saixitia is furious. How dare they disturb my slumber!

Although their enemy—a mythical creature—emitted a powerful aura—the beasts felt no fear with the Dragon Emperor, the mythical beast slayer, leading them.

From the depths, Zhulong, a three-hundred-meter-long red beast, was the first to charge.

Though usually slow to react, it would immediately shift into battle mode once a fight began.

Horn Hime and the Blue Giant Crab were absent since they were leading the orca army to sweep through the surrounding waters, gathering Life Crystals for the Thunder Fiery Dragon Emperor.

Xie Chen looked down and saw a massive black and red beast rise from the vortex’s depths. "They’re here."

It had a head shaped like an eastern dragon's, only even more domineering, and a slender tail that was connected to a body stronger than that of any western dragon. Three rows of coral-like dorsal fins and sharp scales adorned its back.

Its menacing form and the deadly aura it radiated made even Xie Chen narrow his eyes.

The beast was far more powerful than any description in the records.

Although only slightly over three hundred meters, its fierce, brutal aura was even more dreadful than some kilometer-long beasts he’d encountered.

Trailing the black-red beast were the Silver Colossal Dragon, a red beast resembling an eastern dragon, and the Nine-Headed Serpent, all of whom Xie Chen ignored, deeming them unworthy since they did not have the strength of a king.

Simultaneously, the Silver Colossal Dragon and the other colossal beasts flew up and glared at Xie Chen, who stood within a glowing halo and radiating a fearsome late-stage king-level aura like a deity.

It’s a human—a mythical human powerhouse!

The Silver Colossal Dragon was excited; it had never seen a human before, let alone one of such strength.

As the two factions met, thousands of meters apart, and their auras clashed, Chen Chu and the Dragon Emperor shared a look of mutual shock.

Chen Chu gasped. "It’s you."

The Dragon Emperor let out a roar.

Chu Batian!

Silence fell over the area, and surprise appeared on the faces of Xie Chen and the colossal beasts.

Peeking out from behind the Dragon Emperor, the Silver Colossal Dragon curiously glanced at Chen Chu and growled softly.

Ao Tian, do you know that human?

The Dragon Emperor nodded slowly as fire flared from its nostrils.

He’s the r

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markable human I told you about.

Him?!

The Silver Colossal Dragon’s eyes widened as it stared at Chen Chu, dumbfounded at how a human so small could reach level 7 and slay level 9 beasts.

The Nine-Headed Serpent drew closer, its nine heads shaking as it growled in confusion.

Saixitia, you... know a human?

The Silver Colossal Dragon nodded, pointing a claw toward Chen Chu in the distance.

Yes. See that human? Ao Tian says he’s a monster as powerful as Ao Tian himself.

Roar! Ao Ba, as strong?

The Nine-Headed Serpent’s nine eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the distant human, who emanated the aura of beginning-stage level 8.

To the Nine-Headed Serpent, the Dragon Emperor was invincible, known for defeating stronger beasts despite lower levels and tearing apart mythical colossal beasts at level 9.

And yet, this tiny creature was supposedly as strong as the Dragon Emperor.

Impossible!

The Nine-Headed Serpent and the red beast coiled behind the Dragon Emperor showed a hint of curiosity in their gazes.

Xie Chen was momentarily stunned, casting a curious glance at Chen Chu. "Little Chen, you know this colossal beast?"

Chen Chu nodded, looking astonished. "Yes, I didn’t expect the mutated creature known as Thunder Fiery would be this beast.

"Half a year ago, after returning from the Kyrola battlefield, I found myself on the verge of breaking through to the late stage of the Third Heavenly Realm. However, I struggled to push through. I felt frustrated.

"One day after school, I suddenly felt like going on an impromptu trip. I took a train to a coastal city nearby, hoping to clear my mind.

"It was getting late. However, while I was watching the sky and the sea, I felt a resonance and broke through to the late stage of the Third Heavenly Realm. That’s when I encountered a level 4 mutated beast.

"At the time, although I was only at the late stage of the Third Heavenly Realm, typical level 4 creatures weren’t much of a threat to me.

"However, just as I was about to drive it away or slay it to prevent it from attacking nearby towns, the mutated beast surprisingly offered me a Blood Crystal and, with remarkable wisdom, initiated communication.

"Back then, the mutated beast was only about ten meters long, and its form was much different, lacking the ferocious and imposing look it has now.

"But it still has its distinctive three pairs of feathery horns on both sides of its head, so I recognized it immediately.

"Curious about the human world, I introduced it to the concept of human strength and even taught it a few fundamental moves from true martial arts.

"As a token of gratitude, it gave me a reverse scale infused with its Thunderbolt and Flame abilities, along with a powerful drop of essence that could enhance physical resilience.

"The War God Body I later developed incorporated its Thunderbolt and Flame abilities, and I used it as a model when cultivating the summoning secret art from the Qingqiu family.

"Though I possess its scale and essence as links, the spatial technique remains one step short, making it impossible to achieve soul resonance and activate the summoning altar.

Xie Chen nodded in understanding. "So that’s how it is."

Xie Chen recalled Chen Chu’s file, which indeed mentioned his enlightenment by the sea, his breakthrough to the late stage of the Third Heavenly Realm, and the moment he found a Blood Crystal.

However, he hadn’t expected that the crystal was not found but rather gifted by a level 4 mutated beast intrigued by the human world.

Looking between the elegant young man and the ferocious beast standing not far away, Xie Chen couldn’t help but feel a surreal sense of witnessing history—the reunion of the future strongest human warrior and the king of colossal beasts capable of defeating middle-stage mythical beasts.

Since Chen Chu knew this terrifying beast, and it seemed amicable toward humans, the situation ahead would be easier to handle.

Xie Chen smiled and gently addressed the distant colossal beast, “Greetings, King of Colossal Beasts. I am Xie Chen, a human king."

The Dragon Emperor nodded, a deep growl resonating in the air with a ripple of spiritual thoughts.

Greetings. I am Ao Tian of the Dragon Palace, Dragon King, titled Batian.

Ao Batian. Xie Chen raised an eyebrow at the name.

Coincidentally, Chen Chu’s alias was Chu Batian, and here was a beast named Ao Batian—it was clear that this creature was deeply curious about the human world.

"Your Highness, I’d like to go over and discuss the contract with it,” Chen Chu requested.

Xie Chen agreed. After a brief pause, Xie Chen finally answered,” Very well.”

The colossal beast’s attitude upon its arrival and even its name, which resembled Chen Chu’s, made it obvious that they had a friendly relationship. Letting him handle the negotiations seemed ideal.

However, Xie Chen remained cautious, conjuring a silver halo around Chen Chu in midair.

Swoosh!

Chen Chu soared toward the Dragon Emperor, which extended a massive, clawed hand to form a platform for him to stand on.

Standing on the dragon’s immense claw, Chen Chu gazed up and smiled at the skyscraper-sized dragon head before him. "It’s been a while."

The Dragon Emperor exhaled a heated breath. It then grinned fiercely.

Indeed, it has.

Meanwhile, high-resolution satellites captured the scene of Chen Chu standing on the beast’s claw in mid-air, causing a collective sense of bewilderment among observers.

As both sides watched the two, Chen Chu’s thoughts divided and engaged in a lively exchange with the dragon. It was as if he was reuniting with an old friend.

Chen Chu explained the purpose of their arrival, and the Dragon Emperor expressed its respect for humans.

With mutual goodwill, they reached an understanding: the Dragon Palace would not disrupt humanity or come ashore, and its forces would advance into the mythical world.

In return, Chen Chu assured on behalf of humanity that as long as the Dragon Palace refrained from threatening humans or nearshore vessels, humanity would respect their autonomy and pursue friendly relations.