Chapter 569: Enhanced World, Luo Fei: Where are you now?

In the skies tens of thousands of meters above the ground, clouds surged turbulently. A dark red fighter jet pierced through the horizon, gliding across what resembled an endless blue ocean beneath the radiant sunlight.

Flying at supersonic speed, sonic booms encircled the jet, creating a deafening roar. The turbulence it generated left a passage of mist stretching for over ten kilometers in its wake.

Such a grand commotion immediately drew the attention of several mutated flying beasts.

Roar!

Seeing the crimson "creature" intruding into their territory, a dozen or so mutated beasts with wings spanning dozens of meters let out sharp cries.

As these creatures swooped in aggressively, beams of light gathered under the jet’s twin wings.

Pew! Pew! Pew!

Red beams of concentrated energy shot forth like lasers, instantly piercing through the heads of the level 5 and 6 beasts.

Boom!

The jet surged forward amid a rain of falling beast corpses, plowing through the remnants. One unlucky beast's corpse was obliterated into a mist of blood and gore, leaving an overwhelming display of dominance.

Ahead, a vast expanse of crimson fog loomed, forming a sky-high column of smoke that spanned over a thousand kilometers. The fighter jet tilted its body sharply, tracing an elegant arc to steer clear of the obstruction.

Inside the fighter jet's cultivation zone, Chen Chu sat cross-legged.

The distance of over 15,000 kilometers, coupled with the treacherous regions along the way, meant the journey would take about two hours. During this time, Chen Chu intended to enhance his four micro-worlds.

Hum!

A faint hum resonated as a light wheel symbolizing four micro-worlds slowly emerged behind him.

Simultaneously, refined skeletal fragments extracted from a level 9 colossal beast, a quasi-mythical beast, and even a mythical colossal beast were retrieved from his Sumeru Bracelet.

Of particular note was a piece refined from the remains of the Black Abyss King. As this fragment appeared, the fighter jet's frame audibly creaked under its immense weight.

These colossal beasts had massive bodies, and the smallest refined fragment measured over ten meters long, weighing tens of thousands of tons.

Were it not for the fighter jet's construction using materials from a mythical colossal beast—allowing for expanded internal space—it would have disintegrated under the sheer weight of a single fragment.

With a thought, Chen Chu projected the Earth World forward, manifesting a plane projection over ten meters in diameter.

Thud!

Chen Chu grabbed a black thirty-meter-long skeletal fragment from the quasi-mythical Bladed Colossal Beast and tossed it into the Earth World. The plane trembled instantly.

Boom!

As the semi-energized material entered the world, it was enveloped and refined by the world force. The Earth World shuddered as its landmass expanded. The dimensional barriers surrounding it grew denser, bolstering its spatial carrying capacity.

Next came the Heavenly Flame World, Windstorm World, and Lightning Prison World. As one refined fragment after another was absorbed, the four micro-worlds glowed like fiery orbs, encircling Chen Chu.

The Black Abyss King's refined fragment, intertwined with remnants of a mythical colossal beast’s laws, acted as an unparalleled tonic for the four micro-worlds.

In Chen Chu's perception, the four worlds continuously expanded, their diameters growing from five kilometers to nine before stabilizing. As they strengthened, the protective barriers surrounding Chen Chu intensified, doubling in strength.

With the four barriers stacked, his defenses became nearly impenetrable. Chen Chu estimated that even if he stood motionless, late-stage Ninth Heavenly Realm cultivators would struggle to breach his defenses.

As for peak Ninth Heavenly Realm cultivators, he could only defend against them by combining true power and defensive divine abilities.

While Chen Chu was immersed in the transformations of his micro-worlds, the fighter jet soared across the sky. Before long, a sprawling city spanning thousands of kilometers appeared at the edge of the land.

Abyssal War City was a frontline base built between two forbidden zones that even heavenly kings dared not enter.

In truth, the human territory here was the result of a fragmented world. Abyssal War City and Sky City served as the two main passages, with smaller entry points guarded by Expansion Division's military camps.

The vast base extended over a thousand kilometers, housing over fifty districts and a bustling inner city home to millions. The defenses were impenetrable.

As the jet approached within a hundred kilometers of Abyssal War City, an electronic voice sounded in the cockpit.

[Report: The Abyssal War City's control center requests communication access. Grant permission?]

Every king-level fighter jet symbolized authority and privilege. Even the control center in Abyssal War City couldn’t establish a connection without Chen Chu's consent.

"Permission granted."

As Chen Chu confirmed, the main screen displayed a silver-haired, red-eyed cartoonish girl who bowed slightly.

[Greetings, Major General Chen Chu. I am Waling, Abyssal War City's intelligence system. Welcome to the Abyssal Battlefield. I will guide your fighter jet to Airport 17.]

"Alright," Chen Chu replied with a nod.

"Look! It’s a king-level jet!"

As the dark red jet entered the city's range, those below noticed the dragon-shaped insignia crossed with a sword. Faces lit up with excitement; this signified the arrival of a king-level powerhouse to the Abyssal Battlefield.

The dark red jet rapidly descended in altitude. When it reached just over a thousand meters and soared over the inner city, the streets below erupted with cheers.

"We’ve never seen that jet before!"

"Another king-level powerhouse from the Federation has come to support Abyssal War City!"

"Wow! Mom, look at that! That jet is so cool!"

As the jet streaked across the sky, people on the streets pointed at it with excitement, their voices filled with awe.

Though this was the frontlines of a battlefield, the impenetrable barrier created by a supreme powerhouse at the Abyssal Passage, along with the presence of over a dozen kings and three heavenly kings, ensured the city remained safe and secure.

At Airport 17, located dozens of kilometers from the inner city, transport planes were constantly taking off and landing. Trucks and personnel swarmed the area, busily moving supplies. Amid this activity, the jet descended vertically, landing smoothly on an empty platform.

The sight of the jet caused many people to halt, their expressions turning solemn as they gazed at it with reverence.

Hiss!

The rear hatch slowly opened, and a man with flowing black hair draped over his shoulders stepped out. Dressed in a casual gray and white outfit, Chen Chu carried an air of understated elegance.

Despite the restrained aura he exuded, he resembled no ordinary person—a figure radiating noble poise and striking, handsome features.

Hum!

Spatial energy shimmered around Chen Chu's wrist, enveloping the jet. The massive machine transformed into a beam of white light and was stored in subspace.

"Greetings, Major General Chen. I’m Dong Jiatong, assistant to Heavenly King Gabriel."

Chen Chu used the name "Chu Batian" at the Seventh legion, but he didn’t hide his real name here. The inconsistency made it easier to deceive the enemies.

Chen Chu's expression remained gentle as he replied, "Thank you for the assistance, Ms. Dong."

With that, the two boarded a sleek black luxury hovercraft, which shot off with a faint

whoosh

, heading toward the city’s grand, cloud-shrouded central building.

Inside the hovercraft, Dong Jiatong briefed Chen Chu on the current situation at the warfront. "At present, there are seventeen kings stationed at the Abyssal Battlefield, along with three heavenly kings and the Second Councilor.

"However, the Second Councilor is usually in seclusion. Most of the city’s operations are managed by Heavenly King Gabriel, Heavenly King Shenxiao, and Heavenly King Balong. Specifically, Heavenly King Gabriel oversees internal logistics, Heavenly King Shenxiao commands the fourteen legions, and Heavenly King Balong governs all the kings."

As she spoke, the hovercraft reached the city’s center. The Abyssal Tower, rising thousands of meters into the sky, loomed before them. The hovercraft ascended to a platform a thousand meters high before coming to a gentle halt.

Following Dong Jiatong, Chen Chu entered a bustling administrative hall. After passing through several layers of identity verification, they took an elevator to the top floor, over four thousand meters above ground.

Dong Jiatong knocked on a large door and respectfully announced, "Reporting in: Major General Chen has arrived."

A soft, clear voice answered from inside. "Let him in."

"Yes." Dong Jiatong gestured politely. "Please, Major General Chen."

Chen Chu nodded slightly and stepped through the door.

The office was immense—dozens of meters high and spanning over a thousand square meters. Soft white light bathed the space, creating an ethereal ambiance. Chen Chu’s gaze immediately fell on the golden-haired figure standing in the distance.

Unlike Heavenly King Xuanwu and Heavenly King Jiuyou, who had concealed their auras when he met them, the golden-haired woman before him radiated brilliance, as if she were the source of all light.

A living embodiment of law!

Chen Chu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he greeted her politely, "It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty."

Gabriel smiled faintly, her voice gentle. "No need for formalities. Please, have a seat."

Once Chen Chu sat across from her, Gabriel continued. "I didn’t expect you to break through to the Ninth Heavenly Realm so quickly. Truly impressive, no wonder the Councilor holds you in such high regard."

Chen Chu responded humbly, "You flatter me. My swift advancement was largely due to some fortuitous opportunities I encountered in a forbidden zone beyond the Seventh Legion's jurisdiction."

Gabriel chuckled softly. "Luck is often a part of strength. There's no need to downplay your achievements. So, what’s your plan here at Abyssal? Do you intend to head to the frontlines, or would you prefer to join another department?" Facing a prodigy like Chen Chu, even Gabriel could not take him lightly.

On the Abyssal Battlefield, killing enemies directly wasn’t the only task available; many other departments needed manpower, including advanced experts.

Faced with the choice, Chen Chu’s voice remained calm, but a chilling aura laced his words. "My purpose here is simple—to kill as many Purgatory Demons as possible."

Gabriel’s expression turned serious as she sensed the intense, murderous aura radiating from Chen Chu. Her tone grew heavier as she inquired, "What is your current combat capability?"

A talent like Chen Chu couldn’t be judged by his cultivation realm alone. Even when he was at the early stage of the Eighth Heavenly Realm, he had managed to face and kill middle-stage Ninth Heavenly Realm Purgatory Demons in direct combat—a feat bordering on absurd.

Moreover, he had previously summoned a projection capable of defeating a past incarnation of a demon king. Such achievements were nothing short of legendary.

Chen Chu pondered for a moment and replied, "With my current strength, I should be able to confront an ordinary demon king head-on. If I use the summoning altar, I can likely suppress a middle-stage demon king and even hold my ground against a late-stage demon king."

As the Thunder Fiery Demonic Dragon matured closer to the middle stage of the mythical level, mastering three high-level laws, even a projection wielding only 30% of its strength had become significantly more formidable.

Regarding his own combat capabilities, however, Chen Chu was deliberately conservative. After all, he had yet to directly face a king-level expert of that caliber.

Even so, Gabriel took a deep breath at his assessment. For someone at the early stage of the Ninth Heavenly Realm to claim such confidence in confronting a demon king was astonishing. This strength leap surpassed even the prodigies known as the Seeds of Civilization and the Demon God Seeds of the Purgatory Clan.

Gabriel deliberated for a moment and said, "The Abyssal Battlefield recently concluded a conflict with the Purgatory Clan, and no major wars are expected to erupt again in the short term. However, the situation on the frontline is unpredictable, and we cannot afford to be complacent. A new conflict could ignite at any time.

"Here's the plan: for the next few days, familiarize yourself with the current situation here, but try not to reveal your full strength. I will block information regarding your presence and arrange things in advance. Perhaps we can deal a significant blow to the Dark Demonic Morkaya Empire."

In a large-scale war between civilizations, ordinary geniuses had limited impact. Even a single king was insufficient to decide the battlefield's outcome.

However, someone like Chen Chu—a prodigy at the early stage of the Ninth Heavenly Realm with combat power rivaling the mythical level—was a rare exception. With his astonishing endurance, proven by previous battles, he had the potential to dominate the battlefield and tilt the balance.

Imagine a king-level expert with unparalleled mobility, offense, and stamina suddenly appearing in a battle involving Ninth Heavenly Realm and lower-level combatants. The devastation would be unimaginable.

Given time, Chen Chu could potentially slaughter millions of Purgatory Demons and their vassal soldiers, crippling their elite forces.

Thus, after Chen Chu left, Gabriel dissolved into countless points of light and disappeared. She intended to consult with the other two heavenly kings and plan an upcoming meeting with the kings to set a trap for the Purgatory Demons.

𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Typically, after a clash between civilizations, both sides needed at least a month—one day-cycle—to recuperate before the next major conflict.

However, Chen Chu's unexpected arrival presented an opportunity Gabriel was eager to exploit.

While Gabriel convened with the two other heavenly kings, the rear lines of the Purgatory Demons were abuzz with activity. Massive armies composed of alien vassal races marched forward in an imposing display of power.

***

On the 1,008th floor of the Abyssal Tower, Chen Chu found himself in an expansive room spanning several thousand square meters, equipped with a rest area and a cultivation zone.

The tower's construction was fortified by the power of the Heavenly Kings, rendering it impervious even to the full-force attacks of a Ninth Heavenly Realm expert. It provided an ideal environment for Chen Chu's daily cultivation.

After meeting Gabriel, his smart watch had undergone a permissions upgrade, granting him access to detailed information on most of the Abyssal Battlefield.

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows, over four thousand meters above the ground, Chen Chu gazed down at the sci-fi-inspired cityscape. Unlike the Blue Planet, the civilization here seemed surreal, leaving him momentarily dazed.

Reflecting on the past year, Chen Chu often found it hard to believe his experiences were real. He recalled the first time he encountered true martial arts during a lecture. Watching Pang Long shatter a meter-thick concrete slab with a single punch had left him stunned.

Back then, he couldn't fathom that the human body could achieve such strength, with every movement rivaling the destructive power of artillery.

Yet, in just over half a year, he had come so far. When he broke through to the First Heavenly Realm during Foundation Building, his arm strength barely exceeded a hundred kilograms. Now, a casual strike from him could rival a nuclear explosion.

It was a pity that Pang Long and his other instructors weren't here on the Abyssal Battlefield. Otherwise, showing them the aura of the Ninth Heavenly Realm would surely be a memorable scene.

Chen Chu chuckled at the thought, a smile playing on his lips. He then retrieved his phone from the Sumeru Bracelet and scrolled through his contacts until he found Luo Fei's number.

The call connected quickly, and a girl's surprised voice came through.

"Huh! Chen Chu, you actually remembered to call me. Which base are you at now?"

"Abyssal City."