Chapter 52: A Living Missile, Unleashing Carnage!

Lu Yuan cared nothing for the consequences of his actions.

For him, there simply was no real threat. Even if Longevity Gene unleashed all its elite forces, the outcome would remain unchanged. This time, he did not intend to merely kill a handful of people. Only by making his enemies truly feel pain would his actions have meaning.

Let there be chaos—let it be grand.

"Bloodshed? Do you still not understand your predicament?"

Across from him, Wang Tao's eyes sharpened at these words. "So, you refuse to hand over that divine sword? Very well, don't blame me for what happens next."

As soon as he finished speaking, he and the elder took a step back, Wang Tao's right hand coming down in a swift gesture.

From the distant woods, vague figures shifted.

"Not good, they're about to strike!"

"Retreat, quickly, or we'll be caught in the crossfire!"

"Firearms! Longevity Gene has actually brought out heavy weapons!"

Those who had planned to watch the spectacle were now struck with terror at the sight, scattering at once, fleeing far away lest they be caught in the barrage.

Even as Awakened, none could withstand such weapons—especially now, as it was clear Longevity Gene was taking this seriously.

It was obvious: Lu Yuan had to be killed and the sword seized.

"Attack!" Wang Tao commanded at last.

A volley of gunfire erupted in the next instant, bullets whistling toward Lu Yuan like a torrential downpour.

These were heavy sniper rifles, each round capable of piercing steel—an attack of terrifying force. Ordinary Awakened would be powerless against them, and even stronger ones would pale at the sight and be injured.

Yet Lu Yuan stood unmoving, his expression relaxed, making no effort to dodge.

He wanted to see for himself just how resilient his body had become.

Could he now disregard even heavy weapons?

"Not enough!" Wang Tao barked. "Still not enough—intensify the firepower!"

Having already committed, there could be no turning back. He ordered an all-out assault.

Explosions rocked the air.

High above, machine guns on helicopters unleashed streams of bullets. On the ground, grenade launchers opened fire, their shells landing at Lu Yuan's feet and detonating. In an instant, smoke and fire engulfed the area, heavy weapons pouring destruction in every direction.

It was a fearsome sight.

The earth trembled, dust billowed, and brilliant flames seared the battlefield. The deafening blasts sent tremors through the surrounding hills.

Waves of heat and tongues of fire swept across everything.

The area where Lu Yuan stood was utterly blanketed—nothing left untouched. Bullets, shells, and more burst with overwhelming power.

"Such devastating firepower—it could flatten a small mountain!"

"Brutal, absolutely brutal! Is it really necessary to go this far against one Awakened?"

"They're not even giving him a chance to react, no hope of survival at all."

"It's over for Lu Yuan. Even with the divine sword, he's still flesh and blood!"

Those witnessing the scene from afar were stunned, unable to keep silent.

The firepower was overwhelming—akin to a small-scale war. Not even Awakened could survive this.

They were shocked by Longevity Gene's ruthlessness—but also filled with dread. For now, even the Five Supremes would be hard-pressed to endure such an assault.

In this modern age, superhuman strength could not stand against the might of heavy weaponry.

To those present, it was a universal truth: under these circumstances, Lu Yuan's survival was impossible.

So sudden, so fierce—no chance to react.

"Cease fire."

After more than a minute of relentless barrage, Wang Tao finally spoke, gazing at the rolling clouds of smoke with a smile.

Days of preparation had finally paid off—with such firepower, even his elder brother would struggle to survive if caught off guard.

"Second Young Master, it seems we've succeeded," the elder said, coming over with a smile.

Yet neither advanced, waiting instead for the smoke to clear.

Very soon, the elder's expression froze.

He sensed it—there was still a life force within the smoke.

Wang Tao, too, felt a sudden unease for reasons he could not explain.

"Is it over?"

A calm voice rang out.

As the smoke dissipated, Lu Yuan stood unscathed in the center of the devastation.

His face was serene, his clothes immaculate—though beneath his feet, a crater several meters wide had opened, and the earth all around was scorched black from the onslaught.

But otherwise, he was completely untouched.

Lu Yuan judged: even heavy weapons could not harm him in the slightest, not even without donning his innate qi garment.

"How... how is this possible?"

Wang Tao was in shock, his hands trembling.

Such overwhelming force—yet his enemy stood as though nothing had happened.

The elder and all the onlookers were similarly dumbfounded, unable to believe their eyes.

"The game is over," Lu Yuan said suddenly, turning to Wang Tao.

"Second Young Master, run! The rest of you, keep firing!" The elder was first to react, summoning all his strength.

He, too, was an inheritor of ancient Chinese martial arts, a master of the fist. In an instant, he charged, his fists glowing, his aura formidable—the power of the seventh tier of the Initial Realm on full display.

Behind him, the heavy weapons resumed their barrage.

Lu Yuan didn't even furrow his brow.

Bullets struck his body, sparking harmlessly and bouncing away.

At the same time, the elder closed in, his twin fists aiming for fatal points.

Lu Yuan's gaze remained unchanged. Blood and energy roared within him as he casually flipped his hand and struck.

With a sickening sound, the elder's body exploded, unable to withstand even a single blow.

Blood spattered across the scorched earth—nothing remained of the man.

A gasp rippled through the crowd; all were shaken to their core.

They knew well the elder's strength, but to die in one strike?

"All of you, attack! Kill him! Kill him!"

How could this be? How could he be so powerful?

Wang Tao was utterly terrified now. Without hesitation, he ordered the attack and fled, pulling out his phone to call for reinforcements.

In the surrounding forest, Longevity Gene's elite squads sprang into action, helicopters above swooping in as every weapon opened fire in a renewed, even fiercer assault.

"Trying to escape?"

"Better to stay!"

Lu Yuan bent his knees, then leapt with all his might.

With a boom, the ground beneath his feet shattered like a spiderweb.

He landed before Wang Tao.

A mighty aura radiated from him, like a true dragon awakening. His eyes appeared calm, yet brimmed with icy indifference.

"What are you doing? I'm a member of the Wang family of Longevity Gene! My brother is the Southern Emperor, right here in Chang'an! I've already informed him—you can't kill me!"

Wang Tao was deathly afraid.

He had never imagined Lu Yuan could be this strong, withstanding such firepower without even drawing his sword.

Now, facing the aura Lu Yuan emanated, Wang Tao trembled, his face drained of blood.

He could only cling to his status and invoke the Southern Emperor, one of the Five Supremes, hoping to deter his fate and seize a sliver of hope.

But Lu Yuan said nothing. One hand gripped Wang Tao's face and slammed it into the ground.

With a thunderous crash, stones flew and a massive crater appeared.

His strength was overwhelming—even without using his full power, the devastation was immense.

As for Wang Tao, every bone in his body was shattered, his face a bloody ruin—dead beyond any doubt.

He who kills must be prepared to be killed.

Lu Yuan would show no mercy.

Besides, this was the third time Longevity Gene had provoked him—there must be a price.

Gunfire erupted.

Seeing their young master slain, the squads around launched an all-out assault. Even the helicopters above tilted their fire.

They knew that returning after failing to protect their charge would mean dire consequences.

At this moment, the only choice for Longevity Gene's men was vengeance.

Lu Yuan said nothing.

This time, he was prepared for a massacre.

Without hesitation, he struck.

With a single punch, a storm of force erupted, shattering the elite squads considered the pride of Longevity Gene. Their weapons were reduced to useless scrap.

As for the helicopters, Lu Yuan became a human missile, using no external weapons—he had no need. In a few leaps, more than a dozen helicopters were smashed to pieces as if they were toys.

From his first move to now, less than five minutes had passed.

Over a hundred Awakened, backed by overwhelming firepower, were wiped out by one man.

The battlefield was strewn with corpses, the remains of weapons and helicopters scattered everywhere.

"What level of power does this Lu Yuan possess?"

"That was an elite Awakened squad from Longevity Gene—destroyed by him alone?"

"Terrifying—absolutely terrifying. I think he's stronger than even the Five Supremes."

Everyone around was stunned into silence.

Everything had happened too quickly to comprehend.

They had all believed Lu Yuan doomed, surrounded by Longevity Gene's forces.

But now? The situation had been entirely reversed, defying all expectation.

Heavy weapons were useless, Awakened slain in an instant—no human could achieve this.

In their eyes, Lu Yuan had become a primordial beast, baring his fangs—any who provoked him would die.

Some even thought him stronger than the Five Supremes. After all, he had single-handedly annihilated a firepower-laden Awakened squad.

"Are there still Longevity Gene members in Chang'an?"

"Good. I can collect a bit of interest."

Lu Yuan stood upon the earth, his gaze shifting toward Chang'an.

Longevity Gene's headquarters was far away in Deep City—a long journey, a waste of time. But there was still a branch in Chang'an, and the so-called Southern Emperor resided there.

With this thought, he spoke no further and set off.

With a single stride, he crossed a hundred meters, his movement too swift for the eye to follow.

In the distance, the crowd remained in shock, knowing that today's events would shake the world. The target was Chang'an—could he intend to escalate matters even further?

"This man is too terrifying. This must be reported immediately."

Within the crowd, a member of Beidou Bioscience regained his composure.

The Ice Fairy had left him behind in hopes of getting closer to Lu Yuan and recruiting him.

But before he could act, a calamity had unfolded—one so shocking as to leave him numb.

He knew he must report this at once.

He pulled out his phone and sent a message.

Lu Yuan's speed was unmatched, and Lishan Imperial Mausoleum was not far from Chang'an.

Soon, he could make out the city's outline.

Outside still stood an iron wall—now even taller than before, built to defend against beast attacks.

Lu Yuan glanced at it, then prepared to enter.

A power like Longevity Gene would have branches in every major city; finding them would not be difficult.

"Mr. Lu, wait!"

At that moment, an urgent voice called from afar.

He looked up to see a group hurrying out from within the city.

At their head was the Ice Fairy of Beidou Bioscience, one of the Five Supremes. Beside her stood a middle-aged man in a suit, his aura strong—a high-ranking member of Beidou Bioscience.

They quickly approached Lu Yuan.

Without hesitation, the Ice Fairy spoke: "Mr. Lu, are you heading to Longevity Gene's branch in Chang'an?"

"Is there a problem?" Lu Yuan replied softly, his gaze still calm.

"No problem at all," she answered, continuing, "But if you do this, you may be in danger."

"Longevity Gene is a great power, and the ruling Wang family an ancient clan with deep foundations. If you act rashly, I fear you may suffer. I hope you will reconsider and wait before taking action."

She regarded Lu Yuan with helplessness, but more than that, with awe.

She had only just planned to enter seclusion to break through to the Awakened Realm when she received word of what had happened outside Lishan Imperial Mausoleum.

She was astonished that Lu Yuan had single-handedly destroyed a fully armed Awakened squad and withstood heavy weapons.

Helplessly, she thought him impulsive—Longevity Gene was no ordinary faction and had many experts.

So she had hurried over to dissuade him, hoping to calm him down.

To avoid misunderstanding, her tone was exceedingly gentle, addressing him with utmost respect.

Such talent was not to be alienated.

"I have nothing further to consider," Lu Yuan replied.

He knew the Ice Fairy meant well, but shook his head. "If one commits wrongs, one must pay the price."

Beidou Bioscience was a top-tier force, but unlike the Wu Zhou Group, their mission was to protect the people and maintain stability—a cause for which they had made great sacrifices in his previous life.

Thus, he had a good impression of them.

But that was all. Should they try to stop him, he would not hesitate to act.

"I know you are angry, Mr. Lu, but I promise—Beidou Bioscience will stand with you in this matter," Ice Fairy said again, her meaning clear.

If Longevity Gene sought to trouble Lu Yuan, Beidou Bioscience would not stand idly by.

The suited man beside her nodded as well.

Lu Yuan was a newly risen, powerful Awakened—by his estimate, not weaker than the Five Supremes. With that divine sword, perhaps even stronger. Still, even so, could he take on an entire great power alone?

He did not wish to see such talent endangered by a moment's rage.

Yet Lu Yuan gave no reply.

He looked toward the city gates, a smile flickering across his lips.

"Today, no one can stop me from my killing spree!"

(End of chapter)