Chapter 320: The Centipede Elder Who Slaughtered All (Two-in-One)
Name: Chen Ye
Constitution: 13,600
Spirit: 2,926
Strength: 13,600
Agility: 13,600
Talent: Saitama Physique
Available Potential Points: 0
This was Chen Ye's current status panel.
Terrifying!
But that so-called cosmic overlord might be even more terrifying…
"Chen Ye, what do you think?"
Ba Liming spoke up.
What do I think?
I think while sitting down!
"I also think it's very likely the cosmic overlord is coming," Chen Ye sighed.
Hearing this,
Both Ba Liming and Chairman Chen looked serious.
In truth, they too suspected that the cosmic overlord mentioned by the aliens might really be on his way.
"It's said that ever since this monster appeared, Captain Qin has been feeling uneasy," Ba Liming said calmly. "Seems like there's no doubt anymore."
Qin Muyin's ability to "sense danger without seeing or hearing" was no secret.
If even she was feeling disturbed, it meant this cosmic overlord was definitely frightening.
Upon hearing that,
Chen Ye froze.
If he was already on Blue Star and Qin Muyin still felt uneasy, didn't that mean his own strength wasn't enough to face the cosmic overlord?
Otherwise, why would Qin Muyin still sense danger ahead of time?
At that thought,
Chen Ye's expression darkened.
Although he already knew he might still be a bit weaker than the cosmic overlord—after all, the guy's ultimate move "Collapsing Star Roaring Cannon" could destroy an entire planet—
It still didn't feel good to have it confirmed through Qin Muyin's intuition.
And it made him uneasy.
If he had one more year, then even if the overlord showed up, he wouldn't be afraid.
But now that even a vanguard had already arrived, the arrival of the cosmic overlord couldn't be far behind.
He could show up at any time.
At this moment,
Chairman Chen suddenly said, "Senior Brother, I remember you told me once that the mysterious alien brought two bad pieces of news. Besides the cosmic overlord's arrival, didn't he also say our planet might become a battlefield of the myriad worlds?"
Ba Liming nodded. "That's correct."
Chairman Chen said worriedly, "Now that the cosmic overlord seems about to show up, that means the other prediction—the battlefield of the myriad worlds—might also come true. This planet of ours really is full of trouble!"
Previously, Chairman Chen had opposed the higher-ups' plan to build spaceships and evacuate.
But now, he was beginning to waver.
Ba Liming fell silent for a moment, then said, "Let's get through this hurdle first before thinking about anything else."
As he finished speaking,
Ba Liming's phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, frowned, and picked it up. Whatever was said on the other end made Ba Liming's expression suddenly change.
After hanging up, Ba Liming stood up and said, "You two go ahead and eat. I need to attend a meeting."
Chairman Chen was startled and couldn't help asking, "Senior Brother, what happened?"
Chen Ye also looked at Ba Liming curiously.
Ba Liming said, "It's Waguo. Those devils seem to have lost their minds and sent people to negotiate, demanding half of our territory."
Hearing that,
The father and son were both utterly shocked.
Chairman Chen instantly burst into curses: "Those bastards must be dreaming in broad daylight!"
"I'll go see where they get the guts to say such a thing."
With that, Ba Liming left the dojo.
Neither father nor son had much appetite after that. They only ate a few bites before losing interest.
After the meal,
Chairman Chen finally asked, "Son, if the cosmic overlord really does come, how confident are you?"
"How should I know? I've never even seen him," Chen Ye replied. "I've heard that one full-power strike from him could destroy a planet. If that's true, then he's definitely stronger than me."
Chairman Chen was silent for a moment, then said, "In any case, if the cosmic overlord arrives, don't rush into battle. Watch first—only make a move if you're sure. If not…"
He had wanted to say: if not, then run.
But—
Facing an enemy of this scale wasn't some casual fight. The enemy's goal was the entire planet. Where could they even escape to?
Thinking that,
Chairman Chen couldn't help but sigh.
By 2 p.m.,
Ba Liming finally returned.
Chairman Chen immediately asked about the meeting.
To his junior brother, Ba Liming of course didn't hold back.
"According to the intel gathered from the top, it seems that in Waguo, a Tier 6 powerhouse took a Hope Capsule and transformed into an incredible monster. That's what gave them the confidence to demand such a thing."
"But we're under the protection of Shenlong," Chairman Chen said calmly. "That's no secret. And yet Waguo still dares to make such demands?"
"Maybe their monster isn't weak either," Ba Liming replied.
Chairman Chen thought for a moment and said, "How about this—stall them for now. When the cosmic overlord arrives, let the Waguo people go first."
"Won't work," Ba Liming shook his head. "Those devils are arrogant. They've only given us ten days."
By the end of his sentence,
Ba Liming's face was filled with disdain.
Just Waguo, daring to spout such bold nonsense—in his eyes, they must've gone crazy.
…
To prepare for the possible sudden appearance of the cosmic overlord,
Chen Ye stayed in the capital.
He also summoned his teammates.
Since they were already seniors and extremely strong, the school naturally didn't object.
As for access to secret realm knowledge—his dad, Chairman Chen, was more than capable of acquiring all the materials he needed.
With Chairman Chen's resources, the information he could get was even more detailed than what Old Liu had.
Staying in the capital,
Chen Ye also hoped to spend more time with his family.
Oh.
By the way.
His mother, Yang Rongzhi, had already been brought over to the capital by Chairman Chen. Her company had relocated too.
Now the whole family could reunite in the capital.
When Chen Ye extended the invitation, Zhao Zheng, Cao Yu, and the others had no objections.
Especially Zhao Zheng—being close to his master was a huge benefit.
Tang Zichen's family also lived in the capital, so being able to reunite was great for her too. It just made dating Chen Ye a bit less convenient.
As for Cao Yu, Ren Qianqian, and Shao Wenhui, after staying in Wu University for so long, they were a bit bored anyway—so they were more than happy for a change of environment.
That night,
Chen Ye moved into his new home in the capital.
His mom, Yang Rongzhi, had prepared a hearty dinner. The family gathered around the table, warm and happy.
…
On the third day,
A piece of explosive news suddenly hit the internet.
Bangzi Nation had been completely wiped out.
And the culprit wasn't those monsters outside the city walls—it was a mutant from Waguo!
And Waguo hadn't even gone all out. They had only dispatched a single monster to annihilate the last city in Bangzi Nation.
From that moment on, Bangzi Nation became history.
The news shocked the world!!
Soon after, footage of the monster appeared online.
In the video was a despair-inducing, colossal creature!
A terrifying centipede monster.
Its appearance didn't differ much from an ordinary centipede, except its size was magnified countless times—it was absurdly huge. Its body stretched thousands of meters long. A single movement could shake the earth and demolish countless buildings.
Moreover, the monster's exoskeleton was extremely tough—its hardness surpassed even alloyed steel. It could endure heavy missile bombardments completely unscathed!
The most terrifying part—
This centipede monster was also a skilled burrower.
The cement-paved ground was like tofu to it—fragile and soft.
It could easily burrow underground, hiding its massive body without a trace, just like a fish slipping into water—free and unrestrained. Moments later, it would emerge from the earth in another direction, wreaking havoc again, making it impossible to defend against.
Oh right—
The head of this centipede monster had a human face.
Upon closer inspection, it bore the likeness of a well-known Tier 6 powerhouse from Waguo.
…
After this video surfaced online, it shot straight to the number one spot on the trending list.
Countless netizens began discussing the centipede monster.
"Holy crap! How did Waguo create such a monster?"
"A whole city was destroyed that easily?"
"This is terrifying! How can a monster like that even exist?"
"Damn Waguo, damn those devils!!"
"Damn it, not only can it fly, but it can burrow too? It's literally unstoppable—heaven and earth, nothing is out of reach?"
"C'mon… Waguo wiping out Bangzi is just dog-eat-dog. Why are y'all so worked up?"
"Sure, Bangzi only had one last city left—there wasn't much left to care about. But that Waguo monster showing off its power? It's clearly aimed at us next!"
"Exactly! Look at the footage—it's so high-resolution, obviously filmed with a drone. Waguo clearly planned this. It's a warning shot aimed at us!"
"A warning? They think we're monkeys and they're the butcher? They wish! Have they forgotten we're protected by Shenlong?"
"This centipede monster is too strong… those missiles didn't even scratch it. Shenlong might not be able to handle it either!"
"Damn it, Waguo really made a name for itself with this freak."
…
Of course, Chen Ye also saw the video.
Then—
He was a bit dumbfounded!
Damn it… that thing looked exactly like Centipede Elder!
Not long after,
Chen Ye received a call from his father, asking him to come to Ba Liming's dojo.
There, he met both his father and Ba Liming.
Ever since they learned how powerful Chen Ye was, these two always included him when discussing major matters.
"So this is the confidence behind Waguo's delusions?" Chen Ye asked.
Ba Liming nodded, his expression serious. "Wiping out Bangzi was their way of putting on a show—to force us into submission!"
"Heh."
Chairman Chen snorted coldly.
Chen Ye was also annoyed.
Waguo was already like this and still hadn't given up its thieving heart?
Ba Liming continued, "The most popular videos online are edited highlights, but in some clips, the monster is seen eating people. And according to intelligence gathered by the higher-ups, Waguo's population has dropped drastically in recent months—it's likely they were all eaten by this thing…"
"That leads us to believe: this monster can evolve by eating people, growing stronger. That's why they've got the guts to provoke us."
Father and son were stunned at the revelation.
"Senior Brother, what do you think of this monster's strength?" Chairman Chen asked tactfully.
What he really meant was—could his senior brother defeat the monster?
Ba Liming shook his head. "I can't tell. All I know is—I can't deal with that beast. Its body is too huge. It must weigh tens of thousands of tons. Even Captain Qin's telekinesis probably can't restrain it."
"As much as I hate to admit it, this thing is indeed troublesome!"
Hearing that,
Chairman Chen's face darkened.
"Nukes? Could a nuclear strike kill it?"
"The experts up top ran simulations. It probably won't work. The missiles launched by Bangzi before their end were their last and most powerful ones—just slightly weaker than nukes—and they couldn't even crack its shell."
Ba Liming sighed. "God knows how many people that thing ate to evolve like this… At this point, it's not any weaker than a Beast King."
That statement
Made Chairman Chen's face look even worse.
Subconsciously, he turned to look at Chen Ye.
Before he could say anything, Chen Ye casually said, "Leave that thing to me."
Damn it.
If I can't handle the cosmic overlord, I should at least be able to deal with Centipede Elder, right?
If I can't even beat a centipede, then I'd be a disgrace to the legacy of the bald-headed demon king.
Hearing this,
The two elder martial brothers were both slightly surprised.
Neither of them had memories from the national secret realm, so they didn't know how strong that bald-headed guy really was.
Chairman Chen instinctively said, "Don't push yourself!"
Ba Liming also asked, "Chen Ye, are you really confident? The higher-ups asked me to sound you out, just to get a sense."
Chen Ye was confident, but he didn't speak too strongly: "It should be no problem."
Last time, when he unleashed the power of Shenlong, his three core stats were only at 7,000 points.
Now, all three had nearly doubled, and he'd also inherited Saitama's legacy—he'd fully grasped the Law of Power!
His strength was on a completely different level now!
"Good!"
Ba Liming's spirits lifted. He looked at Chen Ye with admiration. "It's great that you have this confidence, but don't underestimate that thing."
Chen Ye replied, "Don't worry, Martial Uncle. Worst-case scenario, even if I can't kill it, I'll still be able to retreat in one piece."
"That's good!" Ba Liming nodded. "I'll relay your response to them."
"Mm."
Chen Ye nodded.
Chairman Chen looked like he wanted to say something but held his tongue.
Since his son had this much confidence, it wasn't his place to stop him.
He couldn't just let a clown like Waguo strut around unchecked because he was afraid his son might get hurt.
…
Two more days passed.
Another shocking piece of news broke online.
After wiping out Bangzi, the centipede monster actually invaded Bangzi's neighboring country.
And this neighbor wasn't one to mess with.
They had nuclear weapons.
Their attitude was firm—they didn't coddle the centipede monster. Once they located it, they immediately deployed a big-ticket weapon.
Apparently, they'd seen the footage of Bangzi's destruction and knew regular missiles were useless, so they didn't bother wasting any.
They also had several Tier 6 powerhouses.
But against a monster like this, even Tier 6s were cannon fodder.
Boom!!
In the video, a massive mushroom cloud slowly rose into the sky.
However—
To the shock of countless viewers—
The centipede monster, hit directly by a nuclear bomb, didn't die. It only suffered some injuries before emerging once again to resume its slaughter.
(End of Chapter)
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