171: Ancient martial arts heritage VS future technology

The conference room suddenly fell silent,

Their faces were filled with disbelief.

They were too aware of the terrifying nature of the dark aura.

The closer they got to the Demonic Beast, the more terrifying the evil power became.

Not only would it corrode Protective Aura like strong acid, but it would also erode their minds like a persistent disease.

Back then, when the ten of them joined forces, they were only barely able to approach and fight for a short while after ten tactical nuclear bombs continuously bombarded and weakened the force field.

And now... this young man could actually face the Demonic Beast's true form alone and even complete the Seal?

Wang Qingtian took in everyone's expressions and couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

"Whether you believe it or not, this is an undeniable fact."

"All the data from the Sealed area will be transmitted soon; you will know once you see it."

The scar-faced Great Grandmaster stared intently at Su Lei.

"Although I don't know what method you used to ignore the Demonic Beast's dark aura..."

"But such precious research Materials can absolutely not be wasted on crafting weapons!"

Su Lei frowned slightly and asked in return:

"How long do your so-called 'research' take?"

"One month? One year? Or ten years?"

"By the time you research results, how much land will humanity still have left to lose?"

Everyone's expressions turned exceptionally grim, and the air in the conference room seemed to solidify.

The scar-faced Great Grandmaster took a deep breath, stepped forward, his metallic combat boots echoing dully on the floor.

"Back then, even the ten of us Great Grandmasters together found it difficult to contend with the Demonic Beast."

"Even if you get the weapon, what can you do?"

He narrowed his eyes and slammed his hand onto the conference table, instantly leaving a clear palm print on the alloy surface.

"Are you saying you alone are stronger than the ten of us?!"

As soon as he said this, the other three modified Great Grandmasters secretly nodded.

The mechanical parts on their bodies hummed, as if they were demonstrating.

Although they knew Su Lei was an orthodox Great Grandmaster, they made no effort to hide the defiance in their eyes.

Only by facing the Demonic Beast could one truly experience that terror and powerlessness.

Crafting the only hope for a Breakthrough into a weapon?

Even if it could double Su Lei's strength, what good would it do?

A female Great Grandmaster, about sixty years old, wearing a monocle, pushed up her glasses, the lens reflecting a cold light.

"Su Lei, for you to become a Great Grandmaster at such a young age... your Opportunity and Comprehension Ability are far beyond us; to be honest, we truly admire it."

"But don't underestimate the power of technology because of this."

"Since the first catastrophe, we humans have continuously learned and grown in adversity."

"Whether it's Martial Dao or technology... whatever it is, we must actively learn and accept everything that can make us stronger."

"Those who cannot keep up with the times will eventually be eliminated."

Qin Yueshan, Deputy Director, the Vice Dean of the Academy of Sciences, sighed softly.

"You probably don't know yet that the technology of perfectly combining machinery with the human body was not created by humans."

He raised his hand and played a video, showing a silver-white metal in the frame.

"Very familiar, right?"

"This is the Material used to forge Kaitian for you back then."

"Later, the Federation discovered an alien spaceship in a certain ruin."

"The composition of that spaceship's hull perfectly matched the molecular structure of this silver-white metal."

Su Lei's brows furrowed deeply.

Qin Yueshan, Deputy Director continued: "That blue crystal, which can distort space and open space-time rifts, was the energy source for that spaceship's space-fold."

"Now you understand, right? All of this is a gift from an alien civilization!"

"Their technology far surpasses ours. To decipher this tiny bit of information, the Federation spent enough resources to rebuild three cities!"

"But it was all worth it." The scar-faced Great Grandmaster took over, "From now on, we can mass-produce Grandmaster experts into Great Grandmasters!"

"Not only that." Dean Li, standing nearby, pushed up his glasses and suddenly interjected.

"Just this small amount of deciphered information has led to an unprecedented explosion in our technological level."

"Although currently only top-tier Grandmasters can withstand mechanical modification... we are continuously improving this technology."

"Once it can be safely applied to Martial Masters and Martial Artists, humanity's overall strength will experience a qualitative leap!"

The scar-faced Great Grandmaster took a deep breath, his expression serious as he looked at Su Lei.

"Now do you understand? This is the power brought by technology."

"Instead of using the Demonic Beast's severed limb to craft a weapon for you, handing it over to the Academy of Sciences for analysis and research to find the Demonic Beast's weakness is the most correct approach!"

As soon as he said this, several Great Grandmasters present nodded in agreement.

Even Wang Qingtian expressed his approval of this statement.

Su Lei silently looked at the four Peak Grandmasters, including Wang Qingtian, in front of him,

After a long silence, he let out a soft sigh, his voice filled with an indescribable regret.

These people originally had the potential to Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster at any time, but they chose this shortcut.

He could understand that this was a helpless measure in a crisis, but he still felt regretful.

The ancient Martial Legacy he had intended to share now seemed meaningless.

A body modified by science could no longer achieve the Realm of unity of body and mind, and communion with nature... "You have completely deviated from the Martial Dao."

"So what?" The scar-faced Great Grandmaster snorted coldly.

"We abandoned traditional Protective Aura Cultivation and instead used nuclear and electrical energy."

"With the boost from nuclear reactors, we possess almost infinite energy!"

The female Great Grandmaster beside him added: "After becoming new-type Martial Artists, we no longer need to waste decades pursuing illusory Realms."

"From now on, we can focus on researching Martial Skill itself."

"Don't you understand the difference between the two?"

Su Lei listened quietly, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

"Since that's the case, then let me experience the Federation's latest technological achievements."

He scanned everyone, his gaze like lightning.

"And at the same time, tell you whether I am truly qualified to obtain the Demonic Beast's remains!"

"Come, let me see what power the new-style Great Grandmasters possess."

"I'll go!"

The scar-faced Great Grandmaster stomped forward, and the conference room floor collapsed into a spiderweb of depressions from the recoil.

Six mechanical tentacles fully extended, the tip of each tentacle shimmering with dangerous energy patterns.

Layers of armor plates slid open, revealing the internal rotating plasma core, erupting with a blue light as dazzling as the sun.

"Zhao Wuji, the new President of the Martial Alliance Association!"

"Please enlighten me!"

As soon as he finished speaking,

A terrifying energy fluctuation erupted from him, sweeping out like a tsunami.

The floor cracked inch by inch, the alloy supports twisted and deformed under the immense force, and the metal objects in the conference room vibrated and floated up, as if in zero gravity.

Su Lei, however, remained still, his robes moving without wind, an invisible spiritual aura enveloping him.

Two completely different forces collided in mid-air with a thunderous crash!

"Boom—!"

An invisible shockwave exploded, instantly shattering the tempered glass of the conference room, sending shards flying.

The alloy armor plates on the walls groaned under the strain, cracks spreading like a spiderweb, and the entire building trembled violently!

"Retreat! Quickly retreat!"

Wang Qingtian roared, his mechanical prosthetic limb slamming into the ground to stabilize his body.

The other Great Grandmasters quickly fell back, energy shields deployed in front of them, resisting the rampant shockwave.

They held their breath, retreating repeatedly, their gazes fixed on the two confronting figures.

This was not a personal grudge, but a clash between two fundamentally different paths of Martial Dao.

Ancient Legacy versus future technology, about to determine supremacy here!

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