233: The second level of lightning strike, getting started!

About half an hour later.

Guo Feng and the crew were warmly received by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in America.

After Xiao Wu led them to their accommodations.

Guo Feng and the crew met General Sima in a large hall.

"Everyone, you've had a long and arduous journey."

General Sima greeted them with a smile, "I'll get straight to the point."

"Recently, there's been intense debate over resource allocation, the reform of the United Nations system, and the rules for annual spiritual realm exchanges between countries."

"Our China has developed rapidly in recent years; in terms of economy, its total output will surpass America this year, truly becoming the world's number one."

"In terms of military, we each have our strengths and weaknesses, but we are also considered among the top one or two."

"Coupled with the combat power in the era of spiritual energy resurgence, we have already surpassed America by a lot."

"However, in terms of international discourse power, we are still a bit lacking."

"Their Anglo-Saxon circle, including the G7, has become increasingly cohesive over the years, targeting us at the United Nations General Assembly."

"I was entrusted by the leader to strive for the most peaceful means to reform the United Nations General Assembly."

"To shoulder the responsibility of a major power and benefit China and the people of the world, especially those in the Third World."

"Therefore, I have made concessions again and again."

"Yet, they do not know how to restrain themselves, setting traps everywhere, and even coveting our country's spiritual realm resources."

"The three parties have been arguing so much that the meeting cannot continue."

"So, I proposed that the future belongs to the youth. Since everyone cannot reach a consensus, and we are now facing unknown enemies, it's impossible to spend years or even decades on disagreements as before."

"Therefore, I let their G7 freely form teams, with a total of twenty people, all aged twenty-four and under."

"Let them challenge us, with no limits on the method. As long as they win against us, I will concede a crucial step."

"If they lose, they will concede a crucial step!"

General Sima said, looking at Guo Feng and the others, "So, this time, your mission is arduous. However, I believe that the talented disciples of our China are stronger than their entire G7 combined!"

He paused, "Do you have confidence?!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became fired up!

Thinking of the unprovoked suppression of China by Europe and America over the years, a fire burned in their hearts!

"Good!"

General Sima nodded, "Next, you will rest at the embassy. If you want to go out and sightsee, that's fine, but Xiao Wu or Hong Qi must be with you. Do not easily make a move, and if you do, there must be a reason!"

He paused, "Of course, once you make a move, you must win, and you must win beautifully, understand?"

"Understood!"

Guo Feng and the crew nodded busily.

"Xiao Wu, Hong Qi, take the children to visit other areas of the embassy."

General Sima waved his hand, "Guo Feng, stay."

"Yes!"

Soon, everyone, including Guo Xiaoqing, followed Xiao Wu and Hong Qi.

General Sima looked at Guo Feng: "Two things. First, I saw the message you sent me; you've already perfected the first stage of Ninefold Thunder Strike."

"Next, I will teach you the second stage."

"Of course, I have already prepared the subsequent cultivation methods for you; practice them yourself if you can."

"I will guide you when I have time."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hand.

An exquisite VR headset appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Guo Feng, "This is a VR video I recorded, with detailed explanations."

He paused, "But remember, practice one stage, learn one stage; don't be overly ambitious and try to learn the third stage before mastering the second."

"Yes."

Guo Feng nodded, took it, and asked, "How much will it cost this time?"

He knew that the Lingneng Army was notoriously ruthless!

"If you win this mission, it will be a reward."

General Sima smiled, "If you lose, one hundred billion."

"Hehe."

Guo Feng's mouth twitched; it was clear he absolutely had to win!

One hundred billion?

However, it wasn't expensive.

An SSS-level peerless technique comparable to a Heaven-tier cultivation method, priced at one hundred billion on the black market, would definitely find buyers.

"The second matter."

General Sima ignored Guo Feng and continued, "Regarding Tang Feifang, Li Chi told me about it."

"If they are truly serving the country, let them take a little advantage, and I'll reimburse you later."

He paused, his eyes narrowing, "If they only want benefits and don't contribute, or even harbor ill intentions, execute them!"

"Execute them?!"

Guo Feng raised an eyebrow, "Seventy-level!"

"Hehe!"

General Sima chuckled, "How long do you think it will be before you, a genius, can cut down a seventy-level like slicing melons?"

"That's true."

Guo Feng nodded, "I understand what you mean."

"Good that you understand. No more talk, learn the second stage. I happen to have time today to guide you."

General Sima said nothing more.

Instead, he directly explained the key points of the second stage of Thunderclap Slash to Guo Feng.

It turned out that the second stage of Thunderclap Slash not only increased the amplification of ultimate moves but also required two layers of blade energy to be unleashed.

Just like General Sima previously, a single slash unleashed eight layers of blade energy.

Each layer of blade energy had an amplification of over seventy times.

Guo Feng felt that such a terrifying peerless technique being rated as SSS-level, or rather, Earth-tier Mid-grade, was entirely due to its extremely high difficulty.

Moreover, it couldn't break through physical limitations.

Even with Guo Feng's comprehension ability, General Sima guided him for two hours.

Later, Guo Feng continued to ponder, comprehend, and practice.

This second stage of Thunderclap Slash saw a sharp increase in difficulty.

However, what Guo Feng wasn't afraid of was that he had spiritual fruit for sudden enlightenment!

If one wasn't enough, he'd use two!

He had already decided to spare no expense and make sure to master the second stage of Thunderclap Slash by the end of today.

He needed to achieve a 10x amplification.

The Double Thunderstrike Slash also needed to be cultivated.

However, the Double Thunderstrike Slash also didn't start at 100% power immediately.

Beginner level was a 10x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 30% power!

Proficient was an 11x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 40% power.

Mastered was a 12x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 50% power.

Minor Accomplishment was a 14x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 60% power.

Major Accomplishment was a 16x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 80% power.

Perfected was an 18x amplification, with the Double Thunderstrike Slash at 100% power.

In short, the further one went, the greater the difficulty.

Therefore, when he arrived in America, in New York, he didn't take a single step outside.

He just practiced diligently here.

Throughout the entire hall, blade energy continuously flickered.

He would practice for a while, eat a spiritual fruit for sudden enlightenment, practice for a while, and then eat another.

Around five in the afternoon.

He ate three spiritual fruit for sudden enlightenment.

"Done!"

"Tenfold amplification!"

"Double Thunderstrike Slash, thirty percent power!"

Boom! Boom!

He unleashed a slash, feeling utterly exhilarated, and two streaks of blade energy directly shattered the walls and floor of the hall!

As if it had been subjected to a terrorist attack!

This caused alarms to blare throughout the entire embassy, and many guards and staff members rushed over.

"Uh... I'm really sorry."

"The SSS-level peerless technique is too powerful; it's not my problem, it's all General Sima's fault!"

Guo Feng looked at the dumbfounded crowd and said with a dry laugh, "Make him pay, he's my dad!"

Although this wouldn't cost much.

However, demolishing the embassy upon arrival was somewhat inappropriate in terms of appearance.

Since General Sima liked to take advantage.

Then at this moment, he should step forward.

"I can prove for my brother that General Sima is his dad."

At this moment, several people walked over, led by Guo Xiaoqing, who quickly said to Luo Canzan of the embassy.

Then, she looked at Guo Feng, "Brother, the Mores Family sent an invitation, inviting us to a dinner party, are we going?"

"Go!"

Guo Feng had heard of the Mores Family; they were the largest financial family in America.

They had established many banks.

But what unknown matters lay behind this family, no one yet knew.

Guo Feng also wanted to go and see.

He looked at Luo Canzan: "Counselor Luo, we'll be leaving now!"

With that, he pulled Guo Xiaoqing and led the crew out.

"Uh..."

Luo Canzan's mouth twitched, "I didn't say you had to pay..."

Everyone else also smiled wryly.