44: The monster's true form!

Ye Liuyun lay on his bed, his eyes vacant. He had learned everything that happened after he fainted from Xu Feng and Zhao Donglai.

Gē zǒng had actually appeared in his Monster True Form.

This was simply unimaginable! But why did this only happen after he fainted?

Couldn't he actively control this skill?

Imagine facing a Vicious Beast, directly transforming into Gē zǒng, and crushing them with one stomp!

How awesome would that be!

Thinking this, he immediately brought up his System panel.

Host: Ye Liuyun

Rank: First-Rank Advanced Martial Artist

Ability: Conventional Godzilla, Assessment Rank S

Innate Skills: Atomic Breath, Monster True Form (officially activated after Fifth-Rank)

Physique & Qi: 2932 (addable)

Martial Skill: Vajra Claw (Mastery) Earth Shattering Fist (Proficient)

Weapon: S-Rank Storm Gauntlets

Equipment: S-Rank Set, Storage Ring x 1

Beast Points: 10490

Just as he was about to ask the System, he suddenly noticed that 'Monster True Form' had been added after 'Innate Skills'!

"System, does 'Monster True Form' mean I can transform into the true Godzilla after reaching Fifth-Rank?"

Ye Liuyun quickly asked in his mind.

"Yes."

"Then can't I activate it now?"

"With your weak chicken strength, you're not qualified yet."

Ye Liuyun rolled his eyes. Sure enough, it was the familiar System with its familiar tone.

But then again, it made sense. With his current First-Rank strength, if he activated Gē zǒng's Monster True Form, he'd probably faint for several days after one Atomic Breath.

The thought itself was comical!

"Are there any other forms, then?"

Ye Liuyun recalled the half-beast state he was in when he Awakened Gē zǒng. Although it wasn't as imposing as Gē zǒng's Monster True Form, the boost to all his attributes was terrifying.

"After reaching Second-Rank Advanced, you can activate Armed Form, which possesses some of the Monster True Form's abilities."

"Such as?"

"Energy absorption, extended Atomic Breath duration, increased defense, and bonuses to strength and agility."

"I see. Can I use a back door?"

"For example?"

"For example, I could find you a cute girl."

"Scram!"

"Alright!"

After habitually being verbally abused, Ye Liuyun let out a long breath.

There's hope!

With his current strength, reaching Second-Rank Advanced shouldn't take too long.

Once he activated Armed Form, he would have a life-saving skill, and wouldn't be mocked by a Vicious Beast like he was when facing the Bone-Spike Source Octopus.

It was simply infuriating!

After figuring this out, Ye Liuyun turned his attention to the data at the bottom of the panel.

When he saw over ten thousand Beast Points, he immediately felt something was wrong.

He already had eight thousand at that time, and he had killed so many Vicious Beasts, plus Gē zǒng killed a Fourth-Rank one. The number shouldn't be this high.

"Hey, System, did you shortchange me on Beast Points? Why isn't this number right?"

Ye Liuyun yelled frantically in his mind.

These were all hard-earned points!

"Gē zǒng thinks your strength is too low and doesn't want to give them to you."

"Damn it, he's quite stingy."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Just help me tell Gē zǒng that I'll definitely train hard and not embarrass him in this world!"

Ye Liuyun glumly closed the panel.

As a host, he couldn't offend the System, and he couldn't offend Gē zǒng.

Each one was more powerful than the last.

He had become the bottom of the food chain.

How ridiculous.

As Ye Liuyun was mentally drawing circles, a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in!"

Ye Liuyun sat up from his bed.

"How's your recovery?" Zhao Donglai walked in, smiling.

"Commander, you still don't know my body?" Ye Liuyun said with a mischievous grin.

"Scram, scram, scram! How would I know your body? But you, kid, have amazing recovery, even stronger than a gene-type Martial Artist." Zhao Donglai said, then changed the subject.

"Tomorrow at nine AM, come find me at headquarters. There's a memorial service in the general operations room."

"Yes!"

"I can give you a heads-up. This time, you're getting a promotion, kid."

Ye Liuyun looked at Zhao Donglai in surprise, "Another promotion?"

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean? Are you complaining that you're getting promoted too fast?" Zhao Donglai glanced at him.

It was the first time he had heard someone react to a promotion with such a tone.

"No, it's not that. It's just that in this past month, I've gone from a common soldier to a deputy company commander. This time, it can't be commander, can it?"

"Get out of here! If you become commander, where would I go?"

"You'd definitely be promoted higher, of course."

"Don't interrupt. This time, it's not about your position, but other aspects. You're still a student. If you want a real official position, wait until you graduate.

By then, who knows, you might even become my superior."

Zhao Donglai wasn't joking.

He knew a little about Ye Liuyun's situation. Ning Nanguo, needless to say, had countless old subordinates in the military System, plus Old Wang from the Northern Theater Command.

Coupled with Ye Liuyun's own outstanding talent and impressive psychological fortitude.

As long as this kid entered the military, it would definitely be smooth sailing.

"Alright, I just came to convey this message. Get some rest!"

"Alright, Commander, take care."

After seeing Zhao Donglai off, Ye Liuyun turned and lay back on his bed.

Since this battle, Ye Liuyun no longer looked forward to beast tides.

Beast tides were a blessing for him, but a nightmare for other ordinary soldiers.

He would have the ability to seek out and kill Vicious Beasts in the future. Expecting beast tides here was a disrespect for life.

He had personally experienced the cruelty of battle.

Human lives on the battlefield were just a cold statistic.

And this debt, he would definitely settle with the Vicious Beasts one day!

His goal and Gē zǒng's goal were consistent.

Dedicated to killing Vicious Beasts and maintaining peace in the human world.

This slogan was old-fashioned, but very pure.

He was all about defending his home and country.

The next day.

After waking up, Ye Liuyun put on the service uniform that had just been delivered yesterday.

It was also a dark blue color scheme, but it looked much more ornate, and wearing it made him look more energetic.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Ye Liuyun stroked his chin, his eyes slightly narrowed. This uniform seemed similar to the little mustache military uniform style from back then.

His 1.9-meter height perfectly filled out the military uniform, but the spot on his chest where Ranks should be was empty.

If three glittering golden stars were added, it would be perfect.

Liu Zongshuai's looked great!

After admiring himself in the mirror for a long time, he finally left the room and headed to headquarters.

Along the way, various companies had already begun to prepare and line up.

As Ye Liuyun was observing, he came face to face with three inspectors walking towards him.

Ye Liuyun remembered Xiao Chen's words and was about to explain that Zhao Donglai had sent him.

But the next second, the three stopped, then turned around and left... "He didn't see us, did he?"

"He should have seen us!"

"It's fine, then we'll just pretend we didn't see him."

Ye Liuyun looked at the three, his eyebrows raised. What was going on? But it was good, it saved him from having to explain.

Upon arriving at headquarters, Zhao Donglai, Xu Feng, and Ming Xingguo were already prepared.

"Honestly, you really are a good prospect, kid. You make this uniform look like it's from a promotional video."

"I think even the model isn't as spirited as Liuyun."

Zhao Donglai listened to their conversation, sized up Ye Liuyun, then nodded slightly.

"It will make good publicity for the live broadcast later."

"Live broadcast? Oh, right, Commander, how is Company Commander Xiao doing?"

Ye Liuyun suddenly remembered Xiao Chen. He had visited a few times two days ago, but Xiao Chen hadn't woken up.

He wondered if he was out of danger now.

"He woke up last night, but he can't get out of bed yet. Change your address this afternoon; he's already a battalion commander!" Ming Xingguo replied.

Although the front lines were fiercely contested, Xiao Chen's company was the only one that had been wiped out as a unit.

The sole survivor naturally deserved commendation.

"Then I'll go see him after this is over."

"Alright, it's getting late, let's go." Zhao Donglai looked at his watch and waved his hand...