78: Breaking news!

Han Fei slowly withdrew his gaze of wonder, watching The Great Hero's figure streak across the sky like a meteor, vanishing in an instant.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and some information about the other party surged into his mind like a tide.

It is said that the reason The Great Hero possessed such formidable strength was not solely due to tireless Cultivation or fortuitous encounters, but because he used a miraculous item called a “Mythological Role-playing Card.”

This “Mythological Role-playing Card” originated from the extremely rare Rank 8 treasure chest—the Mythological treasure chest.

The “Mythological Role-playing Card” is a bridge connecting reality and the mythical world.

Each role-playing card corresponds to a hero, deity, or demon from ancient legends.

Just like the one The Great Hero possessed, it reflected The Great Hero who, in ancient stories, bravely shot down the nine suns and saved all living beings from suffering—The Great Hero.

After using a ‘Mythological Role-playing Card,’ one only needs to fully immerse themselves in that ancient role to temporarily become the other party and possess a portion of his Power.

Of course, obtaining this Power is not without cost.

The user must deeply role-play the character, completely merging their mind with the legendary figure.

The more accurately one portrays the character and the deeper one's immersion, the more Power one can obtain.

However, the deeper one is immersed in role-playing, the more blurred the boundaries of one's personal consciousness become.

Each deep portrayal is anImpact to one's original identity and beliefs.

Until finally, it becomes difficult to distinguish oneself, falling into a mental vortex where truth and illusion are indistinguishable.

They will forget who they originally were, unable to tell which is real and which is a portrayal.

This mental tearing and confusion often ultimately lead to irreversible mental breakdown and chaos.

The role-player can only wander in a chaotic mental world, never finding his original self again.

As Han Fei thought of this, a sudden, sharp pain erupted from his chest.

His body trembled, and then he began to cough violently and uncontrollably.

Along with the painful coughs, dark blood spilled from his lips.

“I'll take you to the hospital for treatment!”

Before Han Fei could respond, Kurotome activated her ability.

The surrounding space was immediately distorted by an invisible force.

In an instant, the two had appeared inside the nearest military aid station.

As soon as he lay on the bed, Han Fei's body could no longer support him, and his consciousness rapidly receded like a tide, sinking into a boundless darkness.

He didn't know how much time had passed.

Han Fei vaguely opened his eyes.

What greeted his eyes was a pristine white ceiling.

The air was filled with the smell of medicine.

“You're awake?” The nurse beside him quickly asked when she saw this.

Han Fei barely managed to move his head, responding with an extremely weak nod.

The nurse told him, “Your lungs are severely damaged. We have already urgently cleared about 60% of the toxins…”

Upon hearing this, Han Fei's chest felt as if it had been lightly touched by an invisible hand, and waves of faint pain arose.

Han Fei understood that to completely clear the toxins caused by the pollution source, he would have to rely on himself.

So he laboriously raised his right hand and used his Superpower to absorb all the pollution source from his body.

As the “toxins” in his body were gradually cleared, the crushing pressure on his chest, which had felt like a thousand pounds, suddenly disappeared.

Han Fei felt as if a huge burden had been lifted from his body, and he felt much lighter.

This sudden change astonished the nurse who had been closely observing him.

She had never seen such a strange and efficient treatment method.

“The toxins in my body have been cleared. You can go attend to other matters.”

After sending the nurse away, Han Fei quickly closed his eyes, activated his recovery ability, and repaired the damage to his lungs.

Two or three hours later, his lungs were repaired, and Han Fei's breathing became much smoother.

“Black Tiger’s ability is really good.”

With a sigh, Han Fei stood up and stretched.

Then his gaze fell upon the luxuriously decorated and well-equipped VIP ward.

Sunlight filtered through the half-drawn curtains, casting dappled light and shadow on the warm wooden floor.

The air was filled with a faint scent of disinfectant and a subtle, almost imperceptible floral fragrance.

“Did Kurotome send me to the hospital?”

Given the situation earlier, even if he had passed out and no one had attended to him, it wouldn't have been a big problem.

He had copied Black Tiger's emergency self-healing ability.

This is an extremely valuable life-saving ability.

When in a near-death state, the emergency self-healing ability strengthens the body's recovery ability, rapidly repairing damaged tissue at the cost of consuming internal stored energy.

As long as it doesn't affect vital core areas, such as decapitation or a shattered heart, he has a chance to struggle back from the brink of death.

Examining his physical condition, Han Fei found that the lung trauma had largely healed, leaving only a faint trace of pain, reminding him of the effects of air pollution.

Although the emergency self-healing ability was strong, it also consumed a lot of Han Fei's physical strength, leaving him feeling an undeniable weakness.

Fortunately, there were energy bars left by the nurse beside the bed.

Picking up two brightly colored, simply packaged energy bars, the ravenous Han Fei didn't think much and immediately put them into his mouth, chewing heartily.

These specially made energy bars not only tasted decent but were also rich in highly effective nutrients, designed for rapid energy replenishment.

After swallowing them, Han Fei used Black Tiger's rapid digestion ability to accelerate the digestion and absorption of the food.

In an instant, those nutrients transformed into trickling streams, nourishing every cell in his body and gradually restoring his physical strength.

“Hoo—”

With a deep, satisfied breath, Han Fei felt a fresh Qi surge into his chest, and his previous fatigue seemed to dissipate with the exhaled breath.

He casually lay back on the bed, picked up the smartphone beside him, and began to browse the news aimlessly.

His fingertips gently swiped across the screen, and information popped up one after another.

Regarding technological Breakthroughs, international situations, social hot topics… all of this made him feel both familiar and strange.

After all, during this period, he had devoted almost all his energy to Cultivation, and the clamor of the outside world had been cut off from him for a long time.

Suddenly, a particularly eye-catching headline abruptly caught Han Fei's attention.

【Shocking! The Seven Deadly Sins organization brazenly provokes, and the Dragon Country's Great Wall suffers an unprecedented impact!】

Han Fei had already learned about this matter from Black Tiger a few days ago.

But when it was officially exposed to the world, it still stirred his heart.

“It's been so long, and they're still at a stalemate. Is the Seven Deadly Sins really that strong?” Han Fei frowned deeply.

How strong is Dragon Country?

Han Fei might have only had a vague concept in the past.

But after witnessing The Great Hero's awe-inspiring arrow with his own eyes, he seemed to glimpse the tip of the iceberg through the mist, beginning to understand the profound heritage of this country.

That eerie Garbage Monster, no exaggeration, if no Expert had intervened, it could definitely have bathed Tianhe City in blood!

Yet, such an almost invincible existence was like paper before The Great Hero's arrow.

One arrow pierced through, and it turned to ashes!

This made Han Fei unable to imagine how terrifying The Great Hero's full strength truly was.

Even if he couldn't shoot down the suns from the Nine Heavens as described in myths, destroying a secondary city would probably be a flick of his finger.

And there are over two hundred known B-Rank Experts like The Great Hero within Dragon Country alone!

Above B-Rank, there are ten A-Rank Experts, known as natural disasters, in Dragon Country.

Even more, Dragon Country also has three S-Rank Experts, who are revered as Divine-Grade beings among humans.

Behind these numbers lies a terrifying Power capable of shaking the world!

They form the cornerstone of Dragon Country's unwavering stance, allowing this ancient nation to stand firm on this planet, firmly holding its position as a Superpower, admired by all nations.

However, such a powerful country, facing a direct attack from a terrorist organization, not only failed to repel it but was dragged into the quagmire of war, making it known nationwide.

It should be noted that this incident had a significant impact on Dragon Country.

It not only plunged the country into panic, causing severe threats to social stability, but also, like a domino effect, affected the international situation.

As a Superpower, Dragon Country certainly occupied many core interest areas around the world.

Now, to deal with the Seven Deadly Sins' attack, Dragon Country had to deploy a large number of elites to the Great Wall.

This strategic deployment naturally led to noticeable loopholes in the defense of other areas of Dragon Country, giving other forces an opportunity to exploit.

Previously, the Dragon Country government had tried its best to conceal the “Seven Deadly Sins” attack, hoping to quickly quell the turmoil and avoid further instability domestically and internationally.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned; the Seven Deadly Sins displayed strength and resilience far beyond expectations.

Even with Dragon Country pouring all its resources and mobilizing every available force, it still failed to repel them.

Ultimately, Dragon Country had to make the difficult decision to strategically abandon some overseas core interest areas and focus all its energy on combating the “Seven Deadly Sins.”

A decisive battle concerning the fate of the nation was now inevitable.

“I wonder how much longer this will last.”

Slowly shaking his head, Han Fei tried to dispel the gloom in his heart.

Although the situation was currently at a stalemate, the entire country was covered by an invisible cloud of uncertainty.

But Han Fei firmly believed that Dragon Country would ultimately emerge victorious.

However, how many more days and nights of waiting would be required for this victory to arrive remained an unknown.

Sliding his finger, Han Fei continued to browse other news.

Suddenly.

A piece of news firmly gripped his eyes.

【The Great Prophecy Granny’s prophecy! Who is the child of prophecy who will save Dragon Country!】

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Below is an introduction to the Expert Rank division:

B-Rank (rules Control Rank):

B-Rank Experts have transcended the boundaries of ordinary human cognition; they can master and utilize specific rules, which is the “Power of Rules.” A typical manifestation of this Power is the ability to break conventional rules and reshape reality. For example, some undead creatures often possess the characteristic of being unkillable, but in front of B-Rank Experts, by virtue of their profound understanding and control of rules, they can completely eliminate these “undead” existences by changing energy structures or directly applying the Power of Rules.

The Great Hero was able to ignore the black mist defense of the polluted Garbage Monster and kill it by utilizing the Power of Rules of fire, breaking rules with rules, burning the black mist, and annihilating the Garbage Monster.

The existence of B-Rank Experts poses a significant potential threat to social stability because they can overcome problems that conventional methods cannot handle. Therefore, all countries pay special attention to the movements of such individuals and formulate corresponding strategies for monitoring and restraint. In terms of tactics, they not only rely on high-tech weapons but also employ unique anti-rules methods to prevent B-Rank Experts from breaking rules at will.

A-Rank (Domain Rank):

Compared to B-Rank Experts, A-Rank Experts are even more terrifying. They not only master more powerful Power of Rules but can also elevate it into a Domain, thereby affecting large areas.

An A-Rank Expert often possesses a personal exclusive Domain, and everything within this Domain must follow the Expert's will.

For example, a fire controller can turn an area hundreds of kilometers in radius into a blazing inferno, causing anything entering that Domain to instantly turn to ashes.

An ice Dominator can instantly freeze the air within his Domain, transforming a vast area into a world of ice and snow. Whether it's flowing water or strong winds, everything in this Domain will be permanently frozen, forming brilliant ice sculptures and static time.

A mind Domain user can influence or control the minds of living beings within their mental Domain, plunging opponents into the deepest fear, joy, or even despair, and even manipulating their actions, making them their Puppets, all with just a thought.

Some top A-Rank Experts can even destroy a small country in a single thought, wiping it off the map, far more terrifying than natural disasters, truly a single person against a nation!

Facing such terrifying existences, internationally, apart from the three Superpowers and a very few top organizations, other forces are almost helpless, only able to pray that A-Ranks don't target them.

For A-Rank Experts, traditional military means are meaningless. Only by deploying special energy isolation facilities, such as energy barriers and Domain interference devices, can they be temporarily contained in emergencies.

S-Rank (Demigod Rank):

S-Rank Experts are called Divine-Grade beings among humans, earthly immortals.

The Domain range of S-Rank Experts is ridiculously large, far exceeding that of A-Rank Experts, almost capable of covering the entire territory of a Superpower.

Compared to the huge Domain range, what is even more terrifying is that they can also change rules to a certain extent.

For example, they can adjust the gravity value within the Domain, change the speed of light, and even control the flow of time to a certain extent.

If it weren't for numerous epic magical items threatening S-Rank Experts, they could easily destroy the world and take the lives of billions of creatures.

The existence of S-Rank Experts undoubtedly poses an unprecedented threat to the survival of the world.

To deal with these most powerful and dangerous individuals in human history, a mysterious Expert established an organization specifically to oversee S-Rank Experts thousands of years ago.

This organization is called ‘S-Rank Regulatory Bureau,’ and its sole purpose is to regulate S-Rank Experts to prevent them from arbitrarily using their Domains, which could lead to the destruction of the world.

This ancient organization has developed a series of measures to deal with S-Rank Experts and has resolved several crises caused by S-Rank Experts.

Some of the methods they previously exposed left many major countries in awe.

Antimatter barriers, time-locking technology, dimensional Seal devices, and so on, have trapped many S-Rank Experts.

Currently, major countries primarily monitor the movements of S-Rank Experts through high-precision satellites, quantum radar, and AI-based full-time monitoring Systems to ensure that any abnormal activity can be captured immediately.

If S-Rank Experts are found to be targeting them, these major countries will only try to hide as quickly as possible and dare not confront them directly.

After all, throughout the world, only the three Superpowers and a very few top organizations can directly confront S-Rank Experts.