225: Limit-breaking potion, epic level visible to the naked eye

It didn't take long before a majestic, armored command hovercar, escorted by the Professional Association's elite legion, sped over and stopped steadily in front of Lin Feng and the others.

The car door slid open silently, and an energetic old man in a dark cyan Tang suit stepped out.

His posture was as straight as a pine, his eyes gleamed with inner wisdom, and a powerful aura of long-held authority emanated from him. He was none other than Zhang Xianzong, President of the Dragon Capital Professional Association!

His gaze, like lightning, swept across the entire scene, lingering briefly on Elric's peculiar body constructed from starlight and runes, Alicia's pure yet somewhat weak holy light, and the hundred-plus silent, iron-like knights emanating a cold metallic sheen. A hint of imperceptible solemnity and inquiry flickered deep within his eyes.

Finally, his gaze settled on Lin Feng, who stood at the very front, and a genuine, heartfelt smile appeared on his face.

"Lin Feng! Welcome home!"

Zhang Xianzong's voice was clear and strong, filled with sincere joy.

"That you could return safely, and bring such... special 'guests,' is truly a blessing for our Dragon Country!"

Although he didn't know who these people were, he absolutely trusted Lin Feng. He was certain that those he brought back were his own, and he also sensed their extraordinary nature, which is why he emphasized the word "special."

"President Zhang, it's been a while."

Lin Feng smiled and nodded, his demeanor calm and composed.

"I'm also very happy to be back and see Dragon Capital and the Association completely transformed."

Lin Feng sensed an extraordinary aura from Zhang Xianzong; his strength had undergone a monumental change since he left.

However, he didn't elaborate immediately, but instead turned to introduce him to Zhang Xianzong.

"This is the king of alchemy from the West, Edward Elric, and this is Alicia, the Saintess of the Church of Light from a hundred years ago."

Lin Feng did not introduce the hundred Metal Knights behind him. With a wave of his hand, all of these mechanical knights uniformly knelt on one knee.

His actions already indicated that these Metal Knights or semi-metal automatons were under his control!

"Pleased to meet you, Sir Elric, Saintess Alicia."

"The Dragon Capital Professional Association welcomes your arrival."

Zhang Xianzong's smile deepened. Lin Feng always managed to bring him many surprises.

He then cupped his hands slightly towards Elric and Alicia, performing a standard Eastern courtesy, his attitude neither obsequious nor arrogant, expressing both respect and the magnanimity of the Dragon Capital Association.

Elric nodded slightly, the alchemical runes in his eyes calmly flowing, as a response.

Alicia, however, forced herself to raise her spirits, placing her right hand over her chest, performing a church courtesy.

"Thank you for your hospitality, esteemed President."

After the pleasantries, Zhang Xianzong waved his hand.

"This is not a suitable place for a long conversation; please follow me back to the Association headquarters!"

"Sergeant Major, arrange the vehicles!"

"Yes!"

The Sergeant Major took the order and immediately began directing.

The massive convoy started again, like a steel dragon, speeding along the designated special air route above Dragon Capital.

Inside the spacious and comfortable vehicle, Lin Feng, Zhang Xianzong, Elric, and Alicia shared a specially designated command car.

Looking at the rapidly passing scenery outside the window, Zhang Xianzong remarked with emotion.

"Lin Feng, during your absence, Dragon Capital and the Association have truly undergone earth-shattering changes! All of this is basically thanks to the xenomorphs you left behind; Chen Xuantong's research has made another breakthrough!"

At the mention of Chen Xuantong, Lin Feng's eyes subtly glanced at Elric.

The other party seemed to take an interest upon hearing 'research' and 'breakthrough.'

"Oh? Is Chen Xuantong's research progressing very smoothly?"

"Progress?"

Zhang Xianzong's face showed a mixture of awe, pride, and a hint of relief.

"It's more than just progress! Chen Xuantong's research achievements have exceeded all our expectations!"

"After studying the unique genes of the xenomorphs, he adjusted the materials for the 'Extraordinary Potion' and eventually developed another 'gene optimization potion'! We internally call it the 'limit-breaking potion'!"

"Limit-breaking?"

Lin Feng keenly caught the key point.

"Exactly! Breaking through the limits of the peak Extraordinary, touching the threshold of the Epic-level!"

Zhang Xianzong's voice carried an irrepressible excitement.

"The effect is remarkably significant, beyond imagination!"

"Including myself, and several old fellows who have been stuck at the peak Extraordinary for decades, after injecting Chen Xuantong's optimized potion..."

He took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming.

"Successfully broke through the shackles and stepped into the Epic-level!"

"Epic-level?!"

Even though Lin Feng was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but feel a shock.

Before he left, the entire Dragon Country had only a handful, or perhaps even none, of Epic-level powerhouses openly known!

Now, just at the Association headquarters, there were several?

"Yes! Epic-level!"

Zhang Xianzong nodded vigorously, an invisible, yet unreleased, vast aura flashed across him—that was the power fluctuation belonging to an Epic-level powerhouse, causing Alicia's holy light to ripple slightly.

"This potion not only increased the success rate of breakthroughs, but more importantly, it greatly optimized the foundation of power after the breakthrough, with potential far exceeding that of ordinary ascendants!"

Zhang Xianzong's expression was serious as he pointed towards the distant horizon outside the window.

"It's just a bit regrettable that this potion is only useful for those at the peak Extraordinary; otherwise..."

"But it doesn't matter, our Dragon Country still has quite a few old-timers."

"During this time, perhaps because the Zu Long Secret Realm's seal has not yet been filled, the frequency and scale of artificial or natural spaces like the 'Hidden Moon Realm' and small planar passages erupting across the world have increased exponentially!"

"Many enemies from different planes and universes have swarmed in, plundering, destroying, and devouring!"

"Relying solely on the former Qi Masters, it has become very difficult to defend the long front lines across the entire Dragon Country."

"Fortunately, Chen Xuantong developed the 'limit-breaking potion' at this critical moment! This potion is not only useful for us, but also has a certain effect on the Qi Masters living in the secret realms. Currently, this potion has been mass-produced, and through the Association's connections, it has already helped many Qi Masters successfully advance to the Epic-level!"

"It can be said that the Epic-level power of Dragon Country now surpasses any previous time!"

"Even the Association and the leaders of many secret realms are already discussing whether to cross the rifts and completely eliminate the enemies on the other side of certain secret realms!"

Alicia was first stunned by the news, then her eyes lit up.

Although she didn't know what the 'limit-breaking potion' was, she understood what Zhang Xianzong meant by crossing the rifts and eliminating the enemies!

This was her greatest wish!

Looking at Zhang Xianzong, Alicia envisioned a new era Dragon Capital Professional Association, forced to transform under immense crisis, bursting with astonishing potential, and shouldering a heavy mission.

A strong sense of identification arose within her; she could even vaguely see the Pope's shadow in Zhang Xianzong.

Equally compassionate to all beings, equally sacred!

At this moment, she even felt that if Lin Feng's request for control over the Temple Knights was to guard such an organization, it wasn't such a loathsome decision!

She even felt genuinely happy that these Temple Knights could guard such an organization.

The convoy moved at high speed, soon arriving at the Professional Association Plaza in the center of Dragon Capital.

Just as they entered the Association hall, before they could even appreciate its opulent interior, Elric's unperturbed voice directly rang out, interrupting Zhang Xianzong's polite preparations for arranging their rest.

"Lin Feng, according to our agreement, I have fulfilled my promise. When can we begin researching the Godhead?"

His gaze pierced through the crowd, directly locking onto Lin Feng. In his eyes, formed by alchemical runes, flickered an almost obsessive desire for inquiry, as if all the surrounding splendor and power were no different from dust; only the confined Godhead was the ultimate goal.

Zhang Xianzong and Wang Yin and the others were all startled by the words, their gazes involuntarily turning towards Lin Feng.

Godhead?

After Zhang Xianzong advanced to Epic-level, he could clearly feel the weighty significance of this word.

Lin Feng seemed to have anticipated this, a helpless yet understanding smile appearing on his face.

"Your passion for research is truly admirable."

"President Zhang, let's discuss everything else tomorrow. Right now, I need to take Sir Elric to Chen Xuantong's research base. Both of them are geniuses in their respective fields, and I believe they will surely maximize the value of the Godhead in my possession!"

He turned to Elric.

"Elric, the laboratory is downstairs. I also wanted to introduce someone to you. I believe you two will have a lot in common, and he will also be your collaborator in researching the Godhead from now on!"