29: Thunder

Qin Jin’s gaze lingered on the colossal object.

He had personally modified the Deep Driller, even earning the ‘Mech Modder’ profession recognized by the professional panel, giving him a certain understanding of various mechs in the Star Sea.

To create a Combat Mech like Heart Abyss Echo requires extremely high demands on manpower and resources. This is not only a crystallization of human technology but also involves the integration of extraordinary materials, making it a cutting-edge special technology.

The most top-tier Combat Mechs in the Federation can even be called treasures of civilization.

Individuals qualified to pilot such Mechs will receive a tremendous increase in Combat Power with the Mech’s assistance. Their strength is unimaginable; they can traverse the Star Sea alone, and together, they can even attempt to hunt Cosmic Gods!

From Qin Jin’s perspective, while Heart Abyss Echo was not top-tier, its value was already immeasurable.

The strength and status of the person capable of piloting this Mech were self-evident.

Withdrawing his gaze, Qin Jin looked to his side.

“Is your boss… not a Spiritual Energy User?”

It was well-known that the most suitable Mech pilots in the Star Sea were Martial Artists.

“He also cultivates Martial Arts.”

Chu Yan’s reply sounded, “Our boss is very obsessed with Martial Arts.”

He offered a brief explanation, then said no more, leading the way forward.

The three of them entered the base protected by the giant Mech.

The moment they entered the base, the clamor of the wilderness was shut out. A faint fragrance permeated the air, and upon inhaling it, Qin Jin clearly perceived his life energy becoming more active.

Without a doubt.

This was the effect of some secret medicine, which could aid Martial Artists in their cultivation.

“Truly rich and powerful.”

A thought flashed through Qin Jin’s mind.

Inside the base, buildings were arranged in an orderly fashion. With just a glance, Qin Jin saw special training rooms, cultivation rooms, restaurants, and more…

Beside him, Chu Yan’s voice rang out.

“Boss!”

Qin Jin followed his gaze.

He saw a figure standing with his hands behind his back atop the tallest building in the base, looking up at the sky.

He wore a black trench coat and had a unique demeanor.

The moment Chu Yan’s call fell silent.

Within Qin Jin’s line of sight, the man’s figure suddenly vanished.

As he vanished, a phantom appeared not far in front of Qin Jin and the others. In an instant, it solidified into the man’s figure.

Qin Jin’s gaze narrowed slightly.

“This… is a Spiritual Energy User?”

A thought flashed by, and Qin Jin’s expression became a bit more solemn. He spoke, “Qin Jin greets Senior Chu.”

He had learned the name of this Spiritual Energy User from Uncle Yan.

Previously, the strongest person he had encountered was Zhong Yi, who had come from Wu Yuan Academy.

She was a Grandmaster who had just entered the fourth realm of Martial Arts.

Based on the information obtained from Uncle Yan, this Spiritual Energy User’s strength and status were far beyond what Zhong Yi could compare to.

Even in terms of age, he was an undisputed elder.

Martial Arts inherently valued the accomplished.

Qin Jin never stinted on his respect for true powerhouses.

Chu Tianyi looked at Qin Jin, the black-gold pentagram in his right eye rotating at a steady pace. He nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Then, his voice was calm as he said, “Chu Yan.”

“What is your assessment of Qin Jin?”

“S-rank.”

Chu Yan’s voice unconsciously lowered a bit, “Boss, he detected me and Duoduo.”

“But we didn’t detect him.”

His words were a bit convoluted.

Beside him.

Zhang Duoduo took out a notebook with recorded information from her bag and handed it over.

None of this was hidden from Qin Jin.

Taking the notebook, Chu Tianyi flipped it open to examine it. After his gaze lingered for a few seconds, the notebook silently vanished from his hand.

His gaze focused on Qin Jin.

“I once met your parents.”

Chu Tianyi’s tone was somewhat Feelings, “At that time, they, along with Little Yan, helped me a great deal.”

“Qin Jin, your eyebrows and eyes resemble theirs greatly.”

Qin Jin remained silent.

Matters concerning deceased parents inevitably brought a touch of sadness.

After a sigh of emotion, Chu Tianyi changed his tone.

“From Chu Yan’s assessment, you are very outstanding.”

“Since you are the descendant of an old acquaintance, today, I will directly give you an opportunity.”

He stood with his hands behind his back, slowly saying, “You are the first Martial Artist to arrive here.”

“After you, other young Martial Artists who have been assessed will arrive successively.”

“Among them, some, like you, received recommendations from others and obtained a spot, while others received my invitation after observation.”

“Your commonality is that, in the horizontal comparison on this Mining Star, you can be called geniuses, with talent surpassing others.”

“I will provide you with resources and guidance to help you grow.”

“However, after layers of assessment, in the end, I only need three people.”

Chu Tianyi’s gaze was sharp as he looked at Qin Jin. The pentagram in his right eye rotated, and not far in front of Qin Jin, ripples spread, and a water-screen-like target formed, suspended in mid-air.

Beside Qin Jin.

Chu Yan and Zhang Duoduo had already stepped back.

“Now, unleash your full power.”

“If you are excellent enough, you can bypass the assessment and directly be selected for the final three-person roster.”

Chu Tianyi extended his hand, pointing to the target on one side.

Qin Jin exhaled a long breath.

He couldn’t guess the intentions of this Spiritual Energy User, but since he had agreed to Uncle Yan’s recommendation and participated, he would do his best.

At the same time…

He was also very interested in the so-called great opportunity.

Looking at the target, Qin Jin’s mind was calm. As his life energy circulated, it began to boil at this moment!

Combat Method: One Side of Extinction.

Boiling life energy surged within his physique. Faintly, threads of lightning were mixed within it.

Under Qin Jin’s attempts, this basic Combat Method had already broken through its original limits.

The Thunder Beast Breathing Technique circulated, making his life energy even more active. Qin Jin clenched his right fist, and life energy surged madly, continuously accumulating.

Thunder Restriction True Understanding!

As it accumulated, a jade-like faint glow appeared from Qin Jin’s forearm to his fist. Amidst faint muffled thunderous sounds, at a certain moment, lightning condensed upon the faint glow!

Under his full exertion, the Breathing Method and Combat Method produced a wondrous reaction.

His right arm became like a bursting thunder fist, wrapped in lightning, and he fiercely struck towards the target.

The impact of fist and target seemed to be silent for a moment.

The next moment…

Boom!

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, the power contained in his fist erupted. At the point of impact between fist and target, countless electric currents surged, spreading to the surroundings, and invisible shockwaves rippled out.

Chu Tianyi’s trench coat flapped continuously under the impact, creating a rustling sound.

Approximately ten-some seconds later.

Everything faded away.

Qin Jin’s aura was somewhat listless.

That was because after using One Side of Extinction, his life energy became dormant, entering a state of weakness.

Facing a Spiritual Energy User whose depth was unknown, he naturally wouldn’t rashly use his wish power to recover.

Although Qin Jin’s aura was weak, his eyes were exceptionally bright. He withdrew his fist and stood, looking at Chu Tianyi.

Without a doubt.

This was his full physical strike at his current level.

Meeting Qin Jin’s gaze, Chu Tianyi clenched his hand in the void, and a box of capsule-like medicine fell into his hand.

“Take it first, and dissolve it with your life energy.”