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After leaving school, Ben did not return to his apartment but took a taxi to an uninhabited area on the outskirts of the city. He wanted to test the power of the "Fist Bone Impact"!
The same deserted forest greeted him as before. Ben looked around to ensure no one was nearby and then walked deeper into the forest. A moment later, a giant tree came into view. The trunk was as thick as his waist, about twenty meters high, and was the largest tree in the forest.
Ben stopped about a hundred meters away from the massive tree. He took a deep breath, exhaled, and clenched his fist. Suddenly, an anomaly occurred. Ben's fist turned pitch black, looking as solid as metal. If there were experts present, they would recognize that this was a significant characteristic of "Armament Haki," and moreover, it wasn't just any Armament Haki – it was proficient!
As Ben raised his fist, a crimson light flickered, surging across his hand. It was an odd and powerful glow, as though condensed energy was stored within. Without hesitation, he threw a punch!
Fist Bone · Impact!
"Boom!"
The void seemed to tear apart. The air around Ben collapsed into a vacuum zone, and a massive fist phantom appeared in mid-air, charging forward with immense force. Wherever the phantom passed, no plants were left standing.
"Boom!"
When the phantom collided with the distant tree, a huge explosion erupted! The massive trunk shattered instantly, and a large pit formed in the ground. The shockwave from the explosion surged through the surroundings, uprooting everything in its path. Flowers, plants, and trees within dozens of meters were obliterated. Even Ben, who stood at a distance, had his clothes and hair blown backward.
When the chaos finally settled, Ben looked back and saw that the area where the giant tree once stood had transformed into a deep pit with a diameter exceeding ten meters. The surrounding landscape was in utter disarray. It felt as if Ben's punch was not a mere strike, but the explosion of a missile!
"Good!!"
Ben felt a rush of excitement at the sheer destructive power of his punch. He was extremely satisfied with the results of the "Fist Bone Impact." It was clear that the "Fist Wind Impact" was no comparison to the upgraded and transformed "Fist Bone Impact."
While the "Fist Wind Impact" had been weak, especially at longer distances, the "Fist Bone Impact" was a true powerhouse. It was akin to dealing direct damage. Even from dozens of meters away, his strike carried the force of a missile explosion, obliterating its target in the blink of an eye. The power was truly astonishing!
Ben sighed. "But it consumes a lot of energy."
He dispersed the Armament Haki surrounding his fist and muttered to himself, "It's thanks to my Great Super Physique and insane physical strength. If it were anyone else, such an attack might leave them drained after just two or three punches."
Satisfied with his results, Ben decided to leave. The explosion earlier was likely loud enough to be heard kilometers away. It was better to vacate the area quickly before attracting unwanted attention.
He hopped into a taxi, and as soon as he sat down, Ben summoned his attribute panel in his mind.
Attribute Panel:Race: HumanConstitution: 620Spirit: 194Strength: 620Agility: 620Talent: Kryptonian Bloodline (Body of Steel, Activated)Skills: Fist Bone Impact, Armament Haki (Proficient)Spiritual Energy Points: 280Previously, his Spiritual Energy Points were 700, but now only 280 remained. The other 420 had been used to upgrade Armament Haki to the "Proficient" level. Ben wasn't even bothered by the expenditure, as the destructive power of the "Fist Bone Impact" had more than justified the cost.
He was certain that in the Spirit Realm next time, his efficiency in dealing with enemies would skyrocket.
"Ding-ling-ling—"
The phone in his pocket suddenly rang. Ben looked at the screen and saw it was his mother calling. He answered with a smile.
"Mom, did you see the news about me again?"
"Yes! Son, you did a great job!" his mother's excited voice came through the phone. "I told you, you don't have to worry about me."
"Yes, yes, yes! My son is the most outstanding!" His mother's voice was full of pride.
Although the entire internet was claiming that Ben had only succeeded in the Spirit Realm thanks to Song Haitang's help, to his parents, Ben was always the most exceptional.
"By the way, your grandfather also saw the news about you," his mother continued. "The old man is very happy and just called your dad over to have a drink with him at noon."
Ben let out a relieved sigh. Last time, making his grandfather angry enough to land in the hospital had been a stressful experience. He was happy to know things were better now.
Meanwhile, at Chicago University, President Song had just passed through the strict security checks at the gate and met with his daughter.
"Dad? Why are you here?" Song Haitang asked, surprised.
"Such a big deal has happened, of course I had to come and see!" President Song's expression was serious.
After hearing the news that his daughter had achieved another remarkable success, President Song felt a surge of pride. Two consecutive SSS-level mission evaluations—Haitang had set an unprecedented record!
As a father, he was overjoyed. After last night's broadcast, many "friends" called to congratulate him, trying to get close. Even a leader who had not been fond of him before had personally called, now showing a new level of concern. It seemed the higher-ups were eager to transfer him to the provincial capital, a promotion that would significantly benefit the family.
But his excitement didn't last long. As he was about to rest, a colleague called him with urgent news: his daughter was being anonymously targeted on the dark web, with multiple bounties posted.
Although President Song had anticipated this, the news still made him uneasy. The higher-ups had already sent strong individuals to protect Haitang, but the sheer scale of the bounty was unsettling.
So, President Song hurried to his daughter's school, finding even tighter security in place.
"Are you referring to those bounties on the dark web?" Haitang asked calmly. "Dad, don't worry. The higher-ups have dispatched many strong individuals to protect me. As long as I don't leave campus, no one can touch me."
Hearing this, President Song's worries subsided. He had noticed the heightened security at Chicago University and even observed elite personnel patrolling, confirming that his daughter was well-protected.
However, President Song didn't just come to check on her safety. There was something else he needed to discuss.
"Haitang," he asked cautiously, "What's going on between you and that kid from the Ben family…?"
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