Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques

Chapter 448 - 441: Talk

CRACK! CRACK!!

With a series of sharp cracks, like bones shattering, Zhou Yuanjue’s frail body underwent a dramatic transformation, shifting from Zhou Hong’s appearance back to his own.

Upon seeing Zhou Yuanjue’s true face, the pupils of both Anna and Goth contracted sharply.

After all, the Zhou Yuanjue of today was no longer an unknown. He was quite famous, not only in his own country but abroad as well.

The genius Martial Artist of Donghua, the headmaster of Donghua Martial Arts University, the creator of the Instinct Theory... A video of his speech at the university’s opening ceremony had once been widely circulated internationally...

Furthermore, with the current standoff between the Celestial Beings Joint Research Committee, led by the Starry Sky Country, and the Human Life Research Committee, led by Donghua, his international profile was anything but low.

This was especially true in the Dark World, which revered individual power. The emergence of the Instinct Theory had a revelatory impact on many powerful individuals. As a result, although Zhou Yuanjue was not a member of the Dark World, his reputation within it was even greater than in the ordinary world.

Dela, the leader of the Hunting Mark Organization, had once developed a keen interest in Zhou Yuanjue after reading his Instinct Theory. He had even secretly planned to infiltrate Donghua for a clandestine meeting with him. Unfortunately, Donghua’s security measures regarding Zhou Yuanjue’s whereabouts were too good, and Dela’s plan ultimately came to nothing.

However, during this process, they still managed to collect a large amount of data related to Zhou Yuanjue. The Hunting Mark Organization even used its vast network to dig up details of his early life and development.

As a high-ranking member of the Hunting Mark Organization, Dela’s adopted daughter, and his closest confidante, Anna had naturally paid close attention to all intelligence regarding Zhou Yuanjue after learning of Dela’s dangerous idea.

And as for Goth... as the organization’s head of intelligence, he was the one who had collected and compiled nearly all of their information on Zhou Yuanjue.

Therefore, despite never having met him, both of them were extremely familiar with Zhou Yuanjue. The moment he revealed his true face, they recognized him instantly.

It was precisely because of her deep understanding of the intelligence on Zhou Yuanjue that Anna knew exactly what he meant to all of Donghua.

He came from an ordinary background, with average Physical Talent and no exceptional family, connections, or martial lineage. He started his Cultivation with a second-rate Martial Dao, yet he managed to break through the limits of the human body sooner than the heirs of major schools, becoming the youngest Limit Breaker in history.

After that, he gained unstoppable momentum and fully revealed his prowess. In just one short year, he had explored a path that took others a lifetime, catapulting himself to the world-class level. He then used modern concepts to create a more rational summary of the Martial Dao and Cultivation, practically changing the face of martial arts itself.

Even that arrogant, sharp-tongued old man from the biology lab, who always complained about what kind of useful theory could be created by an individual whose brain was filled with muscle, had secretly asked Goth for all of Zhou Yuanjue’s related articles...

To Donghua, this man’s importance extended far beyond his personal strength.

He was a miracle, a symbol, even a banner.

If that banner were to fall, the impact on Donghua would be unimaginable.

Therefore, the fact that he was sent all the way to a chaotic and dangerous place like the Black Continent was proof enough of how highly Donghua valued this matter.

Moreover, for someone of his status to reveal his true identity at the very start of their meeting, it truly showed them a degree of sincerity.

"I never expected that the one Donghua sent would be you."

Anna’s captivating eyes narrowed slightly. ’What a shame,’ she thought with a sudden pang of regret. ’If only that other man were here now.’

"That’s right. It’s me."

Zhou Yuanjue nodded, his gaze fixed on the two people before him.

’The top expert of the Black Continent isn’t here.’

"There are too many eyes and ears here. Would you care to come inside and talk, sir?"

Anna said, making a welcoming gesture.

Zhou Yuanjue nodded and followed Anna into the military base, eventually entering a fortress-like building.

The interior of the building was empty and spacious, looking like a massive training hall. There were no tables, chairs, or decorations. For beings like them, such things weren’t necessary for a negotiation.

Anna and Goth stood in one spot, while Zhou Yuanjue and Wang Heng Mountain stood opposite them.

"May I ask the purpose of your visit, sir?"

Anna’s voice was crisp and pleasant, seeming to hold a unique charm. A faint trace of a daze flashed in Wang Heng Mountain’s eyes.

"We know the purpose behind the conflict that the Starry Sky Country and the Celestial Organization are stirring up in the Black Continent. Perhaps, before we begin our talk, we can exchange some intelligence."

Zhou Yuanjue said.

"Oh? Please, go on."

Anna and Goth exchanged a look. Although the Hunting Mark Organization was powerful, in many areas it couldn’t compare to a world power like Donghua. This was especially true when it came to intelligence on historical secrets, where they were no match for a true global superpower.

Regarding the current conflict in the Black Continent, orchestrated by the Starry Sky Country, their speculation had only gone as far as believing the Starry Sky Country wanted to use Desolate and Baiyi to interfere with and control the order of the Dark World. Their goal, they assumed, was to gain an advantage in the upcoming international competition of individual power.

Anything more than that was just suspicion on their part, so they were quite interested in what Zhou Yuanjue had to say.

"I’m not sure how much you know about the Celestial Demons, so I can give you some of the backstory."

"Roughly six thousand years ago, when intelligent life on Earth was just entering its age of enlightenment, some uninvited guests arrived."

"Led by twelve powerful individuals whom these guests called ’Primordial Ancestors,’ Earth entered a period of rule by the Celestial Demons. Humanity was treated like slaves and livestock."

"But the arrival of these uninvited guests ultimately triggered a chain reaction in Earth’s biosphere, much like the Cambrian explosion. A number of ’talents’ who were born to meet the crisis appeared throughout the human race, and they were called the ’Ancient Heroes.’ These beings, with a level of transcendence and power beyond our current understanding, sealed the twelve Celestial Demon Ancestors and their clans in hidden places all over the world."

Zhou Yuanjue said slowly.

Hearing Zhou Yuanjue’s story, Anna and Goth frowned slightly. They had actually acquired similar, vague intelligence before, but they had always dismissed it as mere legend.

As for Wang Heng Mountain, his expression shifted when he heard these secrets. His rank had never been high enough to be privy to such hidden information before.

’Uninvited guests on Earth... sealed Celestial Demon Ancestors... powerful beings beyond current understanding... ’

These hidden truths left him reeling for a moment.