Chapter 115: Great Sun Bright Light – 62K Subscribers Requested, Chapter Two Slightly Late

That was an experience no classroom could provide; Wang Wu could clearly feel the hydrogen atoms in the air becoming active and excited in his palm.

Under extreme temperature and pressure, they collided violently, fusing the hydrogen atoms into helium, and the intense fusion reaction yielded incomparably massive energy.

Atomic fission produced a flood of neutrons that bombarded other atoms, generating more neutrons and energy. The fission served as a "trigger," prompting the subsequent fusion reaction.

During fusion, nuclear energy‑level transitions cause mass loss, releasing massive gamma rays, while the high temperature and pressure turn the surrounding air into plasma, producing huge X‑rays.

Fission, fusion, then fission again. In Wang Wu's hometown, the three‑stage hydrogen bomb was the most powerful weapon humanity could forge in that era.

But in his palm there was not just a single three‑stage process; it occurred hundreds, even thousands of times.

Each three‑stage reaction is forcibly compressed under a higher level of great power, making even humanity's greatest destructive masterpiece from his old home seem minuscule.

Mastering atomic power is a required study for mid third‑rank cultivators; therefore, mid third‑rank cultivators are also called "nuclear warriors."

But if one merely hand‑crafts a three‑stage bomb, a sixth‑rank cultivator can achieve this by the mid‑to‑late stage.

With a gesture, nuclear fission occurs, then fission triggers fusion, finally fission again, flattening a city spanning hundreds of square kilometers.

Fourth‑rank cultivators, however, demand something of a higher tier.

Positrons collide with antiprotons, annihilating each other, converting all their mass into radiant light energy.

It may sound trivial, yet at this level a cultivator already wields the power to utterly destroy a planet by manipulating elements.

As for the upper third‑rank, their offensive methods become even more "back‑to‑basics."

Brother Assassin's martial system received a massive update last year, so the current fourth‑rank strength actually matches that of second‑rank cultivators from a few years ago.

The tiny "light sphere" Wang Wu tossed from his hand was an antimatter sphere.

It will annihilate the entire Si Hun Shan in an instant.

Lower third‑rank can be called sonic cultivators, mid third‑rank are nuclear warriors, and fourth‑rank cultivators have actually entered the Star‑crushing realm.

Upper third‑rank cultivators can now be called "Star‑crushing Martial Saints."

In Tongtian City, countless demon shadows flickered as a massive arm rose from the great altar at the city's center, reaching for Wang Wu in the sky.

A light sphere descended slowly; the air seemed to grow a bit hot, but people quickly realized it was merely an illusion.

The illusion was caused by the towering light pillar that appeared before them.

The pillar covered the entire Si Hun Shan, yet there was no explosion, no shockwave, no dissipating energy; nothing was wasted, all of it was confined to the pillar's area.

In the pitch‑black world, people could only see a golden pillar piercing heaven and earth, linking ground to sky.

Although no force could be felt, inexplicably everyone's mind suddenly echoed a phrase:

"Great Sun Bright Light, Radiant Heavenly Might"

"So, disciple, you really must practice diligently," Qin Xiang, who was teleporting outside Si Hun Shan and controlling Wang Wu's body, said to his disciple.

At this moment Wang Wu's body was essentially a rag; his head retained only one eye and a small half‑face, while his torso was worse—perhaps only a ten‑plus percent area still showed flesh.

Even his organs, aside from a few vital ones, were essentially gone.

Forcefully boosting an individual's power beyond their own rank inflicts almost fatal damage, unless they win.

Of course, if they can win, that's another story.

After dropping that antimatter bomb, Wang Wu naturally had to leave the attack's area of effect.

——Not that large, roughly covering the whole Si Hun Shan.

Si Hun Shan spans 170,000 square kilometers, but Qin Xiang didn't destroy the entire mountain range; he only annihilated the area where Tongtian City stood.

In terms of area, it's about 5,000 square kilometers, covering all of Tongtian City and some surrounding regions.

The 5,000‑square‑kilometer land didn't just become flat; it vanished entirely.

Where it once stood is now a massive abyss of the same 5,000‑square‑kilometer size.

The Great Sun Bright Light released by Master Qin Xiang does not affect the outside Wang Gu Lin; its attack range is limited to those 5,000 square kilometers, and beyond that, even within a meter, you would take no damage.

If an ordinary fourth‑rank cultivator used it, the antimatter annihilation bomb's effect would expand considerably—intended for 5,000, but often reaching 10,000—this is the so‑called "after‑shock of a strong‑person's attack."

But Earth's martial path is different; as power grows, cultivators' control over it becomes increasingly precise.

The huge abyss within Si Hun Shan—5,000 square kilometers in area and 5,000 meters deep—is the best proof of Master Qin Xiang's top‑tier precision in wielding power.

There was no energy leakage, nor any sprawling destructive after‑effects for thousands of miles, because that was not Qin Xiang's aim.

Because Wang Wu only asked him to destroy Tongtian City and all surrounding areas.

He forgot to ask not to blow up his own wife's grave, but that omission is inconsequential and changes nothing.

"I can't help it, Master; life's busy, I still have to make a living, earn money…"

In his mind he was simultaneously consoling the girls in the spherical fortress who, seeing Wang Wu's pitiful state, were on the brink of collapse, while also responding to his master; Wang Wu truly was overwhelmed.

"Did I say I'm fine? Don't just stare at my skeletal frame and think I'm dying! Can't you look at the health report Xiao Shui gave about my condition?"

"It's certainly tragic, but Xiao Shui didn't say I suffered any irreversible injuries, right?"

A massive warship flew out of Wang Gu Lin and slammed into the ground beyond the forest, yet the hull itself sustained no damage.

The spectators that Qin Xiang also tossed out fell with that witch‑ship, crashing on the ground like a dog eating shit, unable to regain balance.

But there was no damage—just a few pieces of earth.

A group of people lay there dazed; although their components were intact and their mental state fairly normal, none got up or even changed posture.

Because in their line of sight, a figure was slowly descending from the sky.

It was Wang Wu.

His body was shattered, almost no part intact; through his exposed spine, everyone could see his heart beating slowly within his chest.

At this moment he drifted down at an extremely slow pace, like a feather.

One can only say that, in terms of boosting coolness and favor, Brother Qin has maxed out his proficiency.

Although Brother Qin is nearing ninety this year, that age means little compared to his race and his martial realm.

A few minutes later Wang Wu's body lightly hit the ground, and the once‑towering aura had long vanished, leaving only a tattered husk.

When Master Qin Xiang returned control of his body to Wang Wu, the people on the ground began to get up; a few still stared at the sky, where an enormous void had appeared.

Through that void, everything beyond the universe is so clearly visible. The blood‑red cosmos, the glittering stars—just a single glance is enough to damage a person's mind and spirit.

For most beings on this planet, and even for the non‑human intelligent life, not being able to see the stars in the night sky can actually be considered a good thing, because that thing's harm is quite great.

Although it won't instantly turn you demonic, it can indeed stir certain desires in people's hearts, bringing forth the various evil thoughts deep within them.

The night sky's effect on humans is relatively mild, but it has a greater impact on monsters. Fortunately, monsters usually stay indoors at night, and those that do go out never have the leisure to look up at the sky.

"Brother!!!!"

At that moment, Yao Qing lunged in front of Wang Wu, shaking his body repeatedly, and shouted loudly, "Brother!! Brother!!!"

Having just calmed the girls inside the Spherical Fortress, Wang Wu hadn't had time to catch his breath when another woman's voice rang in his ears.

Having no choice, he painfully opened his eyes and looked at Yao Qing before him.

The fresh blood on her face had already dried, and tears kept streaming down. She wanted to reach out to touch Wang Wu, but upon seeing his shattered body, she immediately withdrew her hand.

Until Wang Wu opened his eyes, looked at her, and said:

"Don't shout so loudly, why are you shouting so loudly? Can't you see I'm badly wounded? Let me rest a while."

"I'll be fine after a short rest, don't worry."

After speaking, Wang Wu closed his eyes again. Another piece of flesh fell from his face, but before it could hit the ground it shattered instantly, turning into countless specks of ash that drifted away.

"Brother..." Seeing the Kulinan fragments—no, body fragments—falling from Wang Wu, the joy that had just appeared on Yao Qing's face when he opened his eyes instantly froze.

"Brother!!!"

At that moment, Si Tu Jin had also come up, staring at Wang Wu on the ground with a blank expression, simply watching.

Si Tu Jin has seen many people, all sorts of individuals, and all kinds of human nature.

She has encountered people like Wang Wu before; they value righteousness over profit and can sacrifice themselves for friends without hesitation.

They have the world in their hearts and will, for the great cause of the world and the safety of the common folk, sacrifice themselves without hesitation.

Such a choice by such a person was, without doubt, entirely within her expectations.

Yet for some unknown reason, when she saw Wang Wu on the ground, eyes tightly shut and body shattered, she could not calm her mind.

Even though her mind wasn't thinking of anything at that moment, her facial expression was exceedingly calm.

But in this state, she had no way to think of anything.

She stood there, dazed, watching Li Shangxuan, Yao Qing, and several others gather, placing their hands on Wang Wu, ready to channel life energy to him.

"What's happening?"

"Why, why can't it flow in???"

The voices of the crowd echoed in her ears. At that moment, she snapped out of her daze.

Looking at Wang Wu on the ground, she no longer hesitated and immediately sent a signal upward.

Then she moved to Wang Wu's side, took a porcelain bottle from her Qiankun Ring, hurriedly poured out a few pills, and tried to feed them to Wang Wu.

She gently pried open Wang Wu's lower jaw, placed the pills inside, but there was no effect.

The pills fell straight through the gaps between Wang Wu's bones and landed on the ground.

She hurriedly poured another pill into his mouth, but the result was the same.

Yet Si Tu Jin, as if unaware, kept repeating the action until every pill in the bottle was poured out, and not a single one could be extracted thereafter.

After pouring from the bottle dozens of times with nothing coming out, Si Tu Jin finally realized that the bottle had long been empty.

Her hand gripping the bottle tightened instantly, and the porcelain bottle turned to dust in an instant. Looking back at Wang Wu, it was the first time Si Tu Jin's face showed helplessness, panic, and fear.

"Wang..."

She reached out, intending to call Wang Wu, but fear made her swallow the words before they could leave her mouth.

"Quick, look!!!"

But at that moment, Li Shangxuan let out a startled cry.

Everyone immediately looked at him; Li Shangxuan pointed beneath Wang Wu's ribs and shouted, "You, you all look!!!"

"This—this fellow Daoist Wang, he seems to be healing himself!????"

Li Shangxuan recalled clearly that just seconds earlier, Wang Wu's abdomen contained hardly any internal organs—only a heart still beating violently, half a lung, and a small portion of liver.

Now, the liver inside Wang Wu's abdomen had already enlarged considerably.

Moreover, not only the liver but also his lung—the missing part had begun to regrow.

After Li Shangxuan's exclamation, another cultivator also noticed other parts of Wang Wu's body:

"Quick, look!! There!!" He pointed at Wang Wu's arm, where the previously skeletal arm now had something extra.

Nerves and blood vessels were continuously growing; the speed seemed very 'slow,' yet it was actually astonishing.

At this rate, it would likely take less than a month for Wang Wu's body to fully recover.

Nevertheless, despite the clamor outside, Wang Wu still hadn't opened his eyes, for he was indeed unconscious at that moment.

Although his consciousness was clear, his body needed recovery, so he could not yet regain control.

In this state, however, he could still scroll his phone and even chat in his mind with the girls inside the Spherical Fortress.

"See, I told you."

Using the internal surveillance feed of the fortress provided by the San Shui Company app on his phone, Wang Wu said to the girls, "I told you I'm fine now; even if you don't believe me, can you not believe my master?"

"Could my master possibly harm me?"

"And such a severe injury is actually a good thing for me!"

"Really, is it true?" The tear‑streaked girls heard Wang Wu's voice, which still carried a sobbing tone, yet they could feel his joy.

"Of course," Wang Wu said. "Surviving a great disaster brings future blessings; once my injuries heal, my strength will surge, and I expect to break through to the late stage of the Eighth Rank."

"I guess I won't wake up for a while, so now I can only chat with you and play on my phone." At this point, Wang Wu felt a bit annoyed.

"Damn it, I've been holding it in for so many days. When the time comes, I'll have to really—"

"No, don't, Wu Lang?" Yet the girls, who never refused Wang Wu on this matter, all responded in an oddly unified tone:

"Maybe you should rest a bit longer? At least another year or two of recuperation wouldn't be too late, right? Wu Lang, you mustn't chase fleeting pleasures at a time like this…"

Although his body was still in an unconscious state, Wang Wu still curled his lip in displeasure.

Meanwhile, in another universe.

【Searching for orders, please wait】

Qin Xiang, sitting in the parking lot waiting for a ride request, took a cigarette from the pack, lit it for himself, and took a smooth puff.

"Alas, this disciple…"

Recalling the casual examination he performed while controlling the disciple's body earlier, Qin Xiang shook his head.

The effect of Tianmai Tong was indeed impressive, widening Wang Wu's true meridian considerably. The problem, however, was that Wang Wu seemed indifferent to cultivation.

Even the supplements he bought, the kid barely took any. Once this kid recovers, he'll have to give him a good prod.

At the very least, he should treat him like the other disciples—periodically have them send videos of their staged cultivation results for his review.

Wang Wu is a decent kid, right up his alley. Though his heart may be a bit too kind, Qin Xiang himself is also very benevolent, always gentle with people and never says anything harsh.

One hand held the cigarette, the other swiped the phone, his fingers leaving ghostly trails on the screen.

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: My damn turtle‑f***ing dog thing, you like turtles, huh? You mother‑f***er, wait, I'm coming right now to kill your whole family!!!】

【Jiu Gui Zen Me Le: Haha, you idiot, I'm Tao Bo, the city lord of Qingyuan City, a first‑rank master. If you want to kill me, then come at me! Do you know where our Qingyuan City is? It's on Mercury, not far from your Yunguang City.】

【Jiu Gui Zen Me Le: Got the guts? I've sent you the coordinates, come on?】

【Jiu Gui Zen Me Le shared a location with you】

"Heh."

Looking at the location the other side sent on the screen, Qin Xiang, whose face had turned ashen, suddenly burst into laughter.

Then he pressed the unfinished cigarette into the ashtray, paused the ride‑hailing app, stepped out of the car with the key, and closed the door.

Immediately after, Qin Xiang vanished from the spot.

About a minute later, the music playing on the car's radio—still running—suddenly cut off.

【Now broadcasting an emergency news report: Tao Bo, city lord of Qingyuan City on Mercury, was killed thirty seconds ago when rioters broke into his residence; additionally, relatives of Tao Bo who share his bloodline were also attacked by the rioters.】

【According to police statistics, in this attack Tao Bo himself died on the spot, his wife Fu Duo sustained minor injuries, twelve children—nine dead, two injured—and one son was frightened.】

【Among relatives sharing Tao Bo's bloodline, the rioters caused 125 deaths and 32 injuries.】

【So far no organization has claimed responsibility; the Qingyuan City authorities have declared martial law, and the city's supreme council will select a new lord in two hours.】

After the news finished, Qin Xiang reappeared outside the car, a soda can in his left hand and a bag of barbecue in his right, opened the door and got back in.

【Searching for orders, please wait】

While eating barbecue and drinking cola, Qin Xiang continued his ride‑hailing career.

【Shan Ding Dong Yaoguai: Master】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: What's up? Body recovered?】

【Shan Ding Dong Yaoguai: How could it be that fast, Master? Do you think I'm a superhero? I just wanted to ask, that technique you used before, Great Sun Bright Light, seemed to have no real power. It felt like there was no after‑effect at all?】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: You idiot, I'm a damn peerless master; how could my strike have any after‑effect? I said I'd only hit that spot, so of course I only hit that spot.】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: I'm not even a fourth‑rank warrior; how could the attack I launch disperse energy and after‑effects? If you want to hit that area, just pour the whole attack there—why would there be any after‑effect?】

【Shan Ding Dong Yaoguai: There should be shockwaves, thermal radiation, X‑rays, gamma rays, neutron jets—some of those things should appear, right?】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: No way. You mother‑f***er, stop watching those third‑rate martial artists' video clips online all day—what's the point?】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: All kinds of light pollution, junk effects piled up—one shot meant to hit a mountain, but the after‑effect shattered continental plates. This martial arts training is seriously messed up.】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: Don't ever imitate those trash‑sound martial artists. I warn you—if I ever see you post that kind of video, don't blame me for kicking you out.】

【Shan Ding Dong Yaoguai: Uh, okay Master】

【Bo Sheng Gui Bi Ni Ma Si De Gui Bi Gou Dong Xi: But if it's for a video channel, posting it's fine—after all, you can grab traffic and make money. Making money, you know.】

Seeing the master's message below, Wang Wu deleted all the words he had just typed and was about to send.

He seemed to have just asked whether the master's personal account also had such videos? The case is solved now.

Turning off his phone, Wang Wu also felt a bit drowsy.

Even as a consciousness, he still needed rest. Soon after, Wang Wu's awareness drifted into deep sleep.

When he awoke again, his surroundings were no longer the desolate wilderness he had known.

(End of Chapter)