If Xu Xi wished, he could hide his strength for a lifetime.
He could remain an extremely low-profile individual.
But after careful consideration, he abandoned this idea.
It wasn’t the impulsiveness of youth, flaunting his power the moment he gained it. Rather, Xu Xi's strength was growing too rapidly, with each simulation bringing a new transformation.
Ascension?
Godhood?
Transcendence?
Even Xu Xi himself didn’t know what the limits of his simulations could reach.
In such a situation, concealing his true combat power was rather meaningless and could even hinder further improvement.
"In this ever-changing world, without strength, there is no safety."
After finishing his steamed buns and tofu pudding,
Xu Xi slowly stood up, his gaze settling on the bustling street in the distance.
The debate over whether tofu pudding should be sweet or salty echoed in his ears.
In the past, Xu Xi would have enjoyed such a life, content with being ordinary and low-key, thinking that a lifetime of peace wasn’t so bad.
But after experiencing the calamity of the supernatural,
and being confined to a wheelchair for five years,
Xu Xi had come to understand that without strength, a peaceful life was like a fragile mirror, easily shattered.
Rather than trying to live a quiet life, it was better to strive to improve his strength, becoming so powerful that no one could disturb him.
Of course,
what truly gave Xu Xi the confidence to be open with the authorities
was the "soft power" from his younger sister.
The Eternal Tear, a bug-like artifact that multiplied his attributes tenfold, and a defense strong enough to withstand the attacks of an Immortal Emperor.
With such a divine artifact in his possession, Xu Xi truly saw no reason to remain low-key. Even if the Earth were to explode, he would remain unharmed.
Invincibility.
Need he say more?
"Mo Li, your brother’s life now depends on you."
Xu Xi glanced down at the Eternal Tear on his wrist, feeling an infinite sense of contentment. Eating "soft rice" was truly a wonderful thing.
The midday sun shone brightly and quietly,
reflecting off the Eternal Tear.
The flickering, hazy crimson light seemed to radiate a silent joy and response.
…………
Soon, the strength Xu Xi had voluntarily revealed was swiftly reported to the headquarters of the Supernatural United Bureau in the capital through Zhang Yaoguo.
This place gathered the strongest supernatural beings in China,
as well as the most abundant supernatural resources.
Moreover, countless visitors who had arrived during the world's fusion were recruited into the Supernatural United Bureau, exchanging their formidable strength for high treatment and benefits.
In this regard, the Supernatural United Bureau was extremely generous, attracting many top-tier experts.
And today,
the news about Xu Xi had piqued the interest of one of these powerful beings.
"Oh?"
"A Sanctuary Magus?"
"Huh, interesting. The task of testing his strength shall fall upon the great me."
In a vast and awe-inspiring building, piles of glittering gold coins and multicolored gemstones were scattered everywhere. Under the high-angle spotlights, the colors of gold, silver, and jewels intertwined, creating an unparalleled spectacle.
It was so dazzling it was hard to look at directly.
The next second, the mountains of gold and silver collapsed with a crash.
Amid the clattering sound of falling metal, a colossal figure slowly rose from the depths. Its limbs were thick and powerful, its wings half-spread, revealing a deep crimson and menacing mythical form.
With each breath, scorching flames spewed forth, melting the gold coins on the ground into liquid.
"I am the great Sanctuary Dragon!"
"The Hell's Wing that conquers worlds!"
"Rex Santos Astarte Nesario Akenologia Kakarogita!"
"Hahaha, since leaving my original world, it has been a long time since I’ve encountered a mage strong enough to be called a Sanctuary Magus."
"I hope this self-proclaimed Sanctuary Magus, this ant, can bring me some amusement."
"Kekeke."
"Foolish mortals, feel the wrath of the Red Dragon!!"
The dragon's roar shook the heavens and earth.
The menacing Red Dragon, Rex Santos, took on the task of testing Xu Xi's strength. With a flap of its massive wings, it shot toward Yanshan City at an unimaginable speed.
As it flew,
the Red Dragon faintly felt that something was off. The name Xu Xi seemed familiar, as if it had heard it somewhere before.
But it no longer mattered!
Feeling the dent in its head, the fire in the Red Dragon's eyes turned into a tangible, burning rage, leaving a deep red trail across the sky.
The great Red Dragon, Rex Santos of the Sanctuary level, had suffered countless humiliations in its weaker days.
It had trained diligently for countless years,
only to find that the enemies it sought to take revenge on had long disappeared.
This anger, this resentment, this humiliation, was deeply etched into Rex Santos's heart.
It resolved to vent this fury on other human Sanctuary Magi.
"Kekeke!"
"Pitiful human, if you must blame someone, blame your ancestors!"
The azure sky was dyed with flames,
turning into a deep, ominous red.
The Red Dragon's speed was astonishing. With the boost from its Fire Domain, it even surpassed the lightning in the sky, tearing through the air as the clouds were left far behind. Its target was Yanshan City.
But suddenly,
Rex Santos's dragon eyes widened, and it forcibly halted its flight.
The inertia from its high-speed movement caused it to plummet from the sky, crashing heavily onto a desolate mountain. It tumbled over a dozen times before finally coming to a stop.
The once-gleaming dragon scales, which could have served as mirrors,
were now covered in dust,
leaving it looking utterly disheveled.
"W-what just happened?"
The Red Dragon's heart was pounding, as if warning it of something. Its body was doing everything it could to prevent it from continuing its flight.
Could it be that there was danger ahead?
Ridiculous!
The pride of the dragon race made Rex Santos narrow its eyes. "It seems this so-called Sanctuary Magus, Xu Xi, is no weakling."
"Hmph, all the better. Bullying the weak would not showcase my greatness."
A fierce battle, overwhelming force, and the domination of a strong foe!
Only in this way could the great Red Dragon wash away the humiliation of its past.
Rex Santos forcibly suppressed the trembling of its dragon body and once again flapped its wings, heading toward Yanshan City.
It knew that it was now employed by the human kingdom of this world, holding titles like "guest advisor" or "external member," so it wouldn’t disturb ordinary humans.
As its wings flapped, it carefully cast Silent Wind Magic,
along with Light Concealment to hide its massive dragon form.
The enormous Red Dragon stealthily entered the skies above Yanshan City, searching for traces of the so-called Sanctuary Magus.
"Found it!"
"Such immense magical power, and a deep, surging spiritual energy that even concealment can't fully mask."
"No mistake, this is a Sanctuary Magus!"
The Red Dragon grinned, revealing its massive, interlocking fangs.
It folded its wings and dove, charging toward the locked location with a swift, deadly strike.
It prepared to unleash the Red Dragon's wrath with a single, devastating blow.
However, halfway through its dive, the Red Dragon's expression froze. The Sanctuary Magus slowly turned around, revealing a face that struck fear into the heart of any dragon.
"Dragon Speaker!?"
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
