Chapter 639: Chapter 344: Worldwide Sensation and Surpassing the Superlimit? (Part 2)

The disappearance of three Grandmasters without a trace is alarming; even top-level forces usually have only one or two Grandmasters. If they encountered the same problem as the Smiling Skull, they would undoubtedly meet the same fate.

For a time, the major forces of the Four Domains, including the Four Domain Cities, began investigating the matter.

However, the final results were inconclusive, but the major forces within the Four Domains believed that Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall was likely involved. After all, the enmity between Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall and Smiling Skull wasn’t insignificant, and the disappearance of Smiling Skull’s three Grandmasters undoubtedly benefited Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall the most.

Without the Grandmasters, Smiling Skull became fair game for Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall. If anyone claimed Black Obsidian wasn’t behind it, no one would believe them.

Even though Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall claimed for several days that they were not responsible, the major forces remained skeptical and exhibited heightened vigilance, dispatching personnel to keep watch over Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, ready to report any unusual activity immediately.

Red Moon Town, Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall.

"Hall Master, these are all the findings about the Smiling Skull investigation. There was indeed a battle in that area, but there were few traces left on the battlefield, indicating that the fight ended quickly. Although some limbs were left behind, no bodies of the Grandmasters were found. The ones who acted against Smiling Skull must have been much stronger than the three Grandmasters of Smiling Skull," Wu Zhuoqun said grimly. "According to Mr. Yao Guang’s speculation, it’s likely the work of the Insect Race. Our Heavenly Human Realm individuals are highly valued by the Insect Race, even becoming popular commodities among their higher-ups. During the Insect Race’s first arrival, many Heavenly Human Realm individuals were captured by various races."

Although Smiling Skull was a mortal enemy to Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, the capture of its three Grandmasters still evoked a sense of inevitable doom.

Even the powerful trio of Smiling Skull’s Grandmasters couldn’t resist the Insect Race; for Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall to repel them seemed an impossible task.

"So it was really the Insect Race?" Lin Qi nodded, not particularly surprised. After all, within the Four Domains, only the Four Domain Cities possess such strength. Other forces lack the power to effortlessly capture three Grandmasters. He then asked, "How goes the harvest in the First Domain City?"

The power of the Insect Race was indisputable. What he could do was to quickly develop and do so secretly; otherwise, they might share Smiling Skull’s fate.

"In the past few days, we’ve acquired more than ten sets of equipment for converting Energy Ore. Although they are damaged, Mr. Yao Guang assures us they can be repaired, and he can even teach our Mechanicians how to repair them, hoping all crew members can gain access to the Basic Martial Arts Hall," Wu Zhuoqun reported.

"Exchanging access for technology?" Lin Qi pondered for a moment, then agreed, "Okay, but they must nominally join Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall."

With the specific location of the First Domain City at hand, a system announcement was issued, informing everyone that a limited-time event was approaching its end, opening the Outer Domain City location, causing players to frantically raid the First Domain City. They even built a Basic Spiritual Secret Tower beside it, engaging in relentless battles with aliens, as if celebrating a festivity.

Judging by the results, the players brought considerable gains—over ten sets of Energy Ore conversion equipment within a few days. If all are repaired, they will suffice to support Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall’s short-term Energy Blood Essence consumption.

The newest generation of Energy Ore conversion equipment from the First Domain City boasts a fantastically high efficiency compared to those from Celestial River Domain City.

Twenty tons of Energy Ore can be converted into one Energy Blood Essence in a single day. The only drawback is the substantial Qi and Blood consumption required to power the conversion equipment, roughly the amount from a thousand Martial Artists, excluding Apprentices.

In contrast, older Energy Ore conversion equipment required more manpower and a longer time. Imagining the manufacturing equipment from the Four Domain Cities is simply unthinkable.

Nonetheless, Lin Qi felt fortunate that during the Great Migration, the First Domain City ended up in a Restricted Area. If the current Domain Cities inherited these technologies, he couldn’t fathom the outcome.

Without the constraint of Energy Blood Essence, the Four Domain Cities under the Insect Race would become unimaginably powerful, with countless geniuses reduced to mere resources, repeatedly harvested.

While Wu Zhuoqun was reporting on the recent developments at Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, Lin Qi suddenly heard a system notification in his ear.

System: Congratulations to the Host, a player has created an Ultimate Technique Level Martial Skill, triggering the Advanced Epic Hidden Mission ’Gate of Law.’ Players need to create three Ultimate Technique Level Martial Skills to earn a Perfect Ultimate Technique Evolution opportunity, allowing the Host or players to choose one Martial Skill to evolve into an Ultimate Technique Level Martial Skill, with a 100% chance to reach the level of Perfection.

"An Ultimate Technique Level Martial Skill? Who’s so amazing?" Lin Qi was momentarily stunned by the system’s notification.

Previously, when Ye Qinglu created a Super Limit Level Martial Skill, he had been pleasantly surprised. That level of Martial Skill surpassed personal limits, a feat only a few in the Star Energy Civilization had achieved, earning them historic renown.

Moreover, he received a Perfect Martial Skill Evolution reward, enabling him to evolve one of his Martial Skills to Super Limit Level, a privilege he still hesitated to use.

The Ultimate Technique Level Martial Skill went beyond Super Limit Level; according to Star Energy Civilization records, it reached the threshold of understanding the world’s Laws, transcending human capabilities, and was known as the Ultimate Technique.