Chapter 880: Further Improvement
"Dispatch all Hongmen elites to search for Lin Mo's whereabouts for me." "Yes, Ancestor." Hong Zhangtian respectfully replied with a bow.
Hong Zhangtian immediately began coordinating with several elders to gather all external Hongmen elite disciples, and also inserted Lin Mo's detailed information into Hongmen's internal database.
Hongmen's internal database is not connected to the internet; even top hackers and the FBI cannot penetrate it. Only those from Hongmen possess the key to access some internal information.
Inside the headquarters.
Hong Zhangtian strode in and, seeing the Hongmen Ancestor seated at the head, knelt on one knee and said, "Ancestor, I have input Lin Mo's information into Hongmen's internal network. As soon as Hongmen members see him, they will report to us immediately."
"Hmm." The Hongmen Ancestor nodded, furrowing his brow, and said, "However, that kid is cunning; it's hard to say if he'll show up. He carries numerous treasures with him and I don't know which secret technique he used to elude my tracking."
Hong Zhangtian's eyes glanced around before he lifted his head and said, "Ancestor, Lin Mo has been collecting the keys to the Ancient Battlefield Ruins within America. I've heard he even took the Paul family's ring."
"Hmm? I almost forgot about this; he's been collecting the keys to the Ancient Battlefield Ruins all along. He'll surely find a way to enter those ruins." Two beams of intense light shot from the Hongmen Ancestor's eyes. "Rather than searching for him everywhere, it's better to sit and wait for him."
"You keep tracking his whereabouts; I'll wait for him at the entrance of the Ancient Battlefield Ruins." With a cold snort, the Hongmen Ancestor transformed into a blood light and suddenly vanished from the Hongmen headquarters.
After the Hongmen Ancestor left, Hong Zhangtian stood up, his whole body soaked with cold sweat.
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At the Superpower Alliance headquarters.
"Shit."
Curses rang out from inside the office, followed by the sound of various items crashing to the floor.
Standing at the office door, Dan Dun was extremely apprehensive, cold sweat the size of soybeans trickling down his forehead. "President."
"Come in."
A voice filled with anger came from inside.
Dan Dun opened the door and walked into the office, finding it in complete disarray with items scattered around. A blonde-haired, blue-eyed young man stood within, exuding an icy aura that sent chills through anyone present.
"President... sir, we have not yet discovered Lin Mo's whereabouts!" Dan Dun was nervous, not daring to meet Yuri's eyes.
"Useless." Yuri glared at him.
An invisible force struck Dan Dun, sending him flying backward to crash into the wall behind him, creating a hole as he landed in the corridor, dust swirling.
"President!"
Dan Dun coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Useless, you've failed to find Lin Mo's whereabouts after all this time." Yuri scolded furiously.
"President, I will do my best to find him." Dan Dun struggled to get up, kneeling on the ground, body trembling.
"Get out."
Yuri scolded.
To Dan Dun, it was as if he heard heavenly music; he quickly headed towards the exit while everyone else remained silent in fear.
"Lin Mo, once I get my hands on you, I will surely send you to hell." Two lightning beams shot from Yuri's eyes, reducing the table in front of him to powder.
However, Yuri also harbored some doubts.
During the last fight with the Hongmen Ancestor, the opponent kept claiming that Lin Mo had stolen his things, yet he couldn't locate Lin Mo immediately afterward.
"Was the Hongmen Ancestor lying to me? Was it not Lin Mo who stole my things?"
Yuri wondered inwardly.
Time passed, and half a month later.
Somewhere 2000 meters underground in the Niers Mountain.
Gurgle!
The river coursed through a dark passage, colliding with rock faces, producing a cool, clear sound.
"Ah!"
A piercing, low growl suddenly emerged.
The Xuanyuan Sword emitted a bright blue light, illuminating the surroundings clearly for 20 meters.
A black-haired, black-eyed youth suddenly opened his eyes, a golden glow flashing within them.
"Finished absorbing!"
Lin Mo grinned, his handsome face showing traces of excitement, and his eyes carried a hint of fervor.
In front of him, what was once a faintly glowing green stone now appeared as an ordinary stone, indistinguishable from others on the riverbank, with several cracks appearing on its surface.
"Phew!"
Lin Mo exhaled deeply; his every move carried a different aura, manipulating the surrounding Primordial Energy.
"Unexpectedly, I encountered such a unique opportunity."
Even as someone with powerful cultivation from a previous life, Lin Mo's face showed an expression of excitement.
Although unsure how long this seclusion lasted, the Blood Demon Vine Sovereign was absorbed by his body. His bones became sturdier, his strength multiplied geometrically, and the power of his blood grew tenfold.
"I feel as if I have inexhaustible strength, and after the Blood Demon Vine was absorbed, the Blood Demon Vine Sovereign will continue to grow with my power, making me even stronger."
Lin Mo marveled.
Looking inwardly.
Lin Mo could clearly see tree vine-like patterns appearing on his bones, tinged with a faint purple, as if growing on his bones, occasionally emitting a subtle purple glow.
If his previous blood flow resembled a great river, now it was akin to the furious, mighty Yangtze, filled with fierce vital energy.
"My vital energy is more than ten times stronger than before."
Lin Mo remarked.
One's vital energy determines the strength released in an instant, meaning Lin Mo could instantly increase his strength tenfold, though it would deplete his vital energy quickly, preventing sustained exertion.
Even so, Lin Mo now possessed the qualification to compete with someone at the Innate Realm. As for equaling the Hongmen Ancestor and Yuri, it wasn't an issue.
"It's amazing; my cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment Peak, just a step away from Innate, but my body has already reached the Four Symbols realm."
After Foundation Establishment comes Innate, truly entering a cultivator's threshold, capable of constantly communicating with nature's spiritual energy in a never-ending cycle, using more powerful magic. Upon entering the Innate Realm, the body will evolve towards greater strength, akin to a leap in life, the first stage being the Four Symbols, where both limbs, bones, and blood experience transformative changes. The second stage is Dragon Transformation, the third stage is the Divine Palace,
and the fourth stage is the Purple Palace, becoming a true cultivator.
Lin Mo never expected his cultivation hadn't reached Innate, yet relying on the Blood Demon Vine Sovereign, his body entered the Four Symbols realm. With immense strength, he could exhibit hundreds of thousands of pounds of force, even rivaling Divine Strength Experts in power.