Chapter 126: The Pinnacle of Planetary Level (First Update)

Hong did not go. Qin Ming and Thunder God also stayed behind. At their level, the Spirit of Flora and Fauna no longer held much significance; however, for newly inducted planetary-level councilors, it still possessed considerable allure.

They remained attentive to the developments on Mist Island. Li Yao failed to exact revenge, and Luo Feng did not manage to turn the tables on their adversaries. Thus, the cycle of hatred persisted.

The emergence of the Spirit of Flora and Fauna on Mist Island attracted numerous council-level powerhouses, yet ultimately, the Limit Martial Hall reaped the lion's share of benefits.

Qin Ming and his two companions traversed the vast land according to their itinerary, savoring its beauty, immersing themselves in diverse customs and cultures, only to plunge again into fresh rounds of fierce battles.

After each great conflict, they discussed each other’s strengths and weaknesses. This continuous journey fostered their rapid advancement.

During this time, Hong made a return trip because Luo Feng’s discovery of the Spirit of Flora and Fauna had contributed significantly, earning him many rewards, including a Black God Battle Suit.

Luo Feng had suffered losses using the Black God Battle Suit; now with an opportunity, he naturally acquired one for himself, along with a warplane. He was also appointed as the inspector of the Jiangnan Base City. As for Qin Ming, he had stepped down from his position.

Given his current status, it was clearly unsuitable for him to serve as an inspector.

Luo Feng, as an inspector and a high-level War God-class psychic, was honored with the title of Invincible War God. He returned home in high spirits, full of vigor.

Li Yao, however, was utterly dejected. Revenge seemed almost hopeless.

The three paid little attention to the outside world’s changes. Hong and Thunder God occasionally returned to handle affairs, while Qin Ming spent time with his family.

More than a year passed in the blink of an eye.

Deep within the African continent, the trio clashed once more.

This time, their power was even more awe-inspiring, shattering seven or eight mountain peaks at once, causing the earth itself to crack.

Waves of energy radiated outward, sending nearby ferocious beasts fleeing in panic.

Boom! Boom!

Thunder God was blasted backward, crashing into the heart of a mountain.

The entire peak cracked from the impact, on the verge of collapse.

Then Hong was sent hurtling straight into the sky, only coming to a halt nearly thirty thousand meters high.

Qin Ming hovered midair, his aura soaring to the heavens; his eyes flashed with fierce brilliance.

“Third Brother, you’re truly monstrous!” Thunder God flew back while rubbing his shoulder, grinning grimly. “I’m Planetary Level Nine, and Big Brother is Planetary Level Eight. The two of us together still got beaten by you! Your growth over this past year or so makes me feel like everything I’ve done before was wasted!”

“Don’t compare yourself to him. He’s just a little prodigy!” Hong landed heavily, his mouth twitching. He had barely managed to withstand the earlier blow. “In these battles and sparring sessions over the past year, our improvements have also been significant compared to before. Otherwise, if we had each cultivated alone, you would be at most Planetary Level Eight, and I’d be Planetary Level Seven.”

“Comparing people is maddening!” Thunder God shrugged. “I won’t compete with him anymore, or else I’ll surely lose my mind!”

“That’s the right attitude!” Hong chuckled. “Some geniuses transcend logic—no point in comparing.”

“You flatter me so much that I feel embarrassed!” Qin Ming smiled.

“What do you have to be embarrassed about when you’ve beaten Big Brother and me?” Thunder God said. “Let’s go. I need to rest up. We’ll set a time to continue exploring this land!”

“Yeah, I want to go home and see my family too,” Qin Ming nodded.

The three parted ways and went their separate paths.

Returning home felt warm and familiar.

“Son, come, come, come, take a look at these photos. Do you like any of them?” Before he could sit, his mother, Luo Xia, pulled him over and spread a stack of pictures before him.

There were delicate beauties, mature and dignified women, lively and quirky types—every kind imaginable, all stunning in appearance.

“Mom, guess how long my lifespan is now?” Qin Ming suddenly pressed her down on the sofa and gathered the photos away.

“How long? Even without disasters or illness, it’s hardly more than a century!” she replied.

“That’s where you’re wrong!” Qin Yicheng approached with a teapot. He looked noticeably younger, vigorous and bright-eyed. “Council-level beings have lifespans of a thousand years!”

“What? A thousand years?” Luo Xia was stunned, then exclaimed, “Can you really live a thousand years?”

“Yes.”

“Then that’s like a turtle!” Luo Xia laughed and lightly slapped her own mouth. “Look at my mouth! Son, can you really live that long?”

“Yes!” Qin Ming smiled. “My father is now at the peak of War God level, and your health has reached the initial War God level. In the future, I’ll ensure both of you reach planetary-level—then you’ll live a thousand years. So, Mom, don’t rush me.”

“I can live a thousand years too?” Luo Xia was incredulous.

“What can I say? You have a good son. Not just a thousand years—it could be ten thousand!” Qin Ming said. “Above planetary level is stellar level. As far as I know, stellar level beings can live for ten thousand years.”

“Ten thousand years? Has human history even lasted that long?” Luo Xia clicked her tongue, then changed the subject. “But that’s no reason for you not to marry,” she suddenly thought of a possibility and gasped, “Son, you wouldn’t be...!”

“Wouldn’t be what?” Qin Yicheng was startled.

Qin Ming was puzzled too, but seeing his mother’s expression, he suddenly understood and laughed wryly. “Mom, where are your thoughts? I’m devoted entirely to martial cultivation now and don’t want distractions. Besides, with a thousand-year lifespan, I’ll consider marriage after I’m a hundred years old.”

“As long as your orientation is normal, that’s fine!” Luo Xia sighed with relief. “A hundred years? Whatever, it’s up to you. At worst, I’ll just give you a little brother.”

Pfft!

Qin Yicheng spat out his tea.

Luo Xia pouted and began preparing dinner.

The feast was rich and sumptuous.

Qin Ming ate heartily.

That evening, Lulu came home from school, bringing more lively cheer.

No illness, no life pressures—being with family was true happiness.

The next day, Qin Ming sat in the courtyard basking in the sun when suddenly a king-class intelligent warplane roared past and hovered above a nearby villa.

Luo Feng stepped down from the aircraft.

Since becoming a martial artist, Luo Feng’s family had moved here.

“Back from the ruins? Now this should be interesting!” Qin Ming smiled.

He had always kept an eye on Luo Feng. After seizing an opportunity in Australia, Luo Feng’s cultivation soared, becoming an Invincible War God and appointed inspector of Jiangnan Base City, enjoying unprecedented glory.

Plus, since they were classmates, no one dared provoke him.

However, not long after, because he had previously obtained a Black God Battle Suit from Hong, Luo Feng needed to acquire another from the ruins. When the ruins opened, he ventured inside!

Due to his brain domain breadth reaching a certain level, he faced life-and-death trials within the ruins, spending nearly a year before breaking through the seal and returning.

As for Qin Ming’s Black God Battle Suit, Hong naturally ignored it.

Meanwhile, Luo Feng returned home furious upon learning everything that had happened there!