Retreat is not necessarily a disgrace, for it is the 'survival instinct' etched into the very bones of living beings.
Thus, even knowing that his 'death' in the holographic simulation was not actual death, he instinctively retreated.
In contrast, facing this Star Beast army, which was enough to make ordinary Star Envoys turn tail, the black-haired man not only did not retreat but laughed happily, his eyes filled with absolute confidence and arrogance.
He was looking down, despising these 'ants' that he could crush with a single stomp.
While the Black Ant army surrounded him, the black-haired man casually rotated his wrist and, out of the blue, gave an impromptu lesson to Chen Kong behind him.
"Remember my words, rookie."
"For an individual, every single grain of 'sand' dropped by an era will turn into an unshakeable 'mountain.' But even a mountain..."
The black-haired man took a step forward, and the yellow sand beneath his feet was jolted into the air.
His right fist gathered a faint Star Energy, and though that energy seemed 'dim,' it carried an aura of world-destroying power.
In Chen Kong's shocked gaze, the black-haired man laughed and threw a punch.
"...I can smash it to pieces!!!"
Boom!
As the black-haired man's punch landed, a terrifying, pale golden Star Energy shockwave instantly radiated outwards from his body.
Immediately, the densely packed Star Beast army in front of him scattered, like fallen leaves swept up by a gale.
Amidst the sweeping force of the punch, the sound of cracking carapaces and the collision of shattered debris and ruins rose and fell.
In just a few seconds, the originally dense Star Beast army had vanished by more than half, leaving a blank area stretching for hundreds of meters in the center of the army.
At the same time, Chen Kong suddenly felt a certain 'stinging glare.'
He looked up and realized that the thick purple cloud layer overhead had been torn open by the black-haired man's earth-shattering punch, allowing the long-unseen golden sunlight to once again shine upon this post-apocalyptic ruin.
After collecting himself, Chen Kong looked back at the black-haired man.
The man stood tall in the center of the ruins, with the sunlight piercing the purple clouds and falling upon him.
Looking at Chen Kong, who was staring at him, the black-haired man grinned, flashing a mouthful of white teeth.
He then spoke words that shook Chen Kong to his core.
"Did you see that, little guy from the new era?"
"The so-called miracle never descends upon the powerless coward, because it... only favors those who dare to defy fate."
"Therefore, whether in illusion or reality, I, Enite, will smash the 'mountain' named 'fate' that stands in my way."
With his words done, the black-haired man turned and walked toward the Star Beast nest, into which he had just punched a clear path.
Ignoring the surrounding swarms of Black Ants still emerging, he walked in nonchalantly.
Watching his retreating back, Chen Kong's heart pounded uncontrollably.
It was because, only after hearing these words, did he finally recall where he had seen this 'familiar yet unfamiliar' black-haired man—it was in the portraits of the 'Hall of Fame' in the major Star Envoy Association lobbies.
And this black-haired man was none other than the founder of the Star Envoy Association, the Guild Master Enite, in his youth.
So, the prototype of this fallen zone simulation was actually a scene Guild Master Enite experienced in his youth?
Thinking of this, Chen Kong couldn't help but admire the seemingly slender figure in the distance.
In that era, when everyone was utterly desperate and crazed, there was a man who believed in his choices with absolute conviction.
And he genuinely, forcibly carved out a 'path' in that dark and terrifying time.
Moreover, according to the logic of the holographic pod simulation, although the person currently before him was just a memory projection with a partial 'Enite personality,'
Even so, this young 'Enite' still detected the anomaly in himself and Chen Kong.
He accurately guessed that this was a simulated, illusory scene, and that Chen Kong was a latecomer who did not belong to his era.
Thinking of this, Chen Kong couldn't help but sigh.
"Just a fragment of past memory is this terrifying. How powerful is the real Guild Master Enite?"
[Site 13 Comments Section]
'Holy sh*t! So this guy is Guild Master Enite! No wonder he's so strong!'
'That aura is too amazing! So dominant!'
'The line "Smashing the Mountain of Fate" is so inspiring! The "passion" of the old era!'
'A simulated virtual character can guess reality. Those who can change an era are truly ruthless.'
While the comments section was still fiercely discussing the young Enite, at the entrance of the Yellow Zone - Fallen Zone Holographic Simulation Experience Store in reality.
"Welcome. May I ask..."
The receptionist at the front desk began her formulaic greeting, but her lowered gaze noticed the unique 'wristwatches' of the two people in front of her.
In the Heavenly Martial Training Base, there are three types of wristwatches.
The 'Grey Star-Glow' for ordinary residents, the 'Silver Moon-Glow' for ordinary trainees, and the 'Gold Sun-Shine' for the extremely rare 'Heavenly-tier trainees.'
The 'Gold Watch' not only symbolizes potential but also the status of these individuals within the Heavenly Martial Training Base.
"Help me select a first-generation holographic simulation pod produced in the old era."
Tendo looked at the briefly startled receptionist and stated his purpose directly.
Hearing this, the receptionist immediately began to operate the front desk data terminal, searching for the scarce 'old-style holographic simulation pods.'
After a search, the receptionist said nervously, "I-I apologize, esteemed Sun-Shine Lord. Our store currently only has one old-style holographic simulation pod still functioning, and it is currently in use. Would you be able to wait for a moment?"
"No problem."
Tendo smiled, indicating that he didn't mind waiting.
The receptionist immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, while escorting Tendo and Caroline to the VIP lounge nearby, she hurriedly contacted her boss.
A respected Heavenly-tier Sun-Shine trainee suddenly appearing in the Yellow-tier training zone was a rare event that didn't happen often.
While waiting, Caroline, seated beside Tendo, preoccupied herself by looking at the information regarding the 'Old-Style First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pod.'
[Old-Style First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pod]
[Description: Unlike the new-style holographic simulation pods which save simulation data in the quantum space, the core data of the First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pods are recorded in the simulation pod's local computing center. Therefore, each First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pod carries a strong 'personal imprint,' and in certain specific situations, can spontaneously deduce a portion of 'unintended' simulation scenarios.]
[Note: Use of the First-Generation Simulation Pod is accompanied by a certain risk of 'personality modification.']
After reading this, Caroline looked up at Tendo beside her and asked, "Tendo, is there a presence here in the First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pods that interests you very much?"
In response, Tendo smiled and replied.
"Yes, and not just casually interested."
Looking at Tendo's eager eyes and the rare display of 'excitement' on his face.
Caroline grew instantly curious.
After all, there weren't many things that could make Tendo show such an expression.
Thinking this, Caroline immediately connected to the Heavenly Martial Training Base's quantum center and, leveraging her 'authority,' began to browse the information on the First-Generation Holographic Simulation Pods in the store.
Soon, she discovered the possibility of what might interest Tendo among this batch of holographic simulation pods.
Because during her review, she clearly found that some of this batch of holographic simulation pods actually contained memories from 'Guild Master Enite's' youth.
And although most of these First-Generation Simulation Pods carrying the 'Enite personal imprint' had been scrapped and repurposed, a small portion remained.
One of them was in this very Fallen Zone Holographic Simulation Experience Store.
Knowing this, Caroline silently severed her connection with the Heavenly Martial Training Base's quantum center and turned to Tendo.
"Tendo, you... won't cause too much of a commotion, will you?"
Hearing this, Tendo gave Caroline an unexpected look and said with a lack of self-awareness, "Caroline, what do you mean by that? Don't you trust me to handle things?"
Caroline gave Tendo an annoyed look.
It's precisely because of you that I don't trust you.
Although she wasn't sure what Tendo intended to do, she instinctively felt that Tendo would definitely cause quite a stir shortly.
And in Heavenly Martial Capital, a 'Floating City' theoretically on the same level as the First Floating City - Star Rail Corridor.
If Tendo caused too much of a commotion, even as the Guild Master's disciple, she might not be able to smooth things over for him...
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