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Tokugawa Kōtsu chuckled and said, "It's just a basic manipulation technique, nothing too refined. They're practicing intensively, and I believe they'll be able to fight on the battlefield soon."
He looked at the crowd, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes:
"I come from Yokohama, a city named after Yokohama, where the river once nurtured countless lives. However, with the arrival of the apocalypse, many terrifying creatures have emerged in Yokohama. I once witnessed a giant python that was ten feet long, whose tail could turn skyscrapers into dust with a single flick. That kind of power is simply beyond human imagination."
Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with fear. Such a massive python had become a symbol of invincibility in their minds.
Sato murmured, "If this world is full of these mutated beasts and zombies, how can we humans survive?"
Everyone nodded, their faces showing deep worry.
However, Tokugawa Kōtō gently shook his head, a resolute light flashing in his eyes:
"Not necessarily. Although we humans may seem weak now, we have unparalleled adaptability and growth potential. The more difficult the times, the more great heroes are born."
He continued, “On my way here, I heard that many brave and fearless warriors have emerged in various places. They may come from humble backgrounds, but they possess astonishing strength. Whether it is zombies or mutated beasts, they are like ants in front of them. They are rising at an alarming speed and becoming the light of hope for us humans.”
Upon hearing this, a surge of inexplicable excitement welled up in everyone's hearts.
They seemed to see the hope for humanity's future, and to see those brave and fearless warriors shining brightly in the darkness.
"Haha, we humans will eventually overcome all difficulties!"
Tokugawa Kōwu laughed loudly.
His voice echoed in the night sky, inspiring everyone's hearts.
In our team, Chang Wei should be considered one of the outstanding individuals, right?
Sato's sudden remark was like a stone thrown into water, causing astonishment and reflection among those around him.
All eyes turned to Chang Wei, their eyes gleaming with an indescribable light.
After spending a long time together, Chang Wei's terrifying strength is beyond question. His evolution speed and power have long surpassed the scope of ordinary evolved beings, which is truly amazing.
However, Chang Wei simply smiled calmly, waved his hand, and said: "What merit do I possess to dare compare myself with such outstanding figures? Tokugawa Kōtō, you should continue telling me about those legendary heroes."
His eyes gleamed with curiosity and anticipation; he too felt a longing for the legendary figures Tokugawa Kōwu had spoken of.
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Tokugawa Kōwu nodded, his gaze falling on Chang Wei with a hint of respect, and said:
Captain, your strength is already formidable, arguably the strongest I've ever seen. Your abilities are astonishing. If you're not considered a hero, then there are probably very few in this world who can be called heroes.
Next, Tokugawa Kōtsu continued to recount the stories of heroes who rose to fame during the apocalypse.
In Tokyo, there was a female swordswoman of the Busujima school, whose swordsmanship was superb. She destroyed the base of hundreds of people with just her sword and her own, and established a force called Busujima, which attracted countless followers.
In Hokkaido City, there lived two brothers with summoning abilities. They could summon a large number of undead skeletons, forming a terrifying undead army that was invincible.
In Osaka, there is a woman skilled in ice and snow magic. When she casts her spell, the area within a radius of several hundred meters instantly turns into a frozen wasteland, freezing all life.
The audience listened with rapt attention, as if they were witnessing firsthand those magnificent heroes who treated zombies as nothing and could single-handedly destroy an entire force—a power that everyone yearned for.
Chang Wei's men were also thrilled. As an Awakened One, he naturally wanted to see these legendary heroes for himself.
They secretly vowed that they would never be inferior to them, and would even surpass them to become the most dazzling existence in this apocalypse.
"Enough, the matter has come to this point. The world is full of brilliant talents, how can we possibly recount them all?"
Tokugawa Kōtō sighed softly, his voice slightly hoarse. He shook his head slightly, seemingly a little tired.
The audience listened with rapt attention, eagerly anticipating his continuation, but he suddenly stopped, leaving them somewhat disappointed.
Brother Tokugawa Hongwu, how can you stop here? We want to hear more!
Indeed, the story you told is truly captivating. Please continue!
Let me talk for a little while longer, just a little while!
Everyone spoke up, hoping that Tokugawa Kōtō would continue his narration.
Chizuru covered her mouth and chuckled softly, watching the group of men like students eager for knowledge, their eyes sparkling with a thirst for the unknown.
Ladies and gentlemen, please hear me out.
Chang Wei stood up, interrupting everyone's request. As soon as he spoke, everyone fell silent, and all eyes were on him.
There are countless talented people in the world, but I hope even more that you can become one of them and be praised by future generations.
Chang Wei's voice was firm and passionate, full of anticipation for the future.
I firmly believe that each of you has extraordinary potential, my brothers, you are by no means mediocre!
Hearing Chang Wei's words, everyone felt a surge of passion, and even Tokugawa Kōtō felt the fervor.
Perhaps following him is indeed a good choice. Maybe one day, I too will go down in history. Tokugawa Kōtō thought to himself.
However, he then thought of Chizuru, that gentle woman.
He knew that she was just an ordinary person. Although she could temporarily gain some status through this achievement, in the long run, even with his help, it would be difficult for her to maintain that position.
Alright, everyone, let's go have our meal first. Get some rest today, and we'll set off again tomorrow.
Chang Wei's words interrupted Tokugawa Hongwu's thoughts, and everyone put away their rocket launchers and prepared to leave.
They were well-prepared for their trip, and food and water were not a problem.
Chang Wei then stored the two rocket launchers and dozens of shells into his storage ring.
Although he himself is not afraid of rockets, who knows when they might be needed?
So it's best to have some on hand.
During the meal, Chang Wei took out the ball of light he had obtained. It emitted a faint glow, attracting everyone's attention.
They all stared curiously at the mysterious ball of light, wondering what kind of power it contained.
In that mysterious sea of light, a faintly glowing illusory book floated quietly, its pages appearing and disappearing in the interplay of light and shadow, like fragments of a dream.
Chang Wei's gaze was fixed on that ball of light, and a deep, indescribable longing surged within him.
He cautiously reached forward, his fingers gently touching the ball of light, as if he could feel the mysterious power contained within it.
Just then, a line of text suddenly appeared on the illusory page:
"Skill: Telekinetic Manipulation - Using the power of thought, it is both offensive and defensive; the stronger the will, the greater the power."
A hint of surprise flashed in Chang Wei's eyes; this skill seemed to have been tailor-made for him.
He knew that his greatest advantage was not his strength or fireball technique, but his unfathomable mental power.
At that moment, he seemed to see the infinite possibilities of his future.
He took a deep breath and slowly merged his hands into the ball of light. The illusory pages seemed to come alive, drifting slowly toward him and eventually becoming one with him.
"boom--"
A deafening roar exploded in Chang Wei's mind, as if the world had just been created and chaos had just begun to separate.
His mental world underwent a tremendous change at this moment. The originally chaotic mental energy instantly became orderly, surging and churning like a thousand horses under his will.
Chang Wei felt an unprecedented power surging within his body. He knew that this was the power of telekinesis.
From then on, he will use his will as a sword and his spirit as a shield to turn the tide in times of crisis and become an invincible powerhouse.
In the dim light of dawn, Chang Wei slowly opened his eyes, his gaze lingering on his body as if searching for something.
"Awakened One: Innate and Acquired!"
He whispered, his voice filled with awe for the unknown.
"Level: As brilliant as the stars, it has reached the seventh level."
He felt the surging power within him, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.
"My innate skill: Devour. This black hole-like ability can devour the lives of evolved or mutated beings and absorb their skills for my own use. However, I can also choose to remain pure and not be tainted by their power."
"My acquired skills are a symbol of my strength."
He recounted in detail, “Fire Rain Meteors, I streaked across the sky like a meteor, eight hundred small fireballs gathered into a medium-sized meteor fire rain, its power enough to shake the heavens and the earth.”
“Every hundred small fireballs can be combined into a super fireball, whose power is enough to destroy everything. I can also shape the flames into fire swords, fire shields, or fire whips, as I please.”
"The Eye of Detection is like a divine eye that sees everything; I can detect information about items that are no more than two levels higher than me."
"Bone armor, the thirty-six bones in my body are like guardian deities, which can be condensed into bone armor with extremely strong defensive power. It can withstand ten attacks from the full force of an expert of the same level. If the opponent is one level higher than me, it can still withstand three attacks."
"Black Bear Armor. When I put on this armor, I become as fierce as a black bear, and my strength increases greatly. Even a sniper rifle attack cannot harm me in the slightest."
"The power of the earth: I stand on the earth and can control its power, continuously absorbing its essence, making me invincible."
"With telekinetic control, I use invisible mental energy to form powerful attacks and defenses, making me invincible in battle."
"Strength, speed, mental strength—I have reached the peak of each stat."
Chang Wei smiled, as if he could see his own glory in the early stages of the apocalypse.
The next day, the group, carrying a full load of weapons and four armored vehicles, headed towards Golden Bull Town.
The armored vehicle swayed precariously on the rugged road, but the group's resolve remained as firm as a rock.
They finally returned safely to Golden Bull Town.
Upon learning of Chang Wei and his group's return, the town's residents flocked out of their homes. Their eyes gleamed with excitement as they looked at the newly appeared light machine guns, heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, mortars, and boxes of grenades.