Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 500 - 137. The Goddess of Fate is smiling

Chapter 500: 137. The Goddess of Fate is smiling

Li Aozi didn’t hesitate, as he wasn’t good with guns anyway. The "Assassin" occupation’s potential was insufficient for the future Pathway, nowhere near the "Sovereign" series Bishops or the "Mysterious" series Ferrymen in terms of specializing in taking down the backline.

Only "Martial Artists" had the most diverse paths and could maximize the benefits of a secondary account.

"Welcome to the Martial Way."

"You have acquired the Occupational Talent: Path of Qi—your cultivation of Qi Energy will constantly break through physiological limits. Each practice of ’Qi Refinement Technique’ will grant you the ’Qi Surge’ Effect, [Constitution] checks +5, lasting for one natural day."

"Occupational Growth: For every 5 levels gained in your main occupation, gain 3 [Strength] and 2 [Constitution]."

"You have acquired the Occupational Skill: [Burst of Qi]."

Look, just look.

This is what it means to be a "Martial Artist," such a great initial panel, even a dog could train it. Not to mention the growth attributes, 3 Strength, 2 Constitution, both meaty and powerful.

"Mutants" could only add a pitiful 2 points to [Charm].

"It seems that relying on the White Obelisk alone is not enough to expand the base of ’Mutants.’ I need to find a way to improve the positive feedback and initial treatment of this occupation."

Li Aozi thought for a moment, couldn’t come up with any ideas, and continued to cultivate his Qi Energy.

Currently, his Qi Power was only at one point, but fortunately, the Baphomet Extermination Qi Refinement Technique was of high quality, improving by one point each time he practiced it, until it reached the limit of his [Strength] at 80 points, then it stopped.

"Huff..."

Sitting on his bunk, Li Aozi exhaled a breath of turbid air, opened his eyes, and a flash of redness flickered across his eyes before fading away.

"This cultivation speed is quite remarkable, and the recovery rate of Qi Energy is also very fast. If it were any other cultivation technique, after playing a set of punches, the Qi Energy would be drained, and it would take a few hours of rest before I could recover."

There was no gym on the train, so people practicing their Qi Energy did so in their own seats or bunks as a temporary solution. Now it was four o’clock in the morning, and the retired veterans had mostly fallen asleep. Li Aozi left his private compartment to move around a bit.

Cultivation is a very energy-consuming activity. Li Aozi walked a few steps and felt a bit unsteady on his feet. It was also a good time to go to the dining car for some food.

Red Arrow soldiers had good discipline; there were no smokers on the train, but there wasn’t a shortage of those playing cards, chatting, and bragging. They were somewhat restrained in the barracks, but once outside, everyone let loose and played. Isaac’s comrades in arms even pulled Li Aozi to join them for a few rounds, but Li Aozi, eager to eat, promptly refused.

After devouring two kilograms of butter bread, a serving of Red Arrow-style fried chicken fillet with a large bowl of meaty thick potato chips, Li Aozi picked up a bottle of chilled beer and gulped it down. Li Aozi was fully revived at last.

Looking at the Ersha Clouds outside the window, Li Aozi remembered the scenery when he left.

Watching the news and reading comments, many people believed that ’Li Aozi’ was dead, claiming he never actually flew into space and didn’t have enough resources to reach the nearest planet. Conspiracy theorists even suggested that ’Li Aozi’ never existed and was a ruse fabricated by the Four Nations to distract the public.

He saw the news, and his friends who had gathered around him back then were mostly unaffected.

After David Lyn took office, he actively promoted peace talks with the Grante Republic, and the two countries restored diplomatic relations. Currently, David Lyn is working hard to get Grante to join the Frost Plating Federation, but President Xi Silong is uneasy about this, still unfamiliar with David Lyn’s policies and character.

Alicxia is now the Chief Prosecutor of the Grante Republic. She no longer needs to wield a warhammer but instead upholds fairness and justice. People respect this ’ancestral figure,’ and she is currently raising funds to rebuild the area affected by a nuclear leak from the past.

President Xi Silong kept his promise to Li Aozi. As part of the education bureau’s construction plans, a university named ’Autumn Rui University’ is in the process of bidding to building companies.

His gaze shifted to the Sky Ring, where, after a brief rise, the Red Squad returned to underground activities, actively struggling with the financial tycoons and the Noble Chinese Family. Meanwhile, Gretto Yegg and the Narrow Space Mirror began to appear frequently on the international stage.

"Don’t forget to fight!"

Gretto Yegg had set up a video account, constantly delivering speeches, expressing his views on peace, the future, and the economy. His speeches influenced many people. Although the Red Squad had gone underground, they seemed to be steadily amassing strength.

Benefiting from the influx of Li Aozi and players, Triangle Town had become a hub town with developed transport connections, especially after the public beta launch, which saw a massive influx of players. At least 120 guilds of various sizes were established here according to the forums, with a staggering 14,000 players permanently stationed here, making Lord of Oakland likely wake up laughing even in his sleep.

However, no matter how Li Aozi searched, he found no news of Du Zexin.

The news from the Frost Plating Federation did not mention him, and only a few players mentioned on the forums that there was a big brother in the internal test version who was excellent at piloting Gundams.

It was as if everything that belonged to Du Zexin had ceased to exist.

Li Aozi fell silent for a moment, recalling the entrustment that Du Zexin once made:

......

"This contains my soul and personality. If this Mobile Armor fails to withstand the pressure, take this lotus chip with you and bring it back to Twin Star City, Heroine Plaza West Road, Hive Apartments, Room 210, the room code is 1204."

......

Li Aozi had carefully placed that lotus chip in a spacetime rift, hoping never to have the day to touch it.

"Meibei, you’d better not die too soon."

Back then, he was too haughty and arrogant, causing too much regret. Only Du Zexin, that kid, was truly rational, always leaving a contingency plan behind.

After a good meal and wine, Li Aozi wiped his mouth, feeling somewhat dizzy, and headed to the bathroom to wash his face and continue cultivating.

The swaying train brought back some unpleasant memories. The armored train initially braved through hordes of beasts across the Outer World while they led a group out of Mingji Humanity. In the end, only Li Aozi was left.

"Should I say it’s fate’s favor that gives me a chance for revenge, to face off against Pseudo-Humans?"

Click.

Just as Li Aozi was standing at the junction between train cars, he suddenly stood still.

He slowly lifted his head, and in his purple eyes, a pair of similarly purple eyes were reflected.

In front of Li Aozi, there stood a ’Li Aozi’.

"Heh heh..."

Li Aozi spread a grin, and for some reason, the ’Li Aozi’ opposite him also mimicked the grin, but no matter how it imitated, it couldn’t replicate the madness and malice in the real one’s eyes.

"It seems fate really does favor me!"

Crack!

Li Aozi clenched his fist and suddenly burst forward, smashing a punch onto the ’Li Aozi’s’ face.