Comprehension Ability: Creating the Five Thunders Technique in Reality
Chapter 366 - 189: The Charm of Ancient Martial Arts_2

Chapter 366: Chapter 189: The Charm of Ancient Martial Arts_2

In just a few minutes, Lin Beichen’s body had already been covered with numerous whip-like wounds. At this moment, even breathing caused intense pain that tugged at his wounds.

"I can’t continue like this."

A deep determination flashed across Lin Beichen’s face. He gathered all his strength within and concentrated the Electric Element in his hands.

Seizing a gap in the vine’s assault, Lin Beichen charged directly at the root of the vine, plunging his hands into the ground.

With a loud boom, the immense power of the Electric Element surged towards the vine’s root. In just a breath, the once vibrant vine turned to black ash.

After the battle, Lin Beichen lay on the ground, gasping for breath. No matter how much he tried, he couldn’t seem to recover his strength. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Though he felt incredibly exhausted, he didn’t dare relax for even a moment, not even to blink, fearful that another attack might come.

"If I encounter him now, it would be certain death."

A few minutes later, Lin Beichen felt a bit of his strength returning. He quickly sat cross-legged, trying to recall the power of the Wood Element he had just grasped.

Green light spots moved continuously through the meridians within Lin Beichen’s body, as they traveled through different parts of his body. Everywhere the green light passed, Lin Beichen felt his weary body gradually recovering.

"It looks like I’ve comprehended the first stage of the Wood Element."

Noticing the changes within his body, Lin Beichen felt a surge of joy but dared not stop, afraid he might lose this opportunity of enlightenment if he paused.

Lin Beichen knew well that opportunities for such enlightenment were rare. Though he didn’t know how the Black Hole appeared, this forest would likely be his last time here, with future chances being slim.

A moment later, feeling his body fully recovered, Lin Beichen stood up and started walking along the only path towards the deeper part of the forest.

Seeing Lin Beichen rise again, Song Xiangdong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I really don’t know what that kid is thinking, why isn’t he getting out of there."

Worry was evident in Song Xiangdong’s words. If something really happened to Lin Beichen here, he would have no way to explain himself upon returning.

Unlike Song Xiangdong, the members of the execution squad were happy about Lin Beichen’s success. Their happiness was not just for Lin Beichen’s safety, but also because his safe return meant they could learn Ancient Martial Arts.

Even though the routines and mantras of Ancient Martial Arts had backups in the Security Bureau, the execution squad members had no intention of doing self-cultivation.

Routines are fixed, but what’s truly important is the understanding of Ancient Martial Arts, as they say, a thousand Hamlets for a thousand minds.

To the execution squad members, even if they trained in Ancient Martial Arts, they couldn’t achieve Lin Beichen’s level. Therefore, they needed his personal guidance.

"You rascals, looking at a strong person as if seeing a beauty!"

Having come from the military, Song Xiangdong couldn’t help but talk plainly and roughly with the members of the execution squad, also hailing from the military, sharing some harmless banter.

As expected, upon hearing Song Xiangdong’s words, the squad members exchanged looks and burst into laughter instead of feeling hurt.

"It’s really unavoidable, Captain."

A bold squad member said directly to Song Xiangdong.

"Then tell me, why is it unavoidable?"

With Lin Beichen temporarily safe, Song Xiangdong’s mood lightened, naturally beginning to joke with his squad members.

"In our Security Bureau, Scar’s team is recognized as the eternal second, except for the first captain, Scar can’t stand anyone else. If we don’t improve our strength quickly, won’t we embarrass you in the end?"

Half-jokingly, the squad member spoke sincerely.

Hearing the name "Scar," Song Xiangdong’s face became solemn as he looked into the distance. Anyone sensitive to directions would know Song Xiangdong was looking towards Atlantis.

At that moment, in Atlantis, a man with an oriental scarred face was walking down the busiest street in the capital.

The man strode seemingly confidently, but he used his peripheral vision and reflective surfaces around him to keep an eye on his surroundings.

The man was none other than Scar from the Security Bureau!

The reason Scar was in Atlantis was due to Song Xiangdong’s orders. After Lin Beichen and others faced danger in Atlantis multiple times, Song Xiangdong couldn’t do nothing, lest he be unworthy of his name.

Therefore, Song Xiangdong ordered that once Lin Beichen and his team were sent back to Dragon Country, Scar should create the illusion of returning yet stay in Atlantis to continue investigating mutant experiments.

These so-called "mutants" were actually modified humans. Due to Lin Beichen, Song Xiangdong learned that Atlantis was conducting mutant modification experiments.

What worried Song Xiangdong most was that Atlantis had formed teams of successful mutants. Though these teams couldn’t appear openly on the front lines, they were optimal for behind-enemy-lines operations.

As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you can win a hundred battles. As the director of the Security Bureau, Song Xiangdong was responsible for the safety of the entire Dragon Country. He could act from any angle if he sensed potential threats.

At that moment, as Scar walked down the street, he felt a gaze locked onto him from not far behind. As a scout by training, Scar had strong reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance skills.

In fact, seven minutes prior, Scar had already noticed a shadow trailing him at a certain distance.

But since his mission was to stay undercover in Atlantis and investigate the mutant experiments, Scar wouldn’t expose himself or draw attention until he had Song Xiangdong’s orders.

To Scar, as long as he didn’t make a move, they would think he hadn’t noticed their presence and act more recklessly.

"Report the situation to the director immediately, tell them I’ve found some clues about Atlantis’ mutant modifications but won’t proceed further without orders from the director."

As someone from the military, Scar’s duty was to obey orders. He would carry out Song Xiangdong’s command without fail.

Using a concealed wireless transmitter, Scar transmitted his message. Shortly after, a reply came through his earpiece from his team member.

"Received!"

With his findings successfully relayed, Scar decided to play along.

Having achieved more than expected today, Scar, usually busy with investigations, now felt playful, curious about the strength of Atlantis’ spy organization.