"A wild indulgence, and a new achievement is activated."

Qin Shi opened the Monument Panel. Through continuous hunting of followers and absorbing energy factors from polluted zones, the little pixel-style avatar's growth steadily increased.

"This [Super Stomach] seems to be the same type of achievement as the previous [Overgrowth]."

Qin Shi examined the refreshed panel, with the gray-white monument towering and displaying a vast amount of information.

[Characteristic: Can significantly enhance the efficiency of decomposition and conversion of high-density energy substances, greatly reducing energy dissipation waste in the digestion stage.]

[Advanced Conditions: Successfully absorb a total amount of high-density energy substances equivalent to ten times your normal life force, or successfully absorb various energy substances containing extreme attributes.]

"Compared to the adaptability brought by [Overgrowth], [Super Stomach] offers absorption capability."

Qin Shi silently accepted the blessings of the new achievement, freeing up some "space" in his extraordinary body that was originally nearly eight or nine-tenths full.

"Seems like I can still down a bottle of nutrients, and fill some gaps."

Qin Shi realized that [Super Stomach] wasn't just an enhancement of the digestive organ, but an upgrade to the entire energy metabolism system.

Upon reaching Specialized Level Fourth Rank, his perception domain was greatly enhanced.

"Absorption efficiency increased by about twenty-five percent, conversion speed increased by thirty percent."

Qin Shi closed his eyes, and the recently consumed Heavy Core-I and Heavy Core II quickly integrated into every cell of his body.

Rumble!

A thunderous reverberation boomed in his ears.

His spirit and body highly harmonized, as if pushing open the door to a new domain, with a wide path of light expanding before him.

He had seen such a scene when advancing from Amateur Level to Specialized Level.

Now.

The light path reappeared!

"This is the path I am meant to walk."

Compared to the previous blur, Qin Shi could see everything more clearly this time.

This pathway engraved with extraordinary imprints connected to the end with absolute "reality."

"Perhaps when I break through to Specialized Level Third Rank, or even Second Rank, I might glimpse a bit of the scenery at the end of this light path."

Standing at Specialized Level Fourth Rank, Qin Shi used his utmost visual power to gaze far ahead, but could only vaguely see a few beams of light bursting forth.

At the end, it seemed like billions of stars were collapsing into rebirth, storms of creation roared silently, and the primal pulses of the Great Cosmos boomed!

It was an indescribable brilliance!

"Infinite splendor, infinite future."

A strong desire emanated from the instinct of life, pure and primal, like a wanderer longing to return home, or a newborn yearning for the warmth of the womb.

Qin Shi speculated:

"Is the end of Specialized Level the source of life? The primordial place all beings yearn for?"

His understanding of the extraordinary path was no longer as vague as before.

Through the alternating guidance of Old Qi and Old He, Qin Shi had established a concrete and complete understanding of the most perfect form of the life force path.

Old Qi used the analogy of "all rivers run into the sea," while Old He explained it as "the void returns to the abyss."

Only after personal experience did Qin Shi realize it was not a metaphor but the most instinctual perception and call to one's origin during a transition of life levels!

"The First Rank is the place closest to the source of life. There, the form of life, the nature of energy, and even the meaning of existence will undergo a qualitative change."

Qin Shi withdrew his gaze from afar, focusing on the present.

The barrier from Fourth Rank to Third Rank was the pass that needed to be breached at this moment.

And the high efficiency absorption brought by [Super Stomach] was the perfect boost!

Without any hesitation.

Qin Shi took out two dark red metal tubes labeled "Marrow of Lava" from the box.

The thick, magma-like liquid inside flowed slowly, and even through the tube wall, its violent, scorching aura could be felt.

"Boss... are you going to continue?"

Ye Xiaotang was somewhat shocked at the sight.

The two tubes of "Heavy Core Series" nutrients just consumed were already enough for a Specialized Level Third Rank's consumption for several days.

"The most basic principle of life force development is energy metabolism."

Even Long Qiuyuan frowned; the main material of Star Core-III Type was "Marrow of Lava," and its side effects were quite apparent.

If the extraordinary body wasn't robust enough, it might incur the significant cost of flesh and bone damage, incinerating every bone.

"If he's doing this, he must have his reasons."

Ran Bin, among the three, had the highest confidence in Qin Shi.

As a sniper, she excelled in observing the environment and identifying targets.

Since following Qin Shi in the Western Line operations, his performances had earned everyone's trust.

Ran Bin was the most thorough, even though she hadn't spoken a word to Lieutenant Qin.

"You're more of a fangirl than I am, Binbin-jie."

Ye Xiaotang shook her head:

"That's a Star Core-III Type! High-risk level military supplies! Marrow of Lava is a high-thermal energy extracted from the Earth's core, even if the life force purity is high, slightest carelessness might lead to being 'ignited.'"

Long Qiuyuan unusually sided with what was perceived as "big breast, no brain" Ye Xiaotang to reach a consensus.

"That's right. The most terrifying thing about Marrow of Lava is that it turns life force into 'flammable material.'"

Long Qiuyuan didn't come forward to persuade, but silently fetched two fire extinguishers.

Snap!

Qin Shi applied force with his fingertips, snapping open the tube cap of Marrow of Lava.

There was no scent, just a scorching heat wave that rushed forth.

He slightly tilted his head back, swallowing the hot, lava-like thick liquid in one gulp!

Boom!

As if swallowing a miniature volcano into his belly!

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