The stars gradually dimmed, the horizon turned the color of a fish's belly, and the long night was finally nearing its end.
With the ritual closed, the demons lost their will to fight, leading to a rout. Most of the battles had already concluded.
The demons of the Abyss Eye, possessing formidable power, were nearly annihilated through the collaboration between the Containment Facility and the Hunter Association.
Those mosquitoes and tentacle monsters were also almost entirely cleared out. Despite their numbers, in operations of this magnitude, they were nothing more than cannon fodder.
Naturally, the allied forces also suffered losses, and not insignificant ones at that. However, compared to the spoils of war, these losses were well within an acceptable range.
Tao Wen, clad in specialized combat attire, swiftly decapitated a tentacle monster with a single, decisive stroke of his blade.
Around him lay dozens of corpses, sprawled in disarray, all felled by the long sword in his hand.
As the first "New Human," Tao Wen's growth in strength far outpaced that of other New Humans, his internal white energy reaching a near-liquefied state.
This power not only enhanced his physique and equipment but could also be projected outwards, serving as a form of superpower.
At this moment, Tao Wen's strength was slightly weaker than that of an average Assimilated Superhuman. However, with the enhancements provided by the various equipment from Hunter Island, he could exert a power nearly equivalent to that of an Assimilated Superhuman.
Initially, on Hunter Island, Song Ling and others believed that replicating another New Human like Tao Wen would be an exceedingly difficult feat.
However, after extensive research, they were astounded to discover that creating New Humans was astonishingly simple.
All "New Humans" capable of manifesting white energy into a tangible form could separate a portion of their strength to create a "Seed of Power."
Implanting this seed into an ordinary person's body would allow it to take root and sprout, enabling the recipient to enhance the potency of their white energy through training.
The Seed of Power was independent of the original owner's strength and potency; it merely served as a catalyst for an ordinary person's transformation. The developmental potential of identical seeds could vary dramatically.
Furthermore, every New Human had the potential to reach Tao Wen's current level, and perhaps even… to advance to higher realms!
White energy was, in essence, a fusion of a person's physical strength and spiritual power. Therefore, as long as an individual was not paralyzed or intellectually impaired, they could be implanted with a Seed of Power to gain extraordinary abilities.
This included the elderly, children, and even existing Superhumans!
If this could be popularized among the entire population, the overall strength of the real world would see a tremendous surge, holding immense significance for the Hunter Association.
Tao Wen's generation of white energy might have been an accident, but this accident presented humanity with the possibility of collective evolution.
The reason why the first team of New Humans only emerged now was that the Hunter Association had spent a considerable amount of time testing this white energy.
This included tests for side effects, mental compatibility, weaknesses, group dynamics, and even tests on other species.
The mere preliminary outline of all testing protocols was enough to fill a book, and the complete test data could fill several bookshelves.
The test results confirmed that this white energy was exclusively generated within the human body, possessing a mild and stable nature that posed no harm. In fact, individuals possessing this energy would experience an extension of their lifespan.
Concurrently, this energy would uniformly enhance all human metrics, reducing the incidence of diseases and optimizing genetic deficiencies.
This team of New Humans was formed to conduct further tests on "New Humans," as certain aspects could not be replicated in a laboratory setting.
They would serve in the Huafu District, undergoing prolonged observation.
If it was ultimately confirmed that this power had no hidden dangers, the Hunter Association would proceed with its phased rollout across the entire Federation.
Whether the Federal government would have any objections was never a consideration for the Hunter Association.
Tao Wen, as the first New Human and the most outstanding among them, underwent the most extensive testing.
Following this operation, Tao Wen would no longer need to lead this team of New Humans. Instead, he would act as a freelance hunter, operating throughout the Huafu District.
Hunter Island would analyze Tao Wen's experiences to conduct more comprehensive tests on this energy.
Tao Wen found himself with few living monsters around him, and the automobile manufacturing plant had fallen silent. He learned through his communication device that the situation had been brought under control, so he instructed his subordinates to clean up the battlefield. Sudan Fiction Network.
He looked at the devastated scene with a touch of emotion. Not so long ago, he was a rather impetuous youth, exploring with his close friend Li Dazhuang.
Now, he had become the first "New Human," capable of participating in battles of this magnitude. He wondered if Li Dazhuang would be surprised to see him now.
Tao Wen, leading his team, pushed deeper into the facility, finishing off any monsters that had not been completely neutralized, tending to wounded Superhumans, and rescuing any humans held captive.
After advancing a certain distance, he unexpectedly saw his close friend Li Dazhuang!
Although Li Dazhuang was wearing a black robe and had something obscuring his face, Tao Wen, having grown up with him, recognized him instantly.
Li Dazhuang also noticed Tao Wen but gave a slight shake of his head. Tao Wen understood and did not approach Li Dazhuang.
Upon seeing Li Dazhuang, Tao Wen felt a flicker of excitement. He had heard that Li Dazhuang was also a freelance hunter. After this mission, perhaps he could seek out Li Dazhuang for another adventure.
Superhumans fighting in various locations were, like Tao Wen's team, converging towards the center of the automobile manufacturing plant, a specific shrine. As they surrounded the shrine, they witnessed an intense battle in progress.
One side was the heavily wounded Valak, and the other was Wen Wen's mount, the Ghost Dragon, whose power had surged after absorbing a vast amount of death energy.
A Superhuman in a black robe had even set up a betting pool to wager on the outcome between the Ghost Dragon and Valak, the Dragon Knight.
This Superhuman was Chu Wei, and bets could be placed with cash, containment points, or even recently acquired spoils of war; anything could be used as a wager. Most were simply there for the entertainment.
Regardless, the barrier around the shrine was still active, preventing anyone from entering for the time being. Moreover, the battle inside was proceeding smoothly, and the clash between the two dragons was the final engagement of the night, sparking considerable interest among many.
While the surrounding onlookers were enthused, Valak, engaged in the central combat, was under immense pressure. With so many powerful enemies watching, how could he possibly focus on the duel?
There were five True Order cultivators alone in the vicinity!
As the fight progressed, Valak devised a plan to escape. He mustered all his strength and launched a fierce assault on the Ghost Dragon.
Despite being gravely wounded, Valak's fundamental strength remained. He eventually pummeled the Ghost Dragon, transforming its elongated body into a shape resembling a candied haw on a stick.
The disfigured Ghost Dragon, its breath shallow, collapsed onto the ground, its massive dragon eyes filled with tears.
It seemed unable to comprehend why so many of its comrades nearby did not come to its aid.