Chapter 701: You’re Not Worthy
"Now, can you answer my question?" asked Li Xiaofei, looking down at him.
Sun Xiaochuan’s head buzzed with pain, his mind barely functioning. Instinctively, he blurted out, "Don’t kill me! I’ll talk! I’ll tell you everything!"
Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that simply trying to play with a celebrity would somehow lead to him provoking such a monstrous being. Now, when he recalled his own arrogant boasts about his connections and power, he felt nothing but utter humiliation. He had been the clown all along.
In the end, it was Miss Fan who had spoken the truth. Every single word had come true.
"I don’t know how it happened. One night, I got drunk. Slept it off. When I woke up, something felt different. Then I realized... part of my body could turn into metal. At first, I was terrified. But over time, I secretly experimented with it. Then I discovered this ability wasn’t a curse, it was a gift. When I metalize, I become immune to blades and bullets. My strength increases dramatically."
Sun Xiaochuan spoke honestly, his voice trembling. His answer, however, disappointed Li Xiaofei.
Awakened from a hangover? It didn’t seem connected to Eden at all.
"Before you awakened, did you experience anything unusual?" asked Li Xiaofei, pressing further.
Sun Xiaochuan thought hard, but in the end, shook his head.
"You asked me earlier which organization I belonged to. Does that mean superpowered individuals have already started forming groups?" Li Xiaofei asked again.
"The government has established the Great Xia Dragon Group and is recruiting superpowered individuals. It’s said that many Earth level powerhouses have already joined. It’s currently the largest organization of its kind in the country. Powerful financial groups and even martial sects from wuxia novels have surfaced. The Mount Hua Sect, the Kunlun Sect, and even Wudang Mountain reportedly have awakened masters.
"There’s even talk that Shaolin Temple, deep within Shaoshi Mountain, has produced an actual Sweeping Monk of legendary strength. Then there are independent individuals, those who have awakened extraordinary abilities and formed their own factions. It’s happening worldwide. On the surface, the old world order still appears intact. But in reality, the game is already being silently reshuffled."