Chapter 3, Deep Integration

However, after the preliminary second-level fusion, the extraordinary defensive power made Lu Yinan hesitate to launch a counterattack. The subsequent changes truly opened Lu Yinan's eyes. After Zhao Pinghu input the command, his body suddenly underwent a transformation

Instantaneous displacement is achieved through powerful leg strength applied to the ground. The reactive force that returns allows Lu Yinan to reach high speeds in the shortest time possible, representing a technique of instantaneous acceleration

Wow! Zhao Pinghu is so impressive

And now, naturally, everything is as Lu Yinan wishes.

Outside the 416 school district, the surroundings are filled with open land. Since it is originally built in a remote suburban area, finding a place to settle disputes is quite easy

The Zhao Pinghu, transformed into a golden light and shadow, has become blurred in the eyes of everyone, to the point where it is nearly impossible to capture such movement. However, each person is equipped with a 'heavenly eye' that clearly perceives that extraordinary speed.

Let us engage in a true contest

Observing the Zhao Pinghu with a radiant complexion, Lu Yinan did not appear flustered by this situation. Instead, he displayed an even more disdainful expression

Once help is no longer needed, Zhao Pinghu will no longer have the opportunity to seek trouble for himself

Shao Lin

Is that shield the legendary top-tier equipment, the Medal of Courage

Do we really have to resort to our hidden killer

Lu Yinan's parents moved to Wudong City due to work, and the place they live in is also provided by his parents' company. His parents work at the same company—the Wudong City First Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Plant

Lu Yinan quickly replied with a smile, "But if that's the case, I won't have time to play during the annual work holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays; it would be too stressful. I have to participate in military training. Moreover, as you can see, I have so many enemies."

Lu Yinan's method of countering the attack was rapid displacement. Experience told him that Zhao Pinghu had already exhausted his speed, meaning he had no strength left to change his movement within a small range

The number of onlookers from the 416th school district gradually increased, and their pointing and commenting on Zhao Pinghu and Lu Yinan, who were preparing to duel, prompted Lu Yinan to decide to resolve the conflict swiftly

The No. 1 Transportation Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in Winter City primarily produces large magnetic propulsion transport vehicles. It is the largest transportation vehicle manufacturing base in China and a key enterprise in China's heavy industry.

Upon saying this, Lu Yinan couldn't help but chuckle a few times: "I don't want to carry this kind of thing into my future work; it's quite bothersome. They won't come looking for me for a year. Besides, my military career will definitely make me stronger, and if I encounter them causing trouble again, they'll have a taste of their own medicine"

The current stalemate is not what he desires

Lu Yinan smiled without answering, merely waving his hands. An orange energy orb was released, striking the ground in front of Zhao Pinghu, causing countless dust particles to erupt.

"I wonder how else you can evade?" Zhao Pinghu, feeling triumphant, was just about to claim victory when a sudden, powerful impact struck him from behind, causing him to tumble awkwardly to the side.

Zhao Pinghu comes from a wealthy family, so he naturally does not covet the biological parasitic beasts allocated by the government in the designated learning districts. Purchasing high-end products on his own does not violate government regulations. As for luxury consumption, as long as you have the money, who is there to care about it

You can see how leisurely I am. Naturally, it is someone else who has matters to discuss with the book representative, so I have nothing to do! With a smile, Lu Yinan responded with utmost ease

Lu Yinan's parents belong to the middle management class of this company, and they can be considered a relatively affluent family. They live in a standard residence of 200 square meters. The first time Lu Yinan was able to fly home by himself, he never climbed the stairs again. Therefore, Lu Yinan directly landed on the balcony of his home on the eighteenth floor.

What, what are you going to do then? Just stay here?" Shao Lin asked in surprise, raising his voice.

"How about to the ground?" Zhao Pinghu made a gesture, using body language to indicate "please," with an elegant posture that exuded a classical noble demeanor. It must be said that Zhao Pinghu himself is quite a handsome man. A few years ago, he was the heartthrob of countless schoolgirls, but later, after being embarrassed by Lu Yinan, he has rarely displayed such flamboyance.

It is not impossible to eliminate Lu Yinan in a flash. Although the means employed may not be entirely honorable, victory is what matters most. Holding such thoughts, Zhao Pinghu, as the person involved, does not see anything wrong with it

The five individuals set aside the topic of their earlier debate, bid farewell to one another, and flew back to their respective homes

Despite years of cultivation, it is merely a matter of knocking down a signpost from ten steps away with a punch, or perhaps bending a spoon with mental force.

However, after the integration, the ecological energy has significantly increased, allowing Lu Yinan to exert an energy shockwave with great effort. Just now, he released a spiral energy shockwave from behind, circling around to strike Zhao Pinghu's back.

Today, you should just take down the title of the number one master of ancient martial arts in District 416!

The face aligned with the peephole on the balcony door, and the smart control center in the building determined that Lu Yinan was indeed the resident, promptly opening the balcony door

Reducing the flight speed, Lu Yinan faced three individuals head-on

Then let's fly ahead to wait for them. Otherwise, when the instructor arrives later, he will definitely reprimand someone. After saying this, Shao Lin followed Lu Yi Nan and flew towards the east

Zhao Pinghu has been tidied up by Lu Yinan countless times, and this time he is determined to regain his dignity; otherwise, after graduation, where would he find someone? Wouldn't he be stuck with this resentment for a lifetime?

With a slight smile revealing her teeth, Zhao Pinghu gave a thumbs up to Lu Yinan and said, "Indeed, you truly deserve the title of the top master of ancient martial arts in our 416th school district, handling it with such cleanliness and efficiency"

I! — Lu Yinan, you have gone too far!

Isn't Lu Yinan out of luck

Lu Yinan looked around and discovered that Shao Lin was also among the onlookers. He couldn't help but smile broadly

This is something that relentlessly attacks regardless of the opponent's actions. Regarding Lu Yinan's evaluation: 'It is fundamentally an amateur technique, lacking adaptability, and is purely a way to fool beginners'

Shaolin thought for a moment and said: "I still need to think it over. Besides, serving as a soldier for a year would at most allow me to reach the rank of sergeant. If I later attend a military academy, I would graduate as a warrant officer. There is no real need to obtain that kind of rank."

Zhao Pinghu felt his face flush with embarrassment from Lu Yinan's mockery. Nevertheless, he believed that being able to vent the pent-up frustration caused by Lu Yinan in actual combat made him less concerned about the verbal exchanges.

In fact, Lu Yinan was secretly worried. He had only just completed less than half an hour of fusion, so how could he possibly have the ability to enter the second level of fusion? The recent arc wave impact had already consumed most of his stamina, and if he were to continue, he would definitely be the one at a disadvantage

As he slowly descended to the ground, Lu Yinan expressed his disdain for such boring clamoring, verbally mocking it to the fullest. He knew that Zhao Pinghu, although he used to be the leader of the 416 school district, was not a bad person; he just liked to play the hero. The two of them simply could not get along.

Today, I brought nothing to school, so naturally, I don't need to tidy up anything when I get home. I had already informed my parents of my decision and obtained their consent, and I reported my intentions to the educational office of the school district. However, I will only return to the school district in a month or two to see which military base I will be assigned to as a volunteer soldier. Now I have plenty of time, so I should rest well, enjoy myself, and take it easy until then.

Continuing with an acceleration, he utilized instantaneous displacement to evade Zhao Pinghu's torrential and violent attacks. Lu Yinan gradually discerned the pattern of Zhao Pinghu's assaults. Zhao Pinghu employed the 'Continuous Combination Technique,' which is the most powerful attack among the seven composite martial arts in the integrated system of traditional Chinese martial arts.

In the scene, Zhao Pinghu's figure moved like lightning, while Lu Yinan appeared ghostly and elusive. Even though Zhao Pinghu repeatedly increased his speed, he could never catch up to Lu Yinan's movements.

He raised his left hand casually and, without wanting to waste any words, Lu Yinan directly signaled that the battle could begin

Everyone was engaged in lively discussions and debates

Setting aside grandiose statements, Zhao Pinghu, with an even faster speed and more powerful combination techniques, finally cornered Lu Yinan into a dead end.

Lu Yinan, who possesses an exceptional sense of speed, is unmatched in the skill of operating personal anti-gravity flying devices within the entire 416 school district. There are no more than ten individuals who can keep up with Lu Yinan, and among these ten, not a single one is a novice.

Lu Yinan greeted with a smile, "Let's go first! It will save us trouble later."

But I just sent a message, Chai Lijun and Li Jian will be here shortly, and I wanted to ask them to help you too, Shao Lin said

The onlookers from the 416th school district expressed their astonishment in their hearts

In an instant, the scene was in an uproar

Zhao Pinghu walked away in a huff, while Hu picked up the protective suit top for finding Pinghu, and Zhang Jun followed behind, also running away. The students who had been with Zhao Pinghu rushed to follow. Lu Yinan kept shaking his finger downward, making a gesture resembling a dog's tail. A whistle sounded leisurely, fully expressing disdain.

If Zhao Pinghu does not have complete confidence, he would absolutely not seek humiliation for himself. Now it remains to be seen when he will reveal his cards and show his methods

Seeing the sudden appearance of a pit several meters in diameter on the ground, Zhao Pinghu said not a word and turned to leave

At this moment, Shao Lin interjected to bring up the topic that the two had just discussed, and several people shared their opinions, leading to quite a lengthy discussion.

Zhao Pinghu casually removed the silver-white protective suit designated for the school district from his upper body and tossed it onto the ground. This revealed a light blue shirt underneath. The relatively fitted lines highlighted his bulging muscles, complemented by Zhao Pinghu's height of 1.88 meters. In terms of appearance alone, he was far more striking than the somewhat smaller Lu Yinan.

Originally, he relied on the "Beast God" that was fused within him. This advanced biological parasitic beast is different from the ordinary biological parasitic beasts distributed by schools in mass production. It is a variety produced in small quantities by large companies to earn substantial profits. They utilize various cutting-edge technologies to maximize the potential capabilities of the biological parasitic beasts, and naturally, the price is also raised to the maximum.

Zhao Pinghu, it seems you forgot to shout "Give me strength!" Why do you resemble the heroes transforming in mythological legends?

You! Since you, Lu Yinan, want to end this embarrassing process early, I will fulfill your wish

Shaolin asked in confusion: "Why? Although the government mandates that every citizen must undergo basic military self-defense training, and this certification is required when assessing work competency levels, after employment, one can engage in training as a hobby. Moreover, this is not something essential; often, it is overlooked by many."

The area surrounding the school district is open land in the outskirts, and the speed contest between Zhao Pinghu and Lu Yinan is anything but constrained. Although Zhao Pinghu is fast, Lu Yinan always seems to vanish at critical moments, showcasing his most impressive instant displacement.

Although Zhao Pinghu's speed is several times his own, the braking distance during a sprint is also several times greater. Reckless impact and calm strategies are always in mutual restraint.

Zhao Pinghu, in an extremely confident tone, issued grandiose statements to Lu Yinan

Although Zhao Pinghu and his group saw this gesture, the victor this time was once again Lu Yinan. Who among them would dare to challenge him? They could only endure the humiliation. Soon, they all activated their personal anti-gravity flight devices, dejectedly ascending into the sky and flying far away

Lu Yinan! Have you also entered the second level of fusion?

"Whatever, am I supposed to be afraid of you?" Lu Yinan responded very readily, showing no concern.

Zhao Pinghu noticed that more and more people had gathered around, which instead suppressed his inner hesitation. He was the first to land on the ground in a very handsome manner

Are you alright?" The three of them asked in a flurry as soon as they came up.

The differences in our thinking also demonstrate the distinctions between you and me. Zhao Pinghu spoke with confidence and conviction.

At this moment, those students who were defeated by Lu Yinan have mostly recovered. The regenerative ability of the biological parasitic beasts is quite rapid, and their injuries were not too severe. At this moment, a large number of figures have already rushed out from the school district.

A pointed critique left Zhao Pinghu somewhat embarrassed, his complexion shifting from pale to a light red. Unable to hold back, he retorted: "Mass-produced biological parasites simply cannot be compared to those produced as high-end products; there is nothing wrong with that. Moreover, if you could achieve fusion a month in advance, why didn't you do it?"

You are seeking death

The energy shield was in front of him, providing no natural protection from behind. When Zhao Pinghu struggled to stand up, he was taken aback by the orange orb in Lu Yinan's hand

Strange dark red patterns appeared on the skin, shimmering and floating. The thin light from outside suddenly became dazzling, forming a diamond-shaped energy shield on the chest. The transparent shield had a light golden base, covered with dark red energy ripples, suspended about 15 centimeters in front of Zhao Pinghu, perfectly concealing his body.

Is the high-priced product really that remarkable just because it was integrated a month earlier

Lu Yinan was also surprised at this moment; he had just obtained the living parasitic beast and had not even spent half an hour merging it. His control over it was not as satisfactory as he had hoped. Zhao Pinghu indeed posed a considerable threat to him.

This fellow is truly difficult to deal with. Clearly, I am faster than him, yet I cannot keep up with his figure; it is indeed strange. Zhao Pinghu finally realizes that Lu Yinan is not as easy to handle as he had thought, believing that he could simply resolve the matter by taking action.

Although it is said that after merging with the biological parasitic beast, the process transitions from symbiotic fusion to cellular fusion, noticeable signs typically take at least three to five months to manifest. The energy fluctuations on Zhao Pinghu's body are indeed the clearest indication of the preliminary stage of the second-level fusion with the biological parasitic beast. This implies that his physical abilities have at least increased by more than ten times

What a fast speed

Although we were delayed waiting for Li Jian and others, and later engaged in discussions, we were still traveling a distance of only twenty kilometers, and before long, we arrived in the city.

The competitive Zhao Pinghu secretly input the command into the intelligence core: 'Beast God protection mode activated, Level 2 simulation evolution begins'

The ability to wield the second-level fusion of energy shockwaves far exceeds Zhao Pinghu's current state. He has lost his last resort; if he does not leave, is he just waiting for Lu Yinan to beat him up? It's not as if he has a penchant for being abused.

Haha! It's just that I won't be attending a military academy in the future, so I need to have an identity that I can boast about, you know," Lu Yinan explained

Under the protection of the Beast God, Zhao Pinghu's strength has at least quintupled. With overwhelming advantage, he is confident that he can defeat Lu Yinan with a single move

Being disparaged as a character in a virtual game, Zhao Pinghu was truly fed up. His anger towards Lu Yinan escalated even further.

In the faint glow of energy condensed at Zhao Pinghu's maximum output, a small halo unexpectedly formed around his fist. With a clear shout, he exclaimed: 'Watch the punch!'

Lu Yinan remained calm and composed, even more so than before. He stood with both hands clasped behind his back, effortlessly dealing with Zhao Pinghu's attacks

Speak softly. I am not doing anything this year; I am going to join the military. Just for one year

I am also not interested in the so-called "mutual understanding" or "telepathic connection". Can we cut down on the nonsense

This attack lacks sufficient power and may not truly cause any harm. Lu Yinan is aware of this, which is why he chose to launch a surprise attack from behind. Otherwise, striking directly against Zhao Pinghu's energy shield would not achieve the desired shock effect

While flying, Shao Lin suddenly asked, "Lu Yi Nan, what do you plan to do after graduation? Don't you like virtual design? Are you just going to join a company to work, or are you going to enter a design academy?"

Without even a cry of despair, Zhao Pinghu charged towards Lu Yinan, intent on eliminating this bothersome individual

Zhao Pinghu is usually proud and arrogant, with a lofty opinion of himself, yet he does not bully other students. It is only because he stood up for someone else that he became entangled with Lu Yinan. As time went on, their interactions became a source of annoyance for Lu Yinan. With a disdainful curl of his lip, Lu Yinan has grown increasingly impatient with Zhao Pinghu's pointless obsession and his lack of taste in competitiveness.

Zhao Pinghu then waved his hand, and Hu Ye and Zhang Jun received the information he transmitted through the Heavenly Eye. They quickly descended to the ground first, taking their companions, the few students injured by Lu Yinan, to a discreet location.

Hehe

Lu Yinan is evidently well-versed in the rapid martial arts of Zhao Pinghu, as up to this point, Zhao Pinghu has not even laid a finger on him.

After a while in this conversation, Chai Lijun, Li Jian, and Zheng Lishuang also caught up.

Zhao Pinghu observed that so many of his subordinates had been defeated, yet he remained calm and unhurried. He had other considerations; he had known Lu Yinan for quite some time. If he truly intended to surround Lu Yinan with sheer numbers, he would need to bring at least fifty or sixty people to feel it would be effective. It is not that Lu Yinan was exceptionally formidable, but rather that with too few people, it was impossible to intercept him in the sky.

The Beast God is the latest product from the High Secret Company, reportedly capable of completing the second-level fusion within one year, at a speed three to five times that of ordinary products. Of course, the price has increased by more than ten times.

Moreover, Zhao Pinghu has been intensifying his training over the past month. He has also purchased the Integrated System of Chinese Ancient Martial Arts and input the intelligence core of the Beast God. His aim is to defeat Lu Yinan today

Cut it out! I won't need this anymore anyway; after I leave the school district, you can take it and play with it! But do you really want to repeat another year?

With a mysterious smile, Lu Yinan knew that provoking his opponent would increase the chances of his scheme succeeding by twenty percent, and he simultaneously unleashed the secret weapon he had long prepared

You

Zhao Pinghu launched the attack first, believing that a duel between men should be conducted openly and honorably. Before striking, he even shouted a warning.

Due to its national conditions, China is the only country that implements a voluntary military service system. The length of service is determined by individual preference. It is also possible to transition to a professional military career, but that is not what Lu Yinan desires

With a slight smile, Lu Yinan looked at Zhao Pinghu, who was calming Gu, and said nothing more. Just as Zhao Pinghu understood him very well, Lu Yinan also knew this person who once held great influence throughout the entire school district as well as he knew the number of his own fingers. It was clear without needing to think.

With a confident smile, Zhao Pinghu opened his arms. Under the morning sunlight, one could still discern a faint golden glow emanating from Zhao Pinghu, gently flowing. Although the subtle golden light was quite weak, it undeniably existed

However, the continuous execution of "combination techniques" holds significant value for beginners, as it eliminates the need to ponder how to adapt; by simply performing the prescribed actions thoroughly, one can still achieve certain results.

As an amateur hobby, Lu Yinan's obsession with ancient martial arts is well-known. Nowadays, various materials are easily accessible, and Lu Yinan has also conducted research on the unique meditation practices found in classical martial arts, particularly in the realms of Qi cultivation and yoga.

As Zhao Pinghu came to a halt, Lu Yinan naturally lost all interest in jumping around. First, he stared in astonishment at Zhao Pinghu's transformation, and then he simply burst into uncontrollable laughter, pointing at Zhao Pinghu, to the point where tears streamed down his face from laughing.

Shaolin, why don't you join the army with me? It would be a good way to train and also save you from always being called "Sister Lin". In the army, there is an advantage in the form of extracurricular training that cannot be matched, which is the opportunity to earn a military rank. It would be quite impressive to mention that in the future

I do not intend to do so

Second-level fusion state