152. A Grand Documentary Legend—"The Legend of 'General True'"
"Give him a Qi Punch, and he could kill his way from the Earlga Coast of the Red Arrow Empire to Tianhuan's Joan Capital."
He is the Red Arrow's first [Martial Artist], True#10752—General True.
"A true strongman scoffs at using lengthy IDs. Even if 10,752 people share the same name, he wouldn't feel embarrassed."
From the moment he was born, General True aspired to join the solo duel tournaments of "Star Abyss". At his birth, the sparse forests of Azure Star whispered his name: True#10752. You are the chosen one, the only one.
At one year old, General True kicked open the Earlga Sea, triggering a 40-year territorial dispute between Red Arrow and Frost-Plated.
At two, he sealed the Entropy Lord, becoming Azure Star's first legend. At five, he smashed through Tianhuan's capital, and the samurai quailed at his name. At ten, he toppled Frost-Plated's former president, Mai Dewei, prompting David Lin to establish the Federation.
Former Azure Star superstar Li Aozi once said:
"When I saw True#10752 walking toward me with a Qi Punch, I realized that the outer space I explored paled in comparison to General True's martial arts."
"I used to believe in science, but General True made me believe martial arts have no limits." — Du Zexin, Mechatronics Mentor.
Renowned entrepreneur Ms. N4 remarked:
"I invented synthetic muscles after witnessing General True's rigorously trained physique."
U.S. five-star General MacArthur once said of General True: "Had he been born on our timeline, even President Roosevelt would stand to pour him a drink."
Who is General True? No one knows his true identity.
But everyone knows he is already the world's overlord: 100 consecutive victories at Triangle Town Arena, a [Martial Artist] who casually performs perfect Neutralizing Force, the Jaw Crusher, the East Hundred Street Lighter Eater—all because you are too beautiful.
The grand documentary legend "The Legend of General True" continues to air for you.
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News of Li Aozi ending the 100-win streak spread like wildfire. Fan-made creations flooded in.
With the prior buildup and controversy over his alleged cheating, his popularity briefly overshadowed all others. Even "Star Abyss"'s largest player media outlet, "Star News", reached out for an interview.
This was Li Aozi's forte.
In the interview, Li Aozi demonstrated elegance and eloquence, effortlessly handling the host's tough questions. He "unintentionally" displayed his profound understanding of the game while showcasing his unique charm.
Compared to "Li Aozi," "True" was even more appealing to players. Li Aozi's straightforward and humorous remarks, often laced with deliberate crude jokes, resonated deeply with his audience.
After the interview, Li Aozi's forum followers surged. He immediately launched a streaming account, accepting paid questions and sponsorships. In one afternoon, he earned 100,000 tokens.
After all, what's the highest praise for someone's gaming skills?
"Wow, you're insane! Are you cheating?"
Not only did he clear the cheating allegations, but the successful hype turned many haters into neutral fans, while new casual fans became loyal paying supporters.
Although Li Aozi spent a significant amount of Galons to hire astroturfers to promote his posts, the returns far outweighed the cost.
Unfortunately, players couldn't transfer tokens to NPCs, so the 100,000 tokens could only be gradually invested in strengthening his player account.
Of course, having more fans brought some inconveniences, such as an overwhelming number of friend requests, forcing him to disable the option.
But not entirely.
He set a threshold: 198 tokens for a friend slot, 648 tokens for a nationwide meet-and-greet—all settled in tokens.
At first glance, it seemed absurd. Would anyone pay for a friend slot? But with 123,000 fans, even if only one in a thousand paid, he'd still profit handsomely.
Never dismiss small earnings. See, that's how business grows.
"Looking at it now, the mission for this account is nearly complete. Once I've built up my reputation, I'll deliberately lose to a mid-tier [Mutant] to reverse the main account's reputation."
One must admit, having a player identity was incredibly useful.
"Now that business is done…"
Li Aozi raised his hand, using the Dao Path structure to summon [Blood of Immortality].
Two days earlier, through his player identity, he had acquired [Dominion] knowledge titled "Super Gene Tracing" to track Omega energy sources.
Although his main body couldn't learn it, he had mastered its contents using his player's body and memorized them entirely.
Gazing at the purple tumor rising in his palm, Li Aozi nodded:
"Now, it's time to handle some personal matters."
Informing his family, Li Aozi made a call to a familiar contact.
"Ms. N4, hello. Mr. Li Aozi has discussed this with you."
"Yes, I need your company to provide transportation and manpower."
"Thank you very much. I'll speak highly of you to Mr. Li Aozi."
Hanging up, he switched back to his main body, standing by the window.
Relaxing, he quietly focused.
Filtering out all Omega energy except for [Blood of Immortality], Li Aozi concentrated on tracing its source.
Using the unique resonance power of a [Echoer], he could sense Azure Star's souls across the galaxy.
Expand, expand.
Sequence Omega energy is the essence of this world's authority. Each person's Omega energy reflects their soul, allowing reverse tracking to locate their soul's position.
Nomi Anderson Guesset's soul was unique. As she was killed by Azure Star's [Plunderer], her soul was distributed as a gift.
Thus, half of it remained within Jane Nelia's body, while the other half drifted across the land or rested with an Azure Star [Plunderer].
This made her particularly special. Her evenly split soul was easily distinguishable from others.
Li Aozi carefully searched, exhausting his mental strength. Resorting to potions, he had prepared ample elixirs for this task, ready to scour every inch of Azure Star's surface with resonance power.
One day passed.
Two days.
Three days.
The hype surrounding 'General True' gradually faded. The game returned to its usual state as players reached level caps, refined their techniques, accumulated gear advantages, optimized strategies, or tackled previously blocked side quests.
White Candle Star players began constructing new zones in goblin nests, while Caramel Snail and Cumin Powder struggled with tasks from Ms. Yavanna, unsure how to proceed.
A week passed.
A month…
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Azure Star, four months and seven days later, Earlga countryside farm.
"Frost-Plated Federation's David Lin plans to visit the Empire. Crown Prince Rudolph will personally host. Looks like Frost-Plated might become our ally soon."
Isaac's father, Franz, sipped his coffee while watching the news:
"Two visits in a year. David Lin sure knows the times."
Mother Lena served bacon and bread, giving him a sharp look:
"Alright, you're an adult. Stop obsessing over grand narratives. Go call the kids for breakfast."
"Relax, they'll smell the food and come down. They've always been like that." Franz focused on short videos: "Hey, look, cheap pet food for Huru!"
"It's a cat!" Lena retorted.
"Meow… Huru…" The cat stretched lazily on the sofa, settling back to sleep.
Tap, tap.
Footsteps echoed from the stairs.
Mothers are always the most perceptive. Lena looked toward the stairs and smiled:
"Oh? Son's awake. Come eat breakfast!"
"Sorry, Mom. I have plans today."
Adjusting his tie, Li Aozi appeared, impeccably dressed in a suit, with a watch on his left wrist.
Seeing him, Lena asked, "Must you leave now? Have breakfast first. Skipping meals can cause kidney stones."
"Someone's been waiting too long. I can't delay breakfast any longer."
Smiling apologetically, he added:
"When I return, please prepare a feast for two."
Saying nothing, Lena approached to smooth his clothes and adjust his collar.
"No matter the occasion, always present your best self."
Franz set down his coffee and gave a thumbs-up:
"Good luck with your date."
Li Aozi nodded.
"It's not a date. It's… a reunion."
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The 'Xie Miao' armored train roared through the snowy plains, plunging deep into the Outside World.
Smoking, Conductor Kravitz turned to the sole passenger:
"If the world doesn't love you, stay away from the Outside World. If the Outside World doesn't love you, avoid Dongyue Ridge."
"Why say that?" The hooded passenger asked.
Kravitz muttered:
"This place is rotten. Even in the Outside World, there are geothermal-rich areas sheltered from blizzards where towns can thrive. But not Dongyue Ridge. It's humanity's moral abyss—the wildest of the wild. Here, humans have mutated into monsters, losing all humanity."
"Radiation-mutated people are common across the Outside World," the passenger remarked. "Three-legged, four-eyed mutants are lucky. Most are infants born with leukemia, dead within three days."
"No, this place is different."