At the moment of ascending to the innate state, Robert felt the internal force in his dantian spreading throughout his body like capillaries. He realized he could release this internal energy into the air at will. This was the release of Fleming! In addition, the Xiantian realm brought a significant increase in strength, along with many other extraordinary abilities that he needed to experience gradually.
Then, Robert spent another 1,100 energy points to upgrade the Ancient Sword Blood Technique to its maximum level. Absolutely amazing! Suddenly, his Ancient Sword Blood Technique underwent a qualitative transformation. The most obvious change was that the energy in his dantian became endless! Robert finally smiled with satisfaction.
Then, he looked at Emima and said, "Come on!"
Seeing that Robert was ready, Emima nodded and took action. She spread her legs, dug her soles deep into the ground, and assumed a horse stance. Then, she took a deep breath!
A horrifying scene unfolded. Emima's mouth, like a dragon sucking water, instantly drew in the surrounding air. Her upper body swelled up like an inflated balloon. The next moment, she let out a terrifying high-decibel roar.
"AH--!"
A massive shockwave erupted from her mouth, shattering all the glass in the surrounding buildings. Many residents covered their ears, feeling as if their eardrums would burst. The damage they suffered was merely the aftermath. Only those facing her head-on could truly experience the horror of the Lion's Roar Technique!
Robert felt an overwhelming pressure! "Snatch! Snatch! Snatch!" Under the relentless shockwaves, even he, having just reached the innate level, couldn't help but step back repeatedly. He finally understood why the top killers "Tiancan" and "Dique" had been reduced to fools after being struck by the Lion's Roar. The destructive power of Emima's technique was beyond anything a blood exchange realm expert could handle!
Fortunately, Robert was now an innate master. The next moment, flames ignited around him. The blazing fire made him appear like a god of flames descending upon the world. This was the release of Fleming!
His energy took the form of flames because all the strength in his body was now fueled by Ancient Sword Blood Energy. This energy was extremely strong and masculine, naturally manifesting as dazzling flames! With his protective energy in place, Robert no longer needed to retreat. He stood his ground, allowing the shockwaves of the Lion's Roar to wash over him, his expression calm.
At this moment, Robert seemed beyond the realm of mere mortals. He looked like the Fire Demon God incarnate. Everyone around was stunned.
"This is..." Trump said in shock. "Exposing the inner strength? An innate master?"
Emima calmed down completely, staring at Robert blankly. After a long silence, she finally said, "I lost."
In reality, she had another move called the Loud Speaker Lion Roar, which could possibly break Robert's body protection. However, that move required external assistance, making it an unfair victory.
A few minutes later, Robert settled matters with Smith from the tailor shop and the breakfast shop owner. At the same time, he apologized to both of them.
"I'm really sorry. I've been focusing on training and rarely fighting, so I didn't realize my strength was out of control... Here are some silver coins as compensation."
Seeing Robert's sincere apology, Smith and the breakfast boss quickly waved their hands in fear.
"No, no, it was just a friendly match. Injuries are inevitable, no big deal."
"Yes! Our injuries are just external, we'll recover in a few months..."
Joking aside, Robert was an innate master. He was several realms above them. How could they possibly accept compensation from someone of his level?
Seeing their reluctance, Robert simply placed the silver down and left. Outside, Trump and Emima waited anxiously. As Robert emerged, they immediately stepped forward, their eyes full of expectation.
Robert smiled and said, "My car is parked outside. How about we go meet that guy now?"
Hearing this, Trump and Emima exchanged glances before agreeing. "Okay, let's go!" Trump said.
From the previous match, they already knew Robert's overwhelming strength. If he had ill intentions, deception wouldn't be necessary.
"Are you two leaving like this?" Robert asked with a smile. "Maybe change clothes first?"
Hearing this, the couple realized they were still in their pajamas.
"Oh, yes, let's change first! Please wait for us a moment!" they said, before rushing back inside.
A short while later, the three got into the car, and Robert instructed the driver to head toward the city. Sitting in the passenger seat, he had a satisfied smile on his face. This trip had yielded immense rewards. Just the battle with Trump and Emima had earned him over 20,000 combat points and 10,000 spiritual energy points. He could now upgrade to the spirit refining realm instantly.
Turning his head, Robert saw Trump and Emima sitting nervously in the back seat. Smiling, he reminded them, "By the way, whether that child is really your son, you must confirm it yourselves. I'm not 100% sure."
The couple nodded. If Robert had been overly certain, they would have found it suspicious.
"Do you two have a way to confirm it?" Robert asked again.
"Yes!" Emima said. "My son has a half-moon-shaped birthmark on his waist, just like my husband."
"That's good!" Robert said, then asked, "What will you do after finding him?"
Emima thought for a moment. "If he's really our son, we will sell everything here, find a place where no one knows us, and raise him in secrecy."
Trump agreed. "Yes, we've been exposed. The authorities will come after us soon."
Hearing this, Robert apologized. "Sorry, this is my fault."
"No, no," Trump said. "Finding our son is the most important thing. We should be thanking you."
The three chatted along the way until they arrived at the outskirts of Chicago, stopping outside a dilapidated yard.
"The child usually lives here," Robert said.
Trump rushed inside but found nothing. "Don't worry," Robert reassured them. "He works in the city and only returns late at night. You can wait here."
The couple nodded and sat down in the yard, knowing they had to wait until the end. Robert got back in the car and returned to the hotel, feeling it wasn't appropriate for him to stay.
Back at the hotel, Robert showered and changed before opening his attribute panel. Seeing his progress, he smiled. With nearly 40,000 combat points, he was confident he could defeat any freshman.
However, he decided to wait before advancing to the spirit refining realm. Warriors who broke through at this stage often caused strange celestial phenomena, attracting unwanted attention. Finding a secret place was necessary.
He spent 3,000 points to reach the peak of the innate realm and another 1,100 points to master the "Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms."
His next target was the infamous killer: Fire Cloud Evil God. He had already located the mental hospital where the man was in hiding.
Just then, a hotel waiter knocked. "A gentleman outside wishes to see you. He says he was sent by the leader of the Ma Gang."
Robert stood up and walked toward the lobby, intrigued. It seemed another adventure awaited him.
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