Seeing that his sister MeiMei was unfazed, Chen Wei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Igris, you're in charge of MeiMei's safety from now on. If she wants to explore the outside world, take her out for some fun, but stay clear of human cities," he instructed.
"And make sure you're both home before dark."
"Understood, Master. I'll take great care of the young mistress," Igris responded.
Chen Wei gave a slight nod. "If you ever need anything, just let me know."
Igris beamed at his words. "Thank you, Master."
After spending a night on the farm, Igris had no desire to leave. The place held secrets it had quickly come to appreciate.
The energy devoured here in one night surpassed a month's worth of Blood Moon energy from the outside world, and it was of a much higher purity.
Its wounded body had fully healed overnight, and it felt on the verge of a breakthrough.
Igris had been initially shocked and somewhat fearful of Chen Wei, who commanded servants as formidable as the Intermediate All-purpose Robots. Now, knowing about this extraordinary farm, its reverence for Chen Wei soared to new heights.
Perhaps this master could help it regain its peak strength, break through its current limits, and ultimately transform into a human.
"Igris, I want to go play over there," MeiMei said, perched atop Igris's snake head and pointing towards the livestock farm.
With a hiss, Igris slithered towards the farm.
Chaos ensued as the livestock scattered in a frenzy at the approach of the massive creature.
Chen Wei's smile broadened as he watched MeiMei's delight. In this post-apocalyptic world, her joy was his greatest comfort.
Refocusing, Chen Wei pulled out a crystal nucleus.
A dark glow emanated from the fist-sized black crystal nucleus, the spoils from the level four mutated fierce beast he had slain the previous night.
Chen Wei's eyes narrowed with determination as he gazed at it, "This crystal nucleus from the level four mutated fierce beast should help me break through the level four barriers."
Chen Wei settled into a cross-legged position and began to channel the Heavenly God Physique technique, drawing in the life energy from the crystal nucleus.
With a resonant hum, a mysterious force emanated from Chen Wei's body, enveloping the crystal nucleus. It quivered and rose into the air, hovering at his forehead. Pure energy streamed out, splitting into streams that converged within him.
Deep in his cultivation, the crystal nucleus gradually diminished until, after half an hour, it was no larger than a sesame seed and vanished completely.
Exhaling deeply, Chen Wei opened his eyes, releasing a breath of stale air.
"At last, I've broken through to the fourth level of the Nirvana Stage."
He rose to his feet, taking stock of his newfound power. Every movement felt laden with overwhelming force.
With a thunderous boom, he punched the air, and it exploded with a fearsome roar.
"Incredible!" Chen Wei marveled at the sheer might of his casual punch.
His strength wasn't the only thing that had improved; his speed, sensory perception, and overall physical condition had undergone a comprehensive evolution.
Tuning into the distant sounds, Chen Wei's ears picked up the laughter of his sister back on the farm. A glance was all it took to spot her, even from a kilometer away.
"My abilities have truly been enhanced in every way," he murmured, looking down at himself.
The System chimed in, "Congratulations, Master, on your successful advancement."
Chen Wei chuckled, "System, since when do you call me Master? Weren't you referring to me as Host?"
"Master has ascended to Level Four, and your life's essence has leaped forward," the System explained. "Seeing the drive behind your struggle, the System is convinced that you could reign supreme across the cosmos. With your current state and resolve, 'Master' is the fitting title."
Grinning, Chen Wei replied, "I do like the sound of 'Master,' but as for ruling the universe, that's not really my cup of tea. I just want to become strong enough to protect my sister, MeiMei."
The System fell silent.
"Ugh, what's that awful smell?"
Chen Wei's nose twitched as he was hit with a wave of foul odor. It didn't take long for him to realize the source was his own body.
Glancing down, he noticed an unfamiliar layer of mucus coating his skin.
The System explained, "The Host's physique has evolved. Your life essence has independently selected to optimize and remodel itself, hence the expulsion of certain bodily impurities."
With that, Chen Wei grasped the situation.
He had ascended to Level Four, his body had fortified, and as a result, it had purged itself of impurities.
The excitement of his breakthrough was overshadowed by the urgent need to cleanse himself. Without hesitation, Chen Wei bolted for the shower, unable to stand the stench any longer—especially with his senses now heightened several-fold.
Feeling refreshed after the wash, Chen Wei's entire body seemed to sigh in relief.
Next, he headed to the room designated for body data analysis.
This was a space he had specifically designed when he instructed the system to construct his dwelling.
"Time to test my strength," he decided.
In the room, a rugged black stone tablet with an attached monitor materialized before him.
Recognizing it as the system's handiwork for measuring his strength, Chen Wei didn't give it a second thought. He centered his Qi, spread his legs, and clenched his right fist. His muscles tensed, channeling a surge of power through his right arm, culminating in his clenched fist.
Boom!
With all his might, Chen Wei's fist collided with the stone tablet.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
The stone tablet shook violently, and as it did, the numbers on the monitor skyrocketed.
Once the tablet stilled, the monitor's numbers ceased their climb, revealing the final figure.
86,542 kilograms!
An astonishing display of strength exceeding 80,000 kilograms!
"Whoa, that strong?" Chen Wei gasped, taken aback by his own power, and involuntarily inhaled sharply.
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