Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 106

After settling Ye Zihan and her son, Xiao Yan, unable to contain his excitement, once again went to the underground training room.

He wanted to know precisely how much his strength had increased from this third wave of “excellent” potential, two hundred times amplified feedback! How far was he from the ultimate peak!

Standing in front of the strength testing machine, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, feeling the vast power within his body, which was even more abundant and active than before, as if it was about to burst out at any moment!

This time, he didn’t even exert his full strength. Just like a warm-up, he gathered a part of his power at his fist and casually punched it out!

Dong—!!!!！！

The huge sound once again shook the secret room!

The numbers on the screen accelerated like a rocket, instantly surpassing the ninety-thousand-kilogram mark! And it continued to climb!

Finally, it settled firmly!

93000 kilograms!!!

Ninety-three thousand kilograms!

It had increased by a full three thousand kilograms again!

A single “excellent” potential, two hundred times amplified feedback, brought such a massive improvement!

Xiao Yan looked at this number, his eyes filled with an indescribable brilliance!

Ninety-three thousand kilograms! Only the last seven thousand kilograms remained until the hundred-thousand-kilogram threshold of the Ninth-Rank peak!

It felt… within reach!

He even had a strong premonition that as long as the remaining seven wives gave birth successfully, even if the children they bore were only of “ordinary” potential (hundred times amplification), the superposition of those seven energy feedbacks would absolutely be enough to… forcefully push him to the Ninth-Rank peak—a realm countless transcendents dreamed of!

Ye Zihan successfully gave birth to a son with “excellent” potential, and Xiao Yan’s base strength once again significantly increased, firmly standing at the ninety-three thousand kilogram mark, just one step away from the Ninth-Rank peak.

However, the increase in strength did not completely dispel the vigilance in his heart. Especially the rumors about him on the internet, as well as the overt and covert probing and coveting from various forces, made him realize that although he was powerful, he was not without worries.

In particular, the three Battle Kings who acted as the stabilizing forces of the Fourth New Nanjing City, their attitude towards him remained an unresolvable concern in Xiao Yan’s heart.

Although he was confident that his actions were upright and he had left no evidence of cultivating evil arts, the fact that his strength had increased too quickly was undeniable. Battle King-level existences possessed insights and methods far beyond what he could currently fathom. If they truly became suspicious of him, or even used certain unconventional means to “investigate,” that would undoubtedly be a huge problem for him.

Just as Xiao Yan was secretly on guard for this, an unofficial piece of news about the injuries of the three Battle Kings, which came through a reliable channel, quietly eased his strained nerves.

This news came from a private communication with Zhao Meng.

Since the city defense battle, Zhao Meng’s status had risen due to his camaraderie with Xiao Yan and his equally brave performance in battle (though he was seriously injured). He was entrusted with important responsibilities by Deputy Commander Liu, participating in the handling of some core post-war affairs, allowing him to access some higher-level information.

“Old Xiao, I’m going to tell you something. Just keep it in mind, and don’t spread it,” Zhao Meng’s voice in the communication was very low, carrying a hint of solemnity, “Our city’s three old ancestors… are more seriously injured than what was publicly announced!”

Xiao Yan’s heart stirred, and he calmly asked, “Oh? How so?”

“I don’t know the specific details; it’s all top secret,” Zhao Meng continued, “But I heard a rumor circulating internally that… Lords ‘Cangshan’ and ‘Jingtao’ are a bit better. Although their vitality was also damaged, they should recover about seventy to eighty percent after about half a year of recuperation.”

He paused, his tone becoming even heavier: “But Lord ‘Lieyang’… is in big trouble! I heard that in order to directly confront the Blood Ghost Cult Vice-Sect Master ‘Blood River’s’ final self-destructing forbidden art, he damaged his origin! Martial Dao origin! That’s the foundation of a Battle King! It’s said that he’s now in a deep state of meditative healing. Forget about coming out of seclusion, it’s questionable whether he’ll even wake up! Even if he miraculously wakes up, his strength will likely be greatly diminished, and the recovery period… might be measured in years, three years? Five years? Or even longer? No one can say for sure!”

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Yan’s pupils imperceptibly contracted!

Battle King Lieyang, his origin damaged?! The recovery period potentially lasting several years?!

This news was undoubtedly extremely astonishing!

Battle King-level existences were already rare, each one a stabilizing force for their respective cities. And Battle King Lieyang was subtly the strongest and most resolute and fierce-tempered of the three Battle Kings! His severe injury was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Fourth New Nanjing City’s ultimate combat power!

But for Xiao Yan personally…

He had to admit that while feeling a hint of pity and admiration for the senior, the stone that had been hanging in his heart indeed… greatly eased!

Among the three Battle Kings, Battle King Lieyang abhorred evil the most and acted the most rigidly. If anyone was most likely to become suspicious of him due to the rumors and take strong measures to investigate, it would undoubtedly be him!

And now, he was so seriously injured that he might need several years to recover?!

As for Battle Kings Cangshan and Jingtao, although they were also powerful, according to rumors, their temperaments were relatively gentle and steady. As long as he didn’t do anything outrageous, they likely wouldn’t easily act against him, a Ninth-Rank peak powerhouse who had achieved great military feats, without conclusive evidence.

What’s more, they themselves needed time to heal and recover, and probably wouldn’t have time to spare for other matters in the short term.

This meant… at least for a considerable period in the future, the pressure from those three subtle “mountains” above his head would be greatly reduced! He no longer had to constantly worry about direct scrutiny or intervention from the ultimate combat power!

This undoubtedly gave him an extremely valuable golden window period to consolidate his strength more calmly, deal with external disturbances, and… continue his “many children, many blessings” plan!

“It’s the right time, and good fortune…” Xiao Yan secretly sighed.

It seemed even heaven was helping him!

Of course, he did not relax his vigilance because of this. He knew that the Battle King’s injuries were top secret, and the information Zhao Meng received might not be entirely accurate. Moreover, even if the Battle King could not act for the time being, the hidden threats and restless forces within the city still could not be underestimated.

As time passed, as if by agreement, the remaining seven pregnant women in Xiao Yan’s household successively welcomed their delivery days. The entire manor was once again enveloped in a thick atmosphere of anticipation and the joy of new life.

(Li Xiuying – 3rd child)

The first to welcome her 3rd child was Xiao Yan’s original wife, Li Xiuying. Having gone through previous twists and turns and successfully stepped into the threshold of a quasi-warrior, Li Xiuying appeared exceptionally calm and resilient at this moment. Although the delivery process was still difficult, with the experience of the first time and her strengthened physique, she gritted her teeth and successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host, wife [Li Xiuying] (Quasi-Warrior) has given birth to her 3rd son! Potential evaluation: [Excellent]! Triggering [Two Hundred Times Bloodline Feedback Amplification]!”

Another excellent! Xiao Yan held this youngest son, who was most closely related to him by blood, feeling the surging energy once again pouring into his body. His heart was filled with tenderness and gratitude for his wife’s effort and resilience. His base strength increased again, steadily crossing the ninety-five thousand kilogram mark!

(Lin Xueqing – 2nd child)

Next was Lin Xueqing. This calm-minded woman, from a collateral branch of the Lin family, had subtly touched the threshold of a First-Rank warrior under Xiao Yan’s guidance and her own efforts. Her second child was also a daughter, and the delivery process was uneventful.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host, wife [Lin Xueqing] (Peak Quasi-Warrior) has given birth to her 2nd daughter! Potential evaluation: [Excellent]! Triggering [Two Hundred Times Bloodline Feedback Amplification]!”

Another two hundred times amplification! Xiao Yan’s strength accelerated like a rocket, launching a fierce assault on the final barrier of the Ninth-Rank peak! He felt his punching power was already approaching ninety-eight thousand kilograms!

(Wang Ruolan – 2nd child)

The gentle-tempered Wang Ruolan, after successfully conceiving, became even more peaceful in mind. The bottleneck she had previously touched quietly broke through during an epiphany in her pregnancy, and she officially entered the ranks of a First-Rank warrior! Her second child was a son, and the delivery process was as quiet and smooth as she herself.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host, wife [Wang Ruolan] (First-Rank Warrior) has given birth to her 2nd son! Potential evaluation: [Excellent]! Triggering [Two Hundred Times Bloodline Feedback Amplification]!”

The third excellent! The third two hundred times amplification!

Boom!!!

Xiao Yan felt that the final barrier within him, leading to the hundred-thousand-kilogram threshold of the Ninth-Rank peak, let out a violent, unbearable groan under the impact of this new, powerful energy torrent! Cracks, like a spiderweb, frantically spread across the barrier!

Just a little bit more! Just the very last bit!

(Su Wan’er – 2nd child)

The timid Su Wan’er was the fourth to give birth. Perhaps because she had the experience of the first time, or perhaps because Xiao Yan’s meticulous care filled her with a sense of security, her second delivery was much smoother than the first, giving birth to an equally delicate and lovely daughter.

“Ding! Congratulations to the host, wife [Su Wan’er] (Quasi-Warrior) has given birth to her 2nd daughter! Potential evaluation: [Ordinary]! Triggering [Hundred Times Bloodline Feedback Amplification]!”

Although it was only ordinary potential, the hundredfold feedback was still a force not to be underestimated! Like the last straw that broke the camel’s back!

Crack—!!!

That final barrier, which had confined Xiao Yan and symbolized the limit of Transcendent Ninth-Rank, finally… completely shattered under the ultimate push of this energy!

An unprecedented, vast and boundless sense of terrifying power, as if integrated with the entire world, instantly filled Xiao Yan’s limbs and bones! His Emperor-level true essence underwent its final transformation at this moment, becoming as pure as glazed glass, as brilliant as stars. Its circulation even resonated with the surrounding spatial energy!

One hundred thousand kilograms! He knew that his base strength had absolutely broken through the hundred-thousand-kilogram mark!

Transcendent Ninth-Rank peak! He had finally reached this realm that countless transcendents dreamed of!