I Can Transform Into a World-Destroying Colossal Beast-Chapter 174 - 168: Echoes of Destiny

Jiang Hou didn't like socializing, so after greeting people, he took a drink and went to a corner with Wang Yanfeng.

"Jiang Hou, I'm a bit surprised that you're a Tier Six Transcendent," Wang Yanfeng said, full of smiles as he looked at the handsome young man in front of him.

For families like theirs, having a High-tier Transcendent in the family is very significant.

Even though Jiang Hou was just a nephew and they had only known each other for two days, the unbreakable blood bond made them naturally close in feelings.

No one actually cared about the issue of Transcendents being corrupted and losing control.

Average people still have to deal with birth, aging, sickness, and death, as well as traffic and various accidents, including natural disasters. Who can guarantee they'll live to see tomorrow's sun?

Jiang Hou shook his head: "I was just lucky back then, barely managed to awaken successfully, and later on, after joining Celestial Punishment, my abilities 'slowly' improved to where they are now."

Without dwelling on Jiang Hou 'hiding' his Transcendent status, Wang Yanfeng mused, "Your earlier conversation with Chairman Su indicates you've noticed the suspicious circumstances surrounding my sister's death as well."

Jiang Hou nodded: "After sweeping the graves, I had the Demon Sea's Celestial Punishment Branch look into the records from back then and noticed some irregularities."

"I also found out that Uncle is investigating this matter. That Bai Jia is in your hands, right? Did he say who instructed him back then?"

Jiang Hou certainly wouldn't say it was a coincidence that led him to investigate the Wang Family's records, thereby discovering the issues surrounding his parents' deaths.

"You've done well."

Wang Yanfeng patted Jiang Hou's shoulder, feeling some comfort, then nodded and said, "The driver is indeed in my hands, currently held in an abandoned factory on the outskirts, watched over by Nuke."

"By the way, Nuke is one of the Transcendents who came with us this time, with Mid-tier Four strength."

"Besides Nuke, another consultant from the group, Karko, with Mid-tier Five strength, has gone with your grandfather to the Markro Islands."

As a multinational group, the Wang Family naturally hired High-tier Transcendents to join them.

Backed by a Tier Seven Researcher from the Ancient God Research Institute, plus plenty of monetary rewards, there were always some Transcendents not fond of fighting and killing who were tempted.

Just like with the information obtained from Celestial Punishment, the driver knew nothing.

The hit-and-run that killed Jiang Hou's parents was arranged through a secret phone call, and after more than a decade, it was impossible to trace the number or its owner.

So, tracing the funds' origins was the only way to pinpoint the target.

Someone capable of putting out three million yuan to hire a hitman would have assets worth at least billions, so unless by natural disaster or accident, that person is surely still alive and living well.

"This afternoon, your grandfather contacted me and said the connections have been smoothed out. We'll have results by tomorrow at the latest." At this point, Wang Yanfeng's expression turned icy.

"Tomorrow, then."

Jiang Hou slowly nodded: "Be sure to notify me right away when it happens."

As Jiang Hou and Wang Yanfeng were talking in the shadows, Li Mengwu sat in front of a small white table under the distant shade, appearing slightly lost.

Some old memories surfaced in her mind.

In a lab separated by clear glass, staff in white lab coats were bustling about.

In an empty office, a little girl in a white princess dress sat on a stool, weaving something with a few colorful ribbons in her hands.

At this moment, the office door opened and a beautiful woman in her twenties, with an intellectual air, walked in.

Seeing the bored little girl on the stool, the woman smiled warmly and said, "Wu, did your mom leave you here again?"

The little girl nodded obediently, without speaking.

The woman smiled, sat next to the little girl, opened a laptop, and said, "Wu, your first-grade classes have been going for a week. Have you made any good friends?"

The little girl shook her head and said crisply, "No, those people are too dumb; we have no common language."

The beautiful woman patted the little girl's hair: "Wu, that's not a good way to think; geniuses like you are the minority in this world, after all."

"If you look down on that and don't have a common language with anyone, you'll end up very lonely."

"Lonely, as in doing everything alone?" the little girl asked, a bit puzzled.

"No, what you're describing is reclusion. Loneliness should be a feeling," the beautiful woman shook her head, a memory surfacing of a little boy sitting by the window, quietly watching people and cars pass by outside.

But then she laughed: "You're only seven. Aunt Wang talking to you about this is a bit profound."

The little girl said confidently, "Although I don't quite understand it now, if I read more books in a few years, I should be able to understand what loneliness means."

As she spoke, the little girl took out the colorful little crane she was weaving: "Aunt Wang, this is for you."

Looking at the exquisite, colorful little crane in her hand, the beautiful woman was somewhat surprised.

After some thought, she removed the Lotus Pendant from her neck: "In half a month, the institute is going to close, and Auntie probably won't have the chance to see Wu again."

"So, I'll give you this pendant."

"It's not valuable, but it's a Peace Talisman requested by Auntie from the Immortal Spirit Daoist Temple. It can protect Wu's safety."

"Auntie, can this really keep me safe?" the little girl asked curiously, holding the Lotus Pendant.

"Yes."

Li Mengwu slowly lowered her head, looking at the Lotus Pendant hanging from her neck, then at the black-haired youthful figure in the distant shadows, lost in thought.

Aunt Wang, the pendant you gave me years ago seems to have truly kept Wu safe!

......

Jiang Hou only stayed for half an hour and left after greeting Wang Yanfeng at eight o'clock.

He was taken to the outskirts' weapons department in the chauffeur-driven car from Wang Yanfeng.

As Jiang Hou got out of the car, Zong Zheng Nan Mo, who had gathered there, exclaimed excitedly, "Jiang Hou, you're here, your Demon Suppression Pillar looks so fierce after reinforcement."

"Have you been inside to see it?"

"I have."

As they talked, they passed through several security doors to enter a giant factory over two hundred meters tall.

There, Minister Li Yong of the weapons department and the Tier Seven Powerhouse Ye Hong stood before a 150-meter-long, 12-meter-diameter black giant pillar lying horizontally on a 'stand.'

Despite being reinforced and upgraded, the Celestial Spirit Demon-Suppressing Pillar's appearance hadn't changed much; it only looked more massive and imposing.

Meanwhile, its surface was engraved with crimson runes resembling clouds and mist, swirling around and emitting a substantial heavy aura that almost solidified the air.

Li Yong introduced: "Major Jiang, as per your requirements, all Extraordinary materials have been perfectly integrated."

"The Demon Suppression Pillar's overall strength has been elevated to the Tier Seven level, able to withstand the infusion of Domain Power, and includes the Giant Transformation ability you wanted."

"As long as sufficient energy is poured in, activating the internal Giant Transformation Power can instantly double its length. Do you want to try it?"

"No need, I trust Minister Li and your team's capabilities." Jiang Hou said this, satisfied, as he patted the cold steel column, instantly feeling a faint connection.

"Alright." Wishing to witness Jiang Hou's behemoth transformation, Li Yong felt a bit disappointed, taking out a black ring.

"Major Jiang, here is your Storage Ring, with expanded space as well."

Jiang Hou took the Storage Ring, nodding in satisfaction: "Good work." With that, he placed the Storage Ring carrying his mental imprint onto his wristwatch and pressed it against the Demon Suppression Pillar.

Buzz! A strong spatial fluctuation radiated, enveloping the black giant pillar.

Under the watchful gaze of Li Yong and the others, the large, heavy black steel column vanished into thin air instantaneously.

Boom! The sudden disappearance of the column caused an internal and external pressure explosion, creating a gust of wind that fluttered everyone's hair.

Ye Hong marveled: "Major Jiang's weapon is making my scalp tingle. Once infused with Domain Power, its terrifying might will be unimaginable."

Jiang Hou modestly said, "Not at all, I just have a bit more strength. Compared to General Ye and others' mastery of Domain, I'm far behind."

After exchanging some business flattery, Jiang Hou and the others left the weapons department and took a car to a major tunnel of Demon Sea City, situated more than ten kilometers beyond the suburb.

With the Celestial Spirit Demon-Suppressing Pillar upgrade complete, combined with Cangming Volcano, at this moment Jiang Hou was brimming with confidence.

Moreover, the harvest from slaying a Tier Eight Evil God was incredibly valuable. The divinity-containing corpse of the Evil God was worth a fortune, not to mention the ancient relic where the Evil God had entrenched itself.

Inside, there might even be Ancient Divine Artifacts or Celestial and Earthly Treasures with residual divinity that hasn't faded completely.