Chapter 18: This Is the Pinnacle of Martial Arts!

What he just described were patterns deduced through crude methods.

Anyone who observed these eye bugs up close, by any means, would be affected!

Don’t be fooled by how succinctly Cai Xu delivered his conclusions.

Every single result was tested with soldiers’ lives.

This is war—life becomes a price that must be paid.

Shen Yu’s expression was solemn as he listened carefully to all the intelligence.

Finally, he pondered and said, “So, at present, the only way to eliminate or capture them is by covering one’s eyes and commanding from a distance?”

“Yes. For now, only this clumsy method works. These eye bugs fly fast and maneuver deftly. Without a human bait, small drones cannot catch them at all. It’s remarkable—they don’t even have wings. It seems a peculiar ‘energy field’ supports their flight.” The research by Cai Xu and his team had completely overturned all previously known knowledge.

No prior understanding could be applied.

The only tool available was scientific thinking.

Summarize, verify, experiment, seek patterns, and explain.

After a moment of reflection, Shen Yu slowly said, “This might be related to the mysterious powers of the perception domain, or rather, extraordinary forces.”

“What?” Cai Xu and the others behind him were momentarily stunned.

Though the creature was strange, they hadn’t yet considered a theological explanation.

So hearing Shen Yu’s words left them somewhat bewildered.

“Some force that, to an extent, defies physical laws—perhaps linked to the mind, or other inexplicable phenomena. In short, principles and rules derived from the purely material world can’t be applied; one must understand an entirely different operating principle.” Shen Yu paused, then added, “I’ve seen this within the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Alliance. Moreover, I have actually mastered some supernatural powers originating from other worlds.”

Not just the martial arts of Shen Yu’s own world.

Even the Gray Mist realm was already extraordinary.

The ‘omnipotent’ nature of the Gray Mist still amazed Shen Yu to this day.

Perhaps the supernatural was merely technology yet to be understood, but under current conditions, it could only be comprehended and utilized through the lens of the supernatural domain.

“Advisor Shen, you just mentioned supernatural powers from other worlds?” Huang Jingrong grasped the key point in Shen Yu’s words.

He knew Shen Yu possessed some extraordinary powers.

This was the innate ability of every ‘Gray Mist Walker.’

It was said to be the ‘will of doomsday civilizations’ condensed.

Exclusive to members.

But what Shen Yu just mentioned was supernatural powers from other worlds!

Could it be... possible to learn and master them?

“Exactly.” Shen Yu nodded, thought for a moment, then decided to reveal a little more. “After encountering the member you met earlier, I have been actively contacting another new member, trying to establish an alliance. That member’s world is a martial arts realm—an extraordinary martial arts world where a single sword can topple cities, cleave mountains, and divide rivers!”

“—!”

Many present were dumbfounded, mouths agape.

They felt as if they were dreaming.

The existence of the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Alliance and visitors from otherworldly interstellar civilizations had already shocked them deeply.

Now, there was even a martial arts world?

And one where a single sword could topple cities?

How could a mere human body withstand such immense power?

Is this still the real world?

Perhaps overwhelmed by so many shocks, Cai Xu quickly recovered, his eyes burning with fervor.

To a biologist, such a complete overturning of biological knowledge only ignited more passion.

“Advisor Shen, could you elaborate?” Cai Xu eagerly sought answers.

Beside him, Huang Jingrong also looked at Shen Yu with keen anticipation.

“Then I shall give a brief demonstration.” Shen Yu nodded; a quick demonstration wouldn’t take much time.

He glanced around, then fixed his gaze on a wooden office desk and slowly walked over.

“The martial arts of that world focus on three aspects. The first is physical enhancement.”

Shen Yu pinched a corner of the desk with his fingers.

Everyone could clearly see his finger, like a hydraulic press, slowly squeezing down, causing creaking sounds as the corner was forcibly crushed, deformed, and shattered!

“The second is energy control—something akin to the internal force in martial arts novels.”

Shen Yu opened his palm and pressed down.

Boom!

A tremendous sound erupted as the solid wood table was violently compressed by an unseen force, shattering with a crash. Yet all the fragments were held tightly together by invisible ripples!

A massive palm print was pressed firmly into the table’s surface!

Everyone around stared wide-eyed, mouths agape.

This vivid scene before them was far beyond any special effects in a movie.

The sheer realism alone conveyed the immense power involved.

“The third aspect is the spiritual realm—I prefer to call it the ‘primordial spirit’ realm.” Shen Yu casually glanced at a researcher nearby and gently said, “Lie down.”

Without hesitation, and with vigorous movement, the researcher immediately dropped to the ground.

“These three together constitute extraordinary martial arts!” Shen Yu withdrew the spiritual pressure.

The researcher’s dazed gaze soon eased as he sat up, gasping for breath.

“What was it like?” Cai Xu grabbed him impatiently.

“It felt like... as if I heard the leader’s command? Or sensed an irresistible order and reacted subconsciously before I was even aware.” The researcher recalled his experience, his eyes flickering with a trace of terror.

The feeling of losing control even over one’s own thoughts naturally inspires a primal fear.

But Cai Xu was genuinely exhilarated.

“That’s it! Exactly! This is how people influenced by the eye bugs feel! Unreasoned, uncontrollable autonomous behavior!” He looked sharply at Shen Yu. “Advisor Shen, could I try it?”

Perhaps only Cai Xu truly understood how agonizing this period had been.

Soldiers on the frontlines were doing everything to halt the spread of the eye bugs, sacrificing their lives daily, yet those behind held prisoners captured at such cost but produced no effective results.

The pain was indescribable.

But now, everything was different!

Especially this incredible power.

Like a beam of light in the darkness suddenly pointing the way.