The 12 geniuses from the Summit Ranking of the Cosmic Martial Arts Association lay on the ground like dead dogs. Each of them was a universally acclaimed talent in their respective Cosmic Empires, capable of resisting an ordinary Level Six Life Form with their Level Five Peak Life Form genetic level.

Such individuals advancing to become Level Six Life Forms was almost a certainty; they were destined to be revered by thousands.

Twelve such people working together might not even be challenged by some weaker Level Six Middle Life Forms, yet now they had been instantly defeated by a single Level Five Elementary Life Form.

"Releasing such a high concentration of energy with both hands, I've never seen such a strange martial secret technique. Has his body undergone mechanical modification?"

"No, he is purely human; that power is 100% Cosmic Origin Energy."

"My energy detector indicates that the core region of that attack just exploded with energy exceeding a Level Six Life Form's standard."

"Hiss~ What kind of monsters are there in the Ritian Sect?"

Witnessing this incredible scene, everyone felt immense fear within; those 12 were already considered untouchably high. Yet, they were beaten half to death. How could they possibly compete with Zhang Menglong for control of this city?

"Are they all dead?" Zhang Menglong sensed that several more fires of fate had gathered above him, indicating those people had been killed. Their bodies transformed into faint glimmers of light and disappeared, leaving just their storage devices.

"What a waste," Zhang Menglong shook his head regretfully, "Someone from the Summit Ranking should surely end up with a red fire of fate? If I could cultivate them, it would save me a lot of time in the future. What a pity."

Upon hearing Zhang Menglong's words, the remaining people got goosebumps; he actually wanted to use the Summit Ranking personalities as tools to earn fire of fate—it's simply inhuman.

"What should we do, are we just going to give up on this city?" Zhang Menglong stood alone at the city entrance, exhibiting an invincible posture.

"No! Although he is strong, we might still have a chance," Gales quietly conversed with his comrades beside him, "Such a powerful martial secret technique surely has side effects. He must be a spent force now; if we all attack together, we can definitely take him down!"

"Who's whispering over there!" Zhang Menglong's hearing was so strong that not a single stir could escape his ears. "I heard everything; you're saying I'm a spent force, right?"

"Exactly!" At this point, since they were overheard, Gales stopped pretending, "You surely can't use that move again now, can you?"

"You're right!" Zhang Menglong laughed, "But I can pop some pills."

"Hmph, relying on medicine to recover; can you hold out under our assault until your stamina and origin energy rejuvenate?"

"Don't compare your trash pills to mine," Zhang Menglong nonchalantly tossed an elixir into his mouth.

In an instant, Zhang Menglong's presence became like a massive black hole, absorbing all surrounding energy into his body, instantly replenishing his somewhat depleted stamina.

"That's impossible!"

These treasure hunters carried recovery-type medicines; the higher the life form level, the longer needed to recover after energy expenditure or injury.

When they attacked the city's defense system a few days prior, they used an alternating supply method. Typically, market medicines would take at least one or two Cosmic Hours to completely restore their stamina.

Yet, Zhang Menglong took only a few seconds!

His strength exceeded theirs, his stamina unlimited; what could they use to fight against him? Their heads?

Feeling Zhang Menglong's power once again become overwhelmingly filled in his body, they resembled deflated balloons. If they blindly attacked Zhang Menglong, even if luck favored them, at least half of the tens of thousands present would be killed!

None dared gamble that among those Zhang Menglong might kill was not one of them.

"Still want to fight?" Zhang Menglong beckoned them with a finger.

"This city belongs to Mr. Zhang."

"Let's go!"

The city's treasures were indeed precious, but there was no reason to abandon further exploration in the treasure vault for them.

"There are many beast subspecies nests nearby. I've heard that killing beasts might yield some treasures."

"Really?"

"I just heard Belrut say that his near Level Six Martial Weapon was obtained from defeating a beast subspecies."

"Indeed, let's try our luck elsewhere!"

The tens of thousands scattered in all directions.

"At least they know their limits!" Zhang Menglong packed up his spoils. The geniuses from the Summit Ranking clearly received tremendous resources for this treasure hunt. Though many things did not interest Zhang Menglong, the towering pile of Energy Baryte estimated in the billions of Cosmic Coins was remarkable.

"Gou Dan, help me control this city!"

"Got it!"

For others, gaining control of such a city seemed impossible; Zuda Civilization was the most formidable in history. Though countless ages had passed, their systems were beyond cracking by any arbitrary person.

Yet, for Gou Dan, the system posed little challenge. Three minutes later, he had obtained full control permissions.

"Director, I've completed the city's control," Gou Dan reported, "Wow, there's plenty of good stuff here, besides that batch of puppets, there are lots of Energy Baryte and high-grade materials; some are unavailable even with money in your present cosmic civilization!"

"First, help me activate the defense system," Zhang Menglong instructed, "I don't want anyone disturbing me while accounting for my spoils!"

"Got it!" With a massive consumption of Energy Baryte, the entire city became impregnable once more.

"Hahaha, I've struck it rich!" Zhang Menglong joyfully inventoried the warehouse's Energy Baryte; everything was at Level Five, and even exceeded with a mineral called Star Core, its energy equivalent to tens of thousands of Level Five Energy Baryte combined.

"Director, the energy baryte alone is worth several million stars of Cosmic Coins."

"Incredible wealth for the strongest civilization; it's like they're drowning in riches!" Zhang Menglong excitedly licked his lips, "What about the Puppet Legion?"

"In the city's underground warehouse; just take the elevator down."

Zhang Menglong descended to the underground following the elevator.

"Ding ding ding!" All lights instantly illuminated.

"This place is supposed to be a warehouse? It must be a weapons factory!" Zhang Menglong stared, awestruck. He seemed to witness a mighty civilization that once ruled the cosmos resurrect before him.

A hundred thousand Black Warriors neatly aligned in front of him, resembling a bloodthirsty army

"Director, these puppets are made from the same material as the Zuda Fleet. I guess the hundred outside were just prototypes; the difference here is massive."

"Oh?" Zhang Menglong had witnessed the Black Warriors' power; their force and speed matched that of a Level Six Life Form. "What can they achieve?"

"According to obtained data, these puppets, named Black Warriors, powered by Level Five Energy Baryte, can exert the combat capability of Level Six Life Form Peak. Powered by Star Core, they achieve Level Seven Life Form Peak's capability. Ten thousand are specially made; their energy consumption is ten times that of others, reaching Level Eight Life Form's power!"

Zhang Menglong slapped his thigh, "I've hit the jackpot; who can handle this!"