In the Age of Gods and Demons, I evolved into the final boss.

Chapter 56 The Separation of Two Realms

As Chen Zheng walked in, Chen Ye said, "Brother, we'll take Chu Ya's car back later. She's also going back to the city, so she can give us a ride."

"By the way, this is Su Wan, Chu Ya's cousin, and also a freshman in the martial arts department."

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Zheng's eyes. He hadn't expected that this seemingly beautiful girl would also have such high talent, actually being a second-level expert.

"Thank you for your help, Chu."

Then Chen Zheng politely greeted the girl in the passenger seat: "Hello, Su."

"Brother Chen, you don't need to be so polite with me," Chu Ya greeted him with a smile.

The girl sitting in the passenger seat wasn't as aloof as he'd imagined; she nodded slightly to Chen Zheng and said, "Hello."

As they were talking, Chen Ye opened the car door, and the two got in one after the other. After Chen Zheng was seated, Chen Ye said, "Let's go, Xiao Ya."

"Okay." The car started silently and slid out quickly.

In the car, Chen Ye said with a smile, "Brother, I haven't congratulated you on getting first place in the liberal arts rankings trial yet."

Chen Zheng shook his head: "My luck played a part in getting first place this time, especially on the third day. If it weren't for the help of my classmates, I wouldn't have been able to find so many mutated creatures by myself."

Chen Ye laughed and said, "What a coincidence, I was able to enter the top five of the martial arts rankings this time entirely thanks to Xiao Ya."

"On the third day, Xiaoya found a large herd of level twelve beasts. Taking advantage of the terrain, I killed them all, and my contribution immediately narrowed the gap."

"I see. It seems Chu is very lucky for you." Chen Zheng smiled and glanced at Chen Ye.

As brothers for over ten years, Chen Ye immediately saw the meaning in Chen Zheng's eyes and quickly changed the subject: "Brother, you know about the upgrade of the virtual world, right?"

"Yes, I saw the notice from the school."

"This connection between the virtual world and the real network will have a significant impact on the entire world. Business models will become more diversified, and martial arts will become more widespread."

"Furthermore, the teaching model is more convenient, and cross-school exchanges don't require going to other campuses..."

As the two brothers spoke, the scenery outside the car rushed past, and they soon entered the urban area of ​​Jiangzhou.

High-rise buildings stand tall, their glass reflecting the sunlight. Couples stroll along the sidewalks, and young women push strollers.

A holographic projection hangs outside the shopping mall, playing GG, an energy drink endorsed by today's hottest martial arts star.

Seeing this scene, Chen Zheng felt inexplicably dazed.

For the past week, he has focused his energy on studying, cultivating, or controlling the Black Flame Dragon to fight and devour in the abyss.

From his other perspective, the black flame dragon, over twenty meters long, stood at the bottom of the fissure, looking up at the dark red sky above.

Ahead, thousands of dog-headed monsters, led by the minotaur Serus and the lava giant Stone Mountain, smashed through rocks and dug an upward passage.

As for the dog-headed demon Vala, Sokos has already entered the ground through a small path to explore the surrounding environment and prepare for the Black Flame Demon Dragon's "invasion" of the ground.

At this moment, Chen Ye, who was inside the car, noticed the dazed look on Chen Zheng's face and asked with concern, "Brother, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

Chen Zheng snapped out of his daze, suppressing the intense tearing feeling in his heart: "I just suddenly realized that the atmosphere of the school, the trial plane, and the city is so different."

"This one?"

Chen Ye smiled and said, "This is the meaning of our martial arts training: to keep those mutated creatures and demons outside the city and protect our families in the rear."

"After graduation, I will join the martial arts alliance or the military to make this protective line of defense even stronger."

At this point, Chen Ye's eyes revealed an unwavering determination, his will to protect his family and safeguard humanity was unshakable.

The intensity of this will moved Chen Zheng somewhat, and Chu Ya, who was driving in the front, looked at the rearview mirror with eyes full of admiration.

Chen Zheng was puzzled and curious about what had happened to Chen Ye during the winter break training camp that caused such a big change in him.

In his memory, Chen Ye was just a very talented freshman before the winter break training camp.

The only goal is to become stronger and give my family a better life, but what is the reason for this unwavering will to protect my family and safeguard humanity?

Furthermore, Chen Ye's purpose in cultivating was to protect his family and safeguard the human race, but what about him?

What is the purpose of his cultivation?

Before his memories returned, Chen Zheng's goal in cultivation was simple: because this was a world where martial arts flourished, cultivation was something everyone had to go through, just like reading.

On the contrary, not cultivating might make one seem somewhat out of place, even if one's talent is average.

After his memories were restored and integrated, Chen Zheng's motivation for cultivation was simply to become stronger.

I haven't thought about what I'll do after I become stronger.

Protecting his family? As a time traveler who has experienced death, Chen Zheng is not actually afraid of his own death or the death of his family and friends.

In his view, life is unpredictable, and life and death are predestined. It's enough to cherish the present and live well in the moment; we can worry about the future later.

The same applies to those with the Abyss Body; driven by the instinct to become stronger, they slaughter others without any concept of why they want to become stronger.

Unify the Abyss and become the supreme demon god?

At this moment, Chen Zheng felt inexplicably lost, unsure of the meaning behind his efforts.

Enjoy life and make up for the regrets of the previous life?

What were my regrets from my previous life?

Did you never confess to the girl you had a crush on in high school? Did you only focus on studying in college and never have a romance that celebrated your youth?

No marriage, no children, no filial piety...

"Brother, we've arrived."

Chen Ye's voice brought Chen Zheng back to his senses. The car had already stopped at the entrance of their residential complex. Seeing this, Chen Zheng didn't say anything and followed Chen Ye out of the car.

"Xiaoya, drive carefully."

"it is good."

After exchanging greetings, the two brothers walked into the residential area one after the other, and Chu Ya also lightly stepped on the accelerator, and the car glided into the lane.

In the passenger seat, Su Wan, who had been quiet the whole way, suddenly slumped back and said in a lazy and casual tone, "Is that Chen Ye your boyfriend, Ya Ya?"

"Don't deny it, this is the first time I've seen you care about a boy so much."

"...Yes." Chu Ya paused, but did not deny it.

"As expected." Su Wan's face showed a smug look.

"However, Chen Ye from Class 1 is alright. Although his family is ordinary, he has cultivated the Flesh and Tendon Refining Fist Technique to the ninth level by the time he was in his senior year of high school. He is only one level short of the Skin Refining Fist Technique. His talent is barely worthy of yours."

"Your message is outdated."

Chu Ya's tone revealed a hint of pride: "Chen Ye has now completed his skin refining, reshaped his martial bones, and condensed the true meaning of the Demonic Tiger."

"Last night, he used the reward from this trial to complete the purification process. Now he is preparing to challenge the Blood Transformation Realm before the end of the semester."

"Uh... I only went to the capital for two months, and this place has changed so much." Su Wan was a little confused.

Hmm! Chu Ya smugly hummed.

Looking out the window, Su Wan, who had been holding back her emotions the whole way, changed the subject: "Compared to your boyfriend Chen Ye, his brother Chen Zheng is much more ordinary."

"Judging from his aura, he should only be a level nine martial artist. Is he a senior student from the Materials Science or Rune Science department?"

Chu Ya smiled upon hearing this: "Runic system, but Brother Chen is a freshman just like us. As for his martial arts talent, it was indeed quite ordinary a week ago."

"What do you mean?" Su Wan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"You just got back, so there are many things you don't know. For example, last week Brother Chen had two sudden enlightenments, breaking through from level four to level six, and then to level nine."

"Also, when Brother Chen broke through to level six, Chen Ye helped him apply for a top-level sword technique, and he has been practicing it for about five days now."

"In just five days, he mastered the first level of this top-tier sword technique."

"How is that possible!?" Su Wan sat up straight, completely disbelieving that the boy with the handsome eyes could be so talented in technique.

Chu Ya smiled wryly: "I didn't believe it at first either."

"But last night on the school's website, I saw a video of a battle that someone had recorded. Brother Chen killed a level nine mutated giant with just two strikes."

"His swordsmanship is sharp and his movements are almost instinctive, clearly a sign that he has mastered a top-level combat technique."

"Later, I sent it to my brother to confirm, and he was certain that the person in the video had mastered the first level of the Wuwang Blade Scripture, because he had also practiced the Wuwang Blade Scripture."

"It's unbelievable that someone could master a top-tier sword technique in just six days, even if it's only at the first level!"

Su Wan's eyes revealed undisguised surprise.