The so-called new martial arts refers to performing surgery on the human body to add genes, or implanting a small machine, a super biological organ, or even a high-tech power source inside the body. Afterward, not only can people unleash tremendous energy in combination with new weapons, but the greatest advantage is that as long as you have the money for the surgery, you can...

  “Henry Clark, you’re just a three-star new martial warrior. You can’t escape. If you don’t hand over what you stole from the Atlantis ruins, you’ll die here today!”

  A voice full of murderous intent suddenly interrupted Brian Carter’s thoughts. He slowly moved toward the corner of the alley, wondering: Could I have run into a robber? At this thought, his body tensed slightly and he quietly stopped in his tracks. At that moment, another conversation drifted over from the other end of the corner.

  “The item? It’s already been sent off Earth. Even if you kill me, it’s useless!”

  “Sent off Earth? Did you even have the time for that? For old times’ sake, hand it over and I’ll make it quick for you.”

  Oh no, is this for real? Are they really going to fight? Brian Carter speculated about how things might develop, and didn’t want to get involved in this bizarre robbery, so he tiptoed backward to retreat.

  “Trying to leave?” A cold voice suddenly sounded behind Brian Carter, and a burning, aggressive palm struck his back.

  Damn! Must be a three-star new martial warrior! Brian Carter had just cursed in his heart when he immediately heard the sound of his own spine breaking, as fragile as a porcelain cup crushed in a strongman’s hand, shattering to pieces. The intense pain nearly made him pass out. As the person threw his body high into the air, Brian Carter spun twice before crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust that made it impossible to see anything clearly. The pain in his spine became even more unbearable.

  If only I’d spent more time practicing ancient martial arts. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have ended up like this!

  The intense pain made him gasp for breath. Brian Carter struggled to lift his head, just in time to see the man who ambushed him approaching step by step...

  Meanwhile, at the other end of the alley, the sounds of fierce fighting erupted again. The man who spoke first shouted urgently, “Forget about that kid, come help me take down Henry Clark! The electronic surveillance eyes from Treasure Island aren’t just for show—the police could show up any minute.”

  “Even if I die, I won’t let you get ‘it’!” The man called Henry Clark roared, suddenly spreading his arms wide: “Uranium Blast!”

  “Quick—” The man didn’t even have time to finish shouting “dodge” before Henry Clark’s body erupted in a dazzling burst of green light. The man who had just rushed into the alley to attack Brian Carter didn’t even have time to make a sound before his body rapidly disintegrated under the green light. “Dodge—” By the time the man finished the last syllable, his body was already completely destroyed.

  The alley that had just been the scene of a fierce battle instantly returned to its former calm. A fist-sized metal sphere rolled off Henry Clark’s body, away from his shattered flesh, and out of the corner of the alley.

  Cough...

  A wave of pain made Brian Carter spit out another mouthful of blood. At this moment, he could clearly feel the presence of death closing in on him, and in just a few moments, he would be reduced to ashes.

  Taking a deep breath, he silently summoned the last of his strength. After suffering serious injuries, the only way to maximize survival time and wait for medical help is to keep breathing as steadily as possible.

  The metal sphere, after bouncing off the wall, rolled toward him and finally stopped right on the blood he had just spat out.

  What is this thing? It’s still intact even after a ‘Uranium Blast’? Brian Carter stared curiously at the strange metal sphere, temporarily forgetting the pain of his shattered spine and the possibility of being paralyzed for life even if he survived.

  Gurgle...

  The metal sphere suddenly wriggled like a soft caterpillar that had been resting on a leaf for a long time. In the blink of an eye, it seemed to move again.

  What’s this? Brian Carter thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, but the metal sphere wriggled once more, as if something inside was trying to break out, but the exterior was as tough as the membrane inside an eggshell.

  Before Brian Carter could react, the metal sphere’s wriggling sped up. He didn’t even notice that the pool of blood beneath it had completely disappeared, leaving not a trace.

  Swish!

  After a brief wriggle, the hard metal sphere actually transformed into liquid metal.

  Liquid metal? How is that possible? Isn’t this the new type of super metal the government has been developing but hasn’t succeeded in creating yet? Brian Carter stared in disbelief at the liquid metal before him.

  The metal seemed to have grown eyes, moving in perfect sync as it slowly crawled toward Brian Carter, quickly reaching his chest. The liquid metal showed no sign of stopping; instead, it moved even more determinedly toward his mouth.

  At this moment, Brian Carter was terrified. The blow just now had destroyed most of his bodily functions, and he couldn’t even manage the simple act of closing his mouth. All he could do was silently pray in his heart: Hey, this is my mouth. Please, strange metal, don’t make this your home.