Ten thousand meters above the white clouds, two figures stood in a cold confrontation.
Tens of thousands of meters above their feet, thick, white clouds drifted slowly past the two figures like a solid carpet, making them appear as if two immortals were riding the clouds. Strangely, however, both immortals were dressed in modern clothes. One of them, with white hair, even wore a pair of brown sunglasses and a full set of camouflage gear, making him look more like an experienced modern special forces soldier.
The other immortal was an ordinary-looking boy. If it weren't for his calm and composed demeanor, one might mistake him for a student.
Two people dressed very differently stood in what was just a cloud of mist, staring at each other with wary and vigilant eyes. A faint silver light emanated from their bodies to shield them from the powerful hurricane and the sub-zero temperatures high above.
Being a deity isn't easy, and Ling Yun is experiencing it firsthand. He looks like a free spirit, his robes fluttering in the wind, giving him the air of someone ascending to heaven. But if anyone were to try and take his place, striking such a flamboyant pose, Ling Yun would choose to replace them without hesitation.
Anyone who wants to be cool can come here and suffer the wind and ice, while maintaining a delicate balance between their mental energy field and gravity... It sounds easy, but it's extremely difficult to do. Although the mental energy field can balance with gravity, allowing superhumans to float in the air, that's only at low altitudes. Once the altitude increases, the difficulty also increases. And now, Ling Yun and that unknown super strongman are fighting each other at an altitude of 10,000 meters, which has far exceeded the concept of floating in the void.
That's a flight technique. Only a flight technique can allow a superhuman to soar through the sky without wings. And only superhumans who are beyond the ordinary level can master a flight technique. This is because a flight technique rapidly consumes mental energy, which ordinary superhumans simply cannot sustain.
Before gaining enlightenment from the Heavenly Eye, floating at an altitude of ten thousand meters was a realm that Ling Yun could not even imagine. Although he had heard of the flying technique, it was just a legendary technique that no one had ever used. Even Yu Xiujie had only witnessed this magical technique, but he himself did not know it. He could only regretfully imprint the principles of the flying technique in the yellow book barrier.
Even Xiaorou's Angel Wings can only fly a few hundred meters into the air with the energy of the Angel Wings. Moreover, the main function of the Angel Wings is to enhance the power of the magic, not to fly. Compared with the flying magic, the two are not comparable at all. In addition, the condensation of the Angel Wings takes a period of time, and when they are really revealed, they will shock the public, unlike the flying magic which is more concealed.
Unexpectedly, there really was someone in the world who could perform the art of flight, and standing right in front of him. Even more unexpectedly, he instantly grasped the secrets of the art of flight from the anomaly in his Heavenly Eye. It was a wonderful feeling that could only be understood intuitively and not explained in words, as if Ling Yun's own memories were being reintegrated, taking root in his mind in the blink of an eye and forming an almost innate instinct.
Ling Yun scrutinized the silent, powerful figure before him. He was certain he had never seen this person before, yet for some reason, he felt a sense of familiarity with him, as if the other had been there for a long time, always unseen, silently watching him.
A sudden, inexplicable realization dawned on Ling Yun. He finally understood why, despite his consistently low-key actions, every move he made was under the watchful eye of the Heavenly Eye Society. It was as if every action he took and every word he uttered was being monitored and recorded by a mysterious figure. This feeling stemmed primarily from Ling Yun's incredibly perceptive sense and uncanny sixth sense. However, he was unable to pinpoint the source of this feeling. Perhaps his strength was insufficient, or perhaps he was simply unable to detect the covert surveillance.
Until today, the young man, who has grown into a super strong person, finally discovered the true source of his unease through a miraculous opportunity. It turned out that the spying had always come from a small artificial satellite that resembled a celestial eye, located ten thousand meters above the ground. It was a place that was impossible to detect. Without the ability to fly, even strong people like Tang Tiejin, Weish, and the Arbitrator would not be able to discover the secrets hidden high in the sky.
Ling Yun suddenly had a feeling that perhaps on the night he first gained his superpowers, a pair of eyes were secretly watching him. Maybe at that time, a super strong person was standing high in the sky, watching his every move with a high-tech artificial satellite that even the most developed countries in the world did not have.
This was such a terrifying power that Ling Yun felt a chill run down his spine. If he couldn't take action to destroy this hidden spy, he wouldn't even be able to sleep peacefully.
Without a doubt, judging from the satellite-like shape resembling the Heavenly Eye, the person standing opposite must be a general-level figure from the Heavenly Eye Society, or even a super-strong individual stronger and more formidable than a major general. Although he did not unleash his spiritual force field, the omnipresent pressure and his calm demeanor in the void already demonstrated his immense confidence.
"Hello, Lingyun. I've known you for so long, but this is the first time we've stood face to face, and here at that. I must say, you're a truly remarkable little guy." The man wearing sunglasses took off his glasses, revealing a sharply defined face. His features were both rugged and soft, and his voice was magnetic and deep. Judging from these details alone, he was a person with immense inner strength.
To be an opponent of such a powerful figure, one wonders if it's a stroke of luck or bad luck. Ling Yun suddenly felt his palms filling with cold sweat, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily. He didn't know when, but the super strong person had already begun their silent attack. Attacks don't necessarily have to be violent; psychological influence and intimidation are often very effective methods. And the most common psychological tactic is for the strong to use their power to force the weak into submission.
Ling Yun had never known fear, not even when he was at his weakest, facing Tang Tiejin, not even when surrounded by six super-strong individuals from the Special Abilities Bureau, including the strongest in the world. The brave young man remained fearless. Although the clouds above were ethereal and a powerful special ability user stood there, he shouldn't appear so weak. The only proof was that the opponent's attack had already begun.
A mental energy field flashed silently across his hands, and Ling Yun's hands became dry and warm again. A cold wind, as sharp as a knife, swept across his crystal-clear, jade-like skin. The strong wind even made Ling Yun feel a slight numbness on the back of his hands, but as soon as the mental energy field surged out, he immediately felt normal again.
"Are you a super strong member of the Heavenly Eye Society? May I ask your name?" Ling Yun asked calmly.
"Hehe..." The super strong man laughed, his laughter deep and powerful, displaying unparalleled confidence. His loud voice boomed like thunder, even reaching the distant horizon. However, Ling Yun knew that only he could hear his voice. Although there was no barrier to block it, the super strong man used a more advanced suggestive technique to make the voice sound completely different to others than to him.
"My name is Kleist, and I am indeed a member of the Sky Eye Society. It is a pleasure to introduce myself to you, Ling Yun. I have been watching you ever since you gained your superpowers until today. I never imagined that you would be able to stand in front of me so quickly. I never imagined that you would also have grasped the secrets of flight. I thought that I was the only one in this world who could fly alone."
Ling Yun's pupils suddenly contracted. By now, the boy was no longer the novice who knew nothing about superhumans. Through long-term battles, he had become familiar with the world of superhumans. He had heard Xiao Rou introduce the super strong people at the high end of the superhuman power level countless times, and super strong people like Kleist were deeply imprinted in his mind.
Unexpectedly, the person who had been monitoring him was actually the only general in the Sky Eye Society, a high-ranking figure second only to the Sky Eye Society's boss, Golden Miracle. In fact, based on the Sky Eye Society's activities and practices in recent years, the supernatural community had deduced a generally accepted fact: Golden Miracle no longer controlled the Sky Eye Society, nor did he perform any specific management work. All orders and plans of the Sky Eye Society were driven by this general in front of him; Kleist was the true controller of the Sky Eye Society.
As for what Golden Miracle does, no one knows, just as almost no one knows his true identity. This strongest individual has become a legend in the world of superhumans. His purpose and pursuits are also unknown to anyone, not even the super-strong individuals closest to him, such as the major generals and lieutenant generals within the Sky Eye Society, who are unaware of Golden Miracle's true inner world.
If there's one superhuman with any knowledge of the Golden Miracle or its hidden secrets, it's General Kleist right before us. Surprisingly, the world's only flying superhuman isn't one of the four strongest, but rather Kleist, whose strength is closest to the strongest.
Ling Yun suddenly realized why Kleist would personally monitor him instead of sending someone else. As his strength increased and he was in the environment of the Superpower Headquarters, the power of the Sky Eye Society could not penetrate him at all. Only through this unimaginable method could Kleist sit firmly on a small satellite high in the sky to monitor him. No one else could do it.
Of course, this situation changed when Ling Yun also mastered the art of flight. In fact, Ling Yun's actions were entirely impulsive. Even when he was observing the anomalies in the Heavenly Eye, he never imagined that he would instantly master the art of flight, then mysteriously break through the artificial satellite where Kleist was located, and then stand high in the sky, conversing with a super strong person at the level of a general. If it weren't for the stable fluctuations in his mental energy field, he would have really believed that everything before his eyes was just a dream.
Ling Yun stared at Kleist, somewhat lost in thought, his mind racing with countless nameless ideas. Kleist, however, remained unperturbed, simply smiling quietly at him. Looking at that vivid and rugged face, Ling Yun suddenly seemed to understand the entire story, a profound realization dawning on him.
He pointed at Kleist: "General Kleist, you're the ones who kidnapped Xia Lan, aren't you? I have another question, may I?"
Kleist spread his hands: "Mr. Lingyun, you are now on the same level as me, so you can ask whatever you want. By the way, it wasn't me who kidnapped that pretty girl, but my colleague. He has great strength and a very sharp mind, and he can complete the tasks I give him very well. I believe that it won't be long before your Superpower Headquarters and Superpower Bureau go to war."
"What is the true purpose of the Golden Miracle?" Ling Yun ignored the trap in his words and suddenly asked a question out of the blue, then stared intently at Kleist's face.
From the attack on the headquarters of the superpowered individuals by the Sky Eye Society, to the clever trap set in Hong Kong where Ling Yun and Xiao Rou's Sky Eyes were used to lure superpowered individuals into fighting each other, to the kidnapping of Xia Lan and the framing of the US Superpowered Bureau, the Sky Eye Society's series of conspiracies were clearly planned. This was a grand scheme, but the process was very simple. It was nothing more than using the Sky Eyes to attract the attention of all superpowered individuals, then making them fight each other, and then the Sky Eye Society would profit from it. Such a conspiracy was simple and effective, and it was executed very well. If it weren't for Ling Yun's counterproductive role, the world would already be engulfed in a war among superpowered individuals.
All the plans point to the ultimate goal: the hegemony of the Sky Eye Society.
On the surface, that's indeed the case. In order to achieve global dominance, the Sky Eye Society has been stirring up wars everywhere, even using the leak of Sky Eye as bait to make various superpowered organizations fight each other. The plan is meticulous and the details are exquisite. Moreover, the Sky Eye Society's grand scale is evident everywhere, including the barrier of overlapping space, the many officers and powerful figures attacking the China Superpowered Organization headquarters, and even the need for the cooperation of a traitor within the Superpowered Organization in order to kidnap Xia Lan and frame the Superpowered Organization...
All that effort and attention to detail was put into the struggle for global dominance, and that reason is certainly very valid.
However, Ling Yun knew that this was not the true purpose of the Heavenly Eye Society. For Golden Miracle, his struggle for supremacy was meaningless. Those who could reach the strength of the strongest often had their own unique understanding of the Heavenly Dao. What they pursued were the most ethereal things in the eyes of ordinary people or even low-level superhumans. How could they waste their time on something as thankless as fighting for world supremacy?
The true purpose of the Sky Eye Society is definitely not to dominate the world.
Chapter 390 The Lord of the Heavenly Eye
In other words, even if they truly become the overlord, or even rule the world, what would the Sky Eye Society gain? Moreover, although such a plan is meticulous, it is ultimately too simplistic. Any shrewd superhuman could see that the Sky Eye Society is the organization secretly plotting against them. If they were to unite to deal with the Sky Eye Society, this behemoth would not only fail to become the overlord, but its very existence would be threatened.
Therefore, the significance of Golden Miracle or Kleist's actions must lie in some unknown secret. This secret is what Golden Miracle really wants to achieve. The so-called hegemony is nothing more than a carefully planned facade. Even if the entire plan fails, Golden Miracle won't even bat an eye.
Ling Yun didn't explain anything, only asking a simple question. But Ling Yun believed that Kleist would understand what he was asking. This powerful general was the driving force behind the entire plan; he must know many secrets. Perhaps he was unlikely to tell Ling Yun anything, but even a little bit of useful information would allow Ling Yun to deduce a great deal.
Kleist's lips curled up in a mocking smile, though it was unclear whether he was laughing at Ling Yun or at himself. "Of course, it's to dominate the world. Didn't you already guess that? As for the real purpose, I can only tell you, I don't know."
"Don't know?" Ling Yun frowned, looking at Kleist. This guy actually used those four words to evade the question. However, judging from Kleist's expression, he didn't seem to be faking it. If he were, then it would prove that Kleist's acting skills were also very convincing. Of course, it wouldn't be surprising if someone in his position had Oscar-worthy acting skills. However, Kleist had no reason to lie. Even if he didn't want Ling Yun to know, a simple "no comment" would have shut Ling Yun up.
“I really don’t know, because Golden Miracle didn’t tell me. He just told me to do it, and I did it!” Kleist continued with a faint, mocking smile. “Aren’t you overthinking it? I can tell you, no. Golden Miracle wanted me to dominate the world, to make all the superhumans fight each other, preferably start a war, and I did it. Sure, I set up all the plans and traps. I sent Tian Yuning and Oswit, but that’s all. I never thought about Golden Miracle’s real purpose. He’s my boss. When your boss assigns you a task, do you ask him why? No, you don’t. If you do, you’re not far from being fired.”
Ling Yun shook his head with a wry smile. He hadn't expected Kleist to explain his relationship with Golden Miracle in such a way, which was completely different from what Ling Yun had imagined. It seemed that Golden Miracle's purpose was truly unknown, and he would only know when he faced him in person. Thinking of the most mysterious of the four strongest individuals, Ling Yun was filled with curiosity.
He had met and fought both Weish and Tang Tiejin. Surprisingly, these two strongest individuals didn't seem to have anything special about them; in fact, they appeared quite ordinary. However, only when one personally witnessed their formidable power could one sense the extraordinary nature of these strongest individuals. Even though Ling Yun had grown to a level surpassing that of ordinary super-strong individuals, there was still a significant gap between him and a strongest like Tang Tiejin. This gap wasn't in skill, but rather a pure contest of strength. Of course, at Tang Tiejin's level, strength could disregard skill, so the battles between super-strong individuals were often intense and full of clashes, unlike the simple skirmishes of ordinary ability users.
"Then why are you spying on me?" Ling Yun asked calmly. "I am not part of your plan. When I gained my superpowers, I was just an ordinary superhuman. Don't give me the explanation that the 'Heavenly Eye' is on me. When I first gained my superpowers, I didn't understand anything, I knew nothing, and I wasn't even familiar with the world of superhumans. But you should have been spying on me from that time on? Why?"
Kleist finally showed surprise. He looked Ling Yun up and down as if he didn't recognize him and asked, "How did you know that I was monitoring you when you first gained your superpowers? Did you discover me back then?"