"Freeze him, Di-Shisan!" Tian-Qi ordered hastily.
"Roger that!" Di-Shisan, an Ice Supernatural with a frosty demeanor, immediately activated her power. A layer of ice rapidly spread across the ground toward Ethan Lin, quickly encasing his feet and creeping up his body.
Ethan felt the chill engulfing him and observed calmly. "An ice-type ability—impressive." With a slight movement, he shattered the ice around him effortlessly.
He had already assessed the abilities of the four Unit members. A seventh-rank Supernatural's strength roughly matched that of a seventh-layer Physical Realm cultivator from the Galactic Era. However, Supernaturals held a distinct advantage with their unique powers, while Physical Realm cultivators relied more on raw strength, making them somewhat predictable.
Both the Wood and Ice Supernaturals' attacks had failed, and a sense of panic spread among the four members. Just then, Tian-Qi unleashed a blast of fire toward Ethan—a searing flame reaching four to five thousand degrees Celsius, enough to incinerate most people instantly.
"Titan Palm!" Ethan called out, thrusting his palm forward. A golden, ethereal palm materialized, smashing through the flames and continuing its trajectory toward the group.
The resulting shockwave sent Tian-Qi, Di-Shisan, and Di-Ba tumbling backward, all visibly shaken and injured. At a distance, Tian-Jiu, who wasn't a Supernatural but a skilled sharpshooter, drew his custom firearm, loaded with special bullets known to pose a serious threat even to seventh-rank Supernaturals.
Aiming at Ethan's arm, Tian-Jiu fired.
Ethan sensed the bullet's path and could have dodged, but he chose to stand his ground to test his Titanium Immortal Body technique. This Divine Skill had only reached its preliminary stage in his training, yet it had already granted him formidable resilience and regenerative powers. He was confident the bullet, despite its enhanced capabilities, wouldn't penetrate his skin.
With a sharp clang, the bullet struck his arm, failing to break through and falling harmlessly to the ground.
The sight left the four Unit members stunned.
"That was a Galactic Model Three round," Tian-Jiu muttered in disbelief. "And it didn't even scratch him—his body's tougher than steel!"
"Any other tricks? Feel free to try them all," Ethan said, standing calmly with his hands behind his back.
The four exchanged a defeated look, forced to acknowledge the vast difference in their power levels. They had expected a hard fight, but not one so utterly one-sided.
"He's at least a ninth-rank Supernatural!" Tian-Qi finally concluded.
A ninth-rank Supernatural was nearly a national treasure, someone not to be provoked lightly. Even the leader of the Supernatural Unit would tread carefully around someone of that rank, as their abilities could easily cause mass devastation.
"Ethan Lin, we concede. We'll leave you in peace," Tian-Qi said, bowing slightly as he acknowledged defeat.
The four Unit members turned and left. Watching them retreat, Ethan chuckled.
The strength of these four, equivalent to seventh-layer cultivators in the Physical Realm, would make them formidable in Huaxia's current era. However, he had already surpassed their level by far, thanks to the techniques of the Galactic Era.
Ethan entered his family home, calling out, "Dad, Mom, Sis, I'm back!"
His parents, Tommy Lin and Xu Xiulian, rushed to meet him, joy lighting up their faces.
"Tian'er, you're home!" His father's expression was a mix of relief and happiness. "We were so worried when we didn't hear from you for so long."
His mother, Xu Xiulian, took his hands and studied him carefully. "Son, have you gotten… more handsome?"
"Mom, your son's always been handsome!" Ethan replied with a grin.
In truth, he had changed. The combination of his cultivation and reaching the tenth layer of the Physical Realm had enhanced his appearance—his skin was healthier, his features more defined. Though subtle, the change gave him a refined, almost ethereal look.
"Now that you're back, why not stay here and find a job in the city? No need to go off to some faraway place," his father suggested, clearly concerned.
"Dad, I have my own plans. Don't worry about me," Ethan assured him. He glanced around. "Where's my sister?"
"She's in her last year of high school, remember? It's only Thursday; she won't be home until the weekend," Tommy Lin replied.
"Oh, right," Ethan said, scratching his head. He'd almost forgotten about her school schedule.
The atmosphere was warm and comforting as the family shared stories and caught up. Over the next few days, Ethan stayed home, spending time with his parents. His younger sister, Luna Lin, soon returned, overjoyed to see him. Ethan even took her for a day out in the city, letting her unwind from her studies.
One evening, after a peaceful family dinner, Ethan suddenly sensed a powerful presence drawing closer. This aura was even stronger than that of Tian-Qi and his team, though it still fell within the Physical Realm.
"Could it be another Supernatural Unit member?" he wondered, a bit annoyed at the thought.
"Mom, Dad, I'm going for a walk," he said, quickly excusing himself. Without wasting a moment, he headed toward the source of the energy, eager to confront this new visitor.
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