Chapter 546 - 343: Star Sand at the Fingertips, Heaven and Earth in the Palm: Li Sheng’s Helium-3 Revolution and the Extraordinary Fire Seed
Chapter 546: Chapter 343: Star Sand at the Fingertips, Heaven and Earth in the Palm: Li Sheng’s Helium-3 Revolution and the Extraordinary Fire Seed
A sweeping proclamation of three thousand words.
When Li Xiang released this pact, every country was dumbfounded. The Apocalypse was coming, and according to him, Space Exotic Beasts would be blotting out the sky. If they couldn’t use nuclear weapons, how were they supposed to fight?
A global uproar ensued, with fervent discussions erupting everywhere.
If an ordinary person had issued this declaration, or even a major world power, most people wouldn’t have bothered to listen. They would use nukes if they had to. Who would pay any attention? It was the Apocalypse; who cared what you said? ’It’d be a show of mercy if I didn’t drop a nuke on *you*.’
But this was from the strongest man on Earth, a being who had physically set foot on the Moon. His word was his bond; calling his proclamations inviolable would not be an exaggeration. No one dared to take it lightly. This was one of the reasons for Li Xiang’s prior show of force—to establish this very authority.
Thus, Li Xiang had no choice but to bring out the wisdom of the Instructor’s *On Protracted War*. The battle against the Exotic Beasts could not be rushed; it had to be a gradual process.
Relying on existing technological weapons, even nuclear bombs, would not be enough to save the situation.
There were only two paths. The first was for all of humanity to practice Cultivation, using Extraordinary Particles to go from the Extraordinary to the Saint Realm. With enough Extraordinary Beings, they could launch a counter-offensive and carve a bloody path to survival.
The second was to push technological development and strive to create more powerful weapons. However, this path was likely even more difficult than the first and would probably take much longer.
After all, with current technology, humanity couldn’t even leave the Solar System. How could they possibly deal with Deep Space Exotic Beasts?
But Cultivation could.
Li Xiang’s methods naturally involved a combination of benevolence and might—a carrot and a stick. One without the other would not suffice.
He compiled *Li’s Breathing Method and Body Techniques*. This manual contained several thousand different breathing methods and body techniques, though all were at an introductory level—"Volume One," so to speak.
With Jiang Cai’Er’s help, versions were made available in every language across the globe.
Li Xiang suggested that everyone begin practicing immediately, training until the movements became muscle memory. That way, when darkness fell and the Extraordinary Particles surged forth, they could step into the Extraordinary Realm that much sooner.
The release of this boon sent the whole world into a frenzy.
Netizen from China: "Saint Li is so selfless! To think he’d even publicize a secret manual like this."
"Saint Li’s vision is truly boundless!"
Top comment on the Beautiful Country’s Reddit: "Is this Li guy trying to kickstart a new era of human evolution? I’ve been practicing *Li’s Turtle Breath Technique* on YouTube every day. My roommate says I look like a constipated sloth... but what if I actually awaken a Superpower?"
Trending on Twitter in India: Under the hashtag #DivineEnvoyBestowsTheMethod, devotees uploaded videos of themselves practicing the Body Techniques by the Ganges River, with the caption: "Saint Li’s Body Techniques and the dance of Shiva are wonderfully similar!"
On a Japanese forum: "This is awesome! (fist pump) It’s about time anime settings became reality! All the chuunibyou are petitioning to make ’Chakra Cultivation Class’ a mandatory middle school course!"
Short-form video from an African tribe: A warrior holding a homemade wooden spear demonstrates a modified hunting breathing technique. Set to the music of *Wakanda Forever*, the video broke 100 million views, with the caption: "Saint Li’s gift allows us to become Black Panthers before the Apocalypse!"
From a Russian combat community: A viral video compilation of people doing squats while drinking vodka, tagged #SiberianColdCurrentBreathingMethod. The top comment read: "After mastering this breathing technique and going for a winter swim, I feel like I could take on a polar bear!"
Controversy in European academic circles: A column in the journal *Nature* sparked a debate: "Do these thousands of breathing techniques share common biological principles? We propose the formation of a multinational research group to apply for funding... oh, apologies, I forgot the Apocalypse is coming."
A brilliant reply on a Brazilian soccer forum: "If Neymar had practiced this earlier, he could have dribbled past an alien Exotic Beast at the World Cup! Now we can only beg Saint Li to open a special soccer training camp..."
’Extraordinary soccer? That seems to have potential.’
Antarctic Research Station log: "47th attempt to use the Emperor Penguin breathing method to withstand the cold wind. Good news: my lung capacity has increased by 30%. Bad news: the penguins are starting to imitate my movements... Crap, are the penguins going to mutate too?"
Then someone asked about the subsequent breathing techniques. Couldn’t he just release the complete version all at once?
To this, Li Xiang gave his answer: When the Apocalypse arrives, those who truly step into the Extraordinary Realm but lack the corresponding advanced techniques can contact the Li Family Village Underground City or the Chinese government. At that time, subsequent breathing methods will be provided.
If needed or necessary, specialists will even be dispatched to provide in-person Cultivation guidance.
The entire service would be free of charge, but there was one additional requirement: applicants would be investigated and assessed. Anyone found to have committed serious evil acts—such as harming innocent people, murder, arson, or other crimes—would not only be denied the techniques but would also face punishment. They would be thrown onto an Exotic Beast battlefield to fight until they were killed.
Note: This will affect three generations.
This response once again caused a massive stir among netizens worldwide, sparking heated discussions in every country.
Big Beauty: "Is Saint Li’s Breathing Method Administration the new FBI? How are they going to monitor every Extraordinary Being on the planet? Does getting into a bar fight three years ago count as ’harming fellow humans’?" → Top reply: "I suggest using the Superhero Registration Act from the *Avengers Alliance* as the standard for ’evil acts,’ but Saint Li is way more ruthless than Captain America (lol)."
India: #KarmaAudit became a trending topic. An Ascetic uploaded a selfie video: "The sins of past lives are repaid in this one. Saint Li’s punishment ground is the Naraka of our modern world!" The post was accompanied by an AI-generated animation depicting villains being thrown to a horde of Exotic Beasts, which garnered over 50 million views.
Japan: "This is insane! Is the Li Agency’s ’Survey Corps’ for real? I hope they add a ’Number of Titans Slain’ field to the application form!" → This spawned a fan-comic called *Attack on Extraordinaries*, where the protagonist has his qualification for the breathing method revoked for shoplifting a rice ball from a convenience store.
Statement from a European human rights organization: "The qualification review for Extraordinary status constitutes a potential violation of privacy rights. We recommend that the Hague International Court establish an independent arbitration body." → A brilliant reply from a German netizen: "When an Exotic Beast bites off your left leg, your right leg will vote to approve Saint Li’s rules."