Floating Island - Triple S Talent

"You're welcome. Keep up the good work in your studies," Lein said with a faint smile before preparing to continue his journey.

"Absolutely, Sir! We'll graduate and become scientists!" one of the young men replied with determination, accompanied by enthusiastic nods from his friends.

This group of youths was different from most people. They chose not to use their status panels as tools for combat but instead focused on science and technological innovation. It was a rare choice, but Lein deeply respected their dedication.

To him, their efforts would become an essential part of the Divine Sky realm's progress. He believed that no effort was ever wasted.

Lein resumed pedaling his bike, and the journey didn't take long. His residence was fairly close to the shopping center, which included a large mall called Margo City.

"So massive," Lein murmured as he passed the front of Margo City.

The building was grand, spanning more than ten meters in width, bustling with people eagerly coming and going.

Lein stayed on the designated bike lane, his eyes scanning the crowd. Some people recognized him, but none dared to approach. In fact, those who tried seemed to be held back by an invisible force.

It was Lein's energy, subtly managed to maintain a respectful distance without causing fear. He didn't want to create a commotion, especially in a public place like this.

Lein continued his journey until he arrived at a supermarket not far from Margo City. The place was lively, with numerous stalls and shelves packed with goods.

He headed to the designated bike parking area and neatly parked his bicycle. Afterward, Lein walked past the guards and entered the supermarket.

Inside, endless rows of shelves greeted his eyes. Futuristic technology was evident everywhere. Assistant robots stood by customers, helping them carry their shopping items.

Not long after Lein stepped inside, a robot with a bald head and black eyes displaying digital text approached him.

[Supermarket Assistant Robot]

> I am an assistant robot ready to serve customers. May I assist you?

The robot spoke in a monotone yet polite voice.

"Yes," Lein replied with a slight nod. He walked toward the vegetable section, not far from where he stood.

The shelves were filled with various types of vegetables that looked exceptionally fresh. Lein examined one of them closely. He couldn't detect any chemical additives on the vegetables, a sign of their high quality.

# Green Broccoli $20 / kg

# De Cicco Broccoli $50 / kg

*Note: $ refers to "Earth Dollars," the currency used in the Divine Sky realm.

"Is this expensive?" Lein murmured as he glanced at the price label under the green broccoli. He had never bought vegetables himself before, so he wasn't familiar with the actual market prices.

As Lein stood in front of the shelf, contemplating the price of broccoli, he suddenly sensed a tremendous energy approaching the Divine Sky realm. The power felt like a wave, pressing against the surrounding air with an intensity that only someone with extraordinary strength could perceive.

Without warning, Lein, still holding the broccoli, vanished from the spot, leaving the neatly arranged vegetable shelves behind.

***

- The Vast Emptiness -

Amidst the vast emptiness, a giant white swan floated gracefully. Its pristine feathers glistened, reflecting light from an unseen source. On the swan's back, six figures occupied their respective places. One of them was a shirtless young man with a sturdy build, while the other five were middle-aged men and women, their faces etched with expressions of vigilance.

"Elder Wen, are you certain that the young man who brought the blessing potion has already become a Guardian?" the shirtless young man asked.

His voice was firm, though a hint of skepticism lingered at the edge of his words. He stared sharply at the middle-aged man seated before him.

"Yes, Lord Guardian. I heard it directly from the Eternal Hanes. He said the young man's power is extraordinary, almost impossible to predict," Elder Wen replied seriously, his voice softly echoing in the silence of the void.

"Hanes? Why didn't he tell me?" the young man muttered, crossing his arms over his chest. His eyes narrowed, revealing a trace of undisguised disappointment.

He gazed far ahead, beyond the emptiness. In the distance, a massive realm came into view. A giant protective bubble encasing the realm shimmered, seemingly defying the surrounding void.

"By the way, are you sure this is where his realm is located?" he asked, pointing toward the bubble.

Elder Wen nodded confidently. "Yes, Lord. The information I obtained indicates this is the place."

The young man didn't respond. Instead, his body vanished without warning, as if swept away by the wind.

"Guardian...?" Elder Wen glanced at the spot where the young man had stood moments before, his face clearly showing confusion.

"Where did the Lord go? Has he arrived ahead of us?" one of the female elders asked, her voice filled with curiosity.

Elder Wen let out a long sigh, trying to steady himself. "Yes, we're almost there as well. Everyone, prepare yourselves," he said, turning his gaze back to the Divine Sky realm. His eyes glinted with determination as the faint sound of the protective bubble filled the emptiness.

***

- Outside the Protective Bubble of the Divine Sky Realm -

Beyond the boundaries of the protective bubble encasing the Divine Sky Realm, an object resembling a massive fighter jet moved slowly yet steadily. Its extraordinary size—approximately 300 meters in length and 50 meters in width—added an intimidating presence to its appearance.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

(Sky Satellite)

An automatic satellite orbits the Guardian's realm, aiding in realm protection from enemy attacks and conducting surveillance and reconnaissance.

- Power: Basic Destroyer

- Range: 250,000 km

- Durability: Middle

- Crystal Consumption: 10 high-tier crystals/day

- Modes: (Surveillance : active) (Combat) (Rage)

This Sky Satellite was a new feature Lein obtained after upgrading (Branch Protection) to level 10 and subsequently enhancing it to level 100.

Equipped with a radar that continuously scans the space outside the Divine Sky Realm, every movement or environmental change is detected with precision. The information gathered is immediately transmitted to Lein, the ruler of the realm.