Benedict's laughter was boisterous.
The soldiers standing guard outside, while unaware of the reason for Benedict's merriment, harbored no less admiration for him.
Inside the room.
After his laughter subsided, Benedict took out the Super God Water.
Although he now possessed SSS-class combat power and had obtained the Super God Physique, he hadn't truly developed all his attributes to their peak.
His ability to withstand the combined assault of Im and the Tree Spirit was merely a result of his reckless fighting, his disregard for death, and the effect of the Senzu Beans. His true strength remained largely undeveloped.
Now, by drinking the Super God Water, his Super God Physique would allow him to unlock his strength to its absolute limit. There was even a chance he might achieve the Ultimate Form.
Gazing at the golden Super God Water before him, it possessed no fragrance and emitted no discernible energy fluctuations. However, there was no doubt that anything produced by the system was of superior quality.
He opened his mouth and drank it down in one go. It was like drinking plain water, or rather, even less so. Plain water at least had a hint of sweetness. This, however, was completely tasteless.
As Benedict was contemplating, his body suddenly erupted with immense power. In an instant, his entire being was suffused with this sudden surge of energy, causing him to collapse to his knees in pain. It felt as though every cell was being burst, then reborn, then burst again, a continuous cycle akin to metabolism, shedding extraneous genes.
His heartbeat accelerated, growing strong and powerful, like the resonant sound of war drums. Every cell in Benedict's body, like greedy macrophages, continuously absorbed this energy, transforming it into power for his own enhancement.
In just three minutes, the intense pain vanished. It was replaced by Benedict's palpable realization of a significant increase in his strength.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for consuming the Super God Water. Super God Physique has been successfully developed to its peak."
His gaze fell upon a few grains of fine sand several meters away, which were now clearly visible. His vision had also undergone a marked improvement, allowing him to see further and with greater clarity, as if magnified by a lens. His sense of smell, perception, hearing, and other senses were also within the scope of this enhancement. His hearing, in particular, was now so acute that even within the sound-proofed command center, Bai Qi's instructions, relayed through thick metal barriers, were still clearly audible. He could even hear the conversations of soldiers on other warships, as if they were speaking right beside him. Thus, Benedict felt as though he had arrived at a bustling marketplace, inundated with sounds.
However, the physical enhancements were the most pronounced. His formidable physique and superior defense meant that even without using Armament Haki, ordinary blades could not easily cut through his body. Even with Armament Haki, the effect might not be significant. His enhanced physique, immense strength, and heightened senses filled Benedict with exhilaration.
What left Benedict with a touch of regret was that the rumored chance of evolving into the Ultimate Form had not materialized. A pity.
He clenched his fist and retrieved the Super God Four-Piece Set. As he donned the set, his thoughts manifested; the Super God Battle Suit, Super God Boots, and Super God Gauntlets appeared, indistinguishable from ordinary Marshal uniforms. Benedict looked at his right hand, adorned with the Super God Ring. With a mere thought, he silently appeared within the command center.
Bai Qi, who was monitoring the World Government's deployments via satellite, was startled by Benedict's sudden appearance. Instinctively, Bai Qi glanced towards the door, which remained closed. He hadn't heard it open.
"Marshal, what was that?" Bai Qi couldn't help but inquire.
As Bai Qi looked, Benedict's figure vanished without a trace.
"Nothing, just testing an ability," Benedict's voice sounded from behind Bai Qi.
Bai Qi, possessing SS-class strength, hadn't perceived how Benedict had reappeared behind him. However, as the voice spoke, his hair stood on end, and a sense of unease washed over him.
"Teleportation?" Bai Qi's mental fortitude was considerable, and he also knew that Benedict wouldn't harm him. Therefore, after recovering, he asked.
"Teleportation ability," Benedict replied with a smile, not concealing anything. "A mere thought, and I can teleport anywhere, disregarding any obstacles."
Upon hearing this, Bai Qi's mind was filled with awe. If this ability were truly as described, it would be terrifying. It meant he could go anywhere he wished.
"Notify Kenshiro, Li Chungang, Saitama, Lu Bu, Da Tian Gou Qing Feng, and yourself, to gather at Floating Island Number Three."
Benedict finished speaking and vanished instantly, reappearing moments later at Floating Island Number Three. Floating Island Number Three served as the aerial base for bombers, featuring a space as large as six football fields. Benedict waited there for five minutes, during which Kenshiro and the other five arrived.
"Drink these and endure the pain. Tomorrow, we will give the World Government a surprise." Benedict handed the five-colored Awakening Potion to Kenshiro and the other five.
"Marshal, what is this?" Li Chungang sniffed the potion and looked at the liquid emitting a five-colored glow, his curiosity piqued.
"It's the power to slay gods!" Benedict's gaze swept over the other five, who all looked curious, and he smiled.
Hearing Benedict's words, Li Chungang and the others' eyes lit up. They no longer hesitated, opening their mouths and drinking the potions. Moments later, a chaotic surge of power coursed through their bodies, causing them to grit their teeth and suppress the intense pain without uttering a sound. Their ability to endure and remain silent was normal. They were all superhumans with extraordinary physiques, and if mere pain caused them to lose composure, it would be a waste of the five-colored Awakening Potion.
Approximately ten minutes later, the pain in Li Chungang and the others gradually subsided. However, a lingering soreness remained, accompanied by a touch of apprehension. Despite this, they were filled with joy. Without any conscious effort, they could clearly feel the power manifesting within them, far stronger and more terrifying than before.
"Time is short, familiarize yourselves with your newfound strength as quickly as possible." Benedict smiled with satisfaction, seeing that they had all acquired the Super God Physique and experienced significant power boosts. He offered a reminder and then departed.
Himself, at the peak of the Super God. Six individuals who had just gained the Super God Physique and were now familiarizing themselves with their powers. Could the World Government muster such combat strength?
A few hours was not a long time, but it was sufficient for them to get acquainted with their abilities. This would prevent them from being too rushed or overexerting themselves and causing self-inflicted harm during tomorrow's battle.