The surrounding ability users didn't know what had happened. They only saw an unprecedentedly huge bug—it should be the second largest, as the biggest one was already lying on the ground—emerge triumphantly.
"Damn it, this guy is way too big!"
"The previous giant beetle was a grueling fight. Now another, even bigger one has appeared. What are we going to do?"
"We can't lose face in front of this woman, can we? If so many of us are scared off by a single bug, what face do we have left?!"
"But... we really don't have a sure win..."
Everyone looked at each other, their faces filled with indecision.
Suddenly, Shirley's figure flashed, and in the next second, she appeared above the giant bug's head.
"Alright, little bug, they've agreed not to kill you anymore. You can move around freely!"
"But be careful, you can't attack humans casually either, or I won't be responsible if they beat you up!"
Shirley reached out and gently stroked the giant bug's head, just like petting a small pet, and said softly.
"Roar... Woo..."
The giant bug responded with a sound and then slowly burrowed back into the earth.
"What... what did this woman just say?"
"We beat up this bug? Why would we want to die? Isn't it good to be alive?!"
"How did she tame such a massive creature?"
"By the way... am I the only one who noticed she called it 'little bug'? Where is it little?!"
Amidst everyone's astonished expressions, Shirley lightly leaped off the giant bug and walked towards Tie Jun, saying:
"Let's go, it's time to claim our prize!"
...
The next day, that very evening, news of Shirley winning the World Ability King Competition champion swept across major online media outlets, stunning everyone.
Everyone had initially thought Shirley was someone who got in through the back door, but she had actually won the championship!
What was most incredible was that this championship was personally presented by the director of the Ability Fluctuation Management Bureau.
If the event organizers had taken money, there might have been suspicion of fraud.
But the Ability Fluctuation Management Bureau absolutely wouldn't, as they were the ones who governed ability users.
The director personally awarding Shirley the prize meant that, in the eyes of the Ability Fluctuation Management Bureau, this award was well-deserved. In fact, this year's champion held even greater honor than champions from other years.
On the other side of the internet, Qian Xinxin was enjoying looking at the long string of numbers in her bank card.
She had truly made a fortune this time.
With 500 million in funding and 100 million in initial capital, her income had now reached over 10 billion.
If she wasn't worried about too much capital flow exposing a loophole, Qian Xinxin would definitely have far more cash in hand than this.
At the same time, Zhang Mo watched the award-winning Shirley with a spark of excitement in his eyes.
"I haven't had a match against Shirley sister yet. I wonder who is stronger between us!"
Katerina kissed Zhang Mo's cheek and said with a smile:
"Both in terms of strength and combat experience, you are still far behind your Shirley sister. Even if you participated in the competition, you would at most get second place!"
Hearing this, Zhang Mo pouted a little, unconvinced.
Katerina added:
"However, Mo Mo also has her own advantages!"
"Although your strength now doesn't match Shirley sister's, you are still young!"
"When you grow up and reach Shirley sister's age, your strength will definitely be much greater than hers!"
"But..." Zhang Mo frowned, saying a bit dejectedly,
"But when I grow up, Shirley sister will also grow up. If I get stronger, she will also become stronger. I will never be able to catch up!"
Katerina squatted down beside Zhang Mo and patiently comforted him:
"That depends on personal effort! Everyone's talent is different, and the degree of effort is different. Given the same amount of time, the growth and results obtained will definitely be different!"
"Talent is something innate, we can't change it."
"What we can do is stop complaining and work harder. Only then can you greatly shorten the gap in strength between you and Shirley sister!"
Of course, Katerina knew that Zhang Mo's talent was terrifying, far beyond that of a genius.
But she didn't want Zhang Mo to become arrogant because of it and become lazy and complacent.
Therefore, she deliberately avoided mentioning the issue of talent.
"I know, Mom, I'll work hard!"
Zhang Mo nodded and said.
"Good, very good. It's getting late, go to bed early!"
"Tomorrow is your first day reporting to your new school, don't be late!"
"Make a good impression on the teacher and your classmates."
Katerina reminded him with a smile.
"Go upstairs and sleep now!"
"Okay, goodnight, Mom!"
Zhang Mo obediently went back to his room upstairs.
Ten minutes later, Katerina quietly went upstairs and pushed Zhang Mo's door open a crack.
Seeing that Zhang Mo was already asleep in bed, even letting out faint snores,
She then smiled slightly and closed the door.
Turning around, she happily walked into Zhang Chen's room...
Shortly after Katerina left, Zhang Mo suddenly opened his eyes and then jumped out of bed.
He was wearing a slightly worn outfit.
It was the clothes Zhang Mo often wore in the apocalyptic world, as clothes were hard to find, especially children's clothing, in that world.
He had worn this one for over a year.
He pulled out two metal rods from under the bed and gently inserted them into the ground.
Whoosh!
A portal to the apocalyptic world slowly opened.
Zhang Mo, carrying his neatly packed backpack, stepped through.
The surrounding scenery changed from a cozy room to dilapidated streets, and the portal behind him closed.
Zhang Mo felt a sudden heavy pull on his body, but he quickly adapted to the world's gravity.
"Hoo, I must become stronger. First, I'll defeat Shirley sister, then Guan Xin sister, then Xiaobai sister and Moyan sister, and become as strong as Dad!"
Beep beep!
Zhang Mo pressed the electronic watch on his wrist. The timer was set for 2 hours.
This teleportation beacon had been modified by Tang Houde and others who possessed the blue ring.
The previous teleportation beacons were one-way, but this one was two-way and only valid for 2 hours.
Once the time was up, he would be automatically teleported back to his original world.
That is, to the cozy bedroom!
2 hours. Every time Mom visits Dad, she spends at least two hours. It's plenty of time!
Zhang Mo held his breath, and in an instant, his senses rapidly expanded.
"Monsters, cute little monsters, where are you? I'm here to level up!"
Zhang Mo murmured to himself.