Dallas, Texas. The Collapsed Goalpost Incident.
The "Levi Stadium Collapse Incident" at the Dallas Cowboys' field ignited global media like wildfire.
"The NFL is insane! Are they allowing this Asian guy to demolish buildings?"
"That goalpost was reinforced steel, yet he snapped it with his shoulder?"
"He's not a man! He's the goddamn Terminator!"
The discussion surrounding Levi had completely eclipsed all other international news. Yet, the eye of the storm was safely lying in a luxury bathtub in San Francisco, enjoying a warm soak.
"Comfortable," Levi exhaled, feeling the hard, diamond-like skin on his body soften slightly in the steam. He casually picked up his phone and opened the NFL's official post-game penalty report.
Regarding 49ers Running Back Levi Wang's action of destroying public property: Due to the action conforming to the 'Act of God Collision Clause' within the Athletic Protection Act, no fine shall be levied.
"Tch, I thought I could make them pay a fine for fun," Levi scoffed. Since the complete awakening of the Indestructible Diamond Body, his physical strength was terrifying, but the System's "control" over him also seemed to be growing tighter.
Main Quest: Obtain NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Side Quest (URGENT): Clear internal abnormal data.
"Clear abnormal data?" Levi frowned, having never encountered a quest of this type. He tried to tap on the details of "Abnormal Data," but the System interface exploded into chaotic static and emitted a deafening alarm.
"What the hell is going on?" Levi abruptly stood up from the tub, his muscles instantly tightening as he warily scanned the empty room.
[BEEP! External Signal Intrusion Detected!]
[WARNING! System Firewall Compromised!]
[ALERT! Main Control Authority is Being Usurped!]
In Levi's mind, the System's voice was no longer mechanical but a high-pitched, distorted scream of terror. Immediately, that voice was aggressively overlaid by another—a chillingly mechanical monotone.
"Target 'Subject,' you don't need to clear the abnormal data."
"Because I am the abnormal data."
Levi's scalp prickled. The sensation of being invaded, of having someone trespass deep within his mind, was far worse than having a gun pointed at him.
"Who are you?" Levi asked, his voice low and dangerous.
"I am Observer-03," the voice replied with chilling disdain. "I am responsible for recording, analyzing, and recovering 'anomalies' like you. Or, you can call me... the System Traitor."
Levi's heart seized. The "Indestructible System" in his head was not a gift, but a "monitoring program" implanted by others from the start?
"Recover? What, am I too powerful, so you're going to format me?" Levi sneered, his tone dripping with contempt.
"No," Observer-03's voice held a tremor of excited anticipation. "You are more perfect than our highest estimations. Your 'Diamond Element' body is the finest specimen of human cross-dimensional evolution. Formatting would be a waste."
"My mission is simple: Capture you alive."
The next second, Levi's apartment's smart home system went haywire. Lights flickered erratically, the security door automatically locked, and the smart window blinds slammed shut, turning the entire room into a dark, airtight prison.
"This is a trap!" Levi instantly realized.
[URGENT Side Quest Updated: Escape the capture of Observer-03. Time Limit: 10 seconds!]
"Too late," Observer-03's voice sounded like a judge from hell. "Did you truly believe my presence at the Dallas game was merely to observe you?"
"No. I was collecting your precise physical data. I have custom-engineered a 'Cage' for you. Before you can escape, you will face an opponent you absolutely cannot smash."
The walls and floor of the apartment began to emit a low, resonant hum. The smooth marble floor beneath Levi's feet started to visibly writhe and undulate. Marble, steel reinforcement, soil... all matter, under the control of Observer-03's "System," began to aggregate in a way that defied physical laws.
Standing before Levi, a Giant Puppet over three meters tall, composed of black obsidian and molten steel, slowly rose from the floor and walls. Its surface was veined with glowing red, lava-like patterns, exuding terrifying heat and oppressive pressure.
"Designation: Shadow Subject," Observer-03's voice was full of smug satisfaction. "Its core is an 'Kinetic Absorption Matrix.' The harder you smash it, the more solid it becomes."
"Levi, tell me: when your fist cannot penetrate the wall, what exactly remains of your 'Indestructible Diamond Body?'"
The colossal puppet, Shadow Subject, made no sound, but raised its arm—which was larger than Levi's entire torso—and brought it down in a whirlwind strike aimed at Levi.
BOOM—!!!
The moment the fist struck, the air compressed into a tangible wave. The load-bearing walls of the apartment groaned under the stress.
Levi did not choose to meet the blow head-on. He knew this was not a collision on a football field; this was a true dimensional war. He dodged with the swiftness of a cheetah. The giant fist slammed into the floor, carving a meter-deep crater into the expensive marble.
"Quick reflexes," Observer-03's voice held a note of amusement. "Too bad. In my domain, you cannot escape."
The Shadow Subject launched a second attack. Its speed was terrifying, completely inconsistent with its enormous, three-meter bulk.
Levi dodged while simultaneously ramming his body into the automatically locked security door.
BANG!
The armored door visibly dented inward but did not break open.
"Don't waste your effort," Observer-03's voice echoed. "The lock is made of custom 'Dimensional Alloy.' It only absorbs your kinetic energy and transmits the force into the surrounding walls."
"The harder you hit it, the tighter this structure will hold you."
The Shadow Subject rushed forward, cornering Levi against the wall. It extended its giant hands, preparing to capture Levi alive like a helpless rat.
Levi took a deep breath, his eyes igniting with battle intent.
"Kinetic absorption? Dimensional Alloy?" Levi laughed maniacally. "Sounds fancy!"
"But I am an NFL running back! I only know one tactic!"
Levi surged forward, accelerating directly into the colossal arm of the Shadow Subject. He drove his unyielding "Diamond Shoulder Pad" directly into the puppet's knee joint.
"My tactic is called—Demolition!"
This was no longer a collision; this was a direct challenge to the laws of physics.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Levi delivered three rapid, successive shoulder tackles, all perfectly targeting the Shadow Subject's knee joint!
The puppet, encased in the Kinetic Absorption Matrix, should have been completely unharmed. Yet, under Levi's continuous impact, the knee joint began to show tiny, insidious hairline fractures!
For the first time, Observer-03's voice revealed a crack of emotion: "Impossible! How can your strength..."
Levi gave him no time to think. He knew that the sensation of forcibly breaking through the "Absorption Law" was something he had never experienced on the football field. His power was violently tearing apart the structure of the "cage" before him!
"You claim your System is a traitor?" Levi roared at the Shadow Subject. "My body is the cheat code!"
CRACK—!!!
With Levi's fourth impact, the three-meter body of the Shadow Subject finally gave way! Its right knee joint shrieked with the sound of tearing metal and collapsed backward.
The Shadow Subject lost its balance and fell backward with immense, earth-shaking weight.
"Damn it! Calculation error!" Observer-03's voice instantly switched from arrogance to panic.
Levi seized the opening and rushed toward the "Dimensional Alloy Door" again!
He bypassed his shoulder and used his right foot. He concentrated every ounce of his energy into his toe, kicking out violently toward the door lock, like punting a football!
"Break!!!"
BOOM—!!!
This time, the sound was a cataclysmic blast that shook the entire building. The Dimensional Alloy lock was kicked clean off, and the security door flew outward with tremendous momentum.
Levi emerged from the smoking ruins, golden light flashing in his eyes.
"Observer-03," Levi addressed the empty hallway, his voice ice cold. "Tell your superiors that the next phase of the hunt should be set here, in San Francisco."
"I will show them exactly what it means to be the King of Demolition."