Translator: CinderTL
Qingyang City Unified Examination Bureau.
Observation Hall.
On the massive screen, footage played of Jiang Ye battling over twenty Shadow Clan creatures in a fierce struggle.
"This Jiang Ye..."
"He single-handedly slaughtered over twenty Shadow Clan creatures? Most of them were Juvenile Forms!"
"His ability to fight above his level rivals even those from Yuncheng now, the only difference is in raw power." The observers stared in astonishment at the screen.
It wasn't just Director Li and Tang Huochang.
The other high-ranking officials in the hall had also noticed Jiang Ye's combat prowess.
One man fighting over twenty Shadow Clan creatures alone.
This wasn't the Infant Forms from the Reserve Star Professional Assessment.
Shadow Clan Juveniles were equivalent to humans who had broken free from life's shackles, possessing immense vitality and proving exceedingly difficult to kill.
Yet Jiang Ye, who had scored near the bottom in the College Entrance Examination during this Star Profession Mission, was displaying such overwhelming combat strength? It was utterly unbelievable!
"It's the Cosmic Secret Art!" Director Li declared, his eyes fixed on the screen. "The Cosmic Secret Art allows for the maximum amplification of stellar energy's power, explaining his extraordinary combat prowess."
"Cosmic Secret Art?"
Tang Huochang was equally astonished. "Such a rare and precious secret technique is seldom possessed even by the geniuses of Yuncheng. How did Jiang Ye manage to master one?"
During the College Entrance Examination period, Jiang Ye hadn't attended her training sessions, so she was unaware of his recent progress.
"He must have acquired it during the Cosmic Divine Path," she speculated.
"That kid's luck is truly remarkable," Director Li remarked. "His Cosmic Secret Art must have advanced significantly, or he wouldn't be able to unleash such devastating power."
As they spoke, the battle on the screen had concluded. Jiang Ye was now pursuing his enemies into the underground ruins.
Boom!
The moment the massive iron gate slammed shut, Director Li and Tang Huochang's expressions turned grim.
"It's a trap!"
"This is bad."
Their first thought was that the underground ruins might be a stronghold for the Hidden God Organization. Why else would the entrance suddenly seal shut after Jiang Ye entered? It was clearly deliberate.
Director Li immediately grabbed his communicator.
"Calling Ancheng!"
"Emergency situation! A student is trapped in underground ruins, suspected Hidden God Organization trap. Coordinates xx, xx. Request immediate backup!"
Director Li and Tang Huochang had been monitoring the hall not only to observe the Reserve Star Professional Cadre's performance but also to be ready to call for assistance in case of emergencies.
From the start of the mission, they had maintained constant communication with Ancheng authorities.
On the other hand, it was also to ensure timely contact with reinforcements in case of an emergency.
From the very beginning of the mission, they had established contact with Ancheng and maintained continuous communication.
"Received," a voice crackled over the communicator immediately after Director Li finished speaking. "We'll dispatch personnel from the Cosmic Void Passage, but it will take time."
Even though it was only a suspected trap, human lives were at stake.
Moreover, every Reserve Star Professional Cadre was an invaluable asset, and no loss could be tolerated.
Director Li's words swiftly mobilized the Ancheng Hunter Bureau and the Ancheng Police Department.
"Director Li!" Tang Huochang suddenly pointed at the screen. "Those from Yuncheng are also approaching the area."
"Not just them," Director Li said grimly. "Su Tong'er and her group were also drawn to the commotion from the earlier battle."
The screen showed various factions converging on the location.
Jiang Ye's earlier clash with over twenty Shadow Clan members had been a massive spectacle.
Many Reserve Star Professional Cadres participating in the mission nearby were now converging on Jiang Ye's position.
"I hope they can help Jiang Ye escape," Tang Huochang said, her eyes fixed on the large screen.
As Jiang Ye's Reserve Star Professional Cadre instructor, she desperately hoped nothing would happen to him.
Ancheng, in the ruined district.
Whoosh!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Figures darted toward the area where Jiang Ye had fought fiercely moments before.
"That person just now..."
"He looks familiar," Xu Haoran said, his gaze fixed on the battlefield ahead. "Have we seen him before?"
"Too far to tell," Lin Qingwei, a delicate-featured girl, shook her head.
The trio pursued their quarry into the underground ruins, stopping before a massive iron gate.
"He went in there," Xu Haoran stated.
Beep!
Lin Qingwei activated her wristband's holographic projection, displaying a map.
"Something's off here," she frowned. "According to the map, this used to be an underground parking garage. Now it's a ruin, and the power's cut off. This iron gate shouldn't be moving."
Could it have fallen naturally?
But such a heavy gate, having survived the intense battle, wouldn't easily detach from its hinges.
It had to be deliberate.
Lin Qingwei exchanged glances with the two young men.
In a split second, they realized:
"The Hidden God Organization?"
As members of the mission team, they had thoroughly prepared their intelligence, knowing the mission was critical and that they were highly likely to encounter the Hidden God Organization.
"Let's move together," Lin Qingwei immediately urged, stepping forward.
Xu Haoran and the other short-statured youth quickly followed suit.
Wiping out the Hidden God Organization would grant them bonus experience, helping them advance in their Reserve Star Practitioner ranks!
The trio approached the heavy iron gate and raised their palms.
Zzzzt!
Instantly, beams of laser energy erupted from their gauntlets, slicing into the gate.
"This laser energy isn't very effective against the Shadow Clan," Xu Haoran remarked, frowning. "But it's perfect for dealing with this thing."
He smiled briefly, then frowned again. "What material is this gate made of? It's incredibly tough!"
Even the laser cuts left only shallow grooves.
"Take it slow," Lin Qingwei said, her delicate face utterly serious.
Whoosh!
Just then, two more figures darted into view.
One was a young woman in a long purple dress and snow-white silk stockings, her features adorably cute—Su Tong'er.
Beside her, Yun Qing'er, dressed in a bunny girl outfit, held Su Tong'er's hand.
"That guy just now... he looked a bit like that guy," Su Tong'er said, gazing at the heavy iron gate.
"Sister Tong'er, do you mean the one who took the Cosmic Certification with us?" Yun Qing'er whispered.
"Yeah, that handsome guy," Su Tong'er replied, her eyes sparkling.
"It couldn't be him, right?" Yun Qing'er asked doubtfully. "He slaughtered over twenty Shadow Clan members. How could that be possible?"
"We'll know once they open the gate," Su Tong'er said, her eyes fixed expectantly on the iron gate.
Underground Ruins.
Jiang Ye reacted the moment the iron gate slammed shut behind him.
"A trap?"
Combining this with the voices he'd heard earlier, Jiang Ye was now ninety percent certain that members of the Hidden God Organization were hiding in these underground ruins. After all, only members of the Hidden God Organization could coexist peacefully with the Shadow Clan in such a place.
"Defeating Hidden God Organization members grants double level experience?"
Jiang Ye glanced at the wristband projection, his expression calm.
The next moment,
Whoosh!
He transformed into a blur, sprinting wildly underground.
Moments later, Jiang Ye entered a vast subterranean space.
"An underground parking garage?" Jiang Ye murmured, surveying the expansive area. Suddenly, his gaze sharpened.
Whoosh!
A crimson beam of light shot toward him, radiating intense stellar energy pressure.
The terrifying energy friction caused the air to hum urgently.
Jiang Ye swiftly rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the strike. The beam grazed his cheek, leaving a bloody gash.
He straightened up, his icy gaze fixed on the attacker.
The crimson beam, having missed its target, looped through the air and landed in the hand of a petite figure.
Behind her stood over a dozen black-clad figures, each radiating formidable Martial Dao Aura.
"It's her?!" Jiang Ye's pupils constricted as he recognized the petite figure.
He hadn't expected to encounter an old acquaintance in this place.
(End of the Chapter)
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