66: Commendation from the Federation

“Now, it’s my turn.”

Su Lei’s lips curved into a slight smile.

Facing two Grandmasters giving their all, he no longer held back in the slightest.

His heart pounded like ancient war drums, resonating continuously.

His Bloodline power was pushed to its limit, erupting within his body like a volcanic eruption.

Veins beneath his skin showed strange patterns, as if liquid metal was flowing through his Bloodline.

“Boom! Boom!”

Amidst thunderous explosions, the invisible and intangible Mental Energy scattered in the air suddenly materialized, converging in Su Lei’s right palm to form a translucent battle blade.

The blade body shimmered with a mercury-like luster, and the space at its edges subtly distorted, as if it could cut even light.

“Thought Blade Slash!”

Su Lei, carrying a fierce wind and an Aura that could cleave through anything, swept his hand forward with immense force!

“Zheng——”

The sound of the blade echoed throughout the training ground, and a sharp blade light spread out in a fan shape, covering a 180-degree range in front of him.

The air was torn into visible ripples, and the monitoring equipment in its path was silently cut in half, the cross-sections smooth as mirrors.

Zhao Zheng’s expression changed drastically. He hastily raised his arms to block, his blood-colored Protective Aura surging wildly.

“Boom!

The blade Qi sliced through his Protective Aura, and Zhao Zheng grunted, sent flying twenty meters away!

Although Pang Hong, who was beside him, had been prepared, the residual blade light still knocked him off his feet.

While he was in mid-air, his protective Protective Aura had already shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

However, the momentum of Su Lei’s attack did not diminish, and the silver blade light swept across the surroundings in an instant.

The alloy pillars in the center of the training ground silently snapped, and the thick explosion-proof walls were neatly cut open, revealing the corridor outside.

The entire training facility was cut in half!

The testing ground was a mess, with broken equipment and twisted metal scattered everywhere.

The two examiners lay on the ground in disarray, gasping for breath.

They cast disbelieving gazes at Su Lei, who stood tall in the center of the field.

“The winner has been decided, the assessment is over.”

A cold, mechanical voice announced the result.

Elder Ye stood rooted to the spot, his lips trembling, but he couldn’t make a sound.

He had thought Su Lei might pass the assessment by relying on his movement technique and speed to last ten minutes… but he had actually defeated two Grandmasters?

Such an outrageous thing had never happened before; it was simply beyond belief!

After regaining his senses, he quickly walked into the arena.

He looked at the two disheveled examiners, then at the calm-faced Su Lei, and suddenly burst into laughter.

“Good! Good! Good!”

Elder Ye said “good” three times in a row, patting Su Lei’s shoulder vigorously.

“This old man truly didn’t misjudge him!”

Su Lei nodded slightly, but his gaze went past them, towards the shadows at the end of the testing ground.

“Since you’ve seen enough, isn’t it time to come out?”

Everyone was startled by his words, only to see a middle-aged man in a black trench coat slowly emerge from the shadows.

He wore a silver-white metal mask on his face, revealing only a pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle’s.

“Allow me to introduce myself, the head of Shadow Blade’s Central China branch, codenamed ‘Silver Owl’.”

The man’s voice was deep and hoarse, with a peculiar metallic quality.

As he spoke, he cast an undisguised look of admiration.

“What a spectacular performance… Truly worthy of Elder Ye’s high regard.”

Su Lei looked at him calmly, “Is there something you need?”

Silver Owl nodded slightly and said, “The assessment is over. I will input your file information into the internal System.”

“From today onwards, you are officially a member of Shadow Blade.”

“As for the next arrangements… we’ll discuss them after you’ve met with that adult.”

“He just finished his meeting and wants to see you all now.”

… The two left the building one after another.

At the entrance of the building, a line of black sedans was parked quietly.

Even more eye-catching were the ten figures standing by the cars.

They were tall and upright, with restrained Auras, yet they exuded an invisible pressure.

Su Lei’s Mental Energy instinctively swept over them, and he instantly determined that these individuals were at least Fourth-Order Martial Masters.

And the Aura of the person standing at the very front was like a vast, deep ocean, even his breathing seemed to resonate with the surrounding air.

The other party seemed to sense something, and a sharp gaze swept over like a blade, the warning implicit.

Su Lei subtly withdrew his perception and followed Elder Ye towards the middle sedan.

The seats were made of top-grade genuine leather, exuding a faint sandalwood scent.

The car windows were made of special bulletproof material; looking out from inside, the external lights were filtered into a dim blue.

The sedan started smoothly, and the scenery outside receded like flowing water.

Half an hour later, the motorcade drove into the underground garage of the Federal Building.

The elevator ascended silently, finally stopping on the top floor.

Elder Ye stopped in front of a heavy solid wood door, raising a hand to adjust his tie.

“Wait a moment.” He gently knocked on the door, then pushed it open and entered.

A few minutes later, the door opened again.

Elder Ye’s expression was even more solemn than when he went in, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes seemed deeper.

He swallowed, then lowered his voice and said, “Go in.”

“Remember, be cautious with your words and actions.”

Su Lei pushed the door open and walked in.

The office was unusually simple, with only an ebony desk and a leather sofa.

A tall man stood alone by the window, his back as straight as a pine tree.

Upon hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around.

He appeared to be in his early forties, with graying temples but a face as chiseled and resolute as a knife.

“You are Su Lei.” The man’s voice was very soft, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

He pointed to the sofa, “Sit.”

“Silver Owl has already relayed your excellent performance in the assessment to me in real-time.”

“Defeating two Grandmasters…”

“To be honest, the entire Federation hasn’t seen a Genius like you in nearly a hundred years.”

He shook his head, unable to suppress a sigh of emotion, and handed over a gilded document.

“This is my reward to you on behalf of the Federation, and an investment in your potential.”

Su Lei’s gaze slowly swept over the document.

It read—

Choose one A-grade Cultivation Technique or martial art,

Annual allowance: 100 million Federal Credits,

Permanent residency in Imperial Capital’s Tian Que District.

Su Lei’s pupils contracted. Before he could speak, the other party continued.

“While the matter of the Barren Ancient Abyss is regrettable, your outstanding contributions must still be recognized.”

The man said, pushing a wooden box on the desk towards Su Lei.

Su Lei opened the box, and a crystal-clear medal lay quietly on black velvet.

A miniature gemstone was embedded in the center of the medal, shimmering with a dreamlike halo under the light.

“This is the Hero’s Medal.”

“It not only symbolizes honor but can also defend you against attacks from several Grandmaster powerhouses.”

“The energy contained within it can also subtly strengthen your physique and Mental Energy.”

As Su Lei’s fingertips touched the surface of the medal, a cool and vast energy spread up his arm, washing over his entire body like a tide.

The man’s voice suddenly deepened, and the temperature of the entire room seemed to drop with it.

“As a member of Shadow Blade, I hope you can go to the Western Theater Command next to investigate the truth of the matter.”

He slowly stood up, his eyes chillingly cold at that moment.

“No matter who is behind this…”

“They will pay the price!”

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