95: Li Qing's actions

Following Zhuge Chengfeng's explanation, Zhou Xing and the others understood:

The Special Training Camp is located in the very center of the City of Vigilance. It is a closed-off training base specifically built for the numerous super Geniuses among The Watchers, and internally within The Watchers, it is also known as The Watchers' Academy.

"There is also a Cultivation Secret Realm created by a Demigod Realm expert of the 'god of time.' The flow of time inside is not synchronized with the outside world; one year of Cultivation inside equals only one month outside."

"But the most precious thing is the specially manufactured Divine Trait Simulation Space. Any Divine Trait, as long as it exists, can be simulated, and then powerful abilities suited to oneself can be practiced within it."

The abilities Awakened Ones gain themselves are limited, but in that place, they can continuously attempt and practice based on their own abilities to create skills that fit their own Divine Traits.

However, because it is too important, entry requires passing an assessment or exchanging for qualification using that place's unique Watcher Points."

Xing Tian then revealed some special information.

"There are only twenty of us who entered the Special Training Camp through nominations, but there are also some people who were scouted because they belong to the City of Vigilance or possess astonishing talent."

"According to the news revealed to us by the City Lord, there will be about 47 people in our cohort entering for Cultivation and advancement."

"Furthermore, simply entering doesn't guarantee peace of mind. There are regular Trial missions assigned, either in teams or individually, and those who fail to meet the requirements will be expelled."

"Some of these missions often take place in the Wilderness, or are related to factions like the Divine Gene, making them very dangerous."

"Just from what I know, of the 51 people who entered the Special Training Camp in the previous batch, only 30 remain to this day; the rest are either dead or mysteriously missing," Su Li said with a heavy expression looking at the three people including Zhou Xing.

Su Li then looked at the three people including Zhou Xing with a heavy expression.

Immediately, everyone fell silent.

The Special Training Camp is indeed the cradle for Awakened One powerhouses, but a comfortable environment cannot foster true powerhouses.

Although everyone was mentally prepared for this, the nearly fifty percent mortality rate still put immense pressure on them.

However, pressure brings motivation. Jin Yan, in particular, laughed heartily: "This is much more interesting!"

At the same time, someone in the shadows had already begun to make a move.

Li Qing planned to make her move after the selection ended. Today, using Gu Qianjun's nomination, she invited Long Haotian and Bei Chen, along with several Chiefs she was on good terms with.

It was the same magnificent, opulent hall as before, with exquisite delicacies laid out on the long table.

"Before we depart, this is a rare gathering for everyone. The next time might be three years from now. Thank you all for honoring me with your presence."

As the initiator, Li Qing smiled at the familiar Chiefs before her.

After all, their friendships with each other generally spanned over ten years.

She deliberately wore a dark green evening gown today, which perfectly outlined her figure.

There was a pleasant, special fragrance about her. What no one knew was that this fragrance was a specialized Medicinal Herb Li Qing had acquired at a considerable cost. Anyone who smelled it for a certain period, provided their strength did not exceed the Celestial Phenomenon Realm, combined with a special Divine Gene potion in the wine, would be enough to put a Celestial Phenomenon Realm Awakened One into a deep sleep for three hours.

Bei Chen also proactively raised his wine glass: "Sister Qing is too polite. I was planning to arrange something for tomorrow noon, but I didn't expect you to invite everyone ahead of time. Regardless, I'll finish this glass; you take your time."

As his words fell, he tilted his head back and downed the drink in one gulp. The others responded enthusiastically as well.

As glass after glass of wine went down, none of them noticed that the moment the liquid touched their throats, a special energy had already begun to take effect.

Li Qing herself had drunk quite a bit in front of everyone earlier, so she didn't arouse any suspicion.

As time passed, about ten minutes later, just as Long Haotian was about to raise his glass again, he suddenly frowned, stumbled, and his vision began to blur.

"Hmm? Is this wine this potent..." Long Haotian violently stabilized himself, only to feel the world spinning violently.

He instinctively tried to activate his Divine Trait to sober up, only to find that the energy inside his body felt solidified, completely unable to be mobilized.

At this moment, Li Qing appeared behind him like a phantom. Her right hand formed a blade and accurately struck the back of his neck, after which Long Haotian completely passed out.

"Chief Long seems to have had a bit too much to drink..."

No one observed what just happened, because by now, except for Bei Chen, the other Chiefs were already slumped over the table.

Even Bei Chen himself was feeling overwhelming drowsiness creeping up on him.

"Sister Qing is right..." Bei Chen tried to keep himself conscious, but his eyelids seemed uncontrollable, and then he completely lost consciousness.

In a daze, he felt like someone was approaching him.

"I apologize, my old brothers."

Li Qing's expression looked complicated, but her movements were swift. Her slender fingers skillfully located Bei Chen's communicator, and a triumphant smile quickly curled the corner of her mouth.

After carefully checking everyone's condition and confirming they were all in a deep coma, Li Qing walked to a corner and took out an exquisite metal box from her hand.

"If all goes well, I should soon obtain the blood sample." She murmured to the metal box, and a holographic projection appeared on its surface, showing a somewhat blurred figure.

"Very good." The figure emitted a sound like static electricity, "Remember, the blood sample is secondary. If there is a chance, what we need is the entire person."

Li Qing's face instantly turned cold: "It's good enough if I can get the blood sample. You want the person? Do you think I have the means to smuggle such a highly valued Genius out of Dawn City? Is City Lord Wei Guangming just a decoration?"

With that, she directly ended the communication.

"Truly a bunch of greedy bastards..." Li Qing muttered, then skillfully operated Bei Chen's communicator, directly pulling up Zhou Xing's channel while activating the built-in Voiceprint Simulation program.

The moment the call connected, her voice perfectly matched Bei Chen's: "Zhou Xing, come to the Emerald Hall near the Pavilion of Numerous Stars for a moment; I have something to discuss with you."

After hanging up, Li Qing walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and gazed at the night view of Dawn City outside.

Immediately, light surged around her body, and she donned a loose black robe that completely enveloped her, along with a special mask to conceal her appearance.

Her heart was filled with both nervousness and anticipation.

As long as she completed this mission, the resources promised by the Divine Gene would be within easy reach.

As an Awakened One, her pursuit was true eternity; she didn't want to be stuck in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm forever.

"Don't blame me; this is a world fundamentally defined by the strong preying on the weak." Glancing at the unconscious Chiefs, she turned toward the door, preparing to welcome the approaching 'prey'.