23: Rules? Do you think rules can bind him?

Donghai City Psionic Bureau, Command Center.

On the massive screen wall, dozens of real-time surveillance feeds and post-battle data replays were displayed.

The air was thick with the scent of caffeine and the faint, acrid smell of burning electronics.

However, at this moment, the vast command center was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's eyes were locked onto the main screen in the center, which had been specifically enlarged.

On the screen, the movement trajectory of a young man was being fast-forwarded at several times the speed.

Donghai City Police Station, Interrogation Room.

The scene froze on the chaotic room, where that arrogant punk with yellow hair had been beaten into a pig's head, looking barely human.

"Hiss!" Someone gasped, breaking the deathly silence.

The scene cut away.

Suburbs, abandoned chemical plant.

The scene was a mess, with flesh and blood, severed limbs, and remains scattered everywhere, like a living Hell.

Those were the punks bewitched by Demonic Evils.

But at this moment, none of them were intact; some had their heads exploded, some their bodies ruptured, and others were separated vertically or horizontally.

It was extremely brutal and terrifying!

As for that Demonic Evil, it was a Second-Rank blood-sucking Demonic Evil recorded in the Spiritual Energy Bureau's files, the "Blood-Winged Magic Bat".

It was a powerful Demonic Evil that was enough to make many Special Agents feel troubled.

However, at this moment, it had already been blasted into ashes.

In the command center, there was dead silence.

Next came the abandoned industrial park.

According to the video recorded by the combat squad's recorders, the scene was densely packed with Ghouls, terrifying and cruel.

Three combat squads were completely surrounded by them.

If this continued, they would likely be wiped out.

At the critical moment, Chen Nian's figure suddenly appeared on the screen.

With a single punch, he blew up a Ghoul's head.

Immediately after, like a tireless killing machine, every punch and kick he threw would inevitably take the life of one, or even several, Ghouls.

Headshots.

Piercing through chests.

Waist-cutting.

Ripping apart.

Those monsters, which looked hideous and terrifying to ordinary people, were as fragile as paper under his hands.

Many administrative staff in front of the screens were already pale, their stomachs churning.

Too bloody!

Too violent!

Finally, the scene changed.

That terrifying existence, exuding ominous black Qi that made all the Special Agents feel a palpitation in their hearts, the Heart-Devouring Old Demon, appeared on the screen.

The next second, a fist wreathed in pale golden power slammed into him.

Accompanied by an extremely terrifying sound of an explosion, that legendary Heart-Devouring Old Demon was actually blasted into blood mist with a single punch.

Not even a trace of flesh or residue was left. He had completely vanished from the world.

Following that was the miserable death of those evil cultivators.

The evil cultivators tried to escape.

However, before they could even move, Chen Nian just lightly waved his hand, and a large amount of Blood-colored Silk Threads shot out.

Those evil cultivators couldn't even scream before they were cut into countless pieces. Annihilated!

When all the footage finished playing, the screen went dark.

In the command center, a deathly silence lasted for a full half-minute.

Finally, a middle-aged analyst wearing glasses spoke with a dry voice, "Is... is this really... an Awakened one who just Awakened two days ago?"

His words voiced everyone's inner thoughts.

"Aren't his methods... a bit too brutal?" A young female Special Agent, pale-faced, said in a low voice.

"All the punks, not a single one left, all beaten to death."

"All the Demonic Evils, whether it was the Ghouls or that Blood-Winged Magic Bat, and even the final Heart-Devouring Old Demon, were all blasted to smithereens."

"And those evil cultivators, not a single one left alive either."

"This... this has already exceeded the scope of a normal mission, right? He... he doesn't have any psychological problems, does he?"

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately retorted.

"Brutal? What a joke." A burly head of the action team said in a deep voice.

"Among those he killed, was there a single innocent person?"

"Those punks are scum, the evil cultivators are degenerates, and the Demonic Evils are our mortal enemies."

"To deal with these things, one should use thunderous methods. Do you want to reason with them and politely ask them to die?"

"I think Chen Nian did the right thing!"

For a moment, there was a buzz of discussion in the command center.

"That may be true, but his way of killing is indeed... too shocking. It's all headshots and body explosions. I'm worried that if he continues like this for a long time, his Heart-Nature will be affected and he will fall into the Demonic Path."

"Worry about nothing. I think his goal is very clear; he is purely focused on demon slaying and evil eradication. As long as this blade of ours only cuts the enemy, then he is our sharpest blade!"

"That's right, I also don't think there's anything wrong with it. Although the methods are a bit intense, from beginning to end, he didn't harm any civilians, nor did he break the rules for personal gain. Just based on this, I think his character is fine."

"Indeed, young people are full of vigor; being decisive in killing is a good thing. After he gains more experience, perhaps he will naturally become more steady."

Upon hearing this, many people nodded secretly, expressing their agreement.

Just then, a steady and powerful voice suppressed all the discussion.

"Indeed."

Everyone looked towards the source of the sound and saw the previously silent Director Qin Shan speaking slowly.

His face, which usually commanded respect without anger, now carried a hint of indescribable complexity.

"He is very strong, and also very talented, with extremely high growth potential."

"If he can be guided correctly, he will surely become a great asset."

Qin Shan's sharp gaze swept across the room, his voice suddenly becoming extremely serious.

"It is fortunate that he joined our Spiritual Energy Bureau."

"If he were a person from another faction, or a lone wolf, he would surely become a huge threat to our Donghai City, and even the entire Dragon Kingdom, or perhaps the world!"

This sentence made everyone present shudder. They could hear an undisguised wariness in the Director's words.

"Therefore, we must stabilize him, win him over, and absolutely not let him feel even the slightest bit of neglect."

"From now on, raise his treatment and benefits to the highest level!"

"Satisfy any of his needs, as long as it doesn't violate principles!"

"This matter will be personally supervised by me. All of you must give me your full attention. Do you hear me clearly?"

Qin Shan's voice was firm and resonant.

Everyone in the command center was stunned.

When had they ever seen the Director like this? For a newcomer, he actually issued such a costly order.

It seems that the Director truly holds this young man named Chen Nian in high regard, while at the same time, he is truly wary of him.

To be able to make the Director of the dignified Donghai City Psionic Bureau feel such strong emotions... That kid is truly extraordinary.

"Yes! Director!"

After a brief shock, everyone responded in unison.

They had no objections to this. A ruthless person who could single-handedly take down the Heart-Devouring Old Demon deserved any level of attention.

Qin Shan nodded, his gaze returning to the extinguished screen, as if still savoring the brilliance of that punch.

He continued, "The strength he has shown now is at least Third-Rank, even approaching Fourth-Rank. His status as a First-Level Agent is already seriously holding him back."

"Issue him the Breakthrough mission for Level Three Agent directly. Let's see if he can complete it successfully. If he does, promote him to Level Three Agent immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, a high-level manager was stunned and said, "Director! This... this is not in compliance with the regulations!"

"According to the 'Spiritual Energy Agent Management Regulations', for an agent to be promoted, they must complete ten missions at their current Rank and pass an assessment to be promoted."

"This is one of the most important regulations of our Spiritual Energy Bureau since its founding, and there has never been an exception. We cannot break the rules!"

Qin Shan turned his head and looked at him coldly.

"Rules?"

"Do you think that someone like him is still subject to the rules we set for ordinary people?"

The man's voice was not loud, but it instantly rendered the high-level official speechless.

"Such a powerful and infinitely potential psionic user is already outside the rules himself."

"Moreover, he has clearly demonstrated extreme killing intent towards Demonic Evils."

"As long as his blade is always pointed at our enemies, then we should clear away all unnecessary obstacles for him and let him grow as fast as possible."

Qin Shan's words made everyone fall into deep thought.

Indeed.

The main purpose of this ranking System is to protect the agents. To avoid them encountering dangerous events that exceed their abilities, thereby causing unnecessary casualties.

But in front of a Prodigy who can blow up the Heart-Devouring Old Demon with one punch, these rules probably can't bind him at all.

Even if the Spiritual Energy Bureau doesn't promote him, given his personality, he would definitely run to more dangerous places on his own.

Just like tonight.

The mission for a First-Level Agent was supposed to be assisting in evacuating civilians on the periphery and sealing off the scene.

Instead, he charged straight into the core area and blew up the Heart-Devouring Old Demon with one punch.

Instead of letting him act "irregularly" and out of control, it is better to give him a legitimate status and let him execute higher-level missions.

In this way, not only can his role be maximized, but he can also feel the Spiritual Energy Bureau's respect and sincerity towards him.

Having figured this out, no one raised any objections anymore.

Meanwhile.

A black off-road vehicle drove steadily into the Spiritual Energy Bureau's parking lot.

Chen Nian had not joined any combat squad, but he was too lazy to walk back to headquarters, so he hitched a ride with Li Weijie.

Li Weijie naturally wouldn't refuse; in fact, he was very welcoming.

Along the way, they put aside all thoughts of demons and ghosts and chatted easily about many things.

From then on, they could be considered acquaintances.

Chen Nian quite liked people who respected him. Perhaps they could communicate if anything came up in the future.

Then, he returned to his single dormitory.

"Click."

Chen Nian closed the door and even locked it.

The entire room was instantly isolated from the outside world.

He impatiently issued an order in his mind.

"System, open the panel!"

The next second, a pale blue screen that only he could see unfolded before his eyes.

[demon slaying and evil eradication system]

[host: Chen Nian]

[Realm: Awakening Realm (Level 30)]

[Physique: Prison Suppressing Divine Body (Level 2)]

[Skills: Mountain-Collapsing Fist (Level 9), Myriad Things Yuan Absorption Art (Level 1), Heart-Devouring Demon Silk (Level 1)]

[points: 16971]

When Chen Nian's gaze fell on that long string of numbers, the corners of his mouth immediately curled up.

Over 16,000 points, almost breaking through the 20,000-point mark.

This was simply an overnight fortune; he had made a huge profit!

Unexpectedly, just one night, one emergency mission, had allowed him to gain so many points.

This efficiency was simply many times higher than him painstakingly looking for trouble with those punks during the day.

Sure enough, this kind of large-scale emergency mission, and powerful Demonic Evils like the Heart-Devouring Old Demon, were the royal road to farming points!

It seems he can develop more in this direction in the future.

However, now was not the time for sentiment.

Chen Nian composed himself, his eyes burning as he stared at the points on the panel.

It was time to upgrade!