294: Anyone who dares to show their face will be crushed!

The morning sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, scattering into Chen Nian's room.

He slowly opened his eyes, and golden light flowed deep within his pupils, like a sleeping galaxy awakening.

He habitually looked inward at his own body.

A terrifying torrent of spiritual power, vast, boundless, and mighty as the sea, instantly flooded his senses!

Within his Dantian, the fully formed azure Spiritual Sea grew increasingly turbulent and bottomless.

And above the Spiritual Sea, the golden sun formed by his Natal Spiritual Core expanded in volume once again.

The runes flowing across its surface became more intricate and profound, radiating glorious Divine Might, illuminating the entire Spiritual Sea like a fixed star.

A night of cultivation yielded immense gains.

He sat up, feeling an unprecedented surge of mighty power flowing through his body.

Every inch of his muscles, bones, and Meridians was filled with surging spiritual power.

It felt as if a slight movement could tear the Void Realm itself.

"This feeling is truly wonderful!"

Chen Nian raised his palm, his five fingers slightly spread, and the space in his palm subtly warped, emitting a low hum.

Just this simple action caused the surrounding air to vibrate, and the water cup on the table trembled softly.

With a thought, the azure System panel unfolded.

[demon slaying and evil eradication system]

[host: Chen Nian]

[Realm: Spiritual Sea Realm (Level 60)]

[physique: Prison Suppressing Divine Body · Eighth Rank (Level 58)]

[Skills: Mountain-Collapsing Fist (Level 30), Myriad Things Yuan Absorption Art (Level 1), Heart-Devouring Demon Silk (Level 20), Blood Fiend Incarnation (Level 1), Xuanzhen Qi Sha Formation (Level 1), Nether Shock (Level 20), Netherworld Body Protection (Level 1), Blood Pupil Domain (Level 2), Evil-Warding Heavenly Thunder (Level 10), Soul-Capturing Dragon Roar (Level 10), Abyssal Return to Silence (Level 7), Heaven-Burning Flame (Level 10), Crimson Flame Demon Armor (Level 1)]

[points: 35]

Spiritual Sea Realm Level 60, Prison Suppressing Divine Body Level 58.

Chen Nian nodded in satisfaction.

The points gained from this trip to Jiangyuan City allowed his strength to soar once again.

Utilizing the terrifying absorption and refinement efficiency provided by the Eighth Rank Level 58 Prison Suppressing Divine Body.

Not only did he completely consolidate the Spiritual Sea Realm, but he also pushed straight through, reaching the astonishing height of Level 60!

How many times stronger was he now compared to when he returned from Jiangyuan City yesterday?

The spiritual power within him was boundless and inexhaustible, like an ocean.

Every move he made could draw upon the great power of heaven and earth, possessing earth-shattering might.

He even had a feeling that if he encountered that Skeleton Monarch again right now, he wouldn't need any techniques at all.

Relying solely on the vast spiritual power of the Spiritual Sea Realm, combined with his Eighth Rank Divine physique, he could easily crush him!

"Very good."

A golden light flashed briefly in Chen Nian's eyes.

He got up and walked to the window, pushing it open.

The morning breeze brushed his face, and the skyline of Donghai City in the distance was clearly visible under the rising sun.

The city was still peaceful. People lived and worked as usual, completely unaware of how thrilling the events in Jiangyuan City, hundreds of kilometers away, had been yesterday, nor were they aware of the existence of the Gloomy Abyss.

This was exactly what Chen Nian wanted.

Ordinary people didn't need to know about the struggles in the darkness, nor did they need to endure unnecessary panic.

They only needed to enjoy this tranquility.

As for the threat of the Abyss, he would handle it.

His strength surging again put him in a very comfortable mood.

A new day had begun, and it was time to continue seeking new prey, obtaining points, and growing stronger.

He picked up the Personal Terminal from the bedside table and unlocked the screen.

Sure enough, the internet was still bustling.

On the trending topics list, terms like "Special Commissioner Chen," "Jiangyuan City," "Crimson Streamer," and "Shadow Worship Cult" remained high.

Videos, photos, analysis posts, and thank-you notes from various angles flooded all the major platforms.

"Special Commissioner Chen is simply a real-life superhero!"

"With him around, I feel secure even when sleeping."

"I heard the Shadow Worship Cult had been planning for years, but Special Commissioner Chen cleared them out in just a few hours—he's too strong!"

"This is the guardian deity of our Dragon Country!"

"I hope Special Commissioner Chen remains safe always!"

The public discussion was filled with shock, relief, and boundless admiration for Chen Nian.

As for the matter of the Abyss, there was naturally no mention of it online.

Matters of this gravity are better known by fewer people, lest they cause unnecessary panic.

After all, for the general populace, a stable life is the most important thing.

These battles and crises in the dark corners should be borne by those of them standing on the front lines.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on the Spiritual Energy Bureau's internal network was even more enthusiastic.

Although the details were classified, the news of "Special Commissioner Chen's thunderous methods clearing out Jiangyuan City" had already spread.

"My heavens! Special Commissioner Chen is too strong! He single-handedly wiped out the Shadow Worship Cult's evil cultivators!"

"It's said those evil cultivators died horribly, reduced entirely to fragments. Special Commissioner Chen's decisiveness in killing is truly satisfying!"

"With Special Commissioner Chen here, no monsters or demons dare to show their faces!"

"Wow, he is a model for our generation, a true idol worthy of our following!"

All kinds of praise and gratitude for Chen Nian practically flooded the internal forum.

Chen Nian casually scrolled through a few posts. Finding no useful information about new high-level Demonic Evils or abnormal incidents, he closed the page.

It seemed the recent deterrence effect was indeed good; those Demonic Evils had learned their lesson and gone into hiding.

But he quickly composed himself, his gaze becoming profound.

Ordinary people only saw the Shadow Worship Cult, but the real threat was the Gloomy Abyss behind the Shadow Worship Cult.

The Demonic Evils and Dominators hiding in spatial rifts and alternate dimensions were the true hidden danger.

He had to be prepared at all times.

As long as they dared to show their heads, he would certainly crush them.

Chen Nian closed the webpage and was about to go wash up when his Personal Terminal suddenly vibrated.

It was a message from Sun Li:

"Special Commissioner Chen, there's an urgent situation."

"The special department 'Candle Dragon' has made a major discovery. We need you to come to the office."

Chen Nian's eyes lit up.

This was truly a pillow delivered right when he was sleepy.

He had just been thinking about the Abyss, and a lead had already arrived.

"I'll be there immediately."

He replied, quickly washed up, changed clothes, and pushed open the door.