5: The Prison Suppressing Divine Body has been upgraded!

Led by Li Yue and Zhang Chen, Chen Nian walked through a corridor shimmering with a cold, metallic light.

The air was filled with a faint scent of disinfectant, mixed with the weak humming of some unknown energy.

"This is your identity terminal, along with your basic uniform and some daily necessities."

Zhang Chen handed over a wristband and a neatly folded black uniform.

The wristband felt cold to the touch, its surface smooth with no extra buttons, just a pitch-black screen.

Chen Nian took the items, feeling their slight weight.

Looking at the terminal, Li Yue said: "This is a specialized terminal for the Spiritual Energy Bureau; all internal information, mission acceptance, and points exchange for the Spiritual Energy Bureau must be handled through this terminal."

"By the way, there is a rookie assessment later; you had better prepare in advance." She added, as if suddenly remembering something.

Hearing this, Chen Nian paused.

He shifted his gaze from the terminal in his hand to Li Yue's face.

"Rookie assessment?"

His tone carried a hint of imperceptible inquiry.

"Yes, every rookie who joins the Spiritual Energy Bureau must participate." Zhang Chen nodded, his expression serious.

"This is to comprehensively test the rookie's practical combat ability and survival skills. The Spiritual Energy Bureau does not support idlers, and we certainly do not want our Special Agents to die in vain during missions."

"After all, we are not facing ordinary criminals." Li Yue's words held a sense of gravity.

"I see."

Chen Nian was thoughtful.

"It is worth mentioning that the test results will directly affect your subsequent treatment." Zhang Chen's mouth curled into a meaningful arc.

"The assessment score ranges from 0 to 100. Below 60 is a failure; you won't even qualify to become a field Special Agent and must return to the training camp until you pass the assessment."

"60 to 80 points is rated as average, allowing you to become an official Special Agent and enjoy basic treatment."

"80 to 90 points is good, and resource allocation will be significantly skewed in your favor."

"Anything above 90 is excellent; whether it is Cultivation Techniques, equipment, or authority, you will receive the best in the entire bureau."

"As for 100 points..."

Zhang Chen smiled when he reached this point.

"That is a perfect rating. It exists in theory, but no one has achieved it in the last decade."

Zhang Chen finally concluded: "The gap in treatment and rewards between each tier can be said to be worlds apart. If you want better treatment, you must strive to reach the next level."

They looked at Chen Nian with kindly reminders in their eyes.

"You have only just had your Awakening, so there is actually no need to rush." Li Yue's tone softened.

"You can first familiarize yourself with your abilities in our Spiritual Energy Bureau's training area and build a solid foundation. Wait until you are fully confident before participating in the assessment."

"Taking a high score in one go will be of great benefit to your future development."

These words were reasonable and were the most responsible advice for a rookie.

Train first, then assess.

Steady and solid, seeking the best start.

This was the choice of the vast majority of rookies.

However, Chen Nian shook his head slightly.

There was not a trace of hesitation in his eyes.

Training?

How much time would that waste?

For him, time was points, and time was strength.

Every minute and every second was incredibly precious.

He did not have the leisure to slowly waste time in the training ground.

"No need." Chen Nian's voice was not loud, but exceptionally firm. "I want to participate in the assessment now."

The air instantly went quiet.

The expressions on Li Yue and Zhang Chen's faces froze.

They looked at each other and saw deep astonishment in each other's eyes.

Participate now?

A rookie who had only just had his Awakening less than a day ago?

Did he know what he was saying?

This was simply arrogant!

But this thought only flashed by.

The bloody scene from not long ago instantly surfaced in their minds.

That evil cultivator whose chest was ripped open, with his miserable state of death.

This was simply not an ordinary rookie.

To look at him with the same eyes as an ordinary Awakened was a mistake in itself.

Perhaps, he really had the confidence to do so.

The astonishment in Li Yue and Zhang Chen's hearts quickly turned into a complex scrutiny.

"Are you sure?" Li Yue confirmed again.

"I am sure." Chen Nian's reply was decisive.

Silence.

After a brief silence, Li Yue took a deep breath and said: "We understand."

Her expression became serious and professional again: "We will arrange the test for you immediately."

Zhang Chen also nodded, a flash of anticipation in his eyes.

He also wanted to see for himself just where the limits of this man, who could tear apart an evil cultivator with his bare hands, truly lay.

Chen Nian felt a slight sense of relief in his heart.

He had originally thought he would have to spend a lot of effort to persuade them, and had even prepared several sets of arguments.

He did not expect the other party to agree so easily.

It was so smooth that it even surprised him.

"The test is scheduled for nine o'clock tomorrow morning." Li Yue glanced at her terminal. "Rest well today and recharge your energy. This is your room key, Building 3, 701."

She handed over an electronic room card.

"The dormitory of our Spiritual Energy Bureau is quite decent." Zhang Chen added with a smile.

Chen Nian took the room card and followed them to the dormitory building.

The room was a standard single room.

A bed, a desk, and an independent bathroom.

Small but complete.

Most importantly, he was the only one here.

Chen Nian had originally been a little worried about whether it would be a collective dormitory where several people were squeezed together.

Now it seemed his worry was completely unnecessary.

This was exactly what he wanted.

A space of his own meant absolute privacy.

He could finally properly study his Golden Finger without any scruples.

After sending Li Yue and Zhang Chen off, Chen Nian immediately locked the door.

He sat on the edge of the bed, his thoughts stirring.

A pale blue light screen that only he could see instantly unfolded before his eyes.

【demon slaying and evil eradication system】

【host: Chen Nian】

【Physique: Prison Suppressing Divine Body (Level 1)】

【Skill: Mountain-Collapsing Fist (Level 1)】

【points: 1257】

The panel was simple and clear.

His gaze fell on the 【Physique】 column.

Prison Suppressing Divine Body.

Just at Level 1, it gave him such terrifying strength.

What if he continued to upgrade it?

"System, can my physique be upgraded?"

He muttered in his heart.

【Consuming 1000 points can upgrade the 'Prison Suppressing Divine Body' to Level 2.】

The System's response was cold and mechanical, yet it set off a monstrous storm in Chen Nian's heart.

It could be upgraded!

Moreover, he had exactly enough points right now.

Completing the first kill mission gave him 1000 points, and killing those evil cultivators gave him another 257 points; he now had a full 1257 points.

Since the Level 1 Prison Suppressing Divine Body was already so powerful, what terrifying level would it reach after upgrading?

Chen Nian's heartbeat began to accelerate.

He dared not even imagine it.

Without a trace of hesitation.

"Upgrade!"

【Consuming 1000 points, 'Prison Suppressing Divine Body' begins to upgrade...】

Following the System's prompt tone.

A powerful force suddenly erupted from within his body.

"Boom—!"

It was as if a volcano had erupted inside him.

Scalding magma rushed through his blood vessels toward his limbs and bones.

His blood was boiling.

Every muscle fiber was frantically reorganizing.

His bones emitted an unbearable groan, their density increasing at an astonishing speed, becoming harder than steel.

Chen Nian gritted his teeth, the veins on his forehead bulging, and bean-sized sweat droplets rolled down continuously.

He felt as if his body was a balloon being constantly inflated, about to be burst by that violent force.

But at the same time, an unprecedented feeling of strength was also growing in every cell of his body.

He could clearly feel his strength skyrocketing geometrically.

Every corner of his body was filled with explosive energy.

A long time later, that violent energy finally calmed down and completely merged into his body.

Chen Nian slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

He opened his palm and squeezed hard.

The air in his palm emitted a popping sound from being compressed.

He felt the strength in his body become more solid, more powerful, and his body was unprecedentedly light.

Then, he cast his gaze toward the skill column of the System panel.

【Skill: Mountain-Collapsing Fist (Level 1)】

This was the skill the System rewarded him with after he completed the first kill mission.

"System, can skills be upgraded?"

【Ding! Upgrading 'Mountain-Collapsing Fist' requires 100 points.】

Hearing this, Chen Nian's eyes suddenly lit up.

So cheap?

He still had 257 points.

Completely enough!

So, without thinking, he directly ordered: "Upgrade!"

【Consuming 200 points, 'Mountain-Collapsing Fist' begins to upgrade...】

Another powerful force emerged.

This time, the energy precisely flowed into his arms, eventually concentrating on his fists.

He could feel the bones and muscles of his fists being strengthened once again.

An invisible, sharp aura circulated between his fingers and palms.

Mountain-Collapsing Fist.

Although it was called a fist, in reality, it strengthened all hand-based attacks.

The fact that he could easily split the evil cultivator's body with a hand blade earlier was precisely because of this.

Now, with the Mountain-Collapsing Fist at Level 3, its power would only be more terrifying.

Chen Nian took a look at his remaining 57 points.

These points couldn't do anything for now.

"System, what is the method for obtaining points?"

【Complete System missions, or kill evil individuals judged by the System, and you can obtain corresponding points based on their strength.】

So that was it.

Chen Nian understood.

No wonder the points he obtained from killing each evil cultivator were different.

It seems he would have to find more powerful evil individuals to "farm points" in the future.

He picked up the Spiritual Energy Bureau terminal he had just received.

With a light tap of his fingertip on the pitch-black screen, the screen instantly lit up, displaying his personal information.

Chen Nian fumbled to open the internal database.

Through keyword searches, he quickly found a detailed explanation of the cultivation Ranks.

Currently, the cultivation Ranks he could see were one to six, from low to high: Awakening, Resonance, Core Condensation, Spirit Focusing, Spirit River, Spirit Sea.

There should be more Realms after that, but with his current authority, he could not see them yet.

According to the Spiritual Energy Bureau's detection standards, he should currently be considered a Rank 1 Awakened.

But he knew very clearly.

With a Level 2 Prison Suppressing Divine Body, his true combat power was definitely not just Rank 1.

However, this also gave him a reminder.

Relying solely on the System to upgrade his physique might cause his early-stage strength to skyrocket.

But the cultivation System of this world could not be neglected either.

The strength of the physique, combined with the use of spiritual energy—taking both paths, grasping both hands, and making both hands hard.

Only in this way could his strength be improved in the most comprehensive manner.

However, now was not the time to consider these things.

The urgent matter was tomorrow's test.

He wanted to use a perfect score to announce his arrival.

Chen Nian turned off the terminal and lay on the bed.

The powerful feeling after his body's upgrade was still clear, but he quickly calmed his mind and closed his eyes.