139: Chapter 139 Adventurer's Camp

Commander Sun was truly curious.

As the commander-in-chief, if this method of becoming stronger could be popularized, the combat power of the Southern District would definitely multiply.

In the future, when facing fierce beasts, they would be able to handle it with more ease.

Chen Xi was stunned for a moment, looking at Commander Sun's expression with some helplessness.

How should he answer?

Tell him that there was a teammate in his team who could sense the aura of fierce beasts?

This was clearly inappropriate, after all, regarding Ye Fei's ability...

He hadn't figured it out himself yet.

If he spoke out rashly, he didn't know if it would be dangerous for Ye Fei.

Thus, Chen Xi could only shrug and give an awkward yet polite smile:

“Actually, there's no secret.”

“It's mainly that we were lucky and happened to ambush them. Those fierce beasts didn't react in time.”

“Good luck?”

Commander Sun's mouth twitched. Do you take me for a three-year-old?

But he was also a smart man. Seeing that Chen Xi was unwilling to say more, he knew everyone had their own secrets and trump cards.

As a superior, prying too much into a subordinate's privacy was a major taboo.

“Alright, luck is also a kind of strength.”

Commander Sun waved his hand and stopped questioning, but said earnestly:

“No matter what secrets you have, Chen Xi, remember one thing.”

“Since you possess this power far beyond ordinary people, you must use your abilities for the right path. Use it for helping humanity and protecting our home.”

“Don't go astray.”

Chen Xi's expression turned serious, and he nodded solemnly: “Don't worry, Commander Sun. I know who my enemies are.”

...

In the dead of night, Villa No. 8.

The team members had all gone to sleep. Chen Xi sat alone in the tactical command room, writing and drawing on a whiteboard by the faint light of a desk lamp.

Ye Fei's advancement was complete, and the team's last shortcoming had been filled.

Next, he had to consider how to deal with higher-intensity challenges.

“Miracle: Sublimation.”

Chen Xi looked at the new skill he had just awakened.

This skill could not only upgrade talents but also evolve class core cards.

In the current team, Li Murou was control, Ye Fei was support, and only Su Xiaoxiao was the sole pure burst damage dealer.

The first sublimation slot must be given to Xiao Xiao.

With a thought, Chen Xi activated [Miracle Deduction].

Buzz—

Countless data streams collided and reorganized in his mind.

The advancement path for Su Xiaoxiao's current class [Ice Thunder Battle Method] clearly emerged.

[Deduction Target: Su Xiaoxiao (Ice Thunder Battle Method)]

[Advanced Class Name: Thunder Punishment Valkyrie (SSS-Rank)]

[Required Core Materials]:

[ten-thousand-year dark ice marrow] (ss-rank material): Produced deep within the Extreme North Ice Field, its cold air can freeze the soul.

[thunder origin core] (ss-rank material): A pure energy crystal born in thunderstorm regions.

[void spirit stone] (ss-rank material): Used to carry the conflict between two extreme elements.

Seeing the names of these three materials, Chen Xi's originally excited face instantly slumped.

“This... this is too exaggerated, isn't it?”

He hurriedly opened the exchange list in the Military Department Mall to check.

The good news was: all three items were in the Military Department Mall; after all, the Southern District Military had a deep foundation.

The bad news was: the price was staggering.

[ten-thousand-year dark ice marrow: 500 military merit points]

[thunder origin core: 500 military merit points]

[void spirit stone: 500 military merit points]

“500 for just one? 1,500 for three?!”

Chen Xi looked at the remaining balance of only 30 points in his account and felt a sense of suffocation.

How many C-Rank Missions would he have to grind for this? By the time he ground enough, the opportunity would likely be long gone.

Although there were higher-level B-Rank and A-Rank missions, taking them with their current strength was too risky.

“Is there any other way...”

Chen Xi rubbed his temples, thinking hard.

Suddenly, a figure flashed through his mind.

Wang Shan, whom he had met by chance in the Black Swamp Forest.

The Apothecary who mastered the divine technique [Fierce Beast Material Extraction]!

“That's right! Wang Shan!”

Chen Xi slapped his thigh hard.

Ji Qing had said that the S-Rank [beast kings blood] was refined by Wang Shan himself.

Since he could refine S-rank materials from corpses, as long as they found strong enough high-level fierce beast corpses, would it be possible to refine SS-rank substitute materials?

Thinking of this, Chen Xi didn't hesitate at all. He immediately opened his bracelet, found the contact information Wang Shan had left, and sent a message.

Chen Xi: [Brother Wang Shan, are you asleep? I have something urgent to ask.]

A few seconds later, a reply came.

Wang Shan: [Not yet, Captain Chen. Please feel free to say whatever is on your mind.]

Chen Xi: [I wanted to ask, if I want to create ss-rank materials, what do I need to do?]

Wang Shan: [It's the same regardless of the material's rank; you just need the raw materials. Of course, the higher the rank of the material, the harder it is to obtain the raw materials.]

Chen Xi: [I see. Then, would it be convenient for you to check for me? If I want to extract ten-thousand-year dark ice marrow, thunder origin core, and void spirit stone, what raw materials would I need?]

Chen Xi: [Also, I'd like to ask for a favor. If I gather the materials, could you help me extract them?]

Wang Shan: [Captain Chen, you saved our lives. It's possible, but...]

Wang Shan: [My leg is a bit injured, and I might not be able to return to the special training base in the short term. If you don't mind, you can bring your team directly over here.]

Chen Xi: [The camp?]

Wang Shan: [The camp here is also under the military's jurisdiction and is closer to the Outside the Border. Generally speaking, we sophomore Professionals take missions here.]

Seeing this message, Chen Xi's eyes lit up.

The camp?

He could take missions there just the same, and it was closer to the Outside the Border, making it more convenient to complete missions.

While doing missions, he could also come into contact with more high-level Professionals and learn more information.

Moreover, as long as he met up with Wang Shan, the material problem should be much easier to solve.

Thinking of this.

Chen Xi immediately made a decision.

He replied: [See you tomorrow.]

“Pack your bags, we're moving!”

“Destination—Wall of Sighs, Professional Camp!”

...

Deep Outside the Border, in the No-Man's Forbidden Zone.

Before the ancient altar protected by a mysterious power, Black-Robed Shen Ye still maintained his withered sitting posture.

He just quietly looked at the statue of the woman in front of him.

“Zizhi...”

Suddenly, purple ripples appeared in the space above the altar.

A pitch-black crack silently tore open.

Following that, the purple bat that had once spied on Chen Xi and the others in the Black Swamp Forest flew out, flapping its wings.

It didn't land on the ground but expertly landed on Black-Robed Shen Ye's broad shoulder, emitting a few extremely faint sonic screeches.

Black-Robed Shen Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, listening intently to the information from the bat.

A moment later, a very bitter smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

“So that's how it is...”

Black-Robed Shen Ye sighed, his voice hoarse:

“Chen Xi... Ye Fei... they ended up together after all.”

He slowly raised his hand, stroking the purple bat's head with some trembling, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

It seemed that pinning hope on the current Shen Ye was already somewhat unrealistic.

The current Shen Ye was too weak and too easily swayed by emotions.

“Since relying on my past self can no longer solve the problem...”

Black-Robed Shen Ye slowly stood up, his black robe fluttering without wind. He gazed at the statue of the woman with a blurred face with obsession and fanaticism.

He stretched out a withered finger, virtually caressing the statue's face from a distance, his eyes filled with twisted love:

“My life was saved by you.”

“I promised you that I would never let you repeat the same mistakes, and I would never let you become that monster reviled by the world and imprisoned by chains!”

At this point, Black-Robed Shen Ye's gaze suddenly became incredibly hideous:

“Even if I destroy this world, even if I drag the entire human civilization down with me, I will not hesitate!”

“As long as I kill the man who will personally put shackles on you and imprison you in the Brood in the future...”

“You will be free!”

Black-Robed Shen Ye suddenly turned his head to look at the purple bat on his shoulder, killing intent boiling in his eyes:

“Go.”

“Help me keep an eye on them. Once the time is ripe... I will personally take action and sever this damned karma!”

The purple bat let out a sharp screech, as if it understood its master's command.

It flapped its wings again, diving headlong into the newly opened space-time rift and disappearing into the endless void.