Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 213 Team
Ji Fuyou responded to Lu Ping's question with his eyes closed.

Soon, data on the two types of boss-level and even commander-level monsters in the Death Rift Valley, as well as those ordinary mutated creatures, were listed out.

变异蜈蚣，等级28，伤害27、防御26、灵敏31、抗性24、感知30。

变异甲虫，等级29，伤害31、防御29、灵敏29、抗性25、感知28。

变异蛆虫，等级27，伤害24、防御22、灵敏33、抗性25、感知31。

The strongest of them is undoubtedly the giant mutated centipede.

等级36，伤害48、防御32、灵敏30、抗性未知、感知34。

There are a series of annotations following this.

Area-of-effect attacks, poison, summoning giant mutated earwigs, and more.

In addition to inflicting negative effects such as weakness and dizziness on hunters, the toxins also provide a damage bonus of 5 to 15 points. In other words, this monster's maximum damage can reach 63 points.

This is the conclusion Ji Fuyou drew based on the fact that the monster almost broke the deflection force field.

These data sets do not specifically mention physical fitness, mental strength, or other values ​​that humans are most familiar with.

Clearly, this is because the unique structure of monsters makes it impossible to judge their strength in the same way as humans.

but……

In theory, humans can defeat monsters that are 3 to 5 levels above themselves.

This is also why Zhou Hai's nine-person team, with six of them being advanced-level martial artists, was still able to hold out against the attacks of more than a dozen mutated monsters.

After all, human weapons and armor are not just for show.

However, monsters of the commander level are not included.

The powerful talents of the commander-level monsters are enough to make up for the gap in equipment and skills between them and humans.

……

After completing the data collection, the vehicle gradually entered the roads of Chiyang City.

Not long after, they arrived at Liu Yiren's laboratory in the suburbs.

After passing through the barrier net, the vehicle stopped in front of a four-story building.

Liu Yiren was already waiting at the entrance.

Xiao Hanxue also came with her.

Upon seeing Ji Fuyou get out of the car, she immediately came up to him and said, "Captain."

"Good work."

Ji Fuyou handed over the collected venom to her.

"I won't let the captain down."

Liu Yiren nodded solemnly and said to Xiao Hanxue, "Take the captain to rest."

"Okay, I know this place well."

Xiao Hanxue saluted.

Ji Fuyou turned his gaze to her: "Why didn't you stay in Tiandu City? Why did you come to Chiyang?"

"Qiyun came back too, didn't she? I felt bored after she came back, so I came back as well."

Xiao Hanxue pursed her lips.

Immediately afterwards, as she led Ji Fuyou to a room, she said expectantly, "Captain, when can we team up again to go into the mist? I'm really looking forward to fighting alongside you again. There are so many benefits to following you, Captain."

If Liu Yiren were still alive, she would definitely say a few words to Xiao Hanxue.

After all, she, Yang Kaitai, and Fang Qiyun all recognized the gap between themselves and Ji Fuyou.

They followed Ji Fuyou...

They're really just a burden, they can't help at all.

But Xiao Hanxue has always been carefree and says whatever comes to mind.

Ji Fuyou didn't find anything wrong with her personality.

At least you don't have to rack your brains to get along with this kind of person.

Especially when she became a team member, she would do whatever she was told, and she would obey orders without hesitation, even if it was a dangerous place.

but……

Compared to Xiao Hanxue, he preferred to bring Liu Yiren along.

This mentally gifted individual, who possesses the ability to manufacture drugs, often delivers surprising results at crucial moments, proving far more helpful than Xiao Hanxue.

"Let's get together and have a good chat after Yang Kaitai returns from Tiandu."

Ji Fuyou put the things down.

"Brother Yang? He's in Chiyang! Is the captain looking for him? I'll call him over right now."

Xiao Hanxue doesn't know how to be polite at all.

"In Chiyang? Why aren't they in Tiandu City anymore?"

As Ji Fuyou spoke, something occurred to him: "Has the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament ended?"

"ended."

Xiao Hanxue nodded.

"Weren't there supposed to be nine matches? I thought it would be one match a day, so it would take nine days to complete."

Ji Fuyou then inquired, "What was the result?"

“We got 10 points, the Black Gold Empire got 9 points, and the Griffin Republic got 8 points.”

As Xiao Hanxue spoke, her expression became slightly strange.

She then said directly, "It ended the day before yesterday. The captain can watch the video himself later."

"It's worth taking a look."

Ji Fuyou said, "But I can guess that in the three-way competition, Black Gold and Griffin were probably arranged to exchange pieces, right?"

"Hmm." Xiao Hanxue nodded: "The arrangement of the competition... Anyway, I feel that although we won in the end, it was not honorable at all. Moreover, if we won this competition by such means, if our opponents in the Civilization Trial were Lin Lun and Mo Fei, would we also use this kind of opportunistic trick?"

Ji Fuyou smiled and said, "If even you think so, then I guess everyone else feels the same way. Next, they should focus their efforts on cultivating one or two people..."

He paused for a moment: "One or two spots are definitely not enough. After all, the highest level of the Federation is divided into four major factions. I estimate there will be four spots. If nothing unexpected happens, they will be the focus of training four of them."

"Huh? Captain, how did you know? But we're not focusing on training four, only three."

Xiao Hanxue looked at Ji Fuyou in surprise: "This news came this morning! They've selected the three best performers to be groomed for special training! These three are He Qilin, Yun Mengqing, and Xiao Jiuge."

"Hmm!? It seems that the Second Speaker and the Seventh Speaker have really been suppressed by our President. Or rather, at this critical juncture, the Presidential Faction, the Military Faction, and the Financial Faction do not want the conservative faction to emerge and cause trouble at this time, so they have united to suppress them."

Ji Fuyou pondered for a moment, but found it to be quite reasonable.

In today's world, an unprecedented and extraordinary era is unfolding, and everyone must forge ahead.

If conservatives are allowed to resurface and remain stagnant, major merchants may gradually miss the beginning of this great era.

If things go wrong, it could end up like the United States of the North today, declining and gradually falling from its position as a world superpower.

but……

"I'm a little surprised that Gu Yinbing has been excluded from the group of three..."

"It's not surprising."

At that moment, a voice came from the side.

But then a figure walked in from outside.

It was Yang Kaitai.

"Oh? Brother Yang, we were just looking for you."

Xiao Hanxue asked in surprise.

Yang Kaitai smiled and turned to Ji Fuyou: "I heard that the captain has arrived in Chiyang, so I came here on a special occasion."

Ji Fuyou nodded at him.

Yang Kaitai also said, "The main purpose of pushing Gu Yinbing out was to win over Gu Qing, but... although this method of winning over is effective, the effect is not obvious. Most of the time, Gu Qing still does his own thing and rarely joins the group. In addition, the weight of these few spots is too heavy, even exceeding the prestige of Gu Qing, the number one spiritual ability user. So naturally, there is no place for Gu Yinbing."

"Is that so? I heard that when the spots were being allocated, Gu Yinbing overheard someone mocking her, saying that she had failed to reach the Master level twice. These words spurred her on, so in a fit of anger, she withdrew from the competition for the spot and decided to prove herself through her own strength?"

Xiao Hanxue opened her eyes wide and asked.

Ji Fuyou listened, smiled, and said nothing.

Just take these rumors with a grain of salt.

"From now on, the true leaders of the Heavenly Ranking and the Civilization Trial should be selected from He Qilin, Xiao Jiuge, and Yun Mengqing."

Yang Kaitai said, "Among these three, Xiao Jiuge has the lowest probability. Although he is cheerful and can get along with anyone, his prestige is a bit lacking. As for He Qilin and Yun Mengqing, they are about the same."

"Oh, He Qilin has cultivated his public image for over a decade, and many people consider him very reliable and trustworthy. Can Yun Mengqing compare to him?"

“Yun Mengqing’s faction has a major advantage.”

Yang Kaitai smiled and said, "I'm rich."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Or rather, they have resources."

Money and resources.

Ji Fuyou's expression turned slightly serious.

"The S-class weapons, inner armor, and heavy armor in the Spiritual Ability Association are all developed and produced by the War Research Institute. It is said that they are working on technologies such as Asura Stone, Demon Suppressing Iron, War God Meteorite Iron, and Ghost Silkworm Silk, in order to simplify and mass-produce these equipment."

Yang Kaitai paused as he spoke, "The Sixth Speaker has always controlled the military-industrial complex. In ancient times, that would have meant he was in charge of the army's logistics. In today's world, the army fights on logistics!"

and so……

"Does the Sixth Speaker have more influence over the military than the Third Speaker?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised.

"While not even larger, they are basically on par."

Yang Kaitai said.

Ji Fuyou nodded.

"With the conclusion of the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament, the Heavenly Ranking Committee has been officially established. The chairman is concurrently held by the third chairman, and there are nine committee members: He Qilin, Gu Yinbing, Xiao Jiuge, Feng Yulou, Shen Jun, Yun Mengqing, Long Xiang, Song Xuanwu, and Qin Yi."

"Song Xuanwu? A descendant of Song Lingxiao?"

"Yes, one of his cousins."

"Xiao Juechen is a supporter of the president's faction, and Xiao Jiuge should also be a member of the president's faction. Moreover, they are close to He Qilin... It seems that the Tianbang Committee's base is still the military."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"Yes, but among these nine people, they also planted three pawns, namely Long Xiang, Yun Mengqing, and Qin Yi, to ensure that they are not completely unaware of the people on the Heavenly Ranking Committee."

As Yang Kaitai spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Ji Fuyou again: "In fact, Captain Ji, you should have a place among them."

"Let's not talk about the past."

Ji Fuyou said, "If I really become a member of the Heavenly Ranking Committee, I'm afraid I'll have to stay in Tiandu City for a long time. I won't be as relaxed as I am now."

As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something and looked at Yang Kaitai: "You know that Fang Qiyun is training at the South City Training Center, right?"

"understood."

A hint of envy flashed in Yang Kaitai's eyes.

"So……"

Ji Fuyou's tone became slightly more formal: "I plan to form a small team."

Form a team!

Yang Kaitai immediately understood what Ji Fuyou meant.

This squad...

It's no longer the temporary squads of the Blue Moon City and Fertile Temple era, but...

A true hunting party!
(End of this chapter)