Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 238 Cold Moon
A full half hour.

Ji Fuyou had just fully recovered from the frozen state of mind he had experienced while refining the purple spiritual source crystal.

Especially during the half-minute when the purple spiritual crystal took effect, he felt as if he had gone "offline".

Thoughts and consciousness were completely locked down in a state of confusion.

Even after he finally regained consciousness, the chilling cold that had frozen his soul still gave him the illusion that he was about to come back to life from the brink of death.

It's like re-attacking a spiritual master.

It's simply because of previous experience that the difficulty has been reduced considerably.

It took Ji Fuyou half an hour to fully recover from this feeling of "loss of control".

"I'm starting to feel something's not right about using Source Crystals to improve my physique and spirit."

Ji Fuyou slowly exhaled.

If it is truly the evolution of life, shouldn't it rely on training and spiritual practice?
Currently relying on Source Crystal to improve myself...

It's more like a transformation.

pity……

The various dangers facing Red Star today, as well as the future involved in his dream, made him feel like he had a thorn in his side, leaving him with no other choice.

It took Ji Fuyou a while to regain his composure.

"Do the right thing at the right stage. If the evolution brought by the Source Crystal really has problems, we have to wait until we solve the Star Devouring Demon before we can think of a solution."

While pondering, he focused his mind on his spiritual attributes.

31.8 → 34.5.

This number...

"With 35 seconds left, there really is only one purple spirit crystal left."

Ji Fuyou Road.

His strength underwent a transformation when he advanced to the level of a spiritual master and mastered the deflection force field.

When the spirit value reaches 35...

It will surely usher in another transformation.

Even if he reached that point, he dared not say that he could stand at the pinnacle of the Federation, or that he could defeat a Martial Saint…

But at least, even when facing a martial saint, they should have enough confidence to deal with it calmly.

……

In the following days, Ji Fuyou had some rare free time.

During the day, while accompanying Yu Xiaoyu and Ji Qingqing, I learned about the Martial Arts Association, the Spiritual Ability Association, the Great Business Federation, and international information changes.

At night, he activated the Great Dream Scripture, and through the constructed Mayan temple, used the Void Authority to teleport to the Great Rift Valley of Death.

Of course, the matter of finally breaking through the bottleneck of the simulated martial artist's breakthrough to the martial saint level using the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique was not relaxed either.

In terms of daily life, things can be considered reasonably orderly.

On the fourth day, Wu Sheng and Xue Changfeng arrived at Ji Fuyou's home.

But this time, they weren't after Ji Fuyou, but after Ji Qingqing.

……

"The garrison commander?"

Ji Qingqing looked at Xue Changfeng with some surprise.

"Correct."

Xue Changfeng nodded: "As time goes by, there will be more and more forbidden areas similar to Huanglong Cave, Misty Forest, and Death Rift Valley. In order to prevent such forbidden areas from experiencing the same kind of uncontrolled mist as Blue Moon City, the higher-ups have decided to establish the position of Garrison Commander, who is specifically responsible for guarding the forbidden areas."

Wu Sheng, standing beside him, chimed in, "It can be said that the garrison commander is the last line of defense against the loss of control over the forbidden area."

"what's the situation."

Ji Fuyou then came downstairs.

Wu Sheng and Xue Changfeng quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Master Ji."

Ji Fuyou nodded and said, "Tell me in detail."

"Yes."

Xue Changfeng responded, gathered his thoughts, and immediately said, "Master Ji should know that the crisis brought about by the fog of uncertainty is becoming increasingly prominent in the current world situation."

"of course."

Ji Fuyou calmly said, "Otherwise, the higher-ups wouldn't have lifted the blockade on this news, and even allowed ordinary people to have the opportunity to obtain source crystals and become cultivators."

He paused for a moment: "Those above, including other countries, have probably reached a consensus that humanity and the Fog must be prepared for a long-term coexistence."

"exactly."

Xue Changfeng said, "Master Ji may not know, but a year ago, the appearance of the mist within the Federation was not very frequent. However, after the Heavenly Ranking Trial ended, the penetration of the otherworldly mist seemed to have entered the second stage, clearly increasing by a level. Not only the frequency, but also the strength of the monsters has increased."

His expression was solemn: "Especially the forbidden areas... To this day, there are 16 forbidden areas in our Federation where the mist has been permanently shrouded in fog, including the ruins of Yindu."

"16 locations?"

Ji Fuyou was somewhat surprised.

The growth was much faster than he had anticipated.

"The forbidden area within our Chuzhou territory is Huanglong Cave. Although the monsters in Huanglong Cave are not strong, they cannot be called weak either."

As Xue Changfeng spoke, he took out a document and turned to a page: "Captain Ji, please take a look."

Ji Fuyou glanced at it.

Huanglong Cave: Danger level 15 to 30?
He flipped through the pages again.

Bibo Lake, danger level 20 to 35.

Death Rift Valley, danger level 20 to 35.

He then flipped back a few more pages.

The Misty Forest has a danger level of 10 to 40.

Black and white sand sea, danger level 15 to 40.

The span is exceptionally large.

However, the danger level label is quite clear.

It not only told the hunters the minimum strength required to hunt in this place, but also what level of monsters could possibly inhabit this forbidden area.

"Isn't there a mention of the ruins of Yindu? How are the ruins of Yindu marked?"

Ji Fuyou asked a question.

"The level of the Yindu Ruins is similar to that of the Death Rift, with a danger level of 25 to 35, but it has not been updated here yet."

Xue Changfeng said.

Ji Fuyou looked at it and compared it with his understanding of these forbidden areas; they were basically the same. "Forbidden areas of different levels of danger will have different numbers of garrison commanders. For example, the Death Rift Valley will probably have more than 30 garrison commanders, and the Yindu Ruins will have more than 50."

As Xue Changfeng spoke, he glanced at Huanglong Cave: "There are only 3 garrison commanders here, which makes it easier to take turns. Our first choice is Xie Yusheng, Xiang Dongliu, and Master Ji. Master Xie and General Xiang have already agreed."

After saying that, he glanced at Ji Qingqing: "According to the standards above, every garrison commander is a Level 4 public official and has the authority to call upon the armed forces of any city to cooperate."

"level 4?"

Ji Qingqing was taken aback.

Ji Fuyou was also somewhat surprised.

This level is equivalent to the president of the Spiritual Abilities Association.

In a typical state, there are only a few dozen public officials at this level, and if you include the power to mobilize the armed forces of an entire city to assist in operations…

They could probably rank in the top ten in a state, or at the very least, in the top twenty.

This is already the pinnacle that many ordinary martial arts masters can achieve in their careers.

It seems that under increasing pressure from the growing fog of uncertainty, the authorities have no choice but to relinquish some power.

Ji Qingqing was clearly tempted.

Level 4 public servant.

When I go home for the Chinese New Year, I have to drink pre-Qingming Longjing tea, I can't stand in the middle of the back row in the elevator, I can't stop three times when turning the table, and I can't speak for as long as I want.
However, after glancing at Ji Fuyou, she still said, "I have something to take care of right now. We'll talk about the garrison commander matter at the end of the year."

"The garrison commander not only enjoys a level 4 public office, but his main responsibility is to prevent the fog from spreading outwards. In other words, as long as the monsters in the garrison area are not too numerous and running outwards uncontrollably, the garrison commander does not need to stay in the garrison area at all times."

Xue Changfeng smiled and said, "We are currently in the early stages of the era of full-scale cultivation. Although Huanglong Cave is not like the Misty Forest or the Black and White Sand Sea, which are the most popular hunting forbidden areas, the number of hunters coming and going on weekdays is still astonishing, especially on the first level, where there are more hunters than skeleton monsters."

Ji Qingqing understood what he meant.

Is guarding Huanglong Cave simply a public office designed to support idlers?
Ji Fuyou glanced at her and couldn't help but think of Gu Qing and Gu Yinbing.

It seems that as he became a spiritual master, the people above him have clearly changed their attitude towards him.

After failing to find anything by personally visiting Fengyulou, he turned his attention to Ji Qingqing.

However, this was to be expected.

and……

Unavoidable.

As long as a person remains in the larger social circle, it is impossible to truly remain aloof and unaffected.

Moreover, it is foreseeable that even if Ji Qingqing refuses this time, they will eventually find a suitable position for her and tie her to it.

unless……

He became so powerful that he became the rule-maker and formed his own faction.

"Xiao You, do you think I should agree?"

Ji Qingqing inquired.

After listening, Ji Fuyou said, "When you asked me this question, you already had the answer in your heart."

Xue Changfeng immediately said, "I know Miss Ji has been busy with important matters recently... Anyway, there's no danger at Huanglong Cave, and Masters Xie Yusheng and Xiang Dongliu are helping to keep an eye on things. How about we let Miss Ji take up the post of Huanglong Cave Garrison Commander for now, and she can officially take office at the end of the year when she has more free time?"

Ji Fuyou glanced at the president of the Chuzhou Spiritual Abilities Association.

really……

This position was reserved specifically for Ji Qingqing.

"Then let's do this for now."

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he glanced at Ji Qingqing and said, "You really should have your own life. I happen to have some free time at home right now, so you can come with me and get the paperwork done."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

When Ji Qingqing saw that Ji Fuyou had spoken, she immediately agreed.

She then got up and left with Xue Changfeng, Wu Sheng, and others to complete the necessary procedures for becoming a town guardian.

Ji Fuyou did not have any dissatisfaction with this.

Just like he said, everyone should have their own life.

No one should live entirely for anyone else.

Of course, priorities must be clearly distinguished.

As long as Ji Qingqing can protect Yu Xiaoyu, Ji Fuyou will not interfere with her hobbies.

Shortly after Xue Changfeng, Wu Sheng, and the others left, two more cars drove up to the courtyard.

Upon hearing the news, Ji Fuyou went outside and saw Fang Qiyun getting out of the carriage and carrying a sword box.

"Floating creature, look at your sword."

She greeted him with a smile.

Ji Fuyou stepped forward, opened the sword box, and a two-handed greatsword measuring 1.6 meters in length appeared before him.

"Let's test the feel of it."

Fang Qiyun said with a smile.

Ji Fuyou picked up the sword...

Okay.

Approximately 30 kilograms.

Cold Moon Crystal is far less heavy than Purgatory Iron, and the weapons forged from it are not much heavier either.

Of course, this weight is significantly greater than that of the Frost Sword, which weighs at most 1 kilogram.

Even if he uses it, his personal "sensitivity" will be affected.

Ji Fuyou brandished his sword for a moment and quickly came to a conclusion.

It decreased by 2 to 3 points.

"good."

Ji Fuyou nodded in satisfaction: "In this way, the problem of insufficient lethality in direct combat has finally been made up for."

He smiled and said, "Many times when I fight monsters with the Frost Sword, I'm worried that it might suddenly break."

"As long as you're satisfied."

Fang Qiyun breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, this was a task assigned by Ji Fuyou, and as his "logistics" manager, she had to do her best to live up to his huge investment in Yuanjing.

"With this sword in your hands, it will surely become famous throughout the Federation soon. Have you thought of a name for it?"

Fang Qiyun asked with a smile.

"Since it is made of Cold Moon Mystic Crystal, let's call it the Cold Moon Sword."

(End of this chapter)