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Chapter 280 I can sense that the gods are coming soon.
Then the figure slowly turned around.

It was Jiang Ying.

A gentle yet slightly mischievous smile played on her lips as she glanced at Fang Qingyu and the equally astonished teammates behind him.

"It's better to call me Vice Minister Jiang here."

Jiang Ying's voice was clear and peaceful.

Fang Qingyu was taken aback.
Are there separate positions for the heads and deputy heads of the Yuan Shou (a type of military unit)?

However, even Jiang Ying, a fourth-level Martial Venerable, is only a deputy.

What kind of person would a real minister be?

"sit down."

Jiang Ying casually pointed to the few simple black sofas opposite the desk.

Fang Qingyu led his team members to sit down as instructed.

Wei Banmeng and the others seemed quite reserved, after all, they had never met Jiang Ying before.

Jiang Wei sat quietly beside Fang Qingyu.

Her clear red eyes, filled with a hint of curiosity, calmly met Jiang Ying's gaze.

Jiang Ying's gaze lingered on Jiang Wei's face, which had shed its childishness and was beginning to reveal its exquisite beauty, for a couple more seconds, a complex emotion flashing deep within her eyes.
Then, their gaze fell back on Fang Qingyu.

“From now on, I will personally oversee your team’s duty performance on the Arctic front.”

Jiang Ying got straight to the point.

Fang Qingyu nodded and agreed.

After all, the team consists of a future god and a dual-system freak.

It is indeed quite different from the combat strength of all the special teams that have just joined in the past.

Jiang Ying leaned forward slightly, crossed her hands on the table, and looked at Fang Qingyu, a playful smile playing on her lips: "So, the first question. Would you like to take on more demanding tasks, or something relatively easier?"

Fang Qingyu's lips twitched slightly as he listened.

Working hard? Taking it easy?
It sounds like there's still a choice?
So I tentatively asked, "Is there any room for selection?"

Upon hearing this, the playful look on Jiang Ying's face vanished instantly, and she shook her head lightly: "No."

Fang Qingyu: "."

Why are you even asking us this?
Seeing Fang Qingyu's speechless expression, a genuine smile finally appeared in Jiang Ying's eyes, like the first melting of snow: "It's just a formality, to get to know the new team members' mindset."

She paused, then added, "And let's see if you've gotten carried away by the achievements of the Glazed Light City."

Fang Qingyu gave a helpless twitch of his lips: "We just want to integrate into the front lines as soon as possible, and go wherever we are needed."

"Hmm, good mindset."

Jiang Ying nodded, her smile fading as she regained the composure and competence befitting someone in a high position.

Without further ado, he reached under the table and pulled out a thick, black hardcover booklet with no markings on the cover, then casually tossed it onto the coffee table in front of Fang Qingyu and the others with a "thud."

The booklet fell with a dull thud, carrying a heavy weight.

"This is a detailed map of the known area outside the Great Wall defense line on the Arctic front."

Jiang Ying's voice turned serious. "It marks all the known activity ranges of the Ghost Clan, large strongholds, dangerous areas, and the locations of our beacon towers, outposts, and supply points."

Her gaze swept over everyone: "You'll be watching from here. When you can memorize all the key information marked on here, especially the locations of those dozens of battle zones where fighting is taking place, the terrain features, and the enemy and friendly forces' positions, word for word, then you can leave this office."

"Remember, every mark on the map could be a life-or-death line for you when you carry out missions in the future."

"Your familiarity with the battlefield environment determines how long you can survive on the ice field."

Fang Qingyu took a deep breath, realizing the importance of this map.

I picked up the booklet first; it felt heavy, and the paper was tough and cold.

Upon turning to the first page, one is greeted by an extremely detailed, large-scale map of the ice field.

Countless fine lines outline the topography of glaciers, rift valleys, plains, and permafrost tundra.

There are also markings using different colors and symbols.

Dark red representing the area where the Fates are active; a ferocious skull representing a large Fates' lair; a black skull representing an extremely dangerous restricted area; a blue triangle representing a human outpost; and a burning torch symbol representing a beacon tower.
There are dozens of areas that are currently engaged in fierce fighting and have been highlighted.

Each location is marked with information such as the intensity of the battle, the main types and quantities of the deadly spirits, and the strength of our garrison.

The information was so detailed it was terrifying.

Everyone watched with utmost seriousness.

Time passed quietly in silence, with only the rustling sound of turning pages.

About ten minutes later.

Snapped!
Fang Qingyu closed the heavy booklet.

Immediately afterward, Wei Banmeng and Lu Jiuyuan also put down the copies they had turned to the last page of almost at the same time.

Jiang Wei nodded slightly, indicating that she had also memorized it.

All five people's eyes turned back to Jiang Ying.

Jiang Ying had been quietly working on the documents on the table, and only now did she look up, her gaze sweeping over the five people's faces.

She nodded slightly, and with a flick of her finger, the thick black booklet and several copies seemed to be drawn by an invisible hand, floating lightly back into her hand and disappearing.

"Okay, go back."

Jiang Ying's voice returned to its previous calmness, "I will notify you when there are missions."

She paused, her gaze falling on Fang Qingyu: "First, rest and recuperate, get familiar with the environment, and digest what you've gained from Liuli Guangcheng. The real journey will begin once your transfer of honor is complete and your identities are officially transferred to the garrison system."

"Understood, thank you Vice Minister Jiang."

Fang Qingyu stood up and led his team members in a respectful salute.

Jiang Ying waved her hand, indicating that they could leave.

The same silent officer in black uniform was still waiting outside the door, leading them back to the elevator and up to the noisy hall of the Abyss Headquarters.

The elevator doors slid open, and I found myself back at the busy control panel, amidst flashing screens and the tense sounds of communications.

Chu Kuanglan finally felt his tense nerves relax and couldn't help but lower his voice, asking with great curiosity, "Hey, God Fang, if City Lord Jiang... oh no, Vice Minister Jiang is a vice minister, then who is the official minister of our Yuan Shou? I don't think I've ever heard of him before. I couldn't find him in the public information on the Arctic Frontier APP either."

Fang Qingyu also frowned slightly; this was indeed strange.

Given Yuan Shou's important position in the Great Wall defense line, his position as minister should be well-known.

"I haven't heard of it either."

Wei Banmeng also echoed in a low voice.

As everyone wondered what was going on, the officer leading the way didn't stop, but as if he had heard their whispers, he spoke without turning his head, his voice calm and even, yet carrying an air of matter-of-fact:
"This is actually not a secret within the Abyss Hunt, but no one really knows it."

no one knows?

Everyone was even more puzzled.

The officer continued, "From the very beginning of Yuan Shou's establishment, the minister's identity has always been a mystery. He has never appeared in public, nor has he ever signed his real name on official documents. All instructions have been conveyed through encrypted channels or by high-ranking officials like Vice Minister Jiang."

Chu Kuanglan's eyes widened: "Then what's the point? Isn't a minister the head of a department? If he doesn't show up and nobody knows who he is, how can he give orders? How can he command respect? Isn't this just an empty shell?"

"An empty shell?"

The officer paused slightly, then turned his head and glanced at Chu Kuanglan.

There was no mockery in his eyes, but rather an almost devout longing and reverence, as if he were telling an unquestionable myth.

"Commander Hong said it," the officer's voice deepened, carrying a solemn tone, "The Minister of Yuan Shou is a hidden dagger of the Federation. A dagger hanging over the heads of all the dead! The purpose of this dagger is not to command daily affairs, but to deliver the most fatal blow to the enemy at a critical moment!"

He paused, then spoke clearly, word by word: "This knife, once drawn, must kill its target! Therefore, its identity must never be revealed. The fewer people who know, the sharper and more deadly this knife will be!"

These words struck everyone like a heavy hammer blow.

A blade hanging overhead! A weapon of ultimate destruction!

Fang Qingyu understood instantly.

Minister Yeon-gyu was not an administrative official in the conventional sense.

Rather, it is the Federation's ultimate deterrent force hidden deep within the Great Wall defense line.

An "assassin" who exists solely to hunt down the most valuable targets.

However, compared to such an existence.

Is there anyone more suitable than Jiang Ying?!
You should know that Jiang Ying is known as the Federation's number one assassin.

"Has that minister ever had any combat achievements?"

Lu Jiuyuan couldn't help but ask.

The officer's gaze hardened, and he spoke in a low, extremely serious tone:
"When the minister takes action, he never fails. He has a well-documented record of killing two fourth-tier life ghosts and several third-tier life ghosts."

"Two fourth-tier life ghosts?!"

"hiss--!"

Everyone who heard this frowned slightly.

Due to their strange talents and powerful physiques, ghosts of the same rank are generally stronger in combat than human martial artists or religious followers of the same rank.

It can kill a fourth-tier life ghost.
Does this mean that this minister is at least at the peak of the fourth tier?

Have they even reached a higher threshold?
The officer looked at the undisguised shock on everyone's faces and seemed quite satisfied with the effect of his words.

He nodded solemnly: "This is absolutely true. It is one of the cornerstones supporting the confidence of the highest levels of the entire Great Wall defense line. Now that you have entered the Abyss Hunt, you should know that such a presence stands behind us."

Silence enveloped the five of them.

Until they walked out of the heavy alloy door of the Abyss Hunt headquarters.

Returning to the bustling streets of Jicheng, the shock still lingered in my heart.

"Goodness, two Tier 4 units, is this minister some kind of god?"

Chu Kuanglan muttered to himself, feeling as if his worldview had been refreshed once again.

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingyu smiled and said, "Let's go back to our lodgings first."

"Before you complete your mission, you should focus on improving yourself. The threshold of the Abyss Hunt is not easy to cross."

……

The underground training ground in the courtyard.

The space here is much more open than the small courtyard on the ground. The walls and the ground are covered with thick energy-absorbing alloys, which are strong enough to withstand bombardment of third-order intensity.

Soft overhead lights cast even light, and all kinds of training equipment are readily available.

Fang Qingyu sat cross-legged in the center of the field, his mind sinking into the depths of his brain.

The ancient and weighty diagrams floated silently, emitting a faint glow.

This is a life-or-death struggle for the gluttonous stomach.

Unlocking the Divine Firmament Envoy class ultimately brings comprehensive improvements.

First and foremost, there's the transformation of the body!

Jade Bone surged from 23 points to 99 points.

Under the repeated tempering of Shenxiao and the nourishment of Shenxiao's origin, Fang Qingyu's bones exhibited a glassy texture with dark gold thunder patterns inside.

With every gesture, his bones creaked, accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder.

And this time.
There was also an unexpected bonus.

Having remained motionless for a long time, this is the Pan Nian attribute, which is transformed from willpower.

After unlocking the Divine Envoy, it finally moved. And it was a significant upgrade.

Pan Nian: 12→33 (one-time limit break).

However, it's not yet clear what this attribute has changed.

It's just the same as adding points in the beginning.

I feel my mind has become clearer.

However, any improvement is a good thing.

Even now that he has broken through to the Martial Arts Grandmaster level, Fang Qingyu still has no idea where the end point of a martial artist lies.

This concept might just be a very important attribute for the future.

Otherwise, the map would not include and display it.

Next up is the huge sum of 83 skill points.

This is enough to allow the martial arts system to achieve another leap in strength.

"The foundation is always the most important!"

Fang Qingyu remained steadfast in his resolve.

The first goal is visualization.

【Core Skill 1: Tai Xu Nine Revolutions Primordial Chaos Visualization Method - Fifth Realm Lv.2 (0/2000)】

"Add points! Invest 20 points!"

hum!
The diagram shone brightly! 20 skill points vanished instantly.

【Core Skill 1: Taixu Nine Revolutions Primordial Visualization Method - Fifth Realm Lv.3 (0/4000)】!
boom--!
A torrent of thoughts, far more vast and powerful than before, instantly surged into Fang Qingyu's sea of ​​consciousness.

The phrase "five realms" is relevant here.

The profound meaning of "Condensing Marrow and Supporting the Heavenly Pillar" is revealed layer by layer, pointing directly to the origin.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the great dragon of the spine, which he had visualized and which pierced through heaven and earth, suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light.

Each vertebra is like a piece of the purest white jade, crystal clear, with the marrow flowing inside turning into a viscous, dazzling "golden marrow" that shimmers with the golden light of the sun.

At the top of the spine, the illusory image of the Heavenly Gate became clearer, as if celestial music lingered around it, guiding the pure starlight and essence of heaven and earth from the nine heavens above.

Its bottom is deeply embedded in a chaotic and heavy "earth vein" that flows with the energy of the earth's veins and dragon veins.

The essence of heaven and earth, the power of starlight, and the dragon energy of the earth's veins.

The three, like rivers flowing into the sea, poured wildly into Fang Qingyu's body through this towering "pillar of heaven."

Under the impact of this immense force, the bones throughout the body emitted a dense, crackling sound like popping beans, and the density and intensity increased at an alarming rate.

Every inch of the bone surface faintly revealed a jade-like luster and mysterious patterns similar to the spinal dragon in the visualization, as if it had truly transformed into a divine jade pillar supporting the heavens and the earth!
The five elements of the internal organs circulate endlessly, and the acupoints and star charts shine brightly.

The dragon and tiger of qi and blood within the dantian became docile and submissive under this all-encompassing power, letting out joyful roars.

A completely new sense of power arises spontaneously.

Next is the second goal: Qi and Blood Method!
【Core Skill 2: Crimson Bright Nine Revolutions Jade Scripture - Fourth Revolution Lv.2 (0/2000)】

"Add points! Add another 20 points!"

hum!
The skill chart is shining again! Another 20 skill points have disappeared.

【Core Skill 2: Crimson Bright Nine Revolutions Jade Scripture - Fourth Revolution Lv.3 (0/4000)】!
bang
It felt as if a furnace was exploding inside Fang Qingyu's body.

The core meaning of the fourth transformation of "Jin Fu".

"The internal organs are like a furnace, burning away impurities and transforming into an indestructible core."

It has been elevated to a higher level!

At this moment, the five internal organs were completely transformed into five blazing furnaces.

The "Dragon Ball," which had been slowly rotating within the internal organs, providing surging power, instantly expanded and solidified.

boom! boom! boom!
Every heartbeat felt like the pulsating core of the earth.

The five Dragon Balls vibrated in unison, unleashing a tsunami-like surge of energy and blood.

Fang Qingyu's body temperature rose sharply, and the surrounding air was distorted due to the high temperature.

With a thought, blood and energy instantly converged in his right fist.

call!
A punch was thrown, pure blood and qi power.

The air in front of the fist was compressed instantly, creating a brief, small vacuum explosion.

Wherever the fist passed, a fist imprint, about an inch deep, was clearly left on the wall made of energy-absorbing alloy, with edges that resembled molten glass!
The high temperature and terrifying shock even caused fine cracks to appear in the alloy around the fist imprint.

With the enhancement of the Ember Core, its defense is extremely strong, and it can even inflict burn damage!

Fang Qingyu had already planned for the remaining 43 skill points.

【Dragon's True Meaning Lv.2 (0/2000)】

"Add points! Invest 20 points!"

The diagram glows, and 20 skill points are injected.

【Dragon's True Meaning Lv.3 (0/4000)】!
hold head high--!
A vast, ancient dragon roar, seemingly echoing through the primordial era, resounded directly deep within Fang Qingyu's soul.

A resonance and awakening originating from the very source of life, deep within the bloodline!
In his sea of ​​consciousness, the previously somewhat blurry phantom of the azure dragon suddenly solidified several times over.

Between the opening and closing of the dragon's eyes, divine light flashed like lightning.

It was filled with the majesty of looking down upon all living beings and wielding divine punishment.

A dragon's might, as if it were a tangible force, emanated from Fang Qingyu.
The final goal is movement technique.

【Core Skill 6: Thunderous Shadow Step Lv.2 (0/2000)】

As the core guarantee of speed in the current martial arts system, it must keep up.

hum!
The last 20 skill points are gone!

【Core Skill 6: Thunderous Shadow Step Lv.3 (0/4000)】!
Crack! Sizzle—!
Countless fine, dark golden electric snakes instantly erupted from Fang Qingyu's body.

As if it had come to life, it frantically burrowed into the muscle fibers, bone gaps, and nerve endings of the body.

An indescribable tingling and tearing sensation, along with an extremely exhilarating feeling of tempering, swept through my entire body.

At this point, the 83 skill points were almost completely used up.

On the [Dragon Fist Master] class panel, apart from Thunderous World-Burning Slash being at the minor completion level and Nine Tribulations Azure Dragon Body being at the entry level, there are other options.

Other core skills.

All were elevated to the highest level.

An unprecedented sense of power and fulfillment filled my entire body.

Blood and qi surge like a mighty river, bones resonate like the clash of gold and jade, the dragon pearl in the internal organs provides an inexhaustible and surging power, divine lightning flows gently through the limbs and bones, and the dragon's might is contained within, yet not unleashed.

Fang Qingyu slowly opened his eyes. In his molten gold vertical pupils, it seemed as if a thunder dragon was swimming, and his divine light was radiant!

call.
Fang Qingyu exhaled a long breath, the breath long and deep, accompanied by a faint crackling sound of thunder.

Looking around, she realized that Jiang Wei was the only one left in the huge training field.

It was already late at night.

Jiang Wei was not training; she was simply sitting quietly on a bench at the edge of the training field, hugging her knees.

Chin resting on knees.

Her clear red eyes gazed at her own grown-up figure reflected on the alloy wall, her gaze somewhat vacant, as if she were lost in thought.

Aren't you going to rest yet?

Fang Qingyu stood up, walked to her side, and asked softly.

Since Jiang Wei's body suddenly grew, her strength has fallen into a peculiar "slow" state.

During the hospital tests, she could clearly feel the power within her body, which was far stronger than when she was a child, but it was as if there was an impenetrable membrane between her and the power she could not control, let alone unleash the power comparable to the third rank.

The conclusion reached by the professional and exceptional doctors is...

This is a temporary "rejection" and "misfit" caused by drastic changes in physical form and mental cognition.

It wasn't an injury.

Instead, it needs time to readjust, to integrate with this newborn body, and to re-establish the channels for the flow of power.

Once she adapts, her strength will surely experience a leap forward!

Jiang Wei was startled awake by Fang Qingyu's voice. Coming to her senses, she looked up at him, her red eyes appearing exceptionally clear under the soft lights of the training ground: "You didn't rest either, did you?"

Fang Qingyu smiled and sat down on the bench next to her.

He turned his head and looked at the lingering confusion on her face: "What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."

Upon hearing this, two faint blushes quietly rose on Jiang Wei's fair cheeks, like plum blossoms blooming on snow. She looked away, gazing at her long, slender, fair hands folded on her knees. Her lips moved slightly, but she did not answer immediately.

Fang Qingyu looked at the other person's rare, shy and bashful expression.

Then, considering her awkwardness in controlling her own power and her confusion over the past few days.
An incredible thought flashed through my mind like lightning.

Fang Qingyu's eyes widened slowly, and he lowered his voice, cautiously probing, "Is this the first time you've grown up?"

Jiang Wei's body seemed to stiffen very slightly.

She slowly turned her head, her ruby-like eyes meeting Shang Qingyu's probing gaze, which clearly reflected his astonishment.

There was silence for a few seconds.

She nodded silently.

This nod was like a thunderclap in Fang Qingyu's heart.

really!

He said something was wrong.

As Jiang Wei represents the "good" side of the female demon, carrying the divine source of "hope," and having undergone countless reincarnations, how could she be so unfamiliar with a grown-up body?

Is your control over power so clumsy?

The only explanation is...
This is the first time in her cycle of reincarnation. She has grown from the body of a child into the form of a girl and even a young adult.

But how is this possible?

She died in childhood in every one of her lives?
It's important to know that Jiang Wei, at seven or eight years old, only needed a little time and no resources.

They can all grow to the second tier of combat power.

Even when it reaches its peak power, it can rival a third-tier being.

Her power has already been witnessed in the stomach of the gluttonous beast.

Given this situation, who can always kill Jiang Wei before she's even a child?!

Countless questions instantly filled Fang Qingyu's mind.

Jiang Wei seemed to see through the countless questions churning in Fang Qingyu's eyes.

She pursed her lips slightly, her gaze passing over Fang Qingyu and landing on the cold alloy walls of the training ground, as if piercing through the thick layers of earth and the Great Wall of steel, reaching the far north, a place perpetually shrouded in wind and snow.

Her voice was soft and faint, yet it was like a cold pebble thrown into a calm lake.

I can feel it.

"Gods."

"It seems like it's coming soon."

(End of this chapter)