The Professional Rankings, in twelve volumes, each bearing the name of my lord.

Source energy exists in a higher-dimensional world, while light is its projection into the real world.

Therefore, a point of light is actually a unit of source force.

Song Gua looked around.

It seems no one saw that something actually flew out from Ye Chen's body just now.

"Am I the only one who can see this?"

Song Gua realized that the light spot that Qin Zheng had transferred to him from the agent might not be simple.

After all, he wasn't the only Transcendent Realm cultivator present. Yue Sheng and Zhang Beihai were also there, and their Transcendent Realm levels were likely higher than his, yet they hadn't noticed.

"Is this the way to collect Source Energy besides clearing illusions and meditation? What's the pattern...?"

No pattern can be found in the Song hexagram.

After all, this is the first time.

I don't know why there are light spots on Ye Chen's body.

He followed suit and ran to Tong Zhan's side to encourage him, hoping to build Tong Zhan's self-confidence. However, he was met with a look from Tong Zhan that seemed to question his sexual orientation.

It’s weird.

Can't figure it out.

forget about it.

As Qi Xuan watched Ye Chen's departing figure, he seemed to have aged even more.

Yue Sheng helped Qi Xuan up from the side, saying, "At least the result wasn't too bad."

Qi Xuan nodded. "Yes, I have to thank the bandits for their righteous help, but unfortunately they didn't give me a chance to thank them."

Yue Sheng glanced at the building opposite the Strategic Department. "The bandits aren't doing these things to get anyone's gratitude, just like when they ambushed the world boss in Yunshan City..."

"Is Yunshan City Captain Yue's hometown?"

"Yes, so in a way, since they protected my hometown, I should thank them, shouldn't I?"

With Yue Sheng keeping him company and talking to him, Qi Xuan's low spirits were relieved.

Nearby, Longtan was discussing something with Gou Bi.

"Brother Gou, look, Tong Zhan and Song Gua are eliminated, Ye Chen has been arrested, and only the two of us are left!"

"What are you trying to say?"

"How about I sell you this spot for a Transcendent Being?"

"Holy crap! You sell everything! Does the Dragon Clan even approve of you doing this?"

"Tch, I entered the illusion to throw the match, how could they possibly know?"

"Yeah, how much are you planning to sell it to me for?"

"This number."

"This is too expensive! Can you make it cheaper?"

"It won't be cheap. You have to pay to buy a Transcendent Being; others can't even buy one if they want to!"

"No, even if I compete with you, I might not lose. Are you trying to rip me off?"

"How could that be? Don't believe me, no, listen to me..."

Song Gua's ears twitched; he overheard the shady deal between the two.

They're still trading.

This illusion is about to disappear!

What happened at the Strategy Department naturally made the news and sparked a considerable discussion.

However, since the authorities did not want to disclose the Dark Relics, the related buzz quickly faded away.

After leaving the Strategy Department, Song Gua immediately set about entering the illusionary realm required for the candidate competition.

This illusion is located in the misty area outside the city of Shangjing, very close to the city's outskirts.

Although the illusions and "The Cleric" are unrelated, they do show a pattern of being more numerous outside of high-level cities.

As a level-six city, Shangjing City has as many as twenty illusionary realms surrounding it.

These illusions are numbered according to the order in which they appeared.

The divine stele that Zhang Beihai showed to the candidates today corresponds to the illusionary realm of Shangjing No. 6, a D-level illusionary realm that can only be entered by those below Lv50.

The complete record of the civilization's history in this illusion has been stored in the light spots.

The Song Gua can now be entered and cleared without the divine stele.

The problem now is, how do we get in?

The illusionary realm designated as the candidate competition at No. 6 Shangjing will not be allowed to enter after this round begins.

This is to prevent various factions from sending their own people in, which could affect the fairness of the competition among candidates.

The entrance to the No. 6 Illusionary Realm in the capital was surrounded by a combat team from the Strategic Department.

They didn't build any defensive towers or formations in that area.

This is a reminder to professionals who are about to enter the field that they should not proceed for the time being; there is clearly no need to be overly cautious.

Many illusionary realms around Shangjing City are open, so professionals won't cause trouble for the authorities over this.

"Getting in isn't difficult, but once the illusion is cleared, the entrance light pillar will disappear. Anyone who isn't blind will notice, and the people inside will reappear on the spot. We'll have to handle the cleanup properly..."

Song Gua pondered for a few minutes.

The decision has been made.

……

night.

Barbecue stalls at the entrance of Zhenhua University.

Xu Kai and Yuwen Haoxuan showed off a table full of barbecue skewers.

Finally, we were full and satisfied.

"Has Brother Song not returned yet?"

Yuwen Hao let out a burp. He had drunk quite a bit tonight because he had recently broken up with his girlfriend.

"It seems that Lao Song went to that strategic department. I saw him in the corner of a news photo today."

Xu Kai sighed.

"The Rookie King is always busy, unlike the two of us who are idle. Have you finished your experience fatigue?"

"It's over already."

"How about we go outside the city to level up together tomorrow? Doing something will help distract you from your heartbreak."

"Yes, boss, check please!"

"No thanks, it's my treat tonight. You're heartbroken, so you're the boss."

"Hehehe, that's loyal enough!"

Xu Kai helped Yuwen Hao, and they staggered back to Zhenhua Campus.

There weren't many people on campus at night, and it was quiet all around.

The two best buddies walked back to their dorm, talking animatedly as they went.

As they walked, Yuwen Hao suddenly clutched his stomach.

"Oh no, no, this is churning me up! I have to go and take care of this!"

Xu Kai looked around.

"No, this is school. Do you want to be trending on the campus forum tomorrow?"

"Duh! I'm going to find the toilet! Wait for me here!"

Yuwen Hao ran away.

Xu Kai waited where he was.

suddenly.

Xu Kai felt a warm sensation above his head, and there was also a bright light.

Looking up, I saw a person made of fire standing in mid-air.

"Xu Kai, the call of duty is on your side!"

Xu Kai looked closely and realized they were bandits!

Although this person was covered in flames and his attire was obscured, it was common knowledge that there was a professional among the bandits who could transform into flames.

"Is that Senior Red Cross?"

Huozi crossed his arms and nodded in an old-fashioned manner.

"Exactly."

"Wow, I never thought I'd finally see him in person up close! My idol! Can I get his autograph?"

"Your signature is so lame. Don't you want to do something more interesting like us bandits?"

"I'm thinking! Should we go after the financial magnates in Beijing? Is it the Long family? Or the Gou family? Or the Tong family?"

Huo Zi's lips twitched.

Brother Lao, you really think highly of us.

"Ahem... It's confidential, so I can't reveal it. But there are some things that you outer disciples can help with."

Outer disciple?

Xu Kai immediately understood Huo Zi's art of speaking.

The formal bandit organization was the Inner Gate.

The branch stores established by these admirers are naturally the outer branches.

"No problem! What do you want us to do? We'll do it without hesitation!"

"It might be a bit dangerous. Think it over carefully before you decide."

"Idol, do you know that I am also from Yunshan City? I have watched you grow from humble beginnings to your current success!"

Every time you make a public appearance, I cut it into news posters and put them on my bedside table to worship every day!

Besides, you saved my life, so I am a bandit!

Look!

Xu Kailiang showed his information panel and pointed to the skill bar.

"I've learned how to self-destruct; I'm ready to give my heart for the dice at any time!"