Starting as a prodigy wanting milk? A world-destroying deception in the opposite direction.

Shen Zhen returned to his temporary resting place in the Jingxie Division.

He closed the door, sat cross-legged on the couch, and continued to harmonize the two streams of mental energy within his body.

The gray-black despairing psychic power slowly intertwined with the white ordinary psychic power, eventually merging perfectly.

When the merged mental energy circulates in the meridians, the stagnation left over from previous cultivation completely disappears, becoming more agile and smooth, and easier to control.

He tried to slightly activate his mental power.

A wisp of pale white light, more refined than ever before, condensed at his fingertips.

Upon closer inspection, the chilling aura of despairing mental energy was perfectly enveloped, showing no sign of leaking out.

This means that he can finally safely conceal this special power under ordinary telekinesis.

The woman's dying words and the mysterious force Ling Buyu spoke of swept through his mind.

Shen Zhen's gaze hardened. No matter how powerful the opponent was, he would investigate to the end.

The truth about his mother, Lu Renjia's sacrifice, and the peace of his family and the capital all require him to be strong enough to shatter all conspiracies and leave no place for the evil spirits to hide.

Shen Zhen slowly opened her eyes, got up and walked to the window.

Outside the window lies the bustling yet turbulent capital city.

He stood silently for a moment, silently making up his mind:

Those lurking forces in the shadows, those conspiracies to disrupt the capital, I must expose them one by one, protect those I should protect, and safeguard this land beneath my feet.

Meanwhile, in a hidden stronghold somewhere in the capital, Song Yue and Chu Yan were standing in front of a man in black.

The man in black, wearing a mask, was the same divine messenger who had appeared earlier.

"How did things go?" the messenger asked in a cold voice.

"That woman has already been dealt with by the Jingxie Division," Song Yue reported, head bowed, her tone flat.

"We provided assistance as planned, and Shen Zhen has not suspected us so far."

"Do it cleanly." The divine messenger's gaze swept over Song Yue and Chu Yan beside her.

"But the force behind this is well hidden."

"What should we do next?" Song Yue asked.

"Continue to remain hidden around Shen Zhen," the divine messenger said.

"Gain his deeper trust. Remember, don't reveal anything, and don't arouse any suspicion in him."

"Yes," Song Yue and Chu Yan replied in unison.

Meanwhile, in another secret room in the capital, the light was dim.

Two dark figures sat facing each other, and one of them spoke:

"Our men have been lost."

"What a piece of trash!" another person sneered.

"You can't even handle this small thing."

He hesitated for a moment, then his voice lowered again: "But... it's better that we're dead. We've already achieved our goal."

The person on the other end replied:

"Although one person was lost, the dirty water has already been poured out."

"We've also left another clue for Lei Lie and the others. The Cleansing Evil Division should be busy investigating those heretical forces right now."

"Not bad," the second person to speak added, a cold sneer in their voice.

"Master, from now on, we just need to wait and see. Let them fight to the death, and then we can reap the benefits."

The other person nodded slightly:

"But... Lin Wanru's son is quite unexpected."

He slowly rose to his feet, revealing a deep and unfathomable face in the dim light.

A complex smile played at the corners of her lips as she whispered something like a murmur:

"Wanru, look... the child you desperately tried to protect back then is finally coming in."

"This is fate..."

......

At this moment, Shen Zhen was still diligently cultivating in his room.

The fused psychic power circulated throughout his body, becoming increasingly pure and profound. It seemed that he was only one step away from breaking through to the late stage of the first rank.

He could clearly feel that the newly generated mental power within his body was constantly growing stronger and solidifying.

This feeling gave him more confidence in facing unknown dangers.

After the rookie team returned, they were summoned to the training ground by Tie Xuan once again. Whenever he had a spare moment, the iron-faced instructor would not miss the opportunity to train them.

The Purification Division, the Martial Arts Arena.

Tie Xuan's eyes were sharp as he scanned the crowd.

"Mission accomplished, but that doesn't mean we can relax." His voice was loud and clear, carrying an undeniable authority.

"You guys are lucky to have survived Jubaofang."

The world is dangerous, and there are many experts. Your current skills are far from sufficient.

Remember, survival and becoming stronger are your only paths.

The high-intensity training resumed, but no one complained.

After the battle at Jubaofang, the transformation of this rookie team has become increasingly evident.

Chen Xi has shed her fragility; her eyes are calm and sharp, and her control over her mental power is becoming increasingly precise. Although Zhao Huaijin is still somewhat arrogant, his sword strikes are now more composed, unlike his previous impulsive and reckless actions.

Li Qingyan's moves became increasingly solid, possessing a rock-solid stability; Zhou Shi's responses, on the other hand, began to show method and rhythm.

Even Qi Xuejian and Wu Xian have lost their youthful naiveté, and their demeanor shows more composure and calmness after weathering storms.

Shen Zhen looked at everyone, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

They grew through missions and transformed into comrades-in-arms who could fight side by side against the enemy.

With such a group of partners by his side, he is fearless no matter how difficult the road ahead may be.

Through this intense training, the teamwork among the participants has grown stronger day by day.

Tie Xuan's gaze swept over the crowd in the arena, who were sweating profusely but with resolute eyes. Although he still reprimanded them sternly, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

These kids, after going through many life-or-death trials, have finally started to show some promise; they are no longer the green and clueless novices they once were.

Their eyes held a newfound determination, their movements a newfound tacit understanding, and every attack and recovery demonstrated mastery of power and a profound understanding of combat.

Shen Zhen returned home in the evening, his shadow stretched long in the setting sun.

Aunt Wang was sweeping the yard when she saw Shen Zhen return. She greeted him with a smile, "Young Master is back."

"Hmm." Shen Zhen replied with a smile, "Aunt Wang, where's my father?"

Normally, Shen Zhenglan would be exercising or reading in the courtyard at this time, but he was nowhere to be seen today, which puzzled Shen Zhen.

Aunt Wang stopped what she was doing, dusted herself off, and replied:

"The master went out this afternoon."

Just then, Shen Xuan ran out of the inner room like a jubilant little sparrow, laughing:

"Brother! You're back! I have some good news to tell you!"

She stopped in front of Shen Zhen, puffed out her small chest, and spoke with undisguised pride.

"My mental power has finally reached a certain level, and I can now absorb the scattered energy of the gods in the world."

A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Zhen's eyes. She gently ruffled Shen Xuan's hair and smiled:

"Really?

"Our Xiaoxuan is amazing! This is wonderful news. It seems all my sister's hard work these past few days hasn't been in vain."

Shen Xuan's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she was expecting more praise.

Shen Zhen then asked:

"Does Dad know? He must be very happy for you."

Shen Xuan shook her head and said:

"I haven't had a chance yet. They said they had to go out in the afternoon because of an urgent matter."

Then, tugging at Shen Zhen's sleeve, he continued:

"I'll definitely become a powerful Spirit Protector like you and Dad in the future, helping you protect the capital and wipe out all heretics and mutants!"

Shen Zhen felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes filled with tenderness:

"Xuan'er is amazing. I'm waiting to see the day you become a Spirit Master."

As the two were talking, a light footstep sound came, and Shen Zhenglan appeared at the gate.