The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

Unlike the Yellow and Black ranks, Earth-rank combat skills are divided into four grades: Lower, Middle, Upper, and Ultimate, each with a qualitative change.

Generally speaking, low-grade Earth-rank items involve attribute changes, while mid-grade Earth-rank items involve battle formations!

A battle formation does not necessarily require many people to set up.

In other words, it is possible for an individual to cultivate a mid-grade Earth-level combat skill.

However, it is extremely difficult.

The battle formation that originally required several people to cooperate now requires one person to take charge of the overall situation. This is not simply a matter of aptitude, but actually requires more comprehension!

People with high cultivation aptitude are one in ten thousand, and those with exceptional comprehension are even rarer. With these two factors combined, how many people could possibly form an array on their own?

"So, do you still want to exchange for a mid-grade Earth-rank combat skill?"

After explaining the key points to Lu Yuan, Wu Jianming smiled and asked a question.

Lu Yuan's eyes widened, his face full of excitement, and he nodded vigorously.

With a tenth-grade martial vein and a ten-pattern star core, his aptitude goes without saying.

As for comprehension, that's even less of a problem; a single glance at the mysterious tattoo is enough to instantly understand everything.

This point has actually been verified in the Nan Dou battle formation. If the Nan Dou team hadn't yet mastered this battle formation, Lu Yuan would have already taught them the modified advanced version.

"Don't be silly, kid. It's much more difficult than you think."

Seeing Lu Yuan's impulsive expression, Wu Jianming became serious and solemnly reminded him.

"I can tell you, in the entire Chongming Base City, there are no more than ten people capable of independently deploying battle formations!"

"So many."

"Is that so..."

Wu Jianming was speechless for a moment. Chongming Base City had a population of over 100 million, so this ratio was a terrifying one in ten million!

"Calm down! Think about it again!"

"I've thought it through! Director, just tell me if you can get it!"

Lu Yuan looked at Wu Jianming with a serious expression and a firm gaze.

Wu Jianming was taken aback and frowned.

It seems that Lu Yuan's actions were not simply a matter of acting on impulse.

Yes, as a member of the Star Dou Squad he carefully selected, he at least has an accurate assessment of himself.

"All right."

Although I still don't believe that Lu Yuan can complete the battle independently.

After all, many talented individuals have spent a great deal of time on this, only to end up with nothing.

But since Lu Yuan had already made up his mind, there was no way to persuade him anymore. So he decided to let him hit this wall, as a small lesson to temper him.

Coincidentally, Wu Jianming personally enjoys honing his team members through rigorous training and practice.

"In fact, the guild does have two mid-grade Earth-rank combat skills that can form an array on their own, but of course, the requirements for obtaining them are extremely high."

Before Lu Yuan could speak, Wu Jianming scooped the selected materials into his pocket and said with a smile.

"But with all this stuff you have, don't worry, I'll definitely get it for you."

"That's good."

Lu Yuan nodded, then looked at Wu Jianming with suspicion.

"Director, tell me the truth. How much of this money is going to you in kickbacks? Or rather, what percentage of it goes into your own pocket?" "Bullshit! Do you think I'm that kind of person?!"

Wu Jianming raised his voice a few decibels, but he was clearly somewhat guilty.

Lu Yuan smiled and waved his hand.

Wu Jianming didn't actually care about the specifics of how he operated. As long as these things could be exchanged for a mid-grade Earth-rank combat skill, he would be satisfied!

Kickbacks and cost-cutting measures are normal. When you ask someone to do something, you're bound to get something in return.

This is the rule that governs the operation of this society!

"Director, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now to see Tianfu and the others."

The deal was finalized, and Lu Yuan packed up the remaining materials and prepared to leave.

"You're in a hurry to see Tiantong, aren't you?"

Wu Jianming smiled, then waved his hand.

"They are not at the base."

"Not here? Are they on a mission?"

"Tianfu, Tianliang, Tianji, and Tianxiang went out of the city on a mission, but Tiantong did not; she took leave."

"Ask for leave?"

"They should be back soon."

"By the way, why did she take leave?"

"No comment."

"so."

Lu Yuan nodded and left Wu Jianming's office.

With Shen Qiubing absent, Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel a little disappointed as he looked at the remaining Star Fruit in his spatial ring.

He reserved this Star Fruit for Shen Qiubing.

This time, the special operations team only had four spots to enter the D137 secret realm, and unfortunately, Shen Qiubing was unable to compete for one.

Therefore, Lu Yuan wanted to give this Star Fruit to Shen Qiubing to help her break through to the Star Core Realm.

"Let's wait a bit."

Although it was unclear why Shen Qiubing had taken leave, Wu Jianming's tone suggested it wasn't anything bad.

Moreover, Wu Jianming also said that Shen Qiubing should be back soon. Since that's the case, Lu Yuan simply wasn't in a hurry and would just wait a few days.

With Shen Qiubing absent, and everyone else in the team away on missions, there was no point in staying at the base. So Lu Yuan decided to return to Jiangnan District first.

He ran back along the way, fighting with other martial artists and demonic beasts along the way, and was in a really sorry state.

Back at his lodgings, Lu Yuan took a good bath and changed into some dry clothes, feeling refreshed all over.

After another hearty meal, Lu Yuan called Sun Baoyu to inquire about their recent situation.

After the incident where Lu Yuan slapped Lin Hao and the others across the face, no one in the team dared to target Sun Baoyu and the other two.

On one side, also Feng Qi's side, his men were also removed.

After this period of training, Sun Baoyu and Liu Jingfeng successfully opened their seventh martial meridians and finally became advanced martial artists.

"She broke through too!"

In addition, to Lu Yuan's surprise, Ye Qingluan was also a seventh-level cultivator.

With the few Meridian Opening Pills he gave her, Ye Qingluan quickly opened her sixth Martial Meridian. However, she was unexpected to be so determined and broke through the bottleneck of advancing from the sixth to the seventh Meridian in one go.

He opened his seventh martial meridian a few days ago, catching up with the cultivation levels of Sun Baoyu and Liu Jingfeng.

"Great, feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything."

After asking a few more questions, Lu Yuan nodded and hung up the phone.

Thinking of Ye Qingluan's breakthrough, he couldn't help but smile again; the little girl was indeed promising.

Moreover, compared to Sun Baoyu and Liu Jingfeng, who are only second-grade martial artists, Ye Qingluan is fourth-grade, and is far superior in both true qi level and potential.

Lu Yuan pondered to himself, perhaps he should give Ye Qingluan another hand and help her break through to the Battle General level as soon as possible!

At that time, it should be a great help to him.

After all, even if Ye Qingluan wasn't his woman, their relationship was more than just friends.

"she……"

Lu Yuan couldn't help but think of Li Wenxiu again, wondering if it was time to let her start cultivating.

After all, in terms of aptitude alone, Li Wenxiu's six thousand units of Qi and blood and extraordinary battle physique are still superior to Ye Qingluan's.

Moreover, Li Wenxiu was completely subservient to Lu Yuan.

The only remaining issue is the cultivation method. The Tao Te Ching contains a wide range of content, and a method for cultivating Qi can be extracted from it.

After thinking for a while, Lu Yuan realized it was getting late and went to bed.

He didn't go to see Li Wenxiu or Liang Hongyun. After returning from outside the city, he wanted to get a good night's sleep first.

Ding~!

He slept straight through until the afternoon of the next day, only opening his eyes when his phone rang.

"Um?"

As he reached for his phone, Lu Yuan's face darkened instantly upon seeing an unfamiliar message.

Ye Qingluan has been kidnapped.