I became a god through frontier slaughter, and I crushed the academy's prodigies!

The background of the scene is desolate ruins, with yellow sand covering the sky and obscuring the sun.

In the center of the image, a giant blue wolf, as large as a small mountain, is letting out a deafening roar.

"A third-tier beast, a Wind Demon Wolf?"

Old Chen's expression changed.

Although he has stepped down from his leading role, his keen insight remains.

This level of beast is absolutely dominant in the wilderness surrounding Jiangcheng.

The surrounding laughter stopped abruptly.

Everyone's attention was completely drawn to that video.

On the projected screen, a slender figure was frantically dodging and weaving past the sharp claws of the Wind Demon Wolf.

fast.

It's faster than a human can imagine.

Every dodge seemed meticulously calculated, with the slightest error, yet as steady as a mountain.

"This footwork..."

The burly man carrying the heavy sword suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"Is this kid really only at the mortal realm?"

What happened next completely shattered everyone's understanding.

In the video, the boy suddenly took a step forward, and the boning knife in his hand exploded with a loud bang the moment it pierced the wolf's body, unable to withstand some kind of high-frequency vibration.

Old Chen suddenly stood up.

His hands were on the counter, his body leaned forward unconsciously, and his eyes were wide open.

"That's... the intent of a sword? No, that's not right!"

"It's high-frequency oscillation!"

In the video, the dozens of tiny blade fragments did not scatter and fly everywhere.

As if they had come to life, they traced eerie arcs in mid-air and burrowed into the wind demon wolf's throat and wound.

puff puff!

A piercing scream emanated from the holographic projection, making everyone in the hall's eardrums ache.

The Wind Demon Wolf's massive body stiffened for a moment before crashing to the ground.

The image freezes.

The image freezes on the moment when the boy stands atop the wolf carcass, one hand gripping the bare hilt of a knife, letting the blood stain his white T-shirt.

Dead silence.

The entire branch hall was deathly silent.

Gudong.

Someone swallowed hard.

Old Chen's fingers were trembling.

He pointed at the blood-covered boy in the holographic projection, his voice trembling.

"A spiritualist..."

"He's a psychic?!"

The moment those four words were uttered, the hall erupted in chaos.

Martial artists are common, and awakened ones are not rare either.

But spiritual masters are an anomaly, one in ten thousand among the awakened.

It is a strategic resource that all forces are scrambling to seize.

A mortal martial artist might not be worth much.

However, a first-grade mentalist who can independently hunt down a third-tier alien beast is enough to shake the entire Jiangcheng Tian Shu Bureau.

Old Chen suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Shen Tian.

His gaze was as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"Shen Tian... Brother Shen."

Old Chen's tone instantly became extremely polite, even bordering on ingratiating.

"I've heard so much about you..."

"I was just blind and didn't realize you were a spiritual master."

He operated the screen with lightning speed, his fingers moving so fast they almost left afterimages.

"Entering data..."

"Identity confirmed: Shen Tian."

"Battle record verification: Independently killed a Tier 3 Wind Demon Wolf (confirmed)."

Talent Assessment: Spiritualist

"Job Level: Formal Member of the Po Jun Division"

With Old Chen's final tap.

A black metal card was ejected from the printer below the counter.

The card was engraved with a broken sword, the symbol of the Po Jun Si (破军司).

Old Chen held the card with both hands and respectfully handed it to Shen Tian.

"Mr. Shen, this is your ID card."

"From now on, you are a member of our Jiangcheng Po Jun Division."

Shen Tian took the card and casually played with it for a moment.

It feels cold to the touch and is quite substantial.

"Is it all done?"

Shen Tian raised an eyebrow.

"Didn't you just say the program couldn't run?"

Old Chen chuckled awkwardly and raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible."

"For a genius of your caliber, the rules are set for ordinary people."

He turned to look at Lin Qingyi, filled with emotion.

"Qingyi, you've really found a gem for our Jiangcheng branch this time."

Lin Qingyi took Shen Tian's ID card and glanced at him indifferently.

Whether something is precious or not, only the battlefield will tell.

"Shen Tian, ​​take your card."

"Come with me to the storeroom and get your equipment."

Shen Tian shrugged and followed.

Walking in the lobby, the mocking looks from before had long since disappeared.

Instead, there was a deep sense of dread and awe.

The burly man carrying the heavy sword, in particular, wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Just as Shen Tian was about to step out of the hall, Old Chen's voice came from behind him again.

Old Chen adjusted his glasses and sighed with a complex expression.

"Young people these days are getting more and more twisted..."

As you pass through that imposing alloy door, the temperature in the air drops several degrees.

This is the third basement level of the Jiangcheng branch, the Po Jun Division's exclusive armory.

The first thing you see is a cold, silvery-gray tone.

The vast space was divided into countless honeycomb-like partitions, and overhead, several robotic arms were silently gliding along tracks, precisely grabbing sealed metal boxes one by one.

The air was filled with the cold, hard smell of gun oil and metal.

For men, this scent is more alluring than any perfume.

"Stop looking, your eyes are about to pop out."

Lin Qingyi swiped open an access gate and glanced back at Shen Tian, ​​who was looking around.

"You're not qualified to use most of the things here right now."

Shen Tian looked away, not angry at all, but instead smiled.

"Not being qualified to use it doesn't mean you can't use it in the future."

Lin Qingyi raised an eyebrow but did not refute.

This kid's mentality is frighteningly stable.

The two arrived at a counter numbered "099".

Lin Qingyi's slender fingers tapped rapidly on the control panel. With a soft click of mechanical gears meshing, a long, black metal box slowly rose and stopped in front of the two of them.

laugh--

The air pressure valve loosened, and the lid popped open automatically.

Inside, two sets of clothes were neatly arranged, along with a rugged black watch.

"You already have that black gold knife, so I won't apply for a new melee weapon for you."

Lin Qingyi pointed to the contents of the box.

"This is standard equipment for newcomers, and it's the foundation for your survival and success in the Po Jun Division."

She picked up the seemingly ordinary black casual outfit on the left.

The fabric of the clothes felt very smooth to the touch, like some kind of high-end silk, but it had a matte finish under the light.

On the left side of the chest, a broken sword was embroidered with dark red silk thread.

That's the emblem of the Po Jun Si (破军司).

"This is our everyday uniform, the casual clothes we wear when we're on missions."

Lin Qingyi explained.

"Don't let its thinness fool you, it's woven by the Heavenly Crafts Department using silk from the third-tier alien beast 'Shadow Spider' mixed with high-polymer bulletproof material."

"Breathable, sweat-wicking, and extremely durable."

"Ordinary swords and knives won't even leave a white mark when they cut into it. Even a small-caliber pistol at close range can't penetrate this fabric."

Shen Tian reached out and touched it.

It feels cool to the touch and as light as a feather.

If this thing were sold on the market, it could probably buy an apartment in the city center.

"What about this one?"

Shen Tian's gaze fell on the set of equipment on the right.

It was a black combat suit with a futuristic feel.

It features strong lines, lightweight composite armor covering the joints, and visible mechanical exoskeleton interfaces on the back and legs.

It's so exciting to look at.

"This is the main event."

Lin Qingyi's voice carried a hint of arrogance.

"Black Scale Type III Individual Combat Suit, a mass-produced masterpiece of the Tiangong Division."

"Not only does it possess three times the physical defense of regular clothing, allowing it to withstand the frontal bites of second-tier beasts, but more importantly—it is modular."

Lin Qingyi pointed to several metal slots on the back and waist of her combat uniform.

"Do you see these interfaces?"

"Right now, it's just a blank slate."

"But as long as you have enough military merits, you can go to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau to exchange for various functional modules and install them."

Shen Tian became interested.

"for example?"

"For example, the [Kinematic Assist Module] can instantly increase your explosive power by 30%, allowing you to jump higher and run faster."

Lin Qingyi knew them all like the back of her hand.

"For example, the [Chameleon Camouflage Module] can automatically adjust its body color according to the environment and can also block infrared thermal imaging. It's a sneaky... cough, a magical tool for ambushes."

"There's also a [Life Support and Emergency Response Module]. Once it detects that you've suffered cardiac arrest or excessive blood loss, it will automatically inject you with adrenaline and hemostatic gel, forcibly pulling you back from the brink of death."

"The only things they can't do are antivirus modules and other features; there's nothing they can't do."

"In addition, its defense can also be upgraded, but it requires military points."

Shen Tian's eyes lit up as he listened.

This isn't clothing.

This is clearly Iron Man armor on your body!

Although it's only a low-end version now, it has huge growth potential.

"Of course, each of these modules is ridiculously expensive."

Lin Qingyi timely poured cold water on the situation.

"A basic kinetic energy module requires 500 military merits. That's roughly five million in cash."

Shen Tian's lips twitched.

Don't worry about the price.

Lin Qingyi seemed to have seen through his thoughts and gave a cold laugh.

"Those people from the Heavenly Crafts Bureau may be greedy, but their stuff is really useful. In the wilderness, this thing can save your life."

Shen Tian nodded and reached out to lift the heavy combat uniform.

It feels heavy in your hand, giving you a sense of security.

"Alright, try the clothes on when you get back."

Lin Qingyi picked up the last item in the box—a rugged black watch—and tossed it directly to Shen Tian.

"Put this on."

Shen Tian caught the watch.

This watch is larger than a regular watch, with a black screen on the dial, several metal buttons on the side, and a strap made of some special rubber material.

Click.

The watch face lights up automatically the moment it's fastened to your wrist.

A pale blue light screen was projected in mid-air.

Identity verification successful

[Shen Tian, ​​Private of the Po Jun Division]

[Number: J-9527]

Current Status: Healthy

"This is a tactical terminal, which we usually call a 'dog tag'."

Lin Qingyi said half-jokingly.

"It has many functions, the most basic being communication and location. In the wilderness, where there is no signal, it is your only tool to contact your teammates."

"Secondly, it has a built-in vital signs monitoring system."

"If you die, this watch will immediately send your death coordinates and last video recording to headquarters."

Shen Tian fiddled with his watch, his fingers sliding across the virtual screen.

The interface is very simple.

There are only a few options: [Tasks], [Map], [Communication], and [Shop].

"Most importantly, it's proof of your military merits."

Lin Qingyi pointed to Shen Tian's wrist.

"From now on, on the battlefield, as long as you kill a monster or complete a mission, this watch will automatically record the whole process."

"Its built-in chip can accurately determine the target's level through psionic fluctuations and biometrics."

"You don't need to cut off your ears or dig out crystal cores to prove your achievements; everything is automated."

"Old Chen just checked my watch records before he approved your application."

Shen Tian suddenly realized.

This feature is so convenient.

No need to rummage through mountains of corpses and seas of blood for loot; kill and leave, concealing your merits and fame.

This is very much in line with his current style.

"Is there anything else you don't understand?"

Lin Qingyi crossed her arms and leaned against the counter, watching him.

Shen Tian shook his head, stuffed the combat suit back into the box, and picked it up with one hand.

"It's very clear."

"The equipment is good, I'm very satisfied."

Lin Qingyi nodded and turned to walk out.

"I'm satisfied."

"Let's go, now comes your main event."

Upon hearing this, Shen Tian instantly realized what Lin Qingyi meant by the "main event".

Breakthrough to the level of a martial artist.

—The Great Sun Body Tempering Technique!