In the game "High Martial Arts," players start with the blessing of the Martial God.

Chapter 76 The Patrol Division, with keen insight

After taking a breather in the cave, Ji Ming summoned his identity card. Recalling what happened in the jade tablet space, his expression remained somewhat uncertain.

The protagonist's halo even allows them to forcibly seize opportunities!

From the green-robed figure's final words, it was clear that he had no affinity with the inheritance within the jade tablet, but [protagonist's halo]...

It distorted everything.

You're saying we're not meant to be?

Bring it to you!

Is this what they call the "protagonist's halo"? What's mine is mine, and what's not mine is still mine! That's how domineering the protagonist is!

But damn it, you better wipe your butt clean!

Recalling that figure in green robes, Ji Ming was filled with fear. He felt that the other party was really going to cross time and space to come and get him!

Is it really necessary?!

It's just a tradition; it doesn't matter who it's passed down to.

Ji Ming pondered, the key question being: was that person still alive? Was it the Qingxuan, or someone from this sect?

I sighed. What's done is done, there's no point in complaining now. I'll just enjoy the benefits I've already gained.

Also, what are the conditions for the "protagonist halo" to be actively activated? Is it that the previous things are no longer sufficient?

If that's the case, then this lineage is far from simple.

However, the protagonist's halo forcibly establishing a causal relationship with that inheritance also comes at a price. This characteristic has now become dim and will take a considerable amount of time to recover, during which time it will temporarily remain dormant.

Of course, it's not a loss; the harvest is gratifying.

Ji Ming sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and countless pieces of information surfaced in his mind. One after another, golden ancient characters, shining through the ages, came before him. Although they were still the same, they seemed to have lost some kind of aura and no longer possessed the power they had when they first merged with him.

"bring it on!"

Ji Ming whispered something, and the ancient characters rushed towards him, eventually forming an ancient book, which was the very book that Ji Ming had retrieved before the space shattered.

"The Master of Qingxuan's Talks on Qi Refining"!

After sitting cross-legged for a long time, Ji Ming's eyes flashed with enlightenment. This was the legacy left by a great being called the Qingxuan Dao Master, who had been searching for a single destined person for countless years!

"So this sect has guarded the jade tablet for so long and hasn't gotten a single thing?"

Ji Ming was speechless, but at the same time, he confirmed that the figure who had crossed time and space to attack him was undoubtedly the [Qingxuan Dao Master].

Well, those things are too far removed from his life; we can talk about them later. Right now, the important thing is this legacy.

"The Master of Qingxuan's Talks on Qi Refining"!

He didn't know how many levels this method had, but only the first three levels remained here. Ji Ming wasn't disappointed; if just three levels were this terrifying, he might not be able to handle the rest. He felt that those few golden ancient characters were far more terrifying than the information flood of the [Curse].

The ancient book entered his mind, and some general information surfaced in his mind. Excitement, surprise, and shock flashed in Ji Ming's eyes. It was very exciting.

"This is a huge windfall!"

Ji Ming clenched his fist and felt that his head no longer hurt. This was truly an unparalleled and miraculous technique!

The Qi Refining Talk of the Qingxuan Dao Master does not refine the primordial Qi of heaven and earth, but the innate Qi!

When talking about the innate Qi, we must mention the fourth realm of martial artists, Fetal Breathing. Why are martial artists in the Fetal Breathing realm so powerful, and why are they called the first-tier profession among all martial artists?

It is because breaking through to the Fetal Breathing Realm allows one to transform innate Qi into one's own power, making this most fundamental human energy one's own!

The innate Qi is a level higher than most powers in the myriad realms, such as magic power and source power. How could a martial artist who masters this power not be strong?

However, the strength of the innate Qi lies in the word "innate," which is something one is born with and cannot be strengthened or increased through acquired means. At least Ji Ming did not know this, and Luo Zhao most likely did not know it either.

However, the "Qingxuan Dao Master's Refining Qi Talk" can break this ironclad rule. With each level of cultivation, the strength of the innate Qi doubles. If one can cultivate the first three levels, the innate Qi he controls will be four times that of others. What a powerful force this is!

Moreover, although the innate qi is the power of the fetal breathing realm, it still has a great influence on the first three realms of martial arts. In other words, martial arts are originally built on the foundation of innate qi.

He cannot master the innate Qi in the first three realms, but if he can successfully cultivate the "Qingxuan Daozhu's Refining Qi Talk", the specific manifestation will be that with the same life strength, his power will be stronger than others, and he will be twice as strong after cultivating one level!

"Tsk!"

Ji Ming clicked his tongue in amazement. Just what realm was this [Qingxuan Dao Master]? How could he create such an incredible method? In his opinion, it was no less powerful than the Path to Godhood.

The Path to Godhood strengthens the upper limit, while the "Qi Refining Talk" pursues the ultimate, tapping the power of every life force to its limit. This method is useful not only for martial artists but also for other professions, though not as significantly as for martial artists, since martial artists at the fourth realm can directly master the innate Qi.

Unfortunately, even if he wanted to spread it, it would be impossible.

"Searching for a destined person through endless years" means that only one person is allowed to cultivate!

He didn't know what kind of power it was, but as long as Ji Ming tried to utter the "Talks on Qi Refining," it would only end up as meaningless nonsense.

Ji Ming stood up, checked the time, and knew it was time to go out. Cultivating the "Qingxuan Daozhu's Qi Refining Talk" was not something that could be accomplished in a short time, and some conditions were extremely harsh. He had never even heard of it before, so this method was not useful to him for the time being. He would have to wait until he entered the Tianyi Star Palace to seek an opportunity.

Having found the right direction, Ji Ming headed towards the exit of the secret realm. Although he had been unconscious for six or seven days and his idea of ​​searching for treasures in the secret realm had failed, his gains were still quite astonishing. The value of this method was unmatched by any other secret realm.

In a faraway land of Xia Kingdom, a handsome silver-haired youth suddenly clutched his chest, struggling to breathe. For no apparent reason, he was filled with a sense of loss.

"Young Master, the Master hopes you can achieve the top score in this Central Star Realm Examination!" The butler slowly walked over and bowed.

The boy frowned, dismissing the strange feeling, his eyes filled with confidence—

"Go back and tell my father, no need for further words! The Fang and Xia families are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs, and Shangguan Ouyang is nothing but withered bones in a tomb. I will surely suppress this generation and walk the path of invincibility!"

"The era of the Human Emperor is gone, the martial arts are without gods, I shall ascend!"

"yes!"

The butler was so excited that his face flushed. He had absolute confidence in his young master. Who among the younger generation could rival him?

My young master has the makings of a martial arts god!

Ji Ming returned to the black vortex in the Azure Profound Realm. The realm was deserted, with most students having already left. He glanced back before resolutely plunging in.

Whoosh!

As soon as visibility returned, a cacophony of sounds filled the air. Numerous aircraft were parked atop the mountain, and the air was thick with noise, though there were far fewer people than before we entered. Clearly, some of the teams from the cities had already left.

Ji Ming didn't pay much attention and went straight to where Baichuan City was located. After taking a look around, he found that most people had returned.

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Many people looked at him. Although he had been asleep in the cave for six days, which was equivalent to being missing in the secret realm for six days, no one found it strange, because the Qingxuan Secret Realm was so vast that it was normal not to encounter him.

Only Shangguan Yue's eyes flickered, her thoughts unknown.

Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he had returned unharmed, nodded, but asked nothing.

Soon, the others also returned one after another.

An hour later, the entrance to the secret realm closed, and the dark vortex slowly dissipated into nothingness.

"Let's go back!"

Fang Yuan waved and led everyone back to the aircraft.

A few hours later, as the aircraft landed, Ji Ming and his group returned to Baichuan City and then went their separate ways. Not everyone accepted the early admission program; with the college entrance examination approaching, everyone had a lot to prepare for.

Ji Ming returned home and sorted through his spoils. He took out three Earth Core Spirits and two Pure Essence Fruits, and an excited look appeared on his face.

He still has about 10 drops of Yuan Liquid left. If he uses up these resources, he should be able to advance two more minor realms before the Star Realm Trial. At that time, in terms of foundation, he will not be weaker than an ordinary sixth-level Jade Purity martial artist.

As far as he knew, the top students in the twenty-five eastern provinces should not exceed the seventh level of the second tier. Perhaps some people would hide their strength, but there would definitely not be many.

Of course, he also needs to pay attention to the geniuses who are on the same path to godhood as him. These people have a deeper foundation and their strength is difficult to measure.

However, the most outstanding talents on the path to godhood are mainly concentrated in the eight central provinces. In the other provinces, only a few top families will cultivate such talents each year, and sometimes there are none at all.

Ji Ming thought to himself that, when he calculated it this way, he actually had quite a few competitors. Even with the strength of the sixth level of Jade Purity, he could not relax. After all, there were only ten core student spots in the entire eastern region that he wanted to compete for!

"It seems I still need to improve my martial arts skills as much as possible!" Ji Ming sighed. He had to master "Heaven-Shattering Kill" before the Star Realm Grand Exam, and he believed that this martial arts skill, with its great reputation, would not disappoint him.

It's a pity that "The Daoist Master of Qingxuan's Talk on Qi Refining" cannot be cultivated yet. Otherwise, if I only need to cultivate to the first level, I wouldn't need to go through all this trouble in this major exam. I could just sweep through it!

"Beep! Beep!"

Suddenly, the communication bracelet beeped: "Go to the Patrol Division!"

Upon receiving the message from Uncle Fang, Ji Ming stood up excitedly. He knew that this meant he was going to be granted a temporary identity in the Patrol Division. With this, he could act with the Patrol Division and test his conjectures about the faction value. As for activating the fourth characteristic of Guan Ping, nothing was more important than this!

As soon as he entered the Inspection Department building, he was politely led to an office on the third floor, where he met Deputy Director Xu from last time.

"Student Ji? Please have a seat!" Director Xu said with a beaming smile.

He handed over a piece of paper. "The mayor has already given instructions. Please fill out this form, and I will process your temporary staff member status immediately."

"You can just call me Ji Ming," Ji Ming said, bowing.

"Thank you for your help!"

He then took the form, filled it out, and Director Xu stamped it with a smile. Then he sighed, "I hope you don't mind that I rejected you last time."

"It's okay."

Ji Ming shook his head. In the end, they were just looking out for his safety, so he naturally wasn't angry.

"good!"

Director Xu smiled, stood up, and said, "We just happened to have an operation today and managed to find a stronghold of the Heavenly Demon Sect. Would you like to join us if you have time?"

Ji Ming immediately stood up, invigorated. "Yes, Director!"

"Good boy!"

Director Xu nodded. What a righteous young man! He gets so excited when he hears about dealing with the Heavenly Demon Sect. With such a talent, how can our Great Xia not prosper?

"Here you go! This is your temporary pass!" Director Xu pushed a sign onto the table, clearly indicating that it had been prepared in advance and that the form he had just filled out was merely a formality.

Ji Ming took it and looked at it. At the top was the emblem of the Patrol Division, two crossed daggers with a bauhinia flower pattern at the intersection. Below was his temporary identity: a temporary member of the Second Group of the Shirakawa City Patrol Division.

"I'm the leader of Group Two. You'll be working with me from now on," Director Xu explained.

Ji Ming nodded, then frowned and asked after sensing it for a moment, "Won't this position be displayed on the [Identity Card]?"

Or is it because this is just a temporary identity?

"You mean 'keen insight'?"

Director Xu shook his head. "It seems you don't know yet. In the entire Shirakawa City Inspection Division, only the Director and I, along with three other deputy directors, enjoy this characteristic."

Why?

Ji Ming was taken aback. The Patrol Division's "Keen Observation" was renowned. Most criminals could not escape its ability to capture them. If it could be applied to all officers, wouldn't that greatly reduce the pressure on public security?

"An identity with real power cannot be granted casually. I don't know the deeper secrets either. I only know that once the number of people granted the [Insightful Observation] exceeds a certain limit, its effect will become weaker and weaker. Therefore, this characteristic must be recognized by the East Sea Provincial Inspection Division to be possessed, and the number of positions in the Provincial Inspection Division is also limited by the Summer Capital."

Director Xu sighed, for he understood this principle all too well. A person's energy is ultimately limited. If every official possessed keen insight, some low-level crimes would completely lose their breeding ground.

But that's impossible!

Upon hearing this, Ji Ming's eyes showed a thoughtful expression, then he suddenly realized that the reason why the four major star palaces and all the academies selected the best of the best was also because of this. The verticality they could bestow was also limited. In order not to weaken the effect, they naturally had to strictly control the number of students admitted each year.

Recalling what Master Luo said, identity is a rank, then everything becomes clearer. The number of people that a rank can occupy is limited. If too many people blindly break this limit, it will not be good for anyone. Perhaps there are deeper effects. The Lion is not as simple as Director Xu said, where the effect is weakened.

Understanding this, he stopped thinking about it, bowed to Director Xu, and said, "I'll be relying on you from now on!"

"Haha, no need for that. It's our honor that you're willing to join the Jucha Division."

Director Xu laughed, saying that although he didn't know Ji Ming had been recruited by a Star Palace because of his identity, based on his performance last time, he had a great chance in the Star Realm Grand Examination and would be able to enter the Star Palace. He thought that after graduation, Ji Ming would be even better than him.

Following Director Xu, they arrived at a training ground. They discovered that everyone in the training ground was a master, and naturally, they wouldn't just sit around waiting to die. When there was no action, they were no different from the students; they would also diligently practice.

"Clap clap clap!"

Director Xu clapped his hands, and all the second group of officers put down what they were doing and gathered around. Ji Ming looked at them and was amazed. There were fifteen people, all of them second-level professionals. Although they were not young, they were still a considerable force.

Moreover, this is just one group. The Shirakawa City Investigation Division is divided into four groups, each led by a deputy director, and each group is no weaker than this one.

One Tier 3 and fifteen Tier 2 – that’s the strength of Group Two!

Ji Ming looked at Director Xu, whose magical power was not concealed. He was a third-tier mage, and one of the fifteen people was also a mage. He naturally knew that this was the influence of the "Cold Moon Secret Realm". Mages in Baichuan City usually find it much easier to cultivate.

This is not weak. It would be nothing in the battlefield of myriad worlds, but this is the rear area, and the enemies they face are far less powerful than those in the battlefield of myriad worlds.

"Let me introduce you. This is Ji Ming, who has temporarily joined our second group for the next two weeks of operations."

Director Xu pointed at Ji Mingdao and nodded, and Ji Mingdao quickly joined the team.

Meanwhile, scattered applause broke out, but no one paid much attention to it. In their eyes, he was just another young master who came to gain prestige and merit.

Director Xu didn't explain, but this was for Ji Ming's safety. Actively publicizing his identity would definitely create more dangers. The madmen of the Abyss Cult don't know what fear is. If his situation gets out, these madmen won't let the opportunity pass.

Ji Ming was also very low-key. On the surface, he was only at the first level of Jade Purity, the weakest in the team, but in reality, he didn't want to stand out.

Director Xu knew him because he was a high-ranking figure in Baichuan City and naturally had access to information. But these directors were always in danger, so where would they find the energy to pay attention to a high school student?

He could see the disdain these temporary colleagues held for him, but it didn't matter. His main purpose was to test the way to acquire faction points. Lion might not stay here for long, and besides, strength was the best way to prove himself. What use were verbal explanations?

"good!"

Director Xu nodded and gave the order, "New operation underway. Kailan, prepare now. We'll depart in ten minutes!"

"yes!"

All the drivers immediately became serious, got ready, and then got into one vehicle and drove off directly from the training ground.

"Let me introduce Operation World War II."

Inside the car, Director Xu was dressed in full protective gear, and his voice was serious.

Ji Ming was also dressed in black, which felt soft to the touch but could actually withstand attacks from a second-tier professional. He was also carrying a silver-gray pistol, which would be quite painful for a second-tier martial artist. However, in reality, few martial artists used such things; most people trusted their own knives more.

These are all crafted by the Academy. Compared to the crafting methods of other professionals, the Academy's crafting requires the fewest materials and can be used to equip ordinary professionals on a large scale.

On the front lines of the Battlefield of Myriad Realms, some of the creations of the Academy can even threaten seventh-realm professionals, their strength is unbelievable!

At the seventh realm, regardless of any profession, one is already an unparalleled powerhouse capable of plucking stars from the sky and controlling the eternal galaxy!

Director Xu's voice continued, "According to reliable sources, there is a stronghold of the Renmo Cult in Xiaohe Town outside Baichuan City. Our mission this time is to eliminate it."

"Chief Xu!" A woman with a resolute face and a heroic air asked, "Have you figured out the strength of this stronghold?"

Ji Ming glanced at the woman and realized that she was the strongest member of the second group besides Director Xu, and the only one in the team at the late stage of the second tier. Judging from her aura, he guessed that she was a cultivator.

Director Xu said calmly, "Based on my assessment of the intelligence using [Insightful Observation], this stronghold is probably not strong. The possibility of it having Tier 3 members is very low, and there are no more than ten Tier 2 members."

The woman nodded and asked no more questions. They were confident they could easily defeat the opponent, especially with Director Xu personally overseeing the operation.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance at Ji Ming. Was it because of this little guy? Old Xu wouldn't accompany someone on an operation of this level.