I slay evil in the Department of the Supernatural

Chapter 139-138: A Talent That Shocks the Nation's High-Ranking Officials, Power Outages, One Man Holds the Line (Two Chapters Combined, Please Subscribe)

The next day, the weather was still gloomy, but people were in a good mood.

Xu Lindong was in a good mood. Yesterday, he had already achieved the initial stabilization of his three cultivations.

His spirit and energy also soared to a height of 227.5 after being promoted to village head and taking three bottles of extraordinary potions.

This means that he is getting closer and closer to Sequence Eight.

At this moment, he dialed Qu Nan's number and spoke in as casual a tone as possible.

"Mr. Qu, I have completed the advancement of the earth and humanity."

Qu Nan was clearly taken aback on the other end of the phone.

"What?! You've broken through in both areas?! And today?"

"Yes, today."

"You...you've progressed way too fast, completely beyond my expectations. I was going to remind you to take it easy. Breaking through one level in a month...we need to observe you a bit more."

Qu Nan's voice already betrayed barely suppressed shock.

Even with his composure, he was becoming somewhat incoherent at this point.

It was a shock first, then a surprise.

It's only been two days.

From the time the resources were taken until now, it has been no more than forty-eight hours.

Others need to adjust their state, prepare enough medicine, try repeatedly, and even go through life-or-death struggles to break through a single barrier.

Xu Lindong, on the other hand, tackled both obstacles simultaneously and easily crossed them.

Qu Nan steadied his breathing and asked seriously, "Are you sure—both paths are successful? Do you feel any discomfort? Are there any signs of conflict between the extraordinary substances?"

"Everything is normal."

Xu Lindong felt the three extraordinary substances within his body that had been completely suppressed by Master Ta.

Without batting an eye, he truthfully replied, "There was no major extraordinary disturbance or backlash. Everything is stable now. It seems my aptitude is indeed top-notch."

Qu Nan was silent for a few seconds, and when he spoke again, his tone was filled with emotion: "Your breakthrough is really as simple as eating and drinking."

Even among the ten prodigies who have been selected for the Transcendence Program, only four can so easily complete the cultivation of all three paths.

The remaining six, each of them had gone through perilous situations and nearly lost control several times before barely establishing a fragile balance within their bodies.

Xu Lindong remained completely unfazed.

"Your extraordinary talent is probably even purer than that of the other three top geniuses."

Qu Nan sighed, "The only drawback is that his talent for cultivation is a bit low, but it doesn't matter."

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming resolute: "National resources are now being redistributed, with a focus on favoring prodigies like you. As long as the resources keep up, your future promotion speed will certainly not be slow."

"Then we'll need Mr. Qu to put in a lot of effort and provide plenty of support in the capital!"

Xu Lindong said politely.

He laid so much groundwork so casually, naturally he still needed resources.

The two exchanged a few more words about the upcoming arrangements.

Qu Nan's tone turned serious: "Our research institute has also studied some special extraordinary devices that can help suppress the agitation of low-sequence extraordinary matter."

However, the quantity is limited, and there are many restrictions on its use; currently, it is only open to geniuses of your level.

He added, "You should come to the Extraordinary Research Institute as soon as possible to pick up the device. Also, have another full check-up to make sure the three forces within you are in good balance."

"Oh? There's such a good thing?"

Xu Lindong was somewhat surprised, but at the same time he understood why the top geniuses in the research institute could cultivate three paths simultaneously.

Top-tier talent is one aspect, but another is the aid of equipment.

However, it can only suppress low sequences, which is a limitation, meaning it's not even as effective as a single hair on a giant's leg.

However, it can be used as a supplement to saving merit, so why not take it?

"Okay, I'll come over when I have time."

He finished speaking and quickly ended the call.

"Incredible! I've discovered a super genius!"

Inside the research institute, Qu Nan put down the receiver, stood still for two seconds, then suddenly clenched his fist and swung his arm, his expression excited.

He quickly turned on his computer and brought up the system interface.

In the list of names in the "Transcendence Project", find the entry for "Xu Lindong".

He decisively deleted the words "(Pending Confirmation)" that were originally marked after number 11.

"Screw your 'to be confirmed'! I'm absolutely certain now!"

The cursor is blinking; the latest message status has been officially changed to: Eleventh Transcendent Member.

He uploaded the update directly.

The message was transmitted rapidly along the internal network and arrived at the command center in the capital within minutes.

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The circular conference room.

Several people who were discussing frontline deployments received the notification almost simultaneously.

Someone glanced down at the screen, their gaze suddenly freezing.

"Xu Lindong - the eleventh member of the Transcendence Project, has been confirmed to have completed the cultivation of three paths simultaneously."

As soon as he finished speaking, the people next to him turned their heads at the same time.

After a brief silence, someone whispered, "The one from Jiangcheng?"

"Yes, the one who was reported just a couple of days ago, Elder Pang even specifically named him as someone to pay close attention to."

"That's it?!"

The whispers from the side were tinged with obvious surprise.

Practicing all three paths sounds impressive, but in reality, every step is teetering on the edge of losing control.

Those that can stand firm are the true seeds.

With each additional figure in the Xia Kingdom, there is a greater foundation for its future.

Inside the room, on a sofa, a middle-aged man with slightly graying temples was resting with his eyes closed, seemingly having not had a proper rest for several days.

Suddenly, a secretary rushed over and whispered a few words in his ear.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of amusement appearing in his weary gaze.

"very good!"

His gaze swept over the people in the room, and then he said, "Continue to monitor this kid's performance in subsequent missions, focusing on his character and combat adaptability."

The secretary immediately bowed in agreement.

Being a genius is not enough; one's character and abilities must also withstand the test.

In terms of talent, who can compare to His Majesty the God of Man?

Even gods and humans couldn't transcend it.

To cultivate exceptional individuals, one must possess a mindset and abilities comparable to those of gods, so that they can truly serve the nation.

Otherwise, no matter how talented or capable they are, they will ultimately be unable to complete the transcendence plan, break through that boundary, and shoulder the great responsibilities of the future.

However, as long as this kid performs better and better, resources and support will continue to come his way.

After all, in this situation, every prodigy who transcends the established plans is the hope for the Xia Kingdom to resist the chaos in the future.

It is also a transcendence plan that humans and gods have placed high hopes on, a hope for success.

The news of Xu Lindong's successful cultivation of the three paths spread rapidly after it was reported to the Extraordinary Research Institute.

First, his own Director Zheng Feng called, his voice filled with barely suppressed surprise and admiration.

Immediately afterwards, even Shen Guanting, the head of the Jiangcheng headquarters, called personally, his tone calm but clearly showing his high regard for the matter.

After all, he was the one who introduced Xu Lindong to the Extraordinary Research Institute, and now that it's a done deal, he deserves some credit for it.

Moreover, Xu Lindong's departure meant he was considered one of Jiangcheng's loyal followers.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Lindong paced back and forth in the room, feeling his face burning slightly.

The sudden influx of attention from so many influential figures was quite overwhelming for him.

But more than anything, it was the burning excitement that welled up from the bottom of my heart.

Being noticed by influential figures means receiving preferential treatment in terms of resources.

With resources, he can get promoted faster.

As long as you are strong enough, what is there to fear from the evil spirits that come with the growth of the Tower of Babel?

He suppressed them all, and all of it became his merit.

Ta Ye is strong, and he is strong too; a powerful alliance makes them the king of kings!

Even the three paths to perfection and transcendence to become an immortal seemed to become smoother at this moment.

At that time, even if the sleeping immortals and gods awaken, they will not be able to easily take the Tower Master from his hands.

He exhaled, pushed open the door, and went out.

Light streamed in through the window across the corridor, making even the gloomy sky outside seem brighter, like a beautiful woman's skirt had been exposed.

A few days ago, the omnipresent sense of oppression seemed to be pushed aside by an invisible hand, and my heart suddenly felt lighter.

Uncle Yi and Aunt Zhou were arguing in the living room when they heard the noise and turned around at the same time.

The two of them stopped moving at the same time.

In their eyes, Xu Lindong stood at the door, looking perfectly normal, yet he seemed to be shrouded in an invisible "something".

It seemed like an invisible current, carrying a subtle sense of oppression.

It's like approaching a quiet mountain, silent and still, yet making the air feel heavy.

"Hiss... What's wrong with my Ah Dong...?"

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Yi Guoqiang instinctively stood up and held his breath.

Aunt Zhou leaned back slightly, her eyes showing surprise.

Xu Lindong immediately noticed this and, with a thought, drew the force field surrounding him inward.

However, he had just broken through, and the three forces within his body were only maintaining a fragile balance under the suppression of the Tower of Babel.

It takes at least fifty merit points to maintain the balance of the three paths every day.

Therefore, even if he deliberately restrains himself, there is still an invisible "force field" faintly surrounding him.

This force field is invisible to ordinary people, but can be keenly perceived.

Like a powerful life force, he silently influences how those around him perceive him.

In calm conditions, it is barely perceptible.

But once he uses his extraordinary power, this force field will instantly manifest, solidify into a tangible form, combining offense and defense with astonishing power.

At this moment, as he walked towards the living room, a subtle sense of oppression flowed along with him, as if carrying a certain rhythm.

"Ah Dong, what's wrong with you...?"

Yi Guoqiang took the initiative to approach, somewhat puzzled, yet able to sense it.

Ah Dong seems different now.

In the words of young people, it's "somewhat terrifying."

"It's alright, Uncle Yi. I just broke through, so I can't quite control my power."

Xu Lindong smiled and comforted him.

Afterwards, I chatted briefly with Uncle Yi and Aunt Zhou, using the "village head's" ability to reassure myself that everything was fine and I was in better shape than before.

The two elders gradually relaxed considerably.

Uncle Yi was secretly nudged twice from behind by Aunt Zhou, his face turning black with tension. In the end, he couldn't resist and turned his face away, saying stiffly, "Ah Dong—it's chaotic over there right now, and your Aunt Luo's family is trapped."

"Do you have any connections to get tickets back? Even a freight train is fine, let her two kids come back first, she doesn't care."

Xu Lindong glanced at Aunt Zhou, then nodded: "Recently, quite a few people have indeed returned from over there. The channels shouldn't be difficult to access; it's just that they don't have the connections themselves. However, let them go back to their hometowns and not come to Jiangcheng, to avoid more trouble in the future."

Zhou is still kind-hearted.

Although Uncle Yi seemed reluctant, he was willing to pay for Aunt Zhou's expenses based solely on his kindness, but it was just a small favor.

After a moment's thought, he immediately dialed Director Zheng Feng's number to inquire whether the matter could be handled.

Zheng Feng replied directly, "Prepare now and head to Shibei Station on Line 5 to carry out your mission. Don't worry about such a small matter; I'll have the Public Security Bureau arrange it later."

Xu Lindong breathed a sigh of relief and solemnly replied, "Understood. I will immediately handle the strange objects and area investigation at Metro Line 5 and improve the ranking of the prodigies as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Uncle Yi and Aunt Zhou were clearly relieved.

"Ah Dong, you really have a lot of influence now, solving everything with just a few words. Your Aunt Luo was begging and pleading over there, but it was all for nothing."

Yi Guoqiang grinned, pleased with Xu Lindong's achievements.

Now, A-Dong can decide the fate of other relatives with just a single sentence.

If you want to come back, you can, but send you back to your hometown. Going back to Jiangcheng? No way.

Xu Lindong said, "Uncle, you should stay home these next few days and not go out. Just wait for Sister Xun to come back."

Last night, he had already discussed the Transcendence Plan with Sister Xun, telling her not to worry and instructing her not to tell anyone for the time being. Sister Xun was finally relieved.

This morning, Sister Xun went to work as usual.

The Commander-in-Chief's affairs are now very complicated, and the intelligence processing tasks are very heavy.

However, with the continuous supply of Level 3 extraordinary potions from Xu Lindong, her improvement speed was also very fast, and her spirit and energy had already exceeded 30.

In the future, your position will naturally rise along with your abilities.

Xu Lindong took out his phone.

He gathered all team members in the group chat, then set off for the Department of the Supernatural.

Ten minutes later, in the office of the Third Team of the Department of Mysteries.

Many team members have arrived one after another, and the atmosphere is solemn.

"Everyone's here, here, one for everyone."

Li Yunfan carried a bulging cloth bag and stepped forward to open it.

Inside, seven or eight offerings, carefully wrapped in oiled paper, were neatly arranged, faintly emitting a fragrance.

"I made it overnight."

He distributed the offerings to everyone, saying, "The top-quality glutinous rice is mixed with cinnabar powder and a few drops of blood from mythical creatures. The quality is absolutely top-notch."

Although I can't go to the site with you this time, I will definitely not hold you back in terms of logistics.

Tang Lei took it, weighed it in his hand, and grinned, "It's heavy enough. Good job, Lao Li, your skills are getting better and better."

"Absolutely."

Li Yunfan patted him on the shoulder with a smile, "You guys are working hard up front, I can't just sit idly by behind. I need to be a good stay-at-home dad now."

On the other side, Xia Ping and Ning Che brought in the supplies they had just received from the equipment department.

"Captain, the door god amulets have been distributed; one for each person."

Xia Ping handed out a series of triangular talismans that gleamed with a pale golden light. "The standard combat equipment is all ready too."

"Reporting, Captain!"

Ning Che added, "Tactical vests, lighting, communicators, emergency medical supplies—all have been checked."

,"very good!"

Xu Lindong glanced at the equipment, confirmed it was correct, and nodded to Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing immediately understood, stepped forward, opened her personal terminal, projected the mission data onto the wall, took out a baton, and pointed it at the light screen like a little teacher in a uniform.

"The location of this mission: the old branch line of Line 5, Shibei Station area."

After smiling, she said with a serious expression.

"This area once contained a Class C Humanitarian Anomalous Object, whose physical form was similar to a subway car, and its strength was estimated to be approximately equivalent to Sequence 8."

It is currently still sealed, but recent monitoring has detected abnormal fluctuations in the internal field, requiring further investigation and reinforcement of the seal.

As she spoke, she picked up a silver-white metal box from beside her feet and opened the lid.

Inside were four palm-sized, dark gold square plates, their surfaces covered with intricate runes, and faintly emanating extraordinary energy.

"This is a domain-suppressing golden talisman," which needs to be placed in the four corners of the carriage and then activated simultaneously.

Remember, the seal must be activated simultaneously, and everyone must infuse their extraordinary abilities together for it to begin to strengthen. This process takes a few minutes.

Therefore, everyone's core objective is not to fight that evil entity, but to reinforce the seal with talismans. This requires your cooperation.

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She paused, then reminded, "But be especially careful, as a large number of virtual human figures may have already appeared inside the carriage."

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The projected images switch rapidly.

It displays a blurry, grayish-white humanoid outline, resembling condensed mist.

"These phantoms of popularity can copy one of your abilities and use it to attack you."

Xiao Qing's gaze turned serious as she said, "The most dangerous thing is that once you are possessed by the phantom, it will forcibly take away one of your extraordinary abilities."

This ability cannot be revoked unless it is completely and immediately destroyed.

"If it is taken away repeatedly," Xiao Qing said solemnly, "it may lead to the permanent loss of abilities, or even—a drop in cultivation level."

She looked at everyone and said, "This is not an ordinary cleansing of evil spirits. Everyone must protect their own abilities."

"Are you kidding me? Is this even possible?"

Li Yunfan frowned, his tone exaggerated, "This is too bizarre."

There's no need to worry.

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Xu Lindong said calmly, "I will handle the trouble. Just protect yourselves and cooperate with me to complete the four-corner seal."

Xiao Mufeng looked at Xu Lindong and felt that the captain was unusually different today.

In just two days, his aura had become much more composed, and his confidence was almost overflowing.

Even more so, it exudes a subtle, unsettling sense of oppression.

Thinking back to his mysterious words from two days ago, "You'll find out the day after tomorrow."

She couldn't help but ask, "Captain, you've broken through again? Could it be—you've reached Sequence Eight? I feel like your whole aura is different."

Xu Lindong looked at her and smiled calmly: "With the special approval of the Director and the Extraordinary Research Institute, I have now also cultivated other pathways of sequence power. My strength has indeed increased somewhat."

He didn't explicitly say that he was cultivating all three paths simultaneously, but the mere mention of "simultaneous cultivation" was enough to shock everyone present, making them believe that he was cultivating two paths simultaneously.

To cultivate both paths simultaneously is a realm that only true geniuses can reach.

In the entire Jiangcheng, I've heard that only the headquarters has one or two such people.

Who would have thought that their captain, Xu Lindong, was one of them?

After the initial shock, everyone quickly recovered and offered their congratulations.

The stronger the team leader, the higher the team's safety and mission efficiency will be.

Having such a strong captain is definitely a great thing.

"alright!"

Xu Lindong didn't waste any time and immediately ordered, "Everyone, do a final check of your equipment, and set off immediately."

"yes!"

The crowd agreed.

Five minutes later, a black special operations vehicle drove toward Shibei Station on Line 5.

Inside the car, Xu Lindong swiped his Supernova phone screen and saw the message Lu Qian had sent him yesterday.

This former captain is also one of the elites. He led his team on a mission yesterday and has not returned yet.

In the message, Lu Qian and he made a promise that they would both return unharmed, then go to the headquarters together for a memorial service, and then go to the Cixin Welfare Society to deliver schoolbags and snacks to the children.

Since the order was issued by the National Headquarters, the memorial service at the Jiangcheng headquarters has been postponed.

Right now, the top priority is to conduct a city-wide area-wide investigation.

Stabilizing the situation and suppressing panic are the priorities; holding a memorial service at this time is clearly inappropriate.

Xu Lindong put away his phone and looked out the car window.

The sky outside grew increasingly gloomy and cold.

For days, dark clouds pressed down on the city like a waterlogged gray cloth, refusing to disperse.

The hearts of the entire city seemed to be shrouded in this gloom.

After all, this city had just experienced a crisis outside the city a week or two ago, and now, due to external turmoil from the Federation and other sources, the seals on many sinkholes within the city have begun to loosen.

Various bizarre and extraordinary events are gradually emerging, naturally causing even more panic.

The streets are noticeably sparsely populated.

Most shops were closed, and the few that were open were dimly lit.

Entertainment venues have long been closed; at a time like this, nobody is in the mood for entertainment.

Frequent power outages and circuit failures brought many businesses in the city to a near standstill.

On the contrary, people occasionally gather in front of several gold shops, and the price of gold has been quietly rising.

Currently, no matter how hard the power bureau tries to repair and maintain the power, some areas in Jiangcheng still experience occasional power outages.

This scene is familiar to the older generation.

When the sinkhole invaded the city years ago, it caused a large-scale power outage.

Once the concentration of extraordinary energy increases, it will inhibit conventional chemical reactions.

Ordinary flames are difficult to ignite, and car engines frequently stall.

In the core of the area where supernatural energy is most concentrated, even without the invasion of evil spirits, ordinary people who lack the protection of supernatural power will die quickly because the chemical reactions in their bodies completely stop.

It was precisely because they were well aware of this danger that many residents in the city were gripped by panic.

Fortunately, this is not the old era.

In the old days, electricity generation relied mainly on thermal power, so electricity had a significant impact.

Nowadays, hydropower and wind power are more common. In most cases, power outages are caused by the cold shrinkage and hardening of power lines due to chemical reactions, which affects the normal use of electricity. After a period of maintenance, the problem will be resolved.

Soon, the special patrol vehicle arrived near Shibei Station on Line 5.

This area was completely sealed off many years ago, and the original appearance of the subway station entrance is no longer visible.

Recently, all residents within a one-kilometer radius have been evacuated, and checkpoints have been set up along the way, with police officers on duty and patrolling everywhere.

Upon seeing the special operations vehicle approach, a team of security officers immediately stepped forward to salute and conduct an inspection.

After confirming Xu Lindong's identity, a person in charge quickly and attentively came forward to greet him.

"Captain Xu!"

He excitedly shook hands with Xu Lindong, who was carrying a giant shield and a huge scythe.

He then pointed towards the station entrance with a respectful yet slightly worried tone, "There's been a lot of activity inside these past two days—but thankfully, nothing has managed to break out, and the seal on the station entrance is currently quite secure."

"Yes! You've worked hard!"

Xu Lindong scanned his surroundings.

The cordon was tightly set up, with concrete barriers and warning signs completely surrounding the area.

Police officers stood guard at various checkpoints.

He raised his hand and ordered, "Maintain the status quo and remain on high alert."

"Yes! I will follow your instructions!" The person in charge immediately saluted.

Not far away, several young sheriffs were looking this way. When they saw Xu Lindong giving orders, their eyes were filled with curiosity, but even more so with awe.

To become the captain of the Department of the Supernatural at such a young age, and to lead a team to handle missions of this caliber, speaks volumes about his strength and future prospects.

Xu Lindong looked towards the subway station entrance.

The original entrance has now been completely sealed off by a thick concrete wall, the surface of which has been poured flat and solid, making it almost impossible to see its original appearance.

He nodded slightly, then turned and instructed Li Yunfan, Xia Ping, and other logistics personnel, "You two stay here on the perimeter and cooperate with the Public Security Bureau on guard duty."

"Yes, Captain!" The men immediately accepted the order.

"Walk!"

Xu Lindong waved and led Tang Lei, Wang Shuo, and Xiao Mufeng to a specially made alloy sealed door on the side of the station entrance.

His palm had just touched the door panel.

A powerful sealing force immediately permeated his body.

On the doorway and the surrounding walls, pale gold patterns were subtly flowing, outlining intricate designs of chains and door knockers.

This is a typical seal in the sequence of door gods, and it seems to belong to the category of civil door gods.

Between the lines, there are also some dark red Sanskrit inscriptions, exuding a calm and profound charm.

"There's even the suppressive power of Buddhism and Taoism..."

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Xu Lindong was somewhat surprised, then took out the Heavenly Pride Token and infused it with a trace of extraordinary energy.

The token flashed with a faint light as he pressed it into the groove in the center of the door.

"Click."

With a heavy clang, the specially made alloy door slid inward.

A dull yet restless aura of extraordinary energy suddenly surged out from inside the door.

Tang Lei and the others, their expressions solemn and holding their breath, followed closely behind Xu Lindong as they filed in.

Deep within the old subway platform, a series of eerie figures turned their heads in unison upon hearing the noise.

The air seemed to freeze suddenly, oppressive as iron.

Those shadows, like assassins lurking in the shadows, vanished silently and swiftly into the darkness, instantly filling the surroundings with an ominous atmosphere.

At the entrance, Xu Lindong and the others had just stepped inside.

"Swish swish!!"

A terrifying, chilling light suddenly burst forth in the air.

Countless shimmering, shadowy flying knives and arrows, like a violent storm, tore through the air and hurtled towards us.

In the distance, ghostly, illusory figures suddenly appeared, moving at incredible speed, like assassins leaping out of the shadows.

Xu Lindong's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly shouted in a low voice, "Suppress!!"

"Bang!"

The giant shield behind him slammed into the ground with a loud thud.

A majestic golden-red light gate spread out from the shield, unfolding out of thin air and standing before him.

Golden light surged above the gate, with divine runes flickering above it, blocking all the incoming sharp blades and arrows.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The sounds of impact rang out continuously, and sparks flew everywhere.

The relentless, storm-like offensive made no progress, crashing all the way outside the gate.

The three team members behind them, including Xiao Mufeng, were all shocked.

All that could be seen was a majestic golden-red light shining brightly ahead, making the captain's figure appear as imposing and unyielding as a mountain standing guard at the entrance, a formidable fortress against all.

The atmosphere instantly tensed, a chilling tension rising within...