I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

Another half month has passed.

Xu Sanqi was eventually bailed out by the Xu family.

Many members of the Xu family provided him with alibis, and after some bribing, he was released from jail.

Xu Yan had anticipated this.

After all, he did that just to annoy Xu Sanqi and the Xu family, so they would go about their own business and stop thinking about him.

As for the Chen family, although their strength and foundation are not as good as the Xu family, Xu Yan, under the guise of Xu Sanqi, roams around the Chen family.

The Chen family was convinced that the Xu family was behind it and would not let the matter rest.

The two families were bickering and fighting, which gave Xu Yan a chance to have some peace and quiet.

That day, Xu Yan was on duty at the yamen, his eyes somewhat glazed over.

Yesterday was Zhou Tong's son's one-month celebration. He couldn't refuse and was forced to drink several glasses of wine. When he woke up, his head was still heavy, as if he hadn't woken up properly.

Xu Yan shook his head, trying to clear his mind.

Hearing his colleague call out "Lord Chen," Xu Yan snapped out of his daze and quickly followed suit.

Chen Xuan looked at Xu Yan and first expressed his delight.

He retired from the Bureau of Arrest and Police in his early years and transferred to work in the Qingshi Town Government.

At that time, he was given a post-retirement recommendation based on his job rank.

Chen Xuan originally thought that Xu Yan's cultivation was still shallow, and the Superintendent's Office would most likely not approve him on the first try, and he would have to wait for the second recommendation to have a chance.

Unexpectedly, it passed on the first try.

Upon learning that Xu Yan had passed, the yamen runners standing nearby couldn't help but feel envious.

"However, don't be too happy yet."

The recommendation from a retired employee is at most considered to have passed the initial review.

If Xu Yan wants to officially become the Superintendent of Police, he still needs to go to Anle City to participate in the retrial.

Halfway through the conversation, Chen Xuan noticed that Xu Yan was somewhat distracted.

His gaze was fixed blankly ahead.

Thank you for your support of "Eight Desolations". The update details are as follows.

[The Battle Between Heaven and Man - Season 1 Officially Begins!]

[Gameplay Introduction: Players can go to the registration points in various locations to participate in the <Battle of the Celestials>.

At the end of the season, players who reach 100 or more Celestial Points will receive generous rewards based on their ranking.

The top-ranked player on the Celestial Ranking will receive 1 Meteorite, 3 Celestial Treasure Chests, and the title "Peerless" at the end of each season.

Celestial Rankings 2-10: Receive 3 Celestial Treasure Chest at the end of each season.

Celestial Rankings 11-100: Receive 1 Celestial Treasure Chest at the end of each season.

Peerless: Increases HP, MP, attack power, and defense by 30% in PVE scenarios. A server-wide announcement will be triggered when this item is equipped.

[-Balance Adjustment]

[We recently received feedback from players that some classes were performing too "overpowered" in the Battle of Gods, so we have made the following adjustments.]

[Sword Cultivator (Battle of Heaven and Man): Damage dealt adjusted to 80%, damage received adjusted to 120%]

[Gun Master (Battle of Heaven and Man): Damage dealt adjusted to 105%, damage received adjusted to 110%]

[Sound Correction (Battle of Heaven and Man): Damage dealt adjusted to 130%, damage received adjusted to 70%]

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[Fist Cultivator (Battle of Heaven and Man): Damage dealt adjusted to 120%, damage received adjusted to 80%]

【...】

[Ultimate Skill! Miraculous Recovery: In the Battle of Heaven and Man, recovery efficiency is adjusted to 80%]

【Ultimate Skill! Heaven and Earth in Harmony: In the Battle of Heaven and Man, the damage rate is adjusted to 50%, and you will no longer enter the "near death" state after casting it】

【...】

[Ultimate Skill "Ghostly Howl": During the Battle of Heaven and Man, the inability to select a status adjustment reduces damage taken by 90% during its casting.]

[Ultimate Technique "Unity of Heaven and Man": After using this technique during the battle between heaven and man, you will no longer enter the "Cultivation Devouring" state.]

【...】

[This balance adjustment is a major attempt we've made since the launch of "The War of Heaven and Man," and may be stopped at any time—The Eight Desolations Planning Team]

【….】

Perhaps because of the "Battle of the Celestials" mode, this update includes the most adjustments Xu Yan has ever seen.

And more importantly! The concept of harmony between humanity and nature has been strengthened!

[ID: Xu Yan]

[Title: Unparalleled in the World]

[Level: LV9 (67/90)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 280/280 (+56)]

[Internal Force Value: 90/90 (+18)]

External Attack: 50 (+10)

[Internal Attack: 0]

External Defense: 5 (+2)

[Internal Defense: 5 (+2)]

External Martial Arts: Seven Injury Fist (Minor Mastery 157/500)

[After each level increase: External attack +5, Health +10, Internal energy +5]

[Secret Technique: Harmony Between Heaven and Man (Incomplete)]

[Ultimate Skill Effect: Continuously consumes internal energy, increasing external and internal attack power and speed by 300% until internal energy is exhausted]

The negative effects are gone!

Xu Yan felt a surge of excitement.

This is undoubtedly a major boost for him!

Seeing that Xu Yan's eyes were glazed over, Chen Xuan knew that he had drunk quite a bit yesterday and was probably still drunk. So he gestured to him, signaling him to leave with him.

Xu Yan quickly finished reading the announcement, put away the Heavenly Man Token for this compensation, and hurried to catch up with Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan didn't turn around and continued, "The preliminary review should have been completed when the first letter of recommendation was submitted. The reply to the review is just a formality. We will not be officially notified until before the assessment begins."

Most of the lower-level staff in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics were recommended by retired personnel like Chen Xuan.

Each state's review required an examination at the state capital, held in the Sin City established by the Chief of Arrest, which housed criminals sent from various states.

The task of the review is to go into the city and kill one person.

Chen Xuan turned around and glanced at him.

Seeing that Xu Yan not only did not show any fear, but was excited, he was secretly pleased.

Chen Xuan thought Xu Yan was excited because he knew he was going to enter Sin City.

Back then, when I first heard about Sin City, I was worried that I might die inside.

Chen Xuan led Xu Yan to his office, picked up a piece of soft armor from the desk and handed it to him: "I know you practice fist fighting, so weapons won't help you much. Put this soft armor on first."

These days, Chen Xuan has been sparring with Xu Yan quite a bit to hone his skills, and he knows his true abilities well.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, a retrial is almost certain for him.

But how many things in this world are foolproof? It's always good to be prepared.

Xu Yan glanced down at it.

[Soft Armor]

[Quality: Green]

External Defense +25, Internal Defense +5

He did not refuse and took it and put it away.

Currently, I don't have any defensive martial arts skills, and this soft armor can make up for some of my shortcomings.

Xu Yan looked up at Chen Xuan and said earnestly, "Thank you for your guidance and support these past few days, Lord Chen. I will never forget it."

"Alright, save the pleasantries for when you come back alive."

Chen Xuan patted him on the shoulder, "The review is in half a month. The prefectural capital is far from Qing Shi Town. Don't delay. Go back and pack your things, and set off as soon as possible."

Xu Yan nodded and turned to leave when Chen Xuan's voice came from behind: "By the way, I'm planning to resign in a couple of days."

Xu Yan paused, turning back with some surprise: "Is Your Excellency leaving Qing Shi Town?"

He knew that Chen Xuan had almost given him a second chance at life, and if Chen Xuan left Qing Shi Town, it would be difficult for him to repay his kindness in the future.

Chen Xuan seemed to see through his thoughts and shook his head.