Undercurrents Surge

The car sped all the way, finally returning to Kyoto University of Science and Technology in the evening.

As the car drove into the school, it immediately caused a sensation. Everyone saw Fang Yan and the other three covered in blood, and Su Wan who was unconscious, their faces showing shock.

The school doctor immediately rushed over and sent Su Wan and the injured four to the infirmary for treatment.

After the school doctor's emergency treatment, Su Wan's injuries were temporarily stabilized, but the meridians within her body were severely damaged and required a long period of rest to recover. Chu Feng, Lin Mengyao, and Li Hao's injuries were relatively minor, mostly superficial wounds and excessive depletion of internal energy. After treatment, they were no longer in serious condition.

Fang Yan's situation was the most unusual. Although he had no external injuries, his internal energy and Blood Essence were almost depleted, and his meridians were also somewhat damaged from forcibly burning his Blood Essence. The school doctor recommended that he needed at least half a month of rest to recover.

In the following days, Fang Yan stayed in the dormitory to recuperate. Chu Feng, Lin Mengyao, and Li Hao visited him every day, bringing him nutritional supplements and cultivation resources.

The school also attached great importance to this attack incident, immediately establishing a special investigation team to thoroughly investigate why the Dark Demon Race appeared near Kyoto and attacked their school team.

According to information from the investigation team, the Dark Demon Race that attacked them came from a dimensional rift that had recently appeared. This dimensional rift was located in a deep mountain outside Kyoto and had currently been sealed off by the military. However, the investigation team suspected that this might only be the beginning of the Dark Demon Race's invasion, and more demons might appear from other dimensional rifts in the future.

This news plunged the entire Kyoto into a tense atmosphere. Major universities of science and technology strengthened their security measures, and the military deployed troops at various important locations.

Fang Yan lay on the bed, listening to the news brought by Chu Feng, his heart filled with a heavy feeling. He hadn't expected the threat of the Dark Demon Race to be so close to them.

"It seems the matter of the National Competition might have to be postponed," Chu Feng sighed and said. "The school has submitted an application to the competition organizing committee, hoping to postpone the match until Teacher Su recovers and our injuries heal."

Fang Yan nodded. "That's fine. In this situation, even if we went to compete, we wouldn't be able to perform at our best. Moreover, we can't compete with peace of mind until the threat of the Dark Demon Race is resolved."

"By the way, what about Li Hao? How has he been lately?" Fang Yan asked.

"Him? Ever since the last attack, he's become even more withdrawn," Chu Feng said. "Every day, he just cultivates and cultivates, as if he's pouring all his energy into improving his strength. I feel like he has something on his mind."

Fang Yan frowned. He also sensed the change in Li Hao. After experiencing life and death together last time, Li Hao no longer treated him with the same hostility as before, but he still kept a certain distance, and his eyes always carried a trace of imperceptible worry.

"Perhaps the last incident was too much of a shock for him," Fang Yan said. "After all, it was the first time he truly faced the cruelty of the Dark Demon Race."

Just then, the dormitory door was knocked.

"Come in," Fang Yan said.

The door opened, and Lin Mengyao walked in, holding an envelope.

"Fang Yan, this is from the school for you," Lin Mengyao handed the envelope to Fang Yan. "Teacher Su asked me to give it to you after she woke up."

Fang Yan took the envelope and opened it. Inside were a note and a black token.

The note was in Su Wan's handwriting. Although weak, it was still clear:

"Fang Yan, by the time you read this, I should have woken up. This attack incident has made me realize that your strength is still not enough. This token is from the school's 'Special Missions Department.' With it, you can accept special missions, obtain generous rewards, and also hone your practical combat skills. The National Competition has been postponed, so you should make good use of this time to improve your strength. Remember, only by becoming stronger can you protect yourself and those around you. -- Su Wan"

Fang Yan clenched the token in his hand. It was cool to the touch and engraved with two ancient characters: "Special Order."

"Special Missions Department..." Fang Yan muttered to himself, a glint in his eyes.

He knew this was a good opportunity to improve his strength. Moreover, he wanted to learn more about the Dark Demon Race by taking on missions and avenge the previous attack.

"I've decided. Once my injuries heal, I'll go to the Special Missions Department to accept missions," Fang Yan said.

Chu Feng and Lin Mengyao exchanged glances, seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

"Fang Yan, have you thought this through?" Chu Feng said worriedly. "The missions from the Special Missions Department are extremely dangerous; many are a matter of life and death."

"I've thought it through," Fang Yan said firmly. "What happened last time made me realize that strength is the most important thing. If we keep hiding in school, we'll never truly grow. Only by experiencing more real combat can we become stronger. Besides, I also want to find out the purpose behind the Dark Demon Race's attack on us."

Lin Mengyao looked at Fang Yan, her eyes showing admiration. "I support you. When my injuries are fully recovered, I'll go with you."

Chu Feng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then I'll go too! More people mean more strength."

Fang Yan looked at the two of them, his heart filled with emotion. "Okay! Then we'll go to the Special Missions Department together, accept the challenges, and improve our strength!"

The three of them had determination in their eyes. They knew the road ahead was full of danger, but they were ready.

Meanwhile, in a secret underground room in Kyoto.

A man in a black robe was kneeling on the ground, reporting something to a figure shrouded in darkness.

"My lord, our attack on the Kyoto University of Science and Technology's team failed. That kid, Fang Yan, his strength exceeded our expectations. He actually unleashed power close to that of a Great Martial Master."

The figure in the darkness was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, his voice hoarse and cold. "Fang Yan... Interesting. I didn't expect there to be such a genius in the human world. However, failure is failure. You may go. Continue to monitor them. I want to see how far this kid named Fang Yan can grow."

"Yes, my lord." The man in the black robe respectfully replied, turned, and disappeared into the darkness.

The figure in the darkness slowly stood up, revealing a wrinkled face. A glint of greed flashed in his eyes. "He can unleash such power in the middle stage of Martial Master. If I can refine him into a Blood Pill, my strength will surely reach a new level..."

A dense aura of darkness permeated the underground room, heralding the arrival of a greater storm.