Descending Mountain Tiger!

Ever since Chen Wang left, the entire bar had fallen silent. No one spoke for a long while, and everyone looked at one another. Though no firearms or abilities had been used,

one person had swept through four Tier 3 Genetic Soldiers in close combat.

That was simply too terrifying!

On the street,

Gao Yanan hurried over to Chen Wang and asked curiously, "You can really fight?"

Chen Wang said blandly, "Can I fight? I hadn't even started trying, and they were already down."

Gao Yanan: "..."

She had thought he was merely a VIP client with money, means, and a scheming mind.

After Chen Wang left, Gao Yanan remained where she was, her cool face still full of shock as she murmured, "Who would've thought he was a Descending Mountain Tiger too!"

After returning to his residence,

Chen Wang stood before a mirror as tall as a person, looking at his handsome face.

He lightly stroked his chin. "This feels pretty good."

The corners of Chen Wang's lips curled up slightly, his smile gradually turning unrestrained.

He had never before had experience fighting Gene Soldiers of the same rank in hand-to-hand combat.

During his earlier street encounter with that Tier 3 Gene Soldier from the Church, he had used an immortal cultivation sword art, crushing him with the Splitting Light Shadow Sword.

But this time, he had purely crushed them with his physical body.

"It seems I really didn't choose the wrong path. The more Gene Serum I use to strengthen my body, the better."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

The reason he could create such a massive disparity was inseparable from the several consecutive enhancements to his body.

People in the Great Winter World had no way to eliminate the side effects of Gene Serum.

After taking too much, one risked death; furthermore, the side effects were severe, shortening one's lifespan.

Of course, there was also the most important factor: Gene Serum was extremely scarce. Even an ordinary Tier 1 Gene Serum cost a fortune. With Chen Wang's current wealth, he still had to take on Qiongqi Mining's missions just to obtain a Second Order Genetic Potion, let alone anyone else.

Naturally, it was also somewhat related to the fact that Spirit Rice from the immortal cultivation world could cleanse the tendons and marrow after consumption, strengthening one's blood and qi.

"With my current body, if I add a Second Order Genetic Potion and a Martial Warrior, the boost will become even greater."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

What he valued more was not the enhancement from a Second Order Genetic Potion, but the techniques gained after injecting a Martial Warrior's Gene Serum. Just imagine it: one tube of Gene Serum could erase twenty or even thirty years of a person's hard training. That feeling was simply too incredible! "Explore the factory and search for specimens. This mission shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Chen Wang thought to himself.

At the Red Cloud Sect Market, Chen Wang returned and sat cross-legged in meditation. Faint white vapor entered through his ears, eyes, mouth, and nose, circulating along the route of the Red Cloud Qi Refining Art. Only after several cycles did he slowly open his eyes.

"As expected, the spiritual energy in the immortal cultivation world is still more abundant."

Cultivating the Red Cloud Qi Refining Art in the immortal cultivation world gave every pore in his body an indescribable sense of comfort. That majestic essence filled his internal organs with powerful vitality, and even his kidneys surged with vigor.

In the Great Winter World, Chen Wang alone could fight four Tier 3 Genetic Soldiers in close combat.

He also had no concern whatsoever about their retaliation. Now that he had a defensive magic tool, he counted as mid-to-high-tier combat power over there—fierce as hell. Yet in the Red Cloud Sect Market, he was still that unknown little nobody.

His cultivation had already reached Qi Refining Stage 4, but there were simply too many people stronger than him. Even with two magic tools in hand, he did not dare act too high-profile.

Qiongqi Mining's mission would begin in three days. Chen Wang was in no rush, and he had Gao Yanan continue keeping an eye out for other Gene Serum. Tier 1 would do as well.

If quality was lacking, quantity could make up for it.

Then he returned to the immortal cultivation world with peace of mind to cultivate his techniques, raise his cultivation, and, moreover, work hard to maintain his income.

His life had originally been extremely monotonous, but now that he had the Earth Spirit Ring and this short blade,

he had two more training tasks: cultivating the Object Manipulation Technique and controlling these two magic tools.

The Earth Spirit Ring was of somewhat higher quality. Even among low-grade Mid-Grade Magic Tools, it was good equipment. Chen Wang continuously nourished it with spiritual power, establishing a connection with it and leaving behind his own imprint.

Once he activated the Earth Spirit Ring, a faint barrier appeared around him.

The barrier emitted no obvious light and looked almost transparent. Chen Wang reached out and pressed against it, discovering that it was extremely solid. After pondering briefly, he threw a punch at it. In the Great Winter World, he could knock down a Tier 3 Gene Warrior with one punch, yet when this blow landed on the barrier, it could not even stir a ripple. Chen Wang continued nourishing the Earth Spirit Ring, testing its maximum coverage range.

With all his strength, it could cover an area roughly one meter in front of him.

There was still some distance from the range the curvaceous stall owner had claimed could cover an entire house.

"My spiritual power is still too weak."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

With magic tools, one factor was their quality, while another was the user's spiritual power.

If one's spiritual power was too low, they could not bring out a magic tool's full might, and its duration would be short. Put simply, his mana bar was low and would run dry quickly. This was Chen Wang's weak point. At present, he could only solve it by diligently cultivating his techniques.

One task was nourishing the Earth Spirit Ring; the other was nourishing this short blade. Faint green scales covered its blade, making it look exceptionally exquisite. After Chen Wang poured spiritual power into it, the blade hummed and flew up, circling around him like a streak of cold light. It was simple to operate, quick to learn, and suited Chen Wang's needs.

Chen Wang held the short blade in his hand, activated his spiritual power, and slashed forward. He found that it was much faster than swinging it with all his strength. "Hm?"

Chen Wang raised his brows. He had not expected the short blade to have this attribute.

After that, he tested it several more times before finally confirming that when he swung the short blade while activating spiritual power, it provided a simple acceleration effect. Even without activating spiritual power, it still offered a certain boost.

"No wonder that day, even after that guy's balls were kicked to pieces, he could still slash out with his blade."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

If he had not possessed the mistification ability of a Tier 2 evil spirit that day, that robbing cultivator might have slashed him.

"Close Combat is only one method. Cultivating spells still has to be the priority. I absolutely can't get the order wrong."

Three days passed quickly, and Chen Wang arrived in the Great Winter World.

Gao Yanan led him toward a steel skyscraper.

This was Qiongqi Mining's official office building. Security was tight, and identification was required. She led Chen Wang through the building and into a plaza behind it.

Many of Qiongqi Mining's Gene Warriors were already waiting there.

Chen Wang gave them a rough glance. There were over twenty people.

Each wore an arrogant expression and radiated a sharp aura, holding all sorts of firearms. He noticed that some carried shotguns similar to his own, except their barrels were shorter, apparently sacrificing range for greater killing power.

Someone was even cradling a Barrett Heavy Sniper, its design exaggerated.

Chen Wang raised his brows. "They actually gathered so many elite soldiers for nothing more than an exploration mission into a ruin."

"And that guy—bringing a Barrett is a bit too over-the-top, isn't it?"

"Is the specimen that important, or is there some hidden mission?"

Chen Wang's eyes narrowed unconsciously.