It could only be said that whenever anything involved Ji Jue, everyone had better be prepared to open the door for the absurd.
From an unknown nobody to this generation's Craftsman Chief had taken only a few days, and from an Embers newcomer to a rising new-generation association prodigy had taken merely two papers.
He had even found time during all that to get the new Coast Industry on track and establish a foothold in the Wilderness.
The momentum of his rise and the speed with which he had established himself were truly beyond anyone's expectations.
Then... just when everyone thought he would strike while the iron was hot and charge ahead triumphantly, Ji Jue suddenly went silent again.
He went underwater once more.
He vanished from the association's sight.
Within the Taiyi Ring, the various factions that had been observing, wary, or preparing to recruit him were all somewhat unable to react in time. They were still holding their skills at the ready when they suddenly lost their target...
It felt like a murderer who had revealed his true face in a snowbound manor mystery suddenly disappearing.
Even as they sighed in relief, they couldn't help but feel a little creeped out.
They were always afraid he would suddenly pop out of some nook and cranny and bare his teeth at them.
It was terrifying!
Meanwhile, Ji Jue slowed his pace.
There was no rush.
A résumé was not built in a day. Once he got this year's Golden Insignia, he could prepare to compete for next year's Golden Insignia. After earning Three Golden Insignias, he could consider challenging for Master rank.
After all, he had long held that admission ticket in his own hand.
Fluid Alchemy was Ji Jue's best calling card.
In the process, he planned to