Countermeasures

Inside Crimson Cloud City.

Ye Cang drove slowly, contemplating how to deal with Xue Long.

"A High-level General. The gap in strength between us is too vast right now. If we encounter him, I likely won't have any chance of survival."

"Furthermore, if the Green Python Squad could find us in just a few days, it would be effortless for Xue Long, a High-level General, to find the murderer of his brother."

"Sigh! I can only hope Xue Long receives the news of Xue Qing's death a little later."

He sighed inwardly and glanced at the status panel in his vision.

[Life Energy: 28]

This was the Life Energy obtained after eliminating the Green Python Squad.

"Over 9 points of attributes. It's better than nothing!"

After a quick look, Ye Cang's mind stirred, and the Life Energy quickly disappeared as his 'Spirit' attribute began to increase.

In just three minutes, consuming 9 points of Life Energy, his 'Spirit' attribute rose to 100.

The breakthrough occurred without any bottlenecks!

Ye Cang had long been at peace with this phenomenon.

Within his sea of consciousness, his mental energy swirled rapidly, converging towards one point.

Soon, a vortex began to spin slowly.

In an instant, Ye Cang felt his mental energy increase significantly.

His perception range alone had surged from over 150 meters to around 200 meters.

"I broke through!"

"Junior Psionic Energy General, my combat power is now comparable to an Intermediate General!"

A hint of joy flashed in Ye Cang's eyes.

After adapting for a moment, Ye Cang continued to allocate points.

Life Energy -1!

Life Energy -1!

But this time, although he had anticipated it, Ye Cang's heart trembled slightly upon seeing that it took a full 10 points of Life Energy to increase his 'Spirit' attribute by just 1 point.

"It consumes so much!"

He frowned and looked at the remaining 9 points of Life Energy, allocating them to his 'Physique' attribute.

[Ye Cang (Intermediate Martial Artist, Junior Psionic Energy General)]

[Spirit: 101]

[Physique: 63]

[Combat Skill: Blood Shadow Flow Killing Sword Art (Artistic Conception - Blood Drop), Stinger Sword Technique (Basic 23/30)]

[Movement Technique: Micro-level (32/)]

[Life Energy: 0]

After glancing at the system panel, Ye Cang continued to ponder how to deal with Xue Long.

"If it were just me, I'd prepare enough supplies and then dive straight into the Gray Mist zone."

"By the time Xue Long finds me, it'll be uncertain who lives and who dies."

"But now..."

Thinking of Lin Yan and the others, Ye Cang's brow furrowed.

"Although city security is maintained by the official Warrior Management Bureau, its headquarters isn't here, nor is it in Vermilion Bird King City."

"Since the outbreak of the Gray Mist, the officials have been trying their best to maintain normal life for ordinary people."

"But as the strength of evolved individuals grows, combat power reigns supreme. Coupled with the influence of the Gray Mist, inconvenient transportation, and the threat of ferocious beasts."

"Many King Cities have become like feudal territories."

"The influence of the officials has been weakening within the King Cities, let alone in affiliated cities like Crimson Cloud City, where family powers that have entrenched themselves here hold more significant authority."

"As a High-level General, Xue Long's status in Crimson Cloud City is second only to the City Lord, Huang Heyu."

"Our information being leaked and Wu Guang being captured within the city are likely due to Xue Long's influence."

"This way, once Xue Long learns of Xue Qing's death, even within the city, the members of the Rock Mountain Squad won't be safe."

His thoughts raced, and Ye Cang's brow remained tightly furrowed.

Unintentionally, his gaze swept over a few buildings not far away.

"Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall!"

It was the largest martial arts hall in Huaxia Nation, founded by the current strongest individual in Huaxia Nation, 'Li Yunxiao'.

He glanced at the buildings, and a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Ye Cang.

"This is the only way!"

Rules determined by strength could only be countered with strength!

He seemed to have found a path.

In this Crimson Cloud City, if one were to discuss power and influence.

Besides the City Lord Huang Heyu and his Huang Family, there was another force no weaker than him.

That was the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall.

Even Huang Heyu wouldn't dare to act presumptuously there.

Not for any other reason!

It was because the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall was the foremost martial arts hall in Huaxia Nation.

Its master, Li Yunxiao, was the absolute peak supreme combat power of Huaxia Nation.

Looking across all five King Cities of Huaxia Nation, no force dared to confront them head-on.

Of course, these things were too far away for him.

What concerned him the most were the benefits of joining the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall.

Warriors from all over the world, upon joining the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall, could relocate to the 'Warrior Residential Area' under the hall's banner.

Within this area, fighting was forbidden. Doing so would be equivalent to slapping the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall in the face, and they had absolutely zero tolerance for it.

It could be said that those who broke the rules had long since turned to dust; their graves would be overgrown with grass.

This was something countless warriors had practiced with their lives in the beginning.

Therefore, as long as he could move into the residential area belonging to the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall, his safety concerns would be completely eliminated.

At that time, even Xue Long could only glare from outside.

"As long as I pass the Warrior assessment and then join the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall, I can move into their residential area."

"Then I can let the members of the Rock Mountain Squad and my family temporarily reside there."

"And during this time, I won't have to worry about their safety at all and can focus entirely on improving myself."

With this thought, Ye Cang drove his vehicle straight towards the location of the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall.

A moment later!

"Beep!"

Taking out his ID card, Ye Cang swiped it at the main entrance of the martial arts hall and then walked into the courtyard.

This time, he directly passed the first three buildings and headed straight for a larger building in the back.

This was the Warrior Building, a place where warriors of the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall gathered and exchanged ideas.

Naturally, the Warrior assessment was also conducted here.

"With my current strength, passing the Warrior assessment will be a piece of cake."

"But if I want to gain higher status and treatment within, I must demonstrate greater value."

Arriving at the entrance, Ye Cang took a look and strode inside.

Entering the hall, there were very few people.

There were only a few staff members on duty at the windows.

Looking around, Ye Cang walked directly towards a window.

"Hello, I want to apply for the Warrior assessment!"

Upon hearing this, the woman in the window looked into the distance, her eyes lighting up slightly.

It wasn't often she encountered someone so young applying for the Warrior assessment.

"Okay! Please give me your ID card!"

The woman said softly.

Ye Cang handed over his ID card.

In less than a minute, the woman stood up, a smile on her face, and said.

"Mr. Ye Cang, the information shows that you already possess Quasi-Warrior status and can apply for the Warrior assessment."

"And the first assessment is free of charge."

"The entire assessment process is managed and supervised by an intelligent information computer. You can take the assessment at any time. Do you know when you are available?"

After the woman finished speaking, Ye Cang nodded slightly and casually said:

"How about now!"

Hearing this, the woman was stunned but quickly regained her composure.

"Alright, I'll take you to the assessment now."

Under the woman's guidance, the two soon arrived at the fourth floor.

Warrior Assessment.

Two tests must be passed.

Physique test and combat assessment!

The physique test includes strength (punching power), speed, and neural reaction tests.

Entering the fourth-floor assessment room.

A female staff member led him to the Punching Power Tester.

Beep...

The machine started up. The female staff member entered the information and then looked at Ye Cang.

"Mr. Ye! You can begin!"