Ye Chenyang

Before the Skin Painter acted, it seemed to have used some method to blind the nearby surveillance, which was convenient for her, as she didn't need to conceal herself further.

Moreover... even this "Inferior Order" that had changed hands countless times didn't show her information.

The information system and platforms in this world were a complete mess, riddled with loopholes, which also greatly facilitated her.

But after this incident, her original plan to "awaken" her Fire Elemental Ability seemed to need to be changed.

When she experimented with her abilities yesterday, she discovered that when activating Ignite, her eyes would turn into burning golden, which was very conspicuous.

Although some top-ranked abilities also did this, her intended disguised Prairie Fire definitely did not have such a characteristic.

The plan had to change... but it wasn't without other options.

All Awakened individuals could obtain fixed abilities and strengthen their original abilities when advancing, and Calamity and Mutant were no exception.

Abilities in the Elemental Path generally specialized in a certain characteristic of one element and delved deeper into it.

But someone like her, from the Apex Sequence, was different.

The Calamity Sequence and the Awakening Sequence were two sides of the same coin. Her abilities could almost encompass all the top-tier abilities in this path and allow her to choose branches autonomously.

This meant that if Jiang Mian absorbed enough nourishment and advanced to the Second-tier...

Not only would the skill Ignite evolve, but she would also encounter the two basic abilities Tide and Gale again, plus another new ability, with a choice of three.

Before knowing what the next new ability would be, Jiang Mian tentatively decided on Gale.

This ability seemed simple and unadorned, but if used well, it not only facilitated her concealment but also increased her speed, and could even boost fire, complementing Ignite.

It's just... to reach the Second-tier, she would need to "devour" at least ten First-tier Calamity or Awakened individuals. She was still far from that progress.

Jiang Mian pondered her next plan while riding her Electric Scooter, blending into the evening traffic.

A few minutes after she left, a Black Sedan with the Public Security Bureau's logo drove into the residential area.

The car doors opened, and a team of Task Force Members in black uniforms stepped out.

They quickly divided into two groups, one setting up a Perimeter on the outside, and the other quickly heading upstairs.

Following at the end of the team was a young man who looked quite sunny. He wore a Security Officer's uniform, but his epaulets were in the style of an intern, indicating he had not yet been officially appointed.

This was Ye Chenyang's first time on Field Duty since joining the force, handling a Case involving Calamity.

In fact, he was still a Student. Due to his extremely high Sequence ranking and his own excellence, he was allowed to participate in field practice to gain experience.

However, the expressions that occasionally flickered across his face were completely inconsistent with his youthful appearance.

Only he knew that he was a Reincarnator.

In his previous life, those Apex Calamities caused immense losses to humanity, and he died at the hands of Sequence 1, [Silent Death]'s [Withering].

At that time, he was already an Eighth-tier expert, but in the instant of their confrontation, he was still afflicted by the opponent's fatal curse and inevitably marched towards death.

Ye Chenyang fought desperately, only managing to take the opponent down with him.

After all, he was Sequence 4, [Radiance]'s [Eternal Day].

That pure radiance power was enough to dispel all filth, and even temporarily clear the mist, serving as a crucial force for humanity to establish a foothold and build cities within the mist.

In this life, he chose to hide, pretending to be Sequence 49, [Shining Blade].

The reason was simple: Calamity Sequence 2, [Nightmare]'s [Oblivion River], was lurking among the higher-ups.

Or rather, some of the higher-ups, at some unknown time, had their memories and personalities washed away by [Oblivion River], becoming his puppets.

Now, Ye Chenyang couldn't confirm the location of the other party's Main Body, so he could only proceed with caution.

In his previous life, he just wanted to make a living.

He never expected to awaken an Apex Sequence, eventually becoming an Eighth-tier expert, and finally perishing together with [Withering] in the final battle.

And in this life...

Whether for himself, or for his friends, family, or others struggling to survive in this world, He had to gain the upper hand in this race against the apocalypse, find and completely eliminate each of those Apex Calamities before they could grow.

He was aware of the appearance or identity of the other Apex Calamities.

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Only [Apocalypse] never showed its face until his death, at most only unleashing its abilities from extreme range, terrifyingly cautious.

Because of this, [Apocalypse], the Calamity with the largest area-of-effect killing skill, caused the least casualties, and mostly killed Awakened who were pursuing her.

Now, all he had to do was quietly wait for the "Prodigy Cultivation Plan" from above to begin. Before that, he still had a little time to catch up with an Old Acquaintance.

"Keep up, rookie. Remember what I taught you earlier, don't touch anything at the scene randomly."

Security Officer Cheng Qiao, walking ahead of him, didn't look back, simply instructing.

"Understood, Captain Cheng."

Cheng Qiao's words drew Ye Chenyang's attention back to the present.

The group arrived at the fifteenth floor.

The Reporting Woman, wrapped in a blanket, was still trembling, incoherently describing how her Boyfriend had instantly burned into a husk of skin before her eyes.

Ye Chenyang's gaze swept over the chaotic living room, finally settling on the human-shaped scorch mark on the bedroom floor, and the scorched skin lying quietly on the ground.

The abilities of the [Radiance] Path had a strong perception and purification capability for all things originating from the mist.

Therefore, he could sense the strong Calamity aura remaining in the air, and it was rapidly dissipating as time passed.

"Captain Cheng."

Ye Chenyang walked closer and said slowly:

"The deceased... or rather, this thing that was burned, should be Calamity Sequence 97, [Skin Painter]."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qiao squatted down and carefully examined the remains on the ground.

Among the Calamity Sequences, there were many calamities that possessed disguise abilities, especially those of the [Nightmare] Path, which could even imitate the spirit.

For something like [Skin Painter], which could develop higher intelligence as it devoured more people, it was indeed tricky.

"Yes, it is indeed [Skin Painter]. But this way of death..."

Cheng Qiao nodded. Recently, other districts had reported sightings of [Skin Painter], and this was the first incident in their South District.

He pondered, instantly incinerated, and there were almost no omens before spontaneous combustion. This ability, which seemed to be remotely activated...

"[Prairie Fire]? Or [Wildfire]?"

Ye Chenyang finished Cheng Qiao's sentence. Only these two abilities fit the criteria.

In his previous life, he had left early and did not participate in this case, but he had heard about occasional Calamity sudden deaths in this area.

It was highly likely that a Calamity of a higher sequence was wandering and foraging.

However, it could endure not attacking humans? That was strange...

The Awakening Sequence and the Calamity Sequence were mutually corresponding relationships. In the same position, there would be some similarities.

For example, both being Sequence 83, the Awakening Sequence was [Prairie Fire], and the Calamity Sequence was [Wildfire]. Both abilities involved scattering imperceptible fire seeds to instantly ignite the target.

In comparison, [Prairie Fire] was more precise and had stronger explosive power at the start, while [Wildfire] was uncontrollable and fierce, with a larger range.

"[Prairie Fire]?"

Cheng Qiao raised an eyebrow, but his face was not relaxed.

"If some Awakened with such advanced abilities passed by and happened to kill this harmful thing, it could be considered eliminating harm for the people."

"But this is strange.

Confirming the kill of a Calamity, especially one like [Skin Painter] whose sequence is not too low, according to the regulations, reporting it to the Public Security Bureau would yield a considerable bonus amount."

"In this day and age, who does good deeds without seeking recognition, not even wanting a bonus? A legendary Good Samaritan?"

After speaking, Cheng Qiao said no more, turning to issue orders.

He had one team member take the Woman to make a Record, while simultaneously contacting colleagues in the Inspection department to conduct a detailed Inspection of the Remains.

Jiang Mian rode her Electric Scooter, returning downstairs of her own home in the evening breeze at a leisurely pace.

Although she hadn't found a second Calamity, the earlier Extra meal had clearly put her in a good Mood.

However, just as she reached the Fifth floor where she lived, a Tall figure was coming down the Stairwell, blocking her path.