Hunting

On a bright, sunny morning, Lin Qingyu strolled through the park as he thought.

"Cosmic Energy? Whether it is Mental Power or Genetic Force, both are initially converted from Cosmic Energy. The factor that triggers resonance between them should lie in the nature of Cosmic Energy." Lin Qingyu speculated. "Then the most likely possibility is the 'attribute' of Cosmic Energy."

Domains themselves were divided into different attributes, corresponding to the attributes of Cosmic Energy. Moreover, depending on each person's comprehension, Domains manifested in different ways.

"I really can investigate this direction properly." Lin Qingyu had a rough idea and direction.

When researching a phenomenon, the greatest fear was having no direction at all. Only with an idea was it possible to take the next step.

Even if this line of thought ultimately proved wrong, he could at least eliminate an incorrect option.

"Then I've decided which secret manual to exchange for. I'll trade for Hong's 'World Ending' Spear Technique. Aside from Meteorite Star's inheritance, the only thing that might involve Domains is probably the 'World Ending' Spear Technique. It should be able to give me some inspiration." Lin Qingyu made his decision.

At that moment, his communication device rang.

He opened it and found a notification from the Limitless Martial Arts School.

"Councillor Lin: The Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9, the only place where one can obtain a Black God Suit, will open on September 30. If you wish to obtain a Black God Suit, please arrive at the global headquarters of the Limitless Martial Arts School in Hongning Base City before 6:00 on September 29, then travel with the other participants to the 'Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9.' Please note the following three points: 1. For Councillor level experts entering the relic, the success rate is 79%, the probability of failure resulting in injury or disability is 19%, and the probability of failure resulting in death is 2%. Although the danger is low, it is not absolutely safe. Every Councillor is an important combat force of Human civilization. Please carefully consider whether to enter. 2. Everyone has only one opportunity to enter the 'Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9.' 3. Protective equipment such as Black God Suits is prohibited within the 'Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9.' Only combat uniforms produced on Earth may be used. Please carefully consider whether to enter. If you intend to enter, please make the necessary preparations and arrive at the assembly point before the specified date. Limitless Martial Arts School. September 20, 2050."

"Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9? If I remember correctly, it should be Meteorite Star's selection trial. Should I go?" Lin Qingyu thought it over. "Forget it. I'll go directly to Bata and obtain Meteorite Star's inheritance. There's no need to visit that relic. But Councillors can actually fail inside? I remember that in the Original work, every Councillor had a Black God Suit. Let me look into it."

Very quickly, Lin Qingyu, with his Councillor-level authority, found the relevant information.

It was true that not every Councillor level expert had passed the relic's test. However, as humanity's precious combat strength and its practical ruling class, Councillors had privileges.

After all, a Black God Suit had different effects when given to a Councillor than when given to a War God level expert. Given to a Councillor, it might allow them to gain the strength to kill a King level monster. Given to a War God? Even with a Black God Suit, whether a War God could survive before a King level monster was questionable.

Therefore, Councillor-level exchange privileges differed from those of the War God level.

If a War God level expert exchanged for a Black God Suit, they would have to enter the relic in the future and retrieve a set to return it.

However, Councillor level experts could permanently exchange for Black God Suits without needing to risk entering Ancient Civilization Relic No. 9. After all, no matter how safe Relic No. 9 was, it contained many unknowns, and Councillors could still die inside.

Of course, a Black God Suit cost 5 stars. If a Councillor level expert wished to exchange for one, the price they paid would naturally exceed 5 stars.

This was also a form of compensation and balance.

After all, no one could obtain two Black God Suits. If a Councillor who originally lacked one received an extra set, then a War God level expert who originally had one would have one less. Naturally, some compensation had to be provided.

"Hmm, Huaxia Country should have spare Black God Suits available for exchange. I'll trade for one then. But before that, I should kill some monsters first." Lin Qingyu thought.

He had already decided to purchase the secret manual "World Ending," which required 100 billion yuan.

Previously, he and Jia Yi had indeed killed quite a few Lord level monsters in the Wilderness Zone. However, that had counted as carrying out a mission as members of the military, and the equipment he had used to kill those monsters had been provided by the military.

Although he did not have to turn over all the monsters he killed, he still earned far less than if he hunted monsters himself.

Of course, Lin Qingyu did not care much. The weapons he had selected from the National Treasury were worth far more than a few Lord level monsters.

If they were taken into the universe, he could casually use any one of those three weapons to hire someone to wipe out every monster on Earth without batting an eye.

Moreover, as a Councillor level expert, even if he counted as a member of the military, he still had special privileges. In most situations, he could act freely.

He only needed to fulfill two obligations.

First, each year, a certain portion of the monsters he killed had to be sold to the country at a low price.

Second, when a Planetary level expert or King level monster threatened a base city, he had to come out and protect the base city.

Other than that, he enjoyed the greatest possible freedom. Whether he wanted to explore the Wilderness Zone or cultivate quietly within a base city, there was no problem.

"I remember that the research institute I applied for will begin transferring personnel and arranging equipment this afternoon." Lin Qingyu calculated. "Then I'll spend the morning grinding out enough money for the secret manual 'World Ending.'"

So he went straight home.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going to the Wilderness Zone," Lin Qingyu called out.

"The Wilderness Zone? What are you going there for?" Zheng Xinyi frowned. "Didn't you just go there with Commander Jia yesterday? Did the military assign you a mission?"

"No, but there's something I want to buy. I'm planning to kill some monsters and save up some money." Lin Qingyu spoke casually, as though he was not about to fight for his life in the Wilderness Zone, but simply heading out to work and earn money.

In Lin Qingyu's eyes, going to the Wilderness Zone to kill monsters was indeed no different from working to earn money.

"That's the Wilderness Zone. Underestimating it is very dangerous!" Lin Meng said as well.

Although he knew that his son was already stronger than he was, he still felt uneasy upon hearing that Lin Qingyu wanted to go to the Wilderness Zone alone.

"It's fine. I'm a Councillor level expert, after all. And I'm not going far. I'll be back this afternoon—I still have to attend the research institute's launch ceremony. Besides, as a martial artist, I can't possibly never go to the Wilderness Zone. And I can fly. Even a King level monster won't be able to catch me," Lin Qingyu said.

Hearing Lin Qingyu's words, Lin Meng and Zheng Xinyi exchanged a glance, somewhat helpless. Lin Qingyu did indeed possess enough strength to travel freely through the Wilderness Zone, but they still could not help worrying.

In the end, Lin Meng was the first to speak. "You can go to the Wilderness Zone, but remember not to stay too long. Come back this afternoon."

"Alright. I wasn't planning to stay long anyway." Lin Qingyu nodded immediately.

His flying speed could approach five times the speed of sound. It would not be difficult for him to hunt monsters in the Wilderness Zone in the morning and transport their corpses back in the afternoon.

After receiving permission, he took some potions Zheng Xinyi had given him, equipped his combat uniform, and flew directly out of the base city.

Next, it was time to hunt.