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"I choose the second!"

Yang Wu finally made his choice.

Although a War God Level physique was extremely rare, Yang Wu ultimately chose martial insight.

That was because the improvement in his martial insight this time was simply too great!

Not only had his Force Application Technique reached three times his strength, but his Movement Technique and spear technique had also both reached Perfect Level. With skills like these, he could rank among the best even among the more than three thousand War God Level experts.

Besides, in Yang Wu's view, as long as he had time or abundant resources, his physical abilities could keep improving, whether in the Simulator or in reality.

But improving martial insight required a stroke of luck!

Whether it was his Movement Technique breakthrough in reality just now or the various breakthroughs in the Simulator, most had happened by sheer coincidence. The chances of replicating such experiences in the future were extremely slim.

The instant Yang Wu made his choice, countless battle experiences, insights into various spear techniques and Movement Techniques, and Force Application techniques flooded his mind.

Many spear techniques and Movement Techniques he had never practiced before suddenly appeared in his mind, and he understood them all completely.

"World Destroyer, Second Form!"

Yang Wu immediately understood where these spear techniques and Movement Techniques had come from.

In the Simulator, Yang Wu had once bought the first three forms of the World Destroyer spear technique. Unfortunately, if he wanted to use any of the spear techniques or skills beyond the first form, he would probably have to buy them again in reality.

Three hours later, before dawn, the Phantom Squad quietly left the abandoned service area. They followed the dilapidated highway toward the Supply Base.

Jiangnan Base City's West Military Region.

At the Supply Base, an officer was making small talk with members of a martial artist squad returning to the base.

"Old Zhao!"

The bearded officer at the base asked with a grin, "Your squad's only been out for a few days. How come you're back so soon? You must've made a big haul!"

"Big haul, my ass!" The martial artist everyone called Old Zhao said with a grimace. "Our squad went to hunt monsters in the suburbs east of City 023, but it turned out the Beast General Level monsters there had already been hunted. There were hardly any left—we barely even ran into a few beginner-level Beast Generals!

"What's worse, we planned to stay there a few days and wait for the Beast General Level monsters to wander back. But who could've known someone would provoke that Intermediate Lord Level Great Strength Demon Ape nearby? The monster horde under its command went berserk and scattered everywhere. We had no choice but to retreat!"

"Heh, that's some luck you've got there..." the bearded officer said with a laugh.

"Brother Wang!" The martial artist surnamed Zhao handed the bearded officer a cigarette. "If you see any powerful martial artist squads coming back from City 023 in the next few days, let me know, would you? I want to see which squad got there first!"

The Black Wind Squad, which Zhao Qiang belonged to, was no pushover.

The Black Wind Squad had six members in total, four of them War General Level martial artists. Their captain was even an Intermediate War General. Naturally, they weren't willing to let another martial artist squad pull a stunt like this on them.

Though it had happened unintentionally, if that squad was weaker, the Black Wind Squad would have to get some compensation.

Suddenly, Zhao Qiang's expression changed. He stared fixedly at the entrance to the Supply Base.

"What's wrong?" the bearded officer asked with a smile, turning to look as well.

"No way—it's the Phantom Squad!"

When he saw the bulging packs on the Phantom Squad members' backs, the bearded officer completely forgot about chatting with Zhao Qiang.

He stubbed out the cigarette Zhao Qiang had given him and tossed it on the ground. After briefly excusing himself to Zhao Qiang, he hurried over to the Phantom Squad.

The Phantom Squad rarely came here. If he was too slow, the monster materials they were carrying wouldn't go to him, Wang Tianxing.

Zhao Qiang watched helplessly as the Phantom Squad entered the Supply Base from the direction of City 023. He knew his squad had no chance of getting a cut. With the Phantom Squad's strength, just two of its members could easily sweep the Black Wind Squad.

With a helpless sigh, Zhao Qiang immediately returned to the rest area to report the news to his captain.

By then, the Phantom Squad had reached the entrance to the Supply Base.

"Zhou, you've made quite a haul this time!" the guard asked with a grin. "How about selling your monster materials to the HR Alliance? I'll give you the best price!"

"Sure, sure!" Zhou Zheng said cheerfully. "Old Qian, our squad just got back from the Wilderness Area. Why don't you find us a place to rest first? Once we've had a rest, I'll come to you when it's time to sell the monster materials!"

"Come on!"

Just then, the bearded officer arrived with several other staff members. "Old Qian, that's not very sporting! Captain Zhou and his squad just got back, and you're trying to keep the whole haul for yourself!"

"Exactly, Captain Zhou. Old Qian's price isn't the best. Sell us the monster materials instead—we'll definitely offer more!"

"Shoo, shoo!" the officer surnamed Qian scolded with a laugh. "The Phantom Squad just got back from the Wilderness Area, and you're already crowding them. They haven't even rested yet! Zhou, come with me. I'll take you to the rest area!"

As he spoke, Officer Qian took out his keys and started to lead Yang Wu and the others away.

The bearded officer and the others moved aside.

After all, these people were just buyers representing various forces at the Supply Base. Some of them weren't even martial artists. They might pester an ordinary martial artist squad, but they wouldn't dare stop the Phantom Squad from getting some rest.

But then wouldn't Officer Qian end up buying all the monster materials?

The bearded officer gritted his teeth, stepped forward, and said to Zhou Zheng, "Captain Zhou, could I speak with you for a moment?"

"Hm?" Zhou Zheng didn't suspect anything. He walked with the bearded officer to a quiet spot, where the officer quickly told him about the Black Wind Squad looking for another squad.

Zhou Zheng was startled. He immediately asked, "Why is the Black Wind Squad looking for martial artist squads returning from City 023?"

"Well..." The bearded officer hurriedly chuckled.

Zhou Zheng was a shrewd old hand. Seeing his reaction, he quickly said, "Old Wang, don't worry. I promise we'll sell at least half of the monster materials our Phantom Squad hunted this time to you!"

"Only half..." Wang Tianxing felt a little disappointed, but he was still quite pleased. He told Zhou Zheng everything Zhao Qiang had told him.

"I see!" Zhou Zheng said in realization. "So we're the ones who affected their squad!"

"Old Wang, don't worry. I, Zhou Zheng, keep my word!" Seeing Wang Tianxing looking anxious and hopeful, Zhou Zheng smiled and promised, "Once our squad has eaten, I'll take the monster materials to your buying station."

"Excellent!" Wang Tianxing said at once. "I'll be waiting for you at the buying station, Captain Zhou!"

Seeing the Phantom Squad members' bulging packs, Wang Tianxing finally relaxed. Even if he got only half, he'd still meet his purchasing quota for the month! He knew the Phantom Squad's rule: they only hunted Beast General Level monsters.