Visitors from Headquarters

Ji Yun came out of the Martial Arts Hall and descended into the living room.

Ji Shan was about to turn on the projection screen to watch the news. Instantly, the projector cast light, forming a massive screen image on the wall.

"What?" Ji Shan froze, staring blankly at the story being broadcast on the news.

"A thousand billion?" Ji Shan blinked twice.

"A thousand billion!"

"Ah," Ji Yun sighed, saying nothing.

Ji Shan abruptly stood up, his heartbeat quickening involuntarily. This fortune was simply too staggering. Even he, a lofty War God-level powerhouse, couldn't help but tremble with shock and desire.

"Vulture and Venom Scorpion—so it's that couple. That makes sense. Which normal War God could come up with a thousand billion!" Ji Shan shook his head. "And this news program is broadcast to the entire nation. That means... this information won't just reach warriors, but ordinary people too. The HR Alliance's influence is truly immense, to get this aired on Huaxia TV Station."

"Could it be that kid?" Ji Shan narrowed his eyes.

"Dad, you've guessed it too, haven't you?" Ji Yun spoke up.

"Really?" Ji Shan was deeply shocked. He had speculated that Luo Feng might have enemies, but he never expected it to be Vulture Li Yao.

"It's not like that," Ji Yun explained.

"Luo Feng's enemies were the few squad members following Li Wei. I reckon Li Wei tried to make a move on Luo Feng and got killed instead."

"I don't think that kid is the type to kill indiscriminately. I've also looked into his background—he's had a good temperament since childhood, even somewhat righteous. Vulture Li Yao isn't a good person; he's done some over-the-line things over the years."

"But," Ji Shan said with a bitter smile, "this is a thousand billion. It's impossible not to be tempted."

"If I were stuck at High-Level War General for many years without progress, I might have leaked this information. But now that I have my own path to follow, I can't betray my principles for this temptation."

"Enter the Home of Limits, War God-level Warrior Forum," Ji Shan commanded.

"Tsk, the whole forum is buzzing. Looks like warriors from South America, North America, Eurasia, and Africa are all in an uproar."

"A thousand billion—it's like throwing a fat sheep into a pack of wolves."

Indeed, the entire world was stirred into a frenzy by this massive bounty. Even existences beyond the War God level couldn't help but exclaim in awe, and War God-level warriors were deeply tempted... One could imagine the shock of ordinary people! Common folks were still troubled over renting cheap housing; a single billion was an astronomical figure to them, let alone a thousand billion.

The whole world was boiling!

Nearly every intelligence network couldn't resist investigating this matter, searching for the figure behind it!

Some warriors even called Ji Yun's home to ask if there was any news, since everyone knew Ji Shan and Ji Yun had been at that Supply Base during that time.

"A future genius Psychic Master who serves the nation and its people—it's better for him to live than for a worthless, spoiled brat to die." Ji Shan sighed softly and said, "Yun, don't speak of this matter, understand?"

"Yes, Father." Ji Yun nodded.

"Beep beep"

The phone rang. Ji Yun looked and saw it was Luo Feng.

"Luo Feng's call?" Ji Yun muttered to himself twice, then tapped to answer.

"Ji Yun," came the voice, followed by a long silence.

"It failed?" Ji Yun asked, even though he already knew the outcome. After all, this matter was far too huge.

"You knew so much about this, and back then you warned me not to make a move on that mixed-blood youth—you must have already known." A bitter laugh came from the other end of the line.

"Don't worry, no one will find out. Remember what I told you? Apply for the Elite Training Camp. Apply now."

"Mm, I understand." Luo Feng hung up on the other end.

Ji Yun let out a long breath. To be honest, the temptation of a thousand billion was astonishing to him too, but since he had promised something, he had to keep his word. Besides, he felt Luo Feng hadn't done anything wrong.

Ji Yun looked out the window at the heavy snow and murmured, "This is big trouble."

It was just the beginning of January, right after the public New Year.

These past two days, Ji Yun had been relaxing his mind and body. Comprehending the artistic conception required a lighthearted mood. Unlike breaking through physical limits, the artistic conception had more subtle uses and different methods of cultivation.

"Yun, come to the Limit Hall."

Although his father Ji Shan had already broken through to become a War God-level powerhouse, he still preferred staying in a small satellite city as an instructor.

"Yes," Ji Yun hung up, packed up, and drove out.

In a moment, Ji Yun arrived at the hall.

"You're here?"

A refined-looking man stood up, smiling as he glanced at Ji Yun. "So you're Ji Yun. Oh, you don't know who I am yet. I'm the special envoy sent by the Limit Dojo for this incident. My name is Situ Ye. The higher-ups think highly of you."

Situ Ye smiled and continued, "The Huaxia Nation military just came to our headquarters to negotiate, asking for a spot in the Elite Training Camp. This year's slots are almost full, and normally, we shouldn't give another spot to Huaxia. But the Inspector gave you a chance—pass the B-level test, and you can enter the Elite Training Camp."

"The Elite Training Camp is the world's top training camp, taking in only the cream of the crop among geniuses—monstrous trainees." Situ Ye went on. "Likewise, the Elite Training Camp has what you could call 'monstrous' teaching staff. Your teachers are at least War Gods! There are even Supervisors, and existences beyond the War God level—the Inspectors! Even the world's number one powerhouse, 'Hong,' comes to the training camp. The world's number two, 'Thor,' is also invited."

In the Elite Training Camp, trainees also get access to the most advanced equipment on Earth today, some of which are treasures unearthed from Ancient Civilization Ruins. They receive the most perfect training environment.

Although he had already heard about all the monstrous aspects of the Elite Training Camp, Ji Yun didn't know the internal details. Knowing the situation now, he couldn't help but feel excited.

"Mr. Situ, what is the B-level test?" Ji Yun asked.

Situ Ye laughed. "The B-level test... is extremely difficult! If your Fierce Wind breaks through to the third level, and your control over your physical strength is precise enough, then you might have a chance to pass. Based on my estimate, your likelihood of passing the B-level test is... very low. Of course, it would be great if you could surprise me even more."

Situ Ye took out a document. "This contract is for a special training agreement. But since you're going to take the B-level test, naturally, it won't be needed."

"Are you willing to undergo the B-level trial and enter the Elite Training Camp? If you fail, you can still enter the Basic Training Camp." Situ Ye looked at Ji Yun and confirmed one last time.

"Yes."

Situ Ye nodded with a smile and pointed to the strength testing machine in the corner of the Martial Arts Hall. "Throw a punch for me to see." This was actually a simple verification to gauge Ji Yun's current physical condition. After all, an eighteen-year-old with a High-Level War General record should have at least Mid-Level War General strength.

"21230kg."

"67752kg."

Situ Ye sucked in a sharp breath. "You've truly reached the third level of Fierce Wind? That's a threefold force amplification."

With Situ Ye's eye, he could naturally tell, but he was still deeply shocked. A Mid-Level War General so young, with such high comprehension—it was truly rare to see it all concentrated in one person.

"I can guarantee you have a good chance of passing," Situ Ye said with a smile.

"Sign a contract first."

"These four copies—one is for you. The other three are mainly for internal processing within my Limit Dojo." Situ Ye took out a black wooden box from his case. Inside the box was a jade seal—the seal of a special envoy. Situ Ye's own signature held no authority; only the special envoy's seal worked.

The jade seal pressed down.

"Keep it safe." Situ Ye handed one copy of the contract to Ji Yun.

The whole process took no more than ten minutes. Only then did Ji Shan, who had been standing nearby, speak up: "Situ, how about it? Not bad, my son, right?"

"Truly not bad," Situ Ye praised.

"There's even better to come. You'll know when you get to headquarters." Ji Shan mysteriously gave Situ Ye a nudge, then laughed heartily and walked out the door.

Situ Ye shook his head and said to Ji Yun, "Interested in coming with me to the Limit Hall in Kyoto Base City? Meet a genius who's about to enter the Basic Training Camp."

"You know, if it weren't for your father Ji Shan's face, I wouldn't have come to Changshan City."

"Haha, of course I'm interested." Ji Yun also wanted to meet a genius from Kyoto Base City. After all, since he was about to travel far from home, anyone raised in the same city felt like a close acquaintance.

That evening, Ji Yun returned from the main urban area of Kyoto Base City.

Ji Yun opened the contract again and carefully read through it.

"Five years? That's so long!"

But graduating upon becoming a War God was actually quite fast.

Ji Yun nodded, mentally planning for the future Elite Training Camp.

"My physical condition will soon reach the High-Level War General level. By then, even a War God won't be impossible to fight. But the Ancient Civilization Ruins in the training camp are a huge help. I'd better stay a while longer."

Ji Yun made up his mind. He didn't think he had any chance of failing. After all, just based on the third level of Fierce Wind, Situ Ye already believed he could pass. Add in the Spear Path with the Conception of Wind, and combining the two made it a sure thing.

"Mr. Situ won't leave until the end of the month. There's still a fair bit of time."

Ji Yun silently planned.

"I don't know the content of the B-level trial yet. Besides, even if I'm confident, there's probably a ranking system within the Elite Training Camp to encourage mutual improvement. And if they want to push each other, it's likely based on that ranking!" Ji Yun clenched his fist. "Only by raising my strength can I climb the ranks. I can't slack off."

"Those two trips to the Wilderness Zone gave me huge improvements. There's still half a month before I leave. Maybe I should go to the military region. I did promise Major General Lu Xiangsheng that I'd help out within my ability."

"Besides, life-and-death battles with monsters can further boost my strength. Maybe in these days, I can push my physical condition up another level. That way, when I get to the Elite Training Camp, I'll have a better shot at climbing the rankings."

Ji Yun settled on his plan. For the next half month, he would train in the Jinnan Military Region of Kyoto Base City, seeking improvement through battles with sea monsters.

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