Formal Martial Artist

"Roar!" A Commander-level Silver Wolf, accompanied by over a dozen Azure Wolves, lunged toward Wang Ji.

"Damn it! This is a death sentence! I might be able to handle one Commander-level, but adding a dozen high-level Soldier-level beasts on top of that? There's no way I can win this!" Wang Ji immediately prepared to run.

"Bang!" A bullet struck the ground right in front of the Silver Wolf, which dodged it with ease. Wang Ji looked back in surprise to see a young soldier in a firing port of a defensive emplacement smiling at him, then signaling for a coordinated attack.

Wang Ji instinctively responded with a tactical hand signal: "I'll draw the monsters, you provide covering fire!" The soldier's eyes lit up. "OK!"

Wang Ji instantly darted into the pack of wolves. With pinpoint dodging, he slipped past the Silver Wolf's pounce and slashed his blade across an Azure Wolf. Though the wound was only a foot long, the beast was inevitably knocked back. In that split second of hesitation, "Bang!"

The soldier in the rear seized the opportunity, and a bullet shattered the Azure Wolf's chest.

"Bang!" Wang Ji used the momentum to slam his body into another Azure Wolf behind him. "Bang!" That wolf also met its end.

As expected, coordinating with the military was exhilarating! If he had relied solely on the sniper, the Azure Wolves would have remained in high-speed motion—moving at no less than 60m/s—making them nearly impossible to lock onto. But with a martial artist holding the front line to pin them down for a fraction of a second, it was more than enough for a top-tier sniper to do his work.

"Roar!" As the leader, the Silver Wolf watched two of its subordinates fall in the blink of an eye; its hatred was palpable!

Yet, Wang Ji only toyed with the Soldier-level Azure Wolves. With strength nearing the Warlord level, whether through direct clashes or blade strikes, he could easily entangle the wolves for that crucial moment.

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!" Each bullet claimed the life of an Azure Wolf.

In the blink of an eye, only one Silver Wolf and four Azure Wolves remained.

"Roar!" The Silver Wolf, consumed by rage, threw itself at Wang Ji regardless of the consequences.

"Whoosh!" Dust from the surrounding 20 meters surged toward the Silver Wolf with terrifying force. The Silver Wolf shrieked, but no matter how it dodged, the cloud of dust followed its every move. It was an intelligent smoke grenade effect, capable of tracking its target. The Silver Wolf was completely blinded.

"Swish!" "Swish!" Wang Ji seized the opportunity, relentlessly pursuing and attacking the Silver Wolf.

"Woo... Roar!..."

"Bang!" The soldier in the firing port was incredibly curious. Is this a Spirit Reader? But... why is his fighting style so underhanded? Still, I like it!

Although the Silver Wolf was shrouded in the dust cloud, its massive size made it an easy target. The soldier fired repeatedly into the center of the cloud.

Ten seconds later, the dust settled. The Silver Wolf had been struck by four or five bullets and its neck had been slashed open; it was thoroughly dead.

"Keep going!" the soldier signaled.

"Keep going!" Wang Ji nodded.

Two hours later, the battle ended.

This had only been a minor monster tide. For Military Base No. 8, this happened seven or eight times a year. Thus, the combat arrangements and the subsequent cleanup were all handled with methodical precision.

"Hello, let's get acquainted! I'm Liu Hao, a captain and sniper at Military Base No. 8." A soldier walked over with a grin and extended his hand toward Wang Ji.

Wang Ji smiled back. "Nice to meet you. Wang Ji, from the Limit Martial Hall!"

Liu Hao said enthusiastically, "Wang Ji, coordinating with you was truly a blast! Especially that... dust tactic of yours..."

Wang Ji laughed, "I call it the 'Lime-Throwing Technique'!"

"Hahahaha..." Both of them burst into laughter.

After the laughter, their relationship grew much closer, as if they were long-lost comrades-in-arms. Only then did Wang Ji say, "My spirit energy is less than 900kg; it's quite weak. That's why I have to resort to these crooked methods."

"Less than 900kg?" Liu Hao was surprised. "It's rare to see spirit energy that weak. Usually, anyone who awakens spirit energy starts at least at the high-level Warrior level."

Wang Ji nodded, "It's still growing slowly. But I estimate it won't increase much more. It should only serve as an auxiliary tool. My main reliance is still on my martial arts strength."

Liu Hao nodded and said, "Wang Ji, you're well-suited for the military. Look at how great our coordination was—killing monsters is the most satisfying part!"

Wang Ji shook his head. If he didn't have the "dungeon" cheat, joining the military would have been a good choice. But now, it clearly wasn't the right fit. Wang Ji politely declined with a smile. Liu Hao wasn't annoyed and said, "We killed so many monsters together; logistics is calculating the military merits right now! Come on, let's go take a look."

In a small lounge, because external martial artists were involved, the battle results for Wang Ji and Liu Hao were prioritized and calculated on the spot.

"A total of 214 Soldier-level monsters and 6 Commander-level monsters were killed. Liu Hao, your military merits will be issued shortly. Comrade Wang Ji, your allocated military merits total 1,945 points. Considering you are not part of the military, you can exchange these merits for items or convert them directly into cash."

Liu Hao explained, "If you convert them to cash, one merit point is worth 10,000 yuan." He added, "These monster carcasses might sell for nearly 100 million outside. But because we fought within the military base, with the military's Warlord-level martial artists guarding the perimeter and the military's logistical support, the cash payout seems a bit lower."

Wang Ji smiled, "It's already plenty. If it weren't for our coordination, I wouldn't have been able to kill so many. To be honest, I'm still just a prospective martial artist; earning this much money all at once makes me very happy."

Liu Hao was shocked, "You? A prospective martial artist? That's absurd! Wait right here, I have to report this!"

Half an hour later, the commander of Base City No. 8, a major general, met with Wang Ji. Upon learning that Wang Ji was only 17 years old and already nearly a Warlord-level martial artist, he wanted nothing more than to tie Wang Ji up and force him into the military. In the end, Wang Ji politely declined again.

"Very well! Then I wish you a speedy rise to Warlord-level and hope you become a pillar of the nation," the white-haired major general said with a chuckle. "In light of your assistance in repelling the monster tide, I, on behalf of the military district, would like to give you a gift!"

Wang Ji hurriedly waved his hands, "This was my duty! I couldn't possibly accept your kindness."

"Are you sure?" the major general asked with amusement, then pulled out a document. "Here! Your Martial Artist License!"

"What? A... a Martial Artist License?" Wang Ji was stunned.

"The martial artist practical exam is hosted by the military in conjunction with the two major martial halls and the HR Alliance. The military is the primary organizer! We have the video of you slaying the monsters, which proves your strength is more than sufficient. Issuing you a license is perfectly reasonable and legal! Haha!" the major general laughed.

Wang Ji opened it and read, "Wang Ji, High-level Warrior, Martial Artist ID: 52084512398713284."

High-level Warrior!

What an unexpected surprise! He didn't have to wait two more months for the prospective martial artist practical exam. From this moment on, he could rightfully enjoy all the privileges of a martial artist. This was great!