Border City.
Zhao Afei and Zhang Pengcheng were dropped together into a random alley.
"Brother Shanji, why isn't Xu Yuan with us?"
Zhao Afei asked, puzzled.
"He has his own mission. You're here to hone your skills, so just fight the demons," Zhang Pengcheng said lazily.
He switched on the Magic Array detector he carried.
The detector was only half the size of a palm, yet it could pinpoint Ghost Entities and mark them with Spiritual Power.
After repeated encounters with Ghost Entities, the Human Race had found a way to track them.
"I'm honing my skills... What about you, Brother Shanji?" A Fei asked.
Zhang Pengcheng froze.
Right.
What did I come here for?
"Hmph. I was supposed to investigate the mystery, but you're so weak I had to come watch your back," Zhang Pengcheng said offhandedly.
He drew his sword, sprang up, and ran along the wall.
A faint glow of Earth Spirit rose from his Long Sword. His slash unleashed a thunderous crack.
Every window along the street shattered.
Amid several short screams, something invisible was cut in two.
Zhang Pengcheng flipped onto a streetlamp, lowered his Long Sword, and said:
"See that? It's a secret technique I developed using my Spiritual Power attribute—Earth-Shaking Slash."
"You need to find a way to use your Spiritual Power attribute too."
"Below Imago, attributes reign supreme. Got it?"
This was teaching by word and example.
Zhao Afei's eyes shone with admiration.
"I see. Don't worry, Brother Shanji. I won't let you down."
He nodded firmly and strode deeper into the alley.
Two Zombies were there, lurching toward him.
Zhao Afei took a deep breath. The calm vanished from his face, and he raised both fists to meet them. One punch sent a Zombie flying. Riding the force of the blow,