For the next month, Qin Ze focused on cultivation.
The Shelter Space of the Source of the World was open for ten days, using up most of the source, but its effects were obvious.
First, the Fate Reversal Technique broke through to the second level, opening up a total of 160 acupoints.
Secondly, the Four Symbols Technique has also achieved some success.
With the Four Symbols Technique, Qin Ze felt like a well-rounded warrior, with no weaknesses.
Finally, Qin Ze's cultivation level had reached the peak of the first level.
All that's left is bone tempering.
There are still more than ten pieces left to complete the second bone tempering.
In addition, Qin Ze also accumulated a batch of clones in a month, enough for him to squander next time.
"Can the Bone-Tempering Group put in a little more effort?"
"If you don't train hard, how am I supposed to break through?"
Qin Ze's remarks immediately drew fierce protests from the Bone-Tempering Group.
"Go to hell! Have some decency! Don't you even know how many people are in our Bone-Tempering Group?"
"Exactly, they've all gone to practice the Four Symbols Technique. It's already quite impressive that the elders have been able to achieve this level of secondary bone tempering."
" Qin Ze is a real dog."
"That dog is really Qin Ze."
"..."
After engaging in friendly, routine interactions with his clones, Qin Ze went downstairs to have some braised pork trotters with rice.
In the same old spot, the television on the wall was still playing the news.
"With only five days left until the college entrance examination, I wish this year's candidates the best of luck and hope they achieve outstanding results."
Qin Ze couldn't help but let out a sigh.
The college entrance exam is coming up so soon.
Counting the time, I've been in this world for over three months now.
Time flies.
In fact, among his peers, Qin Ze's cultivation level was already terrifying.
An eighteen-year-old peak-level martial artist.
It would scare people to death if they told anyone.
"Recently, Abyss rifts have reappeared outside the city, attracting more than fifty strange beasts, including seven E-rank beasts."
" The City Defense Bureau is now issuing a recruitment notice to unofficial Sequence artists and rogue cultivators. Participating in the beast extermination operation will earn you Qi-Gathering Pill."
"Martial artists who wish to participate in the operation should register at the City Defense Bureau. Phone number..."
This news piqued Qin Ze's interest.
Although his strength has been increasing, Qin Ze has not experienced much actual combat.
Whether it was the two previous stage performances or the trip to the Otherworld, it was always the clone who was causing trouble in front of everyone, while Qin Ze remained hidden behind the scenes.
The strange beasts outside the city are a perfect opportunity to practice, especially since someone is paying for it.
The key suddenly emitted a violent vibration.
This means someone in the chat group is tagging you.
[ Yao Yuan: The Abyss Tide is about to begin; those who can go to the Abyss should do Abyss.]
[ Passerby A: The last Tide was only a few months ago, how come it's back so soon?]
[ Fairies Don't Poop: Sigh, the Tide are getting more and more frequent. My dad and uncle are about to head to the Abyss, and I'll be going with them.]
[ Scholar: I am already in Penglai City ]
[ Fairies Don't Poop: You, a typical otaku, actually went to the Abyss? That's really strange.]
[ Scholar: Seeking an Opportunity for a Breakthrough]
[ Passerby A: I'm in the Northern Territory, I can enter the Abyss anytime]
Qin Ze was completely confused.
Why go to the Abyss Tide Abyss are rising there?
This is not like knowingly walking into a tiger's den.
And what exactly is the Abyss Tide?
Qin Ze really wanted to ask, but he held back.
He didn't want to reveal the fact that he was illiterate.
In the group, Qin Ze cultivated an image of himself as a cool and aloof expert.
Apart from Yao Yuan, no one else's background was known.
[ Deer Cry Yo-Yo: I... I have to take the martial arts exam, so I can't go to the Abyss ]
[ Fairies Don't Poop: Little Deer is actually a high school student?]
[ Deer Cry Yo-Yo: Hmm]
[ Fairies Don't Poop: Then you probably haven't broken through to level one yet, right?]
[ Deer Cry Yo-Yo: Level 0.9]
[ Passerby A: That's normal. Before participating in the martial arts exam, none of us are formal martial artists yet.]
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow.
Who said that?
I'm aiming for Level 2.
However, Little Deer's reaction was exactly as she had guessed.
She could be a little girl, or she could be a little boy.
[ Fairies Don't Poop: It's okay if you don't go to the Abyss. The Tide only lasts a day or two anyway. Just open the Shelter Space. Do you have enough Source of the World?]
[ Deer Cry Yo-Yo: Enough]
Dinner is ready.
The owner brought the steaming hot pork trotter rice to the table.
Qin Ze, however, had lost his appetite.
This Abyss Tide looks terrifying.
They might even need to seek refuge in Shelter Space.
Qin Ze glanced at the Source of the World, which he was now in his early forties.
Thankfully, I didn't use up all my cultivation energy.
Do not use speed adjustment; select only the default settings.
The Shelter Space can last for sixteen days, enough to avoid the Tide.
Let's eat first.
We'll discuss the future later.
After finishing his meal, Qin Ze changed his expression and headed to the City Defense Bureau.
The City Defense Bureau didn't have as many people as he had imagined; only a few martial artists had signed up.
This thwarted Qin Ze's plan to use the martial arts certificate.
He was just about to leave when the older woman at the registration desk called him back.
"You're here to sign up for the monster extermination mission?"
Qin Ze nodded. "I forgot to bring my martial arts certificate."
The older woman got up and warmly pulled him over.
"No martial arts certificate needed, just leave your name."
What's your name?
Qin Ze: "My name is Lin Zhiyuan."
The woman quickly wrote down, "Ambitious, a good name."
"The registration is complete. Take your ID card to the city gate, and someone will contact you."
Qin Ze received a small blue card.
The sign above reads " City Defense Bureau Temporary Defense Force," followed by the three characters "Lin Zhiyuan," all handwritten and crooked.
Qin Ze pinned his ID card to his chest.
Registering like this seems a bit hasty.
At the city gate, Qin Ze met the person the old woman had mentioned who was supposed to be his contact.
Go find someone over there to team up with.
"A minimum of five people are required to leave the city."
Qin Ze's plan to become a lone wolf has failed again.
There is a small square on the east side of the city gate.
A dozen or so martial artists were sitting there resting.
Several of them were injured and appeared to have just returned.
What level of martial artist are you, brother?
A man wearing an eyepatch over his right eye walked towards us.
"Peak of Level One."
The man's face lit up with joy. "My name is Niu Zhida, Level Two Martial Artist."
Qin Ze: " Lin Zhiyuan."
The man chuckled, "Our names are really meant to be."
Qin Ze waved his hand. "I dare not presume to have that fate."
The man said, "Our team is one person short. Do you want to join?"
Qin Ze nodded. "Okay."
He just wanted to get out of the city as soon as possible to test his skills; he didn't care which team he joined.
Niu Zhida enthusiastically put his arm around Qin Ze's shoulder. "Come on, I'll take you to meet the others, and then we'll leave the city."
He never expected to be so lucky, recruiting a peak level one martial artist.
The team's overall strength is now more assured.
Qin Ze soon met his other three teammates.
Babyface girl, a young man as thin as Skinny Dog, and a bald man holding a knife in his arms.
"Let me introduce you, Lin Zhiyuan, a peak level one martial artist, who will join our team today to hunt down exotic beasts," Niu Zhida.
The three then introduced themselves.
To Qin Ze's surprise, Skinny Dog was actually the strongest, at the same peak level as himself.
Babyface and bald head are level 1.5.
After getting to know each other, the group packed their equipment and immediately left the city.
Standing on the desolate land, Qin Ze felt a little excited as he left the beginner protection area.
The adventure begins.
(I got stood up...)