"... This is the action plan suggested by the base, and the general area that needs to be explored for this mission."
In the command center, Zhang Weijun looked at the map projected onto the long table, then turned his gaze to the young man sitting on the other side of the table.
"The specific exploration route and timeline will need to be determined by you after you go out, based on the actual situation."
"We won't impose any further restrictions on you!"
Is there anything else you don't understand?
Shen Heng looked at the simple map in mid-air.
On the map, a set of concentric dashed circles radiate outward from the base, with each dashed line precisely marked at a distance of 50 kilometers.
On the map, a fan-shaped area extends out to the northwest.
Within that area, there was a solid line that looked like a lightning bolt; that represented the base's suggested course of action.
That is, when exploring, first move to the right front, and after reaching a certain distance, then move to the left front.
This way, Shen Heng's abilities can be utilized to the greatest extent possible, avoiding excessively low exploration efficiency.
Shen Heng's gaze lingered on the map for a moment before he looked away and turned to Zhang Weijun.
"No problem!"
Zhang Weijun nodded, then turned his gaze to Generals Wang Yuanshan and Zhou Zhenguo.
Do you have anything to add?
"I have nothing to add," Wang Yuanshan shook his head slightly.
General Zhou Zhenguo pondered for a moment, then said:
"Be mindful of the time. Don't venture too far, or the entire base will have to wait for you if you're late returning."
"Yes, I understand!" Shen Heng nodded seriously.
Having finished explaining, Zhou Zhenguo turned to look at Zhang Weijun.
Zhang Weijun's gaze shifted to Shen Heng.
"In that case, you can go!"
Shen Heng nodded, and just as he was about to get up and leave, he heard Zhang Weijun add another sentence.
"Remember, stop by Daoist Master Li before you leave; he needs to speak with you!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Heng glanced at Zhang Weijun with a slightly puzzled look, and after Zhang Weijun nodded slightly in response, he took his leave.
After a while, Shen Heng arrived at Li Daoyi's private training room.
After verifying their identities, the training room door opened automatically.
Shen Heng stepped inside.
The training room wasn't large, but because it didn't require sharing with others, it still felt quite spacious.
When Shen Heng arrived, Li Daoyi cross-legged, absorbing a piece of Origin Crystal.
Upon noticing Shen Heng's arrival, Li Daoyi stopped his cultivation and stood up from the ground.
"Daoist Master, were you looking for me?" Shen Heng walked over.
"Okay, come with me, I have something good for you!" Li Daoyi waved his hand and then walked towards the wall.
The two approached the wall, Li Daoyi took out a palm-sized, warm-to-the-touch jade pendant from a locked combination lock box.
Shen Heng's gaze fell on the jade pendant.
The jade pendant's texture seemed rather peculiar; it was neither gold nor jade, but rather a bluish-white color resembling flowing clouds, as if a misty vapor was slowly circulating within it.
If you look closely, you can also see tiny runes engraved on the jade pendant, resembling whirlwinds.
"Here," Li Daoyi tossed the jade pendant to Shen Heng, "Just in case this time."
Shen Heng subconsciously reached out and took it.
The jade pendant felt slightly heavy in my hand, followed by the palpable, condensed, and powerful energy contained within.
"This is..." Shen Heng asked hesitantly.
" Azure Talisman Jade, used for saving one's life."
Li Daoyi first stated the name and general purpose, then proceeded to explain in detail:
"My three ' Heavenly Firmament Astral Wind ' techniques are sealed inside the Azure Talisman Jade. They can be activated using Origin Power at crucial moments."
"Once activated, a large amount of strong wind will blow outwards; as for its power..."
Li Daoyi his hand and scratched his beard.
"It's roughly equivalent to the Middle Fifth Tier!"
"This..."
Shen Heng's eyes brightened slightly as he looked at the jade pendant in his palm, then he raised his gaze to Li Daoyi.
"Daoist priest, you can make this kind of thing?"
"I didn't do it, headquarters did it. I just sealed my attack inside!" Li Daoyi stroked his beard.
"Moreover, this kind of thing isn't difficult to make. As long as you can find materials that can be used to store Origin Power, you can try to make it!"
"Of course, the technical threshold for reliably containing an attack is quite high."
Shen Heng nodded slightly, raising his hand to stroke the jade pendant in his palm, feeling its warmth and inner energy.
He suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Li Daoyi with some confusion.
"But why is its power only equivalent to the Middle Fifth Tier, and not the Sixth Tier?"
"Making it isn't difficult, but finding the materials is!"
Li Daoyi looked at Shen Heng with annoyance.
"Do you think the material used to make this kind of thing is cabbage? You think you can just get it whenever you want!"
"The jade pendant in your hand was made from the core of a Fifth Tier Cloud Mirage Beast Mirage Jade Core."
"The maximum amount of Origin Power it can bear is only at the Fifth Tier level."
" Fifth Tier Cloud Mirage Beast..." Shen Heng repeated in a low voice, then said, "So, it can also store attacks from the Late Fifth Tier?"
"It's possible, but..."
Li Daoyi narrowed his eyes slightly and said:
"Doing that wouldn't make much difference; it would only increase the destructive power of a single attack."
"However, unless the timing is extremely precise, it's difficult to kill Fifth Tier Calamity Beast directly with just that one strike."
"In comparison, attacks that are slightly less powerful but more controllable and potentially reusable are more practical and offer greater leeway in dealing with unforeseen circumstances."
Shen Heng nodded slightly, his fingers unconsciously stroking the Azure Talisman Jade.
Li Daoyi looked at him and said:
"Don't underestimate this piece of jade; it's one of headquarters' most prized possessions."
"There are only a handful of Azure Talisman Jade of this quality in the entire Supervision Bureau."
"If it weren't for the danger of this mission, and the fact that you're considered the backbone of the department, and we were worried you might perish outside, you wouldn't have been able to get this."
After saying that, Li Daoyi added,
"Remember, this needs to be returned!"
"Once the mission is over and we return to base, we'll return this thing!"
Shen Heng nodded slightly. After learning about the prop's effects and materials, he hadn't expected it to be a gift to him.
After all, giving this as a gift is a bit too extravagant!
but...
He looked up at Li Daoyi.
"Master, can this kind of Azure Talisman Jade be exchanged for points?"
"What, are you tempted?" Li Daoyi's lips curled slightly.
"Of course, who wouldn't want such a life-saving tool?" Shen Heng said frankly.
"Sure, the official exchange rate is 100,000 points," Li Daoyi smile.
"As for subsequent charging... considering our familiarity, I'll charge you five thousand points for each attack."