CHAPTER 56: CHAPTER 55: CROWN OF SUPER VISION, THE PLAN

In a two-story villa.

Wang Ziang hung up the phone and took a deep breath.

"It’s Jiang Ye’s first mission, right? And he chose a Four Stars difficulty." He murmured, "This guy is truly a devil."

He sighed and didn’t delay for long.

Soon.

Wang Ziang took out his phone and dialed Zhao Qingli’s number.

"Beep..."

The call connected.

"Spit it out quickly." A cold voice came from the other side.

Wang Ziang didn’t mind and got straight to the point: "There’s a team mission, are you going?"

"No."

Zhao Qingli was very straightforward and coldly prepared to hang up.

Wang Ziang said, "It’s a mission Jiang Ye took, he asked me to ask you."

"Jiang Ye?" Zhao Qingli paused, and after a moment said, "Alright, what’s the team mission?"

"..."

Black lines appeared on Wang Ziang’s forehead, and he clenched his fist, "Wait, what do you mean by this? A double standard, huh?"

Zhao Qingli said, "Less nonsense, answer me."

"The school just released a Four Stars mission, clearing the remaining hideouts of the Divine Concealment Organization..." Wang Ziang immediately detailed the mission.

After he finished speaking.

Zhao Qingli frowned and said, "This mission is too dangerous for Jiang Ye."

Wang Ziang sighed, "I promised to team up with him before, who knew his first mission would be Four Stars? That guy has too much guts."

"It’s fine."

Zhao Qingli didn’t mind, calmly saying, "Four Stars missions are highly sought after, usually impossible to grab. Since Jiang Ye grabbed it, then let’s go."

"Alright." Wang Ziang smiled.

With the two of them teaming up, not to mention a Four Stars mission, even more challenging Five Stars ones, they were confident they could handle.

Zhao Qingli continued, "Tell Jiang Ye to meet at the school gate before six tomorrow morning, and discuss related matters with him."

"Got it."

...

On Jiang Ye’s side, he quickly received Wang Ziang’s return call.

After acquiring Zhao Qingli’s student number, he immediately filled in Zhao Qingli’s identity information.

"Jiang Ye, meet at the school gate at six tomorrow morning."

Wang Ziang said sternly, "Remember to bring your knife."

"Got it." Jiang Ye nodded.

Since taking the mission, he knew bloodshed was inevitable.

Nervous? A bit.

After all, Jiang Ye had never killed anyone in his past or present life.

But after undergoing the harsh test of the Second Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder, his mindset had far surpassed before.

Moreover, during Virtual Starry Sky training, he had killed quite a few from the Shadow Race.

In his eyes, these remnants of the Divine Concealment Organization were not much different from the Shadow Race.

"By the way." Jiang Ye suddenly asked, "Do these remnants of the Divine Concealment Organization have hot weapons?"

"Hot weapons? No."

Wang Ziang was very certain: "Since the school released this mission, they’ve verified they don’t have hot weapons. Otherwise, they’d dispatch experts to eliminate them."

In essence, the mission was a way for students to gain experience.

And earn some small money on the side.

Otherwise, those crippled minions could be wiped out instantly by any Martial Arts powerhouse.

"But to be cautious, still wear the anti-stabbing suit."

Wang Ziang reminded, "Not for hot weapons, but to defend against knives and swords."

"Anti-stabbing suit?" Jiang Ye frowned, unfamiliar with such equipment.

Understanding his situation, Wang Ziang immediately said, "I’ll bring one for you tomorrow."

"Thank you, Brother Wang." Jiang Ye smiled.

Before reaching the First Break, it’s impossible to be immune to knives and guns.

Though he can punch through a wall now, an ordinary person with a knife could still injure him.

But with an anti-stabbing suit, it’s different.

After the two of them discussed their plans, Jiang Ye hung up and prepared to go home.

But just then, a line of subtitles appeared in front of him.

[New Achievement Triggered: Sect Mission!]

Jiang Ye was taken aback.

Then a peculiar expression appeared on his face, "Alright, this can trigger a Grounded Martial Arts achievement too?"

It’s good news.

If he completes this mission, perhaps he’ll earn more substantial rewards?

With a hint of anticipation, Jiang Ye hurried back home.

...

Taoyang District, Building 12, Unit 606.

Jiang Ye looked at the tiger gall on the dining table and said in surprise, "Tiger gall? This is the second time this month."

With Jiang Dahai’s salary, he could buy tiger gall at most once a month.

Li Anping smiled and said, "Your dad said he assisted the Shadow Hunting Bureau in completing a certain task, and the bureau issued a bonus this month."

"Dad assisted the Shadow Hunting Bureau?" Jiang Ye was quite surprised.

Jiang Dahai was merely a security guard, his strength not even reaching the First Break, what task could he assist?

"Mom, tell Dad not to take risks to earn money."

Jiang Ye reminded, "I now have the ability to earn money myself."

He suspected his foster father was working extra hard after hearing about his chances to be admitted to the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance.

Li Anping had a complex expression upon hearing this.

What Jiang Ye guessed, how could she not have guessed?

Still, she understood her husband’s wish more clearly.

Even if it meant being reckless, as long as it could help Jiang Ye get into the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance, the sacrifices didn’t matter.

"Don’t worry," Li Anping said with a smile, "Your dad knows his limits."

Jiang Ye nodded and didn’t say more.

...

After dinner, Jiang Ye returned to his room.

Today, he didn’t immediately start cultivation.

"Video call." Jiang Ye mused slightly.

He opened the communication watch.

He hesitated for a moment and sent a video request to Chen Zilu.

"Ring..."

"Beep!" The video connected.

A silhouette in a plain white long dress, graceful and slender, appeared in the projection, her skin like white jade, wearing snow-white lace socks.

"What’s up?" A slight hint of doubt appeared on the stunning face of the girl, this was the first time Jiang Ye had called her since she returned to school.

"Teacher."

Jiang Ye cupped his hand and found a topic, "I just accepted a Four Stars mission..."

As he spoke, he kept an eye on the system panel.

"No worries," Chen Zilu said, "A Four Stars mission won’t have enemies above the First Break, with your current strength, there’s no need to worry when teaming up with the top three of your grade."

"Thank you, Teacher." Jiang Ye breathed a sigh of relief, looking enlightened.

"Anything else?" Chen Zilu’s delicate eyes looked at him.

Jiang Ye shook his head, "No, thank you for clarifying."

"Then I’ll hang up, I’m still cultivating." Chen Zilu smiled.

"Okay."

He hung up the communication.

That stunning silhouette gradually dissipated.

Jiang Ye sighed, "Seems like she’s busy, best not to disturb her too often."

Chen Zilu went to White Dragon University, a place with fierce competition, surely the cultivation tasks there are incredibly busy.

He noticed that she answered his call amidst her busyness this time.

It wasn’t really a big deal, if he bothers her a few more times, it might lessen her goodwill.

After all, Chen Zilu is no longer a teacher at An City No.3 High School.

"Luckily... new achievement!" Jiang Ye looked at the panel.

[Detected that your vision exceeds the system detection range, far surpassing the upper limit of the Grounded Martial Arts world!]

[Achievement unlocked: Crown of Super Vision]

[Reward: Vision greatly enhanced, able to clearly perceive minute details hundreds of miles away in the vast skies.]

——

Jiang Ye looked out the window.

It was already past seven in the evening, An City didn’t have much of a night view, the outside world was dim.

However, Jiang Ye could clearly see the towering trees on the mountains over ten miles away.

"Amazing." Jiang Ye was overjoyed.

Just a simple video call, and he unlocked a new achievement.

Furthermore, according to the system introduction, can he see minute details hundreds of miles away?

Even a First Break, or a Second Break powerhouse might not be able to do that?

"Good." Jiang Ye smiled, gaining more confidence for the upcoming mission.

...

Once his mind calmed down, Jiang Ye moved to the center of the room.

"Cultivate Eight Thunder Sounds Fist."

Facing actual combat tomorrow, he planned to temporarily elevate his combat power.

Even a slight improvement could be useful at a crucial moment.

Jiang Ye glanced at the panel.

Eight Thunder Sounds Fist: Minor Success (5%)

This middle-level Yellow Tier Art Technique had quite a high cultivation difficulty.

Previously, when he was at B Level physique, he spent more than half a month to make a little progress.

However, now that he’s at Upper A Level physique and has undergone Star Sky Refinement, it’s surely a different experience cultivating it.

"Let’s begin."

Jiang Ye squatted with his legs, slowly forming a fist stance.

"Hmm?"

As soon as he started cultivating, he immediately felt a difference.

The Eight Thunder Sounds Fist cultivates energy.

Originally, the flow of energy in Jiang Ye’s body was rather slow.

But now, the energy in his body surged like thunder among the mountains, roaring as it circulated.

It felt as if the Ren and Du Meridians had been cleared and were flowing smoothly.

"Step!"

Jiang Ye stepped forward, performing the first move of the fist technique.

Before the fist stance arrived, a dense eruption of sound had already echoed through the air, like thunder trundling through the clouds.

When the entire set of fist techniques was executed, the fist stance was at least three times faster than usual, creating winds around him like electricity.

"After the Star Sky Refinement, all my meridians are unblocked."

"My physical body has also undergone deep transformation."

"Exercising this art technique, the power is at least three times greater than before!"

Jiang Ye was thrilled.

His fist technique realm hadn’t changed.

But the power increased many times over.

This is the hidden benefit brought by Star Sky Refinement!

Soon, Jiang Ye discovered, "This Eight Thunder Sounds Fist seems to also be able to integrate Star Energy, bursting out great power."

He could sense it.

As the energy in his body circulated.

The Star Energy in the Guanyuan Acupoint began to stir, seemingly drawn by the energy.

It’s important to note that previously, when he wielded a punch powered by Star Energy without any technique, it already caused such great strength.

If combined with Eight Thunder Sounds Fist?

The power would certainly be immensely astonishing!

However, Jiang Ye wasn’t eager to test it now; he stood in place, persistently cultivating.

...

Time flowed.

In a blink, it was one in the morning.

Jiang Ye stopped cultivating and entered the Second Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder, beginning the hellish painful trial.

Continuing until the next morning at five-thirty.

Jiang Ye packed his equipment and, against the eastern whitening horizon, stepped out of his home.