"The very first article of the academy’s code of conduct states that safety is the top priority!"

Xu Feng said sternly.

"Brother Feng, you’re no match for me. Eradicating the Heterodox Sect is a duty I cannot shirk."

Chen Yu stated calmly.

Xu Feng: "..."

"Brother Yu is strong enough, he knows what he’s doing. The Heterodox Sect has no right to run this rampant on Ancestor Star. I agree with Brother Yu!"

Baili Qing said.

An Ran raised her hand. "I agree with Brother Yu, too."

"..."

’So I’m the bad guy here?’

’I’ve got three masters on my hands!’

’A bunch of lunatics...’

After a moment of silence, Xu Feng sighed. "...Alright, fine. But remember, safety first. Also, you have to let us know before you make a move. If something unexpected happens, we can provide backup."

Chen Yu nodded. "No problem."

"Then let’s go. We’ll head back to Jiang City first."

With that, Xu Feng headed for the exit. The others followed, and they soon left the underground bunker.

...

「Jiang City. Top-floor office, Mercenary Headquarters.」

Captain Wang smiled at Chen Yu and the others. "I really must thank you all for this. You’ve protected Jiang City."

"Don’t mention it. We were just doing our duty."

Chen Yu said calmly.

"I imagine you all will be returning to Jingzhou next? How about I make the arrangements for you?"

Captain Wang said, looking at them.

Xu Feng glanced at Chen Yu, then turned back to Captain Wang. "There’s no rush. They’re a bit tired. Let them rest for a bit; it won’t be too late to go back tomorrow."

"My apologies, that was presumptuous of me." Captain Wang chuckled, looking at Chen Yu and the others. "How about this, then? Shall I arrange accommodations for you?"

"That’s alright. We’d like to look around Jiang City a bit," An Ran said.

Captain Wang nodded. "...That works too. If any of you need anything, just contact me."

The group nodded. After chatting for a little longer, they left the Mercenary Building.

As they stepped out of the Mercenary Building, they exchanged a look.

"Brother Yu, are you really planning to make your move tonight?" An Ran asked, blinking.

Chen Yu nodded. "Yes. There’s no time like the present. I’m going to see if I can resolve this. If I can, Baili Qing, you’ll be responsible for covering our retreat."

"Alright, no problem." Baili Qing nodded.

"Let’s get some rest and conserve our energy." With that, Chen Yu walked off, the others following behind.

A short while later, they checked into a hotel on a nearby street.

In his room, Chen Yu sat on the bed, gazing into the distance. From this vantage point, he had a clear view of the Mercenary Building.

’A mole...’

’I’ll upgrade first. Better to be prepared.’

Calming his mind, Chen Yu checked his interface and chose to upgrade his Biological Force Field Skill.

Nearly one million Source of Life vanished in an instant, and a tremor ran through his body.

Within the Chaos, the golden ball of light pulsed, now infused with boundless vitality.

A massive torrent of power erupted within his body.

In that instant, Chen Yu felt the changes brought by the Skill upgrade.

A powerful Biological Force Field expanded outwards, and his perception of everything changed.

Within the Chaos, the golden orb of light representing the Biological Force Field erupted in a brilliant, dazzling glow.

It was like a golden sun.

It could almost rival the glowing orb of his Frozen World Superpower.

With the Biological Force Field enhanced and the Force Field amplified, the immense power coursing through his body made him feel he could tear anything asunder.

His Force Field capabilities were enhanced, and his overall strength had increased dramatically.

A Perfection Level Biological Force Field!

The change was staggering; the Force Field’s amplification was many times greater than before.

Without stopping, Chen Yu immediately chose to upgrade his Divine Speed Power!

A tremor passed through him, and soon, the Divine Speed Power upgrade was complete, advancing from the Advanced to the Perfection Level.

Entering the Spirit Realm World, Chen Yu tested the upgrade to his Divine Speed Power.

He activated it with a single thought. Lightning wreathed his form as his body vanished in a streak of electric light.

"Mach 50!"

Chen Yu’s heart leaped. ’An increase of a full Mach 35!’

Fifty times the speed of sound!

With the amplification from the Electric Flash Field, a speed of Mach 50 was simply staggering.

’I wonder when I’ll be able to reach the speed of light...’

Chen Yu mused.

A speed of Mach 50 was certainly astonishing, but compared to the speed of light, the gap was astronomical.

To say they were worlds apart would be no exaggeration.

Calming himself and sensing the enhanced power of the orbs within the Chaos, Chen Yu called up his interface to check his status.

Name: Chen Yu

Talent: Infinite Physical Body (Tier Five 0/5,000,000) [Unique Talent]

Skills: Frozen World (Awakened Legend Rank 1 5/10,000,000), Biological Force Field (Golden Legend Perfect Level 0/20,000,000), God’s Will (Golden Legend Advanced 10/2,000,000), Divine Speed Power (Legend Perfection Level 0/15,000,000)

Source of Life: 386,003

Skill Points: 0

"It needs that much?!"

Staring at the interface, Chen Yu’s brow furrowed.

After reaching Perfection Level, Biological Force Field required a full twenty million to upgrade again. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Divine Speed Power needed a full fifteen million as well!

That was an increase of ten, or even twenty times!

’In that case, once God’s Will reaches the Perfection Level, won’t the next upgrade cost forty million?!’

Chen Yu froze.

These numbers were getting more ridiculous each time!

It was even more than what his awakened Frozen World Skill required.

’At this rate, I’m afraid the only way I’ll be able to upgrade in the future is by encountering a massive beast tide.’

’And my physical body Evolution... I’m afraid the next time I upgrade it, the cost will break a hundred million...’

Staring at the interface, Chen Yu’s eyelid twitched.

’Before, one or two million was plenty. Now, I need one or two hundred million just to get by.’

’If these other Skills awaken, each one will probably cost over a hundred million!’

’Added all together, the total would probably be beyond my wildest imagination.’

’I guess I’ll have to set my sights higher from now on.’

Chen Yu stared at the interface, lost in thought.

’Killing Low-level Mutant Beasts... short of a full-blown beast tide, there’s no way to kill enough of them to gather the Source of Life I need.’