Chapter 94

The global rioting beast herds instantly fell silent, though Ding Huan did not know this yet.

If Ding Huan had known that the global beast riots had ceased as abruptly as if a power switch had been flipped, he would surely have realized what the problem was.

That was because the Great Ape had been heavily struck by him and now had no leader.

The facts indeed proved this to be true.

In his previous life, when he was on Earth, no global beast riot had ever occurred.

After being reborn, he trained several prodigies.

These disciples joined the Human Corridor Defense Line and repeatedly crushed the beast herds' assaults on the Human Corridor Defense Line.

Not only that, they also slew countless genetically modified beasts.

If this trend continued, humanity would soon no longer need to defend its lines—but would instead launch offensive strikes.

This enraged the Demon Dragon, which personally led an assault on the Human Corridor Defense Line.

Although the defense line was breached, it suffered severe injuries from the penetrating explosive arrow cannon.

While the Demon Dragon hid in a corner to heal, the Great Ape, unwilling to remain ordinary, stepped forward.

It seized control of the Human Corridor Defense Line and, in the Demon Dragon's name, rallied all global beasts into rioting.

Now, heavily struck by Ding Huan, it could only hide in a corner like the Demon Dragon, licking its wounds.

Without a leader, the global beasts returned to their previous state.

Occasionally, a wise beast in some region would suddenly take it upon itself to lead a wave or two of beasts; most, however, remained hidden in their lairs, growing in silence.

……

Puhai also returned to normal as the beast waves ceased.

Xiao Qiang and Antonio of the Genetic Alliance even killed Qin Xiuxin of the Qin family, sparking considerable unrest.

Strangely, after Shi Chang returned from the frontlines and learned that the Genetic Alliance had lost several more elites, he did not erupt—he fell silent.

With the Beast King Council's chairman dead and numerous high-ranking members eliminated, the Security Bureau seized the opportunity to eradicate the entire Beast King Council in Puhai at once.

In Puhai's Security Bureau, the old bureau chief was holding a meeting.

Besides the Security Bureau personnel who had returned from the Human Corridor Defense Line, they had also invited Ding Huan's disciples Fang Chong, Especially Ai Xi, and Lü Zi.

"Gentlemen, the global beasts suddenly cooled from their rioting—there must be a reason. I suspect this is very likely connected to Teacher Ding of Yujiang University…"

Zhu Qinjiang's tone carried somewhat heavy, for though the beast wave had been quelled, the Security Bureau had lost far too many people this time.

His suspicion that the cessation of the beast wave was tied to Ding Huan was not baseless.

Shortly after Ding Huan went to the Human Corridor Defense Line, the global beast riot calmed down. To claim it had nothing to do with Ding Huan? He certainly did not believe it.

"Director Zhu, you say Teacher Ding went to the Human Corridor Defense Line?" Seeing Qu Yi stood up, her voice trembling.

Although Seeing Qu Yi had retreated with the main force, every time she thought of the General who died for her, sorrow filled her heart.

On the Human Corridor Defense Line, the most respected was General Hu.

Now that she heard Ding Huan had gone to the Human Corridor Defense Line, she could no longer sit still.

Zhu Qinjiang knew Seeing Qu Yi's relationship with Ding Huan was extraordinary; he sighed and said:

"Yes, Teacher Ding borrowed a fighter jet from the Security Bureau and went to the Human Corridor Defense Line.

Shortly after Teacher Ding arrived, not only did the beasts on the Human Corridor Defense Line retreat entirely, but the global beast riots ceased instantly.

I suspect the cessation of these beast waves is tied to Teacher Ding."

"Has Teacher Ding returned?" Seeing Qu Yi asked eagerly.

Not only Seeing Qu Yi, but Fang Chong, Especially Ai Xi, and Lü Zi all stared at Zhu Qinjiang with excitement.

Especially Ai Xi, in particular, had learned much from Ding Huan and always considered herself his student—yet she had never even met her own teacher.

Zhu Qinjiang fell silent for a long while before saying, "If I'm not mistaken, Teacher Ding has likely met with misfortune—he disappeared after going to the Human Corridor Defense Line."

Zhu Qinjiang did not speak plainly; the real reason was that the fighter jet borrowed by Ding Huan had been left stationary on the Human Corridor Defense Line and had since emitted no signal.

You know, they knew their Security Bureau's fighter jets were all under constant information monitoring.

"I'm going to the Human Corridor Defense Line," Seeing Qu Yi suddenly said loudly.

She knew she needed the Security Bureau's aircraft to reach the Human Corridor Defense Line, so she could only voice this here.

"I'll go with you," Fang Chong said without hesitation, swept up by the heat of the moment.

Before Especially Ai Xi and Lü Zi could rise, Zhu Qinjiang waved his hand. "Calm down, listen to me finish."

"Seeing Qu Yi, you are surely the disciple Teacher Ding values most—going to the Human Corridor Defense Line now would only cause chaos…"

Zhu Qinjiang suspected Seeing Qu Yi was more than just a disciple; he clearly sensed she had learned far more and possessed deeper foundations.

According to the information he had gathered, Ding Huan had even stayed at Seeing Qu Yi's home for a time, not only healing her injuries but also guiding her cultivation.

Hearing Zhu Qinjiang's words, Seeing Qu Yi instinctively wanted to refute—when had she ever been Ding Huan's disciple? He had taught her, but never formally accepted her as a disciple.

Before Seeing Qu Yi could speak, Zhu Qinjiang continued:

"Teacher Ding knew you all remained inside the Human Corridor Defense Line and grew anxious. He came here to borrow a plane—he was likely searching for you."

Fang Chong and Lü Zi, upon hearing Ding Huan had come to find them, resolved even more firmly to go find their teacher.

Zhu Qinjiang waved his hand again, signaling them to calm down. "Whether you are Seeing Qu Yi or Fang Chong, remember: senseless sacrifice only proves stupidity and ignorance.

How strong Teacher Ding is—I believe you know better than I do. Your teacher has not returned from the Human Corridor Defense Line—what do you think you could accomplish by going there?

Could you rescue Ding Huan from endless beast hordes—or only his remains?

Every year, countless brave warriors of our Security Bureau die in beast waves, yet we never make decisions out of impulse.

Every decision we make is based on the bigger picture, on how much we can truly benefit humanity and Earth…"

Seeing the group had calmed somewhat, Zhu Qinjiang continued:

"Since going to the defense line is clearly suicide, we must change strategy.

You have all received Teacher Ding's inheritance—I believe that with sufficient resources, you will surely reach, even surpass, your teacher's height.

When that time comes, you take everyone to the frontline and drive those ferocious beasts out—won't that avoid meaningless deaths, avenge Teacher Ding, and contribute to humanity and Earth?

"Fang Chong, Senior Sister Qu Yi, I think the old Director is right," Ai Xi said. "Our current strength means going to the Human Corridor frontline is suicide. Better to stay here and improve our cultivation."

Zhu Qinjiang: "Yes, that's the right way of thinking."

Wang Qiusheng sent me a message before he left—he hoped Qu Yi would take over as Director of the Puhai Security Bureau. Director Dou also agrees. What do you think, Qu Yi?"

Before Qu Yi could answer, Zhu Qinjiang spoke again: "Fang Chong, Ai Xi, and Lü Zi—you three students, our Security Bureau also hopes you'll join us."

Fang Chong stood up first: "Senior Sister Qu Yi, we also hope you'll join the Security Bureau. Only the Security Bureau has enough resources to help you advance."

After speaking, Fang Chong turned to Zhu Qinjiang: "Old Director, we've only been in the Top Ten Starfall Academies for half a year. After we graduate, our first choice will be to come help you, Senior Sister Qu Yi."

Although Fang Chong's words weren't blunt, everyone understood.

First, if Qu Yi doesn't join the Security Bureau, her cultivation resources are limited, and progress will be difficult.

But in the Top Ten Starfall Academies, cultivation resources aren't lacking—so there's no need to join the Security Bureau now.

If Qu Yi truly joins the Security Bureau, then in the future, our first choice will be the Security Bureau.

If Qu Yi doesn't join the Security Bureau, then we'll likely never join either—this is backing up Senior Sister Qu Yi.

Qu Yi thought of Director Wang Qiusheng, who had brought her here and died on the Human Corridor frontline—her heart hardened further, determined to return to the Human Corridor frontline.

"Old Director, I agree to join the Security Bureau. But my experience is insufficient—I'll only serve as a Security Bureau member. As for Director, I dare not accept such a position."

Qu Yi finally made up her mind.

The Old Director is right—going now is mindless, meaningless suicide. Only with greater cultivation can we earn the right to avenge him and wipe out those ferocious beasts.

Staying in the Security Bureau gives her enough resources for cultivation.

For her, this place is even better than the Top Ten Starfall Academies, because all she lacks right now is cultivation resources.

Zhu Qinjiang laughed heartily: "Our Security Bureau Director isn't like any other leader. Our Directors charge into the frontlines first. If there's battle, our Director is the first to pick up a weapon."

When battle comes, our Security Bureau Director may not be the first to die—but will certainly be the last to fight."

So only those with ability and courage can be our Security Bureau Director—not those who simply live the longest. Only when the Director has ability can our Security Bureau reduce deaths."

Qu Yi was moved by Zhu Qinjiang's words. She nodded, agreeing to become Director of the Puhai Security Bureau.

Only as Director could she charge forward first the next time she went to the Human Corridor frontline.

…

With Ding Huan's help, Qi Qi Xinyue had fully recovered and began cultivating the Luo Shi Jing that Ding Huan taught her.

But she could never gather true qi in her dantian—each time she absorbed elemental energy, it scattered.

Ding Huan guessed Qi Qi Xinyue had no spiritual root, so he taught her the Qian Luo Gene Scripture, then continued his own cultivation.

To leave this place, it's best to reach Seventh-Level Gene Cultivator.

But Ding Huan knew well—given the elemental stones he carried, within a short time he could reach at most Sixth Level.

Sixth-Level Gene Cultivator should be enough to deal with that giant gorilla.

Watching Ding Huan, after teaching her, devote every moment to cultivation,

Qi Qi Xinyue knew Ding Huan wanted to grow stronger to take her out. She gritted her teeth—but still refused to cultivate the Qian Luo Gene Scripture, continuing with the Luo Shi Jing.

From Ding Huan's tone, she could tell the Luo Shi Jing was vastly superior to the Qian Luo Gene Scripture.

As usual, Qi Qi Xinyue gripped an elemental stone and tried to guide the elemental energy through the Heavenly Cycle according to the Luo Shi Jing.

When the energy reached her dantian, it scattered again.

Qi Qi Xinyue suddenly wondered—could this be related to the Divine Art Force she had cultivated before?

Thinking of how easily Ding Huan had summoned Wind Blade Technique, her heart wavered.

When she began cultivating Divine Art Force, she was explicitly told: Divine Art Force is the noblest and most powerful art in this universe.

Could she really discard the noblest, most powerful art to cultivate a Luo Shi Jing she'd never heard of before?

And what if she was wrong? If she scattered her Divine Art Force but still couldn't gather elemental energy—what then?

Qi Qi Xinyue's gaze fell on Ding Huan, still diligently cultivating—and suddenly she felt her own thoughts were absurd.

Could she leave this place? Without Ding Huan, she would already be dead.

If so, why hesitate?

Thinking this, Qi Qi Xinyue calmed completely, then unhesitatingly scattered her Divine Art Force.

As soon as her Divine Art Force dispersed, when she performed the Heavenly Cycle using the Luo Shi Jing, the first cycle gathered elemental energy in her dantian—she exhaled softly in relief.

It was indeed the Divine Art Force that had been interfering.