Chapter 483

By analogy, originally breaking through from Second-level Spirit Master to Third-level Spirit Master took two months; now it has also been shortened to the original two weeks.

The same applies to advancing from Level Three to Level Four, and from Level Four to Level Five.

This does not yet account for the effect brought by the Seven Treasures Flowing Light Pendant's proficiency increasing again during this period.

After all, the pendant's proficiency is currently only at the Entry level; if it reaches Proficient, the speed will likely be twice the current speed, which is eight times that of the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant in its perfected state.

Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng could not wait any longer.

He truly wished to instantly reach Level 10 Grandmaster, no, to break through to Level One Spiritual Supreme.

"The Big Chief is a good person."

In his heart, he again expressed his gratitude to the Big Chief.

At this pace, in one week he will become a Second-level Spirit Master; by then perhaps the pendant's proficiency will reach Proficient, and after another week he will become a Third-level Spirit Master!

"If that's the case, it's still better to first raise the level of Spiritual Power; a higher Spiritual Power level makes refining primal force easier, as the saying goes, sharpening the knife does not delay the woodcutting."

Jiang Cheng made a decision.

Moreover, once his Spiritual Power level is high, for example after reaching Level Five, he can use the Secret Technique of the Pagoda Visualization Method; if his Spiritual Power level reaches Seven, the seven-tiered pagoda manifested by his Spiritual Power is stronger than the seventh-grade elementary treasure he wears.

The next day, Jiang Cheng went to the academy, greeted Director Ma Ming, and then headed toward the Lian Dan Shi.

Just halfway there, his phone rang.

Upon seeing that the caller was Yu Yang, he immediately guessed what it was about.

Calculating, it had been five or six days since the last mission; following the weekly routine, Yu Yang was obviously coming to inform him of this.

Indeed, just as he had guessed, after the call connected, Yu Yang said this; the difference was that last time they met at the base gate, whereas this time it was near the exit.

Jiang Cheng naturally agreed, knowing that the previous meeting at the base gate was also arranged to look after him.

"By the way, Little Brother Jiang."

"After finishing the main matter, Yu Yang shifted the topic, curiously asking: 'I heard Di Yun say that a few days ago he met you at the base and wanted to spar with you—is that true?'"

"Yes."

Jiang Cheng nodded and asked, "What's up, Captain?"

"Oh, nothing, just curious." Yu Yang laughed: "Actually, Di Yun had no other intention; he just happened to meet you, felt like it, and wanted to spar a bit."

"I know, Captain."

Jiang Cheng laughed.

Obviously, after being refused, Di Yun likely went to Yu Yang and the other team members and said something, which was probably not nice.

Otherwise, Yu Yang wouldn't have added that remark.

"Hehe, alright, then I won't waste your time. By the way, if you have any other questions, you can also call me."

"Okay, Captain." Jiang Cheng laughed and hung up.

Time flew to evening; after leaving the base, Jiang Cheng didn't go straight home but headed to Qin Lao's house.

Upon seeing Jiang Cheng arrive, he laughed and said, "You're going out on another mission?"

"Yeah."

Jiang Cheng casually sat down and said, "Qin Lao, I came to borrow the Thunder Dragon Talisman again."

"You little brat, not being polite at all." Qin Lao laughed and cried, not knowing when he had already taken out the Thunder Dragon Talisman and tossed it to Jiang Cheng,

"Take it, remember to stay safe; although the chance of danger while patrolling the tunnels is small, it doesn't mean there is none. If you encounter a formidable foe, remember that the best of the Thirty-Six Stratagems is to flee; don't fight just because you have this item."

"I know, Qin Lao."

Jiang Cheng put away the Thunder Dragon Talisman.

As the saying goes, being prepared prevents trouble.

If he truly encounters a strong enemy, having this versus not having it could lead to completely different outcomes.

"By the way, a few days ago someone at the base successfully challenged a Supreme; you know about this, right?" Just as Jiang Cheng was about to leave, Qin Lao suddenly asked.

"It seems there is such news." Jiang Cheng blinked, then nodded.

"That person is no ordinary individual; I recall he defeated the Big Chief just over a week ago, and not long after that he succeeded in challenging a Supreme. With his strength, do you think it would also be easy for him to challenge and defeat several more Supremes?"

"Probably."

Jiang Cheng answered without hesitation, but suddenly he sensed something off; turning his head, he saw Qin Lao staring at him unblinking, not even blinking.

At a glance, it's a version with no mistakes!

"Qin Lao, why are you staring at me like that?"

He felt a little creeped out.

"Hehe, nothing."

Qin Lao then blinked, his face showing a meaningful smile: "Kid, do you know? Before you came, whenever anyone in Challenge Mode defeated any Supreme, word would spread everywhere, but this person is just strange."

"He defeated two Supremes in a row; logically, he wouldn't be a nobody in the base, and even if anonymous, people could guess who he is, yet strangely, over the past couple days everyone has inquired and still couldn't find that anonymous person—do you think that's strange?"

Jiang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, but he still said, "Yes, it's quite strange."

"It's quite strange, right?"

Qin Lao continued: "But since you arrived, the base has gained this extra person; could it really be such a coincidence in the world?"

"Hahaha."

Jiang Cheng laughed: "Qin Lao, you wouldn't think that the person capable of challenging two Supremes is me, would you?"

"Isn't it?"

"Is it?"

Their gazes collided.

In the room, silence fell instantly.

"Kid, just admit it already." Qin Lao gave a cold snort, "The base is only this big; those capable of defeating Supreme-level strength can be counted on one hand. Actually, I initially didn't think it would be you, but after eliminating all impossibilities, the remaining person, no matter how unlikely, is the truth."

"Good fellow……"

Jiang Cheng, upon hearing those words, felt a sense of having heard them somewhere before.

But indeed, as Qin Lao said, the base has only that many people; if someone really wanted to investigate, they could find out, and Qin Lao, coincidentally, is someone who knows him very well.

After a moment, he sighed, "That's right, Qin Lao, that person is me."

"I knew it was you, kid!"

Qin Lao was so excited he almost jumped up, grabbing Jiang Cheng in one hand, "Good kid, how did you manage it? Quickly teach me! Consider the favor of lending you the Thunder Dragon Talisman."

(End of chapter)