Chapter 182: Xu Jingming

The various psychic abilities on Blue Star are as numerous as stars, each producing distinct visual effects in combat.

Among them, mental-type abilities have the worst visual impact.

To outsiders, mental-type adepts simply stand there, motionless, while their enemies collapse without a single movement.

Elemental-type abilities have the best visual impact, with wind blades and fireballs flying everywhere, dazzling and overwhelming the eyes.

Xu Jingming's lightning-type ability, with golden thunder spreading across the battlefield during combat, has the most spectacular visual effect.

If posted on the school's official website, it would surely attract a wave of attention.

However, during her viewing of the video, Ling Shuang noticed that Xu Jingming often preferred to kill enemies by targeting their heads.

"That's the only way to ensure the enemy is completely dead."

Xu Jingming naturally understood what Ling Shuang meant by this particular killing method and smiled as he explained.

"The idea is certainly correct."

Ling Shuang nodded first, then softly warned:

"But you must remember, some creatures cannot be killed even if their heads are pierced through."

Such special beings exist among both humans and ferocious beasts."

"Understood."

Xu Jingming's heart tightened, and he quickly nodded.

"Good that you understand."

Ling Shuang nodded and continued:

"Also, you needn't worry that the promotional video will expose your key combat techniques."

All videos uploaded to the school's website undergo special processing by Eva."

The National University League will begin next April.

Xu Jingming is one of the competitors representing Mo University.

Ling Shuang obviously wouldn't expose all of Xu Jingming's combat techniques for other universities to study.

"I'll handle removing the footage of your key techniques—the 'Lei Shen Zhi,' 'Mingyu Leikui,' and 'Tian Lei Shu'—from the video."

Eva's adorably dazed spherical holographic projection appeared beside Ling Shuang, swaying gently as she spoke, incredibly cute.

"Thank you, Eva," Xu Jingming smiled.

This Eva was clearly not a sub-entity, but Eva's true form—her speech tone was indistinguishable from a human's.

"By the way, Headmaster, I found something at the Tianming Sect branch—don't know if it's useful to the school."

Xu Jingming pulled out a pre-prepared space ring, along with the book "Shen Xue Mi Shu," and handed them over.

"Shen Xue Mi Shu? I didn't expect you'd find this scripture too."

Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes lit up as she flipped it open.

When she saw that the crucial cultivation sections were also torn out, she couldn't help but feel disappointed:

"Too bad—your copy is the same; it's missing the key cultivation parts."

During the last study trip, they had obtained the Shen Xue Mi Shu from that bishop.

But that scripture's condition was identical to the one Xu Jingming gave her.

"Shen Xue Mi Shu can only be used by becoming a Shen Xue Envoy, and the side effects of becoming a Shen Xue Envoy are so severe."

"Even with the scripture, you can't cultivate it—what's there to regret?"

Xu Jingming was puzzled.

"The original Shen Xue Mi Shu cannot be cultivated, of course—but we have so many Masters, even Grand Masters."

"If we can improve it, preserving its original power while weakening the side effects,"

"we might even create a new SS-rank, or even SSS-rank technique."

Ling Shuang explained.

Although the Tianming Sect is a human-hating cult, the Shen Xue Mi Shu's power boost is undeniably terrifying.

"I see," Xu Jingming suddenly understood.

"Keep the space ring and the 'Shen Xue Mi Shu'—there's nothing here the school can use."

"If you plan to continue Zuotianming Sect missions and find similar items, come directly to me."

"I can exchange them for academy credits."

As Vice Headmaster, Ling Shuang would never take a student's belongings for free.

"Also, for students who complete Tianming Sect S-rank missions,"

"the school has a special family protection program to prevent Tianming Sect members from lashing out and retaliating against your family."

"List your family members who need protection—now report them to Eva."

Ling Shuang said softly.

Mo University has always been extremely strict in rating mission levels.

Missions rated S-rank usually involve critical aspects of the Tianming Sect.

The Tianming Sect might not retaliate against ordinary A-rank or B-rank mission completers.

But completing even one S-rank mission delivers a heavy blow to the Tianming Sect.

Given the Tianming Sect's madness, we must be prepared.

Xu Jingming naturally understood this logic, and inwardly marveled at Mo University's rigor and thoughtfulness.

After reporting the address and names of his aunt's family to Eva, he respectfully took his leave.

Returning to the villa, not seeing his roommate on the first floor, Xu Jingming went straight upstairs.

"Eva, open the school's mission system."

Xu Jingming took a can of chilled cola from the kitchen fridge and popped it open with a hiss.

He sat back relaxed on the sofa, savoring the refreshing sensation from the cold drink.

"Eva received."

With a hum, a holographic projection appeared before Xu Jingming, coalescing into a task list.

According to the records in the Divine Blood Secret Technique manual, the number of Divine Blood Messengers within the Tianming Sect should still be considerable.

Xu Jingming needed to continue accepting tasks and kill more Divine Blood Messengers.

So he quickly selected from the various tasks listed, based on their descriptions.

He ultimately chose the task most likely to encounter a Divine Blood Messenger.

A-rank Task: Two third-rank Divine Blood Messengers spotted in Chaoyang Street, Magu City; their divine-transformed strength is approximately low-tier fourth-rank.

Proceed to investigate, confirm, and eliminate them.

Reward: Basic investigation reward (100 credits), killing a Divine Blood Messenger (1000 credits/person).

"Chaoyang Street isn't far from Magu University Campus—I can head over there soon."

Although the reward for an A-rank task is far less than that of an S-rank task, Xu Jingming's main goal was to find Divine Blood Messengers.

He didn't care about the reward.

"Also, yesterday morning, Teacher sent a message saying he had finished researching the Lei Ting Bu Mie Shen technique."

"Before going to Chaoyang Street, I still need to pay Teacher a visit."

Xu Jingming drained the chilled cola in his hand, then rose to leave.

When he arrived at the teacher's villa,

in the living room, besides Teacher Yang Zhentian, Senior Brother Liu Ming was also present.

"Jingming, you're here? Sit down."

Yang Zhentian, on the sofa, waved his hand.

"Teacher, Senior Brother."

Xu Jingming greeted them with a smile, then sat on the sofa, looking expectantly at Yang Zhentian:

"Teacher, has the Lei Ting Bu Mie Shen technique been improved?"

"It's not that simple—I closed myself off for four or five days and only got a glimmer of an idea so far.

To truly complete the improvement, it'll take at least another year."

Though he said this, Yang Zhentian wore a faint smile, clearly in good spirits.

Though improving the technique took a long time, it was far better than having no direction at all.

Compared to Teacher Yang Zhentian, Senior Brother Liu Ming beside him looked somewhat gloomy.

"Senior Brother Liu, weren't you out on a mission? How did you finish so quickly?"

Xu Jingming asked voluntarily.

Just a few days ago, Senior Brother Liu had still been inviting him to join a mission.

"Not yet—the mission lead was faulty. I'm planning to go to the Task Building to swap for another one, and came here on the way."

Liu Ming shook his head helplessly.

After months of recovery, his previously severe injuries had fully healed.

His body was strong, his complexion healthy.

He had intended to take on a mission first, just to get back into shape.

But his first mission failed outright due to faulty leads—he couldn't locate any Tianming Sect members.

"You really do need to swap for another mission."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly, showing understanding.

Magu University's intelligence wasn't always accurate—even the A-rank task he'd just accepted might not find those two Divine Blood Messengers.

But most mission intel was reliable; Senior Brother Liu was simply unlucky.

"Never mind that—I heard you've already completed an S-rank task? And you've even made friends with Bingshan Yao Fang?"

Liu Ming didn't dwell on the issue, instead asking with a smile.

"Senior Brother, how do you know so much?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

"It's not that I'm well-informed—I saw the post on the school's official website."

"Still, I didn't expect little brother to progress so fast—you've already completed an S-rank task alone."

Liu Ming's gaze held a touch of awe.

Though he was the senior brother, Xu Jingming's strength had quietly surpassed him.

Of course,

if not for his injury and the lost time,

he would likely have reached fourth-rank by now, and wouldn't be so far behind little brother Xu Jingming.

"At this rate, by next April's National University League, the school might even give you a spot to compete."

Liu Ming speculated.