Chapter 634

Half an hour later, all Master-level cultivators completed their power certification.

They each received a dagger-and-shield badge representing the Degaka Warband.

Beneath the badge were several golden five-pointed stars, indicating Master rank stars.

As a Seven-Star Master, Xu Jingming's badge naturally bore seven five-pointed stars.

"Power certification is complete. This badge signifies you are now a member of the Degaka Warband."

"With this badge, you may join the frontlines of Mocheng."

"Of course, we will not force you to participate in any war."

"Simply come when you see a readiness notice in the communication group."

"Additionally, many of our Degaka Warband Master-level squads are currently stationed here."

"If you wish to join a reliable team, I suggest you go over now."

Clado may have looked down on ordinary Master-level cultivators, but he said everything he needed to.

Xu Jingming, looking at the new group chat on his phone, let out a sigh of relief.

Now, if war broke out in Mocheng, he could join immediately.

"Eva, keep an eye on the group messages. If there's a readiness notice, tell me right away."

"Got it."

After chatting with Eva, Xu Jingming, who had not joined any Master-level squad, had no reason to stay and turned to leave.

"Brother Zhou, sorry for the misunderstanding earlier."

At that moment, Zhang Zhou came over, looking embarrassed.

He had even refused Bloodblade Squad.

He now understood that Xu Jingming truly meant what he said—he would join no team.

"No problem. It's only natural."

Xu Jingming smiled and waved. "I'll be off then, Brother Zhang. See you on the frontline."

"See you then."

Zhang Zhou waved back.

He then took a deep breath and walked into the Degaka Warband building.

Xu Jingming was powerful enough to skip joining a Master-level squad.

But he was different—he felt safer with a team.

After seeing Xu Jingming's strength, he had already abandoned the idea of forming his own squad.

He simply wasn't qualified yet.

By the time he finished all his business with the Degaka Warband, it was already past noon.

Remembering he had promised to treat Catherine to lunch, Xu Jingming called her.

He then arrived early and waited in the private dining room.

After only about ten minutes, Xu Jingming saw Catherine again.

Unlike before, she wasn't wearing her battle suit today.

She wore short blue denim shorts, revealing straight, slender legs.

Her legs had elegant contours, smooth and fine skin, glowing faintly under the sunlight streaming through the window.

Her black top was short and tight, accentuating her supple waistline, even hinting at her navel.

She was unmistakably a vibrant young girl.

The only pity was that half her exquisite face was hidden behind large sunglasses.

"What? Afraid of being followed?"

Xu Jingming smiled and handed her the menu. "Today's my treat. Order whatever you like—I'll pay."

"It's not about being followed."

Catherine shook her head, removed her sunglasses, and revealed clear emerald eyes. "If I showed my real face, you wouldn't even get to eat with me, let alone see me."

As the Holy Church's Divine Maiden and holder of the Holy Angel ability,

the Church's followers treated her as the mouthpiece of their deity!

Religious power was terrifying—if anyone recognized her in public,

countless believers would immediately begin praying, blocking off the entire area.

"That's the honor of being the Divine Maiden—others would kill for it," Xu Jingming said with a smile.

Compared to Catherine's fanatical followers, the crowds who idolized him were downright polite.

"Enough talk—I'm going to feast on you today!"

Catherine snatched the menu with a fierce look, as if venting all her resentment from being defeated by Xu Jingming in the Talent Tournament.

Xu Jingming didn't care.

He had just made a fortune from Old Sam—he was flush with cash.

As the holder of the SS-rank ability "Holy Angel," Catherine could freely manipulate light elements in the air.

Even as she ordered, Xu Jingming sensed light elements subtly gathering toward her.

As the owner of the SS-rank ability "Holy Angel," Catherine can freely manipulate light elements in the air.

Could Catherine's light manipulation ability be used to repair the Light Essence?

He acted immediately, telling Catherine his idea.

"I don't know, but I can try," Catherine said after finishing her order.

Xu Jingming quickly pulled the Light Essence from his space ring.

Catherine gently pointed a finger, and blinding golden light surged into the Light Essence.

"Eva, is it working?" Xu Jingming asked urgently.

The Light Essence was already 89% restored—but if it could be fully repaired, that would be ideal.

"It's working. At this rate, full restoration will take about 120 hours," Eva replied.

"Only 120 hours?" Xu Jingming felt a surge of joy inside.

"Looks like it's working," Catherine withdrew her hand, and the blinding light vanished.

"Yes. It will take roughly 120 hours to complete the repair."

"If you help me, I'll grant you one request—though it mustn't be unreasonable."

Xu Jingming didn't hide his intent.

Song Qiuyun's power had already fallen behind his.

If she could be guaranteed an evolution into an S-rank Light ability, her potential would skyrocket.

"120 hours? I can only dedicate one hour per day to this."

Catherine replied softly.

Daily one-hour injections of light energy also served as training for her ability.

"One hour a day... that's about four months to finish the repair..."

Xu Jingming considered it. No problem.

He still had to stay in Dayangzhou for a while.

By the time the Light Essence was fully repaired in four months, he could return to Daxia.

"State your request. I have no issue with the time," Xu Jingming said firmly.

"Let me think about it."

Catherine lowered her head, thinking for a long while, then raised her beautiful eyes to Xu Jingming.

Her red lips parted, and she spoke seriously:

"I'm very interested in Daxia. When you have time, take me there."

Her red lips parted as she said seriously:

"I'm very interested in Great Xia. Whenever you have time, just take me there."