Chapter 170: Damn it, he pulled it off!

Congratulations, Teacher Ji. Qin Chuan smiled as he spoke, though he also felt doubtful.

After advancing to Elite-level Player and maxing out his Spirit Beast's level, Ji Huai's strength will inevitably surge; although his Transcendent Value still falls short of his, Ji Huai's individual strength cannot be simply measured by Transcendent Value.

In that case, even a fourth-tier demon beast plus six third-tier demon beasts should not be able to stop Ji Huai, so why is he still being invited?

You should know that the reason for the Special Affairs Cooperation Mission invitation is that the Special Affairs Group lacks manpower.

Seeing Qin Chuan's doubt, Ji Huai calmly said, "I called you here mainly to let you witness a fourth-tier demon beast."

"This isn't the first fourth-tier demon beast within the Yanhuang Nation's borders; indeed, two days ago one appeared in Cassia Forest City, and over the past few days several more have shown up."

"Third-tier demon beasts already possess some special abilities, while fourth-tier demon beasts are even more so."

"Take this opportunity to observe a fourth-tier demon beast up close; it will help you deal with similar demon beasts in the future."

"After all..." Ji Huai lifted his eyelids, "As my strength advances to Elite-level, the number of Special Affairs Cooperation Mission invitations I send you should greatly decrease."

Hearing that, Qin Chuan's mouth twitched.

"If a third-tier demon beast's corpse is dissected immediately, one would find a cluster of special energy similar to Transcendent Energy, which quickly dissipates after the beast's death."

"First- and second-tier demon beasts can resist firearms and other modern weapons, but they are at a disadvantage before Transcendent Power; a Formal-level Player only needs some training to gain the strength to kill such demon beasts."

"All right." Qin Chuan listened attentively.

Taking this into account, Ji Huai let Qin Chuan join this operation so he could observe the fourth-tier demon beast up close.

Ji Huai meant that he alone is enough to hold down Long Prosperity City; in the short term there won't be a manpower shortage, so Qin Chuan will have little chance to participate later.

"This is considered the source of the demon beasts' special abilities."

"Within a fourth-tier demon beast's body, this energy condenses into a solid, becoming a crystal-like existence that can persist long after the beast's death."

"Compared to first- and second-tier demon beasts, third-tier demon beasts have undergone a change: they are smarter, can retain some reason even in frenzy, and can possess some special abilities rather than relying solely on bodily strength." Ji Huai paused.

Although it sounds like concern for him, a strong aura exudes, and even Qin Chuan, familiar with Ji Huai, finds it somewhat overwhelming.

"Besides that, their bodily structures differ in some ways."

"No problem."

"Now I will explain the differences between fourth-tier demon beasts and ordinary demon beasts."

"We two will open the way, first killing the third- and fourth-tier demon beasts." Ji Huai moved forward quickly, still speaking calmly, "Afterward, the other combat personnel will handle the cleanup."

"Formal-level Player, big white cabbage."

"Damn it, he pulled it off."

"First- and second-tier demon beasts, grunts."

"The two moved swiftly, one ahead of the other, quickly entering the valley, where dozens of first- and second-tier demon beasts came lunging at them."

"He was indeed quite curious about that."

"Hearing that and looking at the demon beast corpses on the ground, Qin Chuan nodded slightly."

"Before Qin Chuan could act, Ji Huai flicked his wrist; a metal ring on his wrist instantly turned into countless fine steel needles, piercing the demon beasts' bodies and then retracting, leaving only corpses on the spot."

"First- and second-tier demon beasts fight relying solely on brute strength; they possess greater intelligence than normal animals but are filled with madness and impulse." Ji Huai swept away another volley of flying needles, continuing, "They are more like mere grunts."

"Such crystals are called demon cores; they are currently extremely rare, and the Special Affairs Equipment Department is researching them to determine their uses."

"Soon you will be able to see what a demon core looks like." Ji Huai spoke calmly, "Unlike third-tier demon beasts, fourth-tier demon beasts have more varied and complete special abilities."

"Just like Spirit Beast skills, their abilities have become a system."

"At the same time, fourth-tier demon beasts can completely suppress their frenzied nature, maintaining reason at all times."

"Therefore, fourth-tier demon beasts are far harder to deal with than third-tier demon beasts."

"Understood." Qin Chuan nodded thoughtfully.

"Demon core…"

"It's actually somewhat like the resources dropped after killing some Spirit Beasts."

"But resources can be used to advance Spirit Beasts, which demon cores certainly cannot do."

"So it must be handed over to the Special Affairs Equipment Department for research."

"The Special Affairs Equipment Department is a very crucial division within the Special Affairs Group; Qin Chuan only came to understand it after obtaining higher clearance."

"The purpose of establishing this department is to utilize transcendent things to develop transcendent weapons."

"Moreover, it has already achieved certain results."

"Using low-grade resources, the Special Affairs Equipment Department developed transcendent bombs capable of threatening third-tier demon beasts; such bombs have already been used in anti-demon beast operations across various regions."

"Long Prosperity City has Ji Huai, this great Buddha, and Qin Chuan, this leading player, so there was no need to apply for transcendent bombs; instead, they were left for places that needed them more."

"Therefore, in previous battles Qin Chuan had not seen the actual application of transcendent bombs."

"Now that demon cores exist, the Special Affairs Equipment Department might be able to develop more powerful transcendent bombs or other transcendent weapons."

"While speaking, the two slaughtered their way forward, eventually reaching the depths of the valley."

"The valley's depths are actually quieter than the outskirts, with no first- or second-tier demon beasts appearing."

"But the sense of danger is much stronger."

"Suddenly, a demon snake as thick as a water barrel, a third-tier demon snake, shot out from concealment like a spear toward Qin Chuan; before the giant snake struck, not even a trace of breath leaked from the surroundings, obviously it possessed the special ability to hide its aura."

"Qin Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and in the next instant he turned into flying snow and scattered."

"He missed, and the giant snake momentarily froze."

"But that was its only chance."

"Appearing amid the drifting snow, Qin Chuan's hand was already pressed upon the giant snake's shadow."

"On the corresponding part of the giant snake's body, which is over ten meters long, a black handprint appeared, instantly spreading and dyeing most of its body black."

"Accompanied by painful hissing, the giant snake crashed to the ground, and then its body was completely eroded by dark-system power, leaving no blood or bone."

"Qin Chuan turned his head, looking at the manifested third-tier demon beasts, and at the one demon beast resembling a fierce lion-deer that they guarded like stars around the moon."

"The aura emanating from that opponent far surpassed that of third-tier demon beasts, causing Qin Chuan's eyes to narrow slightly."

Is this a fourth-rank demon beast?

"Make a move."

Ji Huai let out a low shout, shaking free the Yin-Yang Twin Swords in his hand, and killed toward the leading fourth-rank demon beast.

Watching the other five third-rank demon beasts that had lunged at Ji Huai to block him, Qin Chuan slightly shook his head, then raised a hand and clenched it tightly.

"Boom!!!"

The water extending from the void turned into five huge hands, sweeping over the third-rank demon beasts.

After instantly subduing the third-rank demon beasts, Qin Chuan looked toward the battlefield where Ji Huai and the fourth-rank demon beast fought.

This is the main event.

(End of chapter)