Name: Fang Xing

Cultivation: True Qi Second Layer!

Enhancement Level: Three-Star (33%)

Enhancement Points: 23,880

’I still have a good amount of Enhancement Points. I need to get my hands on some Demon and Monster Cores.’

The thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind as he looked at the panel.

Now that his Red Fire Divine Skill had reached the Sixth Layer and he had cultivated the Cyan Flame, he needed to consider other ways to improve.

Demon and Monster Cores!

That stuff was truly addictive.

It provided a massive boost to one’s strength.

’I should go check the Celestial Hall...’

Snapping back to his senses, Fang Xing left his residence and headed for the Celestial Hall.

"Sir!"

"Greetings, Lord Fang!"

"Mm."

...

Along the way, Fang Xing encountered several Captains from his unit, nodding to them in greeting.

Compared to the other Vice Commanders, he was almost completely hands-off.

He didn’t get involved at all.

It was mostly because he didn’t have the energy to spare.

To him, minor missions were a waste of time. The paltry amount of Merit they offered was of no real help.

Upon arriving at the Celestial Hall, Fang Xing went inside, registered, and began to browse the available missions.

There were many missions listed.

In the current era of turmoil, the situation everywhere was unstable.

Even with the Observatory’s full efforts, the influence of Cult Demons was difficult to eradicate.

The situation in Jiang Province was relatively stable, but the Province Mansions closer to the border regions were in greater chaos.

This was the first time he had officially accepted a mission. With his authority as a Vice Commander, he could view a wider range of missions.

And they were much more difficult!

Fang Xing carefully examined the missions.

After browsing for a while, his eyes locked onto one particular mission.

’A Great Demon!’

Fang Xing’s eyes lit up as he read the mission details.

’This is the one.’

After a careful look, Fang Xing quickly selected the mission.

This mission offered a full five thousand Merit points.

It was almost as much as the last Demon and Monster mission he had undertaken.

The requirements were also high; one needed to be at least in the True Qi Realm to accept it.

It was also a multi-person mission.

Of course, it could also be completed alone.

Having chosen the mission, Fang Xing immediately registered for it.

Once the registration was complete, he received the full dossier for the mission.

The staff member in charge of registration also reminded him to team up with others if possible.

Fang Xing, however, paid it no mind.

It was only five thousand Merit points and just one Great Demon. As far as he was concerned, teaming up was completely unnecessary.

He was absolutely confident he could handle a single Initial Realm Great Demon.

His Cultivation during this period had not been for nothing.

Besides, this would be a good test of his combat strength.

...

After leaving the Celestial Hall, Fang Xing returned to his residence, carefully reviewed all the mission information one more time, committed it to memory, and then departed.

He had been with the Observatory for some time now, but this was his first solo mission.

Fang Xing felt a sense of anticipation.

He rented a Spiritual Steed and rode out of the city.

The sun blazed overhead, the summer heat like a scorching fire.

The heat was unbearable!

Fang Xing, however, felt fine.

At his level of Cultivation, the changing of the seasons had no significant effect on him.

The True Qi Realm was the Extraordinary Stage!

This leap in life’s hierarchy had already transcended the Mortal Realm Stage.

Galloping along the main road and kicking up a cloud of dust, his figure soon vanished into the distance.

Traveling alone offered more freedom.

By nightfall, Fang Xing had already covered eight hundred li.

In a ruined temple on a barren mountain, a bonfire burned brightly.

Fang Xing sat by the fire while his Spiritual Steed stood quietly nearby, eating the feed he had prepared.

Spiritual Steeds ate top-grade Essence Beans, and he had purchased some high-quality feed when he rented the mount.

Having a Storage Pouch made things so much more convenient.

If you want your horse to run, you have to feed it well.

Covering eight hundred li in just over half a day took a significant toll.

After eating some dry rations and drinking some wine, Fang Xing leaned against a nearby stone to rest.

RUMBLE—!!!

As night deepened, a rolling thunderclap echoed, and soon, a torrential downpour began.

The heavy rain washed away the summer heat.

Rainwater dripped from the temple eaves, like silver pearls falling onto a jade plate.

Thunder ripped across the sky, but Fang Xing, resting against the stone, was completely unaffected.

"Hm?"

As Fang Xing was resting with his eyes closed, he suddenly snapped them open and looked outside the temple.

With his powerful Perception Power, he heard the faint sound of footsteps through the rain.

Soon, a young Daoist in a Daoist Robe appeared at the temple entrance.

Holding a Duster in one hand, he stepped into the temple.

Fang Xing watched the young Daoist, sensing a powerful fluctuation of qi and blood from him.

Without an extraordinary and meticulous Perception Ability, one would not have been able to sense it at all.

An intangible, faint aura enveloped him.

It was like trying to see flowers in a fog—a hazy blur.

As his gaze swept over the young Daoist, Fang Xing’s pupils contracted slightly.

[A Top Grade Treasure Duster. Enhancement Cost: 100,000 Points!]

’A Top Grade Treasure Artifact!’

Fang Xing’s heart skipped a beat as he read the text on the panel in his vision.

’His casual Duster is a Top Grade Treasure Artifact? Good grief, he’s more lavish than a disciple of the Supreme Profound Upper Sect.’

’This young Daoist must be a core member of some Upper Sect.’

’A Daoist’s attire... Could he be from the Supreme Dao Sect, the one ranked first among the Ten Great Upper Sects?’

The thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind.

The Supreme Dao Sect!

It was one of Great Jing’s Ten Great Martial Dao Upper Sects, and also the number one Martial Dao Sect among them.

Its history and foundation were even older than the Great Jing Foundation itself.