Divine-level Base

Shari stood to the side, a complex light flickering in her beautiful eyes. ’Isn’t Shu Feng a Spirit Warrior Level Summoner? How is he so strong in close combat?’

By common logic, the average Summoner’s fighting style was rather cowardly, consisting of hiding behind their Summoned Beasts and directing them in battle. Once an enemy got close, they could be easily taken down. Fierce, close-quarters combat Summoners like Shu Feng were exceptionally rare.

Shu Feng reached out, grabbed Janis and Robin, and tossed them into the Warrior Synthesis Nest within the Base Space.

Countless tentacles shot out from the Warrior Synthesis Nest, piercing their bodies to modify their genes.

The Central Control Tower also extended, releasing waves of mysterious and unfathomable control ripples that placed layer upon layer of shackles within Janis’s and Robin’s bodies.

"Let’s go!"

Shu Feng led Shari and strode outside.

Under the Extraordinary Power of the Phantom Badge, it was as if no one saw the two of them, allowing them to stroll away freely.

A short while later, the sound of sirens echoed from outside as police cars quickly surrounded the bar.

Inside a remote and desolate abandoned building, Shu Feng waved his hand, and Janis and Robin appeared in a flash.

"Greetings, Master!!"

A look of resignation flashed through Janis’s and Robin’s eyes as they obediently bowed to Shu Feng.

Although Janis and Robin were completely unwilling to accept Shu Feng as their master, they could not defy their bodies’ will.

Shu Feng said flatly, "I have two tasks for you. First, if Demon Leopard appears, report his whereabouts to me and lure him to the Leiyin Republic. Second, investigate the disappearance of the Guardian Flame’s members."

The three of them—Shari, Janis, and Robin—replied respectfully, "Yes, Sir!"

Shu Feng nodded slightly, his figure flickered, and he vanished from the spot.

Janis, Robin, and Shari exchanged glances, a bitter smile on each of their faces. Although they appeared completely unharmed, they had no idea how many control mechanisms had been placed inside their bodies. They were utterly incapable of disobeying Shu Feng’s commands, no longer free.

Shari admired her boss, Demon Leopard, yet she was forced to plot against him, unable even to give him a warning. This was the terror of the Central Control Tower.

Within the Mysterious Base, every structure possessed a power so profound it was beyond comprehension, enough to make even a Divine Spirit green with envy.

Shu Feng and his group were exchange students from the Celestial Pride Class of Shuijing High School—one of the three super high schools in the Qianyuan Republic, one of the world’s three superpowers. They were the young prodigies of the Qianyuan Republic. The academy they were visiting for their exchange program was the Leiyin Republic’s top institution, the Leiyin Republic Royal Academy.

"Grandmaster Cao, it is truly an honor for our academy that you’ve personally led the delegation here."

An old man with white hair and a white beard, his eyes bright and full of spirit, strode forward to greet Cao Zhen’s group. Dressed in a black suit, he was exceedingly enthusiastic.

This old man was Sukasa, the dean of the Leiyin Kingdom’s Royal Academy! Behind him were a dozen or so teachers from the academy, as well as eight young men and women with outstanding looks and extraordinary temperaments.

The moment those eight young men and women saw Zhao Zixing, their eyes lit up with undisguised admiration.

After a year of growth, Zhao Zixing’s figure had become more mature and alluring. Her aura had also grown colder, nobler, more elegant, and more captivating, like that of a beautiful, holy goddess.

Back at Shuijing High School, foolhardy people would confess their love to Zhao Zixing almost every day, only to be shot down one by one by her "little tail," Qi Ning.

Cao Zhen smiled faintly. "Dean Sukasa, we’ll be in your care for the next six months."

Shuijing High School was one of the three official Spiritualist training institutions of the superpower Qianyuan Republic. Although Cao Zhen was only a teacher for the Celestial Pride Class, he was an expert of the Spirit Sect Realm Level, worthy of the title Grandmaster, and possessed an extremely high status.

In fact, even within Shuijing High School, only the Celestial Pride Class had a Spirit Sect Realm Level expert as their head teacher. The head teachers for the Genius Class were Great Spirit Masters, while those for the regular classes were merely Spirit Masters.

In a small nation like the Leiyin Republic, a Spirit Sect Realm expert could already contend for the title of the country’s number one powerhouse.

It was for this very reason that Dean Sukasa had personally come to welcome Cao Zhen as a sign of respect.

Sukasa smiled faintly. "It’s no trouble at all. Having the chance to spar in Spear Technique and Martial Arts with the Celestial Prides from Shuijing High School is the perfect opportunity to let those proud little rascals at our academy see that there are always new heights to reach and stronger people in the world!"

As soon as he said this, a flash of indignation appeared in the eyes of the eight young men and women. They were the prodigies of the Leiyin Republic, the pride of the entire nation. Yet, to hear Sukasa’s tone, they were far inferior to Shu Feng’s group from Shuijing High School, which naturally left them resentful.

A tall young man in a silver-white uniform, with short brown hair and gray eyes, spoke with a poised demeanor, "Grandmaster Cao, my name is Haridan, a second-year at the Royal Academy. We at the Royal Academy have always heard that the Celestial Prides of Shuijing High School are all paragons among their peers, with attainments in Spiritual Martial Arts far beyond the ordinary. Why don’t you let us spar with our juniors in Spiritual Martial Arts?"

Cao Zhen glanced at Sukasa, who simply stood there smiling without a word. Cao Zhen immediately understood that this was the intention of the Leiyin Republic Royal Academy.

The Qianyuan Republic was one of the world’s three superpowers, and Shuijing High School was its most elite institution. If they could soundly defeat Shuijing High School’s exchange students, it would provide a massive boost to the Leiyin Republic’s morale.

Moreover, to increase their chances of winning, Haridan had deliberately used his words to corner Cao Zhen, forcing them to compete only in Spiritual Martial Arts.

The Leiyin Republic was not a strong nation; they didn’t even have a single Extraordinary Spiritual Spear Forger in the country, so all their Extraordinary Spiritual Spears had to be purchased from abroad. Therefore, they could only focus desperately on developing their Spiritual Martial Arts and Spiritual Abilities.

If they were to compete in Spirit Spear Technique, the students of the Leiyin Republic Royal Academy would naturally be no match for the Celestial Prides of Shuijing High School. However, if they competed in Spiritual Martial Arts, they still had a sliver of a chance to win.

Cao Zhen smiled faintly. "Very well!!"

Sukasa smiled and said, "In that case, let’s head to the Grand Arena. His Majesty the King was delighted to hear that you were personally leading the delegation, Grandmaster Cao. He is waiting for you there."

Cao Zhen gave Sukasa an unreadable smile. "Then let’s go!"

The Grand Arena of the Leiyin Republic Royal Academy was massive, capable of holding twenty thousand spectators. At this moment, several thousand people had gathered there—dignitaries from all corners of the Leiyin Republic and their families, as well as the elite students of the Royal Academy.

Seated on a high platform was a slim, handsome, middle-aged man with brown hair, gray eyes, and a cold demeanor. Beside him sat a stunningly beautiful middle-aged woman in a white bustier gown, her long silver hair and blue eyes radiating glamour.