"Hello, my name is Wan Liang."

"I am He Zhengyi."

"We both were National Martial Arts Examination students from Jiangbei Province last year. Now, we both work at the Martial Hall, responsible for eliminating alien creatures hidden in human society."

After entering, the two introduced themselves one after another.

"Hello, I am Zhang Lingfeng. After finishing the national examination, you went to work at the Martial Hall straight out of the academy without going to college?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked curiously.

The national examination has strict age standards.

Martial arts students cannot be over twenty years old.

Wan Liang and He Zhengyi, even after leaving the academy, could continue cultivation at university.

"The Martial Hall is a university, a place people both love and hate."

Chu Yuyan explained.

"We didn't perform well in the national examination. The King of North of the River thought our mindset was inadequate, so he arranged for us to enter the Martial Hall."

Wan Liang explained.

"We've learned a lot in the Martial Hall and usually cultivate alongside Teacher Chu. In the coming month, you'll be cultivating with us, slaying demons and evil spirits together."

He Zhengyi laughed.

"Slaying demons and evil spirits?"

Zhang Lingfeng was a bit surprised.

He understood the literal meaning, of course.

Wan Liang had just mentioned clearing out alien creatures hidden in human society, those that could transform into humans, blend among them, or who were persuaded by alien races—these traitors that grew under strong resource support, each one a formidable force.

Getting involved in slaying demons and evil spirits before graduating high school seemed a bit risky.

"As it happens, there's a mission today you need to complete, come with us."

Wan Liang laughed.

"Teacher Chu, isn't cultivation necessary?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked urgently.

In contrast to risking life to slay demons and evil spirits, quietly cultivating here clearly better aligned with the Coast Along requirements.

"Slaying demons and evil spirits is a form of cultivation, let's go!"

Chu Yuyan laughed.

Then she led Zhang Lingfeng and the other two out of the Cultivation Room to the backyard of the Jiangbei Royal Mansion, where an airship had been prepared on an open lawn.

Only then did Zhang Lingfeng realize that cultivation was merely a guise—they genuinely intended to take him demon-slaying.

It seemed the King of North of the River had long planned that this month of cultivation would not be as he imagined: methodically cultivating in the room, receiving guidance from each teacher, but would involve participating in various tasks.

It made sense—the ultimate goal of cultivation is to triumph in real battles, to clear out alien races for humanity and combat extraterrestrial creatures.

If slaying demons and evil spirits can't assist humanity in gaining more survival resources, how would the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance provide everyone with cultivation resources and survival resource subsidies?

The group boarded the airship.

The airship quickly departed from the Jiangbei Royal Mansion.

Sitting inside the airship, looking down, Zhang Lingfeng couldn't help but think of powerful Mental Telekinesis Masters who could utilize mental telekinesis fluctuations to step on objects and fly in the air.

He wondered what kind of skills a Dharma Martial Artist must possess to fly in the air?

He thought of Ao Dagang.

When dealing with the Catfish Demon Queen, he still needed to rely on his partner Qiao Yishan's mental telekinesis fluctuations to fly over the magma to confront the Catfish Demon Queen.

Clearly, even with eight layers of Dharma Aspect Perfection and the opening of the Dantian Sea of Qi, a Dharma Martial Artist still couldn't fly, unless the ability surpasses the Grandmaster Realm?

Nowadays, technology is advanced; almost all battle armor can fly, though once the armor is damaged, it risks a deadly fall.

Especially when facing powerful Demon Kings, although battle armor provides protection, any issues could lead to fatal injuries.

True masters wouldn't rely on battle armor for hope, though some choose to merge with high-level, invaluable armor, becoming formidable Armored Warriors.

Like geniuses with strong bloodlines, they are relatively easily created; among humans, such individuals exist, contributing to their race no less than powerful Dharma Martial Artists, and sometimes even more.

About two hours later, the airship landed.

Zhang Lingfeng realized the two-hour flight had taken them outside Jiangbei City, still within Jiangbei Province but no longer in the provincial city.

They arrived in a city called Wang City.

Located near the provincial city, this place is in the heart of Jiangbei Province, surrounded by neither ocean nor a Great Radiation Zone, and its material subsidies and living environment are far superior to South City.

Of course, some factories affecting the environment cannot be built in Wang City, so here, industry is generally moving towards intelligence.

The Star Realm System maintenance factory in this region of Jiangbei Province is located right in Wang City.

The Star Realm System was developed by the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance for all of humanity, and the energy consumed by its operation daily is astronomical.

Various star systems, planets, countries, provinces, and even cities have related enterprises responsible for undertaking various tasks to maintain the operation of the Star Realm System.

If the Star Realm System encounters issues, it would have a disastrous impact on its location, thus it's a facility alien creatures aim to destroy the most.

Usually, alien creatures able to hide in human society, evading all detections and even facing various equipment tests without being exposed, will find ways to infiltrate factories contributing to the maintenance and operation of the Star Realm System.

They not only steal all kinds of useful information but also, when sensing danger, try to destroy the Star Realm System.

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