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It was very strange.

Most importantly, the spherical substance seemed to contain a terrifying power, one so oppressive that even Gao Neng felt a sense of danger.

"Fang Tangtang’s Spiritual Power has gotten this strong?!" Gao Neng took a deep breath. He had never imagined he would one day be threatened by Fang Tangtang again.

’Isn’t this fucking ridiculous?!’

’Are hacks like this even allowed?’

"Gao Neng, I broke through! Hahaha, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, have entered the Tier Six Late Stage!" Fang Tangtang grew incredibly excited as she felt the surge of power from her breakthrough.

"..." Gao Neng was not excited at all.

Because he was also at the Tier Six Late Stage now.

Fang Tangtang’s realm had successfully caught up to his.

"Hahaha, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, am a genius after all!" Fang Tangtang laughed gleefully, getting a bit carried away as she pounced toward Gao Neng.

THUMP!

Gao Neng was tackled onto the bed.

...

「Fifteen minutes later.」

Gao Neng had washed himself clean again.

Meanwhile, Fang Tangtang was sprawled out on the sofa, a look of satisfaction and happiness on her face.

"Aren’t you going back to shower?" Gao Neng looked at Fang Tangtang, unable to understand. ’It’s just a breakthrough to the Tier Six Late Stage. Is there really a need to be this excited?’

"I’ll just wash up here. We can chat after I’m done. Oh, right... I heard Sister Ning’Er is a Deputy Division Commander now. When do you think I, Death God Fang Tangtang, can become a Deputy Division Commander?"

"You? Probably not in this lifetime." Gao Neng pursed his lips.

"One day, I’ll make you see me in a new light! Hmph... La la la, I’m the invincible Fang Tangtang, being invincible... is so lonely..." Unfazed by Gao Neng’s words, Fang Tangtang happily swayed her slim waist as she walked into his bathroom and started to shower.

Listening to the sound of the water and her singing, Gao Neng felt a little irritated.

’That girl Fang Tangtang has gotten so full of herself!’

’She actually has the nerve to say she’ll make me see her in a new light?!’

’No!’

’This can’t go on!’

’I have to break through to the high tiers as soon as possible. Otherwise, I’m going to be left in the dust.’

Gao Neng sat down and took a sip of tea. He then glanced out the faintly glowing window and checked the time. It was almost dawn.

"Fang Tangtang, how about we roam the world together once the sun is up?" Gao Neng asked casually.

"You want to leave the Underground City?" Hearing this, Fang Tangtang immediately poked her head out of the bathroom, her big eyes sparkling.

"Just tell me if you’re in or not." Gao Neng couldn’t be bothered to beat around the bush.

"Of course I’m in! Why wouldn’t I be!" Fang Tangtang nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.

"Alright then. Didn’t you say you have the map of Ning’Er’s route after she left?" Gao Neng asked again.

"Yeah! Are you also going to challenge the sect masters?"

"I’ve hit a bottleneck... I have to give it a try." Gao Neng was actually a bit reluctant. Deep down, he preferred for things to happen naturally.

But the problem was, letting things happen naturally took time.

He could accept it if others broke through, but now that even Fang Tangtang had broken through, he really couldn’t stand it.

’No matter what, I can’t let Fang Tangtang surpass me, right?’

’It’s too humiliating!’

"Hahaha, great! Then let’s go together. I can go challenge them too! Who knows... I might even break through before you do!" Fang Tangtang puffed out her chest.

"In your dreams!" Gao Neng couldn’t take it anymore.

"Tch, I used to think your cultivation speed was fast, but now... I, Death God Fang Tangtang, have also had an epiphany! My cultivation speed is like a rocket taking off. It’s only a matter of time before I surpass you." After saying this, Fang Tangtang immediately pulled her head back in, because she had already seen Gao Neng’s furious gaze.

Gao Neng saw Fang Tangtang pull her head back and didn’t look again.

Because there was really nothing worth looking at.

Speaking of good-looking...

Shen Ning’Er was much better looking.

"A Deputy Division Commander, huh?" Gao Neng glanced at the Major’s insignia lying not far away. He originally thought he was about to catch up to Shen Ning’Er’s pace, but it now seemed he had been left behind again in terms of military rank.

’Promoted to Deputy Division Commander in just one short month!’

’What on earth has Shen Ning’Er been doing this past month?’

Gao Neng got up and walked downstairs.

"Huh? Gao Neng, where are you going?" Hearing the movement, Fang Tangtang poked her head out again.

"I’m heading to the lab to prepare a few things. You should get ready too after your shower. We’ll head out after breakfast in the morning," Gao Neng tossed back without turning his head.

"OK!" Fang Tangtang reached out her hand and made an OK sign.

...

Gao Neng left and headed straight for the genetic weapons laboratory.

The genetic weapons laboratory was managed by Dr. Lan. To make the most of their time, the lab had always operated on a twenty-four-hour work schedule.

Each researcher worked more than ten hours a day, and with staggered shifts, the lab was lit up at all hours.

When Gao Neng entered, Dr. Lan was still busy.

"Oh? Gao Neng, you’re here earlier than yesterday." Seeing Gao Neng come in, Dr. Lan put down what she was doing and picked up a data report that was already prepared on the table. "This is all the data since you left."

"Mm, with Aunt Lan here, I have nothing to worry about." Gao Neng smiled and gave it a quick glance before looking to the side. "I need to leave the Underground City for a trip. I’ll probably be back in a week or two. I’ll have to trouble Aunt Lan during this time."

"Don’t be so polite. By the way... you’re leaving to break through to the high tiers, aren’t you?" Dr. Lan nodded. She had actually been expecting this for a while.

Gao Neng had already reached the Tier Six Late Stage twenty days ago.

During this period, several of the top fifty Dragon List Geniuses had broken through one after another. How could she not guess what was on Gao Neng’s mind?

"Yeah, I’m going outside to find some pressure, then I’ll come back after breaking through to the high tiers." Gao Neng hadn’t considered training within the Military Department.

Because he had already chosen a different path.

However, over the past month, Speaker Wu Qingjing hadn’t seemed to remember his existence as a council member; he hadn’t been summoned to a single meeting.

’I’ll have to ask Wu Qingjing about it after I get out.’

"Remember to come back soon." Dr. Lan didn’t try to persuade him otherwise and started arranging other work.

However, at that moment, a guard at the lab’s entrance quietly turned, then sped away, running toward a distant building.

Before long, a voice came from within the building.

"What?! Gao Neng is leaving the Underground City? At a time like this, of all times..." The voice naturally belonged to the Underground City Governor, Yutian.

Yesterday, Wu Qingjing had someone send him a communication: no matter what, Gao Neng could not be allowed to find out about the Northern District Battlefield.

But now, not even a day later...

Gao Neng was leaving?!

’A coincidence?’

’Perhaps. But once Gao Neng leaves the Underground City, this coincidence might very well stop being a coincidence.’

"Are you sure he said he was going out to train, and not to the Northern District Battlefield?"

"I’m sure! Major Gao told Dr. Lan that he’s hit a bottleneck and wants to break through. He needs some pressure, so he’s preparing to go to the surface for a while..."

"Understood." Yutian didn’t ask any more questions. He quickly took out his communication device and began a call. "Hello, this is Yutian. Connect me to the Federation Government, to Speaker Wu Qingjing!"

...

「Early morning.」

Of course, there was no sunshine. The Underground City had no sun.

After having breakfast with Fang Tangtang and saying goodbye to the people they met, Gao Neng headed toward the entrance of the Underground City.

A military off-road vehicle was already waiting by the side of the road.

However, besides the vehicle and its driver, there were a few familiar figures, one of whom was the Underground City Governor, Yutian.

"Gao Neng, you’ve come at just the right time. I have some wonderful news." The moment Yutian saw Gao Neng appear, a joyful expression spread across his face.

"Hello, Governor Yun. What wonderful news requires you to inform me personally?" Gao Neng walked over.

"Naturally, it’s wonderful news that concerns you! Didn’t you establish a military academy in the Forgotten Land? We received word yesterday that the campus construction is officially complete, and all the teachers are in place. The Federation Government’s intention is for you to represent the Federation Government and the Military Department and preside over the academy’s founding ceremony in the Forgotten Land!"