Infinite Professions

Chapter 307 - 164: Aftermath (Part 2)

"Although it’s only a Tier Four profession, it is linked to Heaven and Earth Righteous Qi and the Power of Sin. The Blood God Sect acted insanely, turning the entire Tianbei City into a blood sacrifice, committing innumerable murders. Once triggered by the Celestial Traveler Power, it became a Celestial Punishment, no wonder it could break through the blood cocoon."

"It’s a pity for this knife, if it hadn’t shattered, it would surely lead to great fortune!"

"Young man, are you interested in joining the Celestial Extreme Sword Mansion for cultivation? I can recommend you. If you cultivate the Celestial Sword Technique with this profession, your future will be limitless..."

"Mm-hmm!"

A few people looked at Shen Hex with burning eyes, as if they were seeing a rare treasure. Some even directly invited him, forcing Long Tiansheng to cough lightly once again.

What a joke, poaching my talent right in front of me?

Long Tiansheng glared at these seasoned elders, then turned to Shen Hex: "Captain Shen, your effort to eliminate the Son of the Blood God this time is of great merit. You are the hero who saved Tianbei City. I will report to the headquarters later on and ensure you receive significant rewards..."

With self-verification of profession, attitudes immediately changed, followed by rewards and invitations.

Though there was a sense of initial arrogance followed by patronizing behavior, Shen Hex didn’t mind. After all, the situation the Human Empire faces is too severe; rigorous screening is inevitable, but if you can pass the review and demonstrate sufficient value, you will enjoy exceptional treatment.

That’s what he wanted.

Why did he go through all the trouble to act?

Isn’t it to plan a step up for his true self?"

With this merit, and a profession like Celestial Traveler, the empire’s attention and the Special Bureau’s nurture are inevitable. In the future, he may not mingle with Ultimate Professionals at the empire’s center, but he can at least access some high-level information and resources to aid his development.

Otherwise, he would have fled long ago!

This treacherous world is so dangerous, with frequent Evil God attacks. This time, it’s considered a lightweight incident, affecting only a city on the remote colony star Tianbei.

In contrast to historical heavyweight incidents of the empire, where not just a city or planet but even a whole Star Realm’s destruction is a common occurrence.

Facing such events, with his current strength, he wouldn’t even have the space to maneuver, let alone react.

But the empire’s resources are so abundant. Even Taiyuan, a demoted Middle Thousand World, offers him such vast upgrades, let alone the main world and the Human Empire.

Moreover, with the existence of "Profession", he wouldn’t leave the main world unless absolutely necessary.

So dangerous, yet un-abandonable, he can only try to climb upward. Safety on important planets and powerful Star Realms is assured, providing reaction time and a chance to flee.

...

The goodwill, recruitment, and rewards from many high-tier professionals aside.

"Boom—"

With a tremendous roar, the Mechanical Giant City that sealed heaven and earth began to unlock, with various tightly shut portals opening, smart machines deployed to aid the city’s survivors.

Ten Thousand Gates control, already lifted!

The blood cocoon was shattered, the plan for the Son of God utterly failed, and the Ten Thousand Gates Sect hidden in the shadows decisively chose to retreat. Tang Qian regained control of the Mechanical Giant City and started post-war cleanup operations.

Though there was that mysterious person turning the tide, this great battle inflicted unimaginable damage on Tianbei City, turning half the city into ruins, with countless casualties. Du Yuanbo, Long Fei, and several Tier Eight professionals perished, and survivors suffered severe losses, nearly facing total annihilation.

But the departed are gone, and the living endure; survivors can only suppress their pain to clean up the aftermath.

The only solace is that the Son of the Blood God’s desperate struggle led all Evil God’s Favored Race and Evil God Cultists to the Blood Nest, only to be all slaughtered by the Reincarnation Tribulation Vortex formed by the blade and sword. Now they only need disaster relief, not further fighting.

Shen Hex also used the exhaustion from deploying Celestial Punishment Asura as an excuse to bid farewell to Tianbei City’s high-ranking officials.

Thus...

Tianbei Suburbs, Cyan Mountain Breeding Farm.

Though the results had been conveyed via message, everyone was still unsettled.

Until a fighter jet arrived, and a figure dropped from it, only then did everyone settle down.

"Little Hex!"

Shen Hex had just descended from the fighter jet when a figure leaped towards him, embracing him tightly.

Precisely Shen Qingyue.

"It’s over!"

Shen Hex gently spoke, softly stroking her back, eventually calming her trembling body.

Behind, Zhong Qin, Teng Manyun, and others stood together, also relieved and relaxed.

Their team was unluckily fortunate, sustaining minimal damage under Shen Hex’s lead, keeping their families safe at the Special Bureau Base throughout the calamity.

No need to mention who takes credit for all of this.

Everyone’s hearts filled with lingering joy after survival, while on the other end, Shen Qingyue blushed and withdrew from Shen Hex’s embrace.

Shen Hex, expression unchanged, looked at everyone and spoke calmly: "Though the situation is stable, there’s still much post-war work. Losses are severe everywhere, and manpower is precious. You should go and assist."

"Yes!"

Everyone agreed immediately and set off.

...

Thus, months later.

Beside a newly expanded pond at the Cyan Mountain Breeding Farm, Shen Hex sat feeding fish while listening to broadcasts.