Elsewhere, in the First Zone.
Due to injuries sustained during previous patrols, the other members of Squad 749, including Captain Torey, have been granted leave. As a result, the entire Squad 749 has temporarily suspended its patrol missions.
Chad took this opportunity to submit an application directly, requesting to use the simulation training ground on the topmost floor of the Spiritual Energy Association. There, he can simulate 100% realistic battles with eerie beings or Awakened individuals, ensuring effective training.
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Chad originally thought that applying to use the simulation training ground would require a long wait. Unexpectedly, his application was approved in less than ten minutes after submission. Looking at the approval, with Dolores as the approver, he felt somewhat confused. Are the senior leaders of Spiritual Energy Association really so approachable and understanding?
Since he had obtained the permission, Chad excitedly headed straight to the sixth floor of the association building. With the help of the staff, he initiated a simulated battle with parameters set to [Strength: second stage, Quantity: 3]. The staff member opened it for him after repeatedly confirming with puzzled eyes.
Boom!!!
After the simulation training ground was activated, the entire venue was enclosed, surrounded by a brilliant light curtain. Standing inside, Chad wondered where the simulated anomalous creatures were when—
A fierce hawk swooped down from the sky. This hawk was enormous. Its wings, when spread, had a wingspan of over 32.8 feet! And it was incredibly fast, leaving overlapping afterimages in the sky as it dove. Beneath its sharp, cold hawk eyes was a beak as hard as special metal!
Without a doubt, if he's hit by that beak during a high-speed dive, even the strongest body would instantly rot!
Chad's nerves instantly tightened. Without much thought, he ignited blazing flames in his field of vision. Hellfire emerged directly from Chad's sight.
"Screech!~"
The anomalous hawk diving in the sky ignited in the Hellfire, letting out a piercing scream before crashing heavily to the ground.
However, before Chad could catch his breath, two more second stage anomalous hawks swoop down from the front and back simultaneously. They were still incredibly fast, with their sharp beaks flashing a metallic luster in the air, about to completely destroy Chad's body!
"!!!!!!"
Chad never expected the simulation training ground to be so difficult. The simulated eerie beings, whether in speed, strength, or the tricky angles of their appearances, were all challenging. However, Chad wasn't panicked at all. He instantly cast Hellfire—in its flame form. Before the remaining two hawks, each with a body over 32.8 feet, could pierce him with their iron beaks, he turned his entire body into flames just in the nick of time.
The following scene showed the two hawks being consumed by the instantly ignited Hellfire. The extreme heat takes only a dozen breaths to completely incinerate their bodies.
Chad slowly exhaled. Although it was a simulated battle, it was still very realistic. Facing three second-stage eerie beings was a bit strenuous, but it was not without gains. After a round of training, he clearly felt changes within himself, especially a more proficient control over Hellfire! This would play a crucial role in future real battles.
After the simulation training ended, his face paled, indicating considerable exhaustion. "I don't feel like I've reached my limit yet; I should be able to push a bit more," Chad muttered, slightly fatigued. Seeing his face, the staff member walked over with a smile of understanding, preparing to advise Chad to focus on reality and cherish the hard-earned training opportunity. The staff member wanted to suggest lowering the training parameters to first-stage and facing one eerie being slowly.
Suddenly, the eyes of the staff member widened! He saw the huge luminescent screen above his head displaying: Passed! Chad—actually—passed!!!!
What the hell?
The staff member instantly doubted his eyes. He stared at Chad for a long time, unable to believe that this was the same novice who had awakened the worst F-grade ability.
"Alright, alright, don't look anymore. Let's adjust the parameters again; this time, I want to fight ten!" Chad said excitedly, his face flushed. The reason was simple: the 100% simulated battles were truly effective! Just simulating three second-stage eerie beings battling simultaneously had greatly increased his casting speed under pressure. Needless to say, Chad's control over Hellfire had also improved as a result!
As the saying goes, greater pressure leads to greater progress. Chad believed that as long as he endured this high pressure, his progress would be astonishing!
"Ah? Oh, okay!!" The staff member was originally about to say something else, but every time he looked up, he saw the big word "Passed" above Chad's head, leaving him speechless. This guy who could clear three second-stage eerie beings at the one-star Awakened level didn't need anyone else's advice.
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The new environment simulated this time was an enormous waterfall that blotted out the sky and covered the earth! Chad marveled at the magnificent waterfall cascading down, feeling thrilled by the impact of the water rushing down as if it came from the heavens.
However, before he could fully adapt to the new simulated environment, countless sharp water arrows suddenly shot out from the waterfall! The water arrows flashed out so suddenly that when Chad urgently cast Hellfire to melt them, it was already too late. His body was pierced into a sieve, covered densely with blood holes.
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[Failed!]
This simulation training ended with the screen above displaying the bright red word "Failed." Chad's eyes showed a hint of confusion, but he excitedly urged the staff member, "The same level again! I still want to fight ten!"
"Uh… okay!" The association staff member was stunned for a few seconds, unsure if Chad had a masochistic tendency or what. Since he couldn't clear ten second-stage eerie beings, why not lower the requirements? Who knew he would continue to challenge this level, so insistent on fighting ten?
The third round of simulation began! This time, Chad quickly adapted to the new waterfall environment. His eyes were fixed on the waterfall ahead, always ready to use Hellfire to block the incoming water arrows.
Indeed, countless water arrows soon flew out from the waterfall. Their dense quantity and terrifying piercing power made one's scalp tingle. Chad swallowed a mouthful of saliva, gritted his teeth, and fiercely mobilized the source energy within him.
Boom!
Emitting terrifying high temperatures, the Hellfire with a golden, radiant core instantly enveloped Chad's body. He turned into a man of fire, enduring this wave of dense water arrow attacks!
"I see you!"
Suddenly, Chad, who had been enduring everything with gritted teeth, brightened his eyes. He discovered blue anomalous sharks hidden in the waterfall, each about 6.56 feet! These water arrows were emitted by these ten sharks.
Having found the enemies, Chad naturally wouldn't let them off. His gaze focused, he held his breath, and in the form of his entire body covered in Hellfire—he stepped into the waterfall!
As soon as one foot stepped in, the mutual clash between the Hellfire and the waterfall erupted into boiling white mist. The mist swirled and spread, all hot steam, rendering the entire simulation space like a fairyland. Meanwhile, Chad's source energy was also being consumed at an alarming rate.
[Passed]
A big word appeared on the big screen.
"What the hell? Who is this?" The staff member was completely bewildered. Chad just failed once and then passed directly? The staff member had never seen someone like this before! Although this was just a simulation, real battles were far more difficult and full of more variables. But he'd never heard of someone with an F-grade talent being able to achieve this level!
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[Congratulations, host, for your strength improvement! Reward: Template Integration!]
[Congratulations, host, for obtaining a new skill: Enchantment!]
[Current Template Integration: 4%]
The system's pleasant prompt sounded.
"Huh? Enchantment?" Chad's first reaction wasn't that he had finally become a two-star Awakened, but rather the new skill rewarded by the system: Enchantment. The effect was to use Hellfire to attach to an object, achieving a similar effect to object manipulation!
In other words, Chad could only control Hellfire freely before. But after enchanting the flames onto an object, Chad could manipulate that object just like he controlled Hellfire!
"Interesting, it sounds pretty amazing."
Chad looked a bit haggard, but he still managed to pull out a dark golden dagger. This was a benefit given to every Awakened when they joined the organization.
Boom!
The core of the Hellfire, brilliant as molten lava and gold, instantly climbed up the dagger. The entire dark golden dagger was engulfed in fierce flames. Chad's eyes fixed on a half-ton dumbbell placed on the floor, and he had an idea.
The dark golden dagger followed his will and pierced out, instantly breaking through the half-ton dumbbell lying on the ground!
"Wow! I can really control objects!"
Chad was filled with surprise and joy. The enchantment effect was too amazing! It was just that this dark golden dagger was too small. If he had a real long sword, couldn't he, like the sword immortals in the ancient Chinese myths and legends of the Aumabiai, fly on a sword? And it would be a sword blazing with Hellfire!
With a casual reach of his hand, the dark golden dagger returned to Chad's grasp. During the process, the fiercely burning Hellfire didn't even physically touch anything other than the dagger. Yet, the air already carried the scent of burning. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the entire weightlifting area, with over ten weight plates, had been melted! The air there emitted distorted waves. It was evident how high the temperature was.
"The temperature is even higher than when it melted the wall the first time." Chad nodded satisfactorily.
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