"Void Demon and Spiritualist detected! Switching to manual identification mode!"
A four-meter-tall Steel Golem Puppet strode over, its cameras locking onto Shu Feng and the Black Dog Illusion Demon as they entered Beiling Street. A woman's voice came from its mouth. "Hello, I am Customer Service Agent 00129. Please present your identification."
Shu Feng and Ding Xiaoxue took out their ID cards and swiped them in a slot on the Steel Golem Puppet.
The customer service agent's voice continued, "Shu Feng, Ding Xiaoxue, what is your purpose for bringing this Void Demon into Beiling Street?"
Shu Feng said, "This is a Void Demon summoned by my Ability. I'm here to get it registered."
"Understood. Welcome to Beiling Street."
The Steel Golem Puppet immediately ceased all movement, standing silently to the side like a statue.
A powerful Barrier was active within Beiling Street. Any Void Demons that entered would be miserably suppressed, while Spiritualists would receive a power boost.
Even a Spirit Master Level Void Demon would be easily suppressed in Beiling Street, to say nothing of a mere Spirit Warrior Level one, which would be utterly defenseless here.
"Sister Su Yi, I'm here to register the Void Demon I've bound. This is him, Big Black. He's a Summoned Beast I called forth with my Ability."
Shu Feng had entered the Beiling Street government building and walked right up to his old acquaintance, Su Yi.
Su Yi's beautiful eyes lit up as she exclaimed in admiration, "Controlling a Void Demon! Shu Feng, the Ability you've awakened is truly outstanding. An Ability like this is probably at least Earth-level Lower Grade."
Shu Feng asked curiously, "Earth-level Lower Grade?"
"After we Spiritualists awaken our Spiritual Abilities, their evolutionary potential varies. They are divided into four levels—Celestial, Earth, Profound, and Yellow—and twelve grades. Celestial is the highest, and Yellow is the lowest."
"Most Spiritualists awaken Yellow-level Lower Grade Spiritual Abilities like Strength Enhancement, Speed Enhancement, Defense Enhancement, or Constitution Enhancement. These Spiritual Abilities have little potential for evolution, and others can achieve similar effects through training."
"Beyond those, some Spiritualists awaken Spiritual Abilities that let them manipulate elements. Some can speak words of power that contain terrifying force. Some can prophesize the future. And some can summon terrifying monsters from the depths of the Erosion Realm."
"Yellow-level Spiritual Abilities are the most common, followed by Profound-level. Earth-level abilities are already quite rare, and as for Heaven-level Spirit Ability Users, you can count them on one hand."
"In our Qianyuan Republic, there are currently only seven known Spiritual Ability Users who have awakened a Heavenly-level Spiritual Ability! Every single one of them is a national treasure," Ding Xiaoxue added.
Shu Feng mused, 'My Spiritual Ability is probably Celestial-level Upper Grade or even higher. I absolutely cannot let anyone find out.'
After a series of procedures including a blood draw for genetic sampling, an iris scan, and having its picture taken, Su Yi placed a collar with an inlaid nameplate around the neck of Shu Feng's Black Dog Illusion Demon.
Su Yi smiled slightly. "Alright, the registration is complete. From now on, you legally own this Void Demon."
Shu Feng asked curiously, "Sister Su Yi, does this collar and nameplate have an automatic tracking system installed? Will it interfere with my Void Demon's Extraordinary Ability, its invisibility?"
Su Yi smiled. "Don't worry! We take the privacy of Spiritualists very seriously. There are no tracking systems installed on the collar or nameplate. Both are refined from materials taken from Void Demons, so they won't interfere with any of your Void Demon's Abilities."
Ding Xiaoxue said, "Let's go! To headquarters! You've awakened a rare, Earth-level Lower Grade Ability. You can get a promotion and a raise."
Shu Feng's eyes lit up. "A raise! What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
「Guardian Flame Headquarters, Captain's Office」
As soon as Ding Xiaoxue entered the captain's office, she flashed a charming smile. "Captain, it's Ding Xiaoxue! Shu Feng has awakened his Spiritual Ability and summoned a Black Dog Illusion Demon. According to the regulations, he should be eligible for a raise now, right?"
Zhou Yang, who was sitting behind the desk, smiled slightly and made the introductions. "Shu Feng, you've come at a good time! These two are official members of our squad, Ma Jin and You Meng. One will be your Spear Technique instructor, and the other will be your Fighting Art instructor."
Ma Jin was a burly man, two meters tall and rippling with muscle, with a long scar across his face. You Meng, on the other hand, was a top-level beauty dressed in black leather with a pistol holstered at her waist. She was tall and curvy, with an oval face, slender eyebrows, and eyes that shone like brilliant, clear-cut gemstones, giving her a heroic and commanding presence.
Shu Feng said, "It's nice to meet you, instructors. I'm Shu Feng."
Ma Jin grinned. "Shu Feng, just call me Brother Ma or Old Ma. I'm your Spear Technique instructor, and I'm also a Spiritual Spear Master. You have to remember, the path of the Spiritual Spear Master is the one true way! All other paths are misguided. I'll teach you the Spear Technique properly and make you an outstanding Spiritual Spear Master!"
You Meng shot Ma Jin a domineering glare. "Ma, you big idiot! Spiritual Spear Masters are strong, sure, but their limitations are also obvious. Spirit Warriors are the true path. If you want to survive in the Erosion Realm and the many other worlds, a powerful Martial Dao is the only weapon that can protect you. Don't mislead the kid!"
Ma Jin's expression changed, and he shot back with a fierce look, "You Meng, if you call me a big idiot again, I'm gonna lose it!"
You Meng's clear, gemstone-like eyes narrowed, a dangerous smile flashing within them. "Big idiot. I said it. What are you going to do about it? Want to fight me? I'd be happy to. Fighting Art or a live-fire match, your choice."
Ma Jin's expression shifted several times before he deflated like a popped balloon. "Can you not call me that in front of the new kid? I'll lose all my credibility. Come on, lady, we're on the same team. Cut me some slack, will you?"
You Meng just snorted coldly, "Hmph!" and said no more.
Ma Jin's gaze fell on Big Black, and his eyes lit up slightly. "A Black Dog Illusion Demon! Shu Feng, you can control a Void Demon. It seems you've really awakened an extraordinary Spiritual Ability. By the way, how much Spiritual Power Value did you have when you awakened?"
A flash of curiosity also appeared in You Meng's beautiful eyes.
A Spiritual Ability that could summon and control a Void Demon had to be at least Earth-level Lower Grade, which was considered an ability with immense evolutionary potential among Spiritualists. If Shu Feng's training Talent was also strong, he would definitely be classified as a genius and receive special attention and resources.
Shu Feng said, "I awakened with 1 Spiritual Power Value!"
Ma Jin's face lit up with excitement. "1 Spiritual Power Value! That's great! Finally, someone's worse than me! Shu Feng, back when I awakened, I only had 3 Spiritual Power Value. You're the best! Once you officially join our squad, I won't be the one with the worst aptitude anymore."