"Boss? What... what exactly is wrong with you? Why does your expression look so strange?"
Bailing looked at Lin Bei, her face full of curiosity.
"Oh, it's nothing. I was just a little distracted. That... regarding the letter of recommendation, I'll leave it to you."
Lin Bei snapped back to his senses and didn't dwell on the matter, instead directly asking Bailing for the letter of recommendation.
He currently possessed over ten million strands of Shadow Power, and if he could obtain the method to use Shadow Power, it would definitely be of great help to him.
"Alright, I'll write the letter for you right now!"
Bailing blinked her watery eyes and immediately took out a piece of paper emitting a faint purple light, drawing and writing on it.
Seeing this, Lin Bei leaned over and curiously asked, "What are you writing? Also... are you really writing words and not just drawing?"
"Of course. This is the exclusive script of our Elf Clan. It's normal that you don't recognize it, Boss."
Bailing quickly finished the letter, then smiled and said, "There, it's done. Just take this and go directly to the City Lord's Mansion to find my Second Uncle. However, his temper isn't very good, Boss, so you'll have to bear with him."
"Mhm, I understand."
Lin Bei took the letter and immediately turned to leave.
Suddenly, he paused, glanced at the letter of recommendation, and recalled Bailing's previous words about earning medals. He then pulled out four kings medals from his person, gently waved his hand, and these kings medals floated directly in front of Bailing.
"Boss, you are..."
"Mhm, consider this... the writing fee for the letter of recommendation. It's what you deserve."
After speaking, he didn't linger and flashed away.
In the space, only Bailing remained, staring blankly at Lin Bei's departing figure.
After a long while, she slowly came back to her senses, gripping the kings medal tightly in her small hand, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in her eyes.
"Wuwuwu~~~ My Boss is truly too kind!"
"This young lady will definitely successfully capture you!"
...After Lin Bei left the shop, he immediately opened his map, determined the direction, and headed straight toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Before returning, he planned to visit the City Lord's Mansion to master the usage method of Shadow Power.
Furthermore, the directions to the Prestige Exchange and the Survivors Home were both along the way to the City Lord's Mansion, so he could take care of everything at once.
As for what the Survivors Home is for?
Naturally, it's the place used to establish Survivor forces.
Within a few minutes, he arrived outside the main entrance of the Survivors Home.
The architectural style here was very similar to the magic guilds Lin Bei had seen in anime back on Blue Star. The surrounding Barrier emitted light, and countless mysterious runes flickered faintly, adding a layer of mystery to the Survivors Home.
At this moment, three groups of people were gathered at the entrance.
Judging by their attire, they should belong to different Major Powers.
One faction was wearing blue and white clothing and had the largest number of people; they should be members of the Order Dynasty.
As for the other two sides, they were styled in black and white. The Survivors wearing white robes all carried sharp swords, while the Survivors in black robes were all expressionless with deep-set eyes.
Clearly, those in white clothes were members of Tianjian Pavilion, and those wearing black robes were likely from the Jidao organization.
At this moment, the personnel from the three factions were gathered at the entrance of the Survivors Home, their eyes uniformly fixed in Lin Bei's direction.
"You are Beiming? The so-called hidden big shot who stole the first place on our Order Dynasty's honor ranking? Kid, you've got some nerve!"
Among the Order Dynasty members, the leader, a thin man resembling a bamboo pole, stared gloomily at Lin Bei, his opening words immediately taking on an accusatory tone.
Hearing this, Lin Bei raised an eyebrow, a cruel curve hooking up the corner of his mouth.
He glanced at the person's name: Nailong.
"Ahem... Damn it, that name... I really don't know what this guy was thinking. Whatever, he's about to be dead anyway, so why bother thinking about it?"
Lin Bei was utterly stunned by the thin man's name, but he quickly retracted his gaze and pondered internally: "Right, I heard that anyone in the Order Dynasty whose name contains 'Dragon' holds at least the position of Battle General, and their individual strength exceeds three million points."
"Adding the two dozen people behind him, they should all be his personal guards, and each person's Combat Power also exceeds one million points."
"If I take them all out... I estimate I can get quite a few Attribute Points."
Lin Bei thought to himself; in his eyes, these people had long since become his Attribute Points.
"Kid, I'm talking to you! Are you looking to die?"
"Let me tell you! Don't think you can look down on others just because you luckily stole Tianlong's first place on the honor ranking!"
"This Lord will let you know right now that there is always someone better, and the sky is limitless!"
Nailong's expression was sinister as he loudly challenged him.
The people from the other two Major Powers surrounding them remained silent, quietly observing everything happening before them.
They also wanted to see how much substance this sudden honor ranking number one truly possessed.
[Prompt: You have received a sparring request from the Survivor "Nailong"? Do you accept?]
[Note: After sparring begins, the world will directly open up a Sparring Space around both combatants for their Combat. Within the Sparring Space, targets cannot be killed.]
Lin Bei glanced at the prompt information, and when he saw that sparring prevented killing, he immediately rejected the opponent's request.
However, unexpectedly, this action of his immediately drew a wave of ridicule from the Order Dynasty members opposite him.
"Kid, you're f*cking too cowardly, aren't you? It's just sparring, you won't die, yet you don't even dare to accept it. You call yourself a hidden big shot? Hidden trash is more like it!"
"Exactly! Just a coward! Doesn't even have the courage to spar!"
"Hahaha, I told you that the descriptions the rogue Survivors gave of this guy named Beiming were exaggerated. Do you believe me now? If you ask me, the reason he was able to steal the first place from Battle General Tianlong was definitely because he used some powerful special item, not relying on his own strength to get the ranking!"
"I agree! Otherwise, why wouldn't he dare to accept the Boss's sparring request? It's obvious his strength is too weak, and he's afraid of being exposed immediately!"
"I feel like he might not even be my opponent!"
"Hahahaha! Be more confident; please remove the word 'might'!"
"No exaggeration, against a punk like this, I could take on ten of them myself!"
The Order Dynasty members openly mocked and ridiculed Lin Bei.
The leader of Tianjian Pavilion frowned slightly upon seeing this. After glancing at the indifferent Lin Bei, he sighed, waved his hand, and led the others away.
He also felt that this person named Beiming was overrated. He had originally thought about recruiting the person into the Tianjian Pavilion, but now it seemed... he had overthought things.
As for the other side, the black-robed individuals from Jidao all had smiles playing on their lips, their eyes flashing with an inexplicable look.
"Hey, what do you guys think... how strong is this kid exactly?"
"I can't tell. Usually, in this situation, either the opponent is too weak, like an ant, so I can't detect them at all, or... their strength far surpasses mine, to the point where I can't ascertain their power level."
"Which situation do you think it is?"
"Hehe, if you ask me... this Beiming is definitely not simple. Look at his indifferent expression; I don't think he's faking it."
"Mhm... you have a point. Should we try to recruit him into our organization?"
"I'm not sure. Let's observe for a while longer."
The group exchanged whispers.
However, before they could continue their conversation, they felt a blur before their eyes. Several subtle Air Current Spatial Blades shot out at extreme speed, sweeping directly across, and in the span of a single breath, they sliced You Long and the others into countless fragments of flesh and blood!
"Holy crap! What happened? I got blood splattered all over my face!"
A black-robed person cried out in surprise, his voice slightly trembling with a hint of excitement.
"I saw fireworks woven from flesh and blood! It's... it's too beautiful!"
Another female black-robed person was ecstatic, dancing with excitement.
After witnessing Lin Bei's methods, the eyes of the other black-robed individuals were filled with shock, yet simultaneously flickered with madness and excitement.
"Hahaha! This attack... is so extreme! He is simply born to be one of the Jidao Crowd!"
"Exactly! Such a talent absolutely cannot be buried!"
Everyone looked at Lin Bei with fervent expressions.
At the same time, the Tianjian Pavilion members who were about to leave in the distance also turned back, their faces full of shock, looking at You Long and the others who had turned into a cloud of blood mist, and silently swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
"Holy... crap."
The leader of Tianjian Pavilion remained stunned for a moment, muttering, "That slash just now... why do I feel like even I would be instantly killed if I faced it?"
"Boss, be more confident; please remove the word 'feel'!"
"Damn, this is too handsome! With every move, Sword Energy crisscrosses, instantly killing enemies. This is simply a born Sword Cultivator! Boss, we must find a way to make Beiming join our Tianjian Pavilion!"
"Yeah! That move just now was incredibly cool!"
The Tianjian Pavilion members discussed animatedly, and their gazes toward Lin Bei were also filled with fervor.
Lin Bei gave the crowd an indifferent look, having heard everything they just said.
It was just that he really had no interest in these two Major Powers.
Unless... they became his subordinates, but he figured that was unlikely.
"Alright, move aside, I'm going in."
"Also, I have no interest in joining any organization, unless... I become the leader."
Lin Bei said indifferently, took a step, flashed past the Jidao Crowd in an instant, and entered the large door behind them.
"Holy crap, his speed is incredible!"
"I know! That speed... extreme speed! He is simply a born Jidao practitioner!"
"No way, we must find a way to make him join Jidao!"
"But he just said he wouldn't join any Major Power unless he becomes the leader!"
"Hehe... it's fine. As long as he's strong enough, becoming the leader is only right!"
"How about... since the leader isn't here, we let him be our acting leader first?"
"I think that's feasible!"
"Mhm, it's settled! Come on, let's follow him!"
The few Jidao individuals exchanged glances, quickly reached a consensus, and hurried towards the large door.
The Tianjian Pavilion members looked at each other. Their leader hesitated for a moment and asked, "What do you think... if I go back and tell the leader to step down and give up his position, would he agree?"
"What do you think?"
Everyone said in unison, looking at him as if he were an idiot.
"Alas, ultimately, we were destined to meet but not to share a fate."
"Never mind, let's go back."
The leader sighed and led the group away.
However, just a few steps later, he suddenly halted, a look of shock and uncertainty flashing across his face.
He turned back and flashed to the area where the Order Dynasty members had been. He took out a banner painted with the Yin-Yang Taiji Pattern, planted it directly into the ground, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed something.
After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, his face completely filled with shock.
"Boss, what are you doing with the yin yang soul flag? Are you planning to waste our resources to help those Order Dynasty members revive?"
A Tianjian Pavilion member behind him asked with a puzzled expression, "But... our Tianjian Pavilion has no relationship with the people of the Order Dynasty."
"You... you... Hmph—never mind. I don't want to talk right now; you'll know if you sense it yourself."
The leader of Tianjian Pavilion had a solemn expression and directly tossed the yin yang soul flag in his hand to the Tianjian Pavilion member who had questioned him.
The Tianjian Pavilion member was confused, but he followed instructions and used the yin yang soul flag. The result... he was instantly dumbfounded.
Seeing this, the other people around him grew curious and asked, "Hey, what exactly happened? Why have you turned to stone? Talk to us!"
"...Just sense it yourselves. I... I need a moment."
That Tianjian Pavilion member walked to the side with a blank expression, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the leader, and fell silent.
Seeing this, the others stepped forward one after another and used the yin yang soul flag.
The result... everyone was completely petrified.
After a long pause, someone finally spoke first, their voice quiet but firm: "Boss, I feel like... it wouldn't be impossible for Beiming to become the leader of our Tianjian Pavilion."
"Mhm, I think so too."
"Tell me, how exactly did he do that?"
"I don't know! Didn't they say that the world rules prohibited killing within the Main City Area? But those people from the Order Dynasty... how did they all die? Moreover, the yin yang soul flag couldn't even condense their souls. They were obviously completely annihilated!"
"In other words... they don't even have a chance to turn into Reborn Ones?"
"What else? That's complete annihilation! Damn, that Beiming... is too awesome! His moves are handsome and powerful! He is absolutely qualified to be our leader!"
"How about... we act first and report later? After we go back, we can jointly impeach the leader? I believe the leader won't mind once he learns of Beiming's methods."
Everyone spoke one after another, their eyes all fixed on the silent leader.
"Boss, say something! Those Jidao people have already gone after him! Shouldn't we hurry up and act too?"
The crowd spoke anxiously.
"Damn it, this is... fine. Since everyone says so, then we'll act first and report later!"
"Follow me!"
The leader gritted his teeth firmly, made up his mind completely, and strode toward the entrance of the Survivors Home.
The other Tianjian Pavilion members looked delighted upon seeing this and happily scurried after him... Meanwhile, Lin Bei, who had entered the Survivors Home, had already opened his Attribute Panel. Looking at his brand new Combat Power after killing the Order Dynasty members, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile.
"As expected... killing is the fastest way to improve."
He was extremely satisfied with the returns this time.