Cosmic-Level Demon God
Chapter 204 - 140: Tailless Snake Mother, The Sudden Rise of a Grand Curtain

Chapter 204: Chapter 140: Tailless Snake Mother, The Sudden Rise of a Grand Curtain

"Point A, Point B, all threats eliminated."

Yuan Zheng used a pen to cross out two yellow-marked "criminal dens" on the map.

He sat in the lobby of a high-end hotel. Several team members voluntarily gathered around him in a circle:

"I believe you all understand that this is my final time participating in the assistance mission of the Inspection Department and my last chance to achieve the Tier-2 certification."

The other team members’ expressions turned serious. Although Qin Shi seemed to handle it easily, the temporarily issued certifications from the Inspection Department were actually very rare.

The Tai’an Metropolitan Area has a resident population of about 18 million, but there are only 17,000 certifications available.

For outsiders to obtain approval through normal channels is extremely difficult.

First of all, one must be of impeccable lineage, tracing back three generations without any criminal records.

Secondly, one must provide a guarantee document from a major company or a legitimate organization.

Lastly, personal qualifications must also meet the standards.

Hence, most off-staff positions in the Inspection Department come from security companies or affiliated organizational bodies.

Solo freelancers usually find it very hard to gain access and are often filtered out from the beginning.

Many professionals following the Martial Arts Path hold this certification in high regard for many reasons.

The main reason, of course, is its "official nature," which can serve as a protective amulet.

Occasionally committing some minor offenses or stepping on gray areas can be overlooked.

Law enforcement officers often consider certificate holders as "one of their own" and are more willing to turn a blind eye.

Additionally, the certification’s value is significant.

When wealthy individuals choose a security company, their first criterion is the number of certified members within the organization.

After all, "Inspection Department’s strict selection" is more reliable!

If there are few certified members, it suggests a lack of strength and reliability; it also indicates that they lack an official background and have a weak foundation.

Shield Hand Jiang Hao said:

"Brother Yuan, rest assured! We take the money and get the job done. Since you want to get promoted, we will give it our all and not slack off!"

The team is well-organized with clear roles.

There are shield hands for attracting fire, breakthrough hands for flanking, and medics in the rear for providing drug supplies and rapid rescue.

"Brother Yuan, we know you want to take a shot at getting the Tier-2 certification and heading to the Central City."

The breakthrough hand Zhou Xiaogang, who wields dual steel hatchets, also agreed:

"Brother Yuan, you know what I’m like! I can’t say I’ll risk my life, but I guarantee to shield you from danger!"

Yuan Zheng, in his early forties, with a short stature but spirited eyes, seemed to have a steady personality.

His hands were broad and covered with layers of calluses, especially at the tiger’s mouth, rough like coarse sand.

"In any case, I thank you all in advance."

Yuan Zheng didn’t say much; the situation was already discussed before the team was formed.

His physical potential limit had been reached. Even with more stimulants or advanced energy liquids, it was difficult to increase his bodily vitality and life force. To reach the threshold of the Specialized Level, he must enter the next stage of transformation.

"Yuan Energy Company in Central City has extended an olive branch to me. If I can obtain a Tier-2 certification, I can join as a senior executive and participate in defense tasks. At that time, a higher-level resource list will be available to me, and maybe I’ll have a chance to climb even higher."

Yuan Zheng thought deeply, realizing that as a "Loose Person" with no background support, gaining official favor was impossible. He could only depend on major companies.

Yuan Energy Company in Central City has risen quickly. Despite some setbacks during its expansion, it has pulled through, thanks to the exceptional performance of its leadership.

It’s considered a very promising path.

"Fang Xin from the Snake Mother Gang is a troublesome Biochemical Spiritual Ability User."

Yuan Zheng began laying out tactics. A "Biochemical Spiritual Ability User" is a professional who knows how to manipulate energy to strengthen the body, belonging to a subfield of the Spiritual Ability System.

In simpler terms, they can buff themselves with skills like "Blood Boiling" and "Super Absorption," becoming incredibly powerful, stealthy, or mastering offensive techniques like "Atmospheric Waves" and "Electric Energy Fluctuation."

"Although the Snake Mother Gang is third-rate, Fang Xin’s talent in Esoteric Buddhism is indeed high. If not born in Heng Province, he might have had a broader future. The Inspection Department regards him highly and lists him as a red warrant target, a 3A-level threat.

There are rumors that Fang Xin is contacting deeper entities in the Netherworld. For this Sword Sharpening Operation, the powerful squads regard him as the primary target,"

Yuan Zheng shared his information with his teammates, simply marking it out with paper and pen:

"Based on his past actions, he at least masters three expert-level skills: ’Blood Heat,’ ’Poisonous Bite,’ and ’Limb Paralysis.’

So we must fight quickly and decisively! If Fang Xin delays us, with his home-ground advantage, the chance of failure is very high, and we would be forced to retreat."

Both the Spiritual Ability and Mechanical Systems habitually classify knowledge, experience, and individual specialties as "Skills."

They are categorized into "Foundation," "Advanced," "Expert," "Master," and "God."

With three expert skills, Fang Xin can dominate any restricted area without a Specialized Level presence.

Shield Hand Jiang Hao asked:

"So, is this the same as our previous collaboration? Let Gangzi break through and attract attention, while Brother Yuan and I charge head-on. Brother Yuan handles the main attack, I withstand the damage and clear the minions. Xiaolan will support."

Yuan Zheng nodded, without drafting an overly complicated plan.

Against Spiritual Ability Users, a swift and decisive strike is the best choice.