Under Janet's expectant gaze,
Jiang Yan chose to stay.
Her holiday began on December 31st—only a few days away—and Jiang Yan had no reason to leave early.
Besides, at this point in the timeline, Luo Feng had yet to truly clash with Li Wei.
Soon, Jiang Yan's name appeared on the Black Dragon Ranking, along with the other twenty newly accepted geniuses.
NO.175 — Jiang Yan (570321)
The moment these names went public, every major global force took notice.
Especially Jiang Yan—the highest-ranked newcomer of the entire Genius Training Camp.
Instantly, networks stirred.
Phone lines buzzed.
Offers flooded in from every direction.
Some forces tried to recruit him with extravagant promises—
wealth, women, status, resources…
But Jiang Yan rejected every offer without hesitation.
What power could surpass owning two major martial arts halls?
And he was already cultivating at the Global Headquarters of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy.
He lacked nothing.
Jiangnan Base City — HR Alliance Headquarters
Inside the luxurious top-floor president's office—
Venina lounged on a leather sofa, golden hair cascading over her shoulders, her long snow-white legs elegantly crossed.
She was on a video call, her stunningly delicate face adorned with a warm smile.
"Candace, my good nephew… what do you know about Jiang Yan?"
She too was collecting intelligence on this new genius.
In truth, within minutes of Jiang Yan appearing on the Black Dragon List, his personal information had already been placed on the desks of the major powers.
Candace didn't hesitate.
"Aunt, he is a complete monster. His talent is terrifying. I think it won't be long before he breaks into the top five of the Black Dragon List."
"Oh?"
Venina raised an eyebrow in genuine surprise.
Her proud, competitive nephew rarely praised anyone.
For him to evaluate Jiang Yan this highly was extraordinary.
"Auntie," Candace added, "Jiang Yan's also from Jiangnan Base City. You should invest in him. Supporting him can only benefit us."
Candace had always maintained a close relationship with his aunt.
And in the future fight for the Polenas family's heir position, Venina would undoubtedly support him.
If Venina secured Jiang Yan early—
then in essence, Jiang Yan would become his ally.
"Very well. I'll consider it."
Venina ended the call.
After the screen dimmed, she leaned back thoughtfully.
"Hmm… Will enters the Elite Training Camp in March. Headquarters assigned him to me…
Will's talent is merely decent. Barely enough to become a God of War someday…"
She murmured to herself.
"In that case, finding him a powerful partner in advance is absolutely necessary."
With that thought, her mind settled.
Jiang Yan, being a native of Jiangnan Base City, was an ideal candidate.
"When he returns… I'll go meet him."
Time Flows — December 31st, 2056
Extreme Martial Arts Headquarters — Janet's three-story residence.
In the underground training chamber—
Jiang Yan stared at the glowing system prompts, joy lighting up his eyes.
[Ninefold Thunder Blade Progress +1]
[Ninefold Thunder Blade – Second Layer (Progress: 96/100)]
"Finally… After more than twenty days, the second layer's progress is close to completion."
He exhaled softly.
Since passing the assessment and becoming an official Genius Training Camp member, he had stayed here to accompany Janet on her holiday.
Although he wouldn't officially join until March, he was already enjoying the cultivation resources of a full member.
A quiet back door—
one he had earned with his monstrous talent.
The other examinees who stayed weren't given this treatment.
During these twenty-plus days, even though Goldfinger didn't grant an extreme critical gain, Jiang Yan's strength still rose rapidly and steadily.
His harvest was immense.
Just moments ago, the second layer of Ninefold Thunder Blade had reached Xiaocheng.
Jiang Yan opened his Personal Status Panel:
[Name: Jiang Yan]
[Realm: High-Level General (Progress: 59/100)]
[Body Technique: Perfect (47/100)]
[Blade Technique: Specialization (72/100)]
[Marksmanship: Specialization (86/100)]
[Thunder Flash: Xiaocheng (77/100)]
[Ninefold Thunder Blade: Second Layer (96/100)]
[Ninefold Origin: Dacheng (12/100)]
His gains over the past twenty days—
for others in the Genius Training Camp—would take half a year, maybe more.
That was the terrifying difference.
"Let's test actual combat strength."
Setting aside the Blood Shadow Battle Spear, Jiang Yan walked toward the fist-force tester.
Although he practiced thunder blade techniques with a spear, his preference had always been the spear. After all—
the spear is the king of weapons.
One inch longer, one inch stronger.
All weapons had techniques like breaking the spear, but spearmanship had no "breaking the knife", "breaking the sword", or "breaking the axe".
He didn't purchase Thunder God's top technique [World-Annihilating Spear].
He didn't need it.
As long as he mastered the Ninefold Thunder's unique force technique, it didn't matter what weapon he used.
A blade technique?
In his hands, it became—
Ninefold Thunder Spear.
Jiang Yan steadied himself before the tester, then heavily struck forward.
Bang!!
The machine trembled violently.
41,926 kg!
His pure physical punch force.
No force technique.
No amplifications.
Jiang Yan nodded.
"Next, the second layer's 2.1× force technique."
He inhaled deeply, gathered strength, and struck again.
Bang!!
The number jumped out instantly—
88,102 kg!
"Not bad."
A smile appeared on his face.
This was already at the Junior God of War level.
Junior Gods of War:
64,000–128,000 kg punch force
340–460 m/s speed
"Next, speed."
He moved to the speed tester.
With a sharp breath, he sprinted—
A streak of lightning across the runway.
The machine beeped.
236 m/s!
"Good. More than enough."
With this strength, Jiang Yan could safely travel to City 003 and handle nearly all emergencies.
Any monster below Lord Level would pose no real threat.
Today was the official holiday for Genius Training Camp students.
Perfect timing.
He had already learned that Luo Feng had recently separated from the Fire Hammer Squad.
Right now, Luo Feng was alone in City 003, hunting Pan Ya's Huya Squad.
There were still nearly two weeks before Li Wei forced him to kill.
Plenty of time.
"Jiang Yan, I'm back!"
Janet's crisp voice sounded from the courtyard above.
Jiang Yan moved instantly—
his figure flashing like teleportation as he appeared outside.
Janet's eyes lit up the moment she saw him.
She took his arm affectionately and leaned close.
"Jiang Yan, I have good news!"
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