Chen Gu still remembers why the ape confessed and sided with the Bureau of Mystic Security because of the relic of the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon: this thing can communicate with the Endless Realm!
And the terrifying, unspeakable experience of near death after he actively hosted that relic.
To this day, Chen Gu is known as the Bureau of Mystic Security's promotion safety valve, and boundary-breaking mascot, and he has also reflected on his past: when he first became a professional, he indeed worked hard for his promotions, and at each advancement, he faced threats from the Endless Realm.
It seems that after acquiring the relic of the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon, every promotion came without a "threat" from the Endless Realm. Even if he was present during others' promotions, as soon as the Endless Realm invaded, the lower-level demons and anomalies would retreat in fright after discovering him.
The mere ability to "communicate with the Endless Realm" is obviously insufficient to achieve this.
If Chen Gu were still just a newly appointed special agent, he might be ecstatic about such "benefits," but now, as the Great Actor Chen stands with his eyes set on greater horizons, even daring to imagine the future of a Ninth Power Level, he naturally understands that all of fate's gifts have long come marked with their price in secret.
How cruel and terrifying is the Endless Realm? Would the beings there truly recoil from a creature of the real world like him?
Even at the Ninth Power Level, many Evil Gods would swarm during a promotion, ready to partake in the feast.
Chen Gu sat in the small meeting room, with his finger resting against his cheek as he fell into contemplation, possessing a strong and profound aura as someone at the Seventh Energy Level.
The followers beside Nie He genuinely did not have any intention of "taking revenge" on Chen Gu; their earlier eagerness was mostly for Nie He to see, partly cooperating with Nie He to give themselves a way out.
The deputy captain of the Bureau of Mystic Security's Special Operations Squad, to this day, holds a notorious reputation among high-energy level professionals.
The first historical example of a multi-professional overcoming the strong with the weak!
On the contrary, those low-energy-level "freelancers" haven't heard much of his name because they haven't reached that level.
Chen Gu stayed silent, and Nie He seized this opportunity to make another effort, showcasing his professional expertise to vie for the control of this hunt.
He spoke eloquently, "Since humanity set foot into the Star Sea, in thousands of years of history, we have slain over three thousand super life forms; it's quite a number, yet on average, it's less than one per year."
"Firstly, I must remind everyone: super life forms in the Star Sea are even more terrifying than a seasoned Ninth Power Level. You must not let your guard down, or you will pay with your life!"
While speaking, Nie He couldn't help but notice that the extraordinarily beautiful "vase researcher" Chen Gu brought was observing him with great interest.
The more powerful one is, the more vigorous they tend to be. Moreover, they don't need to suppress their desires due to various considerations.
Though Nie He is already over 170 years old, he remains strong and steady in his old age. He very much wanted to find an opportunity to engage with this beautiful girl in her white coat.
However, since she was brought by Chen Gu, Nie He couldn't be sure of Chen Gu's attitude towards the girl. If Chen Gu wanted to keep her for himself... That fellow seems particularly vengeful and certainly wouldn't let it slide.
Though I'm not afraid of him, there's no need to become enemies with him over a woman.
If Nie He knew the true identity of the silver-haired, silver-eyed young girl, he would probably feel so embarrassed he'd want to dig a hole with his toe and crawl inside.
Turns out the clown was me.
Milgray listened to Nie He boast about the glorious history of hunting super life forms, gazing at him not with tender eyes but with a look that seemed intent on devouring him.
There were no other implications; just the real desire to bite and swallow him whole.
Milgray recalled that she had indeed eaten a few super hunters before, though none with Nie He's reputation or energy level.
Look at this old fellow, with a face full of wrinkles, probably quite chewy.
Milgray reminded herself not to become complacent, not to let Chen Gu know she had eaten people... But in reality, she had only consumed some high-energy-level professionals, as only such individuals had bodies rich in energy, making them worthwhile.
Nie He indulged in his fantasies, then suppressed those thoughts, continuing to speak to everyone: "But in our history, we have never killed a Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon!"
But Chen Gu furrowed his brow: Where did the True Knowledge Sin relic come from?
This somewhat lowered Chen Gu's evaluation of Nie He: You, fellow, know too little of the high-end secrets. The so-called first super hunter might be self-marketing, with storytelling skills surpassing actual capability.
"There are rumors that Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragons cannot be killed because they can directly escape into the Endless Realm at the critical moment."
"And we, whether as professionals or fleets, can never pursue into the Endless Realm."
"In fact, until now, we've almost never initiated an entry into the Endless Realm; it's always the Endless Realm infiltrating and invading us."
Nie He's voice rose a few notches, carrying a hint of excitement: "Everyone, if this operation is successful, we will be making history! Moreover, all materials from the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon will undoubtedly be exceptionally valuable, and your investments will yield substantial returns!"
Chen Gu asked directly: "Do you have a combat plan?"
"Certainly," Nie He replied, "Based on the extensive hunting experience of my team and me, I have formulated a foolproof plan..."
Chen Gu interrupted before he could continue boasting, extending his hand: "Let me see."
"Haha," Nie He sneered, "This is our team's core secret. I won't reveal it until the last moment before the hunt, lest you take the entire plan and act independently without us."
Nie He presented a facade of caution before trust, but Chen Gu gave him no room to negotiate. Based on his knowledge of the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon, Chen Gu suspected the so-called "Number One Supernatural Hunter" was just a name.
So Chen Gu tapped his knuckles on the table, stood up, and said, "I'm sorry it's a wasted trip for you. Please leave. Thank you for cooperating with the Bureau of Mystic Security investigation. However, the bureau won't reimburse your round-trip tickets."
Nie He nearly exploded: What do you mean, we came all this way just to be treated as suspects and interrogated?
And no reimbursement for the tickets! It's not that we lack money for a few tickets; what we lack is a super lifeform!
In reality, what Nie He didn't know is that the initial purpose of this whole affair was indeed for Chen Gu to bring him over to ask some questions - initially, after asking the questions, Chen Gu really planned to throw the hunting matter over to Nie He. It was only upon learning that the super lifeform was the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon that he decided to get involved.
Milgray only mentioned it was a super lifeform beforehand, and Chen Gu hadn't asked what super lifeform it was.
"Haha!" Nie He had already laughed at Chen Gu several times: "I personally lead this project, and with all due respect, you don't have the final say!"
Considering only the information on the surface, the owner of the project should be the [Supernatural Research Institute], but the Hu family's research institute was markedly weak. Nie He had reason to see himself as the initiator. Why should the initiator be kicked out?
If not for Chen Gu suddenly roping in the military and the Qiao Family, Shangguan Family today, he would not have said so much to Chen Gu and directly kicked him out as the initiator.
But now, Nie He precisely needed the support from the [Supernatural Research Institute], so he fondly looked at the lovely research girl.
Lolis love uncle types, after all. Nie He exhibited his mature charm fully, and considering how this girl looked at him affectionately earlier, Nie He was confident he could manipulate her into letting love win over reason and choose to support him at this critical moment!
But then... it was rather awkward. Milgray smiled and said: "This project belongs to our institute, and the institute has entrusted Captain Chen to fully manage it. If Captain Chen wants to kick you out, although I find it regrettable, you really have no choice but to leave."
"Hmm?" Nie He was greatly surprised; his mature charm failed? No, no, no, she also said it was "regrettable"—what he didn't know was, Milgray's regret was about not having the chance to stealthily devour him...
In Milgray's eyes, the Number One Supernatural Hunter was equivalent to a... jaw-strengthening stick.
Nie He said with a grim face, grinding his teeth: "The Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon is an unprecedentedly powerful super lifeform, far beyond your comprehension! Without our experience, you will surely fail! Once alerted, we'll never again have such a good chance!"
However, Chen Gu waved his hand and simply left with his people!
Nie He firmly believed that this young man was playing hard to get! At his age, playing such psychological tactics in front of an old-timer like him was foolish and naive. Yet as Chen Gu and his team left the small conference room, not a single person looked back, attempting to renegotiate with Nie He.
"Hmph, they'll definitely be back," Nie He was sure of it. He then waited in the small conference room for over half an hour; no one returned!
"Hmph, they might be calm for now, but before two days have passed, they will certainly contact us!"
...
Chen Gu saw off the Marshal and Qiao Shuangmu and assured them: "This time, I won't let you leave disappointed; trust me."
The Qiao Family and Shangguan Family naturally trusted him, knowing that even if they ended up empty-handed this time, it mattered not; Chen Gu's visibly promising future could make indebtedness to him perhaps more valuable than a hunt involving supernatural lifeforms.
As for the marshal, Marshal Bai had already said everything was to follow Chen Gu's lead, and if Marshal Bai was satisfied, missing on some extra earnings seemed inconsequential.
Only Chen Gu and Milgray were left, and Chen Gu unabashedly asked: "Is Nie He's intel on the Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon accurate?"
Sure enough, Milgray chuckled and said: "A miss by a millimeter results in a thousand-mile error."
Chen Gu indicated he was all ears.
"Super lifeforms represent a level of life; indeed, beings that have reached this level are the pinnacle of all lifeforms in the Star Sea. All super lifeforms have no difference in strength, only differences in their abilities being countered."
"[Heavenly Item Number 00-00] can utilize all professional skills, and super lifeforms possess many innate abilities as well."
"The Myriad Forms Heavenly Dragon appears exceptionally mysterious and powerful to you, indeed, because it is related to the Endless Realm. However, it cannot freely retreat into the Endless Realm. It acts as a bridge, connecting the real world and the Endless Realm; it is a mediator between the real world and the Endless Realm."
