The matter of the training base did not require much of his energy.
Fang You's daily work, besides looking after the Ghost Realm team, the mining situation, and issuing important tasks, was mostly about coordinating resources or making development plans for his apostles.
His reputation as a 'Phoenix Mentor' was not undeserved.
He possessed dozens of Green and Blue level skills with high proficiency, and could freely acquire his apostles' awakened abilities. From his vantage point, he understood the development and application of certain abilities even better than the apostles themselves.
Guiding his apostles in their development was more than sufficient.
Of course, aside from occasional guidance, Fang You did not interfere with his apostles' personal choices. At most, he provided 'big data recommendations' on their redemption lists, suggesting skills suitable for them to learn.
For those who were more ambitious, like Xing Jinglei and Yiluo Xi, he exclusively used data push.
As for An Jianyou, this girl was rather carefree. She would learn whatever he suggested, lacking her own initiative.
As for Black Blade's brother... he wouldn't offer any unsolicited advice. Black Blade's brother was clearer about his own development and career path than anyone else.
He opened An Jianyou's panel.
"Basic Saber Technique, Basic Fists, Basic Meditation, Ghost Control, Mental Shock, Shadow Step, Fireball, Purify, Power of Protection (Novice progressing)"
While pondering what skill to recommend for An Jianyou, Xiao Huan suddenly emerged from his phone.
Wearing black-rimmed glasses and holding a thick leather-bound book, she stood prettily beside him and said,
"Master, good news has come from Europe!~"
"The arrangements a few days ago have taken effect!~"
...
A few days ago, the Super Combat Department of Langhua Country received contact from Phoenix.
"The Twilight Cult is a genuine cult of evil gods. Phoenix hopes for our assistance in searching for and locating the cult priests' hideouts. Some clues have already emerged."
The Super Combat Department dared not ignore Phoenix's request.
The Red Moon disaster was still fresh in their minds, and many ruins from the disaster remained within Langhua City.
Anderson and the others did not dare to neglect cults.
What if the cult wasn't within Langhua Country? The previous Red Moon cult had affected multiple countries, spanning the Eurasian continent. Who knew if it would affect their Langhua Country this time.
They could not afford another such incident.
Moreover, this was Phoenix's request, and they hoped to gain more benefits from Phoenix.
They dared not refuse.
At this time,
The domestic situation in Langhua Country had stabilized considerably. The Super Combat Department mobilized some of its forces to investigate and track the Twilight Cult.
This included not only awakened individuals but also numerous ordinary informants.
In terms of tracking and investigation, professional informants were not necessarily less efficient than awakened individuals; in fact, they were often more so.
Sunset Country was the same.
They paid even more attention to the Twilight Cult, as Priest Wawada had first appeared within their borders.
Upon receiving contact from Phoenix, Sunset Country was terrified and searched every inch of their land.
They also began to mobilize forces to investigate and track.
Phoenix's intelligence department was also working diligently.
After a few days, they finally caught the Twilight Cult's tail again.
...
West of Langhua Country, in a secluded area, wisps of gray mist permeated the air. Numerous malevolent spirits roamed, and sharp roars echoed through the forests.
Yet, in such a place, a luxurious manor existed.
Upon closer inspection, the manor appeared to have been abandoned for some time. Weeds grew profusely outside, covered in fallen leaves, and there were traces of malevolent spirits gnawing in some areas.
However, the interior of the manor had been tidied up. Cultists occasionally passed by the corridors, greeting each other with, "Praise the Twilight."
Deeper within the manor, a wealthy man in a white suit looked up at the figure above with reverence.
"Priest, the new batch of living supplies has arrived, along with five hundred ordinary humans."
"Mm, good."
"The contribution you've made will surely be seen by the Master. Keep up the good work, and spread the great Master's glory."
"It is my honor."
The wealthy man placed a hand on his chest.
'Wawada,' the Twilight Old Day Priest from the Ghost Realm, smiled.
After so long! He had been in this world for so long, and he was finally breaking free from his slump and turning his luck around!
Under the operation of the native wealthy man of Blue Star, the Twilight Cult had developed very rapidly. It now had 444 formal cultists!
And 26 awakened cultists!
To help the wealthy man in the white suit maintain his sanity, Wawada even gave him a treasure and continuously cultivated him.
This was his confidant!
As for himself, with the gradual growth of the Twilight Cult, his strength had finally recovered to the Fourth Awakening Non-Human level!
Furthermore, he possessed the combat awareness of a Throne-level Non-Human!
In simple terms,
He, Wawada, was invincible!
Those who had insulted and attacked him before would all die!
Of course, for the sake of caution and his grand undertaking, Wawada did not intend to seek revenge immediately. He planned to lie low for a while longer, using the cult's power and the Master's blessings to summon one or two more helpers from his own kind.
Then, he would be able to crush them with overwhelming force.
Boom!
A loud explosion sounded from outside. Wawada glared, slammed the table, and rose.
Had they come to his door again?
He, he, he... he couldn't stand this humiliation!
No matter who it was, they would die!
...
Outside the manor,
Anderson personally led several teams from the Super Combat Department to this location. He looked into the distance, took a few steps forward, then hesitated and retreated.
His eyes held solemnity and apprehension!
This was a cult!
Comparing it to the Red Moon cult, the Super Combat Department's strength alone was somewhat insufficient to deal with a cult... Alright, it was quite insufficient.
But it didn't matter.
Anderson looked at the tower-like figure beside him, "Master Mingdeng, we will still have to rely on your efforts."
"Of course, cultists deserve to be executed!"
"Donor, you need not worry. Not only myself, but Phoenix also has stronger individuals present to provide support."
There were stronger high-ranking Phoenix members than Master Mingdeng?
Anderson couldn't help but look to the side, where several figures in gray robes with hoods were present.
He could only vaguely make out that they were female.
Was it among them?
Yes, it was this young lady!
Yiluo Xi put her hands on her hips.
After spending so many days on this mission, she was finally going to complete it, hahaha!
And the enormous contribution points reward above, hehehe...
She daydreamed, couldn't help but giggle, then quickly restrained herself, not making a move, still concealing her identity.
Master Mingdeng and other Phoenix elites took the lead.
As soon as they attacked, they unleashed their might.
They threw out a barrage of explosive fireballs, and under the explosions, cultists within the manor swarmed out.
Master Mingdeng raised his hand, grabbed a cultist, lifted him up, and squeezed hard.
Crack—
His entire head exploded, blood staining the ground.
The master clasped his hands together, "Amitabha, this humble monk invites all of you... to rebirth and reincarnation!"
Boom—
A cannon fist exploded, its force shattering distant buildings. In an instant, more Twilight cultists rushed out.
"As expected, cultists have lower intelligence."
Bai Yansi couldn't hold back either. Her body crouched, claws grew from her hands, and a pair of cat ears popped out from her hair, her eyes instantly becoming sharp.
This was her ability—Phantom Beast: Spirit Cat Form!
She sprang out in an instant, her claws slashing, drawing blood lines on the cultists. Ten steps, one kill; the catwoman left no trace!
Master Mingdeng and Bai Yansi both possessed overwhelming strength.
"This woman is very strong, only slightly weaker than Master Mingdeng."
"I... I might not be her match."
Anderson fell silent.
He wielded dual blades, sharp streams of water spraying from their edges, and he easily slaughtered cultists.
But there were too many cultists!
Dozens, hundreds, pouring out together, Anderson felt immense pressure.
Even if he stood there and they let him kill, he couldn't kill them all!
As he continued to fight, suddenly, somewhere in the distant manor exploded, and a figure shot out like a cannonball.
This person was dressed as an ordinary human, a middle-aged white man, wearing a string of beads, with a faint yellowish-brown halo radiating around him.
He landed heavily, the ground cracking beneath him, and the yellowish-brown halo spread out.
Instantly,
Anderson felt dizzy, his strength draining away.
And at this moment...
"Descend into twilight!"
Wawada spread his arms.
The sky suddenly turned a dim yellow, a setting sun hung high, and in a flash, the plants and trees of heaven and earth withered.
The Super Combat Force members grew increasingly weak, strands of white hair appeared, and the terror of death enveloped their hearts.
"What is this?!"
Anderson stumbled.
The once abundant life energy within his body had drained by more than half in mere seconds. Others were clearly in a worse state.
He was terrified.
Unlike a Disaster-level malevolent spirit, this was a different kind of powerlessness.
There was a chasm-like difference between him and the cult priest!
At this moment,
Lightning erupted.
At first, it was just a single bolt. After hitting and annihilating a cultist, it split into three. After annihilating three cultists, it split into nine.
Furthermore, around the figure whose hood was pulled down, rhombus-shaped lightning continuously appeared.
In just a few seconds, amidst crackling thunder, Anderson found himself surrounded by countless bolts of lightning floating in the sky!
Replaced by the figures of cultists being annihilated one by one.
With a single strike, countless cultists were killed or wounded.
Thousands of lightning bolts, controlled by Yiluo Xi, struck towards the figure radiating the yellowish-brown halo.
Sizzle—
Like thousands of birds chirping in unison, like thousands of cannonballs falling.
The formidable enemy before them shattered, dust and smoke filled the air, and ripples of shockwaves spread outwards.
Suddenly,
A gust of wind swept through, clearing the dust and smoke.
A disheveled figure emerged from the dust.
His clothes were tattered, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that his body had not sustained many injuries. The yellowish-brown halo behind him became even brighter and more conspicuous.
Enemies meeting, eyes burning with hatred!
Priest Wawada immediately recognized Yiluo Xi.
It was her!
The Blue Star human expert who had injured him back then, forcing him to use an escape technique to flee!
She had actually come knocking again.
Wawada could not tolerate it. Rage surged through him. He was no longer what he used to be. He wanted revenge!
His aura exploded with anger, becoming even more terrifying.
The halo carried Wawada's entire body off the ground, and the death-seizing power of decay continuously diffused outwards.
Twilight descends! Old days cast their shadow! Life withers!
Power surged from his body, and then he...
He was beaten again.
In his astonishment, he only saw,
Flames burned away the gray robe. The maiden's exposed arms and neck glowed with a fiery red light, and faintly, a red heart could be seen beating within her body. Her skin seemed on the verge of cracking, like the fissures before a volcanic eruption.
Her wine-red hair stood against gravity, and flames burned upon it.
Her arms ignited with fire!
Scorching hot flames enveloped her, as if she were a witch emerging from the fire! A devil!
This was Yiluo Xi's Non-Human form!
Surging fire dragons flew out, one after another. Lightning and fire intertwined, and brilliant fireworks exploded in the air.
Something fell.
Fire dragons and lightning snakes followed closely, bombarding incessantly. Red and blue illuminated the entire sky!
Anderson sprinted hundreds of meters away. When he looked back, he saw the maiden standing in the fire, with lightning and fire surrounding her not-so-tall figure, like a god or a demon.
This was Phoenix's top expert!