My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 145

Chapter 145: A Small Test, a Head Falls

Soon, a crack spanning the sky suddenly opened, with vein-like tendrils growing along its edges, and black and red chaotic matter churning within.

From deep within the rift, a booming sound like a beating heart could be heard clearly even from here.

Each tremor caused the blood-red curtain in the sky to shiver, and a few dark wisps of blood mist seeped out from the edges of the rift, as if it were slowly bleeding.

“This is… a corrupted rift?” He Kang looked shocked.

“Today seems to be the day for the priest’s execution…” Xiao Ying’s brows were tightly furrowed, and he was also puzzled, “How could executing a Heituo priest attract such a ‘scarlet’ method?”

While the two were talking, a shield began to intertwine and gather above the Tribunal, each layer flowing with energy halos of different attributes.

The inner layer was interwoven with golden symbols, and the outer layer was surrounded by a dark purple defensive matrix, constructing a three-dimensional defensive network along the spherical coordinates.

“I don’t know, something bad is probably going to happen, let’s go.” He Kang’s expression was solemn, and he instinctively took on the responsibilities of a Judge.

“Nothing big can happen. It’s just a corrupted rift, the Chief can definitely handle it. I’ll go talk to that Judge upstairs again.” Xiao Ying’s expression shifted slightly.

With He Kang present just now, there were many things he couldn’t say.

“You…” He Kang gave him a cold glance. Even now, he was still thinking about that sordid matter.

He didn’t bother to say more and darted out. Many Judges had already begun to move, heading out of the Tribunal.

…

“Why such a big commotion, just to save a Heituo priest? Is it worth it?”

Su Chen also walked out of his residence, looking at the giant scarlet rift in the distant sky, where scarlet lightning was falling, as if it wanted to swallow the earth.

This was just a visual effect; in reality, the execution site of the Heituo priest was almost outside the city.

“And it seems that not only Heituo cultists are trying to save him, but they’ve actually caught a big fish.”

The scene before him reminded him of the two-winged creature he saw during his first Whispering Trial.

Green and red flames rose from the ground, sweeping towards the sky, and then transformed into chains wrapping around both sides of the rift, forcefully curbing its expansion.

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The sky unfolded like a flowing scroll, with surging blood-red chaos above and rising frost-fire pure land below.

“Chong Jingtian…” Su Chen understood immediately upon seeing this scene. This was a Tier 7 Intermediate Professional, the [Purifying Flame Spirit].

“Looks like it should be fine. Old Chong is such a powerful person, and Ying Feng still has four more.” Su Chen thought to himself.

Suddenly, a strong female voice rang in his ear, “Senior Judges without urgent missions, follow me to the execution ground.”

A streak of light cut through the sky above the Tribunal. It was Judge You Shan leading people to reinforce, as this scene clearly exceeded her expectations.

“Hmm?” Su Chen’s heart suddenly pounded. “In that case, Chong Jingtian and You Shan are both absent, and Jiang Shumo is also absent. Only Lei Tieyan is left in the Tribunal.”

“Maybe he went too. Even if he didn’t, the Judgment Department is far from the Medical Department.”

“Perhaps, this is the best opportunity.”

Su Chen realized this and couldn’t help but be excited, but quickly suppressed it, “No, Wei Yinsuo still has guards around him. Just Xue Fei alone is someone I can’t deal with.”

“But perhaps I can try, if I’m not mistaken…”

The noise outside the door continued, and Su Chen could clearly feel powerful life forms passing by.

The sky was scarlet, and the ground was also scarlet, rumbling with tremors.

Su Chen took out a black cloak from his storage space.

[Cloak of the Hermit – Tier 3: Suppressed with the skin of a dark night mongoose, it can collect environmental information for disguise.]

He shook out the cloak and draped it over himself. The edges of the fabric rippled with distortions, and his outline began to create visual illusions.

When moving, the cloak would create a dynamic visual camouflage. This was one of the stealth items specially sent by Tieyan.

Another item was a silver metal mask covering his face, covered in gray markings.

[Shadow Steel Mask – Tier 4: Made of special alloy, it can interfere with psionic energy.]

This was a Tier 4 item, worth nearly ten million gold. It was powered by psionic energy, and if his system wasn’t initially established and able to withstand the consumption, he wouldn’t dare to use it.

Su Chen completely disappeared from sight, only the sound of wind remained.

…

“…What a commotion. Wei Yinsuo looked out the window and couldn’t help but say, “Aren’t they executing a Heituo cultist? Why would a Scarlet cultist intervene?”

“What exactly do the various cultists of Ying Feng want to do?”

The voice in his ear also carried a hint of surprise. The cultists remaining in Ying Feng were mostly there to gather and hide information, only occasionally performing important tasks.

It wasn’t that they didn’t value Ying Feng, but rather that years of confrontation had long allowed Ying Feng to master basic screening methods, making it difficult for their people to infiltrate.

Suddenly, Wei Yinsuo’s expression tightened, and he turned around to see Xiao Ying, who had been brought back in by Xue Fei.

“Why are you back again?” Wei Yinsuo frowned, looking displeased at Xue Fei.

“Uncle, he said he has important information.” Xue Fei looked helpless, chuckled, and then went out and closed the door.

“Judge Wei…” Xiao Ying got straight to the point this time. “There are no outsiders here, so I’ll be frank. Do you really want to watch Xia Hanshi’s student become the Chief Judge?”

“How much conflict you two have, do I even need to say? Just look at the subtle actions during Su Chen’s assessment, it’s not like no one knows.”

“Now, Chu Xuan is dead. Who among your students can take on the big responsibility? Are you relying on Xue Fei?”

“Two of your three sons have already died, and the other merely possesses a Brilliant Silver talent. Your grandsons are also unlikely to amount to anything great.”

Xiao Ying spoke earnestly, “When he becomes the Chief Judge, you will already be old and frail. The collapse of your family is close at hand!”

“Family…” Wei Yinsuo showed a complex expression that was hard to describe, and said faintly, “What exactly do you mean?”

“Kill!” Cold light flickered in Xiao Ying’s eyes.

“Did Wei Yu Fan send you to deliver a message?” Wei Yinsuo narrowed his eyes and asked.

“Does it matter if it is or isn’t? Will it affect your decision?” Xiao Ying retorted.

“Su Chen is only a Tier 3, do I still need to kill him?” Wei Yinsuo shook his head, “You can deal with him.”

“I can, I can.” Xiao Ying said in a low voice, “But he barely leaves the Tribunal, and his whereabouts are hard to determine. It’s difficult to do it silently.”

“You’re breaking the rules.” Wei Yinsuo frowned deeply.

Xiao Ying’s voice was extremely low, but the fierce light in his eyes almost turned into substance, “The victor is king, the loser is bandit.”

“Wei Yu Fan, so afraid?” Wei Yinsuo’s eyes were deep, almost bottomless.

“It’s not fear, it’s simply stifling a threat.” Xiao Ying’s tone was filled with dissatisfaction. “If the Chief hadn’t been so stubborn, it wouldn’t have come to this.”

A challenge arena, inexplicably erasing years of hard work. It was good for Su Chen, Chu Xuan, and other newcomers, but what about them?

“If you agree, your family will have another Judge. If you don’t, you can hand me over to the Chief.” Xiao Ying seemed to have burned his bridges.

After a long time, he heard Wei Yinsuo sigh: “I understand.”

A hint of joy flashed in Xiao Ying’s eyes, and he didn’t say much more, just sincerely said, “You won’t regret it.”

Watching Xiao Ying leave, Wei Yinsuo heard a voice in his ear again, “This Wei Yu Fan… seems approachable.”

…

“Indeed!” As Xiao Ying exited the Medical Department, he could no longer contain his excitement, almost beaming with joy. Even the surging crimson lightning sea in the sky seemed to be celebrating for him.

“I knew it, how could that old fellow Wei Yinsuo have a complete change of heart after being gravely injured? It was just that the price wasn’t high enough.”

All the gloom in Xiao Ying’s heart dissipated. The thought of eliminating Su Chen stemmed partly from Su Chen’s talent and strength, and partly from the gloom of the bidding day.

It hadn’t been long, and Su Chen could already persuade the higher-ups of the Supervision Department to act on his behalf. What would happen if this continued?

Although the Security Division had also contacted Wei Yu Fan, his side was already full and couldn’t accommodate more people giving orders.

Su Chen, being alone, was more likely to become a target in their eyes.

You Shan’s summons meant that there was hardly anyone around the Medical Department, which was located in a secluded corner.

The sky roared continuously, like muffled thunder, occasionally bursting with dazzling light. The giant rift began to close, proving that Chong Jingtian’s power was not just for show.

Out of years of subconscious habit, Xiao Ying walked in the shadows on both sides of the road.

“Should I also…” he thought, then dismissed it. “Never mind, this threat is not as high as Su Chen’s. If I eliminate him too, it would be too obvious.”

“If Old Wei hadn’t been promoted to Tier 5 decisively, he would have been defeated head-on in the challenge arena. What’s the point of fighting then?”

“What a pity…” Then, Xiao Ying’s eyes showed a hint of pity: “If he wasn’t so powerful, perhaps we could have become friends…”

Crack!

Suddenly, another thunderclap sounded. Xiao Ying was startled, his face changing drastically, because this thunder didn’t come from the sky, but from right beside his ear!

The air next to him was suddenly torn apart, and a highly condensed ball of lightning exploded. In the dazzling white light, the outline of a straight-bladed long saber could be vaguely seen, its blade completely enveloped in leaping lightning plasma.

The lightning was not scattered, but coiled around the blade like a living thing, emitting continuous crackles.

The trajectory of the cleaving saber left a visible ionized trail, and wherever it passed, it left scorched air cracks.

Before the blade even arrived, Xiao Ying’s skin was already stinging as if pricked by needles.

Someone is attacking me!

Who!?

Xiao Ying was filled with shock and anger. He had no time to react. The blade was already in front of him, as if it had appeared out of nowhere, without any warning.

The dazzling lightning obscured his vision, preventing him from seeing the wielder of the blade.

Su Chen’s eyes were cold, his hands gripping the blade, his arms trembling, every muscle and tendon twitching.

This attack consumed most of the nutrients stored in his Abyssal Stomach.

First, he used [Holy Hand] to strengthen [Azure Scale Lion] and attached it to the blade formed by [Liquid Gold Illusion Blade], then he hid in the dark, accumulating power to the extreme.

Xiao Ying was a Tier 4 Psionist, and even though he was only a Psionist, Su Chen didn’t underestimate him. He went all out, unleashing his strongest attack!

Who! Who is it?!

Xiao Ying roared, at least in his own perception, he was roaring.

The thunderblade striking down was indeed formidable, but it hadn’t reached a point where he couldn’t block it, as long as he could… could…

He was stunned to find that his powerful mental energy was gradually dissipating.

Not only that, his vision was spinning, and everything else around him became silent. The rumbling in the sky, the thunderclap right next to him, everything was disappearing.

And as a psionist, his abundant mental energy had become his burden at this moment.

He was clearly aware that he was entering death, but he was powerless to reverse it.

“Who?!”

Xiao Ying was unwilling. The excitement from moments ago had not yet faded. The internal threat was about to be eliminated, yet he was ambushed within the Tribunal.

“Who is it? Who on earth is it?!”

His constantly dissipating mental energy, in its final moments, attempted to gather, seemingly wanting to see who was ambushing him.

Crackling!

But with a flash of lightning, it completely collapsed.

The head, separated from the body, didn’t even hit the ground before disappearing along with the tottering corpse, not even a drop of blood splattered.

Su Chen’s figure vanished without a trace, everything buried beneath the roar of the sky.

“Phew…”

In the spatial interlayer, Su Chen moved slowly, taking out a compressed nutrient solution from his storage space, and then slowly lifting his hand to his mouth.

On one hand, it replenished the consumption of his Abyssal Stomach, and on the other hand, it quickly converted into mental energy, allowing him to remain active in the spatial interlayer.

“I didn’t expect to run into this guy.” Su Chen was also surprised. He was already familiar with the surrounding situation and had come cautiously all the way.

As soon as he arrived in the vicinity, he saw Xiao Ying excitedly coming out of the Medical Department, probably with something good happening.

After a moment of thought, he decided to use him to test the waters and see what was happening at the Tribunal.

“However, killing him was much easier than I expected.”

Xiao Ying was a Tier 4 psionic professional, who had tried a physical profession to increase his physical strength, but only reached Tier 2.

He concealed himself in the spatial interlayer and struck with full force.

And Xiao Ying, perhaps deep in thought, had almost no defenses, allowing Su Chen to succeed with ease.

He waited for a moment longer, finding no movement, no one detecting the anomaly or coming to investigate.

“The situation is pretty much as expected. Most people’s attention is drawn outside.” Su Chen pondered, taking a deep breath. Xiao Ying was just an appetizer; the main event was yet to come.

In the spatial interlayer, Su Chen gradually shifted into the “Heituo Priest” state. That clear and fervent sensation emanated from the Medical Department before him.

“I hope I guessed right.”

…

“…I like people who have desires, and who will even trample on their bottom line for their desires.”

Wei Yinsuo listened to the voice in his ear, shaking his head, “It will be very difficult to make Wei Yu Fan one of us. He is different from me. After Su Chen disappears, he will still be him, the most likely candidate to become the Chief Judge.”

“Just an idle move. Su Chen is just an extra task. We need more people.”

Wei Yinsuo’s eyes flickered, wanting to ask more, but he noticed the voice in his ear suddenly rise, becoming increasingly surprised: “I sensed it again! That priest from before has appeared, right outside!”

“How is that possible? That priest is supposed to be executed today.” Wei Yinsuo subconsciously denied it, then realized and said in astonishment, “Is there another priest outside?”

“Isn’t there only one priest in Ying Feng? Where did this one come from?”

The voice in his ear was also puzzled, but quickly said, “No, I must see him.”

(End of Chapter)