The next morning, in the fourth walled city.
Zhang Chen woke up early, practicing energy control in a secluded area along the edge of the wall.
First, he used his force field ability to dismantle a brick wall piece by piece, then slowly placed them back into their original positions, imbuing each brick with a certain amount of energy to ensure they adhered firmly.
While this operation did not require high energy levels, it demanded great precision and control.
However, his efforts were rewarded; after practicing all morning, his Divine Power Control experience increased by 5 points!
This was the maximum experience he could gain from dismantling bricks. To gain more, he would need to engage in training that required greater complexity and precision.
Current Divine Power Control Level: 1, Experience: 35/500!
"Phew, that counts as morning practice. Next time, I might try dismantling an entire building and restoring it!"
Zhang Chen wiped the sweat from his brow with a towel and stretched his body.
At that moment, he sensed someone approaching, and a whiff of fragrance preceded them.
"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I truly couldn't imagine that a powerhouse like Mr. Zhang would still practice every morning!"
"Yet, many people here, with mediocre strength, already have harems of beauties and live lives of decadent indulgence, enjoying their limited existence!"
A charming voice drifted over.
Zhang Chen turned around and saw it was indeed Boss Qian!
Today, Boss Qian was wearing a fitted, short-sleeved, milky white T-shirt, tight pants, and a loose men's jacket, looking different from yesterday.
Yesterday, Boss Qian had seemed more like a socialite, an old fox of the business world.
Today, her demeanor gave off a vibe of a spirited young girl. Combined with her exceptionally well-maintained skin, she could easily be mistaken for a high school student.
Of course, that was excluding her figure.
The name "Boss Qian" was not an exaggeration!
"Are you looking for me for something?"
Zhang Chen asked.
In such a remote location, unless Qian Xinxin had specifically inquired, she would never have known he was here.
"Mhm, I heard you're setting off for the fifth walled city soon?"
Qian Xinxin inquired.
"Yes, I plan to make a round trip, especially to see what's in the seventh walled city!"
Zhang Chen said indifferently.
"I know you want to eliminate threats for your subordinates so they can live here in peace!"
"From this, I can deduce that you'll be leaving here soon, right?"
Qian Xinxin asked, feigning casualness, but her gaze was involuntarily fixed on Zhang Chen.
"I need to end this apocalypse, so I can't stay here forever!"
"Moreover, the World Control Hub has been destroyed, so there will be no more Reincarnations. How long can everyone last in the ultimate apocalypse? A year, or two?"
Zhang Chen said with a smile.
"End this apocalypse? That phrase..."
Qian Xinxin stopped mid-sentence.
She had intended to say: That phrase is very similar to what a certain strong individual once said, but unfortunately, that individual couldn't fulfill his promise.
"What? Do you think my idea is unrealistic?"
Zhang Chen asked with a smile.
"No, I believe you have the strength for it. However, ending the apocalypse requires more than just strength!"
"It requires many, many other things. Most of these things I can help you prepare, but there's one point that only you can control!"
Qian Xinxin looked at Zhang Chen's questioning eyes and said word by word, "Maintain your original intention!"
"Of course, with an apocalypse like this, shouldn't we end it instead of just letting it fester?"
Zhang Chen said, half-jokingly.
"No, that's not what I mean. You'll understand when the time comes!"
Qian Xinxin said, as if recalling something, and let out a long sigh.
A moment later, she continued:
"The fifth walled city is the territory of the Archangel Organization. I'm quite familiar with their leader, and I can have a word with him!"
"However, the Remnant Sun organization in the sixth city is a bit difficult to deal with. They rarely interact with others, and there are reports that they have close ties with people in the seventh walled city, acting as a barrier!"
"As for what's inside the seventh city, I have no idea. all scouts and detection skills become useless there."
"Furthermore, that city is the only one that the monsters have never breached since the beginning of the Reincarnation."
"I suspect there are definitely Reincarnators with yellow rings there, otherwise, they wouldn't possess such formidable strength."
"As for things here at home, you don't need to worry. With me here, your people won't be harmed!"
Qian Xinxin smiled faintly as she said the last sentence.
"My plan is for you to come with me, while the others stay here to defend!"
"With the Spider Queen Mo Ran here, and my subordinates having absorbed the core crystals from the Soul Organization and the Black Ox Legion, their strength will undoubtedly increase significantly."
"They will be able to defend the walled city effectively!"
Zhang Chen said.
The implicit meaning was: You are the one I worry about the most here!
After all, Qian Xinxin's strength ranked among the top three among Reincarnators of their generation.
The members of the Dream Nightmare Organization, excluding Zhang Chen, might not even be a match for Qian Xinxin if they fought together.
Moreover, besides her formidable strength, this woman had been deeply rooted in the fourth walled city for a long time, possessing ample resources, loyal subordinates, and a cunning nature.
Furthermore, Zhang Chen and Qian Xinxin had only met once and didn't have much of a relationship. Last night, Zhang Wenwen had even lured away many black market merchants to join their cult.
Given all these circumstances... leaving Qian Xinxin within the city?
Zhang Chen would be foolish to feel at ease!
"You can take me with you? Really?"
Upon hearing Zhang Chen's words, a flicker of excitement flashed in Qian Xinxin's eyes.
"Mhm..."
Zhang Chen nodded hesitantly, feeling as though this woman might have some ulterior motive?
She was actually happy to be taken away from her city and her team?
Could it be that there were formidable opponents waiting for him in the subsequent cities?
However, Zhang Chen was not afraid. Instead, he welcomed the idea of sparring with some powerhouses to clarify his own strength level.
Otherwise, fighting monsters was easy, and fighting survivors was also easy. He truly didn't know where his limits lay.
"Alright, so when do we depart?"
Qian Xinxin asked.
"Inform your people in the black market to behave themselves, and then we'll set off!"
Zhang Chen said.
"Mhm... I've finished talking. Let's depart!"
Qian Xinxin said.
Just then, the sound of footsteps could be heard again.
It was Zhao Longchuan and Zhao Xiyue.
Seeing Qian Xinxin there, Zhao Longchuan quickly waved his hand and said:
"Sorry, did we interrupt you!"
Zhang Chen shook his head and replied:
"It's fine, the important matters are already concluded. Brother Zhao, what is it?"
Zhao Longchuan scratched his head sheepishly and said:
"I heard you have a mission, and I want Xiyue to accompany you for some experience!"
"Before, I always felt she was my sister, and I should protect her well. Turns out, perhaps I was overprotective..."
"Her strength has improved very little until now. On the other hand, you, having traveled far and wide, have greatly increased your strength!"
"I've realized that only through constant training and becoming stronger can one achieve the greatest sense of security. I was wrong before!"
"So, do you think... could you..."
As Zhao Longchuan spoke, he placed Zhao Xiyue's small hand into Zhang Chen's.