Under the reward policy, the samurai crabs immediately became active.

Although they weren't smart, they were very sensitive to Light Seeds.

After completing their work, the samurai crabs started additional training, with some lifting weights, others running, and those developing their intelligence frantically doing puzzles.

The entire apartment block showed a spirit of active self-improvement, completely different from other purely residential buildings.

Four days later, two Hammerhead Soldiers and a Double Swordsman emerged, along with a Weapon Master named Xie Tu.

Zhou Yi awarded them all.

Xie Tu is worth mentioning.

He entered the Intelligence Room earlier than Xie Lian, but Xie Tu did not have the same all-in attitude as Xie Lian, seeming instead to enjoy the intellectual challenges as an amateur, delighting in the process.

Xie Tu's special skill and hobby were drawing.

"Chairman, I want to join the delivery center to design various logos for the company and draw patterns for courier outfits."

"Patterns are easier to understand than words, simpler, and as long as one has eyes they can find and recognize them. Through patterns, more lives from outside can learn about our company."

So, Zhou Yi let him report to Qian Su.

While the samurai crabs were training hard in the apartment, Jiong He, who had been missing for many days, finally returned.

...

"Chairman, I'm back, I was delayed due to some special circumstances, I'm truly sorry."

The Condenser spoke.

It still had a cyan flame appearance, but now there was a light point slowly moving in circles around it, like a little satellite protecting it.

Through Alert perspective, Zhou Yi saw that Jiong He's entire body had turned a deep purple.

It was now an A-grade life.

Zhou Yi felt a surge of happiness: "Is the final fusion complete?"

"Yes, Chairman."

The Condenser said, "I have fused with 'Cang', so now I should probably be called Jiong Hecang. Energy State Life doesn't need Firewood Mound, as it can obtain a lot of conscious information directly from energy."

"At first when I found Cang, it refused me. It liked a solitary lifestyle."

"But I did not give up, because I could clearly measure that Cang had a very special energy trajectory, with extreme precision. This showed that it had reached a very high level in using its own abilities."

"It long focused on refining and developing its abilities, which I greatly admired and respected."

Jiong He would invite Cang to collect a Light Burst point every time he visited.

Cang would go, but when it came to merging, the other side refused decisively.

Jiong He persistently showed sincerity and goodwill, telling Cang about his own experiences and the various benefits of being integrated with the company.

Normally, the fusion of Condensers would be either love at first sight or determined by combat for the right to speak.

Jiong He's repeated persuasions and invitations without resorting to force were extremely rare.

In the end, Cang was moved, and it made a request.

"We agreed not to enter the Outer Sea without its consent and readiness."

"I have been to the Outer Sea before, and I am well aware of the dangers and intensity there, so I will not consider going back to the Outer Sea any time soon."

"What needs to be done now is to master and develop abilities further, and to stock up on sufficient energy."

Zhou Yi also nodded, "Taking your time is the right approach."

"Chairman, now I possess Cang's abilities."

The light point revolving around the Condenser suddenly accelerated, stretching out into a glowing wide-edged ring.

"This is the 'Wall', made of energy to act as a wall or shield, capable of defending and intercepting external energy shocks."

"Cang has further developed it."

"By continuously compressing the Wall's structure into a point, energy is highly contracted and concentrated, and the leaking energy of the physical body will be absorbed by it, maintaining a steady operation."

The ring shrank back to a point, revolving around Jiong Hecang.

"This is the evolution of 'Wall' to 'Guard'."

"The high-speed rotation of Guard can also fulfill the function of the Wall, blocking external attacks and energy impacts. But its more important function is to absorb energy."

A second light point appeared on the surface of the Condenser, with both Guards revolving around the main body like stars orbiting a moon.

"They continuously absorb the free energy from their surrounding environment to grow stronger."

"Light Burst Land is the perfect environment for Cang; those high-intensity energies dissipating everywhere are the best supplement for the Guards."

"Their limit is my mass."

As soon as Jiong Hecang finished speaking, the two Guards suddenly emitted bright lights and expanded in size.

"At that point, I will no longer be able to control the Guards; they could explode at any moment... But as long as they are within a controllable range, the Guards are both protectors and external energy storages for me."

"That is the true value of the Guards."

Zhou Yi was taken aback, "By your mass, you mean, you can create an external energy body by absorbing energy, equivalent to yourself?"

"Yes, Chairman. This is a profound development of Cang's abilities, truly incredible."

"So this Energy Body can self-destruct… which means it's also a form of offensive measure?"

"Correct."

The Condenser said, "However, how to operate the Extreme Light Guard to attack is something I was still exploring before. This will be a focus of my subsequent trials."

Zhou Yi was surprised.

Energy State beings indeed possess unique advantages, with the development speed and expansiveness of their own abilities being the strongest among all life forms known to him.

Their potential was very high.

"There's also something I didn't consider thoroughly, Chairman. I beg you to punish me severely."

The Condenser said, "Before returning, I first went to the Shuanghe Region, intending to kill or severely injure Duke Destructive to help our side gain an advantage in the war."

"There, I used a light blade to kill three Thunder Beasts that were about to take off and encountered an A-grade life form. I fought with it. I believe it must be Duke Destructive."

Zhou Yi frowned.

According to information from Lord Sha Hai, Duke Destructive should have fallen from the Skywalker… It was unexpected that he had already recovered to his prime.

This was indeed an unfavorable situation.

Jiong Hecang continued, "Duke Destructive has strong resistance to impact and recuperative abilities. I was able to penetrate and slice him but couldn't kill him."

"His body is composed of sand, and I even detonated a Light Guard, yet still couldn't destroy his body."

"Duke Destructive can use sand as a weapon, mixing it into some other substance and altering its motion. He used the floating sand to slow down my speed and attack strength, alarming too many of the Guangna Species around… I realized I couldn't inflict a fatal injury on him, so I had no choice but to retreat."

"Chairman, this time I took the initiative on my own, and the end result may have led to startling the snake by beating the grass. I am very sorry… I am willing to accept any punishment."

Zhou Yi was deep in thought.

Startling the snake by beating the grass, indeed.

But from another perspective, it was also like delivering a heavy punch directly, putting pressure on Duke Destructive.

And acquiring intelligence on Duke Destructive's abilities was also not bad.

Zhou Yi reprimanded, "You must be more cautious in the future. Acting alone is very dangerous. If the other side has devices and abilities that can restrain you, you will be in danger. Remember the lesson this time, and do not repeat this."

"Yes, Chairman. I understand my mistake… It will never happen again."

"Stay at the Big Buddha tonight, so I can find you."

"Yes. This time it has also made me realize that I am not strong enough, I will definitely continue to work hard to increase my strength, and I will win next time!"

"Go tend to your business."

The Condenser immediately flew into the Dead Sea, continuing the search for Light Bursts.

...

Jiong Hecang's raid on the Shuanghe Region, but the outside world remained undisturbed.

Even the air raids on Shell City and Steel Refining City continued as usual.

Until one day later.

It was still from Lord Sha Hai that the news came.

"Mr. Zhou, my undercover agent has sent reliable information, saying that the Shuanghe Region was attacked by an A-grade life form. However, the information was highly classified before and couldn't be leaked. It's only now that the information blockade has loosened a bit, allowing it to be transmitted."

It seemed excited as it spoke, "That A-grade life form destroyed the docks at North River Port, sunk 13 merchant ships moored at East River Port; its sudden appearance caught the local garrison completely off guard."

"Unexpectedly, another flying A-grade life form appeared and began sniping the previous one. It's suspected to be Duke Destructive's hand… The battle between the two was very brief, with both sides stopping as soon as they made contact, and the strong light sand dust covered the area, making it impossible to see clearly."

"This information is highly classified, and the undercover agent could only find out a very small part of it. Now the situation has become quite elusive and confusing."

The more Zhou Yi listened, the more he felt something was wrong.

That is to say.

The A-grade life form that fought with the Condenser was also attacking the Shuanghe Region, and in fact, was Duke Destructive's enemy?

He felt a bit of a headache.

The misjudgment and actions of Jiong Hecang inadvertently allowed Duke Destructive to escape a disaster.

It was just bad luck.

That evening.

Outside Jade City, a Bone Man wearing a wristwatch came for a visit.

"Zhou Yi, long time no see."

The visitor grinned.

Zhou Yi also smiled, "It seems you've solved the problem over there and finally got out of prison?"

"Yes. But it was not easy capturing those criminals along the way… Thankfully, I eventually completed it."

Wu Yi said nonchalantly, "I originally wanted to bring you a gift, wandered around Duke Destructive's territory a bit, caused him some troubles."

"But then I ran into a strange A-grade life form that intercepted me. It was strong, fighting with me in Energy State. In the end, I had to hastily withdraw, since I am just average among A-grade life forms. It's really regrettable."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but laugh and cry.

It turned out that his own people had started fighting in Duke Destructive's territory.

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