In the following days, after greeting Lin Bingxuan, Xiao Tian directly secluded himself in a quiet hotel to start cultivating.

Since this special training wasn’t meant to last long, the two of them didn’t treat it like a life-and-death parting as before.

Under the moonlight, a sliver of moonlight seeped into the hotel room, shining on Xiao Tian’s face. Xiao Tian sat cross-legged in the center of the room, surrounded by an unusual power that rose and fluctuated, while the Heart Method Mantra of the Iron Chain Cross River silently operated in his mind.

Ever since the last breakthrough to the second level of Great Success of Iron Chain Cross River, this cultivation became Xiao Tian’s daily task, one he would make time for no matter how busy.

The consequence of this persistence was that his body became increasingly robust. After genetic reorganization, Xiao Tian’s body initially felt somewhat unadapted, but after this period of cultivation, these ’side effects’ had basically vanished, and Xiao Tian’s understanding of Iron Chain Cross River naturally deepened.

It seemed that the final step to the third level of Iron Chain Cross River isn’t too far away!

At this moment, as the mantra circulated in Xiao Tian’s mind, the air around him began to ripple like a water surface, and the furniture in the room started to vibrate intensely, magical and extraordinary.

"Since Iron Chain Cross River was taught to me by a predecessor, can I use it to enhance our special forces soldiers?"

Xiao Tian contemplated with closed eyes.

In fact, Xiao Tian had already thought of this idea before; it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the combat capability of special forces. However, getting to this point cost him his life, and Iron Chain Cross River itself places extremely high demands on cultivators. To use it as a foundational training method for special forces, it must undergo certain improvements.

This was the reason why Xiao Tian agreed to help Zhu Hu train special forces this time.

His goal was to verify his idea by teaching the improved version of Iron Chain Cross River to this group of soldiers!

Thinking of this, Xiao Tian hesitated no longer. He began to meditate with closed eyes, mentally dissecting the Heart Method Mantra of Iron Chain Cross River, selecting some of the simpler and easier parts, and integrating them with his own combat techniques.

An improved version of Iron Chain Cross River was slowly being born!

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Late at night, at the Huaxia border. Three people who previously came from the Dark List to challenge Xiao Tian had already sneaked into Huaxia territory.

Even worldwide, these three are notorious assassins, with wanted posters spotted all over the world.

Leading them is Hada, short and monkey-like slender. But if you underestimate him, he can take your life in just a second. Though Hada is skinny, he’s renowned on the Dark List as a swift knife master, ranking 36th. The other two are Salon and Pank, ranked 41 and 45, respectively.

Occupying these positions, they had already spent heavily to investigate Hunter’s information before setting off. The latest they found is that Hunter is heading to the ** military zone to train special forces. The group followed, intending to eliminate this Hunter directly in Huaxia.

Because they had investigated Hunter earlier, he was just a small character to them. They did not take him seriously, as they knew, Hunter always ranked lower on the Dark List and had never faced anyone formidable. A person like this making it to a high position was either due to good luck or because those arranging the ranks got something wrong.

Of course, what drives these people into action is naturally the rules of the Dark List.

The Dark List clearly states that you can replace someone ranked higher if you kill them! Moreover, a position like tenth on the Dark List, it’s rumored that entering the top ten means invitations from the world’s major aristocrats, inviting you to join them.

And the price is in the billions of US Dollars!

Under such profitable attraction, countless people try to take shortcuts every year to challenge those ranked ten or more spots higher, hoping to soar to the top. However, the result is often evident, leaving nothing but shreds.

As they traversed the Primitive Jungle, their steps flew by, covering ten meters with each stride. Hada suddenly let out a peculiar laugh, which looked incredibly bizarre on his thin, shrunken face.

"Hehehe, now that we’ve arrived in Huaxia, it’s never too late to decide who will take the tenth spot on the Dark List after killing the assassin!"

Salon, accompanying him, hurriedly obliged with a sycophantic tone, "Dear Hada sir, you’re our highest ranked among the three of us. Even if we truly kill the Hunter, the tenth spot naturally belongs to you! We’ll then be responsible for guarding your tenth place!"

"Absolutely, I think we can already contact the Dark List to rearrange the rankings now!" Pank also echoed.

"Hahahaha!" Evidently, Hada was greatly pleased by their words, laughing proudly while running wildly through the forest. His gaze was a little icy as he added, "Rest assured, if I truly reach the tenth throne, and achieve meteoric success, you two won’t be left out!"

At this moment, Hada had already begun to envision the scene of himself ascending to the tenth position,

It’s well known that the top ten of the Dark List is a different realm compared to the ranks below forty. Once stepping into the top ten, you soar to fame instantly, with the world’s powerful figures becoming your friends. Aside from wealth, your reputation will also receive a massive boost!

Respected by thousands, money flows like water. The greed for fame and fortune seems laughably weak before rationality!

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Three days later, the sun rose. Illuminating everything.

Xiao Tian had already boarded Commander Zhu Hu’s car from the ** military zone early and was heading to the military district.

In the special district of the ** military region, several rows of people stood. The chatter was lively, and the primary subject of discussion was the new instructor arriving today.

The special forces here were the elite of the entire ** military area, selected through a thousand scrutinies, with an inherent pride. They were called the "Tiger Roar Team".

"This time, the head played mysterious and disclosed nothing!"

"No idea who the distinguished newcomer is..." A group of Tiger Roar Team members speculated about Xiao Tian’s identity.

At this moment, a special forces soldier named Zhao Xin thought for a moment and suddenly remarked, "I heard from the director last night that the one coming this time seems to be that Hunter from the military!"