Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"To do a good job, an artisan needs the best tools."

At this moment, at a suburban equipment training center.

Pang Long was explaining the pros and cons of modern military equipment to Alkaid.

This was the second day after he, Yue Xingzhou, Xia Wuyuan, and others had cleared out the demons from the Baisheng Chemical Factory.

Having witnessed a demon reveal its True Body yet still be restrained by gunfire, he called over Pang Long and came to this training center.

"The strength of a Martial Artist is often determined by three aspects: self, equipment, and logistics."

Pang Long introduced, "Setting aside the self for now, factors such as physique, Martial Techniques, experience, temperament, and combat will all affect a Martial Artist's performance. Logistics involves intelligence, maintenance, cover, adjustment, and other factors. What we're focusing on now is equipment, which is divided into four categories: offensive, defensive, auxiliary, and strategic."

He operated an electronic device that projected various weapons.

"In the modern world, offensive weapons have already diversified. Beyond precision-engineered equipment, Martial Artists personally use cold weapons, firearms, and heavy firearms."

He introduced the characteristics and power of these commonly used equipment on the market, one by one to Alkaid.

He even took him to personally experience some of them.

Due to the limited scale of this training center, they were unable to try out equipment like Gatling guns, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and individual firing devices; they had to settle for learning via video for now.

After finishing the introduction of mainstream equipment on the market that morning, Pang Long headed to the Battle Garment zone.

"Firearms are becoming an increasing threat to us Martial Artists, and correspondingly, Martial Artists have developed various countermeasures against firearms. Just as there is armor for arrows, the most popular in the market now are various full-coverage Battle Garments."

He unfolded a suit of armor: "This is the top-tier Battle Garment produced by our Dayu Country, but internationally, it's only rated as B-grade. It consists of the main components such as jacket, pants, gloves, combat helmet, and combat glasses..."

Alkaid glanced at it.

This set of Battle Garment...

It looked like a gray, thermal underwear but with a bit more texture.

Due to the Martial Artist factor, as compared to Daxia where he lived in his previous life, individual soldier equipment and bulletproof gear are more developed here.

"The main material of our nation's Battle Garments is high-strength fiber material, but over at Red Star, they have utilized nanotechnology. That's why their Battle Garments can reach A-grade and completely withstand rifle fire."

Pang Long said, taking a pause in his tone: "I mean, to the extent of withstanding without leaving any injuries such as internal bleeding."

"Can a Martial Saint wearing it be immune to heavy-weapon fire?"

Alkaid asked.

"That... after all, it's just a Battle Garment... Heavy-caliber weapons are still much more powerful than individual weapons."

Pang Long continued immediately after: "However, above A-grade, there is the truly priceless S-grade Battle Garment, which uses a special material known as 'Sun Crow Silk.' It has an incredible effect on kinetic energy protection and thermal energy absorption."

He held a device and scrolled out an information page: "Thirteen years ago, a member of the Royal Family of our Dayu Country was kidnapped by local anti-government forces during an overseas visit. Afterwards, a Martial Saint of the Royal Family went to rescue him immediately. By the time he arrived, the Royal Family member had been killed.

In a rage, the Martial Saint cut through the anti-government force, which had three thousand men and heavy weapons like machine guns, grenade launchers, and rocket launchers. He almost wiped out their leaders. At that time, he was wearing an S-grade Battle Garment."

"S-grade Battle Garment."

"There's a saying in the outside world."

Pang Long said with a smile: "A Martial Saint wearing an S-grade Battle Garment and equipped with all the gear, if willing, could single-handedly defeat the military forces of over fifty percent of the countries in the world."

"Fifty percent?"

"Fifty percent!"

Pang Long emphatically nodded his head.

Alkaid listened and was somewhat speechless.

These countries couldn't even withstand a single Martial Saint.

What was the point of their existence?

But clearly, Pang Long wouldn't be able to answer that question for him.

For the rest of the day, Alkaid spent his time getting familiar with and training with firearms.

As dusk fell,

Lei Yun drove over to pick up Alkaid.

In the car, she reported, "Bai Ya and I have been searching for Governor Zhao's whereabouts all day. It was only half an hour ago that we confirmed he stayed in Tian Nan for a day after his return before he left again."

"He left?"

Alkaid was a bit surprised.

Then he seemed to realize something.

Planning to flee?

But...

That seemed unnecessary.

After all, he was the Demon Chief and had just taken the position of Vice Governor. A proper struggle might result in an uncertain outcome as to who would ultimately fall.

"Keep investigating,"

Alkaid said.

"Understood,"

Lei Yun nodded.

The vehicle returned.

However, as they passed by the Starlight Center Building, they stopped for a moment.

At the entrance, he saw many government cars.

Not just from the Security Bureau, but also from the Audit Bureau, Taxation Bureau, and more.

There was a significant commotion.

Considering that the Su Family still had to transfer several billion to him, to help him level up his "Businessman" experience, he immediately asked, "What's going on?"

"Several directors, led by Director Zhang Yushu, are causing trouble, looking to bother the Chairman. The Chairman is trying to find a solution,"

Lei Yun said.

"Zhang Yushu?"

"He's the brother-in-law of the head of Tian Nan Development Bureau, and even, he might be a pawn thrown out by Director Zhang."

Lei Yun informed.

The head of Tian Nan Development Bureau, if he finds the right connections, could even have jurisdiction over a city.

"Our Su Family is not afraid of a Development Bureau head, but if he catches onto some issues, it would indeed be somewhat troublesome to deal with. Moreover, he has aligned with many forces."

"Hmm,"

Alkaid responded, "Tell the Family Head to let me know if he needs help."

"Understood,"

Lei Yun said.

However, she knew the Family Head was already on guard against Zhang Yushu and his group and, theoretically, wouldn't need to mobilize Alkaid for this matter.

Now, it remained to be seen who had the better strategy.

The vehicle quickly passed the Starlight Center Building and arrived at Yu Garden.

However, as they were about to enter Yu Garden, a sedan drove over.

The car window rolled down...

Yue Xingzhou leaned out from inside.

"Alkaid, my younger brother, I was just looking for you, and here we meet at the doorstep, what a coincidence."

Alkaid glanced at him.

This car had been parked for a while.

Clearly, Yue Xingzhou had been waiting for him.

"Is something the matter?"

"Won't you invite me in for a sit?"

Yue Xingzhou said with a chuckle.

"Then come in first."
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Alkaid uttered.

Subsequently, the two vehicles continued towards the interior of Yu Garden.

And Lei Yun, who was driving...

exhibited a shocked expression with a hint of bewilderment.

"Young Master Alkaid, was that just... Fourth Master Yue, Yue Xingzhou?"

"Mhm."

Alkaid responded.

"You... you know him?"

"Sort of."

Alkaid said.

Sort of?

Lei Yun had by now somewhat grasped Alkaid's style of speaking.

He was incredibly humble.

From Yue Xingzhou's attitude towards him just now, their acquaintance seemed to be more than just 'sort of.'

The Yue Family!

What level of behemoth was that!?

They had been the overlords of Tian Nan since ancient times!

Even though the current Tian Nan Governor, Wei Kongming, was extremely domineering and had joined hands with the Chief Prosecutor of the Higher Prosecution Office, Lu Zhenhai, solidifying their grip on Tian Nan, they still couldn't completely suppress the Yue Family.

The Yue Family still wielded unparalleled influence in all respects throughout Tian Nan.

If the Yue Family were to erupt without regard for the consequences, they could undoubtedly overthrow both Wei Kongming and Lu Zhenhai completely.

In comparison to such an ancient noble family, the Su Family, at their peak, were only known as the wealthiest in Tian Nan, and had since fallen from that position.

In the past, relying on the Ye Family's connections, the Su Family barely managed to establish a relationship with the Yue Family.

However, in recent years, the relationship between the two families had souring, and Su Chiming's visits to the Yue Family sometimes didn't even result in a meeting with the Family Head.

And now, Young Master Alkaid could actually establish a connection with Yue Xingzhou, an absolute core member of the Yue Family?

The vehicles quickly arrived and parked at Villa No. 49.

Descending along with Yue Xingzhou, apart from the martial master driver they had previously met, there was also a young girl about Alkaid's age.

At this moment, she and the martial master were both carrying quite a few things from the trunk, which seemed rather formal.

"Grandmaster Yue, what is all this..."

Alkaid was somewhat puzzled.

"I owe a debt of gratitude for saving my life, and I have nothing else to offer."

Yue Xingzhou said earnestly, "These are the only material possessions I could present as a token of my thanks, and I hope, Alkaid, that you won't find them inadequate."

"There's no need for this, we fought side by side back then..."

"To you, you were just doing what was right, but for me, if it weren't for you... I would have lost my life. If I cannot express my gratitude properly, it would weigh on my mind."

Yue Xingzhou's expression was serious.

Having said so much, Alkaid felt it would be inappropriate to say more and nodded, "Come in and have a seat first."

After saying this, he beckoned the group to enter the villa.

Meanwhile, Lei Yun hurriedly prepared tea and snacks for the guests with Ai Li.

"Don't take this to heart."

Alkaid said.

"One must not lose sight of their principles."

Yue Xingzhou smiled, "Even though the path of a Martial Saint doesn't place many demands on one's thoughts or principles, and even though... I have almost no hope of becoming a Martial Saint, I will still persist in upholding my principles."

"Thoughts, principles..."

Alkaid felt a stir in his heart.

Martial Saints have no particular demands for these things.

But...

The Divine Intent Realm was different.

Only with a clear mind can one ensure the normal operation of Divine Intent, and similarly...

smooth over accidents.

But if one completely lacks their own principles and can be swayed by a few words, if one's ideas today are different from their decisions tomorrow, such a Martial Saint could never consolidate their own Divine Intent.

"Since you put it that way, I will accept the gifts."

Alkaid expressed.

"Hahaha, that's good to hear."

Yue Xingzhou said, laughing, "Actually, I do have a bit of a selfish motive. After all, you are a nineteen-year-old young Grandmaster with a limitless future. I need to curry favor while I still can, otherwise, I might not get the chance later."

"Grandmaster Yue jokes, the future is..."

Alkaid courteously responded.

But before he had finished speaking, he suddenly paused.

He instantly noticed an anomaly in the ancient tree in his Spiritual World.

Immediately after, he forcefully shifted his gaze to Yue Xingzhou, "What did you bring?"