Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Unusual Faction

From what he knew about Divine-Seeing Warriors, they had the extraordinary ability to perfectly control themselves—their muscles, heartbeat, breathing, even their own scent. Moreover, Divine-Seeing Warriors possessed a powerful divine will, a force capable of influencing the mind. Therefore, if a Divine-Seeing Warrior did not wish to reveal their identity, even standing right before you, you would remain unaware of who they truly were, even if they were someone you knew well.

This was why Chen Xian glanced briefly at the warrior certificates of these Divine-Seeing Warriors and then promptly lost interest. Even if he diligently recorded their features and appearances now, when he truly encountered a Divine-Seeing Warrior, whether he recognized them or not would depend not on him but on whether they wished to be recognized. This was the reason why nations feared Divine-Seeing Warriors so greatly, and also why these warriors could come and go without a trace.

Whether it was a heavily guarded experimental zone, a military restricted area, or places bristling with surveillance and fortified by layers of security checkpoints and protections, as long as a Divine-Seeing Warrior wished to enter, they could appear there without anyone able to stop them. Unless a Divine-Seeing Warrior wanted to be seen, their presence was nearly impossible to detect. Such an ability naturally instilled fear in many.

Thus, there was no need to scrutinize those few certificates further. With another click, Chen Xian’s screen refreshed, finally revealing the official warrior website. The layout was simple and unpretentious, avoiding any overwhelming complexity. On the left side of the page was a column listing all the sections of the warrior website. Among them was a news section, which piqued Chen Xian’s curiosity, and he clicked on it.

Upon opening the news section, he immediately noticed a stream of various messages scrolling by. He studied them closely, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume and diversity of information. Some reports described battles occurring in certain locations; others congratulated warriors who had successfully advanced to the rank of Danjin Grandmaster. There were even notices about individuals being pursued by enforcement squads. In short, the news covered a wide array of topics, making it hard to keep up.

Chen Xian casually browsed through the messages until his attention was caught by one particularly prominent post, which had far more discussions than the others. Naturally, he began to read it carefully, eager to discover what could stir such widespread conversation among warriors.

“Why do I find the official statement so hard to understand?” one comment read.

“Haha! I thought I was the only one confused,” another replied.

“Exactly. The official statement is so vague and unclear that it leaves everyone puzzled,” came another voice.

“It’s like a riddle. I’ve read it several times and still have no idea what it means,” many echoed.

These comments quickly drew Chen Xian’s focus, compelling him to delve deeper into the thread.

“Everyone, I have a theory. Maybe the government is trying to recruit members of the God-Worship Cult with this statement. Otherwise, I can’t think of any reason for this announcement,” one speculated.

“God-Worship Cult? Nonsense! The authorities have always taken a hard stance against that cult. Whenever they find its hideouts, they shut them down without mercy. There's no way they’d try to recruit them now. And if this statement were aimed at the cult, they would say so clearly. Why be so cryptic?” another rebutted.

“Right, I agree. Otherwise, the government wouldn’t have released such a vague notice. They would have made it explicit. The God-Worship Cult is a heresy; there’s no chance they’d be welcomed,” a third added.

“If not the cult, then who? The statement mentioned ‘body,’ ‘transformation,’ and ‘unusual phenomena’—what could that mean? Besides the cult and martial arts, what else involves bodily mutation?” another asked.

“Our martial arts don’t fit the criteria mentioned by the government. Apart from martial arts and the cult, what else could warrant such attention?” a voice pondered.

“Moreover, the government is reportedly establishing a special department alongside the military, intelligence, and warrior divisions,” another pointed out.

“Does anyone have insider information about what this means?” the discussion continued.

Chen Xian scrutinized these comments, his brow furrowing more deeply with each line. Amid the debate, he discovered a crucial piece of information: the official announcement was generating this buzz, and the terms “body” and “mutation” struck a chord within him. He recalled the changes he had undergone—the transformation of his own being.

Returning to the homepage, Chen Xian navigated to the official forum and opened it. Sure enough, a pinned announcement was displayed prominently, as if to ensure no one missed it.

“If anyone finds themselves experiencing unusual changes, strange powers, special abilities, or bodily mutations—or notices such phenomena in those around them—and is willing, please contact the authorities to join the ‘Anomaly Department.’ The government will establish this fourth division alongside the Warrior, Intelligence, and Military Departments. Membership grants official recognition and public servant status. Referrers who identify such individuals will receive the same benefits.”

The announcement stunned Chen Xian, stirring a turbulent wave of emotion within him. Bodily mutation—what did it imply? Wasn’t this precisely describing extraordinary individuals like himself?

He reflected for a moment and then understood. There must be more than just him among these extraordinary beings, and the government was aware of their existence; otherwise, they wouldn’t issue such a notice. The vagueness now made sense—those who understood would understand, and those who didn’t weren’t meant to.

This approach was likely designed to protect these individuals. If knowledge of such extraordinary beings became widespread among all warriors, it could ignite a massive hunt, resulting in unimaginable consequences. What if these beings refused to join the Anomaly Department? Such exposure would only increase their risk, making them vulnerable to danger or ill-intentioned parties. This would push them into opposition.

After all, possessing such abilities didn’t necessarily mean immense power; some, like him, had more subtle gifts, such as enhanced vitality from sunlight.

“So, extraordinary beings have existed all along, and the government has long known about them. This is truly...” Chen Xian muttered to himself.

Had he not registered as a warrior and logged onto the official site, he might never have learned these truths. Such knowledge was not freely disseminated.

It became clear to him that solitary cultivation behind closed doors was insufficient. In this world, one could not advance by isolation alone.