The room fell silent as Agent Thompson and Danial faced each other in the center. The air crackled with tension. Agent Thompson's reputation as a formidable master-level cultivator preceded him, and the knowledge of his prowess sent shivers down the spines of those present. Yet, there was an air of curiosity surrounding Danial, as his unexplained abilities piqued the interest of those who knew of him.
On the one hand, was Agent Thompson an officer who dedicated his life to serving and protecting the nation, and on one side was Danial, a newbie who accidentally received the System and his powers grew exponentially. It was a clash of two worlds, a seasoned officer versus a college student who had stumbled upon extraordinary powers.
As the spar began, Agent Thompson's movements were precise and controlled, every step calculated and deliberate. He threw a swift jab towards Danial's midsection, his fist cutting through the air like a bullet. Danial, caught off guard by the speed and power behind the strike, barely managed to raise his guard in time. The impact of the blow sent a jolt of pain through his arm, making him acutely aware of the vast difference in skill and experience between them.
Danial quickly realized that he needed to rely on his instincts and reflexes if he had any hope of surviving this encounter. Despite his lack of formal training, his newfound powers granted him enhanced agility and heightened senses. As Agent Thompson executed a swift roundhouse kick, Danial's instincts kicked in, allowing him to instinctively duck under the attack and counter with a quick palm strike towards his opponent's side.
However, Agent Thompson effortlessly evaded the strike, smoothly transitioning into a defensive posture. Danial's movements were hesitant and unrefined compared to the seasoned fighter before him. Each punch and kick from Agent Thompson seemed to flow seamlessly, like poetry in motion, while Danial's attempts appeared clumsy and uncoordinated in comparison. The duel instantly ended
With every exchange, Danial's admiration for Agent Thompson's skill grew. He marvelled at how his opponent effortlessly combined techniques from various martial arts styles, seamlessly blending punches, kicks, and grappling manoeuvres. It was like watching a master artist create a masterpiece, each movement purposeful and precise.
A moment later both of Danial's and Agent Thompson's punches made contact and the resulting power made the stage tremble. The shockwave that they displayed was so powerful that it almost blew away the officers watching the fight. The impact of the simultaneous punches sent shockwaves through the room, causing the onlookers to stagger and struggle to maintain their balance. The sheer power unleashed by Danial and Agent Thompson was beyond anything they had ever witnessed before. The walls reverberated, and the floor beneath them seemed to shake as if unable to contain the force unleashed by these two sparing. Jeff watched in horror as he realised he would have never stood a chance against Danial. Jeff felt grateful that Agent Thompson intervened otherwise the situation would have gotten must worse.
The punches never stopped contact. Danial began to feel excited as he thought he could finally go all out. He always thought that due to him being at the peak of Mortal Level Cultivation, he never had the chance to truly test out his abilities. Danial felt the veins in his body contract his muscles explode, and his mind race.
Agent Thompson's calm demeanour changed. The once calm and collected officer revealed a look of surprise. Even though Agent Thompson had the ability to end the fight in seconds he decided to gauge out Danial's combat abilities.
He was pleasantly surprised. After the consecutive punches, Agent Thompson jumped back and Danial as well jumped back looking at Agent Thompson with an excited face. He finally found someone to which he can fight at full power, even though Danial wasn't using any internal energy in the fight his body was abnormally strong compared to his peers. He even surpassed his seniors in terms of actual physical strength.
Danial even thought about testing the skills that he received from the System and testing them on Agent Thompson.
Agent Thompson raised his hand and said " Stop I have seen enough"
The onlookers were shocked. Agent Thompson stopped the battle but why. Agent Thompson is feared for his ability to defeat his foe and then talk. He never ever backed out of a fight. Agent Thompson's stern gaze swept across the room, his eyes meeting each person's gaze before finally settling on Danial. There was a sense of profound understanding in his eyes as if he had witnessed something extraordinary within the young college student. He approached Danial with measured steps, his expression a mix of curiosity and respect.
Danial also wondered why Agent Thompson would signal the end of a fight. Agent Thompson didn't speak and simply said " Follow me Danial we will talk somewhere more private"
Danial was confused but nevertheless, he nodded and proceeded to follow Agent Thompson.
As Danial and Agent Thompson left the training area, the onlookers remained in a state of shock and disbelief. Whispers filled the room as the spectators exchanged puzzled glances, trying to comprehend the unexpected turn of events. Envy, anticipation, and even a hint of anger stirred within their hearts.
Monica who was observing everything, revealed a look of surprise; it was subtle, but it opened the doors of curiosity in Monica's heart. At that moment she decided to monitor everything about Danial.
As Danial followed Agent Thompson, they seemingly went deeper into the Law Enforcement Branch Headquarters. As Danial followed Agent Thompson, they ventured deeper into the labyrinthine halls of the Law Enforcement Branch Headquarters. The air grew denser, and the sounds of bustling activity faded into the background, replaced by a sense of hushed secrecy. The walls were adorned with portraits of past leaders and decorated with symbols representing the Branch's long-standing traditions and values.
Agent Thompson then escorted him to an elevator, and Danial followed suit. Agent Thompson entered the elevator and pressed a series of buttons on the elevator several times. Danial kept looking at the elevator as if it was nothing special. All of a sudden the elevator moved downwards which was to Danial's expectation, but to his surprise, the elevator stopped midway and moved backwards, completely changing its direction.
As the elevator moved backwards, Danial felt a slight sense of unease. The unexpected change in direction sparked his curiosity and made him wonder about the hidden depths of the Law Enforcement Branch Headquarters. He exchanged a brief glance with Agent Thompson, who maintained his composed demeanour, revealing no signs of concern or surprise.
As Danial was about to say something to Agent Thompson, the elevator changed its direction again and started to move upwards. Danial felt that the elevator system was intricate and had many routes that could be followed using special codes that had to be entered into the elevator using the buttons placed in the elevator.
The elevator then stopped and the door opened gently. Behind the door was hall like structure with rooms linked to it and several people were chatting and pacing in the hall. Although the hall was dimly lit, Danial could see everything clearly. Agent Thompson moved ahead which made Danial follow him.
The people in the halls saw Agent Thompson and stopped right in their tracks and saluted the officer. Agent Thompson nodded at each salute and moved forward, causing Danial to wonder.
Danial observed the respect and reverence with which the people in the hall regarded Agent Thompson. It was evident that he commanded great authority and held a high position within the Law Enforcement Branch. The atmosphere in the hall became even more subdued as Agent Thompson passed by, with whispers and murmurs following in their wake.
As they made their way through the hall, Danial couldn't help but notice the various individuals present. Some wore the uniforms of law enforcement officers, while others donned more formal attire, indicating their administrative roles. The diversity of the people hinted at the intricate workings of the Branch, with each individual playing a specific role in maintaining order and upholding the law.
Agent Thompson then entered a room where several people resided and each of them had an imposing and confident aura.
It felt like each of them could command respect and authority in their own right. Danial realized that he had stepped into a room filled with high-ranking officials of the Law Enforcement Branch.
The room felt like a dormitory and a hall of some sort. The people residing in the spacious hall stood up and all of them greeted " Good Morning Captain!"
The entire spacious hall resonated with the voice of the greeting. Danial's eardrums were almost torn apart by the sheer voice of the greeting. There were a total of six people in the hall.
Danial noticed their aura and instantly concluded that they were all Martial artists.
Agent Thompson went behind the table placed in the middle of the hall and said " Everyone, meet Danial the new member of the Special Ops Unit.
The member revealed a hint of surprise as they looked at Danial. He looked so young and he caught the attention of Agent Thompson. Everyone in the Special Ops unit was a Martial artist who was over 30 years old and was considered a genius in their time. They looked at Danial and thought about whether Agent Thompson made a mistake.
The room fell silent once again as the high-ranking officials turned their attention towards Danial. Their gazes were filled with scrutiny, assessing his presence and evaluating his worthiness to join their ranks. Each of them had a stern expression, radiating a sense of authority that made Danial feel small in comparison.
One of the members a middle-aged man with short hair and a shade of grey eyes, spoke up first. "Captain Thompson, forgive me for my bluntness, but we cannot simply accept anyone into our ranks without proper evaluation and assessment. The Special Unit is reserved for elite individuals who have proven their skills and loyalty. What makes this young man worthy?"
The question hung in the air, and all eyes turned to Agent Thompson, awaiting his response. Agent Thompson maintained his calm demeanour, his gaze unwavering. He spoke with a firm yet respectful tone. "I understand your concerns, but I assure you that Danial possesses extraordinary potential. I witnessed his abilities firsthand during our spar, and he has a unique set of skills that could be of great value to our unit."
The officials exchanged sceptical glances, clearly unconvinced by Agent Thompson's words. One of them, a woman with a composed yet sharp aura, stepped forward. "Captain Thompson, you know our standards. We cannot simply accept someone based on potential alone. They must prove themselves in a duel, demonstrating their combat prowess and their ability to handle high-pressure situations. Only then can we consider their inclusion in the Special Unit. Even though we fall under the jurisdiction of the Law Enforcemet Branch Headquarters we are a separate unit itself and we can only accept others based on their abilities."
The members of the Special ops unit were officers or Martial artists who engage in operations in special circumstances that usually cannot be done by the normal police force. If such circumstances occur the police force will make an official request to the Law Enforcement unit and request the Special ops unit to take action.
Danial knew nothing and the only thing that he knew was that he was in deep waters and had to exercise caution. Each of the members were a Martial artist and he did not know on what stage they were. While contemplating he suddenly got an idea and immediately called the system using his mind and ask the System," Can you see their cultivation levels?"
The System gave a prompt and it displayed the cultivation of each of the members. He was surprised and disappointed at the same time. The officer who spoke first with the short hair and grey eyes was in the Middle stage of the Second level of the Mortal Level cultivation. The woman who spoke was at the First level of the Second Stage mortal level cultivation. The other member's cultivation ranged from the peak of the first level of the first Stage Mortal level Cultivation to the first level of the third Stage of Mortal Level cultivation.
He was surprised at first but was disappointed because compared to them he was miles above. He was at the peak of Mortal Level cultivation. Danial took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts. He knew that revealing his current cultivation level might not be the best approach in this situation. Those officers worked their entire lives to get to this point and if he revealed that he is a Peak Mortal Level Cultivator this would create chaos.
Agent Thompson's gaze landed on each member and he looked at the first person to stand up and said " Why don't I propose a duel, anyone from the Special ops unit can participate and you can gauge Danial's abilities and combat prowers.
The proposal for a duel sparked a glimmer of interest among the members of the Special Ops Unit. They exchanged intrigued glances, considering the opportunity to witness Danial's combat abilities firsthand. The middle-aged man who had spoken earlier, with short hair and grey eyes, stepped forward once again. He wore a faint smile as he addressed Agent Thompson.
"Captain Thompson, your proposal is certainly intriguing. I am willing to test the young man's abilities myself," he said with a confident tone. "If he can impress me in combat, then we can consider his inclusion in our ranks."
The others nodded in agreement, intrigued by the challenge. Danial sensed their anticipation and understood that this duel would be crucial in proving his worthiness to join the Special Ops Unit. Despite his initial disappointment in their cultivation levels, he knew that the outcome of this duel could change their perception of him.
Agent Thompson nodded in approval. "Very well, Lieutenant Andrews. I trust your judgment. Prepare for the duel, and let us witness Danial's true potential."
Lieutenant Andrews stood up and everybody else made a makeshift arena in which Andrews would spar with Danial. Danial stood in front of Lieutenant Andrews with a calm and collected face. Lieutenant Andrew smiled and said " I wont go easy brat remember that."
Danial smiled and said " It will be my pleasure."
As the duel began, Danial and Lieutenant Andrews faced each other in the makeshift arena. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the members of the Special Ops Unit watched closely, eager to witness the clash between the young newcomer and the seasoned lieutenant.
Lieutenant Andrews wasted no time and immediately made his move. With lightning-fast speed, he launched a series of rapid strikes towards Danial, aiming to test his reflexes and gauge his combat skills. His movements were precise and calculated, showcasing his years of experience and honed technique.
Danial, however, remained calm and composed. His enhanced senses allowed him to anticipate Lieutenant Andrews' attacks, and he effortlessly evaded the strikes with swift footwork and subtle shifts in body positioning. Despite the lieutenant's impressive speed, Danial seemed to effortlessly keep up, evading each strike with fluid and graceful. But Compared to Agent Thompson it was slow, Danial could see everymove precisely and where it would land. It was as if the time slowed down for Danial whenever Lieutenant Andrew would make a move. The difference between the cultivation was vast and Andrew couldn't seal that gap no mater how experienced he was.
Danial's evasive maneuvers drew murmurs of surprise from the onlookers. Lieutenant Andrews couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration as his attacks were effortlessly evaded by the young newcomer. He increased the intensity of his strikes, aiming to push Danial to his limits and expose any weaknesses.
Danial then used the Water Flowing technique and instantly appread behind Lieutenant Andrews which instantly caught the attention of the members of the Special unit as well as Agent Thompson who was watching the spar with caution.
Lieutenant Andrews quickly turned around, his eyes widening with surprise. He had been momentarily caught off guard by Danial's unexpected maneuver. Danial saw the opportunity and delivered a palm strike to lieutenant Andrews chest. He made sure not to use his full strength otherwise he would have killed Andrew. The Palm strike hit Andrew in the chest and he was thrown off the makeshift arena and into the wall. The duel instantly ended with Danial winning the spar.
Lieutenant Andrews slowly stood up, his expression a mix of surprise and respect. He wiped the blood from his mouth and looked at Danial. "You... you have proven your worth," he said, his voice filled with admiration. "Your combat skills are exceptional, far beyond what I anticipated."
Agent Thompson stepped forward, a proud smile on his face. "Danial, you have shown us your abilities and surpassed our expectations. It is clear that you possess the potential to be a valuable asset to our unit," he said, his voice carrying the weight of authority. "Welcome to the Special Ops Unit."