Tianwen's eyes flickered slightly.
He learnt a lot of things in this one year; he already knew the structure of the southwestern region. The entire southwestern region is divided into 14 districts.
There are formations placed throughout the southwestern region to draw the spiritual energy to the central area; this is precisely the main district. Because of these formations, spiritual energy is ten times denser and abundant in the main district.
It was also because of this reason that all elders and main family descendants are willing to stay in the main district, looking down on the other 13 districts.
But the inherently greedy and evil Zhang family did not let go of the resources of the 13 districts. To control territory, gather resources, and subtly exploit everything within their reach, they established a base in each district headed by a peak 4th rank cultivator.
As for the army needed at each base, it is drawn from the six main divisions of the family.
In general, the family is organized into six main divisions: Combat ka Division, Healing ka Division, Support ka Division, Space ka Division, Beast Control Division, and the Personal Division.
Among them, the Combat ka Division is jointly overseen by the first, second, and third elders, while the Personal Division is directly controlled by the Zhang family head. The remaining divisions are each managed by a single elder each: the Healing ka division by the fourth elder, the Support ka division by the fifth elder, the space ka division by the sixth elder, and the beast control division by the seventh elder.
"The Seventh District…?" Zhang Qingshan's brows tightened slightly. "Senior Lin, is it a permanent assignment? Will we stay there forever?"
Zhang Lin yuan shook his head.
"The First Space ka Division only has forty members in total. Every one of them is selected carefully, only those who are important or valuable to the family strategically are selected. Their positions are usually adjusted according to necessity."
His gaze shifted to Tianwen.
"This time, the deployment is because Zhang Tianwen has been given a special support task. One of the First Space ka Division members in the Seventh District is handling a matter related to a spatial formations and requires assistance; he specifically asked for Tianwen. Since the two of you are registered as a team, you will go together."
Qingshan was slightly startled.
"Tianwen?"
Tianwen himself was visibly taken aback, though not to the point of losing composure. His brows lifted slightly, but his expression quickly returned to its usual calm. Inside, however, his thoughts stirred.
A spatial formation… and they specifically asked for me?
The elder continued, his tone steady.
"Many of the spatial formations are built upon unstable spatial layers. Tianwen's Space Pause ka can temporarily freeze the surrounding spatial fluctuations, allowing the formation masters to recalibrate the structure safely. Without such stabilization, the formation would collapse the moment it is touched."
Tianwen exhaled slowly, the faintest hint of disbelief passing through his eyes before it settled into focus. He had long known his ka was unusual, but this was the first time someone had openly acknowledged its true value.
"So… it's that kind of mission," he said quietly.
The elder nodded.
"In terms of battlefield performance, Qingshan's Space Blink ka is indeed more handy. Instant movement, short-range pursuit, lethal adaptability—it makes him extremely dangerous in direct combat. However, there is a reason you both formed a team."
His gaze shifted between the two.
"When your kas advance to higher realms, the combination of stabilization and instant displacement will allow you to lock down opponents easily. Tianwen can freeze the enemy or the nearby area, and you can capture them with your instant speed. That is why you were placed together — and why you were accepted into the First Space Division."
Zhang Linyuan continued calmly, "There is also another reason for assigning you both in 7th district. Your cultivation is still low. The Seventh District is considered a stable zone among the other districts. For you, this is also a form of protection."
With a flick of his sleeve, two sets of robes appeared in his hands, along with a pair of dark-silver tokens.
"This is the standard robe of the Zhang family," Zhang Lin Yuan said as he handed them over. "Once you arrive at the district base, you should wear it at all times."
Tianwen lifted the robe in his hands, surprised at how light it felt. Not cumbersome or stiff —perfect for combat or quick maneuvers. Even simple clothing could make a difference in the field. He mentally noted the flexibility, sighing that it won't cause any problems.
He raised his hand and began to explain patiently.
"The robe represents your status — you must wear it at all times. It is essential for distinguishing clan members from outsiders. Without it, if you go out, some blind fools may mistake you for easy prey and attempt to rob or even kill you. And when you enter shops or need to exert the clan's authority over others, this robe will speak for you."
"And the token?" Qingshan asked.
"It's just a reporting token. Just give this token when reporting."
After a moment, Tianwen cupped his fists. "Senior Lin, is there anything in particular we should keep in mind?"
Lin Yuan gave a small nod.
"If you need to purchase anything, do it after you reach the seventh district and complete reporting. The family will issue you another token at that time."
"If that token is shown in Zhang family–affiliated shops, you will receive a ten percent discount."
Lin Yuan hesitated slightly, as if debating whether to say something more.
"The one you'll be reporting to… she's kind of a nuisance," he said at last, his tone carrying a rare trace of displeasure. "Remembering that much is enough. Don't provoke her, and don't get dragged around by her temper."
Qingshan blinked, clearly wanting to ask more, but Lin Yuan had already moved on, not wanting to talk anything more about it.