Somewhere in a tropical region of the Azhan Continent.
Amidst the dense rainforest, a camp was set up. Various excavation facilities were neatly arranged, and a dozen archaeologists and scholars of different fields gathered there.
Surrounding the camp were large excavation sites, where various ruins were being protectively unearthed. Next to it was a temporarily constructed factory building, storing numerous unearthed artifacts.
Inside one of the tents, Jin sat on a stool, taking a call.
"He's growing quite fast."
"It's a bit beyond my expectations, indeed."
"He and Kite have met? Hahaha, what a coincidence."
"Kite doesn't know? Haha, that silly kid."
"Alright, I understand. I'll find some time to come over in a while."
Just then, a loud shout came from outside the tent: "Jin, hurry! Major discovery!"
"What! Coming! Coming!" Jin quickly got up and rushed out.
On the other end of the phone, a burly man in military boots and camouflage looked at the hung-up phone, shaking his head helplessly. He looked into the distance, where he could see the Sky Arena towering into the clouds… Ever since Bisky arrived, Kevin had entered the second phase of his training.
During this period, Kevin, out of curiosity, participated in two more competitions.
However, the gains from these two matches were far less than from his first Nen Ability battle.
The construction of his Nen Ability could even be described as a failure.
Bisky said: "Few Nen Users who stay long-term above the two hundredth floor of the Sky Arena are truly strong.
Unless you're interested in challenging your way up to fight the floor masters. And I can guarantee that most floor masters don't care at all."
As for other contestants, they were even less worth mentioning.
Nen Ability is a combination of aura and will, which is to say, the fusion of body and will. When one's will is no longer firm, the desire to advance fades, and the body is neglected in training, all these problems will quickly manifest in one's Nen Ability.
Overall, Kevin's journey in the Sky Arena was pretty much over.
"You should be well aware of your Nen Ability. When training for other Nen Ability types, you'll have to spend more time than others. Fortunately, you don't need to invest too much effort in physical training and aura control."
Regarding physical training, given that Kevin has Digestion Potions, it's best to train when the body can absorb the potion again, to maximize the effect.
As for aura control, there's no need to worry too much; just practice it incidentally while training at various levels.
What constrained Kevin's development were his potential aura capacity and manifest aura capacity.
Thus, various targeted training sessions followed one after another, and Yun Gu also participated in these training sessions with Kevin, such as smashing stones with stones, throwing Nen projectiles outwards, and so on.
But such training didn't last too long.
A month later, in a hotel room.
Bisky stood with her arms crossed, looking at Kevin and Yun Gu in front of her.
"You two have trained very well during this period, and now you're officially ready to go out on your own. But don't slack off; adjust your training rhythm and methods according to your own habits, and strive towards your respective goals."
After speaking, Bisky picked up her luggage and put on a sun hat.
"The treasure auction is about to begin. See you later, disciples."
As soon as her voice fell, in the bewildered gazes of the two, Bisky ran out of the room, and all they saw was a hand holding a phone reaching out from the doorway.
"Call me if anything happens! Bye-bye!"
Leaving Kevin and Yun Gu to look at each other in bewilderment.
"Alright, where are you planning to go next?" Kevin asked Yun Gu.
Yun Gu didn't think much and said directly: "I've already joined the Heart-Source Style. Afterwards, I'll probably travel around to further refine my martial arts. If possible, I'd really like to take on a disciple."
"That really suits your style, but is it really okay?" Kevin said, pointing to the corner of Yun Gu's clothes.
"Ah, sorry." Yun Gu hurriedly fumbled to tidy up his attire, trying to make himself look less disheveled.
"What about you?"
"Me?" Kevin pulled out a notebook from his pocket and shook it, "These are all my goals. The Hunter Exam won't start until early next year, and there are still more than two months until then.
During this time, I plan to improve my strength, collect more materials, and refine more potions.
Once I get my Hunter license, I'll specifically go to places like secret realms, wildernesses, and nature reserves to collect materials."
Kevin had a clear plan for his future. After all, this world was vast and boundless; even now, he still didn't know where the world's boundaries were.
However, Kevin vaguely felt that the higher-ups seemed unwilling for the public to pay too much attention to what lay beyond the known world. And Hunters seemed to have a certain right to know.
It seemed everything would have to wait until he obtained his Hunter license.
Yun Gu also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, getting a Hunter license is very necessary."
With a Hunter license, many things would become much more convenient.
"Well then, see you next time."
"Mm, see you next time."
...Kevin returned to his rented room. Just as he reached the door, his phone received a message.
"Kite?"
He had sent Kite a message earlier, informing him that he had been promoted to the two hundredth floor, but he hadn't received a reply from Kite for so long, and he had been worrying if something had happened.
Looking at the message, Kite said that he hadn't replied earlier because his phone was damaged in a fight. Now he had bought a new phone, and because he had found a clue about his teacher, he was continuing to track it.
He apologized for not being able to go to the venue with him, but would wait for him at the venue and apologize in person then.
"Why so polite?" Kevin was a little dumbfounded.
"After Mito won a match on the two hundredth floor, he seemed to say he was going back for a while. I hope he can bring me good news before the Hunter Exam."
It seemed that the only acquaintance left in the Sky Arena was little Killua. But little Killua was here for training, looked after by his family.
"I should still say goodbye; after all, we're friends." What's more, he had learned quite a few combat techniques from him.
Soon, Kevin found Killua in the arena.
"Are we sparring again? What have you been busy with lately? I've gotten a lot stronger!" Killua ran over with a smile and asked.
"I've been training too, you know. Now I can send you flying with one punch." Actually, he could before too.
"Ha! Stop bragging!" Killua immediately shouted indignantly.
Kevin squatted down with a grin, took out a blue and white baseball cap with a lightning bolt in the middle from behind his back, put the hat on Killua's head, and then vigorously ruffled his hair.
"I'm preparing to leave, my friend. This hat is my farewell gift to you."
"You're leaving?" Killua's somewhat annoyed expression immediately changed, and he looked up and asked.
"Yes, friends always have to part. But we'll definitely meet again in the future. By then, I hope you can break my title of 'Unmoving Mountain'."
Although a little sad, Killua still smiled and said: "Okay, next time we meet, I'll definitely send you flying with one punch!"
"Haha, then I'll be looking forward to it!"
After bidding farewell to Killua, Kevin couldn't help but mumble: "Why do I always feel a chill?" He touched his neck in confusion.
Just then, his phone in his pocket chimed again.
He took it out and saw that it was a message from someone he had almost never contacted—Jin.