Stronger with More Jobs

Chapter 797: Chapter 318: An Overly Enthusiastic Horror Fairy Tale!

The body was already covered in injuries, with fresh blood staining the lapel.

However, there was not the slightest hint of panic in his movements.

Suddenly, the Divine Cultist seemed to grow impatient, fiercely channeling spiritual power, as several Ice Crystal Shields suddenly merged into a massive Ice Crystal Giant Hammer, imbued with bone-chilling cold and the weight of ten thousand pounds, smashing down with full force at the young martial artist!

This strike was as swift as thunder!

The audience burst into exclamations, and Lei Meng held his breath.

At this critical moment, the young martial artist’s eyes burst with an extraordinary gleam.

He actually did not dodge, letting his body sink slightly, as the longsword in his hand emitted a clear and resounding hum, the tip instantly illuminating with an extreme concentrated cold gleam!

"Break!"

A low shout! His entire being shot forward like an arrow off the string, boldly stabbing towards the falling Ice Crystal Giant Hammer!

The sword tip precisely struck the weakest link of the giant hammer!

Crack—!

A tooth-gnashing sound of shattering exploded, and that astonishing Ice Crystal Giant Hammer was forcibly shattered into pieces by this sword.

The shattered ice crystals burst like fireworks.

The Divine Cultist clearly did not anticipate that the opponent could break his strongest attack, his spirit severely shaken, leading to a slight stutter in his movements.

In that blindingly fast moment.

The young martial artist’s figure had already traversed through the sky full of ice crystals, his longsword like a poisonous snake darting, so fast that only a remnant shadow remained, firmly stationed in front of the Divine Cultist’s throat!

The cold edge of the sword touched the skin, making the Divine Cultist’s body go rigid instantly, his face drained of color.

"You have my appreciation."

The young martial artist’s breaths were somewhat disordered, but his voice remained stable and powerful.

The referee was momentarily stunned, then loudly declared, "Ring No. 3, Number 76 wins!"

"Excellent!!!"

Lei Meng slapped his thigh vigorously, stood up excitedly, eyes shining, "Good lad! Winning against stronger opponents! Solid swordsmanship, calm demeanor, daring to risk it all at crucial moments, and able to seize weaknesses! He’s a talent! An absolute talent!"

He turned towards Fang Qingyu and Liu San, speaking with determined conviction, "We must recruit this person! Let’s go, right now, to the waiting room to corner him! If we’re late, someone else will snatch him up!"

He beckoned Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei, pulled along Liu San, and impatiently squeezed out of his seat, striding quickly towards the passage to the competitors’ rest area.

Chu Kuanglan saw this and immediately signaled Wei Banmeng with his eyes, also getting up to follow.

Recruiting talents is a delicate task, he couldn’t afford to be left out.

...

At this moment, the competitors’ rest area was bustling, like a massive marketplace.

The contestants who had just finished their matches sat resting, some exhausted, some excitedly discussing the battle situations.

Even more people were surrounded by representatives dispatched from various factions, with endless promises, temptations, and relationship-building talk.

Lei Meng relied on the overpowering aura and physical bulk of a Tier-three Martial Saint, forcefully carving a path through the crowded throng like a tank.

Liu San and Fang Qingyu, followed closely by Jiang Wei.

Chu Kuanglan, too, relied on his build to squeeze into the group.

Their target was clear.

The sword master No. 76 who had just created the miracle of defeating a stronger opponent on ring No. 3.

No. 76 was now sitting on a bench in the corner of the rest area, slightly panting, carefully wiping off the ice crystals and blood stains on his ancient-looking longsword with a clean cloth.

Several wounds on his body had been treated with simple bandages.

His face was still somewhat pale, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

Lei Meng strode up to him, his sturdy frame casting a shadow.

He endeavored to put on what he thought was the most friendly and amiable smile, his loud voice softened as much as possible: "Hello, brother! I am Lei Meng, the Gang Leader of the Gray Rock District Cyan Dragon Gang!"

He Zhi raised his head upon hearing the voice, his gaze lingering on Lei Meng’s face for a moment, carrying a trace of displeasure from being interrupted, slightly furrowing his brows.

But when his eyes swept past Lei Meng.

Landing on the young man behind, whose face was calm and wearing a hood, his pupils suddenly contracted.

His face was instantly covered with extreme shock and disbelief.

He stood up abruptly, his finger instinctively pointing towards Fang Qingyu, blurting out: "Fang..."

"Old He! What are you doing here too?!"

Fang Qingyu reacted at lightning speed.

Before the other could shout out his real identity name.

Fang Qingyu took a quick step forward, instantly surpassing Lei Meng, enthusiastically putting an arm around the other’s shoulder and patting twice.

His voice carried the perfect amount of surprise and familiarity.

Instantly interrupting what he was about to say.

This sudden turn of events left Lei Meng, Liu San, and Chu Kuanglan, who had just squeezed in, all dumbfounded.

No. 76 was completely bewildered.

Clasped by Fang Qingyu, his body stiffened, and his mind went blank.

Fang Qingyu, with an arm casually on his shoulder, simultaneously using a voice only they could hear quickly said: "Don’t reveal my identity..."

This snapped him mostly out of his daze.

His facial expression of shock hadn’t fully faded, while his eyes shifted from bewilderment to suspicion, finally turning into a kind of forcibly suppressed excitement.

"Brother Su Yu, is... this man your friend?"

Lei Meng finally got his bearings, looking at the two of them with arms around each other’s shoulders seemingly familiar with each other, a delighted smile emerging on his face.

Fang Qingyu released He Zhi, his smile was sincere as he nodded strongly: "Indeed, Brother Meng! It’s quite a coincidence! This is He Zhi, a friend I met during my... adventures outside years ago, haven’t seen each other in ages, didn’t expect to run into him here!"

He turned his head towards the still somewhat stunned No. 76, giving him a meaningful look.

No. 76 took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turbulent emotions inside.

The person before him, revered as an idol and invincible in the Human World, Fang Qingyu...

At this moment stood right before him!? But he quickly regained composure, meeting Lei Meng’s gaze, squeezing out a smile which was somewhat natural, his voice with a touch of dryness: "So it’s Gang Leader Lei, I’ve long admired. I and Su Yu are indeed acquaintances."

"Haha, that’s wonderful." Lei Meng was overjoyed, vigorously rubbing his hands, "Brother He, I saw your performance on the ring just now, clear as day, impressive job, interested in joining our Cyan Dragon Gang? Although we’re currently rooted in the Gray Rock District, prospects are definitely bright! Brotherhood first within the gang, the atmosphere is unparalleled! You can ask Brother Su Yu about it!"

He patted his chest, repeating his recruitment spiel, his eyes eager.

No. 76’s gaze once again shifted towards Fang Qingyu.

Fang Qingyu maintained his smile, mouthing silently towards him saying it’s up to you...

This person immediately made a decision in his heart.

Given a chance to follow alongside the Human World’s invincible, any Arctic Front warrior aware of Fang Qingyu would never refuse.

Thus, he looked at Lei Meng.

A hint of hesitation flashed across his face, then as if making up his mind, said: "Joining your gang... is possible. However, I need some money."

"No problem! No problem!"

Lei Meng beamed widely upon hearing it was merely about money.

Issues solvable with money, in his view, are not real issues. "Old Liu! Jot this down, arrange it immediately when we get back!"

He turned to Liu San to command, then warmly draped an arm around No. 76’s shoulder, "Brother He, this place is crowded and noisy, not suitable for chatting. Let’s find somewhere quiet and have a good talk! We’re family now!"

Seeing several people leave...

Beside them, Jiang Wei then turned to Fang Qingyu, curiously asking:

"How come I didn’t know you knew him?"

Beside them, Chu Kuanglan couldn’t hold back his laughter.

"Your Qingzi has quite an extensive network, not knowing is normal..."