"Cultivation, Qi Gathering Realm Third Level!"
As Officer Huang's voice fell, the Apprentice Demon Eliminators in the field immediately erupted in commotion.
"So he's Gu Qingfeng?"
"I heard he only won the martial arts competition by relying on his spirit weapon and the mastery of Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth Shirt."
"Even with Qi Gathering Realm Third Level, he can be a Yellow-rank Demon Eliminator? I thought my Seventh Level was the lowest here, but I didn't expect..."
"Heh, that's because you didn't watch his matches. Despite being only Qi Gathering Realm Third Level, both Hu Banqing and Bai Maming, who were on the verge of Internal Qi Realm, were no match for him in one strike."
"Relying on external martial arts to defeat someone on the verge of Internal Qi Realm? Can he defeat a true Internal Qi Realm cultivator? Internal Qi Realm warriors possess internal qi, which is completely different from the Qi Gathering Realm. His fists can't break through their defenses, but can't internal qi penetrate his body?"
"Exactly. Besides, external martial arts are easy to learn but have a low ceiling. They can only be used to show off at lower levels of cultivation. Once the opponent's cultivation level rises, external martial artists become mere targets."
"In my opinion, Gu Qingfeng is definitely the weakest among them. Don't choose him. As the saying goes, 'A weak general can exhaust three armies.'"
Listening to the discussions around him, Gu Qingfeng thought to himself, a bunch of blind fools. After a night of hard training, I've already reached Qi Gathering Realm Fourth Level, but I'm keeping it low-key, not saying a word.
I'm playing the game of pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger. On the surface, I only appear to be Qi Gathering Realm Third Level, but in secret, I'm a Qi Gathering Realm Fourth Level powerhouse. Truly terrifying!
"Alright, quiet down," Officer Huang coldly reprimanded.
The crowd immediately quieted down, each putting on a serious expression, though their eyes were darting towards the Yellow-rank Demon Eliminators, calculating who to choose.
"You all know the procedure, so I won't repeat it. Each Yellow-rank Demon Eliminator can have up to five subordinates, with no minimum. Once you've chosen, stand in front of the corresponding Demon Eliminator and line up. Alright, begin."
As Officer Huang's command rang out, the Apprentice Demon Eliminators in the crowd immediately started moving.
Most of them had a unified target, rushing directly towards Cui Zimo, who was at Internal Qi Realm Third Level, fearing they might miss out.
In no time, a long line formed in front of Cui Zimo, counting up to more than ten people.
At this moment, Officer Huang spoke again.
"For teams that exceed the limit, the Yellow-rank Demon Eliminator can select five people on their own."
Cui Zimo coldly declared, "My team doesn't need trash. Anyone below Qi Gathering Realm Eighth Level, get out."
Upon hearing this, some of the ten-odd people showed joy, while others turned pale. Soon, several Apprentice Demon Eliminators at Qi Gathering Realm Seventh Level left the line, some heading to Li Shengnan and others to Wang Shu.
Seeing that there were still a few extra, Cui Zimo then eliminated a few more Apprentice Demon Eliminators at Qi Gathering Realm Eighth Level.
Thus, his team was the first to be fully staffed.
Gu Qingfeng, watching from the side, felt a surge of jealousy.
How could such a show-off be so popular?
Looking at his own front, where no one stood, he put on a mask of despair.
In fact, Gu Qingfeng could understand why Cui Zimo was popular. Although he was dark-skinned and foul-mouthed, his high cultivation level and youth were undeniable.
These Apprentice Demon Eliminators weren't fools. Seeing such a powerful young talent, they knew he had a bright future and naturally wanted to follow him.
Moreover, the demon-suppression missions that Demon Eliminators undertook were usually very dangerous. Having a powerful superior significantly increased safety.
After Cui Zimo's team was full, the other Apprentice Demon Eliminators' gazes began to wander between Wang Shu and Li Shengnan.
Undoubtedly, Li Shengnan was the most popular after Cui Zimo, as there were few women in the Demon Suppression Bureau, and even fewer who were beautiful.
Although Li Shengnan was dark, she was very pretty, had a good figure, and her cultivation was not bad, at Internal Qi Realm Second Level, making her popular.
"Should we choose Li Shengnan or Wang Shu?"
"Of course, Li Shengnan. Although she's a bit dark, those long legs are great. Besides, it's all the same in the dark, right? If we spend enough time together, maybe I'll turn the tables."
"Hehehe, exactly."
Two lecherous men whispered to each other and stood in front of Li Shengnan. Unexpectedly, Li Shengnan seemed to have exceptional hearing, immediately raising her eyebrows and shouting, "Get lost, you two. My team doesn't need lechers like you."
The two men were shocked and quickly scurried away.
Meanwhile, the amiable young man Wang Shu began to recruit people. He spoke softly and kindly, appearing very approachable, with a series of persuasive words.
He said that joining his team meant being brothers who shared the same pot of food, that he would protect everyone and ensure they were not harmed by demons during missions...
Many people were swayed by Wang Shu's words and stood in front of him.
Gu Qingfeng watched from the side, feeling a bit unhappy because no one stood in front of him.
Most importantly, there weren't many Apprentice Demon Eliminators, and with each Yellow-rank Demon Eliminator taking five, it meant some teams would be short-handed, or even empty...
Although he wasn't afraid of demons and could handle them on his own, having subordinates was a matter of face.
Who wouldn't want to go out with a retinue of underlings, shouting orders and feeling powerful?
After all, he had finally crossed over; couldn't he enjoy the feeling of being a boss?
Gu Qingfeng was a bit anxious but found some comfort when he saw Zhou Xiong beside him.
Because no one stood in front of Zhou Xiong either. Who would choose him when he looked dull and had a low cultivation of Internal Qi Realm First Level?
But soon, Gu Qingfeng couldn't sit still anymore. There were people in front of Zhou Xiong!
It was the two lecherous men who had been rejected by Li Shengnan. With low cultivation and unattractive looks, they were shunned by everyone and ended up in Zhou Xiong's team.
Zhou Xiong accepted them without hesitation, along with other rejected candidates from various teams.
Now, Gu Qingfeng was truly wearing a mask of despair. Just now, he counted that there were twenty-one Apprentice Demon Eliminators. If each Yellow-rank Demon Eliminator took five, it meant his team would only have one person.
And that one would be the worst of all, rejected by every group.
Immediately, his brain raced, trying to think of ways to recruit people.
Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration, his eyes lighting up. He had an idea!
"Everyone, please listen to me!" Gu Qingfeng quickly spoke up.
nto another world, I bought a slave for the first time, never expecting the silver wolf girl to be so cute... Lin Feng: I know it's cold, but you don't have to sneak into my bed! Yuna: Just sharing body warmth, if you dare do anything naughty, I'll definitely...
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
