CHAPTER 6
"Why is this happening?" Chang Liwei's eyes were brimming with surprise, his mouth agape, and his jaw almost dislocated.
Unbeknownst to him, this gesture did no favors to his image. The scene before him was utterly unbelievable.
Wang Qiang, previously confident of victory, had transformed into a velociraptor, only for his powerful blow to be thwarted by an ordinary-looking recruit from the Chaos Camp.
Wang Qiang found himself unable to escape his opponent's grasp. What was peculiar about this kid?
Had a monstrous entity surfaced in the Chaos Camp this year?
"Wan Jun, tell me the truth. Did you plan this? What kind of bloodline do your new recruits possess this year?"
"Wang Qiang is a nine-star golden velociraptor. How can he fail to defeat even one of you without a concrete bloodline?"
Once Chang Liwei regained his composure, he noticed Wan Jun's casual demeanor and grasped the situation.
"It's nothing. One of our new recruits awakened the Chongming Bird. Their current bloodline level is nine star starry level."
Wan Jun savored the moment as if he were enjoying a popsicle on a scorching summer day.
"Hey, why don't you continue the show? You seem baffled, but it's finally our turn this year! Are you thrilled, surprised, or elated?"
Upon hearing Wan Jun's words and witnessing his mischievous smile, Chang Liwei's face turned crimson with anger.
A nine-star golden velociraptor, shining with divine brilliance – was this the reality?
Were the Golden Nine Stars and the Starry Nine Stars interchangeable? The chasm between them was more than just a level.
No wonder beasts could easily overpower Wang Qiang, who lacked a concrete bloodline. With such a lineage, who wouldn't outmatch Wang Qiang?
Yet, the term "Chongming Bird" sounded oddly familiar, though Chang Liwei couldn't quite place it.
The expressions of the recruits from the Qiongqi Camp who had been following Chang Liwei turned as grim as if they had ingested a fly.
Their arrogance moments ago had given way to discomfort.
Recalling their taunts aimed at the Chaos Camp and observing the half-smiles on the faces of their counterparts, the Qiongqi Camp recruits' countenances darkened.
Even without the Chaos Camp's participation, their side was already in disarray.
Moments ago, they had been terrified of Wang Qiang, but now, witnessing his defeat by Xu Mo, they felt cornered.
"Wang Qiang, keep at it! Don't give up!" cheered their comrades.
"Why the impasse? Wang Qiang, you're just slightly behind!" chimed in another.
These remarks only intensified the mockery from the Chaos Camp's recruits.
Wang Qiang, hearing their jeers and noticing his comrades' disheartened expressions, felt dispirited.
But the truth remained that, despite his full-strength attack, he couldn't move his opponent even an inch. How was this possible?
It had to be an illusion, he reasoned. Yes, it was all an illusion.
"Go to hell!" Wang Qiang raged and fervently activated his bloodline power.
The velociraptor illusion behind him solidified further, and a surge of chaotic energy flowed into his fist like a colossal wave.
In an instant, Wang Qiang's right fist transformed into a miniature raptor and struck at Xu Mo.
But...
The next second, Wang Qiang was horrified to find that, no matter how hard he exerted himself, Xu Mo's fist wouldn't budge an inch.
This gave Wang Qiang an involuntary impression that his opponent wasn't a person but an invisible ancient beast.
"Do you have any special tricks? If not, it's my turn," Xu Mo inquired "affectionately" and then, to the other party's horrified gaze, seized Wang Qiang's fist, gradually applying pressure.
"Crack..."
"Uh, ah..."
Wang Qiang distinctly heard strange noises emanating from the bones and joints of his fist. Initially taken aback, he couldn't stifle his screams due to the excruciating pain that ensued.
The Chongming Bird was mightier than the Phoenix, renowned for its incredible strength.
In the Chongming Bird's eyes, the Velociraptor was no more than an ant, an entity that could be crushed with a single kick.
Amid the astonishment of everyone in the audience, Xu Mo's palm slowly contorted into a claw shape. He exhaled and raised his wrist upward.
Wang Qiang's substantial frame was lifted from the ground.
Wang Qiang, hoisted by Xu Mo with one hand, dangled in mid-air, emitting helpless cries.
Then, in the subsequent moment, Xu Mo gently released his grip. Wang Qiang descended from the sky like a broken kite, landing heavily on the ring and subsequently rolling off the stage.
"Ah..."
Wang Qiang lay heavily on the ground, clutching his injured right fist. He writhed in pain, oblivious to his surroundings.
Xu Mo's recent strike had shattered the bones in Wang Qiang's right fist.
Nevertheless, Xu Mo had been merciful. Wang Qiang possessed a formidable bloodline, and the military had specialized methods to heal such injuries. He would soon be restored to his original condition.
However, the emotional scars from this encounter would linger for a considerable time.
The arena fell into an eerie silence at that moment.
The only sounds were the recruits' heavy breathing and their lifeless expressions.
For a while, the scene resembled a simmering pot, which suddenly boiled over.
"My God, it's over. Is that all?"
"This is outrageous! Is he truly this powerful? One move is all it took?"
"Isn't it? This is a humiliation. Wang Qiang couldn't even compare."
"Unbelievable, the dynamics have shifted this year, and I got transferred directly to the Chaos Camp."
"Does this mean we have to submit to the Chaos Camp this year?"
"The contrast is overwhelming! It's hard to accept."
"What can I do? I don't even possess a concrete bloodline."
The recruits from all four battalions were left in shock. Their gazes fixed on Xu Mo in terror and amazement.
It was truly astonishing.
Everyone understood that Xu Mo and Wang Qiang were both one-star recruits. Yet, after a single duel, the difference was crystal clear.
This was bloodline domination, not a fair competition.
At that moment, Xu Mo stood on the stage, looking down at the audience.
"Taotie Camp, Taotie Camp, why don't you all come together?"