Chapter 210: Wu Chuang's Recruitment! Top-Tier Treatment!

Is a fourth-tier upper-rank Storm Lei Xiong weak?

Not at all.

Within the entire core area of the Thunderstorm Zone, it is practically the strongest creature below fifth-tier!

Don't be fooled by its mountain-like bulk—it is far from clumsy; its peak instantaneous speed can reach a staggering 74 m/s!

A single leap carries it dozens of meters!

Add to that its thick hide and layer of fat, and it is absolutely a nightmare for ability users.

Moreover, unlike ordinary fourth-tier upper-rank bear-type fierce beasts—

the Storm Lei Xiong also possesses the power to command Lei Ting!

That is the equivalent of a human simultaneously wielding an Enhancement-type ability and a Lightning-type ability!

Yet such a terrifying existence was crushed by Xu Jingming in both lightning and physique, and ultimately died in frustration.

"This isn't just a human-shaped fierce beast anymore—this is practically a dragon!"

Wu Chuang marveled inwardly, then switched off the camera and walked forward clapping with a smile:

"Worthy of an S-rank from Magic University! Truly impressive."

The Lei Extreme State not only greatly boosts Xu Jingming's strength, neural reaction speed, and lightning ability, but also sharpens his perception.

Therefore, Xu Jingming had already detected Wu Chuang's presence the moment he arrived.

He had simply been focused on dealing with the Storm Lei Xiong and paid it no mind—only to discover it was Wu Chuang of the Lei Ting Wu Guan.

So he withdrew from the Lei Extreme State and gave a slight nod:

"Instructor Wu."

"A third-tier upper-rank slaying a fourth-tier upper-rank—if our Great Xia had a few more prodigies like you, why would we worry about sweeping the fierce beasts clean?"

After stepping closer, Wu Chuang praised once more, then raised the camera in his hand:

"I've already recorded the entire battle just now—absolutely spectacular!

I plan to use it as teaching material for our martial hall. Would you be willing?"

"Instructor Wu, feel free to do as you wish with it." Naturally, Xu Jingming would not refuse.

In truth, that had not been his full strength; even giving it to the Lei Ting Wu Guan was no big deal.

"Then on behalf of the Lei Ting Wu Guan, I thank you for your contribution."

Although the internet is highly developed nowadays, videos of a third-tier upper-rank ability user crossing tiers to slay a fourth-tier upper-rank fierce beast are genuinely rare.

If Wu Chuang were to post it online, one could only imagine the sensation it would cause!

But he was no fool—such rare material would naturally be kept for internal use within the Lei Ting Wu Guan.

"By the way, Xu Jingming, have you thought about joining our Lei Ting Wu Guan after graduation?"

Wu Chuang asked expectantly.

"Haven't decided yet." Xu Jingming shook his head.

"Our Lei Ting Wu Guan's current hall master also possesses a Lightning-type ability, and her rank has reached the ninth-tier Martial Saint level.

She is one of the few who have reached the very pinnacle of Great Xia. If you join our Lei Ting Wu Guan, there's a good chance you'll receive her personal guidance.

When you have time, think it over. The Lei Ting Wu Guan is a fine place to go, and we will give you the very top treatment."

Wu Chuang decisively chose to extend the olive branch.

Within the Lei Ting Wu Guan, guarding the Lei Ting Secret Realm is an absolute plum post.

Especially for Lightning-type ability users, it is the most ideal training ground!

Yet the Lei Ting Wu Guan takes in nearly a million new members every year.

Only talents like Jiang Luo—graduates of top-tier universities—qualify to serve here.

If Xu Jingming chose to join the Lei Ting Wu Guan, the treatment he received would absolutely far surpass Jiang Luo's!

It was even possible he could stay at headquarters directly, personally trained and honed by the hall master.

"Thank you, Instructor Wu. I'll give it serious thought."

Xu Jingming nodded.

Considering where to go after graduation was at least a junior or senior year matter—no rush.

"That's good enough."

Wu Chuang hadn't expected Xu Jingming to agree on the spot; leaving him with a favorable impression of the Lei Ting Wu Guan was enough.

"By the way, your senior brother Jiang Luo is still waiting for you outside.

Are you going to keep staying in the Thunderstorm Zone? Or shall I report back that you're safe later?"

Wu Chuang asked with a smile. "He noticed you hadn't come out for several days, feared something had happened, and specifically asked me to look for you once I came in."

"Senior Brother Jiang?"

Xu Jingming was briefly taken aback. Knowing his senior brother Jiang Luo was concerned for him, he shook his head:

"No need to trouble you, Instructor Wu. I'll head back right away."

After his breakthrough, he felt much recovered, but that was merely an illusion brought on by the boost to his qi-and-blood and mental attributes.

In reality, his body already needed rest—especially after the great battle he had just fought.

"Alright, heading back is good.

But today is your sixth consecutive day in the Thunderstorm Zone, isn't it? The young truly are formidable.

Back in my day, when I first arrived at the Lei Ting Secret Realm, I could only last four consecutive days at most, alone."

Wu Chuang clicked his tongue in wonder.

One must remember, going without sleep for long stretches is itself a form of torture!

Let alone in the Thunderstorm Zone, where one cannot merely stay awake—one must stay on high alert at all times, dodging fierce beasts or lightning strikes.

For ordinary low-tier ability users below the fourth rank, lasting three or four days would already be impressive, yet Xu Jingming persisted for a full six days!

It was simply inconceivable!

And even so, the exhausted Xu Jingming could still cross an entire major rank to kill a fierce beast — where's the justice in that?

After silently marveling for a moment, Wu Chuang waved goodbye:

"Once you've gathered the fierce beast materials, hurry back. I have my own matters to attend to as well."

"Goodbye, Instructor Wu."

"Goodbye."

Wu Chuang nodded slightly, then turned and sped off in another direction.

"Next, time to deal with you big fellow."

Xu Jingming looked at the corpse on the ground and took out an alloy dagger from his spatial ring.

A fourth-rank upper-tier fierce beast is a treasure from head to toe, let alone a rare species like the Storm Lei Xiong.

An entire Storm Lei Xiong corpse should fetch over a hundred million Daxia coins without any problem.

But the corpse was simply too large — his spatial ring couldn't fit a whole one.

He could only reluctantly gather the key materials.

Of course, the most important was naturally the Lei Ting crystal core.

Xu Jingming used the dagger to pry open the Lei Xiong's chest, reached inside, and quickly fished out a crystal core stained with blood.

Splash splash—

He took out a bottle of mineral water from his spatial ring and gave it a quick rinse.

A crystal core the size of a chicken egg, resembling a sapphire, appeared before Xu Jingming's eyes.

But unlike a sapphire, inside it pulsed faintly with violent blue Lei Ting.

"It's slightly inferior to the fourth-rank top-grade Lei He Senior Brother Jiang gave me, but it's already quite good.

Once I'm back, I'll try using the Lei He to assist my cultivation."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

Given his current physical constitution, using a fourth-rank upper-grade Lei He to assist his cultivation should most likely be fine.

He placed the Lei He into his spatial ring, and Xu Jingming continued gathering materials.

In the end, it took over an hour just to collect the most valuable bear claws and bear hide, after which he quickly left the area.

After advancing to third-rank upper-tier, Xu Jingming's sprinting speed had increased considerably.

It took him only a little over five hours to walk out of the thunderstorm zone and return to the urban area.

The moment he stepped out of the thunderstorm zone, the piercing sounds of thunder and lightning abruptly vanished.

Xu Jingming felt like a patient cured of tinnitus — no more noisy sounds by his ears, the whole world utterly quiet.

"The thunderstorm zone is indeed a place to observe natural thunder and lightning, but if I had to stay in there the whole time, I'd surely go mad."

Xu Jingming let out a long breath.

At this moment, Senior Brother Jiang Luo, sitting in a vehicle not far away, spotted Xu Jingming walking out.

A great weight lifted from his heart — if such a brilliantly talented junior brother had perished in the thunderstorm zone, the guilt would have been enormous.

"Jingming, over here." Jiang Luo waved and called out.

"Luo-ge."

A smile appeared on Xu Jingming's face as he walked over.

"You really did stay inside for quite a while — a full six days and five nights!

Back when I was third-rank, alone, I only ever lasted four days at most in there!"

Jiang Luo gave Xu Jingming in the passenger seat a thumbs-up, then asked with a smile:

"So, after spending six days in the thunderstorm zone, how do you feel now?"

"Nothing major, just feel really sleepy."

Leaving the thunderstorm zone, Xu Jingming's whole body relaxed, and drowsiness immediately washed over him — he could fall asleep the next instant.

"You haven't slept for five straight days, and you've been constantly fighting fierce beasts — how could you not be sleepy?

On the path of cultivation, balancing work and rest is best. I'll take you back to rest right now."

"Thanks, Luo-ge......"