Chapter 274: Foreign Powers Are Recruiting! Whatever You Want, I Have It All!

"Lei Di!"

"Lei Di!"

"......"

Amid near-universal roaring cheers, Zhou Chao was carried off the stage by medical staff.

"Tsk tsk, seems Lei Di held back a bit—this injury is nothing compared to the Bai Shan team's from this morning."

"True, Bai Shan's injuries were worse."

"Really? I didn't pay much attention."

As the audience debated, they unconsciously compared Zhou Chao's injury to that of Bai Shan's team from the morning.

Zhou Chao's chest wound looked large, but in reality, it was easy to treat.

The two Bai Shan team members who came into contact with Xu Jingming's Doushen Thunder ability were directly electrocuted into critical condition!

Especially Vice Captain Ke Liang, under the thunder's strike.

A full quarter of his muscles and skin underwent irreversible carbonization!

Even now, the medical team is still fighting to save him.

Compared to the vice captain's injuries, Zhou Chao's wounds are indeed not severe.

"It seems Lei Di's fighting style is rather ruthless."

Someone muttered this instinctively, but was immediately countered:

"Ruthless? If Bai Da's vice captain hadn't provoked Lei Di's cousin this morning, he wouldn't have been hit so hard!"

"What? That happened? Any video? Show me quick!"

"Wait, I'll find it for you right away."

Let's be honest, the audience's gossiping ability is truly impressive—they dug up exactly what happened outside the Qingxu City high-speed rail station yesterday.

After learning the full story, everyone immediately understood why Xu Jingming went all out.

Suddenly, everyone began loudly cursing the Baishan Special Abilities team for getting what they deserved.

It's fine if your strength isn't great, but if your character is flawed, don't blame others for looking down on you...

"I thought Zhou Chao, with his flight ability, would last longer, but turns out it was still a one-hit knockout."

"But this also shows just how refined Xu Jingming's control over his ability is!"

"He manipulates an SS-rank ability so smoothly! Imagine what he could do with an A-rank ability—no one can predict the tricks he'd pull."

"Indeed, if the Thunderstorm were refined just a bit more, it would easily qualify as a B-rank combat technique!"

"Moreover, combining Thunderstorm with Thunder Spear creates devastating damage against wind-type ability users."

"......"

Compared to ordinary spectators, university coaches were more focused on Xu Jingming's precise control over his ability.

To wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

Controlling an SS-rank ability is terrifyingly difficult!

Yet Xu Jingming managed to shape it into a thunderstorm with immense suction power.

For a mere 19-year-old ability user, this is simply unbelievable!

In awe,

several universities made a mental note of this trait and instructed their own teams to be extra cautious...

"First match won—Captain, you're amazing!"

"Captain, you're awesome!"

As Xu Jingming stepped off the arena and returned to the Mo University spectator section, he was immediately greeted with a chorus of congratulations from his teammates.

"I cleared my first round—now it's your turn," Xu Jingming smiled.

In the singles event, anyone who makes it to the top eight receives a reward.

Naturally, the more Mo University students who reach the top eight, the better.

"No problem—we'll all get through!"

Yao Fang and the others patted their chests in assurance.

Their opponents weren't particularly strong, and each of them had a win probability of over 70%.

As for Kong Shi and Yao Fang, both at mid-fourth rank, their win probability soared to 90%!

The singles event continued; after finishing his match, Xu Jingming sat beside Song Qiuyun and watched the rest together.

There were eight rounds in the afternoon singles matches, and nearly every match lasted the full 30 minutes.

Kong Shi and others demonstrated exceptional strength, all advancing to the top 32.

Xu Jingming also watched the match of Wang Qi, captain of the Beijing University team.

With his pseudo-S-rank elemental earth ability and fourth-rank upper-tier status,

he secured victory in under ten seconds.

Although earth abilities don't offer the same visual spectacle as lightning abilities,

as a top favorite to win the singles event, he still had plenty of supporters.

During his match, nearly the entire stadium chanted his name.

After his match, Wang Qi deliberately glanced toward Xu Jingming's direction, his eyes burning with fierce competitive spirit.

Xu Jingming, of course, met his gaze with an equally defiant stare.

"The singles event's round of 64 to 32 has concluded. Today's matches are over.

Tomorrow's matches will begin punctually at 9 a. . Please exit the venue in an orderly manner."

At 6 p. ., the singles event ended, and the audience rose to leave the stadium.

It was only the first day of competition, yet the thrilling battles left everyone still craving more.

Even as they left, they were passionately arguing with others over their favorite competitors.

"Xiaoming, we're heading back to the villa—want to come with us?" Xiao Gu's family also stood up to leave.

"You go ahead—I'll stay a bit longer," Xu Jingming shook his head.

If he left now, he feared he'd get trapped at the stadium entrance.

"What about Qiuyun?" Cousin Tang Qi smiled, looking at Song Qiuyun.

Though they'd only known each other briefly, she had a very favorable impression of Song Qiuyun.

"I'll stay with Jingming for a little while longer," Song Qiuyun said, hugging Xu Jingming's arm with a smile.

"Alright, then we'll go ahead."

Tang Qi wasn't surprised and waved goodbye, leading Xiao Gu and her husband out first.

As for Qi Dongxia, she had no interest in being a third wheel and left with them.

Moments after they all departed, Professor Yang Zhentian walked over from the Mo University spectator section.

"Professor (Dean)."

Xu Jingming and Song Qiuyun immediately bowed respectfully.

"Hmm."

Professor Yang nodded slightly, then turned to Xu Jingming:

"The Thunder Martial Arts Hall, Furious Bear Martial Arts Hall, Radiant Legion, Polar Day Guild, and many other factions have all reached out to me with invitations for you.

They'd like to know if you're open to meeting them privately."

After learning Xu Jingming possessed an SS-rank ability, these factions were eager to recruit him.

But Xu Jingming is still a current student at Mo University,

and since this is the university league, they dared not approach him directly without Mo University's permission.

So they resorted to this indirect method.

"Meet privately? So they're trying to recruit me?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow and decided to consult Professor Yang first:

"What's your advice, Professor?"

"It's up to you—if you want to learn more, you can meet with them.

If not, I can just decline all of them for you."

In fact, it's not just Xu Jingming—

every competitor in the national university league receives recruitment offers from various factions.

For senior students, Professor Yang naturally advised them to engage with these groups—it would help secure a good future after graduation.

But Xu Jingming is only a freshman; there's absolutely no need to rush.

"Then Professor, please decline them all on my behalf," Xu Jingming replied after a moment's thought.

"I knew you'd say that. Fine, I'll handle all the rejections right away."

With a wave of his hand, Professor Yang hurried off.

There were too many invitations; he'd need to make quite a few calls to decline them all.

"Why don't you at least look into them, Jingming?"

Song Qiuyun tilted her head, puzzled.

Even for the Song family, these factions—each boasting multiple ninth-rank Martial Saints—were colossal powers.

Aligning with such forces would ensure an incredibly smooth future.

"Because I don't need them."

Xu Jingming rubbed Song Qiuyun's small head, offering no further explanation.

With the Deep Blue System, he needed almost no external resources.

As for combat techniques and secret manuals, Mada currently met his needs—there was no need to seek out other factions.

"Is that so?" Song Qiuyun nodded, half-understanding.

That innocent, adorable look made Xu Jingming instinctively reach out with his large hand and pull her slender waist close.

"It's still early. There's a private training room here. After dinner, we can train a bit before heading back."

"Train?"

Song Qiuyun seemed to think of something, her cheeks flushing slightly, as she let Xu Jingming lead her away...

Psychics must enhance their rank by practicing psychic cultivation methods.

Upon reaching the private training room, the two immediately began their daily psychic cultivation routine.

Then they each practiced gunnery and halberd techniques until just after ten at night, when they left the gymnasium.

Of course, they did not use the spectator exit, but a hidden passage reserved for competitors.

This was to prevent spectators from lying in wait outside the passage to harass them.

From the gymnasium to the villa was a journey of less than four minutes.

Before Xu Jingming and Song Qiuyun had even covered half the distance, someone stepped forward from the roadside and blocked their path.

Under the overhead streetlamp, it was clear this was a foreign woman.

She had golden hair, green eyes, and a curvaceous, sensual figure tightly clad in a black combat suit.

At that moment, her emerald eyes turned toward them, and she extended her slender right hand:

"Mr. Xu, greetings. On behalf of the Williams family of the United States, I extend sincere regards."

Her Chinese was flawless, with no hesitation or foreign accent.

Yet Xu Jingming said nothing, simply gazing at her in silence.

The woman seemed to have anticipated this reaction, and showed no embarrassment.

Calmly, she retracted her hand and spoke softly:

"Mr. Xu, you likely understand why we've come. I won't waste your time.

If you are willing to renounce your nationality of Great Xia and join our Williams family,

then everything you desire, we can provide."