Zerg Lord of the Devouring Stars

Under the cover of darkness, the names on the black dragon carvings, which were nearly twenty stories high, were clearly visible.

However, at this moment, nearly a hundred students below the giant black dragon sculpture, as well as some War God teachers, were all shocked as they looked at that name - "NO.9 Jiang Chen (561018)".

Everyone knew it was already 11:30, very close to the final deadline of midnight.

This means that the rankings will basically not change much.

Being ranked ninth is nothing special; there are always people ranked ninth every month. But it's different when a trainee who just joined the training camp gets ninth place in their first month.

This level of achievement is far more impressive than a seasoned student who has been around for four or five years getting first place.

They probably won't be so surprised if Jiang Chen wins first place next time; instead, they'll think it's only natural.

……

"Quickly, connect me to the boss, hurry!"

"This Jiang Chen is insane. Doesn't he have any limits?"

"The top 50 isn't his limit; ninth place?"

"Quickly, get me connected with the commander!!!"

"Go, go, go! Stop messing around and get moving!"

"He's only 18 years old, and his family was just an ordinary one. He didn't receive any special martial arts training when he was young."

"Pervert! Monster!"

People from various factions and nations who follow the Black Dragon Ranking near the elite training camp went crazy and immediately began to take action, reporting to their superiors.

For super-powerful organizations like the five major powers and the two martial arts schools, it's not that unusual for a martial artist to improve their physical fitness quickly.

After all, in terms of physical fitness, Jiang Chen knew that treasures such as dragon blood and the spirits of plants and trees could easily improve a person's physical fitness.

However, the level of movement, punching power, and spear technique cannot be forced; these can only be improved through experience and 'comprehension'.

The fact that everyone in the Trial Tower has the same physical attributes indicates that Jiang Chen's agility and marksmanship, as well as his combat power, are even more exaggerated than some of the War Gods in the Elite Training Camp.

What is a genius?

This is a true genius!

……

Hongning Base City, Elite Training Camp.

As soon as Jiang Chen came out of the trial room, he saw a large group of people staring at him with red eyes, which made Jiang Chen, an "introverted" person, feel a little shy.

Before they pounced, Jiang Chen announced another piece of news.

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you something," Jiang Chen said with a smile, as flying needles floated up from his body and circled around him. "I'm also a mentalist."

Yes, there's no need to hide it anymore!

In this single ranking competition, the shock Jiang Chen brought far exceeded the shock effect of ordinary mental cultivators.

At the same time, he was about to join various major forces and become a member of a large organization, so there was no point in hiding it any longer.

Moreover, now that their identity as mentalists has been exposed, the conditions offered might be even more favorable.

After saying that, before they could react, Jiang Chen greeted his familiar senior brothers and sisters and rushed towards Jiangnan Pavilion.

"If there's anything you need to discuss, come find me in a couple of days after you've decided!"

Jiang Chen ran away as if he were fleeing. He was afraid he would be "eaten" if he didn't run away. They all had red eyes and were staring straight at him, looking like they wanted to rush over. It was terrifying.

……

The competition was fierce for the first 28 days of October, but the rankings are now finalized.

The last two days of October, the 29th and 30th, were quite relaxed for the trainees, but the training camp was also much more lively because of Jiang Chen's situation.

At 8 a.m. on the 29th, in a small martial arts training hall on the second floor of the Nine-Story Building.

"Good morning, senior sister."

"Hello, senior brother."

Jiang Chen smiled and greeted the students who also belonged to Jiang Fang. There were four of them: three men and one woman, plus two white girls.

"Jiang Chen, you're awesome!"

"I admire you. In all my years as Gao Teng, this is the first time I've admired someone this much."

"Junior Brother Jiang Chen, shall we practice our movement techniques together later?"

The senior brothers all praised him, and the senior sisters looked at Jiang Chen differently.

One of his female classmates even kindly invited him to drink.

"teacher."

Good morning, teacher.

Jiang Fang, dressed in a purple training uniform, walked in from outside with a smile. "Today is the 29th. All six of you are here. Jiang Chen, not bad, you were really amazing yesterday."

Jiang Fang praised him as soon as she arrived, looking at Jiang Chen with great satisfaction.

How could she not be satisfied? It completely shattered her worldview!

The class lasted until 10:30.

One by one, everyone else left, but Jiang Chen was left behind.

"They've arrived." Jiang Chen knew perfectly well that Teacher Jiang Fang had probably come to act as a mediator.

"Jiang Chen, you're doing very well." Jiang Fang looked at Jiang Chen with delight. "I've taught many talented students, but none of them have improved as dramatically or as rapidly as you!"

"Teacher, you flatter me," Jiang Chen said with a chuckle.

"No, not at all." Jiang Fang shook her head with a smile, then her expression became much more serious as she continued, "Jiang Chen, you managed to reach 9th place in the first month, and you're only 18 years old. I can imagine that countries and organizations all over the world will extend olive branches to you."

Although Jiang Chen was originally a member of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy.

It doesn't mean you have to stay at the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy for your entire life. For example, after entering the elite training camp, you have the right to accept invitations from other organizations.

For example, Chu Qiang, who treated everyone to dinner last time, was recruited by the military.

Jiang Fang continued, "Although our martial arts school has agreements with various countries and HR alliances, all parties compete fairly for talent."

"However, I would advise you to join the Extreme Martial Arts Academy."

"Because only the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy can offer the best conditions!"

"Yes, teacher, I will give it a good consideration." Jiang Chen nodded.

……

Virtual space.

Inside a large conference hall, the floor and walls were silver, as was the enormous round table! Only the six chairs were pure black, a blackness that seemed capable of swallowing everything. And at this moment, five of the six chairs surrounding the silver round table were occupied by five people in white robes.

This is the legendary "Round Table Conference" of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy.

Only six people were qualified to participate in the roundtable meeting—the Guild Master "Hong" and the five Inspectors. The five Inspectors were all beings surpassing even the God of War!

They are currently holding a meeting to discuss Jiang Chen's matter.

At the same time, it happened in various organizations.

In a highly classified underground base, Jia Yi, the founder of "Huashan," the strongest special agency of the domestic military, a being surpassing even the God of War, is in charge of organizing a meeting.

The HR Alliance, the world's largest conglomerate, is an underground alliance organized by Isadora, an underground queen who controls more than half of the world's economy. Attendees are at least War Gods.

The Thunder Martial Arts Academy, with its three inspectors—beings surpassing even the God of War—held a meeting starting at six in the morning to discuss how to recruit Jiang Chen.

……

A resident of Jiangnan Base City, a mentalist, ranked ninth in the first month of the elite training camp, and 18 years old...

Jiang Chen's documents were placed on the desks of the strongest leaders of various organizations, and the top executives of these organizations were discussing them.

Elite Training Camp, Jiangnan Pavilion.

In a courtyard, Jiang Chen and his senior brother Chu Qiang sat in the pavilion.

"Senior Brother Chu Qiang, we meet again," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Chu Qiang smiled warmly, "Junior Brother Jiang Chen, it's only been a month since we last met, and in the blink of an eye, you've become the most sought-after person in the training camp!"

"Please sit down," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

Chu Qiang nodded and sat down opposite Jiang Chen.

Chu Qiang offered a few more compliments, then his expression turned serious. He solemnly said, "Jiang Chen, I believe you know why I'm here. I'm here on behalf of the military to win you over."

"Once you join us, you'll immediately enjoy all sorts of benefits that even the God of War would envy."

"First, you can directly obtain a full set of 9-series combat uniforms and weapons, worth 300 billion drops of jadeite."

"Annual activity budget of 150 billion!"

"After becoming the God of War, you will be assigned a special department where everything will be geared towards you, and you will be given the greatest authority."

"Furthermore, we will add the rank of Major General to the rank of Army General, directly awarded to those who are high-ranking war gods!"

After Chu Qiang finished speaking, he said with a smile, "I am very envious of your senior brother, even jealous. After I became the God of War, I will not be awarded the rank of Major General until I graduate from the training camp."

"Junior Brother Jiang Chen, you really need to think this through!"

"Our military will absolutely not treat you unfairly."

After listening, Jiang Chen remained silent for a moment, then asked with a smile, "I have one condition: I want to obtain the Dragon Blood and the Black God Set directly."

"Dragon Blood, the Black God Set?" Chu Qiang looked troubled as he gazed at Jiang Chen. "Junior brother, to be honest, Dragon Blood is easy to obtain, but the Black God Set is very difficult!"

"Go and talk to them, maybe it'll work out," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, but the chances are slim." Chu Qiang shook his head and left.

After Chu Qiang left, Jiang Chen returned to his room.

Now, the HR Alliance, Thunder Martial Arts School, and the military have all offered their terms.

The HR Alliance provides the best external conditions, including a full set of SS weapon combat uniforms and an annual activity budget of over 200 billion. Becoming a high-level war god requires an annual activity budget of over 300 billion.

The conditions at the Thunder Martial Arts School are fairly standard: a full set of S-series weapons and combat uniforms, Dragon Blood, a complete set of martial arts manuals, and an annual activity budget of 100 billion, etc.

"I'll exclude the HR Alliance directly. They don't have anything good to offer except money. And once I become the God of War, I won't be short of money at all." Jiang Chen sat in his chair, closed his eyes, and thought carefully. "The Thunder Martial Arts Academy's master, Thunder God, has a good relationship with Hong. There's not much difference between joining the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy and the Thunder Martial Arts Academy. I might as well join the better Ultimate Martial Arts Academy."

"After all, Hong is currently number one."

"Then let's take a look at the conditions of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy, and finally choose between the military and the Extreme Martial Arts Academy."

……

On the last day of October, in the morning, Jiang Chen was called by Jiang Fang and taken away to a quiet villa.

"Teacher Jiang Fang, the Inspector is waiting for student Jiang Chen inside," an elderly butler said with a smile at the villa entrance.

"Okay, Jiang Chen, go in. Don't be nervous," Jiang Fang reminded him. "Just maintain normal respect. This time, it's the Limit Martial Arts Academy trying to win you over."

"Yes."

Jiang Chen walked up the stairs to the second floor and arrived at the door of the reception room.

"Come in," a hoarse voice said.

Jiang Chen went inside, where a lean man with a mustache, who looked to be nearly forty years old, was sitting cross-legged.

"Inspector," Jiang Chen called out respectfully.

"Hmm, have a seat." The inspector pointed to the ground opposite.

"Yes." Jiang Chen obediently sat down.

"Take a close look at the contract in front of you. If there are no problems, sign it," Inspector Wang said calmly, then closed his eyes and fiddled with the prayer beads in his hand.

Jiang Chen took it and examined it carefully. This was the official recruitment contract for the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Unlike ordinary contracts, it included a salary. Once you joined, you could not join other factions.

"Annual activity budget of 100 billion?" Jiang Chen nodded, not caring. Every company that invited Jiang Chen had at least 100 billion.

"By joining the Ultimate Martial Arts School, Party B will receive a complete set of 9-series combat uniforms and weapons, a complete set of any manuals, and a share of Dragon Blood worth 800 billion."

"If Party B achieves a combat power amplification of 1 before December 1, 2059, Party B will receive a full set of SS-level combat uniforms and weapons, one share of Dragon Blood worth 80 billion, a complete set of any three secret manuals, and a set of the ancient civilization relic 'Black God'."

"If Party B's combat power amplitude exceeds 16 before January 1, 2061, it will receive..."

Jiang Chen flipped through the pages, his brows furrowing. These conditions weren't high, in fact, they were low. He was ranked ninth in the first month, with a combat power amplitude exceeding 12. Back then, Luo Feng had spent nearly four months to reach a combat power amplitude of 12 after joining the elite training camp.

The last page of the contract.

"Given that Party B is a psychic, upon joining the Ultimate Martial Arts School, Party B will receive a free set of 'Psychic Basics'."