Chapter 162
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Chapter 162: Show and Tell!
A massive crash sound reverberated from the arena, startling Shi Jin, who was queuing below, causing her heart to race.
The young superpowered individual she had considered a 60-40 chance, the "Construction Worker," faced a nearly one-meter-thick earthen wall that seemed to be struck head-on by an invisible dump truck, shattering instantly. The Young Man was sent flying backward, landing outside the arena.
It was only natural that the Construction Worker was no match for the dump truck.
Shi Jin, who had been watching the entire scene, nervously pinched the hem of her clothing, bowing her head and trembling as she asked,
“F-F-Fulan, are you there?”
A quirky feminine voice replied, which oddly brought Shi Jin some comfort,
“I’m here.”
“Th-th-th-this is insane. If I go up there, will I get killed?”
“…There’s a high chance you will.”
The cat, acting as a battle suit, pondered for a moment before answering.
Her response was unexpectedly blunt, offering Shi Jin no words of encouragement.
“What if we both go together?”
“You would definitely die.”
This time, the cat didn’t hesitate at all.
The certainty in her conclusion left Shi Jin momentarily speechless, silently praying that she wouldn’t be sent flying by a dump truck.
Meanwhile, in the direction where the sturdy young man had fallen, a middle-aged woman rushed forward before he even hit the ground. Dressed in a superpowered individual’s battle suit, her hands shimmered faintly with glimmers, and she quickly pressed them against the young man’s chest.
His rapid breathing gradually steadied, and about a minute later, he woke up from unconsciousness, though a trace of blood lingered at the corner of his mouth.
Seeing this, the Gentleman still standing on the stage nodded in satisfaction:
“You are now one of us. Stand down! You come with us too.”
His command echoed through the area, and the three superpowered individuals sitting in the front row stood up as if pulled by strings, joining the dump truck and Construction Worker as they left the training grounds.
The next product—no, the next superpowered individual—soon took the stage to continue being scrutinized.
Watching the Gentleman disappear through the entrance, Shi Jin felt a heavy weight lift from her chest, relieved that the dump truck-like lunatic was finally gone. Surely, things would calm down now…
Right?
A minute later, as a young superpowered individual nearly crashed onto her feet, Shi Jin forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.
“This is brutal.”
“Indeed.”
Fulan surprisingly agreed with Shi Jin, then continued,
“Today, I will transform into your coat solely to witness all of this. Don’t expect any help from Miss Fulan during the battle later.
“I remember my master saying that expecting an outcome without permission only leads to disappointment. The Holy Fire Meow Meow Cult has shown you all the kindness it can. If you succeed in being selected today, you can choose a code name for yourself.
“If not, we shall never meet again.”
Fulan’s tone suddenly turned icy, but instead of discouraging Shi Jin, it ignited the spark of determination within her.
Shi Jin was not a person driven by material desires; her thefts were merely a way to release the pent-up frustration inside her. All the stolen goods were neatly stacked under her bed.
Thus, when she was initially saved by Fulan from judgment, Shi Jin didn’t feel much desire to survive. She simply went along with the tasks Fulan had assigned, right up until this day.
But watching the superpowered individuals in front of her either being selected or ignored, Shi Jin genuinely began to feel a desire to test herself and see what her true abilities were.
The number of people waiting to take the stage dwindled, but hardly any superpowered individuals were chosen.
The Captain, who had been chatting amicably with Fresnel, selected one individual, but the team still had an open spot, so they didn’t leave just yet.
“16,000, it’s your turn!”
A cold voice rang out, making Shi Jin feel a sudden jolt of nerves.
She stepped into the arena, which was already filled with pits, facing the sharp gazes shooting at her from above like bullets.
The captains were already familiar with her abilities. For some teams, her skills might seem useless, but not for Fresnel.
Just as Fresnel was about to personally test this rare superpowered individual, the Captain, who had been joking with him, suddenly stood up.
He looked down at Shi Jin, still wearing his conversational demeanor,
“The data says you have quick reflexes. Come on, ‘Gale,’ show her what you’ve got!”
Gale.
That sounded formidable.
Fulan, transformed into a combat suit, momentarily stiffened, as if silently criticizing the overly modest Fresnel.
How frustrating! The gift I prepared for you is about to be intercepted!
Thanks to Fulan’s abilities, acquiring information about Fresnel’s team wasn’t easy, and this team was one she had never even heard of before.
Shi Jin felt her temples twitch, and soon enough, she saw a well-built man stand up from his seat.
The man had dark skin and wore a snug, sleeveless shirt.
His arms weren’t overly muscular, unlike the boxers Shi Jin practiced with, but his overall shape looked streamlined, indicating he had been through many battles.
He quickly approached Shi Jin, stopping about ten meters in front of her, and said coldly,
“Let’s begin.”
Shi Jin took a step forward, nodded, and readied herself for battle.
In the next moment, the man known as Gale punched the air in front of him.
The punch had immense power, but unlike a bowstring released aimlessly, it felt as though it struck an invisible punching bag.
His fist and the muscles on his arm visibly deformed and bulged.
Something was coming!
This thought echoed in both Shi Jin and Fulan’s minds.
Shi Jin fixed her gaze on the seemingly unchanged air ahead, her eyes flickering with two pale blue glimmers.
Her ability activated, and instinctively, her head tilted to the left in the blink of an eye.
A powerful gust shattered several strands of hair that had remained in place, swiftly flying backward. A large pile of chairs stacked several dozen meters away suddenly went flying outward with a loud crash.
Shi Jin glanced back, gaining a clearer understanding of Gale.
His ability in close to mid-range combat dealt greater damage the closer the distance, while having a wider range at a distance, resembling an expanding cone.
Indeed, this was a difficult type to deal with.
Shi Jin pressed her lips together, realizing why the Captain chose this particular team member to battle her; with both sides fully unleashed, victory or defeat might happen in an instant.
“Bang bang bang!”
The man’s fists struck the air before him in various angles and positions, as an invisible mass was continuously swelling and quickly formed into a dense large net!
