The job change is a bizarre and calamity; the nation begs me to tone it down.

Two dazzling white lights shot into the sky.

Lei Zhen and Qin Shuyao's figures gradually disappeared in the white light, leaving only two human-shaped imprints on the ground, soaked with cold sweat.

[Ding! Detected that you have caused a minor extreme mental breakdown, triggering the talent "Calamity Growth," granting an additional 5000 experience points!]

Listening to the pleasant system notification sound in my ears, and looking at the experience bar that had suddenly jumped a lot.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Gu Xu's face.

"As expected, killing geniuses of this caliber gives more experience."

"This is even more profitable than defeating ten elite bosses."

Gu Xu stretched, feeling great.

He turned around and looked at the altar that still stood behind him, and the bewildered phantom of the demonic dragon.

"Alright, all the people in the way have been cleared away."

"Next, it's your turn, big guy."

……

Meanwhile, outside the secret realm, at the viewing plaza.

A deathly silence.

It has been going on for a full minute.

If Gu Xu's previous annihilation of an ordinary team could be explained by "good luck" or "skill counter", then...

What just happened must have left them completely dizzy.

My worldview was shattered.

"Splash—"

Someone knocked over a chair, and the sudden noise finally broke the silence in the square.

Then, it was as if the water had boiled.

"I...I didn't see that wrong, did I?!"

"Instant kill...instant kill?! Really an instant kill?!"

On the reviewing stand, the military leaders, who had originally sat upright and exuded an air of authority, were now...

At this moment, I no longer care about my image.

They all stood up, leaned forward, and stared intently at the huge holographic screen.

Visibly, the expressions on their faces were incredibly varied.

There was shock, bewilderment, and above all, disbelief.

Wang Meng of the White Tiger Legion's eyes practically popped out of their sockets.

That's Lei Zhen!

He was a peerless genius whom he highly regarded, so he used two 10x experience scrolls and even equipped him with legendary equipment!

That's because it possesses the monstrous skill "Thor's Descent".

The Thunder Tyrant, known as invincible among its peers!

The results of it?

I didn't even touch their hand.

He just knelt on the ground, screaming like a madman.

Were we slaughtered like chickens?

The deputy commander of the Azure Dragon Legion wasn't much better off; he felt his head was buzzing.

Qin Shuyao is an all-around paladin!

It has invincibility, damage, healing, tankiness, and even a talent that comes with a debuff that reduces resistance!

How could someone have a mental breakdown in just one encounter?

What exactly happened in that instant?

Why did those two geniuses suddenly stop during their charge?

Why did they suddenly lose all ability to resist?

What kind of power was contained in that last look in Gu Xu's eyes?

Too many questions and too many doubts filled everyone's mind.

A major general swallowed hard, his voice dry, and said, "Why do I have this feeling that this kid... doesn't belong in our system at all?"

"I think so too."

The person next to him chimed in, "This isn't just a numerical crushing victory; it's a complete annihilation of the existing system!"

"Is this the only profession with such high value?"

"No...no...this is too outrageous! If this kind of profession were on the battlefield, wouldn't one person be able to withstand an army of thousands?"

The discussion grew louder and louder, and eventually all eyes were focused on the same person.

Su Qiong.

The female major general of the Godslayer Legion was currently sitting with her legs crossed, leisurely leaning back in her chair.

Her face was strikingly handsome.

He had a smile that made you want to punch him.

That feeling of exhilaration and triumph almost overflowed from every pore of her skin.

"Oh dear, why are you all standing up?"

Su Qiong feigned surprise and looked around, her tone undisguisedly mocking: "Everyone, sit down, sit down."

"So what if you beat two kids? It's basic stuff, just basic stuff."

"Our Gu Xu is just that honest. If he says he'll take them home, he absolutely won't let them stay inside for even a second longer."

Hearing this Versailles-esque speech, Wang Meng and the deputy commander of the Azure Dragon Legion felt a tightness in their chests.

I almost fainted.

Did he beat two kids?

This is like rubbing their faces against the ground like crazy!

And it happened in front of the highest levels of the empire.

They stripped them naked!

Vice Minister Zhang Daoxuan, who had remained silent until now, slowly withdrew his gaze.

His old eyes, which had witnessed the vicissitudes of life, suddenly flashed with a sharp light, and his originally somewhat hunched body now exuded a chilling aura of power.

"Conceptual level..."

The old man murmured these three words softly, his fingers tapping lightly on the handrail.

It emitted a rhythmic sound.

"I never imagined that I would actually witness such a legendary talent and power in my lifetime. If those old geezers saw it, they would probably be insanely jealous, wouldn't they?"

Zhang Daoxuan took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm his inner excitement.

He turned his head and gave a deep look at Su Qiong, who was standing next to him looking smug.

He couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

……

With Lei Zhen and Qin Shuyao eliminated, this martial arts competition, which should have been a fierce battle, has in fact come to an end ahead of schedule.

The remaining ordinary squads were still out there, battling wits and courage against the monsters.

They had no idea what horrific scene had unfolded in the heart of the battlefield.

They were still complacent about having a few points or a dozen points.

Little did they know, the top spot on the leaderboard, high above their heads, belonged to Gu Xu.

The points accumulated afterward had become an astronomical figure that made their necks ache just looking up at it.

At the heart of the secret realm, atop the altar.

The phantom of the demonic dragon let out a defiant roar before finally disintegrating into countless specks of light.

It dissipated into the air.

Gu Xu stood atop the altar, toying with the [Dragon Soul Crystal] that had burst from the demonic dragon's body.

This is a piece of top-quality material that is completely black and seems to have magma flowing inside.

It was also the final reward token for this martial arts exercise.

"knock off."

Gu Xu casually tossed the crystal into his backpack and patted the dust off his hands.

He didn't linger on this empty battlefield; he took all the benefits he could.

They've done all the showing off they needed to.

There's no point in staying any longer.

"Teleport."

With a thought, Gu Xu activated the teleportation token in his hand.

A blue beam of light descended from the sky, completely enveloping his figure.

……

When Gu Xu's figure reappeared in the viewing square.

He was no longer met with the doubts and ridicule he had faced before.

Instead, there was only deathly silence.