Zerg Lord of the Devouring Stars

On the train to Monster Town, a large number of aspiring warriors sat in their seats, while the screens in front of them played recruitment notices from various factions.

"Fellow aspiring martial artists, I am a martial artist from the HR Alliance." A middle-aged man appeared on the screen. "As you all should know, the HR Alliance is the largest and wealthiest group in the world."

"Our alliance is the largest platform for martial artists to exchange ideas. Join us, and you'll receive the best treatment in both the United States and the European Union. Join our alliance..."

The HR Alliance representative spoke for fifteen minutes, introducing their alliance and listing all the benefits of joining.

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"Fellow prospective martial artists, let me introduce myself. I am Liu, the deputy director of the Jiangnan Base City. In our country, the Chinese army is undoubtedly the strongest. Join us..." A middle-aged man with a serious expression began his introduction.

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"Fellow aspiring martial artists," another person appeared on the carriage screen, "I am Wang, the manager of the Thunder Martial Arts Academy in Jiangnan Base City. Our Thunder Martial Arts Academy was founded by 'Thor,' the world's fastest and most physically gifted martial artist. Join us..."

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"Future martial artists." Zhuge Tao, the manager Jiang Chen recognized who liked to wear Tang suits, appeared on the carriage screen. "I am Zhuge, the manager of the Extreme Martial Arts Hall at the Jiangnan Base. I believe you all know about our Extreme Martial Arts Hall. We were founded by Hong, the world's number one martial artist. Joining our Extreme Martial Arts Hall means you will receive the best support and protection, no matter where you are used..."

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Four major factions appeared on the train's screens, introducing their strengths and attracting these aspiring martial artists to join.

These forces are the HR Alliance, the Chinese military, the Thunder Martial Arts School, and the Extreme Martial Arts School.

"Brother Wang, which faction are you joining? I think the Extreme Martial Arts Academy is a good choice."

"I want to join the Thunder Martial Arts School. The benefits there are even better than those at the Limit Martial Arts School."

"Xiao Li, let's join the HR Alliance together. The underground alliance is where you can make the most money, that's for sure."

"I've worked hard my whole life, and finally I have a choice. I'm definitely joining the Chinese military. Don't try to persuade me otherwise. If I can't serve my country in this life, then my life has been meaningless!"

"I'm joining the Ultimate Martial Arts Gym..."

"Thunder Martial Arts Gym is not bad either..."

Inside the carriage, the martial artists were engaged in heated discussions. After passing the assessment, they would definitely choose to join a major power to gain more benefits and progress faster.

Those martial artists who don't join any faction but still want to gain benefits are not just incredibly strong, they are planetary-level martial artists on Earth, beings who surpass even the God of War. They no longer need any faction; each of them is a powerful force in themselves.

They're either incredibly stupid, too weak, or fools who've been eliminated by the times.

Jiang Chen closed his eyes to conserve his energy. Unlike the martial artists around him, he knew more and had already planned his path. Joining the Extreme Martial Arts Academy was just the first step.

Besides, he had already signed a contract and joined the Extreme Martial Arts Academy. If he went back on his word, he would have to pay a large amount of liquidated damages, and he simply didn't have the money.

Anyway, after joining the Ultimate Martial Arts School, you can also choose to buy and sell items in the underground alliance to earn a lot of money.

Of course, once you go to the global headquarters of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, buying and selling things will definitely be most convenient within the Academy itself.

A moment later.

"Fellow aspiring martial artists, the train is about to arrive at the station. Please prepare yourselves."

A loud sound came from the loudspeaker, and many prospective martial artists tensed up, standing up with serious and tense expressions.

Jiang Chen licked his lips, his eyes filled with curiosity about the wilderness.

Click

The carriage doors opened, and a large group of martial artists emerged from the carriages. Standing outside, they saw a large number of firearms and thick cannons pointed at the town.

"This is Monster Town, and this is the wilderness area?"

Jiang Chen held his breath and looked outside the cordon. There were strange-looking monsters roaring and chasing each other, but none of them dared to approach the town.

"Singing..."

The cries of birds echoed from the sky. Jiang Chen looked up and saw flocks of birds and monsters flying overhead.

The wilderness is a forbidden zone for ordinary humans, where powerful monsters can be found everywhere. Only warriors can travel through the wilderness and fight against these monsters.

"Everyone..." A loud voice rang out, and Jiang Chen and the others immediately looked in the direction of the voice. "Welcome to the Northern Military Region of Jiangnan City. There are 1681 people participating in the martial arts combat assessment this time. I hope you can survive and become martial artists."

In the Northern Military Region of Jiangnan City, Jiang Chen and his group had a hearty lunch in the canteen. In the afternoon, the martial arts combat assessment officially began.

At this moment, 1681 quasi-martial artists are standing below in the square, while above them are some high-ranking officials from the four major powers.

Before them stood squads of soldiers, carrying many weapons, armor, and other items, and began distributing the equipment.

The martial arts combat assessment uses weapons distributed from above; the use of personal weapons is prohibited.

"Those aspiring martial artists whose names are called, come up and collect your combat uniforms and weapons."

"Zhang San."

"Li Si".

"Wang Xiaoer".

"border town."

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Ten officers on the stage called out their names, and the prospective martial artists who heard their names went up to receive their equipment.

"Jiang Chen".

A loud sound came, and Jiang Chen immediately ran up to collect his combat uniform and weapons.

"This is your combat uniform and boots. Also, here's the Blood Cloud Gun Type 2 weapon you requested; the heaviest we have here weighs 99 kilograms." The officer checked the documents. "This is a communications watch; it has communication and positioning functions."

Under the officer's questioning gaze, Jiang Chen stepped forward to collect his weapons and equipment, especially the long spear weighing 99 kilograms, which was too conspicuous for an ordinary quasi-martial artist.

A moment later, all the prospective martial artists present received their combat uniforms and weapons. In the martial arts combat assessment, every martial artist must use cold weapons and is not allowed to use firearms.

The 1681 prospective martial artists proudly donned their own combat uniforms and weapons. For the vast majority of them, this was the first time in their lives they had ever come into contact with such advanced equipment.

These combat suits and weapons are certainly not high-end equipment, but they are designed to be extremely durable for fighting the monsters in the town, and there is no question of cutting corners.

A set of equipment for these aspiring martial artists would cost close to 100 million, which is considered decent for low-level weapons and equipment.

"Hello, Brother Chen."

"Brother Chen."

As Jiang Chen was putting on his gear, the people from the Extreme Martial Arts Academy greeted him, hoping to become acquainted with him.

Now, many martial artists know that Jiang Chen and Luo Feng joined the Limit Martial Arts Academy ahead of time, so the gap between them and ordinary aspiring martial artists will naturally widen.

"Luo Feng, Jiang Chen, come here." Suddenly a loud shout came, and Wu Tong, the head instructor of the Yangzhou City Extreme Club, was calling for Jiang Chen and Luo Feng.

Jiang Chen and Luo Feng exchanged a smile and ran towards the head instructor, Wu Tong. The two already had a good relationship, and now that it was confirmed that they had joined the Extreme Martial Arts Academy in the same batch, their impression of each other was even better.

"Uncle Wu."

"Uncle Wu, we're here."

Luo Feng and Jiang Chen both live in Mingyue Community now, as does Chief Instructor Wu Tong. At Wu Tong's suggestion, they started calling each other "Uncle Wu" to show their closeness.

"Come with me, and keep quiet," Chief Instructor Wu Tong said mysteriously.

Jiang Chen and Luo Feng followed Chief Instructor Wu Tong to the second floor of a room, where they saw Supervisor Zhuge Tao, who stood before a burly man.

According to Zhuge Tao, the manager, he is the manager of Thunder Martial Arts Academy. He came here to meet the martial artists from both sides and to see Luo Feng and Jiang Chen, who were recruited by Limit Martial Arts Academy in advance.

"Zhuge, you two don't look very promising," the burly man said with a deep, thunderous voice. "What do you think of our two geniuses from the Thunder Martial Arts Academy?"

"Wan Dong." A young man with a purple birthmark on his face and a gloomy expression stepped forward.

"Ma Xiao." A handsome young man, a very beautiful man, with a somewhat effeminate air.

"Luo Feng." Luo Feng smiled and nodded.

"Jiang Chen," Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Oh, right, I forgot to mention." Supervisor Zhuge Tao patted his forehead and suddenly said with a smile, "Jiang Chen has been confirmed to join our Extreme Martial Arts Academy's global headquarters for training. In a month, he will have the opportunity to join our Extreme Martial Arts Academy's basic training camp."

The burly man glared at Zhuge Tao with eyes as big as copper bells. "Zhuge, are you only saying this now because you want to make a fool of me?"

The manager of the Thunder Martial Arts Academy already knew that the two geniuses were no match for this little guy named "Jiang Chen".

Those who join a martial arts school early are geniuses, while those who go to the Extreme Martial Arts School or the Thunder Martial Arts School's global training base are geniuses among geniuses.

At this moment, Wan Dong, whose expression was gloomy, also looked at Jiang Chen in surprise, "Global training? I don't believe I'm that much worse than you. How about we have a competition to see who kills the most monsters?"

Jiang Chen himself is a high-level warrior, on the verge of becoming a junior general. Dealing with someone who is at most a mid-level warrior is a piece of cake for him; there's no need for a contest at all.

"There's no need. You're no match for me." Jiang Chen shook his head. This wasn't arrogance; it was the truth.

"Hmph, arrogant." Wan Dong's already gloomy face darkened further.

"Hahaha, good lad!" The manager of Thunder Martial Arts School laughed heartily. "I like this personality. How about joining our Thunder Martial Arts School?"

"We can also arrange a global training contract for you with Thunder Martial Arts Academy and send you to Thunder Martial Arts Academy's global headquarters for training."

"Get out of here, trying to poach our employees?" Supervisor Zhuge Tao glared.

"Haha, I was just saying," the manager of Thunder Martial Arts School said with a smile. Whether he agreed or not, he wouldn't lose anything.

Jiang Chen smiled and shook his head. "No need, thank you, I've already made up my mind."

"Alright." Supervisor Zhuge Tao checked the time. "The practical assessment is about to begin. Let's go downstairs."

Jiang Chen and Luo Feng nodded and followed their supervisor out of the room.

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