Chapter 466: Bowing Down
Gojou Rin never dreamed she would one day be crushed by a level 65 non-specialist.
Last night, she watched all of Ling Zhan's battle videos from the Global Monster Battle Championship.
After watching them.
She came to a conclusion.
This is a top-level prodigy with boundless potential!
One could even say...
This is a monster destined to sit alongside the world's top elites!
In Gojou Rin's eyes, the "world's top elites" naturally referred to figures like Myriad Law Immortal Lord Jiang Cuo, the Corrupt Witch Cathy, Azure Dragon Meng Zhang, and others.
Below the third tier, this non-specialist is invincible!
But above the third tier, it remains to be seen.
This was her judgment.
After all, every job-changer awakens a new 'Divine Power Talent' after the third tier.
Additionally, the third tier brings a significant improvement in physical and genetic traits.
Simply put...
Even if a third-tier mage is approached by a second-tier warrior, they can still handle the situation with ease.
Considering all factors.
Gojou Rin wanted to test the new captain of Dragon Kingdom's Ninth Squad.
Now.
The result was clearly unexpected for Gojou Rin.
And surprising for everyone present.
Except for Gojou Momoka.
Ever since witnessing this cold and stern man suppress all prodigies at the Global Monster Battle Championship, she had developed unparalleled confidence in him.
She had even gone to Ling Zhan's villa the night after the auction.
Unfortunately, not only did she find it empty, but Ling Zhan's three divine beasts chased her away.
Ling Zhan was meeting with Princess Saint Luni at the time.
Of course...
Even if she hadn't found it empty, Ling Zhan would still have shown Gojou Momoka no kindness and turned her away.
In Ling Zhan's eyes, Fusang people were no different from monkeys.
Would you treat monkeys as humans?
No.
No matter how beautiful the monkey, it's still a monkey.
Now.
A nearby Fusang Priest delivered some good news and bad news.
Good news: Gojou Rin wasn't dead, so she wouldn't lose levels or experience.
Bad news: Gojou Rin's top-tier equipment was all shattered.
"Dragon Kingdom, you've gone too far!"
At this moment.
A Fusang senior dressed as a samurai couldn't hold back any longer, pointing at Ling Zhan.
"I'll count to three. If your finger is still pointing at me after three seconds, you'll end up just like this she-monkey!"
Ling Zhan coldly stared at him.
His killing intent emanated openly and without restraint.
The surrounding personnel couldn't help but be shaken again.
Arrogant!
So arrogant!
Is this really the new captain of Dragon Kingdom's Ninth Squad?
And he's just a first-year student!
But truth be told...
Gojou Rin's miserable defeat genuinely stunned many of those present.
The mocking comments they were about to make were swallowed back down.
Even the Fusang samurai who had accused Ling Zhan of going too far didn't wait for him to start counting; he withdrew his finger in humiliation.
Because he knew...
This non-specialist would really strike!
"Lead the way."
Ling Zhan turned coldly to Yelan.
The expression on the face of Yelan, the level 80 third-tier Sword Saint, changed slightly, but she still turned and led the way.
Clearly.
After what had just happened, Yelan no longer dared to act recklessly.
She was likely in shock, unable to fathom how a level 65 non-specialist could so easily defeat an 82-level Crimson Dragon Dominator.
It's normal to be confused.
In fact...
Ling Zhan's conditions for instantly killing third-tier powerhouses are rather strict.
First, Ling Zhan must make physical contact with his opponent.
The "Clothing Shredder" divine skill can't be used at range against opponents much higher in level than him, and its effects would also be diminished.
Secondly, it must catch the opponent off guard.
If Gojou Rin had been prepared, even if her equipment shattered, she could have escaped using her Divine Power Talent or other means.
In truth, third-tier powerhouses aren't that weak.
If the Crimson Dragon Dominator were to face Ling Zhan in a head-on battle, who would win is something even Ling Zhan doesn't know.
After all, he had never fought a third-tier powerhouse.
As for fighting fourth-tier opponents, that's only possible under "Fair Play Decree" conditions, so it's not a reference point.
He had never experienced the full intricacies of a third-tier's Divine Power Talent.
However, this much was certain: Ling Zhan would surely gain widespread fame from this battle!
A level 65 non-specialist instantly killing an 82-level Crimson Dragon Dominator!
Once this news spreads, the senior reserves and others at the Hundred Ghosts Fortress will be completely stunned!
Now.
Under Yelan's guidance, Ling Zhan navigated through the fortress.
This Hundred Ghosts Fortress is enormous, with an area comparable to that of a first-tier city that has expanded in size.
It has all kinds of city facilities.
Various leisure and entertainment venues.
And companies for alchemists, blacksmiths, enchanters, and more.
There were members of job-changing military corps in uniform and some temporarily hired adventurers.
It felt less like a fortress and more like a bustling mechanical city.
Yelan did not lead Ling Zhan to the office building or the camp of the Ninth Squad.
Instead, she first took Ling Zhan to his accommodations.
As a captain-level figure, his accommodations were naturally top-tier.
It was a luxurious single villa with a pool, playground, garden, and even a fully equipped, top-tier training room.
Some have questioned whether frontline combatants live too comfortably.
After all, they're here to fight forbidden zone monsters, not enjoy life.
This is simply nitpicking.
Providing combat personnel with the best living conditions possible is a good thing, isn't it?
Only when combat personnel are in high spirits can they deliver top-notch combat performance!
The first thing Ling Zhan did upon entering the villa was not to inspect the bedroom or recreational facilities.
He headed straight for the top-tier training room.
Upon seeing the walls made of magical dark crystals and the fully equipped training facilities, Yelan noticed a soft glow in this usually cold man's eyes.
This...
Could it be that seeing a top-tier training room makes him happy?
Is this guy a training fanatic?
Inside the training room, a divine-level array master and two level 65 mechanics were already present.
Just looking at their faces made it clear they were third-year students from Dragon Kingdom.
"Ling God!"
"Captain!"
When the two third-year students saw Ling Zhan enter the training room, they immediately greeted him.
This scene surprised Yelan slightly.
But she quickly understood.
This man was already famous among third-year students across the country...
And even among third-year students globally.
And he had earned the admiration of all third-year students.
Considering the recent battle, Yelan could understand why these third-year students revered Ling Zhan as a god.
These students were here in the training room to adjust the training equipment for their new captain.