Doomsday: I Become Invincible By Picking Up

C162 – Am I Qualified Now?

Upon uttering those words, Loong Chen instantly drew everyone’s attention.

Nevertheless, their gazes were tinged with disdain and mockery.

Even Loong Ming found it incredulous.

Despite witnessing Loong Chen’s prowess previously, he had also witnessed Heixiong’s formidable combat abilities.

Dozens of seasoned warriors, veterans of countless battles, couldn’t withstand Heixiong’s onslaught for more than five minutes.

If Loong Chen could merely endure ten minutes against Heixiong’s assault, Loong Ming would have been confident. Yet, Loong Chen claimed he could defeat Heixiong in a single move.

Such audacity seemed excessively arrogant.

“Hahaha, kid, you’re the most arrogant person I’ve ever encountered. I’m just curious if your strength matches your arrogance!”

Despite his intense anger, Heixiong chuckled.

His booming laughter echoed, reaching everyone’s ears.

Nevertheless, Loong Chen remained composed.

“Heixiong boasts the greatest strength among us. He’s even capable of obliterating a zombie’s skull with one punch.”

Captain Dongfang’s countenance soured.

Initially, he had believed Loong Ming’s account of Loong Chen’s abilities.

However, it now appeared that Loong Chen’s demeanor was indeed excessively arrogant.

Let alone him, it was unlikely that anyone in all of River City, or even the entirety of the Dragon Country, possessed such skill.

“Do I seem deceitful?”

Loong Chen remarked with indifference.

“Very well, let’s see where you muster the audacity for such words.”

Heixiong yelled, launching his fist toward Loong Chen.

The punch carried a potent force, audible as it whizzed through the air. Even before it connected, Loong Chen could sense its approach.

This level of strength likely equated to the mid-tier of Level 1 proficiency.

“Chen…”

Loong Ming regarded Loong Chen with concern.

The others regarded him with scorn.

“Look at him, scared out of his wits,” someone sneered, noticing that Loong Chen hadn’t flinched despite Heixiong’s attack.

Surprisingly, Loong Chen hadn’t budged in response to Heixiong’s assault.

Couldn’t he even evade?

However, the cold smirk on everyone’s faces swiftly turned into astonishment.

Before their eyes, an unimaginable scene unfolded.

Loong Chen slowly extended his hand, precisely seizing Heixiong’s fist, rendering it immobile.

“How is this even possible?”

Heixiong’s eyes widened, his expression one of disbelief.

Attempting to retract his fist, he discovered that Loong Chen’s grip was akin to an unyielding iron clamp, utterly impervious to escape.

“Withdraw!”

With a light shout, Loong Chen brushed aside Heixiong’s hand.

Heixiong suddenly experienced a tremendous force, akin to being struck by a speeding vehicle.

Eventually, he collapsed heavily onto the ground, convulsing with violent coughs.

This occurred because Loong Chen deliberately restrained his power; otherwise, a single blow could have easily proved fatal.

Indeed, the might of a Level 6 Grandmaster was not to be underestimated.

The scene fell into an instant hush as onlookers processed the shocking display.

Gasps emanated one after another, testament to the astonishment gripping the spectators.

Captain Dongfang, his mouth twitching with disbelief, was particularly taken aback. He had merely nudged Heixiong lightly, yet the result was staggering.

Such strength bordered on the terrifying, didn’t it?

Only Loong Ming breathed a sigh of relief, his concern solely focused on Loong Chen’s well-being rather than his strength.

“Captain Dongfang, may I inquire if I’ve successfully completed the trial?” Loong Chen queried the stunned captain, who appeared to be in a daze.

Captain Dongfang seemed oblivious to the question.

Loong Chen furrowed his brow, emanating a daunting aura.

Those who had been ensnared in shock suddenly snapped out of it, their senses returning.

“How do you possess such immense strength?”

Upon regaining consciousness, Captain Dongfang expressed incredulity.

The source of Heixiong’s formidable strength stemmed from encountering an exceptionally potent zombie.

Ultimately, after suffering numerous casualties, they resorted to a rocket launcher to vanquish it.

Subsequently, they discovered a crystal lodged within the zombie’s skull, containing potent energy upon examination.

Heixiong willingly served as a test subject, ingesting the crystal.

Despite the carnage, Heixiong not only survived but also acquired immense power.

Yet, even with such newfound strength, Heixiong proved vulnerable to a single blow from Loong Chen. Wasn’t this utterly incredible?

“I’m afraid that’s classified information,” Loong Chen responded calmly after a brief silence.

Captain Dongfang recognized his prying and acknowledged everyone’s entitlement to privacy.

Moreover, possessing such extraordinary strength undoubtedly constituted a more significant secret.

How could he expect others to divulge it?

“Forgive me, I overstepped,” Captain Dongfang apologized repeatedly.

“My apologies for any disrespect.”

Captain Dongfang continued to express regret.

“Am I eligible to join your cause then?”

Loong Chen reiterated his question, and Captain Dongfang vigorously nodded in response.

“Certainly, you’re more than qualified!”

If Loong Chen didn’t meet the qualifications, then none of them would.

Captain Dongfang felt an overwhelming sense of excitement at the prospect of having such a formidable individual on their side.

“Chen Long, let’s get going. I’ll assist you with the enrollment procedures right away.”

“Please expedite the process. I still need to bring my companions here.”

Loong Chen scratched his head, mindful of Hua Yuxin and the others potentially worrying if he delayed too long.

“Lee Jun, over here.”

Captain Dongfang gestured to a soldier clad in an officer’s uniform, prompting the individual to approach swiftly.

“Lee Jun, accompany Chen and assist in neutralizing the adversaries.”

Captain Dongfang directed the officer, recognizing the outer city’s disorder and fearing that Loong Chen might encounter hostility from uninformed individuals.

He wasn’t concerned about Loong Chen’s safety, but rather, he feared that Loong Chen might retaliate with unbridled fury, causing chaos in the outer city.

“Yes.”

Lee Jun affirmed with a nod, positioning himself beside Loong Chen.

However, Loong Ming opted not to accompany him, expressing his intention to return first and share the good news with Jing Yan and others, arranging a celebratory feast in Loong Chen’s honor.

As Loong Chen hastened back, a congregation assembled at a specific location within the outer city, drawn by some spectacle.

Among the onlookers, Jia Jian stood guard before Hua Yuxin and Hua Yafei, his gaze keenly fixed on a small group ahead.

Across from them, a faction armed with weapons, numbering approximately twenty, stood.

At their helm was a robust figure bearing a scar across his visage, wielding a nine-ringed broadsword. Standing beside Scarface was a disheveled youth.

“Brother-in-law, it was that individual who struck me. Another man was involved as well, although his current whereabouts elude me.”

The crude youth pointed accusingly at Jia Jian, his voice dripping with animosity. Scarface’s attention, however, was ensnared by the beauty of Hua Yuxin and Hua Yafei.

It was undoubtedly the first encounter with such pure and exquisite young women for him.

Prior to the apocalypse, he had grown weary of the lasciviousness prevalent among street and tavern girls, yet, truthfully, he had never encountered such innocent schoolgirls before.

Constrained by certain regulations before the apocalypse, he refrained from inappropriate advances toward women. However, circumstances had now evolved.

With the dissolution of rules and the exacerbation of human depravity, he found himself unrestrained.

Although within a safe enclave, this remained the outer city; as long as fatalities were avoided, any transgression went largely unheeded.

Moreover, he boasted connections with influential figures in River City.