Chapter 72: Thunder Martial Hall

After hearing Sun Lei’s words, Xu Feng smiled slightly.

“Of course I know, only less than thirty people are selected from millions of soldiers in a year. If I can endure the training, I will definitely rise rapidly in the future,” Xu Feng said.

“Hehe, since you understand so well, do you think our Thunder Martial Hall can offer conditions equal to or even better than that training spot?” Sun Lei asked with interest.

Xu Feng smiled slightly.

The Hall Master of Thunder Martial Hall had always been very mysterious. No one knew what his talent was, no one knew how strong his power was, and very few people even knew his name or gender.

However, in Xu Feng’s previous life, after he grew to Six-Star Strength, he still heard about how powerful this man known as “Thunder” was.

Xiao Leiting was the Hall Master of Thunder Martial Hall. He came from a martial arts family, had practiced martial arts for many years before the apocalypse, and awakened an SSR talent after the apocalypse. He even created Thunder Blade, a Nine-Star martial skill.

In his previous life, Xiao Leiting was the first in the world to break through the Nine-Star level, making everyone only able to look up to his back.

“I believe Thunder Martial Hall will not disappoint me,” Xu Feng said calmly.

“Haha, good.” Sun Lei slapped his thigh and laughed. “I won’t beat around the bush. You join the Linhai Branch of Thunder Martial Hall, and I’ll give you the identity of a senior apprentice, two hundred thousand Fate Points, free choice of one Skill Card from the branch’s martial repository, one Silver-grade weapon, and this year’s special recruitment training spot for Linhai City from Thunder Martial Hall.”

“Martial Hall’s special recruitment training?” Xu Feng raised an eyebrow. “Can you tell me more about this special recruitment training? What’s the difference compared to the military’s special training?”

“The meaning is similar. The military’s special training is conducted by several instructors from Huaxia’s special forces together, while our Thunder Martial Hall’s special recruitment training is for elites from various branches, with only one instructor—our Thunder Martial Hall’s Hall Master, Thunder,” Sun Lei said.

“You can actually get training from the Hall Master of Thunder Martial Hall?” Xu Feng was shocked and stood up.

Xiao Leiting took only six years to become a Nine-Star Expert. In the third year after becoming a Nine-Star Expert, Xiao Leiting broke through the Nine-Star level and became the number one on Earth, regarded as a god-like existence at that time.

Compared to him, those so-called special forces instructors were all trash.

“I am willing to join Thunder Martial Hall,” Xu Feng said, standing up.

“Haha, good.” Sun Lei laughed heartily, stood up, and patted Xu Feng’s shoulder. “You won’t regret today’s choice.”

“I’ll send you a map. Rest well today and report to the branch tomorrow morning,” Sun Lei said.

Xu Feng nodded, received a map, then turned and left the conference room.

“Hey, such a good seedling was still snatched away by your Thunder,” Du Yuqi said with a face full of regret.

“Hehe, I kept my promise and let you recruit first. I didn’t say a word. Joining Thunder was Xu Feng’s own choice,” Sun Lei said with a laugh.

“That guy’s will is too firm. Faced with such a big temptation, he didn’t waver at all. He doesn’t act like a twenty-something young man at all; he’s practically an old fox,” Du Yuqi said.

“Alright, it’s none of my business now. You can recruit all the remaining people. I’m leaving first,” Sun Lei said. “After this, my Thunder has repaid all the favors owed to your 104th Unit.”

Du Yuqi nodded and didn’t speak.

Sun Lei smiled slightly, turned, and left the conference room.

…

“Xu Feng, how did it go?” Li Qing asked full of anticipation when he saw Xu Feng come out.

“I joined Thunder Martial Hall,” Xu Feng didn’t hide it.

“Thunder Martial Hall? Not the 104th Unit?” Li Qing was stunned.

Xu Feng shook his head and didn’t explain anything.

“Xu Feng, for this mission, our squad ranked third in points, all thanks to you,” Li Qing said. “The mission reward is five thousand Fate Points per person. I’ve already transferred it to you. Also, there are three Skill Cards. See if any of them are useful to you.”

Li Qing handed over three Skill Cards glowing with white light.

Xu Feng glanced at them; they were just some ordinary basic skills.

“You all divide these among yourselves. I have to report to Thunder’s gathering place tomorrow, so I’ll leave first. Hopefully, we’ll meet again if fate allows.”

Disappointment showed on Li Qing’s face, and he nodded.

Xu Feng said goodbye to the other members of Wildfire Squad and left directly.

Watching Xu Feng’s retreating back, Guo Yong came forward and asked softly, “Captain, didn’t you say you wanted to invite Brother Xu to join our squad?”

Xiao Yun laughed and rubbed Guo Yong’s head. “Silly little brother, your Brother Xu is a great Buddha. Our temple is too small to hold him.”

Back when Li Qing chose Xu Feng to join Wildfire Squad for the Xinfu Village cleanup mission, it was largely to befriend Xu Feng and try to pull him into their team.

But unexpectedly, Xu Feng progressed too quickly. Just one cleanup mission caught the attention of these major factions.

Upon learning that Xu Feng joined Thunder Martial Hall, the other members of Wildfire Squad already understood that Xu Feng was different from them. Therefore, Li Qing didn’t presumptuously bring up inviting Xu Feng to join their squad again, as it would only bring humiliation upon themselves.

The members of Wildfire Squad were all quite strong, surpassing the average Earth’s Chosen by a margin, and they were a good team. But compared to Thunder Martial Hall, it was like the difference between an ant and a giant tree, with no comparison at all.

Li Qing sighed, shook his head while looking at Xu Feng’s retreating back.

…

At Resort Lake, in Nüwa Village.

Nüwa Village was now a level three village. It had leveled up twice in just a few days, reaching the peak of the village level. Further up, Nüwa Village’s nature would undergo a qualitative change, becoming a town.

Such a leveling speed was simply unbelievable.

Xu Feng looked at the sturdy metal bars at the end of the entrance to Nüwa Village, and a sense of pride welled up in his heart.

With such a gathering place existing, the lives of humans near Linhai City would be much better.

Unlike the gathering places established by major factions, which were always at risk of being overrun by monsters, behind Nüwa Village stood the Earth’s Will.

Although he still felt somewhat reluctant, seeing Nüwa Village’s construction speed so fast made Xu Feng feel quite relieved.

The higher the gathering place’s level, the larger the area, and the more humans it could accommodate.

Xu Feng stepped forward toward Nüwa Village.

Just as he was about to enter Nüwa Village, two people in black cloaks with hoods stepped forward from left and right and stopped him.

“The apocalypse has come; only the Ark can save the world,” the person on the left said in a hoarse voice. “Friend, this is the gathering place of the Doomsday Ark Alliance. To enter, you must become a member of the Doomsday Ark Alliance.”

Xu Feng was stunned, stared at the two for a moment, then a cold smile appeared on his face.