I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 264: Chapter 257: Feng Mochuan—Sixth Rank (Combined Chapters 1 & 2)

"Brothers, the boss has broken through to Tier Six."

Wang Tie shouted loudly in the Hurricane Mercenary Corps’ group chat, and soon, the waiting mercenaries responded with excitement.

"The boss has broken through, haha, that’s great."

"The boss is awesome!"

"A Tier Six powerhouse, now our corps also has a Tier Six powerhouse!"

"Does that mean we’ll become a B-Class Mercenary Corps now?"

"Haha, from now on, when we hand in missions at the mercenary distribution, let’s see who dares to look down on us."

Feeling the wild joy and excitement around him, Feng Mochuan couldn’t help but smile, but at the same time, he knew who had brought all this to them.

Feng Mochuan retracted his Night Demon Wings, the Dark Spiritual Energy surged back into his body, and he stepped forward, bowing deeply to Qin Tian.

"Boss, thank you."

Without the boss, there would be no Tier Six Feng Mochuan, let alone the current glory of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps.

The rest saw this and immediately bowed deeply like Feng Mochuan, shouting in unison:

"Thank you, boss."

After straightening up, they looked at Qin Tian with eyes full of fervent loyalty that almost seemed tangible.

Qin Tian looked at the group bowing before him, a slight curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. He reached out and patted Feng Mochuan’s shoulder with a force neither light nor heavy, yet it made the newly advanced Tier Six powerhouse tremble slightly.

"Old Mo, congratulations."

"I believe this is just the beginning, and the future of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps will be even more glorious."

Upon hearing this, Feng Mochuan nodded heavily:

"I firmly believe that too."

Qin Tian smiled and said, "Alright, this is the time for the Hurricane Mercenary Corps. I won’t disturb you all. For the next few days, you can enjoy yourselves, and all expenses will be covered by the company."

Hearing this, the eyes of several captains present lit up, and they shouted excitedly:

"Thank you, boss!!!"

Qin Tian nodded slightly and left the Cultivation Room with Li Qi.

After the two left, Wang Tie, Lin Ying, and others couldn’t stop talking to Feng Mochuan, getting more and more excited with each conversation.

At this moment, Vice Leader Xu Ze suddenly said:

"Boss, I’ve thought it over about that matter from before."

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately looked at him, their expressions becoming somewhat complicated.

Everyone knew what matter Xu Ze was referring to.

"Have you really thought it through?"

Feng Mochuan looked at him and said.

"Yes, I’ve thought it through."

Xu Ze nodded, his expression serious: "As a Spiritualist, who doesn’t want to stand higher and see farther? In the future, when the boss breaks through to Tier Seven, or even Tier Eight, I don’t want to still be a mere Tier Four and hold back the entire mercenary corps, so I’m willing to become your Night Demon Apostle."

Hearing Xu Ze’s words, it was hard for Feng Mochuan to describe his feelings at this moment.

Except for the new members, the old members of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps were well aware of the Night Demon’s many abilities, and it would be a lie to say they weren’t envious. However, they also knew the price of becoming a Night Demon Apostle.

Both their bloodline and soul would be controlled by a higher-level Night Demon, and from then on, they would lose so-called freedom.

Now, they were brothers and comrades who had been through thick and thin, each having the right to choose their own path in life. But once they became a Night Demon Apostle, although they would gain the incredibly precious Night Demon Bloodline and easily overcome their current cultivation barriers, their lives would no longer be their own.

"Boss, you don’t need to feel troubled."

Xu Ze smiled slightly: "I know what you’re considering, but I think that’s not a problem. I believe that even if I become your Night Demon Apostle, you wouldn’t treat me like a slave to command at will, right?"

"Of course not."

Feng Mochuan said solemnly: "You are my Vice Leader, a brother forever."

"Isn’t that great then."

Xu Ze laughed carefree: "Our relationship stays the same, and I get this Night Demon Bloodline for free; it’s a huge bargain."

"Come on, Boss. Now that you’ve just broken through to Tier Six, maybe my Night Demon Bloodline will be even stronger."

Feng Mochuan looked into Xu Ze’s determined and fiery eyes and nodded:

"Alright!"

Under everyone’s gaze, Feng Mochuan stepped forward, grabbed Xu Ze’s arm, revealing his fangs, and bit into his upper arm.

The moment Feng Mochuan’s fangs pierced Xu Ze’s upper arm, a rich Dark Energy surged into his blood vessels like a tide.

Xu Ze shuddered violently, his eyes widening suddenly — the sensation was like scorching magma coursing through his veins, every inch of his flesh being torn apart and reformed.

"Aah—!"

Xu Ze fell to one knee, a painful howl erupting from deep in his throat.

His skin began to take on a strange dark purple hue, countless black markings spreading across his body surface like living creatures. The most astonishing change occurred on his back — two ferocious protrusions tore through his combat uniform, and with a "shred" ripping sound, a pair of pitch-black bat wings burst forth, with a wingspan over two meters!

Dark Energy erupted within Xu Ze, devouring his original Flame Spiritual Energy and transforming it into pure Dark Spiritual Energy.

Feng Mochuan released his fangs, sensing the changes in Xu Ze’s Spiritual Energy, and immediately shoved an elixir that boosts Spiritual Energy into Xu Ze’s mouth.

The elixir melted as soon as it entered, turning into a gentle yet immense torrent of energy that perfectly merged with the churning Dark Spiritual Energy within Xu Ze. This energy, like a catalyst, instantly ignited his long-dormant potential.

"Boom!"

An astonishing wave of Spiritual Energy erupted from Xu Ze, causing the air in the Cultivation Room to stagnate. His bat wings vibrated violently, their wingspan soared from two meters to nearly three, and the blood-red markings on the wing membranes lit up with a demonic glow as if ignited.

Xu Ze slowly stood upright, now completely transformed.

His body like cast iron, brimming with explosive power, he tried moving his fingers, his sharp claws slicing through the air, leaving five trails of pitch-black energy in their wake.

"This... is the power of Tier Five..." Xu Ze’s voice became deep and hoarse, seemingly carrying a dual echo.

A thought triggered within him, and a gentle flap of his black wings sent him floating mid-air, more agile and natural than any bird.

Tier Five, I’ve finally broken through to Tier Five.

Xu Ze was overwhelmed with excitement; after being stuck at the Tier Four Peak for years, he saw no hope of breakthrough like other ordinary Spiritualists. Now, not only had he gained the priceless Night Demon Bloodline, but his Spiritual Energy also broke through.

This only reinforced his decision.

Flutter~

Xu Ze flapped his wings and landed on the ground.

"How does it feel?"

Feng Mochuan asked.

Xu Ze smirked: "Better than ever, beyond my imagination strong."

It suddenly occurred to him that if he, a Level 2 Night Demon, had such terrifying strength, how strong must Feng Mochuan and Li Qi be as Level 1 Night Demons?

But the most terrifying thought of all — at the apex of all Night Demons, their boss Qin Tian, what kind of unfathomable power did he hold?

"Congratulations, Brother Ze!"

"Wow, it looks so cool."

Several captains walked over quickly, their eyes filled with excitement, thrill, and undisguised fervor.

Xu Ze’s success shattered the shackles and apprehensions in their hearts.

Once someone takes that first step, those behind will quickly follow.

"Boss, I’m willing to become a Night Demon Apostle too."

"So am I!"

All the captains expressed their willingness, having been with Feng Mochuan for years, experiencing countless things together and knowing him well.

After becoming Night Demon Apostles, the boss wouldn’t think otherwise and would still treat everyone as brothers.

At the same time, they would acquire an incredibly precious bloodline, significantly enhancing their strength, and expanding their path as Spiritualists. What’s not to love?

"Have you all thought it through?"

Feng Mochuan glanced at everyone.

"Yes, we’ve thought it through."

"Boss, I’ve made up my mind too, no regrets."

"Same here."

Seeing his brothers’ firm attitudes, Feng Mochuan nodded heavily:

"Alright, let’s do it one by one."

To be honest, when he learned that Li Qi’s Shadow Division had 52 Night Demon Apostles, he felt pressured, as a certain level of competition existed between him and Li Qi.

However, while Li Qi could transform Night Demons at will, those around him were brothers, and he had too many concerns.

But now that the brothers were willing to entrust their entire lives to him, he would not betray their trust.

The Hurricane Mercenary Corps, carrying the Night Demon Bloodline, would only get better and better.