Chapter 143: The Trial of the Hellhound

Young Master Wei naturally formed a team with Zhang Shengmo, and these two bromance partners would probably be inseparable for the rest of their lives.

Zhang Shengmo stated bluntly, "My squad doesn't care about rankings or class assignments; we only look at strength. Anyone who believes they possess genuine strength or special abilities can come forward and demonstrate them to me. As long as I deem you worthy, you can join my squad!"

Instantly, a large crowd swarmed around Young Master Wei and Zhang Shengmo to showcase their abilities.

However, judging by Young Master Wei's discerning eye, they weren't selecting people with overwhelmingly strong combat prowess—because Young Master Wei and Zhang Shengmo were more than enough for combat. Instead, they were looking for individuals who were easy to control, obedient, full of potential, capable of rapid growth, and endowed with special abilities. This way, they could achieve unexpected results in future missions and competitions.

The goddess Xiang Wanqing's team had already been formed beforehand: Zhou Xiong as the meat shield, Tang Qi for close combat, a food-type mage from Class C, a high-burst mage from Class A, and finally, herself.

Without a doubt, Chen Mo formed a team with his younger sister, with Chen Mo acting as the team leader.

Rich or successful, never forget those who stood by you!

Chen Mo headed straight to Class C at the very first moment to find Ding Yan!

Back when they were desk mates in high school, Ding Yan had noticed Chen Mo's financial struggles and proactively offered him money. Out of self-esteem, Chen Mo refused every time, but Ding Yan had secretly slipped money into Chen Mo's schoolbag countless times. On several occasions, as a grown man looking at the cash inside his bag, Chen Mo had almost broken down in tears. That bond, that fraternal brotherhood, Chen Mo had always kept in his heart.

Ding Yan's strength wasn't particularly impressive; he was in Class C, ranked 1367th in the entire school. Yet, Chen Mo went straight to him without a moment's hesitation, walked right up to Ding Yan, and said, "Brother! Join my team!"

However, contrary to expectations, whereas Chen Mo used to be the one trapped in self-doubt and inferiority, this time the roles were reversed, and it was Ding Yan who felt inferior.

His expression turned somewhat gloomy and pained as he smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Chen Mo, I probably don't have much talent. I haven't even cleared the novice dungeon yet. Teaming up with me will only drag you down. You should look for stronger teammates so you can go further!"

Chen Mo's temper flared up instantly: "Ding Yan! Are you even the Ding Yan I know? Where is your carefree spirit? Where is your uninhibited attitude? Evolution has only just begun a month ago, and you're already throwing in the towel? Who was it that sent me a text message saying we would join hands and accomplish great things together? Who?!"

Ning萱 also chimed in to persuade him, "Exactly, Brother Ding Yan! I believe you can definitely become strong. Look at how stupid I was, and even I've become powerful!"

Ding Yan suddenly burst out laughing, "I was just messing with you!! I, Ding Yan, fear neither heaven nor earth, how could I be afraid of losing face?! I am going to prove to everyone that I, Ding Yan, have not given up! Good brother! Thank you!"

That final word of gratitude came straight from the depths of Ding Yan's soul. Before this, Ding Yan had truly doubted his own existence, feeling that his evolutionary journey had come to an end here.

Chen Mo pulled Ding Yan into a massive, tight bear hug, "Since we're brothers, there's no need to say thank you!"

Many students around them in Class C looked on with envy, because other team leaders wouldn't even consider recruiting people from Class C, dismissing them as too weak.

Class F was utterly dead silent.

This was the place where negative energy was most concentrated.

Perhaps Class C still had a few students with special abilities or connections who caught the eye of others.

But Class F was absolute dead zone; not a single team leader came here to look for teammates.

"Ye Zihan, aren't you good friends with Chen Mo from Class A? Look at him now—he's successful and has long since forgotten about you!"

"Haha, with a whole crowd of girls surrounding Chen Mo right now, why would he ever think of Ye Zihan? Don't be sad, Ye Zihan, I'm here. If you don't mind, I can take good care of you!!"

"You... you guys shut up!" Ye Zihan's face flushed crimson. Ever since Chen Mo left Class F, being mocked by her classmates here was an everyday occurrence.

"Ha, still angry! Looks like you haven't given up yet, what a delusional daydream!!"

Bang!

Suddenly, a blur of motion rushed into Class F, violently slamming several classmates who had been surrounding and mocking Ye Zihan straight into the wall with a thunderous crash!

A deafening sound!

The desks and chairs inside the classroom were smashed to pieces.

"Chen—Mo!"

Chen Mo had come out of Class F; everyone in Class F knew him!

Chen Mo's voice was chillingly cold: "If I ever find out you're bullying Ye Zihan again, I'll cripple you!"

Ye Zihan's eyes welled up with tears: "Chen Mo!"

Chen Mo deliberately raised his voice so everyone could hear: "Ye Zihan! I am now formally inviting you to join my team!"

Ye Zihan wept tears of joy. In that moment, she felt that even if she were to die right here, she would have no regrets. Yet, her body shrank back in timid hesitation; although the mocking laughter of her Class F classmates had ceased, it still echoed endlessly inside her mind.

She was merely a weakling from Class F, and being on Chen Mo's team would only hold them back.

"Chen Mo, I'm genuinely so happy that you invited me, but my strength is too weak. Not only won't I be able to contribute to the team, but I'll even drag you down and affect your performance. So, you should forget about it!"

Chen Mo said earnestly, "Old Class Monitor! Do you think I'm just pitying you? No! It's precisely because I recognize your ability that I'm inviting you to join my team. I know you possess the hidden class 'Leaf Spirit'. You can cast leaf shields to protect your teammates, summon leaf blades to attack enemies and obstruct their vision, and use leaf vines to bind their feet and crowd-control the enemy. You can protect, attack, and control all at once—you won't find a second teammate like you in the entire Pingli Middle School!!"

"Ah?!" Even Ye Zihan herself found it hard to believe, "Can I... really be useful?"

Chen Mo reassured her, "Don't worry, Old Class Monitor, my judgment is never wrong!"

Ding Yan walked over, striking while the iron was hot, "Exactly, Old Class Monitor, look at how useless I am, and even I joined the team. What are you afraid of?!"

Ye Zihan was moved to tears, unable to speak coherently: "Th—thank you, thank you both!"

Just like that, under the envious and jealous gazes of everyone in Class F, Ye Zihan joined Chen Mo's squad. There were only 100 slots in the entire school, and a student from Class F had actually secured one of them!

Chen Mo had already decided on the final slot long ago.

He arrived at Class D.

Class D had originally been plunged in gloom as well, but when the students saw Chen Mo actually walking in, their eyes lit up instantly. Everyone was filled with anticipation, hoping Chen Mo would choose them.

Only Shangguan Chaoyue sat there boiling with resentment and indignation.

Ever since she was defeated by Chen Mo, Shangguan Chaoyue had dropped to Class D, instantly plummeting from a star adored by everyone to an insignificant nobody whom no one cared about.

Shangguan Chaoyue looked resentfully at the triumphant Chen Mo, thinking to herself that Chen Mo must have intentionally come here to humiliate her and flaunt his success! Dammit! Shangguan Chaoyue gritted her teeth coldly. Was she really destined to be nothing more than a woman? Was she truly inferior to others?

Just as every student in Class D was waiting in eager anticipation for Chen Mo's favor, Chen Mo strode with bold, decisive steps right up to Shangguan Chaoyue and smiled faintly, "Shangguan Chaoyue! Would you be willing to join my team?!"

What?!

Every other student in Class D was dumbfounded. Everyone knew that Shangguan Chaoyue had been defeated by Chen Mo and cast down into Class D, and the two of them were like fire and water.

Yet Chen Mo was actually inviting Shangguan Chaoyue.

Shangguan Chaoyue's inner fury instantly erupted, and she practically roared, "Chen Mo! Are you deliberately humiliating me?!"