Chapter 138: Chapter 138

After recruiting the Jiang siblings, Zhao Letian's team, now comprising ten people, was complete. If he wished, he could recruit a few more members, but quality is more appreciated than quantity; ten members were already enough for him.

"Next, it's time to recruit other smaller teams," Zhao Letian thought to himself, looking around the field.

He noticed that many smaller teams had already formed. Those in the Middle Stage True Martial realm were beginning to recruit smaller teams in preparation for forming middle-sized teams.

"Zhao Letian, finally found you! Can we join your team?"

"Zhao Letian, take me in. I have the cultivation of True Martial Third Realm, and I'm very strong."

"Zhao Letian, as fellow people from Qingzhou City, we're practically fellow villagers. Please take me in."

Just as Zhao Letian was preparing to lead his people to conquer other small teams, a large group of people suddenly surrounded them, eagerly asking to join his team.

"People from Qingzhou City?" Zhao Letian was momentarily stunned, then he understood; these people had witnessed his formidable strength firsthand and naturally wanted to follow him.

"My lord, aren't we just about to recruit other small teams to form a medium-sized team? These people are idle anyway, why not let them form nine small teams and directly fall under Sister Luo Yao's command?" Da Hu suggested.

"Indeed, that's a good plan," Zhao Letian nodded. This would save a lot of trouble. Please read this chapter on its original platform—*.

"Zhao Letian, we also want to join your team."

At that moment, another group approached. They were disciples from Galaxy Sect, consisting both of disciples from the True Martial Realm as inner sect members and from the Primordial Martial Realm as outer sect members. As disciples of a major sect, they had a certain pride. Initially, they didn't plan on following Zhao Letian, but after looking around, they realized that following him was their best option and so returned.

"My team is already full. However, if you wish to follow me, you can form nine small teams yourselves and then join a medium-sized team with me. There are many of you, but I only need nine small teams, so only the strongest nine small teams will have the qualification to join the same medium-sized team as me," Zhao Letian announced, looking around at the crowd.

Upon hearing this, the crowd buzzed with commotion and then quickly began forming their own small teams.

Zhao Letian's strength was witnessed by all. If not for the rule restrictions, he would have been an unopposed candidate for a medium team leader. The crowd trusted his judgment; the leaders he valued were definitely exceptional. Joining a medium team with him was a commendable choice.

Soon, several small teams were formed, and thereafter, Zhao Letian selected the nine strongest small teams, all led by Luo Yao.

"Who is this kid, and why are so many flocking to him?"

At that moment, not far away, a refined-looking young man in a black brocade robe suddenly noticed the scene around Zhao Letian and frowned.

"Replying to young master, he is said to be a genius from Galaxy Sect in the south," a youth with a peak True Martial Third Realm cultivation immediately replied, bending his body. Although the son beside him was only at the second realm of True Martial, his strength was far beyond comparison.

"Galaxy Sect? Never heard of it, sounds like just a hillbilly who rolled in from the countryside. Those people have good skills; let's snatch a few at the peak of True Martial Third Realm and add them to our team," the young master in black snorted disdainfully with a cold smile.

"Yes, young master, it's their previous lives' fortune to be favored by you," the youth at the peak of True Martial Third Realm nodded and agreed.

These two then walked directly towards Zhao Letian.

"Who wants to join this young master's team? Right here and now, you will receive a hundred Mid-Grade Essence Stones. However, this only applies to those at the True Martial Third Realm peak."

After arriving, the young master in black held his head high, scanning the crowd with a proud and mocking sneer.

Zhao Letian furrowed his brows and gave the man a cold look. Great, now they are snatching people right from his turf.

"Nie Yun?" Da Hu suddenly recognized the man, his eyes showing solemnity.

"Do you know him?" Zhao Letian asked.

"Young master, he is a member of the Nie Family. With a cultivation of the second level of True Martial Realm and astonishing talent, his strength is formidable, truly a genius unlike those from Galaxy Sect. Even in War King City, he has a bit of a reputation. I didn't expect him to be here to join the military as well," Da Hu conveyed through Divine Thought.

"Is this Nie Family very formidable?" Zhao Letian continued to inquire through Divine Thought.

"Yes, the Nie Family is one of the major families in War King City, commanding a massive Mercenary Group. Their influence is even stronger than that of Galaxy Sect. Young master, it's best not to provoke him lightly," Da Hu solemnly replied.

"Stronger than Galaxy Sect? But I didn't provoke him; he came to provoke me," Zhao Letian was slightly shocked, followed by a wry smile. He wasn't someone who sought trouble, but he wasn't afraid of it either. No one can mess with him without consequences.

"What are you waiting for? Do you think a hundred Mid-Grade Essence Stones are not enough, or do you think I, Nie Yun, am deceiving you? You can ask the people of War King City around you, see who Nie Yun of the Nie Family is, and whether I'd lie over a mere few Essence Stones," Nie Yun spoke again when he saw everyone hesitating, his voice filled with pride when he mentioned the Nie Family.

The crowd looked at each other, many with eager expressions in their eyes.

You see, when General Deng was recruiting for Galaxy Sect, he promised only ten Mid-Grade Essence Stones to those of early-stage True Martial Realm, and that attracted quite a few people already.

A hundred Mid-Grade Essence Stones, even for those at the peak of the True Martial Third Realm, is a substantial amount of money, and many were tempted, yet none acted immediately.

The reason was simple; more than Essence Stones, they preferred to stay with a stronger figure, which ensured better safety on the battlefield. They all knew Zhao Letian's strength well, but this sudden appearance of Young Master Nie Yun was a complete mystery to them.

"I don't have Essence Stones, but whoever wants to follow him can leave; I, Zhao Letian, will not make it difficult," Zhao Letian stood with his hands clasped behind his back, dismissing the concern. Those who could easily leave over some Essence Stones, he didn't need them; such people wouldn't be reliable on the battlefield.

"Letian, we are not the kind to be ungrateful for gain. Since we said we would follow you, we will never go back on our word. We are not leaving."

"Yes, we're not leaving."

"We want to continue with Lord Letian."

The crowd hesitated for a moment, but then bit the bullet and made up their mind, not swayed by Nie Yun's offer of Essence Stones.

"Hmph, a bunch of country bumpkins, giving you face and you don't want it," the person beside Nie Yun at the peak of the True Martial Third Realm immediately sneered.

"Hehe, no matter, I understand now. They don't trust my strength. Well then, let's go to the arena and have a match," Nie Yun shook his head with a laugh, not taking it to heart, his gaze locking onto Zhao Letian.