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”Logistics? What would that involve?” Mu Qing asked curiously.

”When the team explores the Domain Field, you’ll be responsible for carrying food or protecting the equipment related to the exploration resources.”

Mu Qing wasn’t surprised to realize she was being underestimated.

But she had no intention of playing the underdog. She had joined the domain combat team to hone her skills, not to keep a low profile.

With this in mind, she stood up, walked to the coffee table, and crouched down. She looked at the members of the Snow Wolf Group and said solemnly, ”Arm wrestling?”

”Hahaha! I like this rookie! She’s so interesting, challenging us the moment she arrives. The young calf fears no tiger!”

The group had a general idea of Mu Qing’s strength.

The most skilled academy graduates were quickly snapped up by top-tier battle groups. How strong could a newcomer who had to register at the recruitment hall possibly be?

Noticing the pride in the newly graduated Mu Qing’s eyes, Group Leader Tuo Yan immediately turned to the burly man sitting beside him and said, ”Ye Niu, give our rookie a proper welcome.”

”No way, let Xiao Long do it. I don’t want to bullies a newbie,” Ye Niu immediately shook his head.

”Just go when you’re told.”

Ye Niu reluctantly stood up and knelt before the coffee table, taking Mu Qing’s right hand.

The difference in their physiques was stark—they were in completely different weight classes.

”Apply your strength,” Ye Niu said gravely, looking at Mu Qing.

Without hesitation, Mu Qing simply pressed gently to the left. Ye Niu’s eyes widened.

Realizing the immense power Mu Qing possessed, he held his breath and began to exert his full strength.

But he quickly realized something was wrong.

No matter how hard he strained, he couldn’t move Mu Qing’s wrist even a millimeter.

While Mu Qing remained at ease in the arm wrestling match, dense beads of sweat formed on Ye Niu’s forehead.

The coffee table, pressed against his elbow, began to crack under the strain of their struggle.

”Ah!” Ye Niu roared in frustration, unleashing his full strength.

At that moment, Mu Qing also exerted her power, slamming Ye Niu’s hand flat against the table.

Crack! The coffee table collapsed under the immense force.

The crowd stared in stunned silence.

Ye Niu was the primary front-line warrior of the Snow Wolf Battle Group, responsible for protection, tanking damage, and breaking through enemy lines. His strength was unmatched within the team, yet he had been effortlessly crushed by a newcomer.

Touching his sore right arm, Ye Niu’s face was filled with shock. He realized Mu Qing hadn’t been boasting about her immense strength—she truly possessed it.

At that moment, Mu Qing turned to Group Leader Tuo Yan. ”Group Leader, I can prove my ability to serve as a primary front-line warrior in other ways.”

”Excellent. Show me,” Tuo Yan replied, his voice brimming with excitement. He knew the Snow Wolf Battle Group had stumbled upon a treasure.

”How about a live combat demonstration?”

Tuo Yan immediately nodded. ”Agreed. Let’s go outside.”

The group hurried out of the council hall and into a snow-covered open area.

Despite the blizzard, everyone felt a surge of anticipation.

”Ye Niu, one more time—a live combat demonstration.”

”Alright!” This time, Ye Niu didn’t refuse. He stepped to the center of the clearing.

Mu Qing joined him in the center.

At this moment, Ye Niu took the initiative, stepping forward and swinging a punch at Mu Qing.

A faint crimson light emanated from his fist, melting the snowflakes that approached it with the heat radiating from his punch.

Slam!

Mu Qing didn’t retreat. She raised her left hand and caught the full-force punch.

Though this was a sparring session, Mu Qing harbored her own concerns.

She still couldn’t fully control her strength and feared she might strike too hard.

Her opponent was a future comrade, not an enemy, so she chose to defend.

After withdrawing his right hand, Ye Niu launched another attack.

This time, it was a horizontal sidekick. The crimson flames surrounding his body surged, melting the surrounding snow with their intense heat.

Facing the kick, Mu Qing effortlessly blocked it with her hand and gently pushed. Ye Niu flew backward in a straight line.

”Holy crap, this rookie is too strong!” someone in the audience exclaimed, clearly stunned by Mu Qing’s power.

The sparring continued. Unwilling to accept defeat, Ye Niu flipped through the air and landed. The flames around his body intensified as he glared at Mu Qing and said:

”I’m going all out. Be careful.”

Mu Qing nodded immediately.

Ye Niu unleashed a new round of ferocious attacks.

But no matter how he attacked, even using his ultimate Body Refinement Combat Techniques, he couldn’t break through Mu Qing’s defenses. Every assault was effortlessly neutralized by her in a way that seemed almost too simple.

The gap between them was glaringly obvious.

After the relentless assault, Ye Niu, panting heavily, waved his hand.

”Boss, I’m no match for her. I’m willing to serve as the second-in-command and cede the main tank position to her.”

Tuo Yan, the group leader, who was already astonished beyond words, immediately nodded.

”Agreed.”

This was the way of the domain combat team: the weak stepped down, and the strong rose to power.

After all, this wasn’t a place for fame and fortune. Every position was crucial, affecting the team’s overall efficiency and directly impacting the lives of all members.

The most important core positions were always held by those most capable.

Since Mu Qing had proven her strength, Tuo Yan immediately decided to make her the team’s main tank.

With this thought, Tuo Yan turned to Mu Qing and said,

”Mu Qing, you’ll be the primary tank for my group from now on. But first, you need to study under Ye Niu for a while to learn what it takes to be a main tank. Only then can I confidently let you take his place.”

He then turned to Ye Niu and said,

”Ye Niu, you’ll mentor Mu Qing. Once she’s ready, you’ll step down to become the secondary tank, and Shizi will become the tertiary tank...”

After reassigning the battle group’s positions, Group Leader Tuo Yan’s face lit up with a smile.

”Brothers, we’ll be holding a welcome banquet for the new recruits tonight. Let’s party hard!”

The crowd erupted in cheers.

At that moment, Mu Qing had earned everyone’s respect through her strength.

In the midst of the swirling snow, Mu Qing turned her gaze toward Star City Academy, a smile blooming on her face.

Just you wait for my good news!

(End of the Chapter)

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