However, Feng Xingtong was no fool. He quickly realized Feng Zhenghao must have some plan in mind, so he played along without exposing his father.
As if genuinely unaware of Feng Zhenghao and Feng Shayans' knowledge, he cheerfully introduced Wu Tong to them.
'So this is [Wuchang]? He doesn't seem all that impressive...'
Feng Shayan sized up Wu Tong with a hint of surprise after hearing the introduction.
"And this must be young friend Wu Tong? A pleasure to meet you. Just as the rumors say, you truly are a remarkable talent," Feng Zhenghao exclaimed with feigned realization, extending his hand warmly.
"Haha, you flatter me, Chairman Feng. You're the real heavyweight here—building such an organization before even turning sixty. It puts a layabout like me to shame," Wu Tong replied, shaking his hand with equal enthusiasm.
Pleased by Wu Tong's response, Feng Zhenghao's smile widened. "Nonsense! Your reputation as [Wuchang] precedes you. Even I've heard the thunderous echoes of your name."
Nearby, Zhang Chulan maintained a neutral expression but inwardly groaned.
'Are you two performing a comedy skit? And Brother Tong, if you're a "layabout," what does that make me? Non-recyclable trash that wastes oxygen alive and land dead?'
"Though I must admit, I'm surprised you're unemployed, young friend. If you're open to it, why not consider joining our Tianxia Group?" Feng Zhenghao seized the initiative, offering an irresistible deal.
"I can appoint you directly as head of the logistics department. Minimal responsibilities, full benefits, five million annual salary—how does that sound?"
To most, such an offer would be absurdly generous. But to Feng Zhenghao, it was merely an investment to secure Wu Tong's allegiance.
Assuming it was a jest, Wu Tong chuckled, "Such lavish terms? I'm almost tempted."
"Then do you accept? We can process your onboarding immediately," Feng Zhenghao pressed, adjusting his glasses with solemnity.
Damn. He's serious.
Reading Feng Zhenghao's expression, Wu Tong declined outright: "I appreciate the offer, Chairman, but I'm not one for rules. Corporate life wouldn't suit me."
"No harm done. Business aside, camaraderie remains," Feng Zhenghao replied magnanimously, his demeanor unfazed—every bit the gracious patriarch.
"Dad, hate to interrupt, but the match is starting. Shouldn't we watch?" Feng Shayan interjected.
As the group turned their attention to the arena, Zhang Chulan suddenly unfurled a banner, shouting:
"Woo! Go, Group Leader! You're invincible! Number one under the heavens!"
He enthusiastically became Gu Ruoli's cheerleader, oblivious to the others facepalming in secondhand embarrassment—except Feng Zhenghao, who roared with laughter.
Arena
Gu Ruoli stared intently at her opponent—the white-clad department head—her heart pounding.
This was no ordinary foe.
If Gu Ruoli was a "cheater" with plot armor, her adversary was the true protagonist of Spiritual Energy Revival, a child of destiny born to defy calamity: Bai Shuran.
Titles like White Emperor, Yanhuang Guardian, Pillar of Shangjing's National Defense, Godlike One, Beast Slayer, Bane of Evil Gods, and First Immortal of Epochs barely scratched the surface of his legacy.
Had the Abyss World not "cheated" with a deus ex machina, Bai Shuran might have ascended to multiversal—or even transcendent—heights.
His background was equally mythic: son of Yanhuang's wealthiest magnate and a military aristocrat, with a genius scientist sister and a prodigy younger sibling. His fiercely protective family enabled his unbridled pursuit of strength.
Even before spiritual energy revived, Bai Shuran cultivated an Inner Force by cobbling together martial arts manuals from online forums. His self-taught system allowed him to defeat a hundred foes unaided, earning him a role as the national special forces' head coach. Zhou Zongsheng—the revered grandmaster—was among his disciples.
Post-revival, his innate ability, Data Deduction, unleashed his full potential. He pioneered cultivation systems, mental visualization techniques, and spirit-tech fusion, embodying the phrase "born to defy the heavens."
(End of Chapter)