My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 160

Chapter 160: Appearance

Su Chen… Wu Chenpei frowned slightly.

Tang Chen released the judge he was holding, letting him leave excitedly, and mused, “That’s the core seed, the one Pu Zhenghong used as a shield that day, too.”

Wu Chenpei certainly knew who Su Chen was. They already had informants in Yingfeng City. Although they couldn’t infiltrate the high levels of the Tribunal, they could still obtain some less confidential information.

The four cities all did this to each other, and the higher-ups turned a blind eye.

“Discovered from a lower-tier city, with Emerald-level talent in spirit, Crimson Gold talent in physique, suspected to be a Third-tier dual top-tier professional, previous professional information untraceable…”

Wu Chenpei watched the excited judges returning, his voice calm:

“After entering the Tribunal, the only recorded battle was against Chu Xuan, the core seed who died earlier. He caught the opponent off guard with the advantage of his spirit-side top-tier profession.”

“Hmm.” Tang Chen also nodded, musing, “He’s the only one worth noting, but even though he’s a Third-tier dual top-tier professional, coming from a lower-tier city, his First-tier and Second-tier professions probably aren’t that good.”

“The peculiar thing is his rapid professional advancement. It’s as if he doesn’t need to fulfill professional requirements, and he’s four or five years younger than Hongxuan.”

“Chong Jingtian seems to think he can contend with Hongxuan.” Wu Chenpei’s gaze passed through the layers of judges, seeing the young man walking towards the challenge hall.

“Haha…” Tang Chen shook his head with a chuckle, “Even if this Su Chen has top-tier dual professions in the First and Second tiers, it would be difficult to defeat Hongxuan.”

“With this kid’s rapid advancement, how could he have time to devote extra energy to special professions?”

The composition of a professional’s strength is such that the main profession is the core, and special professions are auxiliary. Both the development of the main profession and the acquisition of special professions require time and effort.

Given Su Chen’s age and his background from a lower-tier city, many things were self-evident.

“Moreover…” Saying this, Tang Chen suddenly stopped, a look of embarrassment on his face.

“Speak with caution.” Wu Chenpei withdrew his warning gaze and looked up at the sky, “Chong Jingtian is very anxious. The wager has just been made, and he can’t wait to bring him.”

“Chong Jingtian sent for him?” Tang Chen was surprised and then said, “Well, he’s the only one left, so it was going to happen sooner or later.”

Wu Chenpei nodded and turned back to the arena. “Since that’s the case, let’s get the Saint and then go back.”

Tang Chen followed closely.

…

“Among us few, only Su Chen is left to fight.” Liang Jingcheng sighed, waiting for the people below to leave first. They were seated highest, so they could only leave last.

“Isn’t Brother Wei still here?” Feng Ze suddenly said, then slapped his thigh, “Oh, sorry, I forgot, Brother Wei is already a Fifth-tier professional.”

“What a pity, otherwise, with Brother Wei’s strength, he would definitely be able to get on the stage, defeat Hongxuan, and bring honor to our Tribunal.”

There were more or less some frictions among them, and Wei Yu Fan had been a core seed for the longest time, so he had the most conflicts with him.

Of course, it was also partly due to the contempt for Wei Yu Fan’s forced advancement to the Fifth-tier in order not to lose to Su Chen.

To be fair, that was actually a good plan.

But the problem was that after Su Chen defeated Chu Xuan, he didn’t challenge anyone else, spending all his time in his room developing his professional progress.

And Wei Yu Fan, who was constantly struggling with the void, became the laughingstock.

“Brother Wei also said that the Yuandu people don’t play with peers.” Zhong Ming said lightly.

Wei Yu Fan’s face became dark, and he couldn’t help but look at Hongxuan on the stage with annoyance.

What was wrong with these people from Yuandu, to actually come to this challenge arena?

Yes, you can prove you’re the strongest among your peers, but so what?

I’m one tier higher, and I can still kill you if I get the chance.

He didn’t refute anyone. The fundamental reason for this ridicule was that his foundation had long been shaken.

Seeing his silence, the others didn’t press the matter. A dying camel is still bigger than a horse, and if this guy suddenly bit someone, no one could bear it.

And not long after, the judges who had been leaving intermittently suddenly returned, bringing with them a growing commotion as more and more judges squeezed back in.

“Why are they back again?” Feng Ze looked at the entrances, surprised.

Zhong Ming observed carefully, but found something amiss: “They seem to be excited?”

They had been as dejected as if they’d just lost a battle on the way out.

“Su Chen,” Liang Jingcheng suddenly said. He had read the name from the lip movements of the people below.

“Su Chen’s here? He’s going to fight? Today?” Feng Ze asked a series of questions, staring intently at the entrance.

Sure enough, the judges at the entrance had voluntarily cleared a path, and the person walking in slowly was indeed Su Chen.

“It really is him.” Zhong Ming’s expression was unreadable. “He stays in his dwelling all the time and doesn’t show his face, but his prestige is truly high.”

Feng Ze’s eyes darted, carrying a hint of mockery, “Brother Wei, do you think Su Chen can win?”

Wei Yu Fan glanced at him expressionlessly, the chill in his eyes startling Feng Ze, who unnaturally turned his head away.

Any cat or dog could provoke him.

“You haven’t left yet.” Ming Lin squeezed in from the side, plonked down, and said with some anticipation, “Perfect. Let’s watch the show together.”

“Did you go look for him?” Zhong Ming asked, surprised, “He’s really willing to come out, huh?”

Su Chen’s secluded lifestyle was well-known throughout the Tribunal. Except for direct summons from the Chief Justice, he was almost never seen in any public place.

But the situation was different now. With only Su Chen left, all the pressure was on him. If he won, it would be good, but if he didn’t, the backlash would be even worse.

“How could I have that kind of influence?” Ming Lin shook his head with a bitter smile, “It was the Chief who asked him to come.”

“Chief?” Wei Yu Fan looked over abruptly, and the expressions of the others were also subtle.

Feng Ze said wistfully, “It seems the Chief really has high hopes for him.”

Ming Lin was helpless; they had all fought, and only Su Chen was left. If they didn’t place their hopes on him, who would? Surely not Wei Yu Fan.

“Can he turn the tide?” Zhong Ming asked.

But this question was met with an eerie silence.

The hearts of the others were somewhat complicated; they hoped Su Chen would win, yet they also slightly didn’t.

To say they didn’t hope for it, yet they still had a little hope.

But they had all directly faced Hongxuan’s immense power.

Heh… Wei Yu Fan secretly sneered. Seeing the crowd’s silence on this question, he felt inexplicably comfortable.

“So that’s Su Chen.”

On the other side, An Ming looked down at Su Chen, who had already walked to the front of the stage. “He’s the last core seed of the Tribunal. After defeating him, it’ll be over, right?”

“He seems to have a lot of prestige. The judges below are all very excited.” Another person said, “I also heard this person is quite formidable.” An Ming said indifferently, “He’s already the only core seed of the Tribunal, so they’ll definitely pin their last hopes on him.”

At this point, he shook his head and said, “I hope he can win…”

The others glanced at each other, knowing An Ming’s grudge with Hongxuan, and helplessly shook their heads.

The surrounding clamor continued, but Su Chen, deaf to it all, had already reached the edge of the stage.

He already understood Hongxuan’s situation. In terms of main professions, they were almost equal, both having dual professions and both being top-tier.

As for the First and Second tiers, it was probably similar: both top-tier, perhaps with different specializations, but the intensity was certainly comparable.

However, his Body Forging Method and Meditation Method at each stage could awaken abilities when raised to the Master level. This was an advantage others couldn’t obtain and would bring him a certain improvement.

Accumulating small gains, the improvement was now quite significant.

“Considering only these aspects, in a direct confrontation, I might have a certain advantage, but it’s not necessarily a winning one,” Su Chen mused.

However, there’s also the special profession. Although he’s older than me, his main profession tier is also higher than mine, and time and effort are factors.

A special profession of certain strength, like Armored Bone Master, would require at least a Second-tier professional to take it on, and it would also take two to three years of preparation.

During the preparation time, one’s main profession might have already crossed a tier.

Not to mention, to systematically find special profession combinations, all of them require time measured in decades.

His Glutton-Reverser system was enough to more than double his own strength.

“Anyway, a draw certainly won’t be a problem,” Su Chen muttered to himself.

The staff were checking his body, ensuring he wasn’t carrying any weapons.

Of course, the [Purple Gold Scale Armor] that had already fused with his skin couldn’t be discovered; that was his professional ability, so how could he not be allowed to use it?

Just as he was thinking, the chatter in his ears intensified. Su Chen then realized that Hongxuan was ready, having risen from his cross-legged posture in the void to a standing position.

“In the past, he would only open his eyes after his opponent was on the stage, but this time it’s different.”

“He too has sensed a threat…”

“Su Chen…” Hongxuan stared at the figure below. This was the only person who could pose a threat to him. His eyes remained calm.

“Dual top-tier professions, impressive strength. To defeat him, I’ll need to expend some effort.”

No one could know his thoughts. The judges only knew that he looked much more serious, stirring even greater excitement.

Su Chen leapt onto the arena, and Hongxuan’s aura rapidly diminished.

He seemed a little surprised. “Your professional development is much further along than I imagined. You’re very diligent.”

This also meant that he didn’t have much time or energy to pursue special professions.

“It’s alright,” Su Chen replied perfunctorily.

So eager?

Hongxuan’s eyes flickered slightly, a calm demeanor settling over him. He spoke, “Yuandu Papal Court – Hongxuan.”

Su Chen also said, “Yingfeng Tribunal – Su Chen.”

As the words fell, the surroundings gradually fell silent, but neither of them moved.

Su Chen looked at the other party, but couldn’t help but think, “I wonder what this guy’s profession is. Logically speaking, since he’s seeking the Red Flame Thunder God, he should have professions that align with it…”

Dazed? What was he doing, a mental attack?

Hongxuan was cautious in his heart. He knew that Su Chen had once used this method to defeat another guy, and he quickly responded by weaving his mental power into layers of shields.

He had specially taken on a special profession for mental defense, so he wasn’t afraid of mental attacks.

However, after making thorough preparations, the anticipated mental attack did not arrive.

“Could he be thinking about something else?” After a moment of hesitation, Hongxuan looked at the opponent’s still dazed eyes, feeling annoyed, and his gaze sharpened.

He shot out like a lightning bolt, a scorching crimson flame erupting from his palm, like a surging river, a fierce heat washing over them.

The surroundings erupted in uproar and excitement. This was the first time Hongxuan had taken the initiative to attack in their many battles.

The spectators who were closer all retreated in horror. If the flames touched them, they would likely be burned to charcoal immediately.

“This guy…”

Su Chen’s gaze narrowed slightly, his foot tapping lightly, thunder crackling as he easily dodged the incoming crimson flames. He raised his left hand, shattering large chunks of the fiery red.

He estimated that if he used the Adamant Thunder Armor, even without the [Purple Gold Scale Armor] hidden beneath his skin, he would be fine taking the hit.

Hiss!

What speed!

Failing to hit, Hongxuan’s eyes flickered, and the flames surged tens of meters away, almost covering the entire arena, as if forming a fiery prison.

“The arena is too small, it’s not convenient to dodge…” Su Chen secretly shook his head, and azure lightning exploded around him, forcibly isolating the crimson flames.

“Dual Third-tier top-tier, rich in combat experience, no wonder no one can defeat him.”

Su Chen moved and dodged, thinking about the general information Ming Lin told him.

“But this alone isn’t quite enough.”

Dodging an attack, Su Chen’s thoughts wandered slightly. “Let’s see what other tricks he has that make him so confident.”

“Indeed, he’s different from the others before…” Hongxuan’s gaze was sharp, also realizing Su Chen’s difference. Not only was he at ease, but he also seemed to be thinking about other things.

This made him feel underestimated and somewhat annoyed: “He seems extremely proficient in speed, but on this stage, he has no room to maneuver.”

Boom!

Crimson flames swept towards him. Hongxuan’s hands were infused with lightning, and even without a weapon, his moves were deadly.

Su Chen either avoided or dodged, the sound of thunder constantly erupting. The arena was almost impossible to see clearly, and although the energy fluctuations were isolated, the air in the challenge hall seemed to boil, with mist continuously rising.

“Junior Brother, has he actually become this strong?”

Among the crowd, Bu Siqi, who had also come to join the fun, watched with wide eyes. He was a Fourth-tier professional.

But now, feeling the battle on the stage, he actually felt a faint sense of dread. He could only see two figures in the flames, sometimes crossing paths, sometimes separating, unable to discern the specific clashes.

He couldn’t help but recall when Su Chen first arrived in Yingfeng, that seemingly green and naive young man, waiting for him at the door after having dinner with friends.

“Uh… Junior Brother seems to have always been like this,” Bu Siqi muttered, “His appearance then and his appearance now aren’t really different.”

He didn’t know where his filter of fresh and naive came from.

(End of Chapter)