CHAPTER 1145: CHAPTER 1155 DAMN IT!

Ahead is the selection site for the Galactic Guard, with many flying cars parked outside.

At the entrance, countless people were lining up. At the entrance, a cosmic being was using an instrument to check something.

The instrument was spherical, and when a hand was placed on it, it would emit a glow.

Tang Zhong remembered that participants in this Galactic Guard assessment had to be at Meteorite Level Fifth Rank; that instrument must be checking their strength!

Seeing the red light flashing meant the participant was immediately rejected, likely because their strength didn’t reach Meteorite Level Fifth Rank. When the blue light flashed, they were allowed through.

To go inside, line up first.

As soon as he turned around, Tang Zhong furrowed his brows.

Just then, Huang Zhongtian, clad in a black robe, came out. He clearly saw Tang Zhong, and the two faced each other.

"Oh, isn’t that the guy who got splashed with filth?" Huang Zhongtian said with a smirk.

Tang Zhong didn’t want to respond. People like this are just asking for a beating; if you ignore them, they’ll get very anxious.

Sure enough, when Tang Zhong ignored Huang Zhongtian, Huang Zhongtian became anxious, clenching his fists. He thought Tang Zhong would be furious, remembering that helpless look would surely be amusing, but Tang Zhong showed no anger, which frustrated Huang Zhongtian.

"Kid, don’t think that by not speaking, I won’t know that you’re angry. Haha, this is just the beginning!" Huang Zhongtian said.

Tang Zhong still said nothing and walked forward.

Huang Zhongtian was so angry that he stomped his feet.

Nearby, a servant quickly said: "Young Master Zhongtian, don’t be angry. You’ll definitely become a Galactic Guard, and Master Huang Xiang is in there too. That guy will end up in a really bad way soon!"

"Right!" Huang Zhongtian felt exceptionally pleased by this: "I’ll reward you with money when I return!"

The servant knelt on the ground to thank him: "Thank you, Young Master Zhongtian!"

Tang Zhong joined the line, knowing that the instrument was likely the first test.

At that time, Tang Zhong soon found himself near that instrument. The examiner was an elder dressed in burlap, probably a retired veteran from the Galactic Guard, now serving as the examiner here.

There were about a dozen people ahead of Tang Zhong.

"Brother, are you nervous?" a tall, three-eyed, green-skinned cosmic being in front of Tang Zhong suddenly asked.

"Of course, I’m nervous; this is a matter that affects one’s entire life!" Tang Zhong replied.

"My family is here to watch me, and the pressure is enormous!" said the cosmic being.

The Galactic Guard is akin to joining the military on Earth. When Tang Zhong enlisted, he saw many parents sending their children off, imbuing them with great expectations. It’s a tremendous personal pressure for anyone.

"What is your cultivation level?" Tang Zhong asked.

"Planet Level Third Rank!" said the cosmic being.

"Oh, then you’ll definitely pass the first test. Rest assured!" Tang Zhong said with a smile.

This cosmic being didn’t seem like a bad person, so he offered some reassurance.

"Thanks for your kind words. My name is Gao’an, what’s yours?" the cosmic being asked.

"Tang Zhong!" Tang Zhong nodded with a smile, knowing Gao’an wasn’t a bad person.

"We should become Galactic Guards together; that way, once we’re in, we can look out for each other!" Gao’an said with a smile.

"Sure, no problem at all!" Tang Zhong clenched his fists.

"It’s my turn!" Gao’an said.

Gao’an took a step forward and entered the instrument, appearing much more confident. He extended his hand and placed it on the instrument, which began to glow blue, and a digital voice announced.

"Planet Level Third Rank!"

"Passed!" the elder waved his hand, "Go ahead!"

"Thank you!" Gao’an looked extremely excited, turning back to give Tang Zhong a thumbs-up gesture of encouragement.

Tang Zhong smiled and placed his hand on it. If Fifth Rank was enough to enter, then now it should certainly be possible!

"Hand up!" the elder instructed.

Tang Zhong placed his hand on it, and the instrument emitted a faint blue glow!

The more intense the glow, the higher the person’s strength.

The elder furrowed his brows, "Meteorite Level Sixth Rank. Though Meteorite Level Sixth Rank is the minimum requirement for joining the Galactic Guard, this time we’re only recruiting ten Galactic Guards. With such a cultivation level, joining might not yield good results!"

Tang Zhong knew this old man was looking out for him, so he replied with a smile: "No problem. Living a stable life all the time, even if I can’t join the Galactic Guard this time, I can treat this selection as a training experience!"

As soon as he said this, people behind him burst into laughter.

"Looks like this guy doesn’t know what Galactic Guard training entails, or he wouldn’t say something like that!"

"Yeah, the Galactic Guard’s mission is to eliminate Steel Puppets. Those Steel Puppets aren’t easy to destroy. Each year, unknown lives are lost in the Galactic Guard selection when people obliviously choose to sacrifice themselves. You should avoid sending yourself to die!" someone said with a laugh, though their words weren’t mocking but rather a reminder.

However, behind them, Huang Zhongtian’s expression turned slightly sour. Seeing people warning Tang Zhong, he thought they were meddlesome. Let that guy go and get himself killed—what’s there to worry about? He feared Tang Zhong would withdraw, and then he couldn’t kill Tang Zhong. Immediately, he shouted: "Are you scared?"

Tang Zhong heard the voice and turned to see Huang Zhongtian, who was smiling and giving him the finger.

Tang Zhong knew what Huang Zhongtian meant. He was just afraid he’d back out. There was no way he would be scared; joining the Galactic Guard was something he had to do, so Tang Zhong mouthed words to Huang Zhongtian without making a sound:

"Fuck you!"

Sure enough, this curse was a universal insult across the universe. Huang Zhongtian was already boiling with rage, wishing he could go up and beat Tang Zhong.

"You’re looking for death!" Huang Zhongtian couldn’t hold back anymore and stepped forward to hit Tang Zhong.

He initially planned to kill Tang Zhong during the assessment, but now that Tang Zhong had provoked him, he couldn’t hold back.

Tang Zhong stood his ground, grinning at Huang Zhongtian, as if to say, "Come on."

"You’ll regret this!" Huang Zhongtian shouted.

But just then, a commanding voice rang out as the elder in charge of the examination remained seated: "Settle down!"

Instantly, the entire line quieted down.

The old man held an esteemed position, and no one dared to defy him.

"Anyone causing trouble right now will be disqualified from the assessment. Leave immediately!"

Tang Zhong smiled slightly, ignoring the others.

Huang Zhongtian fell silent. His brother, Huang Xiang, had warned him never to offend this old man, as he held a significant status within the Galactic Guard. But the flames of anger inside him were thoroughly ignited as he looked at Tang Zhong’s back, clenching his fists: "Kid, mark my words, I will kill you!"