116: Chapter 116 Hunter Headquarters Special, Seven-Star Special Ophelia!

The air inside Hunter Hall seemed to have solidified into glass, and every breath carried heavy pressure.

The hunters who lost the bet were ashen-faced, especially the few influential figures who had opened the betting pool; cold sweat had already soaked their luxurious robes, and they avoided eye contact, not daring to look directly at Lu Chen.

They knew that Lu Chen's strength absolutely crushed theirs, so they did not attempt to flee.

Lu Chen leaned against the five-star mission counter, his fingertips tapping rhythmically against the surface, emitting a soft 'tut-tut' sound.

Bai Hui and several staff members stood respectfully to the side, not daring to even breathe loudly, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity as they looked at Lu Chen.

In this extreme oppression and silence—

Hum!

An indescribable pressure descended without warning!

It was not a violent impact, but rather like an undercurrent in the deep sea—silent yet vast and magnificent—instantly filling every inch of the hall.

Everyone felt their shoulders sink.

A Big Boss has arrived!

Immediately after, in the open space in the center of the hall, a blazing white light lit up out of thin air. Space rippled like water, and a tall, slender figure stepped out from within.

"Isn't this the Space Jump skill of a Space Mage?!"

Lu Chen recognized the origin of the skill at a glance.

He had seen Big Boss Shen Xiyun perform this type of space skill with his own eyes.

It was obvious.

The person who had arrived was not as proficient in the Space Jump skill as Big Boss Shen Xiyun; after all, Big Boss Shen Xiyun's Space Jump skill did not have such obvious spatial fluctuations.

The light dissipated, and the newcomer revealed her form.

She was a woman with a very exotic flair, dressed in a well-fitted white hunter's outfit inlaid with dark gold patterns, appearing both capable and elegant.

She had gorgeous, ice-like silver wavy long hair, skin as fair as snow, and deep, defined facial features. Especially those lake-blue eyes—every glance she cast carried a charm that was mature, confident, and slightly distant.

Her figure was extremely stunning, and as she moved, her powerful aura instantly made her the focus of the entire room.

"Hunter Headquarters, Seven-Star Special Envoy, Ophelia. By the order of Headquarters, I have come to meet the hunter with codename 9527 who broke the star-promotion record. May I ask which Your Excellency is 9527?!"

Her voice was cold and pleasant, carrying a unique Western accent, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"It is me."

Lu Chen smiled calmly.

Although Lu Chen was also stunned by her beauty and nobility, compared to Big Boss Shen and Sister Linglong, this Seven-Star Special Envoy was still slightly inferior in charm.

Her gaze swept across the room, finally landing precisely on Lu Chen by the counter. A trace of imperceptible surprise flashed in her eyes; she apparently had not expected the record-breaking 9527 to be so young and have such a steady Heart-Nature, not being intimidated by her aura!

Ophelia walked up to Lu Chen, scrutinized him carefully, and her red lips parted slightly: "Incredible! The record held by Lord Wasteland Guardian for two hundred and seventy-three years has actually been broken by you with a time 3 hours faster. Congratulations, Your Excellency 9527!"

The Hunter Organization kept this star-promotion challenge, firstly, to attract newcomers, and secondly, as a way to unearth talent.

Only by completing the star-promotion mission solo could one participate in the challenge.

The mission card was not just mission information; it also contained a record of the mission process. 9527 completely met the challenge requirements.

She flipped her wrist, and a black obsidian ring shimmering with starlight appeared in her palm.

"This is your proof of breaking the record, the 'Hunter Black Ring.' It is a space ring, exclusively designed and crafted by the Hunters. Once bound, you will be able to enjoy the highest level of convenience at any Hunter facility worldwide, including the priority mission acceptance rights you already know of, free teleportation, permanent villa residency rights, and so on."

Ophelia distributed the rewards right in front of everyone: "The ten million gold coin reward gifted to you by Hunter Headquarters is also in the ring, and the list of other benefits is inside as well. You may check it yourself later, Your Excellency."

Ten million gold coins!

A collective gasp echoed throughout the hall!

For countless class-changers, ten million gold coins was an immense fortune.

Lu Chen took the black ring and casually put it on. He was satisfied and his smile grew a bit more: "Many thanks for the generous gift from Headquarters."

Ophelia watched as he calmly put away wealth that would make countless people go crazy, and the look of appreciation in her eyes deepened: "There is one more special benefit. Your potential has been recognized by the highest level of Headquarters, and you may skip the assessment and join the 'Boundary Patrollers' team of Hunter Headquarters directly."

"This is an elite team directly under the Headquarters Council, possessing the power of supervision and the authority to act first and report later. The resource allocation will far exceed your imagination. By joining, you will be able to grow rapidly."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room was shocked.

Boundary Patrollers!

That was the legendary symbol of the Hunter Organization's sharp blade and authority; one could not join without being a powerful Genius.

This was an opportunity to ascend to the heavens in one step!

Everyone thought Lu Chen would agree without hesitation.

However, Lu Chen just shook his head gently, his tone flat but firm: "Thank you for the kind offer, but I am used to being free and alone, and cannot stand being constrained. As for this 'Boundary Patrollers' position, I'll pass."

He refused?!

He actually refused?!

Everyone could simply not believe their ears.

Ophelia was also clearly stunned for a moment. She had anticipated that the other party might haggle, but she had not expected such a straightforward refusal.

She frowned slightly and continued to smile elegantly: "You don't have to answer immediately; you can consider it further. I will be staying in Linjiang City for a few days..."

"There is no need."

Lu Chen interrupted her, his attitude unchanged: "I have accepted the other benefits and rewards, but I will decline this kind offer."

"This..."

Ophelia looked at Lu Chen deeply, as if trying to see through him, and finally nodded: "Everyone has their own ambitions. Headquarters respects the choice of every Genius. This invitation is valid long-term. If you change your mind, you can call me at any time. This is my business card."

She was decisive in her actions.

[Name: Ophelia]

[Identity: Princess of the Ao Kingdom, Hunter Headquarters Special Envoy, member of the Boundary Patrollers]

[Phone: 16926994169]

Eh?

She's actually a princess of a country!

Lu Chen was slightly surprised.

"Special Envoy, please wait a moment."

Lu Chen called out to stop her, his gaze turning to the few ashen-faced influential hunters: "There is still a small 'debt dispute' here that perhaps requires you to act as a witness."

Ophelia paused in her steps, glanced at Lan Wei and the others with her azure eyes, and instantly understood what was happening. A playful smile curled the corner of her lips:

"The Hunter Organization does not prohibit private betting, but it encourages settling gambling debts. You are a hunter Genius valued by Headquarters; just demand it from them. If they dare not pay, you may deal with them as you wish. If their families come to cause you trouble, Hunter Headquarters will naturally stand up for you. Your Excellency 9527, I hope that when we meet next time, we will be teammates!"

After saying this, her figure swayed, a white light flashed, and she disappeared without a trace.

The Headquarters Special Envoy came quickly and left just as quickly, which was enough to demonstrate the efficiency of Hunter Headquarters.

With the Special Envoy's promise, Lu Chen could openly and legitimately demand the gold coins, and these influential figures would not dare to provoke the authority of Hunter Headquarters.

Lu Chen's gaze fell back onto those influential figures, cold and sharp: "Alright, now, let's talk about how you will pay the remaining 24.7 million gold coins?"

Lan Wei's face was as pale as paper, and his body trembled slightly.

Just at this moment, a commotion came from the entrance of the hall, and a powerful pressure from a Tier 7 class-changer bore down upon them without any attempt at concealment.