There were hundreds of people gathered in the cave.
Hang Yu didnât even need Old Zhao to introduce the team; he could recognize them on sight.
The foreign team was too conspicuous, with their white skin and high nosesâall foreigners!
There were hardly any foreigners in the Wild Boarman camp, so this group had to be newcomers!
Zhao Ming was conversing with one of the burly bald men in fluent English. When he saw Hang Yu appear, he immediately came over to explain the situation.
"This group isnât simple!"
Hang Yu nodded, "Only two or three days late, such a team surely isnât simple. Whatâs their background?"
Zhao Ming quickly explained the situation.
Theyâre all Americans, with an official background.
After the Spirit Realm invaded the real world, the United States immediately created five strategic departments related to the Spirit Realm. These people came from one called the "Spirit Realm Sword" department, also known as the "Spirit Sword Bureau."
Hang Yu couldnât help but complain.
Spirit Sword Bureau?
Why not call it the Shield Bureau!
That name is more grounded!
However, complaints aside, Hang Yu did not dare to underestimate these people!
Because teams with a national background are full of experts, the U.S. has established institutions akin to master clubs in every major city to better coordinate the management and development of Spirit Realm strategic teams.
The U.S. began early, using its powerful military capabilities to adjust teams in the real world based on the random distribution within the Spirit Realm, aiming for standardized and unified management.
For example.
Hang Yu is a master from Jiang City.
Zhao Ming is a master from Peng City.
Jiang Nan is a master from Yanjing.
In the Spirit Realm, they are companions from the same place.
But in the real world, they are spread out all over.
They often can only interact in the Spirit Realm, going their separate ways once they return to the human world.
To help teams better intermix and develop, the U.S. forcefully set up clubs in various major cities, escorting people from the same Spirit Realm camp but different regions to cooperate together.
The group Hang Yu saw now.
Most of them actually came from the New York team of the Spirit Sword Bureau.
As one of Americaâs five major Spirit Realm strategic departments, directly governed by the White House, the Spirit Sword Bureau enjoys a large tilt in resources and is definitely strong.
The team is known to have three level 9 professionals.
They are:
Luke Morrison, a level 9 Combat Professional, around thirty years old, two meters tall, muscular, with a shaved head, looking very much like the macho man most commonly seen in U.S. movies.
Chris Toynbee, a level 9 Magic Professional, about fifty years old, older, very slender but calm and experienced, with wise eyes, giving off an aura of a sage.
Diana Joe, a level 9 Holy Professional, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with a quarter Chinese blood, a supermodel physique, and a wild Lara-like temperament.
Among them.
Luke is probably the strongest.
Zhao Ming said, "Though I expected teams from other regions might come up, I didnât think it would be a group of foreigners, and a team directly under the White House at that, which complicates matters."
Indeed.
The team had just managed to unify.
And now suddenly another team emerged.
If it were other domestic teams, it would be alright since at least everyone would be from Hua Country, with similar cultural values, making cooperation in the Spirit Realm convenient and without much conflict.
But this is a foreign team.
With a national team background.
This will inevitably lead to conflicts of interest!
This adds significant variability to the future development of Hang Yuâs group!
Luke, along with Chris and Diana, walked over, their eyes landing on Hang Yu, clearly recognizing him.
The bald macho man spoke, "Are you the leader of this team, Hang? Iâve seen your videos online, didnât expect to meet you in person so fast, youâre really impressive!"
Hang Yuâs English skills were average.
He wasnât as fluent as Jiang Nan of Yanjing Universityâs foreign languages department, or Old Zhao, who worked in Silicon Valley for ten years, but as a graduate from a top university, basic daily communication was no problem.
Additionally.
He had a dog translator proficient in eighteen languages.
No problem communicating with people from most countries.
Hang Yu shook hands with him, "Youâre too kind, youâre all amazing too. I hope we can cooperate well in the future!"
Luke suddenly said, "Weâre curious about your abilities. Iâd like to have a spar with you, to see how skilled the Hua Country masters are."
Hang Yu frowned slightly.
Luke clearly knew his abilities.
Yet he immediately suggested a duel upon meeting.
This showed Lukeâs confidence in his own abilities.
Hang Yu pondered whether to accept.
Zhao suddenly stepped out and said, "Now is not the time for sparring. Iâm sorry, we canât accept such a request."
In Zhao Mingâs view.
This request seemed meaningless.
These foreigners just wanted to show their might.
Hang Yu, as the leading figure in breaking through the World Tower.
He was already well-known domestically and internationally.
If Luke lost to Hang Yu, it would seem reasonable, but if he won, it would directly steal the limelight and dampen the morale of the Hua Country people.
In his team, Hang Yuâs prestige was already at its peak, winning wouldnât do much good, and if he accidentally lost, the loss would be significant.
Zhao Ming is a cautious person.
Despite having great confidence in Hang Yuâs abilities.
This kind of petty contest held no value for participation.
"Luke, youâre being impolite, trying to start a fight after just a few words. Do you think everyone is as battle-crazy as you?" Chris spoke at this moment, "Hang, my apologies, I hope youâre not offended. Luke has always been this way, but he means no harm."
Hang Yu laughed and said, "No worries, there will always be a chance for sparring eventually."
Chris continued, "I heard Hang isnât part of Hua Countryâs Celestial Net or other Spirit Realm departments. Are you interested in joining our Spirit Sword Bureau? We can guarantee you the highest treatment."
Unable to start a fight.
Now trying to recruit?
The beauty Diana also chimed in, "Yes, I noticed youâre still wearing the Stone Golem suit, it doesnât match your identity and strength, you should have a better suit!"
The Stone Golem suit isnât bad at all!
Looking at Luke, Chris, and Dianaâs equipment, Hang Yu was very surprised to find that their armor and weapons were mostly emitting a green Spiritual Aura.
A full set of Green Equipment?
In this comparison.
Hang Yuâs Stone Golem suit indeed seemed low-profile!
Diana said, "We have two Dwarf Artisans from the Spirit Realm in our New York branch of the Spirit Sword Bureau. Most of our equipment is provided by these two artisans. If youâre willing to join us, you can enjoy such treatment too!"
Dwarfs have innate advantages in Artifact Refining.
Hang Xiaobai is good at producing, but wide without depth.
The Fairy Race doesnât have a significant advantage in the Artifact Refining field.
And compared to the national team, Hang Yuâs personal organization certainly lacks in resources.
Hang Yu politely declined, "Regrettably, Iâm Chinese, why would I cross over dangerous seas to join the Spirit Sword Bureau when I could join local national departments?"
In the Spirit Realm, Huaxiaâs development is no less than that of the United States.
Only time will tell which country will be stronger in the future.
Luke and his companions never expected to persuade Hang Yu; they were just trying to show off the depth and strength of their side.
We are the national team!
You guys are mere stragglers!
So what if you gain some short-term fame?
In the end, weâll still overshadow you!
......
In fact.
Faced with this situation.
Hang Yu had anticipated this before coming to the Earth Dragon Realm.
The competitive landscape ahead will be very complex, besides considering external competition, internal human competition canât be ignored; the opponents at hand arenât weak, and thoroughly outpacing them wonât be easy.
The merger of Zhao Ming and Xu Tianhuaâs teams is almost certain.
Even if they havenât proposed a merger ahead of time.
Facing such external pressures now, they would also choose to merge and elect Hang Yu as the leader.
The situation is still under control.
Both sides can be said to have their own advantages,.
But Hang Yu is confident that the Spirit Sword Bureau canât suppress him, only be suppressed by him.