Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 18 Chu Zichen's Number One Demon Hunter Team: Five Women and One Man?
"I lost!" Long Haochen looked at Chu Zichen, who stood proudly opposite him, and accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.

"You flatter me!" Chu Zichen nodded slightly and, as usual, cast a life-healing spell to restore Haoyue to her original state.

Long Haochen expressed his gratitude again before taking Haoyue back and turning to leave.

Even after Long Haochen conceded defeat and left the stage, the entire arena remained deathly silent for quite some time.

"Han Qian, what are you still standing there for?" Ruoshui reminded her at the right time.

"Ahem... I hereby declare that Priest Chu Zichen of the Temple has won! The individual competition of this year's Demon Hunter Team Selection Tournament has now come to an end."

"Champion: Chu Zichen; Runner-up: Long Haochen; Third Place: Yang Wenzhao."

Han Qian finally came to her senses, and although her expression was helpless, she could only announce it.

Before this, he never imagined that a priest would eventually defeat all other professionals and win the Demon Hunter Selection Tournament!

However, at least their Knights Temple team got second and third place respectively, so it wasn't too bad.

The other deputy temple masters also had the same strange expressions, never expecting that such a fantastical thing would actually become a reality.

Only Ruoshui couldn't help but smile broadly. Thanks to Chu Zichen, their Priest Temple had truly triumphed and thoroughly humiliated the other five temples.

In the contestants' area, all the participants had expressions that were both funny and absurd.

A priest won the championship, making history for their Demon Hunter selection tournament and destined to be recorded in the annals of the Temple Alliance!

While Cai'er was genuinely happy for Chu Zichen, her face involuntarily flushed red. The burning heat quickly spread from her cheeks to her ears and neck, and even the skin under her collarbone turned a thin red.

Zichen really won first place, so are they really going to... kiss next?
At this point, Han Qian continued to announce: "The roulette group formation ceremony will now begin. All the top sixty participants in this competition are to enter."

All the participants who received the instructions slowly entered the arena, and on the other side, a huge roulette wheel appeared in front of them.

"Chu Zichen, Long Haochen, Yang Wenzhao. You each have one chance to directly choose a member of your demon-hunting team. As long as the other person agrees, they can directly become a member of your demon-hunting team."

Han Qian continued:

"First up is Chu Zichen. What's your choice?"

“I choose Saint Cai’er from the Assassin’s Temple,” Chu Zichen said without hesitation.

"Saint Cai'er, would you be willing to become a member of Chu Zichen's Demon Hunting Team?" Han Qian asked.

"I do." Cai'er nodded without hesitation and then flashed to Chu Zichen's side.

Next, it was Long Haochen's turn. As agreed beforehand, Long Haochen chose Lin Xin from the Magic Temple.

Finally, it was Yang Wenzhao's turn, and he chose Huang Yi from the Magic Temple.

The selection ceremony has now concluded, and it's time for the roulette wheel to draw names.

"Now let's begin assembling the first Demon Hunter Team for this selection competition. Chu Zichen, step forward and spin the wheel. Your Demon Hunter Team, which you will lead, will be temporarily referred to as Demon Hunter Team Number One."

Han Qian led Chu Zichen to the roulette wheel.

At the same time, all the other contestants were looking at Chu Zichen with burning eyes.

"May the gods bless me! If I can join Chu Zichen's demon-hunting team, I am willing to be a vegetarian for the rest of my life!"

"I'd do anything to join Chu Zichen's demon-hunting team!"

"Yes, with a priest leader like him in charge, we are proficient in healing, support, and even attack and defense. We feel very safe!"

Chu Zichen's performance in the Demon Hunter Team selection competition almost won over all the contestants.

While he's definitely a jerk as an opponent, he'd be amazing as a teammate!

"In the first round, choose the knight members from your team." Han Qian handed a crimson bead to Chu Zichen.

In the knightly team, apart from Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao, all eight knights were filled with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

With a one in eight chance, who will Chu Zichen draw?!

Soon, Chu Zichen threw the red bead into the roulette wheel, and the bead finally landed on a name. "Demon Hunter Squad One, Knight, Li Xin, step forward!"

Han Qian announced the results of the roulette draw.

"It was me?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xin quickly walked towards Chu Zichen, her face showing a mixture of surprise and a bit of strangeness.

She was naturally happy to be selected for Chu Zichen's demon-hunting team, but recalling the scene where he had messed her up with his underworld skills, she got goosebumps all over.

"Welcome to the team. I apologize for any offense I may have caused you before." Chu Zichen seemed quite satisfied with Li Xin.

Although her talent is not as good as Long Haochen, Yang Wenzhao, and Duan Yi, her personality and character are fine. If she follows me, her future achievements will definitely not be lower than theirs.

"It's alright. Luckily, we've become teammates, so I probably won't have to experience your weird skills again." Li Xin has a cheerful personality and is a bit carefree. She quickly put the previous incident behind her and showed a bright smile.

Li Xin also took the initiative to greet Cai'er warmly, and Cai'er nodded in return.

"Next, select the warrior members from the team."

Chu Zichen followed the same method and began selecting 10 soldiers, making the 10 soldiers in the team eagerly await their turn.

"Demon Hunter Squad One, Warrior Wang Yuanyuan, step forward!" Han Qian announced the result again.

"What great luck!" Upon hearing his name called, Wang Yuanyuan's usually serious face broke into an uncontrollable smile of excitement.

It seems I really am destined to meet Chu Zichen!

"Welcome to the team!" Chu Zichen never expected that he would be so lucky as to draw Wang Yuanyuan.

“I’d like to have a friendly match with you sometime in the future.” Wang Yuanyuan strode over and quickly stood behind Chu Zichen.

"Next up are the magicians."

The roulette wheel spun once more, finally landing on a name that Chu Zichen was quite familiar with.

"Demon Hunter Team Number One, mage Li Xuefei, step forward!"

It was the same mage who had fought Chu Zichen before, the number one genius of the younger generation of the Magic Temple, and the personal disciple of Temple Master Li Zhengzhi. He was much more reliable than Lin Xin, a mage who couldn't use offensive magic at this stage.

Li Xuefei's eyes were also filled with a bright smile as she immediately took light steps towards Chu Zichen.

"Welcome to the team," Chu Zichen said with a smile.

"Commander Chu, I will need your guidance in the future." Li Xuefei no longer showed any arrogance when facing Chu Zichen, and her gaze was filled with sincere respect and admiration.

"Last one is the Summoner!"

Chu Zichen finally spun the roulette wheel.

"Demon Hunter Squad One, Summoner Chen Ying'er, step forward!"

Chen Ying'er?
Chu Zichen's lips twitched slightly. There was nothing he could do; even the luckiest person could have unlucky moments.

However, Chen Ying'er is only a burden at this stage. Later, when she breaks through to the seventh level, her talent as a Soul Saintess will be revealed, and she will be extraordinary.

"Yay! I was actually chosen! This means I can continue to be in the same demon-hunting team as Yuan Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ying'er jumped three feet high and excitedly ran towards Chu Zichen.

"Hello, Commander Chu!" Chen Ying'er smiled playfully and greeted Chu Zichen before going to Wang Yuanyuan's side.

"Welcome to the team." Chu Zichen still welcomed Chen Ying'er.

With this, his first demon hunter team was completed.

However, it wasn't until the very end that he vaguely realized that, apart from him being the only man, the other five members of his demon-hunting team were all women.

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(End of this chapter)