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Chapter 1: Rubik's Cube
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
In all of mankind's history, there has never been a shortage of great scientists that could change the world. Newton's law of gravity, Einstein's theory of relativity, Mark Hughe's anti-matter drive, and Higg's god particle. Furthermore, with Lauren Lee's Theory of Curved Travel, mankind advanced a large step forward towards their dreams. When they finally entered the realm of interstellar travel, exploration and interstellar colonization became mankind's most important desire.
Within the last three hundred years, there have been cyclical periods of war and peace. At the end of it, the Milky Way Alliance was formed and mankind entered a new era. The Galileo Science Space Station was the Milky Way Alliance's S-ranked research station. It was also the place that was closest to the core of the Milky Way Galaxy. The scientists inside were currently spearheading research into the theory of parallel dimensions.
"Doctor, the government has rejected our request for funding and it looks like we have to stop our research on the Rubik's Cube." In the research station, scientists were currently crowding around an old man. Although he looked extremely old, he was full of spirit and vigor; even his silver hair seemed to shine. After hearing the news, the old man began to scold loudly, "Those pigs only think about money. Science is king, it is the greatest, it's universal! How can you compare it with money?!"
Even the youngest of the scientists surrounding him was in his fifties. None of them knew whether they should laugh or cry; they felt extremely helpless. The last twenty years of research had not brought in any results, so their situation was inevitable. Twenty years ago, a relatively unknown scientist in the field of space-time, Alan Tucker, released a paper that discussed the theory of parallel dimensions. At that point in time, it did not arouse much interest because although mankind's technology was very advanced, the existence of parallel dimensions was considered too far-fetched. However, an external group financed Alan Tucker's research. After organizing an exploration team, they proceeded to retrieve the mysterious Rubik's Cube from the core of the Milky Way Galaxy.
News of this sent shockwaves around the entire Milky Way Alliance. Alan Tucker had been hailed as the fifth person to change the course of mankind and was celebrated in the entire Milky Way Alliance. However, after twenty years, his research had not advanced a single step. Other than proving that the Rubik's Cube was extremely hard, there was nothing special about it. They were not able to reverse engineer any magical technology from it, and there were even rumors saying that this was just a scam by Alan Tucker and the external group. Due to all of this, the research station was to be shut down, all of the information they acquired would be sealed, and the scientists would be split up. Even Alan Tucker would be subject to the Milky Way Alliance's tribunal.
Alan calmly stared at the soldiers' barbaric actions with a wry smile hanging on his lips. Science, especially grand science, what was twenty years to it?
"Doctor, you can't wander around!" a soldier said as he obstructed Alan Tucker.
The old man raised his eyebrow in disdain. "This old one wants to go to the toilet. What, do you expect me to grow wings and fly away?" The soldier was shocked at his words and then eventually relented. This man in front of him was the most famous person in the Milky Way Alliance for the last twenty years. Several minutes later, the alarms in the research station started blaring and then a space shuttle flew off. The soldiers who immediately jumped into action were blocked by a group of scientists. The soldiers did not want to hurt innocent people, and they especially didn't want to be responsible for injuring these elite scientists of the Milky Way Alliance. During this commotion, the small space shuttle's hull flashed before entering subspace.
"A group of hairless rabbits wants to catch this old man?" Alan Tucker pressed a button. Ten seconds later, he entered curved flight. The entire space station was in a mess. One warship after another started to fly off like flies without heads in random directions. They had underestimated the lengths to which this group of scientists was willing to go…
The Milky Way Alliance spent ten years searching for a trace of Alan Tucker, but they did not manage to yield any results. As there were numerous violent storms in the vicinity of the Galileo star field, the probability of a small space shuttle being able to escape from the area was extremely small, so the Alliance gave up on the search. Furthermore, this issue was not publicized, so everyone gradually forgot about it.
In a faraway solar system floated mankind's original home, Earth. Interstellar travel had caused Earth's environment to change. Although it was not the most advanced place in the Milky Way Alliance, it maintained quite a high standard.
At a beautiful manmade lakeside lied two youths, both of them holding a beer bottle in each hand. The area around them was littered with numerous beer bottles. One of them was very honest-looking with a square face and large ears. Around his neck was a limited edition rose-colored chain which shined brightly. It was so expensive that it could feed a normal family for half a year. The other youth was very ordinary-looking. However, he had a smile that was unforgettable and indescribable.
"Boss, all roads lead to Rome and heroes all started from their roots. What does military school count for anyways? All you need to do is say the word and the two of us will go roam the galaxy dominating everyone!" said the honest-looking youth as he jumped up. He was holding the beer bottle in his right hand up to his face and was talking into it like it was a microphone. Wang Zheng, who was sitting at the side, raised his leg to give him a kick. "Dominate my fart. If I can't take this setback, how can I continue to live? I don't need you to console me!"
The Asia Region's Ares College was one of Earth's three great military colleges. It was where ace commanders and mech pilots gathered. However, not long ago, the two of them had received their genetic test scores. Yan Xiaosu achieved a 68 while Wang Zheng got a pitiful 28.
The genetic test tests one's genetic standards to filter the best talents. Eighty points allows one to become an "elite" human. These people will eventually become the best at everything they do. Sixty points was considered barely passing. If one wanted to study the core specialisations, one would have to have a score of seventy or above. Most specialisations required a minimum score of sixty. This was the way to efficiently allocate the Alliance's resources. Ares College took three things into account when accepting students: genetic scores, reasoning tests, and an interview. However, on the glorious first step, Wang Zheng had already fallen to the very bottom.
Yan Xiaosu was also speechless when he found out that Wang Zheng only had a score of 28. In the last few years, he had not even heard of people with a score lower than forty. His score was no different from an animal's!
"Boss, there must have been a problem with the machine. Why don't you go for another test?" Yan Xiaosu said.
"It doesn't matter. Military school isn't my only choice." Wang Zheng smiled self-deprecatingly. How could there be such a coincidence that he was the only one with a wrong score? He remembered the first time he saw an advertisement of a mech pilot of the Milky Way Alliance. Wang Zheng was mesmerized by the impressiveness of the mech, so he set that as his aim. However, reality did not even allow him to try out for this opportunity. Yan Xiaosu could not believe it. A genetic score of 28. Without even talking about military school, even the volunteer corps might not want him. This would completely end Wang Zheng's dreams. However, no one could help him with this matter.
"Oh yes, I have something I need you to help me with!" Yan Xiaosu said, his face suddenly turning serious.
"Spit it out. You don't have to pretend to be serious."
Yan Xiaosu fished out a scented letter from his pocket. "Boss, I have always admired Yue Jing, and because we are going to graduate, I would like to confess to her!"
Wang Zheng sat up. "Fine, I will support you. Go! We men must sing the songs of conquest!"
"Boss, you know that I'm quite timid. I am asking you to send it on my behalf. We are brothers for life! The next half of my life is in your hands!" Yan Xiaosu clutched Wang Zheng's hands tightly and looked at him innocently with his large, watery eyes.
Wang Zheng immediately wrenched his hands away." Fine. Don't make me sick. You always use this method to convince me!"
He was only sending a love letter. Wang Zheng didn't really care about it though; he knew that Yan Xiaosu had changed the topic on purpose.
"Come, one more round. Let's hope that I will be hugging a beautiful lady soon!" Yan Xiaosu shouted. The two of them drank violently, finishing the rest of the beer.
Looking at Wang Zheng's back, Yan Xiaosu shook his head. Although he had scrutinized Wang Zheng's examination situation, there was indeed no issue at all. F*k. What in the world was this?
Back in the dormitory, Wang Zheng sat down in a cross-legged position and began to adjust his breathing rhythm. This was something that had been passed down in his family, a treasure passed down for thousands of years. Even if he lost his job, he could still rely on the family's skill to ear. It was an eight step breathing technique which he had learned when he was young. After repeating it so many times, it had become a habit. Although it didn't seem to have any use, it helped him stay calm.
A giant poster was pasted on the wall. It was a picture of that glistening mech. Wang Zheng dreamed of piloting the mech; however, due to his genetic scores, now it seemed rather insulting.
Student Yan did not go home. He was likely playing "Wargod Covenant" again. It was a very popular mech piloting game. However, Wang Zheng did not understand why it was so popular, because he had no interest in it. He didn't require such mental stimulation; what he needed was the realistic sensation of touch. The sound of mech warriors stomping across the ground. That would truly make him feel like a god!
In the future he would only be able to dream about it. Wang Zheng tore up the four-year-old poster and stared blankly at the ceiling. After some time, he picked up the shreds of the poster and slowly pasted it back together. Becoming a mech pilot was his only goal ever since he was young; if he lost sight of it, what else could he do?
Dawn Advanced Middle School was one of the most famous in the Asia Region. The campus was extremely beautiful in the morning, filled with vigour and the smell of youth. Wang Zheng was doing his morning exercises like nothing had happened. Waking up early allowed him to receive the most effect out of his training and at the same time it slowly made him gain confidence. Although this routine was no longer useful, it was hard to change the habits formed over many years.
However, he had to do something important today, so after finishing his training, Wang Zheng headed towards the school.
From afar, two girls walked over. One had a head of curly, golden hair and was wearing a yellow spaghetti strapped top and diamond earrings. From afar, she had the bearings of a princess. The girl on her side was wearing branded goods. Although Wang Zheng could not tell where they were from, Yan Xiaosu also loved branded goods. The logo alone gave the item value. The girls' heads were raised as they walked hand in hand down the centre of the road. The two of them were bursting with the energy of youth, absolutely dazzling anyone who so much as looked at them.
Yue Jing and Ye Zisu were the two peerless beauties of Dawn Middle School. One's father was a politician of the Asia Region while the other's was the scion of a rich family. Although they were students, they often turned up on the news. In the eyes of normal students, they were celebrities.
Frankly speaking, although they were beautiful and pleasing to the eye, for some inexplicable reason, Wang Zheng did not feel anything towards these two girls. Yan Xiaosu always described him as frigid or said that he was immature. It's important to know that Yan Xiaosu has already done ample research on this situation. It looked as though the two girls were treating the road like a fashion runway, and it attracted envious glares from the people around.
Wang Zheng then walked towards the two girls. The two girls, who seemed experienced with such a situation, slowed their steps.
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Chapter 2: I Really Slipped!
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Wang Zheng went up to Yue Jing and asked, "Might you be Student Yue Jing?"
Yue Jing's eyes swept across Wang Zheng. It was three o'clock in the afternoon when Wang Zheng attempted this raid. This fellow was wearing cheap-looking clothes and she did not recognize him. He was clearly a nobody in the school; no different from trash.
Her cheeks raised slightly as she plainly replied, "Yes, I am."
"Good day. I have a message for you. I …" Wang Zheng proceeded to take out Yan Xiaosu's love letter, but before he managed to finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Ye Zisu's impatient grunt.
"I am not interested in you. You can keep your rubbish."
Yue Jing replied refreshingly. She immediately poured a bucket of cold water on Wang Zheng's ambition. At the side, Ye Zisu was smiling wryly while shaking her head at him.
"Zisu, this is the 29th one this month. I have gotten five more confessions than to you!"
Yue Jing said proudly. She treated each person who confessed to her differently. If the person could be of use to her, she would console the individual; however, the person in front of her was no different from a toad. Cutting him off quickly would be best.
Ye Zisu smiled sweetly. "If you think someone with a genetic score of 28 can be considered a 'person,' then I have nothing more to say."
Yue Jing stared blankly. "You mean to say that he is the one who broke the school record? That Wang Zheng?"
Ye Zisu at the side couldn't help but burst out in laughter while Yue Jing's face turned a steely green. For a person like her, who had pride in her reputation, being confessed to by such a person was humiliating!
The two girls did not try to restrain their voices, so every sentence was heard by Wang Zheng.
Wang Zheng then ran to the front of the two girls. Yue Jing impatiently asked, "What else do you want?!"
"Student Yue, you are mistaken. This love letter is from my friend Yan Xiaosu. He likes you." Due to the fact that both of them were students, even though the two girls had said some unpleasant things, Wang Zheng was not angry.
"Yan Xiaosu?" Ye Zisu, who was at the side, burst out into further laughter. "Xiao Jing, you're the luckiest one. This Yan Xiaosu's family runs a company that produces sanitary pads. Little Fortunate Star Sanitary Pads."
Yue Jing's expression turned furious. She immediately tore up Yan Xiaosu's love letter and threw it at Wang Zheng's face. "Scram!"
After shouting angrily, she turned and strode off. Ye Zisu was extremely happy. Although they were friends, they were also rivals, and she had never seen Yue Jing suffer such a setback.
The laughing Ye Zisu then realized that the Wang Zheng at the side was merely silently watching; he was not angry nor displeased.
"Ah. Aren't you angry?" Ye Zisu asked curiously.
Wang Zheng gave her a wry smile. "When a dog bites a human, the human does not bite the dog back. Being able to see her true colors is a blessing for my friend."
Student Wang then leisurely walked away. This was a good thing in its own way. Such a girl did not fit Yan Xiaosu; she would only be a source of torment.
Ye Zisu stared blankly for a moment and then looked at Wang Zheng's back in surprise. This person could be pretty cool too!
This small issue was just a bump on the road for Wang Zheng. He had already spent a night thinking about these things. He felt like he could not give up on his dream. He had to try to enter the army; even joining the logistics corps was an option. He once heard that the best soldiers would be sent to military school to develop further, meaning that he still had a chance to be a mech pilot.
He felt that he could still be a heroic soldier.
From a young age, Wang Zheng's parents were never around and thus he was very independent. In the last 16 years, he had never doubted himself. Unfortunately, the genetic test had finally caused some self-doubt.
Wang Zheng, will you believe in yourself, or will you believe in the genetic test?
Not long after, Wang Zheng climbed to the top of a large rock beside the lake and watched the crystalline waves on the surface. His thoughts and emotions were scattered. A score of 28 was a score of 28. So what if it was like that? In the history of mankind, many people who did not possess talent found success. Einstein was called dumb when he was young, and Alan Tucker almost failed to make it into university!
"I, Wang Zheng, will definitely become a glorious mech pilot. Ares college, prepare to meet your master! Onward!"
Ah ~ A youth has to be passionate.
F*k that genetic test!
Wang Zheng's voice was extremely resonating. In his fervor, he jumped forward passionately, imagining himself entering Ares College's gates.
In the middle of the air, Student Wang finally noticed an extremely large problem. F*k!. He couldn't swim!
Splash
Not far away, a shout was heard. "Someone's trying to drown himself. Quickly, help him!"
After staying awake for an entire night and half a day, Yan Xiaosu finally exited the net café. His luck was extremely good. It was the school holidays for little children, so his games were extremely relaxed. Out of ten games, he had won eight. It felt amazing.
He was a VIP at this net café. After enjoying himself and having lunch sent to him, he opened his Skylink and started scrolling through the currently hottest news in school. As they were approaching graduation, the atmosphere around the school was quite heavy because the genetic test had demoralized numerous people.
At this moment, a large, red headline flashed across his Skylink. Only the most recent and hottest news would have such a commotion. Yesterday it was regarding Ye Zisu's genetic score of 92. It had caused numerous people to feel extremely moved. She was beautiful, intelligent, and the scion of a rich family; she was truly a goddess.
A hot-blooded youth had confessed to Ye Zisu and failed before attempting to drown in the lake!!!
There were almost a thousand comments made about the event. Perhaps this guy had received too much of a shock. The news spread like wildfire, and the moment it was released, it ignited everyone's passion!
Student Xiaosu was extremely happy. Psh, those who dared to compete with him had to suffer the consequences.
Good things have to be shared amongst brothers!
He immediately dialed up Wang Zhengs Skylink. The moment the call went through, Student Xiaosu exploded in excitement. "Boss, have you seen the school news? Some idiot failed in his confession and tried to drown himself! What do you think? Can there be anyone stupider in this world than that guy? This champion can immediately go down in the history books of our school! Hahaha!"
Realising that Wang Zheng was slightly silent, Xiaosu continued to speak. "Hey, Boss! Can you hear me?"
On the other side, Wang Zheng was currently lying in the medical centre's bed. Holding his Skylink, he spoke each word clearly. "Dear Yan Xiaosu, your boss is the idiot that will go down in the history books of the school!"
Ptui…
Yan Xiaosu spat out the soup he was currently drinking. "Could it be…"
(Location Change)
"This woman doesn't suit you." Wang Zheng said. He sighed before explaining the entire situation.
"Boss, I just wanted to try confessing. This is too touching; you actually decided to drown yourself to show your sincerity!"
Yan Xiaosu said fervently. Wang Zheng was truly a brother. He was willing to kill himself after failing his duty.
"Go to hell! Your grandfather slipped!"
Wang Zheng retorted angrily. Yan Xiaosu, who was sitting opposite of him, immediately backed off quickly while laughing loudly.
He was truly someone that was extremely unlucky. At this point, the doctor walked over. "Okay now, you need to let him rest. A youth who cannot tolerate setbacks will never amount to much in the future!"
Student Wang's face turned red. This was truly embarrassing!
He could only smile bitterly and nod his head. Thankfully, tomorrow was the weekend. He would be able to let the situation simmer down over the next two days. Who was the bastard who published the news?!
Wang Zheng was now famous; not only was he the first person with a genetic score of 28, he had even tried to drown himself. After spending three years in obscurity, he went out with a bang just before graduation.
Although it only took 20 minutes for him to get back home from school, his house was extremely far.
He didn't go back to his house; no one was ever at home. Instead, Wang Zheng headed towards the bookshop across the street from his house.
The one who opened the bookshop was an old man. Everyone called him the Old Merchant. He had been here for almost ten years now. The books in the Old Merchant's store were usually all extremely profound, especially the ones with regards to the sciences. However in the current society with all the technological advances, reading books was only considered a form of cultural appreciation.Thus, the store was always deserted. Only Wang Zheng would converse with the old man, so the two of them became friends.
The Old Merchant had two hobbies: drinking and lecturing.
Unfortunately, his only student was Wang Zheng.
"Old Merchant, Old Merchant, I'm back. I'm starving." Wang Zheng said as he threw his bag to a corner and starting looking for food.
"Stinking brat, I will eventually become broke with your appetite!" an old man who was leisurely reading a book said. "Did you finish the book on sub-square algebraic theory?"
"I finished it a long time ago. There was nothing new about it. Honestly speaking, why do you not have a Skylink? It so convenient." After being tormented for a day, Wang Zheng was absolutely famished.
Whenever Wang Zheng finished the Old Merchant's assignments, he would be allowed to eat until he was stuffed. Such a strange arrangement had already been ongoing for the last eight years. In the beginning, the Old Merchant had started him off with foundational mathematical theories and gradually increased the difficulty all the way until now. Wang Zheng was on a completely different level compared to the rest of those in his school.
The Old Merchant did not say a word as he silently watched Wang Zheng eat. He then pointed at a seat opposite of him and said, "Come, let's chat for a bit. What do you think about the idea in sub-square theory which talks about how space-time cannot be touched?"
Wang Zheng wiped his mouth. "Comparing the sub-square theories, I feel that Old Man Tuck's parallel theories are more to my liking. Some form of cosmic energy that walls off the parallel spaces exists; however, according to the laws of momentum, there will be a point where an opportunity to connect them will naturally appear, but the chances of it happening are almost nonexistent."
Old Merchant nodded his head in satisfaction. "Brat, you were born to be a scientist. Forget about becoming a mech pilot; such a brainless aspiration that only develops one's body is a waste of your talent."
"Ah, how did you know my genetic score was 28?" Wang Zheng blurted out.
The Old Merchant stared blankly as he was stunned for a moment. "28… you… can you still be considered a human?"
Wang Zheng really wanted to give himself a slap. What was his stinking mouth doing?
He shrugged his shoulders helplessly. "My life was given to me by my parents; I can't change it. I have no interest in the sciences, and life is about movement! You old people just don't understand!"
The Old Merchant did not smile. "I hope that regardless of what you encounter, you will remember your optimistic spirit. To become someone, you need to be able to laugh in life."
"Old Merchant, don't tell me you've met these great people. Once I get my graduation certificate, I plan to enlist in the army, so I might not be able to see you anymore in the future." Wang Zheng replied.
The Old Merchant gave him a wry smile. "Brat, you are truly a treasure. However, being at this stage at this age isn't bad. Remember that mathematics is the foundation of thousands of things. It is also necessary in becoming a mech warrior. Physics is the observer of the universe; grasp this point and all else will follow. Be a warrior who has brains!"
The Old Merchant was a fanatical enthusiast of science. However, one did not know why he had come here to open a book store. Every time they touched upon this topic, he would speak of it arrogantly.
"Brat, you are about to come of age. This is a present from me."
The Old Merchant placed a simply wrapped box on the table.
"Wow, it can't be. The miserly Old Merchant is giving me a gift? The sun is going to rise in the west. You're not playing a trick on me, right?!"
Wang Zheng immediately looked out the window.
"You little brat, how could I be the same as your dad? I am an erudite individual; he is the biggest trickster!"
The Old Merchant smiled. The year the Old Merchant arrived, he befriended Wang Zheng's family. Afterwards, when Wang Zheng's parents left, they left him in the hands of the Old Merchant.
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Chapter 3: Whoa! What a Gigantic Skeleton!
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Wang Zheng did not refute his words. He had indeed never seen a more knowledgeable bookstore owner than this old merchant. Given this old merchant's level of knowledge, even if he couldn't become a university professor, he could easily convince the average person.
"Young lad, as long as humans are alive, there is always a way. If one wishes to pass through the parallel space, even though it seems impossible, it'll depend on luck. When luck arrives, the probability will become 100%! The breathing technique passed down through your family is actually part of mankind's ancient wealth. A genetic score of 28, heh, even if you are useless in this world, in another world you could be a genius!"
"Old Merchant, can you please be more tactful? You really don't know how to comfort someone."
The old man usually built happiness on top of his pain.
"Hehe, just because you cannot see it, you can't say it doesn't exist!" said the old merchant with a mysterious tone.
"…Old Merchant, you don't have a fever, do you?" Although Wang Zheng noticed that the old merchant was acting strangely today, he wasn't the only weird one; student Wang had been pretty unlucky lately too.
"F*k, I drank so much that I feel dizzy. I'm going to close the shop and have a rest. You can go away now!" the Old Merchant said while waving his hands.
Wang Zheng chuckled, picked up the gift, and ran out in an instant. Looking at Wang Zheng's back, the Old Merchant let out a trace of a smile.
"Just 28? How would the people of this world be able to identify a real genius? One day, you will cause this world to tremble!"
When Wang Zheng got home, he proceeded with his routine Eight Stage Breathing Training. If he didn't, his mood would not be at peace. Saying that his results weren't disappointing wasn't true. However, not being depressed made Wang Zheng feel like he himself was magical.
To pursue a life of learning? Just thinking about sitting in an office and writing and drawing for the entire day made Wang Zheng feel dizzy. He had never considered such an idea even though he felt that scientists were the greatest group among human beings.
His gaze fell upon the old merchant's gift, which was on the table.
Wang Zeng jumped up and picked up the gift. The thing was not big, but it was quite heavy.
After he tore open the newspaper wrapping, the box that was revealed was quite unexpected. The silver box was actually made of metal and it even looked to be of high quality. Although he sometimes regretted following the old merchant, Wang Zheng only felt anticipation towards this gift.
When he opened the box, he saw a dark block of iron inside…. It looked a little like those Rubik's Cubes he played with when he was younger, but what was this thing?
After inspecting it carefully, he couldn't find a user manual inside the box. Wang Zheng stared at the iron block and cautiously examined it. It was absolutely solid.
He even tried to bite it, but it was so hard that his teeth almost broke.
What was the use of this thing? Was it some hidden weapon?
If it hit someone on the head, that person might just lose his life!
Could the inside be made of gold? This little fan of wealth immediately rolled up his sleeves to investigate. What if the black outer layer was rubbed off and the insides revealed a piece of dazzling gold?
Wang started to laugh to himself. This was the first gift he had received after coming of age. Why did it have to be a piece of scrap iron? Still, he was very grateful to the old merchant.
Suddenly, he felt a stabbing pain. Although the iron block felt very flat and smooth, it suddenly scraped his skin and started sucking his blood like a leech!"
Wang Zheng tried to throw the block away, but it was stuck to his hand! A sudden burst of golden light shot out and Wang Zheng felt like he had gotten into a train crash!
Darn it ….. what happened? I don't want to die before I get laid!
This was Student Wang's last thought
Drip…
The sound of water droplets woke him up. Wang Zheng slowly opened his eyes. His surroundings were pitch black. What kind of place was this? His forehead was tingling with pain. The only good thing was that his body parts were still intact.
When he touched the floor, it was like touching some kind of ice-cold ground. The surroundings were pitch black and nothing could be seen.
"Is there anyone? Can you turn on a light?"
Wang Zheng cautiously asked. In his life, never had he experienced so many strange events like today
Bang~~~
After a moment, there was a flash of white light and Wang Zheng was almost blinded.
When his vision was finally restored, Wang Zheng was absolutely terrified by the things in front of him.
In front of him, barely touching his nose, stood a red…..thing!
It was a skeleton! Ahh~~~~~~~~
A human skeleton! Ahhhhhh!
His scream echoed loudly inside this place. The skeleton nearly caused Wang Zheng to faint.
After howling and realizing that no one was responding to him, he started to feel embarrassed.
He was enclosed within a square room which was pure white all around. Opposite him stood something that looked like a robot of some sort, but he didn't know whom it was designed by. It had a design resembling a skeleton and it was so beautiful that one could die!
"Where the hell am I? If there's anyone alive, please speak out!"
Wang Zheng shouted. Today's events were things he had never experienced in the past fifteen years, and it was was getting more outrageous. How did he get himself into this weird room?
"Genetic testing, commence!" The skeleton robot suddenly extended its hand and a beam of light shrouded Wang Zheng.
Luckily, it didn't hurt; he only felt a slight itch.
Before long, a bunch of information appeared in front of Wang Zheng's eyes.
Wang Zheng, male, the original gene is completely preserved, 15 years and 10 months, number of gene evaluation – 18!
The last number was the most eye-catching.
Wang Zheng truly wanted to scold someone. God d*n it! How could they bully people like this? 28 was already embarrassing enough; how did it drop further in these last few days? At this point, wasn't he no different from a pig?
This had to be a nightmare!
But the skeleton robot suddenly gave a salute. "Congratulations on clearing the evaluation, Wang Zheng. The evaluation shows that you're a genius. You have the potential of a god of war, success rate of a 100%. Should the Super Soldier Program proceed?"
Wang Zheng's face turned red. "Keke, don't mock me. No matter how bad my talent is, it was all given to me by my parents, and I am very grateful to them!"
"There are no errors in this test. Should the Super Soldier program proceed?" the robot asked meticulously.
Even though he was unable to communicate with the skeleton, Wang Zheng quickly understood from the skeleton robot that this was the fallen Rand Empire's super soldier training system which only selected extremely talented people to proceed with training. The inside of the cube was a special training place where time was almost paused. It was also a huge killing device that the Rand Empire used to conquer the universe, … But the truth was that the Milky Way Alliance didn't have this dog s*t Rand Empire. What non-existent time-stopping technology? Was this some kind of fairytale?
"Hey, who is the one causing mischief? Let me out, or I am going to get violent! Believe me or not, I'll sue you until you go bankrupt!"
Although Wang Zheng decided to get a little more serious, three seconds later, he started believing the Skeleton.
The skeleton robot gave him a very carefree electric shock. Sometimes force was the most convincing way.
Looking at the skeleton robot's oppressive eyes along with that handgun flashing with light, Wang Zheng did not hesitate to choose the super soldier plan. Adapting to circumstances was the smart thing. This was another of his family's teachings.
"Super soldier first stage training begins. Matching martial technique!"
Two silver balls of light appeared and constantly swept across Wang Zheng's body. This time it was a little painful. However, Wang Zheng was staring at the silver balls curiously. He thought that everything in front of him was a dream. What exactly was the Old Merchant up to?
"Primordial Regression Technique"
Three ancient words appeared. Words like these were rarely seen these days.
"Congratulations for matching with the unparalleled Primordial Regression Technique. In the Rand Empire's ten thousand year history, only three were able to cultivate this technique. The first step to practicing it is to feel the first tier of primordial energies—Thirty-Two Stage Cultivation Technique!"
32 spots appeared on the skeleton robot. Wang Zheng finally understood the need for this diagram on the Skeleton Robot. What could be clearer than this to show the location of the 32 meridians?
In another parallel space, human development had taken another direction. Technology existed, but what was more important was inner strength. Although genetic evaluation was the same, the direction taken was different. In the end, there was a completely different result.
Simply put, one was technology-based with the body assisting it, while the other one was body-based with technology assisting it. However, Wang Zheng felt that the latter seemed more torturous.
The skeleton robot was very detailed in its explanation. It seemed to feel that this sort of method was very difficult to explain. However, Wang Zheng understood the method quite clearly. This thing seemed to be similar to the Eight Stage Breathing technique that his family passed down, but it was slightly more complicated. Since the age of three, Wang Zheng's father tempted him with lollipops to practice the breathing technique. Who knew that it would be useful here?
"Should the technique to link up the meridians begin?" the skeleton robot asked.
Upon hearing these words which had cruelty hidden beneath the surface, Wang Zheng had a feeling that something was not right. "Haha, can I choose not to?"
"You cannot!" Another glittering silver needle appeared in the robot's hands
F*k, that thing was about 30 centimeters long. What did that skeleton intend to do?
"God d*n you. If I had no choice, why did you even ask?!" Even clay people had a breaking point, and Wang Zheng started to rage.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh…
His complaints were useless. 32 silver needles were instantly inserted into Wang Zheng's body. At that moment, Student Wang's body felt chills, but surprisingly, it felt okay.
After three seconds, the room was echoing with Wang Zheng's howling. A strand of silver thread was attached behind each silver needle. Strong electrical currents entered Wang Zheng's body.
"Guide the spirit according to the electrical currents flowing through the acupuncture points!"
Wang Zheng was in a semi-conscious state, but he just couldn't faint. Linking up the meridians was complete nonsense. His body couldn't feel any guidance! But right at this moment, the Eight Stage Breathing technique he learnt when he was young started to automatically circulate itself, miraculously guiding the electrical currents through his body. From eight it expanded to 16, and then it expanded again from 16 to 32 stages. Each stage was where he had been shocked. Wang Zheng's pain reduced by a bit, and after a period of time, he gradually began to recover his consciousness and started guiding his thoughts on to the areas where he was shocked.
When all 32 points were finally connected and formed a complete cycle, the electrical current disappeared, followed by a loss of that marvelous feeling of completing a cycle
Wang Zheng once again opened his eyes. The skeleton robot was still standing in front of him.
"Congratulations, Soldier Wang Zheng, you created a new record for the time taken to awaken. The initial cycle was completed in ten days!"
The robot showered him with meticulous praise; it even gave him a standard military salute.
After hearing the praises, Wang Zheng still did not dare to lower his guard because the robot in front of his eyes may have been talking politely, but his actions were too cruel.
"Can I go already?!"
"You have to consolidate this martial technique in this period of time. Meanwhile, you will complete this first set of intense training and some warrior's basic training at the same time."
The robot said. Perhaps to make its expressions as gentle as possible, it even revealed a humane smile, but it was actually very frightening!
Robots obviously did not understand that humans needed to rest. Thus, what immediately followed was the beginning of training
Horse stance!
God d*n it. Wang Zheng felt like dying after squatting for a whole day. In the past, he had done a lot push-ups, long-distance running, and short distance sprinting, but that was all within a normal person's normal limits. On other matters, the robot seemed to be respectful towards him, but once training started, it was just an absolute monster
On the first day, Wang Zheng couldn't take it and asked, "If I keep half-squatting like this, will I be able to become a super soldier?"
"Sorry, your question exceeds the limits of my answers"
Student Wang gave up. Although he could feel that this kind of balancing did have its advantages, was it really worth it?
Once it had started, there would be no stopping. If Wang Zheng's movements were not up to standard, he would receive an electric shock.
What was worse than being in horse stance for a day? Doing it for six months!
Wang Zheng started to wonder if his legs were going to be strained until it changed shape. This exercise was very dull; it was so uninteresting that he was going to be driven mad! After realizing that he would only be frustrated if he kept thinking this way, he realized that practice was the only thing that would pass the time. As time passed, Wang Zheng felt that his own optimism had developed to an extreme level.
After six long months, the robot finally gave him a different assignment.
A pile of cylinders appeared in the area. Wang Zheng's mission was to walk to and fro on top of the cylinders.
Whenever cylinder lit up, it would disappear immediately, but what would happen when he fell?
Actually, nothing much; he would just fall from a six meter height.
Would it hurt if one fell down from that height?
It was absolutely terrible suffering. Wang Zheng felt that it was all just a dream, an extremely painful one. However, the red light of the skeleton could cure him.
The potential of mankind always revealed itself in difficult times. In order to not fall into insanity, Wang Zheng would jump here and jump there every single day like a kangaroo, gradually becoming more skillful led in the thirty-two stage Primordial Regression Technique.
After a month, Wang Zheng very confidently and easily navigated the top of the cylinders. The skeleton said that the cylinders were called "plum piles." However, to Wang Zheng, it was a type of digital and graphical arrangement. After he memorized the entire layout, everything became simple.
"Bonehead, this event isn't challenging anymore. This brother is already invincible."
"Yes!" the robot always replied simply and in a straightforward fashion.
Suddenly, the course changed. Although the cylinders were still cylinders, they had shrunk from a diameter of twenty centimeters to ten centimeters.
The six meter drop was still six meters, only now the floor had changed into numerous densely-packed nails.
God d*n it, this brother here has trypophobia!
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Chapter 4: Wargod's Covenant
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Wang Zheng's entire body went numb. Even his mood was affected by that sight. Very soon, he understood what it meant to have "ten thousands arrows piercing through his heart."
Endless howling continued to echo around the room.
Wang Zheng soon began to understand that there was no such thing as a genius. It was a lie! How could he have been so stupid to be tricked by those sweet words?
He wanted to leave, but as Bonehead said, unless he finished the training, he could go anywhere.
Wang Zheng once thought of protesting by ceasing his activities. However, he changed his mind when Bonehead said that he had prepared 108 ways to motivate lazy soldiers. As a result, Wang Zheng decided not to carry on with that idea.
After getting used to that pile of cylinders, Wang Zheng realized he had already spent just half a month's worth of time on it. He felt extremely surprised at his results and it could only be said that mankind's potential was truly immeasurable.
He really wanted to know what these theatrics had to do with being a super soldier. Could it be that the Rand Empire created a legion of super soldiers by making them jump here and there?
It has to be said that at least in future, dancing won't be difficult for Wang Zheng.
Mankind's potential could be said to be unlimited. Very soon, Wang Zheng understood that the fear of heights, the fear of tight spaces, and the fear of sharp objects could all be overcome. In half a month's time, Student Wang began to provoke Bonehead once again. It was his only source of entertainment.
"Are there any new things to do? Whether it's slugs, ticks, or your old mother, big brother here is not afraid!"
Wang Zheng said enthusiastically as he bounded across the pile of cylinders. He had not forgotten to give Bonehead a middle finger as well.
However, what awaited Wang Zheng was not some infinitely scary object. Instead, it was a beautiful lady. She had pristine skin that felt so tender that it seemed like it would break with a touch. She also had these huge, watery, and warm eyes…
AH~~~~
Student Wang let out an anguished scream. This brother was still in his developing years!
Doesn't Bonehead have a bottom line?!?!?!
Bonehead looked very happy at the side. His two hands were flashing with electricity. Failure would be met with punishment!
After another half a month, Student Wang began to realize that everything was not what it seemed, especially Bonehead.
When he thought that the pile of cylinders training had ended, the arrangement had suddenly changed. He started with the Big Dipper Stakes arrangement, then the Three Stars Stakes, the Infinite Stars Stakes, the Heavenly Dipper Stakes, and lastly, the Bagua Stakes. What he originally thought was extremely easy ended up taking him almost five months to master.
Bonehead then made him train his focus. He would use poisonous snakes, knives, dead bodies, maggot nests, and some unheard of methods to attempt to distract Wang Zheng. So long as they could cause him discomfort, they would appear.
Wang Zheng's only source of entertainment would be that after training, he could hide in a corner and draw circles. Every circle was a Bonehead.
In the end, after he had been trapped for a year in this infernal hell, Wang Zheng's Primordial Regression Technique had improved to a significantly higher level. He had already become quite familiar with it. There was a pinky-sized cloud of gas that would circulate around the inside of his body. It used to appear very faintly when he practiced his Eight Stage Breathing technique, but it had gone through a qualitative improvement.
"Congratulations. The next up will be the third stage of training. This is also the last part of the first phase of your training," Skeleton said.
This was the first time that Wang Zheng felt that Bonehead seemed a little adorable. He immediately hugged Bonehead. "Wow, that's so nice of you. I'm finally going to be released from this! God has told me that I will be awakened from this nightmare! Hallelujah!"
Skeleton did not move. "Basic Skill – Leaning Landslide. I will demonstrate it once for you."
A rock pillar appeared in the space in front of them. Bonehead lowered his shoulder and rammed into it viciously with his willowy body.
Bang…
Wang Zheng couldn't help applaud him. "That was a good tackle! Keep on going!"
In his heart, he couldn't help but hope that Bonehead would smash himself to pieces and turn into bone and potato soup!
"This is the Leaning Landslide. Now you're going to practice it."
"Is that it?" Wang Zheng had already been used to talking to himself. Bonehead often refused to answer of his questions.
If this was not considered the most dull form of training, then it would definitely be close. Wang Zheng began to miss the stake training. At the very least there would be some variation. All Wang Zheng did now was tackle the pillar endlessly every day. He even wondered if he had suffered some form of concussion.
He had to tackle with all his strength and only then would the pillar light up. Otherwise, what awaited Wang Zheng wasn't pleasant…
Each day was split into three parts. The first part involved him practicing his Primordial Regression Technique. The second part involved him tackling a pillar as though his life depended on it. The third part required him to open his eyes and observe carefully. What he was told to stare at was a leaf. Apparently, there was supposed to be a picture hidden on it. The day he manages to see it will be the day he passes this stage of his training.
Wang Zheng spent his days meditating, tackling the pillar, and staring at the leaf. He felt like his eyes were gradually getting larger and larger; he seemed to have developed double eyelids! Eventually, Wang Zheng managed to see the image on the leaf. It was just a drawing of Bonehead! F*k!
Another year slowly passed and Wang Zheng became more used to this life with each passing day. However, unexpectedly, the space had changed into what he first saw when he first arrived.
"Congratulations! You have already passed the first phase of training. You can now leave."
"Leave?"
Wang Zheng was momentarily stunned. Truth be told, he had gotten used to this life after two years. He had to admit that his ability to adapt was absolutely tyrannical. Furthermore, he was not sure if he had gotten used to this abuse; he even felt a bit of affection towards Bonehead. Although he had been slightly cruel, this bastard was still pretty attentive when it came to his work.
However, now that an opportunity to leave rolled around, Wang Zheng was not going to let it slip by.
After laughing maniacally, Wang Zheng gave Bonehead a tight hug.
"Bonehead! Although you're extremely ugly, I still feel quite affectionate towards you. I think I will miss you."
"Once you have stored enough Battle Energy, we will engage in phase two of the training," Bonehead said quietly.
Wang Zheng was laughing inside. Your sister! Who in the world would want to come back? Continue having your fantastic dreams! Hahahahah!
"Training suggestion: in accordance to the secrecy act of the Super Soldier Program, if you do not gain enough Battle Energy in the next two years, the human destruction procedure will initiate."
Bonehead said seriously.
"What? Destruction procedure? What do you want to destroy? F*k. Do you have any human emotions?"
Wang Zheng couldn't help but mourn sadly.
"I will await the next time you arrive." This was the first time Bonehead had ever let out a stiff smile.
At this point, Wang Zheng felt space warp around him. His entire body had a feeling of abandonment.
GOD, Bonehead. You didn't even tell me what Battle Energy was!!!
"Bonehead! You can't play with me like this!" Wang Zheng shouted angrily as he stood up.
At this point, Wang Zheng had opened his eyes. He was already back home. His room smelled like a thousand farts had fermented inside it, so Wang Zheng immediately opened the windows. He had almost suffocated to death! F*k! What is this?!
Sunlight! Large fields! God! He was finally back!
After basking in the sunlight for a moment, he glanced at the clock on the wall… how could this be???
He remembered he had spent almost two years inside the Super Soldier Training Program. However, only two days of time had passed in reality. It was still the weekend. After opening his Skylink to double check, there was indeed nothing wrong. The only thing inside it was tens of messages from Xiaosu.
After slapping his face he wondered what had happened to the Rubik's Cube itself.
The Rubik's Cube had disappeared. There was only an empty box left behind. Wang Zheng couldn't help but suspect perhaps everything had just been a dream. An extremely long dream.
He jumped in joy. Bang…
Wang Zheng squatted down and held his head in pain while tears streamed down his cheeks. F*ck. He had almost killed himself by knocking against the ceiling!
However, there wasn't much time to think about all this. Wang Zheng immediately rushed towards the Old Merchant's bookstore. However, the house was empty, and on the table was a single letter.
"Brat, don't ask. I don't know anything. Keep a low profile and be careful so you don't get caught, because you will be used as a lab rat if you do. I wish you good luck. Also, I have taken away all of your spare change. Think of it as tuition fees for the past few years."
Spare change?
F*ck! Just kill me with a thousand knives! That was Wang Zheng's final reserve of money! Student Wang, who was about to become a proper adult in five months and ten days, only had 300 silver coins to his name!
Just how many days would he be able to eat for?
After ten minutes, Wang Zheng had tidied up his thoughts. He was still alive and the Rubik's Cube had become a tattoo on his body. His entire body also felt different as a result of the training. This was not a dream! And that Old Merchant wasn't an ordinary old man!
He was an old thief!
He actually had the gall to steal from a poor student. The heavens are unjust!
100 meters outside of that old house, the Old Merchant, who had changed his appearance, was staring quietly at the sad, howling Wang Zheng through a window. His face was full of happiness and excitement. "Brat, I know that you will be able to make it. I hope I will be able to live for a couple more years to see that happen."
Wang Zheng took away all of the food that was left behind in the bookstore; he didn't even leave behind the food that had expired. Granny's leg! Now that he had turned into a complete pauper, he had to save whatever money he could. He had already been trained from a young age with his dad. Furthermore, in this era, it was not so easy to trick people with his thousand year inheritance of the breathing technique. He didn't understand what his poor mother saw in that man.
And what about Battle Energy?
F*ck that. Who would fear death after those two years of hellish training?
Ah, spring; ah, sunshine, I, Wang Zheng, am finally back!
"Boss! Boss! I thought you had gone missing!"
Yan Xiaosu was extremely anxious. He was used to calling Wang Zheng "Boss" because he always had to copy his homework. After a period of time, he got used to calling him that. Wang Zheng was definitely a genius at homework, and Yan Xiaosu admired him greatly for this. However, he had only just passed his exams not too long ago.
"You wish I'd go missing. I just woke up." After hearing Yan Xiaosu's voice, Wang Zheng felt like he had just heard a goddess of beauty speak.
"Haha, Boss, I have another problem I need your help with. We need five players and I am missing one. I know you're not interested, but today is my promotion match's first round. I spent the last three months trying to get promoted. Xie Yuxin was supposed to help out, but something came up. Can you please give me a hand?"
Yan Xiaosu said tearfully.
Surprisingly, Wang Zheng replied with hesitation. "No problem!"
"Boss, I will love you in this life and the next."
"Scram. Give me five, no, wait ten minutes!"
Wang Zheng went to take a quick shower. He felt like he was so smelly that someone could die from the stench! All of the things he was not interested in before had suddenly become interesting. Granny's leg. Living is awesome!
Brothers Net Café.
This net café was the most popular one near the school. Even their slogan was good. "No brother isn't hot-blooded, and no brother will make it difficult for you to succeed in Wargod's Covenant!"
Even if there were four elites, if there was one weak link, the entire team would be defeated.
1 vs 5?
That was just a legend!
Wargod's Covenant was known as CT. It was the Milky Way Alliance's most popular mecha game. Mecha were mankind's most commonly used equipment when it came down to work or military usage. It was the perfect combination of both biological and mechanical engineering.
Through a tactile interface, a person's actions in the cockpit causes the mech to respond accordingly. Of course, a real mech's physical requirements were much higher. CT does not require such a level of skill; it is easy to control, and if one wants to be an expert at it, they require great battle awareness, skill, and experience.
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Chapter 5: Brittleskin
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
When it launched, the Wargod's Covenant galaxy finale gained great popularity in the Milky Way Alliance. Together with numerous young girls' participation, the finale every four years became one of the top ten most viewed programs in the galaxy
It couldn't be helped; young people decided the mainstream culture.
In every battle, based on their performance, the winner is awarded points on a scale of 1 to 10, and the loser receives a deduction of 1 to 5 points. When a player reaches 1,000 points, he or she will be able to fight in the promotion battle. If the battle is a success, he or she will advance to become a bronze player, and at the same time earn the right to compete in the ladder tournament.
Professionally speaking, players who reach this point are finally not beginners anymore.
Players are divided into five levels according to their strength: bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and diamond.
The strongest ten diamond players on each planet are known as the kings.
You have to know that even though a planet has only ten of these people, their influence is almost on par with idols and celebrities.
As for Yan Xiaosu, although he was always bragging in front of Wang Zheng, he had in fact not even received the title of inexperienced beginner.
The 1,000 points promotion battle is very important because the moment the player loses, he or she receives a direct deduction of 50 points and will have to re-accumulate that amount again. In order to aboid this, opportunistic people will hire a master for help. The prime example being Yan Xiaosu.
Xie Yuxin was another one of Wang Zheng's and Yan Xiaosu's friends. He was totally different from the both of them. Xie Yuxin had a genetic score of 90, and although his name sounded very feminine, he had a cool and handsome appearance. A lot of people did not understand, how could a person like Xie Yuxin be in the company of people like Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu. It simply made him look low-class.
Currently at Brothers Net Cafe.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please wait for a little while. My brothers will be here very soon." Yan Xiaosu was busy apologising.
"Tall-Handsome-Rich, hurry up, we are paying by the minute."
"I understand, thank you very much!"
Yan Xiaosu couldn't afford to be disrespectful, he had gone through a lot of trouble to hire these three bronze level players to help him through this hurdle.
Initially, it was settled that Xie Yuxin was to join in. Apart from being handsome, this guy was also capable. The only reason why he had not gotten promoted was because he played very little.
"It doesn't matter if that person does not know how to play, just let him stay in the base."
"I understand. Don't worry, Sir, I will make it clear to him."
The three people on the video screen nodded. Three bronze level players could easily abuse five beginners.
This difference in strength was like the heavens and the earth.
CT was easy to pick up but difficult to master. It had no physical burden, and to operate it well required one to possess half the capabilities of a formal pilot.
Wang Zheng arrived after a while. He only had some basic understanding regarding CT. Even if one had never tried it before, he or she must have witnessed others play it, Wang Zheng included.
"Boss, you are still the one I can rely on most at times like these. Hurry now, this stage is yours. Go in and register a number; the captain will give his commands soon."
These helpers were very expensive, and they charged by the minute, so Yan Xiaosu didn't dare to delay any further.
Wang Zheng walked into the simulation cockpit. Needless to say, it looked similar. No wonder so many people liked it. He put on the apparatus consisting of a head ring, two wrist and ankle rings, and suddenly a burst of light filled his eyes and then in front of him appeared a lady with unearthly beauty.
CT's game guide. She was very adorable and nice. It was said that a lot of male players were smitten by this beautiful lady.
"Welcome to Wargod's Covenant. Please confirm your ID and choose the mech warrior that you need."
In front of Wang Zheng's eyes appeared five shiny mech warriors. He knew that they were not real, but Student Wang was still overwhelmed with awe.
As for the name? Wang Zheng suddenly smiled. I'll call myself Skeleton, then!
Beginner players were provided five types of armor:
Demon Wolf Type V (Assassin)
Beast Type 3 (Tank)
Bata Type 5 (Warrior)
Hunter Type 3 (Sniper)
Wargod No. 1 (Optional Weapons)
The Demon Wolf and Beast were beast-type series. The Demon Wolf was extremely flexible, suitable for hilly and other complex terrain; it was played as an assassin. The Beast was extremely sturdy, specifically used to break fortresses. Bata and the Hunter were humanoid-type mecha. Bata was a balanced warrior and it was also the military's most commonly used training mech. It had already been developed to the current fifth generation. The Hunter was a sniper type, excelling at concealment and sniping from a long distance.
Wargod No.1 was a humanoid mech specially used by novices. There was nothing special about it. It was easily understood by the novices and that was it. The weapons that were available to be chosen from were a titanium knife and laser guns. They were the most common variants used by novices who used them to battle with the computer mecha.
"Get that beginner to choose quickly. Don't waste too much time," a voice said. ID: Mad Warrior. His main account was a bronze grade 2. It was the highest among the three bronze-level players, and his temper was also the worst.
Yan Xiaosu quickly nodded. "Boss, any choice will do; we just need you inside to fill the number of players."
Wang Zheng originally planned to understand more first, but seeing Yan Xiaosu being so anxious, he just chose Wargod No. 1. That name sounded the coolest.
After a flash of light, the five mecha on their team appeared. A small window displayed the information of the other four teammates.
Yan Xiaosu's ID was Tall-Rich-Handsome, unranked, Beast Type-3, a thick skinned, ferocious, assault mech. However, mobility was its weakness. Yet, given Student Yan's cowardly character, this was not surprising.
Wang Zheng was using Xie Yuxin's account. This account's ID was Xie Yuxin. Needless to say given this guy's character of consistency, he ended up using his own name.
The other three players' profile pictures had a bronze light around it. This was a symbol of their identity.
ID: Mad Warrior, Demon Wolf Type V
ID: Just love bullying beginners, Bata Type V
ID: Never Admit Defeat, Hunter Type 3
All three of them were the helpers that Yan Xiaosu hired with money. There was no doubt that their captain was Mad Warrior.
He had already gone through these sorts of promotion battles a few times. Basically, as long as they played it safe, there won't be a problem. The three of them were responsible for doing the fighting, the other two rookies only needed to follow behind to finish up the robots.
But…..all three of them were dumbfounded when they saw Wang Zheng's choice of mech.
"Holy s*t, dude, why is that guy using Brittleskin? He must be crazy!" Mad Warrior said, totally annoyed.
"What is a Brittleskin?" Wang Zheng asked, totally ignoring how angry Mad Warrior was. Wang Zheng was extremely curious. This was the first time that he was in such a situation.
A few people had silent expressions. "From under which rock did you crawl out from? F*k! Later on, while you are inside the fortress, don't come out, don't say anything, just stay inside."
"Tall-Handsome-Rich, the difficulty of survival is high, so double our payment!" Mad Warrior said.
Yan Xiaosu wiped his sweat. "No problem. Thank you, Sirs, I'm really sorry to have troubled you."
Student Yan was too anxious. He had forgotten that Wang Zheng had never touched these kinds of things, so he quickly gave Wang Zheng an explanation on it.
Although the name Wargod No. 1 may have sounded awesome, it had no use in combat. It was not that this mech wasn't good at all; its performance was actually acceptable. Its offensive and defensive capabilities were balanced, but the biggest problem was that the mech had no energy shields and no protective armor. It was equivalent to fighting while totally naked, completely unsuited for brawling. If he was not careful, he would definitely end up as cannon fodder.
In team mode, it was five against five, and each side had a fortress. The forts would regularly produce robots to attack the opposing team. The key to winning was to destroy the other team's fortress.
In free matching, you could invite your friends to help you, but no one knew who their opponents would be; it was entirely up to luck.
The five opponents appeared. Wang Zheng didn't give any crap about the scornful gazes; he couldn't describe his feelings right now. He never would have thought that the game would feel so realistic. No wonder so many people were attracted!
The countdown to the battle began.
Ten…nine…three…two…one.
With a flash of light, everyone entered the battlefield. Everything just felt like reality. His four teammates all prepared to fight, but Wang Zheng, however, was just like an infant.
He dreamt about piloting mecha all the time, but he had never thought that he could fulfil his dream in this way. Wang Zheng carefully took one step out.
Dong…
The absolutely visceral feeling of the mech stepping onto the ground reverberated around him. Wang Zheng looked up to the sky, truly feeling like shouting.
This felt so f*king great! No wonder Yan Xiaosu could be so obsessed!
By now the other four mecha had already marched out. The three bronze players were leading while Yan Xiaosu stayed in the middle to bring up the rear. Yan Xiaosu was also excited.
Only now did they remember that they had forgotten about Wang Zheng.
On the screen, Wang Zheng was moving Wargod No. 1's arm, raising his head, twisting his ankle, slowly taking each step.
Mad Warrior and his friends noticed Wang Zheng's situation too. "Tall-Handsome-Rich, which kindergarten is this lovely baby from?"
Yan Xiaosu held back his anger. He wanted to fight back, but he couldn't offend them, especially because he was an officer from the Hunter Legion.
"Heh, Sir, my bro is here for the first time. Please forgive him."
Those three people had accepted Yan Xiaosu's money, meaning they needed to solve his problem, so they had no right to mad. But in fact, the three of them felt resentment too. If the other beginner had some idea on how to play, he might've been able to help relieve some of the burden. But as it was now, it was equivalent to their team being without fifth player.
The opponents were pushing forward too. Given Yan Xiaosu's experience, the opponents matched against them wouldn't be too unskilled. However, needing to fight against three experienced players, the opponents would likely still have to concede.
Wang Zheng suddenly sped up. The mech shook suddenly and almost toppled over, but inside the cockpit, Wang Zheng bursted out laughing like a child finding his favourite toy.
Even though this wasn't a real mech, Wang Zheng couldn't help but be fascinated.
On the other side, the robots were fighting the cannon fodder from the castle. Their cannons rumbled vigorously and flames spat out in every direction.
In the rear, Wang Zheng was learning to walk just like a toddler.
Wang Zheng didn't follow them forward. Since his task was to stay here, then he would stay here. In the future, if he had more spare time, he would play this. Ever since he had been abused by Skeleton, Wang Zheng had learned to be more relaxed about things. You should just enjoy life while you can.
As they were capturing the middle lane, a big fight broke out in the centre of the battlefield. The communications were blaring with Mad Warrior's reprimands.
"Tsk, there is an expert on that side. Everyone, be careful!"
Mad Warrior was a professional. They had to win. After all, this would affect their reputation, and reputation was important when doing business, because it spreads by word of mouth.
Yan Xiaosu's veins were pumping, they had actually encountered opponents of the same level. This had turned into a hard-fought battle. But he did not believe that the opponents were able to spend as much money him.
Indeed, the opposing team only hired two, but the rest of the players' skills were better than Yan Xiaosu's, and they had more people.
There was chaotic fighting in the middle. Yan Xiaosu's laser gun fired off a fierce shot when the alarm suddenly sounded.
"Tall-Handsome-Rich, retreat quickly! You're out of position," shouted Mad Warrior, but it was too late.
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Chapter 6: GODLIKE
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The Beast was originally a slow mech. Furthermore, in Yan Xiaosu's excitement, he had completely lost himself in the cadence. Suddenly, he had realized that he had wandered alone into the center of the battlefield.
A flurry of beams flashed towards him. F*k!
Mad Warrior did not retreat. At this point, if he were to do so, it would all be over. With Yan Xiaosu as a meat shield, the other three rushed forward to attack. With the three of them fighting, they would be able to destroy the enemy Demon Wolf
Beast Type 3's strong energy shield only lasted for a couple of seconds under the enemy's attacks. After a brief moment, he turned into a fireball.
Tall-Rich-Handsome OVER!
F*k!
Yan Xiaosu angrily struck out. The enemy had destroyed him before retreating quickly. It was very clear that despite Mad Warrior's strong attacks, the enemy Demon Wolf had almost been destroyed. However, under the support of his teammates, the firepower was too strong and the Demon Wolf managed to escape.
This was a huge loss. The battle had turned into a 5 versus 3. Mad Warrior was angry as well. As a bronze player, getting played by newbies made him extremely angry.
"Tall-Rich-Handsome, since you played like that, we can't do anything either. That one behind you isn't very helpful either. It's over," Mad Warrior said.
Yan Xiaosu's fat face leaked a trace of anger and his tone turned sharp. "Boss, don't do this. Even if the situation has turned for the worst, you were bragging so arrogantly just now. Now that at this key moment you even blame my brother, you won't get a cent from me. However, if you win, I will double what I was going to pay you!"
No matter how good-natured he was, Yan Xiaosu could not tolerate that bastard insulting Wang Zheng. It looked like it was all over this time; such a good opportunity was lost, and he did not know when the next time would be.
The power of money was great. The three of them looked at each other. Even though they had created trouble for their client, he would still give them money? Who knew that Yan Xiaosu was so generous? They nodded their heads. With large compensation, they would really have to play properly now.
Never Admit Defeat revealed a grin. "Since our senior here is so generous, we have to show our skills. Old rules. Beat them to death."
Mad Warrior and Just Love Beating Beginners nodded their heads. In the blink of an eye, Never Admit Defeat had become their captain.
Although Mad Warrior had the highest rank among the three of them, Never Admit Defeat was the most skilled. He just did not play enough. The three of them now clearly played at a different levels compared to previously. Yan Xiaosu finally just realized that they had played him for a fool!
Never Admit Defeat went up to the left lane completely alone to bait the enemy. Although he seemed brave, it also showed how much confidence he had in his own skills. Mad Warrior and Just Love Beating Beginners took up the rear.
The intense battle left Yan Xiaosu completely delirious and drunk. On the other hand, Wang Zheng, who was enjoying the feeling of piloting a mech, was also observing the battlefield. A deep sense of anticipation rumbled from within him. Even his hands were shaking.
It had to be said that he was serious now!
People were afraid of getting serious. As a CT expert, once one got serious, they would disregard everything. The three of them were now going to showcase their skills. Although they were outnumbered, they slowly regained the advantage. The enemy Demon Wolf had already been weakened, but in the end it was destroyed.
That shot was extremely beautiful. Even Yan Xiaosu couldn't help but to clap his hands and cheer.
An expert was truly an expert!
Never Admit Defeat's position was exposed. After 10 minutes, both sides were clashing in the middle of the battlefield.
Mad Warrior had been destroyed. Just Love Beating Noobs had also been destroyed. Never Admit Defeat had single handedly destroyed three opponents but ran out of gas at the last moment. Right now, the enemies' Beast Type 3 had rushed into him.
The sniper mech had been cornered by the tank mech. The result was completely miserable.
Both opponents had fought a bloody battle. The Beast Type 3 grabbed the Hunter mech. Boom…
The Hunter mech had its head torn into two by the blade on the Beast mech's head. The opponent cheered as the Beast roared.
At this point in time, Yan Xiaosu was sighing. If they had just fought casually, a loss would not have meant much. However, he had played so seriously and had lost by a hair. Mad Warrior and his friends were angrily slamming against their cockpits.
The Beast mech rushed towards the enemy base. He felt extremely happy. Not far away, he suddenly noticed a target.
The Beast player suddenly jumped up in shock. He thought that he had fallen into a trap, but it turned out to only be a Wargod No. 1. F*k. No wonder he had not come out to fight. There was an idiot who had accidentally picked that mech.
Wang Zheng did not notice when he had walked out of the base. Never Admit Defeat couldn't help but to shout, "Use your laser rifle. There's still a chance. Hit him! KILL HIM!"
Yan Xiaosu was also getting anxious. "Boss, fire your rifle. Aim and fire! Hit him!"
Wang Zheng wanted to fire, but the question in his mind was…
"Gun? Where?"
Anguished wails could be heard. F*k. The Wargod No. 1 was already a bad mech. However, how could one not even know where their equipment was?
Had one ever seen a soldier who forgot to bring their equipment?
Yan Xiaosu knocked his head against the wall… It was over.
The opposing Beast was extremely happy. After playing for so long, this was still the first time he had ever met such a noob. He immediately shouted through the open communication channel, "My little friend on the opposing side, Big brother here is going to give you a good memory of your first game! Haha!"
The Beast suddenly rushed with absolutely shocking speed towards Wang Zheng.
Yan Xiaosu couldn't help but look at the sky and sigh. To be frank, the other three players did not even feel like scolding him. This was the end. They had fallen into an abyss.
They thought that they had clutched a life-saving straw, but it turned out that was just an illusion.
The Wargod No. 1 looked as though it had accepted its fate and stood there blankly.
Brittleskin versus a heavily armoured demonic beast!
Death was the only outcome.
Bang… Bang… Boom! Flowers of fire erupted in every direction!
The entire room was silent. The computer's voice echoed out:
Ironhearted Mad Warrior, OVER!
Team Destroyed!
Red Team WIN!
In this brief moment, the opponent started to celebrate. Then they suddenly stopped, shocked as they could not believe their eyes.
Wait, what? Red Team won?
F*k, was there something wrong?!
Did the system mess up?
At that moment, the only mech standing on the battlefield was the Wargod No. 1. The Beast Type 3 had been destroyed.
Wang Zheng closed his two eyes as he re-experienced the adrenaline rush. Suddenly, his eyes flashed open and flared with excitement.
GOD!
The last kill was replayed slowly.
The Beast mech had rushed over. However, Wang Zheng was so excited that his trembling hands had suddenly become icy cold. The Wargod No. 1 tilted 45 degrees to the side and upon being struck, was pushed back 45 meters. However, what was surprising was that the attack had been blocked! What was more amazing was that at that moment, taking advantage of the momentum, the huge Beast Type 3 had been thrown into the sky and landed upside down!
The Beast mech's head had landed a large rock, collapsing inwards and becoming warped before finally exploding.
A completely unarmed Wargod No. 1 remained!
"F*k, f*k, f*k. Did you see that? That was an expert. All of you have fallen for a scam! Your entire family is a scam!
The opponents on the other team immediately logged off. They could not tarry any longer. Their fully equipped Beat had been destroyed by an unarmed Brittleskin. This was extremely humiliating.
The three bronze players also had nothing much to brag about. The entire group of them also went offline.
Leaving Brother's Net Café, Yan Xiaosu could not control his excitement. He was even happier about this than the fact that he was promoted to bronze rank.
"Boss, your luck is just too good. As I was saying, the seasons will change accordingly! It is time for you to shine!" Yan Xiaosu was not a newbie. The Brittleskin being able to block the Beast's attack, if not for luck, what else could it have been?
Wang Zheng gave him a slight smile. Deep down he was not as calm as he had looked. At that moment in time, Wang Zheng felt truly alive; it was as though a door had opened in front of him.
This was what it meant to battle!
At this point in time, Wang Zheng began to anticipate going back to the Rubik's Cube. If this was only the first phase of training, what would the latter stages bring?
Originally, Yan Xiaosu was planning to bring Wang Zheng out for dinner. However, his dad had sent an explosive Skylink message asking Xiaosu to go back. That brat had actually used his school fees to hire the players just now. It made his dad so angry that he was going to explode.
After arriving home, Wang Zheng took off his clothes. He examined the Rubik's Cube tattoo on his chest carefully. At that moment after the battle, the Rubik's Cube tattoo had heated up. After thinking about it, Wang Zheng figured that this must have been that so-called Battle Energy. Bonehead had once said that battle energy was battle comprehension. Technology was a non-living thing, so in order to fully integrate the lessons he learned, it required one to engage in real battles. This was the only way to create a battle system that fit the individual. This was the Rubik's Cube's Battle Energy!
Every single Super Soldier was unique and unbeatable.
Wang Zheng carefully examined the Rubik's Cube tattoo. In the centre of the thin, white outline was a small red dot. This was Battle Energy!
He could not participate in military battles and could not join the underworld to engage in street fights, so CT was the only way he could temper himself.
He would not need to be destroyed! Wang Zheng could not help but whistle a happy tune!
When there is a will, there is a way!
At Dawn Middle School.
During the last period of time before graduation, only those who were planning to enter Ares Military College were worried about their entrance examinations. A majority of the individuals were currently enjoying the last period of their middle school lives.
Wang Zheng had become famous due to the previous incident. On the road there, Yan Xiaosu was constantly happily greeting people.
"Boss, am I extremely handsome today? Why are there so many people looking at us?"
Yan Xiaosu did not realize what was going on. Wang Zheng gave him a bitter smile. This was basically all his fault. Wang Zheng was just helping Xiaosu clean his ass.
At this time, two girls walked over. They looked as though they were waiting for them. It was Dawn Middle School's two famous individuals, Yue Jing and Ye Zisu. The two girls had dressed up carefully, and their spotless white skin did not require much makeup. However, their exquisite jewelry only made them look even more beautiful. In addition to their specially tailored uniforms, it made the two of them look absolutely stunning. Their surrounding fans were absolutely smitten by them.
"Student Wang, my birthday is this weekend. Are you free on that day?" Yue Jing asked, with a warm smile. It was as though a hundred flowers were blooming. Yan Xiaosu, who was standing at the side, was absolutely dazed. He had never, ever seen Yue Jing speak so warmly.
"I am not…" Wang Zheng did not feel any attraction towards such an individual. However, Yan Xiaosu, who was standing at the side, couldn't help but reply for him. "Yes. Definitely free. Being able to attend Student Yue Jing's birthday celebration is my honor!"
Yan Xiaosu had immediately invited himself along with Wang Zheng.
"Haha, You must be student Yan Xiaosu. You are indeed quite cute, " Ye Zisu said.
Yan Xiaosu felt as though he was floating in the clouds. He stuck his chest out. After growing up for so long, he had finally become a man!
The students around them were absolutely shocked. What was going on? How did these two have the qualifications to attend these goddess' birthday parties?
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Chapter 7: Xiao Shi
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It is said that in addition to Dawn's elites, there were Ares College seniors participating too. This was a great opportunity.
But why would she invite those two guys?
"Well, I look forward to your attendance. I will send you the invitation later."
Yue Jing's and Ye Zisu's attitudes were surprisingly good today. It was the first time Yan Xiaosu was in such close proximity with the person he admired; this made him so happy he had long forgotten his own surname.
"Boss, tell me, what were my chances?"
Wang Zheng shrugged. The two girls were devilish, so Yan Xiaosu would not even be able to keep his bones if he fell into their grasps. But what could he say?
Miracles could happen, and perhaps he would be lucky.
In the distance, Yue Jing and Ye Zisu were also laughing very happily. "Those two fools must be very happy and very surprised."
"When that day comes, they will be even more surprised!" Yue Jing said coldly.
She heard from Ye Zisu how Wang Zheng was totally unfazed after their run-in, and because of her high self-esteem, she needed to let the idiot know the meaning of what was unattainable!
It was a sin for a lazy toad to lust over the meat of a swan. And it was even more of a sin for a lazy toad to ignore a swan!
The classroom basically turned into a tea party with everyone talking about their dreams and the future, and those who knew what they wanted to do were in high spirits. Yan Xiaosu could finally sleep quickly and smoothly without the teachers stopping him. Wang Zheng, on the other hand, was still pondering about his future.
Military college was out of the question because his genes did not even make the entrance requirement. He could only wait for the public enlistment drive of the military three months from now and thus, surviving these three months would be his priority. Now that he had pretty much graduated, apart from waiting to receive his diploma, it was high time to consider the future.
Wang Zhang opened his Skylink. There were many job vacancies nearby, but most of them required work experience, a minimum age of 20, and academic qualifications higher than middle school. Wang Zheng felt slightly depressed. Will he have to starve to death?
After school, Wang Zheng began his job hunt, but he found the search awkward. He was not good enough for a high post but too proud to take a low one. However, Together Duck Restaurant's opening for back kitchen workers could do.
Standing in front of the restaurant, Wang Zheng adjusted his look and put on a smile, a kind and sincere smile. A menial job shouldn't need technical skills.
Just as he was about to open the door, the door opened on its own. Were they so accommodating?
A figure came rushing towards Wang Zheng, and he dodged it almost instinctively.
"Help, baddies are chasing me!"
A pair of white jade hands suddenly grabbed the arms of Wang Zheng. Her cap was slightly raised, revealing a dirty little face.
Alas, it was a chance meeting.
Two waiters in black suits came rushing behind her, one of them bursting in foul language. "You little bastard, since you dared to eat the Tyrannical King's Meal, you are courting death if you don't pay up! Pay up, or we'll beat the both of you."
Truthfully, Wang Zheng really wanted to just forget about this situation and leave. But somehow, those pitiful eyes instantly made him soft-hearted. He was not sure how Bonehead would judge him if he saw this.
"How much money does she owe?" Wang Zheng asked concisely. A meal here should only cost ten dollars or so. Why would violence be necessary?
"Very well, 530 dollars. I'll give you a discount, so 500 dollars will do."
"Don't pull my leg. This place only costs 100 or so at most!" Wang Zheng said in shock.
"Nonsense, this girl came in and ordered every dish!"
Student Wang learned a new lesson: don't play the hero if you're broke!
"I only have 300 dollars on me. Take it, or let's have the cops settle this."
Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders like a hoodlum. "Or you could give me a beating too."
Although he was feeling slightly depressed, not going all the way was not Wang Zheng's style.
Both waiters were stunned for a moment, then they gazed at Wang Zheng's 300 dollars and grabbed it. "You two little bastards, scram!"
A punch came towards Wang Zheng.
Bang!
The waiter immediately clutched his hand and jumped backwards. Wang Zheng touched his own face and instantly took back a note from the 300 dollars. "One shot for a hundred, but if you're not satisfied, you can try again."
If anyone slaps you on the left cheek, turn to them the other cheek. A hundred dollars was enough to last a few days.
Both waiters looked at each other. One's hand was already swollen. They then looked fiercely at Wang Zheng and ran away.
Wang Zheng shrugged helplessly. Looks like he could not apply at this place anymore. Why was it so hard to find a job this year?
The girl followed him.
Wang Zheng stopped and turned around. The girl stopped as well and raised her head, showing those pitiful eyes again.
D*n, Wang Zheng was just about to roar in anger, but he swallowed it. This dirty girl's eyes had a strange kind of power.
"Classmate, we are both the world's scum, so there's no need to thank me and no need to follow me. Honestly, I am a pauper, and that was everything I had to my name. My next meal is not certain either. I may just need to have the 'King Meal' like you did."
Wang Zheng turned to leave after saying that. He had to find a job, and this was no joking matter. Even King Kong would turn to soft candy without food.
However, the girl followed him again.
"Little girl, if you keep following me I will have to punch you!"
The dirty girl in front of him actually looked about his age. She was wearing obviously unsuitable sportswear, and her pitiful expression made her look a little younger.
In that moment, the girl's tears started falling. Wang Zheng had lost himself in the moment, and he felt really ashamed about it. How could he raise his voice at a girl?
"Sorry, little … cough … my name is Wang Zheng, what's yours?" Suddenly, Wang Zheng realised that the girl was about his age and was not someone he should call "little girl."
While crying, the girl said, "I don't know. I can't remember anything."
Wang Zheng felt a little dizzy. Not only did he not find a job, he actually found a burden.
Wang Zheng brought "Xiao Shi" back home. Xiao Shi was the nickname Wang Zheng gave her, a homonym for amnesia. Fortunately, there was some food left at home. Wang Zheng rummaged through and after almost overturning his entire house, he finally found 80 more dollars. He now had 180 dollars. The day was not too bad.
Xiao Shi became peaceful upon reaching Wang Zheng's house. She was clearly not as frightened as she was before.
"Xiao Shi, go wash up. I'll prepare a little something to eat." He had to say, this little girl had an odour that would even disappoint the hippies.
After a day of struggle, the sky had turned dark. Wang Zheng was famished right now.
Instant noodles and cola made for a pretty good meal.
The sound of running water in the bathroom stopped and then Xiao Shi emerged from it, casually wearing Wang Zheng's t-shirt. "Sorry, I could only find this."
"Wear anything. Tomorrow I'll bring you … …"
Forgiveness was Student Wang's strength, but he lost his concentration for a brief moment. Incredible. It seemed like a change of luck to randomly pick up a little fairy.
She had long, lavender, gently-curled hair, yet he was not sure how it was done. It looked rather natural. Her skin was like white jade, smooth and shiny. Frankly, Wang Zheng had never seen a girl this pretty. Most importantly, this girl had a pair of star-like eyes, clear as crystal. Ye Zisu was a sweet potato compared to her and her aura. Her body just exuded a sense of freshness.
"Incredible, Xiao Shi is so pretty. She could probably fetch a good price!" Wang Zheng tugged at his finger.
Xiao Shi was shocked. "Brother Zheng, don't sell me! I have strength! I can do a lot of work."
"I am just kidding." Wang Zheng found himself feeling mean, bullying a girl with amnesia.
At this time, Wang Zheng noticed that Xiao Shi was only wearing his shirt, which barely covered her buttocks. Those slender and straight legs were truly a work of art.
From top to bottom, every part of her was perfect. This type of person simply shouldn't exist.
F*k, this girl suddenly didn't seem so small anymore.
"Do I look weird like this?" Xiao Shi tugged downwards at the t-shirt. This action had an even stronger effect on Wang Zheng's impulses.
"Cough, cough. Xiao Shi, tomorrow I'll bring you to the Skylink Public Service System to find out who you are and then send you home. Just stay here for tonight."
Wang Zheng focused his attention on his noodles. D*n it, those two years of training his determination were gone in a moment.
"Thanks, Brother."
Xiao Shi's voice was also beautiful and gentle, as if it could pass straight through the heart.
Wang Zheng finished his noodles swiftly and cleanly and burped without a care for his image. Life was to eat, drink, and sleep. It was enjoyable. Wang Zheng was someone who faced his difficulties with a calm mindset.
"I'll sleep on the sofa, you sleep inside." Wang Zheng tossed his shoes aside and stretched his legs out comfortably. Sleeping was a very blissful activity to him.
While he was in the Rubik's Cube, even sleeping was a nightmare. A simple life now felt like heaven in comparison.
About three seconds later, Xiao Shi heard Wang Zheng's snores. Whoa …
Wang Zheng's room was not messy at all, but only because there weren't many things. Lying in bed, Xiao Shi suddenly saw a glimmer of hope. The snores outside were really carefree. Xiao Shi could not help but smile a little. Such a fool really existed.
Although this sleep was on an uncomfortable bed, Xiao Shi was in good spirits.
When morning broke, Wang Zheng went out for morning exercises. Bonehead once said that in order to become a super fighter, one has to train the internal and external. Gongfa was internal strength, muscles and endurance were external strength. Both aspects had to work in harmony to achieve an optimal effect, so physical fitness needed to be maintained. Yesterday's sleep was very satisfying, and the house now felt more homely with the sudden addition of a girl.
Not long after bringing the breakfast in, the doorbell started ringing frantically. "Boss, open the door!"
Opening the door, Yan Xiaosu looked completely fine. "Not bad, still in one piece. Your dad let you off so easily?" Wang Zheng ridiculed.
"Shit, my buttocks are already flowering. But with Tall-Rich-Handsome's gift of the gab, I managed to survive the storm!"
"Oh, what reason did you give this time?" Wang Zheng was rather curious. Yan Xiaosu was quite good at persuasion.
"It was for the birthday of the goddess, of course! I said that we can't forget the Yan family's standing. We are, after all, of some standing."
Yan Xiaosu held his belly and laughed. "Boss is the best. Attending the birthday of a daughter of a politician was his weakness! I've done ample preparation this time. Obtaining Ye Zisu will set me for life. Isn't it about time you found a target? Machines can't be wives, and we're about to graduate. You're still a virgin, too. That's embarrassing!"
"Brother Zheng, is there a guest?" A crisp voice arose. Wang Zheng had totally forgotten.
At this moment, Yan Xiaosu was stunned, drooling uncontrollably as he gazed at Xiao Shi.
Student Yan held Wang Zheng's hands passionately. "Brother, please introduce this beauty in front of my eyes to your beloved little brother. She is … ?"
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Chapter 8: Soaring Heavenly Steed
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Wang Zheng, feeling grossed out, shook Yan Xiaosu off. "Get away. This is Xiao Shi …"
Xiao Shi came over and gently grabbed Wang Zheng's arm. "Hello, I am Brother Zheng's distant cousin, Wang Shishi. It's my first time here on Earth. Please guide me."
Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu both stared at the fairy-like girl with mouths agape. Wang Zheng was angry. This girl wants to cling on to me?
"No way, you two don't look related at all. If Boss had ten percent of your genes, he would be the school's hottie!" Yan Xiaosu unceremoniously hammered on Wang Zheng's self-esteem.
"Little Student Su, are you looking for trouble?!" After ravaging Yan Xiaosu, the three of them had breakfast together.
"Xiao Shi, apart from the goddess of my dreams, you are the most beautiful girl… hmm, actually, you are even more beautiful than the goddess of my dreams!"
"Oh, is she very pretty?" Xiao Shi asked curiously. Pretty girls always seemed to be really interested in other girls who were pretty.
"Student Yan, I am having breakfast. This conversation is causing me indigestion." Wang Zheng was really not interested in talking about Ye Zisu.
"Ah, what's the matter?" Xiao Shi asked curiously.
"Long story, but in essence, I asked boss to help me pass a love letter. In the end …"
In complete disregard of Student Wang's serious demands for him to stop, Wang Zheng's embarrassing story was spilled by Yan Xiaosu.
In spite of Xiao Shi's high threshold of humor, she laughed uncontrollably. Such an idiot still existed in this world?
But when she thought about the act, it was hard to believe that he actually really did it.
"Tell me, where can you find someone more loyal than Boss?!" Yan Xiaosu narrated.
"Brother Zheng, why did you jump into the water?" Xiao Shi's cute appearance was like that of a curious baby.
"Impulse is the devil!" Wang Zheng held back a bit, but could only shrug helplessly. He found it unbearable to recall that moment.
Having heard Wang Zheng's actual recount of the events, Xiao Shi laughed freely. "Brother Zheng, you are really too cute."
Wang Zheng scratched his nose. Did this count as praise?
After breakfast, Yan Xiaosu kept wanting to show how Wang Zheng were good friends. Xiao Shi also really wanted to go play too. Originally, Wang Zheng had planned to send Xiao Shi to check her identity at the public service system, but after seeing her happy expression, he decided to put that aside for now. Truthfully, Xiao Shi's laughter was heartwarming, and Wang Zheng really felt as if he had a younger sister now.
They went to the Asian Museum of Human History, where it recorded mankind's Bronze Age, Silver Age, and even now, the Interstellar Golden Age. This aspect was out of Yan Xiaosu's scope, so Wang Zheng was responsible for explaining.
"This is mankind's earliest seismograph, a thing from ten thousand years ago. Now our ultra-vibration star detector principle bears seventy percent similarity to it,"
Wang Zheng said. Having been a helper for old merchant at the library for so many years, he had certainly read many books.
"Oh, that is one of Count Jacques Rogge's masterpieces. Brother Zheng, do you know about it?" Xiaoshi asked.
"Oh, I do not know if this is a coincidence, but compared to this seismograph, it has the addition of the sub-space wave theory. Actually, it is a very simple combination, but the person who discovered it was certainly a great person."
Unconsciously, Wang Zheng had picked up the old merchant's habits of speaking, but of course, the last line was his own addition. Old merchant was rather disdainful; hardly anyone was ever worthy of respect in his eyes.
A trace of surprise flashed in Xiao Shi's eyes. This was only the beginning of the two's conversation involving any aspects of knowledge from astronomy to geography. Wang Zheng also realized that apart from Xiao Shi forgetting her identity, the rest of her memory was not damaged and that she was well educated.
Curved Flight's memorial hall was enormous. This was the key to mankind's entry to the Golden Age. Lauren Lee was a citizen of the Aslan Empire. One had to admit that this Empire produced countless scientists and had an important position in the history of mankind's development.
"Presently, our fastest speed is that of your Aslan Empire's four times curved flight. But in the future, the mainstream mode of travel should be curved warp flight, which will greatly increase the speed."
Wang Zheng laughed. Yan Xiaosu was almost asleep. Student Yan was serious just a moment ago, but as the topic became deep and boring, he could not take it anymore. Anyway, no one was watching, so he sat on the shoulders of the great man, leaned against the great man's head, and rested for a while. Needless to say, he looked pretty stylish.
And Xiao Shi was surprised, because the theory of curved warp flight was not published yet!
This was a high-level secret of the Milky Way, and all countries were closely studying it. She inadvertently heard her mentor mention it. Wang Zheng surprisingly knew about it and even seemed to have considerable understanding of it.
How was this possible!?
"Brother Zheng, you must be Ares Military College's most gifted student!"
Student Wang's face turned red. "Cough cough. I have not been admitted. I am still a few days away from graduating from middle school."
"You can definitely do it. Compared to you, I feel too unknowledgeable."
Wang Zheng laughed. "I'm just speaking casually with assurance, that's all."
"Brother Zheng, do you have a girlfriend? You must be very popular in school!" Xiao Shi revealed an expression of admiration.
Yan Xiaosu immediately woke up. "Sister Xiao Shi, I swear to god, Boss is a virgin!"
"Yan Xiaosu, if you continue to spout nonsense, I will twist you like a fried dough twist!"
Even though Wang Zheng was thick-skinned, he could not stand Yan Xiaosu's flirting. Xiao Shi was laughing so hard that her face had turned red.
"Cough cough. We've walked for so long. Let's find a place to rest." Seeing that Wang Zheng was offended, Yan Xiaosu immediately changed the topic.
"Don't tell me you're thinking of going to play CT again."
"Haha, Sister Xiao Shi, I am an expert. I'll be reaching bronze tier soon!" Yan Xiaosu started showing off at the mention of this topic.
"Really, I haven't played it before. Is it fun?" Xiao Shi seemed really interested in everything.
"Fun? No, it is extremely fun. This is the Milky Way's most popular game. It's not a game, it is life. Battle, passion, hot-bloodedness of men, the charm of women, all blooming in the sparks of mecha!"
Yan Xiaosu gestured dramatically with his hands, as if standing on a podium with tens of thousands of observers.
Just like that, the three boarded the city's high speed train system to Brothers Net Café.
"Boss, my cubicle!" Yan Xiaosu shouted, the moment he entered. The boss immediately greeted him with smiles. This person was a VIP.
"No problem. How many?"
"Three. This is my brother and my brother's younger sister. Next time, just put them on my tab!"
Yan Xiaosu said as he patted his chest.
"No problem. This way please … What do you want to drink? We have Nebula Water, different drinks, all kinds of drinks, and they're all free today."
The boss seemed to be surprised by Xiao Shi's sweetness too, suddenly becoming generous despite having been stingy all along.
"Three bottles of Coca Cola!"
This was Yan Xiaosu's favourite. Why?
Only because Coca Cola was very domineering, had a long history, and great tone. As long as mankind was not extinct, as long as mankind needs water, there will be Coca Cola. It was most befitting for Tall-Handsome-Rich.
Upon entering CT, Yan Xiaosu completely entered an excited mood, which roused his friends.
"I almost fainted. I forgot that you both were novices. Familiarize yourselves for a bit, I'll go battle first."
Wang Zheng opened his own account. Skeleton already had 10 points, a winning streak.
And the ID Xiao Shi input was "Aslan's Little Freedom".
Yan Xiaosu shook his head. How uncreative. Then he admired his own ID, Tall-Rich-Handsome. It was powerful and domineering.
"It's best for novices to play one versus one to familiarize themselves with the mech's performance types and information. Knowing yourself and your opponent guarantees victory. I'll leave first … you two just do what you want in privacy. There are no cameras here."
Yan Xiaosu laughed. What cousin? He and Wang Zheng grew up together and he had never heard of any relatives. Boss was just slow and needed the help of a love guru like him!
Xiao Shi was surprised. "Are we considered private players?"
"Ignore him. That lad is just going through puberty recently."
Xiao Shi actually seemed like she was no stranger to the game, but she still appeared eager.
They both smiled at each other and started their CT careers excitedly.
Skeleton!
He also really wanted to know how far he could take his knowledge gained from the Rubik's Cube.
Bright lights.
One versus one mode.
ID: Skeleton, Wargod No. 1
System matching …
Matchmaking was based on winrate, level, and total number of victories.
At this moment, in a luxurious room, three youths were also waiting for a match. They were in a 500 square meter private gameroom, truly worthy of luxury. Even the toilet was bigger than Wang Zheng's nest.
"Captain, you must definitely let us see your Soaring Heavenly Steed's Quintuple Successive Chops!"
"Is it difficult for the Demon Wolf Type V to execute the Quintuple Successive Chops?"
The two youths standing behind Ma Xiao were full of anticipation.
Ma Xiao was one of Asia's diamond-tier experts. The two behind him were new members of the Dragon God Corps. As the captain, exhibiting his skills with a different username was also to establish respect.
"Demon Wolf Type V's movements aren't bad. Its weaknesses can only be exploited by high level mecha. In this sort of arena, it is invincible."
Ma Xiao said plainly. As an expert, sometimes he would play around under a different username because his main username was too well known.
Ma Xiao's other username: Dragon God 007. It had three battles, and they were all wins.
System matching:
Skeleton VS Dragon God 007
"Oh, it turns out to be a rookie. This is really akin to slaughtering a chicken with a butcher's chopper."
"To die under the Dragon God is already a blessing for him."
The two youths behind him were excited. They could see from captain's first-person view, a rare opportunity. Both of them were Gold One rank and were important reserves of the team. They were also Ares College freshmen.
"F*k, are you kidding me? It's a Brittleskin. He'll be dead in one move."
Ma Xiao was slightly speechless. While opponents at this level were as easy to win against as computers, there was some intelligence. But his opponent actually chose Brittleskin. One slice and it would be over.
Bright lights shone on the platform as two mecha slowly emerged.
Ma Xiao did not want to waste any time. The moment the battle began, the Demon Wolf Type V pulled back on the throttle slightly. By pausing briefly, it would increase the mech's instantaneous burst power, especially for beast type mechs.
The operation of the mech flowed naturally and the mech lunged towards the opponent.
Almost instantly the mech was right in front of the Wargod No. 1. "Watch closely! It is time for the Soaring Heavenly Steed's Quintuple Successive Chops!"
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Chapter 9: Destroying Noobs
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Although a Brittleskin could not allow him to showcase his full strength, it would still suffice as a warmup.
The Demon Wolf Type V rushed forward. Generally, to defend against the cruel and vicious assault of the Demon Wolf, one would rely on their energy shields to block the assault and then counter attack. However, the Brittleskin did not have any energy shields; it could only block or dodge. Could the Wargod No. 1 even dodge the assault of a Demon Wolf Type V?
The Wargod No. 1 took half a step backwards, just barely enough to dodge the attack effortlessly. Ma Xiao gave a wry smile and continued his assault. Once the Soaring Heavenly Steed Quintuple Successive Chops began, it was unending and relentless.
Retreating would only lead one deeper into the abyss.
The first attack could have been real or a fake; however, what followed right after was a killing move. There was no space to escape. However, the Wargod No. 1 suddenly spun away!
The Demon Wolf continued to attack violently and launched a jump attack after the Wargod No. 1. However, the Wargod No. 1 was like a ghost and barely dodged the jump attack. Each attack was dodged just barely. Yet at this moment, Ma Xiao's Heavenly Soaring Steed's final attack arrived.
With his experienced moves, the multiple attacks had forced the enemy into a fatal position.
The Demon Wolf's mouth opened and a laser cannon fired!
It was fired almost point blank and there was nowhere to escape!
Bang…
It was a perfect killing move!
However, the Wargod No. 1 was once again moving like a ghost. It horizontally shifted without pause as though it had practiced this move countless times. The moment the Demon Wolf opened it's mouth, the Wargod No. 1 had already moved.
The killing move hit empty air!
The warning system activated indicating a threat appearing on the left side. The Wargod No. 1 was rushing towards him. As a diamond player, he did not attempt to dodge as there was not enough time, so he activated his energy shield.
The Wargod No. 1 rushed over and launched a lunging attack!
Bang…
After being struck, the energy shield crackled and Ma Xiao retreated. However, the Wargod No. 1 continued to attack!
The swift and vicious assault was akin to that of an artillery attack. For a humanoid mech to execute such moves, just how much burst strength was necessary?
The Demon Wolf Type V did not dodge completely; it suffered from some damage by the vicious attacks. The Wargod No. 1 immediately followed up with a sweeping attack. The Demon Wolf had a mechanical tail that was incomparably fast, while the Wargod No. 1 only used its legs, which would definitely be slightly slower, but Ma Xiao felt that something was wrong.
Bang…
Direct hit!
At this moment, the Wargod No. 1 jumped up into the air, and its titanium knife was lunging at the Demon Wolf's chest.
Sparks flew and Ma Xiao retaliated quickly. However, the Demon Wolf had already lost its balance and was sent hurtling by the Wargod No. 1.
At this point, the mech suddenly flashed past.
Oh my god!
The Wargod No. 1 had grabbed on to the Demon Wolf's leg and its titanium knife was already stabbing towards the Demon Wolf's head.
Bang…
The energy shield crumbled as the the titanium knife sliced into the Demon Wolf Type V's head. There was an explosion of fireworks.
Boooooom…
The Demon Wolf collapsed.
Skeleton WIN. Two successive victories!
In the well-decorated training room, there was complete silence. Every was completely stunned.
How could this be?
It was a humanoid version of the Soaring Heavenly Steed's Quintuple Successive Chops???
The one he had killed with it was even the creator of the move, Ma Xiao!!!
He even used the Wargod No. 1!!!
Was this just a hallucination?
Ma Xiao did not move at all. He was replaying the series of moves in his mind. Did he make a mistake?
He didn't make a mistake; this must have just been an expert pretending to be a newbie. The opponent possessed diamond-level moves and this was even done quite shamelessly!
"Who are you? Carlos? Is this your smurf[2]?"
Ma Xiao asked. Carlos was his main rival. Furthermore, he enjoyed using the Wargod No. 1.
Wang Zheng did not reply. The opponent was kind of bad. The moment the battle started, he attacked, This would only be a good move if there was a large disparity in skill levels between the two. As Ma Xiao was fighting an unknown opponent, and doing this to an unknown opponent showed terrible judgement, so he could only be awarded one out of five points. If Bonehead was here, Ma Xiao would definitely receive a 10,000 volt shock.
Ma Xiao was angry now. The opponent completely ignored him and immediately went to look for another opponent in matchmaking.
He himself immediately started matchmaking as well. However, as his luck was not so good, he did not get matched against Skeleton again.
At this point in time, in CT's Asia Region official forum's newbie area, there were two new popular videos posted.
The title was "Guess whose smurf this is!"
Skeleton had two successive victories using only the Wargod No. 1.
The number of hits was already in the tens of thousands. There were even several thousand replies to the videos. Although this could not be compared to some of the famous players, this was already considered to be very popular in the beginner arena.
"F*k. He flipped the Beast mech without even using any equipment. This bastard should be Europe Region's number one Beast player's, Malu's, smurf!"
"This was probably an accident. There's still a small chance this could happen. The Beast mech was rushing too ferociously. What kind of supreme expert would have so much free time to do this?"
"The moderators are too bored. Why would they sticky such a topic. This is just an ordinary bronze ranked promotion match."
However, after the second video appeared, the atmosphere changed.
"This is Carlos's smurf!"
"Why don't you guess who Dragon God 007 is? It should be Dragon God Ma Xiao, right?"
Even if one had not tasted pork or seen a pig walk, there were very few people who could execute the Heavenly Soaring Steed's Quintuple Successive Chops. The Demon Wolf Type V's moves were just too amazing. On the contrary, the Wargod No. 1 was still able to dodge the moves. He moved just like a ghost and even executed the move Soaring Heavenly Steed's Quintuple Successive Chops with a humanoid mech.
Even if the previous match was an accident, this match was bound to be a hot topic!
"This is the textbook example of a dodge. This is definitely an example of the person learning the exact moves of the Soaring Heavenly Steed and was practicing how to dodge it!"
A few veterans couldn't help but throw in their own opinions too.
When the video was played in slow motion, the Wargod No. 1's dodges were all by a slim margin. His ability to predict the opponent's moves was amazing. Even if the Dragon God's moves were extremely perfect, they were clearly not perfect enough. There were only perfect tactics.
Aina had also won a battle. She was used to piloting actual mecha, so such toys did not arouse her interest. However, she was very curious as to how Wang Zheng performed. How good was his piloting ability?
Wang Zheng's third opponent appeared.
ID: Chaos Gunner. Hunter Type 3, 130 victories, a win rate of 53%. Bronze rank 5.
Wang Zheng's two successive victories were not that rare. However, as his win rate was too high, the matchmaking system would match him with increasingly stronger enemies. But someone with just two battles could only be matched up against a bronze 5 ranked opponent. Although the individual was a low ranked bronze opponent, he was still good enough to decimate most newbies.
The moment one becomes ranked, they are generally significantly better than the average player.
Skeleton vs Chaos Gunner. This would normally not be a battle that would elicit any attention. However, as the official forums had focused a lot of attention onto Skeleton, there were numerous players who were interested in this fight. This normal battle would actually have several hundred players willing to pay to watch.
Chaos Gunner was also very curious. Were there such good things that happened in this world?
In this sort of competition, CT would take the majority of the earnings, but depending on how exciting the battle was, they would give a reward for both the winner and the loser. Of course, the winner would receive a bit more.
Who was the opponent? Two battles with two victories… This was clearly someone else's smurf.
Chaos Gunner was extremely happy. How could such good things happen? He opened up a search engine and quickly found comments on his opponent.
This Skeleton was an expert in close combat and his skills were not bad. However, meeting him was Skeleton's bad luck. Even if Skeleton was a smurf or an extremely lucky newbie, he would still be destroyed.
Wargod No. 1 VS Hunter Type 3. Battleground: Jungle
The jungle was perfect for sniper style and ambush type mecha. In a situation where one did not even have an energy shield, one hit would cause death.
Xiao Shi looked at the completely calm Wang Zheng. It looked like he had a lot of faith in his gunnery skills.
At this point, Wang Zheng's selection made Xiao Shi speechless.
Wargod No. 1 picked the titanium knife… and not the laser rifle???
This…
Even without knowing about Xiao Shi's reaction, Chaos Gunner smiled. There were truly individuals that were overly arrogant in this world. The Wargod No. 1 was already severely disadvantaged with the terrain, and he even picked that broken knife. Did Skeleton actually think that he would be able to fight him at close range?
Half of the 300 viewers began to regret their choice. Being impulsive was truly dumb. A normal match would already require one to pay 10 dollars. Even though the payment wasn't important, this was just too worthless. The audience felt quite depressed.
However, there was no indication that a refund was possible. They had been tricked by the official forums. For the purpose of entertainment, the official forums would pick certain interesting players to be promoted, and there would eventually be some people who would be tricked.
"Would it kill this Skeleton to at least not be so pretentious? Why would he still pick the Wargod No. 1?"
"F*k. He didn't even bring the laser rifle. Does he think his opponent is an idiot?"
"Cheated! I've been cheated by a fraud again!"
"Were the last two battles staged?"
"Who knows? F*k, that Gunner is an expert. He's already in position!"
Once the battle started, Chaos Gunner immediately rushed to find an ambush position. After watching the last two videos, he was very clear that he could not allow the opponent to get close to him.
This was a jungle similar to one found on Norton Star. There were large and strange plants that had small gaps in between them. When one was hidden, it also provided a good field of vision for the sniper.
Chaos Gunner did not choose a vantage point that was extremely high. In fact, he chose a position close to the ground.
It was highly unlikely that the opponent was an idiot; it was probably an expert who was a smurf. Thus, the opponent would likely place his focus on the high vantage points. Chaos Gunner found a depression and immediately camouflaged himself while waiting for the opponent to appear.
After seeing this sight, everyone started to sigh. However, what made them even more shocked was that the Wargod No. 1 was clearly walking freely without any concerns in the world.
"Is there something wrong? He is facing the Hunter and still walking in a straight line. Does he have any brains?"
"He is just walking to his death!"
Xiao Shi did not know the opponent's position, but she felt very worried. The opponent would definitely be lying in ambush. How could Wang Zheng be walking so calmly?
Xiao Shi subconsciously looked at Wang Zheng's expression and was stunned. A smile hung on his face. It looked like he was truly enjoying himself.
What kind of situation was this?
Wang Zheng was truly enjoying himself. Even though this was still a virtual experience, he had still managed to live half his dream.
Although he seemed very carefree, Wang Zheng's entire body was poised and ready to strike.
Danger was also a sort of experience!
The mech calmly walked forward. He gradually approached the depression where Chaos Gunner was currently hiding.
Chaos Gunner did not move at all. He quietly waited for his opponent to approach. Hurry up… hurry up… just a bit closer!
Everyone's heart was beating faster and faster. There were only five meters left. This was where the crescendo of the battle reached a peak!
At this point, the Wargod No. 1 suddenly stopped and began to wander around. Then, as though he had found something, he rushed off somewhere!
D*n it! What was happening!
Chaos Gunner felt a bit depressed. However, his mood quickly improved as the Wargod No. 1 had appeared again. Furthermore, he had even entered his firing sights.
… the screen was constantly flashing. F*k. This bastard was moving pretty fast, so it was not easy to track his position. Every few seconds he would be flitting between the trees. The principle of a sniper was "one shot one kill." This was especially important for someone lying in ambush. The Wargod No. 1 could not stay completely hidden. However, every step he took made it impossible for Chaos Gunner to lock onto him, and he did not dare to attack wildly.
Noob: This is a gaming term for a bad player.
[2] Term in online gaming used to describe experts creating fresh accounts in order to play games with newbies using superior skills to stomp the newbies.
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Chapter 10: Noble Little Sister
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The players were also very curious about why Chaos Gunner did not fire. Was he stupid?
An excellent sniper required patience. However, the alarms suddenly sounded.
Not good!
The Wargod No. 1 was currently increasing his speed and rushing at him. He had been discovered!!!
He wasn't looking for a good opportunity to act! Wang Zheng was currently piloting his Wargod No. 1 and rushing towards the Hunter Type 3 at high speed.
Chaos Gunner no longer cared if he was revealed. The opponent was not quick enough to get to him!
Light flashed in every direction as the laser cannon blasted. A laser shot flew towards the Wargod No. 1.
Just a few moments after the laser was fired, the Wargod No. 1 suddenly leaned at a 45 degree angle. The beam whizzed past his body. The energy from the beam was so strong that it almost stripped the outer coating of the Wargod No. 1.
After that slight exchange, the Wargod No. 1 continued to rush forward. As he had not moved significantly when dodging, his speed was almost unaffected.
"Calm down!"
Chaos Gunner kept on telling himself. Such a situation was not often seen in battles. Only when one was calm would the sniper be able to survive till the end.
The sniper cannon had once again locked on to the target!
The second blast fired!
Wargod No. 1 then jumped into the air!
D*n it, he chose to jump at this point in time???
The second laser blast hit empty air. The distance between them was getting smaller and smaller. Chaos Gunner was charging up for a third shot. This last shot would determine who would live and who would die.
The Wargod No. 1 immediately rushed at him again after landing on the ground. At this point, there were no obstacles left between the two of them. However, the distance between the two was just too large, and the third shot had already finished charging.
"Go to hell!"
Chaos Gunner roared as he released the third blast. Although he was feeling extremely excited, his hands were incomparably firm. This was the result of a hundred battles' accumulated experience.
The Wargod No. 1 should've had no opportunity to dodge, but as the laser blast approached him, the Wargod No. 1 moved in a beautiful arc.
Everyone in the audience was shocked silly. F*k! Ten dollars actually allowed them to watch the Arched Slide Step!
The Wargod No. 1 bizarrely executed a 30 degrees arc, and after the laser blast passed by his previous position, he had returned back to his original path!
This was a super skill employed by assassin type mecha when placed in an unfavorable situation against sniper type mecha!
The execution of the move caused the Wargod No. 1's frame to creak under the pressure. Chaos Gunner was stunned as he stood there motionless.
F*k! Was this not the beginner's arena? Why was someone bullying people here!
Arched Slide Step!
As the Wargod No. 1 whizzed past, the Hunter Type 3's head flew off. Mech destroyed!
Skeleton WIN!
Somewhere on earth, a 20-something-year-old youth was angrily hammering on the machine. "Which bastard would so blatantly bully people!? Just whose smurf is this?!"
The audience was currently silent. A brief moment later, it erupted into raucous cheers. Ten dollars to watch a textbook example of a disadvantaged player beating a sniper. This was definitely money well spent!
Xiao Shi was sitting next to Wang Zheng, so she clearly saw everything going on inside the cockpit. Wang Zheng was smiling from start till the end. He had an indescribable sense of self confidence and relaxedness. It was as though battle was a sort of refinement for him.
The Arched Slide Step was one of the moves that were harder to execute. Those who did not possess the appropriate physical requirements could never execute it, even if it was in CT!
Even then, his judgment during periods of danger was something that only a soldier with ample experience could have!
Wang Zheng removed the tactile controller as he walked out of the cockpit. Looking at Xiao Shi, who was standing outside, he asked, "Did you feel like this was very meaningless?"
Before Xiao Shi could reply, a shout echoed out from the room beside them. "These bastards brought me down with them again! All of my points are gone!"
Yan Xiaosu walked out with a depressed look on his face. "I'm not playing anymore. The kids are out for summer vacation and they will be the death of me!"
Aina smiled as she said, "Brother Zheng is an expert. Why don't you let him carry you?"
"Gosh, its only Boss' second time playing today. Even if he was a genius, he would still need to practice more."
Following which, Yan Xiaosu continued, "Boss, I'm not saying you're incapable. You need to understand the mecha and the environments, the different strategies and tactics. If you don't play at least several hundred rounds, it will not be enough. All those diamond ranked players have already accumulated over thousands, no, tens of thousands of battles!"
Those who possessed comprehensive knowledge, excellent battle knowledge, and were extremely hardworking and diligent, even such students were rejected from Ares College. Just how many individuals could reach such a rank?
"This is really quite interesting. There are even numerous experts," Wang Zheng said as he nodded his head. Training was static, but battles had tens of thousands of variations, so battle would significantly improve one's understanding.
"Lets go shopping. It's what girls really like," Yan Xiaosu said. The average girl would definitely like to shop.
Xiao Shi was quite nonchalant. Although Wang Zheng wanted to send Xiao Shi back home, he felt that he should at least buy her a souvenir.
"Xiao Shi, if you see anything you like, I will buy it for you!" Wang Zheng said as he ruffled Xiao Shi's hair. Although they had not known each other for long, he already saw her as his younger sister. If he could truly have such a cute younger sister, it would indeed be a great fortune for him.
"This is a rare sight! I have been with my Boss for almost half my life and he has never given me a gift."
A short and chubby person pretending to act cute was truly adorable. Xiao Shi couldn't contain her laughter when she witnessed this.
On the road, Xiao Shi managed to get many interesting pieces of information from Yan Xiaosu. Especially the fact that Wang Zheng only had a genetic score of 28. Xiao Shi's first reaction was that she did not believe it. However, after Wang Zheng admitted it himself, Xiao Shi's curiosity was piqued. How could this be possible?
Yan Xiaosu had a big mouth and revealed all of Wang Zheng's hidden secrets from the time he walked around without zipping his pants.
"Sister Xiao Shi, if you have any sisters that have no boyfriends, why don't you introduce them to me? We are all family, and fertiliser does not flow into outsiders' fields."
"I have a cousin, but you already have a female goddess. It's a pity."
"Ah. For a tree, I am willing to forego the entire forest! I am truly faithful!" Yan Xiaosu continued to praise himself.
"Boss, I am going to settle some personal things. Why don't you walk around first. I will contact you through Skylink later."
After saying so, he pressed a card into Wang Zheng's hands, winked, and his fat ass disappeared in a puff of smoke.
Wang Zheng smiled deep down. They were truly brothers for life. At this point, he would not be polite anymore.
"Your friend is very passionate."
"He is my best brother."
"Brother Zheng, will you remember me in future?" Xiao Shi suddenly asked as she sighed. She knew that the time she had with him was almost up. Even if Wang Zheng did not bring it up, she would have left herself.
"Definitely. You are one of the only guiding lights in my darkness. You even caused me to lose my family fortune." Wang Zheng laughed.
Xiao Shi could not help but laugh. Material goods were unimportant to her. However, she knew that Wang Zheng's situation was not the same as hers. She couldn't help but feel extremely thankful, and she regretted her impulsiveness from the day she met Wang Zheng.
At this point, Wang Zheng's face changed. He dived at Xiao Shi and a hole appeared on the ground.
"Sniper!" Xiao Shi couldn't help but exclaim. She had received anti-assassination training.
Wang Zheng used his body to block for Xiao Shi before dragging her into a crowd. A few moments later, three more shots were heard.
One of the bullets grazed past Wang Zheng's arm and blood splashed out. However, Wang Zheng grabbed Xiao Shi even tighter and hid behind an advertising board. Granny's leg, there were people really gunning for Xiao Shi.
"There are assassins after me. You should leave!" At this point, Xiao Shi wanted to push Wang Zheng away.
"You are my sister. If they want to touch you, they need my permission," Wang Zheng dryly said.
"These are professional killers. You don't know…" Xiao Shi said anxiously. How could a student handle them?
At this point, Wang Zheng grabbed Xiao Shi and rushed away. The advertising board had already been shot to pieces and the entire road was in chaos.
In the middle of the chaotic crowd, a panicked man suddenly rushed at Xiao Shi with a dagger shimmering coldly in his hand.
The opponent's movements were extremely ruthless and practiced. Without any wasted movements, he had approached Xiao Shi in just a few moments, preparing to slash her neck.
Xiao Shi's eyes opened wide. Her eyes were staring at the dagger that was rushing towards her. The assassin's pupils contracted and his mouth turned into a wide smile. At this point, a hand grabbed the knife. The assassin was stunned and he tried to flick the hand aside. Using a bare hand to grab a knife, did this person actually think he was made of diamond?
The pain he felt from his palm didn't even make Wang Zheng flinch. He knew that if he even paused for a moment, the outcome would definitely change.
Leaning Landslide!
Bang!
The assassin's body flew almost 20 meters away as though he had been hit by a cannon.
At this point, another gunshot could be heard. Wang Zheng twisted his body to the side and the bullet brushed past his chest. Then he immediately grabbed Xiao shi, rushed into a nearby shopping centre, and hid in the corner of a shop.
His one hand was holding Xiao Shi while the other hand was grabbing… a piece of pink lingerie! F*k! This was a female lingerie store!
Xiao Shi quietly leaned on Wang Zheng. She originally thought that she would be killed. However, she had already calmed down. Her empire's royal bodyguards would definitely have reacted, and if they hadn't, they wouldn't deserve to be the royal bodyguards.
Outside, police sirens could be heard. The entire area had been cordoned off by the police. There were even special forces around. There was also a group of people in special uniforms who had rushed into the crowd. Their response was extremely quick.
Hearing the police sirens and announcements, it could be seen that the situation was under control.
"Xiao Shi, make sure you don't get lost next time." Wang Zheng gave her a smile. The feeling of danger had already disappeared.
Before Xiao Shi could reply, the shop door was broken apart and the special forces arrived.
The two of them were escorted out in a tight formation. An elegant lady bringing a squad of royal bodyguards immediately rushed over to receive Xiao Shi. From start to end, the special forces did not give the two any time to talk.
Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders and tore a piece of his shirt to bandage his hand.
Yan Xiaosu grabbed Wang Zheng. The crowd was still chaotic, but as he was worried about Wang Zheng, he had been hiding at the side. "Bbboo… Boss, what happened? F*k. Why are you injured?"
"I'm fine. It's nothing."
"Xiao Shi?
"Her family members have come to take her away."
"Looks like that girl wasn't an ordinary person. Her entire body carried the aura of a rich individual. She should be even richer than my family! It's a pity; we should have gotten a reward!"
"Go away! She's my sister. Its rare for me to have an opportunity to be a man."
"Haha, Boss. You are truly someone I look up to!"
Yan Xiaosu energetically shook Student Wang's injured hand, further injuring it.
When one only talks about money, their feelings will be hurt. However, when one only talks about feelings, their money will be hurt. This was the saying of Xiaosu's household.
It looked as though Xiao Shi's family background was not bad. When she was lost, so many people were mobilized to find her. It was a pity that having too much money wasn't a good thing; even assassins were sent after her.
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Chapter 11: You are truly not worthy of him!
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Xiao Shi was like the wind—she came and went in a hurry. But this did not change Wang Zheng's life. He continued his routine of training and waited for his graduation certificate. He even found a part-time job at the Shangri-La Hotel. Working part-time while pursuing studies was the golden trademark of Dawn Middle School students, not to mention work of no technical content.
Xiao Shi did not contact him again. Well, they also had no means of contact. Besides, after such an incident, her family probably would not let her go out again.
Wang Zheng's life was still very fulfilling. That incident brought out an amazing effect. His premonition in crisis was rather accurate; Bonehead also often said that he was simply born a warrior. His hand also recovered rather quickly. Having gone through Bonehead's transformation, his body was definitely stronger than the average person's.
If an ordinary person went through such training, they may have nightmares about it, but Wang Zheng even felt it in his bones. He was truly full of passion for battle, longing for the battlefield!
He opened his music player. It was currently playing the Milky Way Chart's #1 song, NOTAFRAID. It was about strength, courage, and the passion of battle, Wang Zheng's favourite song.
While Wang Zheng was busy exercising, Yan Xiaosu was not idle either. In preparation for his goddess' birthday party on the weekend, Yan Xiaosu was chaotically busy. He prepared the clothes he was going to wear, bought a present, and consulted a stylist for a look. In Student Su's words, he wanted to glitter before his goddess.
Regarding this, Wang Zheng reserved his opinion. If she liked him, it would not matter what kind of clothes he wore. On the other hand, if she didn't like it …
Of course, it was not good to hurt others' feelings, so Wang Zheng kept his thoughts to himself..
The weekend finally arrived amidst Student Yan Xiaosu's anticipation. He did not even play CT in these past few days, which was a rare sight. Early in the morning, he drove his father's new Milky Way Arrow Hover Car to find Wang Zheng. Yan Xiaosu had rattled on about his plan the entire day. It was evident that he was rather nervous.
At five in the afternoon, both of them arrived at the Shangri-La Hotel. Wang Zheng was a little surprised, but he also found it reasonable. This was the most luxurious hotel in Asia. It was said that there was a big shot staying here, and they had booked all the levels above 50. The birthday parties that were booked during their stay were all cancelled. Even the people who made prior reservations did not seem to mind this disruption. This was giving the Ye family a lot of face.
Yan Xiaosu specially wore insoles heels, allowing him to reach 1.7 meters in height. "Boss, is my tie crooked?"
"It's very on point. Go!"
Yan Xiaosu hugged 99 blossoms of Milky Way Demon flowers and stepped onto the red carpet.
When they entered the banquet hall, it was already very lively. One could only spot Yue Jing and only Yue Jing could be seen in a glance. Yue Jing was wearing a white evening dress and a chic and elegant coral necklace on her white and slender neck. This night was hers; she was the princess here.
Ye Zisu, on the other hand, wore a sky blue evening gown. Although it was Yue Jing's show, she had her own way of attracting attention.
By Yue Jing's side was an imposing middle-aged man, the honourable Yue Long, one of the Asia Region's true powerhouses. This banquet was not only attended by young people, friends and family of the Ye family were here too.
It was a real big scene.
At the banquet, some young people in evening attire were chatting. Whether they were boys or girls, everyone maintained their elegance and arrogance. Since they were qualified enough to attend, these were obviously not your average people.
Of course, there were exceptions too, and these were Yue Jing's schoolmates. All of them were extremely envious; after all, attending such an event was a once in a lifetime opportunity for them.
Only death was equal for all humans. Although they attended the same middle school, everyone knew in their hearts that once they stepped out of it, everything would be different.
Ideals were fantastical while reality was harsh. If they could obtain this student's friendship, who knows, they might just be able to get Yue Jing's help in the future.
Today, Yue Jing came to receive praise.
When her gaze moved towards the door, Yue Jing smiled brightly and took the initiative to greet and welcome her guests as they walked in. This surprised the several young people surrounding her, so they followed her.
"Student Yue Jing, I wish you a happy birthday!" The articulate Yan Xiaosu actually stumbled, quickly gifting the flowers in his hand.
But Yue Jing did not receive the gift.
"Incredible. Ninety nine blossoms of Milky Way Demon Flowers. This is really expensive!"
"Haha, little sister Yue Jing, who is this? He is so old-fashioned. What era is it, still giving these kind of gifts."
Yue Jing smiled, gesturing for her followers to take away the flowers. "Let me introduce him to everyone. This is Student Yan Xiaosu. The famous Little Fortune Star sanitary napkins that everyone should know is his family's business."
The people surrounding her were surprised for a moment, then they bursted out in laughter. "Little Jing, when did your standards drop so low? Even if you were approachable, someone of such low calibre would not even qualify to come!"
Yue Jing maintained a peaceful smile. "Schoolmates, if you're here to participate, you are a guest. Beside him is Wang Zheng, an elite of Dawn who is very arrogant. His presence is giving me face. Normally, he would be too lazy to bother with me."
The more congenial Yue Jing was, the more hurtful the words. Wang Zheng knew she was up to no good, but after all, they were still schoolmates. He did not expect Yue Jing would do this.
"Elite of Dawn? If you didn't say so, I would have thought he was just a commoner. He is dressed so casually."
Wang Zheng shrugged nonchalantly. This was him; there was no need to disguise himself.
New guests arrived very quickly, and no one bothered with the two anymore. Yan Xiaosu was very disappointed. Even a fool would know that they were here to be used as the butt of jokes.
Wang Zheng patted Xiaosu on the back. "Failure is the mother of success. We are already here anyway. We must eat our fill before we go back!"
Yan Xiaosu waved his fist fiercely. "Damn it! I will have my revenge some day. What's wrong with Little Fortune Star, what's wrong with sanitary napkins? Ladies can't live without them!"
Wang Zheng gave him a thumbs up. Don't tell me Student Yan Xiaosu's dream was to sell sanitary napkins throughout the entire Milky Way Galaxy.
The two really did not belong here amongst the so-called high-class people. Yue Jing's schoolmates were busy networking and staying in contact. Facing graduation, more friends meant more paths. Besides, to be able to be acquainted with such people was a pleasure in itself.
"Needless to say, even though I've been working here for a few days, this is my first eating the food here. It is really not bad." Wang Zheng ate freely. There was no need to make things difficult for himself.
Yan Xiaosu, being a born optimist, ate happily too. "D*n it, those Milky Way Demon Flowers were really expensive. I will eat however much I can."
The liveliness of the party was unimportant to the two. At this moment the lights dimmed. All of the beams of light gathered at center-stage where a three-meter-tall birthday cake appeared. Surrounding it erupted a birthday song, followed by a round of applause. Even the two of them in the corner were thrown up onto cloud nine.
Ye Zisu saw the two fellows in the corner eating without a care. They really didn't understand Yue Jing; her temper was not to be let go of that easily.
"Jing Jing, make a wish. Everyone will help you realise it!" the people surrounding said.
Yue Long smiled and nodded. "Your uncles are all here today. Say it, we will make it come true."
Yue Jing smiled. "Today I want to help someone fulfil their wish. Although he thinks I am superficial, we are school mates after all, right, Wang Zheng?"
Hearing her tone, everyone knew that something was about to happen. Everyone knew of her temper; they were just not sure which unfortunate fool was her target now.
With Yue Jing's point, the lights immediately shone onto the corner. Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu immediately became the centre of attention with no place to hide.
"Student Wang Zheng is an elite of Dawn Middle School. I wish that Ares College will give him an examination opportunity. After all, every Asian graduate should have this opportunity."
A young person in white evening clothes stood up with a smile. "Little Jing, eveyone has a fair examination opportunity. As the chairman of Ares College's Student Union, I can guarantee it!"
"Senior Wu Jin, I do believe you, but Wang Zheng's gene score is only 28."
Yue Jing said with a smile, but her eyes were full of pride. Everyone started discussing this at once. Was this person a pig?
Wu Jin was also surprised for a moment. The school had its standards. Not to mention 28, anyone with less than 68 would not qualify … 28, this caliber was unheard of; it was comparable to an animal.
Wang Zheng also did not expect that Yue Jing would do this. Truly, one would rather offend a villain than offend a woman. But such a matter had no lethality to him.
There was a hint of a casual sneer on Yue Jing's mouth. She could not fathom Wang Zheng's calm, self-righteous expression. A poor and useless fellow should have some self-awareness. She did not believe that she could not defeat his humble self-esteem!
On the side, Yan Xiaosu suddenly set his cup heavily onto the table. "Student Yue Jing, even if this is so, Wang Zheng also despises you. Actually, don't you think we are rather compatible? Menstruation[1]and sanitary napkin, a match made in heaven. Together we can give birth to a Little Fortune Star[2].
Yan Xiaosu said very earnestly, to the point where his big eyes teared up.
Everyone was surprised for a moment. Yue Jing … menstruation, sanitary napkin?
At this moment, everyone laughed bitterly. Actually, everyone wanted not to laugh, but they could not hold it in anymore. This homonym was just too vulgar and funny.
Yue Jing's face was livid. "He is no different from trash. Even if he gave me shoes, he would still not be worthy!"
"You are truly not suitable for him!"
A pleasant and natural voice resounded. Everyone's eyes looked towards the door as a series of sky blue guards with a golden trident logo on their chests rushed in.
Amongst the shining guards emerged a girl from the centre. In this moment, even the stars paled in comparison to the girl. Her lavender hair was rolled up nobly, showing much elegance. Her skin was as white as jade, completely dazzling. Her beautiful face had every girl present wanting to hide, and it was coupled with beautiful, starry eyes like no others. This was the first princess of the Aslan Empire, Aina Aslan!
The most dazzling star in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Yue Long and company smiled respectfully and bowed. This was a show of huge respect.
The Aslan Empire was one of the nine permanent members of the Milky Way Alliance. It was also one of the top three powers of the alliance, known as the Elite Empire. Her Royal Highness had taken some time to visit the solar system, and the Asian region was the last stop. However, her schedule had changed slightly and her return was delayed. Who would have thought that someone of such great status would appear here? Although Yue Long was a member of the government, even he would not qualify to participate in such a meeting.
[1] It's a pun. Yue Jing's name is a homonym for menstruation.
[2] Another play on words. Little fortune star is the name of Xiaosu's family's napkins.
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Chapter 12: Fried Dough Sticks and Soy Milk
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Looking at these people, Aina just nodded slightly. At this moment, she was not Xiao Shi anymore but the Aslan Empire's first successor; not merely the focus of Earth nor the Solar System, but the focus of Milky Way Alliance.
Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu were shocked too. Both of them had guessed that Xiao Shi was probably the child of a rich family, but this was too much.
Yue Jing, a so-called princess, was now a cockroach in front of the real princess.
What is a cockroach? A soft-shelled turtle!
Unbearable!
Looking at Aina Aslan, Yue Jing's jaw dropped. She was speechless.
But the princess did not bother with her; she proceeded towards Wang Zheng.
Making eye contact, Wang Zheng exposed a hearty smile. Friends need not care about identity and status.
The guards accompanying her did not care about where they were. Wherever the Princess went was Aslan Empire's diplomatic zone, and random bystanders were all parted away.
Princess extended her hand. Yue Long and company were all stunned. The Princess did not even bother with Asia's Ambassador
"Today's Xiao Shi is so pretty, so suave!"
Aina smiled, secretly batting her lashes before immediately returning to her stature as Princess. "Asia is the birthplace of human civilization. Being here, I am really happy, especially because I made a lot of new friends. Before coming, I thought only the Aslan Empire had elites. However, Wang Zheng was proof of my ignorance. He is the future that Milky Way Alliance can be proud of!"
This evaluation was as high as the heavens!
The entire atmosphere of the banquet changed, and Yue Jing was gone just like menstruation. It has to be said that Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu were, for once, extremely famous.
These two were the Princess' friends?
What is this?
The Princess' visit to Asia officially began.
The next day, this was the front page headline of all news in Asia. Of course, the focus was not Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu, but the image of Her Royal Highness. The Aslan Empire's elite-centralized political system and overly tough diplomatic image were beginning to transition in recent years. The Princess' people-friendly diplomacy achieved excellent results.
Of course, Little Fortune Star Sanitary Napkins was high in demand. Old Yan was happy from ear to ear. To be able to tag on in a sentence in such big news was equivalent to the biggest advertisement.
Yan Xiaosu kept feeling like he was in a dream. He never expected that a day of despair could turn around so suddenly into such a situation.
Following which, all the channels were pretty much covering the Princess' visit to Asia.
Aina Aslan conquered Earth with beauty!
The most beautiful Princess praised Asia, so Asia's revival was in sight!
An enchanted Princess has been captivated by Asia's culture!
The Princess of Aslan praised Asia's educational system by saying that it could be comparable to Aslan's advanced system!
In a moment, the whole of Asia was swept by the Princess craze. Aina's every movement became a trend. Star pupils also became popular on a large-scale. Simultaneously, more people began to understand Aslan's culture and philosophy.
Of course, the entire visit's security was of the highest level. The Princess was soft on the outside but hard on the inside and unshaken by terrorist activities in her homeland. The stronger their attempts, the stronger her resistance!
At the last press conference, thousands of media outlets gathered at Shangri-La Hotel. The flashes were continuous.
"Your Royal Highness, I am a reporter for the Daily Paper. Will you return to Asia?"
Aina nodded as she smiled. "Yes, I will come back if I have the opportunity to. The beauty of this place has left a deep impression on me."
"Your Royal Highness, I am a reporter for Financial Weekly. What is your opinion on Earth's continually declining rights to speak in the Milky Way Alliance? Is the Aslan Empire going to establish strategic relations with the Solar System?"
Watching the leisurely Xiao Shi on the television, Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu were a little dumbfounded as they both ate fried dough sticks and soy milk.
"Boss, is this really that Xiao Shi? God, I should have asked for her autograph; it would surely sell for big money!" Yan Xiaosu gaped. It turns out that her hair was not dyed; lavender hair and star eyes were the symbol of the royal family of the Aslan Empire, but who would have thought of that? Even if Xiao Shi had said it herself, no one would've believed her.
The Aina now was fluent, impeccable. The conference proceeded extremely smoothly.
"Your Royal Highness, I am a reporter for Daily Entertainment. On behalf of all other single male comrades, what do you look for in your partner?"
The moment this question was asked, the entire conference fell silent and stared at the Princess. This beautiful princess' romance undoubtedly drew the most attention in the Milky Way. The press officer interrupted, "Sorry, Her Royal Highness will not answer questions about her private life."
Aina suddenly waved her hand and stood up, her face exposing a sly smile. "One day, he will take me home, make me a breakfast of fried dough fritters and soy milk, and call my name gently."
Pu …
Yan Xiaosu spat out a mouthful of soy milk onto Wang Zheng's face. "Boss, you are my idol. No, you are simply a statue of god!"
The press conference came to a satisfactory close. Applause resounded, especially because of the last answer. Fried dough fritters with soy milk was the specialty of Asia. This proved Princess' true understanding of Asia and won a lot of people's hearts. Fried dough fritters and soy milk, thanks to the Princess' words, became the latest popular snack of the Milky Way.
The Princes embarked on her return trip. This trip to the solar system was a success. The Princess' beauty and people-friendly image was admired by the people of the solar system and greatly eased the Aslan Empire's tough diplomatic image.
A week after the Princess left, the news' passion also gradually subsided. Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu's lives also returned to normal. Of course, Yan Xiaosu would brag about it from time to time, but no one believed him at all. Although there was that small episode at the birthday banquet, everyone believed that it was just the Princess courageously stepping in to be a savior, teaching a little lesson about bullying.
Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu, this pair of brothers who have overcome many obstacles together, also officially graduated. What was worthy of congratulations was that Yan Xiaosu was formally admitted into Ares College's Star Department of Commerce, while Wang Zheng actively prepared for the military.
"Ah, Little Yu, you are too mean, always disappearing at crucial times!"
Yan Xiaosu complained. This fellow seemed to have gone missing.
Xie Yuxin was another brother of the two of them, but he was different from Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu. Xie Yuxin was a genius with a gene score above 90. He was the only one reported to have entered not just Ares Military College but also the military command line, in the officer bracket.
This was the coexistence of handsomeness and intelligence. Truly a handsome mess. Although his expression was always ice cold, girls still threw themselves at him.
Xie Yuxin placed an envelope on the table. "Wang Zheng, this is yours."
"D*n you, don't think we'll let you off with just a letter. If I don't get you drunk today, I'll adopt your family name!" Yan Xiaosu snatched, but was shocked when he saw the envelope.
"This is Ares College's special entrance exam. I can only do so much." Xie Yuxin smiled, and he only smiled when he was with Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu.
"D*n, my dear Little Yu Yu, I have wronged you. Come, let Brother give you a hug."
Yan Xiaosu immediately hugged him. In all honesty, no one knew why Xie Yuxin was friends with these two.
"How did you do it?"
"Nothing much. I sat outside of the principal's house for half a month. I thought it would take longer."
Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu made eye contact and gave each other a thumbs up. Buddy, you are really shining. Who would have thought that when someone as cool and handsome as him acted like a rogue, it would actually convince someone!
"Wang Zheng, I've always felt that gene score was merely a point of reference. Based on your capability, you are more than qualified to enter Ares College."
Xie Yuxin said. Actually, the three knowing each other was a bit of a contradictory start. Xie Yuxin was the pride of Dawn Middle School, but Wang Zheng showed him that there was no limit in the universe. Wang Zheng's profundity was not something he could compete with, it was just that Wang Zheng's results were not that good.
Wang Zheng was also helpless. The Old Merchant had told him to keep a low profile and only maintain a pass for his examinations. This was to be the case until the day came where he was no longer around anymore.
"Here's wishing success to you!"
"Haha, Boss will surely succeed. Us three brothers must dominate the Milky Way!"
The three raised their beers. This was just a joke of youth, but legends all have their beginnings like this …
"Principal Gu Te, you know I am very busy; there are still a lot of experiments to do!"
Inside the office was a hale and hearty silver-haired old man. This was Ares Military College's 23rd Principal, General Gu Te.
The female, who appeared to be in her twenties, was a known scientist on Earth. She attained double doctorate degrees in space and physics at 13, a genius scientist with a gene score of 98.
"Cough cough, Dr. Xiao Fei, there is a special student. I may need you to find out more about him; apparently he is very talented in physics."
Gu Te found this doctor in front of him to be quite a headache. Geniuses were always almost quirky, especially those studying space physics.
"Really, you want to waste my precious time?"
Gu Te nodded. Xie Yuxin was his grandson. That little bastard even sat outside his house daily. Gene score should indeed only be used as a reference, but the unspoken rule was that it was used as the first evaluation criteria. In practice, it has proven rather accurate, and also greatly improved efficiency.
If there was a talented person, they would not be missed.
Outside the office, Wang Zheng was preparing. He did not know what the examination was about.
"Come in."
When Wang Zheng saw the examiner, he stared blankly. She was a female teacher not much older than himself … were all teachers so pretty now?
Xiao Fei pointed at the chair. "Sit. Firstly, I am contemptuous towards your unorthodox means of entry. I hope you are not wasting my time. Let's get straight to the point: talk about your views on space."
Xiao Fei was very arrogant, and she did not like these kinds of things. But the principal was the principal after all, so she had to give him a bit of face. Besides, this was related to her research and development funding.
Wang Zheng composed his thoughts. This question was too broad, but he had discussed it a lot of with Old Merchant.
"I personally think that space technology is the main direction of human development, which depends on the establishment of the framework of space theory. The current mainstream space theory is slightly one-sided … Curvature theory is only a shallow understanding of space. The future direction of mankind must be space jumping and folding, and I think some parts of the parallel space theory can be taken out, specifically the ones integrated into the current space system. Some parts of the theory are a bit too far ahead of us, but some can be studied in the present. "
Wang Zheng also did not care and went on a lengthy spiel, finishing his and the Old Merchant's discussions. To think that they initially had fought and argued so much. Old Merchant was too stubborn; he treated the alternate school of thought with disdain. On the other hand, Wang Zheng felt that it was the best fit.
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Chapter 13: God's Work
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Xiao Fei had felt disdain towards Wang Zheng since the start. He kept spouting theories and then bit off more than he could chew. Gradually, Xiao Fei stopped speaking. She already felt burned out by the end of it. When Wang Zheng finished speaking, Xiao Fei was already no longer moving.
"What did you say your name was?"
"Reporting! Wang Zheng!"
"Very good, Wang Zheng, you've been accepted by the Physics Department!" Xiao Fei suppressed her feeling of excitement. She had finally met someone who had the brains to understand matters. The most depressing thing to a genius was having to reason with people who seemed to have the intelligence of pigs.
Wang Zheng was surprised for a moment. "Teacher, I'm actually here to take the Mecha Department test."
Xiao Fei was surprised too. "I can't let that happen, you're a natural born scientist!"
Wang Zheng scratched his head. Where did she get this idea from?
What Xie Yuxin really recommended was indeed the Physics Department, because when it came to physics, Wang Zheng's views were really unique.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Zheng stood up and bowed deeply. "Thank you for your time, Teacher, but I really want to become a warrior. I'm sorry."
"Don't go! Wait for a moment! I'm going to find the old man to discuss the matter. Wait for a little while longer. You're not allowed to leave yet!"
Wang Zheng couldn't make heads or tails of this matter. Did he actually get accepted by just chatting idly about some random theory?
Meanwhile in the principal's office, Xiao Fei had already set up the tables.
"Principle, this person is a rare genius in physics. He must be kept!"
"Haha, but didn't he wish to join the Mecha Department?" Gu Te laughed.
"Old man, stop messing around with me. You don't have the final say in this. I don't care how you do it, he has to come!" Xiao Fei said resolutely and decisively.
Gu Te smiled slightly. "This issue is hard to settle, you know this. Although I am the principal, I cannot act recklessly. This is a difficult issue indeed."
Xiao Fei clenched her teeth. "You are a cunning one. Say it then! What are your conditions? I will do anything as long as the budget is not cut!"
"Heh, no one will dare to touch Dr. Xiao's budget. You'll have to increase the number of classes you teach by two every month from now on."
Xiao Fei's greatest headache was giving lessons to a bunch of people who didn't know anything but acted like they did. That was why she only taught a small class. However, her lessons were very popular and were also currently Ares College's most well known speciality.
"Deal!"
"Heh, that was simple. I will give him the qualifications to enter the Mecha Department, but he must complete the rigorous training program of the Mecha Department. As for the Physics Department, you are the director, so you'll be the one to make the decisions."
Gu Te grinned. This was called killing two birds with one stone.
After leaving the principal's office, Xiao Fei realized that she had been tricked. That old fox didn't increase her wages but increased her workload!
Just like that, Student Wang Zheng became a specially enrolled student of Ares Military College.
After leaving Ares College's admissions office, Wang Zheng felt as though he was in a dream.
Looking at the blue sky where a group of geese was soaring high, he knew that he, Wang Zheng, would one day also achieve that!
Opening the admissions manual, the bunch of numbers were a bit shocking.
Tutition fees – Twenty thousand!
GOD D*N, this was clearly a fraud!
This amount of money really gave Wang Zheng a headache. Although school would only start in a month, even if he washed ten thousand dishes a day, it still wouldn't be enough.
Wang Zheng checked his own account balance. He had been spending recklessly these past few days, so he had at most a few hundred dollars remaining.
Wang Zheng widened his eyes. To his disbelief, his account had 683 dollars!
Where did the money come from? After some checking, it turns out a few days ago there was a remittance of five hundred and it came from CT!
Wang Zheng immediately did a search. CT had a payment system. No wonder those experts seemed so impressive. There was actually money to be earned!
It seemed like this was a matter of killing two birds with one stone.
In Wang Zheng's mind, he came up with a program!
He originally had the idea of selling his body, but heaven would only help those who helped themselves. Instead, he would use his own heavenly gifts!
Fight on, Young man!
Brothers Net Cafe
The boss warmly invited Wang Zheng into the VIP room. Recently, Yan Xiaosu had been visiting very rarely. During that birthday party, Yan Xiaosu gained an understanding of some matters. Although on the surface he was laughing and joking, he was still very emotionally troubled deep down. These days, when he had spare time, he would follow his old man to travel to around and sell sanitary napkins. What was wrong with him?
Boys have to go through some things in order to mature.
Some women often complain that all the good men in this world are dead.
But those women don't realize that the bad men in this world are the result of their actions.
Infatuation was ruthless to oneself.
Wang Zheng logged in to CT and a bunch of messages burst open. Some were challenges, others were inquiries. There were also some that wanted him to teach them. After the three battles, he had become sort of mini-celebrity.
Actually, the forum discussions regarding Skeleton were really lively. Carlos had already publicly announced that Skeleton was not his smurf. If he had a smurf, it would likely be well known, much like Dragon God 007, Ma Xiao's smurf.
It this was true, that Dragon God had capsized in its trench!
There were quite a few people who paid attention to Skeleton. When his portrait lit up, everyone waited with quiet anticipation.
Wang Zheng proceeded to match make for CT. Very soon, the opponent appeared.
ID: Not-one-or-two-road-hog, Beast Type III
Wang Zheng once again selected Wargod No.1 and the titanium knife.
Not-one-or-two-road-hog was extremely happy. As a veteran of a hundred battles, and with a win rate of 50%, he was no longer a beginner. Although this Skeleton was a mini-celebrity within the community and he had also seen his videos, he still couldn't believe that Wargod No.1 could withstand the impact of his Beast Type III. That would be unreasonable!
He had chosen the regular arena!
This so-called regular arena did not have any complicated environments nor did it have any obstacles. It was a 1 VS 1 arena.
Would the other party accept?
Almost instantly, Skeleton agreed.
What Wang Zheng didn't know was that many players were watching their choices. When Wang Zheng confirmed the conditions of the game, the whole beginner section of the forum flared up.
It was too tyrannical! Too arrogant!
Without a barrier, how was the Wargod No.1 going to face the Beast Type III's attacks?
Even if the previous time was an accident, right now Skeleton was considered a mini-celebrity. His opponent would definitely be on the cautious side. Having to face the tank type Beast Type III, how was the Brittleskin going to resist?
The administrators posted an announcement promoting this event almost instantly.
Would there be another miracle? Brittleskin against a Tank in the regular arena!
Instantly, the amount of paying viewers broke the 500 mark, and there were still more people who were waiting to watch!
The arena appeared and the two mecha slowly emerged.
Skeleton's Wargod No.1 and Road-hog's Beast Type III.
"Heh heh, Skeleton, even if you are a smurf, today will be your end. Don't blame it on me, blame the fact that you were just too full of yourself.
Road-hog broadcasted on the public channels and began to start provoking Skeleton immediately.
Skeleton on the other end was silent instead. The battle began!
The number of people watching live had already reached more than 700. This was considered very a good amount for the beginner arena.
Beast Type III was a beast type mech that was shaped like a rhinoceros. It had first-class explosive strength and a fierce defense. Its only downside was its flexibility. However, in such a wide open space, the Brittleskin would be just like a piece of paper.
When the battle started, the Beast Type III roared as it rushed towards the Wargod No.1. Road-hog's roar echoed through the public channels. He had never paid so much attention to a rival before.
To hide or not to hide?
Everyone had their doubts. It was clear that from the last game that Skeleton's technique was pretty good. He could use the Arched Slide Step to dodge the beast's impact. But in such a narrow area, even if he could dodge for a moment, he wouldn't be able dodge much more after that.
The Wargod No.1 did not move!
Although the Beast Type III had a slow acceleration, once it hit its max speed, it was terrifying. However, this kind of speed would be a huge burden on the pilot's operating capabilities.
The Beast Type III's distance from the Wargod No.1 was less than ten meters, so no matter what technique it used at this moment, it would be futile. The Arched Slide Step required the use of high-speed inertia for it to be successful!
In an instant, the beast charged over!
Just a moment was required before the mech was destroyed!
Boom…
The entire room watching live went silent, it was followed by bursts of earth-shattering cheers.
GOD D*N!
Skeleton WINS!
The Beast Type III mech exploded. Lu Ba looked blankly at the screen. He couldn't believe what just happened. It seemed as if he couldn't even produce a reaction.
This was not an accident, not even a miracle. To Skeleton, this was just a battle.
Wang Zheng felt quite indifferent. …. It was just that the Rubik's Cube didn't seem to have any reaction.
He felt dizzy thinking about it. This battle had no technical content and could not be considered to be learning anything new.
Recently, Wang Zheng discovered that his own training also enhanced his fighting strength, yet if he slacked off, the accumulated fighting strength would also decrease.
Without a suitable opponent, it really was meaningless.
This Rubik's cube was also a pretty self-centred show-off; it was difficult to serve and was a tricky one. But when entering the school, physical testing was also required. If a person didn't make it, he or she would also be sent home.
As long as there was time, then he would play a game. Then again, Wang Zheng felt embarrassed to leech off Yan Xiaosu's account. Even blood-brothers needed to be accountable to each other.
After paying the net fees, Wang Zheng decided to find a part-time job. He was going to be more financially independent. At least his living expenses and internet access being covered would be sufficient.
Wang Zheng nonchalantly walked off, the forum then exploded with activity.
A cheater?
This was obviously impossible. Even the opponents didn't understand what was going on. Under that direct impact, how was it possible that the Wargod No.1 was able to withstand the impact of the Beast Type III's charge?
The number of forum posts had already reached more than fifty thousand. Everyone was waiting for the analysis video.
The official statement had not appeared yet, but the subject experts had already deduced the answer.
At the moment the Wargod No. 1 and the beast made contact with each other, he initially intended to withstand the impact. But because of the angle of impact, the force generated was only one-fifth of its full strength. Before the force of the impact was fully generated, the Beast Type III was tilted in an oblique upward trajectory and thrown over like a turtle. With this huge opening, the energy shield protecting it was completely exposed and the Wargod No.1's titanium knife cut into it like a knife through butter.
All of the players watching this video were silent. The technical control necessary was insane!
The military also recognized the Beast Type III's weakness when charging. But because the window of opportunity to exploit this weakness was very small, even if it appeared, it would be very difficult for pilots to seize the moment and perform the appropriate actions. So while it is a weakness in theory, it was actually unexploitable in combat.
The Beast Type III was also the military regular force's mass produced mech.
However, inside CT, it was completely destroyed by a person. This was a textbook example of a taking advantage of the minute timing to deliver a blow!
Whether they were veterans or beginners, there were all roaring. This was a true master!
It took less than a second to seize the opportunity. With his unreasonable control, had he been a little slower, the Wargod No.1 would have been torn to shreds. But he had such domineering confidence and calm.
God's Work!
A work of God appeared in the novice area!
A Super Soldier had appeared!
Skeleton God was going against the natural order of things. This was the beginning of a new era!
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Chapter 14: Ye Zisu's Invitation
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The novice zone had never been so lively. The pros would sometimes play around here, and nobody would really take it seriously because they would be found out sooner or later, and the price would drop. Also, the novice zone's mecha had a limit. As the opponents in matchmaking get stronger and stronger, even pros will slip. No pro will be so focused.
The forums were in heated discussion with all kinds of speculations. Skeleton was unique, and his style of battle was not special enough to be associated to any diamond player.
Four consecutive wins. The hype was getting stronger and stronger.
Of course, there were many onlookers who were not impressed. This kind of situation had occurred many times before, but they either all fell off very quickly, or people would find out the corresponding mecha to counter him. It was only a matter of time.
And this person's skills were very one-dimensional, only focusing on close-range and completely failing at the long-distance aspect. This would be capitalized upon.
Basic mecha have limits, but many excellent mecha have no limits.
All these debates were irrelevant to Student Wang Zheng. He was concerned about whether the prize money for this fight would cover the internet fees, or if he would take a loss, especially since this battle did not gain him any battle experience. Hopefully, luck will be better next time.
Solon was the CT Senior Vice President of Earth, mainly responsible for the performance of Asia and the novice zone. With regards to CT, this was rather bland. The situation of the novice zone in comparison to the higher-level zones was not much.
Without exemplary performance on his part, there would be no promotion and no need to talk about the future. It was not that he did not think of ways. He tried to recruit new people and gone through college tours etc. He even invited diamond players to act as rookies. Still, there was no breakthrough. Having reached diamond level, they would not entangle themselves in lower levels just for a little bit of money, and there was no value to them. Most importantly, the player base always eventually found them out.
That was until the appearance of this fellow with the ID of Skeleton. The big screen in front of Solon was playing Skeleton's four battles. Solon was 55 years old this year—he was very clear that at his age in this competitive CT company, he was approaching pension, and he would have difficulties holding on to his position if he did not produce something dazzling.
Regarding CT, Solon believed that he was senior and professional after having seen all kinds of pros. Yet the four battles of Skeleton deeply shocked him. He watched repeatedly, struggling in his heart.
The opportunity was fleeting. Should he go for it or not?
He knew that his competition was waiting for him to make one misstep. The moment there were flaws, he would immediately become the target of attacks. But if he played conservatively, he would eventually have to give up his position too.
Will this one work?
Solon watched the gameplay for the entire day and analyzed the data. He was not looking at the end results—four consecutive wins was common, and even more would be the same. But such detailed handling, such confidence, was certainly not achievable by the average person.
Solon had two opinions on this: either this person was either a lucky novice, or this person was in reality a true expert!
A veteran will inadvertently reveal his familiarity with battle and will naturally take the shortcuts, yet this person did not.
Regarding experts, this was easy to tell. A few maneuvers were only possible with good physical attributes; this was also the requirement to go far.
CT was easy to pick up; you could play it anytime and casually too. But if you wanted to be good at it, especially if you wanted to reach a certain high level, your body must be able to keep up with it. At the highest level, even if it was not as difficult as the real deal, it was 70 or 80 percent similar.
Ace pilots were certainly CT pros, and CT's highest pros were five times more likely to become ace pilots. This was also the reason why the top CT pros were pretty much all military school students.
Was this person an opportunity?
The screen shut off. Solon could hear his own heartbeat. Bang.…
Slapping the table suddenly, Solon opened Skylink, "Inform the Publicity Department: meeting at 9 AM tomorrow, everyone is to be present!"
Closing Skylink, Solon immersed back into darkness.
After graduation, everything starts anew. Regarding Wang Zheng, Yan Xiaosu, and Xie Yuxin, their life goals had all seen change.
The three of them gathered in Dawn Middle School's cafeteria. Fortunately, the three had all entered Ares Military College. With the exception of Xie Yuxin, who was entering for certain, Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu faced twists and turns.
Yan Xiaosu's father seriously gave the school a sponsorship sum and Yan Xiaosu entered the Interstellar Business Department. The point was that Yan Xiaosu finally took things seriously. The banquet encounter dealt a blow to Xiaosu to the point where he did not even play CT anymore. He spent this period of time learning from his father. Dignity was not given by others!
Xie Yuxin's goal was clear: to become a warship captain, the solar system's general.
Wang Zheng's was even clearer. He had wanted to be a good mech fighter since young. There were many twists and turns on the way, but he eventually got his wish.
"Boss, Little Yu, tomorrow I'm going with my father on a trip to Mars. Will be back before school reopens. For the future world's richest man, ace pilot, and general!"
Yan Xiaosu raised his coffee cup, but no one bothered. "Damn, you're really not giving me face. What are your plans for the break?"
"Work, train, same old. Little Yu, what about you?" Wang Zheng was truly grateful to Xie Yuxin. This fellow may appear cold all the time, but he was actually very warm hearted.
"I also have some things. Go out and broaden my horizons. Asia is not the end, neither is the Earth. It's the Milky Way that is our world!"
All three of them had some longing. The Earth was too small, and the universe outside was vast. It was unimaginable to stay in this place for the rest of one's life; one had to move out.
After mankind entered interstellar sailing, many great adventurers were born, like the great navigators Magellan and company from a long, long time ago. The world of the unknown drives human desire to bigger strides forward. The three youths were naturally not content just staying on Earth for their entire lives.
Yan Xiaosu was very clear that if he did not want to sell sanitary napkins for the rest of his life, he would have to make changes. Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin's goals were clear. Actually, Xie Yuxin and Yan Xiaosu had advised Wang Zheng before that if he was looking for good development, being a mech warrior was not the best option in reality. It was torturous, dangerous, and very hard to succeed.
The treatment towards the air force was a lot better than that of the land forces, but Wang Zheng's character was as such.
Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin both embarked on their journeys. They could enjoy the vast sky. Undoubtedly, this would bring them new experiences, and Wang Zheng was happy for them, but he had his own things to settle.
Needless to say, without the two by his side, Wang Zheng was rather lonely.
Skylink had two messages waiting. It was definitely not from Little Su and Little Yu. What other friends did he have?
Both messages were very unexpected. One was in the inbox that he used only when he registered for CT. Opening it, there was a middle-aged man.
"Nice to meet you, Player Skeleton. I am Vice President of CT Earth, Solon. I hope to talk to you about the future."
Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. D*n, what morals did this guy have? To think of trying to scam a poor fellow like himself. Wang Zheng was not courteous to people like this, so he immediately replied with one word: "scram!"
He quickly deleted the message. People like this should be rounded up and beaten!
The other message was even more unexpected, turning out to be a message from Ye Zisu.
"Student Wang Zheng, I would like to talk to you. Do you have time?"
Based on memory, Ye Zisu's expression was sincere, but Wang Zheng's first reaction was no.
After the previous incident at the Shangri-La Hotel, he had not seen Yue Jing. Whatever fate they had together had been doomed. While this Ye Zisu was not as extreme as Yue Jing, what did they have between them to talk about?
Since she took the initiative to invite him, he pretty much had no reason to be afraid.
"Time and place."
Wang Zheng replied with a message. Just as he was preparing to take a shower, Skylink rang again.
"Two in the afternoon today, pavilion by the school lake." Ye Zisu's reply was brief too.
The location was not bad. Could it be that she was thinking of throwing him into the lake?
Wang Zheng shrugged indifferently. Actually, if it was not a last resort, he really was not willing to be at loggerheads with girls. The earlier incident was rather horrible, but it was because Yue Jing had gone too far. It had nothing much to do with Ye Zisu.
At 1:50 in the afternoon, Wang Zheng reached the meeting place. He and Yan Xiaosu knew this place like the back of their hands, but perhaps they would not come here as often anymore in the future.
Unexpectedly, Ye Zisu had already arrived. Today, Ye Zisu was wearing a white t-shirt, very simple, no logo, and a blue miniskirt below. Her long hair was tied simply and in front of her chest. It has to be said that the way she was dressed looked very comfortable.
Seeing Wang Zheng, Ye Zisu smiled. "I thought you wouldn't come."
Wang Zheng laughed. "We're school mates after all. At the most, you'll throw me into the lake, but just remember to fish me back out."
Ye Zisu was surprised for a moment, then she smiled knowingly. She bowed towards Wang Zheng. "Regarding the recent events, I am sorry. I apologize to you."
Wang Zheng waved his hand. "Actually, it was nothing much. There's no right or wrong in these matters. Besides, it had nothing to do with you."
Ye Zisu shook her head. "I definitely played a part in it. Little Jing, actually, she is only a little prideful. This incident dealt a rather major blow to her. She's changed schools. However, we are still school mates and I am also a freshman at Ares College's Mecha Department. Wang Zheng, we will be school mates once again."
Ye Zisu extended her hand. Gazing at her little, white hand, Wang Zheng gently shook it, feeling like something was a little off. The Old Merchant also often said to be careful of sweet words and a dark world. Today's Ye Zisu can be said to be the model of a goddess, except maybe she chose the wrong partner.
"How did you know I made it into the Mecha Department?"
Ye Zisu smiled, gently pulling at her hair that was blown by the breeze. "I'm not sure if you believe me, but I believed that you could be a mech warrior from the very start. Regardless of whether you could make it into Ares College, there has never been a person who insisted more on unrelenting training, rain or shine."
Wang Zheng was surprised for a moment. "How did you know?"
"Oh, you are too focused. You're not the only one who likes morning exercise."
Ye Zisu was another one who insisted on training. She noticed Wang Zheng a long time ago. Once, there was a rainstorm. Ye Zisu was resting in the dormitory thinking that that person would not go for training. However, through the telescope, she saw Wang Zheng in the rainstorm working out loudly. That smile in that big rain, she still remembered it till this day.
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Chapter 15: Kill the skinny ones too!
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"Oh, I didn't expect you to be in the Mecha Department."
Female pilots were not uncommon. The existence of elite humans had allowed females to occupy a place on the mecha warrior teams in the Aslan Empire, but it was still relatively less common on Earth.
"Oh, you have forgotten what our family does?" Ye Zisu asked.
The Ye Family owned Asia's largest mecha manufacturing and maintenance company, OMG.
"Do you have anything to do this summer break?"
"Not much, work and training and waiting for school to open." Wang Zheng found no need to lie about his own situation. It was no secret anyway.
"Oh really, I want to practice too. Any interest in coming to OMG? You can get in touch with mecha assembly." Ye Zisu blinked. She knew that this offer was one that Wang Zheng could not reject.
It was not about pay. More importantly, she knew extremely clearly about Wang Zheng's liking for mecha.
To be patient for a day or a month was doable, but to fun-seeking youths, being patient for four years was unimaginable. Although Ye Zisu had to work hard to inherit her family's industry, she was a girl—vanity, meetups, shopping, and the like were not things she could forgo.
If not for her close attention, how could she remember Wang Zheng's name, and his shocking gene score of 28?
"If that's possible, then many thanks." Wang Zheng truly wanted to experience real mecha.
Ye Zisu laughed. "You're welcome. Take it as my apology. We are even."
Wang Zheng suddenly felt that it was quite nice when girls were kind-hearted.
An internship at OMG was much better than working at a restaurant.
OMG's headquarters was in Beijing. Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu had already been working here for three days. Nobody here knew who Ye Zisu was, and both of them came in as interns. This Miss OMG really came to learn.
There were a variety of mecha analysis charts, a variety of parts, and the main work was to analyse and repair. This implied an opportunity to fully understand the mecha. It has to be said that this was the best place Wang Zheng could think of.
Wang Zheng chose the testing department that dealt with mecha experiments. Of course, this would not be a job if one didn't get greasy and tired. Ye Zisu was in the design management department. A week passed and Wang Zheng was very fulfilled.
"Kid, is it cleaned yet? Be defter, there's still a lot behind!"
An old man in his sixties walked in. His spirit was very hale and hearty. Wang Zheng had completely become his coolie, working from early till late, sometimes even overtime, on all kinds of dirty work.
"Rest assured when I do things, Old Luo. Is this wrecked Demon Wolf Type V still fixable?"
"There is no mecha that I, Luo Mu, can't fix. Come over here to observe."
Wang Zheng slid down from atop the mech. "Isn't Asia's equipment too poor? I heard that the Moon Army no longer uses the four basic models anymore."
"Kid, do not underestimate the four basic mecha. They are the root of the mecha. All those so-called advanced things merely have additional weapons added on top of this basis; no variation will leave the basics. As long as you master the four types of mecha, the rest are a piece of cake."
Luo Mu was rather arrogant, but Wang Zheng knew that this stubborn old man truly had the chops.
Wang Zheng was suitable for Luo Mu's temper. He was not like the average youth with high standards but low ability. It could be seen that he had an inner love for mecha and was also diligent. Having been here for a week, as long as Luo Mu ordered, he would do it meticulously. As such, when there was time, Luo Mu did not bother Wang Zheng. There were detailed descriptions of mecha and parts here, so if one had an interest in mechas, there was truly no better place than here.
Wang Zheng had been sleeping in the warehouse throughout this week. The overall mecha design blueprint was not too difficult for him. Three-dimensional analysis and the understanding of the blueprints were his strong suits. All of the mecha parts could be found in the warehouse for easy reference as well, giving Wang Zheng the best opportunity possible in understanding the mecha.
A week passed in the blink of an eye. Wang Zheng had been chased away by Old Luo at this point. Weekends should be enjoyed and the young need not hurry, as there was a lot of time to learn.
Actually, Wang Zheng could not bear to part with the company's free meals, which was rather cost effective.
Brother's Net Café. The boss teared a little upon seeing Wang Zheng. Since Yan Xiaosu gave up on CT, the boss had suffered the loss of a big customer.
This boss even gave Wang Zheng a free bottle of drink. It was really not easy.
Not only could one battle in CT, there was also a community zone to facilitate player interactions. Actually, the virtual world was also another kind of life. There were lot of people chatting on the forums, getting to know new friends, but Wang Zheng had little interest in this, so he went straight into matchmaking mode.
He had finally found some time to play a round, but he hoped for a competent opponent. He did not want to waste the internet fees!
Student Wang prayed.
At this point, a group of people were in heated battle in a five versus five. The channel was even livelier. Suddenly, the best player on the other team surrendered. What was happening?
"Skeleton is online!"
"Who is this fellow? Is he very famous?"
"I heard that he is so amazing that it's like he abuses bugs! Why don't we go take a look?"
"How high can the standards in novice zone be?"
In the rookie zone, Skeleton's username was already very well known. Not only did his influence not drop after disappearing for a week, players were greatly anticipating him. Mainly, there were too few masters in this division.
Recently, Solon's headaches had come back. He sent a message but instead scared away the other party. What was this? The moment he heard that Skeleton was online, his headache subsided.
"Put up an official notice immediately. Give me A-grade advertisement publicity!" Solon started.
"Boss, this not a good idea. What if we are caught by the auditors for doing unauthorised actions and they have a handle on us …"
"Do it immediately!"
"Yes, Boss!"
The staff rushed out hurriedly. Student Wang seemed to be desperately waiting to be matched with an opponent. Why was it so slow today? Have there been fewer players recently?
Fewer?
The forums had already exploded. There was a big red banner. It was a sighting of Skeleton! Even the numerous Corps had been mobilized. Attention to him had increased several times! Apart from rookie level players, a few pros had also begun to take notice. Even though they still believed that this was someone's smurf, it had not been found out yet. But as the battles proceeded, he would definitely leak some clues.
Of course, if he lost, then there would be no need to find out anymore.
Ding dong.
Student Wang's opponent had finally been matched.
Due to four consecutive wins, although the points were very low, the matched opponent was already very strong.
ID: Red Flag
Mech: Wargod No. 1
Record: 15 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. The reason for the one loss was because of an overly high winrate, resulting in getting matched with a high level mech. The mech was too well equipped and the disparity was huge, resulting in the loss.
Without a doubt, this was a smurf. Although it was not publicly admitted, everyone guessed that this was Justin from the diamond ranked corps, the Wild Corps.
The entire forums erupted in chatter. Very clearly, some people could not stand this. This method of garnering attention with smurfs was very hated. It had been trendy a few years ago, but no one did it anymore. Whoever did so would have a master coming to disrupt their games.
But this was nothing like that, it was a chance.
Solon's heart sank. He really did not wish for Skeleton to run into such a strong opponent so early, but this was not something he could control.
He was very clear that this Red Flag was Justin. This fellow enjoyed sticking a flag onto the forts of the opponents he had defeated. He was a rather flashy player.
Ranked top ten in the European region, Justin stared at his screen and his mouth turned into a proud smile. D*n, I really hate it when people smurf. Of course, he himself smurfing was an exception.
Justin's specialty was incomprehensibly violent techniques. He was able to fully bring out a humanoid mech's full potential. To him, the human body was a mech and the mech was no different from a human body. He was extremely adept at controlling mecha.
He would rampage with a titanium knife. In battle, everyone's slogan was "do not fight with Justin at close range".
That was why Justin came back. This was because this person called Skeleton actually went with the same loadout as himself, a Wargod No.1 armed with a titanium knife. He had used such a tactic two years ago, and it came to an end eventually. This time, he would be the one to end this farce.
Of course, he would never admit that these were his true reasons for stepping up.
Skeleton VS Red Flag.
This would be interesting, both parties smurfing in battle. Who was more willing to be ruthless?
The officials sent out a notification saying: Who is the real god of war?
The number of clicks quickly broke ten thousand. One reason was because of Skeleton, and the other was because Red Flag was the character who shook things up two years ago.
"It's definitely Justin. That fella cannot bear to see someone more famous than him!"
"There's a good show to watch this time. Justin is in Europe's top ten, so if he doesn't win, his opponent will get incredible exposure!"
"Are you joking? Skeleton can't win. Justin's specialty is one versus one. The only reason why he's not ranked higher is that he is just too wild and violent! His skills are definitely in the Top 10 of Earth's players."
"Forget it, enough talk. I'm paying to watch this battle!"
Ma Xiao also stopped his training. His teammates gathered over. "Captain, is this Red Flag Justin?"
"Indeed. It's no secret within the circle anymore. Except what he doesn't know is that the opponent is a smurf as well, haha."
As Ma Xiao put it, this brat was just too much of a show off. There was a point in time where Red Flag was very famous. Even if his mech was weaker, with Justin's bug-abusing-like gameplay, he would still be able to bridge the difference in close quarters combat. However, if the opponent was of the same skill level but with a better mech, he would not be able to win. Although Justin realized that afterwards, he was still depressed and did not continue playing his smurf. However, after seeing this Skeleton, he still held a grudge about that time and thus came to find him to end things.
However, Justin was still very manly. Wargod No. 1 vs Wargod No. 1.
Wang Zheng took a look at his opponents' records. This opponent should be pretty good, and he even chose Wargod No. 1 too. He must have considerable self-confidence.
"Boss, we have broken through 2,000 paying viewers, and it's still rising in a straight line. Our duration to publicize was too short. If we had done it in accordance with our established practice for this kind of surprise situation, if we had prepared enough, we could at least break 5,000!" the staff member said excitedly, but Solon was not even a little bit excited.
This d*ned fellow, could he not wait to feed Skeleton a little fatter before the kill? This guy was just starting to get a few views, d*n it!
Solon waved his hand weakly. "Go, settle it well. Let me rest for a while. D*n it, my head is starting to hurt again."
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Chapter 16: A Violent Kill
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Battle commence.
Random Map: Desert.
Justin naturally did not have to take advantage of Skeleton, yet it was as if God was on his side. As a master of close quarters combat, Justin was also one of the top few in adapting to various landscapes. To the average player, the desert represented hopelessness. Operating in such an environment was a whole other matter.
Skeleton VS Justin!
Both mecha appeared in the boundless desert simultaneously, but Skeleton's Wargod No. 1 clearly shook a little.
Some experienced players' hearts skipped a little. This shaking was a sign of lack of experience in the desert environment.
As long as one had not been promoted to bronze or higher, they were forever a noob. But noobs had dreams too. They wished that one noob could challenge those arrogant players.
But dreams were dreams, and no one believed that Skeleton was really a noob. But the truth was he actually was one.
The Wargod No. 1 staggered a few steps in the desert. This was an obvious sign that he was not comfortable. Anyone operating a mech in the desert for the first time was like this.
Justin was dumbfounded. D*n! Do not pretend to be a smurf like others if you have no skill. He still believed that his opponent had some chops, but in the end he turned out to be just a noob.
But after a few steps, the Wargod No. 1 stopped sinking into the desert. Justin's expression calmed down too.
It was easy to spot an expert. The opponent's stance suddenly became flawless again.
"D*n, interesting. Regardless of who you are, I will beat you until you show your true form!"
Justin laughed.
Both parties' stances were pretty much identical. One second … two seconds … three seconds. The atmosphere was very imposing; the players also felt that the atmosphere was a little different from the usual.
Almost at the same time, both Wargod No. 1 mecha rushed at each other.
The Wargod No. 1s soared in the desert, sweeping up sand in its flight. It seemed that Skeleton had already gotten used to the desert environment, but it was obvious that Justin's Wargod No. 1 was faster and more dexterous. He moved more freely and more easily. His nickname of "Violent Solo Mid" was not for nothing.
Bang …
Justin attacked. This demonstrated clear dominance in his operating prowess. His titanium knife stabbed downwards. So this was Violent Solo Mid?
Everyone understood what followed. A violent assault that left no room for the opponent to breath. His titanium knife wildly attacked, slicing death from all angles. They were using Wargod No. 1, which meant that it could be over in one attack. Skeleton's Wargod No. 1 could only try to parry.
The moment Justin attacked, his opponent might as well close their eyes already.
Ma Xiao and company looked at each other. They originally thought that they could watch a fierce fight, but it turned out to just be like this.
"Captain, this was a wipe-out. I can't even tell who's who yet and it's already about to end."
"Don't tell me this guy is losing intentionally because it's Justin."
"Very possible!"
Only Ma Xiao was silent. At the start, he also thought that the guy would lose, but something was not quite right. Justin's attack was ferocious, but Skeleton's defense was not out of position. The titanium knife took Justin's attack completely.
But this did not reverse the situation and still could not change the results. To let Justin simply engage spelled doom. Even he, who used a beast mech, did not dare to let Justin engage like that.
It was also Justin's first time meeting an opponent who was so resistant. Such a ferocious attack, yet his opponent did not lose his position!
If there was even the slightest shake, he could deal a heavy blow, but his opponent maintained his balance extremely well.
D*n it, who is this fellow!
Bonehead once said that losing one's centre of balance was losing one's life.
Whether it was the horse stance or the poles, a large part of it was for training his balance. At this moment, Wang Zheng had a deep realization that the sand would lead to imbalance in the mech's feet. If one exerted too much force, one would even get stuck deeper. But … it was really pretty interesting, and this opponent was interesting!
Patience!
Wang Zheng was extremely patient. He responded to Justin's attacks slash by slash, sparks flying from the contacting titanium knives. No one was sure how long it had been since such a battle like this has taken place in the novice zone.
The average player could not even dream of handling such an attack; it would either result in death, or both parties would be severely hurt. Against Red Flag's ferocious attack, Skeleton actually parried every hit.
The players clenched their fists, held their breaths, and silently endured. They could attack once their opponent made a mistake!
But Skeleton's opponent was Justin!
Justin's hurricane-like suppression was quite exhausting. If the opponent was rather resilient and the attacks were unable to achieve their results, then the result of battle would be hard to say. Some serious effort would be necessary.
He stabbed with his titanium knife three times in quick succession, attacking violently, immediately creating an opportunity which lasted less than a second.
Red Flag then swapped his knife grip to that of a reverse grip. Once this happened, even the inexperienced players could guess that this was Justin's specialty— Crazed Killer Fist!
Justin's Wargod No. 1 spun around wildly like a gyroscope towards Skeleton's Wargod No. 1!
Dang dang dang dang …
Kill kill kill kill kill!
Sparks lit the sky. Only Justin could find the space to spin in such a tight situation. The opponent had no means of escape.
Hong …
Skeleton's Wargod No. 1 flew outwards.
Was it about to end?
Peng!
The Wargod No. 1 landed stably. Justin did not pursue, because the high-speed rotation had caused his mech's legs to sink in the sand. Aggressively pursuing would, on the contrary, give the opponent an opportunity.
Who was this fellow? He was so good at resisting!
The blowback from the ferocious streak of attacks had, on the contrary, been borrowed to leave the battle. Amongst the opponents he knew, not even a few could do this.
The battled returned to the beginning. All players had a suffocating feeling. D*n, since when had the novice zone seen such a battle!?
While there was no spectacle of high-level mecha, there was a sense of primal violence!
"Kid, I don't care who you are. You are going down today!" Justin said silently. This was a new secret move he had trained this year and had never planned to use it in such competition.
Wang Zheng could feel his opponent's murderous energy. He looked forward to the next move.
Almost at the same, both Wargod No. 1 mecha rumbled murderously towards each other.
20 meters … 15 meters … 10 meters …
In a moment, Red Flag's Wargod No. 1 made the first move. With a sudden stomp, yellow sand burst outwards and formed a dust cloud. It obscured the visibility of everything!
Supporters of Skeleton were stunned for a moment. D*n it, how shameless, using dirty tricks!
There was no right or wrong on the battlefield. Justin's close quarters combat was ferocious because he made use of his surroundings well, allowing him to make comebacks even when he was losing.
And Justin was already in the air. This was his newest move, the Spinning Killer Fist!
Due to the terrain, the technique's difficulty was increased by at least fifty percent. However, using half a year's time, Justin could finally use it deftly. It would even bring God to his knees.
But where was the target?
Suddenly, a mech appeared right in front of him!
It was Skeleton's Wargod No. 1!
D*n it, he was also using a reverse grip with his knife. Did he think that such a move was child's play?
Justin's immediately executed the Crazed Killer Fist, the titanium knife wildly chopping towards his opponent. However….
The opposing Wargod No. 1 utilised the Crazed Killer Fist too!
The clash between the two knives caused a flurry of sparks to erupt between the mecha. The exhaust emitted by the engine sputtered out in jets as the engines struggled to keep up with the movements of the mecha. Conversely, there was no trace of movement in the entire audience zone.
Both of the Wargod No. 1 mecha landed at the same time. After a brutal exchange like this, whoever made the first move would claim victory!
It was still Justin. He raised his titanium knife first.
This was the power of Europe's ace player, Violent Solo Mid!
However, Justin suddenly realized that the mech in front of him was getting bigger and bigger.
Hong …
The sky and earth spun. D*n, this was … a headbutt?
In the moment of landing, Skeleton's Wargod No. 1 had not used his equipment but instead rammed straight on. Justin's titanium knife had only just been raised!
Hum …
The titanium knife slipped out of his mech's hand, then a chain of exploding sparks covered the mech and the head of Red Flag's mech flew away into the distance.
The sparks flying out from the neck were particularly dazzling.
Hong …
Exploding mech!
Skeleton WIN!
The audience zone fell silent. Europe's Violent Solo Mid, Justin, had been thrashed?
And this was by his own specialty, the reverse-grip knife!
Wang Zheng felt the Rubik's Cube on his chest finally heat up for a moment. It was rare for there to be some reaction.
After playing some exiting CT, he needed some time to reflect. Battle was experience, and what was important to realise and remember was that this opponent's close quarters combat was very unique. The spinning backhanded stroke could indeed drastically increase the attack speed, but this move was very taxing. It was basically an all-in, leaving oneself with not much leeway. It was okay for one versus one, but in a team fight, it was equivalent to giving a free kill.
A very risky move.
After reflecting for ten minutes or so, Wang Zheng opened his eyes. He was satisfied. It was time to go before the boss added to his fees.
Although basic seats were slightly cheaper, Wang Zheng had gotten used to the VIP zone's cleanliness, and the cockpits here were slightly better.
He left relaxed and carefree, without a trace. Everyone else was left thunderstruck.
Who was this person? He was too sick!
He even defeated Justin!
And he even used Justin's specialty, the Crazed Killer Fist!
Team Dragon God's little players were all in shock. This fellow could make a comeback?
"You guys take a good look at the replay, I'll go check up on Justin!"
Ma Xiao laughed and went out of the door, dialing on his Skylink.
Justin was in a daze. How was this possible???
Who was this expert? He ran through the opponents he knew mentally. Yet amongst those he knew, there was totally no one who had such skills!
Suddenly, Skylink rang … it was Ma Xiao. Don't tell me…
"Ma Xiao, don't tell me that was you. Are you on steroids?" Justin scorned.
"Haha, it would be awesome if that was me. I've come to ask, losing as Europe's Violent Solo Mid, how does that feel?"
"F*k, scram, be careful, because I might PK[1] you in real life!"
They were both old rivals, and they were actually on pretty good personal terms.
"Don't be sad anymore. You are not the first to lose to him." Ma Xiao laughed bitterly.
"…Was that Dragon God 007 was really you?"
"D*n it, I originally wanted to show off a little in front of the new additions to the team, but I ended up getting butchered. This fellow really does have some chops; it seems as if he's really good at imitating others."
"We must find him regardless of who he is. I must get my revenge. The Wargod No. 1 doesn't allow me to demonstrate my full capabilities!"
Justin was upset. Most depressingly, his opponent had used his own move to end him.
"Oh, let me know if you find out."
Solon was in his office massaging his head. He had to think of a new plan already, but all possible tricks had been used before. New ideas do not come easily; otherwise, he could spend money. But the finance department's control was powerful, so approval for big sums of money would be difficult.
[1] Slang for Player Kill. It means to kill someone's character in a game.
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"Boss, he won, he won!"
"So what if he won? Justin winning is very normal. This fellow could have chosen any time to show up, but he had to choose this time,"
Solon hummed. Thinking about this made his head hurt.
"No, Boss. Skeleton won. And he even used Justin's move to beat him. The live stream view count broke 5,000. The forums are exploding; the click rate is already more than 100,000!"
Solon sprang from his seat. His old waist seemed to have returned to the time when he was 18.
How was this possible?
Truly, how was this possible?
As if hit by an underwater grenade, many people had been blown away. This was different from the Dragon God 007 fight, where everyone had no idea who the player could have been. Many moves were imitable by players, and although Red Flag's moves were well-known, only Justin was able to use the Crazed Killer Fist to this level. This fellow's personality was not easy-going; even with friends he did not hold back.
However, Justin was done in by a nameless player.
The channel was being watched by countless players. Very clearly, this person was not used to the desert environment at the start. His movements were like those experienced by new players. Initially, when they first entered the desert, one foot would be deeper than the other, and falling was not uncommon.
But Skeleton seemed to have adapted immediately. What kind of ability to adapt was this???
Was he only pretending to be a noob?
If this was the case, it was too real. It could win the Milky Way Oscars!
The slow motion cam of the Crazed Killer Fist was even more brutal. Such a violent attack was rare to see even in the high level zones. Both players had taken the ability of Wargod No. 1 to its limits.
And the final response was even more unimaginable, a headbutt …
Justin, known for his reflexes, had been killed by a blow like this.
Skeleton had replicated Violent Solo Mid's secret technique!
His latest move—Spinning Crazed Killer Fist!
The legend had begun. Who was next?
Who could stop Skeleton's advance!?
Student Wang was eating instant noodles and checking his Skylink bill at the same time. D*n, not a single cent. What was going on?
At this rate, he could not even afford instant noodles anymore.
Skylink beeped and rang. It was Ye Zisu.
"What's up, Zisu?"
Ye Zisu did not know whether to laugh or to cry. Wang Zheng's mouth was stuffed full of instant noodles. This was what he ate at home?
"Can't I talk you even if there's nothing up? Little Jing is not around and I'm bored on my own, so let's go sing!"
Wang Zheng sweated. "Cough cough. That is very dangerous."
"What's the matter?"
"When I was younger, my singing caused my neighbor's pet to faint."
Ye Zisu could not hold in her laughter. "Rest assured, my tolerance is strong. Besides, I sing very well."
Needless to say, after having interacted a bit, Wang Zheng felt like Ye Zisu was not bad. It was normal for girls to be a little haughty. After understanding this, they could still be friends. Besides, they were school mates in the same department. Someone from the same middle school and same college— it was pretty hard to come by.
In the end, the proof was out. Student Wang was truly not suitable for singing. Even though he kind of liked to hum, he left Ye Zisu in laughing fits. Whatever semblance of her lady-like image had been tossed into cloud nine.
A month passed in the blink of an eye, especially for Wang Zheng, whose life was incomparably filled. Ares College would have a physical test upon school opening, specifically targeted at students of the Military Department. If one performed too poorly, they would be immediately eliminated. Wang Zheng also did not dare to slack off. After all, his means of entry was not exactly conventional, so he could not afford to mess up.
At the OMG headquarters in Beijing, more than a hundred employees were cheering ten young maintenance technicians on.
"Uncle Luo Mu, Wang Zheng has only been learning for a month. Is this too rushed?" Ye Zisu asked worriedly in the crowd. OMG regularly held maintenance competitions in order to encourage technicians. Although there was no restrictions against interns participating, the outcome was predictable. This time, however, Luo Mu registered Wang Zheng.
Luo Mu glanced at Ye Zisu unexpectedly. "Silly head, you spent so much effort trying to get him in, yet you don't know his capabilities?"
Ye Zisu was slightly startled. Wang Zheng's capabilities? She felt that Wang Zheng was a hardworking and serious person, but this had no relation with talent. Besides, his gene score was …
"Silly head, don't obsess over gene scores; that's just a reference!" Luo Mu said. Initially, he didn't really want to take Wang Zheng in, but he could not put off silly Ye Zisu's earnest pleas. Who would have thought that he would actually uncover a gem?
The competition began. The ten competitors were all the best technicians from Beijing and the surrounding areas. Wang Zheng was considered to be one of the greenhorns amongst them. This time, the competition was about the dismantling of the core parts of the training machine.
The ten of them quickly boarded the ladder. They were all around thirty years old. Wang Zheng was indeed very young and inexperienced amongst them, but he was not at all slow.
Ye Zisu was also watching. Wang Zheng was fast like a veteran, quickly dismantling. Luo Mu stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly. This fellow was not at all like a rookie. Crucially, he did not fluster under pressure. Some people did well during training but got too nervous during competitions. Wang Zheng was, on the contrary, more enthusiastic in this competition.
"Silly head, this kid has potential, but it would be a waste for him to be a technician. Although I have not seen the world, I dare to say that this kid is made for great things!"
Luo Mu was really very satisfied with Wang Zheng. Ye Zisu's heart was also beating fast. What did he mean by having not seen the world? In terms of solving difficult mecha problems, Luo Mu was an expert. He was OMG's trump card and it was easy for him not to show up. Actually, Luo Mu could have retired long ago, but he stayed at OMG because he liked it. In fact, Ares College once invited him to be a guest professor to teach an elective at the Mecha Department.
"Uncle, you should really consider Ares College's idea. You can pass down more skills and techniques."
"Oh, you think I don't understand you youngsters these days? High ambitions, low skills, afraid of dirt and sweat. When it comes to action, one person can do the jobs of two of you," Luo Mu said.
"Uncle, don't you still have students like Wang Zheng? You need to nurture and bring this part of them out!"
Ye Zisu continued persuading. An experienced technician like Luo Mu held considerable influence. If he could teach at Ares College, it would benefit OMG's brand image.
"Gee, silly head, don't think I don't know what you're planning … but you do have a point. Let me ponder over it."
It has to be said that Wang Zheng made Luo Mu begin to view these "gifted students" differently.
Time ticked by. Wang Zheng was the first to hop down from the mech. 19 minutes and 5 seconds, a new shop record.
Luo Mu laughed heartily and nodded. "Impressive. This kid's best is usually 25 minutes. He's broken through in a competition!"
The judge had already began testing with his assembly apparatus, raising an OK hand sign shortly after. The applause below roared louder.
"A great teacher produces a great protégé!" Ye Zisu also clapped. This was indeed an unexpected outcome.
Student Wang heaved a big sigh of relief. He had finally done it. Combining the internship pay and prize money, it was enough for school fees!
Solon was flustered like an ant on a hot pot recently. He had sent Skeleton numerous messages, but they had all disappeared like rocks in a big ocean. He kept wondering where he had gone wrong, but he never dreamed that it was because of the insufficient prize money!
CT's first sum of prize money was instantly sent, but subsequently it had to pass a certain threshold before it would be transferred. He would never have thought that someone was waiting so eagerly.
Wang Zheng was wholly engaged, and Luo Mu also put in a lot of effort to teach. A hardworking, enduring youth like him who was not afraid of dirt or tiredness, who could dislike him? Most importantly, Luo Mu could see that this kid was truly passionate from the inside.
Finally, Wang Zheng became the champion of the maintenance technician competition, and even broke Luo Mu's own lasting record of 1 hour and 13 minutes. Wang Zheng spent 50 minutes, breaking the 1 hour barrier for the first time. Wang Zheng's mobility was not something the average person could match up to.
What made Wang Zheng the happiest was that this whole month of rising early and sleeping late had been worthwhile. He finally no longer had to worry about school fees. The time was short, but the rewards were huge. Wang Zheng had gained an understanding of the basic makeup of a mech and understood the hows and whys. He even found a friend in Ye Zisu. In fact, she was not as she appeared to be—all lofty; her friendship still depended on feelings.
A square-faced fatty had once said before: fate!
Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin had also returned. In this period of time after leaving school, everyone had changed.
Yan Xiaosu's face had become chubbier, but his change in character was more significant. This trip to Mars had been eye-opening. Yan Xiaosu now, on the contrary, was a little grateful to Yue Jing—if not for her, he would still be groping around without direction.
Xie Yuxin, however, did not talk much about his experiences; he had always been like this. But it could be seen that this trip out had also filled him up with more drive.
School had opened at Ares College!
The entrance of Ares College was flooded with people. All kinds of gorgeous maglev cars filled the streets. There were enthusiastic seniors everywhere.
Especially male seniors. They exploded with unprecedented passion, eyes sweeping like laser guns across the crowd. Once they found their target, they pounced.
So many youthful and beautiful juniors. Whoever made the first move had the advantage and whoever was late would lose out. Thus, there were many volunteers.
But nobody cared about Wang Zheng, Yan Xiaosu, and Xie Yuxin as the three of them stood there.
The three of them looked at Ares College's main entrance. "This entrance is too broken already. Wait till I am rich, I'll replace it with the most gorgeous in the Milky Way!"
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin looked at each other and laughed. "Wang Zheng, I don't believe that it's a coincidence that your score is 60. I hope to compete with you fairly this time," Xie Yuxin said suddenly.
Wang Zheng paused. "Bring it on!"
The three split up and reported to their departments. When Wang Zheng arrived at the Mecha Department, the enrolment teacher adjusted her glasses. "Are you sure you are in the Mecha Department? Your name isn't here."
Wang Zheng was stunned for a moment. This was not a prank, right?
"Teacher, could I trouble you to check again?"
"Wang Zheng, right? Let me check … you belong to the Physics Department. You've come to the wrong place. Exit the door, turn right, go straight past three intersections."
Wang Zheng was a little dazed. What was going on? Had it not been agreed upon that he would be in both the Physics Department and the Mecha Department? Don't tell me …
Wang Zheng found the Physic Department building and asked a lot of people before managing to find Xiao Fei.
"Doctor, why is my name not under the Mecha Department?" Wang Zheng stared at Xiao Fei. He was a little nervous. He did not want to spend his days dealing with numbers.
Xiao Fei raised her head and smiled. "Calm down a little, sit."
"Doctor, this is not a joking matter. I remember you promising that I could study at two departments." Wang Zheng felt dizzy. He had already missed the registration for the army.
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Chapter 18: School Starts for Little Children
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"Oh, since when have I, Xiao Fei, not kept my promises? You are entering as a Physics Department student. The old head has allowed you to listen in for Mecha Department lessons."
Xiao Fei gazed at Wang Zheng as if he was a delicious prey.
Wang Zheng was stunned. D*n, without the graduation certificate from the Mecha Department, how could he join the military after graduating?
"Are there any other options?"
"Student Wang, don't be rash, think carefully. You have no other paths to turn to, and the school fees will not be refunded. Besides, this year's military recruitment is already over. Oh, right, even if it wasn't over, I also have my ways of not letting you go. So just stay obediently as my helper, and if you're good enough, I will then let the Mecha Department enroll you as a student."
Xiao Fei laughed rather sinisterly. This gifted doctor was known to be ruthless. It was a pity that Wang Zheng had been enchanted by her appearances. It was also Xiao Fei's first time finding a student who she could communicate with, completely different from those stupid fellows. How could she let this go?
Wang Zheng was speechless. What was this? He had absolutely no interest in physics. In the past, he had only done it to accompany the elderly in conversation; after all, the Old Merchant was rather pitiful.
"Student Wang, actually, the principal and I have put in a lot of effort. Think about who would want you based on your circumstances. I have used my status as a professor to specially recruit you, but the Mecha Department has no one specially recruiting you. You have to prove your worth through your own actions. I have taken on a huge risk in this matter. You don't seem like someone who is irresponsible," Xiao Fei said with melancholy, as if Wang Zheng had done something against the heavens.
Wang Zheng understood. He was already on board, and there was no getting off. The good thing was that there was still a chance.
"Cough cough. Thanks, teacher. I will definitely work hard!"
"Very good. That is the attitude a student should have. Your macro ideas are pretty good, but the micro details are a little rough. Study well, you'll definitely have a bright future," Xiao Fei said in a senior fashion.
Wang Zheng smiled bitterly and nodded. D*n it, he definitely did not want to have a future in physics.
Wang Zheng resigned and found his dormitory. Three of his roommates had already arrived, except they were nowhere to be seen. After Wang Zheng tossed his luggage onto the only empty bed, his Skylink beeped and rang.
"Boss, meet at the flower beds at the school entrance. College's first gathering has begun!"
Yan Xiaosu had already thoroughly felt the waves of youth; his voice was so passionate.
By the time Wang Zheng arrived, Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin were already waiting. "How is it? Feels pretty good, right?" Xie Yuxin said.
" Did you already know beforehand that I'm in the Physics Department?"
Xie Yuxin shrugged. "No choice. Only professors have the power to specially recruit people. Isn't it pretty good that Xiao Fei sees something in you? Anyway, you have the opportunity to listen in at the Mecha Department. You'll be alright if you grasp the opportunity."
Wang Zheng also knew that it was truly already pretty good.
"Little Yu, you are too secretive. Why didn't you tell us that Gu Te was a relative of yours? It would have been great to spend all that donation money!"
Yan Xiaosu sighed.
"The school is not my family's property. I merely made use of an opportunity. Based on Wang Zheng's capability, he deserves to enter. Don't look for me for matters of special rights."
"Gee, impressive. His reputation as one of the four school princes surely holds up," Yan Xiaosu said while smiling.
"What's that?"
"Are you guys lagging? Our friend here, Little Yu, is the principal's grandson. He was Dawn Middle School's top student. He is not only tall but handsome; he has already been named a school prince."
"You take these kinds of lame things seriously." Xie Yuxin had an expression of indifference. He was never interested in these things.
"Tsk, I knew you would have this kind of response. It must be really easy to flirt with girls with a reputation like yours. Remember to introduce a few to us brothers next time, and organize more gatherings. Boss' and my futures are in your hands!"
"Xiao Su, don't drag me along with your wishes."
"D*n, you guys are all so upright and gentlemanly. What's college without flirting?"
Yan Xiaosu's mood was rather urgent. Opening Skylink, an ad popped up. "Oh, I'm counting on you two. I'm definitely going to be a bachelor for life. Ye Zisu has already been rated as the No. 1 freshman. If she can introduce one or two, they'd definitely be pretty good. Luckily, we're schoolmates with her."
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin were very helpless. Although food and sex were basic needs, this fellow was too anxious. It seemed like Yue Jing had vanished from his life, and that was actually pretty good.
Wherever there were people, there were circles. School was a circle too. Ares College was one of the top three colleges on Earth, so it naturally attracted exceptional students from all over. A new place, a new battlefield. Those that were good naturally wanted to have a good fight in their own areas of strengths.
However, even amongst the exceptional, it was still easy to pick out those that were outstanding and those that were heaven's treasures.
Xie Yuxin, genetic evaluation of A, full marks. Note: Principal's grandson, son of a rich family, family has influence on both the education world and the military.
Masasi, from the Moon, genetic evaluation of A, full marks. Note: This person rejected an invitation from Atlan College, the best on the moon, to come to Earth.
Carl: From Mars, genetic evaluation of A, full marks. Note: Principal went to Mars three times for this person.
Masasi and Carl were the principal's ultimate weapons. He activated a considerable amount of connections and favors in order to get these two students. He had definitely offended Atlan College. This was the most classic way to poach.
While one of the top three colleges on Earth, it had been in a disadvantageous state in recent years in the competition for survival. Europe's Zeus Military College and the America's Apollo Military College were stably in first and second place. Gu Te had run out of options—instead of sitting and waiting, why not dig from stronger places?!
Only results could attract outstanding students. Gu Te did not want the mighty name of Ares Military College to fail under his watch.
Photos tell the truth. Amongst the three freshmen, appearance wise, Xie Yuxin definitely beat Masasi and Carl by a few levels. This also made Yan Xiaosu very proud—he could use Little Yu's name when he hit on girls.
"To think there are really so many lame people!"
"True, now's the era of speedy communications!"
"Is that it? It's not that fast, right? At least Wang Zheng has not gone up," Xie Yuxin said. He was rather interested in sizing Wang Zheng up. He had always felt that something was up with Wang Zheng, but the kid was very calm and he simply could find out.
Wang Zheng rubbed his nose. "Don't get me involved. Low profile, low profile."
"Hehe, sometimes you can't keep a low profile even if you want to."
"I plan to join the photography club, to capture beautiful life. What are your plans?"
"I don't mind. I haven't thought about it. Basically, I don't intend to waste my time," Xie Yuxin said.
"I'm afraid it depends on how things turn out. Xiao Fei wants me as her assistant."
"Doctor Xiao? Xiao Fei? Wait up!"
Yan Xiaosu swiped the window on his Skylink wildly. A photo of Xiao Fei surfaced.
"Boss, is this her?"
Wang Zheng nodded. Yan Xiaosu seemed very passionate.
"F, f, f*. I haven't even found my footing here, and you're already ahead. Teacher Xiao Fei is the top beauty in school. In a dark laboratory, one man and one woman, dry firewood and flames, teacher and student …"
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin gave Yan Xiaosu a severe look of disdain at almost the same time. This fellow could associate anything with that thing. How desperate.
"Cough cough. However, I heard that this great beauty, Xiao Fei, is a little chili pepper. The students who have been done in by her are not just one or two. People say that she is not much older than us, so how are her brains so smart?"
"Oh, Teacher Xiao Fei's gene evaluation is S-grade, belonging to the classified range. Naturally, she is different from normal people like us," Xie Yuxin said. Grandfather had put in huge amounts of effort to make her stay that year, because at that time, the Aslan Empire had already extended their invitation.
"In the Milky Way, it's very rare for anyone to reject the Aslan Empire's invitation since it represents the most exquisite treatment and the best benefits. That's the world that belongs to elites.
"The Aslan Empire has the strictest admission requirements in the Milky Way Galaxy. For talents immigrate there, their family needs to possess three generations of talent. Only the most indispensable elites can count as just one generation. You can count with your fingers how many times that has happened in the past decade, and Xiao Fei actually rejected them. It was a big hoo-ha then. Guess what reason she gave?"
"I've heard about this before too. It's said that Aslan's chief of immigrations vomited blood three times!" Yan Xiaosu laughed.
"… can't be that it was too far, right?" Wang Zheng casually said.
Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin look at Wang Zheng in a daze. "You two surely have the same vocabulary!"
This counted as a reason too … however, this was really something completely unexpected, as people would die for the opportunity she was given. Yet it was not unbelievable with Xiao Fei's special personality.
"This incident made the Solar System Alliance very proud and also raised the prestige of Ares College. No one can reach her level of popularity in our school. It's a pity that she's only willing to take in 30 students each year. We must thank Wang Zheng. Whenever there are big lectures, everyone can admire her elegance," Xie Yuxin said. "Grandfather said to me earlier: he has never seen Xiao Fei appreciate someone like this ever before. In Xiao Fei's eyes, everyone in her generation, other than Alan Tucker, is a piece of trash!"
Xie Yuxin observed Wang Zheng. He somehow felt like this kid had a secret. Something was up, but he could not figure out what it was.
After their short gathering, they all returned to their dorms. With the start of school, there were still plenty of orientation activities running and the three were interested in taking a look.
Returning to Physics Department's dorms, the three roommates were already there. Wang Zheng was also very happy to be able to get to make new friends.
"Yao Ailun, from Madagascar. I came for Doctor Xiao Fei. She will become the greatest physics scientist of our time!"
Yao Ailun was of average height, bespectacled, a little childish, and spoke with his head slightly lowered and slightly shy. But there was a fanaticism when he spoke of Xiao Fei.
"Chen Xiu, Chongshan City. Three big brothers, please take care of me!" he said and then bowed.
"D*n, how am I in the same dorm as you people? Yao Ailun, the only middle schooler on Earth to win the top prize of the Alliance Physics Discovery Competition. Chen Xiu, prodigy of fourteen years old, youngest in the whole college. D*n it, my name is Zhang Shan, you all can call me Big Shan!"
Big Shan was close to two meters tall, and he really did not look like someone who studied physics.
Yao Ailun adjusted his spectacles. "Zhang Shan, Professor Zheng Deyu's son, always been Professor Zhang Deyu's assistant. And Professor Zhang Deyu was also Professor Xiao Fei's college teacher. This year he was involved in the publishing of 'The God Particle's Movement in Space.' Although the honor belongs to Professor Zhang Deyu, it's been said on the outside that you had involvement in it too, and even offered important insights. Interesting!"
Upon mention of this, Yao Ailun's little eyes sparkled.
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Chapter 19: Everyone's an Expert
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Chen Xiu scratched his head with an embarrassed look on his face. "I'm actually quite dumb. Dr Xiao Fei had already independently researched space penetration theory by the time she was my age."
The three of them turned to face Wang Zheng simultaneously. Wang Zheng was shocked dizzy just from hearing the backgrounds of these three.
What is this place? I'm just here to mingle around until my transfer to the Mecha Department is approved.
Cough "My name is Wang Zheng. I'm from the capital and I'm no one special."
At this point, the three stared intensely at Wang Zheng before shouting in unison, "YOU ARE THAT WANG ZHENG?!!"
"Uh, is there a problem?"
The three looked at each other in dismay. "F*k, who would have thought that the most mysterious individual to be specially recruited by the academy would be in our dormitory!?"
"Elder Brother Wang Zheng, I heard that you are Teacher Xiao Fei's special assistant. In the future, you must give us more guidance," Chen Xiu said, with a face of adoration as he looked at Wang Zheng.
Student Wang started to sweat. He knew himself the best, but these three individuals in front of him were the real deal.
Zhang Shan attentively sized up Wang Zheng. "That's great. My father said that the Doctor had found a rare genius. Who would have thought that he would be in our dormitory? We now have the opportunity to spend the next four years interacting with each other!"
"Wang Zheng, my aim will be to surpass you. Watch out, I will definitely become the Doctor's assistant; that is my sole meaning in life!"
Yao Ailun's small eyes began to sparkle with brilliance.
Wang Zheng had nothing to say. What in the world was happening? It turned out that his dormitory was a gathering place for the special individuals of the Physics Department, yet all he wanted to was to just get this over with!
Wang Zheng suddenly had a feeling that his university life would not be so relaxed.
When three fanatical scientists gathered together, the topic of conversation spiralled towards the direction in which the scientific world was heading. Wang Zheng tactfully excused himself. Hell, Xiao Fei must have done this on purpose. No matter how she arranged it, he was a warrior that lived to pilot mechs; everything else was just a hobby.
The school was bustling with activity. The numerous students' eyes burned with the passion of youth and their ambitions. Wang Zheng was no different, but he felt like he was just a bystander. It was all Bonehead's fault; he had trained him to become like this.
After checking the day's training schedule in his email…. Granny's leg, that liar (Solon) was indeed very persistent. He had actually sent over a hundred emails! With the mass select function, all of those messages were sent to the junk folder!
Wang Zheng did not even read a single message before getting rid of all of them. He had not battled for a period of time and he felt an urge to do so. He turned around and rushed to Brothers Net Cafe.
Wang Zheng was still considered an old customer, so the boss, who cherished old customers, gave him a 20% discount.
Recently, Solon felt as though each day was a year, and his hair had almost all fallen out. He had previously written innumerable sincere emails with the sincerity he had when he was writing love letters in university! Yet the other party did not even spare him a single look.
After Skeleton had beaten Justin, Solon had already made up his mind. This was his future; he would stake everything on it! If he failed, he would have been a martyr.
But the problem was that this gambling chip had disappeared, so what could he do?
It was really a headache!
At this point, the assistant rushed in through the door, giving Solon a fright. As Solon prepared to scold him, he saw that the assistant's face was a red as a pig's blood. "Boss, he's appeared!"
"GOD, you've finally appeared. I've waited till the yellow lily has gone cold. Immediately carry out the plan, advertise it in every way possible!"
"Yes, Boss! Everyone has been on standby and is ready to do so!"
Even the workers outside were excited. Among CT's achievements, even these eternally low level workers had finally gotten a sense of hope. CT's welfare was extremely good, but who could withstand the long working hours with lowpay?!
CT was an extremely large company, so publicity and operations were separately managed. Once you entered it, the company demanded that you produce results. If not, you would have to face the consequences. What made things worse was that the Beginner Arena was the most unpredictable one among the lot.
The previous time where Skeleton triumphed over Justin had already reinvigorated the silent Beginner Arena. Kids were even worshipping him now! However, whenever Skeleton disappeared, it was usually for a period of a month. This break also led the kids to wait for his return anxiously. It was a good thing that there would be a great show on the first day of school.
"Boss, an update. Although we have yet to start, the number of viewers has already exceeded 10,000!"
"Excellent, continue onwards. Once he makes a selection, immediately take action!"
As Solon drummed his fingers against the table, his face was full of excitement. What in the world was Skeleton thinking of?
An individual like him should not lack money or fame. If it was just for fame, then he did not have to start at the beginner arena.
What was he thinking of?
What needed to be done to secure a long term partnership with him? This was a headache-inducing issue!
If Wang Zheng was here, he would have definitely shouted out just one word: MONEY!!!!!!
Sometimes, the answer is very simple.
Wang Zheng did not opt to go for 1v1 this time around; he opted for the group battle, 5v5. The last time he participated in one, he was just watching Xiao Su play, but this time he would be able to try it for himself.
Individual battles did not possess a large amount of skill to learn from. However, in group battles, there were many learning opportunities.
Entering matchmaking.
Wang Zheng's choice had caused the technicians to scramble hurriedly. Their preparations had to be changed. Who would have expected that he would have chosen to engage in a 5v5?
20 seconds later, matchmaking was complete.
Wang Zheng entered the team mode.
Teammates: "Big Sister Zhou and I," "Donkey Looking for Mule," "It's a Trap," "Raincloud Dancer".
"Hello, everyone, I am a girl. I might make mistakes, so please bear with me," spoke Raincloud Dancer. Although one could not see her looks, her voice was pleasant to hear,
"Haha, little sister, no worries, brother here is an expert. Leave your contact here so I can carry you in future!" said Donkey Finding Mule before opening up his video link. He was indeed slightly handsome. Tilting his face at a 30 degree angle, he even knew how to present his face at an appropriate angle! He seemed to be an expert at wooing girls!
"How are we going to fight?" It's a Trap asked.
"Let's just do as we please; this is not even a high level fight," Big Sister Zhou and I replied.
"Okay, as we please then. Wreck them!"
"F*k me, what is this? Why did we get matched up with military guys?"
The beginner arena also had military teams participating in it. However, for above average military teams, they would have to climb their way to the top from the beginner arena, to the bronze arena, then to the silver arena, and so on.
Although the other side also consisted of beginners, it was unfortunate that they were from the Black Tortoise Corps. This was a famous diamond-ranked army corps, so your average joe would not be able to join them!
"Hey, the opposing side has an individual with a 100% win rate."
"Hehe, coming to the beginner arena to stomp noobs; he must be careful not to get struck by lightning!"
"Kill him!"
"I love to break the hymen."[1]
Game loading… 10%… 50%… 100%…
Map: Norton Star Twisted Jungle
"The opposing side is full of professional soldiers, so be careful, everyone. Our only aim is to lose gracefully. F*k, Skeleton, do you have a mental problem? Why did you pick the Brittleskin!?" It's a Trap exclaimed.
"Screw it, a girl, a noob, the enemy is full of professionals; we are going to lose for sure. No need to be serious, just goof around," Big Sister Zhou and I replied indifferently. He activated his Demon Wolf Mark V and charged out without a second word.
"F*k, today has been full of useless people! I've lost the entire day! Now that school has started, why are there still so many kids playing around?!" groaned It's a Trap. Similarly, he rushed out with his Bata Type V.
The other two players also set off immediately after them, two to the top lane, two to the bottom lane. Only Wang Zheng went alone to the middle lane.
The mecha that spawned from the fort had already rushed out majestically. It was said that Norton Star had a gravity five times stronger than Earth's, which was also the case on this map.
However, Wang Zheng was not worried, as he had not discovered any enemies yet.
However, what the players didn't know was that this battle had a surprisingly large number of spectators! There were over 15,000 spectators watching, and the number of invitations to watch had exceeded 50,000!
Less than 5 minutes later, there was a system announcement:
Raincloud Dancer, destroyed!
Although she was a girl, the opponents did not know that. The moment she exposed herself, she was destroyed by the enemy's Hunter Type 3 with a headshot.
It's a Trap was also flabbergasted. He had reminded her a second too late and she was destroyed! Before he had the opportunity to react, the enemy's Bata Type V had already appeared, savagely slicing towards him with its titanium blade.
It's a Trap still had a few tricks up his sleeve, but the sniper hiding in the shadows had already fired another laser at him.
In a few breaths worth of time, another Hunter Type V rushed out to attack him. Three vs Two, he was done for; after all, It's a Trap was basically blind in one eye.
At the seventh minute, the red side had lost yet another mech. It's a Trap, destroyed!
Donkey Looking For Mule had nothing to say. "Everyone is a fraud! F*k! Your father doesn't care anymore! Killing one of them is enough for me!"
The top lane had three mecha, so the middle and bottom lanes would definitely only had one mech each. Big Sister Zhou and I along with Donkey Looking For Mule immediately increased their speed.
As expected, there was only one Wild Beast Type 3 defending! Would he even be able to defend?
The two in the protection of their mecha started to make preparations for their attack. However, this Wild Beast Type 3 was rather rude. He depended on the fort's fortifications to ward off attacks and did not care to do it properly. Paying attention to the battle fort and killing the Wild Beast Type 3 simultaneously did not seem realistic.
The three mecha on the top lane were retreating back to base at top speed. They were planning to carry out a blitzkrieg. If they didn't, they would really be annihilated! They would have to do it regardless of the effort it took.
While they were paying attention to the fort's intense battle, a Demon Wolf Type V rushed out.
Your granny! There's no one in the mid lane? Another trap!
"Skeleton, there is no one at mid, rush forward quickly! We cannot be beaten without having a single kill!" shouted Big Sister Zhou and I anxiously.
Yet what Wang Zheng really wanted to ask was if Big Sister Zhou was his sister or his girlfriend…
Top lane's Hunter Type 3 was not as fast and thus decided to cut through the middle lane. Demon Wolf and Bata, on the other hand, took the longer route from within the base to bottom lane.
Middle lane had a noob using a Brittleskin, so even though the Hunter Type 3 was an ambush-type mech, there was nothing to fear.
Wang Zheng did not rush in aggressively, as he could sense impending danger.
On the other hand, the fight at bottom lane had turned incredibly intense with large amounts of explosions and gunfire. Big Sister Zhou and I and Donkey Looking for Mule had been surrounded.
Although the two had the advantage in numbers, they were still destroyed.
Only Wang Zheng was left.
The four who had died did not think too much of the situation. After all, this was quite normal when encountering a trap, yet the problem was…
When the four quit, they had a shock. There were so many spectators! Were they all watching their competition?
Could it be that these people were sickos that derived pleasure from watching noobs get rolled?
Sister Zhou and I stared blankly … Skeleton?
Could that be THE Skeleton?
GOD!
At this point, It's a Trap could no longer stand it and shouted, "Why are you still delaying the fight!? Just surrender; don't waste time!"
He did not notice the number of viewers on the top right hand corner of the screen.
Bang
The enemy's Hunter Type 3 had been destroyed. He did not even notice where the Wargod No. 1 had come from. When he realized, it was already too late, as a titanium blade had lunged at him. He did not even have the opportunity to react.
"Hey, what's the situation? Old Hat has been destroyed by a Wargod No 1."
"This guy might be a sockpuppet. Be careful, everyone!"
"Definitely. So what if he's a diamond player? Wreck him, A!"
Four mecha rushed toward the red side's fort. Hunter was in charge of scouting, so he rushed forward at full speed. However, he did not notice even a shadow of the enemy. The rest had started to surround the fort; winning was just a matter of time.
Wang Zheng silently waited for the opportunity to strike, but the formation of the four mecha was extremely tight. So long as one was attacked, the other three would immediately be able to retaliate.
The four mecha began their assault. Explosions and ash riddled the air. At this rate, the fort would not be able to hold on any longer.
Time was slowly running out.
There was no way to salvage this. If an expert were to use a high level mech, there would still be a chance of victory, as the piloting ability and reaction time of these individuals were not high. However, the Wargod No. 1 was not capable of this; it would not be able to resist such an onslaught.
Could it be that the legend would end here?
Solon was about to burst out in tears. Granny's leg, he could have just fought a 1v1! Why a group battle!? Did he not know that the rivers were filled with vicious traps?
It was all over. Although a loss did not matter, the players' interest in Skeleton would dwindle, meaning Solon's future plans were meaningless.
Why in world is this happening!
Wang Zheng's Wargod No. 1 continued to hide in cover, silently waiting…
However, looking at humans in general, when one neared success, they would inevitably slack off, especially if one was in an extremely dominating position.
At this point in time, Old Hat, the one who had been previously destroyed, excitedly shouted out over the communication channel, "Brothers! Be careful, that Brittleskin is Skeleton. He is definitely hiding somewhere waiting for an opportunity to strike. Don't be complacent; when we win this battle, we will be famous!"
F*k, this is why the opponent's ID seemed so familiar. It was actually Skeleton! Didn't he only play 1v1? We've struck a gold mine!
The four enemies who had initially slacked off immediately snapped to attention. They renewed their assault on the fort with greater effort and watched their surroundings more vigilantly.
Wang Zheng's four teammates sighed in sadness. If they had known this earlier, they would not have fought so recklessly. Hell, as of now, not even a god could save them.
[1](Direct TL, meaning is actually to break his winning streak)
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Chapter 20: Godly Pentakill!
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
"Pity, he's been found out. There goes the only chance," Ma Xiao said sympathetically. The teammates around him also shook their heads.
It was almost impossible now for the opponent to not take his presence seriously. Now that the opponents were paying full attention, the chances of victory were almost zero.
"Justin, in a situation like this, how many do you think could you kill?" Ma Xiao asked. Justin was also watching while he was on his Skylink.
"Using Brittleskin? Two at most. No chance of killing more. But if I were using my own superior mech, there would be a forty percent chance of victory."
"C'mon, you're treating them as if they're idiots. They just need to stick together and play shamelessly. Still, there's no chance because time is running out!"
Ma Xiao laughed. Victory came either by fully eliminating the enemy team, or by destroying the enemy's fort.
And now the red team's fort was in a precarious state. Time was most precious.
Having uncovered Skeleton's identity, the opponents were not going to scatter and allow him the opportunity to sneak attack.
Surely enough, the Wargod No. 1 could not hide anymore; he had to move.
But movement meant death.
Under everyone's eyes, the Wargod No. 1 actually revealed his position immediately, rushing towards the four huddled mecha.
GOD, what was this???
At this moment, every staff member in the CT office stood up. Solon clenched his fist; he no longer had any paths of return!
The stats for this battle kept rising in a straight line. Most frighteningly, through word of mouth, more and more people gushed in. They were all here to witness Skeleton playing Brittleskin exceptionally well.
But the circumstances definitely left everyone feeling despair.
Four against one. The fort in danger. A desperate sprint. It was the final showdown!
Although the Wargod No. 1 was hiding very close to the four mecha, it was still 50 meters away, but this was a fatal 50 meters. Two Demon Wolf Type V's, one Bata Type V, and one Beast Type III against a suddenly rushing opponent. Their laser guns took aim at the same time.
Hong hong long long …
Light radiated in all directions.
The Wargod No. 1 rushed towards his opponents like a whirlwind. Everyone's mouths were agape … what was this speed???
Wang Zheng pushed the throttle to the maximum and accelerated from inside the cockpit. Under the pilot's control, the Wargod No. 1 let out a thunderous sound. With this high-speed advance, lasers brushed past the mech narrowly.
The lasers shot by the four mecha were either blocked by trees or dodged. Within an instant, the Wargod No. 1 pulled within the range of 20 meters.
The second bombardment of lasers was executed in close proximity.
Solon and company felt suffocated. This time there was no cover anymore.
At this moment, the straight-moving Wargod No. 1 pulled off an Arched Slide Step, a left arc … Lord!
Right arc!
The double arcs closed the distance between them immediately!
In an instant, he was within close quarters combat range. The four, seemingly also wanting to please the crowd, were not startled at all. The Beast Type III immediately advanced, using his body as a meat shield. Even if Wargod No. 1 had godly prowess, he probably didn't have much energy left after such a movement. The Bata Type III followed up while both Demon Wolf mecha flanked. Inescapable!
At this moment, the A.I. was eating through the fort's last line of defense. Given the current situation, it would only hold up for at most 20 seconds. Was 20 seconds enough to reverse the outcome dictated by the heavens?
Ma Xiao shrugged helplessly. It was a pity that Skeleton would die so terribly after demonstrating a technique like consecutive Arced Slide Steps. At their level, losing itself was not scary—it was more important to find out how one lost.
Hong …
The Beast Type III … was sent flying?
The Wargod No. 1 sprang out from the gap in an instant, his titanium knife breaking through. The Bata Type II that followed completely had no idea what had happened to the Beast mech. The opponent suddenly appeared in front of his eyes right after.
The alloy blade cut into the cockpit. Sparks were flying everywhere, but in this period of at least one second, there was not enough time to pull out the titanium knife anymore.
Both Demon Wolf Type V mecha were already assaulting.
DOUBLE KILL!
The Bata exploded, but the Bata player still revealed a bright smile. Someone had to be sacrificed anyway.
However, what surprised everyone was that the Wargod No. 1 suddenly pulled back and the mech swayed strongly. It was as if the two Demon Wolf mecha had made a mistake and missed. Their two titanium blades criss crossed and fell on each other instead of on their target.
At this moment, there was absolutely no time to activate energy shields. Both Demon Wolf Type V players watched as their own teammate stabbed towards themselves. They wanted to activate their energy shields, but their fingers pressed the buttons a tenth of a second too late. So close yet so far!
Hong …
TRIPLE KILL!
The system hyped!
… QUADRA KILL!
The system announced!
At this time, the battle fort only had a bit of defense left. The Wargod No. 1 instantly drew his own titanium knife, landing on the Beast Type III with a backflip. Norton Star's two suns were shining brightly at this time, causing the titanium knife to dazzle blindingly as it stabbed towards the Beast Type III's head!
Hong …
PENTA KILL! (Five kills)
Team kill!
Red Team WIN!
Global notification. Congratulations, Skeleton. Pentakill. Reward of one hundred points and one Warrior's Medal. Keep it up!
The system sounded incomparably fierce and solemn, and there was utter silence everywhere.
In CT's work hall, all of the staff members were stunned. What kind of operation was this?
This was the rhythm of a god!
Solon's hand trembled like a pendulum. His cigarette had already burnt his finger, but he was not aware of it. All of the staff members looked towards Solon with expressions of worship. This director on the verge of transfer had actually made a judgment of godly accuracy.
Solon waved his hand, calmly indicating for everyone to continue working. Legend has it that everyone heard the chairman burst into tears behind his office's locked door.
The spectator zone was already boiling at this time. Even in the final ten seconds, people were still coming in. Of course, some had come to watch the myth of Skeleton extinguish, but they instead saw the godlike operation.
In CT, only a mech that was at least 80% destroyed counted as a kill. A triple kill was already incredible. A Pentakill was a miracle.
Pentakill under extreme conditions!
Godly operation!
Godly knowledge!
Godly rhythm!
After the previous slaughter of Justin, Skeleton had performed yet another miracle.
Wang Zheng removed his touch sensors and quietly reminisced the battle. His decision was rather accurate. He expected the opponent to be relaxed; not that the enemies would be completed flawed, but rather relaxed due to the absolute confidence they would have. With that kind of mentality, the opponents' shooting would only be about seventy to eighty percent serious. Their formation was also completely within his expectations. Foresight in battle was of utmost importance.
Seeing that his own operations were passable against noobs, Wang Zheng was not at all complacent. He knew that he was still in CT's lowest levels, yet this sort of battle definitely taught him many lessons.
Nimble footwork was also extremely important. In random situations, one had to depend entirely on instincts. If he had insisted on holding on to the titanium knife, the outcome could have been disastrous.
Fortunately, there were no weapons under Bonehead's training. Every part of the body was a weapon, and the opponents' weapons were, even more so, weapons, so why not use them?
There was a warmth in his chest, it was quite a comfortable feeling. This indicated that the Rubik's Cube also approved of his realization. He did not battle merely in large amounts—quality and proper reflection was more important.
Student Wang was a good kid who loved learning.
Wang Zheng finished off his drink before leaving. He could not waste the boss' act of sincerity.
The CT forums in Asia were already exploding. Although the battle had ended, the mood of the players online was still fervent. Some battles were worth reminiscing.
Their blood was still burning.
When the replay of the battle was released, the forums erupted into discussions that were led by the experienced players. They were trying to compete with the official sources to release a quicker analysis.
There truly existed crouching tigers and hidden dragons amongst the newbies!
Most of the match was almost completely neglected by everyone. The last half a minute was the essence of the essence.
The legendary penta kill, and it was a penta kill by a Wargod No. 1.
Regardless of what level, what equipment, and what situation, anyone who did a penta kill would be one to watch, even more so when it occurred during such a counterattack.
"This kid is too sick!" Justin was also reviewing the replay and was already at the stage of awe. "He purposely waited until the fort was about to fall before he acted!"
Ma Xiao was also watching. It was not necessary for them to analyse, but the more they watched, the more shocked they became. They were definitely overlooking many details in their current state.
"Hiding in wait like a poisonous snake, such endurance!"
"Oh, no matter who it was, they would think that victory was within their grasp. This fellow's close quarters combat skill is absolutely first class. Oh, I really can't wait for him to enter our world already."
Justin and Ma Xiao looked at each other before turning off the video. This person was bound to enter their world, and then there could be a bloody revolution.
Relax?
How?
The video analysis was released.
The dodge at the start had already become a classic, but the four opponents still had an eighty percent chance at victory. However, when Beast Type III lose his defensive position, it was fatal. In the team fight, this had no use whatsoever. The rush was too aggressive; they were thinking that the opponent would not dodge, and they wanted to overthrow the opponent immediately. But they did not expect that the Wargod No. 1 would fly so stably
The task seemed simple. Although the Wargod No. 1 was faced with a big assault, from start to end, he did not lose his centeredness.
The Bata Type V was a completely tragedy. Its only purpose was to keep Skeleton's knife stuck, and there was no room for the two Demon Wolf mecha to complain. In an instant, the Wargod No. 1 made continuous displacements, and while it appeared to not move, it completely shook the centeredness of the two Demon Wolf mecha. Their attacks were crooked, and the Wargod No. 1's subsequent operation was divine.
当战神一号带着光芒干掉狂兽的时候,他已经成神!
When the Wargod No. 1 brought the light and killed the Beast, he had already become a god!
This was the consensus of all the players viewing.
This was a flawless battle!
Skeleton godly penta kill!
Master of battle techniques, master of control. A new generation of a Wargod was rising!
Perhaps the novice zone had really been dull for too long. When a blockbuster like this happened, a strong chain reaction started.
A review usually maintained high levels of attention for about ten minutes, after which it would decline rapidly with time. But not this review. The increasing speed had already frightened staff.
This was not your ordinary battle; it should not even occur by chance! Most frighteningly, every viewing would uncover new discoveries, more things that had previously been overlooked.
The opponents were considered pretty good. The battle techniques and potential of the newbie squad trained by Team Black Tortoise was certainly outstanding. No one would believe that a team of such caliber was penta killed.
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Chapter 21: Dormitory 007
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
In the office, a fully concentrated Solon began to write sincere emails to all of the ranked players. If a hundred emails were not enough, he would write a thousand!
Wang Zheng had just left Brothers Net Cafe when his Skylink began to ring incessantly.
It was Ye Zisu.
"What's up, Zisu?"
"I hope your dormitory isn't too shabby, but on behalf of my dormitory roommates, I would like to invite you to join us for a gathering!"
Ye Zisu seemed pretty embarrassed. It seemed as though she was being coerced into doing so.
Wang Zheng paused to consider the offer. "Today's girls were pretty enthusiastic," he thought to himself, before replying, "Your offer is pretty enticing."
"Alright, then it's settled. I will be there this weekend to organize this."
After saying so, she hung up the Skylink call, yet in the background, sounds of excitement coming from numerous girls could be heard.
Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. He could feel the callings of a university life from this invitation.
这方面王同学还是比较淡定的,偶尔也会想起那可爱的身影,应该已经远在万万里之外了.
With regards to this aspect, Student Wang was pretty cool about it. Having such adorable thoughts was something he rarely had nowadays.
At night, the dormitory was ablaze with chatter, a common occurrence.
Firstly, they had to decide who would serve as the dormitory head. Yao Ailun gently adjusted his spectacles and said, "In the future, we will all become brothers in arms. Naturally, the dormitory head will have to be the most capable individual. I am a meticulous individual, and with regards to lesson curriculum and information gathering, I am an expert."
A glimmer of light could be seen in Yao Ailun's eyes.
Zhang Shan gave a slight smile. "I was my intermediate school's MMA champion. I will ensure everyone's safety!"
Similarly, Chen Xiu bashfully said, "I'm the youngest here and hope to serve the rest of you."
The three of them then looked in Wang Zheng's direction. Wang Zheng was sincerely disinterested in this competition for the role of dormitory head.
"Wang Zheng, although you might hail from the capital, this alone is not a legitimate reason for you to become the dormitory head," spoke Yao Ailun. Wang Zheng was a student that was specially admitted into the academy. Furthermore, he was the Doctor's personal assistant. He could be considered an individual with significant "influence."
Coughs "I have no strong points so as to speak. However, what I would like to say is that for this weekend, the Mecha Department's girls would like to have a friendly gathering. Are you interested?" Wang Zheng asked.
Zhang Shan's eyebrows creased. "The Mecha Department? Do you intend to feed us to dinosaurs?!"
Yao Ailun laughed mischievously. "Being uncultured is truly frightening. The girls from the Mecha Department might not necessarily be pilots. Wang Zheng, are they beauties? Don't throw us into the fire!"
Wang Zheng pondered for a moment…. If all the girls were of the same caliber as Ye Zisu…. "I have not met these girls personally before, but they ought to be beauties. One of them was known as the school's flower in my previous school."
The three of them then looked at each other momentarily. Zhang Shan suddenly reached out to grab Wang Zheng. "Even if you're a tyrant, it's fine! I strongly recommend Wang Zheng to serve as our dormitory head! In the future, we three brothers will rely on you!"
"Ah, a school flower? It's my favourite kind of flower," Yao Ailun said as he gracefully wiped his spectacles, his eyes full of vigor."
"But… what about me?" a pitiful Chen Xiu said as he pointed at himself. Sometimes, being the youngest was not an advantage.
"Little Xiu, don't be anxious. We will take up and share your burden, so rest assured!" Zhang Shan said as he patted Chen Xiu vigorously, almost knocking him to the floor.
Thus, Student Wang was chosen to be the dormitory head. Sometimes, the reasons men come up with are nonsensical. However, Wang Zheng had a feeling that if Ye Zisu's friends were indeed dinosaurs, these chaps would definitely have him overthrown.
And this was how Ares College's first day of chatter had unfolded. Wang Zheng was a good listener and these three had interesting backgrounds. Zhang Shan had chosen the Physics Department over the Mecha Department, the exact opposite of what Wang Zheng would have chosen. There were indeed people from all sorts of background here!
To Zhang Shan, physical exercise was just a hobby that was incomparable to the greatness of the scientific realm. Developing the mind was a never-ending journey.
Just by looking at his large frame, one could not see at first glance that he was indeed an intelligent and refined modern youth.
However, in Wang Zheng's case, he was mulling over how he could quickly get rid of his attachment to the Physics Department and return to the embrace of the Mecha Department! That day would come eventually!
Despite Wang Zheng going to sleep with these lovely thoughts in his head, that night, he had a nightmare. He did not dream of Bonehead. No. It was worse. Xiao Fei was using his face to sharpen a sword[1]…
"Boy, while you live, your body belongs to me. When you die, your soul will belong to me. No matter how vast and wide the universe might be, you will always be a part of the Physics Department…"
In his dreams, Wang Zheng repeatedly reassured himself that this was only a dream, and that it will all be over once he awakens.
As the first rays of light lit up the sky, Wang Zheng opened his eyes. Last night, the other three had thoroughly talked about all of the beauties they could conquer under the cosmos[2]. It seemed that even those of the Physics Department were extremely passionate about such matters.
However, Wang Zheng was not the sole one to wake up early. Zhang Shan's bed, the one opposite his, was already empty. When Wang Zheng arrived at the gym court, he understood. He was not the only early bird; there were already numerous individuals carrying out their own forms of morning exercise. Zhang Shan's size was too eye-catching. He was only wearing a short sleeved sweatshirt, so one could see the muscles rippling explosively underneath as he did his single-armed chin ups. He looked extremely relaxed as he executed his chin ups smoothly.
Without paying any attention to the stares of those around him, Zhang Shan leaped to the ground with a single somersault. If there were any girls around, they would surely scream in excitement.
Seeing Wang Zheng, Zhang Shan was slightly surprised. "I did not expect you to have the habit of training in the morning."
Wang Zheng gave him a smile and replied, "My aim is to be a mech pilot after all. I have to keep on training."
Zhang Shan looked at Student Wang's "small" physique. "Looking at your body size, I think you should just give up. You might still have a chance to enter the Officer's Department. A mech pilot would suffer a large burden on the body and thus not everyone is eligible. This is why the Earth's forces are insufficient. You should instead focus on your strengths and develop them."
Wang Zheng noncommittally replied, "Your body's toughness and flexibility is excellent, yet you're wasting your talent by not being a mech pilot. "
Zhang Shan laughed loudly. He now saw Wang Zheng in a different light. Wang Zheng did not mention his muscles but rather the flexibility of his body as though he was trying to hint at something.
"Do you want to compete?" Zhang Shan asked without thinking.
Wang Zheng waved his hands. "I think you should continue training. If the opportunity arises, we will exchange pointers."
Wang Zheng's first step was to cultivate the first level of his breathing art. The best effects were produced when this was done facing the morning sun. However, this was not taught by Bonehead but rather his father. This breathing technique allowed him to be one with the heavens. A newborn fetus is able to absorb the Heaven and Earth spiritual qi, but once one grows older, they will be less and less able to do so. Thus, this breathing technique allowed one to condition themselves to achieve such a state and absorb the qi. Wang Zheng had previously thought that this was a load of nonsense, but after cultivating the first level of the art, he had felt that it seemed slightly reasonable.
He sat down facing the morning son after finding an empty space. The first level of the breathing technique began to slowly circulate within his body.
On the outside, it seemed as though the first level of the breathing art's operation was more difficult than the Rubik's Cube. However, the effects were slightly superior. Wang Zheng understood that the reason his father had tricked him into learning it was not ill-intentioned. Yet if he had not encountered the Rubik's Cube, perhaps he might not have had this opportunity to develop.
After the qi finished circulating around his body, Wang Zheng felt utterly refreshed and reinvigorated. The morning sun's energy had left his body by now. Although the vast majority of it had returned back to nature, a trace amount still remained inside Wang Zheng's body.
"Wang Zheng, are you actually part of an evil cult?"
A delicate, smiling-faced Ye Zisu entered his field of vision. When did she arrive?
Wang Zheng stood up and blinked his eyes. "I was praying for my luck to improve, to enter the Mecha Department, and for us to become classmates again. That would be the dawn of a better era."
Ye Zisu clicked her tongue. "You're not as simple as I thought; you're making me the butt of a joke."
As the two laughed and chatted, they did not notice that the attention of the surrounding people was focused on them. When Ye Zisu entered the school, she was the center of attention. Her profile picture on Ares College's website placed her in the top 10 of the most popular individuals. Furthermore, she was a beauty and was OMG's little princess.
"Who is that shifty-looking individual? He dares to stand next to Ye Zisu and chat with her for almost 30 minutes!"
"I don't recognize him, but he should also be a student. I have never heard of him."
"F*k, the wolves are numerous and the meat is limited[3]; we will have to do something."
As there was an innumerable amount of senior students, the new male students had to give a 120% to show off their fighting spirit.
There weren't many girls who liked to exercise in the morning. Ye Zisu was definitely the crane in a flock of chicken[4]. Wearing a white T- shirt and azure hotpants, coupled with her white sports shoes, she was the very definition of an unparalleled beautiful youth. Her looks had excited the hormones of numerous male students as they stared at her.
"Wang Zheng, are you going to introduce me? Who might this be?"
He had not noticed that Zhang Shan had walked over.
"This is my classmate from Dawn Middle School, Ye Zisu, also known as Beauty Ye."
Before Wang Zheng could finish his introduction, Zhang Shan had already stretched his hand out towards Ye Zisu. "Name's Zhang Shan, Wang Zheng's dormitory roommate. If anyone bothers you in the future, do not hesitate to find me."
Ye Zisu raised her hand and shook his hand lightly. "I have been looking forward to meeting you for some time. Dormitory 007 of the Physics Department is the pride of our school."
"Hehe, well, somewhat. Actually, if you knew me better, you would already know that I am a person full of good points."
Wang Zheng didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. This brother of his was indeed slightly shameless. He had thought that those from the Physics Department were more low profile. However, contrary to what he thought, Zhang Shan even took the initiative to stand out.
Zhang Shan hurriedly gave Wang Zheng a wink and then secretly gave him a thumbs up. This situation was one of a kind, so he could not wait for the upcoming gathering.
Wang Zheng helplessly shrugged his shoulders. It looked like they would not overthrow him from his position of dormitory head any time soon.
"Does our dormitory have such a name?" Wang Zheng asked.
Ye Zisu looked at Wang Zheng in surprise. Zhang Shan, who was also standing at the side, looked at Wang Zheng as though he was an alien.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
"I want to faint[5]. I don't understand why Doctor Xiao Fei would hold you in such high regard. The Physics Department's 007's four special individuals, along with Masasi and Carl, are considered the pride of the school for this year. Under my guidance, the Ares College will definitely achieve new heights!"
Zhang Shan was completely unashamed.
Wang Zheng scratched his nose. He had always struggled in poverty, so he didn't understand Zhang Shan's lofty ambitions and aspirations.
"Excellent, the Physics Department will be left in your hands. I will tell Dr. Xiao Fei to let you replace me as her assistant."
Zhang Shan was excited. Why would he not be satisfied with this?
A shocked Ye Zisu stood there, mouth agape. Although she knew that Wang Zheng loved mecha, she did not expect such a situation to occur. Ares College's sole specialty was Xiao Fei's space physics research. She was the Milky Way's pinnacle expert in this field. The other departments may be top tier on Earth, but compared to the rest of the galaxy? They could not even hold a candle to them.
"Brother, thank you for giving me face, I will continue to strive harder!" Zhang Shan heavily patted Wang Zheng's back.
Wang Zheng nonchalantly nodded his head. To him, being able to be rid of Xiao Fei was a brilliant thing. He had always told himself that Xiao Fei was nothing but trouble.
Zhang Shan's eyes shone with curiosity. He had spared no force when he patted Wang Zheng's back, but he did not even budge. In fact, he felt an extremely strong recoiling force from his shoulders.
He clicked his tongue. There was meaning to this now. This year's batch of students from Ares College still contained some crouching tigers and hidden dragons[6].
[1] Idiomatic expression that means to get ready for battle
[3]Not enough opportunities to go around
[4]Superior compared to the masses
[5]Expression meaning that they can't believe what they are hearing.
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Chapter 22: Distinguished Community
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Even though Ye Zisu was around, Wang Zheng did not allow her to affect his usual training routine. However, to circulate the first level of his breathing art, it also required one to match it with vigorous physical activity. The body had to be developed alongside the art to ensure its harmonious development.
"Student Ye, Wang Zheng was Dawn Middle School's trump card, correct?" asked Zhang Shan. He had significantly calmed down already and seemingly no longer had a lecherous expression on his face, yet the lust in his eyes was still evident.
Ye Zisu gave him a slight smile. "What do you think?"
"Haha, I want to understand him better. A person who can change Doctor Xiao Fei's opinion must be amazing. How strong can he be?!"
When Zhang Shan spoke of Xiao Fei, his eyes shone with admiration and fervor.
"I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you. In all four years of Middle School, Wang Zheng always struggled and barely maintained a passing grade on his subjects. He was only able to enter Ares College after the final term."
"What?" Zhang Shan lost his calm and shouted, "This cannot be the case!"
"Actually, I also felt the same way you did. This cannot be possible."
Ye Zisu glanced at the slowly-jogging Wang Zheng. She didn't understand it herself. Just how in the world was his brain wired?
"No need to worry; there will be plenty of time for us to get to know him better." Zhang Shan laughed. A new school, a new environment, there would definitely not be a dull moment.
School had started for two days already, but this was the time school clubs were most rabidly searching for new members. The two sides of the school yard were strewn with banners, theatre companies, dancing troupes, and beautiful girls. They were the focus of everyone's attention, but on the other end of the spectrum, there were clubs which no one was interested in. For example, the CT Wargod Club. To stir up emotions and gather people, they had a slogan: "No beauties here, but having brothers is just as good!" It was the only club for men to distinguish themselves.
Other clubs, such as Wushu, MMA, and the boxing club, also managed to attract new members, yet they could not compete with those other clubs.
However, for dear Student Wang, he was completely neglected… This was because he had the Physics Department's insignia on him.
When guys of the Physics Department came, everyone politely declined them.
The CT club was bustling with activity and Wang Zheng was actually extremely interested in it. Yet after thinking about it, it was easier if he could move around as an individual, especially since this would allow him to train more efficiently. Letting it purely become a form of enjoyment would be a waste.
After finishing his breakfast, Wang Zheng left for the school's service system. He had matched up the school's curriculum with the associated material while the Skylink was receiving messages. Some of these books Wang Zheng had already read several years back.
Directly opposite of the Physics Department building was the Mecha Department building. The students from the Mecha Department were engaged in excited conversation. Despite the majority of them being males, the number of students who wanted to be mecha pilots was innumerable.
Regardless if it was a childhood dream to become a hero or if one was duped into doing so, it was difficult to resist the allure of becoming a mech pilot.
Wang Zheng was one that was duped into becoming a mech pilot. Looking at how excited the others were, he himself almost drooled.
The Skylink began to ring… It was a call from Xiao Fei asking Wang Zheng to come over. Today was only the second day and classes would only officially begin tomorrow…
Just as he prepared to leave, there was a shout from the crowd. An extremely handsome youth wearing the Mecha Department's uniform walked out. This was the first time Wang Zheng had met someone who could compare with that chap, Xie Yuxin. In fact, this guy seemed even more perfect; it was hard to find any faults. Could this be the legendary Mr. Perfect?
"Is that Masasi from the Moon?"
"Yes, it should be him. The principal personally invited him! He's the cream of the crop!"
"F*king hell, what is he doing on Earth? He should have just stayed on the Moon! Then the Moon could have the highest standards in the Solar System!"
"Only a ghost would know what he's thinking. Perhaps he's unable to continue living on the Moon and was forced here."
"That scumbag has already been voted to be the most handsome guy of our generation!"
"Tsk, it should be said that that guy is really not that bad."
Masasi had a wry smile on his face and was totally relaxed. It seemed as though he had not heard any of the words the surrounding individuals were saying about him. This was one aspect of him that was better than Xie Yuxin. Xiao Yu, that chap, would only be relaxed when he was with Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu.
The crowd clamored noisily once again. This time, on the opposite end, an individual with a head of flaming red hair approached. He was chewing a piece of gum and arrogance and obstinateness was written all over his face.
His hair was actually not dyed but rather it was the defining feature of a Martian. Carl was quite tall and he exuded a heroic spirit. However, his thick lips caused his sharp temperament to become even more overbearing, so much so that it would repel anyone within a thousand mile radius.
"Masasi, as I previously said, we will meet again!" Carl said provokingly.
Masasi merely gave him a warm smile. "Who would have thought that I would meet you here?"
"Haha, did you actually think that Gu Te, that old bastard, had the skill to convince me? I rushed here just to meet you. However, I would really like to know why you gave up the opportunity to study at Atlanta and came here instead."
Carl licked his lips. He was clearly extremely interested in him, and this time there was no need to be worried. In this school, there would be many chances to spar and it would be impossible to hide.
These two were both well-known individuals in the Solar System in middle school and were naturally well-acquainted.
Masasi smiled wryly. "Principal Gu Te was very sincere."
"Bulls*t. Other than there being beautiful young maidens, there's nothing great about this place. Like those historical sights, even if they were levelled, it wouldn't make a difference!"
In the Solar System's middle school student ranking, Masasi had consistently suppressed Carl. He would never believe that this proud and arrogant individual would be swayed by someone's sincerity to come to this god-forsaken place.
Masasi continued to smile and did not pay any attention to Carl as he said, "Earth has Earth's unique points. The new school term has started; let us mutually improve on our weaknesses." At this point in time, the Skylink had finished its download.
Carl wrenched open Masasi's hand. "The moment I beat you in a battle will be the moment I leave this damned place."
He held no regard for the fury that the people surrounding them had towards him. He was full of unadorned hatred, yet he had failed to realise that this was Earth and not Mars.
The signature wildness and ferocity of the Martians could clearly be seen emanating from Carl's body.
"Young one, you must be Carl. Don't be so ferocious; Ares College is Earth's number one academy. In the entire Solar System, there are countless academies. If not for the fact that you're a freshman, I would have knocked you down long ago."
A third year Mecha Department student who had been previously restraining himself stood up with unbridled aggression.
Carl's face turned into a sneer. "Are Earthlings only good at talking? Should I say that the Earth's soldiers are only adept at talking?"
"F*k you!"
The Mecha Department's student prefect could no longer restrain himself. He threw a punch at Carl which landed squarely on the side of his face.
Carl rubbed his cheek. "Brother, you have yet to finish drinking your mother's breast milk."
A kick smashed across and with a bang, the student who was kicked flew across the field, landed five meters away, and crumpled in a heap on the floor.
"Too weak. This place is just full of weaklings. Masasi, what do you think you can learn from here?"
They were in the main courtyard of Ares College and this was a provocation to every individual here! A group of people moved to surround Carl.
"What, do you want to gang up on me? Rubbish like you, no matter how many come at me, it won't make a difference."
In a brief moment, five or six individuals had been knocked down. They were definitely not heavyweights. That Carl was like a ball of unbridled wrath. It was said that the Martian military academies fostered a barbaric culture and style as their foundation.
Was it really necessary to use it at a military school?
Masasi did not lift a finger but merely watched silently from the side. A trace of disappointment could be seen in his eyes. He knew that the Earth's standards had deteriorated significantly in these last few years, but even he did not expect that the standards had fallen to such an extent.
The students here were too comfortable; they did not seek to improve themselves.
Bang
Carl's hand was blocked by someone. Xie Yuxin had stopped him and then hit him with an icy glare. "Carl, we are not on Mars. Don't push it."
"Haha, who might this be? Is this not Xie Yuxin? I thought that you had gone to the Aslan Empire. Excellent, things are getting interesting. Today, for your sake, I will not push the matter," Carl shot back, then he separated from Xie Yuxin, and adjusted his uniform. "Within the year, I will beat the two of you and then leave this s*t hole!"
The Aslan Empire possessed the best military academies in the Milky Way Galaxy and represented the highest of standards. For individuals like Carl, Masasi, and Xie Yuxin, they all possessed the ability to enter those schools.
However, the Aslan Empire's military academies were not only difficult to enter, but it was difficult to retain a spot. In these few years, the number of students from the Solar System that were expelled were more than a few. They were the best of the Solar System, but when they returned, they were completely devoid of spirit. They refused to speak of the experiences there.
Carl also wanted to go there, but at the very least he had to beat all of his rivals in the Solar System before he had the confidence to be there.
Xie Yuxin did not bother with Carl; that person had a domineering and haughty personality. When he turned around and saw Wang Zheng, he was extremely happy. At this point in time, Carl suddenly lashed out with a kick towards Xie Yuxin.
The crowd roared in displeasure. Who would have expected someone as famous as Carl to launch a sneak attack?
Xie Yuxin did not expect it either, so he retreated on instinct. However, as the second kick approached him, Xie Yuxin managed to block it, but his body lost balance and he flew backwards. Carl did not relent and followed behind with two large steps, then he launched a vicious shoulder tackle at Xie Yuxin.
Fighting on Mars was commonplace. There could never be too much deception in war; this was Mars' tradition.
A shadow appeared on the court and grabbed Xie Yuxin while simultaneously receiving Carl's ferocious shoulder tackle.
"Fellow classmates, we might all be angry, but we will have plenty of opportunities to exchange pointers in future," Wang Zheng said as his left hand grasped Carl's right shoulder tightly.
Carl tried to exert strength, but he realized that his opponent did not budge even a single inch. By twisting his right shoulder, he managed to escape from his opponent's grip.
He looked at Wang Zheng with interest as he sized him up… Physics Department, huh…
Xie Yuxin grabbed Wang Zheng. "Let's go. This guy is no more than a rabid dog."
Xie Yuxin was not easily provoked and thus he was suited to join the Officer's Department.
"Actually, I think that this place has become quite interesting," said Wang Zheng as they walked off. He did not pay much heed to the sneak attack; furthermore, prior to that, Carl was ganged up on by several individuals. Even if their strength was insufficient, one could not use that as an excuse.
"Carl is this generation's most well-known individual from Mars. The fact that he and Masasi chose to come to Ares College was quite strange. In fact, Grandpa called on many people to join us, but in the end only those two chose to accept. To be frank, Grandpa did not expect anyone to accept," said Xie Yuxin.
Wrestling was not his strong suit, and even if he did fight, he was not Carl's match. Furthermore, he could not afford to offend him, because despite Ares College being excellent on Earth, compared to the rest of the academies in the Milky Way Galaxy, its standards had dropped and were still dropping. Being able to attract Carl and Masasi was a mystery and he did not want to fight earnestly. If he had lost, the situation would not have concluded there.
"If I can beat that chap, does that mean I can enter the Mecha Department?" asked Wang Zheng as his eyes glittered with a golden light.
"… Well, if you can perform exceptionally during military training, I can raise this situation to my Grandpa. However, that guy only used 50% of his power just now; people from Mars are just freaks." Xie Yuxin nodded.
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Chapter 23: The Real Deal
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"That Masasi has pretty good looks; he can compete with you." Wang Zheng laughed.
Xie Yuxin did not know whether to laugh or to cry. "That Masasi can actually enter Aslan's best military school without having to take the entrance examination; it's strange that he would be willing to come here. I was the first to get the news and even I wondered if I had misheard."
"Is that pretty boy that strong?" Wang Zheng asked curiously.
Xie Yuxin looked at Wang Zheng. "Others can't tell that you're so skilled either."
"Damn, where do you think all my daily training has gone? It's all muscles under here!" Wang Zheng joked.
The whole school found out about this disturbance very quickly. Those two special students from abroad were not easy to deal with, especially that Carl; he even beat up the seniors.
This showing demonstrated Carl's heavy-handedness. People from Mars had always respected the strong, but as for the weak … their days would be miserable.
Gu Te was definitely the first to hear about the incident. The school management's views were definitely not going to be consistent with his.
"Principal, this Carl despises Ares College and has beaten his seniors. He should be punished before all hell breaks loose!"
"I think so too. This type of student will not know his limits if we don't punish him!"
"Give him a punishment no matter what!"
The teachers were passionate. On the other hand, Xiao Fei was playing a space block game. It could train one's spatial awareness.
"I say you people are too free, making a big fuss over nothing!" Xiao Fei said as she played. The whole conference room quieted down in a moment.
"Oh, Professor Xiao Fei, what are your thoughts?" Gu Te asked while smiling.
"Ares College is very lousy now, so he is not wrong. A group of people fighting against one. To think they have the cheek to complain after losing. We might just as well expel these kind of students, how shameful. No wonder Earth's military rankings are getting lower and lower."
Xiao Fei unceremonious words threw everyone into disarray, including the principal. But the principal was still smiling.
"Professor Xiao Fei, you are also a member of Ares College, so you can't put it this way. As a student of the college, he should …" the director of Teaching, Zhong Liang, said slowly.
Xiao Fei waved her hand and immediately interrupted. "I say, Director Zhong, can you stop dreaming? Do you think he cares? In order for a school to be respected by the students, the school must have its respectable points. Don't bring up the past; he was not even born yet!"
Zhong Liang was beyond mad after being insulted by a teacher who was much younger. Unfortunately, she was the college's trump card.
"Oh, calm down, both of you. I feel that Professor Xiao Fei makes sense. We can't immerse ourselves in the past anymore; there's no point in deceiving ourselves. I visited more than ten military schools this time and saw that everyone's undergoing revamps. We have already fallen behind, and we need to catch up. Starting from this round of military training, we will use the actual military strengthening program. Students of Ares College need to be the pillars of the military in the future. Higher demands should be expected of them!"
Gu Te borrowed Xiao Fei's words to settle the situation directly. They had to be stricter. He did not think that Earth's students were naturally inferior—what they lacked was a certain spirit. This spirit needed to be evoked by the school!
Carl's actions were not right, but big problems required draconian measures. Ares College really needed a person like Carl to stimulate the students' passion.
"Ah, you guys carry on. I almost forgot that I have things to do. Drink your tea and continue chatting."
Xiao Fei quickly left, leaving a group of teachers just staring at each other. The school's inner circle had its progressive and conservative factions. Everyone knew that innovation always required the use of tradition and incentives, and Gu Te was well aware that this would not be easy.
But if this was not done, Ares College's reputation would be gone. Apart from mankind originating from Earth, what else did their planet have?
He would use Masasi's and Carl's high standards to awaken the students. He believed that since Earth was the origin of mankind, it definitely was irreplaceable.
This was the faith he had held onto all along!
Student Wang arrived at Xiao Fei's "temple." It was known as a temple because the Physics Department laboratory was indeed the school's most beautiful and expensive place.
… The laboratory doors were closed. Student Wang Zheng waited helplessly for half an hour before Xiao Fei arrived. Late, but still at her own pace.
Upon seeing Wang Zheng, Xiao Fei's mood became better. She eyed Wang Zheng from head to toe, causing Wang Zheng to feel a little creeped out. "Professor, how can I help?"
"Come, let me first familiarize you with the surroundings. You will be my assistant in the future, so you will need to know your own workplace,"
Xiao Fei said extremely proudly. It has to be said that at many times, Xiao Fei's mind was still like that of a child… she was not that old anyway.
Although Wang Zheng was mentally prepared, he was still awestruck by the spectacular laboratory.
"This is a particle trap. Whatever you want, you can have it. For that matter, there is only one in the whole world!" Xiao Fei said extremely proudly. "With me, things will always be exciting!"
Wang Zheng wiped his sweat. This … why did it feel like the Professor was trying to entice a little kid?
"Professor, I am only a freshman. These things are too advanced for me; I don't understand at all."
"Rest assured, I will teach you. With your talent, you will pick these things up very easily. Physics is mankind's greatest science; you will fall in love with it."
Xiao Fei's eyes shone brightly. This was a genius immersed in the world of physics. However, Student Wang already wanted to get out. But at the current stage, he still had to continue.
"Professor, my dormitory mate, Zhang Shan, is very talented. Can you let him be your assistant?" Wang Zheng asked. Given Zhang Shan's caliber, he should be able to.
"Ah, that kid. He's pretty decent, but you are slightly better."
Gazing at Xiao Fei's heated eyes, Wang Zheng felt a little dizzy. He would be fine if she was a little older, but she was not older than him by much.
He was dragged along by Xiao Fei for a while before he was finally let go. It was apparent that it was rare for Xiao Fei to find someone with common topics to discuss with.
In the world of science, loneliness was guaranteed. Teaching others was one thing, but to find a partner on the same intellectual level was purely by chance; it was not something that could be sought. Xiao Fei also never would have expected that a middle schooler would have such comprehension skills.
A unique train of thought and a rather decent broad perspective of physics, these were the qualities that showed potential for becoming a good physicist. It was no wonder Xiao Fei was so impassioned when trying to recruit Wang Zheng.
The second day of school passed by in a flurry, following which military training officially began.
Military training was split into two groups—one was for those in the military department and the other was for those of the non-military departments. The former was a lot harder, but students could have their pick.
Wang Zheng chose the former without hesitation. What was more surprising was that he was not the only one; Zhang Shan also chose the former.
The students were led to different suburban areas in the Beijing military area. Previous batches of students had drill instructors who were invited to the school to guide them. However, this time the situation was different. The students were moved to a new area for training and no one had seemed to notice. They treated it like an excursion with new friends.
Changing into outdoor combat attire, everyone's personal belongings were kept away until the end of the basic training. The dormitory was bare and simple. One house had a hundred people in it, and it felt like it was converted from a warehouse.
Many complained bitterly, and the whining was endless. Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan, however, calmly found their places and exchanged looks.
"Didn't expect that you would choose Mecha Department training."
"I've said it before, I want to be in the Mecha Department. You?"
"A brilliant mind needs to be matched with a perfect and strong body to be perfect. Besides, the Mecha Department's standards are not that remarkable," Zhang Shan said proudly.
His build and strength truly gave him the right to be so prideful.
The two did not say much. Work and rest times were very precise; they slept once it was time to sleep. Others still complained and chatted as if it was a tea party. Some connected their Skylinks and played games.
Zhang Shan thought that his willpower was strong, but the noise prevented him from sleeping. However, after glancing over, he realized that Wang Zheng had already entered sleep peacefully.
This was a minor thing to Student Wang. When one was tired, even sleeping while standing was enjoyable. Besides, this was only considered to be a little noisy.
And in another place, Chen Xiu and Yao Ailun were already complaining nonstop. As pure intellectuals, they were not used to such conditions.
"I have no idea what Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan are thinking. They are intellectuals, but they chose to mix with the brawny ones," Yao Ailun said.
"Brother Ailun, actually, Zhang Shan's limbs are very developed," Chen Xiu said.
In this place, the Physics Department and Math Department students were in completely different states, minding their own businesses. Even if they chatted, it was soft and everyone had their own spaces.
Regardless, the college's military training had begun.
A one in the morning, a piercing bell rang and the door was kicked open. Everyone gazed blankly at the soldier at the door.
"I am your training instructor, Luo Yun. I'll give you all five minutes to assemble at the drill grounds."
"F*k, are you kidding me? What time is it now?!"
"I still have not slept enough. Is this military training or abuse? I will sue you!"
Luo Yun smiled. "Anyone who does not meeting military training's requirements will face immediate expulsion. It has been stated all along on your admission notification before. You all only have four minutes and twenty seconds left."
After finishing, Luo Yun turned and left. The whole house seemed to have a little more clarity in their heads at this point.
Actually, when Luo Yun finished speaking, Wang Zheng had already finished getting ready. Zhang Shan's speed was also very fast; it was as if they had foreseen a scenario like this.
The two went out first.
"Seems like Gu Te is for real this time." Zhang Shan laughed.
At the drill grounds, they were not the earliest. Masasi, Carl, and Xie Yuxin had already arrived.
After Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan joined the ranks, students streamed in continuously. The Mecha Department and Command Department all had a certain amount of mental preparation for this. Despite what they said about things they would do, they still did not dare to act carelessly.
There were ten or so soldiers recording the latecomers' names.
It took about ten minutes for everyone to be present.
"All latecomers, turn around and run 10,000 meters!"
Immediately, there were unwilling people. Luo Yun said coldly, "All those who have any doubts, you may drop out immediately. No one is forced to stay. This is the military; everything done is in accordance with military regulations!"
A trace of a smile appeared at the corner of Carl's mouth. The show was just beginning.
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Chapter 24: Minor Test
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Luo Yun sighed. Just by observing Masasi and Carl, one could see the standards from which they came from. They were on a whole different level.
"For today, your training will be to stand at attention until the sun rises."
Suddenly, six spotlights turned on, their bright lights dazzling everyone. This was the beginning of the first day of military training.
Speaking from the perspective of the military college students, this was the start of a hellish journey.
Five hours later, there were only seven individuals who could maintain the appropriate posture without moving.
They were none other than Wang Zheng, Masasi, Carl, Xie Yuxin, Zhang Shan, Ye Zisu, and Meng Tian.
Disappointment could be seen in Luo Yun and his fellow colleagues' eyes. This standard was just too low. This sort of trial could not be considered significant, and yet there were only a few individuals left.
Furthermore, for those who were made to run 10 kilometers, one after another collapsed! In fact, it was considered decent if those individuals could accomplish the task by walking!
Ye Zisu looked at Meng Tian, and Meng Tian returned the glance. They were the two most welcomed female students. Meng Tian was from the Officer's Department, and her whole family was part of the military. She was 180cm tall with a perfect figure. She did not expect that Ye Zisu could continue to persevere.
"The seven of you aren't bad. Today's training officially begins now. I will be in charge of you seven. Now, go and run 10 kilometers as fast as you can," said Luo Yun. The other three instructors were in charge of the rest of the students.
When the rest of the students heard him, they were delighted. Sometimes, the greatest happiness came from another's misfortune. These seven individuals were too dazzling, and that led the rest of the students to feel quite smug. After standing, they still had to run 10 kilometers!
Luo Yun started the timer, and with a bang, the seven individuals rushed forward.
Surprisingly, the fastest was Meng Tian.
There was no need to ask why; Meng Tian possessed "A" grade genetics. As such, she did not feel much strain in running.
Carl gave a smirk. "Masasi, there's no point in taking this leisurely. Let's race."
"Up to you," replied Masasi calmly. Such was his personality.
As they were speaking, a shadow lanced across, overtaking them. Zhang Shan stared blankly at the guy in front of him. F*ck, how could this guy be so fast!?
Wang Zheng had no choice but to be the fastest. He had to be exceptional in his military training if he wanted to enter the Mecha Department. His reason to excel was completely different from the rest of these people.
Carl naturally did not forget about Wang Zheng. He immediately rushed to catch up. However, 10 kilometers was neither particularly short nor particularly long, so rushing from the start was unsustainable.
Carl roared and he rushed towards Wang Zheng to catch up. Masasi, with the same wry smile on his face, looked nonchalant, but he too clearly increased his pace. Only Xie Yuxin had a bitter smile on his face. Wang Zheng was on dangerous ground here.
10 minutes later, everyone on the field was shocked.
Wang Zheng's speed did not show any indication of slowing. Luo Yun stared at the timer… what in the world!?
What kind of speed was this?
Although Wang Zheng had completed almost half of the 10 kilometers, his speed had not decreased!
Right behind Wang Zheng could be seen two individuals, Masasi and Carl, who were fervently chasing after him. Although the distance between them was only several tens of meters, Carl cursed and swore. Even if he used his ass to think, it didn't make any sense! How could this bastard be running so fast?
The distance between the lead group and the rest had increased significantly. Speed was never Zhang Shan's forte, thus Meng Tian was in fourth place with Xie Yuxin, Ye Zisu, and Zhang Shan right behind in that order.
Many people were surprised at Ye Zisu's speed, but not Wang Zheng. He knew that she was one that often trained her body.
However, that bastard Wang Zheng was just too fast. Soon, the entire field was watching them speechlessly, whether it was those who were standing, lying down, or segregated from the rest of the students. Everyone could feel in their hearts how this training exercise had become an intense competition.
After half the distance had been completed, the body would usually be overcome with fatigue. The more one rushed at the beginning, the stronger the effects of fatigue. This was not something that could be overcome with mere willpower; this was a physical constraint!
Carl laughed mysteriously, following which he rushed forward explosively, unexpectedly increasing his running pace. There were no weaklings on Mars! He rushed towards Wang Zheng with larger and larger strides.
Although he was panting heavily, Masasi also increased his pace silently. Seeing Carl sprinting was like watching a tank! He was absolutely ferocious. However, Masasi was different; he had a certain grace to his running as he caught up to Wang Zheng.
At this point in time, Wang Zheng had also unexpectedly increased his pace to almost inhuman levels. Originally, he had only wanted to be first. Yet who would have thought that those two fellows would chase after him so viciously? If he wanted special treatment, he needed to have the results to show it. Otherwise, it would also cause problems for the principal. Hence, if this was the case, he just had to run a little bit faster…
Bam!
Smoke and dust was kicked up from the floor. Wang Zheng's blood started to pump faster, and his feet looked as though he was flying. What fatigue? In a breath's time he had once again increased the distance between him and the two who had almost caught up!
16 Minutes later…
Wang Zheng had finished the 10 kilometer run.
The entire field was silent. Was this guy a human? What kind of speed and persistence did he have!?
Luo Yun couldn't believe his eyes. However, he would not lose his composure in front of a group of rookies. F*k, this was a new record in the entire capital's military academies!
"Reporting to instructor. I have completed the assigned task," said Wang Zheng respectfully.
Luo Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. This bastard not only had ability, his attitude was excellent, especially the feeling he exuded. He felt like a true soldier, a soldier that had undergone training for a long time.
Wang Zheng had been trained by Bonehead. Thus, he had cultivated many habits from that period of time and did not feel that he was different from anyone else.
Masasi was the second to finish, with a time of 17 minutes. Carl was third with a time of about 18 minutes. Closely following behind were Meng Tian and Xie Yuxin. At the last moment, Zhang Shan had pushed forward with all the strength his breastfeeding self could muster and arrived at the end together with Ye Zisu. He was a guy, so if he was last, even if it came to running, it would have been embarrassing.
Even if he was last to arrive, his results would still be considering breathtaking. At least if he were to be compared with the rest of these rookies, this result would definitely be acceptable.
Luo Yun looked at the time and shouted, "Gather!"
After such a trial, the students were naturally very obedient and thus gathered quickly. Although their formation was not neat, their attitude had vastly improved.
"From today on, military training will be segregated into three categories: high, medium, and low levels. The total score will also take into account your age. Those who do not meet the standards will be expelled. Ares College is training future generations of War Gods! Not cowards! Hence, you better give me your 120% from now on. Following which, these three instructors, Sergeant Zhao Teng, Sergeant An Si, and Sergeant Huai Ensi, will drill you in troop formations! Begin!"
Following which, Luo Yun looked at the seven individuals and said, "You guys, follow me."
Luo Yun could feel this group's hearts palpitate intensely, yet they could still control themselves… Wait, why were there two individuals who were unaffected….?
Luo Yun turned around. Wang Zheng and Masasi, these two individuals were completely unaffected!
How could this be!?
"The seven of you have shown remarkable perseverance. Next we will test your explosive strength. Who will be first?"
Luo Yun was slightly curious. Of course Gu Te wanted to see how the students fared in every aspect. Apart from Masasi and Carl, the rest were not as weak as he had expected.
"I will go first!" Zhang Shan had been looking for an opportunity to showcase his talents. This was too humiliating. He was a slow runner, but physical strength was his strong point.
Ye Zisu looked at Meng Tian, but Meng Tian kept staring in Wang Zheng's direction. She had never heard of him. Where in the world did he appear from?
"Instructor, must I use a fist or will anything do?" Zhang Shan asked as he removed his shirt, showcasing a body full of toned muscles.
"It doesn't matter, I just want to see your strongest explosive strength!" Luo Yun waved his hand.
Zhang Shan moved back several steps. Suddenly, his footsteps sped up as he rushed towards the target, and with a ferocious roar, he executed a roundhouse kick at the strength testing machine.
BANG!
416 lbs!
This amount of strength could've allowed him to be a wrestling champion a time long ago!
Zhang Shan retracted his foot slowly, his mouth drawn in a grimace. Although he was not in his peak condition, this should be enough to dispatch his opponents.
Luo Yun nodded his head. This Zhang Shan was an exercise nut.
"Next."
Xie Yuxin could only produce 280 lbs of force, still lacking by a considerable amount when compared with Zhang Shan. However, such a result was not bad, as he was not an individual that focused on training his physical strength.
Carl gave Masasi a glance. "Let me give it a shot."
At the strength testing machine, Carl took a deep breath, then his body lunged forward like a leaping tiger. His fist looked as though it emitted a red light and he struck directly at the strength testing machine.
Ring~~~~~
528 lbs!
Ding Ding Ding…
Luo Yun was shocked. Someone this strong was rarely seen even amongst regular soldiers. No wonder Gu Te had specially tried to recruit him. Sometimes one couldn't be unconvinced. In the Solar System, there were occasional competitions between military corps, and Mars and the Moon were always at the top; Earth's soldiers could only ever be a side show.
This could be attributed to Mars' and the Moon's special environments.
Sometimes, people could only sigh in secret. Could it be that those left on Earth could only reminisce over the past?
"Comparing strength, you guys cannot compete with me!" Regardless of where he was, Carl was always arrogant.
"Next." Although he sighed in his heart, his face did not betray any form of emotion. After all, Luo Yun was still a soldier of Earth.
"Ladies first." Masasi smiled faintly with an inviting gesture.
Ye Zisu's explosive strength was 130 lbs.
"Haha, you're still a girl. Why don't you be a secretary instead? War is a man's game!"
Carl laughed. Mars was extremely patriarchal.
Meng Tian moved up and silently stood in front of the strength testing machine, coldly staring at Carl. Carl looked extremely interested at how Meng Tian would perform.
Bang!
490 lbs!
Although she could not match Carl, Meng Tian was still a female. Furthermore, she did not look like a dinosaur rippling with muscles! At this point, Carl was extremely surprised.
Wang Zheng looked surprised as well. Meng Tian's fist had been extremely profound. Although it looked like a single strike, it was actually three simultaneous strikes impacting at high speed. Luo Yun did not look surprised. It was Meng Tian after all.
What was most breathtaking was the fact that Meng Tian still looked extremely calm and collected!
Carl had stopped with his sarcastic comments, and he now saw Meng Tian in a new light. She was also another competitor to be subdued.
Luo Yun recorded the result and nodded his head. "Next."
Masasi gave Wang Zheng a glance, but Wang Zheng gestured for him to go ahead first. Masasi then moved in front of the machine and like Zhang Shan did and took several steps back before exerting his full force. He was not quick and violent like Zhang Shan but rather fast like lightning!
BANG!
535 lbs!
He looked as though he had executed it with ease. Carl couldn't help but mutter under his breath. The previous summer vacation he had spared no effort in training bitterly. Yet he was still weaker than that bastard! He always lost to him by a slim margin; it was infuriating!
Masasi gave a smile as though he did not care. It could be seen that he had not exerted his full strength.
"Wang Zheng, just give it your best shot. Don't hurt yourself, the recoil from this plaything is quite large," said Xie Yuxin. He knew why Wang Zheng had put in so much effort. His grandpa had promised that if Wang Zheng displayed exceptional results in military training, this would be one reason he could use to convince the Mecha Department's teachers. If not, things would be more difficult.
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Chapter 25: Ability X
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Wang Zheng paused as he briefly touched the strength testing machine. Carl looked impatient. "Hurry up, don't dawdle!"
"Carl, if you're looking for trouble, I'm happy to keep you company!" Zhang Shan frowned as he spoke. This bastard was asking for a beating. He looked like someone who deserved a beating from head to toe!
"Just you wouldn't be enough!" Carl's mouth twitched.
Luo Yun gave a slight smile. "Don't be anxious. Within this month, there will definitely be an opportunity for you to vent your frustrations."
Wang Zheng paused for a moment. Even he did not know how strong he was. However, in order to beat Masasi, he had to use what he was good at.
"Wang Zheng, be careful!" Ye Zisu said. She did not feel that injuring oneself to triumph once was particularly heroic behavior.
Wang Zheng nodded his head and took a step back. His eyes flickered with energy… BANG!
F*ck! When he released his fist, Wang Zheng knew that a problem was going to arise!
Crack… Ding…. Bang!
Some workers by the door heard the explosion and rushed in. Everyone in the strength testing room could only stare agape at the sight.
The strength testing machine had been completely destroyed!
The audience looked at Wang Zheng silently. Wang Zheng was also speechless. Deep down, he scolded himself. "You really are an idiot, Wang Zheng! I hope I don't have to pay any compensation for this…."
Luo Yun was shocked but he controlled himself giving a slight cough, "I think the strength testing machine has had some issues, swap it for a new one."
Seeing that Luo Yun had not raised any notions of asking for compensation, Wang Zheng let out a huge sigh of relief. The Earth Corps were still quite reliable!
After a new machine was swapped in, Wang Zheng controlled his strength tightly. Surprisingly, he was still able to output 580lbs of force in a single strike! At this point, everyone else was utterly flabbergasted.
Ye Zisu looked furious as she walked over and beat Wang Zheng's shoulders fervently. "Wow, you bastard, you've hidden a lot of things about yourself!" she said, before shooting a quick glance at Meng Tian.
Xie Yuxin gave Wang Zheng a thumbs up. Looked like he was wrong, Wang Zheng's true potential might actually not be in the field of physics!
Carl was speechless, while Masasi looked at Wang Zheng in great interest. Arrogance required some form of backing; they had originally felt that no one on Earth could compete with them.
Yet Wang Zheng was still very innocent. He only had one thing on his mind: his largest worry was that Luo Yun would suddenly turn around and tell him, "Wang Zheng, this strength testing machine's compensation will be on you!"
Thankfully, Luo Yun immediately moved onto the next part of the test. The testing facility was extraordinary. It could be seen that the machine for testing was significantly more complex than the last one.
Masasi stopped and then said, "Instructor, there's no need to test me, I possess Ability X."
Luo Yun nodded his head. "Do the rest of you want to try the test?"
Carl looked distracted, then he shrugged his shoulders and replied, "I don't. No need to test for it."
The two girls also shook their heads, while Zhang Shan waved his arms. "I don't have it either."
"I do," said Xie Yuxin.
Everyone had a look of surprise on their faces, especially Carl. How could he expect that someone on Earth would have this???
"Um, what is Ability X?" Wang Zheng asked curiously.
"If your genes are of grade A, which is to say, above 90 points, there will be a special test that scans your brain region. Some people possess extraordinary abilities, commonly known as extrasensory perception," explained Ye Zisu. She then remembered… Wang Zheng's gene score.
Wang Zheng gave a bitter smile. "I don't have it, I have no need to test."
"Could you all write this down?" Luo Yun asked.
"My apologies, Instructor, but this is a secret." Masasi declined.
Luo Yun did not continue to push the issue. Those who had Ability X were the elites among the elites. Thus, it could be said that whichever department had him would definitely place him in a critical role.
Ability X did not assure that one's brainwaves would react with greater activity, so perhaps there was no practical application. However, in the younger generation, this was all part of one's identity; it showed that they had even greater talent.
Furthermore, for Ability X users, they would all become extraordinary individuals.
Due to this fact, Carl could no longer afford to look down on Xie Yuxin.
The probability to possess Ability X was extremely low. In fact, even among elites, out of every ten thousand, there would only be one individual with it.
"The seven of you have had a decent performance. In the future, there will be more exceptional students that will be joining us. You can all go back now. Future training will be tougher than this, so you better be mentally prepared," said Major Luo Yun. He still wanted to assess the training situation of the rest of the students.
In the past, training was not as complicated. However, this time, Gu Te mobilized a significant amount of resources to teach the students. This was to obtain an understanding of their standards. With Gu Te's influence, the military would naturally cooperate; furthermore, the military urgently required capable fresh blood to join them.
People like Masasi and Carl would definitely not stay on Earth. However, their presence could serve to motivate the rest of the students, and this couldn't be better.
To the new students of Ares College, this would definitely be a period that would be hard to forget.
This was regardless if they were part of the Military Departments or not. As a result, this also included Wang Zheng and his friends.
After the first day, where they were taught a lesson, the entire first week was spent on grueling and strict basic training. Military appearance, drills, marching, running, rolling around; without needing any further words, it could be said that it was extremely tiring and depressing. Being oppressed day and night, everyone's spirit had had a qualitative change.
Furthermore, those who could enter Ares College all possessed similar basic abilities. No one wanted to be weaker than someone else, and thus, the atmosphere gradually improved.
After the first week, the most outstanding individuals were none other than Wang Zheng, Masasi, Carl, Zhang Shan, Meng Tian, and Ye Zisu.
The two beauties were in the limelight. They were the two goddesses of this hellish training, whom could reduce the pain of everyone.
Meng Tian was 1.8 meters tall. When wearing her military uniform, one could feel incomparable valiance and formidableness from her. However, to those in the Mecha and Officer Departments, the one person who had managed to kindle their motivation was none other than Carl, who had continually humiliated them.
Ye Zisu was from the capital, and she was originally Dawn's school flower, OMG's little princess. She looked delicate but had performed exceptionally. Thus, many people saw her with a whole new level of respect. When beauty, wealth, and fitness combined together, it would result in one who was envied by everyone as Ms. Perfect. (Fair skinned, rich, and beautiful)
The one in most pain would be Yan Xiaosu. The difference between this hellish training that skinned him alive and the days where he would only need to rely on his street smarts were so drastic that he had long wished to quit school! However, the thought of how scary his father would be led him to persevere. If he really did quit school, his father would definitely cut off all of his allowance regardless of what he said.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan had another sort of fame. The two were Physics Department students, yet they were famous in the military departments! They had caused a large number of Mecha and Officer Department students to feel pressured! Most importantly, the instructors often used their names to provoke the students!
With regards to the instructors' method in sowing hatred to motivate them, Zhang Shan was naturally quite ambivalent. He was a Physics Department student after all, so he was unconcerned with these students.
Yet for poor Student Wang, it was a headache. He would have to join the Mecha Department in future, and yet before he even joined, he had offended everyone there!
Wang Zheng enjoyed the training immensely. This intense training could help him to sharpen his body, and his cultivation had also improved. Even the Rubik's Cube's battle energy had increased.
Of course, strange situations also occurred… Meng Tian would occasionally glare at him icily, but when did poor Student Wang ever offend her?
Wang Zheng had not touched CT for a week, so he felt a sense of longing. Unfortunately, the only source of leisure here was training. The rules were controlled strictly, but if one wanted to play games on their Skylink, that was fine. However, they had to be careful not to be caught, as the penalty would be a negative evaluation.
The second week of training had finally improved. The students were finally rid of the boring and simple exercises. Now they could enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery!
Yet this was not an excursion; everyone had to carry a heavy pack filled to the brim with bricks!
Mecha pilot training was not only tough but boring. When one training ended, another began. Mecha pilots were still soldiers after all. Furthermore, not every pilot could become a mech pilot. Most became engineers, tank operators, plane pilots, or even infantry!
Physical strength was the most important aspect regardless of whatever one would do.
Soon, everyone understood how they were extremely fortunate to just spend their time running around the track. They had to climb over mountains and ridges while carrying bricks. They really wanted to take those bricks and fling them at the instructors' brains!
After the first day, no one else had any other thoughts on their minds. They ate as if their lives depended on it and slept as though their lives depended on it. This was because they would be awoken randomly during the middle of the night!
After one week of this torture, even Masasi and Carl, who were usually calm and collected, were slightly perturbed. Fatigue could be seen on Carl's face. This training was too intense!
His original haughtiness had also disappeared, but this was not due to the training but rather, Wang Zheng.
Carl strongly suspected that the little bastard was a human-skin-wearing robot! How could there be no discernable signs of fatigue on him!?
Student Wang ate well and slept peacefully. Concurrently, he also had to serve as a psychological counselor, listening to Yan Xiaosu complain. Actually, the intensity of the training had already been reduced, but Xiaosu needed to vent his emotions somewhere.
One week's wilderness training had led to the condition of the female students' skin being affected significantly. Yet there were also exceptions. For example, no one knew what sort of skin product Ye Zisu was using, but her skin became more and more sparkly! This had led her to become even more popular among the girls, with more and more asking how this was possible.
On the third week, it was a blessing as far as anyone was concerned. Although basic training still continued, the quantity had reduced significantly. The key thing was to understand their firearms better. This was everyone's happiest moment.
Wang Zheng's elite class had increased to a size of 50 individuals. They were those who had displayed exceptional ability and willpower in the most recent training exercise.
The firearms class was about to begin officially, so military training had thus become simpler.
In the monitoring lab, Gu Te had arrived.
"General, the students of this batch are generally not bad." Luo Yun saluted.
"It must have been tough, I have received your report; your analysis has been extremely accurate." Gu Te nodded his head.
"The principal taught me well!" replied Luo Yun as he smiled. He too was a student of Ares College, a member of the army's Innovation Faction.
In order to revive Ares College's glory, relying on Masasi and Carl's abilities had no value. Everyone was clear that they were only two individuals and that the school would not regain its glory because of them. Gu Te was extremely clear on that point. He had gotten these two to join in order to motivate and incite the rest of the students.
Looking at the sight before him, the results were not bad. Especially Carl's provocative personality; it had spurred many students on to improve.
"Principal, this Wang Zheng is an extremely important matter. I have been in the military for almost 10 years, and I have never met such a prodigy. It is like he was born to be a soldier, yet he is actually part of the Physics Department," said Luo Yun, with regret.
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Chapter 26: Amazing Shooting Skills!
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"Hehe, this guy's situation is quite extraordinary." When Gu Te received the test results, he thought that there had been a mistake. Wang Zheng's results were better than that of Masasi's! Even if Masasi was not trying his best, these results were still surprising.
He had originally thought that this chap introduced by Xie Yuxin would be nothing but trouble. Who would have expected he would have unearthed a gem!?
However, if he were to transfer him out of the Physics Department, Xiao Fei would definitely object violently! That woman would definitely blow up his office!
On the field, regardless of gender, everyone was extremely interested in the shooting practice. Shooting sounds blanketed the area! When it came to this particular field of expertise, Xie Yuxin displayed his absolute skill! None were comparable to him, in fact, he was better than Carl by quite a bit.
Masasi's usual expression was unchanged; it was as though he had no weaknesses.
Wang Zheng's performance wasn't bad; it could be seen that he was quite interested in shooting.
Military training was just to let people get into the thick of things. Future training would gradually decrease in intensity. Furthermore, everyone was just a student and had to settle back into the rhythm of school life.
With regards to shooting skills, the instructors were not particularly strict. The important thing was to cultivate interest in this aspect.
On the contrary, Masasi walked over to Wang Zheng's side and asked him, "Would you like to engage in a small competition?"
This was the first time Masasi had taken the initiative to invite someone to a competition ever since he arrived on Earth! Even Carl, who was standing at the side, was shocked. Masasi's actions showed that he was held in no regard!
Sadly, shooting was not one of Carl's strengths.
"Wang Zheng, accept his challenge! We support you!"
"Yeah! There's nothing to be afraid of, you've always been number one. Ruin him!"
Before Wang Zheng could reply, all of the surrounding students were already riled up. Masasi's and Carl's existence had ignited everyone's curiosity and competitive spirit. However, the two of them were just too fearsome. Other than Wang Zheng, no one else could hold a candle to them. Carl's arrogance led others to be irritated, yet Masasi's calm and aloof personality provoked others even more! It was rare to see Masasi, an elite greater than other elites, challenge Wang Zheng on his own initiative!
"Masasi, are you sure you don't want to compete against Xie Yuxin instead?" asked Zhang Guodong, the instructor in charge of the shooting practice. He too was excited at such a development.
However, to him, Masasi was definitely very experienced in gun handling. Although the Earth's and the Moon's training was slightly different, to Masasi there was no difference. From his body posture to his firing technique, it was skillful and precise. He was the textbook example of a confident shooter. As an instructor, even Guodong himself felt slightly pressured.
Yet Wang Zheng was clearly a novice touching a gun for the first time. He followed every instruction during training to the letter, and his results weren't bad. Although at times he could hit all 10 targets, other times he only managed to hit 7 or 8.
Compared to him, among the rest of the students, Xie Yuxin was clearly the best shooter among them.
"Boss! Beat him! I will support you!" This little competition had attracted the attention of numerous individuals, and even the military support department's students had come over. Obviously this included Yan Xiaosu!
The surrounding students looked at him as Yan Xiaosu puffed his chest out and proudly exclaimed, "That is my older brother! We have been together since were in diapers!"
Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. "Sure. How will we compete?"
Zhang Guodong nodded his head. "Existing targets, 10 shots each."
"Count me in as well. Masasi, this is Wang Zheng's first time; this is just a one sided slaughter!" Xie Yuxin angrily replied.
Masasi gave him a slight smile. "If he really was a novice, it would be embarrassing for me to even fire my gun."
Zhang Guodong stared blankly. Everyone else had a similar expression on their faces. What in the world were they talking about?
Up till now, Masasi had the best training scores followed by Xie Yuxin. Wang Zheng had followed the instructions to the letter and was not even in the top 20!
The three prepared to fire. 10 Bullets each.
The rest of the students gathered around them and held their breaths in anticipation. No one could distract them from this.
The three started firing at the same time. Bang!
10 Hits!
10 Hits!
10 Hits!
Wang Zheng's shots had suddenly become accurate. 10 shots, 10 Hits.
Xie Yuxin was slightly surprised. Had he surpassed his limits?
"We won't be able to determine the victor like this. When I was on the Moon, I often competed with my friends with another method."
Masasi introduced a new set of rules. They would have their backs towards the target, and after three seconds, they would act simultaneously. The first one to open fire and hit the target the most times would win.
The level of difficulty for this game had increased substantially.
Zhang Guodong readily agreed. These little bastards were really too vicious.
Yet in the monitoring room, Gu Te and Luo Yun watched the show with keen interest.
"There is some difficulty involved in this. If one is too rash, the hit rate will definitely fall."
"I really can't tell that it's Wang Zheng's first time touching a gun. That bastard is really quite amazing."
"Let's see how he performs."
The three turned around while Zhang Guodong prepared to count down.
While Masasi and Xie Yuxin used a single hand shooting style, Wang Zheng used a two-handed shooting style, as that was what was taught by the instructor. Masasi and Xie Yuxin could be said to be of another world! Although the two-handed shooting style was more stable, him turning around to shoot would definitely be slower.
3… 2… 1!
The three individuals moved at the exact same time. Masasi and Xie Yuxin turned to their right simultaneously, arms following accordingly. They turned around quite quickly and took aim simultaneously. Quickly and violently turning their bodies, not only was Masasi experienced at this, but so was Xie Yuxin. It was difficult to see who was the better man.
Yet at this point, a gun had already fired.
Bang!
10 Hits!
The entire place was silent. Masasi and Xie Yuxin froze. They had just turned around and yet Wang Zheng had already fired?
Wang Zheng did not even bother to turn around. He had placed his hands behind his back and fired!
At this point, the entire field had burst into raucous applause. Yan Xiaosu was the most spirited one. "Did you see that!? That was my older brother! The one I grew up with since we were in diapers!"
In the monitoring room, Gu Te and Luo Yun looked at each other. It was like they had seen a ghost.
Wasn't firing behind one's back a skill only certain veterans possessed?
"Display all of the targets he previously shot at," Major Luo Yun suddenly commanded.
One target after another was displayed on the screen. Gu Te and Luo Yun could only stare in disbelief. What in the world was this…
Although he had indeed only hit seven, eight, and sometimes even five times, the problem was that every single target had a pattern on it! There were "Smiley Faces", "Milky Way Coin Designs". Granny's leg, some even had the school crest on them!
"Principal! Congratulations!" said Luo Yun as he gave a salute.
Within a thousand soldiers, there would be at least one who would plead to enter the college. Gu Te had never once imagined that this accident would reap such gains.
This student had a genetic evaluation of 28 points?
Even 82 points would be considered low for someone like him!
Masasi gave a bitter smile. "Looks like I underestimated you."
Among everyone there, Masasi was the only one who had noticed Wang Zheng's targets' details.
This bastard was too carefree. He felt that the shooting practice was extremely pointless despite him being interested in it. Clearly, he was different from the rest.
Wang Zheng had no choice. At the same time, he finally understood why Bonehead had forced him to open his eyes wide. It was to train his visual acuity.
He could feel the Rubik's Cube in the pit of his stomach heat up. It was a good sign.
Once his basic foundations had been set, it was akin to him owning a treasure! What he needed now was to train in the midst of battle.
Yet this was still the first part of training. He did not know how things would be like once he had completed it.
Would he really be able to become a Wargod?
"This was very thrilling. Everyone should set their sights on surpassing them. Train well, the military training is about to end. I hope that the experiences you have had during this period will be helpful," Zhang Guodong said. Everyone gave a round of applause. This time's military training had changed everyone. Whether one had learned anything or not, at the very least, everyone's willpower had gained aspects of a soldier's resolve.
As for Student Wang, he had become the man of the moment despite being unknown previously.
One month later, military training had officially ended. Wang Zheng had completely surpassed Masasi in results to become the one with the top scores. It was not until now that the Mecha Department students realized that he was from the Physics Department…
Wang Zheng was slightly reluctant to part with the training, because bitter suffering awaited him in the Physics Department.
The conclusion of military training brought with it two days of rest. Everyone wanted to rest, and on Saturday and Sunday there would be the gathering with the Mecha Department's girls. After the military training, the Physics Department males were getting excited at the thought of meeting the girls.
Wang Zheng's Saturday was free. Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin had returned home, and the Old Merchant had left with all of his belongings. After Wang Zheng finished his breakfast, he headed towards Brothers Net Cafe.
When the owner saw Wang Zheng, his eyes brimmed with tears of excitement. Ever since school started, business was bad. Why couldn't schools have holidays all year round!?
Wang Zheng used the VIP booth as per usual. He had not played for some time and he could feel a genuine itch to do so.
Skeleton's ID lit up. Wang Zheng changed his profile picture to that of a skeleton's head as well, even though it was not as adorable as the real Bonehead.
A month to most people would be over in the blink of an eye. However, to some others who were bitterly waiting, it felt like a year.
Solon had a massive headache. He was unable to contact Skeleton at all. He had disappeared for a month; hopefully he was not lost forever.
Had he been kidnapped?
Solon had never felt this concerned, not even for his own son!
"Boss! Boss! He's here!"
"F*ck! He's finally here! Begin all the preparations!"
"Yes!"
On the forum, this time it was not only the beginner arena page that was engaged in chatter, even the main page had a notice!
The pentakill from last time had become the pride and legend of the beginner arena. Skeleton's video from last month had already been released in numerous editions.
"Hey, who is this? It's so early in the morning. Are you looking to die?!"
"Number 6, hurry up. Skeleton is online!"
"F*ck! I'm coming!"
There were usually less players in the morning. However, this time, the number of users started to increase. In fact, it increased as quickly as a rocket taking off!
"Boss, everything is in position. Do we begin?"
"Begin!" said Solon as he nodded his head.
"This bastard is slightly hard to deal with. He only commentates high level games. I'm afraid that…"
Solon slammed the table as he shouted, "No matter! Directly broadcast!"
The individual they were referring to was a gold ranked commentator named "Young Deer." In the commentator world, he was relatively famous. He only commentated for popular livestreams and videos, but this time, he was invited by Solon.
He was extremely popular and people loved him. He strongly believed that this would be his trump card!
The players wanted to view the match directly, but they were surprised to see that it had already started broadcasting.
"Good day, everyone! I am Young Deer of the Brotherhood. Also known as the trouble-making Young Deer! Recently, I heard of a user by the name of Skeleton who has been exceptionally outstanding, and I'm here to see for myself!" Although his ID was Young Deer, this brother was definitely a man. He had two long whiskers that seemed to float in the air.
"We still have a bit of time. Can everyone remember the last battle? Aiyo, it was truly a sight to behold; he even managed to score a pentakill. Although he only killed noobs, I still think he can be known as the Noob Farmer." Young Deer mocked. He had not prepared for this livestream, and if not for Solon's invitation, he would not have been interested in this at all. This guy was just bullying noobs. What was he worth?
As he finished speaking, the chatbox erupted with messages, riddled with sounds of ridicule.
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Chapter 27: Magnetic Storm Guardian
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Young Deer personally felt that he was very popular. However, as he watched, he couldn't stomach it any longer. F*ck! What kind of bastard could use the Wargod No. 1 to such a level?
"Kekeke, Young Deer has to amend his opinion. This guy seems like a pretty decent player after all. Everyone, please sit tight as we await his next battle!"
Pausing the live stream temporarily, he let the users listen to some of his preferred music. Young Deer hurriedly started to watch all of Skeleton's videos. The more he watched, the more surprised he became. This bastard was a freak of nature. He was an expert in close combat! Looked like this would not be as pointless as he had imagined.
Including the battle where he had assisted Yan Xiaosu, Wang Zheng had already achieved five consecutive victories. This was already the ultimate threshold for most players! The matchmaking system would naturally assign him tougher and tougher opponents, so his chances of victory would subsequently fall.
"Boss, there are numerous high level experts who have appeared in the matchmaker. I think they wish to battle Skeleton."
"Hehe, this is the exact result I wanted!"
"But won't this match Skeleton up with high level mecha? Won't this be a problem?"
Solon had a knowing smile on his face. "Battles like these cannot be avoided, and he will have to fight them eventually. At most he will just be forced to change the mech he uses. So long as he wins, we will continue to do this."
"… But Boss, he has never replied to us. What if he doesn't change his mech?"
Solon was stunned for a moment. F*ck. How could he have forgotten such an important matter? "What are you waiting for!? Hurry up and inform him then! Are you a pig?!"
Wang Zheng did indeed see his system message inbox blink repeatedly, but since he was preparing for battle, he didn't feel like replying.
Matchmaking Complete.
ID: Northwest Wind, Rank: Bronze 3, Mech: Magnetic Storm Guardian
Magnetic Storm Guardian, a high-end mech. This mech was an exported model. It possessed overwhelming long distance firepower and an inbuilt magnetic field that interfered with the enemy mech's systems. It was commonly used by the soldiers of the Moon.
However, on the other side, Solon felt like he was an ant on top of a burning wok. Why was Skeleton not responding to him?
ID: Skeleton, Wargod No. 1
Young Deer couldn't help but be extremely excited. The battle ahead would definitely be very interesting. Even he couldn't fully understand how a Wargod No. 1 would be able to beat a Magnetic Storm Guardian.
Yet when he saw the number of paying audience members, he was shocked speechless at the sight. Granny's leg, there were 30,000 viewers already. In the high level arenas, this would already be considered a pretty decent number, not to mention the beginner arena, where people were rarely interested in their battles! It looked like this guy was pretty well received here.
"Hello, everyone, I would like to welcome everyone on this sunny morning to enjoy this battle in the beginner's arena. Wargod No. 1 vs the Magnetic Storm Guardian. I'm very curious as to how Skeleton will plan to use his titanium alloy blade to stab the Magnetic Storm Guardian to death!" ridiculed Young Deer. "Everyone should know that the Magnetic Storm Guardian's nickname is the Thunder God. It is a mech that is well rounded in every aspect, and it's commonly used in the high level arenas. It has an inbuilt magnetic field that is specialized in inhibiting long range sniping. … F*ck, did I see something wrong? Our courageous Skeleton has chosen his weapon… and for today, he has chosen the laser rifle! GOD!"
While Young Deer was explaining, he couldn't help but to let out a sigh of admiration.
This time, there were numerous viewers who had been invited by their friends. They couldn't be bothered to watch the video. Some had just entered and once they did, they saw a shocking scene before them.
This expert was acting like an idiot! Using the Wargod No. 1 was fine, but at least have some common sense!
The Magnetic Storm Guardian was the bane of long ranged attackers. Its key ability was to disrupt long ranged combat. Although using the Wargod No. 1 was already as good as digging one's own grave, if one were to wait for the right opportunity and engage in melee combat, with Skeleton's close combat abilities, there was definitely a chance to attain victory. However, he did not bring the knife but chose the laser rifle instead. The problem was that the laser rifle of Wargod No. 1 was a basic one, so it would definitely be disrupted by the magnetic field.
Young Deer did not expect to run into such a situation this morning. "Hello, my fellow early risers, it looks like this competition will be over soon. Our little friend Skeleton looks like he has yet to wake up. He's continued to use Wargod No. 1 and even brought the laser rifle. I think he gave up after seeing his opponent!"
The atmosphere in the broadcast had changed. The ones that were left were just waiting for it to end.
In the office, Solon hit the table angrily. "You group of IDIOTS! You can't even contact a single individual!"
Communication. Communication was extremely important. He greatly wished to interact with Skeleton. He wanted to let the opposing party know what a great financial opportunity he was, and that if the two of them had worked together, they could have created a miracle.
But this opportunity was about to be destroyed!
Even a kindergartener could tell you that one could not utilize the laser rifle against the Magnetic Storm Guardian.
The biggest problem was that Skeleton was clearly a close combat expert. Why in the world would he use a laser rifle!?
Suddenly, a thought arose in everyone's minds. He must have selected the wrong weapon!
He definitely selected the wrong weapon!
F*ck!
It was unfortunate that there was no option to back out of the match!
Match begin!
Battle Location: City Battleground
The city possessed numerous buildings that could serve as cover. Was he planning to literally use the rifle to bludgeon the Magnetic Storm Guardian to death?
The Magnetic Storm Guardian had an energy shield, so even if he were to swing wildly with the rifle for an entire day, the shield would not break.
"Excellent, Skeleton. My little friend is planning to come out in public with a stunning appearance! He seems to be slightly perplexed as he examines his laser rifle. Looks like he really did choose the wrong weapon. To everyone watching this livestream, I am Young Deer, and I will be commentating on this battle of CT in the beginner's arena. This battle will teach everyone an important lesson: lacking common sense is indeed fatal!"
By now, Skeleton already had numerous supporters. Yet under the insults and scolding of the other viewers, they had no way to defend Skeleton's actions. Everyone possessed common sense after all!
"Boss, the battle has begun, but the viewer numbers continue to rise. Attention to it is also increasing."
Solon did not want to watch at this point. However, even if it was to be his final firework, he was obligated to personally witness this battle.
On the screen, Wargod No. 1 hefted his laser rifle and started spinning it around in circles. He seemed extremely curious. Then he fired a shot to the east and a shot to the west.
This clearly exposed his current position. The Magnetic Storm Guardian had already started moving in Wargod No. 1's direction.
"Excellent, looks like this will be a quick defeat. Contestant Skeleton has nonchalantly revealed his position. Based on previous analysis, within a 100 meters range, the Magnetic Storm Guardian can completely disrupt the enemy mech's shooting assistance system. Although some experts might be able to compensate for the interference caused by the magnetic field and adjust the laser, most individuals can't! I would like to emphasize that only experts are able to do so!" Young Deer smiled as he explained.
At this point in time, Young Deer's Skylink received a message. If it was a more exciting match, he would definitely have left the message for later, but at this point in time, there was nothing worth paying attention to and hence he opened the message. Young Deer was instantly overjoyed.
"Dear viewers, I have just received a message. Our contestant, Northwest Wind's user, is none other than the Asia region's Number 9th player with the Magnetic Storm Guardian, Zhang Hao! Congratulations contestant, Skeleton; he will not lose to an unknown challenger!"
This implied that there would be no chance for victory.
The Magnetic Storm Guardian was walking forward carefully, his sides against the walls beside him. Even if the enemy ambushed him, he would have a way to react.
In all honesty, Zhang Hao did not feel that the enemy had any chance of victory. However, he did not want to take any chances.
The Wargod No. 1 did not have any intention of hiding. Within a few minutes, the two individuals spotted each other and clashed. The Magnetic Storm Guardian unreservedly began to fire his lasers at him. The Magnetic Storm Guardian possessed High Explosive "A" Lasers, which had significantly more firepower compared to a Wargod No. 1's small gun.
"Facing Magnetic Storm Guardian's ferocious assault, Wargod No. 1 has retreated! Excellent, this is an extremely smart move. Looks like contestant, Skeleton, has not given up. Please forgive me for not being professional, but… I want to drink some milk. For the sake of this battle, I have not even had breakfast!" as Young Deer finished speaking, he immediately took out a bottle of milk.
Having an incisive personality was a commentator's characteristic. Especially since he was coerced to come and commentate such a low level game, it was indeed humiliating.
The Magnetic Storm Guardian's magnetic field had been activated. It covered the battlefield. Zhang Hao took the initiative quickly. In this sort of situation, so long as he suppressed the enemy, it would be easy to crush him.
When using the Magnetic Storm Guardian, it was important to keep some distance from the enemy to maximize the effect of his magnetic field.
Thus, even as he chased, Zhang Hao continued to maintain a safe distance.
Looking at the capabilities of the mech, most expert mecha did not possess significant speed. However, the Magnetic Storm Guardian could not possibly be worse than the Wargod No. 1. Once he caught a trace of the enemy, it would be impossible to escape from his grasp.
Once the Wargod No. 1 appeared, he would be subjected to vicious assault and would have no way to retaliate.
Zhang Hao slowly approached the corner where the Wargod No. 1 was hiding. He would eventually run out of space to retreat.
"Everyone should be familiar with the City Battleground's map. Within the next three minutes, Magnetic Storm Guardian will definitely corner Wargod No. 1, and it will be the moment everyone is waiting for. Fellow viewers, give me a moment to drink some milk. Whenever I see a bad performance, my stomach feels hungry."
Young Deer's insults led those previously depressed viewers to become exceedingly angry. They began to flood the chat box with comments of their own. Both sides were arguing with each other. At this point in time, a small minority still believed a miracle would happen.
Young Deer drank milk as he watched before laughing. "I can't believe contestant Skeleton still has some die-hard fans. At this point in time, some still believe he can win. I, Young Deer, have broadcasted for three years already and even commentated for the Tyrannical Clash of Kings. I am confident that this situation has no chance for reversal, none at all. If Skeleton wins, I will eat this milk carton." Young Deer spoke as he laughed loudly. He didn't understand what Solon was trying to do.
He heard that Solon would no longer be able to work for much longer, so he wanted to give him some face. But who would have known that it was a trap! Commentating such a performance would be considered a joke in his circle of friends, and the more he thought about it, the more he regretted it.
Just as Young Deer spoke, the Wargod No. 1 was located. Suppressed under the Magnetic Storm Guardian's firepower, he continued to retreat backwards with very little space left.
At this point in time, the Magnetic Storm Guardian had forced its way across towards Skeleton. At this rate, within 10 seconds, they would meet face to face.
From the start of the battle till now, the Wargod No. 1 had not fired at the enemy. Thus, it led people to wonder if he knew how to use the laser rifle.
"10, 9… excellent. Contestant Skeleton has decided to make his last stand. He is awaiting the moment his opponent appears. What a pity this is."
When the Magnetic Storm Guardian was about to appear in front of the Wargod No. 1, he suddenly paused and then rushed out. This prevented the enemy from taking the initiative and spotting him, causing the Wargod No. 1 to lose his element of surprise.
The Magnetic Storm Guardian stood face to face with Wargod No. 1. Both sides' guns were already facing each other.
The Magnetic Storm Guardian began to fire. Rat a tat tat tat
Four lasers beams were fired directly at Wargod No. 1. From a commentator's perspective, the finale was crucial.
"Magnetic Guardian fires. Excellent, his shots are very accurate. Wargod No.1 has climbed behind the wall. This is the final wall he can hide behind before he loses his life…"
Bang!
Eh? The Wargod No. 1 returned fire. Without the assistance of the shooting system, the laser raced towards the Magnetic Storm Guardian. Zhang Hao broke out in cold sweat and immediately activated his energy shield. This was a basic function of the magnetic field, yet the laser had not been disrupted! The laser hit the cockpit directly.
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Chapter 28: Young Deer! Your Mother's Calling for You to Go Back Home and Drink Milk
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"Ah, not bad. He indeed does display the skill of one of Asia Region's top 10 Magnetic Storm Guardians. His ability to disrupt the enemy's laser is very precise. The Wargod No. 1 will be down to his last breaths soon!" laughed Young Deer.
This shot had led everyone to feel shocked. Those that were following the scene closely sighed in admiration. It was a pity that Zhang Hao had not turned on his energy shield and was almost destroyed. However, now the energy shield had been turned on.
With its activation, Zhang Hao could not afford to waste the energy, so he rushed in the direction where Wang Zheng was hiding, pulverizing all the debris in his way as far as the eye could see.
The Wargod No. 1 jumped into the air… he was definitely looking for death…
Bang!
The laser fired. The Magnetic Storm Guardian wanted to return fire, but the mech was rocked by a vicious explosion. He was hit!
Was it a lucky hit?
As he prepared to swap his equipment
Rumble…
The mech was rocked by another impact. This was caused by the Wargod No. 1, who had landed in front of him a distance away. He was no longer going to hide as he prepared to suppress the Magnetic Storm Guardian.
Rumble!
Rumble!
The magnetic field should have been able to interfere and disrupt one's shooting assistance system!
But what if the pilot did not require it???
What if the pilot was a godly marksman???
The magnetic field could indeed disrupt the laser and cause it to deviate!
But what if the pilot could make the necessary calculations and correct the deviation???
What if the pilot had prepared in advance???
Technically speaking, such a feat was possible. However, practically speaking, it was impossible for anyone to execute it!
The laser hit the energy shield repeatedly, resulting in the Magnetic Storm Guardian shaking endlessly. However, Zhang Hao exerted excellent self-control and calmed his heart. All he needed was one shot. One chance and he would be able to turn the enemy into scrap metal!
Time was of the essence.
Even if his energy shield was hit, with the Wargod No. 1's rifle, it would still require more than 10 shots to deplete it.
Magnetic Storm Guardian raised his high explosive laser rifle…
Bang!
The whole world went silent. There was a bright flash and the Magnetic Storm Guardian's rifle exploded! This was the Wargod No. 1's target!
The tables had turned!
The high explosive laser rifle had been destroyed, and the Magnetic Storm Guardian had become an unarmed pretty little girl! The Wargod No. 1 continued to advance. Those in the chatbox who had previously held on to the very end were suddenly filled with burning fervor!
Bang… Bang…
Every hit on the Magnetic Storm Guardian caused it to rock. Zhang Hao immediately withdrew his alloy blade and rushed towards Wargod No. 1. He had to rush into the enemy before his energy shield was depleted.
The Wargod No. 1 did not show any intention to dodge. He continued to fire round after round at the Magnetic Storm Guardian.
There was only a distance of 10 odd meters between the two. The eighth shot depleted the energy shield of the Magnetic Storm Guardian.
Six meters!
Bang!
Headshot!
Nine shots!
Skeleton WIN!
Resounding applause flooded everyone's ears. Everyone's eyes were full of fireworks.
He could someone even win in such a situation?
At this point in time, Young Deer was cut off from the screen. Actually, while he commentated, he was holding the carton of milk. However, the straw which he had been drinking from had jammed into his nose. He had taken a deep breath in surprise and was half choked to death!
The chatbox had erupted into a frenzy of activity.
"Young Deer! Your mother's calling for you to go back home and drink milk!"
"Hurry up and eat the milk carton, we are waiting!"
Although the battle was over, the situation was not. Zhang Hao had opened the public channel to let everyone see who he was. He wanted to use this opportunity to become famous, but who would have thought that such a situation would occur!?
"There was a bug. The Wargod No. 1's laser rifle would definitely require at least 10 shots to deplete the energy shield! This was calculated!" Zhang Hao exclaimed.
If the shield had blocked one more shot, he would have been the victor!
At the same time, the viewers were whispering amongst themselves. Although no one was really paying attention, it was true that people had done tests on this before. Especially in the higher level arenas, the amount of damage one could sustain was calculated very precisely.
Especially since the Wargod No. 1 was such a basic model, it was best used for testing.
Could it be that this Wargod No. 1 had a problem???
Solon was so happy that he looked as though he was on drugs. "Quickly, analyze the video!"
No one else was clearer about this than Solon. There were no definitely no bugs. Since there were no bugs, then it was definitely due to skill!
Whether one agreed or not, everyone, including Young Deer, was waiting for the analysis. As a professional commentator, he was extremely clear. With Wargod No. 1's laser energy, it would definitely require more than 10 shots to deplete the shield. If the shots were badly placed, it would take even more hits.
The analysis of the video came out.
Even the chatbox had become temporarily silent. Everyone's movements had slowed down.
The Wargod No. 1's shots had been affected slightly by the displacing effects of the magnetic field. However, even under these conditions, he was still able to hit his target accurately. Although it was easy to say, this went against what was expected! Even under close scrutiny, no one could believe he was able to do this. The Wargod No. 1 was extremely accurate with the laser rifle!
At this point in time, no one was concerned with his monstrous ability to calibrate the rifle on the fly and his accuracy in hitting the enemy. The problem was that he had only fired nine shots.
Everyone knew that nine shots was not sufficient to break the shield. Furthermore, one shot had even hit the gun.
At this point, the eagerly awaited analysis had come out. Other than the single shot that had hit the gun, the other eight shots had all hit the exact same position!
Energy superposition dissipation law!
When the same position was hit by repeated fire, the energy consumption for shield deflection would increase!
The analysis showed the energy shield's energy consumption. By the time the seventh shot had hit, the shield had only 8% of its energy left. Thus, when the eighth shot had hit, it destroyed the shield and hit the mech.
This was a very precise attack!
He had just succeeded by a slim margin. The shield had been destroyed as a result, and the Magnetic Storm Guardian was unable to leave even a scratch on the enemy despite sacrificing his life.
This was a miracle!
It was a string of coincidences that had led to this occurrence. If just one thing had gone wrong, the Wargod No. 1 would have lost.
Yet as a result, Skeleton won!
At this point, the livestream had a new attraction. Young Deer had wordlessly started to tear up the milk carton, cramming it into his mouth piece by piece… he was really swallowing the milk carton!
The last mouthful had to be washed down with water. He looked as though he had been constipated for over 10 days with the grimace on his face.
One of the official staff beside him suddenly spoke as though prompted and asked, "Commentator Young Deer, I'm sure everyone would like to ask what your opinion on this battle would be."
Young Deer calmed himself and then replied, "Hehe, I admit, I almost peed in my pants. This was the work of a god!"
Invulnerable God Skeleton!
All of you have been tricked. Skeleton was actually a long ranged expert marksman!
Revealing CT's largest secret – The Wargod No. 1 is actually an all rounded mech!
Student Wang was currently recalling his gains. The Rubik's Cube had a reaction to the battle, but it was not exceptionally large. This gain was not as significant compared to the military training he had gone through. The battle was not exceptionally difficult either.
Although the viewers had watched with exceptional fervor and trepidation, in reality, once the first laser had been deflected, the battle was already over.
Calibrating for the magnetic field was nothing special. Wang Zheng's strongest suit was his mathematics and spatial judgement. Once he fired a single round, he was able to calibrate the magnetic field's interference.
Actually, if he was able to fire faster, eight shots instead of nine would have been sufficient. Perhaps then he would have gained a larger amount of battle energy. Wang Zheng felt that he had to work harder. It was such an easy battle, but he did not perform better.
After his self-review, he paid his bills and left.
If his enemy had known how Wang Zheng was feeling, he would probably have quit CT altogether.
"Boss, there are currently 46,000 paying viewers! It's a new record!"
The entire office was filled with applause. Solon then noticed that he was covered in sweat.
He tried his best to show a relaxed expression he spoke. "It has been tough on everyone. Our next task will be to figure out a way to contact Skeleton!"
"Don't worry! We will continue to message him. One day he will be moved by our sincerity!"
Solon strode back to his office steadily. Closing the door, he jumped up in excitement like a little kid.
This was too sweet!
Those that woke up early on a weekend morning only to watch the match were few. They would definitely go and play a few rounds themselves. Suddenly, everyone was wondering why in the world were there so many players choosing to play the Wargod No. 1.
After watching Skeleton's Wargod No. 1's godly performance, everyone felt that the Wargod No. 1 was an extremely strong mech. Actually, other than the fact that it had no energy shields and an average offensive capability, despite the limited choices for equipment, it had an excellent ability to adapt to its surroundings, making it the most optimal decision!
This was a mech that could allow one to become a god!
Thus, numerous passionate kids were all tricked. They lost so quickly and so much that they even lost their pants in gambling stakes!
They cried out desperately. Many of them were unable to dodge other mecha's assaults. Even more often than not, before they could even unsheathe their alloy knives, they would already be reduced into a fiery heap. Of course, there were also those who were able to operate it better. After ambushing an enemy from a corner and relentlessly attacking, once the fight began, they realized that they could not even deplete the enemy's shields, and as a result, they too would be reduced into a smouldering heap.
The Wargod No. 1, at the end of the day, was still a Wargod No. 1, a training mech.
However, after using it, people finally realized that this wasn't a f*king mech, this was a trap!
The more professional gamers all formed their own corps. It was a form of glory. Of course, forming a corp around a single elite made more sense. All of the famous corps were built like that. Just having several strong elites were enough.
All of those corps that were slightly more famous usually had a diamond level player as the leader. At the same time, they set high standards for entry in order to develop promising talent. This was the only way to maintain a corp's glory and fame. At the same time, this would help spread the corp's fame.
Yet on this day, a special corps had been formed. This corp was known as the Skeleton Corps. It was different from the rest. This corps had no requirement for the player's skill level. However, the leader was not part of it yet. No one knew who this leader really was.
The most important part was that to enter this corps, one had to believe in miracles.
When this corps was formed, there were thousands of people who rushed to join. More accurately, thousands of noobs joined.
In actuality, Wang Zheng's recent battle analysis video had already been entered as one of the top hundred searched Solar System Federation CT games. Particularly noteworthy was the fact that it was the only game from the beginner arena.
There were too many experts, and the Tyrannical Clash of Kings had numerous exciting matches. Even in such a situation, such a match was worthy of being placed among them. It also had to be said that Young Deer was a courageous man; he actually ate the entire milk carton. The battle was a blessing in disguise for him.
At the start of the match, everyone believed Skeleton was only capable of close combat. Usually, a professional player would only focus on a specific type of combat and not be a jack of all trades. Furthermore, with the Wargod No. 1, the laser rifle was as good as a decorative ornament. Yet after this match, it showed everyone that nothing was set in stone. No one would now dare to say that a Wargod No. 1 could not shoot someone to death!
Compared to his close combat ability, Skeleton's degree of skill in marksmanship was even more unfathomable.
This battle was not satisfying, especially to the players who had used the Wargod No. 1 and had been tyrannically oppressed. They could only watch the videos to feel recharged and after that continue to battle before getting destroyed again.
Yet for some unknown reason, their hearts would be filled with passion. Every male longed to become a god!
However, such a sight was quite common. When they lost, it would give rise to numerous insults among players. Even then the teammates would hope, what if one day they were matched with the real Skeleton?
A torrent of new usernames cropped up: "The Real Skeleton," "Skeleton Number 2," "Skeleton 00," and so on. These would lead those kids who were eagerly hoping for a fluke to be left in tears.
This was true abuse!
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Chapter 29: Recruiting Soldiers and Buying Horses
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Some of the players were extremely resolute about playing the Wargod No. 1. Their ranking points were like that of a waterfall streaming down a thousand meters, plummeting to almost nothing.
On the other hand, the one who had caused this entire disaster, Student Wang, was currently deciding what to have for lunch.
His choices were quite plentiful. Old Tan[1] pickled vegetables and beef noodles? Old Tan pickled vegetables and pork noodles? Or perhaps he should have Old Tan pickled vegetables and lamb noodles.
In the end, Student Wang opted for a bowl of Kang Shifu's[2] instant noodles.
When he was paying, Wang Zheng suddenly realized that something was amiss. His bank account had an additional 10,000 dollars?
That was a massive fortune!
Where did this come from? What if it was a mistake? He would have to return it. If he didn't do this properly, he would be seen as untrustworthy. This was not a joke!
As he ate his instant noodles, he continued to figure out how this could have happened. As he ate, tears welled up in Student Wang's eyes. God, he could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel! He would no longer have to eat instant noodles!
Quick as a bullet, Wang Zheng rushed towards the canteen and immediately ordered three dishes and a soup. Even the canteen operator was stunned at the sight of what had just transpired.
After eating and drinking his fill, Student Wang once again could feel the joy of living. When one' scar reaches the mountain, there will definitely be a road[3]. When he saw the large number of emails, Wang Zheng finally understood. This was not a mistaken transaction, it was given to him by the CT system. That guy by the name of Solon was the real deal. In order to let Wang Zheng believe him, Solon had fully researched every aspect of Wang Zheng.
In actual fact, it would be better for Wang Zheng to find opponents close to his skill level. Fighting weak opponents was meaningless. Additionally, there was a significant problem: the Rubik's Cube would not only not grow hotter but would at times grow colder. When it became cold, the battle energy decreased. This would happen when Wang Zheng's performance was poor or when he made mistakes.
Sometimes it would not be due to the fact that Wang Zheng performed poorly but rather that the opponent was too weak. Even if there was no better option, this did not matter to the Rubik's Cube. The less often such situations occurred, the better for him.
After randomly picking an email, Wang Zheng sent a reply. He did not want to be too entangled with the opposing party. He wanted things to be simple. If the constraints were too significant, it would affect his daily life.
Solon was in an extremely good mood. Although he had patiently suffered waiting for the reply, it had bore fruit. Skeleton would always give him a surprise. When the Skeleton Corps had formed, the CT administrators had even disseminated a message. This was treatment only reserved for the most elite of corps!
The workers were currently giving Solon a report on the numbers; they were constantly updating the information database. Most importantly, in the beginner arena, the Asian region had not seen a decrease in number of players.
Solon finally felt that he could finally sit firmly on his butt. His retirement sum was waving at him.
Suddenly, the Skylink rang. There was a new email.
Solon lazily glanced over, but very quickly his large frame stood up. He hurriedly opened the message. As he was too nervous, he constantly opened the wrong mail. In the end, he managed to open the email.
There was only one word in the email – Okay.
Outside, the workers were busy with their tasks. As player activity increased, their workload increased as well. At this point, loud laughter could be heard from the chairman's office. It was absolutely ear-piercing.
To Wang Zheng, for this period of time, he would no longer have any worries; even the sun seemed exceptionally radiant.
In addition, if he became rich, he could find a more specialized place to train his body. Simple running was not sufficient for him to further train his body. He also required more nutrients to accommodate it.
Back in the dormitory, the other three coincidentally happened to be there. Zhang Shan was meticulously combing his hair, Yao Ailun was currently engrossed in his computer game, mumbling to himself while nodding continuously, while Chen Xiu was sitting by Ailun's side, eyes sparkling in delight.
"You're back. How's my hair?"
Zhang Shan was preparing for tomorrow's gathering. Beautiful ladies were like spring. If one did not get a girlfriend in college, it was absolutely sad.
"Not bad. What are the two of you doing?"
"Don't bother those two nerds, they are playing some computer game. What's the point?" Zhang Shan could not understand and shrugged his shoulders. He could not imagine himself being excited over such pointless things.
"Zhang Shan, don't be such an unsophisticated plebeian. This is the most modern game in the Milky Way, CT!"
"Cheh, so what? If you want to satisfy your cravings, why don't you pilot an actual mech?!" Zhang Shan disdainfully replied. He was thinking the same that Wang Zheng thought in the past.
"This guy's skill defies the natural order!"
"Ah, with regards to actuarials, his ability to do math isn't bad!" said Chen Xiu as he watched from the side. The two of them were stereotypical noobs who loved the game and were theorists.
When one discussed CT tactics, the two were "professors." However, in actual gameplay, they were no different from kindergarteners. The two of them were rather powerless, as their bodies could not keep up with their minds.
Wang Zheng gave them a look and was speechless. Yao Ailun was currently creating his display picture.
"Wang Zheng, didn't you say that you wanted to become a mech pilot? Come here and take a look at this guy. His skill is unnatural, and he is a real expert. He does not use those high end mechs like those other arrogant players. If he was a military school student, it would be no small matter."
"Haha, it's just a game, no need to be so serious," replied Wang Zheng.
Yao Ailun's small eyes underneath his glasses sparkled with light. "Just you see, guys. This guy will definitely create a miracle!"
"Do you have interest in joining the Skeleton Corps? It was created by Brother Yao and me," said Chen Xiu, enthusiastically.
After understanding the situation, Student Wang was slightly speechless. These two were truly passionate and carefree.
Zhang Shan grabbed Wang Zheng. "Don't let these two nerds lead you astray! Follow me, your older brother, and your future opportunities will be boundless. Don't associate yourself with them!"
"Cheh, Zhang Shan, we have already made preparations for our leader. What ways of the world? The time of the muscular male is long over; this is the era of the elite, and one will have to walk the path of an elite!"
Yao Ailun opened his cupboard and removed a parcel. Within five minutes, he had completely transformed.
In a brief moment, he was dressed in a western suit, and his hair really looked like that of an "elite." Student Yao changed to a pair of golden rimmed spectacles and adjusted his collar while looking disdainfully at Zhang Shan. "When dealing with girls, for one to have the poise of a gentleman, one will have to go the mile to look the part."
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan stared at each other in disbelief. Who could have believed that this hardcore nerd could transform in a snap? This transformation was too fearsome.
"This is called disguising yourself!"
"Don't be envious, brother. Did you not hear of my legend? At Tai Feng middle school, who did not hear of Yao Ailun's distinguished playboy nickname?!"
Chen Xiu looked enviously at Yao Ailun. "Actually, I have made my own preparations. Mother said that age is not an issue, and that in university, it's better to find more than one girlfriend for the sake of the future."
The dormitory was filled with silence. Wang Zheng and the other two were slightly petrified. What kind of modern age mother was that!?
"Wang Zheng, what about you? Are you planning to wear your school uniform?"
Wang Zheng replied helplessly as he shrugged his shoulders. "I'm fine with anything. Anyways, like this, Ye Zisu will instantly recognize me."
"F*k, the two of you are so close. You wouldn't have acted already, would you? S*t, it's just a trap for the rest of us. Wait, wrong. We are all brothers in arms, and she is yours. I will not fight with you over her," Zhang Shan replied with a spirit of loyalty and self sacrifice.
"No, everyone, please work hard, we are only classmates." Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. Although they were friends, he felt quite strange. Ye Zisu was always helping him. If he looked at it differently, Yue Jing had left the city because of his actions.
"Brother Zheng, you wouldn't happen to prefer males, would you?" Chen Xiu asked curiously. "My mother used to say that times have changed, and that the best guys have been snatched by other males."
The other three in the dormitory once again looked on speechlessly. They suddenly felt that there was a generational gap between them and Chen Xiu.
"Student Chen Xiu, you are already in college, so your heart should be that of an adult. You must have your own opinions in future!" Wang Zheng used to think that his train of thought was sufficiently weird, but when compared to Chen Xiu, he was way too normal.
"But… you have not answered my previous question."
"Scram, this brother likes women!"
Student Wang stomped off in a fury while the other three roared with laughter. They had tricked Student Wang; Chen Xiu was merely pulling his leg.
Although Chen Xiu was the youngest in the dormitory, he had the largest number of devious ideas.
"Brother Yao, someone is here to quarrel with you."
Yao Ailun rushed to the computer. "F*k these noobs. They took the king's arena videos to commentate on. Damn it. When will Skeleton wreck these experts? I will see how they scream then!"
"Brother Yao, I have compared the Sol Federation's mechs. Theoretically speaking, the Wargod No. 1 does possess an upper limit. When competing against the mecha used in the Tyrannical Clash of Kings, the odds of victory are extremely low."
"As devoted members of the Skeleton Corps, we have to believe in miracles. We have to believe that Skeleton will represent us and beat those guys silly!"
"Hopefully he will see the article I have written on the merits and drawbacks of the mech. Brother Zheng, do you want to take a look? It has been posted on the official site," said Chen Xiu.
He was an avid fan of CT. At the same time, he was a noob eternally struggling in the beginner's arena, and he would always get scolded by his teammates until he could not utter a single reply.
However, when it came to theoretical discussion, no one could best him there.
"Sure, I am quite interested in this."
"Okay, I will send a copy to your Skylink," said Chen Xiu. He enjoyed sharing his work with other individuals.
Wang Zheng also wanted to better understand. Fighting against the Magnetic Storm Guardian was quite interesting. It was great that he was matched against a slightly weaker opponent, because if the opponent was any stronger, it might have been too tough to beat.
On the outskirts of the European Region's central LD district, there existed a grand villa which spanned 2/3's of a hectare.
In a spacious and shining gym, a young man was currently engaged in training with his bare hands. Beside him were four individuals who were wielding long knives… The knives were actually sharp.
The four simultaneously attacked, their knives flashing. There were no blind spots. Yet with a single sound as the knives clashed, the four who were assisting in the training lay sprawled on the floor, unable to get up.
The young man walked off in a relaxed fashion. "Give them twice the usual compensation for medical fees."
A butler immediately appeared and produced a towel for the young man while bitterly smiling. "Yes, Young Master. These four are considered to be within the top 10 for MMA. With your viciousness, I'm afraid no one will be willing to come in the future."
"Find individuals from the underworld arenas then. Those who are able to harm me will be able to win a million dollars!" replied the young man dryly.
The butler helplessly nodded his head, "Yes, Young Master. In addition, Yue Long's representatives have already been here for three days. Will you pay them a visit?"
The young man's visage turned cold. "Yue Long?"
"Yes, he has been implicated in Aslan's situation and has been sacked. Looks like he is here to ask for your help."
[1] Old Tan is a brand of instant noodles
[2] Another brand of instant noodles
[3] Idiomatic expression that means that everything will eventually turn out for the best.
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