Chapter 1119 - 29 - 35

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.

Chapter 30: Real Men

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

The young man laughed lightly. "One sneeze from the Princess of Aslan can dismiss a representative. She is extremely powerful. Alright, let's take a look at what he wants."

The butler lowered his head as he said, "He's been used as a pretext. His daughter is also here. It seems …"

A hint of a sneer appeared at the corner of the young man's mouth. "When are the mecha from Aslan coming?"

"At most one week from now. As you know, it's a little more troublesome for them to clear customs."

"Give them another three days!" The young man did not pay too much heed.

"Understood, three days," the butler said respectfully.

The day he was referring to was that of the time of a single day on Earth. It was also used to gauge time in the Solar System and eventually used as the basis of time in the Milky Way Galaxy.

In that very same world, at a very different region on a Sunday morning, four people met early in the morning at a quaint tea shop.

Tea Mine, a little shop that specialized in black tea. The boss was a very meticulous individual, and the Tea Mine was uniquely designed based on his ideas. It was quite well-known in school.

The four individuals sat down. "Since our dorm head has no requests, I'll go first!" Zhang Shan said.

"Based on our IQ, since I am the highest, I get to choose first!" Yao Ailun did not want to be outdone.

"Shouldn't you all let me have the first pick? We must respect the old and cherish the young!" Chen Xiu said, with a look of grievance.

The three were already engaged in talks, and Wang Zheng did not know whether to laugh or to cry. It seemed that the charm of beautiful women was indeed powerful.

At this moment, a girl walked in energetically. She looked around and then strode swiftly towards them.

The four who were seated were shocked. Don't tell me that she was the one? It shouldn't be? GOD!

When that girl … rather, when that tomboy sat on the chair opposite the four, the four of them clearly felt a tremor.

"The rest are not coming anymore. We've agreed on letting me take one back. You guys decide amongst yourselves!" she said, grabbing the teapot on the table and gulping it down.

The four of them, who were well-dressed, were petrified, and they looked at each other.

Yao Ailun pushed up his gold spectacles as he seriously said, "Cough, cough. Zhang Shan, I feel that no matter how one looks at it, you are the most suitable!"

By visual examination, her weight was around 180 pounds, and both of her hands had callouses. She was in all likelihood a martial arts practitioner—if she struck out with a single slap, if it did not kill him, it would at least take half his life.

Zhang Shan smiled and suddenly flourished with an effeminate hand gesture. "Oh, is that right? I'm so happy!"

The tomboy's face scrunched up. "Scram, you sissy!"

Zhang Shan gave a look of grievance, as if he was very hurt. Wang Zheng and the rest scolded him for being shameless.

"I can help, but I have to tell my mom first. Once mom agrees, then I can give you a reply. Can you wait for me?" Chen Xiu said proactively.

The tomboy immediately rejected him. "Scram! Go back home to your mom!"

Student Chen Xiu smiled proudly. The girl's gaze was locked onto Wang Zheng and Yao Ailun.

Yao Ailun very suavely pushed his glasses up. From his dressing to his temperament, it was clear that the tomboy was very interested in him.

"A man must be a man of his words. Since I have agreed, I have no… no, ah, ah, no!" Student Yao's face suddenly turned ashen as he trembled and fished out something from his pocket and put it into his mouth, deeply inhaling. "Ah, give me a moment!"

The tomboy was rather disappointed, and there was only Wang Zheng left.

The other three looked at Wang Zheng innocently. Chen Xiu's eyes were full of worship. "Brother Zheng, as the dorm head, you are duty-bound!"

"You are the best in military training, you deserve it!" Zhang Shan patted Wang Zheng's shoulder.

"The pride of the Physics Department, only you can carry this heavy responsibility. Us brothers will never forget your sacrifice!"

The corner of Student Ailun's mouth carried a very gorgeous smile.

"Hey! You're that Wang Zheng. This will do, it's you!" The tomboy suddenly slapped the table. The surrounding people immediately looked over. "What are you looking at? I'll smack you to death if you keep looking!"

Sturdy-looking, ferocious, and murderous!

Even though this was near the military school, the surrounding people were terrified.

Wang Zheng complained silently in his heart. What was Ye Zisu doing? Thinking about how Ye Zisu had helped him so much, he felt a little guilty letting her friend go back alone just like that. Anyway, he had to deal with her for just one day; at least things would not be so embarrassing for her.

"If it's only for a day, I can do it."

The tomboy furrowed her brows. "What do you mean one day? You have to commit for at least one month!"

The three people beside Wang Zheng tried to suppress their laughter. To "commit" so fiercely, could one even survive for a month?

The tomboy seemed to realize that something was not right. "What are you guys thinking? Isn't this just being a model for the Art Club? You don't even have to strip naked!"

Art Club?

The legendary Art Club with endless lolis and jade-sculpted beauties?

Model?

The four were stupefied. At this moment, Ye Zisu and three pretty girls walked in. "Apologies, we were caught up with something, so we're late."

"Oh, President, why are you here?" asked a long-haired girl in a blue dress.

"Qingqing, is it not him?

"President, I said the store beside Tea Mine, not Tea Mine." Qingqing laughed.

"No matter, this fella looks not bad. Top military freshman Wang Zheng, right? We'll use you!" the tomboy said while pointing at Wang Zheng.

"Student Wang Zheng, we'll have to trouble you in the future. I am Zisu's dorm mate and also vice president of the Art Club, Du Qingqing. This is our club president, Zhang Runan."

Du Qingqing laughed. "Looks like we're fated to meet."

"Alright, you all can continue chatting. I'm off!"

She left with giant steps after speaking. Damn, she was no different from a true alpha male![1]

With such a small incident, everyone could interact more easily and naturally.

Student Yao Ailun started acting like a gentleman full of elegance the moment the four beauties appeared. That kid, Chen Xiu, also stopped pretending to be a mama's boy. He looked around with big, watery eyes, bringing out his inner charm. Such a cutie, a rare find in military school.

Zhang Shan really wanted to be able to immediately take off his shirt and show off his muscles. No one could beat him when it came to physique.

Ye Zisu's four dorm mates were Du Qingqing, Officer Department, specializing in strategy, vice president of Art Club.

An Mei, Officer Department, specializing in management, member of Drama Club.

This other one was an unexpected addition. Ye Zisu's dorm originally only had three people. This one originally did not live in school and was transferred in. The Mecha Department's Meng Tian.

Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan naturally were not at all unfamiliar with her. Almost 1.8 metres tall, slender body, icy cool. Most importantly, she was pretty. Altogether, definitely memorable.

"Have a seat, have a seat. To meet four great beauties is my honour!" Student Ailun immediately posed. "What would you all like? Please go ahead and order, my treat."

Damn, this kid had already made his move. Chen Xiu immediately went over and pulled out their chairs.

"Gee, this little handsome guy is so polite." An Mei laughed. Her mouth was very big with luscious lips. All in all, she looked rather sexy.

Student Chen Xiu smiled innocently. "To be of service to these pretty sisters is my honor."

He definitely seemed like the harmless type.

Damn it. This year, the young ones were so vicious, and they had struck so quickly.

Zhang Shan and Wang Zheng thought about what to do but realized that there was not much left to do anymore.

"Seems like our school has assigned the dorms by looks," Zhang Shan said. Girls all liked compliments, especially those who were exceptional.

Even the brutish Zhang Shan had a delicate side.

"Wang Zheng, I would like to have a little competition with you!" Meng Tian suddenly said.

"Tiantian is from the MMA Club. Oh, do not look down on us girls!" Du Qingqing said.

"Today we are here to make friends and talk about our romantic passions, no?" Ye Zisu said, completely overlooking Meng Tian's electrifying gaze.

"Seeing the four of you, I finally understand why the ancients coined the phrase 'a feast for the eyes.'"

At this moment, Student Yao showed no trace of his otaku temperament. He clearly seemed like a veteran in the field of love. His performance was stellar.

The whole afternoon was full of talk and laughter. Student Wang Zheng could not even find many opportunities to speak, much less have any awkward silences. The girls were also surprised, as they originally expected the Physics Department boys to be a little strange; who would have thought that these four were all so special?

As per normal, the parties exchanged Skylink numbers. This proved that the networking was successful and that there was a chance for a further meetup.

After splitting up, the four walked to school with arms around each other's shoulders. "Wang Zheng, about the Art Club matter, if you can't do it, us brothers can also help you share the load."

"Yes, we're all comrades in the trenches of battle. We should wade through thick and thin together."

"I think they can find a lot of inspiration from my body," student Chen Xiu said, extremely cutely.

The three stared at him and flipped their middle fingers at the same time. "Shameless!"

Wang Zheng did not continue participating in this discussion about girls. He was called away by Xie Yuxin.

Student Little Yu was still considered a "shy" person. Usually, it was Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu who went to find him instead.

When Wang Zheng arrived, Yan Xiaosu and Xie Yuxin were already there, and they seemed rather solemn.

"What's up?"

Yan Xiaosu pouted, "Ask him. This fella is being all secretive, even I don't know what is up with him."

Xie Yuxin smiled and took out a deck of playing cards. "You guys each pick a card at random."

Yan Xiaosu's eyes lit up. "Ah, Little Yu, don't tell me you've learned magic. Actually, if you go that route, based on style, all you have to do is to show a little teeth and all the chicks will go with you."

Xie Yuxin gazed towards Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng randomly chose a card.

"King of Hearts."

Wang Zheng was surprised. "Indeed, how did you guess."

Yan Xiaosu took the deck. "This has to be a prop. How can you be so sick?"

Yan Xiaosu randomly chose a card, and in the end, Xie Yuxin guessed it. Yan Xiaosu shuffled the cards again and even randomly chose a card behind his back and asked Xie Yuxin to close his eyes and guess. Eventually, he guessed it all correctly.

Yan Xiaosu also sensed that something was up. Looking at Xie Yuxin with a pair of big eyes, he suddenly slapped his thigh. "F***, don't tell me we're just going to rely on buying lottery tickets and make it rich in the future and dominate the universe!"

Xie Yuxin was triggered, and he finally burst out and cursed, "Can't you think about something else?!"

Yan Xiaosu laughed. He was flattered. "Tickets are more practical!"

"I can't guess the lottery. Wang Zheng, I think you have gotten an idea already."

Wang Zheng nodded. "Is this the one in ten thousand, elite power, Ability X?"

"Yes, it gives me the the ability to be slightly clairvoyant."

"F**k, comparing against you sucks. You're already good-looking, and now this. You are going to be unrivalled at picking up chicks!" Yan Xiaosu was rather depressed.

Yan Xiaosu's world was either about girls or the lottery, and the two were helpless about it.

"Are you all finding it strange how we became friends?" Xie Yuxin laughed.

Yan Xiaosu touched his own nose, something he learned from Wang Zheng. "Cough cough, more like we were willing to adopt you."

[1] There is a pun here. The chairman is known as Runan (Can be read as "Like a man"). The pun is because the guys are making fun of the fact that she can't even be considered to be like a man, but rather she is super manly.

Chapter 31: Cunning Gu Te

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Xie Yuxin smiled knowingly. "Indeed, my happiest days are with you guys. But there's one thing that's wrong. At the start, what made me notice you was my ability. In the whole of Dawn Middle School, Yan Xiaosu, you are the first."

"Ah, you're saying I am a genius. This I already know!" Student Xiaosu laughed loudly.

"My ability is clairvoyance. Everyone will show some kind of living form. Yan Xiaosu's is the most dazzling. But most importantly, because of Xiaosu, I met Wang Zheng. This was the first time I found someone whose life was so brilliant!" Xie Yuxin said seriously.

"True, how else can he be the boss? But what is up with you today? Beating around the bush is totally not your style." Yan Xiaosu felt like something was not right. This fellow was usually cool and never complimented others.

"Xiaosu, set a goal. Maybe even wanting to be Earth's richest person might not be a fantasy."

"F**k, you really belittle me. I want to dominate the universe!" Yan Xiaosu, in typical fashion, ran far with whatever he was given.

"Wang Zheng, your light used to shine bright in all directions, but in recent times, that light has vanished. I thought you were affected by the gene examination, but I realized it was not the case. I think it should be that you have entered a stage that I can no longer sense. I don't know what your future is like, and I also do not know how strong you will become. I just want to say that you can definitely become an influential person. I am not kidding; even Masasi is not as unique as you!"

Xie Yuxin stared brightly at Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng had admiration in his heart. His Rubik's Cube experience was certainly unfathomable, but Xie Yuxin could actually sense it. His reputation of elite of the elites was well-deserved.

"Little Yu, is there something up? We are brothers, say it and we can all share the burden. Nothing's too big of a deal."

Xie Yuxin smiled. "I'm going to go."

"Go, go where?" Yan Xiaosu was shocked for a moment. "Don't tell me you've really struck the lottery and want to go and be happy on your own!"

"I can't tell you the specifics, but to me, it's an opportunity. I was urged to make this decision because of Wang Zheng. The military training this time made me come to my senses that I have to become even bigger and stronger, but Ares College can't give me that."

Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu understood. Regarding Xie Yuxin, his development was not going to be through the conventional path. Instead, he needed to learn and improve his special ability. Given his giftedness, the Alliance will certainly focus on nurturing him, and he can even rise to a bigger world.

"Wang Zheng, Xiaosu, I hope that when we meet again, we will all have realized our goals!"

Xie Yuxin extended his arm, Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu also extended their arms. "Brothers no matter where we go!"

Xie Yuxin drank till he was very drunk despite never touching alcohol before. One could tell that that he did not want to split. His identity and ability led him to be on his own since he was young. He was alone until he met these two living gems who did not care about his identity. From that moment on, Xie Yuxin lived very happily. As long as one was alive, one should never stop dreaming. Or else Xie Yuxin would not be Xie Yuxin.

To leave was for reuniting again.

"Wang Zheng, you know, I'm actually rather frustrated. Your talent is definitely not any less than others, and your hard work and focus is greater than others. But I can definitely surpass you, so you better not slack. I really don't want you to have to bow to me the next time we meet!" the drunken Xie Yuxin said as he hugged Wang Zheng. Student Wang also never thought that he would have such a cool moment, but he also knew that this was Xie Yuxin's encouragement to them before leaving.

"Wherever you go, you must remember—you are the pride of the Great Three of Dawn. Whoever dares to stir trouble, we'll take them down!"

"Indeed, we are Dawn's Great Three. Let the world tremble!"

Student Yan Xiaosu began taking off his clothes. Belly shaking, he jumped onto the table.

Xie Yuxin was about to enter a really distant stage, and he would face mankind's strongest elites. That kind of development was not something a general environment could compare with.

This was brotherhood!

We are the strongest!

When school started, Xie Yuxin had left. The school's explanation was that he had transferred schools. The girls were sad because now that one handsome guy was gone, they had to look for other targets.

The Physics Department's first day of lessons also began. Wang Zheng had a rather stable foundation and general framework, so basically, he easily understood everything the teacher said. He had nothing against physics, but to have this as his life's goal was something Student Wang really could not tolerate. Once lessons ended, he bolted straight to the principal's office—top in military training, was there no room for maneuvering?

Gu Te was also very polite when he saw Wang Zheng. "I still thought that you were rather patient. First day and you can't hold it in already."

"Cough cough. Principal, I am really not cut out for physics. You've already seen how my military training has gone. Are you able to consider transferring departments for me?"

"Oh, your performance was indeed very good. Instructor Luo Yun has also told me many times. But Student Wang Zheng, it's very tough!"

Gu Te had a look of embarrassment. Wang Zheng's heart froze over.

Suddenly, Gu Te smiled again. "Actually, it's not that there's no way to transfer departments. Firstly, performance in military training alone is not enough; after all, that is just foundation. You will still have to bring glory to the school; that way it will be easier for the board to approve. Secondly, you must obtain teacher Xiao Fei's approval. The goal is to sit in to listen at the Mecha Department. You can choose freely between the lessons of both departments, but you cannot hang up on the Physics Department's examination. Otherwise, no one can help you."

"Principal, you are really a good person. I will definitely work hard!"

"Mm, go." Gu Te waved his hand. Looking at Wang Zheng's look of happiness, he laughed inside. "Little fellow, the best is yet to come. You are a trump card, so I have to use you well!"

Xie Yuxin was originally a trump card too, but the little fellow had a better opportunity. As a grandfather, he could not stop him. He actually didn't think that Little Xin's ability would attract … attention.

In the afternoon, Wang Zheng skipped the Physics Department's class. In the Mecha Department's classroom, even the air felt a little more refreshing.

There were many people in this big class, and no one cared about Wang Zheng. Mecha's developmental history.

This was understanding the process of how the mech gradually gained a dominant position in the history of mankind.

In the early days, the mech was auxiliary. At that time, technology was not as mature as now, and robots and conventional weapons were still the primary forces. However, following the making of the first generation of mecha, which was also the Wargod No. 1's original form, mecha's exceptional capabilities quickly replaced conventional weapons. This was a historical process that pretty much could not have been stopped, similar to the majority of technological progress.

Due to mecha's all-weather combat suitability, it rapidly became popular across all countries in the Milky Way Galaxy. Every country's arms race changed focus from taboo weaponry to mecha. Also, derivative technology from the mecha also had brilliant civilian applications.

From the start until today, the mecha has at least a hundred years of history, from not even ten types of basic mecha, to more than a hundred types. It was said that every country has its own hidden mech, and they are all super mecha that can turn the tides of battle.

The mecha started from a fortifying equipment for the individual soldier and gradually developed in the direction of becoming an influential force of battle. Many superstitious mecha researchers believe that this was the best choice for the human civilization with mechanical civilization and biotechnology.

Someday, advancements will reach a stage where one-man-one-mech will traverse the universe.

It must be said that the professor teaching this simple mecha history was sensational. The group of hot-blooded youths were all thoroughly engaged. The men who did not like mecha were not here. To be able to attend the Mecha Department, one had to be a man amongst men; at least this was what every Mecha Department student believed.

Wang Zheng was also one of them. He listened to the professor teaching and looked at Chen Xiu's explanation of the mech simultaneously. Definitely a professional. From the origins and unique points to the analysis maps, all was done very well. That analytical form was incomprehensible without some foundation in math and physics.

And in the Command Department, a similar sensational class was in progress.

"Some amongst you will be the elites standing at the pinnacle of this world. You all will lead mankind's destiny. Command Department, officer bracket, and then the holy general. But I must say, I hope that amongst you, I will see Earth's chief commander, the Solar System Alliance's chief commander, and even Milky Way Galaxy's chief commander!"

Charlie Zhou, head of Command Department. His lessons were rousing, and he often stimulated students until they were wild.

"A soldier who does not want to become general is not a good soldier. But this does not apply to you all. A Command Department student who cannot become a general is not my student. Remember, do not waste your own talent and life, and this place is your diving board. You must use your own ability to dominate the world!"

The students had pretty much forgotten the passage of time. From the foundation of military training to the current expectations was a completely explosive development.

Gu Te's determination for renewal was clear.

It was the same thing for a school as for a human—either make a breakthrough from silence, or die in it.

So Gu Te did not mind that others thought that he was shameless poaching!

Wang Zheng paid serious attention, taking notes as he listened, except the points he had taken down were slightly different from others. He suddenly realized that Chen Xiu's notes were rather interesting.

The mecha information in CT was referenced from real life, so the mecha abilities were more or less identical. Unless one was talking about Aslan's Royal Academy, there was no other military school in the Milky Way Galaxy that had a full range of mecha for students to use.

This was also what was cool about the Aslan Empire. Citizens of Aslan often said, "Here, everything is the best!"

After lessons ended, the entire classroom became lively. The youthful freshmen were naturally lively in the presence of beautiful girls.

"Wang Zheng, you are really here. Aren't you scared of failing?" Ye Zisu asked.

"I'm scared. Failing must definitely not happen. But as you know, mecha are my favorite."

Wang Zheng closed the notes window on his Skylink. "Who knows, I might have to borrow your notes in the future because I do not dare to skip some classes."

If he were to skip Xiao Fei's class, he would definitely get into trouble.

"That depends on whether you are sincere." Ye Zisu laughed cunningly.

"No problem, you do you. I can even devote my whole life to you," Wang Zheng teased.

"I'll lend them to you, no need to devote your whole life." An ice cold voice sounded.

Once Meng Tian's tall and beautiful voice appeared, all eyes were called to attention.

Chapter 32: Brat, You're Late

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Currently, Meng Tian and Ye Zisu were the two most outstanding girls in their cohort. More accurately speaking, they were recognized by the entire school. Even when compared with previous cohorts, they were truly outstanding.

Ye Zisu's family background was one that was closely scrutinized by others. She was the heir to OMG. On the other hand, Meng Tian possessed a different background. She was an excellent mech pilot. Ye Zisu chose to enter the Mecha Department not to become a pilot but rather to better understand it to better take on her role as the future chairman of OMG.

Ye Zisu was amiable and approachable, while Meng Tian was the exact opposite, always icy cold to everyone. Numerous suitors had already had their hopes dashed against the wall.

Ye Zisu gave Meng Tian a look and then smiled wryly. "No need to bother."

It could be seen that the friendship between the two of them was rather special. In the world of women, men would never understand it. Thus, Student Wang continued to wait with his large, innocent eyes.

"Anything. Wang Zheng, remember our arrangement! As a representative of the MMA club, I would like to invite you into our club!" said Meng Tian. Student Wang felt even more innocent. He could not remember when he had made arrangements with Meng Tian!

"Tsk, how can anyone just wantonly enter the MMA club?"

"I am the Vice President," replied Meng Tian dryly. On the first day, she had literally overthrown the previous Vice President and took his place by force.

"Actually, it's not that I don't want to join, but rather I'm too busy! I have no time." Wang Zheng had no time to spare and thus rejected her.

"If you want to become an exceptional mech pilot, your body has to be sufficiently conditioned. The MMA club's training machines are the best. If you are a member, you can use them," said Meng Tian. It looked as though she had seen through Wang Zheng's farce and thus attacked his weakness directly!

Wang Zheng's eyes lit up. "Really? Then count me in!"

"Excellent. Once you're done with your work, report to the club room in the afternoon. I will be waiting for you." After saying so, Meng Tian turned and left gracefully. Looking at that beautiful body, numerous men could only gape in shock. How could she be from the MMA club?

They could almost imagine Meng Tian in her white-colored training outfit, freely and easily executing kicks against a training dummy…that beautiful thigh arcing through the air gracefully…

"That makes a lot of sense. As a Mecha Department member, how can we neglect physical training!?"

"Let's go later!"

"Definitely, we must definitely go!"

"With Brother Ping's body, even without me, it would definitely be the MMA club's loss."

A group of guys were currently clamoring in the background loudly. Ye Zisu had a bitter smile on her face. Ever since she entered college, although her background was exceptional, Meng Tian's icy, goddess-like demeanor had led her to be comparatively even more eye catching.

Yet when it came to making friends, she held the advantage.

"You've got to be careful; Tiantian has her eyes on you."

Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. So what if she had her eyes on him? He was originally looking for a new place to train. This great opportunity had just fallen from the sky, and he had saved quite a sum as well!

At this point his Skylink started to ring with a charming sound.

"Student Wang, you wouldn't be thinking of skipping my first lecture, would you?"

Wang Zheng began to quiver. F**k. He had forgotten. This was Xiao Fei's opening lecture! He was going to die!

F**k! There was still one minute before class would begin.

Wang Zheng rushed over as quickly as he could.

Ye Zisu did not know whether to laugh or to cry looking at Wang Zheng's sorry sight. His passion had a price after all.

Although Wang Zheng ran as though his life depended on it, he was still late.

In the Physics Department, Xiao Fei's opening lecture was considered an extremely important event in the entire school.

She was not only famous in the school but on the entirety of planet Earth. Geniuses had strange temperaments. Xiao Fei usually hated to do opening lectures, but she suddenly had a change of heart. The entire class was crammed full of people. Even those who were originally not from the Physics Department had arrived, all for the sake of seeing a famous individual.

Looking at the entire history of humankind, those who wished to be at the apex of science were usually physicists. Once they had demonstrated their ability, physicists were also the most respected. From the time of Newton, Einstein, Hawking, and, by extension, those who had toiled in the current generation, like Alan Tucker. All of them were highly esteemed and regarded in the coalition.

Of course, Alan Tucker was currently embroiled in a controversy. People opposed his theories. A group of people felt that the Rubik's Cube Theory was a sham. Another group felt that what he had theorized was right. The coalition's conclusion was that the experiments were flawed, resulting in great humiliation for the physicists involved.

Without need to ask, Xiao Fei was recognized as the Solar System Federation's pride. She had contributed new insights into the theory of spatial manipulation through independent research.

Furthermore, Xiao Fei was a beauty.

In the modern era, intelligence and looks coexisting in the same body was not as rare as the time of the Milky Way Era. In fact, there were more and more of such individuals.

Actually, when Alan Tucker was young, he was extremely narcissistic. He often dated numerous celebrities, but none of the relationships had borne fruit. In the end he devoted himself to research.

What happened afterwards does not have to be said.

The entire lecture theatre, which could fit 300 individuals, was filled to the brim. In fact, some of the seats had 2 people sitting on them, but that was nothing exceptional.

Everyone understood Dr. Xiao Fei's temper. It was already time for the lecture to start, but Xiao Fei was just standing there silently.

If it was another professor, the crowd would have already exploded into chatter. However, when it was Xiao Fei lecturing, the students would gladly endure any hardship to hear her lessons.

Being able to be in the presence of the most beautiful professor was already extremely satisfying.

Right at this moment, a single man rushed in. Everyone was shocked. F**k. Who was this piece of trash? He actually dared to be late!

The truth was that Xiao Fei's temper was not pleasant. If just one student was late, she would potentially cancel the lecture and choose to let everyone study on their own. That would indeed be a pity.

In the classroom, there were even some people from other schools. All of this was for the sake of listening to the Milky Way's youngest spatial manipulation professor's class.

Dear Student Wang was being stared at by every individual in the room. It reminded him of the first time Bonehead stared at him. F**k. This time he was screwed.

"Sorry."

Xiao Fei put down the class materials and stared at Wang Zheng wryly. Then she looked towards the audience. "The one who dared to come late is called Wang Zheng. I'm sure he's the only one with this name."

It was a common occurrence for one to forget things, especially regarding things that the individual was not involved with. Wang Zheng, who was at the top of military training, held quite a low profile. Only those around him knew him. Everyone stared at the cocky bastard. He was really brave. Hearing Xiao Fei's unhappy tone, if the class was cancelled because of him…

At the first row of seats, the three experts from Dormitory 007 were feeling extremely resentful. This bastard was bringing shame upon them. If Wang Zheng sat with them, the three would also be affected!

Wang Zheng could feel the fiery gazes that were on him. It felt as though he was about to be set ablaze. Yet Xiao Fei's next words caused him to be absolutely speechless.

"He is my helper and also your class representative. If you have any problems, feel free to find him."

In the end, the wok exploded. Only third year students and above could be assistants! Xiao Fei had never had an assistant prior to this. Everyone knew that the reason was that the assistants were usually too stupid, as stupid as pigs for that matter, and would only bring down the rate of efficiency.

From under which stone did this bastard come crawling from? Since he was Xiao Fei's assistant, it was no wonder that despite arriving so late, Xiao Fei was not angry.

On the contrary, Wang Zheng did not feel that the hatred had diminished. In fact, it felt like it had increased!

Including the three Kings of Dormitory 007, everyone could only take it as it was.

"I cannot accept this. Our dormitory leader is hogging everything for himself!"

"This is a society that shares!"

"We need to have another round of dormitory discussions and do some research on this problem."

Three against one; a unanimous decision was made rather quickly. Our dear Student Wang had no opportunity to explain himself.

The audience now understood for whom the frontmost seat was reserved for. It could be seen that Xiao Fei thought highly of this student.

He originally thought that Xiao Fei's lesson would be extremely boring and uninteresting. Yet in retrospect, Xiao Fei was able to explain extremely complicated issues with simple analogies and it was extremely meaningful.

Everyone listened to her lesson with great gusto and they nodded their heads constantly. Following the great voyage of the universe, physics had become more and more important. More and more individuals wished to understand and explore space. Without a foundation in physics, that would be extremely dumb. It was comparable to one not having any knowledge of the sea but was sailing the seas.

Yet such explanations were meaningless to Wang Zheng. The Old Merchant had explained this a long time ago. To be frank, although it was not as interesting as the way Xiao Fei explained, it was much more incisive. Wang Zheng could still remember the Old Merchant's expression. It was as though he was the king of the realm of physics and everything was in his control.

Of course, all noobs were the same.

The applause was unending. Every student was attentively recording down notes, but Wang Zheng was daydreaming instead.

He was reminiscing one of the mech's abilities. It was simply too beautiful. Whichever genius had designed it was truly a king amongst kings!

Xiao Fei had used a beautiful words to paint a beautiful image of the situation.

It was not that Xiao Fei could not give lectures. It was also not the fact that she could explain complicated issues in a simple matter. Rather, to geniuses, there was no point to this lecture.

The three from Dormitory 007 were sitting behind Wang Zheng. It could clearly be seen that Wang Zheng was daydreaming. What was that bastard doing? Zhang Shan was extremely tall and could see everything that was happening.

Wang Zheng was looking at a mech's blueprints!

Zhang Shan couldn't help but give Wang Zheng a kick. This guy truly did not understand what it meant to die!

Xiao Fei glanced at the entire classroom. "Everything in the world of physics, especially that which cannot be seen, must be seen by you. You must feel it. Thus, in the pursuit of physics, one must be able to dream!"

If a more traditional teacher had heard her words, they would be extremely angry. Yet the students happily accepted these words.

"Your previous achievements are all based on references of others. It is merely an imitation of their understanding and cannot last. But those who are willing to fight will discover and construct something that belongs to themselves. From today onwards, all of you must construct your own world."

Xiao Fei's words had won her an intense round of applause.

Knowing one by reputation cannot be compared to meeting one in person, and by meeting one in person, one will realize how different one can be compared to their reputation.

Gu Te was right outside. Such raucous applause had not been heard for an extremely long time.

A good start was half the battle won.

Xiao Fei's lesson continued. A teacher not only needed to have knowledge but also charisma. Regardless if it was her looks or her style, one first had to grab the attention of the students.

Xiao Fei possessed all 3 qualities: style, looks, and knowledge. It was difficult not to be subdued by her during her class. Yet this also brought about another problem: many students thus worshipped her. Xiao Fei looked upon such things with disdain.

On the other hand, this helped to facilitate her research. As long as one lived, this would be bound to happen.

"Does anyone have any alternate views to this question? Would anyone like to share?" asked Xiao Fei.

Chapter 33: Loose Lips Sink Ships

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

This was a golden opportunity to showcase one's ability in front of Xiao Fei. Suddenly, the hallways were filled with students clamoring to enter the lecture theatre. Some of these students were even from higher year groups.

Yet Xiao Fei's students were still hesitant in answering her question. Showing off one's knowledge to a physics genius was daunting in itself. A student could very well embarrass him or herself in front of the entire Physics Department.

Chen Xiu stood up. "Doctor, I believe that space and time have mass. As we know, this is a major principle underlying physics. However, I also believe that we require new methods for testing this key principle."

It was obvious that this student was still very young. Yet Chen Xiu did not sit there silently; he stood up to share his thoughts. Everyone in the Physics Department knew that there was an extremely talented young individual who possessed the spark which Xiao Fei had when she was younger.

Xiao Fei smiled slightly. Emboldened by his roommate's bravery, Zhang Shan also stood up. "I believe that we don't require a new method to affirm this key principle; rather, it is our concepts themselves that are flawed. Our viewpoint of mass has not changed for a very long time. I believe that we need to free ourselves from this outdated perspective, and only at that point will we be able to discover something new!"

Xiao Fei nodded her head slightly. By voicing their opinions, these two students had everyone else impressed. The audience had to know that these people were from Dormitory 007.

Yao Ailun had already changed back to his black rimmed spectacles to create a more intellectual image. Student Yao, who possessed different colored spectacles for different occasions, felt slightly pressured at this point.

"Time is the movement of space," he began. "In order to understand space, I believe that we have to start by understanding time, and only by doing so can we further our understanding of the subject matter."

Everyone had strong foundations supporting their opinions, but it was very theoretical. One could see the various directions that could shape an individual's research.

These three individuals were intellectually gifted even during middle school, but it was only after they were put before Xiao Fei that they were truly able to showcase their knowledge and stand out from the crowd.

Xiao Fei looked around, eagerly awaiting the next student to contribute. The rest of the audience felt impassioned and wanted to speak up, but they had nothing to talk about! This was one of Xiao Fei's issues with teaching physics. She believed that the vast majority of students typically lacked the creative spark needed for inspiration, a trait that was vital for theoretical physicists. Teaching in such an environment would always dampen Xiao Fei's creative spirit. After all, one would always be influenced by one's environment!

"Wang Zheng, what is your take on this?"

Xiao Fei directed her attention towards Wang Zheng; however, he was absentmindedly lost in his own little world.

Zhang Shan gave his daydreaming friend a swift kick, and Wang Zheng immediately jumped up and exclaimed, "Yes!"

The entire Physics Department burst into laughter. Xiao Fei, however, was not amused. She leaned in to hear his response.

Despite their rivalry in the field of physics, the four students from Dormitory 007 were still, at the end of the day, brothers-in-arms. Yao Ailun hurriedly whispered Wang Zheng the question. Truth be told, the three roommates were all eager to see Wang Zheng's intellectual capabilities.

"I have a hypothesis to make. I believe that right now, the basic approach that we are using is fundamentally flawed. Although it can be used to explain current concepts, future breakthroughs in physics will require a completely different mindset. Take spatial manipulation for instance. The current status quo will need to be altered appropriately before we can truly understand spatial manipulation. Regardless of mass or anything else, our current perspective is simply too narrow-minded."

The entire room erupted into discussion, criticizing Wang Zheng's answer. F**k! This guy was just too full of himself! Making unsubstantiated claims and stepping all over the efforts of the scientific community was the height of arrogance!

"Tell us why you believe this is so. The objective of my classes is to put an end to ignorance. As such, never be afraid of making mistakes," said Xiao Fei.

"Let us start with Newton's Laws. With the discovery of the Theory of Relativity, it could be said that the pre-existing laws were no longer sufficient. The same can be said for today. We must first include all 13 dimensions into our discussion. Mass, space, and time are just building upon the 3-Dimensional Theory, with the 4th dimension being a foundation for this. Laolun Li's Warp Theory is basically another form of the 13 Dimensions Theory of Existence; however, he has only used the scenarios from the 6-Dimensional Theory. That being said, his theory is the most modern one yet. From this, I feel that we can make a reasonable assumption. Since the Warp Theory has already been proven to be correct, we can justifiably hypothesize that the 13 Dimensions Theory is correct. In such a situation, time, space, and mass' current problems are all research directions that do not have conflicting paths."

After Wang Zheng finished speaking, the entire classroom fell deathly silent. Everyone was shocked.

His words were filled with a conviction that could surpass Laolun Li's. Wang Zheng's knowledge was truly astounding!

There were those in the audience who understood a little and felt that Wang Zheng's hypothesis did make logical sense, while there were those in the crowd who were convinced that his ramblings were nonsense. And then there were those who did not understand any part of Wang Zheng's speech.

"Have you read Laolun Li's Warp Theory?" asked Xiao Fei.

"I've have read it several times. It is truly a great achievement of its time," replied Wang Zheng.

This was not Wang Zheng's own opinion. Rather, it was something that had been brainwashed into him by the Old Merchant. Over time, Laolun Li's Warp Theory had lost its plausibility in the field of physics. However, the Old Merchant criticized that there were still many in the scientific community who wholeheartedly supported the redundant theory. It was a pity that there were so many fools passing off as scientists, the Old Merchant would say.

Xiao Fei let out a large smile. Wang Zheng's bearings and tone were similar to hers back when she was just entering the field of theoretical physics! Yet he was even more overbearing and arrogant! At the very least when she was a young physicist, Xiao Fei still had respect for other scientists. She even worshipped Laolun Li!

?

Everyone else was astonished. Was this b*stard faking it? Could he actually understand the theory? Had he really read it several times?

"I share Wang Zheng's views. Physics today has become mired in restrictive mindsets, and this has limited our capacity for improvements in the field of study. I want everyone to understand that my curriculum will not advocate this old-fashioned mindset but will instead pursue an open-minded and unrestricted approach! An entirely new foray into theoretical physics awaits us from today!"

The applause was thunderous. Wang Zheng could feel a burning sensation on his back. He really wanted to kick himself! Why did he have such loose lips! He had said too much. After his insightful speech, Xiao Fei would never let him leave the Physics Department!

"Damned Old Merchant." Wang Zheng cursed. His mentor had fostered in him the habit of debate. Once Wang Zheng started, he could not stop himself.

The school bell sounded, signaling the end of class. Everyone could still feel a sense of longing. It was unfortunate that Professor Xiao Fei did not like to waste time conducting a Q&A session. Instead, she had asked for questions to be directly sent to her public Skylink. Additionally, she would only answer questions worth answering.

"Wang Zheng, follow me!"

Wang Zheng was currently fooling around with his roommates, sharing information on whom the pretty girls were. At this time, Xiao Fei's order pulled Wang Zheng away from their in-depth discussion.

Watching the two physics geniuses depart, the three kings of Dormitory 007 grumbled in annoyance.

"At this rate, before the days has passed, our dormitory leader will have an extremely high profile among the females in our cohort!"

"Ah, as fellow brothers-in-arms, we need to share the burden and help him out!"

"We must make sure Wang Zheng does not die a premature death," Chen Xiu declared. "I'm the youngest of the four of us, and therefore I can share a larger portion of the burden!"

Zhang Shan and Yao Ailun immediately strangled the youngest one.

After arriving at her office, Xiao Fei removed her jacket and threw it into a corner, inadvertently exposing her curves. She collapsed into a chair and sighed in relief. Noticing Wang Zheng's blushing face, she gave a slight smile and commented, "As a teacher, I have to act as a role model for students, which requires me to pay attention to how I dress. But this jacket is just too uncomfortable."

Wang Zheng was speechless. He was a student too!

"Professor, do you have any instructions for me?"

"Ah. You performed well in today's lessons. I do not care about your situation with the Mecha Department. I forbid you from missing any of my lessons, and you must complete all of the work I assign you," warned Xiao Fei.

Wang Zheng could only nod in response. This beautiful teacher held Wang Zheng in the palm of her hand, and he truly did not dare defy her orders.

"I will strive to perform my best, even at the cost of my life!" Wang Zheng proclaimed.

"You do not need to exaggerate; however, I do appreciate your conviction. This is rarely seen in the Physics Department. Do you know what the most important thing is to a physicist?"

Xiao Fei asked this with the intention of testing Wang Zheng.

Wang Zheng absently rubbed his nose while in thought. As someone who did not aspire to become a physicist, this question was extremely difficult. He remained silent, awaiting Xiao Fei's answer.

"Math," Xiao Fei began. "Physics began as an imaginary ideal consisting of observations and guesses. Rather, it was the inclusion of math that proved many a scientific hypothesis. As such, having a strong understanding of mathematics will greatly increase your affinity for physics. Wang Zheng, I want you to visit the Mathematics Department when you are free. Perhaps you will be able to meet someone who can complement your views."

Student Wang felt as though his head was going to explode. He hated all things related to formulae, as formulaic questions were typically very time consuming. However, regardless of his aversion to mathematics, he had no choice but to follow Xiao Fei's orders. As she made clear at the start of their conversation, her word was law.

"Okay, please bring these materials to Professor Marcus from the Mathematics Department. Remember to leave a good impression!"

Xiao Fei patted Wang Zheng. She was confident that her protégé would turn out to be an extraordinary physicist. If only he would lose his infatuation with the Mecha Department. However, she reasoned that there was still plenty of time; she was definitely going to bring Wang Zheng back onto the right road, and teach him that mecha battles and whatnot were all beneath him. Only the boundless sciences were truly eternal.

Wang Zheng took the materials and rushed out of the office. Although he was grateful to Xiao Fei for recognizing his abilities, he was still strongly against pursuing a career in research. Truth be told, his knowledge was all due to conversing with the Old Merchant on such topics. As such, his knowledge still had many gaps. Wang Zheng was worried that one day, he would be exposed as a fraud and his inability would come to light.

In the Mathematics Department's 4th year classroom, Marcus was furiously scribbling on the blackboard. "This question is the final test for your semester. Whoever is able to answer this will get an A+!"

Such was Marcus' erratic personality. Every semester, the Math Professor would give a "bounty." The first student to complete it would receive the best results.

It should be noted that in the field of science, Earth did not possess the highest academic standards. That being said, Earth did have a reputation for maintaining her position as one of the best, and she did not deteriorate in standards at the same rate as others.

All of the 4th year students immediately sat straight. If they were successful, not only would they receive excellent results for the semester, but they would also become famous!

Each field had their own struggles and pride.

Wang Zheng took half a day to find Marcus' office. Marcus looked as though he was 60 years old. His hair was extremely messy like a pile of grass, and he was also dressed quite slovenly.

"Professor Marcus, these are the materials that Professor Xiao Fei instructed me to bring."

Marcus was too lazy to even lift his head in acknowledgement. His table was full of materials that stacked up to the ceiling. "Place it on the table, then you can go."

"Oh, and also, in classroom T-6, there is a mathematical sheet on the teaching podium. Please pass it to Xiao Fei and tell her she owes me a favor."

"Yes, Professor."

Despite his aversion to all things math related, Wang Zheng felt the utmost respect for those who were able to calculate complex mathematical balances. However, if it were to come to him, he would politely decline such a task.

After locating classroom T-6, Wang Zheng entered and searched the teacher's podium for Marcus' mathematical sheet. The classroom was mostly empty; only a few students had remained, scratching their heads as they attempted to solve Marcus' final semester question. While Wang Zheng was searching for the mathematical sheet, he saw the question on the blackboard.

After scanning through it, he could not bear to leave. The Old Merchant used to give him questions to do every week. If he solved them correctly, he would get a reward. Otherwise, he would be punished by the Old Merchant. Ever since the Old Merchant left, Wang Zheng's life had become quite boring. In truth, he even missed the math questions that the Old Merchant used to assign him.

This question did have some meaning to it.

This should be part of an arithmetic calculation. It looked to be Romeo's Equation's General Solution, as taught to Wang Zheng by the Old Merchant.

Wang Zheng started to scribble on the blackboard. There were still 7 to 8 students in the classroom, and they were shocked to see a Physics Department student messing with their work! As if some physics student could solve Marcus' final semester question! Some students truly did not know their place!

Historically, physicists were renowned for the same achievements: advancing the sciences with new laws and theories. However, what most people did not realize was that many notable physicists had relied on their mathematical abilities to begin with. Advances in physics were only made possible by mathematicians. Without them, physics would be nothing more than mere speculation.

Chapter 34: MMA Club

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

This Physics Department guy was just too much. Who the hell did he think he was?

Wang Zheng ignored the insults from the Math students, as he was absorbed into solving the equation. Although the math problem was tricky and deviated from what he was used to, it was still within his capabilities. Besides, the deviation was only very slight. Wang Zheng preferred to finish what he had started.

After spending an hour on the problem, Wang Zheng had more or less completed it. He exhaled in relief as he checked the time. Sh*t! It was already 2 PM! This activity had taken up so much of his time! Wang Zheng quickly rushed out of the math classroom and ran towards Xiao Fei's office.

As Wang Zheng left, the Math Department students were left absolutely speechless, their eyes wide in shock. Some of them were muttering curses under their breath while others were even making rude gestures.

Wang Zheng walked away, leaving behind him a deathly silent classroom.

After finishing his task, Wang Zheng had no more trouble from Xiao Fei. She was very busy and did not have time to constantly fuss over her protégé. She simply reminded him to attend her classes punctuality.

After his ordeal with Xiao Fei, Wang Zheng went for a quick lunch before heading over to the MMA club. In a regular school, such clubs would typically be less popular than other more conventional clubs. However, as this was a military school, the MMA club was one of the three largest and most popular clubs.

As a result, the space allocated to the MMA club was extremely large. The school had even allocated a special area to the club, specifically for sparring purposes. The club's facilities were truly lavish and extravagant.

"Hello, who might you be looking for?" a pretty girl asked.

"Hi Miss, I'm here to join the MMA club. Student Meng Tian recommended that I sign up."

It was expected that polite individuals were treated better, and the pretty girl was happy at the way Wang Zheng had addressed her. "You're really good with words ; ) The Vice President is here, just follow this corridor to the end and make a right turn. They are currently in training."

Wang Zheng politely nodded his head before following the pretty girl's directions. Before long, he could hear muffled sounds of grunting, and he felt restless with anticipation.

He emerged from the corridor into a wide open training area. There were over 10 students energetically sparring with one another. Meng Tian was one of these students. Wang Zheng watched as she elegantly smashed her sparring partner back with a single kick. It was truly a sight to behold.

Although her sparring partner was wearing rubber guards, she yelped in pain as both of her arms went numb.

There were both male and female members in the MMA club, and Wang Zheng was surprised to find that a third of the members were female. Traditionally, women did not pursue such aggressive sports, but it seemed as if the women of today were more proactive in learning how to protect themselves.

What Wang Zheng was most concerned about was what the training facilities provided. A quick scan of the area showed a complete set of training equipment. But Wang Zheng was even more impressed by the gravity room[1]. There was a sign next to the door that warned people against entering the gravity room while it was in use. F*ck, this was too extravagant!

Conventional training methods could no longer satisfy Wang Zheng. As such, having a gravity room at his disposal was absolutely wonderful news.

When Meng Tian saw Wang Zheng, she immediately walked over to greet him. "I told you, didn't I?" she said, pride evident in her speech.

Wang Zheng did not hesitate in giving his response. "This is great! I would love to join the MMA club!"

"Meng Tian, who is this b*stard? He can't be from the Mecha Department, right? I've never seen him around before." An obnoxious-looking guy commented as he strode over to join the conversation.

Actually, this guy was staring daggers at Wang Zheng. He did not like how Meng Tian had chosen to approach Wang Zheng, and judging from her body language, it appeared that she was giving him preferential treatment!

"Wang Zheng is from the Physics Department," Meng Tian replied. "Student Wang, this is Senior Guan Tao from the Mecha Department. He is also a Vice President of the MMA club."

Guan Tao gave a smile and extended his hand. "Ah! So, you're the Wang Zheng that Xiao Tian has been talking about! I am Guan Tao, Vice President of the MMA club and also Vice Captain of the Dragon God Corps."

Wang Zheng returned the handshake. "Our school still employs mercenary soldiers?" he asked.

"Yes, in CT. The Dragon God Corps is considered to be the best team in the Asian Region. Our team Captain is Ma Xiao, who is also the MMA club's President."

Guan Tao smiled cheerfully at Wang Zheng before suddenly flexing his muscles to tighten his grip on their handshake. Yet Wang Zheng's expression did not change. He nonchalantly replied, "It is an honor to meet you, Senior Guan Tao."

Meng Tian laughed. Wang Zheng had never even heard of Guan Tao or Ma Xiao before; what honor was there in him meeting them?

Guan Tao saw that Wang Zheng did not even flinch at his deathly tight handshake. It was impressive that while Wang Zheng's build was not particularly large, his grip strength was still quite monstrous! But Guan Tao still did not back down from attempting to scare his junior. "Xiao Tian, you know the club rules. As Wang Zheng is not from the Mecha Department, he has to pass a test before he can enter the MMA club."

Meng Tian nodded her head. "I agree. Wang Zheng, shall we spar for a bit?"

Guan Tao quickly stepped in, saying, "You don't need to worry, I will spar with him! And besides, I am free for the afternoon." He turned to Wang Zheng. "Student Wang, follow me to the sparring area! Do not worry, I will be gentle."

Despite his beguiling words, Guan Tao had every intention of humiliating Wang Zheng! Everyone in the vicinity was watching them. Guan Tao was going to properly discipline this b*stard and make an example of him to the rest of the MMA club.

"Come, pick whatever weapon strikes your fancy! We have wooden swords, nunchucks, and a whole lot more."

Guan Tao gestured towards a rack of weapons. With a competition about to start, the surrounding students halted their sparring and gathered around the Vice President and the new guy.

Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. "It would be better if we kept things simple."

"Did this guy just offend Guan Tao?"

"He is such an idiot! Remember that one guy who flirted with Meng Tian? Guan Tao put him in the hospital!"

"I think the new guy is just unnecessarily stirring up trouble. Meng Tian doesn't like this sort of guy. The Captain is a much better fit for her!"

"How would you know? Maybe Meng Tian likes this sort of guy."

"Who does this chump think he is? Coming in here and making a scene?!"

"Who knows? Although, I do think newbies need to be taught a lesson! They need to know their place!"

Wang Zheng ignored the hushed whispers. He took off his shoes and stood on the sparring platform. Guan Tao was already waiting in front of him with a combat stance.

"Bring it!" Guan Tao beckoned with his hand. As a senior and a leader of the club, he had a reputation to uphold.

In front of such a large audience, Wang Zheng could not help but show off his skills. He slowly walked over to Guan Tao, and as he lifted his arm, he lashed out in a kick.

Plonk.

Guan Tao was knocked onto the floor. He lay there dazed, sprawled like a frog on its back.

Everyone was shocked. This was totally unexpected! Guan Tao was angry now, and he did a kip up to get back on his feet. This b*stard was too sneaky; he feinted with his arm and got a surprise attack in!

Little did he know that Wang Zheng was merely playing with him.

Guan Tao launched a flashy flying kick aimed at Wang Zheng's head. Wang Zheng took a step forward and grabbed Guan Tao's leg before throwing him aside.

Bang

Some people in the audience could not help but look away. This was embarrassing – a Vice President of the MMA club was being thrashed by a new member!

Guan Tao was thrown with such force that his head spun from the impact. All he could see were stars.

A few students hurriedly rushed over to support him, but Guan Tao angrily refused them. "You b*stard! You have signed your death warrant! I will make you wish you were never born!"

Wang Zheng shook his head helplessly. Throughout the entirety of the fight, Wang Zheng had treated his opponent with respect. Wang Zheng made sure to not destroy his opponent too easily, as that would not do well for the MMA club's reputation. Wang Zheng did not know why Guan Tao was so keen on competing with him, but this aggression was clearly uncalled for! Wang Zheng's patience was nearing its limits.

Guan Tao executed a roundhouse kick towards Wang Zheng's head. If the opponent was a newbie, he or she would have been seriously injured and would require a prolonged visit to the hospital!

Thump

Wang Zheng's left hand grasped Guan Tao's ankle. With a bit of force, Guan Tao was caught in Wang Zheng's body lock. Grunting with the exertion, Wang Zheng raised his opponent up and threw him directly into a wall.

Bang!

Guan Tao was plastered onto the wall by the sheer force of the throw. Gradually, his body slid down the wall and he crumpled on the floor, white foam frothing out of his mouth.

Wang Zheng shrugged his shoulders. "The Vice President was too aggressive, so it took all I had just to dodge. I had to retaliate!"

It was obvious that the audience regarded him with fear and anger. After all, Wang Zheng did just stroll into their home ground and knock out their Vice President. But if Wang Zheng could not get these people to like him, he would just have to get them to fear him.

Student Wang was not one who was afraid of taking a stand. This MMA club had no right treating newcomers so aggressively!

Meng Tian observed the sparring match with a wry smile. It was said that when she smiled, the break in her icy demeanor was like the thawing of an icy winter into a warm, inviting spring.

"I knew you were experienced. Come. If you beat me, I will allow you to join the MMA club."

"Can we not fight? I would rather not hit a lady."

"Treat me like you would a guy. Trust me, if you don't come at me seriously, you will regret it."

Meng Tian's directness made Wang Zheng smile. "If that's the case, then I won't be holding back. Please." He motioned for her to step onto the sparring platform.

Meng Tian tightened her belt and tied her hair back. She struck a fighting pose and suddenly, a frightening aura could be felt emanating from her.

Wang Zheng was slightly taken back. Perhaps he had underestimated his dear classmate Meng Tian.

Whoosh

Meng Tian immediately launched a flying kick at Wang Zheng. It was completely different from the flashy kick Guan Tao had executed. Meng Tian's footwork was precise and fast. With her light and flexible body, Meng Tian flew through the air. Her kick seemed like a bolt of lightning.

She was definitely not a novice.

She was definitely an expert.

Wang Zheng stepped back as he took the force of her kick. Pressing her advantage, Meng Tian flashed out with kick after kick, demonstrating her experience with an array of advanced foot techniques. All around them, there were people shouting in excitement, screaming their support for the Vice President. It was clear that as a freshmen, Meng Tian did not become a VP solely based on her looks. Rather, it was her adept skills as a MMA fighter that truly kicked up a storm amongst the MMA club's members and enabled her to win their support.

Meng Tian's abilities far surpassed that of Guan Tao's. To compare the two would be laughable. Guan Tao's skills were completely amateurish, whereas Meng Tian's were professional and elegant.

Meng Tian's assault grew more savage and relentless. Wang Zheng could feel the wind sweeping across his face as her kicks flashed before his eyes. Being able to watch Meng Tian's body execute these moves was truly a sight to behold. It was absolutely graceful and beautiful.

However, Meng Tian did not share his admiration and sentiment. Rather, she was agitated that Wang Zheng was not retaliating at all!

The surrounding MMA club members were screaming their support for the Vice President. Meng Tian's assault was so vicious that her opponent could only retreat with his tail tucked away between his legs!

Meng Tian's combo of attacks finally reached its peak, and the last kick lashed towards Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng retreated yet again; however, Meng Tian had already anticipated it. She intercepted his backpedaling with a lightning fast forward kick! Her move was fast, precise, and deadly.

All of a sudden, Wang Zheng's unstable body posture transformed into a confident stance with no weaknesses. He deftly pulled her leg forward, forcing Meng Tian off balance. At the same time, he sidestepped and positioned himself beneath Meng Tian's stomach region, right hand grasping her right knee and his left hand grabbing her arms.

With a slight grin, he said, "Student Meng Tian is just too amazing. I am only here to join the club. Does this match prove that I have the ability to join?"

Meng Tian realized that she was unable to escape from his grappling maneuver. She clenched her teeth in frustration; it was clear that Wang Zheng was giving her face. In this position, there was a number of moves Wang Zheng could perform that would put Meng Tian out of commission.

Meng Tian bit her lip and nodded her head, and only then did Wang Zheng release her leg. As he did so, he thought to himself that grabbing her thigh felt amazing.

"Wang Zheng will enter the MMA club. Does anyone have any objections?" Meng Tian announced.

The audience members looked at each other in dismay. This b*stard could crush Guan Tao, and he was skilled enough to suppress Meng Tian! Whoever fought him would get wrecked!

"Welcome to the club, Wang Zheng."

Student Wang was beaming as he prepared to shake Meng Tian's hand. "Thank you. I look forward to receiving your guidance, Madam Vice President."

Meng Tian leaned in close to Wang Zheng and whispered, "I bet copping a feel felt nice. However, you won't be so lucky next time!"

Student Wang's face flushed red in embarrassment. F*ck! It was just for a brief moment! May God have mercy on his soul!

After Meng Tian finished her announcement, she did not bother Wang Zheng and instead went to take a shower. Once Meng Tian left, no one paid any more attention to the new member. Wang Zheng received a training uniform and excitedly put it on.

He was ecstatic to have such a large training area that was so well equipped! At Ares College, club activities were not held after 8 PM. As such, the whole place would be completely empty. If Wang Zheng were to use the training facilities at that time, he would basically have the whole place to himself! Once he obtained the keys from the administration, he would be able to use the facilities to his heart's content!

Wang Zheng was not satisfied with his current physical condition. What he lacked was explosive strength. This was due to his environment and his genetics; there was never any opportunity to train for such a purpose. As such, Wang Zheng realized that there was plenty of room to improve his body's explosive strength.

After he trained for the Leaning Landslide, his entire body's explosive strength had made minute improvements. However, Wang Zheng felt that only having this sort of skill was not enough. Explosive strength for individual limbs was also necessary.

Wang Zheng was not worried about the accumulation of Battle Energy. But he was concerned about wanting to impress Skeleton at their next encounter. Wang Zheng was determined to not let Skeleton look down on the Wargods of Earth.

When he was a kid, Wang Zheng's father would regale him all sorts of mystical stories. One of these stories talked about martial arts experts training their breathing cultivation techniques, which allowed them to run on walls and soar through the air. In the blink of an eye, these masters would annihilate their enemies with these mystical techniques.

[1] A place where gravity can be adjusted to increase the intensity of training. Think DBZ where you have Vegeta perpetually training in that 100x gravity area.

Chapter 35: Mysterious Genius

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

These stories were usually exaggerated, meant to incite the listener to take up the proper training directives. After all, simply learning a couple of mystical techniques would not make one all-powerful. To improve one's physical ability, one had to start from the basics.

For example, finger strength.

Conventional push-ups did not do much for Wang Zheng. Neither did one arm pushups. They were simply too easy. But what about single finger push-ups? Maybe that training standard would help push Wang Zheng's capabilities a little further.

Plonk

Wang Zheng fell to the floor from his finger push-up attempt. He slowly picked himself up off the floor, and a dumb smile could be seen on his face.

After that failed attempt, he continued to experiment with single finger push-ups.

Maybe it was due to Bonehead's training, but Wang Zheng was now obsessed with fervently training himself. He started doing push-ups with 5 fingers before gradually reducing the number of fingers.

Doing it this way allowed Wang Zheng's finger strength to increase. Even if he could not consistently perform at this standard, Wang Zheng was determined not to return to doing conventional push-ups. Backpedaling would not allow him to improve.

There was no meaning in lying to himself.

After his countless attempts, Wang Zheng was absolutely battered and exhausted, but he kept that large smile on his face. Having found a new level of difficulty, he was ecstatic at another method of improving himself.

A new day had come. While the tough military training had initially been hard on the students, everyone was slowly acclimatizing to the strict regime and was settling into their daily routine.

Dormitory 007 had democratically reached a very important decision… on which girl would best suit each guy.

It was agreed that Zhang Shan would have dibs on Meng Tian. No one else was allowed to pursue her. In Zhang Shan's own words: "The harder it is to reach her, the more I want her."

Yao Ailun's target was An Mei. To him, the cold, uncaring beauty was undoubtedly the sexiest.

Chen Xiu was focused on Du Qingqing. Student Chen had always felt that age was the most important factor. For him, lolis were simply the best. The other girls were all too old.

As for Ye Zisu, everyone agreed that she was Wang Zheng's property. Even though Wang Zheng did not contribute to the discussion, everyone else felt that there was definitely potential for a romance to blossom between the two.

Admittedly, Wang Zheng did not even attempt to oppose the discussion's outcome. After all, the three were free to say whatever they liked. Besides, Wang Zheng distractedly thought that his current exercise-focused life was much more fulfilling.

That being said, it was not that Wang Zheng had no opinion on the discussion. Wang Zheng simply thought it was unfeasible that someone like him could ever date a girl like Ye Zisu. After all, it was not as if an opportunity like that would ever come about.

F*ck. Wang Zheng felt slightly depressed from that realization.

After extracting himself from the animated discussion, Wang Zheng forced himself to cheer up before leaving the dormitory to attend his daily classes. He was determined to focus on his studies, and as such, he had allocated ample time for courses in the physics and mecha curriculums. Reminding himself that Xiao Fei would crucify him if he missed any classes, he made sure to prioritize her lessons on his schedule.

On the second day, everyone had settled into their respective departments. The teaching staff had started their syllabuses, and the students were getting used to the ever-increasing workload. It was said that this batch of first year students at Ares College were unusually diligent, and few would skip their classes.

In the math classroom, the atmosphere was strangely chilly.

Class had officially started 30 minutes ago, but Professor Marcus was preoccupied with the scribbles on the blackboard. His students were all whispering amongst themselves. Could the answer actually be correct?

Marcus suddenly turned around, his eyes sweeping across the classroom like a snake looking for its next victim. He slammed his palm on the blackboard and everyone jumped in their seats.

"Who wrote this?"

His expression looked as though it could devour someone. The students looked at one another in dismay. Even if they wanted to answer the question, they would not have written it on the blackboard! It was simply unfeasible to do so! Answers would have been passed to the Professor privately instead of being displayed so brazenly in the classroom.

Marcus suddenly realized that his expression was frightening his students, so he tried to ease them by letting out a smile. "Who wrote this? I have been teaching mathematics at this college for five years, and my time here has led me to believe that this place is only full of pigs. But I admit that it was shallow of me to think so. No, this here is the work of a genius! It is my first time seeing such an answer. It is…beautiful. No, it is extremely refined!"

Marcus had an expression of ecstasy on his face. Most people could only duplicate answers, but to formulate something original was a skill to be admired! And this mystery student had discovered a whole new path to solving this question! It was absolutely wonderful! In fact, reading this methodology helped Marcus take his understanding of equations to a whole new level!

His students were still looking at one another in dismay. Everyone knew that Marcus was only teaching at Ares College because of Xiao Fei. Both of them were partners and rivals in academia. However, Marcus was extremely competitive, and if he were to find out that his department was beaten by another department, there would be hell to pay!

At this point, a student raised his hand and stuttered, "I d-d-don't recognize him, b-but it was done by a student from another department. H-h-he wrote it."

Marcus chuckled at the student and said, "That is impossible. This is an equation that is only taught to 4th year students. If a Mathematics Department student could do it, he or she would be considered a genius. If some other department's student were capable of math to this degree, well, we all might as well resign from a career in math!"

At this point, everyone was certain that Marcus was not just being sarcastic in his admiration for the mystery student's scribbles. This was because Marcus was known for being an extremely harsh critic; he had a reputation for viciously tearing apart a student's calculations and workings and making them regret pursuing a career in mathematics.

Another student raised his hand. "I think he's from the Physics Department."

"Yes, he was wearing the Physics Department's uniform. He was not a senior; I think he should either be in his first or second year."

Marcus was speechless. A second year physics student? Impossible.

Marcus was no longer in the mood to conduct his lesson. "All of you, write this answer down. This is an entirely new method of approaching the problem. I don't expect any of you to recognize the significance of it, but such an answer is, at the very least, worthy of a prize in the Sol Federation."

The Math Department was taken back. What the f*ck?! Surely he was exaggerating!

Did Ares College really have such a genius?

And he was not even a math student!

It was absolutely outrageous!

Marcus immediately rushed to Principal Gu Te's office, and he anxiously explained himself.

Gu Te was flabbergasted. "Professor Marcus, your requests have always been taken seriously by the school. Could you tell us more about this student? Who is he and what department is he from?"

Marcus stared blankly at the Principal. "I don't know. I only know that he is from the Physics Department and is either in his first or second year."

Gu Te was speechless and could only let out a bitter smile. "That description is honestly quite vague. There are many students in year 1 and year 2. It might take some time; however, you do not need to worry. I will wholeheartedly search for him. After all, discovering a student's hidden talent is always a good thing."

Marcus could finally relax. "Okay, please expedite this search. I will pass on his mathematical proof to the Sol Federation's Mathematical Society for their inspection. I honestly believe that winning a prize with this mystery student's work is not out of the question."

"It is that impressive?" Gu Te was shocked.

"Of course it is! I would not rush down to the Principal's office just to report some sub-standard piece of work. Do you think I am that free?" Marcus glared at Gu Te.

Gu Te was helpless. This year was a particularly troublesome year for him because he was focused on nurturing a group of particularly talented students.

Students usually approached the first week of classes with enthusiasm and gusto, but once the weekend arrived, everyone wanted to relax. The moment class ended on Friday, Yan Xiaosu rushed over to the Physics Department to find Wang Zheng.

"Boss, my Commerce Department is filled with beauties! You should come over!"

"Are you sure?"

"Wang Zheng, you can't turn down my offer! You should know best after having spent some time in the Physics Department! It is a stomping ground for dinosaurs! All of them are probably from the Jurassic period! The ones in the Mathematics Department aren't much better either; they are probably from the Cretaceous period. My Commerce Department is completely different; the guy to girl ratio is about 1:4! Ah~, I am in heaven!"

But Yan Xiaosu's facial expression softened. "However, I have to admit that the most beautiful girls are all in the Officers Department. It is quite a pity."

Wang Zheng nodded his head. "Ye Zisu's friends are all exceptionally pretty."

Upon hearing that, Yan Xiaosu's eyes filled up with tears. "Boss, you've met her friends? How could you forget to invite me? We grew up together! I've known you since you were a baby! We even shared the same pair of pants!"

"Get out of here! Who wants to share a pair of pants with you?!"

"I don't care! I just want to meet beautiful girls. Please introduce me to some, I beg you. If you don't, I will tell Ye Zisu that you have been cheating on her!" Yan Xiaosu said desperately.

"Wow, that is a low blow. Fine. Next time, if there is a mixer, you can take my place. I have no interest in those sorts of outings."

"Thanks, Bro, I really appreciate it! Come, let's go and relax. My treat!"

Yan Xiaosu's method of relaxation turned out to be a visit to the Net Bar to fight a few CT rounds. Once the Boss of Brothers Net Café saw Yan Xiaosu, his face lit up with happiness. Xiaosu couldn't let the Boss down, and as such, he swiped his credit card several times. Oh, the privileges of being rich!

Upon entering the game, Student Yan abandoned Wang Zheng and went off to search for a more experienced battle partner. This was because he had not played CT in a long time, and he wanted an expert to help carry him through a fight.

When Wang Zheng entered CT, he received a notification from CT's Asia Region team, requesting for him to participate in a battle. However, Wang Zheng was not sure if the pre-arranged fight was still valid, as it had been a long time since he had logged onto CT. He quickly replied to the mail, confirming his availability to participate in a match.

But to his surprise, the moment he sent his confirmation, the CT Asian Region Team immediately fired back a response.

At their office, the CT Asian Region team was suddenly filled with activity. Office workers were rushing about trying to set up a match on short notice. In fact, Solon himself was personally handling certain matters. He had already found the perfect opponent for Skeleton.

This was not a random battle; it was a pre-arranged fight.

The system released an announcement.

1 VS 1 Battle: Skeleton VS Wild King

All of a sudden, the normally silent player base erupted into excitement. Such a high-profile match was completely unexpected! The players were surprised as there weren't any marketing campaigns advertising this event.

The players were all too curious to find out more details about the match. Who was this Wild King? What rank was he? Was he the one to challenge Skeleton?

Wild King turned out to be the American Region's No. 1 Scout for 3 consecutive months! It was said that he was an expert in using the Moon Army's high level mech, the Light Cavalry Type D.

Wild King was also known for his strength and sharp senses. He had a reputation for being the American Region's most passionate and cocky b*stard, but he clearly had the skills to back it up. Wild King was also a diamond-ranked expert.

What sort of style would he use?

Was he going to use his Light Cavalry Mech?

It was expected that Wild King would not take advantage of his enemy. As a diamond level player, Wild King would be an expert in any mech. Furthermore, Wild King was known to be a scout, and as such, he was an all-rounder and well-suited for any style.

But why was the popular Wild King so willing to fight? A diamond-ranked player fighting a low-ranking player was a rare occasion indeed!

When the battle was announced, everyone's interest was piqued. Not only did the server announcement attract the attention of players in the beginner arena, it also attracted those in the expert arena.

Solon was extremely calm. This was what he was looking for, a highly prestigious fight with lots of publicity! It would allow him to charge high viewing fees.

Wargod No. 1 VS Wargod No. 1 – Who was the stronger Wargod?

Solon felt that the battle could go either way. Both Skeleton and Wild King had an equal chance of winning. If it were not for Skeleton's high level of skills displayed during his previous match, Solon would never have dared to arrange a battle with such a high-ranking player like Wild King. However, Solon did not expect Skeleton's gunner skills to be of such a high caliber. After witnessing the previous battle, Solon decided to take the gamble and organize the match.

That being said, this plan was not without risks.

Solon knew the risks of sending a new player into a battle with Wild King; even a player as skilled as Skeleton would have a hard time! Solon could potentially be destroying Skeleton's career as a CT legend!

Over the past few months, Wild King had been growing in popularity in the expert arena. If he could maintain his leaderboard ranking for a bit longer, he would have the qualifications to challenge Earth's strongest "Emperor" placing.

Arranging the fight was simple. Paying Wild King to fight was just a small part of it. Rather, if his opponent was too unskilled, Wild King would not have accepted the proposal. However, after watching Skeleton's past gameplay videos, Wild King could not refuse Solon's request.

It was as simple as that. Wild King wanted a proper challenge. As such, he decided to use only basic mecha, and that would be the basis of his match with Skeleton.

Scouting was a job that involved dancing on the edge of a knife.

The more dangerous the task, the more exhilarating the fight.

Truth be told, Wild King was not unfamiliar with the Wargod No. 1. It was a mech that he had used for several years. While there were numerous other better, stronger mecha, Wild King believed that using the Wargod No. 1 would refine his precision for controlling a mech. However, he did not use the Wargod No. 1 in the beginner's arena; rather, he challenged himself by fighting bronze-ranked players. Wild King's achievements were truly quite glorious, but once his identity was discovered, he ceased all usage of the Wargod No. 1.

Wild King saw himself in his opponent, tackling challenges from a disadvantageous position, climbing the leaderboard with a sub-par mech; the similarities were truly uncanny.

Perhaps this Skeleton player was also using the Wargod No. 1 as a method of training himself. As such, Wild King relished the thought of beating such a confident b*stard.

Sitting in the cockpit, Wild King could feel the adrenaline coursing through him. This was it, he thought to himself. The thrill of the hunt.

Pilots who were able to proficiently control scouting mecha were generally very well-rounded. They could typically fill multiple roles in a team roster. Notably, Wild King was also the European Region's most outstanding new player, and he was undeniably talented even among the diamond ranks.

This battle was going to be interesting. A battle between two Wargod No. 1s…

It could be said that expert scout pilots would master the Wargod No. 1 before moving on to other mecha. For Wild King, sitting in the Wargod No. 1's virtual cockpit was like riding a bicycle. He felt completely at ease.

Battleground selection:

Map: Big Dipper Western Wilderness

The arena was based in the wilderness biome, and it was typically suited to direct 1v1 duels. Due to the direct confrontation of players on the map, the winner would have to succeed based purely on skill. There would be no tricks or gimmicks for players to take advantage of.

Wild King Wargod No. 1's armament… Random.

Skeleton Wargod No. 1's armament… Laser Rifle.

Perhaps it was due to Wang Zheng's recent shooting lesson, but lately he had been leaning towards ranged combat. Wang Zheng felt extremely comfortable with the laser rifle. Wild King, on the other hand, received the alloy blade knife.

… What kind of situation was this?