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Chapter 569: Courting All the Beauties of the School
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Surprisingly, the one who caused Yan Xiaosu and Ye Zisu to be shocked was Lin Huiyin.
Both of them had a great impression of this little Princess. However, Kashawen was her mother and wasn't her step-mother, and she could not refuse her either way. Although they were mother and daughter, their personalities could not be anymore different.
Since the fall out previously, both of them did not wish to be involved with the Royal Family in any way.
"Let's still answer it," Yan Xiaosu replied after keeping silent for a while.
Ye Zisu picked up the call. After a conversation, they learned that Aina had returned. Although it wasn't explicitly said, Lin Huiyin was trying to say that Aina understood Wang Zheng's decision. As for Lin Huiyin, she knew that KING company had encountered some problems. She hoped to be able to help.
Lin Huiyin had spoken. The difficult problem for Ye Zisu could be solved easily. However, Ye Zisu did reply without any hesitation. She had rejected Lin Huiyin determinedly. This was because Lin Huiyin was also a member of the Aslan Royal Family. How would the Aslan Royal Family not know about it if they accepted the goodwill of Lin Huiyin.
It would be better to just get over the pain. Ye Zisu ruthlessly replied and didn't give Lin Huiyin a friendly look. After hanging up on the Skylink, Ye Zisu was a little sad.
Yan Xiaosu sighed helplessly. "You can still act so ruthlessly." Even if the fall out was worse, Yan Xiaosu wouldn't be able to say any ruthless words. There were some aspects about Ye Zisu that was similar to Wang Zheng.
"What other solutions did I have? The problem that gave us the headache still existed! Would Wang Zheng have a solution?" Ye Zisu frowned slightly.
Wang Zheng was solving the problem that the two of them thought was very difficult. No matter whom the opponent was or what weapon the opponent was using, Wang Zheng had finished the opponent off quickly and decisively.
He completed another 20 consecutive victories in a night. He was completely obliterating his opponents and didn't gave them any chances.
There were reasons as to why Wang Zheng picked up his pace. One of them was because time was limited. Another reason was that he realised that the opponents' battle attainments and understandings of their Cultivation Techniques were significantly inferior compared to him. He understood that after just a few matches. Wang Zheng wouldn't want to expend too much effort on those that couldn't help him.
The understanding at the Acolytes' level was still rather weak. Some of them might be very gifted and thought that their understandings were strong. However, practically they couldn't even differentiate the problem that Ability X and the Cultivation Techniques were complementary.
After 2 days of battles, Wang Zheng had mastered the 16 Point Blade Technique. In the World of Saints, the Blade Technique was seen as the most basic Cultivation Technique and was the easiest to master. What was difficult would be those Cultivation Techniques that specialised in one of the 5 cycles.
Seven days, Wang Zheng engaged in fierce battles for 7 consecutive days. In fact, he was just torturing his opponents towards the end. There was no one who was his match on the Acolytes' level. This wasn't only the case for the understanding of the Cultivation Technique but also included battle techniques.
He had fought close to 200 matches in 7 days. Charcoal maintained all victories. He had overcome all the difficulties along the way and didn't give his opponents any chance. There weren't a lack of people who came down from the Saints' level. The outcome was the same and there were no exceptions. All of them were swept away.
The real pros from the Saints' level weren't willing to come down. This was because they knew clearly that with the strength that Charcoal had demonstrated, Charcoal was invincible on the Acolytes' level that only allowed them to use 16 Point Cultivation Techniques.
Moreover there weren't able to use those unique skills of the Saints' level on the Acolytes' level. These pros cared very much about their reputation. Who would be willing to risk it by coming down?
As for the so-called Saint Master's Succession, only those ordinary people would be interested. Those real big shots wouldn't care about it. Becoming the Saint Master would definitely need strength.
The truth was that towards the last two days, there were fewer and fewer challengers. However, the spectators were increasing more and more. One reason for it was that they hoped there will be a pro challenging Charcoal. Another reason was also that they hoped Charcoal would lose. It would be fine for him to lose to anyone.
However, they would be disappointed. The pros had not come down. Disregarding the 5 Saints, even those with some fame on the Saints' level did not come down. Obviously, they only didn't participate in the battles. There were quite a number of people from the Saints level coming down to spectate. They were already a little worried about the kind of shockwave Charcoal would cause if he was promoted to the Saints' level.
This person did not follow the rules at all and did whatever he wanted. He also wouldn't accept the invitation from any powers. There was 80-90% chance that he was just causing a commotion.
However, the ones with the greatest headache would be the five Saints. The rest weren't in a hurry. After all, there would be other people at the forefront when the sky collapsed.
However after seven days, Charcoal had stopped the life and death match. It was reasonable after giving it some thoughts. Although $1 million wasn't a lot, no one would be interested in seeking torture. Those with some confidence would have given it a try during this period. What they were left with was just awe.
Other than Charcoal, the lower level also witnessed the uprising of several rookies. For example, there were two who specialised in the "Fire" element of the five cycles.
With their foundation in Cultivation Techniques and 100 years of succession, the effects of accepting the new Cultivation Techniques were something that others couldn't compete with.
As for Wang Zheng, he was very happy. He was grateful to the people who were quietly helping him behind him. They had helped him a great deal and allowed him to complete the mission successfully. Together with the split of profits from the spectators' fee, Wang Zheng had really earned $500 million. He transferred the money directly to Xiao Fei's account.
It was a pity that no one was falling for the trap towards the end. Wang Zheng wasn't able to earn some school fees even if he wished to.
The examination of the Elite Academy X was imminent. Zhang Shang and him had to depart soon. Initially, Meng Tian was going too. However, Meng Tian had gone to the Milky Way Alliance Military College. It was a place that weren't inferior to the Elite Academy X. It was just that this place focused more on space fleet training.
Zhang Shan had arrived on the last train. This was because his Ability X had truly broken through rank D. Although it was just barely, it was enough.
As for Lear and Luo Fei, the two of them were said to have departed already. The people from the Chronos Family would clearly not require the Military to make any preparations.
Before he left, Xiao Fei still treated Wang Zheng to a meal. She had thought that Marcus and the rest would be around too. However, there were only the two of them and the meeting was a little like a date.
Xiao Fei was never courteous with Wang Zheng. This was just like her trust in Wang Zheng. However, Xiao Fei was a woman after all. There were times that she also felt that she was a little overboard. However, she had not expected Wang Zheng to be able to always complete the things she had set.
They drank quite a lot of alcohol for the night. After sending Wang Zheng off, Xiao Fei was ready to go all out. One could say that her success or failure would be dependent on this!
In the end, it was still Wang Zheng who sent Xiao Fei away.
On the afternoon of the second day, Xiao Fei realised that she had changed into a pyjamas when she woke up… she wasn���t wearing anything inside.
There was a note on the table: Teacher, I wasn't taking advantage of you on purpose. It was truly because you had vomited all over yourself. I wished you success in everything!
Xiao Fei's face turned red. This little brat had taken advantage of her. No. He was still acting like a good kid after taking advantage of her!
At this time, Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were already on the flight to Roland Garros.
Zhang Shan seemed to be extremely excited. Even Wang Zheng had respect for Zhang Shan's enthusiasm. He seemed to be full of anticipation for the future.
However, Wang Zheng only had the sexy body of Xiao Fei in his mind. He knew that Xiao Fei was fond of exercise such as tennis and running. Brain labour also required a body full of energy. However…
A mature sexy figure was still unforgettable for Wang Zheng. However, his moral integrity still triumphed over his desires. Even Wang Zheng had to respect himself.
"Wang Zheng, why are you smiling so lewdly? Thinking of beautiful women?" said Zhang Shan with a look of disdain.
Wang Zheng was speechless. "Damn, did you obtain a new Ability X?"
Zhang Shan rolled his eyes and replied, "It was your lewd gaze that betrayed you!"
Wang Zheng felt deeply ashamed that there would be such a day for him. Alright, it was rare that he acted lewdly.
It would never be a lonely journey with Zhang Shan around. Moreover, the two of them had been separated for some time. Zhang Shan had rather great interest on the Tita Star. When he heard that Tita Star had beautiful sceneries and interesting giants, Zhang Shan even wanted to change the flight course and head for a holiday.
Zhang Shan felt that his decision to abandon the academics and going into military was a wise decision. The Milky Way Galaxy was full of exciting and adventurous place. One could really go crazy if one stayed in the research lab for the entire day.
As it was a direct flight, the two of them went to rest after a short while. When they woke up, the flying ship had arrived at Roland Garros.
For his second trip to Roland Garros, Wang Zheng did not remain at the surface for too long. The Elite Academy X had sent the school bus and sent them directly to their destination.
Oh damn, that was a virtual projection?
Looking at the skies of Inner Roland, Zhang Shan rubbed his eyes. Was this really underground? It was really exaggerated. All along, he had various guesses about what Roland Garros was really like. Some of them said that it was actually a huge war machine. There were also people saying that it was in fact a huge bomb. They even said that there was a hidden time tunnel and et cetera.
Wang Zheng smiled. Xie Yuxin had previously told him about it. Just when he was going to explain, he saw someone walking directly towards him. His heart pounded and immense joy welled up.
"Wang Zheng!"
"Xie Yuxin!"
The two of them were looking at each other intensely. Following which, unconstrained laughter burst out. They could tell that the other had improved greatly. They opened their arms at the same time and had a brotherly hug.
The two of them had not met for a really long time. "It had been over 2 years. You are getting more and more handsome!" laughed Wang Zheng.
"How could I compete with your achievements? I heard your big name even when I was so far away!" laughed Xie Yuxin.
Zhang Shan stood at one side with a gentle smile and was scrutinizing Xie Yuxin curiously. Although this brat was a little worse than himself, he could still be considered to be a handsome guy. "Wang Zheng, why didn't you tell me earlier that you had a friend at Elite Academy X? Introduce him to me, will you?"
"Hehe. Xie Yuxin. He was my best friend during high school just like Yan Xiaosu. This is Zhang Shan, my brother who shared the same dorm and was also an IG member."
Wang Zheng was introducing both of them to each other.
Zhang Shan laughed and extended his hands. "I'm Zhang Shan and I'm a brother who has gone through life and death with Wang Zheng. His brother would be my brother as well."
Xie Yuxin also extended his hands and shook Zhang Shan's hand firmly. "It's the same for me."
In the past two years, Xie Yuxin had also undergone huge changes. It was clear that he was different from his cold personality two years ago. He had become more amiable. One had to say that there were some people who had refined demeanours from birth. Wang Zheng used to be rather envious of it a long time ago. It was the same for Yan Xiaosu. Both of them felt that this type of temperament was great for courting girls.
"Yuxin, are there any beauties here? My aim is to court all the beauties of the Elite Academy X!" Although he had arrived on the last train, Student Zhang Shan was full of ambition.
Xie Yuxin had smiled. "It would likely be difficult."
"Why is it so? Could it be that you doubt my strength? I am the renowned handsome and rich guy who is also good in bed," said Zhang Shan proudly.
Wang Zheng looked at him in exasperation. He was already too lazy to respond to this brat. He was boasting too casually.
"It isn't because of that, but Elite Academy X is really big. There isn't a lack of beautiful women. However, it would be too difficult to court all of them. This place is split into four main regions. The Azure Dragon region, the White Tiger region, the Vermillion Bird region and the Black Tortoise region. We will be going to the Azure Dragon region."
Xie Yuxin was smiling gently. He had made a special application to pick Wang Zheng up. He had been here for some time after all. This would also prevent Wang Zheng from getting into unnecessary troubles as this was a truly troublesome place.
Chapter 570: Crownless King in the Toilet
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
"The administration of the Elite Academy X is both slack and strict at the same time. It is slack in the sense that students and instructors co-lead the place, thus things are generally more student-centric. Students have relatively huge authority when it comes to administration as well. However, it's strict in the sense that no matter who the person is, he/she would not be allowed to be absent from class without an official reason. In addition, once one's results begin to slip, there are various methods employed against them. If one can't pull up his/her results, he/she might be expelled from the Elite Academy X," said Xie Yuxin.
"It can't be! Aren't there special privileges for geniuses? We aren't kids anymore. Who do these people think they are? Our parents?" Zhang Shan rubbed his chin. He had started to grow a beard recently. Frankly speaking, he had gotten used to any type of school, even if it was a military school. Why did it sound like there would be people trying to control him in this place? Moreover, even students could control him too.
Xie Yuxin smiled. "Zhang Shan, you shouldn't be having these types of thoughts. Moreover, everyone here is a geniuses amongst geniuses. In a world full of 'personalities', if there wasn't a strict set of regime, it would definitely be a mess."
"What Yuxin means is that the rules here are that the student council generally holds authority under the condition that they are not breaking any school rules and regulations," said Wang Zheng.
Xie Yuxin smiled and showed a thumbs up. "That's right!"
Zhang Shang wasn't convinced. Since his Ability X had evolved to C-rank, his confidence had also increased significantly. However, he had forgotten that the basic requirement for anyone one to be at this academy would be for their Ability X to reach C-rank.
There would be fights wherever the strong congregated. In this place, where the people were both at the apex of smartness and strength, the fights were nonetheless ever more intense. This was roughly what Xie Yuxin was trying to convey. Xie Yuxin had no doubts with regard to Wang Zheng's and Xie Yuxin's enrolment qualifications. They crucial thing was learning to get used to the rules. This was why Xie Yuxin was worried. This was because Wang Zheng had undergone major transformations over the last 2 years. However he could clearly feel that Wang Zheng's nature had not changed at all.
In the Elite Academy, the majority of the people had a completely different set of experiences as compared to him.
The three of them were riding personal flying devices using Atlantis' technology. It looked just like a pot that can fly. Obviously, it was a really good-looking pot.
"This mode of transport is too eye-catching. If we could get one in the school, all the supercars in the world would be inferior compared to this!" Zhang Shan was rather envious of it. This was because this flying device was controlled using spiritual strength and was very suitable for him. "Yuxin, is this thingy expensive?"
Xie Yuxin shook his head and replied, "After passing the examination, everyone will be equipped with a mini flying device. This is a little bigger and can only be rented if there is a need for it. It is just that everything in Inner Roland can only be used in Inner Roland."
"I'm afraid this isn't powered by runes. It truly is strange," said Wang Zheng as he touched the edge of the flying device.
"Hehe. It is great to know that you can pilot Atlantis' mecha. It definitely makes it easier to operate this type of flying device. In the end, this is still powered by energy. At the bottom of the flying device is an energy cell. However, it operates in a similar fashion to the Atlantean runes. Therefore, you wouldn't need to use your hands. In addition, operating this could help to train your spiritual strength."
Xie Yuxin said. He had almost forgotten that Wang Zheng was someone who had mastered the control of Atlantis' mecha. This type of thing would likely pose no problems for him. He was already looking forward to what Wang Zheng could bring to Elite Academy X.
"Why do I feel that this place is overly huge? Could it be that our school is as large as a city?" Along the way, the scenery seen had amazed their eyes. It gave one the feeling that he/she had entered another world and seemed to be dreaming. Zhang Shan opened both of his arms and was experiencing this type of feeling of flying in the air freely.
"Although the Inner Roland is huge, it has to contain an entire living environment for humans despite being enclosed, thus it needs more space. Accurately speaking, Elite Academy X is also the gathering place of humankind's intelligence." Xie Yuxin was also shocked by the noble nature of this place after arriving here. This wasn't something that a person or a country could accomplish but was the results of the humans over several hundred years. Having just the qualifications to be here was already a form of extreme honor.
In the flying ship, Xie Yuxin introduced Inner Roland's background in detail. There organizations here was not merely limited to the Elite Academy X. There were also many secret organizations. These organizations had various projects with the Elite Academy.
What a normal person was usually exposed to were only things that the Milky Way Alliance would want him to know. A casual item in Inner Roland when brought to the external world might result in a new earthshaking development.
There weren't only Ability X users in the Academy. There were also many scientists. They would attend classes together most of the time.
"These things aren't interesting. I'm only concerned about beautiful women. Please don't tell me that there are only crazy people who think about fighting and killing the whole day in this place."
Zhang Shan was rubbing the beard on his chin. He suddenly felt that he was of the age that could solve personal issues of others…
Wang Zheng smiled and asked Zhang Shan, "Don't you have a childhood sweetheart whose family opened a martial arts dojo back at home? Didn't you have an intense chat with her before coming to Elite Academy X? The only thing the two of you have yet to do is meet in bed…!"
Zhang Shan kept a straight face and replied, "Wang Zheng, we might be familiar with each other, but you can't destroy my moral integrity. Currently, I am single and a handsome man. The meaning of a childhood sweetheart is that we are good friends and also best friends. Do you understand?"
Xie Yuxin was smiling gently and said, "Ability X users are, in fact, the cream of the crop in humans' genetic evolution. A handsome look is also an indicator of genetic evolution. Therefore, you won't have to worry about there being beautiful women around."
"Yuxin, please ignore him. This brat is just talking nonsense." Wang Zheng had not expected Xie Yuxin to answer Zhang Shan in a serious way.
However, Xie Yuxin shook his head and replied, "Look at me, I would be the classic representation of a superior genetic being."
Instantly, Wang Zheng was stunned. Zhang Shan burst into laughter at the side. He placed his arms on Xie Yuxin's shoulders and said, "Seems that I am not alone!"
"Eh, our little Xin has learned bad things. It seems that the Elite Academy isn't a good place."
The three of them created too huge a disturbance as the three laughed. Their flying device was swaying from side to side and almost crashed.
The truth to why Xie Yuxin was showing concern was because he had made countless predictions on Wang Zheng. However, there wasn't a single time he could successfully predict Wang Zheng's future.
Moreover, the results of the predictions on the same matter were always different. These type of predictions were essentially failures as nothing could be seen.
At this moment, he looked face to face at Wang Zheng. He suddenly had a premonition that as long as Wang Zheng was involved in something, the straight line of fate would always bend. Although fate seemed to be rigid, there would also be countless possibilities that could happen. Therefore he would get different results from his predictions each time.
Wang Zheng was smiling gently. The atmosphere around Xie Yuxin was very steady. The experiences he had over the past two years were likely not less than his. It was just that the trainings Xie Yuxin undergone were those that were not as outwardly intense. It seemed that the intensity of his training might not be lower than the IG training that Wang Zheng had undergone.
Everyone had matured. Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin still had a long chat about Yan Xiaosu, Dawn Middle School and the various things that had happened. Xie Yuxin had a great time listening to it. Who would have thought that the student who gave out sanitary pads during his birthday party would become an influential man now.
"Your entrance examinations have been scheduled to the day after tomorrow. We can walk around the school together tomorrow." After he looked at the time, Xie Yuxin said again, "I still have to attend some lessons. See you tonight!"
"Alright, see you tonight."
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were scrutinising the dormitory room. The conditions were rather good. It was well furbished with a fridge, air-conditioner, television and internet access. The key thing was that the fridge was even full and had various types of food. Moreover, it was all free!
"Cool! The conditions here are much better than in Ares College." Zhang Shan never understood what it meant to be courteous and had immediately taken two cans of beer for both of them to relieve some boredom.
Wang Zheng received the beer and the two plinked cans. After which, he opened the windows and was looking downwards at the Elite Academy. This was the sixth floor and they were in the most external living area used specifically to host non Elite Academy students as guests. Before they passed the entrance examination for Elite Academy, both of them weren't considered students of this place yet and were still considered to be guests.
After finishing the two cans of beer, Wang Zheng had went to take a dump. Even a genius had to take a dump sometimes.
Zhang Shan was intending to finish the beer in the fridge when he heard someone knocking the door. Could it be that Xie Yuxin had felt bad and brought beautiful women over?
There were two men and one woman. Three teenagers wearing the same uniforms had walked over and said," Hi, we were just living next door."
"Hi, are you all here for the Elite Academy's examination? Where are you all from?" Zhang Shan was scrutinising the other party's uniforms. They clearly weren't from the surrounding area of the Solar System.
"We are from the Earthworm Federation. We are from the same batch and will be attending the examination together. It was also fate that brought us together. Therefore, we came over to get to know you all."
Three of them each said a sentence. On their faces were warm smiles.
Zhang Shan liked to make friends the most and so he replied, "We are from the Solar System Federation. You are all living next door? How long have you all been here? Oh, right. I'm Zhang Shan. There's another person in the toilet taking a dump." Zhang Shan pointed at the toilet bluntly. The three people were at a loss of whether to smile or cry. This person was really direct!
After inviting the three of them into the room, Zhang Shan took out all the things from the fridge. This place was really convenient and generous.
"We only arrived yesterday. Our examinations are scheduled on the day after tomorrow and we estimate that we still have to wait for another batch of people. Humph, my name is Lia." The young girl smiled. She had a snow-white like skin and had freckles on the bridge of her nose. It made her looked somehow cuter.
"Andre."
"Eisen."
The teenagers got along quickly. "Are you all really from Earth?"
"How could this be fake?"
"Oh my God, this is truly an honour. This batch of people from the Solar System are really strong."
Zhang Shan laughed. "After so many years, it is finally our time to break through."
"Would you all happen to know Lear? Rumours have it that he is handsome and brave. During the finals, he even won a match against the Arbiter Republic." Lia was blinking her eyes, but her face was full of curiosity.
"There was also Lie Xin. Does she have a boyfriend yet?"
Andre and Eisen were men true and true. They talked about Lie Xin, who had the hottest figure in the IG, once they opened their mouths.
Zhang Shan was a little confused. Didn't these people… know about the ultimate god of IG? The crownless king was taking a dump inside the toilet right as they were speaking.
Chapter 571: Opportunity for a Comeback
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
From their outward looks, they didn't seem to be IG members. They should have been selected through other channels.
Even if he wanted to act cool, he need to restrain himself a little. Zhang Shan couldn't just tell others how amazing he was. Other than those members who had participated in IG and some countries that weren't affected by Aslan, most of the people didn't know about the insider information of IG. After all, this involved the "scandal" of the Royal Family. Moreover others wouldn't change their views on the Solar System Federation over the past 10 years completely just because of a one-time performance. To sum it up, the situation was different from what Zhang Shan had expected. He had thought that by introducing Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng's fame would speak for itself.
Just when Zhang Shan was about to change the topic and talk about him and Wang Zheng being key personnel, moreover also possessing looks and strength, the other party had already changed the topic.
"I heard that the entrance examination wouldn't be very difficult. As long as one's Ability X had passed C rank, it wouldn't pose much of a problem for the individual and they can be enrolled into the school." said Lia.
"Seniors had told us that this would be the usual circumstances. The pressure in the Azure Dragon region is a little smaller. That's pretty good for us." said Eisen.
"Cough cough. Are there any differences between the 4 main regions? asked Zhang Shan curiously. At the same time, he realised an issue. The three of them seemed to be lacking in confidence despite them being C rank ability users too.
"Azure Dragon, Vermillion Bird, White Tiger and Black Tortoise would each be allocated students after taking into account administrative and geographical factors. Nonetheless, to sum it up, Vermillion Bird and White Tiger are a little stronger. In the branch of the Vermillion Bird, there usually lies people from Aslan, Manalasuo and various powerful countries. As for the White Tiger branch, the ones making up the numbers would be people from Arbiter, Maacah Republic, Darkness Empire and others. Behind them are the branches of the Black Tortoise and Azure Dragon. Within the Azure Dragon, Gemini, Lya Sphinx and Hail Cloud Alliance possess the stronger factions."
Lia explained. Clearly, the Earthworm Federation had done their homework better.
"Eh, has that brother of yours dropped into the toilet bowl? Why isn't he out yet?" Eisen asked curiously.
Zhang Shan patted his head. Oh ya, did that guy really drop into the toilet bowl? It's been ages since he came back.
"Excuse me, I will go and take a look."
"Wang Zheng, Wang Zheng. Did you fall into the toilet bowl? If you aren't coming out, I will be calling for maintenance to go fish you out!" growled Zhang Shan.
At this moment, Wang Zheng was sitting on the toilet bowl. In fact, he had finished his business long ago. It was just that he suddenly thought of a question.
He hadn't been able to grasp the gist of the Atomic Burst Trial. There was a difference between shattering something, compared to disintegrating it completely. Although practice makes perfect, some techniques couldn't be mastered with diligent practice. When he grasped the Leaning Landslide in the past, it was mainly through repeated experiences. However, this clearly wasn't the case for the Atomic Burst Trial. His finger strength was rather good but he was training in the wrong direction. This type of technique wasn't simply about physical strength. This was because no matter how strong the power was, it wouldn't reach the erupting effect as described in the description.
The direction was wrong. Just when he was in deep thought, he was awoken by Zhang Shan's growl.
"Were you trying to summon my soul? I was just about to grasp a super magical technique when you disrupted my thoughts!"
"Save it. You were probably grasping the ultimate toilet technique! We have friends outside. Come out quickly!"
Wang Zheng smiled. He was driving himself into a dead end. Learning this type of technique wouldn't be possible simply by thinking hard about it. There were no benefits in thinking too much. What he really needed was some luck and inspiration.
"This is Wang Zheng and he would be taking the examination with me. These 3 are from the Earthworm Federation." introduced Zhang Shan.
"Wang Zheng is rather good looking." Laughed Lia.
Zhang Shan wasn't happy once he heard it. "My dear Student Lia, why didn't you praise me when you saw me previously? Don't you find me better looking and mightier?"
Eisen and Andre looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Zhang Shan, you have quite the personality. However, please do not speak casually when you arrive in the school. I had heard from my seniors that there were quite a number of rules in that place and we might offend people if we were careless."
Why would Zhang Shan care about this? At least he was strong. The three of them were too timid and cautious about it.
"That's weird; the name Wang Zheng seems so familiar. I just can't recall it at this moment." said Andre as he pinched his nose.
Zhang Shan got excited once he heard it. Just when he was preparing to give a good introduction of Wang Zheng amazing accolades, he was stopped by Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng said," Wang is a common surname. It would be normal to sound familiar."
Knowing new friends wasn't to acting cool in front of them. Moreover, there was no meaning in boasting this way. Things in the past had passed after all. Clearly, Elite Academy X was a new environment. Although there were IG members who had come but not everyone was from IG. At least he had never seen the 3 people in front of them before. However, based on the rank of their Ability X, they might even be stronger than members of the Earthworm Federation IG team. Obviously, they should be of older age.
Elite Academy X was neither Elite Mecha Academy X nor a Military Academy. It was for the purpose of providing all-rounded services to humankind. Obviously, military technology would be the focus. The development of human kind had always been like this. After military technology had been advanced to a certain level, it would be transferred into civilian-use technologies gradually.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were still below 20 while these 3 people were just slightly above 20. It was just that the 3 of them didn't seem as foreign to this place as Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan. The Earthworm Federation had been sending talents to the Elite Academy almost annually. This was where the Solar System Federation still had some distance to cover before being the same as Earthworm Federation. Therefore, the 3 of them were more composed and kept a low profile. If one tried to show off without having the capabilities, he/she was definitely courting death.
However when they talked about the conveniences in the school, everyone was full of anticipation. At the forefront of the desires would definitely be the personal flying device. Although it looked like a pot, it could be controlled to perform low altitude flying. It would definitely be the coolest.
When they talked about it, everyone was seething with enthusiasm. All they had to do was to pass the examination and everyone would be able to receive 1.
This was also why their Ability X must be at least of the C rank. This was because it was the minimum criteria to be able to manipulate one's spiritual strength. Although the runic flying device had an energy engine, its consumption of spiritual strength wasn't low.
Looking back at his journey thus far, Wang Zheng felt that Xie Yuxin was indeed not simple. When he was back at middle school, this brat's talents were already way ahead of people of the same age. Wang Zheng wondered where he was at after 2 years of training.
It was worth anticipating the day he saw it.
After resting for a day, the entrance examination had officially started.
Xie Yuxin had gotten to know the situation in advance and had made a detailed explanation to them.
There were 3 stages to the examination. The first stage would be examining genetic score.
Wang Zheng was feeling a little anxious and fearful in his heart… the psychology trauma from his last genetic score still hadn't dissipated. Accurately speaking, that was a nightmare.
At the examination location, 2 instructors were responsible for the examination. One of them was tall while the other was short. They also had interesting names. The shorter instructor surname was Gao (Tall) while the taller instructor surname was Ai (Short). After introduction, the group of people couldn't hold back anymore and burst into laughter.
"Silence, what's so funny?" The shorter instructor Gao stared at them.
The taller Instructor Ai was full of smiles instead. "Hehe. Alright, the first stage of the examination was very simple. We will be examining your generic score."
There were a total of 21 people participating in the examination. The najority of them was nonchalant when they heard the examination was regarding the examination of genetic score. Those with Ability X of C rank above would had absolute confidence in their genetic score.
Instructor Gao was being a little cold. "Don't be happy too soon. The genetic examinations that you all had gone through previously were all superficial ones. I believe that everyone would have known about it. Inner Roland represents the place which houses the most advanced human technology. We are using a brand new examination in this place. If one was to make a representation, the previous superficial genetic examination was like algebra in middle school while the indepth examination would be like the theory of thermodynamics."
"What is thermodynamics? Is it even difficult?" There were still people laughing. For a normal undergraduate, thermodynamics might be a headache for them. However for people with genetic scores of over 90, the only difficulty was if they were really willing to learn.
"Hehe. You all might not have known about this. Superficial genetic examinations might result in strange and unknown discrepancies in special individuals. Their results would be unusual. However, this situation would not appear for this more indepth genetic examination." supplemented Instructor Ai who was still full of smiles.
When Wang Zheng heard it, his helpless eyes immediately lit up. An indepth examination? There wouldn't be individual discrepancies?
Could it be that the time for him to be exonerated was finally here? As the Captain of the Solar System Federation and the Crownless King, his genetic score was merely 28. If anyone was to say that it was not an anomaly or discrepancy, Olivios would clearly kill him if he heard of it. Who would really think a tiger would be happy to share the same status with a little cat?
The sequence for the examination was based on the sequence of arrival to Elite Academy X.
Earthworm Federation reported the earliest. Lia smiled and walked up. She was the first to take the examination.
"Instructors, are they any tricks for the this indepth examination?" asked Lia as she blinked her eyes.
Those below the stage wanted to know too. "Yeah Instructors. Do we have to exert some force or gather some strength?"
Instructor Ai laughed and replied," This indepth examination is a direct examination of one's genetic potential. It has nothing to do with Ability X. If you want to know how much strength to exert, it would be enough if you could stand on the platform and relax."
Lia relaxed herself and walked into the genetic examination machine.
This machine looked like a security scanner. It was just that it had equipped more complicated facilities. When Lia walked through it, more than 10 rays of light scanned continuously onto Lia. At the same time, a mechanical arm holding on to a syringe extended over and gently pricked her middle finger as it drew some blood samples.
The whole examination process was much more complicated than the genetic examinations that had gone through.
Wang Zheng kept nodding his head as he watched. It was good that it was complicated. It would be a more complete assessment.
"Beep beep beep…
The machine indicated some reminder sound. The results were out soon.
Lia, Earthworm Federation. Indepth Level Genetic score: 77.
Andre and Eisen were stunned. How could it only be 77?
When Lia saw the results, she also couldn't believe it. "What…"
Her genetic score was 93 in the past!
Instructor Gao looked coldly and said," Did you feel that it wasn't right? There are a total of 6 indicators for the superficial genetic examination. The number of indicators for the indepth level examination is 12. Next, Eisen from the Earthworm Federation."
At this moment, Instructor Ai added on and said," No one is perfect. No one could score highly on all 12 aspects. Therefore those with a score of 60 and above during the indepth examination would be considered to have endless possibilities. 77 is already above average."
Lia looked at Instructor Ai gratefully and nodded her head. It was hard to build up one's confidence but it could be destroyed easily. It was especially so for a girl.
Eisen clearly did not believe what the two instructors had said. When he entered the examination device, he flexed his while body and all the muscles in his body were clearly visible. Roarrr!
The mechanical arm that was drawing blood samples smartly chosen the largest syringe. That was a special syringe designed to extract samples from Zerg…
Eisen was looking pale when he walked out. Instructor Ai was smiling hardly. "There's a saying in the Elite Academy that you all have to remember. Those who don't listen to the instructors would stand to lose out.
Soon, Eisen's results were out. Genetic score: 79.
Lia instantly felt relieved. Eisen's genetic score at Earthworm Federation was 95. If he only scored 79, it would prove that nothing was wrong with her.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were rubbing their fist and wiping their palms. It was especially so for Zhang Shan. He had always had a strong desire to perform and wouldn't hold himself back just because this place was the Elite Academy X in Inner Roland.
When his space Ability X had reached C rank, Zhang Shan's confidence had rose to a record high.
Chapter 572: Passing is the Kingly way!
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
The three people from the Earthworm Federation completed their examination very quickly. Andre's score was one point higher than Eisen's: 80. This result made the cold Instructor Ai take another look at him. He even nodded his head slightly, signalling that he was satisfied.
Following which, one after another, each participant went up. When they went up, they were looking at others with the side of the eyes while behaving arrogantly. However, when their score was out, they seemed uncomfortable about it. There was even someone with a low score of 72!
Instructor Ai smiled warmly and consoled the crowd, "Don't be discouraged. A score of 70 and above is proof of your potential. As to how the future will be, it will depend on your hard work."
The in-depth examination was more holistic and strict. If there was a clear weakness, the score would definitely plunge. The possibility for error was even smaller.
"Instructor, this in-depth examination was too difficult. Over 10 people have gone through it and only Andre alone has a score of 80 and above!"
More than half of them had a score lower than that. For the geniuses who were used to a score of above 90, this was a slap to their face. It was natural for them to feel unhappy about it. The fact that they didn't doubt the authenticity of the examinations was already a display of their good qualities.
"Yeah, Instructor. Would there be meaning if the scores of this examination were all so low? With these types of indicators, there wouldn't be anyone who would score 90 and above."
Instructor Gao's gaze turned cold and he ignored these screams. He only called for the next examinee.
Instructor Ai shook his head and corrected the crowd, "There will always be someone more talented than you in this world. Nothing is impossible in this world. It is indeed hard to score above 90. However, this so-called perfection is only a concept, a benchmark. Coincidentally, we had a new freshman in this batch with a genetic score of 96."
Wahhh. Everyone's eyes widened. Was this still a human? To be able to score above 90 under such strict examinations was equivalent to going against god's will!
Lia's eyes flickered and asked, "Instructor, may I ask who this person is?"
The two instructors looked at each other and smiled. "You all might probably have heard of this person's name previously. He is Olivios from Arbiter."
Instructor Ai smiled and did not say another word. The examination would resume.
It came as a revelation to everyone and everyone revealed a "that's natural" expression. Honestly speaking, performances in IG would only be used as a reference in Elite Academy. Those who had entered the Elite Academy would not be able to participate in IG anymore. This was because if anyone from Elite Academy was to participate in IG, he/she would bring great change to it. However, the fame of Olivios was truly too far spread.
When he heard about it, Wang Zheng was filled with a little anticipation. He felt that this examination would be more suitable for him. Zhang Shan who was beside him was also full of confidence for Wang Zheng. Who was Olivios? If it wasn't because Wang Zheng was injured, the final champion might not definitely be Arbiter.
It was finally Zhang Shan's turn. Student Zhang took a deep breath and took huge strides into the examination machine.
Wang Zheng also made a "all the best" hand signal to Zhang Shan. The truth was that he was trying to encourage himself too. It would be his turn after Zhang Shan. He didn't know why he got a bad feeling about it. However, when he used a different way of thinking, he felt that the in-depth examination was so magical and would definitely prove his innocence. He had been made the scapegoat of a genetic score of 28 over the past few years. Even Charcoal and Bonehead had said that he was a genius. Coupled with the fact that he had attained a certain level of mastery in Primordial Regression Technique, his body condition was clearly different!
Zhang Shan was prepared to exert his utmost effort and was going to roar. It was then that he saw the mechanical arm, which was supposed to draw blood samples, hesitated for a moment and was going to change the syringe used. Zhang Shan instantly relaxed his whole body down. With lessons drawn from the previous examinees, even a silly person wouldn't want to be pierced by the large syringe.
Beep beep…
Zhang Shan's result was out quickly. Genetic score: 78.
Zhang Shan was stunned and said, "How could it be so low?"
He felt that he should at least have scored 80. Even Andre had scored 80.
The student who had just scored 72 immediately stared over. What was the meaning of this? He still thought that 78 was low? I didn't even say anything about 72! It was also clear that some students who scored below 75 were unhappy. This Zhang Shan sure knew how to trigger resentment in other people.
Zhang Shan clearly wouldn't care about the resentment of these small fires. Looking at the score of 78, he really wasn't convinced and asked, "Instructor, will the genetic score be fixed forever? Will it increase with the improvement of our abilities?"
"Genetic score represents one's potential and won't have obvious changes because of increments in strength. Any changes would usually be between the range of plus or minus one. Obviously this is under normal circumstances. Currently there are a few genetic modification experiments. That might have a greater effect and would probably increase the score by 5-10 points. Would you be interested in it?" Instructor Ai looked at Zhang Shan with a face full of smiles. This had caused Zhang Shan to experience goosebumps. He wouldn't want to be a white mouse or something related. It was pretty good to just be human!
"Solar System Federation, Wang Zheng."
Wang Zheng took a deep breath. It was finally his turn.
At the last moment, he was not anxious anymore.
When Wang Zheng entered the examination machine, others weren't paying much attention. However, Instructor Ai was following Wang Zheng with his gaze and exchanged a gaze with Instructor Ai.
Both of them were looking forward to it. As instructors, both of them had seen Wang Zheng's file. The lockdown by Aslan clearly had no effect on Elite Academy X. All the documents and videos were unsealed in this place. Wang Zheng performance throughout IG was enough to be on par with Olivios. Although the results of IG weren't emphasised in this place, the talents that Wang Zheng and Olivios had demonstrated were still recognised.
Zhang Shan waved his fists, making Lia at a loss of whether to laugh or cry. "What is the matter? You seem to be really looking forward to it."
"That is because my brother is a real pro. It might be difficult to get 99, but 97 would still be possible!" said Zhang Shan. Olivios had scored 96, and Wang Zheng should be at least better than him by one point.
Lia and the other two people laughed. This person really knew how to make a joke. The Solar System Federation was definitely the weakest power in Elite Academy. Even students from those strong, powerful countries would usually keep a low profile and observed the environment for a while before shooting their mouths off. This person was just the opposite and seemed to have arrived in his own backyard. However, his silly look wouldn't make others hate him.
Zhang Shan could tell that the three of them couldn't believe him. He also didn't want to explain. The truth would be the hardest counterattack. He was already looking forward to the shocked expressions from the three of them!
Wang Zheng was very relaxed and his emotions were very calm.
He was at tip top condition. Drawing blood samples, analysis…
Beep beep…
The reminder sound for the results had sounded.
On the screen, the result was shown quickly…
Everyone was shocked! Zhang Shan… was also shocked…
"Oh my God!"
"Oh my God, it couldn't be!"
"This is… a genius!"
The two instructors who had paid much attention to Wang Zheng were also dumbfounded as their jaws dropped. This was a miracle!
This was definitely a miracle that wasn't inferior to Olivios' 96!
Genetic score: 60
Wang Zheng raised his head. Initially he was a little embarrassed. However, with a different way of thinking, the score of 60 still hit the passing mark. It was truly giving him face.
The two instructors were speechless. If one's Ability X hadn't reached C-rank, he/she would definitely fail if he/she were to participate in the in-depth examination. However, to get only a score of 60 with C-grade Ability X, this was still the first case of this ever happening.
Could this be alright too?
Chapter 573: Class Allocation
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
Zhang Shan saw the smile on Wang Zheng's face. He really wanted to just bury his head like an ostrich. This brat was a classic case of trying to act cool but was struck by lightning. Luckily, Lia and her group did not intend to grab the opportunity and ridicule him.
The others were just smirking. There was someone with a score of 60! Although 60 was still considered a pass.
The one who smiled the happiest was obviously the brat that scored 72 previously. He was Detai and was from Manalasuo. Initially he had thought he would be the bottom of the group. Everything was great now.
Obviously, Instructor Gao and Instructor Ai were the most speechless.
A few months ago, Olivios had made history with a in-depth genetic score of 96. This was the highest score ever since the development of the in-depth examination machine!
One wouldn't had imagined that the one who shared the same status as Olivios in IG had made another record.
60! Historic low!
After the first phase of the genetic score examination was over, the two of them went to hide in a corner and whispered to one another.
Both of them were put in a difficult situation.
The truth was that Wang Zheng was on Elite Academy X's "must-have" list. His performance in the previous IG was enough. However, his genetic score was only 60 now!
"This is truly too low."
Instructor Ai frowned as he tensed his short and muscular body tightly.
"However, you have seen the information on the video. It was especially so when he operated the Golden Wheel. We would not be able to find someone at the same level as him even in Elite Academy X."
"What you meant is… he is a special talent that specializes in mecha?"
Although that might be true, to… enroll a student with a genetic score of only 60, even they felt it was hard to make the decision. He could at least score a 65. The score of 60 was truly too ugly.
"The truth is that he isn't just a special talent. In the field of physics, he has also made contributions. 60 is a little low but he had at least made the minimum passing mark. Theoretically speaking, if he was to work diligently, his potential would still be great. Moreover, he should be able to make up some points in the second round of examination. It shouldn't be a problem if we enrolled him based on average scores."
The two instructors exchanged a gaze and nodded. They turned around and announced that the second round of examinations would be starting soon.
"The second round of examination was also very simple. Everyone should already be used to it. Exams!"
Instantly, a group of people were speechless.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan also held their forehead and sighed. It was really no matter where you went to, there would be examinations. However, if there weren't examinations, the succession of human civilisation would definitely be problematic.
Exams were truly the magic weapons for the succession of civilisation.
However, no matter if it was Wang Zheng or Zhang Shan, they wouldn't bat an eyelid in the face of exams. It was as though they had gone through hundreds of exams.
Wang Zheng had undergone the Old Merchant's various torments. He would need to score at least 60 in school examinations or his dinner would just be instant dinner. If he wanted to eat meat, he would have to score full marks in the Old Merchant's exams… Recalling back, could it be that he had an affinity with the score 60 since that time? As for Zhang Shan, it was because he had a so-called "cruel" professor as his father.
In this aspect, the two of them were brimming with confidence. However, when the exams had started, Zhang Shan and Wang Zheng were stunned. Both of their strengths lay in mathematics and physics. Indeed, these two subjects were the main fundamentals of sciences in the Milky Way Galaxy currently. However, this did not meant that the examination questions would only test these subjects.
"What do the people of Rota Star liked to eat…"
Zhang Shan almost vomited when he saw this question. The people from Rota Star? What the hell was that? What did what they like to eat have anything to do with him? Could it be that it had threatened the peace of the universe?
The questions given were Multiple Choice questions. They could at least guess…
Wang Zheng was feeling equally gloomy too. What was this about?
The expressions of others were also not consistent with some being happier while the others looked worried. Clearly, everyone felt complicated. Everyone had areas they were good at and also areas they were weak at. This set of exams questions truly gave them a headache.
The two instructors enjoyed witnessing the students being at a loss. They also felt that the person who set those questions were really crazy. However, Ability X users represented the evolutionary direction of humankind. Not only were they in possession of a mystical power, their acceptance to new knowledge was way ahead of a normal person. This set of questions was examining the things that the students like and how widely they read.
When the exams were completed, Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan who were brimming with confidence previously could see each other's embarrassment. These exams questions were truly tough.
The results were out soon. Most of them were around the mark of 70+. Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan did quite well. Wang Zheng scored 81 while Zhang Shan scored 82. Surprisingly, Zhang Shan scored a little higher.
Both of them weren't too satisfied. However, the other people were quite surprised that the two people from Earth would be so good.
The instructors did not give any good or bad comments. It was mainly use for documentation and filing. Wang Zheng was curious and asked," Zhang Shan, what did you write for the question on Rota Star?"
Wang Zheng was similar to Zhang Shan. Questions that involved physics weren't too deep. Therefore the difference would definitely be on other questions. However, Zhang Shan would likely not know how to do the questions that he did not know too.
"Lollipop… Damn, do they really like to eat this. Why did they have the same preference as a Loli?"
This was the only question that Zhang Shan answered correctly and Wang Zheng did not. If he could even get this right by guessing, Zhang Shan felt that his luck was back.
The last stage would be an examination of Ability X. The level of Ability X was the most important for those who could be here. This was the emphasis of the examination.
"Don't be nervous. We would be mainly testing if everyone had reached the C rank and one's basic inclinations." said Instructor Gao. Usually if they had met the harder requirements, they would all pass. The emphasis of Elite Academy X was through elimination. There would be minimum enrolment criteria. Once you could no longer keep up, you would be expelled. It was easy to get in but hard to remain inside.
However, if one was to look at the entire Milky Way Alliance, these criteria weren't simple at all.
The third stage, comprehensive assessment of Ability X.
"Obviously, we wouldn't say that this was not important. This is because it relates to the class you would be allocated to." Instructor Gao smiled gently. Immediately the atmosphere became tense.
Everyone knew that the key wasn't about the examination but in the allocation of classes.
Those who didn't perform well in the first two stages were able to suppress their anxiety. However, they also lost their smiles and had stopped talking.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were rather composed. This was also due to the psychology qualities of a "bad student". They had never believed that the class would determine their strength.
The first to take the assessment was still Lia. Ladies first.
Instructor Ai warmly introduced the assessment mechanism: Don't worry! What we are examining would be the comprehensive assessment of your ability and not battle prowess. Overall speaking, it would be divided into three steps. The first step would be assessment of spiritual strength. The second step would be assessment of the direction of your ability. The third step would be assessing the level of control."
As Instructor completed his sentence, Instructor Gao who had been playing the good cop role headed towards Lia and signalled to her," Let's start with an assessment on your spiritual strength."
The spiritual strength machine seemed a little like a lung capacity machine that measured one's lung capacity. There was also a long tube with a funnel into a device that was half as tall as a person. However, the funnel was stuck on one's forehead.
"The long tube is a conduit fibre for spiritual strength. The examination method would be to concentrate your spiritual strength and release it. Let it pass through the conduit fibre towards the machine. Please pay attention. Based on different examination modes, the conduit fibre would have different resistances to spiritual strength." Instructor Ai introduced. "Are you ready?"
Lia nodded her head. It was hilarious to see the long tube being attached to a beautiful woman's forehead. However, no one around was laughing. Everyone had gone through spiritual strength assessment before but they were simple assessments and none was like this. Moreover, there were different modes of spiritual resistance.
"Let's start with the simplest resistance value of 1."
Instructor Gao adjusted the machine and signaled for Lia to start sending her spiritual strength.
Lia's eyes flickered and her spiritual strength flooded towards the long conduit fibre through her forehead. She could feel that she made an instantaneous spiritual connection with the machine. It was as though she was using her spiritual strength to push up some weights.
It was smooth initially. However, she soon felt that she didn't have enough strength and couldn't push the weights further.
"Great, recall your spiritual strength. The next step, resistance value 10. Start!"
This time, Lia could clearly feel that when the spiritual strength passed through the long tube, it wasn't as smooth. It seemed a little like a boat moving upstream. It was even harder for her spiritual strength to life the weights.
"Recall it. Resistance value 20. Start…"
"Resistance value 30…"
"Resistance value 100…"
When the resistance value reached 100, Lia lowered her head depressingly. When her spiritual energy passed through the spiritual strength conduit fibre, there was less than 10% left and couldn't move the weights in the machine at all.
"Next, Eisen."
The two instructors didn't explain if these results were good or bad but had signalled for the next person to start.
Eisen also started from resistance value 1. However, his spiritual strength was clearly stronger than Lia by a little. The speed of the connection and the height of the weights lifted were also higher.
Moreover, he did not stopped at resistance value 100 but managed to last till the resistance value of 130.
Lia was looking a little pale. Clearly, she had stopped when the resistance level was 100 and her results weren't ideal.
The last person of Earthworm Federation was clearly even faster and stronger. In the end, he stopped at resistance value of 150.
The other examinees took the test one after another. There were people feeling great but they were also people feeling sad about it. Most of the people had stopped when the resistance value is 100. There were even someone who had stopped at resistance value 70.
"Zhang Shan."
"Here!" Zhang Shan clenched his teeth and walked up.
Zhang Shan held the long tube against his forehead and waited quietly for the order.
"Resistance value 1, start!"
Boom…
Zhang Shan exploded.
Instantly, the other end of the machine lighted up.
Instructor Gao and Instructor Ai were stunned for a moment. It was really fast! Looking at the time on the machine, he had only used 0.01 seconds to pass through the long tube.
However, the height of the lifted weight wasn't very hig.
The two of them exchanged a gaze quickly. Was this because the high speed transmission of spiritual strength took too much of a toll on his spiritual strength or was the intensity of Zhang Shan's spiritual strength just average?
"Resistance value 10, start."
Buzz…
It was still an instantaneous connection!
The height of the lifted weight was still at the average level.
At this moment, everyone could tell that Zhang Shan was different. It was still reasonable when the resistance value was 1. Everyone was quick and took approximately 0.05 second to pass through the long tube. It wasn't that the experienced one wanted to make the argument for the sake of it. The difference between 0.05 second and 0.01 second wasn't as obvious to humans' senses as the values on the machine.
However, it was different for resistance value of 10. Everyone needed at least one to three seconds to complete spiritual connection with the machine.
However, for Zhang Shan… it was instantaneous!
Chapter 574: The Unconventional Way
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
The two instructors looked at the time seriously. 0.01 second!
It was still 0.01 second!
This would mean…
Spiritual resistance had no effect on Zhang Shan!
Zhang Shan was also shocked for a moment. Eh? Was it too fast?
"Zhang Shan, get ready. The next step is resistance value 100. Is there any problem?" Instructor Ai smiled at Zhang Shan.
Zhang Shan laughed and replied, "OK, a genius should be a little special."
One sentence was all it took for the gazes on him that was full of curiosity turned into one of disdain. Among those who could be here, who wasn't a genius? He was just able to make the connection a little quicker. The height of the lifted weight was just average!
Instructor Gao frowned. This examination of gradual increase of resistance value of 1 to 10 and to 20 was not only for them to collect more data. At the same time, it was to allow the examinee to get used to the process and was equivalent to a warm up. The truth was that if they were to start with resistance value of 100, it would take a huge toll on one's spiritual strength. It might also affect the later 2 steps of the assessment.
"I will give you 30 seconds to prepare. Close your eyes," instructor Gao told Zhang Shan, who appeared overly proud and flattered.
"Yes." Although Zhang Shan had a flamboyant personality, he still had the basic quality of a soldier, which was to follow orders.
Wang Zheng had smiled. He had always felt that Zhang Shan was very special. It was just that his flamboyant personality would draw attention. However, if Zhang Shan weren't flamboyant, would he still be Zhang Shan?
Lia walked over with curiosity and asked Wang Zheng about Zhang Shan, "Wang Zheng, what is Zhang Shan's Ability X?"
"It's the rarer space Ability X." Wang Zheng smiled. This wasn't a secret. Everyone would know about it sooner or later. It would be impossible to hide it when everyone would be staying together in the Academy. Moreover, if they wouldn't train it now, could it be that they would train it only when they were in the battlefield?
Space? Lia frowned. Normal space Ability Xs would not usually disregard spiritual resistance.
There must be something else. However from Wang Zheng's eyes, Lia knew that Wang Zheng wasn't hiding anything.
Lia had a rather special Ability X. It was called "Organism Perception". It could capture minute details in an organism so as to determine the emotions of the organism. The more classic application of this type of ability would be in lie detectors.
Wang Zheng looked at Zhang Shan. He even had a premonition that Zhang Shan would be able to achieve an instantaneous connection without resistance. This might be the result of his experiences in the World of Saints. The Cultivation Technique from that place couldn't be brought out in practical form. However some of the subconscious benefits might be engraved into one's spirit.
"Alright, resistance value 100. Start."
Instructor Gao had said 30 seconds and it was exactly 30 seconds.
Zhang Shan opened his eyes suddenly. Whether he could amaze everyone in one feat would depend on this.
Roar…
0.0…2 seconds!
It was still an instantaneous connection!
It was just that he took 0.01 second longer.
The height of the lifted weight was still about the same as when the resistance value was 10. It was just slightly lower.
Buzz…
The room was filled with noises of discussion instantly. They might be feeling envious their heart but they had to admit that Zhang Shan's spiritual strength was really unique and could disregard resistance.
"Alright, there won't be a need for further tests."
Instructor Ai walked forward, patted on Zhang Shan's shoulder, and revealed a satisfied smile.
On the other hand, Instructor Gao was recording something on the electronic recording device in his hands.
After Zhang Shan, it was Wang Zheng's turn.
Zhang Shan gave Wang Zheng a "high-five" and said, "Wang Zheng, it's all yours now."
Wang Zheng nodded his head and walked up. He held the long tube against his forehead.
Resistance value of 1.
Wang Zheng's spiritual strength exploded!
Connection time of 0.02 seconds was still very fast.
However, the height of the lifted weight…
The two instructors exchanged a gaze. The height had reached the highst point. It seemed that the intensity of Wang Zheng's spiritual strength was still very high.
The following tests also proved this point. From resistance value 10 to 100, the connection speed was average and was similar to the rest. However, the height of the lifted weight had always reached the highest point. If one wished to get a more accurate value, he/she would need to change to a heavier weight. However, it was only an entrance examination now. It wasn't necessary for them to change it for an individual.
It seemed that Wang Zheng's performance of IG was indeed supported by his deep and true strength and it wasn't due to luck or other factors.
"Alright, next." The instructor made some notes on his recording device and didn't ask Wang Zheng to go for a higher resistance. For the entrance examination, the meaning of the test wasn't great. It was just that it wasn't as dazzling as they had hoped. After all, the school had identified Wang Zheng and Orvietos as their main observational targets.
Soon, everyone had completed the first step of spiritual strength intensity assessment.
For the second step, they were moved to another room.
Ability direction assessment.
What would be tested would be one's Ability X's elemental attributes.
The performances of the three people from Earthworm Federation were eye-catching. Lia's Organism Perception might not be effective if used directly in battle. However, there were huge room for its application in other aspects. Moreover if it was used well, she would definitely have the potential to become an officer.
Andre's ability was Material Strengthening. A soft tissue in his hand could become as razor sharp and firm as a shaver. If it was used on mech, it would be the strongest tank. No matter if it was for attacking or defending, it would be peerless.
Eisen was relatively more low profile. His Ability X was Eagle's Eye. He was a natural sniper and specialised in shooting on the move and high speed sniping.
It might sound common but his Ability X could be used for a long period of time. He could maintain it for 30 minutes each time. Moreover he only required an hour's rest before it could be used again. If he was placed in an evenly matched battle, he would be the Death God that could break the deadlock.
When it was Wang Zheng's turn, Wang Zheng hesitated for a moment. In the end, he still choose to demonstrate his "Fire" elemental Ability X. He was able to maintain it for 10 minutes and could be considered as one of his strong points.
However when compared to Zhang Shan's Warp ability, everyone's bright spot became as large as a grain of rice.
This was beyond Wang Zheng. Warping would always be the most eye-catching ability, no matter what era it was.
When Zhang Shan used his Warping ability, every examinee's gaze was filled with envy and jealousy. If this type of ability was well trained, it would definitely be able to go against God's will.
Although there weren't anyone who could manipulate large areas of space yet, small warps were also considered to be very overpowered. One could just disregard the subsequent tests. To disregard spiritual resistance and just by being a space ability user, everyone knew that Zhang Shan entering Elite Academy was a done deal.
Zhang Shan was also feeling a little proud of his achievements. Wang Zheng was also lazy to try to beat him. He understood Zhang Shan's personality. His performance was in fact his way of urging himself forward. If one would say ridicule was what Lear used to urge himself forward, for Zhang Shan it would be to take initiatives on his own by giving himself pressure and boasting out loud. If he didn't perform well, he would also be afraid of embarrassing himself. Obviously this type of training wasn't suitable for everyone. One had to have sufficient mental ability and thick skin to do it.
The last step.
Ability X control assessment.
Wang Zheng frowned slightly once he saw the control assessment machine. During the IG, his strength lay in the chemistry between his body and the mech and his overbearing Cultivation Techniques. In the aspect of Ability X, he was, in fact, inferior to others. After all, he had not attended Academy X and could be considered to have gone through the less travelled path.
Undoubtedly, learning in the Academy would be a great opportunity for him.
Chapter 575: Huang Grade Class 7
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
The control assessment machine that was used to assess their level of control looked just like a huge calliper. There were various complicated scales on it. At the starting point, there was a counterweight that could be moved on top of the ruler.
"This assessment will be relatively easier compared to the other examinations. Release your Ability X and try to control the counter weight. Can you all see the scale on it? We will start with decimetres and you will control the counter weight to move 1 decimetre each time. You will pass if you can complete it 10 consecutive times without failure. Obviously, if you wish to have better performance, you could attempt the centimetre grade of 5 centimetres or even 1 centimetre. The same rules of 10 consecutive successes applied, and the smaller the scale, the better your performance."
Instructor Ai introduced. Wang Zheng could only force a smile. He had never trained in this aspect before. Moreover he knew himself. His Ability X was still mainly explosive in nature. This type of precision control on a centimetre scale was beyond him. He could only force a smile optimistically.
Contrary to Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan's helplessness, the other people felt natural. Clearly they were confident in this type of assessment.
Soon the last step of the examination was over. Zhang Shan comprehensive score was overall slightly better than Wang Zheng. Student Wang could not help but feel helpless. He could only admit that he was more of a practical battle person and wasn't suitable for these types of examinations. His performance in the last step was rather bad. This type of micro-control of Ability X was a headache for Wang Zheng.
The two instructors didn't reveal anything. To conclude, this batch of students had all met the criteria. They would report their results upwards and the upper management would allocate their classes based on the actual situation.
"I thought that Wang Zheng would give us a surprise… It seems to be more of a shock. Rookies are truly not as reliable."
"Actually, did you ever think that with just this level of strength, he could actually reach such a high level in the IG?"
When Instructor Ai finished his sentence, Instructor Ai was stunned.
This batch of IG was indeed not weak. The assessments externally weren���t enough to be used as evidence. However, Elite Academy had also made their assessment of this batch internally. Although it wouldn't be considered to be the strongest, it was still definitely above average. There were a few of them who could be considered as the cream of the crop no matter if it was their battle attainments or abilities. Despite all these, Wang Zheng was able to lead the unknown Solar System Team to the runner-up position. This was enough to prove his strength.
And yet this person's had not undergone any systematic training for his Ability X.
"Perhaps it is worth it for us to look forward to his performance."
"Haha, this won't be our worry. Let's see what the upper management says about this."
After the examination was over, Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were both anxious and fearful. Elite Academy X had things that they wanted. However the examination was very different from what they had expected. Yet, these were the criteria of the school. They felt that they had the capabilities but had not demonstrated it. However, they did meet the criteria after all. As for which class he would be allocated to, Wang Zheng did not mind.
It was rare for him to realise he had such glaring weaknesses. This was also his goal for coming to the Elite Academy X.
The results of the three people from Earthworm Federation were rather good. At least the three of them were satisfied with their results. "Did you all notice that the two instructors seemed to pay particular attention to Wang Zheng?" said Andre. "I always felt that his name sounded familiar."
"I also had the same feeling. Wang Zheng…"
"Earth was famous because of the latest IG. Their Captain was…"
"Oh dear, we could just do a search on him. How big of a deal is this?" said Eisen.
"Hey, Eisen, what are you doing? Have you found it?" Lia was resting on the sofa and was having a drink.
"Yeah, this is crazy. There isn't any information on the Internet. I will ask around later," said Eisen as he was meddling on the screen of his Skylink. "Finally, I got it. I'm downloading all the information regarding the eight main teams of the IG."
"Actually, it doesn't matter. No one cares about the IG in this place," said Andre.
The IG was an achievement worth showing in the outside world. However, it was only the case for ordinary students. Basically, people from the Elite Academy could not care about these matters. In their perspectives, IG was at most half an enrolment examination. Only the captain of the Champion team would have some special privileges. The rest would follow the same procedures as others.
"I heard from my seniors that Olivios has already turned this place upside down after being here for only a few months."
"It couldn't be that this brat is so arrogant and could even throw his weight around this place?" Andre asked curiously. IG Champion Olivios was clearly not the first one in this place. What was key was that although a C-rank ability might allow one to throw one's weight around in the outside world, it would probably be better for one to keep a low profile in this place. If he/she met a B-rank ability user, the B-rank ability user could teach one a tough lesson with just a finger.
"I wouldn't say he was just throwing his weight around. He even sent a senior from Arbiter to the hospital when he just arrived. I heard that it was because he wasn't happy with the teachings, and he was definitely awesome."
"This is… truly ruthless!"
At this moment, Eisen who was at the other corner suddenly slapped his own thigh. "Oh damn, looked at what I have found. This is crazy. There was such a big figure hiding near us!"
"Eisen, you always get overly excited. Hawkeye for a nickname? Shifty-eyed is more appropriate for you," laughed Lia.
"Lia, if you continue to defame me, be careful that I don't peek at you at night!"
"Come if you dare. I would smack you till you became an idiot!" said Lia.
Eisen was dumbfounded. "Alright, you win. Cough cough. If this isn't wrong, this Wang Zheng might be the Captain of the Solar System IG team and was considered to be the Death God and the Crownless King!"
Eisen was rubbing his hands and was clearly excited. The fame from the IG, especially those that were the most glamorous, wasn't a good thing in Elite Academy. Rumours had it that the seniors in this place weren't friendly and would specifically look for these rookies to "have a talk".
Naturally, Olivios would have met such a situation. However, this King of Arbiter would not care if you were a senior or someone with good results but bad behaviour.
"Was he the Death God or the Crownless King? Aren't these all just nicknames?" Lia had sat up and asked curiously as she licked her lips.
"How would I know? It sure sounds rather exaggerated. Isn't the Crownless King a failure? He might sound mystical, but we saw that his performance today was just average."
"He might be hiding it."
"Forget it. The strength of his Ability X was rather good, but his control was bad too. Couldn't you all see it? Do you believe that this brat would be able to lead the Solar System Team to the runner-up position?"
"The rise of the Solar System seemed to be due to a few ancient families: Chronos, the Heavenly King family, and the Lie Family."
"I have heard about these traditional families, but they were rather weak in recent times."
"Zhang Shan was also in it and was a reserve. He only fought a few matches and his performance was just average. However, his warping ability is truly rare. It was just that it was still D-rank at that time. He only took slightly over half a year to raise it to C-rank."
"Chey, so this brat is still new and inexperienced. I thought that that he was rather awesome." Andre smirked. With a warping ability and a personality that liked to show off, he had initially thought that Zhang Shan was a pro.
"We are also new and inexperienced. It is good to have confidence. Meeting him is fate, and we will at least have someone looking after us in school. If Wang Zheng was truly their Captain, he will definitely have some skills. We can't just judge a book by its cover."
The three of them were having a chat when they each received a Skylink message. They opened it and realized that it was a serial number for first year students of Elite Academy. Receiving it would mean that they had officially become a member of the Academy.
The three of them was shocked for a moment and jumped up immediately. Although there wasn't a problem to be enrolled, they were still very happy to receive the official acceptance confirmation.
In the other room, Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan had also received the acceptance notice. Student Zhang Shan's confidence immediately exploded. "I am truly a genius."
Student Zhang Shan looked at himself in the mirror and said, "Eh, I'm even more handsome now. I'm a little worried for the girls in the Academy. Wang Zheng, why do you have such an expression?"
"Let me finish vomiting first…"
"Oh, damn, this is blatant slander. You have to compensate me for my spiritual loss. It's not alright. Today, I want to have a good meal!"
The truth was that the two of them were able to heave a sigh of relief. If they were rejected by the Academy, they would really be too ashamed.
"Eh, why didn't I see Lear, Lie Xin, and the rest?" Zhang Shan suddenly thought of them.
"They might have participated in the examinations earlier. Lear…"
"Haha, didn't you feel that this was quite smooth? Also, he was rather stupid." Zhang Shan laughed.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan had been assigned to the Azure Dragon Region, Huang Class 7.
The academy could be separated into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Xuan and Huang. Freshmen were all in the Huang ranks. Obviously the lower the class number, the stronger their strength. In the Elite Academy, the concept of freshmen included those who had just joined and those that might be lacking in strength. One had to increase one's strength in battle or scientific research if one wanted to move into classes with a lower number.
"Oh damn, Huang Class 7. We couldn't even make it to the first three classes. Nonetheless, it is still passable. We have the capabilities and we won't need to be worried about where we start from." Zhang Shan always had things to say and was happy again. "Wang Zheng, this is a good opportunity. We can turn this place upside down and conquer the Azure Dragon Region first. After which, we will sweep across the other regions!"
Wang Zheng rolled his eyes and replied, "What are you here for?"
"To make a name for myself!"
Wang Zheng was stunned. This person was beyond cure. Forget it. To each his own. Making a name for oneself could be left for the future. In fact, after this round of examinations, Wang Zheng really felt that he could learn about many things in this place. As for the opportunity to battle, there would be a plenty of that in the future.
Chapter 576: Excitement
Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas
"Kid, congratulations on your admission. We will have fun in the future. Hahaha." A message popped out from the Skylink. Gail was laughing exaggeratedly.
Wang Zheng was at a loss on whether to laugh or cry. He replied, "Senior, you seem to be rather free to know about these things."
"Nonsense, I always have things to do no matter where I am. It is great that you are here. You must attend my lessons. I have some projects that I am working on. You have a flexible brain and it would be a waste to not make use of it. Haha."
Wang Zheng shivered. "Senior, I came to this place to learn about Ability X."
"I know about that. However, if you were here just to learn about Ability X, you would really be a frog in the well. I shall not say any more. Get familiar with the place and we can talk later when we meet. Oh, right, there is still that gathering. The preparations are almost complete and you have to come when it is ready." Gail was always hasty. He hung up the Skylink after saying the things he wanted to say.
Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan looked at each other. "Eh, luckily, I have gotten away from this group of old people. They have the same way of thinking as my dad and seem to believe that those who do not do research are all useless. You can enjoy that problem slowly all by yourself."
Wang Zheng smiled and replied, "Student Zhang Shan, you seem to have forgotten that he will also be your mentor. I believe that we should get to know the school rules, and it seems that we won't be allowed to skip classes."
Zhang Shan was stunned. After which, he took out the school rules booklet and flipped through it. It was filled with dense lines of words. Suddenly he recalled that not only that this place had no freedom, it was simply a devastated hell. It was especially so for a freshmen.
Wang Zheng was tossing and turning on his bed. He had clear goals for being here and that was for him to become stronger and more well-rounded. In the past, he was trying to run away from certain things. Since he had some talents in physics and mathematics, why did he have to give them up. Could it be that they were really disrupting his own training?
At least this couldn't be simply determined based on the current situation. It seemed that he could no longer take things easy.
Faraway on Earth.
Following a loud explosion, a few people ran out of the experiment lab in a rush. They cut a sorry figure, much like a beggar. At this moment, how could Xiao Fei maintained her charming appearance? She was covered in dust and her clothes were torn and tattered. Marcus himself was crawling on the floor. The other employees were also looking a little flustered.
"We have made a wrong calculation and the device exploded. At this rate, it will only be a matter of time before we lose our lives here," said Marcus as he forced a smile. They had made the calculation endless times. This should have been possible. However, six consecutive experiments had ended in failure, of which there were three explosions.
Each explosion had burnt astronomical amount of money. This was still secondary. This experiment was too dangerous. If the space transmission process was slightly unstable, it would bring about unpredictable outcomes.
Frankly speaking, one could forget about this technique being used by civilians. It wouldn't even be enough to be used in the military. Military technology allowed for a certain probability of failure. After all if it was a high end technology, it could be used as a killer move in extraordinary circumstances, even if there are flaws. However, right at this moment, it would seem like there weren't just minor flaws.
If there's a failure during the transmission process, one could forget about even launching a sneak attack. One would be better off just returning home.
"Xiao Fei, should we do a simulation to find the source of the problem?" advised Marcus. He felt that Xiao Fei had been a little too stubborn. One had to be stubborn in science. However, if one was too stubborn, it would be equivalent to have been possessed by the devil.
Xiao Fei scratched her hair and replied, "We have already made countless simulations. At this rate, it would only be a complete waste of time and resources if we continued. Let's continue with the experiment and re-analyse the data from the previous experiment to identify where the problem was."
Everyone knew they had no choice and could only start from the beginning. Practice was undoubtedly the only standard to prove the theory. Failure could also provide a good amount of data. It was just that the price of the failure was rather high.
Xiao Fei's eyes were filled with stubbornness. She could not stop. To reach here, KING Company had taken too many things and had undertaken too much. She wouldn't be able to accept failure and wouldn't allow it. Suddenly, she realised she no longer had any route for retreat.
Marcus sighed. He knew about it too. This was the price of scientific research. They weren't the first and would definitely not be the last. In the past, with his fame and position, Alan Tucker still…
In the morning of the second day, the group of people took the school bus to the Azure Dragon area of the Elite Academy X. The first impression they got was that they had arrived at a new world.
The architecture in this place was very different from that of the common human planets. It also had huge differences from what were seen in alien civilisation. It felt just like one had arrived in a futuristic world.
The school bus left after sending them to the destination. No one was taking care of them. Although they were freshmen, there wasn't any babysitter to take care of them and they had to do everything themselves. Obviously, most of them could seek help from their seniors.
In a while, most people had left leaving Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan. It was clear they had to figure things out of their own.
They opened their skylink and verified their own serial number. After which, they obtained the relevant map to the area.
Their dormitory rooms were for a single person. This treatment was still rather good. After all, those who were here were basically all adults. One still had to have their own personal space. Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan did not stay together. In their freshmen package, there were nothing other than a map of the Azure Dragon region and the timetable. The only other thing they had was the students' tools that had to be collected from the Academic Affairs Office. Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan could tell what the other was looking forward to. They wanted to collect their own "pots" first!
Both of them were single and had only a single bag as luggage, nothing was holding them back. They rushed to the Academic Affairs Office excitedly.
"Good afternoon, please let us scan your Skylinks for verification."
Looking at the smart robot in front of them, Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan were scrutinizing it with much interest.
"Damn, this model isn't bad. I wonder how intelligent it is." Zhang Shan wanted to touch it. This was because this smart robot looked like a beautiful girl and was even in uniform.
"Students are prohibited from touching the robots in school. You have been warned for a first offence. You will be punished if you commit the offence again." The voice of the robot was full of emotion. There was even some killing intent in it.
Student Zhang Shan was exhilarated. "Damn, it is rather smart. It wouldn't die even if I touched it once. Tsk. It's just like a real person."
After which, Zhang Shan touched it. He even touched it twice.
The next moment, a loud siren could be heard and Student Zhang Shan was flying in the air.
Bang…
Wang Zheng was laughing hysterically and was too lazy to care about him. After scanning his own serial number, he received a package.
"Student Wang Zheng, student ID 200213. Class: Huang – 7. You are invited to use the Academy's self-service system." The smart robot gave him a very sweet smile.
Wang Zheng took the package and shouted, "Hurry up, Zhang Shan. Could it be that you want to have lunch here?"
"Damn, this robot is rather ruthless. If I hadn't ran fast enough, I would have been in the hospital by now. "
Although Zhang Shan was blasted far away, the fact was that he had used instantaneous movement to avoid the other party's high voltage attack. However, he was still caught by some residual current.
After collecting his package honestly, Zhang Shan didn't dare to be reckless. It seemed that the rules in this place weren't just for show. If the electric attack previously was to connect directly, he would definitely be lying in the hospital for a few days.
There were some daily necessities in the package and a flying device for a single person. Its diameter was approximately two metres and the whole device was shimmering in a dull light as though it had a life of its own. This was what it looked like before being activated.
"We've finally got it!" Zhang Shan could no longer hold back and jumped onto it anxiously. It was easy to activate. After channeling his spiritual strength into it, it would automatically be activated and could be controlled using one's consciousness.
Wang Zheng was trying to tell him that they should be looking at the instruction manual first.
The next moment, Zhang Shan shot into the sky like a rocket and crashed directly onto a tree. He fell down in a straight line on his butt.
Bang…
The flying device landed directly on top of Zhang Shan's head, and Zhang Shan could only see a sky of stars.
From the side, laughter could be heard. "I have seen silly people before, but never have i seen anyone so silly."
"Don't say that. Don't you feel that these two people are rather interesting?"