Unexpected Alarm

"Actually, there's someone in the class who's more worthy of your challenge than me."

In order to get rid of this troublesome little devil completely, Si Ming thought it would be better to find him a new partner to distract him.

"Who are you referring to, Chen Shimi? His Sword Control Technique is good, but its strength lies only in its unpredictability. Once you get used to it, it's just so-so."

Xia Guanxue's first thought was naturally Chen Shimi, who had also been admitted to the class through a special martial arts program, but he clearly didn't think much of this School of Fiction's disciple.

"It's not Chen Shimi, it's the class monitor." Si Ming decisively betrayed Murong Qing, thinking it was better to sacrifice a friend than himself. "I've fought her before, and overall, her strength is still above yours."

"Oh, is that so?"

Xia Guanxue adjusted her glasses, somewhat disbelieving.

"Whether it's true or not, we'll know after a match. How about this: if you beat the class monitor, I'll accept your challenge again."

Si Ming was not lying. Murong Qing, who had cultivated the "Glacier Divine Art" and the "Vast Cold Immortal Sword Art," was more than capable of defeating Xia Guanxue. Even if he used a gun, he would still have an 80% chance of winning.

"You're so confident, it seems it's true... Well, just like you said, we'll know after one match."

Xia Guanxue looked around the classroom and quickly found Murong Qing, who was on duty, and strode over to her.

Si Ming didn't want Murong Qing to discover that he was the one who threw the burden at him, so he quickly slipped out of the classroom. But as soon as he turned the corner, he ran into Chen Shimi, who was leaning against the wall, propping his face up with one hand, and emitting a low laugh.

"My dearest friend, what a coincidence! I never expected to run into you here. It really is fate."

What a coincidence! There's only one way to get to the Weiyang Hall!

Si Ming never expected that after getting rid of one little vixen, he would run into another.

Is there something you need?

"Alas, I never wanted to drag you, my dearest friend, into this endless vortex, but fate has chosen you. No matter how much we try to escape, it's useless. To protect ourselves and to protect this world, we must face the danger head-on and constantly grow stronger to forge a path full of hope. Would you be willing to fight alongside me?" Chen Shimi extended his gloved hand, extending an invitation.

Si Ming knew that this person's situation was completely different from Xia Guanxue's. He wasn't there to challenge him, but rather to invite him to establish a chuunibyou (delusional) club together.

"You were specially recruited, yet you're ignoring the martial arts team's training and going off to participate in other club activities. Aren't you afraid the Captain will come after you and settle things with a punch?"

Chen Shimi recalled his Captain, who had been like a devil during training, and his face paled slightly, but he still stood firm and said, "To fight against the ultimate darkness, it doesn't matter if the world doesn't understand us. As a savior, one must be prepared to bear the weight of the entire world on one's shoulders!"

"Since you're so aware of this, you shouldn't be scared. Well then, I'll tell you something—the vice -Captain is standing right behind you."

Chen Shimi was startled and turned around to see Hu Jixian face.

"Vice-Vice Captain! I was just performing a short play. What did you think?"

"Very good, quite bold, it doesn't feel like a show, it's as if you really think that way."

Hu Jixian's words sent a chill down Chen Shimi, but he didn't press the matter. Instead, he asked Si Ming, "That's strange. Junior Brother isn't with Xia. Did something happen?"

Si Ming said irritably, "It's just about returning everything to normal. Why do you all always think that Xia Guanxue and I are buddies?"

"Ha, after all, you two are always sparring together, inseparable, that's the impression you give others."

Hu Jixian smiled, gently brushed it aside, and continued, "So, you don't have a practice opponent today? How about I be your opponent?"

Chapter 137 Unexpected Alarm

Hu Jixian, the vice Captain of the martial arts team at Tange No. 1 Middle School, is proficient in a variety of weapons, including common ones such as swords, spears, and staffs, as well as more unusual weapons such as the nine-section whip, nunchaku, mandarin duck axes, and pen holder fork. No one knows what his most proficient weapon is.

In the martial arts team, he served as the strategist, working seamlessly with the Captain, Ke Chajing.

He always wears a smiling face, giving people a very sinister feeling, hence the nickname "Ghost Fox". Moreover, he never uses his full strength in the game, and even when he is defeated, he always looks relaxed and at ease, making it impossible for people to figure out his true strength. Therefore, he is regarded as a more dangerous person than the Captain, although he always denies this.

Intrigued by the prospect of sparring with such a mysterious individual, Si Ming readily agreed, "Alright, I'd love to witness Senior Brother Hu's true abilities."

Hu Jixian laughed and said, "Your expectations put a lot of pressure on me. Relax, it's just a regular intra-team sparring match. Winning or losing is secondary. The main thing is to get to know each other better through the competition. After all, the Captain values you very much and intends to promote you to a regular player."

Normally, the school team would not make first-year students the starters. After all, the education quality of key middle schools is very high. As long as they receive a year of training, their strength can be significantly improved. Especially in terms of accumulating Internal Cultivation, a year's difference often means a difference of one level in Internal Cultivation.

"Oh, is that so? The Captain always finds fault with me during training sessions. I thought she had a big problem with me!"

"How could that be? This is because we love you so much and are so strict with you! It's precisely because we value you so much that we have to hold you to the highest standards. You know, our school's martial arts team hasn't produced a martial artist skilled in external National Martial Arts Competition."

"... You make it sound like a classic sports anime, but all you're really missing is a meat shield."

Practicing external martial arts requires years of dedicated practice, testing not only one's patience but also being a late bloomer. Not only Tange No. 1 Middle School, but other schools also lack martial artists who are proficient in external martial arts.

On the one hand, young people are eager for quick success and rarely have the patience to practice such slow-paced martial arts. On the other hand, everyone likes to show off and doesn't want to be a punching bag. There is also the age limitation; very few people can master external martial arts before the age of eighteen. If it were university, there would be many more.

"The term 'meat shield' is a very apt description. It's undeniable that the Captain values you, Junior Brother, precisely because of this. But what's wrong with that? Isn't it a good thing to have your talents recognized and valued by others? Junior Brother, you've cultivated your external martial arts to the point of being invulnerable to swords and spears at such a young age. Besides your own hard work, you must also have exceptional talent in this area, right?"

In fact, Si Ming had no talent for physical training at all. What suited him best was the kind of martial arts that pursued skill and was extremely difficult to master. If he hadn't been unable to cultivate Internal Cultivation, he would never have chosen the path of body training. The fact that he could reach the state of being invulnerable to swords and spears was entirely due to the fact that the "Supreme Plain Decay True Scripture" was different from ordinary physical training methods.

"In short, the Captain intends to promote you to the main team and have you participate in the state-level martial arts competition during the winter break. Whether you can get a ticket to the national competition is something she's betting everything on." Hu Jixian patted Si Ming on the shoulder and encouraged him earnestly.

An ordinary teenager would probably be inspired by these words of "entrusting him with important responsibilities" and be eager to work harder to repay the Captain's high regard. But Si Ming, who is used to reading inspirational articles, naturally wouldn't fall for it.

"Those are all too far in the future. We can talk about the future later. Right now, I just want to have a good sparring session with you, senior brother."

Hu Jixian slightly surprised that his self-motivation had failed to work. Just as he was about to speak, a piercing alarm sounded throughout the campus, accompanied by the announcer's anxious and tense voice.

"Warning! Signs of numerous Demon Beasts have been discovered in the suburban sea area. All students and staff are hereby reminded to immediately take shelter in the nearest refuge room, lock doors and windows, do not go outside, follow the instructions of teachers, maintain order, and refrain from any unauthorized actions!"

"Warning! Signs of numerous Demon Beasts have been discovered in the suburban sea area..."

"It seems the sparring will have to wait until next time." Hu Jixian shrugged helplessly, then asked with a puzzled look, "It's strange, this year's demon tide seems to have arrived much earlier than in previous years."

After repeated announcements, the once peaceful school suddenly became bustling. Everyone hurriedly packed their belongings and rushed to the underground shelters in every teaching building. Although their expressions were tense, their actions were not chaotic, clearly indicating that they had rich experience in "evacuation" and were already used to this situation.