Chapter 129

"Trying to steal our thunder? No way!"

"Exactly, they welded all the windows shut."

"Hands and legs dead, paddle and kick faster!"

Seeing that Qin Su was sitting on the high platform and had no intention of going down to swim, the other classes thought about it. There was only one Qin Su, and they couldn't entrust the training tasks to Qin Su like they could with Alec. So they could only sit at the same height as Qin Su.

Looking down from Qin Su's perspective, some of the Class Monitors from the Class of 25 couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Pfft... did you guys see that?"

"... I saw it."

"I'm truly worthy of being called Qin Su; I can even hold back my laughter. It was really funny to see everyone being dragged out of the water by their necks... Wait a minute."

The Class Monitor of Class of 25, who was chatting privately in a group chat, took off his Sunglasses and craned his neck to look in the direction of Class 6) and Class 66) with a puzzled expression. "What do they mean? Why are they giving us thumbs-down gestures and then turning around and diving into the water for a few laps? Are they showing off that they learned faster than us?"

"Heh, yes, they just arrived faster than us and gained a slight advantage. What's so great about that?"

After agreeing, a group of Class Monitor who had drawn the same location lowered their heads and issued similar orders to the classes within their 'jurisdiction'.

"Look at Class 6 and Class 66, and then look at you! Stop playing around and get back to studying!"

"Hey, you guys, if you don't get down here soon I'm going to kick you! Ouch... I already said I'm going to kick you, why aren't you down yet? Didn't you see that Class 6) and Class 66) are already showing off by running into the Deep-Water Zone? How can you swallow this insult at your age?"

Seeing that verbal threats were useless, several Class Monitor got so angry that they stepped down from their observation posts on the high platform and used all their strength and effort to push the students in their classes who didn't want to go into the water down. They were so angry that they jumped down themselves to teach.

When Class 6) and Class 66) saw the Class Monitor of other classes personally participate, they thought to themselves, "Wow, in order to outperform their Class Monitor, they don't even need to be dragged into the water, they've already done it themselves." Their competitive spirit was aroused, and they turned around and studied even more enthusiastically.

A silent competition quietly began. From Qin Su's perspective, all he saw was a splashing mess, the water never stopping.

Soon, the other classes discovered that no one from Class 6) and Class 66) was in the shallow water area.

"No, why are they learning so fast? How come they're all venturing into the Deep-Water Zone?"

"Forget about Class 6), why are those people in Class 66) who do repetitive, low-skill work faster than us overall? What did Qin Su do to them?"

[Is it possible that they were taught in groups, while you weren't? (covers face and smiles bitterly)]

[It's not their fault; they arrived late and didn't see it.]

[Besides these reasons, there should also be the fact that Qin Su's ruthless and grueling training last week had already raised their physical fitness to a new level without them even realizing it.]

It was almost 6 p. m., and all the students in the entire venue, when they got hungry, simply went ashore to replenish their fluids and then went back into the water to continue, showing no intention of leaving.

Qin Su was completely convinced.

As expected of Interstellar People, their will is unwavering; once they start rolling around, it never ends.

'Fine, if they won't leave, he will.'

'If we don't leave now, the fact that he's been awkwardly 'pretending' up there for so long, barely moving, is nothing compared to the fact that he's practically stiff from all that.'

'Before going down the stairs, turn off the single-player capture camera. While He Muzhi and the other main characters aren't looking, secretly move your stiff, numb legs to avoid slipping and falling down the stairs later.'

Muttering to himself, Qin Su, expressionless, announced 'disbandment' at exactly six o'clock without wasting a second.

Then, regardless of the expressions on other people's faces, she got up and took a step down the stairs, her legs having regained feeling.

Stepping firmly onto the ground and confirming that his leg was indeed alright, Qin Su felt relieved and slowly descended the steps, ignoring the various gazes of the crowd. He remained silent, focused solely on getting out of their sight...

He secretly learned a lot of tricks, and watched everyone else openly and honestly copy comics during the day. He wanted to secretly copy them back in the Real World while everyone was resting at night in the Comic World, so that he could feel at peace.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qin Su was anxiously trying to roll up his sleeve, but he kept his expression hidden, controlling his pace and maintaining his composure until he disappeared from everyone's sight.

Why did Qin Su leave?

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Qin Su's retreating figure as they watched Qin Su leave, questions arising all around them.

"I guess they think our constant comparisons are childish?"

"Screw it, kick your leg now! Can't you see the class next door is practicing again while we're distracted?"

--

The Real World.

"Aren't you wearing a swimming cap and goggles?" Jiang Cheng remembered that Qin Su used to be fully equipped when swimming in the pool, but now he wasn't wearing them. Jiang Cheng thought Qin Su had forgotten, so he casually reminded him.

"Not today." Qin Su stood by the pool, placing the recording equipment on the shore for testing.

Through his observation, most of the students in the Comic World like to remove their goggles and other equipment when diving, and they can open their eyes freely underwater, with their hair even casually styled into nice curls.

From his perspective, the atmosphere was incredibly immersive, reflected in the azure pool water. Even without reading the Comic Updates, he could tell that the comic pages featured many beautifully designed and illustrated images.

Wearing a swimming cap and goggles... doesn't help.

He wants everything that the native inhabitants of the Comic World have.

He easily feels good about himself, and at such times he doesn't trust his own judgment. He can't see what he looks like underwater in real time, nor does he know if the swimming movements he imitates and learns from the Interstellar People are correct. He can only record videos and then observe and adjust.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Su jumped into the pool and moved to the middle. He called out to Jiang Cheng, "Assistant Jiang, could you please adjust the camera position with me as the center?"

"... good."

Jiang Cheng often couldn't understand Qin Su's thought process at all, and despite his confusion, he respectfully and understandingly adjusted according to Qin Su's requirements.

After the adjustment was completed, Jiang Cheng, having other matters to attend to, tactfully took the things Qin Su had brought back and left quickly.

With no Viewers around, Qin Su didn't need to worry about anyone seeing his stiff movements while learning the Interstellar People swimming style, allowing him to fully concentrate on practicing the poses he had gleaned from the Comic World...

Regardless of the world, swimming styles are not that different, with only some minor differences in habits.

According to the plan that formed in his mind after learning that Alec had drawn the location, he needed to learn the Interstellar People swimming style as soon as possible and practice until he was familiar with it, so that he could appear in front of the Viewers during the actual battle without revealing the fact that he only knew the Earthling swimming style.

Then, while it's still nighttime in the Comic World, return to the comic book time and practice the newly learned swimming style in real life.

He'd already learned all the tricks, and to keep things interesting for everyone, he couldn't just stay there doing nothing.

In this way, during the daytime in the Comic World, that is, during the training on the second day of the Purge, he can demonstrate his 'skilled' underwater combat capabilities when entering the water.

Hard work pays off. Several hours passed, and through continuous review of his own videos, adjustments, and further training, Qin Su finally confirmed that his swimming style had the 'style' of Interstellar People, and his anxiety eased slightly.

Having learned the Interstellar People swimming style, Qin Su returned to the Comic World without hesitation.

In the Real World, there are no weapons like those in interstellar space, nor is it possible to link Optical Brain like in Interstellar World. At one o'clock in the morning in the Comic World, when all was quiet, Qin Su spent his Life Points to land at the designated location, took the complete set of equipment from the Military Factory, and, taking advantage of the night, spent his Life Points to arrive at the Wagakubo Planet ahead of schedule.

Since the Underwater Combat Suits used in Vagakupo required periodic return to the submarine for oxygen replenishment, Qin Su brought the submarine with him.

In order to avoid attracting the attention of the local residents of Wagakubo Planet, and with the main purpose of gaining underwater operational experience, Qin Su did not want to encounter too many insects, so he chose to land underwater where there were buildings above.

--

The next day.

After morning training, Qin Su led two classes straight to the Deep-Water Zone.

This time, the students from both classes saw that the robot was not bringing them Anti-Drowning Rings, but weapons specifically designed for underwater combat.

As the students curiously stared at the weapons inside the robot's enormous box, Qin Su's voice rang out. "You have five minutes to change into ordinary Simulated Protective Suits and freely choose your favorite weapons. Each person can choose three to ten weapons. After you finish choosing, proceed to the Deep-Water Zone and await further orders."

He only learned the underwater operation of ten weapons last night; any more and he'll give himself away.

In other words, ten is the upper limit of how smoothly he can use weapons underwater after repeated practice.

During his practice last night, he discovered that the same weapon, which worked perfectly on water, made him feel 'unable to use his skills' and suppressed even when wearing Underwater Combat Suit due to the resistance from all sides.

Of course, the weapon's lethality is the same.

Therefore, Qin Su later switched to ordinary protective clothing for underwater training and found that his limb movements were more restricted than when Underwater Combat Suit.

Qin Su thought that if the students first got used to the ordinary Simulated Protective Suits and then changed into the Underwater Combat Suits, the process of going from difficult to easy would make them feel more relaxed later on. Even when working underwater, their anxiety might turn into confidence and composure.

Regardless of whether this effect can be achieved in the end, he has tried his best to subtly alleviate everyone's psychological pressure regarding underwater combat through the training process.

Qin Su's brief statement, packed with information, left the students somewhat bewildered.

"Am I hearing things? It's not Underwater Combat Suit, but a regular Simulated Protective Suit?"

"I need to carry three to ten different types of weapons? Ugh... is that even possible?"

"Should... be possible? It's the same underwater and above water, right?"

"Heh, do you even believe what you're saying? Don't you have any idea what you're like underwater?"

"Jeffrey, with that pursed-lip look, you're practically poisoning yourself!"

Despite their doubts, everyone swiftly executed Qin Su's instructions.

Qin Su ignored everyone's chatter and strode into the Changing Room after issuing the order.

Everyone noticed Qin Su's actions immediately, and their initial doubts about Qin Su orders turned into pleasant surprise at Qin Su actions.

"So, our Class Monitor is... going into the water with us today? Will I be able to see what Class Monitor looks like underwater?"

"What? The real underwater appearance of Qin Su! If you don't understand, ask your Class 6): Is this something that can be filmed?"

"Tsk, you guys have no experience with this, don't you? Brother Su is very generous. As long as Brother Su doesn't explicitly forbid it, it means it's okay to film."

"!"

"My Optical Brain is starting to get anxious, I can't wait!"

"What are Class 6) and Class 66) doing? Why do they seem so restless? What did Qin Su say to them?"

Why is Qin Su heading towards the Changing Room?

"Is that even a question? Qin Su is going into the water today."

"Tsk, no wonder they're so excited. Class Monitor, can we skip the scolding and go check it out?"

"Stop with your little schemes and get back in the boiling water!"

Is this appropriate so early in the morning?

[Early bird catches the worm!]

[The other classes look so anxious, completely clueless about what's going on here, hahaha]

Qin Su changed his clothes in the Changing Room, activated the simulated protective equipment by connecting his Optical Brain to his Combat Suit, and figured that his classmates would be outside around the same time as him, given how quickly they caught up with the gossip. He then opened the Changing Room door and went out.

Many people hurried out of the Changing Room, just as Qin Su had expected. Without looking to the side, Qin Su walked to the machine warehouse and quickly and skillfully placed the selected weapon onto the Simulated Protective Suit.

Ordinary Simulated Protective Suits are not equipped with oxygen supply equipment for Underwater Combat Suits, and need to surface to breathe after a period of time.

Even underwater, it still provides the same protective simulation as on land. From the moment the connection to the Optical Brain is activated, even if the head appears to be empty, an invisible light membrane covers every inch of the head, and even covers every strand of hair. This ensures that even if the hair is subjected to a huge attack, it cannot be actually burned; it is only simulated to feel and smell as if it were burned.

Like other Combat Suits, the Simulated Protective Suit can be fitted with various weapons via a powerful magnetic attraction activated by energy. It can only be removed and used by issuing a 'release' command through Optical Brain connected to the protective suit.

Even for such simple movements, Qin Su practiced in front of the mirror three times last night to ensure that every movement he showed to his classmates was not superfluous and was elegant, graceful, and crisp.

Following Qin Su's deliberate arrangement, ten weapons of varying sizes were magnetically attached to the Simulated Protective Suit. The chosen placement of the weapons would not create any 'comical' effect on the body's appearance.

After choosing his weapon, Qin Su pretended not to notice the occasional furtive glances from his classmates and headed straight for the Deep-Water Zone.

The other classes were still glancing at them gossipingly, seemingly unsure of what they were up to.

He needed to save seats for his classmates first.

But...

Qin Su felt the weight on his body as he walked.

Without the buoyancy support provided by Underwater Combat Suit, the maximum weight of the weapons he chose, and even the smallest, ten weapons carried on his back, still added a bit of weight.

Without specialized Combat Suits underwater, it will only be heavier.

Qin Su was glad he had practiced last night, otherwise he would have embarrassed himself today.

"Yes! You guessed it, Brother Su is really going to shower with us... no, I mean, soak in the same pool."

"What nonsense are you thinking? Isn't the main point that Qin Su is carrying ten different weapons? But I'm really curious, why ten?"

As soon as Qin Su left, the suppressed excitement of the students surrounding the machine bay rang out.

"Have no idea."

"Regardless of the reason, based on past experience, ten is definitely not Brother Su's limit; it's very likely our limit."

"I support it. Brother Su must have taken our situation into consideration and is lowering his standards to accommodate us."

"Qin Su really is... no wonder he can have your (Class 6 completely under his thumb. Now our (Class 66 seems to be totally infatuated with him too."

"But..." He Muzhi shifted the weapons on his body, "Can you really move in the water like this? Just carrying it without moving already feels heavy."

He also followed Qin Su's choice and magnetically absorbed ten weapons exactly like Qin Su's; there were quite a few people like him.

Everyone was clearly unconcerned about whether they could actually use it; they were all just thinking that since Qin Su had used it, they had to give it a try, no matter how skilled they were.

Anyway, there's still plenty of time before the five minutes are up, they have all the time to change.

"It is indeed very heavy."

"We weren't wearing Combat Suit, just training Simulated Protective Suits. Without Combat Suit to save us energy, these weapons are so heavy to carry."

"Let's do what we can." He Muzhi said, leaving his usual weapon on his person and taking off the rest.

The others readily agreed, choosing their endings according to their own preferences, and quickly headed towards Qin Su's location.

The students from both classes spontaneously stood a few steps away from Qin Su, their gazes lingering on the Abyss -like water and on Qin Su on the shore.

As the five minutes were about to expire, Qin Su recited the rules he had quietly devised during training the previous night.

"Ten seconds later, everyone will enter the water. Once inside, everyone except yourself will be an insect."

"After hitting thirty insects, rise to the surface and temporarily withdraw from the battle to observe from above, leaving the opportunity for other students to fight."

"Anyone who has reached their breath-holding limit may come ashore to breathe temporarily, but the breathing time must not exceed ten seconds."

"If fewer than thirty people remain underwater, this round ends, and the second round will begin automatically in one minute."

"Every hour, the group goes ashore to replenish and replace their weapons, with a ten-minute replacement period. After ten minutes, training continues according to the previous rules."

As an Earthling, Qin Su's ability to hold his breath was far inferior to that of Interstellar People. After countless attempts, he had no choice but to resort to using the rules he had created to avoid being discovered by the Interstellar People.

After speaking, Qin Su gave everyone three seconds to react before asking, "Did everyone understand?"

"Clear!"

A chorus of clear voices rang out around Qin Su.

The timing was perfect; ten seconds later, Qin Su said in a cold, stern voice, "Begin."

After saying that, Qin Su secretly took a deep breath and entered the water first.

He dived into the water using the same diving technique that an Interstellar People had observed and mastered yesterday.

Thump thump...

After Qin Su, students from both classes jumped down one after another.

Qin Su's voice wasn't loud, and he controlled it so that only the students from two classes could hear it. The other classes, who were listening intently, didn't hear what Qin Su said specifically, but they did hear the strong and resounding responses from the students of Class 6) and Class 66).

"...?"

What do they know that they know?

"Although we didn't quite understand what it meant, we saw it, so we can just do it."

Agreed.

After Class 6) and Class 66) collectively dived into the water, the other classes dispersed one after another, copying the actions of the students in the two classes led by Qin Su.

The staff member in charge of the venue. "?"

Why is everyone rushing to buy the same thing again? I just don't understand the thought process of young people these days.

Qin Su was the first to enter the water, looked up and seemed to be waiting for the last student to enter the water with a normal expression, but in fact he had already silently calculated in his mind who he would attack later.

To maintain a high level of professionalism and impartiality, Qin Su chose to target only the top-ranked students from both classes, one at a time.

Fortunately, everyone jumped into the water at the same time, and they were all underwater in less than two seconds, so he didn't waste much time holding his breath.

Having undergone Qin Su's previous training, even Class 66, which had only trained under Qin Su for a week, had deeply experienced the pain of death simulated by countless Simulated Protective Suits.

The Deep-Water Zone is ten meters deep, and the activity area is extremely large. The students spontaneously dispersed the moment they entered the water to avoid dying immediately.

Qin Su mentally estimated his breath-holding time and gave his classmates two seconds to disperse.

The instant he saw his classmates scatter and pick up weapons to attack, he kicked his legs forward in the water, using the force of the water to propel his body backward. As his hair spread out in thick black waves in the water, he gripped different weapons in each hand and fired in different directions...

Bang bang--

Two consecutive shots rang out in the water with a muffled thud, and He Muzhi and Alec, from different directions, simultaneously felt the pain of being pierced in the heart.

He Muzhi had 'died' countless times at Qin Su's hands, and though he was in pain, he could still maintain consciousness and look in Qin Su's direction.

There was obvious astonishment in his eyes.

Alec didn't understand what he had done to offend Qin Su; his mind went blank as he fell backward after being pierced through.

When He Muzhi looked at Qin Su blankly, he found that Qin Su had quickly switched between two weapons in that short period of time and hit Jeffrey and an Alpha from Class 66).

He Muzhi: "..."

Was hitting him a coincidence? Or... some kind of test?

Regardless of whether it was true or not, He Muzhi didn't have time to think too much. After recovering, he quickly opened fire.

One of the targets was Qin Su.

'If this is a test, then as long as I hit Qin Su, wouldn't I pass the test?'

The other people who were shot by Qin Su reacted similarly to He Muzhi.

"..."

With only ten people left to complete the first round, Qin Su sensed the 'retaliation' coming from both classes from all directions. He quickened his pace, smoothly dodging attacks aimed at him in the water while rapidly firing at the remaining ten targets.

Having successfully completed the mission of 'killing' the last of the thirty people without any major incident, Qin Su, who was almost suffocating, naturally surfaced. Qin Su wet black hair fell backward with the force of his breakthrough, revealing his smooth forehead.

Call...

Qin Su controlled the force with which he inhaled oxygen.

He almost suffocated.