Warrior Squad

"Old Yang!"

Inside a Large Audiovisual Room at the Jiangnan General Association, Chairman Zhou Yongzheng and three supervisors stood before a three-dimensional virtual projection.

Zhou Yongzheng looked at the projection and smiled. "I didn't expect you to be the one handling this."

"Old Zhou, a decision has been made regarding the application you submitted upward." The projection showed a middle-aged man in a gray robe. He smiled. "The day after tomorrow, I'll arrive at your Jiangnan General Association to verify Wang Yi's situation. If everything checks out, Wang Yi can receive a spot in the Elite Training Camp."

The Limit Martial Arts School's Global Headquarters exercised extremely strict control over every Elite Training Camp slot. Unless an organization from one of the various powers paid an enormous price to secure a place, only true Peerless Geniuses were qualified to enter.

The title of 'the world's number one training camp' was no empty boast!

June 10th, morning.

Yangzhou City, Moonlight Residential Area.

Ever since moving, Wang Yi had remained in the villa, only occasionally going to the association to borrow equipment or test his current level of strength.

"My punching strength has now reached around 18,500 kilograms, while my speed and Neural Reaction Speed have also reached the Intermediate Wargod level." Wang Yi, dressed in a soft snow-white training uniform, stood calmly in the 120-square-meter Training Hall on the second floor, gripping a gleaming battle saber in each hand.

The Gene Energy Cultivation Method, the supreme Guidance Technique of the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade, coupled with a Gene Level several times higher than that of an ordinary Earthling, had allowed Wang Yi's physical strength to improve rapidly these past few days.

Especially after obtaining the Guidance Technique, practicing it alongside his Body Movement and Blade Technique allowed him to deeply tap into his genetic potential. He could clearly feel himself growing stronger every day.

Unfortunately, he had not even gotten started on the First Layer of the Blade Technique!

"And my Mental Power has reached nearly 70,000 kilograms of force, at the Beginner War God level!" Wang Yi released his grip, yet the battle sabers in his hands did not fall. Instead, they hovered in midair, as though supported by an invisible force.

With a thought from Wang Yi, whoosh! The two battle sabers turned into two White Streamers, rapidly circling through the Training Hall like butterflies weaving through flowers. Their sharp whistles through the air were soul-stirring.

"Blade Technique, Specialist level!"

"Body Movement, Subtle level!"

Wang Yi again gripped the battle sabers. Looking down at the alloy sabers glinting coldly in his hands, a smile appeared on his face. "Even without Mental Power, relying solely on my Body Movement, Blade Technique, and current physical condition, I could still contend with a High-level Wargod."

"However..."

Wang Yi's gaze shifted to several open books lying on the floor of the Training Hall.

"As expected, the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade deserves its reputation as an SSS-grade Secret Manual with the most difficult entry requirements. I've been practicing for days, yet I still have no clue."

Wang Yi shook his head.

He also knew that matters of comprehension could not be rushed.

Cultivation was like that. Sometimes, one pursued something bitterly and racked one's brain without finding the slightest clue. Other times, a flash of inspiration would bring a breakthrough.

Just like Luo Feng in the original story—his comprehension of the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade was often accompanied by all kinds of accidents.

But Wang Yi believed it was more like protagonist luck.

"If I could sign in at Hong's spaceship building or Thunder God's Seven Star Tower, I'd probably gain something huge." Wang Yi could not help thinking.

Sometimes, Wang Yi even considered finding time to sign in at martial arts schools in Base Cities across the world, or at certain special locations, to see whether he could obtain any unexpected rewards.

However, in this era, traveling between Base Cities was not so easy.

And the sign-in rewards from the various martial arts schools within Jiangnan Base City alone were far too insignificant for the current Wang Yi. He might as well stay home peacefully, where he could keep his girlfriend and family company.

"Bzz—"

Suddenly, the phone Wang Yi had left in the corner of the Training Hall began to vibrate, followed by a ringtone.

"Hmm?" Wang Yi's figure flickered. The next instant, he appeared there like a ghost. Casually picking up the phone and seeing the caller ID, his heart jolted. "It's Chairman Zhou's call!"

After Wang Yi signed with the Limit Martial Arts School, he had received the contact information of Zhou Yongzheng and other senior executives of the Jiangnan General Association.

"Why is Chairman Zhou calling me at this time? Could it be..." Wang Yi guessed as he answered the call.

"Chairman Zhou."

"Wang Yi!" Chairman Zhou's smiling voice came through the phone.

"Chairman Zhou, you were looking for me...?"

In the video, Chairman Zhou glanced at Wang Yi's training uniform and the background behind him, and his smile deepened. "Wang Yi, I'm calling to tell you something..."

Wang Yi's heart skipped slightly.

"The Limit Martial Arts School's Global Headquarters has approved your application to enter the Elite Training Camp. However, they will still send someone from headquarters to conduct a verification. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be tomorrow, so prepare yourself mentally."

"I understand. Thank you, Chairman Zhou," Wang Yi said gratefully.

"Haha... What are you thanking me for? You came from our Jiangnan General Association. If you can join the Elite Training Camp at headquarters, it reflects well on us too." Zhou Yongzheng smiled. "Remember, don't let us down tomorrow."

"Don't worry, Chairman Zhou. There definitely won't be any problem," Wang Yi said confidently.

"Good." Zhou Yongzheng nodded lightly.

"Oh, right." Zhou Yongzheng seemed to remember something, and his expression turned slightly solemn. He said to Wang Yi, "If you officially join the Elite Training Camp, you probably won't head to headquarters until the end of June. Have you decided how you plan to spend this period?"

Wang Yi answered honestly, "I plan to focus on cultivation in Yangzhou City."

Zhou Yongzheng spoke earnestly. "Wang Yi, cultivation is important, but for a Martial Artist, practical combat experience is equally important. You received a recommendation from our Limit Martial Arts School in advance and became a Martial Artist without having to take the Warrior Combat Assessment. But that also caused you to lose an opportunity to temper your mind and will."

Zhou Yongzheng stared intently at Wang Yi, his gaze as sharp as a blade. Though separated by a phone screen, Wang Yi still felt a numb sensation as if his skin had been pierced, while an invisible pressure settled over his heart.

At that moment, Zhou Yongzheng felt like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey, full of the stench of blood.

Wang Yi was alarmed. Was this what a truly powerful Martial Artist who had weathered storms of blood and emerged from endless slaughter and battle felt like?

Wang Yi also understood that although the Sign-in Panel had helped him greatly increase his strength and made him a genius in the eyes of the world, he lacked true tempering.

"I'll be direct. Once you enter the Elite Training Camp, you'll also face fierce competition. Your opponents will be Peerless Geniuses from all over the world. Furthermore, in order to temper its students, the Elite Training Camp arranges for them to spend half of every month in the Wilderness hunting monsters," Zhou Yongzheng said slowly.

"Your talent is sufficient now, but you are still a newcomer. You cannot compare with those geniuses who have undergone meticulous training and cultivation. I'm afraid you'll have difficulty adapting to that environment. Therefore, before you head to the Elite Training Camp, I've arranged for an elite Martial Artist squad to take you outside the city for some training and give you more practical combat experience." Zhou Yongzheng looked at Wang Yi. "Are you willing to go?"

Without hesitation, Wang Yi said, "I'm willing!"

"Good!" Zhou Yongzheng was very satisfied with Wang Yi's attitude. "After the Inspector from headquarters arrives tomorrow, make your preparations. The day after tomorrow, you'll set out with the Martial Artist squad for the Wilderness Area."