Mecha: Full Metal Storm
Chapter 8

Divine Treasury System

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Inside the classroom.

The students took their seats again.

From the exchange between Luo Beichen and Luo Yan, they had already vaguely guessed

that Chen Yongsong's situation was probably inseparable from Luo Beichen.

Luo Beichen had even used this matter to incite and exploit them.

This made their gazes toward Luo Beichen carry a hint of anger.

Luo Beichen didn't care about that.

He was more concerned with how to kill Luo Yan.

At the podium, Wei Fenghua gave Luo Yan a deep look.

He coughed twice and said to Xiao Shi, "Teacher Xiao, I'll leave it to you here."

Xiao Shi had an ordinary face but carried an air of scholarly refinement.

Hearing this, he smiled and nodded.

After Wei Fenghua left the classroom, this young teacher cleared his throat.

He smiled.

"Hello everyone, my name is Xiao Shi."

"I'll be teaching your General Knowledge Class."

"The purpose of this course is mainly to help you better understand the 'Giant Beast Calamity,' the 'Jambu Realm Space,' and the 'Visualization Technique,' among other things."

After speaking, he operated the computer at the podium.

A screen descended over the blackboard, and then the classroom windows closed one by one.

As the light dimmed, images appeared on the projection screen.

They were photographs.

They showed the frozen corpse of a giant beast.

"This is the first giant beast remains discovered half a century ago, which we call 'Specimen Zero.'"

"Specimen Zero was found in the polar region, and its appearance caused a stir in the archaeological world."

"Using modern instruments, we analyzed its age and reached a conclusion."

"Specimen Zero is older than the dinosaurs."

"But if that were all, it would have just been a 'feast' for the archaeological world."

Xiao Shi switched to a few more photos.

From the images, it showed a massive cavern.

"Right at the site where Specimen Zero was discovered, a national archaeological team continued digging deeper."

"They wanted to unearth more giant beast remains."

"But unexpectedly, they opened the door to another 'world.'"

"It was in that 'world' that we discovered many things, including the 'Visualization Technique.'"

"Due to time constraints,"

"regarding that 'world,' as well as the 'Giant Beast Calamity,' the 'Jambu Realm Space,' and other knowledge,"

"I will gradually cover them in future lessons."

"Next, I'll focus on explaining the 'Visualization Technique.'"

Xiao Shi pressed a key on the keyboard, and new images appeared on the projection screen.

They were all stone slabs, stone tablets, and dusty ancient books.

"These are some of the findings from that 'world' back then, and they are also the prototypes of the 'Visualization Technique' that you have already learned or will learn next."

"The Visualization Technique can unlock human potential, transform our physique, and allow us to obtain an energy called 'Primal Energy.'"

"We use 'Jun' as the unit to measure its strength."

"Additionally, we can use this energy to unleash certain special 'abilities.'"

"We'll discuss that another time."

Xiao Shi turned off the projector and opened the windows.

He smiled as he looked at the students.

"Let's get back to the 'Visualization Technique.'"

"Most of you should know that learning the Visualization Technique requires gradual progress."

"Those who come into contact with the Visualization Technique for the first time need to cultivate a basic method, which is the 'Foundation Establishment Art.'"

"It can stimulate the human body's potential, awakening the latent 'Essence Energy' within us."

"Causing it to circulate through the limbs and bones; when cultivation is perfected, Essence Energy will burst open the 'Heavenly Aperture'."

"From then on, connecting above and below, it allows us to sense the existence of Essence Energy in heaven and earth."

"Thus entering the next stage—the cultivation of the 'Aperture Opening' phase."

As Xiao Shi spoke, he cast a meaningful glance at Luo Yan.

"When Essence Building is perfected and the 'Heavenly Aperture'—such an important acupoint—is opened, it will also awaken one's own 'Divine Treasure'."

"'Divine' refers to the spirit, also the soul."

"'Treasure' means a hidden store."

"'Divine Treasure' is the treasure hidden within the soul."

"You can think of it as 'talent'."

"Everyone is born with innate 'talent', but if you don't discover it or develop it..."

"You might never awaken it until the day you die."

"And opening the 'Heavenly Aperture'—a major acupoint—also unlocks the 'treasure' hidden deep within each of your souls."

Pausing, Xiao Shi turned around.

He wrote several words on the blackboard in succession.

Super Sense! Super Physique! Mimicry! Nature! Mystery!

Turning back, he smiled and said, "This is the 'system' we've summarized after collecting, analyzing, and categorizing the 'Divine Treasures'."

At that moment, a student raised their hand: "Teacher, I have a question."

"Why do mech pilots need to cultivate the 'Visualization Technique'?"

"Shouldn't we focus more on operating the mechs?"

Xiao Shi nodded: "Good question."

"I was planning to save this for last."

"Since you asked, I'll tell you all in advance."

"Why do pilots learn the 'Visualization Technique'? It's because of the mech's 'Empathy System'."

"This system allows the mech to establish a neural link with the pilot."

"Enabling the mech to move according to the pilot's thoughts."

"The mech is like your body; as long as your brain issues a command, through the 'Empathy System', synchronized movement can be achieved."

"Furthermore, the 'Empathy System' has an even more important function."

"It can reproduce, and even amplify, the pilot's own strength and skills."

"In other words, the stronger your power and the richer your skills..."

"Then these powers and skills can not only be manifested through the mech but also reach heights you can't imagine."

Xiao Shi smiled and said, "You can simply think of the mech as a 'weapon'—in the hands of a stronger person, the 'weapon' can unleash greater power."

"Additionally, lower-tier and mid-tier Giant Beasts can still be killed with guns, cannons, and missiles."

"But for high-tier and above, only Essence Energy can break through their defenses and kill them."

"This is why pilots need to cultivate the 'Visualization Technique'."

Hearing this.

Luo Yan suddenly understood.

He finally knew why, during the return journey, the mech piloted by Di Zheng could burst out with astonishing speed.

And why those soldiers had said it was the result of Di Zheng manifesting his own 'Divine Treasure' ability through the 'Empathy System' via the mech!

After answering the student's question.

Xiao Shi continued explaining the differences between the five types of 'Divine Treasures'.

Unconsciously.

The bell for the end of class rang.

Xiao Shi had just finished explaining the last 'Divine Treasure' type.

He smiled and said, "That's all for today's lesson. This afternoon, you'll begin cultivating the 'Visualization Technique'."

"In a moment, Teacher Wei Fenghua will announce the instructors assigned to each of you."

"So, classmates, see you in the next class."

Then a student called out, "Stand up, salute."

"Thank you, teacher!"

After class, there was a 10-minute break.

Director of Academic Affairs Wei Fenghua had arrived again.

He announced the mentors assigned to everyone.

To Luo Yan's surprise, his mentor was none other than Wei Fenghua.

And he was the only student.

One-on-one instruction!

Taking this opportunity, Wei Fenghua also announced the resolution of last night's Chen Yongsong incident.

The matter was ultimately handled as an 'accident.'

The academy ordered Luo Yan to dismantle all the 'traps' in his dormitory to prevent a repeat tragedy.

At the same time, security in the dormitory area would be strengthened to ensure student safety.

Finally.

Luo Yan had twenty credits deducted as punishment.

Class dismissed.

The moment Luo Yan stepped out of the classroom, Wei Fenghua blocked his path.

"Follow me."

Wei Fenghua said this and walked off.

Luo Yan had no choice but to follow.

They arrived at a secluded pond.

Wei Fenghua asked directly, "Did Di Zheng tell you about the 'Death Match'?"

"Were you deliberately provoking Luo Beichen just now to make him propose a 'Death Match'?"

Luo Yan didn't hide it. He nodded.

He'd thought it over last night.

If he were the one to propose the Death Match, Luo Beichen might not take the bait.

So he exploited Luo Beichen's character flaw.

He brought up his 'taboo' in public.

Making the other man burn with rage.

And take the initiative to propose a Death Match.

However.

At that moment, Luo Yan had actually hoped Luo Beichen would lunge at him.

That way, he could 'accidentally' kill him.

"One after another, none of you let me rest easy."

Wei Fenghua shook his head, then looked at Luo Yan. "Did Di Zheng tell you that even if you win a Death Match, you still lose credits?"

"He did." Luo Yan answered honestly.

Wei Fenghua asked, "Even so, you still want to fight?"

"Fight." Luo Yan replied succinctly.

Wei Fenghua smiled. "Alright, then I know how to teach you."

"Go eat. Don't be late this afternoon."

With that, he coughed twice and left.

Luo Yan was a little surprised.

He'd thought Wei Fenghua would scold him or try to stop him.

Instead, he'd come to gauge his intentions.

To decide how to instruct him.

"Interesting," Luo Yan murmured.

Then, following the signposts, he found the school cafeteria.

There, he saw more students.

All second- and third-year academy students.

It seemed news of the Death Match between Luo Yan and Luo Beichen had already spread.

The moment he appeared.

Many eyes turned toward him.

Among them, all sorts of meanings.

Luo Yan ignored them completely and headed straight for the meal counter.

At a table that Luo Yan passed, someone sneered: "He Hao, look, this first-year New Student is pretty 'arrogant,' huh."

The youth called He Hao was shoveling rice into his mouth. He looked up at the remark and said irritably, "Whether he's got eyes for anyone or not, that's none of my damn business."

This man was tall and sturdy, with sharp, hard lines to his face.

His hair was very short, giving him a tough-guy look.

Except his face was dotted with grains of rice, which made him look a bit ridiculous.

The classmate beside him chuckled: "Your He family's been crushed so hard by our Commander Di that you can't lift your head."

"I remember you always swore you'd make Commander Di pay after graduation."

"What, changed your mind?"

He Hao slammed his bowl hard onto the table: "No."

"But I have principles."

"I don't bully freshmen."

"If he really kills that Luo bastard, then I'll play with him."

A female classmate across from him said.

"If he really kills Luo Beichen, then I advise you to drop that idea."

"Careful—playing around might get you played out."

He Hao snorted, didn't reply, and went back to shoveling rice.

Afternoon.

Luo Yan arrived at the designated training hall.

Wei Fenghua was already there.

This teacher seemed to be in poor health and coughed a few more times.

Then he said: "Since you've already reached Aperture Opening, there's no need to study the Foundation Establishment Art."

"You can go straight into practicing the basic Visualization Technique."

"There are many techniques in the basic Visualization Technique, and the one I'm going to teach you is called 'Observing Mountains and Seas.'"

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