Entering the Training Camp

"Kid, was that last bit just you showing off your IQ?"

After leaving the Science Division by elevator, Huo Haitian reached out and slung an arm around Feng Qingmo's shoulder. He stood nearly two meters tall, a full ten centimeters or more above the one-meter-eighty-something Feng Qingmo.

Without waiting for an answer, he leaned in closer: "Do you have some kind of designs on my niece?"

Feng Qingmo was speechless and rolled his eyes at him.

"Haha, I hit the nail on the head, didn't I?" Huo Haitian burst into laughter and gave his shoulder a heavy pat. "What's wrong with that? A fair lady is a match for a gentleman, after all..."

"Are we heading straight to the training camp now?" Feng Qingmo simply changed the subject.

"I've already arranged the car." Huo Haitian released his grip, and the two emerged from the corridor into the basement.

Screech... An off-road vehicle with military plates braked sharply beside them.

"Get in, we're off to the training camp!" Huo Haitian pulled the door open and dove inside.

On the outskirts of Kyoto Base City lay a complex of buildings. Surrounding it were various pavilion-style structures, while in the center stood a tall, ten-story building, over a hundred meters in length and width, with each floor spanning ten thousand square meters.

The military-plated off-road vehicle pulled to a stop at the main gate. Huo Haitian and Feng Qingmo stepped out, and the vehicle sped away immediately; the driver hadn't said a single word from start to finish.

"Let's go, I'll take you to handle the paperwork." Huo Haitian led Feng Qingmo toward the gate.

After presenting their credentials and registering, the two entered the compound.

Inside the building closest to the gate, Feng Qingmo went through a series of procedures. After having his palm prints and iris scanned, he quickly received a card-style student ID and a specialized watch.

"This student ID is very important, so don't lose it. The security measures in this training camp are extremely strict; without it, you won't be able to move an inch. Many facilities and pieces of equipment even require the ID to be activated..."

Huo Haitian gave him a word of caution before turning to lead him outside.

"All your information is registered, and your living quarters have been assigned. I'll take you there now. Every student is allocated a pavilion; your residence is pavilion 'Jiayin-9'."

"Jiayin-9?" Feng Qingmo asked, puzzled. "Isn't Jiayin a unique Huaxia lunar calendar year?"

"Correct," Huo Haitian nodded. "The batch of pavilions surrounding your residence was built in 2034, which was the year of Jiayin. The one you're staying in was the ninth one completed, hence the designation Jiayin-9."

"So that's how it is," Feng Qingmo realized. As they walked, he swept his Spiritual Force slightly across the area, noting hundreds of pavilions throughout the camp. "Uncle Huo, is every pavilion occupied?"

"Not at all," Huo Haitian shook his head. "Although there are over three hundred residences, there are currently only two hundred or so students. About a hundred are War General Level, and the rest are Warrior Level..."

He sighed slightly. "Even though the Huashan Training Camp is the best in our country, it still can't compare to the Elite Training Camp of the Limit Dojo or the Thunder Dojo. They screen geniuses from all over the world, while we can only select from within the country, and they must be affiliated with the military..."

Feng Qingmo nodded slightly. From that perspective, the quality and quantity of students at the Huashan Training Camp indeed struggled to match those two major dojos. Having over two hundred students was already beyond his expectations.

"We're here!" After walking along the stone path for a while, the two arrived in front of a pavilion. Next to the door was a plaque engraved with the characters 'Jiayin-9'.

"You have to swipe your student ID to enter," Huo Haitian stopped. "There's a kitchen inside if you want to cook for yourself. Someone will prepare ingredients for you daily, or you can eat at the student cafeteria. I won't go in with you. There's a computer in the media room on the second floor; once you've read the student handbook, you'll have a general understanding of the camp. Other information will be sent to your watch, so just keep an eye on it..."

"The instructors are all away from the camp for the next few days, so you won't be assigned one for now. Just cultivate on your own in your quarters..."

"Many thanks, Uncle Huo!" Feng Qingmo bowed slightly. Huo Haitian patted his shoulder and turned to leave.

Once Huo Haitian was gone, Feng Qingmo pulled out his student ID and swiped it against the door. With a soft beep, the door opened automatically.

He took a tour of the place. The pavilion wasn't large, only about a hundred square meters. The first floor held the living room, kitchen, and dining area, while the second floor contained the bedroom and media room. There was also a basement level, which served as a cultivation room.

The entire basement was a cultivation room, spanning over a hundred square meters. The walls and floor were constructed from special alloys, more than enough for a student to train in.

He went to the media room on the second floor, probed it with his Spiritual Force, and flipped the switch. A screen appeared on the wall.

Once the screen lit up, several files were displayed, the first being the Student Handbook.

"Open Student Handbook," Feng Qingmo commanded, and the contents of the file immediately appeared on the screen.

Every February and August, following the Martial Artist combat assessment, the Huashan Training Camp recruits a portion of high-performing martial artists who have joined the military.

Other students are selected from outstanding military martial artists, ranging from Warrior Level to War General Level.

There are many War Gods serving as instructors in the camp, with each instructor guiding about ten students.

The camp features ten Gravity Rooms, one Combat Room, and one Trial Room.

The maximum gravity in the Gravity Rooms can reach 6x. All students are allocated usage time equally.

I remember the original story mentioned that the imitation Gravity Rooms at the Limit Dojo only reached 3x. I didn't expect the ones here at Huashan to reach 6x...

Also, at the Limit Dojo's Elite Training Camp, usage time for the Gravity Rooms and Trial Room is based on rankings. Huashan is actually better, with equal distribution...

Feng Qingmo thought with some surprise and continued reading.

The cycle is seven days: seven days of study and cultivation in the camp, followed by seven days of field experience in designated cities to hunt monsters. Students can form teams or, with permission, head out alone.

All proceeds from hunting monsters must be sold to the military to calculate contribution points and money.

The first twenty-eight days of each month follow this cycle, with the remaining two or three days reserved for assessments and rewards.

Assessments are held at the end of each month. Rankings are determined by a weighted calculation of power output, trial results, and the month's monster-hunting proceeds.

The top twenty students for the month gain access to the Gravity Rooms and Trial Room from the 29th to the end of the following month, based on their rank.

This mechanism is quite similar to the assessment system of the Limit Dojo in the original story... Feng Qingmo thought to himself as he continued reading.

The student who ranks first for the month, if they accumulate nine first-place finishes, receives a 'Purple Crystal Ganoderma' worth 50 billion, can choose three full sets of secret manuals for free, and can choose to become the direct disciple of an existing Councilor.

If the monthly first-place student accumulates six first-place finishes, they receive a 'Zen Stone Liquid' worth 30 billion and can choose one full set of secret manuals for free.

A punch force multiplier of level 4 grants one portion of 'Purple Crystal Ganoderma' worth 50 billion, an SS-Grade Combat Suit, and a full set of weaponry.

Before the designated graduation time, those who reach the War God Level and apply for graduation can receive an S-Grade Combat Suit and a full set of weaponry.

Looking at that long list of rewards, Feng Qingmo could not help but feel his heart surge with excitement. The value of the secret manuals was secondary, as they could be copied, but items like 'Purple Crystal Ganoderma' and 'Zen Stone Liquid' were treasures that undoubtedly provided great benefits to physical evolution, while the SS-Grade Combat Suit and weaponry were worth tens of billions.

It is a pity that I haven't even mastered the basics of the Wind-Washing Sword, and my multiplier level is still at 1. Who knows how long it will take to meet those requirements...