The pre-exam special training organized by the Education Bureau had clearly involved a great deal of effort.
Led by Principal Fang Yuan of Third High School, with instructors from the expert ranks of the Guanyun Base military camp, and accompanied by military soldiers into the wilderness.
In particular, the seven instructors dispatched by the military were truly Martial Artists who had been carefully selected, each proficient in at least one school Martial Skill.
Monument-Splitting Palm, Nine-Shadow Step, Iron Wire Fist, Cloud Piercing Finger, Heart-Piercing Kick, Mountain Leaning Back, Eagle Claw Technique – all were present.
With such conditions, the one hundred students participating in the special training could fully seek out corresponding instructors to advance their required Martial Skills based on their individual circumstances.
Colonel Huang did not say much, merely introducing some precautions needed in the wilderness before leaving on his own.
Although the students were to enter the true wilderness, it was actually near the base, with military soldiers ready to provide support at any time, ensuring the students would not be in danger.
"Depart!"
With Principal Fang's order, one hundred students boarded the pre-arranged military vehicles in succession, bypassed the Hunting Ground, and were transported to the fortress at the edge of the base.
This was the first line of defense for the Guanyun City base, featuring not only a formidable city wall hundreds of meters high but also several layers of Energy Light Walls, with heavy troops patrolling the walls year-round.
Their camp this time would be on the city wall, sharing food and lodging with the military soldiers stationed there, and venturing out of the city with the officers and soldiers to carry out various reconnaissance and hunting missions.
"Students, only through genuine wilderness combat can you possibly become warriors who bring glory to the nation."
"This is also the most important course for you after entering university."
"Of course, at this stage, you can still receive protection, mainly focusing on tempering yourselves and broadening your horizons."
"The practical assessment for the college entrance examination changes its Hunting Ground every year, so you must seize this opportunity to encounter more Exotic Beasts and improve your adaptability."
"When there are no external missions, you can train yourselves in the fortress camp, and also practice Martial Skills with the instructors."
After Principal Fang reiterated the rules of the special training, he handed the students over to the seven instructors.
However, before leaving, his voice entered Lu Chong's mind, "Student Lu Chong, come find me after class tonight."
Telepathic transmission!
This was an ability that could only be possessed after reaching the Martial Ancestor realm.
Lu Chong was somewhat puzzled as to why the Principal of Third High School, whom he had never met before, wanted to meet him alone.
"Students, I am Cheng Dongye, a seventh-stage Martial Artist, proficient in Monument-Splitting Palm."
"I am Lian Yunfeng, a sixth-stage Martial Artist, proficient in Nine-Shadow Step."
"Liu Ziqiang, a sixth-stage Martial Artist, proficient in Mountain Leaning Back."
After Principal Fang left, the seven instructors from the military took turns introducing themselves briefly, especially highlighting the school's foundational Martial Skills they were proficient in.
It had to be said that the military was truly a place where experts were as numerous as clouds; even a garrison in a Level 3 base city could easily assemble experts proficient in various foundational Martial Skills.
Considering that Guanyun City had one hundred and eight high schools, it was not easy to gather such a group of seven instructors.
Of course, the instructors' theoretical knowledge and range of Martial Skills still surpassed those of ordinary soldiers.
Take their homeroom teacher, Wang Tong, for example. As far as Lu Chong knew, although he hadn't cultivated any of the school's Martial Skills to Perfection, he had reached the Microscopic realm in all seven of them.
"For the next month, we will lead you to experience real military life, temper your will, and bring you into close contact with actual Exotic Beasts."
"Note that this is no longer the child's play of the Hunting Ground, and the beasts you will encounter will no longer be those that have lost their fangs after being penned."
After the instructors, led by Cheng Dongye, delivered another round of sharp speeches, the students were finally led to their resting quarters.
Each student was assigned a tent, and the escorts brought by the students could also stay in the camp, but they had to follow the instructors' arrangements.
By the end of the day, the students had gained a preliminary understanding of the fortress.
After dinner, while other students returned to their quarters to rest or cultivate, Lu Chong went alone to Principal Fang's residence.
"Come in."
Before Lu Chong could knock, Principal Fang's voice had already come out.
Lu Chong pushed the door open and saw Principal Fang, dressed in a long gown with a kind demeanor.
"Greetings, Principal Fang," Lu Chong said respectfully.
"Mm, no need to be formal, just call me Teacher Fang."
Principal Fang smiled at Lu Chong and continued, "It seems Old Wei didn't tell you."
"It's like this, your performance in the Hunting Ground was very outstanding, so I suggested to your Principal Wei that I pass on a Tiger Roar Skill that I created to you."
"After all, in the end, both our First High School and Third High School are from Guanyun City, and we have to present a united front against other bases in the national college entrance examination."
Principal Fang's words were eloquent, but Lu Chong didn't fully believe him. He felt a more plausible explanation was that Principal Wei had managed to secure a new Martial Skill for him.
However, regardless of the reason, Lu Chong, who was currently in need of a Martial Skill, was very interested in this so-called Tiger Roar Skill.
"Thank you, Teacher Fang."
Lu Chong asked curiously, "I wonder what grade this Tiger Roar Skill is?"
Principal Fang said with a hint of pride, "Human-tier Top Grade, it's just so-so. It's only a tiny bit stronger than Principal Wei's Golden Cicada Robe."
Lu Chong's spirits immediately lifted upon hearing this.
Human-tier Top Grade was already the strongest martial art that could be cultivated below the Martial Artist realm.
He hadn't expected that this unassuming and somewhat deceptive Principal Fang could create a martial art of this caliber.
Cough cough...
Principal Fang then added somewhat sheepishly, "Of course, in terms of actual combat power, the Tiger Roar Skill might not necessarily be stronger than the Golden Cicada Robe."
"My Tiger Roar Skill is rather special. It doesn't focus on offense, but on refining the spirit," Principal Fang stated confidently.
"Refining the spirit?" Lu Chong was a little surprised, as he had only heard of such martial arts and never seen one.
"It's not as mystical as you might think. It's actually a martial art that trains mental fortitude and improves your neural responses," Principal Fang rephrased.
It wasn't that he was being modest, but he knew this kid would definitely consult Old Wei later, so he shouldn't boast too much.
A mix of truth and falsehood was the best way to fool this child.
"Mental fortitude, neural responses..." Lu Chong thought back to the simulation test he had taken earlier.
During that test, Lu Chong had discovered that his neural response score wasn't outstanding; it was merely average.
"I didn't expect to have the chance to find a martial art that improves neural responses so soon."
Lu Chong rejoiced inwardly, "Principal Wei really understands me."
.You are reading Global Cataclysm: My Martial Arts Automatically Cultivate by Yunyou Shuhai