I Want to Break Through the Special Warfare Class

April 13th, less than two months until the national college entrance exam.

When the students returned from the Wilderness, ready for intensive martial skill training, they found that Lu Chong, who had always been a standout performer, was nowhere to be found.

"Chief Instructor, are you going to provide me with individual guidance?"

Lu Chong looked at Cheng Dongye, who had summoned him, with a sincere expression and asked out of curiosity.

After all, this Chief Instructor hadn't taught him anything yet; perhaps he could impart a military martial skill or two?

"Stop your delusions right now."

Without needing to think, Cheng Dongye could guess what the kid in front of him was plotting—he was trying to take advantage of him.

He had been on guard for a long time and wouldn't be fooled.

"I have nothing to teach you," Cheng Dongye said with a straight face. "And it's not just me; the other instructors don't have the time to guide you in martial skill training for now."

"The instructors are being too modest; I still have many things I wish to ask for advice on," Lu Chong said, his face full of regret upon hearing this.

The corner of Cheng Dongye's mouth twitched. You call that asking for advice? That's just you trying to swindle our military merits.

"Enough, quit the glib talk."

"While we don't have the time to teach you, we have found a more suitable special training method for you."

Cheng Dongye turned serious as he got to the point. "I have found a soldier from the Special Warfare Class to engage in live combat practice with you."

"These soldiers are all battle-hardened Martial Apprentice Stage 9s. Perhaps they cannot teach you much in terms of martial skills."

"However, you can learn the most practical combat techniques and experience from them."

"If you can defeat them, you will be a true soldier, not just a student who only knows how to talk on paper."

"Do you understand?" Cheng Dongye asked sternly.

Lu Chong finally understood the instructor's intention and felt a stir of excitement; this was indeed what he needed most right now.

He stood to learn a great deal from these soldiers who had experienced blood and fire, and it would be extremely practical.

"I understand, thank you, Instructor," Lu Chong said with a hint of gratitude.

"Good, follow Squad Leader Li here to the soldier training camp," Cheng Dongye said with satisfaction.

Standing beside him was a burly soldier, the very Squad Leader Li he had mentioned, who was also a true Martial Artist.

Lu Chong, however, did not rush to leave, instead asking, "Instructor, if I can defeat all the soldiers in the Special Warfare Class, is there any reward?"

"Please rest assured, Instructor, I don't need much. A few thousand military merits or a High-Grade martial skill will do; I'm not picky."

Lu Chong would never pass up an opportunity to ask for benefits like this.

Cheng Dongye felt his temper flare up the moment he heard this. So, training this kid requires preparing a generous gift as well?

He didn't reject Lu Chong outright, but instead looked at Squad Leader Li behind him. "Squad Leader Li, this student, Lu Chong, seems very confident."

"What do you say?"

Squad Leader Li immediately stood at attention and saluted, his voice booming like a bell: "Report to the Platoon Leader, we do not agree!"

"We will be sure to take good care of this student."

"He has made a bold claim; what if you lose?" Cheng Dongye pressed.

"Of course." Seeing that Squad Leader Li was about to sign a military pledge, Cheng Dongye quickly added, "I mean the entire squad attacking together."

Squad Leader Li was clearly stunned. Is the Platoon Leader looking down on their Special Warfare Class too much?

One had to know that the ten soldiers in his squad, excluding himself, were all Martial Apprentice Stage 9s with extremely rich combat experience. Attacking together to bully a single student?

"Answer me." Cheng Dongye didn't give Squad Leader Li a chance to question him and asked directly.

Because he understood that with Lu Chong's aptitude, once he figured out the soldiers' combat styles, defeating one or two of them would be quite easy.

Therefore, he couldn't set the target too low.

Squad Leader Li quickly stood at attention. "Report to the Platoon Leader, we will not lose."

"If we do lose, we are willing to pool our resources to satisfy this student's request."

Cheng Dongye gave a hum of acknowledgment before turning to Lu Chong. "Well, do you dare?"

Lu Chong beamed, looking at Cheng Dongye with gratitude. "Thank you, Chief Instructor."

"Hmph!" Cheng Dongye snorted. "You're certainly confident, but what if you lose?"

"I mean, if you fail to defeat the entire Special Warfare Class within ten days."

Lu Chong was taken aback. This Chief Instructor doesn't play by the rules; he actually wants to take advantage of a student?

"Enough." Cheng Dongye didn't make things difficult for Lu Chong, offering a solution instead. "If you fail, you will spend the remaining special training time helping the soldiers hone their martial skills."

"That won't be a loss for you, either," Cheng Dongye said with a smile.

Lu Chong thought about it. Isn't that just turning the tables and becoming a martial arts instructor for the soldiers?

That wasn't a bad thing, so Lu Chong said earnestly, "I will follow the Chief Instructor's orders."

"Alright, go on then," Cheng Dongye waved his hand, not wanting to look at the kid's face any longer.

Once Lu Chong followed Squad Leader Li away, Cheng Dongye chuckled to himself, "Brat, still trying to take advantage of me."

"Regardless of whether you can pull it off, I lose nothing."

"Squad Leader Li, I still don't know your full name." On the way to the Special Warfare Class, Lu Chong took the initiative to ask.

"Li Yibing." Squad Leader Li replied curtly, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.

Clearly, this squad leader of the Special Warfare Class was also somewhat repulsed by Lu Chong's arrogance.

Lu Chong didn't ask for trouble; he followed Li Yibing in silence until they reached a camp far removed from the students' training grounds.

Before even arriving at their destination, Lu Chong could already hear the sky-piercing shouts of the soldiers, punctuated by the occasional roar of cheers.

This kind of intensity really isn't something students can compare to.

Just listening to the sounds made Lu Chong's blood boil with excitement.

When they reached the soldiers' training area, Lu Chong saw that there were over a hundred soldiers there, locked in one-on-one combat.

Though they weren't using weapons, they were all stripped to the waist, revealing lean, powerful muscles and the countless scars covering their bodies.

Most of them were young soldiers; some were barely older than Lu Chong himself.

After all, many high school graduates didn't necessarily choose martial arts universities, opting instead to enlist directly in the Military Department, entering that great melting pot to earn merit and serve their country.

Lu Chong also noticed that the sparring between these soldiers was far more brutal than the practical combat they practiced at school.

Many of them were truly beaten until they were bloodied, and some even continued to grit their teeth and hold on despite broken bones.

This wasn't training; it was as if they were treating their comrades like mortal enemies.

Lu Chong could understand this; by bleeding and sweating in peacetime, they could reduce casualties in wartime.

No matter how confident Lu Chong was, he had always held the utmost respect for these soldiers who protected their homes and country.

They were the most lovable and pure people in this world.

"Halt!"

Li Yibing stepped onto the training ground and let out a loud shout. The soldiers immediately stopped their movements, standing at attention in perfect unison as they looked toward Li Yibing.

"This student, Lu Chong, is a student from First High School who is about to take the college entrance exam."

"The platoon leader has asked him to spar with our soldiers."

"This student also claims he is confident he can sweep through our Special Warfare Class within ten days."

"Take note: that is sweeping through by taking on ten at a time."

As he said this, Li Yibing raised his voice, "Soldiers, tell this student: do you agree?"

"We do not!" over a hundred soldiers shouted in unison, their voices carrying the momentum of an entire army.

Lu Chong offered an awkward but polite smile. This Squad Leader Li was really looking to stir up trouble.