During the afternoon training session, Lin Yi looked at the many people whose faces still showed the frustration of their earlier battle with the tofu and announced, "Boring, repetitive training has limited effects. You need other kinds of stimulation, too. So, I've got something fun for you."
"The school has just brought in a batch of new equipment: virtual helmets."
As soon as he said that, a low murmur spread through the students.
"You'll be split into groups of fifty and take turns using the virtual helmets for combat training."
Lin Yi continued, "I've set up dedicated combat courses in the system. If you can complete all seven Foundation Level stages, that'll prove your Source Energy control has reached a critical point and that you have the foundation needed to attempt the breakthrough to Stardust Rank."
His gaze swept across the group. "Now, the first group, come with me to the Virtual Classroom. Everyone else, continue your Source Energy control exercises."
The fifty students called for the first group instantly looked eager and curious.
Most were standouts like Chen Yu, Zhou Yuxuan, Zhao Gang, Sun Miao, and Adams. They were eager to try anything that could improve their strength.
The students who hadn't been called yet could only look on enviously, itching with impatience and wishing they could try the legendary virtual helmets right away.
Chen Yu followed the group, his heart beating a little faster.
As a former gaming enthusiast, he'd always been drawn to things like virtual reality.
The group arrived at the newly renovated Virtual Classroom.
Fifty seats were neatly arranged around the room, each with a helmet in front of it. A staff member assigned to manage the equipment briefly explained the precautions and basic operating instructions.
"Put on the helmet and press the power button