Instructor

"Divinity Radiation Rights?"

"That's right. If you want to become an evolver, the longer you can receive Divinity Radiation, the better. But everyone's physique has its limits. Within a single day, there is always a limit to how much of any one type of Divinity Radiation a person can take in."

The man carrying a backpack in one hand smiled.

"Then you can transfer or trade away your excess Divinity Radiation. Since that's the case, why can't I be the one to receive it?"

At that moment, Lin Hua could not help but cut in.

"Li Yi, don't let this guy fool you!"

"He's obviously already an evolver. Fighting him would be nothing more than handing your Divinity Radiation Rights over to him."

Li Yi looked at Lin Hua in surprise, then smiled. "You're quite kindhearted."

Lin Hua snorted. "You're my opponent. I won't allow you to fall behind so easily."

"Li Yi, I can wager my Divinity Radiation Rights too. Right now, I can activate it for six minutes a day, but my body can only withstand four. I still have two extra minutes. What do you say? Beat me, and those two extra minutes are yours. That's a pretty good deal, isn't it?"

"And you're such a strong fighter—the strongest, newest Human King in history. With combat ability like yours, you might not necessarily lose against an evolver like me. If you win, you'll earn two more minutes of someone else's Divinity Radiation Rights. Where else could you find a deal this good?"

The man was not angered in the slightest and continued with a smiling face.

Just as Li Yi was about to respond—

"Zhang Xuqiang, are you bullying newcomers again, you little bastard?"

A clear voice came from ahead.

The man, Zhang Xuqiang, immediately shuddered and quickly lowered his voice as he spoke to Li Yi.

"Kid, don't you dare let what we talked about get out, or I've got ways to deal with you!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Bang!!!

Zhang Xuqiang was sent flying into the air, hurled like a rag sack into the wall before sliding down.

In the blink of an eye, Li Yi found that a tall, curvaceous woman in a tight combat suit had appeared before him.

It was Chen Qiong Zhi.

Li Yi kept his expression calm, though inwardly he was astonished.

This woman was fast!

Even he had only noticed Chen Qiong Zhi's rapid approach when she was already close at hand.

And Zhang Xuqiang was no weak evolver himself, yet Chen Qiong Zhi had sent him flying with ease!

Li Yi sighed inwardly. He still had to become an evolver!

Otherwise, even if he held an advantage in fighting techniques, his physique was simply too much weaker. In the end, he would still fall short.

At that moment.

Chen Qiong Zhi looked at Zhang Xuqiang, who had been kicked into a corner, and spoke calmly.

"Zhang Xuqiang, I do not oppose students exchanging Divinity Radiation time among themselves. But I do oppose forced buying and selling. If I catch you bullying newcomers again, it will not end with a single kick."

Zhang Xuqiang stood up while rubbing his lower back, forcing a smile.

"Instructor, even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn't dare break the rules openly. Wasn't I just discussing it with Li Yi?"

"You know my physique naturally tends toward cold. If I could receive the Divinity Radiation of a High-God Mech a few more times, my advancement speed would increase as well. That would be great for our class's performance too."

Chen Qiong Zhi replied flatly.

"I only ever look at what people do, not what they say. You needn't explain your reasons any further. Hurry inside and assemble."

As she spoke, Chen Qiong Zhi walked to the entrance. After facial recognition verified her identity, the gate opened.

She then waved Li Yi and the other two over.

Understanding her meaning, Li Yi immediately stepped through the door.

Lin Hua and Liang Shaocong followed, while Zhang Xuqiang came last.

"Today is your first day reporting in. In a moment, I'll register your information. After that, you can come in on your own, change into training uniforms, and head straight to the field to assemble."

Five minutes later.

On the small field inside the facility.

Li Yi and the other two stood off to one side in white training uniforms.

Chen Qiong Zhi stood with her hands behind her back before a square formation of around ninety people and began the introductions.

"Today, three newcomers have been transferred into Mech Pilot Special Selection Class 3: official mech pilot Li Yi, prospective mech pilot Liang Shaocong, and prospective mech pilot Lin Hua. Please welcome them with applause."

Clap clap clap.

"Alright. You three, join the formation according to your heights."

The three obeyed.

Chen Qiong Zhi nodded and continued her address.

"With the newcomers joining and some of the older members gradually returning, Special Selection Class 3 has finally reached its full roster over the past few days."

"Starting today, our intensive training will officially begin."

"Before it starts, I will emphasize a few key points."

"First, this intensive training uses an elimination system. Anyone who falls behind or cannot keep up with the training pace will immediately be sent back to their original assignment, with their clearance level reduced by one!"

"Second, this intensive training requires comprehensive improvement! In addition to combat techniques, mech techniques, Divinity Techniques, and Divinity activation—

you must also study foundational subjects such as basic mechanical principles, basic mechanical operations, basic biological principles, basic genetic analysis, interstellar exploration, human sociology, cosmic sociology, and starship civilization studies!

There will be a unified final examination for the intensive training!

At that time, rankings will be weighted according to overall scores and points earned in live mech combat. Those with higher rankings will receive corresponding rewards!

You can check the specific reward items on the bulletin board."

"Third, after training concludes, our Special Selection Class will take part in an alien planet exploration project. At that time, I will select the best candidates. I hope everyone will perform well."

Upon hearing that final statement, someone in the formation immediately raised a hand to ask a question.

"Instructor, will the alien planet exploration project be for scientific research, resource exploration, or civilization exploration?"

Chen Qiong Zhi nodded slightly and praised him.

"You've identified the key point well. I can responsibly tell you all that this expedition will explore an undeveloped ancient civilization ruin!"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire group erupted in commotion.

Li Yi immediately grew curious. Why did ancient civilization ruins provoke such a huge reaction from everyone?

Could there be enormous benefits inside?

Looking at the people around him, most wore expressions of mingled excitement and eager anticipation.

Li Yi felt unbearably curious, but no one whispered among themselves or revealed even a single clue.

He could only guess that perhaps exploring ancient civilization ruins could allow people to gain stronger, more powerful evolution.

"Silence!"

Chen Qiong Zhi said flatly.

"Since you crave this opportunity, then perform well for me. This is a rare piece of good fortune that our Special Selection Class has not encountered in years. Work hard, everyone."

"Now, class monitor Fang Tao, lead them through warm-ups. In ten minutes, we will begin the first phase of physical training."

One hour and twenty minutes later.

Li Yi, naked, sank into a nutrition pod. Feeling the nutrient solution level rise rapidly, he let out a long breath.

Chen Qiong Zhi's so-called physical training was actually repeated sprints inside a gravity chamber.

The gravity multiplier each person received was different as well.

The AI made real-time adjustments according to each person's physical condition.

Generally speaking, non-evolvers trained between four and seven times gravity, while evolvers trained at ten times gravity or higher.

Thus, even with Li Yi's level of bodily control, he had only lasted a little over an hour before being sent into the nutrition pod.

When he was taken out, he had clearly seen that half the group was still holding on.

Two hours later.

Everyone assembled again.

Chen Qiong Zhi stood before the formation, her icy gaze sweeping across the crowd. Everyone in the front rows lowered their heads beneath her stare.

"I am very disappointed. In the reassembled Special Selection Class 3, so many old members who participated in the previous rounds of intensive training have regressed so severely during the break."

"Lin Dongwang, Ma Laipu, He Xiaoqiao, the three of you may go back and pack your things."

The instant those words were spoken, Li Yi clearly saw the man standing diagonally ahead of him begin to tremble violently.

"Instructor, please give us one more chance!"