After finishing his business, Zhang Junbao returned to his room.
" The Training Camp participants aren't under enough pressure. It's only a few hundred billion, which is just the cost of a few dozen High-Level Beast General. Is it really necessary to get so excited?"
The graduation standard for the Elite Training Camp is War God Level, which means that dozens of Beast General can be taken down by the trainees in the Training Camp working together.
It seems that there are very few group tasks in the Training Camp, and individualism is emphasized instead, resulting in these geniuses only focusing on their individual abilities.
Once I'm strong enough, I'll ask Hong to take over this Training Camp and reform it properly. Maybe we can cultivate a lot of talent.
While fighting against top-tier monsters is the domain of the strongest individuals, high-level combat power is also indispensable. Even at this critical juncture, humanity on Earth still doesn't forget internal strife.
"If we had united sooner, the monsters wouldn't have been able to run rampant for so long."
Zhang Junbao wasn't worried about tomorrow's battle; on the contrary, he felt that the Elite Training Camp's training model had significant problems.
He didn't want to have to handle every little thing himself after making contact with the universe. Cultivating powerful subordinates was essential.
"Bite"
An email message suddenly popped up on my computer.
"A challenge letter?"
When Zhang Junbao opened the message, he saw that it was a challenge confirmation sent to him by the Training Camp's system after receiving William's challenge application.
"Accepted!" Zhang Junbao confirmed without hesitation.
Because the stakes in this bet were so high, many students didn't apply for the next day's session and instead made a point of giving up their time.
However, simply replying is not enough; the bet amount must also be deposited into a designated account to complete the challenge.
In other words, Candace must hand over the sword to the challenge system for safekeeping, while Zhang Junbao needs to transfer funds.
"Bite!"
Another message arrived via right-click, indicating that Candace had entrusted the sword to the challenge system for safekeeping, and confirmation would be possible once Zhang Junbao transferred the funds.
This is forcing Zhang Junbao to make a decision.
"Young people are just impatient; they can't hold back anymore."
Zhang Junbao glanced at the challenge and saw that it was valid until 10:00 AM the next day. He ignored it and simply went to rest.
William Edith from the European Union challenges Zhang Junbao, a newcomer from Huaxia Country!
The stakes are a staggering 30 billion!
The message quickly spread throughout the Training Camp Training Camp, causing a huge uproar as many eagerly awaited the outcome.
A bet of 30 billion to bully a novice Spirit Reader who doesn't use Spiritual Force is something many martial artists want to do but haven't been able to.
Many people felt that Zhang Junbao was arrogant and conceited. As a Spirit Reader, and a new one at that, he was practically courting death by fighting a martial artist without using his Spiritual Force.
While many sympathized with Zhang Junbao for being a newcomer being bullied, many others were gloating, waiting to see Spirit Reader get humiliated. There was no way around it; usually, Spirit Reader could completely crush a martial artist of the same level.
These students had also experienced the attacks from all directions from the Spirit Reader; two fists couldn't fight against four hands, it was practically cheating.
Around midnight, William, Candace, and several other young Europeans sat together to discuss countermeasures.
"Has Zhang Junbao not transferred the funds in yet?"
"No, I told you he couldn't raise the money! Just wait until tomorrow when the agreed time comes, and I'll humiliate him. A newbie, daring to be so arrogant in front of me," Candace said gloatingly.
"Yes, let's go early tomorrow and see how he makes a fool of himself. It's a pity we didn't make any money off him this time, but at least he'll avoid us in the future, which isn't too bad," William said with a smile.
He had initially thought Zhang Junbao's confident pronouncements stemmed from immense assurance, but it turned out he hadn't even managed to raise enough stakes.
30 billion! If he can win, he can get a considerable sum of money.
Since the sword used as the stake belonged to Candace, he naturally took the Candace's share of the winnings, but giving William a few billion was still acceptable.
The group waited until midnight, but Zhang Junbao still hadn't transferred the money. They figured the outcome was already decided and they could watch him make a fool of himself the next day.
Around 9:45 a. m. the next day, the Challenge Room was already packed with trainees from the Training Camp, and even many of the War God Level instructors had arrived.
There was no way around it; the stakes of this challenge were simply too high, making even the Wargod unable to resist paying close attention to the final outcome.
Zhang Junbao, followed by Shi Jiang and Zhao Ruo, strolled over slowly, while the others had already arrived long before.
When William and the others saw Zhang Junbao finally arrive, they said with a sarcastic tone, "What, did you stay too long to raise the money? You're only arriving now?"
"Have you not raised enough money yet?"
Zhang Junbao shook his head when he saw the group of people opposite William all wearing smirks.
The sins of Heaven may be forgiven, but the sins of oneself are unforgivable!
"Unfortunately, too many brothers from Huaxia wanted to lend me money yesterday, and I counted so much money that my hands were sore."
So many people lent me money that I accidentally went over the limit.
How about we raise the stakes again, to 40 billion? Are you in?
"This..."
Zhang Junbao's move completely baffled the opposing team. He even offered more money?
"It's just a mere 10 billion. You are all high-ranking nobles from European Union countries. Surely you can afford it?" Zhang Junbao asked with a smile.
After saying that, Zhang Junbao immediately took out his phone and, in front of everyone, transferred 40 billion Huaxia Currency into the betting account, and applied to increase the betting amount.
This was something William and Candace had never expected. Now everyone was watching to see how this gamble, arguably the biggest in the history of the Elite Training Camp, would turn out.
" Candace, what do you think? Everyone else is waiting for us."
Zhang Junbao's actions put them in a difficult position. If they backed down now, they would never have the chance to hold their heads high in the Training Camp again.
But 40 billion! Even if Candace is the first in line to the Polenas Family, it's impossible for him to access that much money.
Although 30 billion of the money was secured by his precious sword, this sword was bestowed upon him by the clan chief on behalf of the entire clan when he entered the Elite Training Camp. If he lost it, he might not even be able to keep his status as the heir.
What was originally a sure thing turned out to be a completely unexpected situation for Candace.
However, Candace was no pushover either; his ability to become the first heir of the Polenas Family was not solely due to his combat talent.
"Since the sword in the wager is mine, how about I fight you instead?" Candace was no longer comfortable letting William decide the outcome of the battle. He wasn't sure if Zhang Junbao was genuinely confident or just bluffing.
However, given his strength, even if Zhang Junbao could use his Spiritual Force, he wouldn't be afraid, let alone Zhang Junbao who couldn't use his Spiritual Force.
"That's shameless, Candace! If you can't handle the game, don't play it at all. Just admit defeat!"
"If you want to play, how about I play with you?"
Shi Jiang, standing directly behind Zhang Junbao, slammed his spear into the ground and spoke domineeringly.
Candace is ranked around 40th in the Training Camp, which is considered quite high. However, Shi Jiang has consistently been a top-five player, and Shi Jiang isn't that arrogant to play against Candace.
"You! Shi Jiang, don't be so arrogant!" Candace said fiercely.
"Oh? So what if you're arrogant? Do you want to fight?" Shi Jiang raised an eyebrow and said with disdain.
"Now, let's not waste everyone's time. If you can't afford to gamble, then don't play those little tricks of finding newbies to gamble against in the future."
Genius, my foot! He's just a bully who picks on newcomers. This so-called aristocrat from the European Union can't even come up with 10 billion? That's it?
I'd be ashamed to be in the same Training Camp as you guys!
"Yes, whether we're going to bet or not, let's not waste everyone's time. The Challenge Room is very valuable. We've already given the Training Camp a special privilege by setting aside half an hour just for this bet between you."
If you're not going to gamble, then pay for this half hour!
A teacher from the Wargod faction, unable to bear it any longer, spoke up.
They don't care who wins or loses, and they certainly won't stop these battles. The students here are all geniuses selected from around the world; the Training Camp cultivates strong individuals, not just provides a superficial boost. This kind of battle Training Camp will only encourage it!
Geniuses can only break through their limitations by competing with even more talented people. What kind of genius is someone who spends all their time bullying those weaker than themselves? They're just mediocre.
Elite Training Camp never need mediocre talent!
"Good!
"Add another 10 billion, we'll bet!"
Candace gritted his teeth and said fiercely. Given the situation today, they had no choice but to gamble. If William and his friends hadn't tried to take advantage of Zhang Junbao Zhang Junbao a newcomer, they wouldn't have been forced to make a decision in front of everyone.
Now, winning is their only option!
Candace pulled William aside, and no one knows what they said.
When he came out, William's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like he wanted to devour Zhang Junbao.