Chapter 13

The square was vast.

But when Lin Feng truly entered the Battle Academy, he realized that the huge square was merely a corridor. At the end of the corridor, a fork in the path appeared. On the left, lush trees and gravel paths formed a refreshing natural landscape; on the right, the ground was covered with tempered glass, revealing faint patterns underfoot.

Following the crowd, Lin Feng moved forward, and in the distance, he could already see a metal gate as tall as a mountain.

As he approached, his vision became clearer.

"Battle!" Lin Feng's heart trembled. The word "Battle" above the gate seemed like a coiled dragon, inspiring awe. The massive metal gate was wide open, wide enough for dozens of people to walk side by side. On either side of the gate, three laser cannons were mounted, their dark muzzles giving a chilling sensation.

Wireless surveillance cameras were everywhere, covering the entire Battle Academy, making it as secure as a military base.

"This is a true high-level gene academy," Lin Feng thought, feeling a shock.

Compared to the Jiaoyang District Primary Gene Academy, the Battle Academy was like the difference between a child and an adult. Although he had read about the Battle Academy, only by seeing it in person could he truly feel its grandeur and unparalleled scale.

"Before long, I will be one of them!" A glint of determination flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he felt a faint excitement.

An inexplicable anticipation, like seeing an unscalable peak, filled his heart with a desire to admire its grandeur and conquer it.

Influenced by his elder brother Lin Zhan, Lin Feng had never been content with mediocrity. He had a heart that yearned for challenges, fearless and unyielding.

He wanted to become a true strong person like his elder brother!

...

So many people!

Lin Feng's gaze swept around, and he saw crowds everywhere.

Most were martial artists from the main district's Sunset Martial Hall, along with martial artists from various sub-districts. Occasionally, he saw a few martial artists in elemental battle suits. After wandering around, Lin Feng had to admit that he was lost.

He had followed the crowd but was stopped at the martial artist identity verification point.

The assessments for martial artists and gene warriors were separate.

"If Ah Li knew, he would definitely laugh at me," Lin Feng shook his head and looked around.

The environment was filled with mechanical technology, exuding a strong metallic feel. The floor-to-ceiling tempered glass was like mirrors, dazzling and mesmerizing. To be honest, the place was very beautiful and spotlessly clean, but he had no mood to appreciate it at the moment.

If he was late, it would be a big problem.

"I should ask someone for directions," Lin Feng's gaze sharpened, and his ears perked up. He quickly turned his head to the right and saw a purple-clad girl approaching like a gust of wind. Behind her, two segments of red and black alloy were visible, forming a unique and strange pattern.

"Yuzhi Light Sword?" Lin Feng's eyes lit up, and he was momentarily stunned, "C1!?"

Lin Feng's dynamic vision was excellent. Despite only a small mark on the bottom of the sword hilt being visible, he could see it clearly. Light swords and laser swords were common weapons for gene warriors. There was no doubt that this purple-clad girl was a gene warrior, but... to possess a C1-grade Yuzhi Light Sword, what kind of status did she have!?

Lin Feng himself used only an E9 laser knife, a common model without a specific type.

But at the moment, Lin Feng didn't have time to think about it. He needed to ask for directions.

"Excuse me, can I trouble you for a moment?" Lin Feng moved slightly, blocking the purple-clad girl's path perfectly.

A fragrant breeze wafted by, and the purple-clad girl, caught off guard, reacted quickly. With a light step, she somersaulted over Lin Feng's head, light as a swallow. Lin Feng was slightly surprised and turned his head, just in time to face the purple-clad girl as she landed, their eyes meeting.

Her face was delicate and fair, like jade, a beauty that could make fish dive and geese fall.

Wang Qian was already a top beauty, but compared to this purple-clad girl, she seemed ordinary.

But...

"This lady has no time, find someone else to chat!" The girl's sharp voice rang out, and she disappeared like a gust of wind, leaving a lingering fragrance. Lin Feng watched her purple figure depart, feeling somewhat amused and frustrated.

He seemed to have been misunderstood.

"Stopping someone randomly, no wonder they misunderstood."

"Having two C1-grade Yuzhi Light Swords, she's definitely not an ordinary rich girl. With her wealth and beauty, she must have many admirers." Lin Feng smiled, understanding that being mistaken for flirting was reasonable. There was no need to pursue her further, especially since...

Her speed was incredibly fast.

"Is she also applying to the Battle Academy?" Lin Feng thought, "She looks like she's not even 18, right?"

Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile.

If she wasn't applying to the Battle Academy, why would she be here?

"That direction..." Lin Feng looked and nodded thoughtfully, then followed her. Although he hadn't asked for directions, following the purple-clad girl's path should be correct. "Elder brother often says there are always higher mountains and better people, indeed, one must not be overconfident."

"Meeting the first gene warrior, and she already has such strength."

...

"Sure enough, this is the right direction." After following the purple-clad girl for five minutes, Lin Feng felt relieved.

Although the crowd here was not as dense as the martial artists, it was clear they were gene warriors. Following them, he wouldn't get lost. After walking for about fifteen minutes, he arrived at a semi-transparent light gate about three meters high and two meters wide, emitting a greenish glow.

Identity verification!

"Snap!" Lin Feng extended his right palm and placed it on the greenish light gate's "palm print" area.

Instantly—

"Beep~" Above the transparent light gate, Lin Feng's photo, profile, and almost all his information appeared. It flashed by, and the semi-transparent light gate vanished, revealing the entrance. Lin Feng's eyes gleamed, and he stepped inside.

Whoosh! Lin Feng's vision brightened, and the scene before him opened up.

Each step felt like a new world. He found himself in a luxurious hall about twice the size of a football field. The semi-elliptical ceiling emitted a bright light, illuminating the entire room. At the front was a massive screen, about twenty meters long and ten meters high, displaying a 3D rotating view of the Battle Academy.

In the center of the hall were hundreds of supercomputers, complete with consciousness helmets and virtual reality equipment, surpassing even the best internet cafes in Jiaoyang District.

Near the entrance, people were densely packed, clearly all gene warriors here for the assessment.

"Ah Li should be here by now," Lin Feng thought. Although he had left early, he had wasted time getting lost, and there were already about three hundred people in the hall. Finding a familiar face among three hundred people didn't seem easy...

Hmm, it seemed so.

A familiar loud voice reached his ears, and Lin Feng smiled slightly.

Following the sound, he saw Ah Li's back. He was chatting with a girl. Lin Feng walked over, his eyes brightening. It was Tao Jing. Sensing Lin Feng's gaze, Tao Jing looked over, and their eyes met.

Lin Feng raised his right hand and smiled in greeting. Tao Jing was startled, her face instantly turning red as she lowered her head.

"She's still as shy as ever," Lin Feng thought, knowing Tao Jing's personality. This slender girl with a ponytail was very shy, always lowering her head when he greeted her, speaking in a voice as soft as a mosquito. It wasn't a lack of confidence; Tao Jing was actually very pretty, the kind of beauty that grows on you. Her shyness was a part of her personality, making her less adept at socializing.

Noticing Tao Jing's reaction, Yang Li, who had been talking non-stop, scratched his head, looking puzzled.

In an instant, Yang Li's eyes widened, completely stunned.

"Hi~" Lin Feng smiled.

"Lin Feng, you, you..." Yang Li came to his senses, looking confused, "Why are you here?"

"Can't I come?" Lin Feng walked over to the two, glancing at Tao Jing, who was still looking down, her face flushed. Seeing Yang Li's slightly flustered expression, he understood, "It seems... I came at the wrong time?"

Tao Jing was startled, quickly saying, "I, I just arrived."

Yang Li rolled his eyes, "What's going on, Lin Feng? You're giving up the special benefits of the Crown Elite Academy and the exclusive benefits of the Sunset City Gene Academy to come here for the Battle Academy assessment? Do you know that even if you pass, you'll only get basic benefits?"

"Hmm." Lin Feng nodded with a smile.

Yang Li looked at Lin Feng, his expression a mix of confusion and speechlessness. After a long pause, he sighed, "Alright, you win."

"I think... Brother Lin must have his reasons," a soft voice said. Tao Jing spoke timidly, her face still slightly flushed. Meeting Lin Feng's gaze, she instantly lowered her head again.

A very smart girl.

Lin Feng thought, his gaze turning to Yang Li, who was frowning in thought. Clearly, he couldn't figure out the reason. Lin Feng patted Yang Li's shoulder and smiled, "A personal reason, I'll tell you when the time is right. By the way, have the assessment details been announced?" Knowing the assessment content would allow him to prepare in advance.

Lin Feng was confident about entering the Battle Academy but didn't want to be careless.

"No," Yang Li pointed around, "Look, everyone is discussing it! Last year, the Battle Academy's assessment had three rounds, each announced in advance. This year, there's been no news, making everyone quite nervous." Yang Li's eyes sparkled as he looked at the supercomputers, "I really want to play in the virtual world to ease the tension."

Lin Feng smiled. Yang Li was known for his love of games, but his father kept him on a tight leash.

The current virtual world was like another dimension, with a virtual reality experience close to 100%. Almost everything in the real world existed in the virtual world, and many things impossible in reality could be achieved there. People of all ages could find enjoyment.

Unfortunately, one couldn't have everything. Human energy was limited.

"Could it be..." Lin Feng looked at the hundreds of supercomputers, a ridiculous thought arising, "This assessment is related to the virtual world?" He laughed it off, knowing the possibility was low. The Battle Academy's assessment aimed to select elites, not "virtual world elites."

Looking around, he saw that the students were all nervous. An 80% elimination rate was no joke.

Moreover, they were all "discarded" by the two major high-level gene academies.

"Where is she?" Lin Feng wondered, scanning the crowd but not seeing the purple-clad girl. He remembered her vividly, not for her beauty, but for her strong capabilities despite her young age.

His intuition told him that the purple-clad girl's strength might... even surpass his!

Lin Feng searched casually, but sometimes what you want to find, you can't, and what you don't want to find...

You find it anyway.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" Two gazes met almost instantly, sparks flying.

"Lin Feng!?" Shi Wenlong's eyes widened, his face twitching, and he was furious, "You poor bastard, you really are a persistent ghost! Even entering the Battle Academy, you have to meddle! Damn it!" Clenching his teeth, Shi Wenlong looked at the crystal watch on his wrist, frowning, "Why hasn't the Vulture Gang reported back? They're so slow!"

He snorted and turned his head, avoiding Lin Feng, but his eyes were filled with intense malice, "Just wait a bit longer, Lin Feng. I'll make sure you have no place to bury your bones!"

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