Chapter 69 of 100
Chapter 69
14 min read3,510 words
### The Battle Martial Elements Hall
The walls were made of high-alloy steel, the battle arena of ultra-alloy, and there was a protective layer formed by elemental technology to prevent the arena's energy from spreading. Lin Feng and Guo Li arrived together, and the surrounding students whispered from time to time. Guo Li's name was well-known in the Battle Academy.
Upon graduation from the Battle Academy, with his master Hu Jiu paving the way and his own considerable strength, he was destined to hold a high position in Sunset City.
However, Lin Feng was clearly a stranger.
"Brother Lin, please sit here." As Guo Li passed by, the students respectfully made way for him.
A front-row seat.
Lin Feng scanned the surroundings. He had heard about the seating arrangement in the Battle Martial Elements Hall, which was divided by rank. The innermost circle, closest to the battle arena, was reserved for mentors and VIPs, and only students from Zone S could sit there.
"Let's sit in the back row." Lin Feng smiled.
Although he could benefit from Guo Li's influence, he didn't want to cause unnecessary gossip. Besides, the difference was really not that significant.
Guo Li glanced at Lin Feng and nodded slightly.
The two of them sat down.
In the A Zone, many students were already seated, but the area around Lin Feng and Guo Li was still relatively empty. Lin Feng's gaze swept across the entire Battle Martial Elements Hall, which was nearly half full. Students were entering from various entrances, making it quite lively.
"Besides the graduation ceremony in autumn, the spring selection tournament is the most lively event." Guo Li looked at Lin Feng and smiled.
"The final match is... Jin Haochen versus Ge Yi, right?" Lin Feng glanced at the match list next to the battle arena.
He seemed to have sparred with both of them in the Battle World.
Especially Ge Yi, whom he had encountered just a few days ago. Before their sparring, Ge Yi had bowed to him, leaving a deep impression.
"Yes, they are well-matched opponents." Guo Li nodded. "Ge Yi had good luck, just managing to master a new martial art before the final. He will defend against Jin Haochen's attacks, and in my opinion, it's a fifty-fifty chance."
"Ge Yi... might not be a match for Jin Haochen." Lin Feng shook his head.
"Why do you think so?" Guo Li was surprised.
"In terms of elemental power control, both have reached the second level 'external release,' with little difference, but Jin Haochen is slightly better." Lin Feng's eyes flickered, and the images of his battles with both of them flashed through his mind. "However, Jin Haochen's Nickel Domain, in terms of both level and control, far surpasses Ge Yi's Potassium Kai, especially since Ge Yi just mastered it."
Guo Li stared at Lin Feng in surprise. "Even Jin Haochen doesn't know that Ge Yi has mastered Potassium Kai."
Lin Feng smiled slightly.
Ge Yi had told him this himself when he challenged him two days ago...
"I saw it in the battle arena." Lin Feng said casually. "There's a ninety percent chance that Jin Haochen will win easily. His strength... is about that of a mid-level Genetic Warrior."
"Indeed. But even for a mid-level Genetic Warrior, the chances of making it to the top eight in the Sunset City 18 and under New Star Tournament are slim, let alone the top four." Guo Li shook his head. "Only the top four can enter the Huaxia Battle Martial Camp for further training."
"The Huaxia Battle Martial Camp?" Lin Feng looked at Guo Li curiously. "What is that place?"
"You don't know?" Guo Li looked surprised.
Lin Feng shook his head.
He had never heard of it.
"It's the elite training ground of our ancient Huaxia nation." Guo Li's words were tinged with envy. "If you can enter the Huaxia Battle Martial Camp, your future is limitless. At the very least, you'll be a Battle Martial Venerable, and none of them are below the level of a Battle Martial General."
"Really that powerful?" Lin Feng was taken aback.
Guo Li nodded. "To enter the Huaxia Battle Martial Camp, you either need a military recommendation or excel in various city-level and above competitions. Apart from the students of the Crown Elite Academy, who wouldn't want to enter? It's a great opportunity to rise to prominence."
"Why is the Crown Elite Academy excluded?" Lin Feng was curious.
Guo Li glanced at Lin Feng and said, "It's not a big secret, many people know. The Gene Academy in Sunset City is backed by the ancient Huaxia nation, while the Crown Elite Academy is backed by the 'Dragon Slayer Island.' Have you heard of the world's top ten powerhouses?"
"No." Suddenly, Lin Feng realized how limited his knowledge was.
But it was normal. The level of information one had access to depended on their strength. Although Guo Li's strength was not great, his master was the head of the Sunset Martial Hall, so he naturally knew more.
"Dragon Slayer Island was founded by the Dragon Slayer Island Lord, who is one of the world's top ten powerhouses." Guo Li's eyes gleamed with envy. "Each of them can stand on equal footing with the seven major countries."
On equal footing with a country?
Lin Feng was stunned.
From a young age, he knew he was Huaxia, with the blood of the ancient Huaxia nation flowing through his veins. The country was the supreme existence in his heart. Now, he was told that when a martial artist's strength reached a certain level, they could be compared to a country!?
This was too shocking!
"But my master said the Dragon Slayer Island Lord is not a good person." Guo Li lowered his voice.
"Why?" Lin Feng was full of curiosity.
What else was there about Dragon Slayer Island and the world's top ten powerhouses that he didn't know?
"Because the Dragon Slayer Island Lord is originally from Huaxia." Guo Li whispered. "Though it's said he is a mixed-blood, no one knows if it's true. As his strength grew, so did his ambitions. He spent a fortune to develop an island in the southeastern sea. Although he hasn't formally separated from the ancient Huaxia nation, their relationship is already in name only."
Lin Feng pondered, "Then why can he open an academy on Huaxia's land and recruit elites?"
"What can be done?" Guo Li sighed helplessly. "The world is not as harmonious as it was in the past. Countries are constantly vying for dominance, and after the Great Extinction, the land is rich in spiritual energy and resources. Who wouldn't want to monopolize the resources and become the strongest?"
That's true!
Who wouldn't want more resources than others?
Desire, everyone has it.
Lin Feng understood.
The so-called world's top ten powerhouses are powerful enough to stand on equal footing with a country. It's better to ally with them than to turn against them.
"I never realized the world... is not as peaceful as I thought."
"Brother, you're right. People have greed and desires, so wherever there are people, there will be struggles and dangers. To survive in this land..."
"You must have enough strength!"
A sense of crisis welled up in Lin Feng's heart.
Guo Li's words blew away the fog in his mind, revealing the harshness and competition of the world. And this...
Was just the world as seen by Guo Li.
...
A pleasant conversation.
Guo Li, to win Lin Feng's favor, and Lin Feng, who was happy to be courted.
Learning more knowledge, why not?
Besides, although Guo Li seemed proud, he wasn't a bad person, and it wouldn't hurt to be friends.
"By the way, Lin Feng." Guo Li smiled and asked, "Suppose one day, just suppose, you become one of the top ten powerhouses like the Dragon Slayer Island Lord, would you make the same choice as him?"
"No, I wouldn't." Lin Feng smiled.
"You have no ambition?" Guo Li asked curiously.
"I do." Lin Feng smiled faintly, looking into the distance with a hint of longing. "But my roots..."
"Are here."
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