Chapter 48

After embracing Old Xu, Zhuochuan looked at the scene before him and suddenly understood how intensely his recent victory had stimulated these underground reserve citizens. @Dingdian Xiaoshuo, he had only been in this new world for a few months, and most of his thinking still remained in the modern world, not fully grasping the vast differences between the surface and the underground.

The attitude of citizens towards reserve citizens was rarely as kind as that of the venerable Fang from the Tianhua Combat Training Hall. More often, they were like He Qiang, who, out of old friendship, initially retained some affection, but as the gap between them widened, they became cold. Even more common were people like Jie Cheng, who imposed strict demands on underground reserve citizens, and in extreme cases, used the threat of death to force them to improve.

Although such situations, due to the order maintained by the Earth Mother, occurred with extremely low probability, not much higher than the chance of a plane crash in the modern world, just one incident could shock the entire underground society.

Unfortunately, the underground reserve citizens could only endure, as these incidents were not directed at everyone and only occurred under the rules set by the Earth Mother.

But humiliation knows no bounds, so Zhuochuan's duel was subtly watched by the entire underground citizen society. His decisive victory greatly uplifted the spirits of these underground reserve citizens, striking back at those who considered themselves noble and believed they could use the threat of death to force improvement.

Of course, everyone knew that Zhuochuan's potential would certainly make him a citizen, but the reserve citizens did not hate citizens; they were their goal. They only despised the small number of citizens who disregarded their lives.

Zhuochuan felt he had to say something. With so many excited people around, he had to speak. He had overcome this crisis and could continue to stay in this new world full of infinite hope, thanks to the significant help of many people here.

The physical education teacher, who had always treated him like a friend and brother, had even spent his life's savings on soul crystals to help him secure victory. And Old Xu, who was also called a muscle man like him.

The beautiful cultural knowledge teacher, Feng Lan, who had initially been helpless with his low IQ and often made him stand in class, but after learning he was forced into a lethal duel, had gone to great lengths to seek advice from her elders on new soul skill insights and gave him crucial hints.

Wang Xin, his first classmate to call him a muscle man, who often mocked his intelligence in class, but bravely stood up for him when E-class citizens targeted him, and even helped him develop an intelligent ECG analysis software to absorb soul power without hesitation.

And the female class president, Fu Yun, who, though not directly helping, invited him to dinner and led the class in encouraging him.

And the classmates who, despite mocking him for his lack of brains and ignoring his perfect appearance, calling him "Uncle," immediately stood by him when they heard he was facing a life-threatening situation.

And countless others who stood by his side.

"Three months ago, someone told me, right here, that they would take my life..."

He spoke slowly, and the crowd fell silent.

"But today, I told him that life belongs to each of us, and no one has the right to take it away!"

"Life itself is a miracle. Let's use our efforts and struggles to make this miracle last forever! Never let it disappear!"

Facing so many people, countless thoughts flooded Zhuochuan's mind, but a deep-seated idea suddenly emerged.

The people in front of him, upon hearing these words, felt a profound resonance in their souls. They felt an inexplicable stirring in their hearts, a sense of resonance.

Life, from the moment it begins, has a strong instinct for survival. In times of crisis, it can unleash its greatest potential. Zhuochuan had survived this lethal crisis, earning the right to continue living in the new world and gaining a new future, rather than the predictable journey of the modern world.

Before this moment, he had never had such a strong desire for life to continue forever, because in the modern world, it was impossible. But in this new world, it was possible.

He defeated Jie Cheng, who wanted his life, and ended his threat, securing a new future.

This was life triumphing over the threat of death once again, shining its light in the present world.

Everyone was unable to express their inner excitement. Zhuochuan's words struck a common chord in the entire underground citizen society, a shared longing for eternal life. This was a wish shared by all who still had hope in life.

They clapped enthusiastically to show their agreement with Zhuochuan's words.

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The celebration did not last long. Zhuochuan could not become their idol overnight. The people in this new world were highly intelligent and rational. Zhuochuan's actions merely fulfilled their long-standing hope for someone to defeat the high-ranking citizens.

After exchanging a few more words with some familiar people, the crowd gradually dispersed. The excitement was temporary, and there was much more to be done. Everyone understood this.

As the crowd dispersed, Zhuochuan felt much more relaxed. The remaining matters proceeded smoothly, and he went to a dinner with his friends and classmates.

Although he still had a huge debt of high-quality soul crystals, it would only need to be repaid after he became a citizen. Moreover, the currency of the current underground society could not be used to repay the debt, so he would have to use it as usual.

This dinner was very different from the one three months ago, still at the same barbecue shop in front of the school.

No one suggested going to a high-end place just because Zhuochuan had become wealthy. They preferred this more meaningful location.

Cup after cup of wine was drunk, and Zhuochuan, who could not get drunk, spoke repeatedly. He knew that he had to repay these people to honor their friendship and to live up to his principles deep in his soul.

The best way to repay them was to become a true citizen as soon as possible, restoring his former status as a high-ranking B-class citizen.

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