Chapter 42

Indeed, they were extraterrestrial warriors. Some lay on the ground with deep bloodstains, others had their heads smashed open, and there were at least dozens of corpses, including not only adult males but also women and children.

The smell of blood attracted a large number of jungle flies and mosquitoes, which buzzed around, making one feel nauseous.

"This is a settlement of extraterrestrial warriors that has been massacred. The person who killed them is very powerful. Do you see the battle marks?" Luo Han pointed to a broken sword in the distance, "This sword was broken by someone's bare hands. If my guess is correct, this should be the C-level martial art, Dragon Chant Iron Shirt, which is very difficult to practice. Only one person in the school has fully mastered it, and that is Ouyang Xing."

Dragon Chant Iron Shirt is an ancient martial art. Once learned, the body becomes as strong as steel and iron, capable of withstanding heavy blows and possessing immense strength. In modern society, this ancient martial art, combined with many physical fitness drugs, is even more powerful than in ancient times.

In fact, with the abundant resources of modern society, anyone who practices diligently can make a leap in their martial arts compared to ancient times.

"That's too cruel, even the children were not spared."

Xue Ling saw a child, about five or six years old, who had been thrown to death against a tree and could not bear to look. Although the extraterrestrial warriors were enemies, they knew that killing enemies in combat was justified, following the law of the jungle. However, killing enemies who had no ability to resist was a moral issue.

In ancient times, there was even a policy of not killing captives.

"I didn't expect Ouyang Xing to be so cruel?" Luo Han shook his head, "Could it be for the reward of being first?"

"I think the military's arrangement of this trial violates human morality." Xue Ling could not bear to look, "Let's go, it's too tragic here."

"The military has its own considerations." Jiang Li thought for a moment, "Most humans cannot tolerate such things, but we are students applying to Space University, and our perspective is different. To ensure the survival and strength of humanity in the universe, we must do this. Otherwise, if we encounter a more advanced civilization, we might end up like them, locked in cages and used as experimental subjects."

He had thought a lot about this in recent days.

"Yes," Luo Han said, "In our history class, the first lesson was about two hundred years ago, when an alien battleship crashed to Earth, causing a world war among various countries. Later, humans studied the alien battleship and found that its technology far surpassed human technology. The information left behind indicated that the battleship was sent to conquer Earth."

"Yes, every time I read this part of history, I feel a cold sweat for Earth humans." Xue Ling also shivered, "If that alien battleship hadn't crashed unexpectedly, Earth humans might not exist, or we might have become lab rats. The technology humans obtained from that alien battleship advanced us by at least two thousand years."

"Yes, according to the normal development of human civilization, we would have the ability to jump through wormholes only two thousand years later, and that's assuming Earth's resources were not depleted. In reality, during the era of conflict among Earth's nations, a large amount of resources were consumed in internal struggles, and humans might not have been able to leave the stars before their extinction." Jiang Li shook his head.

"Earth humans are a blessed race." Luo Han also sighed, "Could it be that the leader in white was right, and Earth humans are favored by destiny?"

The three of them were recalling the human history they had learned. Since 2050, when the alien battleship crashed to Earth, humanity underwent a tremendous transformation, and civilization began to flourish.

What else could this be if not divine favor? What else could it be if not destiny?

Every time they read this history, all Earth humans would strive to improve, because if they were slightly lax, the outcome would be conquest and extermination.

Even though Earth humans are now powerful enough to conquer other planets, they still dare not relax in the slightest.

The vast universe is infinite, and who knows if they might encounter an even more powerful civilization?

Moreover, the civilization from which that battleship came is one that Earth humans might not be able to defeat, as they have not yet discovered the origin of that civilization.

Jiang Li obtained the "Great Dream Heart Sutra," which should belong to extraterrestrial martial arts. Although the inheritor said that the person who obtained the "Great Dream Heart Sutra" should inherit the will and eliminate all extraterrestrial demons, Jiang Li could not do this. He is an Earth human, and his siblings, parents, and classmates are all so-called extraterrestrial demons. Killing his own kind is not the thinking of a normal person.

No matter what, he must protect Earth humans and his homeland.

As for the thoughts of the white-clad person in the sewer, he basically ignored them. It's a joke to let a fragment of a thought make him anti-human. Jiang Li's mind hasn't deteriorated to that point.

The three left this bloody settlement and continued on their way.

Their speed was very fast, and in theory, they could reach another exit of the military restricted area in ten days.

After experiencing this jungle massacre, the three had a strong desire to return to modern urban life.

On the way, they encountered some more corpses of extraterrestrial warriors, all killed by someone, and almost instantly, their lives were cut off, showing the extreme physical strength and vitality of the combatant, all done by Ouyang Xing.

In this student trial, Ouyang Xing's abilities were clearly far superior to everyone else.

"Look, Ouyang Xing is right ahead!"

Jiang Li and the others followed the trail and, after a long time, suddenly came to a large river that blocked their path. A person stood by the river, seemingly thinking about how to cross it.

This person was the school's strongest, Ouyang Xing.

"Ouyang Xing!"

Xue Ling and Luo Han greeted him, and then everyone took off their armor. Facing the large river, it was impossible to cross while wearing armor.

After fighting in the primeval forest for so long, encountering a classmate, no matter how bad, felt very familiar.

This is the feeling of meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

Ouyang Xing suddenly turned around, not wearing armor, which he held in his hand. Clearly, he was also training himself, not needing the protection of armor.

"Such a heavy aura of killing..."

Jiang Li saw that this person emitted a chilling aura, which most people could not sense, but he, with his keen mental cultivation, could clearly feel it.

It seemed that because Ouyang Xing had killed so many people, he was possessed by ghosts and demons!

He did not want to get too close to this person.

Being possessed by ghosts and demons is, of course, impossible. Even with the advanced technology of modern times, science has not proven the existence of souls and ghosts. However, killing too many people can lead to psychological distortion and the growth of inner demons.

"Originally, it's Luo Han and Xue Ling." Ouyang Xing greeted them but did not look at Jiang Li, as if he did not exist. "You move quickly, leaving the others far behind. You actually managed to keep up with me?"

"It seems this large river has stopped you. How do you plan to cross?" Luo Han heard the arrogance in Ouyang Xing's voice and his face turned cold. "With your skills, you should be able to swim across with a 200-pound armor, right?"

"I don't think it's that easy." Jiang Li looked at the deep river, which was at least a kilometer wide, with deep water and rapid currents. He could sense danger lurking, as if there were terrifying creatures.

"There are piranhas, crocodiles, and a type of extraterrestrial fish called 'bone fish' in this river. They are highly aggressive, with their skeletons growing on the outside like crabs. They can burrow through mountains and swim at 30 meters per second, capable of piercing through a human body with a single strike." Ouyang Xing said coldly, "If you want to swim across, I won't stop you."

"Jiang Li, what do you think? How should we cross?"

Xue Ling asked.

"It's very simple." Jiang Li said, "There are tall trees all around. We can cut them down, tie them together, and make a sturdy raft to cross the river."

"That is simple."

"Hmm?" Ouyang Xing was taken aback. He had not thought of such a simple solution. When he encountered the river, his first thought was how to swim across, but he had overlooked the simplest method of using tools.

This is a cognitive barrier. As the human mind develops and understands complex things, it often overlooks the simplest and most ordinary truths. Or, when practicing, one might overly believe in the body and neglect how to use tools.

This is a major flaw in mental cultivation.

Swish! Ouyang Xing's eyes fixed on Jiang Li, "What's your name?"

"Jiang Li."

Feeling a strong sense of hostility, Jiang Li was taken aback, "Not really, to get angry over such a small matter and develop hostility."

"Is this the student who made a sudden leap in this exam, reaching a vitality level of 1?" Ouyang Xing calmed down and nodded, "Not bad, I know you. Your family is not wealthy, but to reach this level, it seems you have talent."

"I wouldn't say talent, but I do have some insights in cultivation." Jiang Li was not the least bit intimidated.

Most people standing in front of Ouyang Xing would feel overwhelmed by his aura and subconsciously step back because of his immense vitality. But Jiang Li was unperturbed, his mental cultivation deepened after the battle with the white-clad leader and the extraterrestrial warriors.

Ouyang Xing was very strong, but he did not care.

He was calm and composed.

"Let me see your strength!"

Bang!

Ouyang Xing attacked without warning, a palm strike that created a shockwave, like a thunderclap. The air exploded with the force of his palm, and the shockwave was so powerful that even without being hit, one would feel dizzy.

This was true martial arts.

Compared to Zhang Yue and Zheng Wenbing, Ouyang Xing's boxing techniques were far superior.

This was D-level martial arts, the Military Body Piercing Fist.

It was not a particularly advanced martial art, but it contained profound subtleties in its simplicity.

The Military Body Piercing Fist had simple and clear movements, with each punch being a jab, delivered in rapid succession, combined with footwork, making the attack fierce, with each jab accompanied by a shockwave.

This was the true essence of the "Piercing Fist."

With Zhang Yue's physical strength, he could produce at most eight or nine shockwaves, and then his punches would lose power, having jabs without shockwaves, and it could not be called martial arts.

Now, Ouyang Xing, using his palm as a fist, suddenly changed his technique, each jab producing a shockwave, creating a series of explosions like fireworks, making it difficult to discern direction.

Jiang Li knew the attack was fierce and did not dare to be careless. He had been prepared, his body becoming as flexible as a snake, dancing gracefully.

The Boneless Dragon Snake Dance.

Ouyang Xing's punches and palm strikes did not touch Jiang Li's body for over ten consecutive strikes.

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