Chapter 71

The next day, Jiang Li hurriedly came to school. This was his first class since the start of the semester, and he had not been to school for 20 days, mainly to avoid Jiang Liu while also working hard to train and study, building up his strength to confront Jiang Liu in the final battle. He knew that Jiang Liu had developed a murderous intent towards him.

Upon arriving at school, Jiang Liu did not appear, and no one knew where he had gone. Luo Han and Xue Ling immediately said to Jiang Li, "Did you see the email from the school? This trial is on a grand scale, involving all students with a vitality level of 1 or higher from the Thirty-Six Huachengs. Compared to the previous military trial, this one is much more intense."

Jiang Li nodded, "I have received the school's email. The trial lasts 100 days and takes place on an extraterrestrial planet. However, there are only about ten students with a vitality level of 1 in our school. I wonder how many there are in other schools?"

"Xinghuacheng is a fourth- or fifth-tier city, so the number of students with a vitality level of 1 is relatively low. I heard that Jinghuacheng has already surpassed a hundred. Combined, the Thirty-Six Huachengs should exceed a thousand. That's truly a gathering of experts," Xue Ling licked her lips. "Jiang Li, we need to stick together to avoid being bullied."

"This trial seems very dangerous," Luo Han said solemnly. "On Qu Bo Star, there are swarms of monsters, and even more powerful extraterrestrial warriors. This planet has not yet been developed by humans and is considered a wilderness."

As they spoke, the three of them arrived at the large classroom. Inside, fifteen people had gathered. In addition to the original ten top students, five new students with a vitality level of 1 had joined, including Ouyang Xing. When he saw Jiang Li, his eyes flashed with hatred, but the look quickly disappeared, and he pretended not to see him.

He was no longer as formidable as before, as the title of the school's top student had been taken by Jiang Li. However, Jiang Li's fame had been overshadowed by Jiang Liu, who was the true big shot, towering above everyone else.

"Are all the students here?" The principal appeared, and the sound of flying cars, prepared by the school, echoed outside. "Students, I assume you have all read the school's email. Is there anyone who wants to withdraw voluntarily?"

"No," the response was uniform.

This trial offered a rare opportunity to go to an extraterrestrial planet, and it was fully funded by the government, making it a valuable experience despite the dangers. Anyone who didn't go would be considered foolish.

"Very well, get in the cars. We are heading to Jinghuacheng, where government officials will take us to the wormhole jump launch base," the principal said. "Get in the cars. We don't need to wait for anyone; Jiang Liu has already gone to Jinghuacheng."

The fifteen students immediately got into the cars, which soared into the sky and disappeared in an instant. Jiang Li looked out the window as Xinghuacheng gradually receded. He had already sent emails to his parents, assuring them and transferring all the money from his card to them to arrange their lives and nurture his sister. On Qu Bo Star, money would be useless, as the planet was completely isolated from the rest of the world, with no access to bank accounts.

Five hours later, the massive Jinghuacheng came into view. Jiang Li saw towering skyscrapers, like the Yinzha Building, everywhere, and the sky was filled with flying cars, buzzing like locusts, a stark contrast to Xinghuacheng, where flying cars were rare. The traffic in the sky was very busy. Jiang Li even saw squads of police in powered armor patrolling the sky, their presence intimidating any lawbreakers.

The city seemed to stretch endlessly, and in some central areas, artificial mountains had been built, where super-rich people lived. The concept of building mountains in a city was mind-boggling. These mountains in Jinghuacheng were at least ten times more valuable than those in the outskirts of Xinghuacheng. Jinghuacheng was home to many wealthy people, and Jiang Li was amazed by the city's prosperity, which exceeded his expectations.

The city's architecture even extended into the ocean, with artificial islands where large corporations had established themselves, surrounded by birds, flowers, and mist. Jiang Li suddenly thought of the wandering cultivators in many fantasy novels.

"Great humans, great technology. If this continues, human civilization could truly develop into a realm of immortals... In feudal times, humans couldn't imagine airplanes, and in the national era, they couldn't imagine wormhole jumps."

"We're here. Below is Jinghua High School, where all students with a vitality level of 1 will gather. We will then be led by military personnel to the wormhole jump launch base." The principal's car descended, and Jiang Li saw a school ten times larger than Xinghua High School, a mountain in the city center, covered with buildings, waterfalls, and even rain and rainbows, all created by artificial climate control systems.

The technology could now control the weather, making it rain or snow whenever needed. This was the power of technology.

The car landed on the large playground, and Jiang Li got out, seeing vehicles everywhere and groups of students gathered. "They're all powerful students..." Luo Han walked up, looking around. "Look, those are the students from Yuehuacheng, over thirty of them. The one in the center, surrounded by others, is the top student, Xiao Qiu, with a vitality level of 1.3."

Students from each school gathered in small groups. Students from thirty-six city schools had gathered on the playground of Jinghua High School. It was truly a gathering of experts, with many powerful individuals.

"Look, the students from Jinghua High School are here, so many! There must be over three hundred!" Xue Ling whispered in shock. Jiang Li saw a large group of students approaching, clearly of higher quality than those from other schools, each exuding a sense of superiority.

They looked down on students from other schools. In fact, students from each city's high school looked down on each other, often competing and even conflicting with students from different classes within the same school.

"Jiang Liu is actually with the students from Jinghua High School?" Jiang Li's eyes moved, and he saw Jiang Liu at the front of the group of over three hundred students, chatting with a student leader. The other students followed behind.

"That's the top student from Jinghua High School, Yu Muhua, with a vitality level of 1.5. He is the son of a powerful figure in Jinghua City," Xue Ling said. "However, it seems he is also trying to build a relationship with Jiang Liu."

"Of course, Jiang Liu is the son of the Riyue Group, and even Yu Muhua needs the essence of the sun and moon," Luo Han said solemnly. "I suspect the Riyue Group has already begun to establish connections with the powerful figures in Jinghua City. They have immense influence."

"Jiang Liu is now part of our high school. He should take care of us during the trial," another student said.

Jiang Li looked and saw that it was one of the new students with a vitality level of 1, still placing hope in others.

Boom!

As many students gathered on the square, a black shadow suddenly descended from the sky, causing the ground to shake. It was a person in a mech suit.

"Zhongwu Sonic Mech!" Jiang Li was stunned by the imposing black figure. Observing the mech up close was even more震撼. If it were used against him, a hundred of him would be killed in ten seconds.

The mech's helmet opened, revealing a square-faced soldier. "Greetings, everyone. I am Wang Changshan, the commander-in-chief of the Jinghua City Group Army. I won't say much. Now, follow me to the wormhole jump launch base on the sea."

Boom!

In an instant, a warship appeared in the sky. The warship hovered without landing, and many small flying vehicles appeared, each capable of seating dozens of people, starting to transport all the students into the warship.

About half an hour later, Jiang Li boarded a small flying vehicle and arrived on the warship. The warship was four kilometers long and two kilometers wide. As soon as he entered, he felt completely isolated from the outside world, as if entering a separate world.

He sat with Luo Han and Xue Ling on a large metal bed that could be used for lying down or meditating. A large screen at the front showed the outside of the warship.

The blue sea and sky were calm, and everything was still. Jiang Li found everything new and exciting.

"Will we be using this warship for the wormhole jump?" Jiang Li asked.

"Yes, this warship is called the Taigu. It is made of rare high-tech alloys and compressed energy, allowing it to withstand the forces of a wormhole jump," Xue Ling said. "The cost per square meter is in the millions of star coins."

"Millions of star coins per square meter?" Jiang Li was shocked. "How many square meters is the entire warship? My God, isn't it priceless?"

"Of course, warships capable of wormhole jumps are priceless treasures," Luo Han said. "This is my first wormhole jump, a testament to the great power of human technology."

Jiang Li had long been aware of the greatness of human technology.

"Look, we have arrived at the wormhole jump launch base, deep in the sea!"

Splash! The massive warship dove into the water, submerging. Jiang Li saw the deep-sea scenery on the large screen, especially the vast launch facility on the ocean floor, with countless underwater robots working, the immense energy making him feel a sense of fear.

"Upon entering the wormhole jump launch base, everyone must lie down on the beds. During the wormhole jump, human thought activity will cease, and the soul will enter a state of pseudo-death. Students with a vitality level below 1 will become extremely weak or even die from the forces of the wormhole jump..." The large screen displayed various information. "The planet we are heading to is Qu Bo Star, similar to Earth, with oxygen and water, and various life forms suitable for human habitation. However, it is ten times larger than Earth, and there is a strange energy within the planet that affects its gravity, making it similar to Earth's. The laws of universal gravitation do not apply on this planet..."

The explanation lasted over an hour.

Suddenly, an urgent announcement sounded, and the warship entered the jump state.

Jiang Li quickly lay down on the bed, and a cover came down, completely enclosing him.

Suddenly, he heard a voice.

"Wormhole jump, countdown, 10, 9... 3, 2, 1! Jump begins!"

Boom!

He immediately felt a massive shock to his mind, his body seeming to twist, and his vision blurring. Suddenly, his consciousness disappeared, as if being torn into many tiny particles.

He "died" away.

Suddenly, the milky white stone in his chest trembled.

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