Chapter 69

In the classroom, the first lesson after the holiday began.

This year's mobile suit training class had faced numerous disasters. Not long after its formation, it was suddenly called to actual combat, and nearly half of the students were lost in the underground world. Another batch of students, due to severe injuries with no hope of recovery, had to leave the school prematurely, ending their military careers early.

Perhaps out of guilt, the higher-ups allocated a large amount of supplies and equipment to the military academy this time and offered generous rewards to all the participating students, as a form of indirect compensation.

Therefore, the military academy decided to supplement the class with all the students who had been eliminated in the previous selection competition, bringing the total back to three hundred, to restore the class's vitality and scale.

Moreover, after this brutal combat experience and the substantial resource rewards, the surviving students' abilities had improved to varying degrees, turning a disaster into a blessing.

"Everyone did very well in this battle, especially a few students who achieved outstanding military merits and even caught the attention of the higher military authorities," Muliya, with a radiant demeanor, was tirelessly evaluating the students' performances on the battlefield.

She, too, had undergone deep gene optimization surgery. Besides her even more stunning appearance and more outstanding figure, her aura had also changed significantly, becoming more profound and restrained. According to Qin Huang's secret perception, it seemed she was on the verge of a breakthrough.

This was not surprising. If she was already at the brink of a breakthrough before the battle, the life-and-death trials and the surgery afterward could very well have pushed her to a new level.

"Particularly noteworthy is Qin Huang. Not only did he achieve the highest military merit, but according to the latest test results, his genetic talent has reached the S-level. He is the most talented student in the school in the past decade. Everyone, give him a round of applause!" Her eyes turned to Qin Huang, her beautiful eyes filled with unhidden admiration.

The class suddenly fell silent, then erupted like a pot of boiling water, with rain-like applause and astonished discussions:

"Is this guy really that monstrous? Improving his genetic talent is like eating and drinking! He's already at the S-level. Is the effect of the deep gene optimization surgery really that incredible?"

"Whether it's good or not, you'll know when you have the chance to do it!"

"Our school's best-talented students in the past were only at the Elite+ level. S-level? That's the kind of genius you only find at the Central Military Academy in the capital!"

"Doesn't that mean he will definitely have the potential to advance to the Dark Gold-level mech god? That's a rare powerhouse in the entire federation!"

"I'm really curious if his talent will continue to improve in the future! It might even reach the SS-level or even the Legendary level!"

"Who can say otherwise..."

Genetic talent is often more significant for mobile suit warriors than source energy index, as it determines one's cultivation speed and development potential, which in turn dictates the highest achievement one can reach.

The current mech level classification in the human world is: Bronze (mobile suit warrior), Silver (mech battle master), Gold (mech battle general), and Dark Gold (mech god), with each level divided into five star ranks.

Generally, students with B-level genetic talent can reach the initial Silver level (mech battle master) at most, and it is very difficult to break through further. A-level genetic talent can ensure students reach the peak Silver level (mech battle master).

Elite-level talent is a necessary condition for advancing to the Gold-level mech battle general. To break through to the Dark Gold-level mech god, one must have S-level genetic talent.

Of course, genetic talent is just one important aspect. The quality of cultivation techniques and the amount of resources invested are also crucial factors that cannot be ignored!

Since Qin Huang now has S-level genetic talent and is not constrained by cultivation techniques or resources, as long as his luck isn't too bad, he will definitely break through to the mech god level in the future!

It's worth noting that the current federation relies heavily on a few Gold-level mech battle generals for its high-end military power. Dark Gold-level mech gods are strategic forces and are only used as trump cards in critical moments.

From this, one can imagine how much Qin Huang will be valued in the federation in the future!

When the applause subsided, Muliya continued:

"I must admit, Qin Huang is the most outstanding and hardest-working student I have ever seen. His success is not a matter of luck! Therefore, the school has decided to increase his monthly cultivation resource allocation to 200,000 star coins starting today."

"Another even bigger surprise is that the Central Military Academy in the capital has approved a direct admission quota for Qin Huang! So from now on, he is already a student of the Central Military Academy!"

This statement caused even greater shock. Everyone knew the weight of the Central Military Academy. Since the founding of the Yan Yun Federation, almost 70% of the military's famous generals and mech powerhouses have come from this institution, making it almost unparalleled in the federation.

Even students from the lowest social strata, if they can enter this prestigious institution through hard work, will have a bright future. History is full of such examples.

Of course, not all students were happy for Qin Huang. For example, Xu Dezhi, with his sinister gaze, and Zhu Yingxuan, with his pale and hateful face.

Since learning that he had no hope of recovery, Zhu Yingxuan had become much more depressed, no longer the arrogant and self-important rich kid he used to be!

Originally, his ranking was ninth in the class. Although this rank was not enough to enter the Central Military Academy, it was still possible to secure a spot in the Elite Seed Training Program. After joining the military and accumulating military merits, he could still grow into a Gold-level mech battle general, earn a general's rank, and enjoy enviable power and status.

But now, everything was over!

A mere second-rank mobile suit warrior, and one who could never advance again, had greatly diminished value in the military. At best, he was only slightly better than ordinary cannon fodder! Staying in the military was a good outcome; promotion and advancement were out of the question!

During the holiday, not only did his so-called close friends disappear, but even his girlfriend, Su Wenxue, avoided him and ignored his messages!

And all of this was because of that damned Qin Huang!

He sat in his seat, his fists tightly clenched, his nails digging deep into his flesh, his gloomy eyes filled with a terrifying madness and anger, like a wild beast ready to pounce!

Behind him, Su Wenxue gazed at the young man in the front row, her eyes burning with a fierce desire. At this moment, Qin Huang was no different from a moving gold mine in her eyes.

No, not just a gold mine! It was also a ticket to the upper class! As long as she clung to him, her future wealth, fame, and status would be secure!

No, she couldn't give up easily! She might as well do it right here! Confessing and apologizing in front of everyone should satisfy his male pride and vanity. Then he would surely accept her!

Though many girls were now interested in him, who else could lower themselves to pursue him repeatedly like she could?

With this thought, her resolve grew stronger.

During the break, she steeled herself and walked towards Qin Huang's seat.

"Wait!"

Zhu Yingxuan suddenly stood up and grabbed her arm, his voice dark and menacing. "What are you going to do?"

A hint of impatience flashed in Su Wenxue's eyes. She replied coldly, "What's it to you? Don't you think I should have some freedom?"

"You're my girlfriend!" Zhu Yingxuan gritted his teeth.

"Ha!"

Su Wenxue brushed her long hair behind her ear and gave him a cold smile. "Zhu Yingxuan, you're a good person, but I've realized we're not a good match. Let's just be friends from now on!"

Zhu Yingxuan's vision went black, and he almost fainted with anger! When had he, the famous rich and handsome son of the Zhu family, ever been given a "good person card" or a "friend card"? Wasn't that the treatment reserved for poor and lowly people?

But Su Wenxue no longer cared about this guy who wasn't even worthy of being a backup. She broke free from his grip and rushed to Qin Huang's seat, ignoring the surprised looks of the other students. A bright smile appeared on her face, and she spoke softly to him:

"Qin Huang, I know I was wrong, and I'm willing to change. Can you forgive me this time? I promise I'll be sincere and never leave you again!"

The same words had very different effects on different people. Most of the surrounding students were dismissive, curious, or indifferent. Yuan Beibei's eyes flashed with disdain, and she muttered, "Shameless!"

Of course, she had heard about the girl's entanglements with Qin Huang and found her actions despicable. Dumping her ex-boyfriend and then turning around to confess to another guy—did she have any shame?

However, she was a bit worried that Qin Huang might soften and accept her. After all, he was only fifteen, and facing a pretty girl, even with his outstanding talent, his resolve and self-control might be lacking.

The surrounding voices gradually quieted down, and all eyes were on Qin Huang, waiting for his response.

"Ha!"

That was Qin Huang's answer. He didn't even bother to give her a "good person card" or a "friend card."

Su Wenxue's smile slowly froze. She hadn't expected that even in this situation, Qin Huang wouldn't give her any face. Hadn't she already humbled herself enough? Who else was worth her lowering herself like this?

"Su Wenxue, you shameless b*tch!" a sudden roar came from behind her.

Zhu Yingxuan, like a wounded beast, charged at Qin Huang with an alloy hammer, his eyes filled with hatred.