Chapter 90

Zhuo Mu reminded them, feeling that Wang Zheng was a good seedling who should be well developed in the military. The training had just started, and this time the principal's intention was not to have any fillers. Ma Xiao and others had already reached their potential limits, so there was no point in sending them. The four spots were allocated to students who truly needed them.

Wang Zheng, of course, was a given. Zhang Shan and Meng Tian also had great potential. As for Zhang Runan, she was invited by Zhuo Mu because she was one of the truly capable people at the War God Academy.

To be honest, Wang Zheng was slightly surprised. Zhang Shan and Meng Tian couldn't help but laugh, but they didn't say anything. Zhang Runan glanced at Wang Zheng's surprised expression and said lightly, "If the men can't do it, the women will step up. Is that so strange?"

Wang Zheng shook his head like a rattle drum, "Having President Runan join us will definitely be a great boost."

As he spoke, he pulled Zhang Shan aside, "How did she come?"

Zhang Shan smiled, "Bro, I've seen it. She's a master. If she shows up at the exchange meeting, you might not even get a chance."

Although Zhang Runan was the president of the art club, she was also the president of the women's judo club and a special recruit in the command program. To put it simply, she was a great talent.

Despite her fierce nature, she loved delicate oil paintings. According to Zhang Runan, this was also a form of cultivation.

Soon, Zhang Shan revealed Zhang Runan's background, chuckling as he spoke.

In the past, the War God Academy selected talents based on "reputation," but Zhang Runan clearly had no interest in fame. Now, it was different. Going out to fight represented the face of Earth. Losing on Earth was one thing, but losing outside represented Earth.

Gute had also made up his mind.

Zhuo Mu and Luo Mu became good friends, and the two were specifically responsible for the intensive training. One was a bloodthirsty warrior, the other an expert in mechs, and they got along well. Both had the same temperament, unable to tolerate lack of focus and preferring targeted training.

Except for Wang Zheng, who had many things to deal with, the others trained every day. They also brought some students, but the number was much less than that of ordinary professors.

In the past, it was impossible at the War God Academy, but now Gute had relaxed, allowing individuality to flourish as long as it could cultivate talent.

Before long, Wang Zheng understood Zhang Shan's meaning. President Runan truly had a level beyond men, with all her qualities being exceptionally strong and manly!

Her personality was calm and decisive, and her technical skills were also astonishing. As Zhuo Mu put it, she was a natural-born female special forces soldier.

She and Meng Tian were completely different types. To put it simply, she could be measured at the level of men.

After the training ended, Zhang Runan left alone, not bothering to chat with anyone. Meng Tian had also been busy recently, seemingly deliberately keeping a distance from Wang Zheng.

Zhang Shan patted Wang Zheng's shoulder, "Don't look, bro. Leave some room for the rest of us. You can't eat everything by yourself."

Wang Zheng shrugged helplessly, not bothering to explain. This kind of thing couldn't be explained clearly.

He hadn't provoked anyone, his goal was very clear, even stubborn. Deep down, he and Aina were very similar, with unrealistic requirements that were almost impossible to meet. But when the two met, it was like Mars colliding with Earth. To put it simply, this was fate.

But whether the two could bridge the gap was another matter.

Yan Xiaosu was waiting for Wang Zheng to finish his class. The two could chat while eating, "Boss, I think I'll take a gamble and join you!"

"Hehe, did you convince your dad?" Wang Zheng ate a large mouthful of noodles.

"My dad, though not very educated, believes in fate. He consulted a master, and the divination said we are in for great fortune."

"Oh?" Wang Zheng didn't believe this guy's bluff.

Seeing he couldn't fool Wang Zheng, Yan Xiaosu could only shake his head, "My dad has done extensive research. He said that companies wanting to participate in this project will be fighting for a spot, and even with money, they can't get in. Currently, only OMG has been confirmed, and that's one of the biggest companies on Earth. With their scale, they only got 21% of the share. If we can participate, the share doesn't matter. The key is the social status it brings. My dad said we can develop in the direction of the Yan Family Group."

Yan Xiaosu vividly expressed his father's expression, making Wang Zheng chuckle. Their scope was still a bit small. In business, especially on a large scale, many intangible assets are more important than money.

Although the Yan family mainly produced daily necessities, they weren't short of money. They were just lacking investment channels. To take the next step, some good projects had high thresholds. Without the right level, even with money, no one would pay attention. Another situation was that even if you invested, you might not get to participate, just riding on the coattails of big companies. This direct participation opportunity was rare.

Even if they lost, with a big company like OMG, it wouldn't matter. The company's level would rise, and the stock price would increase significantly.

Old Yan wasn't a fool.

"The old man wants to invite you for dinner to thank you. I told him you're busy, we can do it when you have time," Yan Xiaosu said, knowing Wang Zheng didn't like such social events.

Wang Zheng smiled and gave a thumbs up, "Since that's the case, I'll work hard with Xiao Devil to secure the best interests for us."

"Boss, support you, go for it bravely. If necessary, sacrifice a bit of your charm!" Yan Xiaosu said quite boldly.

Wang Zheng immediately gave him a light tap on the head, "Boss, my point is, if there's a need to sacrifice charm, I can do it."

Yan Xiaosu, rubbing his head, said with a pout, "Ugh... ..."

Knowing Wang Zheng had a match that evening, the two finished their meal and headed straight to the Brother Internet Cafe. Wang Zheng prepared for the match, while Yan Xiaosu contacted Solen to negotiate.

Yan Xiaosu knew Wang Zheng was very strong, but this path was still like walking a tightrope. Yan Xiaosu was a seasoned player, though his level was low. The limitations of War God No. 1 were significant, not just in energy shields but also in the overall capabilities of high-end mechs. The attraction of such a challenge was precisely because everyone knew this.

Now, high-level players were starting to challenge directly. It would definitely get harder, and winning a match would be tough. Therefore, they needed to negotiate well with CT. As a businessman, Yan Xiaosu understood the consequences of a defeat, which no one could predict.

This time, Wang Zheng was the technical input, and Yan Xiaosu wasn't sure how far he could negotiate. But if Wang Zheng could also contribute some funds, it would strengthen their position.

Taking this opportunity, Yan Xiaosu wanted to negotiate a "big project" for the next five battles with Solen.

Solen was happy to receive Yan Xiaosu's negotiation request. He wasn't worried about the other party's demands but feared they had none.

CT had ample funds, and money wasn't the issue. The question was whether it was worth it and whether it could promote CT and expand its influence. Personally, Solen valued whether the region he was responsible for could set a higher record, allowing him to stand tall in the company.

Wang Zheng didn't care about these details, but Yan Xiaosu understood them well, having grown up with them. Although the Yan family's company couldn't compare to CT, it had all the necessary components. As Yan Xiaosu put it, his emotional intelligence was quite high.

The two divided their tasks. Yan Xiaosu negotiated as he saw fit, while Wang Zheng prepared for the match in a private VIP room, doing physical exercises to stay active.

The previous "Magic Bird" incident had made everyone realize that experts were starting to challenge the Skull in various ways.

It was expected that the top players in the Earth region or the top few in the Diamond tier would step up, but the first to emerge was a super expert from the Moon in the Diamond tier.

Sword Storm Girl!

A player who had created a whirlwind of female swordsmen on the Moon in just one month, quickly rising to the Diamond tier with an astonishing win rate. She excelled in using the Jiaoyue 8th generation mech, being invincible in her prime and showing unparalleled leadership in team battles. Just as everyone was speculating how long it would take her to reach the top, she suddenly disappeared.

No one expected her comeback to be aimed at the Skull.

This was the first time a well-known player from the Moon had actively challenged an Earth player. Since the official announcement, the excitement had been unprecedented.

As Solen said, an outsider is always more appealing, especially from a higher-level region.

The Moon region had always represented the highest level of the Solar System CT, a source of pride. The region was full of experts, and in CT's competitions, the Moon was always the top, without exception. If not for the grouping, the top three might all be from the Moon.

Sword Storm Girl was the strongest player using the Jiaoyue 8th generation mech so far, a female player.

She was also a mysterious player, known only to be female, with her true identity unknown.

This time, not only did the Earth region pay close attention, but some Moon players also began to pay attention to the "Primitive Zone."

Before the match, the video compilations of the two players had already gained high views. On Earth, the Skull had many supporters, and the calls to "take down the Moon girl" were intense. However, anyone who watched Sword Storm Girl's battle videos quickly fell silent.

Xiao Lu and Xiao Mo were already in place, giving the home-field advantage by offering some preferential treatment to the guest. The two were commenting on Sword Storm Girl's technical features.

As a fellow female, Xiao Mo also liked using the Jiaoyue series. In this aspect, Earth's mechs were inferior to the Moon's, which had excellent design. However, Xiao Mo could only use the 6th generation, as the 8th generation was too complex and difficult to operate, even in CT games, leaving her flustered and unable to handle it.

(First update delivered. Another update in the afternoon and one in the evening. Recently, I've been having dreams, usually in three parts: a horror movie, a sci-fi movie, and an adventure movie. Is this a sign I should become a director? Dizzy. Need votes to drive away the three-part movies!!)

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