Chapter 36

Du Nan's even more outrageous boasts completely shocked the five people.

At this moment, they had a sense of illusion: this was not a Bronze Armored Warrior, but a Golden Armored Master, a super powerhouse who was confident of his invincibility and dominance on the battlefield. In his heart, there was no such thing as fear. In his eyes, there was no such thing as a 'strong enemy.' Sitting there, he was the ultimate pillar; standing there, he was an invincible war god.

"Fatso, when I wake up tomorrow morning, I want to see six mechs and a starship that can fly to the insectoid border. If I don't, I'll dismantle your bones tomorrow," Yinxing turned her head, her eyes blazing with fierce flames, and added, "Du Nan, I have to send today's recording to my sister. Don't mind it."

Du Nan nodded, indicating that it was no problem.

He was very clear that, whether it was books or recordings, they could only serve as hints. To truly gain 'power,' one had to endure arduous training and combine it with talent far surpassing others. If watching a recording could make one an expert, would there still be weaklings in this world? Besides, even if the Golden Armored Master Jinxing saw it, she wouldn't leak it to anyone. This was about her only sister... she wouldn't even have time to keep it a secret.

The next day.

A super-large starship landed at the military academy.

Li Wenfu's father and grandfather came, and Jinxing also arrived... Their close relatives were about to enter the insectoid border planet for practical training, how could they not be concerned? As the only male descendant of the new generation of the Li family, every move of the fatso triggered the family's nerves. Now, the most talented new star of their clan, Li Yinxing, was also participating, how could the elders remain seated?

"Master Jinxing, I didn't expect you to come as well," Li's father and grandfather were slightly surprised when they saw Jinxing.

They didn't expect that this person, who could be called one of the top ten talents of Blue Ocean Star, would actually run around for a practical training session.

"I came to see someone," Jinxing nodded slightly, not saying much.

The two of them thought she was worried about her sister and didn't think much more. However, they didn't know that Jinxing had come today just to see Du Nan in person. After watching the recording, she hadn't slept well all night and had rushed over as soon as it was light. The emergence of such a monster on Blue Ocean Star made her both happy and worried.

"Sis," Yinxing was now in full military gear, with a large survival military backpack on her back, and was slightly surprised to see Jinxing.

Not far away.

Lu Sheng and Du Nan were both stunned. Now... there were two 'Yinxings'?

The same fair skin, the same long legs and slim waist, the same baby-like smooth and tender face, even the same bright and lively eyes... This Bronze Armored Warrior and Golden Armored Master had no difference in their aura, as if they were twin sisters carved from the same mold.

"It's like that in their family,"

The fatso came out to explain, speaking softly, "Once the girls grow to around fifteen years old, they stop growing. They always have this porcelain doll-like appearance until they grow old and die. This is a superior gene passed down from their ancestors, which other families can neither imitate nor study. If you see their mother and grandmother, you'll be even more surprised."

"Oh," Du Nan responded.

Thinking about the current technological era, every major family, to some extent, had some 'beyond ordinary' superior genes.

For example, Wu Mingzhao, the fatso's arch-rival, and his Wu clan had a very strong 'anti-toxin' ability. They had significant resistance to poisons, miasma, and insectoid venom. The fatso had also demonstrated their Li clan's super 'recovery' ability, where a cut on his arm would heal without a trace in less than three minutes.

This self-healing ability, while not as strong as the physical enhancement effect of divine artifact fragments, was still enough to shock the world.

Du Nan didn't yet know what superior genes his thousand-year-old family had. The scholar's memory didn't contain any relevant information. What he had were only images of ancestral tombs and some clan forbidden areas that seemed like altars or temples. Du Nan currently didn't have the conditions to search for these places, nor the strength to break into them.

"Brother Wenfu, I came uninvited, I apologize."

Yinxing pulled Jinxing aside for a quiet conversation. At this moment, two tall and young figures approached with pride. One of the two handsome young men was Wu Mingzhao, who had earlier accepted an invitation from the Magic Academy and left the Military Academy. Today, he was accompanying a senior to watch the show.

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Tang Zhaixing. I'm very happy to see so many brave warriors today."

The young and handsome Tang Zhaixing had a face like a jade crown, a well-built body, and spoke with grace.

He greeted them first.

"Hello, Young Master Tang," Li Wenfu smiled and returned the greeting, feeling a bit uncomfortable, as if facing immense pressure, but then returned to normal. He turned to Du Nan and the others and said, "Brother Du, Siyan, this is Young Master Tang Zhaixing of the Tang family. Everyone, get to know each other. I believe you've all heard of it, yes, Young Master Tang's family is one of the Eight Master Clans of Blue Ocean Star."

"Hello, Young Master Tang," Lu Sheng nodded in response, looking a bit pressured.

Du Nan nodded calmly, not knowing who this guy was.

He also didn't know what the Eight Master Clans were.

"No need to be polite," Tang Zhaixing smiled naturally, looking like a sunny youth, but his attitude had a hint of leadership: "To dare to go to the insectoid border planet for practical training at your age, I can't help but admire you. Blue Ocean Star having such young talents, the future will surely be even more brilliant. I've spent a few years at the Magic Academy, barely reaching the three-star level. I didn't expect that in practical training, you juniors would be ahead of me."

"Thank you, Young Master Tang. We're just going to play around and observe the enemy up close," Li Wenfu seemed to hear Tang Zhaixing's 'displeasure' and quickly explained.

Tang Zhaixing waved his hand.

Indicating that he didn't mind: "It's fine, Brother Wenfu. You have the courage to do this, and it sets an example. This will let everyone know that just training in the magic network is not enough. Going out and fighting on the battlefield is what truly counts."

"Does Young Master Tang also have such plans?" Li Wenfu didn't want the pressure to keep mounting and turned to ask.

He was a bit puzzled why Tang Zhaixing was 'suddenly aggressive.'

In his group, no one should have any contact with the Eight Master Clans. And Wu Mingzhao, even if he was extremely displeased with himself and Brother Du, couldn't possibly get Tang Zhaixing to act. The Eight Master Clans and the Eighty-Eight Noble Clans were worlds apart.

"That's right,"

Tang Zhaixing nodded, patted Li Wenfu's shoulder, and said, "I heard that the Li family's young master, still at the one-star level, is about to enter a dangerous place for practical training. The seniors at the Magic Academy can't sit still. Everyone is making efforts to prepare to enter the dangerous area for practical training. We are students of the Magic Academy and seniors, so we can't fall behind the juniors of the Military Academy. Right, Brother Wenfu?"

Li Wenfu's face turned slightly green.

Although he didn't know who had deliberately caused trouble, it seemed he had 'offended' a group of seniors from the Magic Academy.

Most of these people were elites of the Eighty-Eight Noble Clans.

Li Wenfu turned to look at Wu Mingzhao and saw a strange light in his eyes. When he met Li Wenfu's gaze, there was a 'Yes, it was me who started this, what are you going to do about it?' look. This situation was easy to imagine: Wu Mingzhao had spread some 'grand and hollow' talk at the Magic Academy, which had led to so many people taking action to save face for the Magic Academy seniors.

Thinking of the consequences, Li Wenfu's face turned pale.

"Fatso," Du Nan, hearing the 'bone-deep' words, also understood some things. He patted Li Wenfu's shoulder and said, "We're about to enter the insectoid planet, don't be distracted. Believe in your own abilities, you can crush them in the magic network. In reality, we don't need to fear anything."

Li Wenfu was shaken both mentally and physically.

Brother Du's words also had a deeper meaning.

The others.

Ye Binghua and Li Yinxing's eyes lit up, understanding Du Nan's meaning: I'm not afraid of the insectoids, how could I be afraid of you human nobles?

This mindset was what a true powerhouse should have.

"Right," Li Wenfu's face relaxed, and he smiled, returning to his normal self: "Young Master Tang, it's great that you all are going for practical training. Fatso's abilities are lacking, so he might need to borrow some of the seniors' strength to reduce the pressure. Young Master Tang, remember to plead for Fatso, ask the seniors to go easy on him, don't let him get to the insectoid planet and find no ants left, all killed by the seniors, hahaha."

"It won't happen, we are still students and don't have the ability to roam freely. But Brother Wenfu seems well-prepared, I don't think you'll return easily, right?" Tang Zhaixing smiled in response, his eyes changing.

His gaze swept over Du Nan, with a hint of unusual expression.

"Of course not," the fatso said with great confidence: "This time, even if we hide in the starship, we'll stay for three to four months before returning. If we get scared and run back in ten days or half a month, my father will beat me to death."

"Brother Wenfu is joking,"

Seeing Li Wenfu return to his usual playful self, Tang Zhaixing didn't say more. He knew that Li Wenfu was back to normal and couldn't be provoked further.

So, he walked to Du Nan and said with a bow, "This must be Du Nan, the one who reached the ninth rank of White Iron in an hour, Brother Du? Meeting you in person today, I'm truly surprised. I didn't expect you to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, far surpassing the genius seniors of the Magic Academy."

"So?" Du Nan didn't even say 'too much praise' or 'I don't deserve it,' completely not playing by the rules.

"Frank and straightforward," Tang Zhaixing was slightly displeased but quickly returned to his natural state: "Today, I don't dare to obstruct the young heroes. On the dean's behalf, I invite Du to join the Magic Academy again. The dean is very sincere. Whatever requirements you have, you can propose, and we will try our best to meet them. When you return from the practical training, give me a satisfactory response, okay?"

"You mean I can propose any condition?" Du Nan's expression was calm, but the Military Academy teachers listening nearby were nervous, afraid that Du Nan would leave.

"Of course."

"Then I'll propose one," Du Nan said seriously: "Can you stop bothering me from today? I'm a student of the Military Academy and don't want to join the Magic Academy. To be honest, I don't like repeating the same thing over and over. Unfortunately, your hearing or understanding is problematic, making me explain repeatedly. Young Master Tang is a big shot, I believe you can help me explain clearly. Thanks in advance."

Tang Zhaixing's face turned slightly green.

He didn't expect Du Nan to be so disrespectful, directly rejecting him, a direct descendant of the Eight Master Clans.

"Is Du looking down on the Magic Academy?" Tang Zhaixing threw a big hat. Normally, someone as smart as him wouldn't act so low, using his position to pressure others. Today, there was another reason.

This big move.

Du Nan's bad temper was also provoked: "If I say 'yes,' can you bite me?"

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