Chapter 88

The saber-toothed tiger moved with great agility, despite its heavy build, its steps were silent, much like the stillness before a tiger pounces. Bing had no intention of holding back and continuously offered Tang Tian small tips. It seemed that Tang Tian had an exceptional talent for mechanical armor, and he could quickly grasp the techniques with just a little guidance from Bing, which secretly surprised Bing.

If I had a new recruit like this under my command back then...

He shook his head, discarding the thought. The times were different now, and spending time on outdated mechanical armor like this would only lead to a more painful fall in the future.

Bing's extensive experience allowed him to instantly spot the weaknesses in the defenses. Tang Tian thus moved stealthily without drawing any attention. As they delved deeper, Tang Tian was soon surprised and whispered, "Uncle, how can there be so many mechanisms here?"

Bing snorted coldly, "What mechanisms?"

Though he didn't show it, Bing was also inwardly alarmed. They avoided one mechanism after another along the way, and the sheer number of them made him wonder if he had been transported back to his own era. Fortunately, these mechanisms were clearly different from those of his time.

The other party was also skilled in mechanisms.

This realization made Bing more alert and cautious. Tang Tian and Bing had very limited knowledge of the major forces in Sanhun City, and they were completely in the dark about the Lin family's background.

It seems things are not as simple as they appear... and...

Bing looked at the bronze mechanisms with some displeasure. He could see that they had obvious traces of imitation from the Southern Cross Corps. To the average person, it might seem that the Lin family had inherited the Southern Cross Corps' legacy, but to an expert like Bing, the flaws were numerous. Most importantly, Bing's competitive spirit was suddenly stirred.

He originally hoped that Tang Tian would lose this battle, but when he saw the bronze mechanisms with the distinct style of the Southern Cross Corps, a sudden impulse surged within him.

—How can I lose to these scraps of bronze and iron!

Bing's eyes flickered, and his excitement subsided. The Southern Cross Corps was long gone, and there was no point in dwelling on the past. Tang Tian was the future, and if the Corps still existed, its future would lie with Tang Tian.

Tang Tian's growth was more important than anything else.

As a trainer, Bing was very clear about the importance of training over personal pride.

Bing's gaze became calm.

In a hidden corner, Tang Tian watched as Kong Youlin and a few others entered a solemn, old mansion about 400 meters away.

"Boy, do you see that grayish-white spot?" Bing suddenly asked.

Following Bing's direction, Tang Tian noticed a corner of the old mansion's outer wall that was covered in grayish-white lime. "That corner?"

"Exactly!" Bing said solemnly. "The defenses here are tight, and your opportunities are few. If you can break through the 432 meters in eight seconds, you can avoid the bronze mechanisms' line of sight. That's a blind spot, and once you enter it, you'll have many more options for attack."

"Eight seconds..." Tang Tian was taken aback.

"Exactly, eight seconds to break through 432 meters. That's over 50 meters per second. Even the fastest third-tier light skills can only reach 40 meters per second. Only fourth-tier light skills can achieve this speed." Bing was unusually calm. "Your Eight Steps to Catch a Cicada, even with the saber-toothed tiger's boost, can only theoretically achieve this."

"Theoretically? So there is a possibility?" Tang Tian immediately picked up on the meaning in Bing's words.

"Exactly. Theoretically, if you perform your Eight Steps to Catch a Cicada perfectly and control the saber-toothed tiger flawlessly, you might achieve this goal." Bing shook his head. "But that's impossible. Your Eight Steps to Catch a Cicada is very good, but you've had too little time to control the saber-toothed tiger and haven't undergone systematic training. Your short-distance sprinting skills are non-existent."

"Is short-distance sprinting difficult?" Tang Tian asked.

"The theory is simple, but it requires long-term training to reach a high level." Bing explained.

"Then let's start now." Tang Tian said quickly.

"Start what?" Bing was taken aback.

"Start teaching me now! Hurry up! If you dawdle, I won't even see that bastard's shadow!" Tang Tian urged.

"Last-minute cramming is completely useless..." Bing shook his head, finding Tang Tian's suggestion absurd. If one of his new recruits had suggested such a ridiculous idea, he would have locked them in confinement without hesitation.

All those who underestimate training should be locked up!

Tang Tian interrupted him, "This is called practical learning. Hurry up, old man, don't waste time. The god-like youth is getting anxious."

Getting anxious...

Bing barely suppressed the urge to slap him, his face turning grim as he explained the key points of short-distance sprinting.

"Indeed, it's quite simple."

Hearing Tang Tian's comment, Bing was too exasperated to stop him. He was increasingly convinced that Tang Tian's arrogant and self-righteous nature was beginning to show and dominate.

All those who underestimate training will die a miserable death!

Bing decided to let Tang Tian crash and burn. He would see, then, that every word of a top-notch, iron-blooded trainer was golden advice!

"Breaking through to that corner is enough, right?" Tang Tian asked, eager to try.

"Exactly." Bing didn't waste words.

"Before the god-like youth, all are mere scum." Tang Tian was full of confidence.

The saber-toothed tiger crouched slightly, one leg drawn back, its body low, ready to pounce. The deep bronze gleam in the shadows exuded a chilling, awe-inspiring power. Its spines were cold and sharp.

Tang Tian silently recited the key points in his mind.

After confirming that nothing was missing, Tang Tian suddenly opened his eyes, and the saber-toothed tiger's eyes also snapped open, revealing the majesty of the king of the jungle. Its eyes slowly narrowed, the light gradually fading, and its body lowered.

Bang!

The two thick, heavy bronze legs of the saber-toothed tiger suddenly exerted force, the soil beneath them exploding and scattering in all directions.

A green shadow vanished with a whoosh.

Bing snorted coldly, waiting for Tang Tian to fail. Although he couldn't find any flaws in Tang Tian's movements, he wasn't surprised. For a top-notch, iron-blooded trainer, a comprehensive understanding of one's new recruits was a basic requirement. Short-distance sprinting required explosive power, and Bing knew that Tang Tian had strong explosive power, so a perfect start was not surprising.

A perfect start was nothing special. In the new recruit camp back then, even those with poor innate conditions could achieve it.

The key points of short-distance sprinting were not many, but these few actions required perfect coordination of the body. It sounded simple, but maintaining coordination at high speed was extremely difficult. Many new recruits in the Southern Cross Corps found the short-distance sprinting test very challenging.

Boy, you'll soon realize how naive and ridiculous your thoughts are!

Bing's gaze was fixed on Tang Tian's figure.

True energy flowed from Tang Tian to the saber-toothed tiger and back, creating a cycle. The true energy that flowed back into his body seemed to carry a cold, stern quality from the bronze of the saber-toothed tiger. Tang Tian was now fully in the zone, a burning flame in his heart. The wind whistled past, faster and more exhilarating than ever. Despite this, Tang Tian's mind was exceptionally calm, the key points of each movement crystal clear in his mind. His body moved with perfect coordination, and with a single thought, it responded instinctively.

This feeling was truly wonderful!

Tang Tian was completely absorbed.

His movements became faster, and the true energy flowed more quickly.

Hmm?

Bing was somewhat surprised. After 100 meters, Tang Tian's speed not only didn't decrease but even increased slightly. This was a characteristic of short-distance sprinting, where the speed continuously increased. The fact that Tang Tian's speed could still increase meant that his technique was not flawed.

Bing's expression became serious.

Learning short-distance sprinting for the first time and achieving such a performance was rare in Bing's training career.

This guy...

The speed of the saber-toothed tiger increased, like a green whirlwind. The heavy bronze legs landed silently, almost soundless, unlike the earth-shaking steps of the bronze ostrich.

The explosive power displayed by the saber-toothed tiger during the short-distance sprint was astonishing, its pounce swift and fierce. Tang Tian's control was flawless, and the tiger's legs landed with great agility.

The combination of swift ferocity and lightness, two completely different styles, created a powerful visual impact.

Bing was somewhat surprised, a scene he hadn't seen in a long time. If this were in the Corps, and others saw Tang Tian's sprint, there would be a chorus of cheers. Although he opposed wasting time on mechanical armor, the fact that Tang Tian could bring out the style of the saber-toothed tiger to such a degree earned a flicker of admiration in his eyes.

Tang Tian's eyes were fixed on the grayish-white corner.

He sprinted with all his might.

The wind roared in his ears, the cold, piercing bronze, the rapidly flowing true energy, the boiling blood, and the burning heart of the youth!

Tang Tian! Charge!

A silent roar exploded in the youth's heart, filled with stubbornness and defiance, with his self-righteousness, charging forward!

The thick, heavy but always agile tiger legs, which had been light and nimble, now plunged deeply into the soil like a blade. Tang Tian's fighting spirit burned to the extreme, his eyes flashing with fierce determination. All his strength converged, and he exerted it without reservation!

The saber-toothed tiger leaped into the air as Bing's expression turned to shock and surprise!