Chapter 126: Chapter 29: The Number 1 Newcomer of the Eight Extraordinary Colleges
Old warehouse.
Two mechas were fighting.
Of course, it was a one-sided battle.
The silver mecha’s attacks were relentless, and although the black mecha held an Energy Battle Blade, it still stood no chance of fighting back.
“Bang.”
Accompanied by a loud noise, the black mecha fell once again.
This was already the ninth time Xu Mo had fallen.
“No more fighting.” The mecha still lay there as Xu Mo’s voice came from inside.
That’s no way to treat someone.
The mecha got up, and Xu Mo stepped out of the control cockpit.
From the other mecha, the elder also emerged.
“Teacher, what have I done to offend you?” Xu Mo asked, somewhat suspiciously.
How could you strike so hard without any mercy?
This fight had made him doubt his mecha piloting skills all over again.
“Isn’t this what you asked for?”
The elder glared at Xu Mo.
He naturally wouldn’t admit that he was taking revenge for a punch.
This youngster had hit so hard, there was no way to be polite to him.
He needed to be taught a lesson, to respect his elders in the future.
“Teacher, I won’t gain any trial experience with you treating me like this,” Xu Mo said miserably, his face twisted in pain—how could an attack be so ruthless that it didn’t even allow for a counterstrike?
“Oh, should we continue?” The elder looked at Xu Mo.
Xu Mo decisively refused, sensing malicious intent in the other’s eyes.
He began to suspect that this old guy wasn’t exactly ‘nice.’
He must report him to Dean Lin when he got the chance and have his pension docked.
“What about not using the mechas and just training like this?” the elder continued to tempt.
Xu Mo shook his head like a bobblehead doll.
Unapproachable!
If his palm were to perform a floor-shattering move on his chest, wouldn’t he be done for?
“Teacher, I’ve significantly improved my physical condition recently, and my sensitivity to Source Power has grown stronger. Could you teach me that amazing palm technique?” Xu Mo thought of stealing the technique.
The elder looked at him with disdain.
Just planning to learn by stealth?
“Teacher, try the dessert I made for you.” Just then, Elsa approached with a dessert she had brought for the elder.
She had learned culinary skills at Sister Xi’s home. After entering the academy, while everyone else had the opportunity to learn other skills, hers were of no use.
Usually, she could only chat with the elder and make him some snacks.
The elder took a small taste and nodded, “The flavor is good.”
“Then I will often make something for you to eat in the future,” Elsa said smilingly, looking up to see the elder observing her, her eyes clean and clear.
Seeing the elder stare at her, Elsa just smiled naively. The Elsa of today lacked the spirit of old, but had become more innocent, a significant change.
Seeing Elsa’s eyes, the elder’s gaze softened, showing a bit of kindness.
Those eyes belonged to a child who had suffered.
“Teacher, how did you perform that palm technique?” Elsa asked.
“The key is in how you exert force,” the elder responded.
“Ah…” Elsa didn’t understand.
“To put it simply, think of energy as a form of strength. Use techniques to exert that strength, and you’ll be able to perform it,” the elder explained.
“Still don’t understand,” Elsa said naively, smiling: “Maybe you should teach Xu Mo. He has good talent and catches on quickly.”
The elder glanced at Xu Mo., these two were in cahoots deceiving an old man.
Hope flashed in Xu Mo’s eyes.
“The Breathing Technique you’ve been practicing is a basic one, which is the entry-level for all Source Power Practitioners. Transcendents with Source Power Level B can learn the Advanced Breathing Technique. However, since you can already feel and control the flow of Source Power, you might as well start learning it early,” said the elder.
“Thank you, Teacher,” Xu Mo said, his face lighting up in delight, realizing the elder had agreed to teach him.
His physical Source Power Level was at the top of C-level, but he also had spiritual power to combine with, enabling his Combat Power to reach nearly B-level.
If he could master the Advanced Breathing Technique, his strength would likely increase further.
Perhaps, his Source Power Level could advance past C-level more quickly.
B-level was a watershed. If he stepped into B-level, he would definitely be considered a master.
Sister Xi’s Source Power Level was only B-minus, close to B-level.
“Since you have practiced the Breathing Technique for quite a while and you can now feel the flow of Source Power, it means the basic Breathing Technique is no longer significant for you. You can perceive the Source Power Field and absorb Source Power at will,” the elder said to Xu Mo. “The Advanced Breathing Technique that I am going to teach you focuses on guiding Source Power to transform the body and the exertion of force.”
“Mm,” Xu Mo nodded, listening intently.
“This technique absolutely requires sensing the flow of Source Power to learn. When practicing this breathing method, you must continuously monitor your own breathing and internal energy flow, guiding the energy into your body. Now, follow my lead.”
“Okay,” Xu Mo replied very seriously, adjusting his spiritual power to get into the right state.
Elsa quietly moved aside, wearing a silly smile.
She could certainly tell that the elder was very formidable; previously, it was always Xu Mo who beat others, but here, Xu Mo only had to take beating.
The Advanced Breathing Technique wasn’t as easy to learn as the Basic Breathing Technique, especially the Nine-Stage Breathing Technique, which had very high requirements and needed to be conducted along with guiding Source Power without any mistakes.
Even with Xu Mo’s strong learning ability, he still only gradually mastered the Nine-Stage Breathing Technique after several hours.
The elder had already left.
Xu Mo sat alone, breathing, with a strong Source Power Field forming around him.
Occasionally, Xu Mo’s breath was protracted, and the flow of Source Power also maintained the same rhythm as his breath, merging into his body, making Xu Mo feel his body becoming pliant.
However, as the breathing continued, the surrounding Source Power erupted violently, and the internal Source Power also ran wild, like waves crashing against his body.
Firm yet gentle.
In the following days, Xu Mo continued to cultivate in the warehouse.
In contrast, Ye Qingdie and the others were studying in the academy.
Sometimes Xiao Qi tried to be lazy and didn’t want to go, but Ye Qingdie would drag him along.
Being a transfer student had its advantages, no one bothered you.
Since they weren’t official students, it made things easier for Xu Mo and the others.
Xu Mo had made substantial progress during these days, though he was still brutally defeated in every daily Mecha combat.
While he had controlled the Breathing Technique, he still couldn’t completely coordinate his force, but he could feel his physical fitness improving, allowing him to manipulate his body more freely and respond faster.
His neural response speed was always quick, but it required bodily coordination to keep up.
Like in Mecha combat, the reason he was oppressed wasn’t that he didn’t know how to make moves.
But his physical fitness couldn’t keep up, knowing how the elder would deal with him was useless.
In addition, his spiritual power was also improving, his techniques for using power became stronger, and when he used the War Saber, its power was greater.
……
While Xu Mo quietly continued his cultivation, the Eight Extraordinary Colleges were anything but calm.
All eight colleges had commenced, testing various talents, and the results of the students’ tests were quickly made public and reported by the media.
Among them, the most eye-catching person.
Undoubtedly, Lin Jue from World Honor College.
World Honor College, often considered the leading institute among the Eight Extraordinary Colleges, had high tuition fees, and many of its students came from prominent families.
World Honor College’s Mechanical Department was famed as the number one in Steel Dome City.
Many of Steel Dome City’s top Mechanical Masters graduated from World Honor College.
Lin Jue, seventeen years old.
Source Power Level B minus, Source Power Fusion Degree A+, Mechanical Talent Assessment S!
Perfect tier talent.
His entrance caused a sensation at the academy.
He was proclaimed by the media as the number one freshman among the new students of the Eight Great Colleges.
At that moment, many people on Triumph Street paused, looking up at the large screen atop the steel building.
On each screen, the same scene played, a Mecha battle scene.
The explosive Mecha combat drew cheers, each collision thrilling the heart.
“Bang.”
Following another loud noise, a Mecha fell.
The screen was quiet, but outside, cheers erupted, celebrating the standing white Mecha.
The scene switched, and a reporter’s face appeared on the screen, her demeanor somewhat excited, she spoke to the camera, “Lin Jue has once again defeated his opponent, and so far, Lin Jue has followed World Honor College to four out of the Extraordinary Colleges for exchanges, and in the Mecha battles, still no one can contend. We look forward to where World Honor College will head next.”
The people on Triumph Street were equally expectant.
Lin Jue’s Combat Power, seemingly unmatched.
This time World Honor College visited various Extraordinary Colleges for exchanges, and allowed the media to follow and broadcast live, partly showing off, letting the people of Steel Dome City witness the rise of a once-in-a-generation prodigy, promoting him.
Of course, this likely also had the support and momentum from Lin Jue’s family behind it.
Now, the people of Steel Dome City were all looking forward to Lin Jue’s growth.
In recent years, there hadn’t been a freshman who caused such anticipation.
Lin Jue, acclaimed as the chosen one of this generation in Steel Dome City, the center of everyone’s attention.
A moment later, many people’s Communicators received a message.
World Honor College’s next stop, Noah Academy.
Suddenly, Noah Academy found itself in the spotlight.
At the same time, the people of Noah Academy also got the news, and the whole academy was abuzz.
The students of Noah Academy were all discussing this matter.
At that time, someone on the roads of Noah Academy spoke up, “It’s kind of bullying, isn’t it? Lin Jue, Source Power Fusion A+, Source Power Level B minus, Mechanical Talent S, are these the scores of a freshman? What do we have to contend with?”
“This year, the best Mechanical Talent is Reynolds, but his Source Power Fusion Degree is A minus, and Mechanical Talent is A+, still a huge gap.”
“Exactly, World Honor College is doing it on purpose, an exchange is one thing, but broadcasting it city-wide?”
“I’m not going then, to avoid embarrassment.”
The people of Noah Academy were abuzz with discussions.
“Doesn’t our academy also have a hidden A+ freshman?”
“Who knows, he hasn’t shown up yet, and even if there is, it’s still just Source Power Fusion A+, the same as Lin Jue, and moreover, Lin Jue’s Mechanical Talent Assessment is S-tier, there’s simply no match for him among the freshmen of the Eight Great Colleges!”
The people of Noah Academy were somewhat pessimistic, cursing World Honor College for being too ruthless.