Chapter 162: Zhao Rong: Battalion Commander, My Brother is Amazing, Right?

Chapter 162: Zhao Rong: Battalion Commander, My Brother is Amazing, Right?

In the lounge, the group gathered for a casual chat after dinner.

"I just checked on the computer, and our team's Combat Points are currently at 49," someone mentioned.

Ms. Shen spoke up, "After the second round, I remember we had 31 Combat Points. In the third round, only Ms. Gu and Zhao Zheng advanced, but we gained 18 points, which averages to 9 points per person."

"In the first round, each person earned 1 Combat Point."

"In the second round, it was 3 points per person."

"And in the third round, 9 points per person."

"It seems that the points earned for defeating the defending champion increase by three times with each subsequent round."

"Following this growth rate, in the next elimination round, advancing will grant an individual 27 Combat Points, and in the round after that, it'll be 81 points..."

At these words, everyone was taken aback.

According to this growth pattern, as long as someone on the team could consistently advance, there was still a chance to raise the team's points.

However...

It was too challenging to surpass the points of an entire team of powerful individuals solely through one's efforts!

Moreover, given the rate at which the defending champions were improving, it wouldn't be long before a Seventh Rank powerhouse took on the role.

Would Gu Yuying still be able to advance then?

"Is the team from South Korea currently in first place?" Song Leader asked.

Ms. Shen nodded, "Yes, it's them."

This didn't come as a surprise to the group.

"How many Combat Points do they have?"

"They had two members eliminated in the third round, and their total Combat Points now stand at 112."

This revelation shocked everyone.

A Xing was so strong, yet he only eliminated two members of that team? How did the other eight advance? What kind of monsters were on that South Korean team?

As if sensing their thoughts, Ms. Shen spoke up, "I looked into a few of the Champion Seed Teams. The South Korean team has two Seventh Rank powerhouses leading, and the rest of the team members are all Sixth Tier, with five of them being Senior Sixth Tier! They have one of the most luxurious lineups in this Universal Spirit Realm."

"However, to form such a team, they've nearly emptied South Korea's resources, leaving their other teams without any notable figures..."

"We have three Champion Seed Teams in our country, and currently, our points are not far behind the South Korean team."

Upon hearing this, everyone frowned.

Even Zhao Zheng found the situation tricky.

His goal this time was to become the champion, but in Challenge Mode, achieving that was extremely difficult.

His team members weren't pulling their weight.

Eight-tenths of them had already been eliminated, leaving only him and Gu Yuying.

The other team had eight members, each earning Combat Points. How could he compete with just the two of them? Zhao Zheng hoped that the upcoming defending champions would be strong enough to eliminate all the Sixth Tier Extraordinary Beings.

That would give him a chance to catch up.

"Don't overthink it; let things unfold naturally," Gu Yuying said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

They had never expected much from the start.

Unlike Zhao Zheng, who was aiming for the championship.

"Speaking of which, the third round eliminated quite a few more people than the second round, even more than the eliminations by Megatron in the second round."

Ms. Shen added, "However, there are still over a million participants eligible for the competition."

This surprised them all.

A Xing was a Sixth Tier powerhouse, yet there were still over a million others who advanced?

Indeed, the world of Extraordinary Beings was full of hidden talents and powerful figures.

...

After a night's rest in the lounge, the group returned to the arena and immediately noticed the changes.

The thousands of arenas had been reduced to around a hundred.

Apparently, as the number of advancing Extraordinary Beings decreased, so did the number of arenas.

Although the quantity had diminished, the area of each arena had significantly increased.

The previous arenas were about 50 square meters, but now they were 500 square meters, providing ample space.

The fourth round of eliminations officially began.

On the arena, a new defending champion appeared.

It was an extremely muscular monster!

It had a human-like body but was definitely not human, resembling an alien creature with two huge horns on its head and a terrifying appearance.

Its body was covered in thick metal armor with sharp spikes.

The monster held a giant axe in its hand.

It stood silently on the arena, awaiting challengers.

Its entire being exuded an astonishing aura, creating a strong sense of oppression.

One look was enough to know that this monster was no ordinary being.

In the audience, many powerful individuals' expressions changed upon seeing the fourth-round defending champion.

However, most others were filled with curiosity and wonder.

"What kind of monster is this?"

Ms. Qian asked curiously, "Does anyone recognize it?"

"Old Chu and the others shook their heads, including Ms. Shen, who was also unsure.

It seemed like they hadn't encountered this monster in the Spirit Realm yet.

Zhao Zheng had recognized it long ago.

He was about to answer when Gu Yuying spoke up before him.

"It's the Savanna Wolf!" Gu Yuying said, her face serious as she spoke in a solemn tone, "A truly fearsome monster!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grave.

If even Gu Yuying considered the Savanna Wolf formidable, it was undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

Then, Gu Yuying turned to Zhao Zheng and advised, "Zhao Zheng, I suggest you forfeit this round. The Savanna Wolf's defense is incredibly robust; your fist gale might not be able to harm it."

Zhao Zheng nodded in agreement, especially with Gu Yuying's latter statement.

Indeed, the Savanna Wolf's defense was formidable; it could withstand several blows from the real Superman's fist.

Among the Justice League members, only Superman could overpower the Savanna Wolf; the others were no match for it.

Even Wonder Woman struggled against the Savanna Wolf in combat.

However, Zhao Zheng was now like Superman! Although his strength was not yet on par with the real Superman, he should be able to handle the Savanna Wolf, right?

"Alright, I'll give it a shot. If I can't do it, I'll concede," Zhao Zheng said.

Ms. Shen couldn't help but ask, "Aunt Gu, if we were to use our standards, what level would this Savanna Wolf be?"

Ms. Shen was slightly shorter than Gu Yuying.

Over time, everyone had become more familiar with each other, and their addresses were no longer as formal as before.

Gu Yuying thought for a moment and replied, "Probably a seasoned 6th Rank!"

At this, everyone gasped in surprise.

At that moment, the competition had begun, and Extraordinary Beings were appearing on the arena.

Ms. Qian suddenly pointed at the leftmost arena and exclaimed, "Look over there! It's South Korea's Ma Dongwu!"

Everyone turned their attention to that arena.

On the arena, a man emerged from a portal and stood opposite the Savanna Wolf.

He was unremarkable in appearance and not particularly tall, probably not reaching 1.8 meters, but he had a large and sturdy build.

It was South Korea's hope: Ma Dongwu!

After stepping onto the arena, Ma Dongwu wasted no time and quickly approached the Savanna Wolf.

The Savanna Wolf charged forward as well.

They collided.

Before the Savanna Wolf could swing its axe, Ma Dongwu unleashed a punch.

A golden glow appeared on his fist...

"Boom!"

The void trembled.

The entire arena shook violently! Despite being a distance away from the Savanna Wolf, the punch felt like a heavy blow, and the robust body of the Savanna Wolf flew backward like a cannonball.

It flew right out of the arena!

It hit the protective barrier and fell to the ground with a heavy thud.

The Savanna Wolf was out of bounds.

Ma Dongwu won effortlessly! Witnessing this, everyone was astonished.

A seasoned 6th Rank Extraordinary Being couldn't even withstand a single punch from Ma Dongwu.

And it seemed like Ma Dongwu hadn't even used his full strength.

Indeed, he was worthy of the name "One-Punch Man"!

Even Zhao Zheng was surprised.

He knew how strong the Savanna Wolf's defense was, having withstood the real Superman's punches.

Yet, after taking Ma Dongwu's punch, it struggled to stand up...

This Ma Dongwu truly had something special!

...

Soon, it was Gu Yuying's turn to enter the arena.

She maintained her usual style, immediately firing her Laser Eye without giving her opponent any chance."

The Laser Eye instantly hit the Savanna Wolf.

However, this time, the previously infallible Laser Eye didn't work as expected, failing to slice the Savanna Wolf in half.

Instead, it was blocked!

The Savanna Wolf stood its ground, unmoving, as Gu Yuying's Laser Eye cut into its body.

Then, the Savanna Wolf simply endured the Laser Eye, taking a step forward with each blast as it approached Gu Yuying.

Seeing this, Ms. Shen, Song Leader, and the others were shocked.

They finally had a direct reference for the Savanna Wolf's defense.

They also understood how powerful Ma Dongwu was, having knocked the Savanna Wolf out of the arena with a single punch.

"Oh no, the Laser Eye was blocked," said a female teacher.

"Is Aunt Gu going to lose?"

Of course, Gu Yuying wouldn't lose so easily.

Her recognition as a Seventh Rank Extraordinary Being was not undeserved.

After the Savanna Wolf took a few steps forward, Gu Yuying unleashed her full power, intensifying the Laser Eye.

"Buzz!"

In the arena, a thick, crimson laser beam appeared!

The powerful impact forced the Savanna Wolf to retreat continuously.

It had tried to dodge, but no matter how it moved, it couldn't escape the speed of light.

Gu Yuying's laser eyes were locked onto the Savanna Wolf, ready to strike!

In the end, she forced the Savanna Wolf off the arena...

Gu Yuying emerged victorious! However, it was clear to see that her win was not an easy one, and one could even say it was a struggle.

Gu Yuying's primary weapon was her laser eyes, and the Savanna Wolf's formidable defense was a perfect counter to this.

...

"Aunt Gu, you did great!"

"Aunt Gu, you're so powerful! Another win!"

As Gu Yuying returned to her seat, the two teachers immediately praised her.

But Gu Yuying sighed and said, "If the next defender is also a monster with strong defense, I might be eliminated too."

Her laser eyes were powerful and fast in attack.

She wasn't afraid of any other opponents, except those with high defense.

Hearing Gu Yuying's words, everyone fell silent.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Gu Yuying was the only hope for this team. If even she were eliminated, their journey would end here.

As for Zhao Zheng?

Who would expect anything from a newcomer?

...

The Savanna Wolf was indeed formidable! Out of all those who fought against it, only a handful managed to advance.

A morning passed.

Even the powerful team behind them had lost three of their 6th Rank Powerhouses.

The others who weren't eliminated didn't advance successfully; they simply hadn't had their turn yet...

Regarding the Savanna Wolf's strength, only the 7th Rank Powerhouse, Director Sun, seemed to have a chance against it.

At 2:00 PM in the afternoon, Zhao Zheng stood up, and a portal appeared before him.

Old Chu hurriedly said, "Zhao Zheng, don't be reckless. Just give it a try and concede if necessary!"

Zhao Zheng smiled and nodded, stepping into the portal.

Seeing this, Song Leader couldn't help but find fault with Zhao Zheng again.

"This kid is so full of himself. He's blindly arrogant and not at all steady. Any girl who marries him will have a tough time."

The obvious insinuation was clear to everyone.

Ms. Shen, Old Chu, and the others had strange expressions on their faces.

But with Song Leader educating his daughter, they couldn't say anything.

As for Song Haitang...

She certainly wasn't going easy on her father.

"He's better than anyone you've ever met!"

The girl's tone was harsh, but her words were firm and decisive.

Song Leader was infuriated!

"I want to see just how great he is!" he clenched his teeth.

...

When Zhao Zheng's figure appeared on the arena, he immediately drew the attention of many in the audience.

"Huh? Who's this young man? Could he be a newcomer?"

"How could he be a newcomer? Megatron in the second round was enough to eliminate all the newcomers!"

"He looks familiar... Oh, I remember! He's that famous newcomer, the pretty boy who teamed up with Song Haitang."

"Yes, it's him. I remember his name is Zhao Zheng."

"No... How did a newcomer make it this far?"

...

Many in the audience were discussing Zhao Zheng.

With over a thousand arenas running simultaneously earlier, there were too many people, and everyone's attention was on the well-known powerhouses.

Now, with so many fewer arenas, many finally noticed Zhao Zheng."

Including those who knew Zhao Zheng, they saw him step onto the arena.

"What? Is that Brother Zhao? Hasn't he been eliminated yet?" Jiang Hebin was surprised.

Chen Kai, sitting next to him, said, "I've been keeping an eye on him. This guy is no ordinary; he instantly defeated the first three defenders."

The two had some family connections, so they teamed up this time, led by an elder from their families.

"Huh? Is Brother Zhao that strong? What about Haitang?"

"She only fought in the first round. I didn't see her in the second round, so she must have forfeited."

An elder beside them asked, "Hebin, is this your brilliant classmate?"

"Yes!" Jiang Hebin replied, "He's always been our strategist, but now it seems we were all fooled by him..."

...

"Battalion Commander, that's my cousin, Zhao Zheng!"

Zhao Rong proudly pointed at Zhao Zheng and said.

"Huh?"

The Battalion Commander beside him was surprised. "Your cousin is a newcomer, right? How did he advance through the first three rounds?"

"This guy..." Zhao Rong smiled and said, "He must be hiding a big secret!"

After all, he would lose his memories once he left, so there was nothing he couldn't say.

"Rong, what's your cousin's strength? Can he beat this monster?" a comrade asked.

Zhao Rong didn't hesitate and confidently said, "How is that possible? My cousin is just a newcomer. I'm surprised he made it through three rounds, let alone beat this monster."

"Zhao, I think your cousin is quite extraordinary!"

The Battalion Commander said with interest, "Look at his expression; he seems very confident..."

(End of Chapter)

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