Chapter 210: I Wish I Could Take His Place!

Chapter 210: I Wish I Could Take His Place!

Zhao Zheng, despite his confidence in his abilities, wasn't arrogant enough to hide his power entirely and take Song Haitang out for fun without any precautions.

That would be utterly foolish!

To ensure Song Haitang had an enjoyable and exciting outing, Zhao Zheng intentionally gave her his Super Vision glasses to wear.

Surprisingly, with the glasses on, Song Haitang's cold and distant goddess-like demeanor transformed into a mature and intellectual charm, captivating Zhao Zheng.

He felt like he had discovered the true purpose of the Super Vision glasses...

As for himself, a simple mask and hat would suffice.

Compared to Song Haitang, he wasn't the primary focus of attention.

On this trip, everything went smoothly, and Song Haitang had a wonderful time.

In her words, it had been a long time since she'd enjoyed such a shopping trip.

By the time they returned to school, it was already past seven in the evening.

Usually, at this hour, the school grounds would be empty, but tonight was different. The school cafeteria and playground were bustling with activity.

"What's going on here?" Zhao Zheng asked curiously.

Song Haitang, who had spent her vacation at school, knew what was happening and explained, "The school organized a welcome assembly for the new students this year."

Zhao Zheng scanned the newcomers singing on the playground and said, "I remember when we enrolled last year; there wasn't any welcome assembly. Why is the school doing this now?"

"This year, the school expanded its enrollment, and the number of new students exceeded five hundred. Among them are some promising talents, which delighted the school leaders. They organized this welcome assembly to greet these newcomers."

"Oh?" Zhao Zheng asked curiously, "Who are these promising talents?"

Song Haitang replied, "I only remember one junior who obtained the Green Light Hero Ring in the Holy Land. She has incredible potential... I didn't inquire about the others."

Zhao Zheng's expression turned serious.

The Green Light Hero Ring?

Was it the ring of the Green Lantern?

If it were the Green Lantern, the potential would indeed be impressive...

The two didn't disturb the newcomers and instead walked around the playground, heading back to their dorms.

...

A few days later, school officially commenced.

At eight in the morning, Old Chu entered the classroom precisely, and upon seeing the students, he nodded in satisfaction.

"From your appearances, it seems you all had a great vacation!"

Hearing this, the students smiled.

Old Chu continued, "The vacation is over, and it's time to refocus. From now on, you are no longer newcomers in this school or the entire Superhuman realm."

"The competition you'll face won't be limited to fellow students. You'll encounter many who have already entered the realm, some of whom are complex and even ruthless. You must be vigilant and give it your all to face them!"

As Old Chu spoke, his tone grew grave.

The students' faces mirrored his seriousness.

"Enough said. You can worry about these matters later. For now, in the Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm, you won't encounter those individuals.

"The Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm is a unique team-based realm with a maximum limit of four members. Within this realm, you'll only encounter your teammates and no other Superhumans."

Old Chu began the lesson, "Let me tell you about the world of the Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm, a realm filled with numerous superheroes..."

Many students, including Zhao Zheng, were astonished by Old Chu's explanation.

...

After class, Zhao Zheng invited Song Haitang to the school cafe.

"Song Haitang, I no longer need to hide my strength."

He said this because, this year, no one worldwide had obtained the Kryptonian Heritage Card from the Holy Land.

There was no related information on the internet.

As for whether someone might have obtained it secretly, it was unlikely.

Zhao Zheng's daily sunbathing progress remained unchanged, indicating no one had obtained the card.

If someone had obtained and used it, Zhao Zheng's strength would have been affected, and his growth would have slowed.

Song Haitang nodded, her smile carrying a sense of relief, and said, "I believe everyone will be shocked when they learn of your true strength."

Song Haitang's words were an understatement.

If Zhao Zheng's current strength were revealed, it would undoubtedly shock the entire world! Who could believe that a Superhuman who had just passed the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm possessed the strength of a top-tier Seventh Rank powerhouse?

Zhao Zheng smiled and then shared the primary reason for inviting Song Haitang.

"Before, I was hiding my strength, so I only teamed up with you. But now, things are different. We can form a full team and help more people grow stronger by following us!"

He had never been one with a small heart.

Previously, it was out of necessity, but now without any reservations, he naturally wanted to give others a helping hand.

After all, herding one sheep is the same as herding a flock.

For Zhao Zheng, it was all a side benefit.

Additionally, Zhao Zheng had always been concerned about a potential future catastrophe on Blue Star. He also needed to cultivate more powerful individuals who could provide him with assistance when the time came.

Upon hearing Zhao Zheng's words, Song Haitang's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "You make the decisions, and I'll follow your lead."

Zhao Zheng smiled and asked, "Haitang, do you have any trustworthy friends or family members who are also Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm Superhumans?" If so, you can bring them over and add them to our team. I'll help you all soar to new heights!"

The Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm was a world Zhao Zheng was familiar with, and he was confident in his ability to continue his extraordinary journey. Song Haitang thought for a moment and shook her head, "I don't have any friends or family like that."

Zhao Zheng's request was a bit demanding. Not only did he want someone who was precisely at the Eleventh Layer, but they also had to be trustworthy... These two requirements combined were enough to exclude countless people.

"Then let's choose from among our classmates!" Zhao Zheng suggested with a smile, "The maximum number of people in the Eleventh Layer Spirit Realm is four, and we still need two more. How about one each from us?"

Song Haitang only pondered for a moment before smiling and nodding in agreement, "Okay."

Zhao Zheng immediately asked curiously, "Do you have anyone in mind?"

Song Haitang thought for a moment and replied, "I recommend Chen Kai! Based on his performance so far, he seems like a decent person... Your duel with Liu Qing caused quite a stir, and Chen Kai also faced a lot of pressure. After all, he was the one who helped you set up your fake identity, and many people traced it back to him. They pressured and tempted him to reveal your identity..."

"He withstood the pressure and didn't betray me at all."

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng showed a look of surprise.

Chen Kai, this young man, had demonstrated his integrity.

Song Haitang added, "Also, Chen Kai's background seems promising. By helping him become stronger now, perhaps he can provide us with assistance in the future when we need it."

At this point, the girl was purely considering their mutual benefit.

Zhao Zheng smiled with satisfaction, "Good, then let's go with him!"

After a brief pause, Zhao Zheng noticed that Song Haitang didn't inquire about his choice for her side and took the initiative to explain, "As for my choice, I'll pick Wang Fei!"

"Wang Fei?" Song Haitang was surprised.

She, of course, knew who Wang Fei was, but she was surprised by Zhao Zheng's selection.

After all, Wang Fei was a simple-minded person who sometimes spoke without thinking. Bringing him along on their Spirit Realm adventures might lead to leaks of sensitive information...

While Zhao Zheng didn't need to hide his strength anymore, there was no need to actively broadcast it to the world.

Regardless, Song Haitang respected Zhao Zheng's decision.

Noticing Song Haitang's expression, Zhao Zheng smiled and explained, "Haitang, do you remember what happened to us in the Fifth Layer Spirit Realm?"

"We were unlucky and got the Escape Mode. To ensure our safe exit, Zhou Junjie and Wang Fei stepped up and volunteered to sacrifice themselves!"

Song Haitang nodded.

This incident was unforgettable for her, and she had been quite moved by it at the time.

"So, you chose Wang Fei because of that?" Song Haitang asked, "But I remember it was Zhou Junjie who first volunteered to sacrifice himself!"

Zhao Zheng explained, "Zhou Junjie is indeed a stand-up guy, and I've put him on the backup list. If we encounter a Multi-Person Spirit Realm later, I'll definitely bring him along."

After making this point, he finally began to explain his choice, "The reason I picked Wang Fei is because of his natural ability."

"The Rubber Rubber Fruit ability?"

"Yes! I believe this natural ability is extraordinary and holds immense potential."

Zhao Zheng's confidence stemmed from his knowledge of the Rubber Rubber Fruit's secret.

The Rubber Rubber Fruit was just a disguise.

Its true scientific name was the "Everyone Fruit · Mythical Beast Kind · Nika Form"! It was the top-tier ability in the pirate world, possessing the "God's Name" fruit.

Although Zhao Zheng didn't like the combat style this fruit exhibited, if a major disaster were to occur in the future, he would need powerful teammates to help him.

Zhou Junjie's natural ability fell just a bit short.

This was the reason Zhao Zheng chose Wang Fei.

He was also curious to see how powerful Wang Fei's fruit ability would be after awakening.

"I trust your judgment, Song Haitang," Zhao Zheng said with a smile.

"Besides, Wang Fei is a straightforward and fearless person with a positive attitude. These are all good moral qualities, and he's definitely trustworthy," Zhao Zheng added.

"Then let's inform them as soon as possible!" Song Haitang suggested. "They have their own team, and by inviting them to join ours, we might disrupt their original plans. It's better to give them some time to prepare."

"You're right. I'll inform Wang Fei right away," Zhao Zheng replied.

...

After their conversation, Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang separately contacted Wang Fei and Chen Kai.

Upon receiving the news, both Wang Fei and Chen Kai were thrilled, yet also a bit conflicted. They were both men of integrity, and they had their own established teams. Leaving their current teams would feel like betraying their teammates, and it would disrupt the plans they had made together...

That evening, Chen Kai invited a few of his teammates out for a meal. Over dinner, he broke the news to them.

His three teammates were taken aback.

"You little rascal, why did you suddenly invite us to such an upscale restaurant out of the blue?" Jiang Hebin joked, then turned serious. "What's there to hesitate about? You're born with good fortune and don't even realize it! Don't you know how important an opportunity like this is? I wish I could take your place!"

Another teammate chimed in, "Bro, just agree to Haitang's request! As for us, don't worry. We may not be as good as Haitang, but we're still capable. We won't have trouble finding people to join us. Just remember us when you make it big in the future."

...

On the other side, Wang Fei was also treating his teammates to a meal. However, he didn't have Chen Kai's social skills or family background, so the dinner was held in the school cafeteria.

When Wang Fei shared Zhao Zheng's invitation, his teammates were both surprised and envious. Fortunately, they were good teammates and didn't say anything unpleasant. They let Wang Fei go without any fuss.

The next day, the news somehow spread, even reaching the teachers' ears.

Old Chu and Ms. Shen were delighted by Song Haitang's sudden change of heart.

What they didn't know was that the real decision-maker was Zhao Zheng.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was June 1st.

Early in the morning, Zhao Zheng opened his eyes and checked his attribute panel.

Race: Human

Constitution: 4500

Spirit: 1377

Strength: 4500

Agility: 4500

Talent: Quake Fruit Technique, Kryptonian Heritage [Steel Body 6, Super Strength 6, Super Speed 6, Super Flight, Heat Vision 1].

Skills: Bone Fist Impact, Armored Color Domination (Transcendence), Divine Descent, Extraordinary Sense, Tyrant Color Domination (Proficiency).

Supportive Ability: Dimensional Space.

Spirit Points: 64

...

Zhao Zheng smiled with satisfaction as he looked at his attribute panel. With his current strength, even in a world filled with superheroes, he would undoubtedly be among the top-ranked.

After getting up and freshening up, Zhao Zheng headed to the cafeteria for breakfast.

The cafeteria was bustling with the arrival of many freshmen.

"We're about to enter the first Spirit Realm, so exciting!"

"Yeah! I was so nervous last night."

"And the first layer of the Spirit Realm is the Amnesia Spirit Realm, what a bummer."

"Hey, look, isn't that Zhao Zheng, our senior?"

"Yes, it's him..."

"Wow! Zhao is even more handsome than I imagined and has such a charming aura."

"Ugh! Come on, we're about to enter the Spirit Realm adventure, and you're still checking out guys?"

Many freshmen were engaged in lively discussions.

Zhao Zheng sighed softly as he listened to their chatter. He still remembered that many classmates never returned after their first Spirit Realm adventure.

After breakfast, Zhao Zheng returned to his dorm for a short rest before heading to the spacious resting area at the designated time.

All the students gathered there, now seasoned sophomores. The field was left for the freshmen.

Except for the change of venue, everything else remained the same.

"One minute left, everyone get ready!"

Following the reminder, students linked hands with their teammates.

Zhao Zheng stood in the middle, with Song Haitang on his right, Wang Fei on his left, and Chen Kai next to him.

Oh, by the way, their method of entering the Spirit Realm had also changed; it was no longer a forced teleportation...

(End of Chapter)

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