Chapter 80: An Exciting Start!

Chapter 80: An Exciting Start!



If the third layer of the Spirit Realm was indeed a sparring match, who would team up with Song Haitang, the "Number One Freshman"?

Wouldn't that person get to win effortlessly? The thought made everyone look at Zhao Zheng with envious eyes.

This kid was about to get carried to another easy victory.

Zhao Zheng noticed the gazes of his classmates, but his expression remained calm.

He knew exactly what they were thinking.

Up at the lectern, Teacher Chu hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Zhao Zheng, given your relationship with Song Haitang... Could you discuss with her about bringing a few Class B students along for this Spirit Realm mission?"

Upon hearing this, many students in the class lit up with excitement.

Zhao Zheng, however, felt a sense of wonder.

This old Chu was genuinely looking out for his students, even going as far as to make such a request...

After a moment's thought, Zhao Zheng replied, "Teacher, I can talk to Song Haitang about it, but I can't make any promises right now."

Teacher Chu understood his response and immediately said, "Just mention it to her. If she's against it, then forget it. Don't let it affect you."

The other students had no objections either.

They all believed that in the partnership between Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang, the one calling the shots was undoubtedly Song Haitang!

Zhao Zheng didn't say anything further.

Teacher Chu resumed the class, "Compared to the dangers of the previous two layers of the Spirit Realm, the third layer is much safer. Every year, over eighty-five percent of the freshmen return from the third layer."

"That's why the experts believe the third layer is suitable for sparring among the freshmen."

"Since we're all human, most people should hold back during the sparring."

"But don't let your guard down!"

"The third layer still has a failure rate of over ten percent."

"I hope none of you will become part of that statistic..."

...

After class, Zhao Zheng left the classroom, intending to meet up with Song Haitang to discuss the matter.

As he took out his phone, he received a call from Song Haitang.

"Hello, Haitang?" Zhao Zheng answered.

The girl was direct, asking, "Do you have time now? I have something to talk to you about."

Zhao Zheng guessed that Ms. Shen must have made the same request to Song Haitang, so he replied, "Sure! Let's meet at the coffee room on the second floor of the library."

"Okay! I'll be there soon."

Song Haitang agreed without hesitation and hung up the phone.

A moment later, the two met at the coffee room on the second floor of the library, choosing a table by the window, and each ordered a drink.

Zhenwu University, being a prestigious school, surprisingly had a coffee room on the second floor of the library, which was usually empty.

It was a waste of space!

Of course, this had nothing to do with Zhao Zheng.

Looking at the beautiful girl across from him, he smiled and asked, "Haitang, did your teacher, Ms. Shen, want you to bring along some classmates for this Spirit Realm mission?"

"Yes!"

Song Haitang shared her thoughts, "The third layer of the Spirit Realm is the Amnesia Spirit Realm, and the extra rewards are only given to the team leader. I think bringing a few classmates along won't be a problem."

Zhao Zheng smiled and nodded, then said, "Coincidentally, my teacher also asked me to discuss this with you and see if we can bring some Class B students."

Upon hearing this, Song Haitang immediately conceded, "Alright, then let's bring the Class B students."

Everyone assumed that with Song Haitang and Zhao Zheng teaming up, she would be the leader, and she would be the one carrying Zhao Zheng to victory...

In reality, only she knew that it was the other way around.

She was the one being carried to an easy win, and Zhao Zheng was the real powerhouse! So, she had to be considerate.

"Bring all the Class B students?" Zhao Zheng asked with a laugh. "Then how will you explain this to Ms. Shen?"

Song Haitang remained calm and said, "I don't need to explain to her."

Indeed, she didn't.

The school regulations of Zhenwu University clearly stated that teachers could not interfere with students' team selection.

Despite the fact that Song Haitang now holds a revered position among the student body, even Ms. Shen dares not speak to her loudly.

Whenever it comes to Song Haitang's affairs, they must be handled with utmost care.

"I assume you, Ms. Shen, are still awaiting good news from you! If you return empty-handed, she'll surely be disappointed."

Zhao Zheng smiled and said, "How about this! This time, the maximum team size for the Spirit Realm is ten people. I'll select a team of four from Class B, and you can choose another team of four from Class A. Together with the two of us, we'll make a team of ten."

"Haitang, what do you think of my suggestion?"

Song Haitang nodded immediately, "Okay, I'll follow your lead."

And so the matter was decided.

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After finishing the coffee in their cups, the two parted ways.

Zhao Zheng called Teacher Chu directly.

"Teacher, I've discussed it with Song Haitang. For the ten-person team, excluding me and Song Haitang, we need eight more. She's willing to give up half the spots to our Class B..."

Hearing these words, Teacher Chu's tone on the other end of the line became cheerful, "Good, good, Zhao Zheng! You've done well, and please thank Song Haitang on my behalf."

Then, Teacher Chu asked, "Zhao Zheng, who do you think should fill these four spots from our class?"

This was definitely a task that would offend people.

Although Zhao Zheng wasn't afraid, there was no need for it!

So, without a second thought, he passed the buck.

"Teacher, as you know, I've never trained with the others, so I'm not very familiar with their situations... Therefore, you should decide on this matter! It's simple for me; I just need four people, and it doesn't matter who they are."

"You little rascal... Fine! I'll choose four suitable teammates for you."

At this point, Teacher Chu suddenly added, "By the way, speaking of training, starting tomorrow, you should join the training sessions too!"

"Is that... necessary?"

"It is necessary! The third Spirit Realm might involve a martial arts contest, and fighting monsters is different from competing. Over the next month, I'll teach you some combat techniques, and you must learn them!"

Zhao Zheng initially wanted to refuse, but after careful consideration, he realized that lying around in his apartment all day was quite boring, and his limbs were almost atrophying from lack of use...

So, he decided to follow Teacher Chu and learn some martial arts.

After all, not participating in the training and solely learning combat techniques wouldn't expose his strength.

Thus, he agreed.

"Alright then."

"You can come or not for the morning training, but you must attend the afternoon session."

Teacher Chu said, "I'll be guiding you in combat techniques every afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00. You can't miss this time slot."

"Okay, I understand."

...

Zhao Zheng hung up the phone and left the school, returning to his apartment.

As he reached the apartment door, he heard the sounds of gaming battles coming from the neighboring unit.

Although this was a world with extraordinary beings, the vast majority of humans were still ordinary.

Hence, the gaming industry thrived.

In fact, many games inspired by the powers of extraordinary beings were incredibly popular, and the gaming industry was not only surviving but flourishing.

It was undoubtedly stronger than the film industry.

What surprised Zhao Zheng was that the expert from the Zodiac Bureau actually enjoyed playing games?

This chapter is titled as such because the novel is officially entering a thrilling and exhilarating phase!

Especially in the third Spirit Realm, where newcomers worldwide will witness the protagonist's prowess, ensuring an exhilarating journey from start to finish. Dear foster fathers, please refrain from spoiling!

A quick reminder: the novel will be officially released on Tuesday, September 10th, at noon, with ten chapters released at once. I hope that all foster fathers who are reading this novel will support it by purchasing the first chapter...

Once again, thank you, foster fathers, for your generous rewards! I am deeply grateful for your support!

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