Chapter 10 Let’s go to Zhenxing Pass!

"Early Fifth Stage!"

A realm once unattainable,

now reached in the blink of an eye. This speed is truly incredible.

Zhang Yongan stood up and walked to the office window, gazing out at the nightscape of the campus.

If these students practiced normally,

they would need at least a month's worth of Qi and Blood to break through to the Fifth Stage,

or even longer, perhaps two or three months.

But with the help of Qi and Blood Pills, that time was greatly shortened.

Thus, martial arts cultivation naturally relies on resources.

Without them, even the most gifted will progress slowly.

Zhang Yongan scoffed at himself:

"Some people once said that those who spent countless resources to build up their power are just empty showpieces, with unstable foundations and low combat power."

"But that's bullshit, just a way for the poor to comfort themselves."

"Who wouldn't want to be built up by countless resources and become a powerful being!"

Without further lamentation,

he withdrew his gaze from the campus. The student apartment building not far away was still bustling with practice. These students are incredibly dedicated and passionate about their cultivation, truly worthy of being the descendants of military warriors.

"Now that we've broken through to the fifth rank, it's time to head to the Demon City's Zhenxing Pass to search for resources. Otherwise, this school will soon close!"

Thinking of this, he returned to his desk and pulled out his notebook.

He carefully recalled his experiences on the battlefield over the past decade or so.

He had encountered some valuable treasures over the years,

but lacking the strength, he could only gaze upon a mountain of gold and sigh in vain.

The night passed in silence.

Zhang Yongan opened his eyes and slept for two hours in his office chair, before he was no longer sleepy.

The fifth rank's Qi and blood power allowed him to remain awake for extended periods without issue.

Among mid-rank experts, a fifth rank expert is considered quite formidable,

his combat power surpassing that of a peak third rank expert by many times.

He rubbed his brows and said, "We'll leave today!"

He was a man who never hesitated.

He had been working overtime recently, sorting out the issues left over from the previous principal and sorting out campus affairs.

There was no problem handing the school over to Principal Chu for a short period of time.

Also, his strength had reached the standard he desired, so he was ready to go.

"Practice diligently and annihilate the aliens!"

"Practice diligently and become a warrior!"

In the distance,

students' chants rang out.

The school implemented military-style management, requiring everyone to gather at the training grounds at six in the morning to begin their day's training.

Zhang Yongan walked to the glass wall of his office and gazed out at the many young figures in black martial arts uniforms in the distance.

For a moment, he felt quite emotional.

Like some martial arts universities with lax management, many students were usually lazy, and the instructors focused solely on their Qi and Blood scores, paying little attention to anything else.

These people had been in the safe zone for too long, becoming quite comfortable.

Becoming a warrior was merely a step toward the upper class.

Based on Zhang Yongan's years of battlefield experience,

this was bound to be like boiling a frog in warm water, crushing the new generation of warriors.

Of course, there were some exceptional warriors, but they were few and far between.

After brewing a pot of tea,

he called Principal Chu for him.

This time, before heading to the alien battlefield, he would leave school affairs to Principal Chu and hadn't considered informing the other teachers of this operation.

He knew these teachers still didn't trust him.

After all, his previous boasts were a bit outrageous.

Only by presenting tangible results could he fully win them over.

These teachers were all retired warriors from the 649th Army.

With tens of thousands of soldiers in the 649th Army, it was impossible for Zhang Yongan to know them all.

But he could still trust their character.

Soon,

Chu Zihang arrived at the office. Zhang Yongan asked him to take a seat and poured him a cup of tea.

Chu Zihang stood up and took the tea with both hands. Just as he was about to ask, he heard Zhang Yongan say:

"To make a long story short."

"Today I'm going to the Demon City Star Gate Battlefield. I'll leave the school affairs to you for now."

"At the shortest, three to five days, at the longest, half a month. I'll definitely be back."

Zhang Yongan didn't mention 'what to do after I can't come back,' for a simple reason: once he'd said it, he'd never break his promise.

He kept his word; that was his principle.

Principal Chu's pupils widened slightly.

For a moment, he felt the tea in his hand was a little hot. But as a warrior,

he could handle this temperature. It wasn't the tea that felt hot.

He couldn't help but speak, "Principal, there's no need to take such a risk. I'll have Zhang Luna and the others accompany you so they can provide some support."

"This matter is dangerous, after all. We need to think carefully."

Zhang Yongan's eyes were calm as he turned to Chu Zihang. "This is a notice, not a discussion."

Chu Zihang was speechless.

He also realized Zhang Yongan's temperament.

His rise to the position of Vice Principal wasn't based on his own abilities, but on his ability to judge people.

It was obvious.

After all these days of interaction,

he had only one opinion of Zhang Yongan.

He spoke with a firm, unwavering determination, leaving no room for doubt.

After a long pause, he took a sip of tea and said, "Principal, go with peace of mind. I'm here for you."

Zhang Yongan nodded.

After finishing his tea, he put down his cup and headed for the door.

Left alone, Chu Zihang stood there, stunned. It wasn't long before he realized that Zhang Yongan was ready to leave!

The two of them arrived at the school gate.

Although the teacher on duty didn't understand why the two principals were at the school gate so early in the morning, he politely greeted Zhang Yongan and the others:

"Good morning, Principal, Vice Principal."

Zhang Yongan nodded and returned the greeting.

Meanwhile,

A taxi had stopped at the school gate. He had booked it while making tea.

Zhang Yongan opened the door and got in.

Then he half-lowered the window, looked at Chu Zihang, who had followed him, and said, "Let's go back."

The window went up, and the car started, speeding towards the Magic City Zhenxing Pass a hundred miles away.

At the gate.

The teacher on duty at the gate came up.

Seeing Principal Chu standing still,

watching the taxi disappear at the end of the road, he finally came to his senses.

The teacher asked, "What is Principal Zhang doing so early in the morning?"

Principal Chu's expression was complicated, and he sighed deeply. "He went to Zhenxing Pass alone."

The teacher's pupils suddenly dilated.

"I'm going."

"I thought he was bragging, but he really is going!"

"I have to tell Luna about this."

"Have the teachers from the Monster Hunting Team follow. Don't let anything happen to the principal!"

Normally,

these teachers wouldn't believe Zhang Yongan's boasts,

but seeing Zhang Yongan taking such a risk, how could they, as fellow comrades, let him risk it all alone?

Chu Zihang stopped him and said in a rare, serious tone, "He said he was going alone."

"We must trust the recipient of the First Class Merit of the 649th Army!"

Hearing this, a trace of solemnity crossed the teacher's face.

...

The car sped away.

Modu Zhenxing Pass was built in the old city center. When the alien star gate first appeared, the once prosperous city was plunged into war, and all its prosperity was destroyed.

Finally, relying on thermal weapons to suppress the aliens, they temporarily pushed them back to the Star Gate. Then, the towering Star-Suppressing Pass was built, encircling the entire Star Gate.

Through the car window, on a clear day, the hundred-meter-high wall could be seen from afar.

Afterwards, the land within a twenty-kilometer radius of the Star-Suppressing Pass was relocated and became the current Demon City area.

This, too, has a history spanning a hundred years.

It's worth noting that

thermal weapons, including technological equipment, lose their effectiveness upon entering the Star Gate, seemingly due to the unique power of the alien continent.

The most you can do inside is use a mechanical watch.

It's said that some high-level experts aren't afraid of nuclear bombs.

At Zhang Yongan's current realm and strength, he's at most afraid of ordinary bullets. Of course, he wouldn't just stand there and let himself be a target.

Soon.

The car could no longer move forward.