novelTele Chapter 4: Practical Application!
Chapter 4: Practical Application!
Level 0.3!
"My God, are you sure you're not mistaken about this testing device?"
Sun Donglai looked completely incredulous.
He actually knew that the mecha level detector was not a high-level instrument and generally did not make mistakes.
It can directly increase your level by 0.3...
This is even taller than Bai Lingxue!
"This is truly the highest record I've ever set since I opened the shop for installing the Abyss Core Blood Cannon... This shows that your mecha has an extremely high compatibility."
Meng Rui was also shocked. After a moment of stunned silence, he analyzed, "My testing pen detected that your mecha compatibility is 35%, but mecha compatibility requires a full-body microscopic examination to be accurate. I can only measure the surface."
"If you have the opportunity to get into the Mecha University in the future, you will undergo a full-body examination... I estimate that your mecha compatibility is not just 35%, but possibly over 50%."
Over 50% compatibility!
Wang Xing's eyes shone brightly.
……
Sun Donglai felt down as he left the modification shop.
"Ah Xing".
Sun Donglai said in a muffled voice, "You and Bai Lingxue leveled up so quickly, while I haven't even reached level 0.1..."
Wang Xing turned his head to look at Sun Donglai.
He knew his childhood friend too well; the only thing that could affect the chubby boy's mood was his crush, Bai Lingxue.
Sun Donglai's Xuan Turtle Mech is a rare pure defensive mech with a high health bar and is very durable, but it levels up extremely slowly... Therefore, he has also cultivated a special technique that relies on eating a lot to transform his qi and blood - the "Gluttony Technique".
This skill complements the Xuan Turtle Mecha, but it also caused him to go from a standard build to a fat man weighing over 200 pounds, completely losing his good looks.
Besides not being a good match for Bai Lingxue in terms of looks, the academic gap was also a sore point for Sun Donglai. Every time the exam results were released, Sun Donglai, whose grades were in the middle, would feel depressed for a while when he saw the dazzling Bai Lingxue.
Today I learned that Bai Lingxue leveled up by 0.2 and my good brother leveled up by 0.3... In contrast, I'm still stuck in the same place, so naturally I'm feeling frustrated again.
"I'm going to my grandpa's house tonight. I have a practical class tomorrow, so I'll head back now."
Sun Dong then whispered.
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"Knowing Old Sun's temperament, he'll be overwhelmed by the food in no time. He'll be fine tomorrow."
Wang Xing watched Sun Donglai's retreating figure, not taking his sadness to heart.
At that moment, the profile of the bald, tattooed man flashed past the second-floor window of the modification room.
"One is the top student in the regular class, and the other is a rare Xuan Turtle Mech."
Meng Rui narrowed his eyes as he watched the two figures turn away.
…………
The next day, Chengdu No. 2 High School.
A mecha training ground covering more than a thousand square meters, with the ground and surrounding walls made of specially made high-strength alloy steel plates, covered with scratches and dents left by mecha battles, and the air filled with the smell of metal.
The banners surrounding the mecha are red with white lettering, each one more eye-catching than the last: "Only 297 days left until the mecha college entrance exam!", "If your Qi and Blood aren't up to par, your mecha is just scrap metal!", "For students in parallel classes, only Qi and Blood can help them fight their way out!"
"Old Lu wants to do some real combat again first thing in the morning, it's so annoying, I want to sleep."
"Who do you think Lao Lü will call out first? I'm guessing Xing Ge, Lao Lü loves sparring with Xing Ge..."
"Brother Xing actually enjoys sparring with Lao Lü, mainly because Brother Xing can really learn something from him, while we... mostly just get beaten up."
"Let's not talk about that for now. The results of Kong Yuan's test came out last week. Lao Lü specifically emphasized in the group this morning that there are probably awakened ones in our class."
"Do you think it could be me?"
"Pfft... You call yourself Sora? I think you've been watching too much Yosuga no Sora."
"Fuck your mother!!"
At this moment, the students of Class 13 entered the venue one after another, gathering in twos and threes, their expressions filled with tension and anticipation.
"Ringling——!!"
Not long after, the school bell rang.
A tall and straight figure strode into the training ground; it was none other than Lu Yun, the class teacher and Qi and Blood Instructor.
He had bronze skin, a stern face, and a not particularly burly build, but his back was ramrod straight, and his whole being resembled a battle sword, exuding an imposing aura... This was the temperament he had developed in his early years as a military armor division commander, where he stood at attention for many years.
"Before class begins, I have something to announce."
Lu Yun walked to the front of the line, shook the folder stamped with the red seal of the Rongcheng No. 2 High School Academic Affairs Office, and said in a serious voice: "The results of last week's Void Element Power test are out."
"One of our classmates has successfully awakened!"
These words immediately sparked whispers from below.
"Holy crap, we actually have an Awakened in our class!"
"I don't have any feeling, so who could it be?"
"Brother Xing has the best grades and the strongest skills. I'm not jealous that he awakened."
"Lu Mofei's mecha is also very powerful, and she gets perfect scores in all her academic subjects. I support her awakening..."
"Pah, you're just attracted to her because she's pretty."
Everyone's eyes were filled with curiosity, anticipation, and a hint of nervousness.
Many people say that Wang Xing is the strongest and most deserving of the power of Void Element. But in reality, everyone wants to be the one who awakens the power of Void Element.
"Duan Peng!"
Soon, Lü Yun's voice dispelled everyone's doubts: "On behalf of the entire class, I congratulate you on becoming a Void Awakener!"
"This is your last Qi and Blood class in Class 13. After completing the formalities this afternoon, someone will take you to the Yuanpei Class for registration."
Wow!
A commotion erupted, and everyone turned to look in the same direction.
In the middle to back of the queue, a slender boy reached out and adjusted the black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, the lenses gleaming slightly.
……
"Why is it Duan Peng...?"
Sun Donglai pursed his lips and turned to look at Wang Xing:
"Ah Xing, aren't you disappointed? His grades are far worse than yours."
Just now, Sun Donglai also had a sliver of hope lingering in his heart. After all, if he could awaken his powers, he could enter the Yuanpei Class and be in the same class as Bai Lingxue...
But Sun Donglai was somewhat dissatisfied with this result.
Duan Peng's grades were even worse than mine, his family background was ordinary, his appearance was average, and he had little presence. He was the kind of student that the class monitor would have to look at for two seconds to recognize.
Heaven actually smiled upon him...
Whether Kong Yuan can awaken is purely a matter of probability, and I have no regrets.
Wang Xing said calmly.
There wasn't much of a street-smart vibe among high school classmates. They had been classmates for two years and there was no deep-seated hatred between them. Duan Peng had gotten lucky, and although Wang Xing was envious, he offered his blessings more than anything else.
"Those of you who haven't awakened yet, don't be discouraged!"
Lu Yun's voice came from ahead again: "There are three more unified exams before the college entrance examination: the school exam in September, the joint exam of 100 schools, and the provincial exam in April. Each one will test your Void Element Power. As long as you awaken it before the college entrance examination, the 15% bonus will apply."
He abruptly changed the subject, his tone turning serious: "Furthermore, the power of Void Element doesn't represent everything!"
"For example, Wang Xing from our class!"
"I don't need to elaborate on Wang Xing's grades. With ten months left, he has a chance to get into a mecha university based on his raw scores. Even if he doesn't do well, he'll be more than qualified to get into a 985 or 211 mecha academy."
At this point, Lü Yun's voice rose again: "In the last test, Wang Xing's mecha level was 5.9, and his health even reached level 7.1!"
"You should know that the minimum health requirement for the Mech Military Academy is level 6.0. In other words, if Wang Xing wants to, getting into the Mech Military Academy won't be difficult for him!"
"Speaking of mecha military academies..."
"..."
Old Lu was among the first batch of mecha military academy students in the Dragon Kingdom. After graduating and enlisting, he was wounded in the Black Abyss Blockade Battle in the northern desert, and his health dropped to level 12. Only then did he return to his hometown and become a high school teacher.
His experience in the mecha division made him like to popularize and recommend mecha military academies to everyone whenever he had free time, and now he's fallen into his old habit again.
"alright!"
Finally, just as the students who were indifferent to the mecha military academy were getting drowsy, Lü Yun's loud voice rang out.
"Next, I'm going to put it to the test in real combat!"
"Students whose names are called, summon your mechs!"
The words fell.
Lu Yun strode towards the center of the training ground.
As he moved, armor plates began to emerge from his body. After three steps, a military-green humanoid mecha covered Lü Yun's entire body...
The mecha is over 2.5 meters tall, with shoulder armor slanted like battle blades and chest armor as thick as black iron. A murderous aura brought down from the battlefield hits you right in the face!
"Splash—!"
In the instant he turned, the mecha blade in his wrist sheath was drawn, tracing a perfect arc.
"First up, Duan Peng!"
"Second one, Wang Xing, get ready!"
Lu Yun's voice, transmitted through the mecha, carried a metallic quality.
Duan Peng, his expression tense, summoned a silver winged humanoid mecha and arrived at the center of the arena.
The mecha is two meters tall with slender lines, and the embedded wing structure is faintly visible on the back armor.
This is the "Hummingbird Generation 1" mech – known for its agility, suitable for high-speed advances and aerial maneuvers.
Duan Peng: Student ID B31335
[Qi and Blood Level: 5.0 (Initial Ignition)]
[Mech Level: 5.2 (Light)]
As soon as he stepped onto the field, the electronic screen above lit up with data.
Wang Xing, sitting in the audience, became expectant.
He also wanted to see how long Duan Peng, who had awakened the power of Void Origin, could last against Lü Yun.
However.
Two breaths later...
boom!
The Hummingbird mech flew backward like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the alloy wall with a loud bang before falling to the ground in a sorry state.
Five seconds, three moves!
"They were defeated in seconds?"
Wang Xing's eyes widened slightly as he reviewed what had just happened.
Lu Yun immediately unleashed two consecutive "Three Forms of Breaking Army" attacks at incredible speed. The first attack broke through the defense, and the second attack shattered the balance!
He killed Duan Peng in just two moves, causing Duan Peng to reveal a weakness, and then kicked Duan Peng away.
Of course, on the battlefield, it's not just a kick... Lu Yun's mecha foot blades would tear Duan Peng's hummingbird mecha apart on the spot!
"This is the difference in combat skills..."
Wang Xing's gaze was fixed on Lü Yun.
The strength of a mech is not determined solely by its level.
In combat, the level of "combat skills," which consist of swordsmanship, footwork, spearmanship, artillery skills, adaptability, and combat awareness, can make a world of difference in the outcome of actual combat.
Although Lü Yun only used level 5 Qi and Blood just now, his "Combat Skills" have been honed on the battlefield... those three strikes had at least level 8 combat effectiveness!
……
A line of data popped up on the electronic screen above:
Duan Peng: Student ID B31335
[Actual score: 88 points]
"Holy crap! 300 points is the maximum, and 180 is just passing... That's less than half the passing mark!"
"The hummingbird-type mech is known for its speed, but it can't outrun Lao Lü. How are we supposed to compete?"
"And Old Lu even sacrificed his vital energy... who could withstand ten of his moves?"
The audience erupted in uproar, all marveling at Lü Yun's strength.
……
"Duan Peng!"
In the field.
The military-green mecha turned around, and Lü Yun's voice was serious and deep: "I've already lowered my health and mecha level to match yours, but I can still defeat you in three moves..."
"Your fighting skills are too rough! How many times have I explained the 'Three Forms of Breaking the Army'? Just now I only used the first form, 'Splitting the Mountain,' and the second form, 'Severing the Flow,' and look at what you countered!"
Lu Yun didn't mince words, "Remember this, the power of Void Element isn't a panacea. If your combat skills are poor, your actual combat performance will never improve. Once you're in the Yuanpei Class, you'll need to work even harder; there are plenty of people in the Yuanpei Class who are stronger than you!"
"I understand, teacher."
Duan Peng deactivated his mecha, his face filled with shame. But his eyes also held a more resolute light, a light born from the experience of being taught a lesson.
"Next up, Wang Xing!"
Lü Yun shouted and pointed his sword directly at Wang Xing.
coming! coming!
All the students looked to Wang Xing with anticipation.
During our school days, we all hoped that our teachers would mess up or embarrass themselves in front of us... It wasn't that we disliked our teachers, it was just a kind of perverse pleasure.
Wang Xing walked towards the venue.
The mecha armor began to spread from his limbs, and amidst the clanging and scraping of metal, the Tiger-type first-generation mecha was summoned. With its tungsten-titanium alloy structure, three cannons, five guns, and eight blades, the overall design resembled a tiger poised to pounce.
"Zheng—!"
With a flick of its wrist, the mech unleashed a dark gold alloy longsword from its sheath.
A message popped up on the electronic screen.
[Wang Xing: Student ID B31301]
[Qi and Blood Level: 7.2 (Initial Ignition)] (Last test: 7.1)
[Mech Level: 6.2 (Light)] (Previous test: 5.9)
next moment.
Everyone's eyes lit up instantly!